Hootie & the Blowfish

A Glasgow concert by Hootie & the Blowfish, the American rock band formed in Columbia, South Carolina. Their best-known work dates from the 1990s, led by the album Cracked Rear View.

Hootie & the Blowfish are an American rock band formed in Columbia, South Carolina, in 1986, when the members were students at the University of South Carolina. The line-up that made the band's name comprises Darius Rucker on vocals, Mark Bryan on guitar, Dean Felber on bass and Jim Sonefeld on drums. Their debut album, Cracked Rear View, appeared in 1994 and produced the singles Only Wanna Be with You and Let Her Cry, which remain the core of their catalogue.

The band's music combines guitar-led rock with melodic, radio-friendly songwriting. Darius Rucker later pursued a solo career in country music, and the band's 1990s records are the reference point for listeners who follow the group's history.

The concert takes place at O2 Academy Glasgow, a Glasgow venue that hosts concerts and shows. The night suits listeners who know the band's 1990s songs and those who wish to hear the material from Cracked Rear View performed live.