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Thirty-five years after the release of “Pocket Full of Kryptonite,” Spin Doctors drummer Aaron Comess still sounds a little amazed that the album — and the band — have endured.

Released in the summer of 1991, the album eventually sold more than 10 million copies worldwide and produced the hits “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong” and “Two Princes.” The latter becoming a Billboard Top 10 hit and earning the band a Grammy nomination.

Now Comess and his bandmates — Chris Barron, Eric Schenkman and Jack Daley — are marking the anniversary occasion all the way through to their latest album, 2025’s “Face Full of Cake,” by touring with two groups with whom they share plenty of history: Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms.

The three bands will come together at the Levitt Pavilion at SteelStacks in Bethlehem on Tuesday for an evening of hits and ’90s nostalgia.

I recently spoke with Comess about the anniversary of “Pocket Full of Kryptonite,” the unlikely story behind its success, the band’s latest music and what Lehigh Valley fans can expect in this new interview.

Q: This year marks the 35th anniversary of “Pocket Full of Kryptonite.” When you look back at that album now, what thoughts come to mind?

A: First of all, it’s hard to believe it’s been 35 years. A lot of it is just being grateful that the music has lasted this long. We’re still together, people are coming out to the shows, and the music still feels great. We really enjoy playing all those songs. They’ve held up really well. I’m just very grateful for the longevity.

Q: What can fans expect from the band’s Bethlehem performance with Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms?

A: We go way back with both of those bands. We came up in New York City with Blues Traveler, and once our record took off, we did a couple of tours with Gin Blossoms. There’s a real camaraderie between all three of us. We’re all from the same era and we’re all still around.

We’ll be doing a 45-minute set, so we’ll pack everything in there. We’re doing all the hits, one or two of the new songs that we love, and we’re even throwing in a cover that’s been going over really great.

You can read the rest of my Morning Call article with The Spin Doctors by Clicking Here.