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Darius Rucker Prioritizes Enjoyment Over Touring with New Band

11/17/2025

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Darius Rucker, frontman of Hootie & the Blowfish, says he is reluctant to tour.
Hootie & the Blowfish will perform at Stagecoach and won’t tour soon.
Rucker focuses on his new band Howl Owl Howl, enjoying it more.
Mike Mills, the R.E.M. bassist, says their motivation is enjoyment, not money.
Howl Owl Howl formed from a last-minute fundraiser, and Mills confirms there will be no R.E.M. reunion.

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Story summary

Darius Rucker, frontman of Hootie & the Blowfish, says he is reluctant to tour.
Hootie & the Blowfish will perform at Stagecoach and won’t tour soon.
Rucker focuses on his new band Howl Owl Howl, enjoying it more.
Mike Mills, the R.E.M. bassist, says their motivation is enjoyment, not money.
Howl Owl Howl formed from a last-minute fundraiser, and Mills confirms there will be no R.E.M. reunion.