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.

Q: “Pocket Full of Kryptonite” wasn’t an immediate success. What do you remember about that period?

A: I remember when the record came out in August of 1991, it was the same time Nirvana’s “Nevermind” was released. Our record company really wasn’t making us a priority. Back then, we were out there touring like road dogs. We had our van and just kept crisscrossing the country.

Then about a year into the record, we had a meeting with the record company. They told us “This record’s dead. There are no hits. We want you to come off the road and make a new record.” But we all felt something was happening. We were already packing clubs — five or six hundred seats around the country every night — and had sold about 45,000 records.

We left that meeting pretty bummed out. I remember we were standing outside the Sony offices on Fifth Avenue with our manager, and he basically said, “I’ve seen this before. We can all feel that there’s a buzz happening. Let’s go back on the road.” So we got back in our little red van. Pretty soon after that, a radio station in Vermont added “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong” on their own, and the song went to No. 1 there. That really paved the way. Then Epic released it as a single and it went to the top of rock radio. Then we made the video and it went to the top of MTV.

Then it crossed over to Top 40.

That was it. It blew the roof off the thing. And had we not stuck to our guns and listened instead to what the record company wanted us to do, you and I wouldn’t be having this phone conversation right now.

Q: Why do you think songs like “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong” and “Two Princes” connected so strongly?

A: It’s always hard to say what makes a song a hit. There are thousands of songs that probably deserved to be hits that didn’t make it. A lot of it is timing. But I think those particular songs spoke to people. In the early ’90s you had Nirvana, Pearl Jam and the Seattle grunge thing taking over. We were a rock band, but we fell into our own niche. We had our own sound. It was a little more upbeat and fun.

Even before radio, when we played gigs in New York City, songs like “Jimmy Olsen’s Blues,” “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong” and “Two Princes” were always the ones that got people singing along and dancing.

Q: You once described making your latest album, “Face Full of Cake,” as being “effortless.” What does that mean after being together this long?

A: Everybody’s getting along and the music feels good. Being in a band for over 35 years, you go through peaks and valleys. When we made “Pocket Full of Kryptonite,” the vibes were really positive. Making “Face Full of Cake” felt similar. We were in the right place between us, we had a really good set of songs and the writing process was fun. We’re still in a really good place right now. Whenever we’re up onstage, it feels that same way.

Q: After all these years, what keeps you doing it?

A: I’ve known I was going to be a professional musician since I was a little kid. I remember being in seventh grade and getting off the school bus one day and a friend asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I looked him in the eye and said, “’m going to be a professional musician.” I really meant it. I’ve known what I wanted to do with my life since I was a kid. That’s what gets us all through life — having something you love to do. Here I am many years later and still doing it. There’s a lot of gratitude for that.

Q: Is there a message you have for Spin Doctors fans coming to SteelStacks?

A: Come early and stay late. We’re going on first, followed by Gin Blossoms and Blues Traveler. All three bands are really great, and we can’t wait to see you.

James Wood is a freelance entertainment writer. His new novel, “The Seventh Echo,” is available now. You can contact him at jimmywood@gmail.com.