A hardcore band from Iowa City, Iowa, had been using the same name through part of 2001.[2] The band subsequently changed their name to Ten Grand after they sold the rights to the band name to McConnell for $10,000.[3]
The group actively toured in April 2002, July 2002, April 2003, January 2004, and June 2004, with their last announced appearance being at the 2004 Bonnaroo Music Festival.[7]
A DVD: Vida Blue and the Spam Allstars - Live at the Fillmore was released on November 30, 2004.[8]
On February 1, 2018 it was announced that the group was beginning work on a new studio album.[9] On July 23, the new album, titled Crossing Lines, was officially announced with a release date of September 20, 2019. The band shared their first single, "Analog Delay" on all major streaming services.[10]