BINGHAMTON, NY—I’ve been aware of Andrew Bird’s eclectic folk/gypsy/indie rock music for some time now so, when I heard he was making his local debut at Binghamton University, I jumped at the chance to attend. I knew the venue would be a winner; the university’s theaters are prime, acoustically-superior…

I’ll admit getting my grump on when I have to listen to a regulated-to-death radio station for longer than 10 minutes. Two songs shoehorned between 22 commercials is hardly entertaining, unless of course, one of the songs is by Utah’s Neon Trees. No stranger to supportive airplay, the band’s…

Now touring with original vocalist Marq Torien and bassist Lonnie Vencent, BulletBoys is a band undeterred and dedicated to performing at their best. On the scene in the late ‘80s, the band met success with singles such as “Smooth Up In Ya” and a remake of The O’Jays’ “For…

Like many hair bands from the ‘80s and ‘90s, Cinderella weathered the bursting of their musical bubble, enduring everything from personal setbacks, artistic separations and physical illness along the way. According to bassist Eric Brittingham though, the band’s tour commemorating the 25-year anniversary of their Night Songs debut album…

Currently touring in support of their latest, INXS is a band familiar with ups, downs and everything in between, with an original lineup that has produced some of the most recognizable, successful hits ever to grace the airwaves. After taking time to deal with the death of singer Michael…

Parting from Live in 2009 (a departure not free from drama and its fair share of finger-pointing), vocalist Ed Kowalczyk has struck out on his own. After a bout with flagging inspiration and disinterest, Kowalczyk released a solo album, Alive, in July of 2010. I recently spoke with him…

Finding another band that has withstood the test of time as well as Styx has would be a challenging task. Whether at the top of its game in the ‘70s and ‘80s or touring tirelessly this summer, Styx is a band of talent and success with the release of hit…

Started in 1978 as a venture between vocalist Jack Russell and guitarist Mark Kendall, Dante Fox would go on to experience success, recognition, longevity and a heartbreaking tragedy in 2003 as hard rock’s Great White. Currently touring the East Coast, I spoke with Russell about the band’s beginning, their ability…

It’s no secret that singer/songwriter Patty Griffin could release an album of turkey calls and I’d be first in line to get a copy. With a voice capable of impressive range and beautiful, emotional tone, Griffin’s work always stands above the rest as an example of elegance and talent. Her…

For Cheap Trick, marking their 35th anniversary with their most recent album—aptly and simply titled The Latest—and embarking on a tireless supporting tour is all in a day’s work. An accomplished finished product from the band’s own label, Cheap Trick Unlimited (RED Distribution), The Latest is a treat for veteran…