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Here’s a question for you: What is the one thing you wouldn’t expect to see at an Air Supply concert if you have never seen the likes of Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell, and their band, playing the songs you know and love?

Answer: A kick-ass drum solo, that’s what!

But I digress, let’s start how this came together.

I’m talking to a friend of mine, and on their music speaker I hear some Air Supply.

“Is that Air Supply?” I comment.

She mentions her love for Air Supply, and another friend who is nearby joins the conversation. Suddenly we are all about Air Supply when a revelation comes out, “You know, they are playing a free show in my town?”

And so it began, the checking of the calendars, the making sure we were all free, and a trip to Elk Grove Village, Illinois was set.

Air Supply is on the road for their “A Matter of Time” tour, in support of their new album by the same name, as well as celebrating fifty-plus years together. I’ll tell you what, if you have any remembrance of any of their classics, the likes of “Even the Nights are Better,” “The One That You Love,” or “All Out of Love,” head to their website, and try to catch them on the road.

Just hope they aren’t playing a festival kind of place, and you end up getting there a little later than planned.

The date arrived, but first some sustenance was needed, so off to a local restaurant we went. There should have been plenty of time, but while the food was excellent, service was a tad slow. Alas, our planned early arrival at Village Green in Elk Grove, Illinois was delayed just a tad too long. The power of Air Supply was in place, and the place was packed.

This was my first visit to Village Green, and it’s kind of an interesting venue with a stage at the end of a long, rectangular parking lot. Along the sides of the parking lot were some grassy parkways and trees. It was “Bring your own chair” seating at its best. My best guess was the area holds about 5,000 people, but what do I know?

My photo pass was secured, but the best seating the group could procure was about two-thirds of the way towards the back of the parking lot. Our fault for underestimating the love of Air Supply and just being later than we planned.

While our lawn chairs were way at the back, as a photographer, for three songs, I have the best location, right in front of the stage. I left my friends and took my spot next to a wonderful lady, whose name I sadly forgot, but I explained my intrusion was temporary. She was content with my photo assignment, and we had some nice chit-chatting about her love for Air Supply and that Mirko Tessandori, the keyboard dude in the band, was her man. I was also grateful for her because she completely had my back. You see, there was a woman a few rows back who was bemoaning that I was standing in her way. My protector shot back at her that I would only be there for a few songs, and she should pipe down. I wish I knew her name because I might have to hire her as my private, photographer security.

Showtime arrives, and the band makes their way to the stage, where, lo and behold, Mirko sees my “security” lady and gives her a big smile as she waves at him. Out comes Russell Hitchcock in a black suit adorned with colorful birds, and Graham Russell in a jacket that I’m jealous of.

As “Sweet Dreams” began, it was time for the smooth sounds I remembered as a youngster, finally seeing a band whose songs I have been singing for some forty-plus years.

While yes, they are out supporting a new album and single, don’t fret, the show is not a “What song is this?” show. Nope, this is a trip through everything you know and love. And then some.

As the show rolled, the likes of “Even the Nights Are Better,” “Every Woman in the World,” and “Two Less Lonely People in the World” had everyone singing along.

But about halfway through the show was where our late arrival truly became a difficulty.

It was time for the part of the show called “G’s Spot.” Get your head out of the gutter, it’s a nice interlude where Graham Russell gets a little spotlight, doing some crowd banter, reading inspired words, and playing around on guitar. In a normal venue I’m sure it works well, but for an outside venue where they don’t have supporting speakers in the back, and it is in the direct line of an O’Hare Airport landing path, all of the intimacy was lost in the struggling to hear him as planes flew overhead and the evening katydids overpowered the speakers.

I guess that’s a reason I’ll need to try and see them again!

In any case, the working of the G-Spot finished up, and the hits continued. Then came the unexpected, sandwiched between the lovey-doveyness of “Lost in Love” and “Making Love Out of Nothing At All,” and I’m talking about a rocking, cello duo spotlighting Jessika Soli and Kat Findlay, complete with bows that looked like lightsabers flying across the strings. And then, there it was, yes, a drum solo with Pavel Valdman showing that an Air Supply show isn’t just about snuggling with your partner.

As the show wrapped up, the encore of the Badfinger song that most remember by Harry Nilsson, “Without You,” and yes, recorded by Air Supply on the album “The Earth Is…,” had the crowd excited, and the closer, “All Out of Love,” gave everyone one last chance to sing along to a band most of them grew up with.

The boys sounded great, the band was more than solid, and I have to admit that I did not realize the guitar talent that is Graham Russell, especially as I discovered he plays a right-handed guitar, strung upside down, as Graham is left-handed. Very cool!

If you are catching Air Supply at a free, outdoor festival, hope that it isn’t in a flight-path, and don’t underestimate the draw of Air Supply by thinking you can show up late. If you do, just sit back, snuggle with your honey, and sing about love. That’s what Air Supply is about, and that’s what you’ll get at their show.

It’s two “lovey-dovey” thumbs up with a surprise drum solo and some wicked cellos. Catch them while you can!

That’s it for this one! I’m Andy!! L8R!!!

Via Goldminemag.com 

June’s music losses include record executive Davis, Bryson, Blood, Sweat & Tears’ Clayton-Thomas, Chicago’s Parazaider, and others.

In the ‘80s, Arista had huge success with Australia’s Air Supply. In a 2025 interview, Air Supply’s Graham Russell told Goldmine the story about their second U.S. single, “All Out of Love.” “Originally it was ‘I’m all out of love. I want to arrest you,’ meaning that I want to get your attention. When I look at that now, I think it was quite a silly lyric, but the song had already been a hit in Australia with that lyric. Clive said that it didn’t matter that it had already been a hit there, and that in the U.S., people wouldn’t understand what that meant. He offered, ‘I’m so lost without you’ to replace the ‘I want to arrest you’ line and I said OK. Of course, he was always right, as we were to learn. It was the beginning of a great relationship with Clive, and ‘All Out of Love’ sold more copies than ‘Lost in Love,’ becoming our first gold single.

Read the full article “In Memoriam June 2026: Clive Davis, Peabo Bryson, David Clayton-Thomas, more” on Goldminemag.com

After 14 years, the wait is finally over !!
We are thrilled to announce that our brand-new album, A Matter of Time, is now available for purchase !!
This album has been years in the making, and we can’t wait for you to hear the songs we’ve created and share this journey with us …

Vinyl pre-orders available now!

Orders will begin shipping on June 24th and will be SIGNED by Graham and Russell !!
Be among the first to own a copy of A Matter of Time on vinyl by clicking the link below and securing your pre-order today:

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Celebrate the 45th Anniversary of The One That You Love with a brand new lyric video for “Sweet Dreams” on Air Supply’s YouTube channel.

Check it out on the Air Supply YouTube channel today!

Via Irockshots.com

Proctors in Schenectady NY was the spot to be Thursday night while Air Supply was in town. Seeing them again was another great show for the record books.These guys are touring and celebrating “50 years” this year. Many bands don’t make it that long.

Fans of all ages in attendance singing along and dancing where they could. Proctors being a theatre doesn’t have a dance floor style area.But people make due of what works best. 50 years of love ballads being played around the world, whether it be live on a cassette tape or vinyl record.

Air Supply delivered an unforgettable night in Upstate NY this past week. Timeless hits like “Making Love Out of Nothing at All” and “All Out of Love” filled the venue with sweeping harmonies, while their chemistry and polished musicianship kept the crowd captivated from start to finish. The band balanced lush orchestral moments with tight, intimate acoustic sections, giving fans both the soaring sing-alongs and quiet, heartfelt interludes they came for. Production was clean and tasteful, highlighting Russell Hitchcock’s soaring vocals and Graham Russell’s warm guitar work without overpowering the room. Longtime fans and new listeners alike left smiling — a true testament to a catalog that still resonates and a performance that felt both nostalgic and vividly alive.

Via misplacedstraws.com

I last saw Air Supply in 2021. It was the first concert after the pandemic curtailed all live music and served as a glorious return to the concert experience we all missed so much. Five years later, the band is continuing its 50th anniversary tour with another stop at the Mohegan Sun Arena. While the setlist was largely similar to 2021, the experience was very different, showing that Air Supply can still evolve on stage while staying true to the songs we all love.

Please scroll down for the MisplacedStraws Air Supply live photos and review.

Air Supply opened the night with the traditional “Sweet Dreams”, but it was immediately clear that this tour was different from the last time I saw them. First, the band had a large screen behind them showing clips of their 50-year history throughout the night. Second was the band itself, this was a new configuration of Air Supply. In addition to Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock, long time pianist Mirko Tessandori has assumed the musical director role while stalwarts Doug Gild on bass and Pavel Valdman on drums held their spots. The big change, however, is that Graham Russell is now the only guitar player on stage while the band is accented by Jessika Soli and Kat Findlay on cello. This gives the band a unique new sound that refreshes the songs we are all familiar with.

Russell Hitchcock’s voice still sounds wonderful. The opening six songs are a great mix of Air Supply hits and Hitchcock sing them with the voice of a man half his age. Graham Russell spent the night on guitar but added his beautiful voice to accent Hitchcock and create that classic Air Supply sound.

Graham Russell announced that the band has released a new record, A Matter of Time, and that as a thank you to fans for 50 years of support, it is available as a free download on their website. They then played the title track, which kept the same feel as their legacy material and fit perfectly in the set. At this point, the night slowed down, perhaps a little too much, as Hitchcock took a break to rest his voice. Graham took the time to talk with the crowd, recite a poem, and played the beautiful acoustic track “Me and the River”. Hitchcock finally came back on for a conclusion of hits that any band would envy, climaxing with the explosive “Making Love Out Of Nothing At All”, followed by the traditional encore of “Without You” and “All Out of Love”.

Fifty years into a legendary career, Air Supply can still pack the arena and leave fans singing and smiling. There were not many empty seats at all in Mohegan Sun Arena, and it was obvious how much the band appreciates the support fans have shown over the decades. Air Supply is a unique band, referred to as the most romantic band in the world, their fans span all ages and lifestyles. Not many bands last a decade, let alone 5 of them. Air Supply carved out a niche that has touched so many, and the fans still show up year after year to hear their timeless songs.

This week’s featured track: “I Can’t Believe My Eyes” by Russell Hitchcock

From his 1988 self-titled solo album Russell Hitchcock, “I Can’t Believe My Eyes” is a standout track that captures Russell at his most intimate and emotional. Written by acclaimed songwriters John Bettis and Jon Lind, the song leans into the lush, polished sound of late-’80s while giving Russell’s  voice room to truly shine. His performance brings a sense of wonder and vulnerability to the lyrics, telling a story of love that feels almost too good to be true.

Though the album marked a moment of creative independence, “I Can’t Believe My Eyes” still carries the heartfelt sincerity fans have always loved. It’s the kind of song that quietly stays with you. An understated gem that deserves a fresh listen.

If you haven’t heard it in a while (or ever), now’s the perfect time to rediscover “I Can’t Believe My Eyes.” Stream it today and let us know what you think! This one just might become your new favorite.

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