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All I can say is: inspiring.

For Air Supply, 51 years of friendship, creativity, and music have created something truly special. Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock are creative geniuses in their own right, but together, they have built a musical partnership that continues to resonate with audiences decades later.

On August 29, Air Supply brought their A Matter of Time Tour to Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena in Atlantic City. The tour comes alongside their forthcoming album A Matter of Time, their first studio album in 14 years. The first single, “A Matter of Time,” was released in July, followed by “Can We Say I Do” just one day before the Atlantic City show. (Air Supply)

51 Years of Friendship

Graham told the story during the show, joking that there were 34 members of Jesus Christ Superstar and this guy with an Afro took the only seat left next to him.

That seat ended up changing both of their lives.

What struck me most was hearing that after 51 years together, they have never had a fight. That friendship really is key to Air Supply.

I was raised on Jesus Christ Superstar, among many other great musicals, and I truly believe that musical background is part of what makes Air Supply so enjoyable to me. Their songs have that same theatrical feeling to them big ballads, dramatic melodies, and music that feels like it is meant to tell a story.

The Performance

When the performance began, the energy was unmatched.

Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell looked fantastic, especially in their incredible costumes, and their voices sounded healthy and strong. After all these years, the talent that made Air Supply famous is still completely there.

The band was amazing too. The 2026 touring lineup includes Mirko Tessandori on piano, keyboards and vocals, Doug Gild on bass, Pavel Valdman on drums, and cellists Jessika Soli and Kat Findlay. Mirko, who also serves as the band’s musical director, is from Tuscany, Italy. (Air Supply)

The cellists were especially cool. They even had a duel with their illuminated cello bows that looked like lightsabers. It was such a fun addition to the show.

I loved watching the musicians interact onstage. It wasn’t simply about hearing the songs—it was about watching an entire group of talented artists bring them to life.

I also loved watching the iconic 1980s music videos accompanied by their singing today. It was almost miraculous to take a trip back to that era while experiencing these songs live in the present.

A Look Inside Graham Russell’s Creative Process

At one point, Russell took a break and Graham took over the stage. He immediately joked, “I can do anything I want,” before speaking candidly to the audience about Air Supply, songwriting, and his creative process.

He told us that people may not know that he also writes poetry and shared a beautiful poem called “Waves.”

It was a really special moment to get an inside look at Graham’s creative process and see another side of him beyond Air Supply’s music.

There was also a hilarious moment when Graham referred to the “G-spot” section of the audience, which had everyone laughing.

Graham also talked about the positive message Air Supply has always tried to give through their music.

“Ever since we began we have tried to give a positive message.”

And:

“Whatever you’re doing, don’t give up.”

When he introduced “A Matter of Time,” he explained that they know people enjoy that sentiment, saying, “We know that people enjoy that sentiment and this song is that: A Matter of Time.”

The Audience Becomes Part of the Show

The audience was just as enthusiastic.

I sat next to a couple, and the woman, who was close to my age, was singing every lyric with so much passion. It was impossible not to notice how much these songs still mean to people.

Then, about five songs before the end of the performance, the audience completely took over the moment.

Fans began making their way toward the stage, and soon people were standing near Graham and Russell, singing, taking pictures, and engaging with the band. Everyone seemed so happy to simply be there and experience the moment.

It didn’t feel disruptive. It felt like a celebration.

“Without You”

Then came my favorite moment of the entire night.

Air Supply performed their cover of “Without You,” originally written and recorded by Badfinger and famously made into a major hit by Harry Nilsson. Air Supply’s version has always been one of the songs that really gets me, and hearing it live was incredibly emotional. (Air Supply)

I sang every lyric.

And I cried.

There is something about that song that just hits me. Hearing Russell sing it live, surrounded by hundreds of people singing along, made it feel completely different than simply listening to it through headphones.

Eventually, my mom came up and danced with me.

That made the moment even more special to me. I was already emotional, and suddenly I was standing there singing one of my favorite songs with my mom dancing beside me. It is one of those little concert moments that I know I will remember.

For me, “Without You” was more than just another song in the set. It was the moment of the night.

All Out of Love

And then they ended with “All Out of Love.”

It was perfect.

After 51 years together, Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock still have the ability to make a room full of people sing, dance, laugh, cry, and remember.

Their music has lasted because the emotions behind it have lasted.

Air Supply may have started their story more than five decades ago, but watching them perform in Atlantic City made one thing very clear: they are still creating, still performing, and still giving their audience something to believe in.

Maybe that really is a matter of time.

Want to see Air Supply for yourself? Catch them on the A Matter of Time Tour as they continue through cities across the country and beyond.

Via entertainmentavenue.com

To the Review….

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.

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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.