Live
Air Supply
Chevalier Theater, Medford, Massachusetts, USA
30 March 2025 (gig)
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Air Supply are celebrating their 50th anniversary as a band this year. The duo, Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell, who dominated Top-40 radio airwaves in the 80s, seem to always be on the road and have become a legitimate touring powerhouse.
Air Supply performed on March 29, 2025 to a sold-out show at the Chevalier Theater in Medford, Massachusetts (USA).
Opening with "Sweet Dreams", they wasted no time in pulling out their classic 1982 smash,
"Even the Nights Are Better". Smooth takes of "Just as I Am" and "Every Woman in the World" had the rabid crowd (affectionately known as "AirHeads") shouting along to every lyric that came out of Hitchcock and Russell's mouths.
Another hit, "Here I Am (Just When I Thought I Was Over You)" was followed by deeper cuts as "Chances", "Goodbye" and "I Can Wait Forever".
The entire band took a break and left Russell onstage alone as he read a poem and played "Only One Forever" solo.
He also explained how the duo met decades ago (during an audition for the play "Jesus Christ Superstar") and became lifelong friends. Russell also credited their longevity to the fact that they never had an argument. Hitchcock and the band then returned to play "Two Less Lonely People in the World".
Air Supply put on a powerful show, as they employ a killer touring band featuring: Aaron McLain (lead guitar); Mirko Tessandori (piano/keyboards); Doug Gild (bass); and Pavel Valdman (drums). These younger turks add a bombastic energy to the songs that resonate perfectly (much in the same way that Paul McCartney's youthful live band does).
The set ended with a trio of classics, "The One That You Love", "Lost in Love" and the epic "Making Love Out of Nothing at All". Penned by Jim Steinman and originally offered to Meatloaf (who passed on the song), "Making Love Out of Nothing at All" is a showcase of the band's talents and Hitchcock can still recreate his vocals four decades later.
A two-song encore featured a cover of Badfinger's "Without You" and "All Out of Love", where several AirHeads rushed the stage to the delight of the band, who in turn handed out roses to thrilled audience members.
Air Supply performed on March 29, 2025 to a sold-out show at the Chevalier Theater in Medford, Massachusetts (USA).
"Even the Nights Are Better". Smooth takes of "Just as I Am" and "Every Woman in the World" had the rabid crowd (affectionately known as "AirHeads") shouting along to every lyric that came out of Hitchcock and Russell's mouths.
Another hit, "Here I Am (Just When I Thought I Was Over You)" was followed by deeper cuts as "Chances", "Goodbye" and "I Can Wait Forever".
The entire band took a break and left Russell onstage alone as he read a poem and played "Only One Forever" solo.
He also explained how the duo met decades ago (during an audition for the play "Jesus Christ Superstar") and became lifelong friends. Russell also credited their longevity to the fact that they never had an argument. Hitchcock and the band then returned to play "Two Less Lonely People in the World".
Air Supply put on a powerful show, as they employ a killer touring band featuring: Aaron McLain (lead guitar); Mirko Tessandori (piano/keyboards); Doug Gild (bass); and Pavel Valdman (drums). These younger turks add a bombastic energy to the songs that resonate perfectly (much in the same way that Paul McCartney's youthful live band does).
The set ended with a trio of classics, "The One That You Love", "Lost in Love" and the epic "Making Love Out of Nothing at All". Penned by Jim Steinman and originally offered to Meatloaf (who passed on the song), "Making Love Out of Nothing at All" is a showcase of the band's talents and Hitchcock can still recreate his vocals four decades later.
A two-song encore featured a cover of Badfinger's "Without You" and "All Out of Love", where several AirHeads rushed the stage to the delight of the band, who in turn handed out roses to thrilled audience members.
