Thunder Valley Casino was Buzzing with excitement waiting for Pop icons, Air Supply and The Little River Band (LRB) to take the stage. For their Lost In Love Experience tour. The “Australian Invasion”, as I Lovingly call it,  was about to start with The Little River Band up first. Despite several line up changes over the years  LRB’s sound and vibe hasn’t changed at all. Fronted since 1980 by long time member Wayne Nelson, he along with an amazing ensemble take us through those nostalgic eras we all love so much.

LRB gets right down to business with “Man On Your Mind”, a big hit we all knew the words to. Next up was one of my favorites, “Happy Anniversary”. A classic sing a long song for sure, LRB made sure that everyone joined in on the song and the infectious, upbeat standard got everyone out of their seats. In every case, LRB handles songs with ease, rocking the nostalgic melodies with dynamic energy few can imitate. Throughout the evening, LRB provided us with an  evening of classic ballads and songs we all know and love. As they continued their set, we are treated to superb musicianship, incredible stage presence, and smiles from ear to ear all night long.  I was impressed that every member of the band shared on vocals, making the performance even more enjoyable.

Award winning producer and keyboardist Chris Marion took us to a special place with a beautiful prelude into LRB’s massive hit “Cool Change”.  Drummer Ryan Ricks and bassist Wayne Nelson held down the low end with ease and precision. I was super impressed with the bands camaraderie and musical prowess. Even though the band is known for ballads and romantic love songs,  the guitars are not missed in this band with solos are handled by Bruce Wallace and Colin Whinnery (who also is the producer of LRB’s new album).  Window To The World  is set to be released March 2024. 

After a brief intermission, Air Supply was set to take the stage, and I could feel the excitement and energy in the air.  As I scanned the venue, I could see that people were already out of their seats in anticipation. As lights dimmed, legendary duo, Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell wasted no time getting into the Heartfelt ballads. Opening with “Sweet Dreams” and then right into “Even The Nights Are Better, Air Supply captivated the audience who were now mesmerized and taken back to the ease of the 1970’s and 1980’s.

Throughout the night , it was amazing to watch Hitchcock still hitting those flawless high notes on those enchanting, emotional ballads - this was was unforgettable. Graham Russell lent us his emotional side with a heartfelt, personal poem from his book, Turn Left at Greenland. Air Supply may be known for their softer side of Rock, but tonight proved that to be all wrong with guitarist (and Musical Director) Aaron Mc Clain providing stunning  guitar solos - proving himself a virtuoso. The rhythm section was handled by bass player Doug Gild and the drums were hit extra hard by the jovial drummer, Pavel Valdman. The performance was filled with powerful arrangements and allowed for a deep connection to the audience. I was also impressed with the keyboard player Mirko Tessandori.  Air Supply took attendees on a nostalgic journey as the hits keep rolling out. Graham’s story telling and acoustic solos were truly a soulful experience. The evening was filled with intricate classic harmonies and a contagious energy, and I found myself  arm and arm singing along with complete strangers. The evening provided an engaging experience for all generations.

Air Supply continues on their 2024 /2025 tour across the world treating fans to majestic ballads and succession of hits, and it is a timeless experience.  No wonder they are still a mainstay in pop music, proving romance and love  is never out of style. Despite their age,  Air Supply constantly tours, and if you want to enjoy a classic time traveling performance, I suggest catching this tour.  This band is definitely not “All out of Love”, as they have tons to spread around.  I was firtunate to have caught some this evening and give the entire show a 10 out of 10.