The Verve Pipe recently rolled through town to play the Music Box Supper Club as part of the club’s ’90s night, a special show held in conjunction with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Inductions. Vander Ark and the crew are touring in support of Overboard, a moody collection of mid-tempo alt-rock tunes that represents a departure from the cheerful kids’ tunes the band has recently been playing at kid-friendly concerts. Vander Ark spoke about the new album during this brief backstage interview. 


This article appears in Apr 15-21, 2015.

Jeff has been covering the Cleveland music scene for more than 25 years now. On a regular basis, he tries to talk to whatever big acts are coming through town. And if you're in a local band that he needs to hear, email him at jniesel@clevescene.com.