The Verve Pipe was a Michigan band that intentionally tried to write catchy songs that would get radio airplay. One of their songs, “The Freshman,” succeeded beyond their wildest dreams. It’s a very ...

Brian Vander Ark’s opinions of his band’s most famous song have changed over time. When he wrote The Verve Pipe’s “The Freshmen” as a young man in the ‘90s, the song came from a place of real pain and ...

The Verve Pipe plays The Guild Theatre on Aig. 29. Courtesy Jamie Geysbeek Photography. How will you give back this season? Create a lasting impact close to home — help local journalists uncover the ...

Multi-platinum alternative/rock act The Verve Pipe will perform at Groovin’ on the Green in Fairfield as part of the city’s summer concert series. “We’re thrilled to have The Verve Pipe here in ...

ZELIENOPLE ― Dancing with who brought them, Zelienople Horse Trading Days organizers again have booked a famous late-1990s alt-rock band to serve as musical headliners for this year's festival. The ...

LET’S SEND IT BACK OVER TO ALEX AND CARAY. SUSANNE. THANK YOU. FREE LIVE MUSIC RETURNS TO BIG FOUR LAWN TODAY, WATERFORD WEDNESDAY, KICKING OFF TONIGHT WITH HEADLINER THE VERVE PIPE MAMA AND CAM CLARK ...

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Not to be confused with the Verve, whom most of us Yanks know as one-hit wonders, this ’90s Michigan band is probably remembered as a two-hit wonder with “The Freshman” and “Photograph.” But could you ...