THE AUDIOSTARS ARE NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING BOOKING REQUESTS
Unfortunately, in 2020, the Audiostars decided to go on hiatus, and are not currently performing, or accepting booking requests.
Keep an eye on this site for potential reunion shows or additional information as it becomes available.
Thanks to all who supported the band for more than 14 years!
M E E T T H E A U D I O S T A R S
J Yager, vocals & guitar
J is the former frontman for Upstate NY phenoms THE BURNERS U.K., a band he co-founded in 1998. He also served as lead singer for Albany, NY faves THE REFRIGERATORS (1993-1998), and formed/ performed with other high-profile New York bands including THE GROOVE ASSASSINS, CICADA, SYDEWYNDER, and RUNWAY 17.
Matt Pirog, guitar
Matt -- aka "Lanky" -- rose to prominence as one of the region's top guitar slingers during his stint with Albany, NY's THE BURNERS U.K. Matt has also performed with Saratoga Springs, NY soul-powered rockers GARLAND NELSON & SOUL SESSION, as well as such notable Capital Region-NY acts as THE ERFTONES and CAGED MONKEY. Lanky is a sought-after session guitarist and producer, having performed on and/or produced albums for numerous artists.
Chad Ploss, drums
Chad is a graduate of the Crane School of Music in Potsdam, NY, and when not performing with THE AUDIOSTARS teaches music to middle school students in New York's capital region. Chad has toured Europe several times with various musical theater ensembles, and spent a year performing with the Capital Repertory Theater in Albany, NY. He wasa member of Albany, NY faves THE REFRIGERATORS, and has performed with other regional and national acts including MARIO SEVAYEGA, THE ERFTONES, SCOTTY MAC & THE ROCKIN' BONNEVILLES, TOLLBOOTH and RAISINHEAD.
Bobbie Van Detta, bass & vocals
Bobbie is a veteran bassist, guitarist and vocalist who has performed with numerous world-famous artists, including members of bands for ERIC CLAPTON, BON JOVI, BOB DYLAN, JOE JACKSON, TODD RUNDGREN and more. He has performed with several high-profile regional bands as well, including THE NEWPORTS, PROFESSOR LOUIE & THE CROWMATIX, CITY RHYTHM and DOC SCANLON'S RHYTHM BOYS.
