October 30, 2016
Bair Grills: Sorceress by Opeth
After 34 years of listening to a wide spectrum of musical genres, few bands that I’ve encountered have transcended labels and specifications to the degree…
Articles Written By: Ryan Bair
April 20, 2016
Bair Witness: Final Drive (and the Entire Scene!) at Cherry Street Station on April 14th, 2016
It’s not every day that Connecticut’s beloved home of heavy music, Cherry Street Station, hosts a band from St. Louis, Missouri; one that plays straight-up,…
December 26, 2015
Bair Witness: Deathwish Collective on January 2nd at Cook’s, Dammit! Or, Homeward Bound: An Incredible Journey
For those of you who may not have known (or noticed), I’ve been away for eight months. Not just away from Alternative Control in the…
January 18, 2015
Bair Grills… 2014
I love doing Second Annual anythings; it shows a consistency, a dependability that withstands the test of time. On the other hand, it also…
December 18, 2014
Bair Grills… 7 by Continuum
This is my first opportunity to grill a single band’s consecutive recording efforts; I dread the insinuation of collusion or a conflict of interests, as…
November 12, 2014
Album Review: Crown of Scorn’s Agenda 21
It’s probably no secret at this point that I only review things I like. Why would I do that, you may ask? Why not be…
August 23, 2014
Bair Witness: ComiCONN in Bridgeport (Revenge of the Nerds!!!)
When our Esteemed Editor asked, on Alternative Control’s private feed, who would like to accompany her on her maiden comic book convention voyage, I immediately…