Jeff Bender, Author at HARDTIMES

April 12, 2026

What do you think of when you hear the word “spy”? Do you picture an overcoated man with a fedora…

March 23, 2026

PRINCETON, N.J. — Shore-rock legend Bruce Springsteen confirmed rumors Thursday that he’s keeping guitarist Ray Barone on retainer to accompany…

February 9, 2026

PHILADELPHIA — Beloved NPR journalist Terry Gross went rogue Friday during a live on-stage interview in which she summarized the…

January 22, 2026

PHILADELPHIA — Foo Fighters’ production staff put in long hours taping up signs warning fans not to feed frontman Dave…

January 16, 2026

Dave Matthews Band has experienced a lot in its 35 years: the death of its saxophonist, LeRoi Moore, the departure…

December 11, 2025

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — Former talent acquisition specialist Remy Dolan confirmed this week that he still honors his old company's tradition…

August 30, 2025

Look, you’ve probably heard a lot about today’s job market and how difficult it is to “break in.” Some will…

May 8, 2025

MILWAUKEE — Legendary folk-punk group Violent Femmes announced Thursday that the band has finally bought a bass drum after 44…

April 16, 2025

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Local vegan Chuck Miller opened up about his struggle to eat vegetables, particularly carrots, after he’s given…

April 8, 2025

HERSHEY, Pa. — Veteran band Phish announced their next song which would feature no more than five words followed by…