Earlier this year, American Aquarium passed the 20-year mark as a band, but frontman BJ Barham isn’t tapping the brakes. The independent, roots-rock outfit is closing out 2025 with a flurry of shows ...

He kept his band afloat even after every member quit. He fashioned a breakthrough album with the help of a star who wasn’t then a star. He honors Southern heritage in his songs, but isn’t afraid to ...

While speaking with The Tennessean at an East Nashville coffeehouse on a hot afternoon, American Aquarium lead singer B.J. Barham sips a black cold brew coffee. The Greensboro, North Carolina, native ...

The miraculous run of basketball success for North Carolina State in this year's NCAA tournaments has BJ Barham in a familiar position - on tour. Barham, founder and frontman of Raleigh-based ...

Like a lot of alt-country bands, American Aquarium has some experience with boozing. Since the Raleigh, N.C. band formed 10 years ago, founder B.J. Barham led the band in getting smashed before shows, ...

Come for the condiment talk, stay for the critical examination of toxic masculinity. Today on World Cafe, we've got a fascinating conversation with BJ Barham of American Aquarium. The Duke's ...

Minutes before 2 p.m. Sunday, BJ Barham, guitar case in hand, came through the door of a southeast Lincoln home. Settling in a folding chair in front of the fireplace, the American Aquarium singer and ...

Since American Aquarium‘s 2006 debut Antique Hearts, the Raleigh roots rockers have garnered plenty of (deserved) Whiskeytown comparisons. With rollicking E Street-flavored heartland rock like “Mary, ...

BJ Barham of American Aquarium doesn’t shy away from verbal fisticuffs. A quick glance at the band’s Twitter account is evidence of that. What: American Aquarium with Morgan Wade & The Stepbrothers ...

Mila Perry has a good-natured suggestion for any nearby residents still possibly concerned about a concert next month outside Hayden Beverage Co. in East Boise. Relax. Go see live music! Alt-country ...