NE Ohio Rockers The Vindys Do Their First National Tour Opening to Pat Benatar

Youngstown rockers The Vindys have been hot news in northeast Ohio for while now. The group, fronted by charismatic singer/guitarist/lyricist Jackie Popovec, debuted ten years ago and woodshedded for a few years in obscurity before their reputation in northeast Ohio started to snowball and expand beyond the area. Popovec is the band’s main attraction, with a powerful yet nuanced style that recalls classic R&B vocalists such as Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner. But she’s well supported by a hard-rocking band that features led John Anthony and Rick Deak on guitars and harmony vocals.