Voices Carry

If the last couple years have taught Pollard anything, it's that making art is not without its sacrifices. Whatever losses he might have incurred, with GBV's continuing success, Pollard has managed to keep a large part of himself and his life intact; his voice is full of affection and reverie when speaking about his relationship with his bandmates -- a brotherhood and a bond forged by fire.

"We're solid, this is the most solid lineup we've ever had, and also it's the best chemistry we've had. We get along really well . . . we're a family," says Pollard pointedly. "We've all had things happen to our personal lives, so we have to be -- we have to rely on each other."

Clay Patrick McBride

Guided By Voices: From left, Nate Farley, Jon McCann, Bob Pollard, Tim Tobias and Doug Gillard.

Clay Patrick McBride

"We're solid," says Pollard of the current GBV crew. "This is the most solid lineup we've ever had."

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Scheduled to perform on Sunday, April 8, with Creeper Lagoon. Showtime is 8 p.m.

Nita's Hideaway in Tempe

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