Press
Van Hayden band has been featured on TV, radio, podcasts, newspaper articles, magazines, and more! Check out some of our highlights below. For booking information or media inquiries, please reach out to us at VanHaydenBand@gmail.com. You can also check out out press kit for more information, logos, and more.
ESPN
ESPN featured us in October 2026 as "Van Hayden—college football’s most unique cover band". What an amazing feature that highlights how our blend of '80s rock and Hawkeye pride is now a game-day staple in Iowa City.
Read "How Iowa ended up with Van Hayden, college football's most unique cover band" on ESPN →
ESPN article written by Dave Wilson
Photo Credit: Mary Beth Koeth
Iowa Magazine
Van Hayden was featured in the June 2026 issue of Iowa Magazine. Story by Shelbi Thomas and photos by The University of Iowa Center for Advancement.
B1G Tailgate Show
Van Hayden made an appearance on the B1G Tailgate Show for the Iowa vs. Oregon football game. You can see the band rocking out with fans at an epic tailgate before the football game.
Everyday Iowa on KCRG Channel 9
Van Hayden was interviewed by Everyday Iowa. The band had an acoustic performace of "Iowa" and "Hayden Fry" and discussed all things Van Halen and Iowa Hawkeyes!
z102.9 the Morning Scramble
Van Hayden was featured on the Morning Scramble show! We appeared for Iowa's Homecoming and joined the Z102.9 Marching Band for a very special halftime show. Get ready for a rockin’ halftime and listen to our performance! z102.9 Interview and halftime show recorded on October 25, 2024
More Appearances by Van Hayden Band
- The Matt Mosley Show (Dave Wilson talks about the ESPN article on Van Hayden starting at 11:36)
- Mentions by Keith Murphy on "Murphy's Law"
- Hawkeyed with Dave O'Hara
- Gallery and Hurley Unfiltered Podcast Episode 13: Interview with Jake Olson of Van Hayden
- Washed Up Walkons podcast
- KZIA Radio Show Interviews
