We here at East Coast Band are unabashed American Idol fans, especially since we are proud to have our own favorite finalist, Season Nine’s Michael “Big Mike” Lynche performing with the band.

Incidentally, on MSN Entertainment News…
“American Idol” returns this week [actually tonight, 1/7!] with Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez and Harry Connick, Jr. returning as judges. Ryan Seacrest is back to host the 14th season. Click on to revisit the past winners of this reality singing competition.
“American Idol XIV” premieres Jan. 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on FOX.”
