The Dynamic Power Of Device Shines Through

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Device
The Rapids Theatre
Niagara Falls, NY
Tuesday May 14, 2013
Photos: Joseph Suto
Review: Robert Winans

 

 

“…Are you sad?…. cause I’m up here thinking I suck, and I’m trying to make sure people get their monies worth.” Singer David Draiman asked a stern crowd member, and that is exactly what everybody got when I saw Device headline at The Rapids Theater with guests Nonpoint and Gemini Syndrome. A great show that offered up a booming performance leaving the crowd blown away. Continue reading →

CD Review- Heaven And Earth

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Heaven + Earth
Dig
Quarto Valley Records
2013
✰✰✰✰½
Review: Joseph Suto

 

Bassist Chuck Wright summed it up best when describing Heaven And Earth’s latest offering, “If you love rock like it used to be, you’ll love this album!” After listening to this album so many times I can say that he is absolutely right. It’s not everyday a group comprised of talented musicians that were successful in other avenues of music can be put together and produce this kind of result. The music takes one back in time as it flashes the influences of Deep Purple, Rainbow and Paul Rodgers for example. Continue reading →

Motown Double Bill Gives Double The Pleasure

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The Temptations &
The Four Tops
Seneca Niagara Events Center
Niagara Falls, NY
Saturday May 11, 2013
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

 

 

The sounds of Motown filled the Seneca Niagara Events Center on Saturday evening as two bands who helped define the Motown Sound, The Temptations and Four Tops took the crowd back in time. Both bands played for nearly an hour each and dazzled the crowd with hit after hit of some true Motown classics. Continue reading →

Volbeat Delivers Show For The Ages

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Volbeat
The Rapids Theatre
Niagara Falls, NY
Tuesday May 7, 2013
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

 

 

Volbeat played the friendly confines of the Rapids Theatre in The Falls Tuesday evening to a sold out crowd. The band had the crowd singing along from the start as the band was in town touring in support of their latest offering Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies. The band led by vocalist Michael Poulsen who also played guitar included drummer Jon Larsen, bassist Anders Kjolholm and the newest member lead guitarist Rob Caggiano. Continue reading →

CD Review- Device

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Device
Warner Bros.
2013
☆☆☆½
Review: Robert Winans

 

I took some time to listen to the new Device album that came out recently by Disturbed front man David Draiman’s new side group while his main attraction is currently on hiatus. While this might help ease the general dismay of the Disturbed fan base, I would be remiss to say that this is anything short of its own animal with its own set of teeth. Continue reading →

Book Review- Lou Gramm

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Lou Gramm:
My Five Decades In Rock ‘n’ Roll
Triumph Books
2013

 

Lou Gramm has been at it for over five decades. During that time he has seen it all and then some. He has had his share of highs such as being in an ultra successful band as Foreigner as well a successful solo career. Continue reading →