Artpark 2013 Previews

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Artpark 2013
Tuesday In The Park

Billy Idol
June 4

Billy Idol will kick off Artpark’s 2013 Tuesday In The Park season with a big show on June 4. Idol brings with him a solid band that features guitarist Steve Stevens as well as keyboardist Derek Sherinian, guitarist Billy Morrison, bassist Stephen McGrath and drummer Erik Eldenius. One can expect to hear all the hits such as “Eyes Without A Face”, “White Wedding” and “Dancing With Myself”. A great show to kick off the season. For tickets click here

CD Review- Kingdom Come

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Kingdom Come
Outlier
Steamhammer
2013
✰✰✰
Review: Joseph Suto

 

Formed in 1987, Kingdom Come released their self titled debut album Kingdom Come, which to date remains their biggest selling release. The lone mainstay throughout the bands long history has been singer Lenny Wolf. Wolf produced, engineered, mixed and mastered Outlier, his latest release. Continue reading →

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 →