Rock Show Critique

Concert Review
George Thorogood
38 Special
Artpark Outdoor Stage
Lewiston, NY
Tuesday August 1, 2017
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

There is something about Artpark on Tuesday. With the lone exception (so far) of the ZZ Top concert, the weather always seems to clear up in time for the show. The double bill of two classic rock stalwarts, George Thorogood & The Destroyers along with 38 Special gave the Artpark faithful a show they will remember for a long time to come. Thorogood called Artpark “the world’s greatest secret” saying it was a joy to play here again. It had been six years since he last played here, well before all the recent upgrades to the unique venue. Thorogood was in such a great mood as he treated the fans to a gem of a show, the best Thorogood show this reviewer has ever seen. Continue reading →

Interview
Rich Robinson
The Magpie Salute
The Black Crowes
Interviewed By: Thom Jennings

Playing The Tralf Music Hall
Tuesday August 1

Rich Robinson is best known as a founding member and one of the principal songwriters from The Black Crowes. The on-again off-again status of The Black Crowes has afforded Robinson the opportunity to pursue other interests, including a solo career, a job as guitarist in Bad Company and his latest project, The Magpie Salute, which comes to the Tralf on Tuesday. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Rod Stewart
Cyndi Lauper
CMAC PAC
Canandaigua, NY
Saturday July 29, 2017
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

There is nothing like a crisp cool evening under the stars…with stars. Stars as in Sir Rod Stewart and Cyndi Lauper who brought their 2017 summer tour to the Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center Saturday evening. What an affair it was. The near capacity crowd were treated to a timeless performance from the ageless wonder himself Rod Stewart. The 72-year old, Stewart gave a 100-minute performance that easily ranks as one of the best I’ve seen this summer. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Blondie
Garbage
Rage and Rapture Tour
Artpark Outdoor Stage
Lewiston, NY
Tuesday July 25, 2017
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

When the announcement came out that the Rage and Rapture tour would touch down at Artpark many fans rejoiced. After all Blondie hadn’t played the area all that much over the last ten years and it had been even longer since Garbage last played near the Buffalo area. The tour featuring two of the most prominent female singers in history, in Deborah Harry and Shirley Manson was an ideal match. Neither band disappointed as the double-bill gave the crowd more than their money’s worth and left them craving more. Continue reading →