Rock Show Critique

Concert Review
Dream Theater
Monday March 17, 2025
Kodak Center
Rochester, NY
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

It was a day of nothing but celebrations as Dream Theater brought their 40th Anniversary tour to Kodak Center Monday evening. What a party and joyous occasion it was. Not only because it was St. Patrick’s Day no less but to top that off the band also have a brand new album entitled Parasomnia. All this seemed to make the occasion majestic. Not only was the concert sold out but there seemed to be something in the air. A kind of magic if you will with the show divided into two sets. Continue reading →

Book Release
Peter Wolf
Solo
J.Geils Band
First Parish In Cambridge Unitarian Church
Cambridge, MA
March 11, 2025

Peter Wolf has written his memoir entitled Waiting On the Moon- Artists, Poets, Drifters, Grifters and Goddesses. To celebrate the release day, Wolf had a book event at the First Parish in Cambridge. He and the host Peter Guralnick conducted a discussion on the book that lasted an hour. Guralnick is a writer himself who is known for writing treasured books on the history of rock n’ roll. He has written books about Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan and Sam Phillips among others to his credit. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Adrian Vandenberg
Wednesday March 5, 2025
Center For The Arts Of Homer
Homer, NY
Review: Joseph Suto
Photos: Joseph Suto

A rare treat for U.S. fans was the return of guitarist Adrian Vandenberg to American soil. This run of dates features his current band playing the Whitesnake hits as well as sprinkling in a few of his own songs. Since David Coverdale has been unable to tour this leaves Vandenberg as the last link out there playing these songs currently. Continue reading →

From The Bottom Up
YouTube Series

We just added six new episodes featuring REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, The Rolling Stones, Billy Joel and The Eagles. We pick some favorite albums and a few obscure. click on the link or picture to view.

Billy Joel- Glass Houses

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Photo Gallery
Belinda Carlisle
OLG Stage
Fallsview Casino
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Sunday February 23, 2025
Photos: Joseph Suto

Belinda Carlisle played at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Sunday evening. Carlisle played a mix of solo material and also sprinkled in some songs from her time in the Go-Go’s. Check out our gallery of photos. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Frankie Avalon
Friday February 14, 2025
Bear’s Den Showroom
Seneca Niagara Casino
Niagara Falls, NY
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

Some people don’t appreciate nostalgia. Some may not until it’s too late to see an artist then you completely lose the chance. Lucky for the fans of Frankie Avalon, he is still out performing even at the age of 84. The former teen idol can still put on a laudable show as he took the crowd back in time during his 80-minute set. From 1958-62 Avalon had 31 singles make the Billboard chart. He also had two number ones in “Venus” and “Why”. Continue reading →