Rock Show Critique

Concert Review
Justin Hayward
The Vine
del Lago Resort
Waterloo, NY
Saturday June 3, 2023
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

Justin Hayward who was the main vocalist of the renowned Moody Blues, made his way to the Vine Showroom Saturday night. He took the fans for a bit of a stroll down memory lane but also delivered a pristine sounding set. Not only did the fans get quite a few of the classic hits of the Moody Blues but Hayward talked about a few of the songs giving it a storytellers feel throughout the 85-minute acoustic set. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Mike Tramp
Marcus Nand
Samuel’s Grande Manor
Williamsville, NY
Thursday June 1, 2023
Review and Photos: Joseph Suto

It had been ten years since I last saw Mike Tramp when he played out at the now defunct Braun’s Concert Cove. Thursday marked the return of Tramp as he played at the esteemed Samuel’s Grande Manor. Accompanied by guitarist Marcus Nand, Tramp proceeded to play the songs and hits of his old band White Lion. Considering it was just the two of them they did play electric with a backing track that featured drums and bass to enhance the sound. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Debbie Gibson
Bear’s Den
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Niagara Falls, NY
Friday May 28, 2023
Review and Photos: Joseph Suto

The Western NY region was finally treated to a full Debbie Gibson solo show in fact, two of them in the Bear’s Den inside Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino this past Thursday and Friday. Gibson brought a full ensemble of musicians and dancers to help her deliver a unique show inside the 440 seat intimate venue. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Ugly Kid Joe
Pistols At Dawn
The Agora Theatre
Cleveland, OH
Thursday May 25, 2023
Review & Photos: Joseph Suto

The Rad Wings of Destiny tour rolled into the acclaimed Agora Thursday night. Don’t let the fact that Ugly Kid Joe has not played a full proper U.S. Tour since 1995 fool you. These guys relished the chance to finally play the U.S. touring circuit and delivered an amazing set to the Cleveland faithful. For this show Pistols At Dawn and Cleveland’s Drenalin supported. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Cheap Trick
OLG Stage at Fallsview
Fallsview Casino Resort
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Saturday May 27, 2023
Review: Joseph Suto

We capped off our week with our fourth show in four nights with Cheap Trick. Saturday night the band returned to the Fallsview Casino Resort at OLG Stage and put on a stellar show. The band had last played here at the Avalon Theatre in 2019. This band has clearly set themselves apart from all of their contemporaries as they played not only their greatest hits but also a wide choice of premium seldom-played gems. It was one of the most anticipated shows at OLG to date. Continue reading →

The Aftershow
Jon Anderson
& The Band Geeks
The Riviera Theatre
North Tonawanda, NY
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Thom Jennings
David Hens
Joseph Suto

We discuss the show and give you our quick take on it.