Rock Show Critique

Concert Review
Tom Keifer Band
LA Guns
Lock 3 Park
Akron, OH
Thursday July 23, 2026
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

Nothing says summer like a Tom Keifer Band concert in the outdoors in the heart of downtown Akron Ohio. Lock 3 Park is known as a place where everyone belongs and everyone can find something to celebrate. Thursday evening we celebrated the return of Tom Keifer and LA Guns to town. This show marked Keifer first in Akron since 2023 but 4th Akron appearance in the past seven years. The city is special as he could easily play nearby Cleveland but continues to come to Akron with regularity. Continue reading →

Album Ranking
Goo Goo Dolls
w/ David Hens
Joseph Suto

Join us for rundown of the catalog of Buffalo’s own Goo Goo Dolls. We rank the studio albums from top to bottom. See where your favorite landed. Let us know in the comments what album you would rank in the #1 slot.

Concert Documentary Review
Tony Orlando
The Bear’s Den
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Friday July 17, 2026
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

It was just two years ago that one of the finest entertainers of his time Tony Orlando called it a day on the road. He cited long delays at airports and cancellations and the whole headache of traveling at what he called the right time for him. He did a short final tour that included the other Niagara Falls and he quietly sailed away into the sunset. Friday evening he made a return to The Bear’s Den inside Seneca Niagara Casino. While he did retire from touring, he missed his fans. They were the ones who he appreciated and the real reason why he was there Friday evening. He wanted to say thank you for everything. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Quiet Riot
Rockin’ The Downs 26
Batavia Downs
Batavia, NY
Friday July 10, 2026
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

It had been two years since Quiet Riot had last played the Buffalo/Niagara region. Friday evening out at the Batavia Downs the band returned for what I deemed to be their best overall show with vocalist Jizzy Pearl. Then a mere four days later we learn that Pearl had submitted his notice and will stay on til his contracted shows are complete through 2026. Not exactly what Quiet Riot was looking for as it seemed over the past five years things have smoothed out with their live show and these guys were just starting to gel. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Todd Rundgren
Damned If I Do Tour
Monday July 6, 2026
West Herr Riviera Theatre
North Tonawanda, NY
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

After spending the past two years playing the Me/We Tour which featured some of his lesser known songs and a few obscure covers from the eclectic artist, Todd Rundgren has returned to a more fan friendly set. He recently celebrated his 78th birthday on June 22 and from his performance no one could tell as he and the band put on a very tight set. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Godsmack
Stone Temple Pilots
Dorothy
Tuesday June 30, 2026
Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheatre At Lakeview
Syracuse, NY
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

Sometimes the song that plays over the venue’s PA system just before the headliner takes the stage adds to the buildup of the concert. Such was the case out at The Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview Tuesday night. With AC/DC’s “For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)” blasting away Godsmack set the tone to put the capper on a solid night of rock. Joining them were Stone Temple Pilots, and Dorothy as they all delivered quite a memorable affair that people will be looking back on fondly as the years go on despite the raising temperatures of the evening. Continue reading →