Rock Show Critique

Concert Review
John Waite
Batavia Downs
Batavia, NY
Friday July 24, 2026
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

When asking the old question Isn’t It Time for John Waite to rock the downs? Well it finally was and while it may have taken eight years, John Waite has finally played Batavia Downs. I had always said that this would be a perfect place for Waite to play. Other than a few sound issues Waite pulled off a fantastic set of songs that spanned his whole career including his time with The Baby’s, Bad English and his stellar solo catalog. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Toto
Christopher Cross
The Romantics
Empower FCU Amphitheater
Syracuse, NY
Saturday July 25, 2026
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

A moderate crowd was on hand Saturday evening as 80s heavyweights Toto played the Empower FCU Amphitheater. Toto brought Christopher Cross and the Romantics as support as each delivered a solid set featuring many of both artists hits of yesteryear. Continue reading →

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 →