Concert Review
The Grass Roots
Riviera Theatre
North Tonawanda, NY
Saturday December 7, 2019
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto
The Grass Roots made another successful return to Western New York as they rocked the Riviera on a night when nostalgia was in the air. Also on the bill were a pair of bands that had some ties to music history with The Shades of Blue and The Cyrkle. Continue reading
Concert Review
Celine Dion
KeyBank Center
Buffalo, NY
Thursday December 5, 2019
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto
It’s not everyday that Celine Dion comes to town, in fact it had been eleven years since the last time she performed at the arena. Since that time the venue changed its name twice and Dion has also released four studio albums. Courage is her latest album released a few weeks ago and debuted at #1 on the album charts. Dion performed a great mix of songs throughout her career to the nearly sold-out Buffalo crowd Thursday evening. Continue reading
Photo: Tammy Vega
Interview
Tom Keifer
Cinderella
Tom Keifer Band
November 2019
Interviewed by: Joseph Suto
Tom Keifer is one of the greatest songwriters to come out of his era. One listen to such rock radio staples as “Shake Me”, “Nobody’s Fool” and “Shelter Me” it’s clear to see why. After Cinderella’s fourth album Still Climbing came out in 1994, record company problems and a shift in the music scene as well as vocal issues to Keifer all caused the band to go on a long haitus. They have never released a studio follow-up to Still Climbing to this date. It wasn’t until 2013 that finally saw the long waited solo debut from Keifer with The Way Life Goes. These days things are moving a long for Keifer and his band as their latest release Rise came out in September to much fanfare. We had an opportunity to talk to Tom recently and found out how he writes a song and much more. Continue reading
Photo Gallery
Sabaton
HammerFall
Cleveland Agora
Cleveland, Ohio
October 27, 2019
Photos: Jenipher Nyari
Touring in support of their most recent album The Great War, Sabaton rocked the Cleveland Agora Sunday (October 27). The Great War is a concept album that tells stories from World War I. Joining Sabaton were fellow Swedes HammerFall who coincidentally also have a new album entitled Dominion. It was a double dose from Sweden’s best who after over 20 years each showed that they can bring it as good as anyone. Just ask anyone who attended the show, they can attest. Continue reading
Concert Review
Styx
Main Street Armory
Rochester, NY
Tuesday November 12, 2019
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto
If this turns out to be the last time Styx played Rochester, NY, they sure left with all guns blazing. The band returned to town Tuesday night on the strength of their latest album The Mission. Playing two 1-hour sets that encompassed the majority of the band’s huge catalog of hits and AOR gems, the band also gave a healthy dose of The Mission which went over very well with the crowd. Continue reading
Concert Review
Collective Soul
Thursday November 7, 2019
Avalon Ballroom
Fallsview Casino
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto
The Avalon Ballroom at Fallsview Casino Resort came alive to the sights and sounds of Collective Soul Thursday evening. Having seen the band a few times in the past, I can safely say this was the best sounding show I’ve seen from the band from Atlanta, Georgia. Continue reading
