Rock Show Critique

Concert Review
Slaughter
Batavia Downs
Batavia, NY
Friday July 23, 2021
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

Friday night’s Rockin’ At The Downs featured the hard rockin’ glam metal band Slaughter. Slaughter was announced as a late fill-in when Skid Row who was originally scheduled, had to bail out due to circumstances beyond their control. Slaughter did not disappoint their fans as they demonstrated during their 70-minute set. The show also marked the band’s first area appearance since a 2013 date out at the now defunct Braun’s Concert Cove. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Quiet Riot
The Stage
Williamsville, NY
Saturday July 17, 2021
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

Quiet Riot returned to the Buffalo, NY area for the first time without any members from its famed “Metal Health” era. The show was originally planned to take place at Lancaster Motorsports Park but was moved to the Stage (formerly known as Club Infinity) in Williamsville. Per the wishes of the late Frankie Banali, the band is soldiering on as they put on a respectable show that showcased the best songs from the aforementioned era. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Tommy James And The Shondells
Batavia Downs
Batavia, NY
Friday July 16, 2021
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

Tommy James has been playing shows since the 1960’s and even he felt this show was extra special as it marked his first coming out of the pandemic. He last played a show in February 2020. He stayed true to himself by sticking to many of the songs he is known for. Continue reading →

In Conversation
Mark Slaughter
July 10, 2021
Interviewed By: Joseph Suto

The Band will be playing the Batavia Downs on July 23!!!

Concert Review
Faster Pussycat
Big Indian Smoke Shop
Irving, NY
Saturday July 3, 2021
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

 
Check out our video review of Faster Pussycat out at the Big Indian Smoke Shop!!

Concert Review
Molly Hatchet
Batavia Downs
Batavia, NY
Friday July 2, 2021
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

Molly Hatchet brought their southern style blend of good time rock and roll to the Batavia Downs on Friday. The band played many of their greatest hits and also delved into the long history of the band. Continue reading →