Rock Show Critique

Concert Review
The Founder
Tuesday July 29, 2025
Buffalo Iron Works
Buffalo, NY
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

After an eight year hiatus from touring Austin John Winkler brought his current band to town called The Founder. It may have been a Tuesday night but the Buffalo Iron Works faithful were on hand to witness Winkler and his current band. They had just released an EP in May entitled Walking Ded. For those expecting to hear nothing but songs from his former band Hinder well you should have known better. He is trying to showcase his current project and the set list was a good mix of The Founder, some solo songs and a couple of songs from his old band. I applaud him for not going the other route. Many artists who go solo make their show up mainly of songs from their previous band. As time goes on they forget about their solo material which is an injustice to not only the fans but the artist themselves. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Summer Unity Tour
Live
Collective Soul
Our Lady Peace
Saturday July 26, 2025
Darien Lake Amphitheater
Darien Center, NY
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

The Summer Unity Tour landed inside the friendly confines of the Darien Lake Amphitheater Saturday evening. It was a spirited affair with co-headliners Live and Collective Soul at the top of the marquee. Joining them were Canadian band Our Lady Peace and newcomer Greylin James Rue. It was a solid package but in my eyes did not need a 4th band although I did enjoy the opener Greylin James Rue. To have the caliber of a band like Our Lady Peace on the bill and with them being so close to their native Canada, they truly deserved a longer set. Continue reading →

In Conversation
Austin John Winkler
The Founder
Solo
Former Frontman of Hinder

We spoke to Austin about his upcoming tour as well as his new EP called Walking Ded under The Founder name. Check it out and see what this guy has been up to recently.

Concert Review
Buckcherry
Monday July 21, 2025
House of Blues
Cleveland, OH
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

Buckcherry roared into Cleveland’s House of Blues Monday night like thunder. The Roar Like Thunder tour is currently underway as the band is promoting their latest album of the same name. Album number eleven came out in June and the band is out delivering the goods. For a Monday night it was a pretty decent crowd although the balcony seats were not sold. Continue reading →

In Conversation
Chip Z’nuff
July 2025

We spoke with Enuff Z’nuff historian and frontman/bass player Chip Z’nuff ahead of the release of the band’s latest album. Xtra Cherries will drop July 25th and we talk about the songs and how the album came together.

Concert Review
Shania Twain
Andy Grammar
Saturday July 19, 2025
Darien Lake Amphitheater
Darien Center, NY
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

Shania Twain holds so many distinctive records and recognitions it would take quite a while to list them all here. The first one that stands out the most is that she is the best-selling female artist in country music history. That alone says a lot and that she did it with just six studio releases makes it more amazing. Seven number one singles topping the Country charts and three diamond album certifications in the U.S. alone. Continue reading →