Rock Show Critique

Concert Review
Enuff Z’nuff
Band, Inc
Permacrush
Wednesday June 25, 2025
The Caz
Buffalo, NY
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

Chip Z’nuff brought his band through WNY again this past Wednesday. The Caz was the place to be on this hot and sticky summer night. The only problem was many were unaware of this show. If a band ever had an opportunity to “mail in” a performance this had all the makings of it. Despite the low attendance, none of the bands let it deter them from putting on fantastic sets. The crowd was very appreciative of the effort put forth making it a very intimate and unforgettable experience for those who attended. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Stephen Pearcy
Sebastian Bach
Saturday June 14, 2025
OLG Stage At Fallsview
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

One way or another the promoter was going to make the rock double bill happen. It was announced that due to circumstances beyond his control Motley Crue singer Vince Neil would be unable to perform with Stephen Pearcy. Lo and behold they managed to pull a rabbit out of a hat and were able to land former Skid Row vocalist Sebastian Bach. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Buddy Guy
Friday June 6, 2025
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Seneca Niagara Events Center
Niagara Falls, NY
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

Buddy Guy, the legendary guitarist known for his Chicago Blues style came to town one more time Friday evening. The show at Seneca Niagara Event Center was a bonus as he had completed his farewell tour last year. The eight time Grammy Award winning Blues guitarist announced his Damn Right Encore tour for 2025 and Niagara Falls was one of the lucky places to land a show on the limited schedule. Guy who has a youthful appearance and a peppy stage presence did not look like an 88 year old musician. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Steel Panther
Buckcherry
Kurt Deimer
Sunday May 18, 2025
West Herr Riviera Theatre
North Tonawanda, NY
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

Sunday night a unique tour called the Northern Exposure tour made its way into the friendly confines of the Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda. The tour received its name due to the heavy concentration of Canadian dates throughout the 25 date run. It was only fitting that this show marked the final night of the tour as Steel Panther, Buckcherry and Kurt Deimer let it all hang it. These are not the normal type of acts that the Riviera hosts regularly and after this show one is unsure if they will go this extreme in the future. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Lita Ford
Nelson
Saturday May 10, 2025
West Herr Riviera Theatre
North Tonawanda, NY
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

Both of the artists on the bill Saturday evening out at the West Herr Riviera Theatre had not played the area in quite some time. It had been some 9 years that Lita Ford had last hit town. This occasion was highlighted by being her first headlining show since 2009 out at the old Lockport Concert Series which is now defunct. Ford and her extremely capable band put on quite a compelling 75-minute set that showed she still has the desire and ambition to continue playing live shows for as long as she wants. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening
Tuesday May 6, 2025
Landmark Theatre
Syracuse, NY
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of one of the greatest albums in the history of music. Led Zeppelin’s Physical Graffiti was released on February 24, 1975. To celebrate, Jason Bonham has decided to perform the album in it’s entirety to commemorate the occasion. Bonham has stated in the past how this album is his favorite of all the Zeppelin albums so it came as no surprise that he decided to tackle this task. That was exactly what he and his band did. Continue reading →