Rock Show Critique

Concert Review
New Kids On The Block
Paula Abdul
Thursday August 22, 2024
Darien Lake Amphitheater
Darien Center, NY

The New Kids On The Block summer tour hit the Darien Lake Amphitheater last week with a crowd of 10,000 plus in attendance watching the boys every move. “This is how it’s gonna be Buffalo?” exclaimed Donnie Wahlberg in between songs as the fans screamed on. Amazing this late into their career how they can still get the gals excited enough to scream for them like it was 1989 all over again. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Tedeschi Trucks Band
Margo Price
Tuesday August 20, 2024
Artpark Mainstage Theater
Lewiston, NY
Review: Thom Jennings
Photo Credit: David McClister

When we arrived at Artpark’s Mainstage Theatre Tuesday night, my sister and I first noticed the number of tour buses out back. There were five, which should have been expected given that the Tedeschi Trucks Band is a 12-piece unit, and there was also an opening band. Continue reading →

In Conversation 
On The Phone
Jeff Keith
Tesla
Bar 7
August 2024

We spoke with Jeff Keith from Tesla regarding the upcoming show at Artpark on Wednesday August 28.

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Concert Review
Lynyrd Skynyrd
ZZ Top
The Outlaws
Thursday August 15, 2024
Empower FCU @ Lakeview
Syracuse, NY
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

There is a feeling of something good in the air when attending a Lynyrd Skynyrd concert. The Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview was the place to be with an action packed lineup for the Sharp Dressed Simple Man tour. The 2024 summer tour featured Skynyrd alongside ZZ Top and The Outlaws. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Bush
Jerry Cantrell
Candlebox
Bones UK
Saturday August 17, 2024
Artpark Amphitheater
Lewiston, NY
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

Taking a look at the weather forecast about four days before the show made it look like this show was in trouble of not happening. 70% chance of rain all day along with possible severe thunderstorms. As each day grew closer the outlook seemed less bleak. Amazing how perfect of a day it ended up being at the Artpark Amphitheater. Perfect temperature, sunny, fantastic music and most importantly no rain. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Tommy DeCarlo
Jason Scheff
August Zadra
Friday August 16, 2024
Batavia Downs
Batavia, NY
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

The 2024 summer concert series at Batavia Downs came to a close Friday night. The music of Styx, Chicago and Boston were front and center stage as August Zadra, Jason Scheff and Tommy DeCarlo did their best to play excellent renditions of each bands biggest hits. Continue reading →