Rock Show Critique

Concert Review
Jinjer
The Rapids Theater
Niagara Falls, NY
Friday August 25, 2023
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

Playing the Buffalo/Niagara Falls area for the very first time, Jinjer left no stone unturned with a memorable performance at the Rapids Theater Friday evening. The band had an off day prior and even took in some sightseeing as documented by their Facebook page. The band seemed fresh although they are mid-tour playing a few headline shows like this one and mixing in dates as an opener on the Disturbed tour. Judging by their performance their entire visit to Niagara Falls will remain memorable not only for the fans but the band as well. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Train
Parmaleee
OLG Stage @ Fallsview
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Tuesday August 22, 2023
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

Train, the multi-platinum, Grammy award winning band from San Francisco, graced the fabulous OLG Stage Tuesday night. The band’s current tour, dubbed the “Definitely Not A Tour” tour in reality is an extension of last year’s AM Gold tour as the band is still pushing the 2022 release. Tuesday’s performance marked their first inside the 5,000 seat OLG Stage although they have played the smaller 1,500 seat Avalon Theatre before. Continue reading →

In Conversation
Joel Ekelöf
Soen

We sat down with Joel, the vocalist of Soen to discuss the band’s September 1st release Memorial. Memorial is a hard hitting affair which also features many other elements. The album ends with Vitals, an atmospheric mellow song that closes out the album beautifully.

In Conversation
Lance Lopez

We discuss the latest album from the blues guitarist Trouble Is Good! Sit back and relax!

Concert Review
Vinny Appice’s Sabbath Knights
The Backlot Entertainment Venue
(The former Braun’s)
Akron, NY
Thursday August 17, 2023
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

Vinny Appice of Black Sabbath and Dio fame brought his latest project Sabbath Knights to The Backlot Thursday evening. His band consists of Buffalo native vocalist Jim Crean who is enshrined in the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame, guitarist Artie Dillon and bassist Jimmy Caputo. These guys did the unthinkable and pulled out a crowd pleasing set that featured songs from both Black Sabbath and Dio. Appice played with Ronnie James Dio in both bands as well as the band Heaven and Hell. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Rick Springfield
The Hooters
Paul Young
Tommy Tutone
Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre
Youngstown, OH
Friday August 4, 2023
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

The I Want My 80s Summer Tour kicked off at the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre Friday evening. The tour headlined by Rick Springfield also featured The Hooters, Paul Young and Tommy Tutone. The tour marked the Hooters first U.S. tour in 30 years. The long line at the merch booth was proof enough at how much a tour like this means to the fans. It was a great venue to kick the tour off on a fantastic summer night. Youngstown certainly did a great job with this venue which opened in 2019, creating a fantastic concert atmosphere. Continue reading →