Rock Show Critique

Concert Review
Mike Tramp
Samuel’s Grande Manor
Williamsville, NY
Wednesday October 4, 2023
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

It has been just a mere four months that Mike Tramp last came to town and played at Samuel’s. Last time it was just guitarist Marcus Nand and Tramp playing along with a bass and drum machine. This time both played with a full band including drummer Brentt Arcement and bassist Jerry Best. Opening the show was Jim Crean’s Hair Nation this time playing a full electric set. This marked the first Buffalo appearance of Tramp with a full band since 2005 when he played the old Rock N Roll Heaven in Cheektowaga. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Steve Hackett
The Theater at Innovation Square
Rochester, NY
Saturday Roctober 7, 2023
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

Steve Hackett made a long awaited return to Rochester Saturday evening. The Theater at Innovative Square was the setting for Hackett’s Foxtrot at Fifty extravaganza. Foxtrot is of course in reference to the 1972 Genesis album that seems to have aged like a fine wine and is considered one of the best albums of its genre. Much to the delight of the sold out crowd inside the 700 seat theater, the band pulled off playing the album flawlessly. Continue reading →

Ranking The Albums
Ozzy Osbourne
Roctober 2023

David Hens and Joseph Suto rank the catalog of the Madman himself. All aboard!!!!

Album Review
Trevor Rabin
RIO
October 6, 2023
InsideOut Music
Review: Thom Jennings

Thirty-four years since the release of Can’t Look Away, singer-songwriter and guitarist Trevor Rabin has delivered a proper follow-up. Rabin emerged on the music scene as the unintended savior of the progressive rock band Yes in 1983, after a stint with Rabbitt followed by a short solo career. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Amy Grant
Riviera Theatre
North Tonawanda, NY
Wednesday September 20, 2023
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

Amy Grant returned to the Riviera Theatre Wednesday night marking the third time she has played the historic venue. Her last visit was in 2019 and oddly enough when she asked who was there not many responded. That is a good thing as it goes to show she was playing to many who may not have seen her before. Grant put on a dazzling, inspirational performance. Grant looks at things in a positive way no matter how bad things can get. The past three years have been no picnic for her but she keeps pushing through obstacles and has a great outlook on things. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Soul Asylum
Corey Glover
Riviera Theatre and Performing Arts Center
North Tonawanda, NY
Thursday September 21, 2023
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

It has been ten long excruciating years for many fans since Dave Pirner and Soul Asylum last graced a Buffalo area stage. Although the Riv was half full, the fans who did show up let the band know how they felt by really being quite spirited during the final songs of the night. This was easily the most anticipated Soul Asylum show due to how long they had last been in town. Continue reading →