Rock Show Critique

Concert Review
Orleans
Thursday Rocktober 6, 2022
Bear’s Den
Inside Seneca Niagara Casino & Resort
Niagara Falls, NY
Review: Joseph Suto
Photos: Joseph Suto

The last time we saw Orleans was at the Riviera Theatre in March. At that time the band were forced to perform as a four piece unit due to circumstances that arose. Thursday night the band was at full throttle with guitarist Fly Amero back in the mix to compliment Tom Lane. The Hoppen Brothers with Lance on bass and Lane on keyboards were also accompanied by the solid drumming of Brady Spencer. The band sounded refreshed and with the venue’s immaculate acoustics simply made it top notch. Continue reading →

Ranking The Albums
Rainbow
Thom Jennings
David Hens
Joseph Suto

We got together to discuss the catalog off Rainbow. Oddly enough this band never had a gold record and only reached the top 40 with one song. An interesting band to say the least. They had many talented vocalists and musicians but never seemed to get over that hump. Check it out and please leave some feedback.

In Conversation
Jason Hope
Velvet Chains

Velvet Chains is based out of Las Vegas. They have an upcoming EP due out October 21. The band–consisting of founder Nils Goldschmidt (bass), Brazilian brothers Laurent (lead guitar) and Larry (rhythm guitar) Cassiano, drummer Jason Hope and Chilean-bred lead singer Ro Viper. They really pack a punch. Check out their YouTube page here We spoke with drummer Jason Hope check it out below!!!

Ranking The Albums
Motley Crue
David Hens
Joseph Suto

We sat down and ranked each album from Motley Crue. Overall a very solid catalog which made it not so easy to rank for David and Joseph!

Album Review
Todd Rundgren
Space Force
Cleopatra Records
2022
Review: Thom Jennings
****
 

The long-anticipated Todd Rundgren solo record “Space Force” arrives in its entirety October 14. Many of the songs on the album have already been available as singles. “Space Force” is the second in a series of collaborative songs, the first being “White Knight” which came out in 2017. It is the longest time between solo releases for Rundgren. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Goo Goo Dolls
Blue October
KeyBank Center
Buffalo, NY
Saturday September 24, 2022
Review: Joseph Suto
Photos: Joseph Suto

Everyone’s favorite hometown band, Buffalo’s own Goo Goo Dolls came home to Keybank Center Saturday evening to close out their 2022 summer tour.
Oddly enough the last time the band played the arena was in 2003 as a special guest to headliner Bon Jovi that particular evening. The band seems to have played every major venue in town between that time. Let’s hope they just keep future shows at the arena as the atmosphere is so much better than any other venue in town. Continue reading →