Rock Show Critique

Concert Review
Lionel Richie
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Outdoor Stage
Friday August 26, 2022
Review: Joseph Suto
Photos: Joseph Suto

It had been a long time since Lionel Richie last played the Buffalo, NY area. His appearance in 2000 at the arena was his last prior to his visit Friday to the outdoor stage at Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino. Despite a near ninety minute delay due to flight issues, Richie finally took the stage much to the delight of the very patient crowd who were kept preoccupied by having the Buffalo Bills pre-season game being shown on the massive screens on the sides of the stage. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Quiet Riot
Hair Nation
Thursdays On Third
Niagara Falls, NY
Thursday August 25, 2022
Review: Joseph Suto
Photos: Joseph Suto

Last year Quiet Riot played a show at one of the local clubs where they came from 2 timezones and were very tired and exhausted. It was plain to see. What a year makes and add in the return of Rudy Sarzo on bass and hard-hitting drummer Johnny Kelly and you saw a completely rejuvenated band. Kelly had other commitments the last visit to town by Quiet Riot while Sarzo replaced bassist Chuck Wright. Continue reading →

In Conversation
Frank Hannon
Tesla
Frank Hannon Band
August 2022

Frank Hannon joins us and talks about the new song “Time To Rock” and other Tesla related things.

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Concert Review
Dire Straits Legacy
Bruce Wojick & The Struggle
Rockin’ The Downs
Batavia Downs
Batavia, NY
Review & Photos: Joseph Suto

The Dire Straits Legacy played the finale of the Rockin’ The Downs concert series for 2022. “See you in 2023” emcee Jim McGee stated bringing this years series to a close. It was a fairly decent year for the series as they set an attendance record for 38 Special and brought in some decent talent. Hopefully next season will bring us some more great times with great artists. Continue reading →