Rock Show Critique

Concert Review
Shaun Cassidy
Bear’s Den
Inside Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Niagara Falls, NY
Friday August 2, 2019
Review: Joseph Suto

Former teen heartthrob Shaun Cassidy returned to the concert stage Friday night for a rare show in the Bear’s Den inside the fabulous Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino. The show marked just his third show of his current five show mini tour. Cassidy prior to this year, had not played a concert since 1980 where his last show had taken place inside the 55,000 seat Astrodome in Houston, TX. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Steve Augeri
Batavia Downs
Rockin’ The Downs
Batavia, NY
Friday July 12, 2019
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

Former Journey vocalist Steve Augeri rocked a crowd of 3000-plus Friday night at Batavia Downs. The show was part of the Rockin’ the Downs concert Series which is now in its third season. Augeri and his band played a solid set that unfortunately featured mostly Journey songs. For more on why I chose that word continue to read the rest of my review. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Godsmack
Main Street Armory
Rochester, NY
Friday July 12. 2019
Photos: Jenipher Nyari

Godsmack, with guests New Years Day played Main Street Amory on Friday July 12th. Continue reading →

Interview
Darryl Tonemah
Singer-Songwriter
Interviewed by: Joseph Suto

Darryl Tonemah is a singer/songwriter that is also a successful doctor of Psychology. He will be playing June 29 at The Sportmen’s Tavern. The show is a record release for the band’s new album Red Dirt Remarks. Tonemah’s performances combine the energy of rock, the intelligence of folk, the heart of country a sampling of roots, blues and Americana and always illustrate his well-crafted songwriting and storytelling. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Kiss The Summer Hello 2019
Canalside
Buffalo, NY
Bazzi
Why Don’t We
Jake Miller
Ava Max
Ally Brooke
FLETCHER
Drax Project

Kiss The Summer Hello, the concert that kicks off the Buffalo concert season so-to-speak did exactly that Thursday evening at Canalside. While rain in the early part of the day and clouds covering much of the afternoon, the crowd appeared a little thin. For those who decided to brave the elements they were rewarded as a light rain did not arrive until around 8 pm during Why Don’t We’s set. Continue reading →