Rock Show Critique

Concert Review
Quiet Riot
The Stage
Williamsville, NY
Saturday July 17, 2021
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

Quiet Riot returned to the Buffalo, NY area for the first time without any members from its famed “Metal Health” era. The show was originally planned to take place at Lancaster Motorsports Park but was moved to the Stage (formerly known as Club Infinity) in Williamsville. Per the wishes of the late Frankie Banali, the band is soldiering on as they put on a respectable show that showcased the best songs from the aforementioned era. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Tommy James And The Shondells
Batavia Downs
Batavia, NY
Friday July 16, 2021
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

Tommy James has been playing shows since the 1960’s and even he felt this show was extra special as it marked his first coming out of the pandemic. He last played a show in February 2020. He stayed true to himself by sticking to many of the songs he is known for. Continue reading →

In Conversation
Mark Slaughter
July 10, 2021
Interviewed By: Joseph Suto

The Band will be playing the Batavia Downs on July 23!!!

Concert Review
Faster Pussycat
Big Indian Smoke Shop
Irving, NY
Saturday July 3, 2021
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

 
Check out our video review of Faster Pussycat out at the Big Indian Smoke Shop!!

Concert Review
Molly Hatchet
Batavia Downs
Batavia, NY
Friday July 2, 2021
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

Molly Hatchet brought their southern style blend of good time rock and roll to the Batavia Downs on Friday. The band played many of their greatest hits and also delved into the long history of the band. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Buckcherry
Lancaster Motorsports Park
Lancaster, NY
Monday July 5, 2021
Review & Photos: Joseph Suto

They say rock ’n’ roll goes in cycles. Legendary bands such as Aerosmith and Deep Purple are just two bands of thousands that can attest to that statement. Buckcherry is another. Buckcherry has seen many ups and downs throughout their career. Judging from their first Buffalo area appearance in some five years out at the Lancaster Motorsports Park Monday evening, the band is definitely on the upswing once again. Continue reading →