Rock Show Critique

Interview- Jeff Scott Soto

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Joseph Suto

In Conversation

Jeff Scott Soto
Vocalist
Sons of Apollo
TSO
Jeff Scott Soto Band
W.E.T.
Yngwie Malmsteen
Journey

Sons of Apollo recently completed a warm-up trek to ready themselves for their highly anticipated world tour that starts in April. Buffalo was been selected as one of the cities for the warm up shows and the band did not disappoint putting on a raving performance. We had a chance to talk to lead singer Jeff Scott Soto recently to discuss Sons of Apollo as well as talk with him about his career in the music business. Continue reading →

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Fans Accept Goods Delivered By Dirkschneider

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Joseph Suto

Concert Review
Dirkschneider
Montage Music Hall
Rochester. NY
Monday March 5, 2018
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

It was one last time around for Udo Dirkschneider Monday evening at the Montage Music Hall in Rochester, NY. No he is not retiring but after this Back to the Roots tour he is putting a close on playing the Accept songs. He will focus on his other material going forward. For this tour he is pulling out all the stops, playing deep cuts and a few songs he hasn’t played in years. Continue reading →

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Halestorm Returns To Rochester Brings Stone Sour Along For Ride

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Joseph Suto

Concert Review
Stone Sour
Halestorm
The Main Street Armory
Rochester, NY
Sunday February 11, 2018
Photos: Jenipher

Halestorm returned to Rochester a few weeks back. It was considered a makeup date from their show which was supposed to take place in October. Due to Lzzy Hale’s illness the band had to cancel at the last minute. The other bands on the bill New Year’s Day and Greta Van Fleet. We were on hand for both shows. Corey Taylor and Stone Sour made up for the trouble. The lone disappointment was Halestorm did not headline and played an abbreviated set from what they would have had they headlined. Overall most fans left the venue in good spirits. Continue reading →

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Interview: Marillion Guitarist Steven Rothery

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Joseph Suto

Interview
Steven Rothery
Guitarist
Marillion
Wishing Tree
Steve Rothery Band
By: Joseph Suto

Marillion last played a show in Buffalo in June of 1990. They finally returned this past Thursday and put on a show that will not be forgotten anytime soon. We were fortunate to sit down and talk with guitarist Steve Rothery who has been with the band since day one. Continue reading →

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Sheehan’s New Band Is A Powerhouse As They Rock The Ballroom

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Joseph Suto

Concert Review
Sons of Apollo
Town Ballroom
Buffalo, NY
Friday February 16, 2018
Review: Joseph Suto
Photos: Joseph Suto

The Town Ballroom in Buffalo was quite busy over the 72-hour span last weekend. Wednesday Machine Head played, Thursday Marillion played their first show in town in 28 years and on Friday Sons of Apollo played one of their first ever shows. The band recently played on Cruise to the Edge and coming off the ship started their first ever tour. It was only fitting that Buffalo drew an early gig with hometown boy Billy Sheehan in tow. Sheehan and his new band delivered a show unlike any that he played in town before. Continue reading →

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Marillion Live Up To Hype On Long Awaited Buffalo Return

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Joseph Suto

Concert Review
Marillion
Town Ballroom
Buffalo, NY
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

Marillion and Buffalo, two words that you haven’t heard in the same sentence in the past 28 years. That all changed Thursday evening as the band finally played their first area show here since an outing on the outdoor stage at the now defunct Sinbad’s night club back in 1990. That may very well be some kind of record between gigs in Buffalo’s concert history. Continue reading →