Rock Show Critique

Top Songs
The Who

The Who will be playing Toronto for the final time Tuesday and Thursday September 2 & 4. To honor their legacy we are reposting the video we did as we ranked our top ten Who songs. Check it out to get you ready for the show.

Concert Review
FireHouse
Trixter
Saturday August 16, 2025
West Herr Riviera Theatre
North Tonawanda, NY
Review/Photos:Joseph Suto

 
FireHouse last played in town at The West Herr Riviera in March of 2024. The same lineup returned this past Saturday with a little larger crowd than last time. But what a difference a year makes. The crowd for not only FireHouse but also for the opening band Trixter stood and sang and danced for much of the show. Usually at the seated venue the artists have to urge many to get out of their seats but not on this night. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Kansas
Rockin’ The Downs Concert Series
Friday August 15, 2025
Batavia Downs
Batavia, NY
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto
 

Kansas made their way to the Batavia Downs on Friday to close out the 2025 Rockin’ At The Downs Concert Series. It marked the band’s first appearance at the distinguished Batavia Downs. I think in all my years of going to this Batavia series, this show had the best sound I heard. It was immaculate. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Billy Idol
Joan Jett
Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Saratoga Springs, NY
Sunday August 17, 2025
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

Billy Idol and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts do not come to town often so it was a no brainer when this show was announced that it would be a decent draw. The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) was the place to be Sunday night as both artists not only took one back to the better days of the past but at the same time gave everyone a taste of where they stand today. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Goo Goo Dolls
Dashboard Confessional
Saturday August 9, 2025
KeyBank Center
Buffalo, NY
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

The Goo Goo Dolls made their hometown return Saturday night. The show at KeyBank Center was their first since 2022 in the Buffalo area. The atmosphere was electric as many fans were happy to finally see their hometown boys. This caused many to scarf up tickets to see them since it has been quite a while and it helped make it the first time the band ever completely sold out the arena. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Fitz And The Tantrums
Tuesday August 12, 2025
Artpark Amphitheater
Outdoor Stage
Lewiston, NY
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

With temperatures once again surpassing 90° it was another blistering day in Lewiston. Things only appeared to get hotter once Fitz and the Tantrums took the stage at 8:30 PM. It first appeared it would be a very light crowd but by the time the band took the stage the venue filled in nicely. Looking at the Artpark schedule when this one was announced I was quite surprised to find the last time I saw the band was 2016. Continue reading →