Interview
Frankie Banali
Quiet Riot
W.A.S.P.
August 2017
By: Joseph Suto
Quiet Riot’s humble beginnings trace back to the 70’s. They were what many would call a late bloomer. The band did not have its commercial breakthrough until 1983 when their album Metal Health seemingly came from nowhere and rocketed to number one on the charts. It would be deemed the first metal album to ever reach number one. The album would go on to sell some six million copies. Continue reading
Concert Preview
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
Friday August 18, 2017
Styx
The Top 25
It’s summertime once again and that means Styx will be on the road. The band has averaged over 100 shows a year since 1999 with the majority of them taking place during the summer months. The band will team up with their mid western cohorts, REO Speedwagon on Friday in a big outdoor show at Seneca Niagara Casino. Continue reading
Concert Review
Goo Goo Dolls
Phillip Phillips
Darien Lake PAC
Darien Center, NY
Saturday August 12, 2017
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto
Once again Buffalo’s own Goo Goo Dolls invaded the Darien Lake PAC Saturday night. The band played the PAC for the ninth time as the venue celebrates its 25th year this season. Touring in support of last years Boxes as well as a recently released EP You Should Be Happy, the band seemed to be firing on all cylinders. Singer and guitarist Johnny Rzeznik along with his cohort bassist Robby Takac both seemed ecstatic to once again be playing in front of their hometown. Continue reading
Concert Review
Royal Blood
Town Ballroom
Buffalo, NY
Tuesday August 1, 2017
Review/Photos: Jenipher
A full house on a Tuesday night for some bands is hard to do, yet the British duo, Royal Blood, made it happen. Mike Kerr (bass/vocals) and Ben Thatcher (drums) packed the Town Ballroom in Buffalo leaving many fans scouring for tickets. It’s really no surprise that the show had been sold out for quite some time, given the growing buzz about them. Continue reading
Concert Preview
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Artpark
Tuesday In The Park
Lewiston, NY
There was a little scare in Skynyrd Nation last weekend. The band was forced to cancel their scheduled shows but do not fear as the band will commence touring on August 11, and will be at Artpark on August 15. Get your tickets now as you will not want to miss out as this band always sells out. Continue reading
In Conversation
Billy Sherwood
Yes
Asia
World Trade
Circa
July 2017
Billy Sherwood is one of the busiest men in the music world at the moment. Fresh off Asia’s tour with Journey, he had a week off before before he heads back out on the road with Yes for their Yestival summer tour. On top of that he has a new album out on August 4th with World Trade, another project of his. He talks about Yes, Asia, many of his projects as well as the new World Trade album. Continue reading
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