Rock Show Critique

Concert Review
Dierks Bentley
Darien Lake PAC
Darien Center, NY
Friday August 4, 2017
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

Despite the stormy weather they came out in droves to see Dierks Bentley bring his big show to the Darien Lake PAC Friday night. The lawn usually lite in attendance for the opening acts, was half way full by the time second act Cole Swindell’s set was just three songs old. After all it had been some eight years since Bentley’s last visit to the venue when he opened for Brad Paisley, so the crowd was craving for his return this time as a headliner. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Hellyeah
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Rapids Theatre
Niagara Falls, NY
Friday July 21, 2017
Review/Photos: Jenipher

Unden!able, not only the name of the latest Hellyeah effort but also the best way to describe their stage performance! Friday night the Dallas, TX based band rolled into Niagara Falls, NY in support of the album that was released just over a year ago. They brought with them a circus. Continue reading →

Concert Review
George Thorogood
38 Special
Artpark Outdoor Stage
Lewiston, NY
Tuesday August 1, 2017
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

There is something about Artpark on Tuesday. With the lone exception (so far) of the ZZ Top concert, the weather always seems to clear up in time for the show. The double bill of two classic rock stalwarts, George Thorogood & The Destroyers along with 38 Special gave the Artpark faithful a show they will remember for a long time to come. Thorogood called Artpark “the world’s greatest secret” saying it was a joy to play here again. It had been six years since he last played here, well before all the recent upgrades to the unique venue. Thorogood was in such a great mood as he treated the fans to a gem of a show, the best Thorogood show this reviewer has ever seen. Continue reading →

Interview
Rich Robinson
The Magpie Salute
The Black Crowes
Interviewed By: Thom Jennings

Playing The Tralf Music Hall
Tuesday August 1

Rich Robinson is best known as a founding member and one of the principal songwriters from The Black Crowes. The on-again off-again status of The Black Crowes has afforded Robinson the opportunity to pursue other interests, including a solo career, a job as guitarist in Bad Company and his latest project, The Magpie Salute, which comes to the Tralf on Tuesday. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Rod Stewart
Cyndi Lauper
CMAC PAC
Canandaigua, NY
Saturday July 29, 2017
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

There is nothing like a crisp cool evening under the stars…with stars. Stars as in Sir Rod Stewart and Cyndi Lauper who brought their 2017 summer tour to the Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center Saturday evening. What an affair it was. The near capacity crowd were treated to a timeless performance from the ageless wonder himself Rod Stewart. The 72-year old, Stewart gave a 100-minute performance that easily ranks as one of the best I’ve seen this summer. Continue reading →