Rock Show Critique

Concert Review
Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot
Artpark Outdoor Stage
Lewiston, NY
Tuesday June 27, 2017
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

It has been quite a number of years that Brian Setzer last played a non-holiday show in the area. The scenic Artpark outdoor stage provided a glorious setting for what was dubbed as the Rockabilly Riot tour. Setzer mixed in Classic Stray Cats cuts as well as solo material and a few covers thrown in for good measure. Several little dance sections sprouted up throughout the venue at various times during Setzer’s 90-minute set. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Hank Williams Jr.
Seneca Allegany Casino
Salamanca, NY
Saturday July 1, 2017
Review: Dave Leary
Photos: Joseph Suto

There’s no denying Hank Williams Jr’s place in country music history. As the son of arguably the most influential artist in the history of the genre, he had quite a legacy to follow. By blazing his own trail, he became a legend in his own right. So I was looking forward to seeing him in concert for the first time. I had also never seen an outdoor show at Seneca Allegany Casino. There was a pretty large crowd, many of them tailgating, something you don’t generally see at the casino. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Rockin at the Knox 2017
Our Lady Peace
Collective Soul
Tonic
Albright Knox Art Gallery
Buffalo, NY
Friday June 29, 2017

Thursday evening in Buffalo was a music lover’s dream. With shows by national acts at various venues around town it was the return of Rockin’ at the Knox and their stellar lineup that led the way. For the strong crowd of approximately 4,500 it was an easy choice as they were treated with fantastic sets from Our Lady Peace and Collective Soul and opener Tonic. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Journey
Asia
Blue Cross Arena
Rochester, NY
Wednesday June 21, 2017
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

During the summer of 1982 you could not turn the radio on without hearing Journey or Asia blasting through your boombox speakers. Journey’s Escape was still riding high on the charts with six singles constantly receiving airplay. Asia, the recently formed supergroup had just released their debut album featuring gems “Heat Of The Moment” and “Only Time Will Tell.” Wednesday evening both bands put on performances that took one back to those times. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Tears For Fears
Artpark
Lewiston, NY
Wednesday June 14, 2017
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

Tears For Fears took a break for one night from their current tour with Hall & Oates to finally play the outdoor stage at Artpark. The band played Pittsburgh last night leaving tonight as the best available date for them to play. Many will remember the band was to have played here last summer but the band shelved the tour due to a family illness. Continue reading →

Concert Review
Don Henley
JD & The Straight Shot
Budweiser Stage
Toronto, Ontario
Tuesday June 13, 2017
Review/Photos: Joseph Suto

Don Henley and his solo band returned to Toronto at the Budweiser Stage (formerly Molson Amphitheatre) Tuesday night to a small but boisterous crowd. Henley still touring in support of his latest album Cass County, played a 125-minute set that left everyone wanting more. Unlike his previous visit to The Sony Centre in 2015, Henley mixed in a fair amount of Eagles songs much to the delight of his fans. Continue reading →