Face in the Crowd

08/04/2026

Franz Ferdinand - Electric City, Buffalo, NY
Flash flooding, a roof leak, and a short delay only added to the story of Franz Ferdinand's Buffalo stop. Once the music began, the focus shifted to a band whose catalog has stood the test of time while continuing to evolve....

Franz Ferdinand – Electric City, Buffalo, NY Franz Ferdinand – Electric City, Buffalo, NY Flash flooding, a roof leak, and a short delay only added to the story of Franz Ferdinand& #8217…

07/30/2026

Photo Gallery: BAD MARRIAGE at Buntsy's Band Stand in Webster, NY

Bad Marriage – Webster, NY Bad Marriage – Buntsy’s , Webster, NY An outdoor summer night at Buntsy’s featured an hour of hard hitting rock from Bad Marriage with songs spanning th…

07/30/2026

More Than “Missing You”: John Waite Celebrates Five Decades of Music at Batavia Downs

John Waite brought five decades of music to Batavia Downs for the Rockin’ the Summer Concert Series. From The Babys and Bad English classics to his solo hits, Waite reminded fans why these songs have remained part of the soundtrack for so many. A night filled with great songs, talented musicians, and a performance from an artist whose catalog deserves more recognition....

John Waite – Batavia, NY John Waite – Batavia Downs, Batavia, NY John Waite brought five decades of music to Batavia Downs for the Rockin’ the Summer Concert Series. From The Babys and …

07/30/2026

Tom Keifer / L.A. GUNS - Akron, Ohio
Tom Keifer and L.A. Guns, this time at Akron’s Lock 3 Park, showed us why they remain staples of the hard rock scene. Here’s a collection of images from a night that was well worth the trip to Ohio....

Tom Keifer Band / L.A. Guns – Akron, Ohio Tom Keifer Band – Lock 3 Park, Akron, Ohio Tom Keifer and L.A. Guns, this time at Akron’s Lock 3 Park, showed us why they remain staples of the…

07/19/2026

07/14/2026

Buckcherry / BAD MARRIAGE - Buffalo, NY
Buckcherry returned to Buffalo with the same passion and intensity that has kept them on the road for twenty seven years. Everything about a Buckcherry show feels genuine and real. Fueled by wall to wall riffs, relentless energy, and a setlist that mixed classics with songs from Roar Like Thunder. Tuesday night's stop at Town Ballroom was a reminder that straightforward rock and roll is still alive and well....

Buckcherry / Bad Marriage – Buffalo, NY Buckcherry – Town Ballroom, Buffalo, NY Buckcherry returned to Buffalo with the same passion and intensity that has kept them on the road for twe…

07/14/2026

Quiet Riot - Batavia, NY
Quiet Riot proved Friday night at Batavia Downs that great rock songs never lose their impact. With Rudy Sarzo still playing at an incredible level, Jizzy Pearl leading the charge, and a set packed with classics including "Cum On Feel the Noize" and "Metal Health (Bang Your Head)," the Rockin the Downs Summer Concert Series turned into a celebration of one of hard rock's most enduring catalogs....

Quiet Riot – Batavia, NY Rudy Sarzo – Quiet Riot, Batavia Downs, Batavia, NY Quiet Riot proved Friday night at Batavia Downs that great rock songs never lose their impact. With Rudy Sar…

07/05/2026

Godsmack, Stone Temple Pilots and Dorothy Turn Up the Temperature in Syracuse
One of the hottest days of the year, a three quarter mile walk that left everyone drenched before the first song, diehard fans who would not let either stand in the way of a great night of rock.

Godsmack, Stone Temple Pilots and Dorothy Turn Up the Temperature in Syracuse Godsmack – Empower FCU Amphitheater Syracuse, NY One of the hottest days of the year, a three quarter mile walk t…

06/15/2026

Coheed and Cambria and Arm's Length Connect with Buffalo on a Humid Evening
On a sweltering Thursday night in June, fans packed Buffalo RiverWorks as Coheed and Cambria brought their This Is Our War Tour to the waterfront. Backed by a strong opening set from Arm's Length, the evening featured intricate musicianship, crowd favorites spanning the band's catalog, and a performance that reminded everyone why Coheed and Cambria continues to command such a devoted following....

Coheed and Cambria and Arm’s Length Connect with Buffalo on a Humid Evening Coheed and Cambria – Buffalo RiverWorks, Buffalo, NY On a sweltering Thursday night in June, fans packed Buff…