Joe Bonamassa, a native of Utica, NY, first played in Rochester, NY, on May 1, 1989, a mere seven days away from his thirteenth birthday. In spite of his early break, Joe's career did not take off right away. His first major recording project … [Read more...] about Joe Bonamassa @ Rochester Auditorium, Rochester, NY 11-16-10
Arlo Guthrie @ Rockwell Hall (Inside of Buffalo State College), Buffalo, NY 11-9-10
It has been many years since I have had the pleasure of being at an Arlo Guthrie show, around twenty-five years, or so I reckon. For years it seemed like Arlo made sure I was busy before he came to the area, but he could not avoid me Tuesday … [Read more...] about Arlo Guthrie @ Rockwell Hall (Inside of Buffalo State College), Buffalo, NY 11-9-10
Styx @ Warner Theater, Erie, PA 11-5-10
Styx's fortunes changed on 7/7/77 when they released their seventh album, "The Grand Illusion," an album that came out when albums were albums and not filler surrounding a few hit singles. The biggest "hit" on the album, "Come Sail Away," … [Read more...] about Styx @ Warner Theater, Erie, PA 11-5-10
Chuck Pannozzo (Styx) Interview
Styx is a band that will always hold a special place in my heart. It was on November 8, 1979, when I attended my first concert ever and I fell in love with live music. The venue was the Rochester War Memorial and Styx was the headliner touring in … [Read more...] about Chuck Pannozzo (Styx) Interview
The Tubes @ Rapids Theater, Nigara Falls, NY 10-16-10
The last time I saw The Tubes was in the late 1980s after Fee Waybill left and original Tubes singer David Killingsworth returned for a short time. They played a small club and had no stage show to speak of. It was almost painful watching the … [Read more...] about The Tubes @ Rapids Theater, Nigara Falls, NY 10-16-10
