Great Music, Great Photography
Guns n Roses Saratoga Performing Arts Center Saratoga Springs, NY 7/26/26 Check out photo highlights from the Guns N Roses Show show at SPAC in Saratoga Springs, NY on 7/26/26. Photos by by Chris Besaw, house photographer for St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview and Syracuse Music Collective.
Photos by Chris Besaw Review by Kelly Besaw Dave Matthews Band delivered an unforgettable, rarity-packed performance at the Darien Lake Amphitheater on July 22, 2026. Featuring rare setlist shakeups, deep-cut acoustic/full-band contrasts, and a blazing finale featuring violinist Jake Renick Simpson, the band provided one of the most dynamic shows of their summer tour.... Continue Reading →
Beta Minus Mechanic Johua Paper Rabbit Funk N Waffles Syracuse, NY 7/16/26 Check out photo highlights from the Beta Minus Mechanic Reunion Show show at Funk N Waffles in Syracuse, NY on 7/18/26. Photos by by Chris Besaw, house photographer for St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview and Syracuse Music Collective. Click Photo for Full... Continue Reading →
After more than two decades away from the stage, Syracuse's own Beta Minus Mechanic is reuniting for a special one-night-only show on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Funk 'n Waffles in downtown Syracuse. The female-fronted 90s emo/post-hardcore outfit will be joined by local acts Paper Rabbit and Joshua for what promises to be an emotional... Continue Reading →
Tori Amos brings her In Times of Dragons tour to the historic Landmark Theatre in Syracuse, NY, on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 7:30 PM. Joined by special guest Bartees Strange, this intimate evening of emotive, piano-driven alternative rock promises resilience, raw emotion, and musical catharsis—making it a must-see for longtime fans and newcomers alike.... Continue Reading →
Photos by David de la Huerta and Chris Besaw Review by Chris Besaw Kittie brought their Legacy of Fire tour to the beautiful, historic Danforth Music Hall on Friday night for what was the second-to-last stop on this leg of the tour. The band delivered a triumphant, high-energy celebration of 30 years as a... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review by Chris Besaw “Mac Saturn didn’t just play songs — they built a time machine powered by fuzz guitars, Motown grooves, and pure charisma.” On a mild, overcast evening in Syracuse’s Salt City, Funk n Waffles hosted Detroit’s 70s-inspired rock-soul revivalists Mac Saturn. The intimate downtown venue was packed with fans enjoying... Continue Reading →
What a great night of Metal that just happened on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at The Danforth Music Hall, and if your ears are still ringing, you are definitely not alone. It was the third stop on Jinjer’s highly anticipated Duél North American Tour, and bringing Entheos both made an absolute masterclass in modern, technical... Continue Reading →
Photos by David de la Huerta and Chris Besaw Review by David de la Huerta The Norwegian occult black metal trio Witch Club Satan delivered an astonishing performance at Lee’s Palace during Toronto’s Prepare the Ground Festival on May 29, 2026. Marking their official North American debut, the show felt less like a traditional concert... Continue Reading →
Lords of Acid, Princess Superstar, Dead on a Sunday, Tony and the Kiki and Mz Neon from their performance at Preserving in Pittsburgh, PA on 5/8/26. Here are some photo highlights from the show taken by staff photographer Jeff Lasich of Start Today Fanzine. Please keep checking back to see more of Jeff’s incredible photo... Continue Reading →