Great Music, Great Photography
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 →
Earth Crisis Strife All Out War GhostxShip Holder Azshara Sharkey's Bar and Grill Liverpool, NY 5/8/26 Check out photo highlights from the Earth Crisis GSE 30th show at Sharkey's Bar and Grill in Liverpool, NY on 5/8/26. Photos by by Chris Besaw, house photographer for St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview and Syracuse Music Collective.... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review by Chris Besaw This past Saturday evening, Sharkey’s Event Center nestled in the heart of Liverpool, NY delivered everything a rock fan could ask for — a high-energy night of pure classic hard rock featuring two powerhouse acts: John Corabi and the Tom Keifer Band. Although rain had fallen earlier in... Continue Reading →
Past Self Song N Dance Syracuse, NY 4/24/26 Check out photo highlights from the Past Self show at the Song N Dance in Syracuse, NY on 4/24/26. Photos by by Chris Besaw, house photographer for St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview and Syracuse Music Collective. Click Photo for Full Gallery https://www.flickr.com/photos/201772639@N08/albums/72177720333312483/
Lady Gaga Bell Centre Montreal, ON 4/3/26 Check out photo highlights from the Lady Gaga show at Bell Centre in Montreal on 4/2/26. Photos by by Chris Besaw, house photographer for St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview and Syracuse Music Collective. Click Image for full gallery or to purchase prints https://www.flickr.com/photos/201772639@N08/albums/72177720332966857/