Great Music, Great Photography
Downtown Toronto was already buzzing over the weekend with Fan Expo crowds spilling into Front Street, but inside Scotiabank Arena, a very different kind of devotion took over. Iron Maiden brought the kick-off of the North American leg of their Run For Your Lives 50th Anniversary Tour to Toronto for two sold-out nights, delivering an... Continue Reading →
Photos by Kelly and Chris Besaw Review by Kelly Besaw Farm Aid 2026 at the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater in Virginia Beach, VA, was an extraordinary celebration of music, community, and agricultural activism. While legendary performances by Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp kept the crowd roaring, the true heart of the... Continue Reading →
On a crisp evening in Toronto, the crowd gathering outside The Danforth Music Hall presented a of fascinating cross-section of subcultural history. The vast majority of the crowd were wearing weathered plaid pants, black tall boots, spiked hair up and a ton of Sex Pistols and Descendents t-shirts stood alongside younger and old art-rock enthusiasts... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review by Natasha Lewandowski The weather had other plans for Wilson Phillips. As dark clouds gathered over the New York State Fair and rain threatened to disrupt the evening, there was understandable uncertainty among concertgoers. Outdoor performances are always a gamble, and on this particular night, Mother Nature appeared ready to call the... Continue Reading →
Photos and review by Natasha Lewandowski There are some artists who know exactly how to turn a concert into one giant party, and Flo Rida is definitely one of them. Seeing him at the Great New York State Fair on a Sunday night at Suburban Park felt like a nonstop throwback to the era when... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review by Chris Besaw As the last light bled out behind the trees at Darien Lake Amphitheater on Sunday night, the air itself seemed to thicken. The late-summer heat hung heavy and still, like the pause before something wicked arrives. Then the Freaks on Parade rolled in—Orgy, The HU, Marilyn Manson, and Rob... Continue Reading →
DOWN delivered a crushing, groove-laden performance at HISTORY in Toronto on Sunday, August 23, 2026, as part of their Strap It DOWN Tour '26. Bringing their signature New Orleans Southern metal attitude to the venue, the supergroup—consisting of Philip H. Anselmo, Pepper Keenan, Kirk Windstein, Jimmy Bower, and Pat Bruders—proved that their chemistry and heavy... Continue Reading →
Photos by Chris Besaw Review by Kelly Besaw The Indigo Girls delivered a moving and intimate performance on August 23, 2026, closing out the summer season at Beak and Skiff Apple Orchards with pure acoustic connection. The vibe Sunday evening was simply audience connection; there were no backing tracks, no pyrotechnics or video screens; it... Continue Reading →
Review by Kelly Besaw Photos by Chris Besaw Sydnie Christmas dazzled the Center of the Arts of Homer in Homer, NY, on Monday, August 17, 2026, delivering an unforgettable night of powerhouse vocals. The Britain’s Got Talent winner proved why her breathtaking voice is capturing American audiences just as it did across the United... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review : Dot Peck Billy Idol delivered a high-octane performance at the Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview in Syracuse on August 15, 2026, as part of his “It’s a Nice Day To… Tour Again!” run. Backed by longtime guitar maestro Steve Stevens and a tight, powerful band, the punk icon proved... Continue Reading →