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 →
Wilson Phillips at the NYS Fair: A Show That Wouldn’t Let the Weather Win
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 →
Flo Rida turns the party up at the Great New York State Fair
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 →
Freaks on Parade Turns Darien Lake Into a House of a Thousand Corpses
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 and Helmet with special guest Spirit In The Room at History. Toronto, On, Canada. 08/23/26
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 →
As Summer Fades, Indigo Girls Leave Beak & Skiff Full of Song
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 →
An Intimate Night of Power and Soul: Sydnie Christmas in Homer, NY
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 →
It’s a Nice Day to… Rock Again: Billy Idol Brings the Fire to Syracuse
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 →
Endless Fires Fest 2026: A Return and Rebirth for Upstate New York’s Underground
Photos and Review: Chris Besaw Sharkey’s Event Center in Liverpool, NY, hosted the inaugural Endless Fires Fest on August 15–16, 2026, delivering a two-day celebration of hardcore, metal, punk, and hip-hop that felt both ambitious and deeply rooted in local tradition. Organized by longtime scene figure Keith Allen—vocalist of GhostxShip and founder of the original... Continue Reading →
311 and Dirty heads, brought their “So Glad You Made It” at the RBC Amphitheatre in Toronto – 07/06/26
The "So Glad You Made It Tour" featuring 311 and Dirty Heads brought a high-energy to Toronto’s RBC Amphitheatre on July 26, 2026. With support from Ocean Alley and ROME (featuring Rome Ramirez), provided a well-rounded musical journey, keeping the energy consistent from the moment the doors opened. The evening proved to be a celebration... Continue Reading →