Great Music, Great Photography
Photos by Chris Besaw Review by Kelly Besaw Tori Amos triumphed at a sold-out show at the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse, NY, on Monday, August 3, delivering a masterclass in piano work and jaw-dropping technical prowess and command of the keys. Amos took the stage at approximately 8:30 pm and immediately began navigating through decades... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review by Chris Besaw Electric City was SOLD OUT and humming with anticipation on July 31. Tomahawk hadn’t toured since 2013, and the crowd made that wait feel real—longtime fans who had held on for thirteen years mixed with newer faces drawn by the reputation. The air carried the particular electricity of a... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review by Natasha Lewandowski July 26, 2026 – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview, Syracuse, NY Five Finger Death Punch once again demonstrated why they remain one of modern metal’s premier live acts, turning Syracuse’s Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater into a roaring, fist-pumping sea of energy during their 20th Anniversary World... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
The Lee's Palace, a venue known for its intimate atmosphere and storied history, hosted a night of intense musical darkness, featuring the Norwegian dungeon synth pioneer, Mortiis, and Portland's black metal powerhouse, UADA. The evening was an intense atmospheric of extreme and melodic Metal, that captive the Torontonians. One of seven stops in Canada during... Continue Reading →