Great Music, Great Photography
Photos by Chris Besaw Review by Kelly Besaw ‘90s rock favorites Collective Soul returned to Del Lago Casino on Saturday night for an evening filled with “peace, love, and good old rock and roll music.” With no opening act, the band took the stage to thunderous applause at approximately 8:20 p.m. Frontman Ed Roland, sharply... Continue Reading →
Photo and Review by Chris Besaw Bush, the multi-platinum English rock band, treated fans to another sold-out show at The Vine Showroom at Del Lago Resort & Casino in Waterloo, New York. Currently on tour in support of their tenth studio album, I Beat Loneliness (released July 18, 2025), the band headlined under their own... Continue Reading →
+Live+ NYS Fair 2025 Syracuse, NY 9/1/25 Check out photo highlights from +Live's+ show at the New York State Fair in Syracuse, NY on 9/1/25. Photos by by Chris Besaw, house photographer for St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview, Syracuse Music Collective and The Jugg on Teall. Click Photo Below for Full Gallery https://www.flickr.com/photos/201772639@N08/albums/72177720328824726
Photo and review by Chris Besaw The newly opened Archer Music Hall had fans lined up around the block Tuesday evening as the venue played host to guitar legend and Alice In Chain’s member, Jerry Cantrell. I was thrilled to have another opportunity to see Cantrell on his solo tour, especially at such an intimate... Continue Reading →
Review by Kelly Besaw Photos by Chris Besaw Collective Soul and Live made a stop at the Darien Lake Amphitheatre on their co-headlining “Summer Unity Tour” on Saturday July 26 with special guests Our Lady of Peace and Greylin James Rue. Opening the show was newcomer, Greylin James Rue. Greylin’s music can best be described... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review by Daniel Bocchino Creed made their grand return to Syracuse on Friday, July 11, as the band brought their Summer of ’99 Tour to the Lakeview Amphitheater. The show, which was sold out days in advance, also featured Daughtry and Mammoth. Creed last played in Syracuse in October 1999, just days... Continue Reading →
Photos by Chris Besaw Review by Kelly Besaw Soul Asylum made a stop on their current tour to perform for a sold-out crowd at the Homer Center for the Arts in Homer, New York Friday October 25. The band is currently on tour in support of their most recent release Slowly but Shirley and brought... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review by Chris Berry The Red Hot Chili Peppers headlined a sold out show at Darien Lake Amphitheater in Darien Center, NY, just outside of Buffalo on Friday July 12th. The show kicked off with their infamous intro jam, where Chad Smith, John Frusciante and Flea showcased their energy and skill. Flea was... Continue Reading →
Review: Kelly Besaw Photos: Chris Besaw The multiplatinum band, Live, played a two hour long set to a near sold out crowd at the beautiful Ithaca State Theater on Friday evening. Live’s frontman, Ed Kowalczyk, chose an incredible lineup to fill in for the original members who were not available for the tour dates. He... Continue Reading →
Review by Kelly Besaw Photos by Chris Besaw The Buffalo based band the Goo Goo Dolls ripped through a twenty-five-song set including all the hits for an enthusiastic crowd at the St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater in Syracuse on August 16. They brought along with them alt-rock veterans O.A.R. Opener O.A.R. drew a large crowd. The... Continue Reading →