Stick Men | August 11, 2017 | The Van Dyck | Schenectady, NY –...
Review by Dave Gardiner
Photos by Stan Johnson
Stick Men (bassist Tony Levin, drummer Pat Mastelotto, and guitarist Markus Reuter) made a triumphant return to the intimate setting of the Van...
Jethro Tull | November 19, 2004 | Palace Theatre | Albany, NY – Concert...
Review by Dave Gardiner
Photos by Stan Johnson
The evening was cool -- typical of late autumn in Albany. Signs of the holiday season were starting show up in and around...
Head East | Raise A Little Hell – CD Review
In their four decades, Head East has certainly made its mark on good time rock and roll featuring songs with tight harmonies, rockin’ guitars and a fair amount of...
Cheap Trick | At Budokan – Classic Commentary
In 1978, if you wanted a copy of Cheap Trick's At Budokan, you had to plop down $11.99 for the Japanese import. Epic, in their infinite wisdom, eventually released the...
Michael Schenker Group w/ Robin McAuley | March 24, 2012 | Coach House |...
Review by Shawn Perry
Photos by John Presada
The Michael Schenker Group with Robin McAuley wrapped up their triumphant six-week tour at the Coach House with a hard rockin' 16-song set...
X, New York Dolls & Cracker | December 20, 2008 | Club Nokia |...
Concert Review by Junkman
OK, I can hear you wondering aloud, “Junkman, what’s with the review of three bands that have nothing to do with metal?” It’s an honest question,...
Genesis | 1976-1982 – Box Set Review
The Genesis reunion is underway and making its way to your local stadium or amphitheater at two-hundred bucks or more a pop, so it only seems fitting a slew...
The Winery Dogs | August 3, 2013 | B.B. King Blues Club & Grill...
Review by Ralph Greco, Jr.
As I expected, the Winery Dogs — guitarist and vocalist Richie Kotzen, drummer Mike Portnoy and bassist Billy Sheehan’s new band — were nothing...
Bad Company | Bad Company & Straight Shooter (2015 Reissues) – CD Review
Bad Company and Straight Shooter, Bad Company's first two albums, remain blueprints for catchy, concise and commercially friendly, soulful hard rock for the 70s. The fact that they...
George Harrison | All Things Must Pass (50th Anniversary) – Box Set Review
During a 2010 interview I did with producer and recording engineer Ken Scott, we spoke about his work with George Harrison. I asked him point-blank who or what was...
