Down Brings New Music and Heavy Riffs to House of Blues Cleveland

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Down / Helmet / Spirit In The Room – House of Blues, Cleveland, Ohio

Down – House of Blues, Cleveland, Ohio

The floor was already moving before Down took the stage, but a sold out House of Blues Cleveland found another gear once the headliners arrived. Spirit in the Room established a dark, raw mood, Helmet followed with a blistering 40 minute set, and Down kept the room moving with “Lifer,” “Rehab” and an extended “Bury Me in Smoke.” With “Blood Oath” making its live debut and the night ending with a full room singing along to “Stairway to Heaven,” Cleveland gave the Strap It Down tour a memorable stop.

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Alexisonfire Revisits Crisis as Underoath and Snapcase Join Buffalo Show

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Alexisonfire, Underoath and Snapcase – Terminal B at Outer Harbor, Buffalo, NY

Underoath – Terminal B at Outer Harbor, Buffalo, NY

Snapcase, Underoath and Alexisonfire shared the stage at Terminal B in Buffalo for a night that covered several generations of post hardcore. Underoath kept the crowd moving with songs spanning their catalog, while Alexisonfire played Crisis in full, surrounded by carefully crafted visuals and a few surprises along the way. With fans ranging in age and plenty of space throughout the outdoor venue along the Outer Harbor of Lake Erie, Terminal B proved to be a comfortable setting for a show that brought together several generations of the scene.

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A Storm Could Not Slow Franz Ferdinand at Electric City

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Franz Ferdinand – Electric City, Buffalo, NY

Franz Ferdinand – Electric City, Buffalo, NY

Flash flooding, a roof leak, and a short delay only added to the story of Franz Ferdinand’s Buffalo stop. Once the music began, the focus shifted to a band whose catalog has stood the test of time while continuing to evolve.

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Some Shows Are Worth Seeing Twice: Tom Keifer and L.A. Guns in Akron : Photo Gallery

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Tom Keifer Band / L.A. Guns – Akron, Ohio

Tom Keifer Band – Lock 3 Park, Akron, Ohio

Tom Keifer and L.A. Guns, this time at Akron’s Lock 3 Park, showed us why they remain staples of the hard rock scene. Here’s a collection of images from a night that was well worth the trip to Ohio.

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More Than “Missing You”: John Waite Celebrates Five Decades of Music at Batavia Downs

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John Waite – Batavia, NY

John Waite – Batavia Downs, Batavia, NY

John Waite brought five decades of music to Batavia Downs for the Rockin’ the Summer Concert Series. From The Babys and Bad English classics to his solo hits, Waite reminded fans why these songs have remained part of the soundtrack for so many. A night filled with great songs, talented musicians, and a performance from an artist whose catalog deserves more recognition.

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Quiet Riot Keep the Classics Alive at Batavia Downs

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Quiet Riot – Batavia, NY

Rudy Sarzo – Quiet Riot, Batavia Downs, Batavia, NY

Quiet Riot proved Friday night at Batavia Downs that great rock songs never lose their impact. With Rudy Sarzo still playing at an incredible level, Jizzy Pearl leading the charge, and a set packed with classics including “Cum On Feel the Noize” and “Metal Health (Bang Your Head),” the Rockin the Downs Summer Concert Series turned into a celebration of one of hard rock’s most enduring catalogs.

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Buckcherry in Buffalo: Still Loud, Still Gritty

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Buckcherry / Bad Marriage – Buffalo, NY

Buckcherry – Town Ballroom, Buffalo, NY

Buckcherry returned to Buffalo with the same passion and intensity that has kept them on the road for twenty seven years. Everything about a Buckcherry show feels genuine and real. Fueled by wall to wall riffs, relentless energy, and a setlist that mixed classics with songs from Roar Like Thunder. Tuesday night’s stop at Town Ballroom was a reminder that straightforward rock and roll is still alive and well.

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Rise of Rock Tour featuring Godsmack / STP / Dorothy – Syracuse, NY

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Godsmack, Stone Temple Pilots and Dorothy Turn Up the Temperature in Syracuse

Godsmack – Empower FCU Amphitheater Syracuse, NY

One of the hottest days of the year, a three quarter mile walk that left everyone drenched before the first song, diehard fans who would not let either stand in the way of a great night of rock. Dorothy, Stone Temple Pilots, and Godsmack each gave Syracuse something memorable for very different reasons.

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Coheed and Cambria / Arm’s Length – Buffalo, NY

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Coheed and Cambria and Arm’s Length Connect with Buffalo on a Humid Evening

Coheed and Cambria – Buffalo RiverWorks, Buffalo, NY

On a sweltering Thursday night in June, fans packed Buffalo RiverWorks as Coheed and Cambria brought their This Is Our War Tour to the waterfront. Backed by a strong opening set from Arm’s Length, the evening featured intricate musicianship, crowd favorites spanning the band’s catalog, and a performance that reminded everyone why Coheed and Cambria continues to command such a devoted following.

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