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 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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Kicking off the summer with unfiltered energy and pure sonic force, legendary progressive metal titans Queensrÿche returned to the Rockin’ the Downs Concert Series at Batavia Downs, playing under the open skies on the horse racing track where they last appeared in 2021.
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