Concert Reviews

In support of their latest release O2 (Spitfire), Firehouse performed one of a few scattered shows at Banana Joe’s in Pittsburgh, PA, kicking their set off with “Jumpin’,” the opening track from the new album. Keeping in mind that the band is known for hitting with ballads, it was great to hear them continue through the set with other up-tempo tracks like “Reach for the Sky” and “Take it Off,” another track from the new album. Read the complete Firehouse - Pittsburgh, PA 3/1/2001 review...

Pretty Boy Floyd hit the side stage promptly at 5:15 p.m. in Burgettstown to warm-up fans for the evening’s show. Recalling glam rock favorites like “Leather Boyz” and “Junkie Girl,” Pretty Boy Floyd rocked things out for a small crowd of real fans. Highlights included the sing-along favorite “48 Hours” and a cover of Motley Crue’s “Toast of the Town.” Read the complete Pretty Boy Floyd - Burgettstown, PA 7/29/2002 review...

With perhaps a record attendance at Rosebud in Pittsburgh’s Strip District, The Tony Levin Band, which also features Jerry Marotta on drums, vocals, and guitar; Jesse Gress on guitars and vocals; and Larry Fast on synthesizer, embarked on an entertaining showcase of talent that lasted well over two hours. Read the complete Levin, Tony - Pittsburgh, PA review...

As a follow-up to a successful summer tour with Deep Purple and the Scorpions, Ronnie James Dio returned this fall as promised with Jimmy Bain (bass); Doug Aldrich (guitar); Simon Wright (drums); and Scott Maxwell (keyboards). Warming up the audience was an interesting mix of the Swedish Hammerfall and the progressive King’s X… Read the complete Dio - Cleveland, OH 12/6/2002 review...