Articles by Randy Falsetta

Kid Rock with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra Review - A Rock 'n' Rap Opera

Known for his energetic performances and no holds barred attitude, Kid Rock turned a top hat and tails evening at the symphony into a t-shirt and jeans rock 'n' rap opera

“Wicked” in Motown Review – Revisit the Land of Oz

“Wicked”, The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz, returned to Detroit in all of its spellbinding majesty

Eric Johnson "Up Close Tour" Jan. 11 at The Magic Bag - Guitar Wizardry In Ferndale, Michigan

Johnson will give fans more stand-out concert memories to cherish, as it has been announced that he will be touring the U.S., in support of his latest album, 'Up Close'

Judas Priest's Farewell at Joe Louis Arena Review - The "Epitaph Tour" 2011

A spectacle for both eyes and ears, the two and a half hour show put an exclamation mark at the end of a career-spanning statement declaring themselves as music’s true “metal gods”

Rafael Moriera Review - Discovering The Voice

An explosive guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and producer, his beliefs and strong will have guided him to discovering the ‘voice’ inside himself as well as in others

KISS Invade Caesars Windsor Review - Truly KISStoric

Aptly penned the “Hottest Show On Earth” tour, KISS brought their bombastic stage to the Colosseum inside Caesars Windsor once again to a sold-out crowd

CityCenter, Las Vegas Review - The 'Center' of the Universe

Though what happens in Vegas may truly stay in Vegas, the CityCenter experience is certain to return home with you

Eddie Vedder Solo at Detroit's Fox Theatre Review - An Alternative Performance

For one evening, the elegant Fox Theater was transformed into a living room-style intimate setting which played host to Vedder’s solo acoustic tour

Deep Purple at the Fox Theatre Detroit Review - Classic Rock Revisited

With an eclectic audience ranging from the newest to the deepest of Purple fans, all were revved up for their long-awaited return to North America after a four-year absence

Sean "The Pen" Garrett Review - UnRapping A Star

With a legacy of 17 #1 hits and an additional 42 Top 10’s, his journey will no doubt lead to even greater success

Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Las Vegas Review - Leave Planet Earth For A While

As one of the ‘hippest’ properties this desert destination has to offer, its ultra-colourful décor is catered to a youthful, yet sophisticated clientele

West Side Story at the Fisher Theatre Review - Experience A Classic

Detroit’s Fisher Theatre welcomed an exhilarating audience as it hosted the opening to the North American touring production of the smash hit Broadway revival of West Side Story

Art Expressions Review - Express Your Eclectic Taste

Windsor, Canada offers its residents as well as cross-border shoppers an outlet to satisfy their distinctive art and home décor needs

Jonny Lang Ignites The Royal Oak Music Theatre Review - Forever Red, White & Blues

From the piercing tone of his Custom Shop Thinline Fender Telecaster to his incredible gritty vocal tone often compared to that of a seasoned blues veteran, Lang appeared destined for musical greatness

ZZ Top 'Texafy' the WFCU Centre Review - Same 3 Members, Same 3 Chords

With their image as unforgettable as their music, the All-American blues trio stylishly rocked the WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Them Crooked Vultures Land in Windsor Review - A Rare Breed of Musicianship

Currently promoting their "Deserve the Future Tour", the Los Angeles-based trio filled the Colosseum in Caesars Casino Windsor with an unquestionably diverse crowd

Gypsy Kings at The Colosseum Review - Flamenco Meets Salsa Funk

From opener “Djobi, Djoba” to encore “Bamboleo”, it became increasingly more difficult for even the most reserved fan to not want to ‘Salsa’ and ‘Mambo’ the night away

Jersey Boys 'Hits' Motown's Fisher Theatre Review - Oh, What A Night

The documentary-style musical follows the rags-to-riches tale of how four New Jersey youths propelled themselves through a relentless music industry to become one of the greatest pop music sensations in history

Train Arrives at the Royal Oak Music Theatre Review - Anything But Ordinary

It was an evening to celebrate great song writing

The Phantom of the Opera Review - The Phant-astic Return of a Classic

Let “The Music of the Night” bring you back to the beauty of theatre

Kiss Destroy Caesars Windsor Casino - Still the Hottest Band in the World

From the opener “Deuce” to the sensational finale “Detroit Rock City” the two-hour set left no one oblivious to what had just taken place - the show of all shows

The 15th Annual Bluesfest International - Windsor’s Ted Boomer’s Return of the Blues

The one event which is certain to attract music fanatics not only locally, but throughout the bordering city of Detroit, Michigan, is this year’s 15th Annual Bluesfest International

Magnetico "Songs About The World" CD Review - NoHo Trio Truly Magnetic

A CD highly energized with guitar-heavy song writing alongside meaningful lyrics

B. B. King and Buddy Guy Live at the Fox Theatre Review - Blues is King in Detroit

Fans of the blues hope that the thrill will never be gone

Jewel Live at Caesars Windsor Review - A Rare Acoustic Performance

Armed with only two guitars, a microphone and many personal stories and anecdotes, Jewel offered up the ingredients which have carried her successfully through her 13 year career in the music industry

Metallica Live In Detroit Review - A "Magnetic" Attraction

With James Hetfield as their commander-in-chief the mighty Metallic army filled the arena to capacity

Wicked at the Detroit Opera House Review - There's No Place Like Oz

Enchanting, captivating and mesmerizing could only describe Friday evening inside the beautiful Detroit Opera House

Blue Man Group at Caesars Windsor Casino Review - Vegas in a Blue Collar City

The extravagant grease-painted trio best recognized for their splattering of paint, primal drumming rhythms, vaudeville-style stage antics and multimedia images amazed all in attendance

Joe Satriani Live at the Royal Oak Music Theatre Review - Professor Satchafunkilus and the Musterion of Rock Tour

Satriani's twelfth and most current cd/tour “Professor Satchafunkilus and the Musterion of Rock” teams Satch up with legendary bassist Stu Hamm, drummer Jeff Campitelli and additional guitarist/tour manager Galen Henson

Jessica Simpson Live at Caesars Windsor Casino Review - Trading In Her Heels for Cowboy Boots

Though her rise to success is often linked to reality show fame and tabloid scandal, Epic/Columbia Nashville’s latest “twanger” Jessica Simpson is celebrating her country album debut entitled "Do You Know"