Tesla – Wind Creek Event Center – Bethlehem, PA – 1/23/2026
Review & Photos by Lori Schneider (IG: @LoriSchneiderPhotography)
Coming out of the ’80s and into a 2026 tour, American rock band Tesla was Still Keepin’ It Real for the fans that came out for a night of rock and nostalgia. With support from opener Fastest Land Animal (aka FLA), this was a show that reinforced why Tesla still draws out the fans decades into their career (even ahead of a weekend snow storm).
Fastest Land Animal is an energetic, fast-paced, rocking band with a musical style described as gutter punk, revved-up rock and roll, and off-kilter pop bringing you back to the ’70s and ’80s. They delivered a solid, energetic performance. They can be found online at www.fastestlandanimal.band and on Instagram @flabandofficial.
Rockin’ a career for 40+ years, Tesla includes original members Jeff Keith (vocals), Frank Hannon (lead guitar), Brian Wheat (bass), adding Dave Rude in 2006 (guitar) and Steve Brown in 2024 (drums) to finish the lineup. Jeff Keith has been known to describe Tesla as a blue-collar rock band, while others consider them as heavy metal, hard rock & blues. But no matter how their musical style is described, they still delivered a solid performance true to their classic rock roots, had fun and were rockin’ and keepin’ it real.
Longtime fans enjoyed the vibes of the performance and classic tracks of the 90+ minute set. This performance reinforced how and why Tesla still draws the crowds to their shows.
