This is an interview that I conducted on September 7, 1992 with the legendary, punk-rock icon- Dee Dee Ramone. The interview was conducted in his hotel room in downtown Buffalo, NY, a few hours before he hit the stage with his new band - Dee Dee Ramone and the Chinese Dragons at the Continental night... Continue Reading →
Goo Goo Dolls along with Rob Thomas give Buffalo, NY an unforgettable, once in a life time Christmas gift. By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Buffalo, NY - The multi-platinum selling music legends of Buffalo, NY, the Goo Goo Dolls, returned to their beloved hometown, along with co-headliner Rob Thomas for local radio station Star 102.5's... Continue Reading →
By John Jeffrey Being a lifelong KISS fan, performing onstage with one of the members of your all-time favorite band is a dream come true for any musician. For Philip Shouse, not only did he live the dream as being a member of the Gene Simmons solo band, but lighting struck twice for Shouse, as... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Niagara Falls, NY - Tom Keifer, the leader/vocalist/guitarist and songwriter behind the multi-platinum selling 80's hard-rock /glam-metal band Cinderella, has really transitioned well from Cinderella band leader to a solo artist. This was clearly evident last Friday when Keifer and his amazing band, consisting of Keifer's wife Savannah Keifer -... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. The multi-platinum, chart topping kings of Buffalo, NY, the Goo Goo Dolls released their twelfth studio album, 'Miracle Pill,' on Friday the 13th, under a full moon, apropos because this record is scary...scary good. 'Miracle Pill' is a well produced, cohesive 11 track release has the dynamic duo of John... Continue Reading →
Rock music icons KISS provide an explosive final farewell to Western New York. Review by John Jeffrey, photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Corfu, NY - Writing an unbiased review about, potentially, the last time seeing your all-time favorite band in concert, is a very daunting task. But how could I not? Seeing KISS for... Continue Reading →
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