by John Jeffrey In 1985, KISS released "Asylum," touting it as their 20th record. In 2012, KISS has recalculated the counting of their catalog (no longer including the solo albums in their tally) and have announced "Monster" as their 20th studio album. Since "Asylum" was released, KISS started a trend whenever they had a new... Continue Reading →
Cheap Trick – Seneca Niagara Casino – Niagara Falls, NY – 09/22/2012
Review by Diana MacDonald, photo by Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Niagara Falls, NY - This past Saturday evening, Cheap Trick found time in between their tours with Aerosmith, to headline a sold-out show at the Events Center, inside of the Seneca Niagara Casino. The band played a nice mix of classics and fan favorites from... Continue Reading →
KISS, Motley Crue – Darien Lake PAC – Darien, NY – 09/15/2012
Review by John Jeffrey, Photos by Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Darien, NY - Ending the 2012 concert season at the Darien Lake PAC was the show which paired rock legends KISS and Motley Crue, with the bill being aptly named, "The Tour." It's been almost 30 years since the bands have toured together, as Motley... Continue Reading →
WEDG EdgeFest 2012 – Outer Harbor, Buffalo, NY – 09/02/2012
Review/photos by Thomas S, Orwat, Jr. Buffalo, NY - Last Sunday, WNY fans of modern rock had one last chance to enjoy an outdoor festival concert , as summer 2012 gasped it's last dying breath, but still managed to provide us with a beautiful sunny sky, with temperatures in the high 80’s. This event was... Continue Reading →
Cinderella – Braun’s Concert Cove, Akron, NY – 08/19/2012
Review/photos - Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Akron, NY - Multi-platinum, 80's glam-metal band - Cinderella returned to the WNY area for the first time in over a decade last Sunday night, and played a hit filled, high energy show to over a thousand hard rock music faithful fans in the new and awesome, outdoor Braun’s... Continue Reading →
Ace Frehley – Celebrate Erie Festival – Erie, PA – 8/18/2012
Review by John Jeffrey, photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Erie, PA - The last time I had seen Ace Frehley in concert was last year, at the Erie County Fair. This year, the closest concert that was booked to the WNY area was in Erie, PA. Is there something eerie about 'Erie?' As Ace... Continue Reading →
