By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. On Feb 14th, the New Orleans based hard rock band, Lillian Axe will be releasing the 11th album of their 24 year career entitled, "XI: The Days Before Tomorrow." This epic, ten track masterpiece will finally give Lillian Axe the recognition that they rightfully deserve, in their criminally overlooked career. ... Continue Reading →
Judas Priest, BLS, Thin Lizzy – Main St. Armory, Rochester, NY – Nov 16, 2011
Review by John Jeffrey, photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Rochester, NY - The current Judas Priest "Epitaph" tour is not being billed as the 'Farewell Tour' for the group, but more of a statement of the band's intentions to start slowing things down, in terms of touring and recording. However, anyone on hand for... Continue Reading →
Erik Turner – Warrant – 10/08/2011
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. With the music industry in a decade long, downward decline, it sometimes takes innovative ideas to help an artist generate revenue and remain in the public's eye. And Erik Turner, guitarist in Warrant, is doing just that. With the guidance of renown wine creator, Kristain Story, Turner created an award... Continue Reading →
Ronnie Dunn – Seneca Allegany Casino, Salamanca, NY – 08/28/2011
Review by Jack Pieri Photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Salamanca, NY - One was the loneliest number, and then there was...Dunn! Ronnie Dunn (of Brooks & Dunn fame), more than proved that there's plenty of life in the 'solo' lane during his sold out show, at the Seneca Allegany Casino. Who needs Brooks when... Continue Reading →
Alice Cooper – Buffalo Harbor, Buffalo, NY – 08/26/ 2011
Review by John Jeffrey Photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Buffalo, NY - Alice Cooper played an exciting and extremely entertaining 90 minute set last Friday night in front of a huge crowd at the Buffalo Harbor in downtown Buffalo. "The No More Mr. Nice Guy" tour was a throw back to Alice's tours... Continue Reading →
Johnny Winter – Bears Den, Niagara Seneca Casino, Niagara Falls, NY – 08/20/2011
Review/photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Niagara Falls, NY - Back in the day, Johnny Winter was the most feared, bad ass, guitarist on the planet. The Texas born albino, quickly mastered the blues at an early age. He then developed a unique and blazing’ electrifying style that resulted in him signing one of the... Continue Reading →
