By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Over the last 25 years, glam-metal sleaze rocker Taime Downe and his band Faster Pussycat have perfected the art of playing "dirty rock n' roll." While Downe, at age 47, is the only original member remaining of Faster Pussycat, his passion for the band has never been greater. Downe... Continue Reading →
Mark Evans -AC/DC (1975-1977) – 05/23/2012
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. If you are a fan of the early, Bon Scott era AC/DC, there is a fascinating new book that you must purchase. "Dirty Deeds: My Life Inside/Outside of AC/DC," written by former AC/DC bass player Mark Evans, is an entertaining read that offers never before published insight on one of... Continue Reading →
Stacey Blades / Scotty Griffin – L.A. Guns – 06/04/2012
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Today, glam-metal veterans LA Guns are releasing their highly anticipated, 14 track CD (produced by legendary producer Andy Johns) entitled, "Hollywood Forever." And while the band (which consists of core members: Phil Lewis - vocals/guitar and Steve Riley - drums, with Stacey Blades - guitar and Scotty Griffin - bass)... Continue Reading →
Casey Walker – CAVO – 04/23/2012
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. The St. Louis, MO modern rock band Cavo, just released their second major label recording entitled, "Thick as Thieves." The band which consists of members, Casey Walker - vocals/guitar, Chris Hobbs - lead guitar, Chad La Roy - drums and Brian Smith - bass, were able to side step the... Continue Reading →
Moody Blues – Seneca Niagara Casino, Niagara Falls, NY – April 21, 2012
Review by Jack Pieri, photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Niagara Falls, NY - Legendary "Prog fathers," the Moody Blues, celebrated and confirmed why they've been one of rock's most vital and underrated resources for 45 years! Their appearance at the Seneca Events center was the last stop of their "Days of Future Passed"... Continue Reading →
Esperanza Spalding – UB Center of the Arts, Amherst, NY – 04/18/2012
Review/photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Amherst, NY - Grammy award winner and contemporary Jazz artist, Esperanza Spalding, kicked off her “Radio Music Society” tour at the acoustically brilliant Center of the Arts - located on the University of Buffalo campus. The appreciative crowd of approximately 1000, watched in awe as the 27 year old... Continue Reading →
