Review/photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Lewiston, NY - Buffalo Music Hall of Fame inductee and ex-Talas guitarist/vocalist/songwriter, Dave Constantino and band, played to an appreciative audience of over 9,000 on Tuesday evening, opening for the multi-platinum selling, southern pop band .38 Special. The 57 year old guitar legend was all smiles, as he dazzled... Continue Reading →
Tyler Bryant – 05/5/2011
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. At only 20 years of age, Texas born guitarist/singer/songwriter Tyler Bryant has already achieved much more than many musicians have accomplished in their lifetimes. Tyler started playing guitar at the age of six, and quickly mastered the instrument. At the age of 13, he started performing and writing songs. At... Continue Reading →
Jeff Beck – UB Center for the Arts, Amherst, NY 04-22-2011
By Guitarist/Composer Alyn Syms, photo-Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. There are guitarists, and there are great guitarists, and then there is Jeff Beck, in a class of his own. In my opinion, the best there is. An innovator and virtuoso , like Paganini, he is the most celebrated guitar virtuoso of his time, and has made... Continue Reading →
Guitar Shorty – 04/14/2011
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. There are hundreds of great blues/rock artists around, but if you want the real deal, the man who inspired everyone from Jimi Hendrix to Buddy Guy, you must check out Guitar Shorty. At 71 years of age, the Texan born legend shows no signs of slowing down. Born as David... Continue Reading →
Jamie McLean – Jamie McLean Band – 03/31/2011
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. You may not be familiar with the guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Jamie McLean right now, but you most certainly will become a big time fan, after you check out his brilliant work. Although it may be easy to dismiss Jamie McLean as just another Eric Clapton clone, as he certainly... Continue Reading →
