By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Iconic and legendary guitarist Michael Schenker has influenced millions of guitarist around the world with his unique neoclassical style and work with classic rock bands: UFO, the Scorpions, and MSG. Currently, Schenker is working with a newer project called Michael Schenker Fest. This has Schenker working with four of his... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. German born guitar pioneer, Uli Jon Roth is considered by many to be one of the greatest guitarists ever to walk the earth. Uli began his professional music career in 1973, as the lead guitarist of the Scorpions. During his time with the Scorpions, Uli performed and help write four... Continue Reading →
Review by John Jeffrey, photos by Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Rochester, NY - When the original lineup of a rock band with a storied career like Dokken reunites, considering the size of the gigantic shadow that the lineup of Don Dokken, George Lynch, Jeff Pilson & Mick Brown casts upon the hard rock world, most... Continue Reading →
Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Cheap Trick, delight sold out audience with a stellar performance. Review/ photos by Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Niagara Falls, Ont - Iconic power-pop rockers Cheap Trick played an energetic, 90 minute headlining set at the beautiful Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, Canada. The band, featuring original members: Robin... Continue Reading →
The Borderland Music & Arts Festival lives up to the hype and delivers two amazing days of unique music and arts with craft beer, culture, artisans and food. By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. East Aurora, NY - The inaugural, two-day long, Borderland Music & Arts Festival on the grounds of Knox Farms State Park, came... Continue Reading →
Review by John Jeffrey, photos by Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Rochester, NY - On Tuesday, September 18, 2018 Gene Simmons made his second promotional appearance in support of his new line of soft drinks. Within a year from the band who has made Simmons famous, KISS, releasing it's own "KISS Kola" (via Rocket Fizz), he is... Continue Reading →
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