Review by John Jeffrey, Photos By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Niagara Falls, NY - When it was announced earlier in the year that KISS would be playing a special outdoor concert at the Seneca Niagara Casino, I knew from seeing the Hollywood Vampires (featuring Alice Cooper and Johnny Depp) playing the same setup a year... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Lewiston, NY - Lewiston, NY - The legendary, Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame inducted band, Blondie, along with multi-million selling alternative rockers, Garbage, and upcoming female duo, Deap Vally, performed an incredibly satisfying, girls rock, triple-bill show at the scenic Artpark amphitheater on this sunny summer evening. The tour,... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Over the last decade, national recording artist, Jim Crean, has established himself as one of the most important and influential vocalist/songwriter/musicians in the hard rock genre. Not only has Crean dominated in his hometown of Buffalo, NY- winning countless awards for his velvet smooth, hard rockin' vocals and fronting... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. James Durbin, who is best known as the heavy metal vocalist from the 2011 season of popular TV series, American Idol, has teamed up with Quiet Riot guitar-wiz, Alex Grossi, for a new band called, Hollywood Scars. The dynamic-duo just recently released an impressive five-song EP entitled, 'Maps To... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. The Sainted Sinners are an amazing, new classic rock-influenced band, featuring the guitar wizardry of Frank Pané, also of the German rock band, Bonfire, and veteran vocalist, Davis Reece, formerly of Bonfire and Accept. Their self-titled debut release hits the streets on February 24th via the El Puerto Records label. ... Continue Reading →
Review by John Jeffrey, photos by Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Elmira, NY - Aside from a period during the 80's (up through the mid 90's), you can always pretty much guarantee that an Alice Cooper show is nothing short of spectacular. From the over the top theatrics, to the sheer dedication of the multiple incarnations... Continue Reading →
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