By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. During his extraordinary 48 year career, legendary drummer/percussionist, Carmine Appice, has collaborated with an impressive group of A-list rock royalty. This includes the likes of Rod Stewart, Ozzy, Ted Nugent, Jeff Beck, and Michael Schenker, to name a few. Carmine's unique, hard-hitting drumming style has also influenced thousands of drummers... Continue Reading →
Review/photos by Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Lewiston, NY - The summer concert season in Western New York officially kicked off on Tuesday, June 4th when multi-platinum superstar Billy Idol, with guest opener Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown, performed in front of a sold out and diverse music loving audience on a beautiful summer-like night. This... Continue Reading →
Review by John Jeffrey, photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Erie, PA - The last time I had seen Ace Frehley in concert was last year, at the Erie County Fair. This year, the closest concert that was booked to the WNY area was in Erie, PA. Is there something eerie about 'Erie?' As Ace... Continue Reading →
Review by John Jeffrey, Photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Hamburg, NY - On Tuesday, August 14, the American rock band bearing the name of the Massachusetts city, BOSTON, played the 'feel good' concert of the summer at the Erie County Fairgrounds. Remembered by most as the band that took 7 years to complete an... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Niagara Falls, NY - It was a truly spectacular and some might say, a magical night, as the original line-up of Talas, the legendary band from Buffalo, NY reunited, and triumphantly performed their first concert together in ten years. They played to a jammed packed closed off street adjacent to the Hard... Continue Reading →
Photos/review by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Lewiston, NY - The legendary classic rock and prog rock originators - Yes played to a nearly sold-out audience on this brutally hot July evening. With the temperature soaring near 97 degrees, and the threat of violent thunderstorms, some Yes fans may have decided to sit this one out. ... Continue Reading →
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