Review/photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Niagara Falls, NY - Back in the day, Johnny Winter was the most feared, bad ass, guitarist on the planet. The Texas born albino, quickly mastered the blues at an early age. He then developed a unique and blazing’ electrifying style that resulted in him signing one of the... Continue Reading →
Review by John Jeffrey Photos by - Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Hamburg, NY - On August 17, 2011, original KISS lead guitarist, Ace Frehley, made a special WNY appearance, as Ace played a free concert at the grandstand of the Erie County Fair, on the second last date of his 10 city summer tour. This... Continue Reading →
Review/photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Lewiston, NY - The Motor city madman with the motor mouth -Ted Nugent played an intense 90 minute set in front of 25,000 adoring classic rock loving fans of all ages on Tuesday evening. This was another free Artpark concert, that brought in droves of people from all around... Continue Reading →
Review by John Jeffrey, Photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. .38 Special is one of those bands from the 1970's that didn't seem to really find mainstream commercial success until the 1980's. The success didn't last long for the group, but the 9,000 people who attended the 5th "First Niagara Tuesdays In The Park" free... Continue Reading →
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 →
Review - John Jeffrey, Photos - Thomas S, Orwat, Jr. Canadaigua, NY - Canandaigua's CMAC Performing Arts Center was the site for the third night of the 2011 Yes/Styx "Progressive U.S. Tour." CMAC is a great open air venue, with just enough coverage to protect concert goers from any of nature's elements. Thankfully, it was... Continue Reading →
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