Shinedown has an impressive string of hits, but can they deliver live? BY THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Corfu, NY- One of the most popular mainstream rock bands, Shinedown, performed to a crowd of 5000 strong on a pleasant early fall, Tuesday evening in Western New York. The band is currently on tour supporting their 7th... Continue Reading →
Rock music icons KISS provide an explosive final farewell to Western New York. Review by John Jeffrey, photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Corfu, NY - Writing an unbiased review about, potentially, the last time seeing your all-time favorite band in concert, is a very daunting task. But how could I not? Seeing KISS for... Continue Reading →
Review by John Jeffrey, photos by Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Darien, NY - When following any heritage act which has tenure of 40+ years, you'll be hard pressed to find one that features all of its original members. Essentially, what it seems to come down to, is how the band's diehard fans and casual music... Continue Reading →
Thrash metal kings, Slayer, provide Western New York with final auditory assault. Photos / review- Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Darien, NY - For the 8000 hard rock / metal music loving fans filling the Darien Lake amphitheater on Friday, there was no other place in world to be on this hot and humid summer night. One of... Continue Reading →
Iconic Southern Rockers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, bid farewell to Western New York with a passionate and powerful swan song. Photos / review- Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Darien, NY - It was a bittersweet moment for 15,000 plus music loving fans on this perfect summer evening, as Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame inducted, Southern rock pioneers,... Continue Reading →
Poison and Cheap Trick battle it out, and the audience goes home the winner. Review / photos by Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Darien Lake, NY - "The Nothin' But a Good Time Tour 2018," featuring multi-platinum selling, glam-metal band Poison, along with Hall of Fame inducted classic rockers Cheap Trick, and openers Pop Evil, live up... Continue Reading →
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