By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Darien, NY - The Dead Daisies, the super group consisting of all-star musicians Richard Fortus (Guns n' Roses)- guitar, Jon Stevens (Inxs)- vocals, David Lowy- guitar, Dizzy Reed (Guns n' Roses)- Keyboards, Marco Mendoza (Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy)- bass and Brian Tichy (Whitesnake)- drums, opened for the Lynyrd Skynyrd and Bad... Continue Reading →
Photos/Review by Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Darien, NY- The Lynyrd Skynyrd/Bad Company co-headlining tour touched down in Darien, NY last Sunday evening. Both legendary bands are celebrating their 40th anniversaries. While they drastically differ, stylistically: Lynyrd Skynyrd are the originators of American Southern rock, and Bad Company was 2nd to Led Zeppelin as England's most... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Since the departure of long-time vocalist, Jon Anderson, in 2008, the classic progressive-rock band- YES have been working practically non-stop, either touring or recording. YES, who have sold over 13 million records in the USA alone, currently consists of classic core members: Chris Squire- bass, Steve Howe- guitar, Alan White-... Continue Reading →
If you are a fan of 80's shred guitar, you must check out guitarist, Ethan Brosh. With the release of his new 13 track, all instrumental, guitar-opus, ‘Live the Dream' (on Carmine Appice's- Rocker Records), Brosh is winning over legions of new fans with his lightning-fast leads and virtuoso guitar techniques. But, what makes... Continue Reading →
Review/photo by Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Niagara Falls, NY - Singer/songwriter, Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty, played a sold out, solo concert at the Events Center at the Seneca Niagara Casino. This stripped down, two-hour-plus performance was in the style of the Vh1 "Storytellers" shows, in which the artist would explain the inspiration behind each... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. America's greatest rock band, Aerosmith, is hitting the road once again this Summer, to give rock fans across North America one more opportunity to experience a live performance like no other band can offer. The Hall of Fame inducted, original bad boys of rock, Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Tom Hamilton,... Continue Reading →
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