Review/photos by Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Niagara Falls, NY- 'Fantastic,' 'Outstanding,' 'Incredible,' 'The show of the year,' and 'WOW,' were all adjectives that were used to describe the performance of the Goo Goo Dolls on Saturday evening. The multi-platinum selling band from Buffalo, which consists now of just the duo, John Rzeznik and Robby Takac... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. When 80's multi-platinum selling glam-metal band Cinderella, decided to take a break from touring this year, the band's guitarist, Jeff LaBar, was determined to utilize this downtime wisely. And LaBar is doing exactly that. Currently, LaBar is involved in two exciting projects. Recently, he has joined up Nashville, TN singer/songwriter... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Max Cavalera is one of the most influential and innovative pioneers in the genre of metal music. Born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on August 4, 1969, Cavalera faced much adversity in his homeland, but still managed to form (in 1984) one of the hardest hitting, and brutal bands ever- Sepultura.... Continue Reading →
Review by John Jeffrey - Photos by Diana MacDonald (except LA Guns photos - Thomas S. Orwat Jr.) Akron, NY - This past Friday was the last concert for Braun's "summer" concert series (they will continue to have concerts throughout the fall inside their heated pavilion), as closing things out was the triple bill, featuring... Continue Reading →
Review/photos by Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Darien Lake, NY- The Goo Goo Dolls made their triumphant return to their hometown of Buffalo, NY (Darien Lake is about 20 miles East of Buffalo), last Saturday evening. This show was a one-off from their extremely successful current co-headlining tour with Matchbox Twenty. The crowd of approximately 8,000... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Laura Wilde has no fear! The Melbourne, Australia, born guitarist/vocalist is currently on her second summer tour, supporting rock icon, Ted Nugent. The 23-year-old rocker is slaying the usually intimidating Nugent crowd with her spectacular six-string skills, her hot rock star looks and no-frills kickass tunes. Wilde does this all... Continue Reading →
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