By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Legendary bass guitar pioneer, Billy Sheehan has achieved countless accomplishments during his illustrious, four decade plus long career. From being voted “Best Bass player” in several prestigious music periodicals numerous times, to playing on multi-platinum releases from David Lee Roth and Mr. Big, Sheehan has pretty much accomplished everything and anything... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. On Feb 14th, the New Orleans based hard rock band, Lillian Axe will be releasing the 11th album of their 24 year career entitled, "XI: The Days Before Tomorrow." This epic, ten track masterpiece will finally give Lillian Axe the recognition that they rightfully deserve, in their criminally overlooked career. ... Continue Reading →
Review by John Jeffrey, photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Rochester, NY - The current Judas Priest "Epitaph" tour is not being billed as the 'Farewell Tour' for the group, but more of a statement of the band's intentions to start slowing things down, in terms of touring and recording. However, anyone on hand for... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. With the music industry in a decade long, downward decline, it sometimes takes innovative ideas to help an artist generate revenue and remain in the public's eye. And Erik Turner, guitarist in Warrant, is doing just that. With the guidance of renown wine creator, Kristain Story, Turner created an award... Continue Reading →
Review by Jack Pieri Photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Salamanca, NY - One was the loneliest number, and then there was...Dunn! Ronnie Dunn (of Brooks & Dunn fame), more than proved that there's plenty of life in the 'solo' lane during his sold out show, at the Seneca Allegany Casino. Who needs Brooks when... Continue Reading →
Review by John Jeffrey Photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Buffalo, NY - Alice Cooper played an exciting and extremely entertaining 90 minute set last Friday night in front of a huge crowd at the Buffalo Harbor in downtown Buffalo. "The No More Mr. Nice Guy" tour was a throw back to Alice's tours... Continue Reading →
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