Review/photos - Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Hamburg, NY - The always entertaining and somewhat controversial rock icon, Ted Nugent, returned to the Erie County Fairgrounds to play in front of just under 2500 loyal and rowdy fans, on this overcast summer evening. Nugent, who turns 64 years of age in December, was truly on top... Continue Reading →
Talas – The Hard Rock Cafe concert series – Niagara Falls, NY – 07-28-2012
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Niagara Falls, NY - It was a truly spectacular and some might say, a magical night, as the original line-up of Talas, the legendary band from Buffalo, NY reunited, and triumphantly performed their first concert together in ten years. They played to a jammed packed closed off street adjacent to the Hard... Continue Reading →
Yes – Artpark, Lewiston, NY – 07/17/2012
Photos/review by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Lewiston, NY - The legendary classic rock and prog rock originators - Yes played to a nearly sold-out audience on this brutally hot July evening. With the temperature soaring near 97 degrees, and the threat of violent thunderstorms, some Yes fans may have decided to sit this one out. ... Continue Reading →
Buckcherry/Fuel – Gratwick Park, Tonawanda, NY – 07/15/2012
Review by John Jeffrey, Photos by Thomas S Orwat Jr. North Tonawanda, NY - The members of Buckcherry recently stated that when they perform, that they want their shows to be more than just a 'concert,' they want it to be an "event." On July 15th, Buckcherry (literally) set the stage for an ostentatious event... Continue Reading →
Ted Nugent – 07/04/2012
Ted Nugent and his band of Nugerian rebels will be playing a rare concert this weekend at the Erie County Fairgrounds in Hamburg, NY. Being that it's been a handful of years since Uncle Ted has played at the fair, we thought it would be a good idea to reach out to the wild... Continue Reading →
Lawrence Gowan -Styx – 07/01/2012
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. In 1999, when founding Styx songwriter, vocalist, and keyboardist – Dennis DeYoung left the legendary classic rock band, due to health reasons, many fans and industry insiders assumed it was over for Styx. However, the remaining members Tommy Shaw and JT Young wanted nothing to do with that notion and... Continue Reading →
