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 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 →
Review by John Jeffrey Photos by - Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Hamburg, NY - On August 17, 2011, original KISS lead guitarist, Ace Frehley, made a special WNY appearance, as Ace played a free concert at the grandstand of the Erie County Fair, on the second last date of his 10 city summer tour. This... Continue Reading →
Review/photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Lewiston, NY - The Motor city madman with the motor mouth -Ted Nugent played an intense 90 minute set in front of 25,000 adoring classic rock loving fans of all ages on Tuesday evening. This was another free Artpark concert, that brought in droves of people from all around... Continue Reading →
Johnny Winter By Thomas S, Orwat Jr. The legendary blues n' rock pioneer, Johnny Winter is back! The 67 year old, multi-Grammy Award winner is currently on tour, and will be releasing an amazing new CD (Megaforce records) on September 27th, entitled - "Roots." This 11 track CD, consists of classic blues songs that inspired... Continue Reading →
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