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 →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. At the age of 66 years old, classic rock legend and former Jethro Tull leader/songwriter/vocalist/flautist, Ian Anderson, finds himself in the twilight of his career. But, he refuses to slow down, and continues his quest for musical brilliance by passionately writing and recording. With Jethro Tull now on hiatus, Anderson... 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 →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. During his extraordinary 48 year career, legendary drummer/percussionist, Carmine Appice, has collaborated with an impressive group of A-list rock royalty. This includes the likes of Rod Stewart, Ozzy, Ted Nugent, Jeff Beck, and Michael Schenker, to name a few. Carmine's unique, hard-hitting drumming style has also influenced thousands of drummers... Continue Reading →
Review by John Jeffrey, photos by Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Tonawanda, NY - While the band Queensryche may not be on the forefront of today's popular music scene, the group had no problem packing the house last Friday, at the Riviera Theater in Tonawanda, NY. No matter how many times former Queensryche vocalist Geoff Tate... Continue Reading →
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