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. For almost 20 years, the multi-platinum darlings of Buffalo, NY- the Goo Goo Dolls, have dominated the radio charts, and sold out concert halls all over the world. While many bands have come and gone during this period, the Goo Goo Dolls never went away. In fact, the group... 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. In the cookie cutter world of female-fronted rock bands, it is getting very difficult to distinguish one from another. Many sound and act the same, with a porn star-looking lead singer that's more concerned with showing off her body than she is about singing. Well, if you are interested in... 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 →
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