Artpark Rocks it out of the park with a grand slam season opening double bill featuring: Sammy Hagar & The Circle and Night Ranger. Review and photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Lewiston, NY - Tuesdays in the Park presented by M&T Bank concert series kicked off in full party mode when Sammy Hagar's "Full... Continue Reading →
By John Jeffrey Beasto Blanco; the band comprised of Chuck Garric (long time Alice Cooper bassist) on guitars and vocals, Calico Cooper on vocals, Brother Latham on guitars, Jan LeGrow on bass and Sean Sellers on drums,will release their 3rd studio album 'We Are' on May 24, 2019 via Rat Pak Records. 'We Are' is... Continue Reading →
A truly fascinating performance by one of rock's elite musicians. Photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Buffalo, NY - The legendary guitar virtuoso and former member of the Scorpions, Uli Jon Roth, played a two set, three hours long, epic show to a small but very loyal and appreciative audience on Tuesday evening in downtown... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Iconic and legendary guitarist Michael Schenker has influenced millions of guitarist around the world with his unique neoclassical style and work with classic rock bands: UFO, the Scorpions, and MSG. Currently, Schenker is working with a newer project called Michael Schenker Fest. This has Schenker working with four of his... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. German born guitar pioneer, Uli Jon Roth is considered by many to be one of the greatest guitarists ever to walk the earth. Uli began his professional music career in 1973, as the lead guitarist of the Scorpions. During his time with the Scorpions, Uli performed and help write four... Continue Reading →
Review by John Jeffrey, photos by Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Rochester, NY - When the original lineup of a rock band with a storied career like Dokken reunites, considering the size of the gigantic shadow that the lineup of Don Dokken, George Lynch, Jeff Pilson & Mick Brown casts upon the hard rock world, most... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. This is an exclusive RockMusicStar.com audio interview with Night Ranger guitar superstar, Keri Kelli. During this interview we discuss Keri's new incredible side band, A New Revenge, who will be releasing their debut album, 'Enemies & Lovers,' on March 29th on Golden Robot Records. In addition, Keri also talks about... Continue Reading →
Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Cheap Trick, delight sold out audience with a stellar performance. Review/ photos by Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Niagara Falls, Ont - Iconic power-pop rockers Cheap Trick played an energetic, 90 minute headlining set at the beautiful Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, Canada. The band, featuring original members: Robin... Continue Reading →
Review / photos by Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Buffalo, NY - The multi-platinum music kings of Buffalo, NY, the Goo Goo Dolls returned home to perform their first night of three consecutive sold-out shows on their 'Dizzy Up The Girl' 20th Anniversary' tour. (When the band originally toured for this release, they had also played... Continue Reading →
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