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 →
The Borderland Music & Arts Festival lives up to the hype and delivers two amazing days of unique music and arts with craft beer, culture, artisans and food. By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. East Aurora, NY - The inaugural, two-day long, Borderland Music & Arts Festival on the grounds of Knox Farms State Park, came... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S, Orwat Jr. KK Downing, former guitarist of Judas Priest, chats with RockMusicStar.com about his new autobiography, "Heavy Duty: Days and Nights in Judas Priest." In addition, we discuss his future music plans, his relationship with his ex-band mates and much more. So, sit back, and take a listen to one of the... Continue Reading →
Review by John Jeffrey, photos by Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Rochester, NY - On Tuesday, September 18, 2018 Gene Simmons made his second promotional appearance in support of his new line of soft drinks. Within a year from the band who has made Simmons famous, KISS, releasing it's own "KISS Kola" (via Rocket Fizz), he is... Continue Reading →
Review by John Jeffrey, photos by Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Darien, NY - When following any heritage act which has tenure of 40+ years, you'll be hard pressed to find one that features all of its original members. Essentially, what it seems to come down to, is how the band's diehard fans and casual music... Continue Reading →
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