Review/photos - Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Akron, NY - Multi-platinum, 80's glam-metal band - Cinderella returned to the WNY area for the first time in over a decade last Sunday night, and played a hit filled, high energy show to over a thousand hard rock music faithful fans in the new and awesome, outdoor Braun’s... Continue Reading →
Ace Frehley – Celebrate Erie Festival – Erie, PA – 8/18/2012
Review by John Jeffrey, photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Erie, PA - The last time I had seen Ace Frehley in concert was last year, at the Erie County Fair. This year, the closest concert that was booked to the WNY area was in Erie, PA. Is there something eerie about 'Erie?' As Ace... Continue Reading →
Ted Nugent – Erie County Fairgrounds – Hamburg, NY – 08/12/2012
Review/photos - Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Hamburg, NY - The always entertaining and somewhat controversial rock icon, Ted Nugent, returned to the Erie County Fairgrounds to play in front of just under 2500 loyal and rowdy fans, on this overcast summer evening. Nugent, who turns 64 years of age in December, was truly on top... Continue Reading →
Talas – The Hard Rock Cafe concert series – Niagara Falls, NY – 07-28-2012
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Niagara Falls, NY - It was a truly spectacular and some might say, a magical night, as the original line-up of Talas, the legendary band from Buffalo, NY reunited, and triumphantly performed their first concert together in ten years. They played to a jammed packed closed off street adjacent to the Hard... Continue Reading →
Yes – Artpark, Lewiston, NY – 07/17/2012
Photos/review by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Lewiston, NY - The legendary classic rock and prog rock originators - Yes played to a nearly sold-out audience on this brutally hot July evening. With the temperature soaring near 97 degrees, and the threat of violent thunderstorms, some Yes fans may have decided to sit this one out. ... Continue Reading →
Buckcherry/Fuel – Gratwick Park, Tonawanda, NY – 07/15/2012
Review by John Jeffrey, Photos by Thomas S Orwat Jr. North Tonawanda, NY - The members of Buckcherry recently stated that when they perform, that they want their shows to be more than just a 'concert,' they want it to be an "event." On July 15th, Buckcherry (literally) set the stage for an ostentatious event... Continue Reading →
