By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. For nearly 40 years, the British heavy metal band, Motorhead, which features Lemmy Kilmister-vocals/bass, Phil Campbell-guitar and Mikkey Dee-drums, have been slaying audiences with their unique brand of no-frills, in-your-face rock n' roll. While the band had faced a great deal of adversity, dealing over the years with incompetent... Continue Reading →
Billy Sheehan – Mr. Big – 02/03/2012
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Legendary bass guitar pioneer, Billy Sheehan has achieved countless accomplishments during his illustrious, four decade plus long career. From being voted “Best Bass player” in several prestigious music periodicals numerous times, to playing on multi-platinum releases from David Lee Roth and Mr. Big, Sheehan has pretty much accomplished everything and anything... Continue Reading →
Steve Blaze – Lillian Axe – 02/02/2012
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. On Feb 14th, the New Orleans based hard rock band, Lillian Axe will be releasing the 11th album of their 24 year career entitled, "XI: The Days Before Tomorrow." This epic, ten track masterpiece will finally give Lillian Axe the recognition that they rightfully deserve, in their criminally overlooked career. ... Continue Reading →
Erik Turner – Warrant – 10/08/2011
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. With the music industry in a decade long, downward decline, it sometimes takes innovative ideas to help an artist generate revenue and remain in the public's eye. And Erik Turner, guitarist in Warrant, is doing just that. With the guidance of renown wine creator, Kristain Story, Turner created an award... Continue Reading →
Alice Cooper – Buffalo Harbor, Buffalo, NY – 08/26/ 2011
Review by John Jeffrey Photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Buffalo, NY - Alice Cooper played an exciting and extremely entertaining 90 minute set last Friday night in front of a huge crowd at the Buffalo Harbor in downtown Buffalo. "The No More Mr. Nice Guy" tour was a throw back to Alice's tours... Continue Reading →
Johnny Winter – Bears Den, Niagara Seneca Casino, Niagara Falls, NY – 08/20/2011
Review/photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Niagara Falls, NY - Back in the day, Johnny Winter was the most feared, bad ass, guitarist on the planet. The Texas born albino, quickly mastered the blues at an early age. He then developed a unique and blazing’ electrifying style that resulted in him signing one of the... Continue Reading →
