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 →
Davey Rimmer – Uriah Heep – Interview
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. British classic-rock band, Uriah Heep, will be releasing a new studio album, 'Living The Dream' on September 14, 2018. This will be the band's 25th release, since their inception in 1969. 'Living The Dream' is an innovative, well crafted, 10 track release, produced by famed Canadian producer -Jay Ruston, who had... Continue Reading →
Dead Daisies – Montage Hall, Rochester, NY – 08/22/2018
Review by John Jeffrey, live photos Diana Lyn Rochester, NY - As the summer is winding down, and the temperatures here on the East Coast are getting cooler, the Dead Daisies set the city of Rock-chester ablaze, on what would have been normally a quiet Wednesday night, at the Montage Music Hall. While often referred... Continue Reading →
Jeff Beck / Ann Wilson Artpark, Lewiston, NY – 08/07/2018
Iconic music legends, Jeff Beck and Ann Wilson prove that they still are masters of their craft. Photos / review- Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Lewiston, NY - The legendary guitarist, Jeff Beck along with special guest opener Ann Wilson, of Heart demonstrated that they still have game late in their careers. An audience of 6000... Continue Reading →
Slayer / Lamb of God / Anthrax / Testament / Napalm Death- Darien Lake, Darien , NY – 08/03/2018
Thrash metal kings, Slayer, provide Western New York with final auditory assault. Photos / review- Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Darien, NY - For the 8000 hard rock / metal music loving fans filling the Darien Lake amphitheater on Friday, there was no other place in world to be on this hot and humid summer night. One of... Continue Reading →
Charlie Daniels Band, Marshall Tucker Band – Darien Lake PAC, Darien, NY – 07/13/2018
Photos / review- Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Darien, NY - In addition to the impressive performance of Lynyrd Skynyrd on the “Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour," two of the three opening bands were exceptional. The Charlie Daniels Band and Marshall Tucker Band played well received sets (Jamey Johnson also performed on this evening). The... Continue Reading →
