Review / Photos by Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Arkon, NY - It could have been one of those forgettable, phone-it-in nights for Anaheim, California rockers, Buckcherry. A hastily arranged Tuesday evening show at a venue in the middle of nowhere, with an audience of barely 300, would cause most major bands to just go through... Continue Reading →
Whitesnake, Whitford/St. Holmes – Artpark, Lewiston, NY – 06/28/2016
Review by John Jeffrey , photos Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Lewiston, NY - Going into ArtPark for Rock Music Star's first show there - for the 2016 Summer concert season - I honestly did not know what to expect. While the teaming up of some of rock's most legendary stalwarts: David Coverdale (Whitesnake), Brad Whitford... Continue Reading →
Billy F. Gibbons – ZZ Top 6/21/2016
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. ZZ Top is one of the most recognizable and iconic bands in world. The dynamic Texan-trio has virtually remained the same since it's inception in 1969, with Billy F. Gibbons- guitar/vocals, Dusty Hill- bass/vocals, and Frank Beard- drums. With countless sold-out world tours, and over 25 million total units... Continue Reading →
Bad Company / Joe Walsh – Darien Lake PAC, Darien, NY – 06/07/2016
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. The ‘One Hell of a Night’ tour, featuring classic rock legends, Bad Company and Joe Walsh, kicked off the concert season at Darien Lake this past Tuesday. The evening certainly lived up to be “One Hell of a Night," with Walsh and Bad Company playing a great collection of hits. ... Continue Reading →
Damon Johnson – Thin Lizzy / Black Star Riders 6/04/2016
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Damon Johnson is living his rock n' roll dream. The 51 year old musician from Monroeville, Alabama has just released an impressive 5 song EP entitled, 'ECHO.' This release proves that Johnson is a unique, truly well rounded musican, singer and songwriter. In addition, Johnson will be touring Europe, starting... Continue Reading →
Michael Schenker – 06/04/2016
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Michael Schenker is without a doubt one of the most influential guitarist/composers in the history of rock music. During his time with The Scorpions, UFO and MSG, Schenker's melodic, unique and dynamic guitar playing was revolutionary, and truly different from anyone else. We here at Rock Music Star, had the... Continue Reading →
