By John Jeffrey Being a lifelong KISS fan is an easy thing to say, but when reviewing a KISS or KISS-related product, sometimes it's hard not to be bias or to be as objective as you should be. And when Ace Frehley is your number one influence and inspiration as a guitar player, it's even... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Darien, NY - The Dead Daisies, the super group consisting of all-star musicians Richard Fortus (Guns n' Roses)- guitar, Jon Stevens (Inxs)- vocals, David Lowy- guitar, Dizzy Reed (Guns n' Roses)- Keyboards, Marco Mendoza (Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy)- bass and Brian Tichy (Whitesnake)- drums, opened for the Lynyrd Skynyrd and Bad... Continue Reading →
Photos/Review by Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Darien, NY- The Lynyrd Skynyrd/Bad Company co-headlining tour touched down in Darien, NY last Sunday evening. Both legendary bands are celebrating their 40th anniversaries. While they drastically differ, stylistically: Lynyrd Skynyrd are the originators of American Southern rock, and Bad Company was 2nd to Led Zeppelin as England's most... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. At the age of 66 years old, classic rock legend and former Jethro Tull leader/songwriter/vocalist/flautist, Ian Anderson, finds himself in the twilight of his career. But, he refuses to slow down, and continues his quest for musical brilliance by passionately writing and recording. With Jethro Tull now on hiatus, Anderson... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. America's greatest rock band, Aerosmith, is hitting the road once again this Summer, to give rock fans across North America one more opportunity to experience a live performance like no other band can offer. The Hall of Fame inducted, original bad boys of rock, Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Tom Hamilton,... Continue Reading →
Review/photo by Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Akron, NY - Multi-platinum, 90's hard-rockers, Firehouse, turned up the heat on an already hot night, when they performed last Friday, at what is quickly becoming the most popular concert facility in WNY- Brauns Concert Dome. The decent-sized crowd was ready to party after local cover band, Hit N... Continue Reading →
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