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 →
Photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Buffalo, NY - The South-African post-grunge/alternative band, Seether played a high energy, 90 minute set to a massive, record setting crowd in downtown Buffalo. This was another free show sponsored by Buffalo Place. Seether, led by Shaun Morgan-vocals/guitar with Dale Stewart-bass and John Humphrey-drums, was focused and fed off of the energy... Continue Reading →
Review by John Jeffrey, Photo by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Niagara Falls, NY - Stevie Nicks looks like she either made a deal with the devil, or has been drinking from the fountain of youth since the 80's, as when she appeared at the Seneca Niagara Events Center this past Saturday night, she looked and... Continue Reading →
Review/photos - Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Buffalo, NY - It was the perfect summer evening, with temperatures in the low 80's and a little breeze off of the lake. Add to that, buckets of affordable cold refreshments and most importantly, a free concert featuring the New York City based alt-rockers - the Fountains of Wayne. ... Continue Reading →
Photos, review by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Buffalo, NY - Former Pink Floyd leader and rock legend, Roger Waters, brought his 1979 semi-autobiographic concept record and epic masterpiece, "The Wall," to life in front of awestruck, sold-out crowd on this first official day of summer. This show was nothing short of extraordinary, with some of... Continue Reading →
Review/photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Amherst, NY - Grammy award winner and contemporary Jazz artist, Esperanza Spalding, kicked off her “Radio Music Society” tour at the acoustically brilliant Center of the Arts - located on the University of Buffalo campus. The appreciative crowd of approximately 1000, watched in awe as the 27 year old... Continue Reading →
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