By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. There are hundreds of great blues/rock artists around, but if you want the real deal, the man who inspired everyone from Jimi Hendrix to Buddy Guy, you must check out Guitar Shorty. At 71 years of age, the Texan born legend shows no signs of slowing down. Born as David... Continue Reading →
Jamie McLean – Jamie McLean Band – 03/31/2011
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. You may not be familiar with the guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Jamie McLean right now, but you most certainly will become a big time fan, after you check out his brilliant work. Although it may be easy to dismiss Jamie McLean as just another Eric Clapton clone, as he certainly... Continue Reading →
Gunnar Nelson – Nelson – 02/21/2011
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. The multi-platinum selling band of the early 90’s, Nelson, have returned with a brand new CD entitled, “Lightning Strikes Twice.” With this release, the blonde-hair Nelson twins return to their melodic stylings that were prevalent on their debut release, “After the Rain.” The Nelson twins, Gunnar and Matthew, poured... Continue Reading →
Joey Belladonna -Anthrax – 01/27/2011
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Last May, vocalist Joey Belladonna returned to the band that brought him fame and fortune- Anthrax. With Belladonna’s return, Anthrax was back and ready to rock with the vocalist that most of their fans wanted back in the band. And rock is what they most certainly did. Soon after his... Continue Reading →
David “Rock” Feinstein – 11/10/2010
By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. The Rods guitarist/singer/songwriter David “Rock” Feinstein will be releasing his second solo CD on November 23, 2010 entitled “Bitten by the Beast.” This hard hitting, nine track release is Feinstein at his all time best. “Bitten by the Beast” has killer guitar riffs, slamming solos and well written metal style... Continue Reading →
Eric Johnson – 10/17/2010
By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Eric Johnson is one of the most original and accomplished guitarists in the world. The 56 year old, Texan born guitarist/composer/songwriter created a unique style and sound that was derivative of his early musical influences that consisted of rock, jazz fusion, country and bluegrass. In 1990, Johnson released his most... Continue Reading →
