By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Buffalo, NY based music legend, Jim Crean has released a brand new video for the song, "Passion." This is a powerful remake of the classic Rod Stewart hit, and features the original co-writer and drummer, Carmine Appice, along with all-star musicians: Steph Honde (guitar/piano) and Tony Franklin(bass). This track is... Continue Reading →
Pre-concert review – Yes’ Royal Affair tour, with Asia, John Lodge and Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy – Artpark, Lewiston, NY – 06/25/2019
For fans of classic prog-rock, there will be no place in the world to be other than Artpark in Lewiston, NY on Tuesday, June 25th. 'The Royal Affair Tour' featuring Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame inducted Yes, along with multi-platinum selling artist ASIA, Moody Blues member - John Lodge, and Carl Palmer's ELP Legacy... Continue Reading →
Chuck Garric & Calico Cooper – Beasto Blanco – audio interview
By John Jeffrey Beasto Blanco; the band comprised of Chuck Garric (long time Alice Cooper bassist) on guitars and vocals, Calico Cooper on vocals, Brother Latham on guitars, Jan LeGrow on bass and Sean Sellers on drums,will release their 3rd studio album 'We Are' on May 24, 2019 via Rat Pak Records. 'We Are' is... Continue Reading →
Mick Box – Uriah Heep – audio interview
Byy Thomas S. Orwat Jr. This year, the legendary British classic rock band, Uriah Heep is celebrating 50 years of existence and musical excellence. The band, which is famous for the timeless hits: "Easy Livin'," "The Wizard," "Sweet Lorraine," and "Stealin'," forged a signature sound and style that brilliantly meshed elements of hard rock, progressive... Continue Reading →
Last in Line -Buffalo Ironworks, Buffalo, NY 05/05/2019
By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. / John Jeffrey Buffalo, NY - A great venue in downtown Buffalo, appropriately called, "Buffalo Iron Works" has been bringing a slew of Hard Rock national acts to WNY over the past year or so, but unfortunately the way these shows have drawn crowds, hasn't shown much promise that these... Continue Reading →
Uli Jon Roth – Buffalo Ironworks, Buffalo, NY 04/30/2019
A truly fascinating performance by one of rock's elite musicians. Photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Buffalo, NY - The legendary guitar virtuoso and former member of the Scorpions, Uli Jon Roth, played a two set, three hours long, epic show to a small but very loyal and appreciative audience on Tuesday evening in downtown... Continue Reading →
