BY THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Lewiston, NY - Tesla’s “Keepin’ It Real” 2024 tour made an electrifying stop at the Artpark Mainstage Theater last Wednesday evening. Despite the venue’s 2,500-seat capacity being only a little more than half filled, the band’s performance was nothing short of spectacular. The lower attendance could be attributed to the... Continue Reading →
North Tonawanda, NY-It has been an electrifying couple of days for KISS fans in the Western New York area. The historic and beautiful West Herr Riviera Theatre played host to two rock legends in quick succession. On Monday, Gene Simmons of KISS fame delivered a unique and powerful performance, setting the stage for ex-KISS member... Continue Reading →
Niagara Falls, NY - In a special ceremony held in front of City Hall on Sunday, August 18, 2024, Mayor Restaino of Niagara Falls and Mayor Austin Tylec of North Tonawanda presented Gene Simmons of the rock band KISS with a “Key to the City” for both municipalities. Additionally, Mayor Restaino announced that a downtown... Continue Reading →
Batavia, NY—On a warm summer evening with cloudy skies and a few scattered light rain showers, the ‘Batavia Downs 2024 Summer Concert Series’ came to a spectacular close with a triple bill featuring Tommy DeCarlo, the former singer of Boston, Jason Scheff, formerly of the band Chicago, and August Zadra from the Dennis DeYoung Band.... Continue Reading →
Quiet Riot and Jim Crean’s Hair Nation delivered an unforgettable FREE show in Niagara Falls, NY last night.I was lucky enough to get right up front and rock out like I was 18 again! It’s a shame more people didn’t catch this incredible double bill. Below is a front row video of their opening song,... Continue Reading →
BY THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Welcome to Episode #106 of the Rock Interview Series. For this feature, rock music legend Chris Slade is the guest. Slade was the drummer for many legendary bands including AC/DC, The Firm featuring Jimmy Page and Paul Rogers, Uriah Heep, ASIA, Gary Moore, and the Manfred Mann’s Earth Band. In... Continue Reading →
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