BY ALYN SYMS - guitarist, musician, composer http://www.alynsyms.com TRIBUTE TO A HERO, JEFF BECK - I've had a lot of guitar heroes since I started out and most of them have become a disappointment. They either lost their fire, sold out, burned out or played the same solo for 40 years, reducing their art to... Continue Reading →
MOB-Musicians of Buffalo featuring: Jessie Galante, Billy Sheehan and Bobby Lebel – The Stage, Williamsville, NY – 12/16/2022
PHOTOS and REVIEW BY THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Williamsville NY- An enthusiastic sold-out crowd witnessed the 7th annual Christmas Rocks Concert by MOB- The Musicians of Buffalo, which consists of three all-star performers from Buffalo, NY: Billy Sheehan, Jessie Galante and Bobby Lebel. This dynamic trio is backed by musicians Elton Hough, Bruce Decker Sue... Continue Reading →
Andy La Rocque – KING DIAMOND – Rock Interview Series Episode #65
Welcome to episode # 65 of the Rock Interview Series. For this feature, guitarist / composer / producer Andy La Rocque is the featured guest. Andy has been a member of the iconic metal band King Diamond's band since 1985. He has performed on every King Diamond release ever since. And has established himself as... Continue Reading →
Jim Crean – Scream Taker / Appice Brothers / Hair Nation – Rock Interview Series # 64
Welcome to episode # 64 of the Rock Interview Series. For this feature, vocalist, songwriter, musician Jim Crean is the featured guest. Jim is currently promoting his new band Scream Taker, which also consists of rock legend Vinny Appice – drums, and Steph Honde -guitar. Scream Taker released their debut record, “Kill the Beautiful” on... Continue Reading →
Chas West – West Bound / Resurrection Kings / ex -Jason Bonham Band – Rock Interview Series episode #63
Welcome to episode # 63 of the Rock Interview Series. For this feature, vocalist / songwriter Chas West is the featured guest. Chas is currently promoting his band West Bound, which also consists of band members: Jimmy Burkard - guitar, Roy Z ( Bruce Dickinson, Rob Halford, Sebastian Bach ) - guitar, Dave “Chili” Moreno... Continue Reading →
Goo Goo Dolls – Keybank Center, Buffalo, NY – 09/24/2022
The champions of rock music- the Goo Goo Dolls return home for an emotional and passionate, packed arena concert Review by THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. , Photos by Jenipher Nyari Buffalo, NY- When the muti-platinum selling, chart topping band the Goo Goo Dolls return to their hometown of Buffalo, NY to perform, it's not just... Continue Reading →