Shinedown has an impressive string of hits, but can they deliver live? BY THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Corfu, NY- One of the most popular mainstream rock bands, Shinedown, performed to a crowd of 5000 strong on a pleasant early fall, Tuesday evening in Western New York. The band is currently on tour supporting their 7th... Continue Reading →
Welcome to episode # 62 of the Rock Interview Series. For this feature, guitarist -Jeff Young is the guest. In 1985, Jeff graduated from the prestigious GIT (Guitar Institute of Technology. He then went on to become the lead guitarist of the metal band MEGADETH from 1987-1989. During that time, Jeff performed on the Megadeth... Continue Reading →
Review by John Jeffrey, Photos by THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Buffalo, NY - As Alice Cooper embarked on the fall leg of his 2022 "Detroit Muscle" tour, Buffalo's own Shea's Performing Arts Center wound up being the fourth stop of his 20-city tour. In all honesty, I can't recall another Alice Cooper tour that began... Continue Reading →
BY THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Amherst, NY- The University of Buffalo (UB) hosted a very unique and fascinating event last Tuesday afternoon. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and shock-rock music legend Alice Cooper, along with his longtime manager and UB alumnus Shep Gordon, held a 60-minute-long candid conversation about their 50 years plus... Continue Reading →
One of the most talked about bands in rock music right now is the Murderdolls. Formed by SLIPKNOT’s Joey Jordison, the Murderdolls have quickly become one of the biggest buzz bands in the world. Their debut CD “Beyond The Valley Of The Murderdolls,” reached the #102 position on the Billboard Charts during its first week... Continue Reading →
Welcome to episode # 61 of the Rock Interview Series. For this feature, guitarist/vocalist/songwriter -Pat Travers is the special guest. Pat Travers released his first record in 1976, and quickly established himself as one of rock music's most dynamic performers. The Pat Travers Band dominated FM radio during the early 80's with chart topping hit's... Continue Reading →
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