By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. In the cookie cutter world of female-fronted rock bands, it is getting very difficult to distinguish one from another. Many sound and act the same, with a porn star-looking lead singer that's more concerned with showing off her body than she is about singing. Well, if you are interested in... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Max Cavalera is one of the most influential and innovative pioneers in the genre of metal music. Born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on August 4, 1969, Cavalera faced much adversity in his homeland, but still managed to form (in 1984) one of the hardest hitting, and brutal bands ever- Sepultura.... Continue Reading →
Review by John Jeffrey - Photos by Diana MacDonald (except LA Guns photos - Thomas S. Orwat Jr.) Akron, NY - This past Friday was the last concert for Braun's "summer" concert series (they will continue to have concerts throughout the fall inside their heated pavilion), as closing things out was the triple bill, featuring... Continue Reading →
Review/photo by Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Akron, NY - Multi-platinum, 90's hard-rockers, Firehouse, turned up the heat on an already hot night, when they performed last Friday, at what is quickly becoming the most popular concert facility in WNY- Brauns Concert Dome. The decent-sized crowd was ready to party after local cover band, Hit N... Continue Reading →
Review/photos by Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Darien Lake, NY- The Goo Goo Dolls made their triumphant return to their hometown of Buffalo, NY (Darien Lake is about 20 miles East of Buffalo), last Saturday evening. This show was a one-off from their extremely successful current co-headlining tour with Matchbox Twenty. The crowd of approximately 8,000... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Laura Wilde has no fear! The Melbourne, Australia, born guitarist/vocalist is currently on her second summer tour, supporting rock icon, Ted Nugent. The 23-year-old rocker is slaying the usually intimidating Nugent crowd with her spectacular six-string skills, her hot rock star looks and no-frills kickass tunes. Wilde does this all... Continue Reading →
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