Review by John Jeffrey, photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Rochester, NY - The current Judas Priest "Epitaph" tour is not being billed as the 'Farewell Tour' for the group, but more of a statement of the band's intentions to start slowing things down, in terms of touring and recording. However, anyone on hand for... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat Jr. With the music industry in a decade long, downward decline, it sometimes takes innovative ideas to help an artist generate revenue and remain in the public's eye. And Erik Turner, guitarist in Warrant, is doing just that. With the guidance of renown wine creator, Kristain Story, Turner created an award... Continue Reading →
Review by Jack Pieri Photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Salamanca, NY - One was the loneliest number, and then there was...Dunn! Ronnie Dunn (of Brooks & Dunn fame), more than proved that there's plenty of life in the 'solo' lane during his sold out show, at the Seneca Allegany Casino. Who needs Brooks when... Continue Reading →
Review by John Jeffrey Photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Buffalo, NY - Alice Cooper played an exciting and extremely entertaining 90 minute set last Friday night in front of a huge crowd at the Buffalo Harbor in downtown Buffalo. "The No More Mr. Nice Guy" tour was a throw back to Alice's tours... Continue Reading →
Review/photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Niagara Falls, NY - Back in the day, Johnny Winter was the most feared, bad ass, guitarist on the planet. The Texas born albino, quickly mastered the blues at an early age. He then developed a unique and blazing’ electrifying style that resulted in him signing one of the... Continue Reading →
Review by John Jeffrey Photos by - Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Hamburg, NY - On August 17, 2011, original KISS lead guitarist, Ace Frehley, made a special WNY appearance, as Ace played a free concert at the grandstand of the Erie County Fair, on the second last date of his 10 city summer tour. This... Continue Reading →
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