Jo Dee Messina Brings an Epic Finish to the Batavia Downs Summer Concert Series Batavia, NY — Country music superstar Jo Dee Messina performed the final concert of the "Batavia Downs Summer Concert Series 2026" on Friday night, drawing an impressive‑sized crowd for her 90‑minute set. The performance showcased a well‑balanced mix of songs from... Continue Reading →
Welcome to episode #154 of the Rock Interview Series, recorded on July 28, 2026. My guest for this feature is Buffalo, NY native and bass‑guitar legend Billy Sheehan. During this interview, we talk about Billy’s role in the new Cactus record entitled "Temple of Blues II." This release features all‑star musicians assembled by legendary drummer... Continue Reading →
THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Batavia, NY – It was another beautiful summer evening last Friday as singer/songwriter John Waite headlined the fourth show of this season’s Batavia Downs "Rockin’ the Summer Concert Series." The crowd wasn’t the biggest of the summer, but it was right in line with the Quiet Riot turnout from two weeks... Continue Reading →
Welcome to episode #153 of the Rock Interview Series., recorded on July 23, 2026. The guests for this feature are Corey Glover, vocalist/songwriter of the two‑time Grammy‑winning Living Colour and guitarist Michael Sanders, the mastermind behind the all-start band One Tribe Nation. During this interview, we talk about One Tribe Nation’s newest single--a live version... Continue Reading →
Welcome to episode #152 of the Rock Interview Series, recorded on July 14th, 2026. For this episode, I’m joined by legendary guitarist Vinnie Moore. During this conversation, we dig into Vinnie’s upcoming tour supporting Adrian Vandenberg’s My Whitesnake Years — a trek that will feature Vinnie performing alongside bassist Marco Mendoza. We also revisit Vinnie’s... Continue Reading →
THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Batavia, NY – Batavia, NY – On a beautiful summer evening last Friday, Quiet Riot headlined the second show of this season’s Batavia Downs ‘Rockin’ the Summer Concert Series’. Fans filled the racetrack, ready to enjoy a performance from one of rock music's most loved bands. With an impressive 2.5 million... Continue Reading →
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