THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Dokken and Lynch Mob Bring the Magic Back to Del Lago Casino Waterloo, NY — It was a rocking Saturday at The Vine at Del Lago Casino, where legendary 80’s‑style hard rock bands Dokken and Lynch Mob blasted through a hard‑hitting set of classic songs for a modest but passionate audience.... Continue Reading →
Welcome to episode #157 of the Rock Interview Series, recorded on October 1st, 2026. My guest for this episode is Vinnie Dombroski, vocalist and songwriter of the Detroit alternative rock band Sponge. Sponge formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1992 and broke through with their gold‑selling debut studio record Rotting Piñata in 1994, featuring the hit... Continue Reading →
Corfu, NY — On a picture‑perfect late‑summer night, the Darien Lake PAC hosted one of the year’s biggest modern‑rock tours. Breaking Benjamin topped the 2026 North American Tour, supported by Chevelle, Starset, and newcomer Kami Kehoe. The varied lineup proved to be a smart pairing, offering the 8,500 fans a full evening of powerful sets... Continue Reading →
Welcome to episode #156 of the Rock Interview Series recorded on September 9, 2026. My guest for this episode is Alex Band, vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist of The Calling. Few artists have fought through more adversity than Alex Band of the group The Calling. A #1 single, a fractured band, a devastating medical diagnosis, a... Continue Reading →
Welcome to episode #155 of the Rock Interview Series, recorded on August 30, 2026. For this episode, Robby Takac, bassist, songwriter, and co‑founder of the Goo Goo Dolls, joins me as the band celebrates its 40th anniversary. Four decades in, the Goo Goo Dolls are experiencing one of the strongest waves of popularity in their... Continue Reading →
THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Buffalo, NY — The mighty Black Label Society (BLS), led by former Ozzy Osbourne guitar legend Zakk Wylde, delivered an all-out sonic assault to a nearly sold‑out audience at Buffalo RiverWorks on Wednesday night. This stop marked the second date of their “Engines of Demolition” tour, supporting the band’s first studio... Continue Reading →
Thomas S. Orwat Jr.
