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 →
Welcome to episode #151 of the Rock Interview Series, recorded on July 7, 2026. For this episode, Bass player, songwriter, and author Rudy Sarzo is the special guest. Rudy’s six-decade career includes being an integral part with Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, Dio, and Blue Öyster Cult, making him one of the most respected musicians... Continue Reading →
Welcome to episode #150 of the Rock Interview Series, recorded on July 6, 2026. For this feature, I’m joined by singer, songwriter, and guitarist John Corabi. At 67 years old, John shows no signs of slowing down. His career includes significant roles in The Scream, Mötley Crüe, Union, Ratt, and The Dead Daisies, and he’s... Continue Reading →
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