BY THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Williamsville, NY - Vocalist/songwriter Mike Tramp, formerly of the multi-platinum-selling 80s hard rock band White Lion, performed an intimate, stripped-down 13-song show to an appreciative crowd last night at Samuel's Grande Manor. Even though the venue is used primarily for wedding receptions and proms, it turned out to be a... Continue Reading →
Lawrence Gowan – STYX- Rock Interview Series episode #75 – 05/13/2023
BY THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR Welcome to episode #75 of the Rock Interview Series. For this feature, Lawrence Gowan-keyboardist/singer/songwriter from the iconic classic rock band STYX is the special guest. During this interview, Lawrence and I discuss the current Styx North American tour, the bands setlist, their most recent release "Crash of the Crowns and... Continue Reading →
Mark Miller – Talas – Rock Interview Series episode # 74 – 04/27/2023
BY THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Welcome to episode #74 of the Rock Interview Series. For this feature, drummer Mark Miller is the special guest. Mark Miller, a Rochester, NY native, started performing professionally during the mid 70's. He caught the attention of bassist Billy Sheehan who was in a popular local band called Talas during... Continue Reading →
Phil Lewis – L.A. GUNS – Rock Interview Series episode #73
BY THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Welcome to episode #73 of the Rock Interview Series! For this feature, Phil Lewis lead singer of the legendary 80's hard rock band L.A. GUNS is the special guest. During this interview, Phil talks about L.A. Guns amazing new record Black Diamonds, his opinion on Motley Crue, his working relationship... Continue Reading →
Tesla- Seneca Niagara Casino Event Center, Niagara Falls, NY -04/15/2023
BY THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Niagara Falls, NY- The multiplatinum selling band Tesla played to an enthusiastic sold-out crowd on a beautiful spring evening on Saturday. The band is currently on their "Time to Rock" tour, aptly named after their most recently released single. The Sacramento, California based band begin in 1981, originally under the... Continue Reading →
Brian Wheat – TESLA – Rock Interview Series #72 – 04/05/2023
Welcome to episode #72 of the Rock Interview Series! For this feature, Brian Wheat, bass player and co-founder of the multi-platinum selling band Tesla as my special guest. During this interview, Brian talks about Tesla's current "Time to Rock " tour, his move to Auburn, NY, the status of original drummer Troy Luccketta, working with... Continue Reading →
