PHOTOS- THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Batavia, NY- Two of the most popular acts of the late 1960s, Herman Hermits, featuring Peter Noone and The Grass Roots, played a co-headlining show at The Batavia Downs racetrack last Friday evening. Both bands played well-received, hit-filled sets to the delight of the jammed packed, music-loving audience. Over their... Continue Reading →
Steve Harris – Hillbilly Vegas – Rock Interview Series #80 – 07/31/2023 – talks Ted Nugent tour and new record & more
BY THOMAS S, ORWAT, JR. Welcome to episode #80 of the Rock Interview Series with Steve Harris vocalist /guitarist of Hillbilly Vegas as the featured guests. Hillbilly Vegas consists of Steve Harris (vocals and rhythm guitar) Stacy Thornburg (lead guitar, vocals), Johnny Reed (guitar, vocals), Robb Edwards (bass) and Troy Hollinger (drums). During this interview,... Continue Reading →
Ted Nugent/Hillbilly Vegas – Kodak Center Theater, Rochester, NY 07/25/2023
The adorably defiant, freedom loving, Motor City Madman Rocks Upstate New York one last time. BY THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Rochester, NY- One of the most notorious, controversial and talented individuals in rock music, Ted Nugent performed a high energy 90-minute concert last night at the acoustically brilliant indoor Kodak Center Theater. The 74-year-old, Redford,... Continue Reading →
Great White- Batavia Downs, Batavia, NY- 07-14-2023
BY THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Batavia, NY- 80s hard-rockers Great White "saved the day" by stepping in at the last minute to fly in and perform yesterday evening at Batavia Downs racetrack. Originally, Skid Row, another 80s band, was set to play this event, but withdrew a few days prior to the show date. While... Continue Reading →
Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath -Dio) & Jim Crean talk SABBATH KNIGHTS tour and Mob Rules vs Holy Diver
BY THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Welcome to episode #79 of the Rock Interview Series. For this feature, drum legend Vinny Appice (formerly of Black Sabbath and DIO) currently in Last in Line and award-winning vocalist Jim Crean of Hair Nation are the featured guests. During this interview, Vinny, and Jim discuss their upcoming Sabbath Knights... Continue Reading →
Juan Croucier – RATT- Rock Interview Series episode # 77 – 06/15/2023
BY THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Welcome to episode #77 of the Rock Interview Series. For this feature, Juan Croucier bass player/songwriter of the legendary 80's hard rock band RATT is my special guest. During this interview, Juan and I discuss RATT's recently released box set "The Atlantic Years, 1984-1991" which consisting of the band's first... Continue Reading →
