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 →
Mitch Malloy – Rock Interview Series episode #76 – 06/08/2023
Welcome to episode #76 of the Rock Interview Series. For this feature, singer/songwriter/musician Mitch Malloy is the special guest. During this interview, Mitch and I discuss his brilliant new record, "The Last Song." in addition, we talk about his time in the band Great White in which he was a member of from 2018-2022, his... Continue Reading →
STYX – Artpark Amphitheater, Lewiston, NY – 06-02-2023
BY THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Lewiston, NY - The iconic classic-rock band STYX made a triumphant return to the majestic Artpark outdoor amphitheater yesterday evening and delivered an impeccable performance in front of a sold-out audience of passionate fans. The band has a bit of a history performing at this amphitheater; they also had headlining... Continue Reading →
Mike Tramp / Jim Crean’s Hair Nation- Samuel’s Grande Manor, Williamsville, NY 06-01-2023
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 →
