Welcome to episode #27 of the Rock Interview Series. My special guest is Rodney O' Quinn, bass player from the legendary classic rock band Foghat. In addition to Rodney, Foghat currently consists of original drummer Roger Earl, plus Charlie Huhn vocals and guitar, and Bryan Bassett on guitar, Rodney joined Foghat in 2015 on the... Continue Reading →
Molly Hatchet – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel, Batavia, NY – 07/02/2021
By Thomas S, Orwat, Jr. Batavia, NY - The iconic Southern rock band Molly Hatchet performed at the Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel last Friday night to a good size and very enthusiastic crowd. This was the forth concert of the "Rockin' the Downs Concert Series 2021." Although the scattered rain storms throughout the day... Continue Reading →
Rocky Newton- Lionheart, McAuley Schenker Group (1986-91)-Rock Interview Series #26 video interview
Welcome to episode # 26 of the "Rock Interview Series." For this episode, bassist/songwriter Rocky Newton is our guest. Rocky is currently in the British rock band, Lionheart, which also features former Iron Maiden guitarist -Dennis Stratton, former McAuley Schenker Group guitarist/keyboardist - Steve Mann, former UFO drummer - Clive Edwards and vocalist Lee Smalls.... Continue Reading →
Jeff Kollman – Cosmosquad, Alan Parsons Project, Mogg/Way(1999) – Rock Interview Series #25 video
By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Welcome to episode #25 of the Rock Interview Series! My guest for this episode is guitarist/songwriter Jeff Kollman. Jeff Kollman recently released a brand new solo record entitled, "East of Heaven." This 14 track release is brilliantly composed, pleasingly diverse and a true musical masterpiece. In addition to his solo... Continue Reading →
Mark Farner’s American Band – Batavia Downs, Batavia, NY – 06/18/2021
By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Batavia, NY - After an unexpected 18 month break between reviewing concerts, I returned to see my first post pandemic show. And what a great show it was! Not only for my return back, but for many of the 1000 plus in the audience on this warm, humid, overcast evening.... Continue Reading →
Leo Lyons – Hundred Seventy Split – Ten Years After (1966-75, 1988-2013) Rock Interview Series- Episode #24
Rock Interview Series - Episode #24 with host THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Leo Lyons bassist, songwriter, producer-Ten Years After (1966–75, 1988–2013) Hundred Seventy Split (2010-present) talks Woodstock, Alvin Lee, the big hit "I'd Love to Change the World" and producing UFO and Motorhead. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORdruDikDqk&t=112s
