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
Mitch Perry- Mitch Perry Group- Rock Interview Series – Episode #23.
Mitch Perry- Mitch Perry Group- Rock Interview Series - Episode #23. Conducted by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Mitch Perry of the Mitch Perry Group talks about his new record entitled, "Music Box.' In addition Mitch discusses his time jamming with Bon Scott in 1979, and many of the bands that he has performed in, including... Continue Reading →
Mark Farner – Grand Funk Railroad (1969-1999) 05-18-2021 Video interview
By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. For this episode #22, I have former Grand Funk Railroad singer / songwriter / guitarist, Mark Farner as my guest. Mark Farner, the 72 year old former member of the multi-platinum Michigan based trio -Grand Funk Railroad, was an integral part of the band. During his time in Grand Funk... Continue Reading →
A Tribute to Phil Naro 1958- 2021 with Mitch Perry and Jim Crean
By Joseph Suto and Thomas S, Orwat, Jr. We are extremely saddened by the recent passing of Phil Naro. Phil was an icon in the music industry and was immensely popular in the Western, NY region as well as in southern Ontario. Phil is widely known as the lead singer for Talas from 1983-86 and... Continue Reading →
