Batavia, NY—On a warm summer evening with cloudy skies and a few scattered light rain showers, the ‘Batavia Downs 2024 Summer Concert Series’ came to a spectacular close with a triple bill featuring Tommy DeCarlo, the former singer of Boston, Jason Scheff, formerly of the band Chicago, and August Zadra from the Dennis DeYoung Band.... Continue Reading →
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 →
By THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR Batavia, NY - The legendary singer/songwriter Tommy James played his first concert since February 2020 in Batavia, NY last Friday night. This show was part of the Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotels Summer Concert Series, which takes place every Friday evening, during the summer. Although, it was another rainy Friday,... Continue Reading →
By THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Video Interview - Tommy James from Tommy James and the Shondells. Episode #29 - Rock Interview Series. Recorded on July 13, 2021. Music icon, Tommy James started his career in 1959, and since then he has sold over 100 million records worldwide as both Tommy James and as Tommy James... Continue Reading →
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 →
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