Quiet Riot....Storms....The Stage By THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Williamsville, NY - The legendary hard rock 80's band- Quiet Riot returned to the Western New York area last Saturday night, playing to full house at The Stage in Williamsville, NY. This show was originally scheduled to take place outside at Lancaster Motor Speedway, a few miles... 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 - 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 →
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 →
By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Cowboy Mach Bell - Joe Perry Project 1982-84 - "Glam Metal Interview Series" - Episode #16 - February 9, 2021. Track by Track analysis of every song from the 1983 Joe Perry Project release "Once a Rocker, Always a Rocker." Rock Music icon Joe Perry, guitarist for the multi-platinum, arena... Continue Reading →
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