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 →
BY ALYN SYMS - guitarist, musician, composer http://www.alynsyms.com TRIBUTE TO A HERO, JEFF BECK - I've had a lot of guitar heroes since I started out and most of them have become a disappointment. They either lost their fire, sold out, burned out or played the same solo for 40 years, reducing their art to... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Welcome to episode #28 of the Rock Interview Series. For this episode, guitarist/songwriter Stevie D. of the multi-platinum selling band Buckcherry is our guest. Buckcherry just released their 9th record, entitled "Hellbound" This 10 track record is the most solid of the band's career, and features two hard rocking singles... 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. Before the Goo Goo Dolls, there was another Buffalo, NY based band that was poised to breakout and become a dominant force in the music scene. That band was called Rockcandy, a glam-metal band that consisted of: Stephen Shaw - lead guitar, Joey Anes - vocals, Jeff Powell- bass, David... Continue Reading →
Welcome to episode #10 of the "Glam Metal Interview Series." For this episode, super-star guitarist and songwriter Mark Knight talks to host Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. about the 2019 reunion of the original Bang Tango line-up. In addition, Knight discusses the first three Bang Tango studio releases and gives us an update on the upcoming... Continue Reading →
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