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 →
Buffalo, New York - Buffalo's KISS THIS! and the Goo Goo Dolls' Robby Takac are collaborating on a new music video, "Hard Luck Woman," and they’ll premiere it at the 18th Annual Music Is Art Festival on Saturday, September 12. Between 6 and 7 PM ET/3 and 4 PM PT/ between midnight and 1 AM... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. British guitarist Laurence Archer has graced the stage with many talented and iconic musicians through out his career. However, it was always Archer's impressive guitar skills that would mesmerize the audience and leave a life-long, lasting impression. His name could justifiably be listed among the greats such as Schenker, Clapton... Continue Reading →
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