Hello, rockers! Welcome to episode #88 of the Rock Interview Series, where I bring you the hottest and most exciting bands from the rock scene. Today, I have another great band for you. I have the privilege of interviewing one of the most explosive and electrifying bands in the country, the one and only WICKED!... Continue Reading →
Mike Tramp / Jim Crean- Samuel’s Grande Manor, Williamsville, NY – 10/04/2023
BY THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Williamsville, NY - Legendary vocalist/songwriter Mike Tramp, formerly of the multi-platinum-selling 80s hard rock band White Lion, returned to perform an intimate, stripped-down 14-song show to an enthusiastic crowd of loyal fans last night at Samuel’s Grande Manor, a spacious banquet hall in Williamsville, New York. Unlike his previous show... Continue Reading →
Quiet Riot – The Stage, Williamsville, NY – 07-17-2021
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 →
Rodney O’ Quinn – Foghat, Pat Travers Band (2007-2015) -Rock Interview Series #27 video interview
Welcome to episode #27 of the Rock Interview Series. My special guest is Rodney O' Quinn, bass player from the legendary classic rock band Foghat. In addition to Rodney, Foghat currently consists of original drummer Roger Earl, plus Charlie Huhn vocals and guitar, and Bryan Bassett on guitar, Rodney joined Foghat in 2015 on the... Continue Reading →
Jeff Kollman – Cosmosquad, Alan Parsons Project, Mogg/Way(1999) – Rock Interview Series #25 video
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 →
