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 →
Tommy James – Tommy and the Shondells. Rock Interview Series #29 video interview
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 →
Stevie D. -Buckcherry -Rock Interview Series #28 video interview
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 →
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 →
Rocky Newton- Lionheart, McAuley Schenker Group (1986-91)-Rock Interview Series #26 video interview
Welcome to episode # 26 of the "Rock Interview Series." For this episode, bassist/songwriter Rocky Newton is our guest. Rocky is currently in the British rock band, Lionheart, which also features former Iron Maiden guitarist -Dennis Stratton, former McAuley Schenker Group guitarist/keyboardist - Steve Mann, former UFO drummer - Clive Edwards and vocalist Lee Smalls.... 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 →
