Dario Lorina, the talented guitarist known for his work with Black Label Society, Lizzy Borden, Jani Lane and instrumental solo records, is taking on a new challenge with his latest project, Dark Chapel. During a recent interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of the Rock Interview Series, Dario revealed the origins of the band’s intriguing... Continue Reading →
Mike Fitz-Bad Marriage- Rock Interview Series – episode #90 – 01/31/2024
Welcome to episode #90 of the Rock Interview Series. For this feature, Mike Fitz is the featured guest. Mike is the lead guitarist of the Boston, Mass KISS rock band Bad Marriage, which was formed in 2015 and recently added former Tesla guitarist Tommy Skeoch to their band line-up. Bad Marriage consists of Jonny Paquin... Continue Reading →
Soul Asylum – Riviera Theatre, North Tonawanda- 09/21/2023
BY THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. North Tonawanda, NY - The criminally underrated alternative rock band Soul Asylum performed a very entertaining, high-energy show to a very appreciative crowd of around 500 music lovers at the historical Riviera Theater last night. The band has a few shows scheduled in the USA during the next couple of... Continue Reading →
Everclear – Town Ballroom, Buffalo, NY- 09/12/2023
BY THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Buffalo, NY - Everclear, the legendary post grunge, power-pop rock band from Portland, Oregon, rocked the Town Ballroom with a high energy set that included many of their hits from their 30-year career. Everclear, which currently consists of 62 years of age, band founder Art Alexakis on vocals and guitar,... Continue Reading →
Juan Croucier – RATT- Rock Interview Series episode # 77 – 06/15/2023
BY THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Welcome to episode #77 of the Rock Interview Series. For this feature, Juan Croucier bass player/songwriter of the legendary 80's hard rock band RATT is my special guest. During this interview, Juan and I discuss RATT's recently released box set "The Atlantic Years, 1984-1991" which consisting of the band's first... Continue Reading →
Mike Tramp / Jim Crean’s Hair Nation- Samuel’s Grande Manor, Williamsville, NY 06-01-2023
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 →
