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 THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Alex Grossi guitarist of the iconic rock band Quiet Riot talks about performing with Quiet Riot for almost 20 years, the new single " I Can't Let Go,"(which features classic line-up members Kevin Dubrow, Frankie Banali, Rudy Sarzo along with Grossi), the re-release of "REHAB: RELAPSED AND REMASTERED" via Red... Continue Reading →
Shinedown has an impressive string of hits, but can they deliver live? BY THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Corfu, NY- One of the most popular mainstream rock bands, Shinedown, performed to a crowd of 5000 strong on a pleasant early fall, Tuesday evening in Western New York. The band is currently on tour supporting their 7th... Continue Reading →
BY THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Welcome to episode # 48 of the Rock Interview Series. For this feature my guest is Bobby Amaru singer/songwriter of the hard rock band Saliva. Amaru joined Saliva in 2012, replacing original band singer Josie Scott. Since then Amaru has been a big part of the band success with his... Continue Reading →
BY THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Welcome to episode #42 of the Rock Interview Series with special guest Terry Ilous vocalist and songwriter of the 80's hard rock band XYZ. During this feature, Terry discusses a new band that he is currently involved with called the Land Of Gypsies. Besides Terry, the Land Of Gypsies consists... Continue Reading →
BY THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Welcome to episode # 40 of the Rock Interview Series. My guest for this feature is Pete Sandberg, the dynamic lead singer, songwriter of the five-piece, hard rocking band from Sweden- Mad Invasion. In addition to Pete Sandberg, Mad Invasion also includes: all-star Swedish musicians: Bjorn Dahlberg-guitar, Hal Marabel -... Continue Reading →
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