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 →
Mitch Perry- Mitch Perry Group- Rock Interview Series – Episode #23.
Mitch Perry- Mitch Perry Group- Rock Interview Series - Episode #23. Conducted by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Mitch Perry of the Mitch Perry Group talks about his new record entitled, "Music Box.' In addition Mitch discusses his time jamming with Bon Scott in 1979, and many of the bands that he has performed in, including... Continue Reading →
Mark Farner – Grand Funk Railroad (1969-1999) 05-18-2021 Video interview
By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. For this episode #22, I have former Grand Funk Railroad singer / songwriter / guitarist, Mark Farner as my guest. Mark Farner, the 72 year old former member of the multi-platinum Michigan based trio -Grand Funk Railroad, was an integral part of the band. During his time in Grand Funk... Continue Reading →
David Ellefson – MEGADETH/ELLEFSON- Interview 04-06-2021 Video interview
By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. David Ellefson of the Grammy-award MEGADETH, is one of the most motivated individuals on the face of the earth. Not only is he one of the original members of one of the biggest bands in the world -MEGADETH. David is also involved in many other great projects. During this interview,... Continue Reading →
Robby Takac – Goo Goo Dolls – 03-28-2021- video interview
By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. During the last 13 months, many established bands and music artists disappeared or really struggled navigating through the COVID-19 pandemic, but the multi-platinum selling band, the Goo Goo Dolls played it smart. When band members John Rzeznik and Robby Takac realized that the upcoming tour dates, in support of their... Continue Reading →
Stephen Shaw – Rockcandy – 01-29-2021 video interview
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 →