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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →