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 →
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 →
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 →
Leo Lyons – Hundred Seventy Split – Ten Years After (1966-75, 1988-2013) Rock Interview Series- Episode #24
Rock Interview Series - Episode #24 with host THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Leo Lyons bassist, songwriter, producer-Ten Years After (1966–75, 1988–2013) Hundred Seventy Split (2010-present) talks Woodstock, Alvin Lee, the big hit "I'd Love to Change the World" and producing UFO and Motorhead. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORdruDikDqk&t=112s
Stephanie Wlosinski – Hearts & Hand Grenades – 01-15-2021- video interview
By Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Hearts & Hand Grenades is a new and exciting hard rock band from Buffalo, NY. Their debut full length record, 'Turning to Ashes' was released on January 8, 2021 (on Eclipse Records) and is receiving amazing reviews all around the world. The band consists of members: Stephanie Wlosinski - vocals... Continue Reading →