BY THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Welcome to episode #44 of the Rock Interview Series, with special guest, bass player Andy Tanas. Andy was a member of the classic southern rock band Black Oak Arkansas from 1977 -1979, and the Swiss hard rock band Krokus from 1984-85. With Black Oak Arkansas, Andy recorded two records, "Race... Continue Reading →
By Thomas S, Orwat, Jr. Batavia, NY - The iconic Southern rock band Molly Hatchet performed at the Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel last Friday night to a good size and very enthusiastic crowd. This was the forth concert of the "Rockin' the Downs Concert Series 2021." Although the scattered rain storms throughout the day... Continue Reading →
Iconic Southern Rockers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, bid farewell to Western New York with a passionate and powerful swan song. Photos / review- Thomas S. Orwat Jr. Darien, NY - It was a bittersweet moment for 15,000 plus music loving fans on this perfect summer evening, as Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame inducted, Southern rock pioneers,... Continue Reading →
Review by Jack Pieri Photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. Salamanca, NY - One was the loneliest number, and then there was...Dunn! Ronnie Dunn (of Brooks & Dunn fame), more than proved that there's plenty of life in the 'solo' lane during his sold out show, at the Seneca Allegany Casino. Who needs Brooks when... Continue Reading →
Review by John Jeffrey, Photos by Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. .38 Special is one of those bands from the 1970's that didn't seem to really find mainstream commercial success until the 1980's. The success didn't last long for the group, but the 9,000 people who attended the 5th "First Niagara Tuesdays In The Park" free... Continue Reading →
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