THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Corfu, NY-Music lovers filled Darien Lake Amphitheater for one of the season’s final big shows-a double bill featuring Breaking Benjamin and Three Days Grace, with Return to Dust opening things up. With summer fading and the air just starting to cool, over 13,000 people showed up for a loud, emotional, and... Continue Reading →
THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Buffalo, NY -Buffalo got a dose of doom-psych magic last Tuesday as Blackwater Holylight opened for power trio doom band -Russian Circles at The Rec Room. I caught their set before the crowd got overwhelming. Blackwater performed as a power trio on this evening, though they’ve previously toured as a four-... Continue Reading →
Welcome to episode # 130 of the Rock Interview Series. Joining me today is guitar legend Gary Hoey. Gary has had an incredible career, first gaining attention auditioning for Ozzy Osbourne in 1987, then formed the hard rock band Heavy Bones in 1990. Their debut dropped in 1992, just as grunge was taking over, so... Continue Reading →
During episode 129 of the Rock Interview Series, host Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. asked Goo Goo Dolls bassist Robby Takac about the possibility of a Rock n Roll Hall of Fame nomination. Takac didn’t hold back. “Don’t hold your breath on that one, my friend,” he said. “You will suffocate and die from lack of... Continue Reading →
"Classic rockers Kansas Carry On With No Classic Line-up Members and still Wow the Crowd." Batavia, NY – Kansas closed out the final night of the "2025 Rockin’ the Downs Summer Concert Series" at Batavia Downs with a show marking their 50th anniversary. But this wasn’t the Kansas many fans grew up with. None of... Continue Reading →
THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Buffalo hasn't won a Stanley Cup or Super Bowl …yet, but we do have the best band in the world! Buffalo, NY – Last night at KeyBank Center, the Goo Goo Dolls reminded everyone why Buffalo will always be their kingdom. My wife and I had the honor of meeting up... Continue Reading →
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