Welcome to Episode 131 of the Rock Interview Series. For this feature, I’m joined by returning guest Trace Foster—guitarist, songwriter, and mastermind behind the super-group Close Enemies. During this interview, Trace shares an update on Close Enemies, a powerhouse lineup featuring rock legends: Tom Hamilton of Aerosmith on bass, Tony Brock of The Babys on... 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 →
THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Batavia, NY – Legendary, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted vocalist Lou Gramm, best known as the original voice of Foreigner since the band’s formation in 1976, returned to Western New York for a powerful hometown performance at the Batavia Downs “2025 Summer Concert Series.” Before his meteoric rise with... Continue Reading →
THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. photos of Kesha waiting for management approval Darien, NY—On a pleasantly cool Thursday evening, following three brutal days of 90-degree heat, the Darien Lake Performing Arts Center became ground zero for one of the most electric events of the summer: 'The Tits Out Tour.' With pop rebel Kesha at the helm,... Continue Reading →
Brent Muscat Talks Ozzy, Faster Pussycat & Musical Influences In Episode 128 of the Rock Interview Series, guitarist Brent Muscat—founding member of Faster Pussycat—revisits the band’s raw ascent through Hollywood’s underground scene. He opens up about his early musical influences, from classic rock legends to underground guitar heroes, and shares how they helped shape the... Continue Reading →
THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR. Rock Veterans Enuff Z'Nuff Returns to Buffalo for an Intimate Night of Rock at The Caz Buffalo, NY – Power pop kings Enuff Z'Nuff returned to Buffalo with a bill that paired them alongside Band Inc. and Permacrush at The Caz, a former bank, now transformed into one of the city’s... Continue Reading →
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