In the Flamingo Lounge

02/08/2025

This week’s guest In the Flamingo Lounge is Tom Ryan. Tom's musical journey kicked off as the drummer for the recording group Weekend, famous for their top ten hits “Together” and “Everyday.” (which you can hear in the episode). His talent led to sharing stages with music legends like Grand Funk Railroad, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Ray Vaughan and many others. At just 18, with Weekend, Tom toured nationally with pop singer Bobby Sherman, and by 20, “Together” had soared into the national top ten. After a decade with Weekend, who were inducted into the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame in 2000, he continued to showcase his drumming prowess with various projects, including The Soul Providers and the popular Tom Petty tribute band, Learning to Fly. When not performing, Tom, a resident of Lewiston, NY, enjoys traveling the world, exploring international wines, and tending to his heirloom tomatoes and flower gardens.

You can find the episode where you get your podcasts, at the buffalo hive dot com or at rockabillygreg dot com where "it's all about the music".

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26/07/2025

It's musical theatre week in the Flamingo Lounge! Doug Kern and Leigha Marie Eichhorn from Rocking Horse Productions joined Rockabilly Greg on July 22, 2025, to chat about their journeys in theatre, including the world of musical theatre, and how they've thrived in a challenging industry.

Rocking Horse Productions is a community theatre company based in Buffalo New York, established in 2006 by Douglas Kern. The company is dedicated to presenting high-quality live theatre, ranging from musicals and classic plays to new works, with a mission to inspire, entertain, and challenge audiences. They prioritize developing local talent, providing equal opportunities for both seasoned and novice performers. Rocking Horse Productions has a history of diverse productions, including musicals like "Les Misérables" and "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," and dramas such as "12 Angry Men" and "A Few Good Men." In 2019, they were recognized as a theatre group in-residence by the Williamsville Arts and Culture Committee, leading to their "Theatre in the Village" season at The Meeting House in Williamsville.

You can find the episode where you get your podcasts, at the Buffalo Hive dot com and at Rockabilly Greg dot com where “It’s All About the Music.”

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25/07/2025

BMHOF inducted member, and veterean of the podcast, Glenn Colton recently released a new song with a powerful message. A link to the song is in the comments section.

24/07/2025

19/07/2025

“In the Flamingo Lounge with Rockabilly Greg” is an audio collection of stories that delves deep into the vibrant musical history of Buffalo and Western New York creating a living archive where each story adds a unique thread to the overall narrative."

Back together and back in the Flamingo Lounge is Sunday Reign, a four-piece alternative rock band from Buffalo, NY, formed in 2022. The lineup features Michael Delano (vocals, guitar), Owen Krieger (guitar), Sean Laettner (drums), and Alex Cousins (electric cello).

Sunday Reign’s sound hits a balance between heaviness and beauty. It’s high-energy, emotional, and unfiltered—driven by thick guitars, honest vocals, and the electric cello, which adds a unique edge that feels like it always belonged in rock music.

In this high-energy episode there is great conversation, a lot of laughs and new music recorded live In the Flamingo Lounge.

You can find the episode where you get your podcasts, at the buffalo hive dot com or at rockabillygreg dot com where "it's all about the music".

Links to the episode is in the comments section.

16/07/2025

Thank you, Travis Estes and Simone Viola for coordinating this series with me. It's going to be a lot of fun.

12/07/2025

This week, prepare to embark on a new musical journey that marks the exciting debut of "Rockabilly 2 Rachmaninoff," a captivating new series In the Flamingo Lounge dropping every two months on the second Saturday. Each episode promises unique insights, and features a special guest from the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.

Joining us for the inaugural episode, is Ron Spigelman, an acclaimed conductor with an impressive career spanning continents and genres. A native of Australia and an honors graduate of the Royal Academy of Music in London, Ron begins the 25/26 season as the new Principal Pops Conductor of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.

No stranger to the BPO, he previously served as their Associate Conductor, among other notable roles including Music Director for the Fort Worth Dallas Ballet and the Springfield Symphony. He’s also been Principal Pops Conductor for both the Fort Worth and Syracuse Symphonies.

Ron's conducted everything from symphonic works, ballet, and opera to musical theater and over 30 live-to-film productions, including all eight Harry Potter films! He's shared the stage with a diverse array of artists, from classical virtuosos to pop icons like James Taylor, Leslie Odom Jr., and Gladys Knight.

Beyond the baton, Ron is deeply committed to the community. He's board president of Harmony Project Tulsa, bringing music education to underserved youth. Ron recently graduated summa cm laude from Arizona State University, receiving a prestigious dean's medal. He lives in Tulsa with his wife, Laura, and their six children.

You can find the episode where you get your podcasts, at the buffalo hive dot com or at rockabillygreg dot com where "it's all about the music".

A link to the episode is in the comments section.