Monthly Archives: April 2013

Book review: No Off Switch by ANDY KERSHAW

Posted on April 1, 2013 by jason

Virgin Books Andy Kershaw is best known by many for his time as a Radio 1 DJ, along with later in his career working on Radio’s 3 and 4. Then there is his work presenting ‘The Old Grey Whistle Test’ … Continue reading →

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Album review: IAN DANTER – Prove You Wrong

Posted on April 1, 2013 by jason

www.iandanter.co.uk Ian Danter is better known for his radio work as he presents a weekly show, ‘Football First’ on talkSPORT. This album is a collection of songs he has been working on for the past ten years or more and … Continue reading →

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Gig review: JOE BONAMASSA – Royal Albert Hall, London, 30 March 2013

Posted on April 1, 2013 by petefeenstra

Having spent the best part of a year planning this four-gig, four-set and four-band career retrospective, Joe Bonamassa was entitled to look a little weary after completing his London residency, performed to a grand total of 14,000 people. Given tonight’s … Continue reading →

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Album review: DAVE GROHL & Others – Sound City Real To Reel

Posted on April 1, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
Sound City - Real To Reel

Sony Music Hot-housing for 24 hours in a studio using a legendary Neve 8028 mixer sounds like musical nirvana.  And indeed it was during the making of Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ album that Dave Grohl was introduced to the desk.  He bought … Continue reading →

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Album review: RORY GALLAGHER – Live At The Montreux Festival 1975-94

Posted on April 1, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
RORY GALLAGHER - Live At The Montreux Festival 1975-94

Salvo Records [Release date 08.04.13] Although these recordings are available separately (previously released in 2006 and 2008) this is the first time they are available as a dual-format release.  The compilers have brought together a single CD which spans a … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE JEFF HEALEY BAND – House On Fire/As The Years Go Passing By

Posted on April 1, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
Jeff Healey - As The Years Go Passing By

As The Years Go Passing By – Live In Germany 1989-1995-2000 (Inakustik) Since his death in 2008 there have been a steady steam of releases featuring one of the modern blues greats.  This boxed set, recorded by German TV, brings … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: STATUS QUO, Hammersmith Apollo, London, 15 March 2013

Posted on April 1, 2013 by andynathan
Status Quo, Hammersmith Apollo, 15 March 2013

It all began and ended in 1984. My very first gig was meant to be one of Status Quo’s last as they played two shows on what was called the ‘End of the Road’ tour. Already they were an institution, … Continue reading →

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Gig review: GRACE POTTER & THE NOCTURNALS, Bush Hall, London, 13 March 2013

Posted on April 1, 2013 by andynathan
GRACE POTTER & THE NOCTURNALS, Bush Hall, London, 13 March 2013

It’s strange how some bands that have a big profile in the United States rarely cross the radar over this side of the pond. Vermont-based Grace Potter and the Nocturnals are one such and I admit to knowing little about … Continue reading →

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Gig review: HALESTORM, Electric Ballroom, London, 8 March 2013

Posted on April 1, 2013 by andynathan
HALESTORM, Electric Ballroom, London, 8 March 2013

The rise and rise of Halestrom continues. Less than three years ago my first exposure to them was as the opening act on a three band bill with Theory Of A Deadman at this very venue, but the Pennsylvania rockers … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: ERIC MARTIN (Mr Big), Live Lounge, Cardiff, 19 March 2013

Posted on April 1, 2013 by david.wilson
Eric Martin, Cardiff, 19 March 2013

Mr Big, made  a series of excellent hits dominating the 90s. Eventually they split up in 2002,  then after a long break and a reunion in 2009 they decided to stay together and produce  a new album in 2011. The … Continue reading →

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