Daily Archives: July 2, 2013

Gig review: X-UFO – Merton Manor Club, 29 June 2013

Posted on July 2, 2013 by andynathan

When is a tribute band not a tribute band? Well, X-UFO make no pretence to be a rival to Phil Mogg’s evergreen UFO, but the collective pedigree of the members exceeds many bands who trade under a name with only … Continue reading →

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Album review: UFO – At The BBC 1974-1985

Posted on July 2, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

EMI [Release date 25.03.13] UFO have been well served by EMI in recent years with the Official Bootleg Box giving fans the chance to sample the band’s live delights in various forms and quality – but at least officially – … Continue reading →

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DVD Review: AEROSMITH – Rock For The Rising Sun

Posted on July 2, 2013 by petefeenstra

Eagle Rock [Release date 22.06.13] Much like the Stones who are 10 years their senior, Aerosmith pop up on this DVD like cartoon characters come to life. They rock and roll and charm their way round the post-tsunami Japan on … Continue reading →

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Gig review: IAN ANDERSON – Royal Albert Hall, London, 30 June 2013

Posted on July 2, 2013 by petefeenstra

It’s 45 years since Ian Anderson first trod the boards at the Albert Hall with Jethro Tull at a charity show. And now with the apparent departure (temporarily or otherwise) of long time guitarist Martin Barre, he’s shed the Tull … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: JAMES YOUNGER, THE CAPSULES, APESKULL

Posted on July 2, 2013 by jason

JAMES YOUNGER – Feelin’ American This may sound like a classy piece of US heartland rock, yet James Younger comes from Manchester! He nails that classic US rock sound with the lead single ‘Monday Morning’ and the other album stand … Continue reading →