Monthly Archives: April 2014

CD review: MARCUS MALONE – Stand Or Fall

Posted on April 4, 2014 by petefeenstra

Redline Music [Release date 21.04.14] ‘Stand Or Fall’ might easily have used the opening cut ‘Living The Blues’ as its title. For while his last album ‘Let The Sunshine In’ was a noticeably more song driven effort, … Continue reading →

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Gig review: FOREIGNER, Europe, FM – Manchester Apollo, 3 April 2014

Posted on April 4, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Foreigner - Manchester Apollo, 3 April 2014

Spoiler alert. Mick Jones doesn’t appear on stage until four songs in. Whether this is to allow for preparation of his Horlicks, who knows, but for a moment it was a little disconcerting. An evening of melodic rock/AOR without one … Continue reading →

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DVD review: BRIAN MAY & KERRY ELLIS – The Candlelight Concerts: Live At Montreux 2013

Posted on April 3, 2014 by jason

Eagle Vision [Released 31.03.14] Queen’s Brian May and West End singer Kerry Ellis have been doing a series of well received concerts by candlelight (their 2012 UK tour makes up the CD part of this DVD/CD set) and they played … Continue reading →

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Album Reviews: NINE BELOW ZERO – Don’t Point Your Finger/Third Degree

Posted on April 3, 2014 by jason

The two most successful albums on Nine Below Zero’s early roster have been reissued and come in expanded packages with loads of live material, alternative versions and informative liner notes. ‘Don’t Point Your Finger’ is classic British r’n’b to its … Continue reading →

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Gig review: ALEX HART – The Heights, St George’s Hotel, London, 2 April 2014

Posted on April 3, 2014 by petefeenstra

Alex Hart Showcase - BBC Club, London, 2 April 2014

Alex Hart is the kind of artist who might just make you re-appraise the view that A&R reps are an extinct breed in this post youtube age. She’s a breathe of fresh air who radiates presence with thoughtful songs, effortless … Continue reading →

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News: CHERRY RED label showcase in April – win featured albums!

Posted on April 2, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

The latest showcase for the Cherry Red group of record labels offers listeners a chance to win six of the featured albums! Listen in and then follow the link (below) to our competition page. Competition closes 23:59 BST (GMT+1) 19 … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DAUGHTRY – Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London, 26 March 2014

Posted on April 2, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Huge in the States, Chris Daughtry and his eponymous band finally seem to be on the verge of a big UK breakthrough. This Shepherds Bush Empire show was apparently his biggest UK solo show to date, but sold out within … Continue reading →

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News: Get Ready to ROCK! Radio – April 2014 Highlights

Posted on April 1, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

April 2014 Highlights More information at the dedicated website All times, BST (GMT+1) Tuesdays 19:00 Pete Feenstra Rock & Blues In the first hour of our Tuesday blues rock marathon, Pete signposts upcoming and established artists who need your attention … Continue reading →

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CD review: BROKEN TEETH – Devil On The Road

Posted on April 1, 2014 by jason

www.brokenteeth.com [Out now] Broken Teeth’s fifth album “Devil On The Road” is a 13 song raw, dirty, high octane burst of AC/DC like rock n roll- and it’s more than welcome in my stereo. Essentially based around the vocals of Dangerous … Continue reading →

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DVD review: WILLY DEVILLE – Live in The Lowlands

Posted on April 1, 2014 by jason

Eagle Vision [Out now] Filmed live at The Paradiso, Amsterdam in 2005, this show finds Willy DeVille on tour in support of his recent “Crow Jane Alley” album. The set list is a diverse collection of songs that reaches across … Continue reading →