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Gig review – THE BLACKOUT – The Garage, Glasgow, 26 March 2015
The music business is a fickle world. A couple of years ago I had a chat pre-gig in Edinburgh with Gavin Butler about the band’s then new release, the album ‘Start The Party’, and the band’s upcoming festival dates at … Continue reading
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Tagged 26 March 2015, Gavin Butler, gig, Glasgow, Hardcore, Jim Davies, live, metal, review, rock, Sean Smith, Start The Party, The Blackout, The Garage, Wales, Wolves
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Gig review: THE WHO – 02 Arena, London, 22 March 2015
The Who may have at least half failed in their mission statement to die before they got old, but a 50th anniversary is an extraordinary achievement. So it is a good moment to reflect on what a seminal band they … Continue reading
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Tagged 02 Arena, classic rock, gig, mod, Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, Simon Townshend, THE WHO, Zak Starkey
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Gig review: EUROPE, BLACK STAR RIDERS – Shepherds Bush Empire, London, 20 March 2015
A co-headlining double bill of two of classic rock’s most currently prolific touring bands, both with new albums to promote, sounds like a value package made in heaven. However there were grumbles earlier on the Black Star Riders and Europe … Continue reading
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Tagged 13 March 2015, Black Star Riders, Europe, gig, hard rock, Joey Tempest, John Norum, London, review, rock, Scott Gorham, Shepherd's Bush Empire, Thin Lizzy
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Gig review: ROBIN TROWER – The Lowry, Salford, 29 March 2015
Forty years might separate Robin Trower’s biggest success and Joanne Shaw Taylor’s latest album, but both tap into that deep vein of soulful, heart-felt blues rock. Only this month Trower has become a fully certified elder statesman of rock, celebrating … Continue reading
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Tagged 29 March 2015, blues rock, gig, guitar, guitarist, Joanne Shaw Taylor, review, Robin Trower, Salford, The Lowry
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Gig review: THE STRANGLERS – The Roundhouse, London, 6 March 2015
The Membranes opened up with a 20 minute set of good humoured, post-punk anarchy. John Robb on bass and lead vocals is a great front man with plenty to say. ‘Spike Milligan’s Tape Recorder’, a minor hit from the mid … Continue reading
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Tagged 6 March 2015, gig, live, review, The Membranes, The Rezillos, The Roundhouse, The Stranglers
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Gig review: THE CRUNCH & JOE STRUMMER TRIBUTE BAND – KOKO, London, 25 March 2015
This was part of Koko’s occasional Rock ‘n’ Roll Cinema series, tonight featuring the biopic of Joe Strummer’s Spanish sojourn in the mid-80’s: ‘I Need a Dodge – Joe Strummer on the Run’. And all the stops had been pulled … Continue reading
Gig review: HAMMERFEST VII – Pwllheli, Wales, 14 March 2015 (Day 3)
Day 3 Despite two hard days of partying the wasted souls came out to play early today and made it for the first band on the Stoner stage. At every festival you can usually find a new band that really … Continue reading
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Tagged 14 March 2015, Devilment, gig, Hammerfest VII, Hell, metal, Orange Goblin, Pwllheli, Raging Speedhorn, review, Wales
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Gig review: HAMMERFEST VII – Pwllheli, Wales, 13 March 2015 (Day 2)
Day 2 Friday starts with a much drier morning with a bit of sun to burn those retinas open, also no doubt some massive hangovers as the over-indulgent among us get over their first night adrenaline/drinking sessions. Theycan be no … Continue reading
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Tagged 13 March 2015, Angel Witch, Darkane, Elvenking, gig, Hammerfest VII, Hirax, Kamelot, metal, Pwllheli, review, Wales, Xentrix
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Gig review: HAMMERFEST VII – Pwllheli, Wales, 12 March 2015 (Day 1)
So once again it’s time for the Pirate hordes to invade and take over the Hafan-Y-Mor site and by the amount of water falling out of the sky arriving on the Black Pearl wouldn’t have been out of place. This … Continue reading
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Tagged 12 March 2015, Blitzkreig, folk metal, gig, Hammerfest VII, metal, Pwllheli, Red Rum, review, RSJ, thrash metal, Wales, Waylander
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Gig review: WILKO JOHNSON – Ritz, Manchester, 18 March 2015
For the second time in as many years I have the pleasure of watching a show by Wilko Johnson, by now I’m sure everyone knows of his incredible journey in the past two years which has taken him from being … Continue reading
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Tagged 18 March 2015, Dr Feelgood, Eight Rounds Rapid, gig, Manchester, review, Ritz, rock, Wilko Johnson
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Gig review: KAMELOT – O2 Islington Academy, London, 14 March 2015
Support Acts: Gus G, Skarlett Riot. Four years ago, Progressive/Symphonic Power Metallers Kamelot witnessed the departure from their ranks of Roy Khan – their charismatic and imposing frontman who, during his fourteen year tenure with the band, helped bring to … Continue reading
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Tagged 14 March 2015, gig, Gus G, Islington Academy, Kamelot, London, metal, O2, power metal, review
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Gig review: GUN – Camden Underworld, London, 24 March 2015
Despite being chart regulars for most of the nineties, Gun are one of those bands time seems to have forgotten. However since reforming in 2008, albeit with a much changed line up, they not only continue to tour but record … Continue reading
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Tagged 24 March 2015, Camden Underworld, gig, Gun, London, review
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Gig review: THE FINNISH BLUES AWARDS 2015 – Virgin Oil Co, Helsinki, 21 March 2015
Europe has long been a creative well for the blues, and while American culture and English language still remain the building blocks, Finnish blues bands and their European counterparts have been busy carving out their own niche. It’s perhaps stretching … Continue reading
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Tagged Aija Puurtinen, Amy Winehouse, Cindy Lauper, Dave Forestfield & Joey Buddy, Davide Floreno, Eartha Kitt, Eero Raittinen, Elmore James, Erja Lyytinen, Erja Lyytinen Band, Esa Kuloniemi, Finnish Blues Awards 2015, Honey B & T-Bones, Huff 'N' Puff, Ina Forsman, James Brown, Juha Verona, Lauri Ankerman, Lena & The Slide Brothers, Marjo Leinonen, Markku Reinikainen, Matti Vallius, Micke Björklöf & Blue Strip, Olavi Rytkönen, Robbie Hill, Ruth Brown, Son House, Tasavallan Presidentti, Teemu Vuorela, The Fabulettesista, Ville "Lefty" Leppänen
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Gig review: THE DARKER MY HORIZON – Scruffy Murphys, Birmingham, 21 March 2015
This extract from Get Ready to ROCK! Radio’s weekly show ‘New to GRTR!’ features The Darker My Horizon. First broadcast, 23 March 2015. (5:22) Birmingham, one of the rock and metal heartlands in the UK and saw many a fine … Continue reading
Gig review: HRH AOR – Pwllheli, Wales, 14 March 2015 (Day 2)
Day 2 After a paltry 5 hours sleep and searching the little town of Criccieth for match sticks to keep my eyes open, and copious amounts of Pro Plus, I made my way back to the arenas where I like … Continue reading
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Tagged 14 March 2015, Eclipse, festival, FM, gig, Houston, HRH AOR, melodic rock, Night Ranger, Pwllheli, review, Romeo's Daughter, Wales, White Widdow
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Gig review: HRH AOR – Pwllheli, Wales, 13 March 2015 (Day 1)
After an early start and a four and a half hour drive, I arrived at Hard Rock Hell and was immediately struck by how well organised the event was. The site was immaculate and the staff were friendly and helpful. … Continue reading
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Tagged 13 March 2015, Dare, gig, H.E.A.T., HRH AOR, melodic rock, Pwllheli, review, Tainted Nation, The Poodles, Vega, Wales
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Gig review: JJ GREY & MOFRO – 02 Academy Islington, London, 18 March 2015
JJ Grey is clearly a man who likes to take his time. Whether it’s the way he’s built his career or the pacing of tonight’s set, his unhurried style focuses on making a meaningful connection with either a song or … Continue reading
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Tagged Al Green, blues, funk, gig review, gospel, JJ Grey, Marc Broussard, Mofro, Muscle Shoals, Otis Redding, Primal Scream, soul, Southside Johnny
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Gig review: JOE BONAMASSA – Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, 19 March 2015
With a bombastic orchestrated intro, his own illuminated plinth and an opening blitzkrieg of lights, Joe Bonamassa is almost in danger of being swamped by a combination of his own branding and the weight of expectation. Tonight is all about … Continue reading
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Tagged blues, funk, gig review, guitar, Howlin Wolf, Joe Bonamassa, Reese Wynans, rock
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Gig review: THUNDER – Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, 14 March 2015
To slightly misquote one of their own songs, Thunder are proof that you can’t keep a good band down. Their split in 1999 after a decade of success only lasted three years before they reformed to make another four albums, … Continue reading
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Tagged 14 March 2015, Ben Matthews, Danny Bowes, Eventim Hammersmith Apollo, gig, hard rock, Harry James, London, Luke Morley, review, Thunder
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Gig review: ECLIPSE, TAINTED NATION, REACH – Camden Underworld, London, 10 March 2015
For the second time in three days the Camden Underworld played host to a value triple bill of three up and coming melodic rock bands, on this occasion with home grown meat in a Swedish sandwich (or smorgasbord perhaps?) However, the … Continue reading
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Tagged 10 March 2015, Camden Underworld, Eclipse, gig review, hard rock, London, melodic, Reach, Tainted Nation
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Gig review: NIGHT RANGER – Islington Academy, 12 March 2015
Once something of a holy grail for UK rock fans, Night Ranger visits are now regular on these shores – well London anyway. This was their third trip since 2011 but the band’s stock is high at the moment, last … Continue reading
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Tagged 12 March 2015, Brad Gillis, gig, hard rock, Islington Academy, Jack Blades, Kelly Keagy, Kerri Kelli, London, melodic, Night Ranger, review
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Gig review: EUROPE, BLACK STAR RIDERS – Manchester Academy, 13 March 2015
I am still not convinced that two- or three-way bills are the best way forward for some of our premier bands. The last time I saw Europe was a three-way with FM and Foreigner and notwithstanding poor sound (for the … Continue reading
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Tagged 13 March 2013, AOR, Black Star Riders, Europe, gig, hard rock, Joey Tempest, John Norum, Manchester Academy, melodic, review, Scott Gorham, The Amorettes
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Gig review: GUN – Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh, 10 March 2015
Tonight was the first show of a short showcase tour for Gun’s new album ‘Frantic’ which is set for release on the 23rd March, a review of which can be found elsewhere on GRTR! The show was a Planet Rock … Continue reading
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Tagged 10th March 2015, Aaron Keylock, Dante Gizzi, Edinburgh, Frantic, gig, Gun, Jools Gizzi, Liquid Rooms, live, Planet Rock, pop, review, rock, Taking On The World, Wild Lies
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Gig review: KING KING – The Globe, Cardiff, 8 March 2015
A Sunday night can be a tricky one for any gig but thankfully the fans came out in their droves for an almost full house at The Globe in what I can only describe as a masterclass in musicianship. This … Continue reading
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Tagged 8 March 2015, Alan Nimmo, blues, blues rock, Cardiff, gig, King King, review, The Globe
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Gig review: LEVELLERS – Opera House, Buxton, 5 March 2015
Walking up to the majestic Buxton Opera House it was noticeable that the crusty old tour vans of years gone by have been replaced by posh tour coaches but were Levellers still true to their roots? Well tonight we were … Continue reading
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Tagged 5 March 2015, A Curious Life, Buxton, documentary, film, gig, Levellers, Opera House, review
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