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Category Archives: GIG REVIEWS
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Walking up to the majestic Buxton Opera House it was noticeable that the crusty old tour vans of years gone by have been replaced by posh tour coaches but were Levellers still true to their roots?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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Gig review: ELEANOR McEVOY – Alexanders, Chester, 12 March 2015
Ten years ago we asked Eleanor McEvoy if she would continue in “acoustic” mode for the foreseeable future and whether she would ever consider going back to the more ‘electric’ format that she followed in the mid to late 1990s. … Continue reading
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Tagged 12 March 2015, acoustic, Alexanders, Chester, Eleanor McEvoy, folk, gig, pop, review, rock, singer, songwriter
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Gig review: WHITE WIDDOW, NIGHT BY NIGHT, DEGREED – Underworld, Camden, 7 March 2015
March is now an even busier month in the gig calendar with bands fitting mini tours around the Hard Rock Hell United extravaganza in North Wales, and this was a welcome London showcase for three of the current generation of … Continue reading
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Tagged 7 March 2015, AOR, Camden, Degreed, gig, London, melodic rock, night by night, review, Underworld, White Widdow
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Gig review: BLACK STAR RIDERS/ EUROPE – 02 ABC, Glasgow, 5 March 2015
The first quarter of 2015 is awash with gigs of all shapes and sizes but one tour which has been hotly anticipated since it was announced is the co-headline tour with Black Star Riders and Europe. Two dates were announced … Continue reading
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Tagged 02, 5 March 2015, ABC, Black Star Riders, Damon Johnson, Europe, gig, Glasgow, Joey Tempest, John Norum, live, review, Ricky Warwick, Rock The Night, Scott Gorham, The Amorettes, The Boys Are Back In Town, The Final Countdown, The Killer Instinct, Thin Lizzy, War Of Kings, Whisky In The Jar
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Gig review: BOB SEGER AND THE SILVER BULLET BAND- Gila River Arena, Phoenix, Arizona, 19 February 2015
Bob Seger arguably ranks alongside Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty in the pantheon of all-American rock legends. He shares with them the craft of forging a melting pot of influences from the last 60 years of popular music and combining … Continue reading
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Tagged Alto Reed, Bob Seger, Chris Campbell, Don Brewer, gig, heartland rock, Rob McNelley, rock, SIlver Bullet Band, USA
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Gig review: KARNATAKA – The Met, Bury, 27 February 2015
Two years ago, at this very venue, Karnataka made a very bold move by recording a full show with a very new line-up. It paid off, quite clearly a credit to new girl Hayley Griffiths who we described as bringing … Continue reading
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Tagged 27 February 2015, Bury, gig, Hayley Griffiths, Karnataka, prog, progressive, review, rock, The Met
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Gig review: PALLAS – Classic Grand, Glasgow, 20 February 2015
Apologies for starting with a bit of a rant but this gig was blighted with a phenomenon which has become all too familiar at gigs these days. There are many pubs and clubs around Glasgow where people can go for … Continue reading
Gig review: THUNDER – The Attic, Glasgow,19 February 2015
This show was part of Thunder’s whirlwind promotional tour in support of the release of their excellent new album ‘Wonder Days’. The band were doing signing sessions and then playing a short acoustic set for selected prize winners (and the … Continue reading
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Tagged 19 February 2015, acoustic, album, blues, Danny Bowes, Glasgow, live, Luke Morley, review, rock, The Attic, Thunder, Wonder Days
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Gig review: HOWARD JONES – Indigo O2, 20 February 2015
Howard Jones had this London show to promote his latest creation ENGAGE, an interactive event that is released on the 9th March on interactive CD/DVD, digital and interactive book format. The fans tonight could join in via an app on … Continue reading
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Tagged 80'spop, electro pop, Engage, gig review, Howard Jones, Indigo O2, London
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Gig review: GIANTS OF ROCK – Minehead, 6-8 February 2015
The Pete Feenstra Rock & Blues Show – 24 February 2015 (Giants of Rock Special) by Get Ready To Rock! Radio on Mixcloud Pete Feenstra presents a weekly Rock & Blues Show, every Tuesday at 19:00 GMT on Get Ready … Continue reading
Gig review: MARIACHI EL BRONX – King Tuts, Glasgow, 4 February 2015
It may have been a chilly February night in Glasgow but inside King Tuts the Mexican sunshine was as bright as ever. When Mariachi El Bronx are in town they always manage to bring sunshine and smiles in equal measure … Continue reading
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Tagged 4th February 2015, Dick Dale, Glasgow, King Tut's, mariachi, Mariachi El Bronx, Mariachi El Bronx III, Matt Caughthran, Pounded By The Surf, rock, surf
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Gig review: MAGNUM – Liverpool Arts Club, 6 February 2015
Magnum are magnificent. But they do need a gentle kick up their collective jacksy. They are as frustrating as they are brilliant, and they fail to do justice to their unique musical legacy. This outrageous statement – from a long-term … Continue reading
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Tagged 6 February 2015, Al Barrow, Bob Catley, gig, Harry James, Liverpool Arts Club, Magnum, Mark Stanway, review, rock, Tony Clarkin
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Gig review: THE GREAT BRITISH ROCK & BLUES FESTIVAL, Skegness, 23-25 January 2015
Despite having an arguably weaker line-up than last year, the 19th Skegness Great British Rock & Blues Festival had an irresistible vibe, and the best moments from the likes of Skinny Molly, Caravan, Del Bromham, Babajack, Roadhouse and Nine Below … Continue reading
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Tagged Annette Chapman, Babajack, Band Of Friends, Blues Shouter, Caravan, Connie Lush, Danny Bryant, Dave Kelly, Del Bromham & The Blues Devils, Dr Feelgood, Federal Charm, festival, gig, Great British Rock & Blues Festival 2015, Jim Diamond, John Coughlan, Kyla Brox, Laura Holland, Laurence Jones, Lez Zeppelin, Marcus Malone, Martin Barre, NINE BELOW ZERO, Red Butler, review, Rioutous Brothers, Roadhouse, Robbie McIntosh, Robin Robertson, Screaming Eagles, Skegness, Skinny Molly, Slim Chance, Status Quo, Steve Gibbons, Steve Walwyn, Stevie Smith, The Blues Band
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Gig review: QUEEN & ADAM LAMBERT – 02 Arena, London, 18 January 2015
The benchmark for live rock performance was surely set by Queen in their heyday, the way they stole the show at Live Aid perhaps being conclusive proof. While there were many aspects to Queen’s success, the larger than life routine … Continue reading
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Tagged 18 January 2015, Adam Lambert, Brian May, Freddie Mercury, gig, London, O2 Arena, pop, Queen, review, rock, Roger Taylor
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Gig review: LAWLESS, Betrayal – The Sugarmill, Stoke, 27 December 2014
Hailed as the album launch gig for R.I.S.E the new album from the mighty Lawless, it’s also a homecoming gig hence the sold out ticket allocations ensuring a packed night for all. Support tonight is from 2 local bands, both … Continue reading
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Gig review: THE LEVELLERS – A Curious Life
In the coming months The Levellers are taking to the road for a series of live acoustic gigs along with the screening of ‘A Curious Life’, a documentary covering the band’s 27 years of folk rock mayhem. The film opens … Continue reading
Gig review: PAUL RAYMOND PROJECT, The Borderline, London, 9 January 2015
‘Dry January’ is a fashionable concept beloved of health professionals and those who may have overindulged over the festive season, but it might equally apply to the gig calendar. Sandwiched between the Christmas rush and spring tours, there are noticeably … Continue reading
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Tagged 9 January 2015, gig, London, Paul Raymond Project, review, The Borderline, UFO
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Gig review: THE JOKERS The Monarch, Camden, 7 January 2015
A cold and rainy Wednesday night in early January in Camden may not be the best time to stage a gig, however full marks to the Jokers for travelling down from Liverpool to play. They had a rather famous drummer … Continue reading
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Tagged Camden, gig, hard rock, Mel Gaynor, review, rock, rock 'n' roll, Simple Minds, THE JOKERS, the Monarch
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Rock Photography Galleries: 2014 (Photos by Steve Goudie)
Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, Check out videos here: https://www.facebook.com/getreadytorockradio Josh now hosts “Taerk’s Tracks” as part of the Singer Songwriter Sunday sequence on Get Ready to ROCK! … Continue reading
Gig review: WINTER ROCKS – Sheffield Corporation, 6 December 2014 (The Answer, Heavens Basement)
So heading over a cold and windswept Snake Pass we are on our way to the first Winter Rocks Festival which is being held at one of the country’s premier live music venues, The Corporation (Corp to the locals) in … Continue reading
Gig review: THE QUIREBOYS – Sheffield Corporation, 27 November 2014
In over thirty years The Quireboys have had multiple lineup changes but the core of Spike and Guy has been together for all the albums and has helped to develop their distinctive rock and roll sound. Support band tonight Preachers … Continue reading
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Tagged 27 November 2014, blues, gig, Preachers Son, review, rock, Sheffield Corporation, Spike, The Quireboys, Vargas Blues Band
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Gig review: THE DEFILED, AVATAR – The Sugarmill, Stoke, 28 November 2014
Classed as a double header tour, The Defiled and Avatar hit the UK and mainland Europe for an extensive tour with The Defiled headlining the UK dates and Avatar in Europe. Inscriptions describe themselves as metalcore and have a great … Continue reading
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Tagged 28 November 2014, Avatar, gig, Inscriptions, Killus, metal, metalcore, review, Stoke, The Defiled, The Sugarmill
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