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Album review: JFKBlue – Rough Round The Edges

Posted on June 8, 2017 by petefeenstra
JFKBlue – Rough Round The Edges

Busy B [Release date: 05.05.17] ‘Rough Round The Edges’ is an impressive debut album with plenty of depth. It’s born of 11 strong and original tracks that jump out the grooves on the back of emotive vocals and fine band … Continue reading →

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News: STACKRIDGE release The Final Bow (July 2017)

Posted on June 7, 2017 by GRTR! HQ
Andy Davis - Stackridge

Pop prog rockers Stackridge played their “Farewell” Tour in late 2015 and their gig at The Fiddlers Club, Bristol on 19 December 2015 is released on 14 July by Angel Air Records. The band appeared at the formative Glastonbury Festival … Continue reading →

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Gig review: VINTAGE TROUBLE – The Tramshed, Cardiff, 1 June 2017

Posted on June 7, 2017 by GRTR! HQ
VINTAGE TROUBLE - The Tramshed, Cardiff, 1 June 2017

Every once in  a while you have to step out of your comfort zone, tonight in Cardiff’s  premier venue the Tramshed, I pretty much danced out of it. Leaving behind the rock music and submerging myself in soul. To tag … Continue reading →

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Album review: ANTHONY PHILLIPS – Slow Dance (Deluxe reissue)

Posted on June 6, 2017 by GRTR! HQ
ANTHONY PHILLIPS - Slow Dance

In March 2015 David Randall chatted to Anthony Phillips for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio.  In this exclusive edit, Ant talks about ‘Slow Dance’ (3:29) Esoteric [Release date 17.06.17] ‘Slow Dance’ might be regarded as Ant Phillips’ ‘Tubular Bells’, coincidentally … Continue reading →

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Album review: SNAKECHARMER – Second Skin

Posted on June 5, 2017 by andynathan
SNAKECHARMER - Second Skin

Frontiers Records [Release Date 12.05.17] If their 2013 debut album of original compositions was an unexpected  twist for a band that started out paying homage to vintage Whitesnake with two former members, Snakecharmer’s follow up is perhaps even more of … Continue reading →

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Album review: BURNING WITCHES – s/t

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Davoski
BURNING WITCHES – s/t

BW Records/Non-Stop Music [Release date: 29.05.17] It’s a shame about the hackneyed packaging of this all-girl Swiss metal band as leather-clad goddesses and the ridiculously-penned demonic and dark subject material. Because beneath all that vaguely comedic chaff, there are some … Continue reading →

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Gig review: PANIC ROOM – Citadel Arts Centre, St Helens, 2 June 2017

Posted on June 4, 2017 by alanjones
Panic Room - The Citadel, St.Helens, 2 June 2017

Tour preview broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, 4 June 2017 (9:47) It is two years since I last saw Panic Room, and, musically, what a difference two years can make. Back then, the band played a fantastic ‘double … Continue reading →

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Gig review: MOLLIE MARRIOTT – The Borderline, London, 1 June 2017

Posted on June 3, 2017 by andynathan
MOLLIE MARRIOTT - The Borderline, London, 1 June 2017

In the music business, as in other walks of life, following the path of famous parents can be both a blessing and a curse. It may help get you noticed initially, but higher expectations are placed on you to step … Continue reading →

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Gig review: ERIC GALES BAND & Gary Hoey Band – Nells Jazz & Blues, London, 2 June 2017

Posted on June 3, 2017 by petefeenstra
Eric Gales #1

This may well be the first time two American label mates who have known each other down the decades make their UK debut’s on the same night. And while the evening brings a sharp contrast in styles, the two guitarists … Continue reading →

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Gig review: BOOTLEG BEATLES – Royal Albert Hall, 1 June 2017

Posted on June 2, 2017 by jason
BOOTLEG BEATLES - Royal Albert Hall, 1 June 2017

The Bootleg Beatles were performing tonight with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra to celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of the most iconic albums of all time, ‘Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’. The sold out Royal Albert Hall providing … Continue reading →

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Gig review: MARCUS MALONE BAND – The Beaverwood Club, Chislehurst, 1 June 2017

Posted on June 2, 2017 by petefeenstra
MARCUS MALONE BAND – The Beaverwood Club, Chislehurst, 1 June 2017

It’s rare for a blues-rock band to carry an audience with them into other musical spheres without losing their interest. No such problems tonight with Marcus Malone and his wonderful eight-strong band. Focussing his set on his splendid ‘A Better … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: WILL LUDFORD, DAUDI MATSIKO, HANNAH ALDRIDGE

Posted on May 31, 2017 by jason
WILL LUDFORD Addicted

WILL LUDFORD Addicted Big Buzzard Songs Blues guitarist Will Ludford has worked in the past with Joe Meek, met George Harrison and jammed with Jimi Hendrix – not a bad musical CV! ‘Addicted’ has a distinctive 60′s feel to the music, … Continue reading →

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Book review: THOMAS DOLBY – The Speed of Sound

Posted on May 31, 2017 by jason
THOMAS DOLBY - The Speed of Sound

Icon Books www.iconbooks.co.uk [Published 08.06.17] Thomas Morgan Robertson become Thomas Dolby after his friends named him after the famous Dolby noise reduction device found on many 70′s and 80′s sound systems. Most will know the name for his early 80′s … Continue reading →

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Interview: UNCLE SID (Dale Salive)

Posted on May 31, 2017 by jason
Uncle Sid

Uncle Sid are back and have released their latest, self-titled album. Here we catch-up with founding member and drummer Dale Salive… What have Uncle Sid been up to in the past year? Hi GRTR!, for the most part we’ve just … Continue reading →

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Interview: ORDEN OGAN

Posted on May 30, 2017 by jason
ORDEN OGAN

GRTR! recently caught up with Orden Ogan’s Dirk and Seeb ahead of the band’s upcoming album, ‘Gunmen’ which is released on AFM Records on July 7. The ‘Gunman’ video is very good indeed and will the storyline be carried onto the next … Continue reading →

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Album review: 42 DECIBEL – Overloaded

Posted on May 30, 2017 by jason
42 DECIBEL – Overloaded

SPV/Steamhammer [Release date 23.06.17] When a band lists their influences as pretty much “Aussie Rock”, there’s no mistaking what’s going to be in that tin. And whaddya know…? Ditties about venereal disease, booze, loose women and fighting abound on the … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE AMORETTES – Haulin’ Ass

Posted on May 30, 2017 by jason
THE AMORETTES – Haulin’ Ass

[Release date 16.06.17] This is exactly what happens when testosterone bleeds across gender boundaries – three gal-rockers from Edinburgh, cunningly calling themselves The Amorettes – a cutesy name which suggests a motown-era backing group type deal….which they definitely ain’t !! … Continue reading →

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Album review: NIKKA & STRINGS – Underneath And In Between

Posted on May 30, 2017 by petefeenstra
NIKKA & STRINGS – Underneath And In Between

Metropolis Recordings [Release date 02.6.17] Despite a background as a teen star, a high profile backing singer and a songwriter who has worked with the likes of Clapton and Prince, Nikka Costa still has a way to go before carving … Continue reading →

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Gig review: IRON MAIDEN – O2 Arena, London, 27 May 2017

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Davoski
IRON MAIDEN – O2 Arena, London, 27 May 2017

Ariana Grande had been due to play the O2 on the previous two evenings and given the horrific events at her Manchester Arena show earlier in the week, it was no surprise that the atmosphere outside the venue was subdued. … Continue reading →

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Gig review: KISS – Hydro, Glasgow, 27 May 2017

Posted on May 28, 2017 by david.wilson
KISS – Hydro, Glasgow, 27 May 2017

On arrival at the Hydro tonight there was a tight cordon of security following the tragedy at Manchester Arena the previous week. Whilst being searched the security guard asked if I had seen Kiss before to which I replied, yes … Continue reading →

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Gig review: FAIRPORT CONVENTION – Union Chapel, London, 27 May 2017

Posted on May 28, 2017 by jason
Fairport Convention - Cropredy, 13-15 August 2015

Folk-rock pioneers Fairport Convention have never been a band to shy away from celebrating their own legacy. When they decided to split in 1979 they held a big outdoor farewell gig in Cropredy, Oxfordshire that proved so successful they decided … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DOYLE BRAMHALL II – Under The Bridge, London, 27 May 2017

Posted on May 28, 2017 by petefeenstra
DOYLE BRAMHALL II – Under The Bridge, London, 27 May 2017

Pete Feenstra chatted to Doyle Bramhall for his “Pete Feenstra Feature” show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio.  First broadcast 21 May 2017. More information Doyle Bramhall II and his band have got things wrapped up tight. Bramhall is almost … Continue reading →

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Gig review: MATT ANDERSEN – Borderline, London, 25 May 2017

Posted on May 26, 2017 by jason
MATT ANDERSEN – Borderline, London, 25 May 2017

Pete Feenstra chatted to Matt Andersen for his Feature show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio in March 2017, playing tracks from the album ‘Honest Man’ (57:00) My first time at the Borderline since its recent refurbishment and it was … Continue reading →

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Album review: HAREM SCAREM – United

Posted on May 24, 2017 by jason
HAREM SCAREM - United

Frontiers [Release date 12.05.17] This is Harem Scarem’s second album since reuniting back in 2013 – three if you count their re-recording of their classic ‘Mood Swings’ album they did to get back their ownership of the songs. Original members … Continue reading →

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Rising Stars: MASON HILL

Posted on May 24, 2017 by jason

MASON HILL have recently signed with Frontiers and release their debut album early next year. Having recently supported fellow label mates Inglorious at their London show, GRTR! caught up with James Bird (Lead Guitar) and Scott Taylor (Vocalist)… Congratulations on being signed recently to … Continue reading →

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