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News: RAMBLIN’ MAN FAIR – Black Stone Cherry are Saturday headliner (19-21 July 2019)

Posted on January 17, 2019 by GRTR! HQ

Black Stone Cherry - DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL - Donington Park, 8-10 June 2018

Ramblin’ Man Fair have announced their Saturday main stage headliner at this year’s event (19-21 July 2019). Black Stone Cherry (pictured) will bring their southern-edged hard rock style, promoting their acclaimed current album ‘Family Tree’. They join the previously announced … Continue reading →

Posted in Festivals & Large Events, NEWS | Tagged Black Stone Cherry, blues, classic rock, country, festival, Foreigner, July 2019, Maidstone, Mote Park, Progressive Rock, Ramblin' Man Fair, The Darkness | Leave a comment

News: A Year in ROCK! 2018 – photographed and reviewed by Get Ready to ROCK!

Posted on December 27, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

Each year during the festive period Get Ready to ROCK! publishes a selection of photographs reflecting their gig reviews during the previous twelve months. Says Reviews Editor Jason Ritchie: “Once again the review team have shown their eclectic tastes with … Continue reading →

Posted in A Year in ROCK!, All Posts, NEWS, The Best of 2018 | Tagged 2018, blues, blues rock, festivals, gigs, melodic rock, music, phoographs, prog, progressive, reviews, rock | Leave a comment

News: Heavy rockers MASSIVE WAGONS, IRON MAIDEN and THOSE DAMN CROWS named in popular poll (December 2018)

Posted on December 17, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

On 16 December, David Randall presented a two hour special on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio reflecting the reviewer and popular choices for “Best of 2018″ Readers and listeners have had their say in the annual ‘Best of 2018′ popular … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: New releases (CD/DVD) January 2019 – March 2019

Posted on December 10, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

STEVE HACKETT - Under The Edge Of The Sun

Compiled by Jason Ritchie 2019 January 1st FATES WARNING ‘Awaken the Guardian Live’ 4th LEGION OF THE DAMNED ‘Slaves of the Shadow Realm’ Napalm Records 11th BRING ME THE HORIZON ‘Amo’ SOILWORK ‘The Arrival Of Verkligheten’ Nuclear Blast TAKING BACK … Continue reading →

Posted in Album News, All Posts, NEWS, Upcoming (Tours & Releases) | Tagged 2018, album, AOR, Bluray, CD, DVD, February, heavy rock, January, March, melodic rock, metal, New releases, progressive, rock | Leave a comment

Upcoming: UK & Ireland Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2019)

Posted on December 10, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

Blue Oyster Cult - HARD ROCK HELL, Pwllheli, 15 November 2014

Compiled by Jason Ritchie Please check with venue and/or relevant website(s) to confirm availability. Your tour not listed? Contact us! Updated 18/01/2019 2019 FESTIVALS THE GREAT BRITISH ROCK AND BLUES FESTIVAL Fri 18 Jan-Mon 21 Jan 2019 Butlins Skegness … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: European, USA & World Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2019)

Posted on December 10, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

Dream Theater - Manchester O2 Apollo, 13 February 2014

Compiled by Jason Ritchie Please check with venue and/or relevant website(s) to confirm availability. Updated 11/01/2019 ACCEPT 2019-01-31 Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, FL (70000 Tons of Metal) US 2019-04-20 Wuppertal (Stadthalle) DE 2019-04-21 Leipzig (Haus Auensee) DE 2019-04-22 Hamburg (Mehr! Theater) … Continue reading →

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News : THE BEST of 2018 – Vote for your favourites! Top rock albums and live acts! Win a £50 Amazon Voucher!

Posted on December 3, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

Every year the GRTR! Reviewers choose their favourite albums, live acts and breakthrough artists. We reduce this selection to a list of ten in each category, reflecting the top choices of each reviewer. Vote for your own favourite from the … Continue reading →

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News: The Best of 2018 – Get Ready to ROCK! reviewer top albums and live acts of the year

Posted on November 26, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

On 16 December, David Randall presented a two hour special on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio reflecting the reviewer and popular choices for “Best of 2018″ The Get Ready to ROCK! end of year ‘Best of’ fully reflects the reviewers’ … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, NEWS, The Best of 2018 | Tagged albums, best of 2018, blues rock, breakthrough act, melodic rock, Progressive Rock, reissue, rock, singer songwriter, tive acts | Leave a comment

News: Albums of the Month (October 2018 – December 2018)

Posted on November 8, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

Albums of the Month 2018 January – March 2018 April – June 2018 July – September 2018 URIAH HEEP Living The Dream (Frontiers) “…to their credit ‘Living The Dream’ remains wholly relevant to any rock audience, young or old. On … Continue reading →

Posted in Albums of the Month, All Posts, NEWS | Tagged 2018, albums of the month, blues rock, classic rock, December, hard rock, Joe Bonamassa, melodic rock, Nazareth, November, October, Progressive Rock, Steve Perry, The Pineapple Thief, Uriah Heep | Leave a comment

News: Albums of the Month (July 2018 – September 2018)

Posted on November 7, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

Albums of the Month 2018 January 2018 – March 2018 April 2018 – June 2018 October 2018 – December 2018 SARI SCHORR Never Say Never (Manhaton) “…an album that goes a long way to establishing her own niche…this album does … Continue reading →

Posted in Albums of the Month, All Posts, NEWS | Tagged album, albums of the month, August, best of, blues rock, Chris Bevington, classic rock, July, Martin Barre, pop rock, Progressive Rock, review, Sari Schorr, September 2018, SPACE ELEVATOR, The Kentish Spires | Leave a comment

News: DAN REED NETWORK – Origins tour starts 7 November and new album

Posted on October 24, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

DAN REED NETWORK – Live Rooms, Chester, 17 November 2018

Dan Reed Network: UK dates and new album Dan Reed Network have announced their upcoming “Origins” tour in support of their new album released 23 November 2018 via Zero One Entertainment. The “Origins” tour is by direct result of Dan … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, Gigs and Tour News, NEWS | Tagged album, Dan Reed, Dan Reed Network, gig, November 2018, Origins, Tour, uk | Leave a comment

News: GLENN HUGHES tour gets underway with more dates to follow in 2019

Posted on October 4, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

GLENN HUGHES, Club Academy, Manchester, 29 October 2015

Glenn Hughes performing Classic Deep Purple Live has started his UK tour with special guest Laurence Jones. The gig on 15 October has been switched to London’s Electric Ballroom due to construction work at the Koko. As bassist and co-vocalist … Continue reading →

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News: GIANTS OF ROCK – Skid Row, Roger Chapman, and many more head for Minehead (25-28 January 2019)

Posted on September 26, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

Martin Barre - Great British Rock & Blues Festival 2015

David Randall previews two bands appearing at the Butlins Big Weekends in January. First broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sunday 30 December. (11:17) More information 2019′s Giants Of Rock takes place at Butlins in Minehead, Somerset, 25-28 January. … Continue reading →

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News: STEELEYE SPAN UK Tour starts 1 October – win tickets to Cambridge gig (8 October)

Posted on September 24, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

As Steeleye Span approach their their 50th anniversary in 2019 they embark on a UK tour starting 1 October. The band is working on a new studio album and some of the new tracks will feature in the setlist. Steeleye … Continue reading →

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News: STEVE HACKETT – orchestral tour, box set, radio interview

Posted on September 13, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

Prog-meister Steve Hackett tours with a 41 piece orchestra in October, plus there is the release of a 6-CD/2-DVD box set covering the years 1984-2006. Steve’s orchestral tour stems from a one-off performance in March 2017 in the USA. He’ll … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), All Posts, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Gigs and Tour News, NEWS | Tagged box set, Broken Skies - Outspread Wings (1984 - 2006), Genesis Revisited, guitar, guitarist, interview, orchestral, prog, Progressive Rock, radio, Steve Hackett, Tour, uk | Leave a comment

Upcoming: New releases (CD/DVD) October 2018 – December 2018

Posted on September 5, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

Compiled by Jason Ritchie October 2nd LED ZEPPELIN by LED ZEPPELIN Reel Art Press (50th anniversary illustrated book) 5th ANTHRAX ‘State Of Euphoria’ (30th anniversary re-issue) Island Records BAD TOUCH ‘Shake A Leg’ Marshall Records BEHEMOTH ‘I Loved You At … Continue reading →

Posted in Album News, NEWS, Upcoming (Tours & Releases) | Tagged 2018, album, AOR, Bluray, CD, December, DVD, heavy rock, melodic rock, metal, New releases, November, October, progressive, rock | Leave a comment

News: Get Ready to ROCK! Radio celebrates 10 years (September 2018)

Posted on September 5, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

A month long promotion highlights the station’s 10 year interview archive As part of the station’s 10th anniversary celebrations, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio will be replaying a selection of interviews gathered since 2008. Most tie in with the artists’ … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, INTERVIEWS, NEWS, Radio interview | Tagged 10th anniversary, Andrew Latimer, Camel, Europe, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Glenn Hughes, highlights, Ian Anderson, interview, Jethro Tull, Martin Turner, September 2018, Steve Hackett, Wishbone Ash | Leave a comment

Upcoming: New releases (CD/DVD) July 2018 – September 2018

Posted on September 4, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

Marillion - All One Tonight - Live At The Royal Albert Hall

Compiled by Jason Ritchie July 6th BARENAKED LADIES ‘Stunt 20th Anniversary Edition’ (CD/DVD) Parlophone DEVILDRIVER ‘Outlaws Till The End’ (country covers album) Napalm Records JUDY DYBLE ‘Earth Is Sleeping’ Acid Jazz Records A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS ‘Ascension’ IMMORTAL ‘Northern Cross’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Album News, NEWS, Upcoming (Tours & Releases) | Tagged 2018, album, AOR, August, Bluray, CD, DVD, heavy rock, July, melodic rock, metal, New releases, progressive, rock, September | Leave a comment

Upcoming: UK & Ireland Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2018)

Posted on August 31, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

FOREIGNER – London Palladium, 7 June 2016

Compiled by Jason Ritchie Please check with venue and/or relevant website(s) to confirm availability. Your tour not listed? Contact us! Updated 10/12/18 FESTIVALS THE GREAT BRITISH ROCK AND BLUES FESTIVAL Fri 18 Jan-Mon 21 Jan 2019 Butlins Skegness Resort Focus … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: European, USA & World Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2018)

Posted on August 30, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

Compiled by Jason Ritchie Please check with venue and/or relevant website(s) to confirm availability. Updated 04/12/2018 ACCEPT 2019-01-31 Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, FL (70000 Tons of Metal) US 2019-04-20 Wuppertal (Stadthalle) DE 2019-04-21 Leipzig (Haus Auensee) DE 2019-04-22 Hamburg (Mehr! Theater) DE … Continue reading →