…ay to wrap things up- and now I’m orff to get well mallard. Review by Darius Drewe Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, streamed via Facebook. In 2023 he signed a recording deal with Sony in Canada and released a new single on 15 September. Next session: Sunday 1 December Check out videos here: https://www.facebook.com/getreadytorockradio David Randall presents a w… Continue reading →
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Tagged 22 December 2013, Brinsley Schwarz, Ducks Deluxe, gig, Half Moon, London, Martin Belmont, pub rock, Putney, review, Sean Tyla
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…s going to be a special night, back in Manchester for the first time since The Temperance Movement (TTM) won “Best New Band” at the planet rock awards and also the last night of their current tour. What we didn’t realize was that this was also their 100th show of an extremely success year which Phil (Campbell) announced during their set and to top it all they were filming parts of the show so hopefully we will all get to see it… Continue reading →
Absolute [Release date 14.10.13] The latest release by young Canadian singer/songwriter Josh Taerk is something of a throwback. Even his mop of curls shouts ‘1980s’, although I’m guessing it’s not a perm! The opening number – ‘I’ll Live For You’ – sets the tone sounding like an acoustic guitar armed Bruce Hornsby backed by a laid back Toto, with some of the rhythm guitar lines echoing Kim Carnes&… Continue reading →
Josh Taerk, aircheck (Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, 26 November 2013) Misty Creek Records [Release Date 9.12.13] We live in the age of the self expressive singer songwriter, whose hegemony of the air waves must make the more enduring folkies wryly smile. Songwriting has moved centre stage again and now that rock has worked out its anger and frustration, we’re back in the bed sitter dealing with introspective, confessional songs that deal with rela… Continue reading →
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Tagged Blue Rodeo, Canadian, Casie, E Street Band, Jackson Brown, John Oates, Josh Taerk, Max Weinberg, review, Rush, Singer songwirter, Terry Brown
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…epeat) 18:00 Remembering Alvin Lee and Peter Banks (repeat) 21:00 New to GRTR! A preview of early-2014 releases 22:00 The Best Of 2013 A selection of tracks from the GRTR! reviewer choices and a run-down of the Top 5 Albums and Live Acts as voted for by readers and listeners Tuesday 31 December 19:00 New Year’s Eve Countdown Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, stre… Continue reading →
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Tagged Albany Down, Dani Wilde, David Coverdale, December 2013, Fay & Latta, features, Federal Charm, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, highlights, Ian Anderson, interviews, Jethro Tull, Joey Tempest, JUSTIN HAYWARD, Magenta, Martin Barre, Michael Schenker, radio, Rory Gallagher, Russ Ballard
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…t will be issuing ¡RELEASED! – a major six-disc DVD box-set and four companion CD sets of the historic “Human Rights Concerts” presented by the Nobel Peace Prize-winning human rights organization Amnesty International in the years 1986-1998. Net proceeds from sales of the DVD set and CDs benefit Amnesty. The release coincides with the 25th anniversary this autumn of the most high-profile of all the concerts in the series –… Continue reading →
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Tagged amnesty international, Bruce Springsteen, Bryan Adams, CD, DVD, Jackson Browne, Lou Reed, Peter Gabriel, Radiohead, Released, Sting, The Human Rights Concerts 1986-1998, Tracy Chapman, U2, Youssou N’Dour
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…put the Danes off more frequent visits to these shores. Review and photos by Andy Nathan Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, streamed via Facebook. In 2023 he signed a recording deal with Sony in Canada and released a new single on 15 September. Next session: Sunday 1 December Check out videos here: https://www.facebook.com/getreadytorockradio David Randall presents a w… Continue reading →
“In Session” is an ongoing series showcasing specially selected artists who perform exclusive sets for Get Ready to ROCK! Here you’ll find a selection. Sunday 5 April 2020 JOSH TAERK The Canadian singer songwriter played an exclusive set for Get Ready to ROCK! as the perfect antidote to the world virus pandemic. Sunday 21 July 2019, 21:00 GMT RITCHIE DAVE PORTER Plays The Blues Album review LOUISE STEEL Acoustic session from L… Continue reading →
…ned with ‘Start The Party’. Sean spinning his mic like a bullwhip and Gavin jumping on the monitors shouting “let’s have some f**king fun!” and “make some f**king noise!” to which the crowd duly responded. Halfway through the song Sean jumped into the crowd, made his way to the middle and continued his performance with the help of the crowd, dancing and getting them to join in chorus vocals. The whole place rocked as… Continue reading →
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Tagged Bristol, Gavin Butler, gig, live, metal, Reaper In Sicily, review, rock, Sean Smith, Start The Party, The Blackout, The Fleece
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…ill proves she is still up there with the best of them. Review and photos by Steve Goudie Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, streamed via Facebook. In 2023 he signed a recording deal with Sony in Canada and released a new single on 15 September. Next session: Sunday 1 December Check out videos here: https://www.facebook.com/getreadytorockradio David Randall presents a w… Continue reading →
…, enjoy the songwriting craft of a very singular talent. Review and photos by Andy Nathan Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, streamed via Facebook. In 2023 he signed a recording deal with Sony in Canada and released a new single on 15 September. Next session: Sunday 1 December Check out videos here: https://www.facebook.com/getreadytorockradio David Randall presents a w… Continue reading →
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Tagged Cobblestone Street, Freak Of Nature, gig, King's Cross, London, Mia Klose, Mike Tramp, review, The Star Of Kings, White Lion
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…app is available as a free version for iOS and Android smartphones. After loading the app simply search for “Get Ready to ROCK!’ and save as a favourite. Radio station website Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, streamed via Facebook. In 2023 he signed a recording deal with Sony in Canada and released a new single on 15 September. Next session: Sunday 1 Dece… Continue reading →
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…t injustice and easily standing the test of time. Life in the old dogs yet. Dave Atkinson Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, streamed via Facebook. In 2023 he signed a recording deal with Sony in Canada and released a new single on 15 September. Next session: Sunday 1 December Check out videos here: https://www.facebook.com/getreadytorockradio David Randall presents a w… Continue reading →
Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, streamed via Facebook. In 2023 he signed a recording deal with Sony in Canada and released a new single on 15 September. Next session: Sunday 1 December Check out videos here: https://www.facebook.com/getreadytorockradio David Randall presents a weekly show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sundays at 22:00 GMT, repeated on Mondays and Fr… Continue reading →
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Tagged 21-22 September 2013, Code Of Silence, Coldspell, festival, hard rock, Intake, Mansfield, melodic, Notts, Pretty Maids, Rage Of Angels, Red Rum, Skyfest, Vega
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…s, I strongly recommend you do. Review by Jeff Oram Photos by Edward Taylor, Digital Flow Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, streamed via Facebook. In 2023 he signed a recording deal with Sony in Canada and released a new single on 15 September. Next session: Sunday 1 December Check out videos here: https://www.facebook.com/getreadytorockradio David Randall presents a w… Continue reading →
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Tagged Birmingham, Edinburgh, Institute, January 2013, Liquid Rooms, live, proxies, review, rock, Sonic Boom Six, Start The Party, The Blackout
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…xon line up on this album which is no bad thing in my book. Chrome Molly are back with a bang. It may have been 22 years since they last hit the recording studio but they have come up with a great rock album with a modern feel. I don’t think the band should be plotting world domination just yet but with this record another few years in the spotlight should be ensured. **** David Wilson Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been en… Continue reading →
…otos by David Wilson Photo Gallery by David Randall (Manchester, 23 November 2012) Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, streamed via Facebook. In 2023 he signed a recording deal with Sony in Canada and released a new single on 15 September. Next session: Sunday 1 December Check out videos here: https://www.facebook.com/getreadytorockradio David Randall presents a w… Continue reading →
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Tagged 22 November 2012, ABC, Bag of Bones, Europe, gig, Glasgow, Joey Tempest, John Norum, live, review, Stonerider, Tour
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…AUG – CONGRESS THEATRE, EASTBOURNE 20 AUG – BOURNEMOUTH PAVILION 21 AUG – PLYMOUTH PAVILIONS 22 AUG – WORTHING PAVILION 23 AUG – THE ALBAN ARENA, ST ALBANS 28 AUG – CLIFFS PAVILION SOUTHEND Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, streamed via Facebook. In 2023 he signed a recording deal with Sony in Canada and released a new single on 15… Continue reading →
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…, 1965 18. This Strange Effect – “You Really Got…” – Aeolian Hall, 1965 19. Interview: Ray Talks About “See My Friends” – “You Really Got…” Aeolian Hall, 1965 20. See My Friends – “You Really Got…” Aeolian Hall, 1965 21. Hide And Seek – “You Really Got…” Aeolian Hall, 1965 22. Milk Cow Blues – Saturday Club – The Playhouse Theatre, 1965 23. Interview: Ray Talks About Songwriting – Saturday Club -The Playhouse Theatre… Continue reading →
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…John albums recorded between 1970 and 1973. It follows the release of hotly anticipated Elton Vs Pnau single “Good Morning to the Night” on July 2nd. Australian duo Pnau are best known for their side-project “Empire Of The Sun”; Elton John signed the pair after hearing their record, and now with his blessing, a selection of Elton’s old masters will be re-imagined into an album featuring their recreations of his classic son… Continue reading →
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Tagged Elton John
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Josh Taerk has recently released a very accomplished album 'Never Look Back' and he recently played a couple of UK dates back in November. Definitely an artist to look out for in the coming months and years… 1. What are you currently up to? I’m always writing new songs, I consider myself a writer before anything else, and I have been having a blast recording new tracks with my friend and Producer, Terry Brown. Playing in the UK has… Continue reading →
