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Album review: KERAVEL – Voltz

Posted on June 1, 2013 by petefeenstra

At his best Canadian composer, arranger, multi instrumentalist and producer Serge Keravel immerses you in his moods, emotions and instrumental landscapes with infinite possibilities. At worst, he’s a pop synth dabbler like Jean Michel Jarre, all too happy to work … Continue reading →

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Album Review: TROISI – The Front

Posted on May 31, 2013 by petefeenstra

Troisi Blue Music [Release date 12.13] ‘The Front’ by TROiSi, (Mike Troisi the person and band are interchangeable) is a conceptual and musical triumph in the face of cliché. It’s a concept album that rises above the genre to make a … Continue reading →

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Album review: NILS LOFGREN – Keith Don’t Go’ Live in London 1990

Posted on May 29, 2013 by petefeenstra

Floating World [Release date 04.03.13] Given his high profile status as a pianist and guitarist for both Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen, it’s sometime forgotten that Nils Lofgren enjoyed a 4 year span with Grin, before embarking on his on-going … Continue reading →

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Album review: PEARL HANDLED REVOLVER – This Mountain Waits

Posted on May 23, 2013 by petefeenstra

King Mojo Records [Release date 7.05.13] In an age where a new generation of bands are subconsciously or otherwise recycling themes, riffs and the musical values of the late 60’s era, Pearl Handled Revolver are handily placed to tap into … Continue reading →

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Album review: MARCUS BONFANTI – Shake The Walls

Posted on May 22, 2013 by petefeenstra

Jigsaw [Release date 17.06.13] Marcus Bonfanti’s ‘Shake The Walls’ is the record he’s always threatened to make. It may only be the third album of his career but it has the songs and the presence of a mature recording artist. … Continue reading →

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Album review: LARRY MILLER – Live & Outlawed

Posted on May 21, 2013 by petefeenstra

Big Guitar Records [Release date 03.06.13] No more heroes any more? Not quite. Hendrix, SRV, Rory Gallagher and Gary Moore may all have departed but as Larry’s millennium album title suggests, he’s very much a ‘Man On A Mission.’ He’s … Continue reading →

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Album review: DAYS BETWEEN STATIONS – In Extremis

Posted on May 21, 2013 by petefeenstra

Radio showcase for “In Extremis”, first broadcast 12 May 2013 www.daysbetweenstations.com [Release date 15.05.13] It may be 5 years since the excellent self titled instrumental debut album by Days Between Stations but in the prog rock world the musical staples … Continue reading →

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Album review: BETH HART & JOE BONAMASSA – Seesaw

Posted on May 12, 2013 by petefeenstra

Provogue [Release date: 20.05.13] One part rock chick and one part soul singer, ‘Seesaw’ finds Beth Hart settling in as an MOR interpretive singer with a nice lines in story telling. She’s both emotive and evocative on some well sourced … Continue reading →

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FAIR PLAY(Leif Carlsson/Mats Sannetorp) – Fair Play

Posted on October 9, 2012 by GRTR! HQ

(Leif Carlsson/Mats Sannetorp) ‘Fair Play’ is an excellent guitar driven instrumental album that is as delightful as it is unexpected. Swedish hard rock and blues guitarist Mats Sannetorp and producer Leif Carlsson who doubles on keyboards and guitar, have built … Continue reading →