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Album review: THE TANGENT – Proxy

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Yiannis
THE TANGENT – Proxy

Inside Out [Release date 16.11.18] Since I was first introduced to the music of The Tangent via “COMM” back in 2011, Andy Tillson and his Progressive Rock ensemble have released five studio albums, so calling them prolific would be nothing … Continue reading →

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Album review: LETHBRIDGE OWEN – Mind Over Matter

Posted on November 18, 2018 by petefeenstra
LETHBRIDGE OWEN – Mind Over Matter

Pete Feenstra chatted to Kelly Lethbridge and Jimmy Owen for his Feature show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio with tracks from the album ‘Mind Over Matter’ Self Release [Release date: digital 23.11.18 and CD 07.12.18] Lethbridge Owen are about … Continue reading →

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Album review: MARIANNE FAITHFULL – Negative Capability

Posted on November 18, 2018 by jason
MARIANNE FAITHFULL – Negative Capability

BMG [Release date 02.11.18] With a recording career spanning over fifty years ‘Negative Capability’ is Marianne Faithfull’s twenty-first album. Battling arthritis, contemplating bereavement and dealing with loneliness, it’s a highly autobiographical and emotive offering from Faithfull. “It’s the most honest … Continue reading →

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Album review: STEVE KILBEY – Sydney Rococo

Posted on November 14, 2018 by alanjones
STEVE KILBEY - Sydney Rococo

Golden Robot Records [Release date: 23.11.18] Has anyone else noticed a trend lately to drench perfectly good music in an avalanche of overly high-in-the-mix orchestration? I don’t know why so many top artists are doing this – is it an … Continue reading →

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Album review: 41POINT9 – Mr. Astute Trousers

Posted on November 13, 2018 by GRTR! HQ
41POINT9 - Mr. Astute Trousers

The Highlander Company Records (19.10.18) 41point9 is a fascinating mix of prog and pop from a couple of guys who evidently don’t feel constrained by genre.  Bassist Bob Madsen and vocalist Brian Cline first collaborated in 1995 but it was … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: THE WILLOWS, ME AND MY FRIENDS, JEROME MAZZA

Posted on November 12, 2018 by jason

THE WILLOWS Through the Wild [Release date 30.11.18] ‘Through the Wild’ is the third album from the Cambridge folk band the Willows, who have picked up praise from the likes of Bob Harris and Mike Harding. Listening to this album … Continue reading →

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

Posted on November 7, 2018 by GRTR! HQ
Sari Schorr

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 →

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Album review: DAN MIRALDI – Alphabet City 2 AM

Posted on November 6, 2018 by jason
DAN MIRALDI - Alphabet City 2 AM

Facebook [Release date 07.09.18] Get Ready To ROCK! has been around sixteen years now, almost as long as I have been reviewing, and over that time I am always surprised and delighted at the many musical discoveries I have made along … Continue reading →

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Interview (Rising Stars): CHELSEA BOOTS

Posted on November 6, 2018 by jason

Chelsea Boots are Dani Núñez (Bass, Keys, Backing Vocals), Dani Ferrandis (Guitar , Backing Vocals), Santi Isla (Guitar, Keys, Main Vocals) and Martín Mosquera (Drums and Percussion). The eclectic four piece was born in Madrid in 2014 and the band have just … Continue reading →

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Album review: KARMAMOI – The Day Is Done

Posted on November 4, 2018 by GRTR! HQ
KARMAMOI - The Day Is Done

Sonicbond [Release date 30.11.18] The fourth album from Italian proggers Daniele Giovannoni (drums, keys) and Alex Massari (guitars) aka Karmamoi is a concept album inspired by the story of two Syrian boys, one of whom died in the Grenfell Tower … Continue reading →

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Album review: THUNDER – Please Remain Seated

Posted on November 4, 2018 by GRTR! HQ
THUNDER - Please Remain Seated

BMG [Release date 19.01.19] Let’s be quite clear: ‘Rip It Up’ was one of the best albums of 2017, a vibrant, relevant chapter in the modern-day Thunder storybook.  It must surprise the band themselves that they have been allowed to … Continue reading →

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Album review: ALBIE DONNELLY’S SUPERCHARGE – Get Hip

Posted on November 4, 2018 by GRTR! HQ
ALBIE DONNELLY

3MS Music [Release date 18.01.19] On a number of occasions back in the early 1970s, fellow scribe David Randall and I would venture to the Sportsman Bar in Liverpool, often post gig, to catch Albie Donnelly’s Supercharge. The band – … Continue reading →

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Album review: LARKIN POE – Venom & Faith

Posted on November 4, 2018 by GRTR! HQ
LARKIN POE - Venom & Faith

In March 2011 David Randall interviewed Larkin Poe for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio during one of their earliest UK tours. This exclusive edit provides insight at an early point in the duo’s career. (9:45) Proper Music [Release date 09.11.18] … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE PEAWEES – Moving Target

Posted on November 3, 2018 by jason

Rum Bar Records [Release date 14.09.18] The Peawees hail from Italy and have been playing their infectious brand of rock ‘n’ roll meets garage rock & power pop for over twenty years. They have toured with the likes of the … Continue reading →

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Album review: P.O.D. – Circles

Posted on November 2, 2018 by petefeenstra
P.O.D. - Circles

Mascot Records[Release date 18.11.18] After a 26 year existence played out over a fast changing music scene, San Diego’s rap-rock into metal band P.O.D. (Payable On Death) are too long in the tooth to be caged in by any specific … Continue reading →

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Album review: SHEMEKIA COPELAND – America’s Child

Posted on October 31, 2018 by petefeenstra
SHEMEKIA COPELAND – America

Alligator Records[Release date 03.08.18] Shemekia Copeland’s ‘America’s Child’ is very much an album of our times. The title is an all enveloping concept that leads into a bunch of related, philosophical and at times analytical songs that shift from the … Continue reading →

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Album review: SEVENTH WONDER – Tiara

Posted on October 31, 2018 by jason

Frontiers [Release date 12.10.18] It has been eight years since Seventh Wonder’s last album ‘The Great Escape’, in part due to the commitments of vocalist Tommy Karevik in Kamelot, who he joined in 2012. One new member in the band since … Continue reading →

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Album review: CITY OF THIEVES – Beast Reality

Posted on October 29, 2018 by jason
CITY OF THIEVES - Beast Reality

Frontiers [Release date 12.10.18] City Of Thieves (who evolved out of Four Wheel Drive), are one of Frontiers much touted ‘new breed’ of up and coming rock & metal bands. Fair play to Frontiers as they try and find the next set … Continue reading →

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Album review: ROBBEN FORD – Purple House

Posted on October 29, 2018 by petefeenstra
ROBBEN FORD – Purple House

Ear MUSIC [Release date 26.10.18] There’s a lot to be said for a blues oriented guitarist willing to explore new directions deep into a lengthy career that has straddled rock-blues, jazz and fusion. Robben Ford makes much of the fact … Continue reading →

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Album review: JAWBONE – Jawbone

Posted on October 26, 2018 by petefeenstra
Jawbone

Pete Feenstra chatted to Marcus Bonfanti about Jawbone for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio and playing tracks from the new album. Self Release [Release date 09.11.18] Jawbone take their name from a song from The Band’s self-titled 1969 second album, … Continue reading →

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Album review: GALEN AYERS – Monument

Posted on October 25, 2018 by GRTR! HQ
GALEN AYERS - Monument

Bombinate [Release date: 27.07.18] A confident debut here from this British US/Greece-based singer-songwriter, ‘Monument’ births short/sharp essays in personal values and beliefs in a swell of acoustic ambience. Cool to the point-of-chilly opener, ‘You Choose’ sets out her stall with … Continue reading →

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Album review: TOM KILLNER – Get Back Up

Posted on October 24, 2018 by petefeenstra
Tom Killner - Get Back Up

OTE [Release date 26.10.18] Imagine an endless library of rock-blues CD’s, or perhaps a laptop full of similar audio files that are all of a certain standard and leave you scratching your head as you listen for something that really … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Album review: COLIN JAMES – Miles To Go

Posted on October 23, 2018 by petefeenstra
Colin James - Miles To Go

True North Records [Release date 21.09.18] Canadian blues-rock artist Colin James recently reflected that : “Blues is the only genre where you can maintain a young profile at the age of 53.” And while there’s no doubting the veracity of … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: KRP, CHRIS POPE & THE CHORDS UK, THE BUZNIKS, CTP

Posted on October 23, 2018 by jason
KRP (KEITH REID PROJECT) In My Head

KRP (KEITH REID PROJECT) In My Head Rockville [Release date 07.12.18] It has been ten year’s since former Procol Harum (he wasn’t involved in the band’s ‘Novum’ album released last year) member Keith Reid released the first Keith Reid Project album, ‘The Common Thread’. … Continue reading →

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