Tag Archives: blues rock

Gig review: JACK J. HUTCHINSON – 02 Academy 2, Islington, London, 8 February 2024

Posted on February 15, 2024 by andynathan
JACK J. HUTCHINSON- 02 Academy 2, Islington, London, 8 February 2024

Going somewhat under the radar, except for those in the know, Jack J Hutchinson has just put out his fourth album in the last few years, ‘Battles’, receiving a rave review from Jason Ritchie in the pages of GRTR! For … Continue reading →

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Album review: JACK J HUTCHINSON – Battles

Posted on February 4, 2024 by jason
Jack Hutchinson - Battles

Website [Release date 09.02.24] Jack J Hutchinson is back with another jam packed album full of riffs, hard rocking blues and catchy choruses. ‘Battles’ is produced & co-written with Josiah J Manning (Kris Barras Band, Inglorious), with fellow Kris Barras … Continue reading →

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Album review: ROBERT HART – Circus Life

Posted on January 30, 2024 by jason
Robert Hart - Circus Life

Escape Music [Release date 26.01.24] A new solo album by former Bad Company and Distance singer Robert Hart is always a ‘must listen’ for any melodic hard rock fan. On this album he is joined by Heartland’s Steve Morris and … Continue reading →

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Gig review: JANUARY BLUES FESTIVAL (Laurence Jones, Ben Poole) – The Forge, Camden, London, 23 and 24 January 2024

Posted on January 29, 2024 by andynathan
January Blues Festival, blues rock, Laurence Jones, Ben Poole, Guy Smeets, gig, festival

For many years now the January Blues Festival has given the traditionally quiet gig calendar a welcome boost in that most depressing of months and showcased a variety of artists old and new. The 100 Club was its traditional habitat … Continue reading →

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News: Albums Of The Month (October – December 2023)

Posted on January 8, 2024 by GRTR! HQ
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HANFORD FLYOVER Source (Fruits De Mer Records) There are several bands operating in the psych/blues rock space and female fronted such as Dead Feathers and Blues Pills, and even label mate Crystal Jacqueline. But Hanford Flyover are less late sixties Jefferson … Continue reading →

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News: The Best of 2023 – The Get Ready to ROCK! Reviewer Selections (December 2023)

Posted on December 11, 2023 by GRTR! HQ
Get Ready to ROCK! - The Best of 2023

2023 marked the 20th anniversary of Get Ready to ROCK! This may not have been a vintage year for album releases but many artists consolidated their position with touring and the odd reissue. In spite of the economic crisis it … Continue reading →

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Book review: On track … BOB DYLAN, HAWKWIND, YES, LOU REED, THE JAM (Sonicbond Publishing)

Posted on December 9, 2023 by GRTR! HQ
On track...Bob Dylan 1962-1970

“For the fan a chance to revisit songs and albums and for newcomers a roadmap to hopefully enhance their listening habits. Of course in an age of renewed vinyl interest these books may be the perfect complement.” We catch up … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE ANSWER – Islington Assembly Hall, London, 16 November 2023

Posted on November 23, 2023 by andynathan
THE ANSWER- Islington Assembly Hall, London, 16 November 2023

It’s been quite a year for The Answer after breaking their five year hiatus to regroup and record a new album ‘Sundowners’. At a 100 Club gig in the Spring that largely showcased the new album I was initially unimpressed, … Continue reading →

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Album review: MICK RALPHS – On The Run 1984-2013 (4 CD Clamshell)

Posted on November 21, 2023 by brianmc
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Cherry Red [Release date : 24.11.23] Few musicians can claim to have been part of one world straddling rock band, never mind two. Mick Ralphs, guitarist and songwriter, recorded seven albums with Mott The Hoople, and six with Bad Company. … Continue reading →

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Gig review: GRETA VAN FLEET – Wembley Arena, London, 14 November 2023

Posted on November 18, 2023 by andynathan
GRETA VAN FLEET- Wembley Arena, London, 14 November 2023

We’re always being told that rock, or at least classic blues based heavy rock, no longer appeals to young people and that limits the scope  for the much needed new generation of bands to progress to mass market popularity. Michigan … Continue reading →

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Gig review: SAMANTHA FISH & JESSE DAYTON – Junction, Cambridge, 25 October 2023

Posted on October 29, 2023 by jason
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The fact that the Junction is wall to wall with people is testament to not just the rise of Samantha Fish but also how the revival of blues has never been stronger. With its blue-collar honesty and everyman appeal, this … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DOM MARTIN – Cabbage Patch, Twickenham, 19 October 2023

Posted on October 24, 2023 by andynathan
DOM MARTIN- Cabbage Patch, Twickenham, 19 October 2023

Any blues rock guitarist emerging from Ireland will face invariable and daunting comparisons with the very best in Rory Gallagher (and that’s before we even get started on Gary Moore). One such, Dom Martin, has been receiving rave reviews and … Continue reading →

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News: Albums of the Month (July – September 2023)

Posted on October 19, 2023 by GRTR! HQ
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ALBANY DOWN Born In The Ashes (indie) Seven years is surely too long between releases, but whatever the reasons, this excellent album deserves to build some momentum and push Albany Down towards enduring and wide-spread success. **** Review by Dave Atkinson … Continue reading →

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Album review: PAUL RODGERS – Midnight Rose

Posted on October 13, 2023 by andynathan
PAUL RODGERS- Midnight Rose

Sun Records [Release date 22.09.23] I feared Paul Rodgers distinguished career might quietly be over when there was an ominous lack of activity in his camp either side of the pandemic, and indeed it has subsequently emerged that he has … Continue reading →

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News: BERNIE MARSDEN, THE KINKS, PALLAS (October 2023)

Posted on September 29, 2023 by jason
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Alkaline Trio release their latest album, ‘Blood, Hair And Eyeballs’, on January 26 via Rise Records. The Beatles release ‘Now And Then’ on November 2, and it is being advertised as the final ‘new’ Beatles song ever. Black Sabbath release a … Continue reading →

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Gig review: BRAVE RIVAL – 100 Club, London, 19 September 2023

Posted on September 25, 2023 by andynathan
BRAVE RIVAL- 100 Club, London, 19 September 2023

In the fast rising career of Brave Rival this was a significant milestone for the South Coast-based band. As part of their heavy touring schedule they had played support slots at the 100 Club before, but this was their first … Continue reading →

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Gig review: ROBERT JON AND THE WRECK – The Junction, Cambridge, 22 September 2023

Posted on September 25, 2023 by andynathan
ROBERT JON AND THE WRECK- The Junction, Cambridge, 22 September 2023

Their sound may be the most American imaginable, but it seems Robert Jon and the Wreck have made Europe and the UK in particular their second home. At a time when many US acts are pulling out of European tours … Continue reading →

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Gig review: STRAY – 100 Club, London, 14 September 2023

Posted on September 18, 2023 by andynathan
STRAY- 100 Club, London, 14 September 2023

He may be – according to the title of his own memoirs –  a rock’n’roll survivor but Stray founder member Del Bromham has not lost his musical  creativity. The band have just released a very welcome first studio album in … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DEBORAH BONHAM – Pizza Express Live, Holborn, London, 6 September 2023

Posted on September 12, 2023 by andynathan
DEBORAH BONHAM- Pizza Express Live, Holborn, London, 6 September 2023

Photo: Michele Kostiner Part of a rock dynasty, Deborah Bonham has quietly over the years become a force in her own right. I’d only really vaguely followed her career, though seen support slots for the likes of Paul Rodgers and … Continue reading →

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News: ELLES BAILEY, HELMET, STEVEN WILSON (September 2023)

Posted on August 31, 2023 by jason
BRAVE RIVAL- Tropic at Ruislip, London, 5 March 2023

Bryan Adams releases a 35 track box set ‘Live at the Royal Albert Hall’ on December 8. Bachman Turner Overdrive have announced US tour dates, plus next year the band will release a concert film, shot in 1976, and a … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE DAMN TRUTH – O2 Islington Academy 2, London, 21 July 2023

Posted on July 25, 2023 by Davoski
THE DAMN TRUTH – O2 Islington Academy 2, London, 21 July 2023

Having narrowly avoided stumbling into The Exploited’s show at the slightly larger Academy1 right next door, I was pleasantly surprised to see a pretty full venue for this early kick-off. The Cold Stares, a trio based in Indiana, are led … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: New releases (CD/DVD) January 2023 – June 2023

Posted on July 5, 2023 by GRTR! HQ
BLACK STAR RIDERS- Wrong Side of Paradise

Compiled by Jason Ritchie July – December 2023 To search quickly within this page (“Find In Page”): Press Ctrl+F (on Windows PC, Chromebook, or Linux system), or Command+F (on a Mac) on the keyboard. The “F” stands for “Find,” and … Continue reading →

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Album review: JAN JAMES – Time Bomb

Posted on June 16, 2023 by jason
JAN JAMES - Time Bomb

www.janjames.com [Release date b28.07.23] Jan James 2020 release ‘Justify’ was a decent set of blues & soul numbers and now we have her latest release, again recorded and written with her partner Craig Calvert (who also plays guitar and bass … Continue reading →

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Album review: GARDNER JAMES – No Strings

Posted on June 11, 2023 by brianmc
GARDNER JAMES - No Strings

Frontiers [Release date 09.06.23] Gardner James is Justin James, who has worked with Staind and Tyketto. And Janet Gardner, who was of course vocalist with Vixen. Their history is well documented online. A pithy rock band riff can be just … Continue reading →

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Album review: GOV’T MULE – Peace…Like A River

Posted on June 11, 2023 by jason
GOV’T MULE - Peace...Like A River

Fantasy Records [Release date 16.06.23] Formed in the mid 90s as an offshoot of the reformed Allman Brothers, and led by guitarist Warren Haynes, this is the Mule’s 13th studio album. The band have long had a reputation of injecting … Continue reading →

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