Tag Archives: blues

Album review: MARCOS POWER TRIO – Mp3

Posted on February 22, 2015 by petefeenstra
MARCOS POWER TRIO – Mp3

Ænima Recordings [Release date 19.03.14] Recording as an instrumental power trio brings its own challenges, not least the need for quality material with which to make an impact. No such problem hinder Italy’s Marcos Power Trio who exude equal amounts … Continue reading →

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Album review: FRANCK CARDUCCI – Torn Apart

Posted on February 22, 2015 by petefeenstra
FRANCK CARDUCCI – Torn Apart

Franck Carducci [Release date 09.01.15] Multi instrumentalist Franck Carducci is a Frenchman who moved to Holland to find his blues tinged prog rock niche. He tells us that during his musical formative years he played with upwards of 20 different … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THUNDER – The Attic, Glasgow,19 February 2015

Posted on February 21, 2015 by david.wilson
THUNDER – The Attic, Glasgow,19 February 2015

This show was part of Thunder’s whirlwind promotional tour in support of the release of their excellent new album ‘Wonder Days’. The band were doing signing sessions and then playing a short acoustic set for selected prize winners (and the … Continue reading →

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Interview: Rising Stars – TRISTAN MACKAY

Posted on February 17, 2015 by jason
Tristan Mackay - Wire & Wood

Tristan Mackay releases his second album ‘Wire & Wood’, a follow-up to ‘Out Along The Wire’ and here we hear about the new album, his musical influences and more… Can you take us through your new album ‘Wire & Wood’? … Continue reading →

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News: THE QUIREBOYS, WHITESNAKE, WALTER TROUT – 17 February 2015

Posted on February 17, 2015 by jason

WALTER TROUT Jun 15 London Royal Albert Hall Nov 17 Stockton Arc Nov 18 Glasgow ABC Nov 20 Holmfirth Picturedrome Nov 21 London Forum Nov 24 Leamington Spa Assembly Nov 25 Frome Cheese & Grain ENUFF Z NUFF + ESTRELLA … Continue reading →

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Album review: STEVE HUNTER – Tone Poems Live

Posted on February 16, 2015 by petefeenstra
Steve Hunter - Tone Poems Live

CD Baby [Released 01.09.14] ‘Tone Poems Live’ pairs New York guitarist Steve Hunter (Alice Cooper/Lou Reed/Julian Lennon/Aerosmith) with top session players, bassist Tony Levin, drummer Alvino Bennett and keyboards Phil Aaberg in a in live studio setting that is also … Continue reading →

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Album review: THUNDER – Wonder Days

Posted on February 15, 2015 by david.wilson
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earMUSIC [Release date 16.02.15] This is studio album number ten from Thunder and it is an album many thought they would never see. With the band going into hiatus for a few years, apart from the odd live show here … Continue reading →

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Album review: BLUES CARAVAN 2014 – Laurence Jones, Christina Skjolberg, Albert Castiglia

Posted on February 15, 2015 by petefeenstra
BLUES CARAVAN 2014 Laurence Jones, Christina Skjolberg, Albert Castiglia – Live

  Blues Caravan 2014 Live Ruf Records [Release date 12.01.15] The Blues Caravan 2014 is a CD and DVD that gives it you as it really was, right down to the husky voices and the sharp band interplay. I’ve never … Continue reading →

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Album review: RITCHIE DAVE PORTER – Rocking The Blues

Posted on February 15, 2015 by petefeenstra
RITCHIE DAVE PORTER – Rocking The Blues

CD Baby [Release date 14.08.14] Ritchie Dave Porter is a blues-rock guitarist from Birmingham who tells us on his liner notes that: ‘Rocking the Blues’ is the expression of my soul through the guitar’, and also that: ‘Every note is … Continue reading →

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Album review: BAD WATER BLUES KINGS – Good Stuff

Posted on February 14, 2015 by petefeenstra

        Tegancat Music  [Release date April 2014] Bad Water Blues Kings have their hearts in the right place. They play smooth inoffensive blues, but don’t really have any outstanding material with which to make a splash. Jim … Continue reading →

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News: RINGO STARR, MONSTER TRUCK, ZZ TOP – 10 February 2015

Posted on February 10, 2015 by jason
Monster Truck - Hammerfest, Pwllheli, Wales, 15 March 2014

Monster Truck will support Nickelback on their UK autumn dates. Status Quo have added a date at the Royal Albert Hall on April 30th to their existing April acoustic tour. ZZ TOP + THUNDER Wed June 24th Wembley Arena ZZ … Continue reading →

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News: JOE BONAMASSA, NIGHTWISH, BRIAN MAY – 9 February 2015

Posted on February 9, 2015 by jason

JOE BONAMASSA Oct 21 Newcastle Metro Arena Oct 23 Liverpool Echo Arena Oct 24 Leeds First Direct Arena Oct 25 Nottingham Capital FM Arena Oct 27 Cardiff Motorpoint Arena Oct 28 Bournemouth BIC Oct 31 Brighton Centre THE TREVOR HORN … Continue reading →

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News: DAEVID ALLEN, MUSE, MARILLION – Thursday 5 February 2015

Posted on February 5, 2015 by jason

Marillion will spend this year writing and recording their next album with a view to releasing it in 2016. Sad news that Gong founder Daevid Allen has been given six months to live. Rage have announced they are splitting-up after … Continue reading →

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Album review: ROBIN TROWER – Something’s About To Change

Posted on January 18, 2015 by petefeenstra
Robin Trower - Something

Robin Trower Special – 1 March 2015 by Get Ready To Rock! Radio on Mixcloud Our one-hour radio special was first broadcast on 1 March 2015.  Robin Trower chats to David Randall about his career and chooses some of those … Continue reading →

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Album review: ERIC JOHNSON MIKE STERN – Eclectic

Posted on January 17, 2015 by petefeenstra
Eric Johnson Mike Stern - Eclectic

Eric Johnson Mike Stern – Eclectic  Heads Up [Released 10.11.14] Not so much ‘Eclectic’ as simply exhilarating, the pairing of blues-rock guitarist Eric Johnson and jazz fusion guitarist Mike Stern may not have generated a lot of new material (Stern for … Continue reading →

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Album review: TROY REDFERN BAND – Troy Redfern Band

Posted on January 12, 2015 by petefeenstra
Troy Redfern Band

The Pete Feenstra Feature – Troy Redfern, 4 January 2015 by Get Ready To Rock! Radio on Mixcloud Troy Redfern Music [Released 26.01.15] www.troyredfern.com Troy Redfern is a slide guitar player who knows the value of a rich tonal landscape framed … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE QUIREBOYS – Sheffield Corporation, 27 November 2014

Posted on December 24, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
The Quireboys - Sheffield Corporation, 27 November 2014

In over thirty years The Quireboys have had multiple lineup changes but the core of Spike and Guy has been together for all the albums and has helped to develop their distinctive rock and roll sound. Support band tonight Preachers … Continue reading →

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DVD review: PAUL RODGERS, RORY GALLAGHER, THE DOOBIE BROTHERS (Special Editions)

Posted on December 23, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Paul Rodgers - Live In Glasgow, Live At Montreux 1994, Live At Wembley

Eagle Rock [Release date 13.10.14] This series of special editions from Eagle Rock bring together a bundle of three DVDs by an artist and at a special price.  A great way of catching up if you missed them first time … Continue reading →

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News: Christmas highlights on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio including Best of 2014

Posted on December 20, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Get Ready to ROCK! Radio - Happy Christmas!

Christmas week on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio gets all nostalgic as we look back on some of our favourites and features in 2014. On Tuesday 23 December we announce the results of our Popular Poll to select the Top … Continue reading →

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Album review: MOJO MAKERS – Devils Hands

Posted on December 11, 2014 by petefeenstra
Mojo Makers - Devils Hands

        Hypertension Music   [Release Date: 10.10.14] ‘Devils Hands’ is a successful lo-fi, ‘live in the studio’ attempt to capture an essential bluesy feel and soulful vibe. The album comprises 11 impressive tracks steeped in a retro … Continue reading →

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Gig review: PLANET ROCKSTOCK – Porthcawl, 5 December 2014 (Day 1: California Breed, Joanne Shaw Taylor)

Posted on December 9, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
PLANET ROCKSTOCK - Porthcawl, 5 December 2014

Planet Rockstock is one of a number of festivals springing up all over the country during off seasons in the holiday parks and I think it is safe to say that these will continue to grow in the future. Porthcawl … Continue reading →

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THE BEST of 2014 – top rock albums, top live acts – the reviewers’ choice

Posted on December 1, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
The Best of 2014 - Top Albums - Popular Poll

The Best of 2014 with David Randall by Get Ready To Rock! Radio on Mixcloud Every year we ask the GRTR! Team to list their favourite albums and gigs of the year. Typically, it’s a diverse selection that may not … Continue reading →

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News: BIFF BYFORD (Saxon) interview and special features on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio

Posted on November 27, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Biff Byford of Saxon

Sunday 30 November 2014, 17:00 Thursday 4 December, 22:00 repeat Saxon frontman Biff Byford chooses the music in Get Ready to ROCK! Radio’s  ‘Favourite Tracks from Favourite Artists’ sequence.  He chats to GRTR!’s David Randall about the band’s progress and … Continue reading →

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Album review: LARRY MILLER – Soldier Of The Line

Posted on November 27, 2014 by petefeenstra
Larry Miller - Soldier of the Line

Big Guitar [Release date 24.11.14] ‘Soldier Of The Line’ is an aptly titled, song driven album that taps into the unbroken spirit of Larry Miller. His unrelenting roadwork, scuffed scratch plate, broken strings and relationship songs are the nuts and … Continue reading →

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Album review: VARGAS BLUES BAND – From The Dark

Posted on November 26, 2014 by petefeenstra
Vargas Blues Band - Into The Darkness

Off Yer Rocka [Release date 27.10.14] It’s 23 years since Javier Vargas first announced himself to European blues audiences. In the interim, the Spanish rock blues guitarist has established himself a Latino blues crossover artist who has also prospered in … Continue reading →

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