Tag Archives: Free

Feature: What FREE mean to me…

Posted on April 29, 2020 by GRTR! HQ
Free

Alan Jones on a woman in a diaphanous dress, a wailing Les Paul, and a T-shirt that said it all… It could have gone either way. In the late sixties my musical experiences were limited to my mother’s meagre collection … Continue reading →

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Interview: JEFF GAUTIER

Posted on January 9, 2020 by petefeenstra
Jeff Gautier & PF

This is the audio version of Pete Feenstra’s interview with French drumming legend Jeff Gautier including music from his band Bars On Fire and other examples from a 40 year career.  The English translation is below. (58:26) Interview: JEFF GAUTIER … Continue reading →

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EP review: STORMCHASER – Breaking The Silence

Posted on April 17, 2019 by david.wilson
STORMCHASER – Breaking The Silence

Self Release [Release date 04.05.19] Stormchaser are a local band for me, they have been playing live around Central Scotland for a few years and have built up a good following and a good reputation. The guys master in all things classic rock … Continue reading →

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Album review: ELECTRIC MARY – Mother

Posted on January 9, 2019 by jason

Pete Feenstra chatted to Electric Mary founder/frontman Rusty Brown for his feature show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio with tracks from the album ‘Mother’.  First broadcast 3 February 2019. Listenable Records [Release date 15.02.19] Aussie rockers Electric Mary formed … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: PAUL RODGERS, ATOMIC ROOSTER

Posted on May 27, 2018 by GRTR! HQ
PAUL RODGERS - Free Spirit

PAUL RODGERS – Free Spirit Quarto Valley Records [Release date 29.06.18] This account of Paul Rodgers revisiting his Free-form past was recorded at London’s Royal Albert Hall in May 2017 . It was the culmination of his UK tour where … Continue reading →

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Album review: JOE BONAMASSA – British Blues Explosion Live

Posted on May 24, 2018 by petefeenstra
JOE BONAMASSA – British Blues Explosion Live

Provogue [Release date 18.05.18] ‘British Blues Explosion Live’ is the latest conceptual vehicle for the prodigiously talented Joe Bonamassa and his constant search for a meaningful context with which to keep the blues alive. Playing to a seated outdoor crowd … Continue reading →

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Album review: VERN DAYSEL – Shootin’ The Breeze/Blood Of A Wolf

Posted on November 23, 2017 by jason
VERN DAYSEL - Shootin’ The Breeze/Blood Of A Wolf

In this special showcase, Vern Daysel introduces his music with tracks from ‘Blood Of A Wolf’.  First broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, 17 December 2017 (38:26) Remember the philosophical story about the optimistic kid who wakes up on … Continue reading →

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Rising stars: AUSTIN GOLD (interview)

Posted on September 29, 2017 by petefeenstra
Austin Gold

Pete Feenstra chatted to Austin Gold for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio and an hour feature can be heard on Monday 9 October, 16:00 GMT and Thursday 12 October, 23:00 GMT Up and coming Peterborough rock band share their magic … Continue reading →

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Album review: JFKBlue – Rough Round The Edges

Posted on June 8, 2017 by petefeenstra
JFKBlue – Rough Round The Edges

Busy B [Release date: 05.05.17] ‘Rough Round The Edges’ is an impressive debut album with plenty of depth. It’s born of 11 strong and original tracks that jump out the grooves on the back of emotive vocals and fine band … Continue reading →

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News: PAUL RODGERS captures the Spirit of Free on tour in May 2017

Posted on April 10, 2017 by GRTR! HQ
PAUL RODGERS - Manchester Apollo, 8 May 2017

In April 2011 David Randall chatted to Paul Rodgers for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio’s “Heroes” series. In this exclusive edit, Paul chats about Paul Kossoff, the formation of Free and the hit single ‘All Right Now’.  (11:23) Paul Rodgers … Continue reading →

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Album review: SIMON KIRKE – All Because Of You

Posted on December 16, 2016 by GRTR! HQ
SIMON KIRKE - All Because Of You

David Randall chatted to Simon Kirke in October 2016 for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio.  The hour special features Bad Company, Free, and other related tracks. BMG [Release date 10.02.17] It may come as a surprise that the hard-hitting Free/Bad … Continue reading →

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News: SIMON KIRKE talks Bad Company, Free and a new solo album (Interview – 30 October 2016)

Posted on October 30, 2016 by GRTR! HQ
Simon Kirke - Bad Company

Photo: Steve Goudie Bad Company, and one-time Free, drummer Simon Kirke releases a solo album ‘All Because Of You’ in early 2017.  Simon describes it as a collection of 11 songs from all periods of his life. He’s just completed … Continue reading →

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Gig review: NEWARK BLUES FESTIVAL – Newark Castle, 11 September 2016

Posted on September 17, 2016 by petefeenstra
NEWARK BLUES FESTIVAL – Newark Castle, 11 September 2016

In this two-hour special Pete Feenstra plays some of those acts appearing at the 2016 Newark Blues Festival and some of the award-winners.  First broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, 13 September 2016. It’s one of those days in … Continue reading →

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Gig review: CORKY LAING BAND /Rainbreakers – 100 Club, London,15 November 2015

Posted on November 17, 2015 by petefeenstra
CORKY LAING BAND /RAINBREAKERS – 100 Club, London,15 November 2015

Tonight, Mountain drummer Corky Laing looks like a man who is prospering without the combined egos of Leslie West and Jack Bruce in front of him (think Mountain and West Bruce & Laing). Pitching up at the 100 Club at … Continue reading →

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Album review: BAD COMPANY – Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy – The Very Best Of

Posted on October 21, 2015 by GRTR! HQ
BAD COMPANY - Rock

Rhino [Release date 02.10.15] Do we really need another Bad Company anthology?  They were a great band that paved the way for so-called arena rock in the 1980s but haven’t we got all we need on our iPods and memory … Continue reading →

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Gig review: SPIKE’S FREE HOUSE – The Borderline, London, 7 June 2015

Posted on June 11, 2015 by andynathan
SPIKE

Quireboys singer Spike is on a mission to bring the work of one of his big influences, gravel voiced Scottish singer Frankie Miller, to a wider audience, much in the same way that Joe Elliott has championed Ian Hunter and … Continue reading →

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Album review: KING KING – Reaching For The Light

Posted on May 4, 2015 by petefeenstra
KING KING - Reaching For The Light

Manhaton [Release date 04.05.15] Four years after their debut album, King King have outgrown their original mould to such a extent that the album title is more a reality than an aspiration. ‘Reaching For The Light’ reflects a band that … Continue reading →

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RIP – Andy Fraser

Posted on March 17, 2015 by jason
Andy Fraser

RIP – Free bass player Andy Fraser has passed away aged 62. The official statement reads: ‘Andrew McLan Fraser passed away on Monday at his home in California. He leaves behind his daughters Hannah and Jasmine Fraser, and their mother … Continue reading →

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Gig review: BLUES PILLS/THE VINTAGE CARAVAN/BLACK WOLF – The Dome, London, 18 November 2014

Posted on November 19, 2014 by petefeenstra
Blues Pills - Shepherds Bush Empire, London, 18 November 2014

And suddenly everything is 1971 again, from the three long-hair bands and their similar looking audience, to a stage full of Orange amps, virtuoso bass players, screaming guitarists, wah-wah pedals, the smell of patchouli and psychedelic posters. Blues is alive … Continue reading →

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Gig review: PAUL RODGERS – Royal Albert Hall, London, 3 November 2014

Posted on November 4, 2014 by petefeenstra
PAUL RODGERS – Royal Albert Hall, London, 3 November 2014

Paul Rodgers returned to the UK as a fully fledged soul man for a special one off show to put the Royal back into the Royal Albert Hall. His perfectly preserved voice soared above his 9 piece Memphis band, which … Continue reading →

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