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Gig review: BEARDED THEORY FESTIVAL – Catton Hall, Derbyshire, 26-29 May 2016

Posted on June 4, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

Bearded Theory A field full of happiness… In May 2013, Bearded Theory festival captured a piece of my heart and has steadfastly refused to give it back since. It’s impossible not to love this place and I’m not the only … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS, Special Events | Tagged 27-29 May 2016, Asian Dub Foundation, Bearded Theory, Catton Hall, Derbyshire, festival, gig, Levellers, Public Image Limited, review, Squeeze, Stiff Little Fingers | Leave a comment

Gig review: THE ANSWER – 100 Club, London, 24 May 2016

Posted on June 2, 2016 by david.wilson

A tell tale sign of getting older, together with youthful policemen, neither knowing nor caring what is at No. 1 and a general irritability, is the increasing speed at which time passes. One example was to find out that The … Continue reading →

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Gig review: VEGA – Islington Academy, London, 30 May 2016

Posted on June 2, 2016 by david.wilson

Midway through a successful tour supporting Magnum, UK melodic rock hopefuls Vega slipped in a headline show of their own at the smaller of Islington Academy’s two halls. Judging from easily the biggest crowd for a headline London show yet, … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DAUGHTRY – Hammersmith Apollo, London, 27 May 2016

Posted on June 1, 2016 by david.wilson

Proving that it’s an ill wind that blows nobody any good, even the music destroying reality TV shows can throw up genuine stars from time to time. One such was American Idol contestant Chris Daughtry, who burst onto the scene … Continue reading →

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Gig review: SLAM DUNK FESTIVAL SOUTH – The Forum, Hatfield, 31 May 2016

Posted on May 31, 2016 by jason

Mallory Knox - The Slam Dunk Festival South, 31 May 2016

Photo by Ian Collins Bank Holiday Monday and the train from Kings Cross is packed full of alternative kids with more face metal and stretched-out earlobes than you can shake a stick at. Among them is the odd old person … Continue reading →

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Gig review: LEAFHOUND – The Eel Pie Club, Twickenham, 19 May 2016

Posted on May 23, 2016 by andynathan

One of the great cult bands, Leafhound are still very much a going concern, but tour frustratingly infrequently. This show was on singer Pete French’s stamping ground, though the younger generation who have picked up on Leafhound as an influence … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE TREATMENT – Islington O2 Academy, London,13 May 2016

Posted on May 18, 2016 by david.wilson

THE TREATMENT - Islington Academy, London,13 May 2016

David Randall caught up with The Treatment’s Mitchel Emms after the first night of the current tour. In this exclusive feature Mitch describes his own musical development against the background of a difficult music industry and the rising force that … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 13 May 2016, Airrace, Generation Me, gig, interview, Islington O2 Academy, Laurie Mansworth, metal, Mitchel Emms, review, rock, The Amorettes, The Treatment | Leave a comment

Gig review: BIG BOY BLOATER & THE LIMITS – 100 Club, London, 15 May 2016

Posted on May 17, 2016 by petefeenstra

In a world of unrelenting hype and instant downloads there’s something reassuring about seeing Big Boy Bloater at the 100 Club. Perhaps it’s the perfect match of an unpretentious artist holding court at a venue that has outlived just about … Continue reading →

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Gig review: MAGNUM/Vega – Tramshed, Cardiff, 12 May 2016

Posted on May 16, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

MAGNUM - The Tramshed, Cardiff, 12 May 2016

The Tramshed is a newish venue for Cardiff and in a city in dire need for a decent venue of decent size it is more than welcome, and on walking in to the venue it is a refreshing change to … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE DOWLING POOLE – The Borderline, London, 14 May 2016

Posted on May 15, 2016 by jason

I last saw the Dowling Poole back in 2014 in acoustic mode and tonight they were playing in full electric band mode. The three full band gigs (tonight’s gig was the last of these – for now) nearly didn’t happen … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE VIRGINMARYS – The Deaf Institute, Manchester, 8 May 2016

Posted on May 14, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

So on the hottest day of the year so far we headed to The Deaf Institute, Manchester for the first of the launch gigs for Divides the eagerly awaited follow up to King Of Conflict by indie rockers The Virginmarys. … Continue reading →

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Gig review: KING KING/Dan Patlansky – Manchester Academy, 12 May 2016

Posted on May 14, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

KING KING - Manchester Academy, 12 May 2016

Tonight Manchester Club Academy played host to a great night of blues rock as King King kicked off their ‘Reaching For The Light’ tour which sees the band – led by the formidable Alan Nimmo – take their latest album … Continue reading →

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DVD review: MICHAEL SCHENKER’S TEMPLE OF ROCK – On A Mission – Live In Madrid

Posted on May 8, 2016 by david.wilson

Inakustik [Release date 29.04.16] Over the past few years I have been championing the cause for Temple Of Rock to anyone who will listen. The band’s latest album, ‘Spirit On A Mission’ was my 2015 album of the year and … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DIAMOND HEAD – The Patriot, Caerphilly, 23 April 2016

Posted on May 6, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

Being a young metal fan growing up in South Wales in the early 80s, we had an abundance of places to to search for music: HMV, independent record shops like Musiquarium, Roxcene Records and Spillers to name a few, we … Continue reading →

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News: KING KING/Dan Patlansky UK tour starts 12 May 2016

Posted on May 5, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

Photo: Simon Dunkerley/GRTR! Award-winning blues rock band King King start their nationwide 8-date UK tour at the Manchester Academy on Thursday May 12. Special guest on all dates is South African Blues rock guitarist/singer-songwriter Dan Patlansky. GRTR! blues-rock expert Pete … Continue reading →

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Gig review: BRYAN ADAMS – Bournemouth International Centre, 29 April 2016

Posted on May 3, 2016 by andynathan

After a few years either commemorating landmark albums or playing acoustic shows, Bryan Adams was back on a more conventional tour of his adopted home country in support of last year’s ‘Get Up’ album, which was a return to form … Continue reading →

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Gig review: WILKO JOHNSON – The Forum, London, 23 April 2016

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Davoski

Support came from the prodigiously talented Joanne Shaw Taylor, who commands a sufficient following of her own to headline decent sized venues. As such, it was no surprise that the Forum was pretty rammed for her set. Nor that she … Continue reading →

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Gig review: JEFF LYNNE’S ELO – 02 Arena, London, 20 April 2016

Posted on April 28, 2016 by andynathan

For most of the past 30 years the notion that the Electric Light Orchestra would be selling out a 14 date UK arena tour would have seemed preposterous. Always derided by critics and seen as uncool, since their creative juices … Continue reading →

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News: THE TREATMENT UK Tour starts 27 April 2016

Posted on April 28, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

The Treatment - Steelhouse Festival - Ebbw Vale, S.Wales, 25 July 2015

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Gig review: TERRY BROCK – Underworld, Camden, 26 April 2016

Posted on April 27, 2016 by jason

Tuesday nights are most probably not the best night for a gig unless you are Jeff Lynne, who was playing at bit further east at the O2 Arena. However, for the small and loyal bunch who turned up to see … Continue reading →

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Gig review: ROB TOGNONI BAND/Salvation Jayne – Boom Boom Club, Sutton,15 April 2016

Posted on April 20, 2016 by petefeenstra

It would be surprising if the Australian rock-blueser Rob Tognoni still had a lot to say lyrically after nearly 40 years on the boards. And while his early recording career was much more song-driven, he now lets his guitar do … Continue reading →

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Gig review: COLIN BLUNSTONE – Waterside Arts Centre, Sale, 19 April 2016

Posted on April 20, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

Colin Blunstone - The Waterside Arts Centre, Sale, 19 April 2016

The first part of a two-part radio feature was first broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio on Sunday 3 April. The second part is also available via Mixcloud It must be an age thing, but increasingly I am being … Continue reading →

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Gig review: TRUCKER DIABLO, SCREAMING EAGLES, MASSIVE WAGONS – O2 ABC, Glasgow, 16 April 2016

Posted on April 19, 2016 by david.wilson

Tonight’s gig was a showcase for the musical talent on the roster of Off Yer Rocka Records, the label of the HRH franchise and home of some of the finest up and coming bands in the UK. The bands were … Continue reading →

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Gig review: NOTHING BUT THIEVES – O2 Forum, London, March 31 2016

Posted on April 18, 2016 by jason

Southend’s Nothing But Thieves have been making moves since 2012. Signing to RCA Records in 2014 saw the band get to work on their debut album. After it’s release last September, they’ve slowly began the rise to the big time. … Continue reading →

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News: DAUGHTRY UK Tour starts 21 May

Posted on April 16, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

In August 2014 Get Ready to ROCK! Radio chatted to Chris Daughtry who revealed that Rick Astley was an early influence… (7:10) Daughtry UK tour starts 21 May Due to phenomenal demand multi-platinum selling recording artist Daughtry have recently announced … Continue reading →