Tag Archives: Manchester

Gig review: WILKO JOHNSON – Ritz, Manchester, 18 March 2015

Posted on March 28, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

Wilko Johnson, Giants Of Rock - 9 February 2014

For the second time in as many years I have the pleasure of watching a show by Wilko Johnson, by now I’m sure everyone knows of his incredible journey in the past two years which has taken him from being … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 18 March 2015, Dr Feelgood, Eight Rounds Rapid, gig, Manchester, review, Ritz, rock, Wilko Johnson | Leave a comment

Gig review: SICK OF IT ALL – Sound Control, Manchester, 5 February 2015

Posted on March 15, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

Headliners Sick Of It All are Lou, Pete Koller (guitar), Craig Setari (bass) and Armand Majidi (drums) and have been around the scene since 1986. While having plenty of success they may not be known to many outside of the … Continue reading →

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Gig review: RIVAL SONS – The Ritz, Manchester, 11 December 2014

Posted on December 13, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Rival Sons: are these guys the new Kings of Cool? They certainly put an essence of style back into rock music and show that it’s not all battered denim and leather as they stroll onto the stage suited and booted … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 11 December 2014, Blues Pills, blues rock, gig, Jameson, Manchester, psychedelic, review, Rival Sons, rock, The Ritz | Leave a comment

Gig review: THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT – The Ritz, Manchester, 17 November 2014

Posted on December 5, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Having followed The Temperance Movement since the early days we have seen them sell out pretty much every venue they play; ranging from the 250 capacity Bodega in Nottingham to the 550 capacity Club Academy so tonight at the 1500 … Continue reading →

Posted in GIG REVIEWS, Single and EP reviews | Tagged 17 November 2014, gig, Manchester, Raglans, review, rock, The Ritz, The Temperance Movement | Leave a comment

Gig review: THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT – Club Academy, Manchester, 22 November 2013

Posted on December 9, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

The Temperance Movement - Manchester, 22 November 2013

Tonight was always going to be a special night, back in Manchester for the first time since The Temperance Movement (TTM) won “Best New Band” at the planet rock awards and also the last night of their current tour. What … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 22 November 2013, Club Academy, gig, Joshua James, Manchester, review, rock, Temperance Movement | Leave a comment

Gig review: CAMEL – RNCM, Manchester, 21 October 2013

Posted on October 22, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

The original credits on the 1975 album ‘The Snow Goose’ say it all really: Doug Ferguson: bass and duffle coat. But it was actually Camel who made the afghan coat de rigeur in the seventies, never quite shaking off their … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 21 October 2013, Andy Latimer, Camel, Colin Bass, gig, Manchester, prog, progressive, review, RNCM, Royal Northern College Of Music | 4 Comments

Gig review: SOS Festival, Manchester, 20-21 July 2013

Posted on August 21, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Now in it’s sixth year, SOS festival is a chance for Rocksector Records to showcase it’s impressive repertoire of rock and metal acts alongside other established and emerging artists. Tucked in a pocket of Radcliffe, within ten miles of the … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS, Special Events | Tagged 21-22 July 2013, Babylon Fire, Dave Evans, Eocene, festival, gig, Manchester, Massive Wagons, Radcliffe Centre, review, Rocksector Records, SOS Festival, Wizz Wizzard | Leave a comment

Gig review: HEAVEN’S BASEMENT – Sound Control, Manchester, 12 July 2013

Posted on July 28, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

This must be the hottest ticket in town tonight as not only is it a sellout but it is also a scorcher in the venue, but even so the it’s over half full and the doors have only been open … Continue reading →

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News: SOS Festival – Radcliffe Civic, Manchester, 20-21 July 2013

Posted on July 1, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Excerpt from radio show promotion, 30 June 2013, with three tracks from featured bands STEEL THREADS, 4BITTEN and DAVE EVANS (www.getreadytorockradio.com) The sixth SOS Festival takes place on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July 2013 at Radcliffe Civic Hall, Manchester … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, Festivals & Large Events, NEWS | Tagged 20-21 July 2013, 4BITTEN, Babylon Fire, Dave Evans, event, Exit State, Manchester, metal, Radcliffe Civic, rock, Rocksector Records, SOS Festival, Steel Threads, Triaxis, X-UFO | Leave a comment

Gig review: STEVE WINWOOD, The Lowry, Salford, 24 June 2013

Posted on June 25, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

If Steve Winwood’s only banter tonight included playful reference to both the ‘vintage’ crowd and the vintage music, we didn’t need to worry. The sheer historical potency – and nostalgia – was what the vintage crowd expected and what Winwood … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 24 June 2013, Blind Faith, gig, Manchester, review, rock, Salford, Spencer Davis Group, Steve Winwood, The Lowry, Traffic | Leave a comment

Gig review: BON JOVI, Etihad Stadium, Manchester, 8 June 2013

Posted on June 11, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Bon Jovi - Manchester Etihad Stadium, 8 June 2013

2013 has been a challenging year to Keep the Faith for Bon Jovi fans. Not only was their ‘What About Now’ CD perhaps the lamest of their career, but for undisclosed personal reasons Richie Sambora, Jon Bon Jovi’s right hand … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 8 June 2013, AOR, Bon Jovi, Etihad Stadium, gig, Manchester, melodic, review, rock | Leave a comment

Gig review: JOURNEY, WHITESNAKE – Manchester MEN, 23 May 2013

Posted on May 24, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Thunder - Manchester MEN, 23 May 2013 - Photo by Steve Goudie

Interview edit: David Coverdale, 15 March 2013 First broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio on 17 March 2013 Talking to David Coverdale a couple of months ago he confirmed that the band would be playing a full set and, … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 23 May 2013, Danny Bowes, David Coverdale, Doug Aldrich, gig, Jonathan Cain, Journey, Luke Morley, Manchester, MEN, Neal Schon, Reb Beach, review, rock, Russ Valory, Thunder, Whitesnake | 3 Comments

Gig review: WORLD PARTY, RNCM, Manchester,15 April 2013

Posted on April 22, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

The RNCM main concert hall provided a suitably majestic setting for what was to be an evening of wonderful music, the stage arranged on the hexagon floor had the backdrop of the rather impressive Hradetsky Concert Organ and the theatre … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 15 April 2013, gig, Karl Wallinger, Manchester, pop, review, RNCM, rock, singer, songwriter, Todd Dorigo, World Party | Leave a comment

Gig review: THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT – NQ Live,Manchester, 8 March 2013

Posted on March 27, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

The Temperance Movement, NQ Live,Manchester 13 March 2013

Planet Rock Presents was always going to be a great night and that was evident before we arrived at the venue as it was already sold out. This was due to the quality of the bands on tonight and that … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 8 March 2013, blues, Fighting Wolves, gig, Manchester, NQ Live, review, rock, Slam Cartel, The Temperance Movement | Leave a comment

Gig review: VIRGIL & THE ACCELERATORS – RNCM,Manchester,23 February 2013

Posted on February 28, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Virgil & The Accelerators - Manchester, 23 February 2013

RNCM (Royal Northern College of Music) was rather a strange venue for what could potentially be a lively gig. While the sound was excellent and the lighting was perfectly acceptable the layout was for a theatre and an all seated … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 23 February 2013, blues rock, gig, guitar, guitarist, Manchester, review, Royal Northern College Of Music, Virgin & The Accelerators | Leave a comment

Gig review: FIREWIND/LEAVES’ EYES, Manchester Moho Live,14 September 2012

Posted on September 17, 2012 by GRTR! HQ

“Leaves’ Eyes leave the uninitiated listener wanting to investigate more and this should happen with greater regularity during this European tour, and songs like ‘My Destiny’, ‘Elegy’ and ‘Take The Devil In Me’ instantly engage an unknowing audience.” Read more… … Continue reading →