Tag Archives: Scotland

Album review: THE LAFONTAINES – Common Problem

Posted on October 5, 2017 by jason

Wolf At Your Door Records [Release date 27.10.17] The average Get Ready To ROCK! reader may recoil in horror at the words ‘rap’, however fear not dear reader as the LaFontaines may well use rap a lot but they have … Continue reading →

Gig review: REWIND FESTIVAL – Scone Palace, Perth, 22 July 2017

Posted on July 26, 2017 by david.wilson

Although I am a rock fan through and through I have always had a sneaking love of all things 80’s. Being a teenager during the decade meant that although I was mastering in Iron Maiden and Saxon at the time … Continue reading →

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Album review: RUNRIG – The Story

Posted on January 10, 2016 by david.wilson

Ridge Records [Release date 29.01.16] The story of Runrig has been 43 years in the making which is an impressive career by any standard. The band have always had a strong and loyal following and whilst they have never had … Continue reading →

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Gig review: BIG COUNTRY – Concert Hall, Perth, 28 September 2014

Posted on September 30, 2014 by david.wilson

Tonight’s gig was part of a weekend of music in celebration of the Ryder Cup Golf Tournament which was being held a few miles down the road at Gleneagles. The premise I take it was to cash in on the … Continue reading →

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Interview with JEAN PAUL GASTER (Clutch)

Posted on May 8, 2014 by david.wilson

Maryland’s finest, Clutch, are back in the UK once more for a headline tour in support of their excellent latest album ‘Earth Rocker’. I caught up with drummer, Jean Paul Gaster, for a quick chat about the album, tour more… … Continue reading →