Tag Archives: Snakecharmer

Album review: WILSON & WAKEMAN – The Sun Will Dance In Its Twilight Hour

Posted on March 1, 2018 by jason

Blacklake [Release date 16.02.18] Wilson & Wakeman – Damian Wilson on vocals and acoustic guitar and Adam Wakeman on piano, vocals and acoustic guitar – are back with a new album. They work well as a duo in the live … Continue reading →

Gig review: GIANTS OF ROCK – Butlins, Minehead, 26-29 January 2018 (Day 3)

Posted on January 30, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

Chantel McGregor - GIANTS OF ROCK - Butlins, Minehead, 26-29 January 2018 (Day 3)

Day 3 – Sunday As the final day started we wouldn’t have been surprised to see Bobby Kimball sliding out of the curtains reminiscing about his appearance on Toto IV but … instead Chantel McGregor got the juices flowing with … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS, Special Events | Tagged 28 January 2018, blues rock, Butlins, Chantel McGregor, classic rock, Deborah Bonham, festival, Giants Of Rock, jazz fusion, Larry Carlton, Minehead, Nazareth, Slade, Snakecharmer, Somerset | Leave a comment

Gig review: RAMBLIN’ MAN FAIR – Day 3 – Mote Park, Maidstone, 30 July 2017

Posted on August 8, 2017 by david.wilson

After the deluge on Saturday the forecast for the Sunday was looking a lot brighter and judging by the size of the crowd in the arena the sun had enticed a few extra bodies along for another top day of … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS, Special Events | Tagged 30 July 2017, blues, Devin Townsend Project, Focus, gig, Kent, Magnum, Maidstone, Mote Park, progressive, Ramblin' Man Fair, review, rock, Snakecharmer, Stone Broken, The Quireboys, UFO, Wishbone Ash, ZZ Top | Leave a comment

Album review: SNAKECHARMER – Second Skin

Posted on June 5, 2017 by andynathan

Frontiers Records [Release Date 12.05.17] If their 2013 debut album of original compositions was an unexpected twist for a band that started out paying homage to vintage Whitesnake with two former members, Snakecharmer’s follow up is perhaps even more of … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), All Posts | Tagged Adam Wakeman, album, blues rock, Chris Ousey, Harry James, Laurie Wisefield, melodic rock, review, Second Skin, Simon McBride, Snakecharmer | Leave a comment

Gig review: SNAKECHARMER – Islington Academy, London,14 May 2017

Posted on May 18, 2017 by david.wilson

Progressively Snakecharmer are leaving behind their origins, celebrating old-school Whitesnake, in the same way Black Star Riders are laying aside the ghost of Thin Lizzy. Four years after the release of their excellent self-titled and self-penned album, this was my … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 14 May 2017, Adam Wakeman, blues rock, Chris Ousey, classic rock, gig, Harry James, Islington Academy, Knock Out Kaine, London, Neil Murray, Rebecca Downes, Simon McBride, Snakecharmer, Thunder, Whitesnake | Leave a comment

Album review: CHRIS OUSEY – Dream Machine

Posted on April 5, 2016 by jason

Escape Music [Release date 22.04.16] Chris Ousey has taken time out from fronting Snakecharmer to release his follow-up to his 2011 album ‘Rhyme & Reason’. He is joined by various guest musicians including fellow Snakecharmer Adam Wakeman, Tommy Denander and … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), All Posts | Tagged albuim, AOR, Chris Ousey, Dream Machine, Heartland, melodic, review, rock, Snakecharmer, Tommy Denander, Virginia Wolf | Leave a comment

Gig review: SNAKECHARMER – Islington Academy, 13 November 2015

Posted on November 23, 2015 by andynathan

None of us knew it at the time, but Snakecharmer’s winter tour, including this London date, proved to be Micky Moody’s farewell to the band, leaving them in a state of flux. On the night however it was a night … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged Bad Touch, blues rock, Chris Ousey, gig, hard rock, Harry James, Islington Academy, Laurie Wisefield, Micky Moody, Neil Murray, review, Snakecharmer, Thunder, Whitesnake | Leave a comment

Gig review: SNAKECHARMER – Islington Assembly Hall, London, 11 July 2014

Posted on July 14, 2014 by andynathan

Raw Glory - Islington Assembly Hall, London, 11 July 2014

Much like the lovingly recrafted Islington Assembly Hall where this gig took place, Snakecharmer are an example of how to reimagine a vintage classic and create something new. The classic rock ‘supergroup’, boasting respected alumni from the likes of Whitesnake, … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 11 July 2014, Chris Ousey, gig, Harry James, Heavy Metal Kids, Islington Assembly Hall, Laurie Wisefield, London, Magnum, Mark Stanway, Micky Moody, Neil Murray, Raw Glory, review, rock, Snakecharmer, Whitesnake, Wishbone Ash | Comments Off

Gig Review: FRONTIERS ROCK FESTIVAL, Italy, 1-3 May 2014

Posted on May 14, 2014 by andynathan

Frontiers Rock Festival, Italy, May 2014

Famous Italian bands can be counted on the fingers of one hand, yet it is an Italian label, Frontiers Records, who have emerged as the world force in melodic rock. Starting with the underground acts, they have accumulated a huge … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS, Special Events | Tagged Adrenaline Rush, AOR, Crazy Lixx, Danger Danger, Eclipse, festival, Frontiers, gig, Hardline, Issa, Italy, Jake E Lee, Jeff Scott Soto, John Waite, LRS, May 2014, melodic rock, Moonland, Night Ranger, Pretty Maids, Red Dragon Cartel, review, Snakecharmer, Stryper, Tesla, Three Lions, W.E.T., Winger | Comments Off

Gig Review: SNAKECHARMER, Islington Assembly Hall, 23 February 2013

Posted on February 26, 2013 by andynathan

Here’s a turn up for the books. When Snakecharmer first formed as Monsters of British Rock there was some cynicism at the latest version of ex- Whitesnake members Micky Moody and Neil Murray once again reliving the days of what … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged Chris Ousey.Harry James, hard rock, Heartland, Home, Laurie Wisefield, Magnum, Micky Moody, Neil Murray, Snakecharmer, Whitesnake | Leave a comment

SNAKECHARMER Interview – January 2013

Posted on January 3, 2013 by jason

Snakecharmer release their self-titled debut album through Frontiers this month. The band’s line-up includes former Whitesnake members Micky Moody and Neil Murray, vocalist Chris Ousey (Heartland) and Ozzy/Headspace keyboards player Adam Wakeman. The line-up is completed by Magnum/Thunder drummer Harry … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, INTERVIEWS, Interviews/10 Questions | Tagged Adam Wakeman, Bernie Marsden, Chris Ousey, Harry James, Headspace, Heartland, Laurie Wisefield, Magnum, Micky Moody, Neil Murray, Queen, Snakecharmer, Thunder, We Will Rock You, Whitesnake, Wishbone Ash | 1 Comment

SNAKECHARMER – Snakecharmer

Posted on December 9, 2012 by GRTR! HQ

(Frontiers Records) Release date 21.01.13 It’s unusual when a ‘superband’ is greater than its constituent parts. But, if anything, Micky Moody and Neil Murray have created a wonderful vehicle – at last – for Chris Ousey (Heartland, Virginia Wolf ). His … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), All Posts | Tagged Adam Wakeman, album, blues, Chris Ousey, Harry James, Heartland, Home, Laurie Wisefield, Magnum, Micky Moody, Neil Murray, review, rock, Snakecharmer, Thunder, Whitesnake, Wishbone Ash | 1 Comment

SNAKECHARMER sign to Frontiers

Posted on September 25, 2012 by jason

SNAKECHARMER Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the signing of British Hard Rock supergroup SNAKECHARMER Formed by original Whitesnake members Micky Moody and Neil Murray, along with Laurie Wisefield (Wishbone Ash, Tina Turner), Harry James (Thunder, Magnum), Adam … Continue reading →

Posted in Album News, NEWS | Tagged Cannata, Chris Ousey, James Christian, Micky Moody, Neil Murray, Seventh Key, Snakecharmer, Whitesnake, Work Of Art | Leave a comment

Gig review: WEYFEST 1-2 September 2012

Posted on September 17, 2012 by GRTR! HQ

Rural Life Centre, Tilford, Nr.Farnham, Surrey 1-2 September 2012 The last of the big summer festivals, with headliners ASIA and 10cc, together with Martin Barre, Anna Phoebe and Karnataka amongst others. Read more… The latest Facebook Live session from Canadian … Continue reading →