Tag Archives: Tyketto

Album review: TONY MITCHELL – Church Of A Restless Soul

Posted on July 18, 2020 by jason

AOR Heaven [Release date 28.08.20] Vocalist Tony Mitchell fronted Kiss Of The Gypsy, who were signed to Atlantic back in early 90’s, since then he has performed with the likes of Rick Wakeman and Alice Cooper. In 2018 he released … Continue reading →

Album review: SNAKE OIL & HARMONY – Hurricane Riders

Posted on March 2, 2020 by jason

Zero One Entertainment [Release date 28.02.20] Five years ago, Danny Vaughn (Tyketto) and Dan Reed (Dan Reed Network) decided to combine their talents in to form a live acoustic touring act called Snake Oil & Harmony. Since then they have … Continue reading →

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News: STONEDEAD FESTIVAL – Scottish hard rockers Gun added to line-up (29 August 2020) with Black Star Riders

Posted on December 20, 2019 by GRTR! HQ

Scottish rockers Gun have been added to the one-day Stonedead event, taking place 29 August at the Newark Showground, Nottinghamshire. They join headliners Black Star Riders with Terrorvision and Tyketto together with Kris Barras, Blaze Bayley and Tygers Of Pan … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, Festivals & Large Events, NEWS | Tagged 29 August 2020, Black Star Riders, classic rock, Gun, hard rock, melodic rock, Newark Showground, Nottinghamshire, Stonedead Festival, Terrorvision, Tyketto | Leave a comment

Album review: VARIOUS – Hollywood Hairspray Vol 8

Posted on December 1, 2019 by jason

Perris Records [Release date 18.10.19] Perris Records have recently released the 8th instalment of their Hollywood Hairspray series and although the bands are not massively well known, there are some great tracks on here. This is an album that is … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DANNY VAUGHN – Eleven, Stoke, 29 August 2019

Posted on August 31, 2019 by jason

Eleven has been going a couple of years now and although it is a converted warehouse, it has that rock club/gig venue vibe that suggests it has been here a lot longer. Excellent sound on the night too, plus a … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged acoustic, Danny Vaughn, DEMON, Dirty White Boyz, Eleven, folk, gig, Kiss Of The Gypsy, melodic, review, rock, singer songwriter, Solo, Stoke, Tony Micthell, Tyketto, Waysted | Leave a comment

Album review: DANNY VAUGHN – Myths, Legends & Lies

Posted on June 13, 2019 by jason

Self-release [Release date 14.06.19] It has been eleven years since Danny Vaughn’s last solo outing, although this one was delayed by issues caused by Pledge Music going into administration. Luckily Danny Vaughn has a loyal fan following meaning this album … Continue reading →

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Gig review: TYKETTO – Islington Academy, London, 12 March 2019

Posted on March 19, 2019 by andynathan

25 years ago this spring, Tyketto’s sophomore album ‘Strength In Numbers’ got a belated release after they were dropped by Geffen Records in the wake of the maelstrom that was the rise of grunge. Out of this difficult birth however … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged Chris Green, Danny Vaughn, Ged Rylands, gig, Greg Smith, Kane'd, melodic rock, Michael Clayton Arbeeny, review, Strength in Numbers, Tyketto | Leave a comment

Gig review: STONE FREE FESTIVAL – Day 2 – 02 Arena, London, 17 June 2018

Posted on June 25, 2018 by andynathan

Anderson, Rabin & Wakeman - STONE FREE FESTIVAL- DAY 2 - 02 Arena, London, 17 June 2018

If day one of Stone Free exhibited classic rock at its heaviest and loudest, the Sunday – at least in the main O2 Arena- had a more progressive and thoughtful bent to it. However the Orange Amps stage was still … Continue reading →

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Album review: BURN – Ice Age

Posted on March 13, 2018 by jason

Melodic Rock Records [Release date 28.02.18] Burn released their third album ‘Global Warning’ back in 2007 (and in a nod to that album the opening instrumental on this album is titled ’Global Warning’), followed by an appearance at Firefest the following … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DAN REED AND DANNY VAUGHN – Borderline, London, 3 March 2018

Posted on March 9, 2018 by andynathan

Dan Reed and Danny Vaughn have hit on a winning formula with their ‘Snake Oil and Harmony’ shows, this being a third tour since 2015. The premise is simple – just these two talented singers perched on stools with their … Continue reading →

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Album review: TYKETTO – Live From Milan 2017

Posted on October 17, 2017 by jason

Frontiers [Release date 13.10.17] A novel idea here as Tyketto play their classic ‘Don’t Come Easy’ album in its entirety but back to front! The current line-up still has two original members in vocalist Danny Vaughn and drummer Michael Clayton … Continue reading →

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Gig review: TYKETTO – Islington Academy, London, 26 January 2017

Posted on January 28, 2017 by andynathan

2016 was meant to be a big year for Tyketto as they both celebrated the 25th anniversary reissue of their classic ‘Don’t Come Easy release and an excellent new album ‘Reach’, the first with a new line-up of the band. … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged AOR, Chris Childs, Chris Green, Danny Vaughn, Ged Rylands, gig, melodic rock, Michael Clayton Arbeeny, review, Romeo's Daughter, Tyketto | Leave a comment

Album review: TYKETTO – Reach

Posted on November 27, 2016 by andynathan

Frontiers [Release Date 14.10.16] Four years ago, the much-anticipated release from Tyketto’s original line up, ‘Dig In Deep’ fell rather flat – it was not a bad album in its own right, but failed to live up to the impossible … Continue reading →

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Gig review: HARD ROCK HELL AOR – Pwllheli, Wales, 10-11 March 2016 (Joe Lynn Turner, Tyketto)

Posted on March 18, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

HARD ROCK HELL AOR, Pwllheli, Wales, 10-13 March 2016

Thursday 10 March With a mass of indoor festivals throughout the year mainly at holiday camps out of season, Hard Rock Hell and it’s offshoots – AOR, Hammerfest, Prog and Blues – are fast becoming favourites, selling out in ridiculously … Continue reading →

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Gig review: TYKETTO/DAN REED NETWORK – Manchester Academy, 13 March 2016

Posted on March 14, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

TYKETTO - Manchester Academy, 13 March 2016

It seems that we all gain from an event like HRH AOR: it means that some of the bands tag a few gigs either side. In this case, Tyketto and Dan Reed Network teamed up together for a unique pairing, … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 13 March 2016, AOR, Dan Reed, Dan Reed Network, Danny Vaughn, funk, gig, Manchester Academy, melodic rock, metal, review, Tyketto | Leave a comment

Gig review: STEELHOUSE FESTIVAL Day 2 – Ebbw Vale, South Wales, 26 July 2015

Posted on August 7, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

Dee Snider - STEELHOUSE FESTIVAL Day 2 - Ebbw Vale, South Wales, 26 July 2015

Photo: Simon Dunkerley What a difference twelve hours can make, from beautiful blue skies to masses of mud, the lovely Welsh rain has made an appearance but, no matter, the show goes on. Skam had the unenviable task of starting … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS, Special Events | Tagged 26 July 2015, Colour Of Noise, Danny Vaughn, Day 2, Dee Snider, Doro, Ebbw Vale, FM, gig, heavy rock, melodic rock, metal, review, South Wales, Steelhouse Festival, Twisted Sister, Tyketto | Leave a comment

Gig review: TYKETTO – Camden Underworld, London, 28 July 2015

Posted on August 5, 2015 by andynathan

They may never have had the big break that their talents deserved, but US melodic rockers Tyketto’s standing among their loyal UK following is as strong as ever, judging by the way the Underworld was almost sold out for a … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged Bad Touch, Chris Childs, Chris Green, Danny Vaughn, gig, melodic rock, Michael Clayton Arbeeny, review, Tyketto | Leave a comment

Gig review: DAN REED AND DANNY VAUGHN – Camden Underworld, London, 31 March 2015

Posted on April 6, 2015 by andynathan

Danny Vaughn and Dan Reed share a lot in common. Leaders of critically acclaimed bands at the turn of the decade (Tyketto and Dan Reed Network) who never quite had the mainstream success they deserved. People who quit the music … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: TYKETTO, Bonfire, Summers – The Garage, Highbury, London, 18 March 2014

Posted on March 24, 2014 by andynathan

TYKETTO - The Garage, Highbury, London, 18 March 2014

Tyketto must be high on the list of ones that got away. The East Coast melodic hard rockers released a debut album of stunning quality in 1991 only to be stymied by lack of record company promotion and the Nirvana-led … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 18 March 2014, Bonfire, Chris Green, Claus Lessman, Danny Vaughn, Furyon, gig, hard rock, Highbury, London, melodic, melodic rock, Pride, review, Summers, The Garage, Tyketto | Comments Off

News: HRH AOR2 adds more acts to line-up including legendary AOR singer Robin Beck

Posted on October 9, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

HRH AOR have announced more acts for next spring’s extravaganza including US legendary Female AOR sensation Robin Beck, LAs House of Lords, La Paz, Dynazty, ColdSpell, Bonafide and many more great acts. HRH AOR is pleased to welcome the Florida-based, … Continue reading →

Posted in Festivals & Large Events, NEWS | Tagged Graham Bonnet, Gwynedd, Haven Hafan y Môr Holiday Park, House of Lords, HRH AOR2, March 20-23, North Wales, Pwllheli, Robin Beck, Tyketto | Leave a comment

Album review: RAGE OF ANGELS – Dreamworld

Posted on February 17, 2013 by jason

Escape Music Rage Of Angels is the brainchild of original Ten keyboards player Ged Rylands and he has also worked with Danny Danzi and more recently guested on the enjoyable Love Under Cover album also on … Continue reading →

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AIRLESS – Changes

Posted on January 29, 2013 by jason

Lion Music www.lionmusic.com (Released 18th February) Airless is a Spanish hard rock outfit that has been producing music for over ten years, their debut coming out in 2002. “Changes” is the band’s fourth effort – a … Continue reading →

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TYKETTO – Dig In Deep

Posted on April 21, 2012 by jason

Frontiers Records 2012 In the melodic hard rock world, Tyketto’s 1991 debut Don’t Come Easy is recognised as one of the genre’s greatest albums, and its lead off cut Forever Young was perhaps only second to Journey’s signature pair as … Continue reading →