Tag Archives: ZZ Top

Album review: MONSTER TRUCK – True Rockers

Posted on August 19, 2018 by petefeenstra

Mascot Records [Release date 14.09.18] 18 months after their breakthrough album ‘Sittin’ Heavy’, Canadian rockers Monster Truck are back with ‘True Rockers,’ an album with a built in mission to reconfirm their hard rocking credentials, while adding extra sonic colour … Continue reading →

Book review: THE MEANEY OF LIFE – Sean Meaney

Posted on December 6, 2017 by petefeenstra

Cunas Music & Publishing – 329 pages paperback [Publication date: 28.07.2017] ‘The Meaney of Life’ is an autobiographical journey though the life and times of a proud Irishman Sean Meaney. He’s a passionate music fan who rises above what the … Continue reading →

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Album review: SUPERSONIC BLUES MACHINE – Californisoul

Posted on October 18, 2017 by petefeenstra

Provogue [Release date 20.10.17] The all star Supersonic Blues Machine’s second album ‘Californisoul’ isn’t so much a concept as a feel and attitude, as revealed by the album title. It’s all there in the sparkling interplay on a subtle melange … Continue reading →

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DVD review: JEFF BECK – Live At The Hollywood Bowl

Posted on October 7, 2017 by GRTR! HQ

Eagle Vision [Release date 06.10.17] Also available: CD/DVD, Bluray When I saw Jeff Beck in Birmingham in 2014 I was somewhat underwhelmed. In spite of an audience of a certain age hanging on every note the performance came across as … Continue reading →

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Album review: UFO – The Salentino Cuts

Posted on September 3, 2017 by jason

Cleopatra Records [Release date 29.09.17] Originally formed in 1969, British rock legends have been rocking for nearly 50 years. With a brief hiatus or two, UFO have released 21 studio albums and some classic live sets along the way. This … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Album review: ZZ TOP – Cinco: The First Five LPs

Posted on June 25, 2017 by GRTR! HQ

Warners [Release date 09.06.17] One of the greatest blues rock and boogie exponents, this Texan trio have become as famous for their beards (except for the drummer called Beard – now THAT’s irony) as for their music. 70s tracks like … Continue reading →

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News: Ramblin’ Man Fair announce more acts and headliners

Posted on January 21, 2017 by GRTR! HQ

Extreme - Manchester Academy, 5 July 2014

Following the second successful year in 2016, the two-day Ramblin’ Man Fair returns 29-30 July. In addition to the main stage there is the Prog In The Park Stage, Outlaw Country Stage Blues and Grooverider Stage. Headliners already announced include … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, Festivals & Large Events, NEWS | Tagged 29-30 July 2017, Extreme, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Kansas, Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, Kent, Maidstone, Mote Park, Ramblin' Man Fair, Rival Sons, ZZ Top | Leave a comment

Album review: GARY HOEY – Dust & Bones

Posted on September 1, 2016 by petefeenstra

Provogue [Release date 29.07.16] ‘Dust & Bones’ is guitarist Gary Hoey’s 20th album, 12 of which are instrumental. It’s all you might expect from a rock-into-blues guitarist who has made his name by re-invigorating favourite 70’s rock songs with metal … Continue reading →

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Album review: GERRY JABLONSKI AND THE ELECTRIC BAND – Trouble With The Blues

Posted on September 3, 2015 by petefeenstra

GJB [Release date 21.04.15] Anybody who has heard Gerry Jablonski’s ‘Slave To The Rhythm’ , the opening cut from their last ‘Twist Of Fate’ album will know the high standards the Scottish band set themselves. ‘Trouble With The Blues’ is … Continue reading →

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Gig review: A Week in Rock on the Riviera‏ – SLASH, ZZ TOP (5-9 July 2015)

Posted on July 13, 2015 by jason

Now, I know most of you are thinking that life on the French Riviera doesn’t suck, and in some ways, you’d be right. But if you’re a rock and blues junkie, this place is a cultural wasteland where some apocalyptic … Continue reading →

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Gig review: GIRLS WITH GUITARS 2015 – Boom Boom Club, Sutton, 25 April 2015

Posted on April 29, 2015 by petefeenstra

What a difference three months touring makes. Last February the 2015 Blues Caravan/Girls With Guitars made a splash at the Skegness Rock & Blues Festival, but only got about 45 minutes to show what they can do. A few months … Continue reading →

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News: RINGO STARR, MONSTER TRUCK, ZZ TOP – 10 February 2015

Posted on February 10, 2015 by jason

Monster Truck - Hammerfest, Pwllheli, Wales, 15 March 2014

Monster Truck will support Nickelback on their UK autumn dates. Status Quo have added a date at the Royal Albert Hall on April 30th to their existing April acoustic tour. ZZ TOP + THUNDER Wed June 24th Wembley Arena ZZ … Continue reading →

Posted in Album News, All Posts, Festivals & Large Events, Gigs and Tour News, NEWS, Re-issues/special editions | Tagged blues, classic, Hammersmith Apollo, Incbus, metal, Monster Truck, news, Nickelback, Ringo Starr, rock, Thunder, Wembley Arena, ZZ Top | Leave a comment

Album review: VARGAS BLUES BAND – From The Dark

Posted on November 26, 2014 by petefeenstra

Off Yer Rocka [Release date 27.10.14] It’s 23 years since Javier Vargas first announced himself to European blues audiences. In the interim, the Spanish rock blues guitarist has established himself a Latino blues crossover artist who has also prospered in … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE WILD MAGNOLIA MARIACHIS – Boogie Indians

Posted on August 27, 2014 by petefeenstra

NotNowMom! [Released 13.06.14] With a name like The Wild Magnolia Mariachis, you suspect this isn’t going to be anything less than a stomping party record. And so it proves, as the 9 piece band rock their way through old school … Continue reading →

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DVD review: ZZ TOP – Live At Montreux 2013

Posted on August 6, 2014 by david.wilson

Eagle Vision [Release date – out now] ZZ Top are proof, if proof was needed, that old rockers never die they just grow bigger beards: hell, these days even Frank Beard has a beard! The Texas trio also show that … Continue reading →

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Album review: 3 WHEELER BAND – Smoke N’ Groove

Posted on July 8, 2014 by david.wilson

Self Release [Release date - Out Now] 3 Wheeler Band are a trio from Monterrey, Mexico and formed in 2010. Smoke N’ Groove is their debut album. They claim to ‘return to the basics and foundations of rock and roll’, … Continue reading →

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Album review: BERNIE MARSDEN – Shine

Posted on June 30, 2014 by petefeenstra

Provogue [Release date 18.08.14] Bernie Marsden’s ‘Shine’ explores a wide ranging musical horizon including a cleverly updated blues, slick AOR, kick ass boogie, riff driven and twin guitar rock, a steaming bluesy shuffle and a book-ended instrumental. By his own … Continue reading →

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Album review: BLACKTOP DELUXE – Turn Up Be Nice Play Hard

Posted on June 21, 2014 by petefeenstra

Blacktop Deluxe [Release date 13.05.14] Blacktop Deluxe are a Cornish based power trio featuring Keith Howe on guitar and vocals, Tim Chapple on bass and Alan Ibbotson on drums and vocals, with producer Gareth Young doubling on keyboards. ‘Turn Up … Continue reading →

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Book review: Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers – A ZZ Top Guide by Neil Daniels

Posted on March 16, 2014 by jason

Soundcheck Books I can give this book no higher compliment than telling you that part way through I downloaded (yes, legally) a whole lot of ZZ Top – not merely the greatest hits, which I have listened to for years, … Continue reading →