News: Get Ready to ROCK! Radio – November 2014 highlights

November 2014 Highlights

More information at the dedicated website

Check back here as we add new features throughout the month.

All times, GMT

We are posting selected shows to our Mixcloud page.

Photo: Simon Dunkerley

Tuesdays
19:00 Pete Feenstra Rock & Blues
Signposting upcoming and established blues/rock artists who need your attention
Presented by Pete Feenstra (Repeated on Friday at 20:00)
>> Presenter page

Wednesdays
22:00 Pure Metal
Our weekly sequence featuring the best of metal in all its different shapes, forms and colours. Including progressive, symphonic and power metal.

Thursdays
20:00 Rockin’ The Country
Blues and rock infused country and Americana
Presented by Stuart Hamilton (Repeated on Saturday at 00:01)
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Saturdays
18:00 Rock Byways
We’re replaying Stuart Hamilton’s eclectic selection. (There’s a brand new show every Sunday at 20:00)

Sundays
16:00 The Eclectic Mix
A different “mix” each week, sequenced by GRTR! associates, plus a special feature

Sunday 2 November
Heroes: Paul Rodgers
The Free frontman chats about his career
Paul plays the Royal Albert Hall on Monday 3 November

Sunday 30 November
In Session for GRTR!
Euphoria Audio, The Rising and PictureHouse

17:00 The Sunday Special
(Repeated on Thursday at 22:00)

Sunday 2 November
Heroes: Steve Cropper
The Stax legend chats about his career
(Touring with Animals & Friends until 23 November )
Sunday 9 November
Favourite Tracks from Favourite Artists
Long-serving Rory Gallagher bass player Gerry McAvoy with his personal selection
(On tour in Europe with Band Of Friends)
Sunday 16 November
The Songwriters: Stackridge (Pt.1)
Andy Davis chats about the band
Sunday 23 November
The Songwriters: Stackridge (Pt.2)
Sunday 30 November
TBA

18:00 Progressive Fusion Hour
The best classic and contemporary prog
Presented by Peter Muir (Repeated on Thursday at 23:00)
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Pete Feenstra and Stevie Smith
19:00 The Pete Feenstra Feature
Interviews and the blues

Sunday 2 November: Stevie Smith
Sunday 9 November: Carl Dixon (Coney Hatch)
Sunday 16 November: Roger Chapman
Sunday 23 November: Mike Zito
Sunday 30 November: Mike Vernon

(When we haven’t got an interview/feature, we replay the highlights of Pete’s Tuesday show)
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20:00 Rock Byways
A weekly collection of obscurities, curios, and beyond
Presented by Stuart Hamilton (Repeated on Monday at 16:00)
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21:00 New to GRTR!
A peek at the new playlist, new and forthcoming single and album releases
Presented by David Randall (Repeated on Tuesday at 16:00, and Thursday at 21:00)

22:00 Assume The Position
Classic and contemporary rock, signposting current and future tours, plus special features
Presented by David Randall (Repeated on Mondays and Fridays at 22:00)
>> Presenter page

Sunday 2 November (Friday 7 November, 22:00 repeat)
The Pete Feenstra Feature – George Jones (Son Of Man)
Pete chats to curator of the recent Man reissues, and son of Man’s Micky Jones
Followed by Rock Show

Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK

Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, streamed via Facebook.

Next session: Sunday 19 January

Check out videos here: https://www.facebook.com/getreadytorockradio

David Randall presents a weekly show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sundays at 22:00 GMT, repeated on Mondays and Fridays), when he invites listeners to ‘Assume The Position’. The show signposts forthcoming gigs and tours and latest additions at getreadytorock.com. First broadcast on 1 December 2024.

UK Blues Broadcaster of the Year (2020 and 2021 Finalist) Pete Feenstra presents his weekly Rock & Blues Show on Tuesday at 19:00 GMT as part of a five hour blues rock marathon “Tuesday is Bluesday at GRTR!”. The show is repeated on Wednesdays at 22:00, Fridays at 20:00). This show was first broadcast 3 December 2024.

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Power Plays w/c 9 December 2024

In this sequence we play ‘The Best of 2024′ GRTR! reviewer selections

Featured Albums w/c 9 December 2024

09:00-12:00 The Best of 2024 (Melodic Rock)
12:00-13:00 The Best of 2003-2024 (Melodic Hard Rock)
14:00-16:00 The Best of 2024 (Singer Songwriter)