Author Archives: GRTR! HQ

Album review: DAYLIGHT ROBBERY – Falling Back To Earth

Posted on September 24, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Solar Flare [Release date 18.10.14] www.daylightrobberyrocks.co.uk Thankfully, for their second album, Daylight Robbery have ramped up production values. Birmingham-based, it was perhaps natural to use Sheena Sear who has worked with fellow Midlanders Magnum amongst others. However, improved production cannot … Continue reading →

Album review: LANDMARQ – Origins – A Landmarq Anthology 1992-2014

Posted on September 20, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Landmarq/Synergy Records [Release date 16.06.14] Landmarq were at the vanguard of ‘neo-prog’ back in the 1990s and whilst they’ve made consistently good albums they’ve always remained on the periphery. This anthology is an excellent introduction to the band and spans … Continue reading →

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Album review: STATUS QUO – Status Quo Live (box set)

Posted on September 20, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

UMC [Release date 08.09.14] One of the real highlights of rock in recent years is the reunion of the classic Quo line up – and the successive Frantic Four tours. Riding the crest of this nostalgia wave is a 4-CD … Continue reading →

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Album review: STATUS QUO – Aquostic (Stripped Bare)

Posted on September 20, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Rhino/Warners [Release date 20.10.14] It may have taken 50 years, but Aquostic finally showcases the Quo “unplugged” with rearrangements of many standards and some surprises too. Maybe this album will ultimately take Rick and Francis back to the small clubs … Continue reading →

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News: RICHIE KOTZEN radio special and interview on Sunday 21 September

Posted on September 17, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Sunday 21 September, 19:00 GMT Richie Kotzen recently played a London gig and Get Ready to ROCK! Features Editor and radio presenter Pete Feenstra caught up with him to chat about his career. Kotzen got his first record deal with … Continue reading →

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News: Cherry Red Records showcase on 21 September – win featured albums

Posted on September 17, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Sunday 21 September, 21:00 GMT Tuesday 23 September, 16:00 and Thursday 25 September, 21:00 repeat Since 2012 Get Ready to ROCK! Radio have been showcasing the wide range of music from the Cherry Red group of labels, combining an hour-long … Continue reading →

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News: EUPHORIA AUDIO play exclusive session for Get Ready to ROCK! on Sunday 14 September

Posted on September 11, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

In Session for GRTR! Sunday 14 September, 21:00 Tuesday 16 September, 16:00 repeat Thursday 18 September, 16:00 repeat Euphoria Audio are the latest band to play an exclusive acoustic session in the ‘In Session’ series for Get Ready to ROCK! … Continue reading →

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Album review: MANNY CHARLTON – Sharp/Sharp Reloaded

Posted on September 11, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

(2-CD) Angel Air Records [Release date 01.09.14] Original Nazareth guitarist (and oft songwriter and producer) Manny was instrumental in Nazareth’s sound and success throughout the 70s and 80s. His bluesy guitar augmented McCafferty’s gravelly vocals perfectly. Since he left the … Continue reading →

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Album review: ACE FREHLEY – Space Invader

Posted on September 11, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Steamhammer/SPV [Release date 18.08.14] The former (and founder) Kiss guitarist’s (and occasional bassist) new album is long overdue and very welcome – it’s a complete blast and from the opening crash a solid breath of fresh air. Frehley’s fifth solo … Continue reading →

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Album review: GARY MOORE – Live At Bush Hall 2007

Posted on September 9, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Eagle Records [Release date 22.09.14] One of my big regrets in recent years is not quite managing to interview the great Gary Moore. There was an opportunity when he toured in September 2009 but I wasn’t persistent and then he … Continue reading →

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Gig review: CROPREDY, 7-9 August 2014 featuring STEVE HACKETT, MARILLION & FAIRPORT CONVENTION

Posted on September 8, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

It’s that time of year again when the time village of Cropredy opens its fields in preparation for the little party that Fairport Convention throws every year. Some 38 years ago they decided to have a shindig with 750 people … Continue reading →

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Gig review: MARTIN BARRE BAND – Lomax, Liverpool, 6 September 2014

Posted on September 7, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Martin Barre Band - Liverpool, 6 September 2014

On Sunday 28 September, on the eve of the release of ‘Order Of Play’, you can hear Martin Barre chatting about his favourite tracks. In the second hour of a two-hour special, we’ll be playing some Martin Barre highlights: with … Continue reading →

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News: THE RISING play exclusive session for Get Ready to ROCK! on Sunday 7 September

Posted on September 4, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Irish pop-rockers The Rising are featured ‘In Session for GRTR!’ on Sunday 7 September at 21:00 GMT, playing tracks from their new album ‘Coming Home’. (The session is repeated on Tuesday 9 September at 16:00 and Thursday 11 September at … Continue reading →

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Gig review: SOS FESTIVAL, Manchester – 19-20 July 2014

Posted on September 2, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

So here we are at the 7th SOS festival and looking at the line up it’s going to be another great year which is down to the tireless hard work and determination by all involved to bring 27 great bands … Continue reading →

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News: Get Ready to ROCK! Radio – September 2014 Highlights

Posted on September 1, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

September 2014 Highlights More information at the dedicated website Check back here as we add new features throughout the month. All times, BST (GMT+1) Roger Mayer and Pete Feenstra (Photo: Connie Mayer) Tuesdays 19:00 Pete Feenstra Rock & Blues Pete … Continue reading →

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Video interview: ROGER MAYER, Guitar Effects Guru – 28 June 2014

Posted on August 31, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Roger Mayer made his first effects unit back in 1964 and his designs influenced a whole generation of guitar players. In his 50th anniversary year, Roger tells Pete Feenstra about a career that took him from a research job in … Continue reading →

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News: Guitar effects guru ROGER MAYER chats about his 50 year career

Posted on August 29, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Photo: Connie Mayer Get Ready to ROCK! Radio The Pete Feenstra Feature, Sunday 31 August 19:00 Roger Mayer made his first effects unit back in 1964 and his designs influenced a whole generation of guitar players including Jimi Hendrix with … Continue reading →

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News: MARTIN BARRE tour starts 29 August and interview with Get Ready to ROCK!

Posted on August 28, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Photo: Simon Dunkerley/GRTR! Get Ready to ROCK! Radio Sunday 31 August, 16:00 Sunday 28 September, 22:00 A two-hour special, replaying Martin’s recent chat about his favourite tracks and new album, plus Tull and solo highlights and his band session for … Continue reading →

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News: SEAN TYLA plays Beaverwood Club on 28 August and interview with Get Ready to ROCK!

Posted on August 27, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Get Ready to ROCK! Radio Friday 29 August, 21:00 and Sunday 7 September, 19:00 Beaverwood Club, Chislehurst, Kent 28 August 2014 Sean Tyla – frontman of Tyla Gang – plays a rare gig on Thursday 28 August at the Beaverwood … Continue reading →

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Album review: MARTIN BARRE – Order Of Play

Posted on August 25, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

David Randall tries to help Martin Barre with his tour set-list. (7:12) On Sunday 28 September, the full version of this latest interview is repeated in the first hour of ‘Assume The Position’ (Get Ready to ROCK! Radio) followed by … Continue reading →

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Gig review: CAMBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL – 31 July-3 August 2014

Posted on August 24, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

So I cast my mind back to 1994 and the very first Cambridge Folk Festival that I attended and remember the feeling of walking on-site and just thinking this is going to be very special, that was the 30th and … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: JULIA HENNING, SARAH BORGES, JENNIE DEVOE, GIRLS,GUNS AND GLORY

Posted on August 20, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

JULIA HENNING Fledgling (www.juliahenning.com) In days gone by, record companies would sift the wheat from the chaff and, generally speaking, you got a fairly finished product. But in the digital age it’s every man, or woman, for him / herself … Continue reading →

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Album review: HOLLYWOOD MONSTERS – Big Trouble

Posted on August 20, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Mausoleum [Release date 19.05.14] I am always a little wary of a seemingly star-studded cast assisting a lesser-known musician. Often these are vanity projects or designed to capture more attention for an otherwise mediocre release. Unfortunately “Hollywood Monsters”, the brainchild … Continue reading →

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Album review: BLACKBERRY SMOKE – Leave A Scar Live in North Carolina

Posted on August 20, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Earache [Release date 18.08.14] 2-CD/DVD Skynyrd fans, lovers of the Georgia Satellites and The Black Crowes – you need read no further, just go buy. If you like good, honest Southern rock – just go buy. The rest of you? … Continue reading →

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News: THE DUNWELLS tour coffee shops ahead of September tour

Posted on August 18, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

In the run up to their new EP release – ‘Show Me Emotion’ - The Dunwells have a small tour of Cafe Nero coffee shops in various locations around the north of England. 18th Aug – York King Sq – … Continue reading →