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Gig review: SANTANA – LG Arena, Birmingham, 17 July 2013

Posted on July 18, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
Santana - LG Arena, Birmingham, 17 July 2013

There can be fewer pleasing combinations than the music of Santana on the hottest day of the year during an unexpected heatwave. With the rhythm section pumped up to the max, the always spiritual Carlos Santana would have us believe … Continue reading →

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Album review: AOIFE O’DONOVAN – Fossils

Posted on July 13, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
AOIFE O

Yep Roc [Release date 24.06.13] Aoife (pronounced Ee-fuh)’s debut solo album at the age of 30 is already making something of a splash on the other side of the pond.  With a wealth of experience already under her belt as … Continue reading →

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Album review: MADISON VIOLET – Come As You Are Live

Posted on July 13, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
MADISON VIOLET - Come As You Are Live

True North Records [Release date 01.07.13] Released on both DVD and CD formats, Come As You Are Live captures Madison Violet – Canadian country / folk due Brenley MacEachern and Lisa MacIsaac – at a sold out date in Koln, … Continue reading →

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Album review: DREW HOLCOMB AND THE NEIGHBORS – Good Light

Posted on July 13, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
DREW HOLCOMB AND THE NEIGHBORS - Good Light

Magnolia Music [Release date 26.08.13] Being something of a female vocalist ‘junkie’ I was rather hoping Drew was the blonde on the album cover.  But it turns out that’s Drew’s wife and band mate Ellie.  Drew’s the foot-clapping guy who … Continue reading →

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Album review: GENTLE GIANT – Three Friends/Octopus

Posted on July 13, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
Gentle Giant - Three Friends/Octopus

BGO Records [Release date 24.06.13] I’ve no recollection how it was that Octopus came to be part of my 1970′s vinyl collection.  It certainly wasn’t that Gentle Giant were a band that any of my ‘circle’ listened to.  Maybe it … Continue reading →

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Video interview: WARREN HAYNES, London, 4 July 2013

Posted on July 7, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
Warren Haynes 4 July 2013

Blues rock guitarist Warren Haynes talks to Pete Feenstra about Gov’t Mule and the album ‘Shout’ scheduled for release in September 2013 on Provogue Records. Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly … Continue reading →

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Video interview: CHRIS SPEDDING, London, 4 July 2013

Posted on July 7, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Legendary session guitarist Chris Spedding talks to Pete Feenstra about his career. Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, streamed via Facebook. In 2023 he signed a recording deal with … Continue reading →

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Video interview: ANDY FRASER – London, 4 July 2013

Posted on July 7, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
Andy Fraser

Free bassist, songwriter and producer Andy Fraser talks to Pete Feenstra about his career and latest projects. On Sunday 14 July at 22:00 (GMT) you can hear this interview with music on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio Gig review (6 … Continue reading →

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Gig review: BONNIE RAITT, Liverpool Empire, 22 June 2013

Posted on July 4, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
Bonnie Raitt, Liverpool Empire, 22 June 2013

Bonnie Raitt brought some sunshine of her own to a grey and rainy Saturday night at Liverpool’s old Empire Theatre.  Armed with her famous worn Stratocaster Bonnie played songs from her new ‘Slipstream’ album plus all the old classics and … Continue reading →

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Gig review: BLACKMORE’S NIGHT – Wolverhampton Grand, 1 July 2013

Posted on July 4, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
Blackmore

Ritchie Blackmore -  a name synonymous with rock guitar since the late 60′s has played with some of the biggest bands and co-written some of the most well known rock tracks of all time. Since 1997 he has being writing … Continue reading →

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Album review: UFO – At The BBC 1974-1985

Posted on July 2, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
UFO - At The BBC 1974-1985

EMI [Release date 25.03.13] UFO have been well served by EMI in recent years with the Official Bootleg Box  giving fans the chance to sample the band’s live delights in various forms and quality – but at least officially – … Continue reading →

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News: SOS Festival – Radcliffe Civic, Manchester, 20-21 July 2013

Posted on July 1, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
SOS Festival 2013

Excerpt from radio show promotion, 30 June 2013, with three tracks from featured bands STEEL THREADS, 4BITTEN and DAVE EVANS (www.getreadytorockradio.com) The sixth SOS Festival takes place on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July 2013 at Radcliffe Civic Hall, Manchester … Continue reading →

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Video interview: WAYNE KRAMER (MC5) – 27 June 2013

Posted on July 1, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
Wayne Kramer

The legendary MC5 guitarist talks to GRTR! Features Editor Pete Feenstra about his career on the eve of his appearance at Glastonbury. Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, streamed … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: VALENTIINE, NEVERSTAR, WHITE CLOUDS & GUNFIRE

Posted on June 30, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
NEVERSTAR I

VALENTIINE Valentiine Valentiine – Vanessa (guitars / vocals), Erica (bass/vocals) and Shelly (drums/vocals) – are a 3-piece all girl garage rock outfit from Melbourne, Australia.  And they come with attitude in abundance. Their laid back, almost nonchalant approach leans on … Continue reading →

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Album review: LUNA ROSSA – Sleeping Pills & Lullabies

Posted on June 30, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
LUNA ROSSA - Sleeping Pills & Lullabies

Firefly Music [Release date 10.06.13] www.lunarossa.co.uk Panic Room have been one of my favourite bands to emerge over recent years, and Anne-Marie Helder one of the finest vocalists on the circuit.  So I was looking forward to this ‘side project’ … Continue reading →

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EP review: JULIA KOSTEROVA – Springs Of Time EP

Posted on June 29, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
JULIA KOSTEROVA - Springs Of Time EP

[Release date 22.04.13] www.juliakosterova.com Heavyweight assistance in the form of Derek Sherinian and Brian Tichy doesn’t always translate to ‘stellar’ product. The only novelty here is that Russian-born guitarist Julia Kosterova looks very nice and there aren’t that many female … Continue reading →

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Album review: GROUNDHOGS – United Artists Years 1972-1976

Posted on June 29, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
GROUNDHOGS - United Artists Years 1972-1976

EMI [Release date 20.05.13] ‘Split’ with its black and white glossy gatefold sleeve was a staple in the knowing rock fan’s early-1970s collection.  The Groundhogs, led by one-time John Lee Hooker sideman Tony ‘TS’ McPhee, were also a staple on … Continue reading →

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Album review: MARILLION – The Singles Vol.2, 89-95

Posted on June 29, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
MARILLION - The Singles Vol.2, 89-95

EMI [Release date 22.04.13] This collection is a reissue of the now deleted 12-CD box set (2002) when all the singles had a nice repro card sleeve. The album charts the band’s more commercial Hogarth era from 1989 (and ‘Season’s … Continue reading →

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NEWS: Cherry Pickin’ – win six featured albums in our label showcase!

Posted on June 27, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
Cherry Red Records

Thursday 5 September, 21:00 (GMT) The latest of our Cherry Red Records showcases is broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio This hour long sequence signposts latest releases (June/July) from the Cherry Red group of labels including Esoteric, Big Break … Continue reading →

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Gig review: STEVE WINWOOD, The Lowry, Salford, 24 June 2013

Posted on June 25, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
STEVE WINWOOD, The Lowry, Salford, 24 June 2013

If Steve Winwood’s only banter tonight included playful reference to both the ‘vintage’ crowd and the vintage music,  we didn’t need to worry.  The sheer historical potency – and nostalgia – was what the vintage crowd expected and what Winwood … Continue reading →

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Album review: EMILY MAGUIRE – Bird Inside A Cage

Posted on June 24, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
Emily Maguire - Bird Inside A Cage

GRTR! only ‘discovered’ British born singer songwriter Emily Maguire with the release of her third album – ‘Believer’ – in 2009.  As a calling card it was a sufficiently strong hand to make me browse her back catalogue and the … Continue reading →

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Gig review: TRACER, The Plug, Sheffield, 8 June 2013

Posted on June 24, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
Tracer - Sheffield, The Plug, 8 June 2013

As normal with gigs at The Plug they are preceded with an afternoon session at Nelsons Rock bar which also usually hosts any aftershow meet and greets that are happening. This works very well as the bar is just round … Continue reading →

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Album review: X CONTRACT – Territory:Hours

Posted on June 20, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
X CONTRACT - Territory:Hours

Phillipa Records [Release date 19.08.13] Given the Brits love affair with all things Danish after the great success of ‘The Killing’ TV crime series, X Contract should clean up.  We really liked their debut in 2012  – ‘Dearest Dream’ – … Continue reading →

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DVD Review: GARBAGE – One Mile High Live

Posted on June 15, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
GARBAGE - One Mile High Live

Eagle Rock [Release date 27.05.13] Somewhere, lurking in my CD collection I have a copy of Garbage’s eponymous 1995 debut album.  But that aside, they’re a band I’ve never felt any great compunction to track over succeeding years. So it was … Continue reading →

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Album review: BONNIE TYLER – Rocks And Honey

Posted on June 14, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
Bonnie Tyler - Rocks And Honey

Celtic Swan Recordings [Release date 6.05.13] Bonnie Tyler was asked back in the 1980s to represent the UK at Eurovision but politely declined.  With success since those heady days coming primarily in Europe and relying heavily on past glories, she … Continue reading →

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