Category Archives: GIG REVIEWS

Gig review: SARAH CLASS – St James’s Theatre, London, 3 November 2015

Posted on November 4, 2015 by jason

First time for me at the studio part of this rather swish theatre and the seating and intimacy of the venue reminded me of a jazz club. The event tonight was the album launch for ‘Unity’ by Sarah Class, which … Continue reading →

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Gig review: JARED JAMES NICHOLS with GLENN HUGHES, Electric Ballroom, Camden, London, 1 November 2015

Posted on November 2, 2015 by petefeenstra

JARED JAMES NICHOLS - Electric Ballroom, Camden, London, 1 November 2015

Tonight the Electric Ballroom plays host to the master and apprentice as Glenn Hughes reinforces his credentials as a rock god, while Jared James Nichols shows plenty of energy and promise, but still has a way to go to reveal his … Continue reading →

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Gig review: JOE SATRIANI – Manchester Apollo, 1 November 2015

Posted on November 2, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

One thing is certain with a Satriani gig. The energy levels are going to remain at 200% until the last whammy-bar whistle. I’m the same age as Satch but he makes me feel really old. This was the first date … Continue reading →

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Gig review: JOE BONAMASSA, Brighton Centre, Brighton, 30 October 2015

Posted on October 31, 2015 by petefeenstra

And so to Joe Bonamassa in Brighton, on the Mascot magical mystery tour bus, with a stick of rock in my hand, blues in my veins, refreshments close to hand and ear plugs at the ready. The mystery is simply wondering … Continue reading →

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Gig review: GLENN HUGHES, Club Academy, Manchester, 29 October 2015

Posted on October 30, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

Get Ready to ROCK!’s Pete Feenstra chatted to Glenn Hughes shortly before the start of his UK tour in October 2015. This hour special includes a selection of tracks from Glenn’s solo and band/project albums. He’s a real trooper is … Continue reading →

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Gig review: JOE BONAMASSA – Nottingham, Capital FM Arena, 25 October 2015

Posted on October 30, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

During his relatively short career – compared to his peers BB King, Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton – Joe Bonamassa has become known for his relentless work ethic of touring and album releases and continues to keep blues music alive … Continue reading →

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Gig review: STEVE HACKETT – The Lowry, Salford, 25 October 2015

Posted on October 26, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

David Randall chatted to Steve Hackett in October 2014 on the eve of his UK ‘Genesis Extended’ tour. Their conversation takes in the impact of Genesis and Steve’s own interpretation in more recent times. With tracks from the ‘Live At … Continue reading →

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Gig review: RIVERSIDE, SIXXIS, LION SHEPHERD – Ritz, Manchester, 22 October 2015

Posted on October 25, 2015 by alanjones

With their superb new album, Love, Fear And The Time Machine to promote (check out my review), Riverside have been on tour since the end of August, taking in North, South and Central America as well as Europe. They rolled … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DAN REED NETWORK – The Tivoli, Buckley, North Wales, 23 October 2015

Posted on October 24, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

Get Ready to ROCK!’s David Randall chatted to Dan Reed in April 2009 at the start of an acoustic tour and took the opportunity to explore the “golden era” of the late-1980s/early 1990s when the Dan Reed Network experienced their … Continue reading →

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Gig review: SQUEEZE – Royal Albert Hall, London, 15 October 2015

Posted on October 16, 2015 by jason

The Royal Albert Hall always makes any gig feel that little bit extra special with its grand exterior and interior. First up was a young four piece Millions. They were okay, typical indie rock fare and like newer bands they … Continue reading →

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Gig review: ROBERT CRAY – The Barbican, London, 13 October 2015

Posted on October 13, 2015 by petefeenstra

Once upon a time Robert Cray was the future of the blues, but tonight he’s cast in the role of a remarkably young looking veteran of the genre. Outside of Buddy Guy he’s almost the last man standing and tonight’s … Continue reading →

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Gig review: MIKE BROOKFIELD BAND – Boom Boom Club, Sutton, 9 October 2015

Posted on October 12, 2015 by petefeenstra

Every now and then a buzz imperceptibly builds up around a new band on the circuit and by the time Mike Brookfield Band hits the Boom Boom Club they waste no time in clinically dispatching any weight of expectation with … Continue reading →

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Gig review: KEE MARCELLO – The Underworld, Camden, 2 October 2015

Posted on October 9, 2015 by andynathan

Kee Marcello has become something of a forgotten man as his former band Europe have successfully reformed and reinvented themselves over the past decade. The guitarist joined them just after ‘The Final Countdown’ propelled them into the proverbial stratosphere and … Continue reading →

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Gig review: GUN – The Borderline, London, 1 October 2015

Posted on October 8, 2015 by andynathan

After a faltering, low key reunion when the Gizzi brothers, Dante and Jools, assembled a new line up in about 2008, Gun’s second coming is finally gaining momentum. After a successful Spring tour and well received new album ‘Frantic’, the … Continue reading →

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Gig review: IQ – The Met, Bury, 26 September 2015

Posted on October 7, 2015 by alanjones

IQ have been at the forefront of home-grown progressive rock since the release of their debut album ‘Tales From The Lush Attic’ in 1983. They first came to my attention in 1989 (oh God, was it that long ago?) with … Continue reading →

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Gig review: MIKE TRAMP – Black Heart, Camden, 24 September 2015

Posted on September 30, 2015 by andynathan

Former White Lion and Freak of Nature singer Mike Tramp has been something of a rock n roll troubadour over the last few years, regularly touring the length and breadth of the UK armed only with an acoustic guitar case … Continue reading →

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Gig review: LAURENCE JONES – The Tunnels, Bristol, 22 September 2015

Posted on September 30, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

Young blues guitarists come and go but every so often one stands out from the crowd and makes heads turn, a young Laurence Jones burst onto the scene with his debut album ‘Thunder In The Sky’ and since then has … Continue reading →

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Gig review: CROSBY STILLS AND NASH, Brighton Centre, 19 September 2015

Posted on September 28, 2015 by andynathan

Crosby Stills and Nash are both pioneers and survivors. They can be regarded as forefathers of the whole West Coast scene and the voice of the late sixties American counterculture, and though their initial burst of creativity was brief before … Continue reading →

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Gig review: WASP – 02 Academy, Glasgow, 18 September 2015

Posted on September 26, 2015 by david.wilson

WASP are undergoing something of a resurgence at the moment. Following their last ‘greatest hits’ tour which received glowing reviews, Blackie and the band started writing new material and the new album ‘Golgotha’ is now also gaining favourable feedback in … Continue reading →

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Gig review: KIP WINGER – The Borderline, London, 12 September 2015

Posted on September 17, 2015 by andynathan

Kip Winger’s solo acoustic shows at the Borderline have began to take on such a mythical status that the promotional blurb for this year’s show even marketed it as the ‘4th annual evening with Kip Winger’. It was noticeable that … Continue reading →

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Gig review: RICKY WARWICK AND DAMON JOHNSON – Camden Underworld, London, 10 September 2015

Posted on September 15, 2015 by andynathan

Can there be a harder working band at present than Black Star Riders? The band that Thin Lizzy mutated into to write and play new material, toured with Europe in the Spring and seem to be on every festival bill. … Continue reading →

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Gig review: IAN ANDERSON (JETHRO TULL) – The Lowry, Salford, 14 September 2015

Posted on September 15, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

It’s Jethro Tull, but not as we have known them. ‘The Rock Opera’ continued the format of previous outings with a large screen and a theme. A few things have grated in recent years, not least the use of Ryan … Continue reading →

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Gig review: Cambridge Folk Festival, 30 July-2 August 2015

Posted on September 12, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

Any festival with a continuous run of 51 years must be doing something right! Over that time the acts have constantly been of the highest quality and offered a diverse and eclectic mix of music from all corners of the … Continue reading →

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Gig review: Breaking Bands Festival – 22-24 May 2015

Posted on September 11, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

Haerken - Breaking Bands Festival - 22-24 May 2015

Stoke Prior Sports and Country Club, Worcestershire With the glut of festivals out there at present and certainly those of sub-1000 capacity you have to wonder is there space for more? Well, whilst the few big festivals continue to charge … Continue reading →

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Gig review: POWERWOLF – Islington Academy, London, 9 September 2015

Posted on September 10, 2015 by jason

A triple metal bill in midweek, what a nice treat. Did feel sorry for openers Xandria as they were on stage at seven not long after the doors had opened. They are not really my cup of tea with the … Continue reading →