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Gig Review: FUN LOVIN’ CRIMINALS – Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton 21 January 2014
The Fun Lovin’ Criminals shot to fame after the release of the single ‘Scooby Snacks’ from their 1996 album ‘Come Find Yourself’. This success established the band’s truly unique sound mixing hip hop and alternative rock along with a deep … Continue reading
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Tagged blues, Fun Lovin' Criminals, gig, hip hop, Huey Morgan, live, review, rock, Scooby Snacks, The Bong Remains The Same
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Gig review: THE ZOMBIES, THE YARDBIRDS, THE ANIMALS and Friends – The Waterside, Aylesbury, 23 January 2014
Something about the billing of this tour as a ‘celebration of 50 years of Rhythm and Blues with the artists that shaped a musical revolution’ gave off a slight whiff of cabaret. It was a feeling the gig seemed to … Continue reading
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Tagged 23 January 2014, Aylesbury, Colin Blunstone, gig, Jim McCarty, Jim Rodford, Maggie Bell, Mickey Gallagher, review, Rod Argent, The Animals, The Yardbirds, The Zombies, Waterside
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Gig review: THE BLACKOUT – King Tut’s, Glasgow, 23 January 2014
This tour was billed as ‘The Final Party Tour – Take 2’ due to the fact that the first leg at the tail end of last year had to be cut short as frontman Gavin Butler had been taken ill. … Continue reading
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Tagged 23rd January 2014, Gavin Butler, gig, Glasgow, King Tut's, live, LostAlone, Mike Hodges, punk, Rat Attack, review, rock, Sean Smith, Steve Battelle, The Blackout, Wales
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Gig review: THE PRETTY THINGS – London, 100 Club, 21 December 2013
The brief was, I am led to believe, simple. “It’s a mod do,” promoter John Hellier had said to the band beforehand, “so keep it strictly Mod- all R’n’B, no psych.” Admittedly, that’s not how I’d have played it, but … Continue reading
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Tagged 100 Club, 21 December 2013, Dick Taylor, gig, London, Phil May, review, rock, The Pretty Things
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Gig review: HOLY HOLY (feat. Woody Woodmansey) – The Lexington,Islington,20 December 2013
Q: When is a tribute band elevated to a status beyond a mere tribute band? A: When the drummer (or indeed any former member) of the band you are paying tribute to joins your lineup, thus cementing the link between … Continue reading
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Tagged 20 December 2013, Bowie, gig, Holy Holy, Islington, James Stevenson, review, Spiders From mars, The Lexington, Woody Woodmansey
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Gig review: WILKO JOHNSON – The Forum, Tunbridge Wells, 24 January 2014
Originally only planned for two nights to celebrate the Forum’s 21st birthday, Wilko Johnson added a third night due to the other two shows being sold out so quickly. Roger Daltrey once sang that he hoped to die before he … Continue reading
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Tagged 24 January 2014, gig, Norman Watt-Roy, review, rock, The Forum, Tunbridge Wells, Wilko Johnson
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Gig review: NOEL McCALLA/JIM MULLEN – Half Moon, Putney, 19 January 2014
When a vocalist begins his set by launching into a cover of Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine”, you could be forgiven for slight trepidation, or even thinking you’ve wandered into the wrong gig altogether. After all, covers gigs, such as … Continue reading
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Tagged 19 January 2014, Average White Band, fusion, gig, guitar, guitarist, Half Moon, Jazz rock, Jim Mullen, Kokomo, Mezzoforte, Moon, Morrissey Mullen, Noel McCalla, Putney, review, soul
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Gig review: TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA – Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, London, 4 January 2014
The first time that I saw Trans-Siberian Orchestra live, it turned out to be one of the musical highlights of the year for me. The year was 2011, the venue exactly the same as tonight (note: then called The Hammersmith … Continue reading
Gig review: THERION – O2 Islington Academy, London, 20 December 2013
Support Acts: Arkona Review & Photos by Yiannis (John) Stefanis It was around the end of November that an acquaintance of mine asked me to name my favorite gig of the year to which my response was “It’s too early … Continue reading
Rock Photography Galleries: October-December 2013 (Fleetwood Mac,Peter Gabriel,Zappa Plays Zappa)
The Year in Pictures 2013 Photography by Steve Goudie and Iain Scott Zappa Plays Zappa Photo Gallery by Steve Goudie, 15 November 2013 Alice In Chains Photo Gallery by Iain Scott, 14 November 2013 Billy Joel Photo Gallery by Steve … Continue reading
Gig review: THE LEVELLERS – Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh,18 December 2013
When it comes to The Levellers I’m afraid I would consider myself a lapsed fan. For many years I bought the albums and attended gigs whenever possible but my attention did drift for a long period through no fault of … Continue reading
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Tagged 18 December 2013, Edinburgh, folk, gig, Liquid Rooms, live, Mark Chadwick, Panjenix, review, rock, The Levellers
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Gig review: THE BOOMTOWN RATS – Roundhouse, London, 26 October 2013
The amount of shows I’ve seen this year that I thought I never would is truly amazing: for every idol that dies, another seemingly resurrects themselves with unerring timing, as if suddenly aware that there may not be many such … Continue reading
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Tagged 26 October 2013, Bob Geldof, gig, London, punk, review, rock, Roundhouse, The Boomtown Rats
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Gig review: STEELEYE SPAN – Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury, 2 December 2013
Cor, it’s nippy out. I’d better get inside then: after all, what could exude more warmth than an evening of electric folk? There’s a rustic, fireside pleasure inherent in the songs of our ancient heritage which some would say is … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 December 2013, Aylesbury, folk rock, gig, Maddy Prior, review, Steeleye Span, Waterside Theatre
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Gig review: PAUL CARRACK – Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury, 1 December 2013
Sunday night in Aylesbury isn’t necessarily a term that fills one with excitement. However, any such doubts can be put aside on realising you’re going to watch one of the greatest white soul voices to have emanated from the UK … Continue reading
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Tagged Ace, Aylesbury, gig, Mike & the Mechanics, Paul Carrack, pop, review, rock, singer, songwriter, soul, Squeeze, Waterside Theatre
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Gig review – RAY JACKSON’S LINDISFARNE – Newcastle City Hall, 20 December 2013
I’m sure everyone is aware of the concept of a ‘bucket’ or ‘wish’ list, a physical or mental note of things you would like to do before shuffling off this mortal coil. I have several things on mine including an … Continue reading
Gig review: STATUS QUO/10CC – 02 Arena, London, 15 December 2013
When GRTR!’s esteemed Live Editor Dave Wilson asked me to cover this show, I warned him that my review might be rather jaundiced, as I only recognised the original ‘Frantic Four’ line up as the real Quo. The annual Christmas … Continue reading
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Tagged 10CC, 15 December 2013, Francis Rossi, gig, Graham Gouldman, London, O2 Arena, review, Rick Parfitt, rock, Status Quo
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Gig review: AIRBOURNE – HMV Forum, London,13 December 2013
Proving that the newer generation of bands are keeping classic rock alive and well, the Forum was packed to the rafters for this excellent value, if very diverse, three band bill, headlined by the larger than life Australians who fill … Continue reading
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Tagged 13th December 2013, AC/DC, AIRBOURNE, Ben Ward, Black Dog Barking, Bon Scott, gig, HMV Forum, Joel O'Keeffe, Kiss, live, London, Motley Crue, Orange Goblin, review, The Treatment
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Gig review: THEA GILMORE, Telford’s Warehouse, Chester, 17 December 2013
In a week that saw Sam Bailey crowned Queen of X Factor and announcing that her first album may be one of cover versions, you can’t help feeling that the true musical troopers suffer in silence. Enter, Thea Gilmore, who … Continue reading
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Tagged 17 December 2013, Chester, Christmas, festive, folk, gig, Liz Hanks, Nigel Stonier, pop, review, singer, songwriter, Telford's Warehouse, Thea Gilmore
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Gig Review: THE CRUNCH – Nambucca, London, 12 December 2013
The night didn’t start too well when we had to teach the barman how to pour a pint of real ale out of the hand pump. But the service, very much like the gig, improved dramatically over the next few … Continue reading
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Tagged 12 December 2013, Cockney Rejects, Dave Tregunna, London, Lords of the New Church, Mick Geggus, Nambucca, Sham 69, Slydigs, Terry Chimes, The Clash, THE CRUNCH
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Gig review: TOSELAND/Chrome Molly, Islington Academy 2, 11 December 2013
Rock and speed (on wheels, that is) are natural bedfellows, from heavy metal’s long association with motorbikes to the guitar dabblings of Formula 1 figures like Damon Hill and Eddie Jordan. To be a success in both fields is as … Continue reading
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Tagged 11 December 2013, Chrome Molly, gig, Islington Academy 2, James Toseland, London, review, rock, Toseland
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Gig review: DEATH ANGEL – London, The Underworld, 10 December 2013
Support Acts: Dew-Scented Review & Photos by Yiannis (John) Stefanis Five days on from the glorious Marduk/Grave show, I am back in The Underworld in Camden to see San Francisco Thrashers Death Angel, who are back in town, supporting their … Continue reading
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Tagged 10 December 2013, Death Angel, Dew Scented, gig, London, review, thrash metal, Underworld
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Gig Review: MICHAEL MONROE – Thekla, Bristol, 2 December 2013
Michael Monroe’s illustrious career in the history of rock and roll started in 1980 when he was the flamboyant, fun and edgy vocalist of Hanoi Rocks. This new sounding glam punk band had a strong influence over many bands including … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 December 2013, BLACKWOLF, Bristol, gig, goth, Hanoi Rocks, Her Dark Embrace, live, Michael Monroe, review, rock, Sam Yaffa, Steve Conti, Thekla
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Gig review: PAPA ROACH – Brixton Academy, London,10 December 2013
The subtitle to this review should be ‘My daughter made me do it!’ as not only does she love Papa Roach but I have been tasked writing this review as she thinks she would be too biased! So here we … Continue reading
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Tagged 10 December 2013, American Fangs, Brixton Academy, gig, Jacoby Shaddix, London, Middle Class Rut, Papa Roach, review, rock
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Gig review: HARD ROCK HELL 7 – Pwllheli, Wales, 28-30 November 2013
Roll Up, Roll Up, Roll Up (Rizlas? ed.) for the greatest show on earth, this certainly encompasses the feeling around the HRH community as “Hard Rock Hell 7 – Cirque De Rock” rolls into its now well established new home … Continue reading
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Tagged 28-30 November 2013, AIRBOURNE, Alunah, Arthur Brown, Attica Rage, Bernie Torme, Black Spiders, Black Star Riders, Blaze Bayley, Cage The Gods, festival, Hard Rock Hell 7, heavy rock, Kyrbgriner, metal, Michael Monroe, Pat McManus, Paul Di'Anno, Phil Campbell, Pwllheli, Skindred, THE ANSWER, THE JOKERS, The Screaming Eagles, The Treatment, Wales
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Gig review: THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT – Club Academy, Manchester, 22 November 2013
Tonight was always going to be a special night, back in Manchester for the first time since The Temperance Movement (TTM) won “Best New Band” at the planet rock awards and also the last night of their current tour. What … Continue reading
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Tagged 22 November 2013, Club Academy, gig, Joshua James, Manchester, review, rock, Temperance Movement
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