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Five Quick Q’s: WALTER LURE

Posted on July 8, 2013 by jason

Following two successful tours in 2010 and 2011, Walter Lure makes a welcome return to the UK this summer. The original guitarist and co-vocalist with Johnny Thunders’ iconic New York punks The Heartbreakers will play three shows in August: Thurs … Continue reading →

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Interview with bass icon NORMAN WATT-ROY (June 2013)

Posted on July 8, 2013 by petefeenstra

After a 46 year career that has made him a bass icon, Norman Watt-Roy finally has finally recorded his first ever solo album ‘Faith & Grace’ – cockney rhyming slang for bass. With a career that started with playing American … Continue reading →

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Album review: MAGNUS KARLSSON’S FREE FALL

Posted on July 7, 2013 by andynathan

Frontiers Records [Release Date 14.6.13] He may not be a household name, but Magnus Karlsson has been one of European hard rock’s go-to people for some time, assembling critically acclaimed projects like Starbreaker and Allen-Lande, writing prolifically, and for the … Continue reading →

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Album review: STORMZONE – Three Kings

Posted on July 7, 2013 by jason

Metal Nation Ltd (Release date 22.07.13] The band have been around since 2004 and been building a name for themselves as they reach, their fourth album. They play classic metal with tips of the musical hat to Iron Maiden and … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged 'Harv' Harbinson, album, hard rock, review, Stormzone, Three Kings | Leave a comment

Gig review: GOV’T MULE – Under The Bridge, London, 4 July 2013

Posted on July 7, 2013 by petefeenstra

Although their reputation as primary jam band is well merited, Gov’t Mule is much more than that. Their improvisational core takes them across genres and into constantly evolving new areas that gives shows like this its cutting edge. At the … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged Captain Beefheart, Danny Louis, Elliott Randall, Elvis Costello, Gov't Mule, guitar, jam band, Joe McGlohon, Jorgen Carlsson, man In Motion, Matt Abts, Pink Floyd, Reeves Gabrels, review, shout, The Turtles, Warren Haynes | Leave a comment

Video interview: WARREN HAYNES, London, 4 July 2013

Posted on July 7, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

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 →

Posted in ALL POSTS, INTERVIEWS, Video Interviews | Tagged 4 July 2013, album, Allman Brothers Band, blues, Gov't Mule, guitar, guitarist, interview, rock, shout, video, Warren Haynes | 1 Comment

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, Check out videos here: https://www.facebook.com/getreadytorockradio David Randall presents a weekly show … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, INTERVIEWS, Video Interviews | Tagged Chris Spedding, guitar, guitarist, interview, King Mob, Paul McCartney, Robert Gordon, Roxy Music, session, Sharks, video | Leave a comment

Video interview: ANDY FRASER – London, 4 July 2013

Posted on July 7, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

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 →

Posted in ALL POSTS, INTERVIEWS, Video Interviews | Tagged 4 July 2013, Andy Fraser, bass, Free, interview, rock, Sharks, Tobi, video | Leave a comment

Album review: TONY HARNELL & THE WILDFLOWERS

Posted on July 5, 2013 by jason

[Release date 30.04.13] One of the greatest things about music is when it can transport you to a different world. Much like reading a great book, an album can remind you of days gone by, memories that bring a smile … Continue reading →

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Book review: Shell Shocked: My Life with the Turtles, Flo & Eddie and Frank Zappa by Howard Kaylan

Posted on July 5, 2013 by jason

Shell Shocked: My Life with the Turtles, Flo & Eddie and Frank Zappa by Howard Kaylan with Jeff Tamarkin Backbeat Books www.backbeatbooks.com For a man behind timeless pop classics like the Turtles ‘Happy Together’, Howard Kaylan has certainly led a … Continue reading →

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Album review: RHAPSODY OF FIRE – Live From Chaos To Eternity

Posted on July 5, 2013 by jason

AFM www.afmrecords.de Filmscore Metal (or Melodic Operatic Power / Symphonic Metal) at its best and from the opening track a fantastic live set. Following the departure of founded guitarist Luca Turilli, who has since formed his own version of Rhapsody, … Continue reading →

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DVD review: RAVEN – Rock Until You Drop: A Long Day’s Journey

Posted on July 5, 2013 by jason

SPV www.spv.de Phew, what a mammoth metal feast this is. Well, I say feast, this is Christmas, Easter and several summer Metal BBQs all in one. Running to 4.5 hours, this is everything you’ll ever need by NWoBHM legends Raven … Continue reading →

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Gig review: HARD ROCK CALLING (Bruce Springsteen, Black Crowes et al) – Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, 30 June 2013

Posted on July 4, 2013 by andynathan

The international world saw two sides of British life last summer. On the good side, we made a stunning success of hosting the Olympics. But a few weeks before, across town at Hyde Park came the farcical jobsworthery of pulling … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged Alabama Shakes, Black Crowes, Bruce Springsteen, Deaf Havana, E Street Band, Hard Rock Calling, The Carnabys, Zac Brown Band | Leave a comment

Gig review: THE GRANDMOTHERS OF INVENTION, Asheville,NC,2 July 2013

Posted on July 4, 2013 by jason

Whether you’re family/friends or just a person that reads my write-up’s with any regularity, you’re likely already aware of my undying love and affection for almost all things Frank Zappa. With minimal research (if you’re bored enough to do it … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS, Special Events | Tagged 2 July 2013, Asheville, Don Preston, Frank Zappa, gig, jazz, Napoleon Murphy Brock, NC, review, rock, The Grandmothers of Invention, The Grey Eagle | Leave a comment

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

Posted on July 4, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

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

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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Gig review: X-UFO – Merton Manor Club, 29 June 2013

Posted on July 2, 2013 by andynathan

When is a tribute band not a tribute band? Well, X-UFO make no pretence to be a rival to Phil Mogg’s evergreen UFO, but the collective pedigree of the members exceeds many bands who trade under a name with only … Continue reading →

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Album review: UFO – At The BBC 1974-1985

Posted on July 2, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

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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DVD Review: AEROSMITH – Rock For The Rising Sun

Posted on July 2, 2013 by petefeenstra

Eagle Rock [Release date 22.06.13] Much like the Stones who are 10 years their senior, Aerosmith pop up on this DVD like cartoon characters come to life. They rock and roll and charm their way round the post-tsunami Japan on … Continue reading →

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Gig review: IAN ANDERSON – Royal Albert Hall, London, 30 June 2013

Posted on July 2, 2013 by petefeenstra

It’s 45 years since Ian Anderson first trod the boards at the Albert Hall with Jethro Tull at a charity show. And now with the apparent departure (temporarily or otherwise) of long time guitarist Martin Barre, he’s shed the Tull … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: JAMES YOUNGER, THE CAPSULES, APESKULL

Posted on July 2, 2013 by jason

JAMES YOUNGER – Feelin’ American This may sound like a classy piece of US heartland rock, yet James Younger comes from Manchester! He nails that classic US rock sound with the lead single ‘Monday Morning’ and the other album stand … Continue reading →

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Album Review: POOR GENETIC MATERIAL – One Day In June

Posted on July 1, 2013 by alanjones

QuiXote Music [Release date 31.05.13] In the last couple of years or so the number of progressive rock concept albums released has been going through the roof. Always known as a genre that spawned over-indulgence on an epic scale – … Continue reading →

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

Posted on July 1, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

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 →

Posted in ALL POSTS, Festivals & Large Events, NEWS | Tagged 20-21 July 2013, 4BITTEN, Babylon Fire, Dave Evans, event, Exit State, Manchester, metal, Radcliffe Civic, rock, Rocksector Records, SOS Festival, Steel Threads, Triaxis, X-UFO | Leave a comment

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

Posted on July 1, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

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, Check … Continue reading →

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EP review : FOR ALL THE WRONG REASONS – We’re Not Losing, We’re Just Not Winning

Posted on June 30, 2013 by david.wilson

Self Release ( Release date – 26th August 2013) These pop punksters from Lincoln have only been together since the beginning of 2013, so they could be forgiven for producing substandard, badly written tracks. No such concessions … Continue reading →