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Gig review: JOE BONAMASSA – Royal Albert Hall, London, 30 March 2013

Posted on April 1, 2013 by petefeenstra

Having spent the best part of a year planning this four-gig, four-set and four-band career retrospective, Joe Bonamassa was entitled to look a little weary after completing his London residency, performed to a grand total of 14,000 people. Given tonight’s … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged acoustic guitar, Anton Fig, Bernie Marsden, Carmine Rojas, Gary Moore, Joe Bonamassa, John Martyn, Lenny Castro, Michael Rhodes, Peter Green, rock blues, Rory Gallagher, Royal Albert Hall, Tal Bergeman | 3 Comments

Album review: DAVE GROHL & Others – Sound City Real To Reel

Posted on April 1, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Sony Music Hot-housing for 24 hours in a studio using a legendary Neve 8028 mixer sounds like musical nirvana. And indeed it was during the making of Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ album that Dave Grohl was introduced to the desk. He bought … Continue reading →

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Album review: RORY GALLAGHER – Live At The Montreux Festival 1975-94

Posted on April 1, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Salvo Records [Release date 08.04.13] Although these recordings are available separately (previously released in 2006 and 2008) this is the first time they are available as a dual-format release. The compilers have brought together a single CD which spans a … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS, Reissues | Tagged blues, guitar, guitarist, Live At The Montreux Festival 1975-94, review, rock, Rory Gallagher | Leave a comment

Album review: THE JEFF HEALEY BAND – House On Fire/As The Years Go Passing By

Posted on April 1, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Jeff Healey - As The Years Go Passing By

As The Years Go Passing By – Live In Germany 1989-1995-2000 (Inakustik) Since his death in 2008 there have been a steady steam of releases featuring one of the modern blues greats. This boxed set, recorded by German TV, brings … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged album, As The Years Go Passing By, blues, demos, German TV, House On Fire, Jeff Healey, Live In Germany 1989-2000, review, rock, sessions | Leave a comment

Gig Review: STATUS QUO, Hammersmith Apollo, London, 15 March 2013

Posted on April 1, 2013 by andynathan

Status Quo, Hammersmith Apollo, 15 March 2013

It all began and ended in 1984. My very first gig was meant to be one of Status Quo’s last as they played two shows on what was called the ‘End of the Road’ tour. Already they were an institution, … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 15 March 2013, Alan Lancaster, blues rock, Francis Rossi, Frantic Four, Hammersmith Apollo, John Coughlan, reunion, Rick Parfitt, Status Quo | Leave a comment

Gig review: GRACE POTTER & THE NOCTURNALS, Bush Hall, London, 13 March 2013

Posted on April 1, 2013 by andynathan

It’s strange how some bands that have a big profile in the United States rarely cross the radar over this side of the pond. Vermont-based Grace Potter and the Nocturnals are one such and I admit to knowing little about … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged blues, classic rock, gig, Grace Potter, review, rock, the Nocturnals | Leave a comment

Gig review: HALESTORM, Electric Ballroom, London, 8 March 2013

Posted on April 1, 2013 by andynathan

The rise and rise of Halestrom continues. Less than three years ago my first exposure to them was as the opening act on a three band bill with Theory Of A Deadman at this very venue, but the Pennsylvania rockers … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged Halestorm, Lzzy Hale, melodic rock, modern rock | Leave a comment

Gig Review: ERIC MARTIN (Mr Big), Live Lounge, Cardiff, 19 March 2013

Posted on April 1, 2013 by david.wilson

Mr Big, made a series of excellent hits dominating the 90s. Eventually they split up in 2002, then after a long break and a reunion in 2009 they decided to stay together and produce a new album in 2011. The … Continue reading →

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Album review: SIDONY BOX – Rules

Posted on March 29, 2013 by petefeenstra

Sidony Box play what they call, ‘music of the moment’, revelling in free- form spontaneity which leaves the listener wondering just where they will go next. Nothing is predictable, except perhaps the opening blast of cacophony and … Continue reading →

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Album review: SPOCK’S BEARD – Brief Nocturnes And Dreamless Sleep

Posted on March 29, 2013 by jason

Inside Out www.insideout.de Spock’s Beard return after the well received ‘X’ album and a major line-up change as drummer/vocalist Nick D’Virgilio left in 2011. In his place come two new members, drummer Jimmy Keegan and Enchant vocalist Ted Leonard (do … Continue reading →

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Album review: BLUES TRAVELER – Suzie Cracks the Whip

Posted on March 29, 2013 by petefeenstra

Freeworld Records Blues Traveler was always a blues based jam band at heart, but with an eye on the main chance, and not much has changed on ‘Suzie Cracks the Whip’. There’s plenty of great playing, and … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged blues, blues harp, Blues Traveler, CARRIE RODRIGUEZ, Chris Barron, Crystal Bowersox, John Popper, rock, Ron Sexsmith, Spin Doctors | Leave a comment

Album review: BARCLAY JAMES HARVEST – 25th Anniversary Concert

Posted on March 29, 2013 by petefeenstra

Voiceprint Recorded back in 1992 at the Town & Country Club in London, this 25th anniversary concert isn’t quite ‘an absolute must for any Barclay James Harvest fan’ as suggested by the brief liner notes. The budget … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE UNION Islington Academy, Thursday 28 March 2013

Posted on March 29, 2013 by jason

This was the rescheduled gig after the February one was postponed as vocalist Pete Shoulder was suffering badly from flu. Luckily he has since fully recovered and there was a decent turn out again. First up were Black Wolf, who … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged Beware The Darkness, Black Wolf, Ilsington Academy, Luke Morley, Pete Shoulder, The Union, Thunder | Leave a comment

Album review: THE NEW GROOVE – Quit Bitchin’

Posted on March 29, 2013 by petefeenstra

The New Groove Records [Released 10:12) If passion and commitment equated money, The New Groove would be millionaires. ‘Quit Bitchin’ delivers 10 belting rhythm and blues related tracks that mix hot playing and meaningful lyrics with … Continue reading →

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Album review: ALAN HEWITT – High Fidelity

Posted on March 29, 2013 by petefeenstra

Angel Song Records With a playing and production background spanning Earth Wind & Fire, Warrant, and more recently The Moody Blues, as well as high profile TV and film soundtrack work, keyboard playing vocalist Alan Hewitt’s … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: LOVE/ HATE, KNOCK OUT KAINE – Bannermans, Edinburgh, 27 March 2013

Posted on March 28, 2013 by david.wilson

Interesting venue Bannermans. It is in the Old Town part of Edinburgh and is a vaulted cellar which forms a compact little venue. At their peak Love/Hate would have been playing venues at least ten times the size of Bannermans, … Continue reading →

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Album review: JIMMIE VAUGHAN – Reissues

Posted on March 28, 2013 by petefeenstra

Repertoire Records [Release date 05:2013] Perhaps only Jimmy Vaughan could cut a trio of albums that started with a nomination for Best Contemporary Blues Album Award (‘Strange Pleasure’) , nearly won the Best Rock Instrumental Performance Award for … Continue reading →

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Album Review: UFO At The BBC: On Air 1974 – 1985

Posted on March 28, 2013 by jason

Chrysalis This is a lovely thing. Admitedly, it is likely to be of most interest to collectors and completists. Then again, at just over £12 at a well known on-line music retailer (other retailers are available), who wouldn’t want to … Continue reading →

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HAMMERFEST V, Pwllheli,Wales,14-16 March 2013

Posted on March 28, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Another year, another venue but Hammerfest V goes on with the same spirit that it has done for the previous years. Yes there may have been a number of people complaining about the new venue, the line up etc but … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS, PURE METAL (All posts), Pure Metal/Gig reviews | Tagged 14-16 March 2013, Angel Witch, gig, Hammerfest V, Hatebreed, Killing Joke, Lifer, Napalm Death, Pwllheli, review, Savage Messiah, St Vitus, Wales | Leave a comment

Gig review: THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT – NQ Live,Manchester, 8 March 2013

Posted on March 27, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

The Temperance Movement, NQ Live,Manchester 13 March 2013

Planet Rock Presents was always going to be a great night and that was evident before we arrived at the venue as it was already sold out. This was due to the quality of the bands on tonight and that … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: SPIDER ROCKETS, MY SOLILOQUY, RAGE OF ANGELS, SHANNON, STALA & SO

Posted on March 27, 2013 by jason

Spider Rockets – Bitten (SPV) Spider Rockets hail from New Jersey and produce hard rock with classic rock and, to a lesser degree, punk elements. “Bitten” is the outfit’s third release. What you get is a modern take of in-you-face … Continue reading →

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Album review: DEVILLE – Hydra

Posted on March 26, 2013 by jason

Small Stone Records www.smallstone.com There is definitely something good in the water in Sweden as not only do they produce a stream of top notch melodic rock and 70′s influenced acts, they have been producing some top draw modern rock … Continue reading →

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Album Review: PAUL ROSE – Double Life

Posted on March 26, 2013 by jason

Mita Records From the rich and fluid guitar licks to the classic blues arrangements and even the tasteful splashes of delicious Hammond organ, the cream of this collection should prompt worthy comparisons with the playing of Walter Trout or Stevie … Continue reading →

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News: THE MOODY BLUES – TIMELESS FLIGHT’ 17 DISC BOX SET

Posted on March 26, 2013 by jason

The Moody Blues will release a definitive career-spanning box set entitled ‘Timeless Flight’ on June 3rd 2013. Housed in a heavy-duty LP-sized hard-back slipcase, this lavish box set contains 17 discs including: * 11 remastered CDs featuring key album tracks, … Continue reading →

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Album review: DOUBT! – Mercy Pity Peace & Love

Posted on March 25, 2013 by petefeenstra

Moonjune records DouBt is a bristling trio of free form players who wrap their spontaneous playing in fusion and funky clothing, but ultimately return to their chosen style of playing. ‘Mercy, Pity, Peace & Love’ is … Continue reading →