Category Archives: NEWS

News: ANDREW ROACHFORD – UK Tour Dates March 2016 and Interview

Posted on March 15, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

This interview edit is taken from an hour special broadcast on Sunday 6 March at 18:00 GMT on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio (5:01) The full feature is now available via Mixcloud (or click the audio player above) More information … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: New releases (CD/DVD) April-June 2016

Posted on March 4, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

Compiled by Jason Ritchie April 2016 1st BABYMETAL ‘Fox Day’ earMusic BLACK STONE CHERRY ‘Kentucky’ Mascot Records CHEAP TRICK ‘Bang Zoom Crazy Hello’ HUMAN ZOO ‘My Own God’ THUNDERSTONE ‘Apocalypse Again’ AFM Records 8th LA PAZ ‘Shut Up And Rawk!’ … Continue reading →

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News: JOHNNY HATES JAZZ Interview Feature and UK Tour (28 February – 25 March 2016)

Posted on February 25, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

A special feature is broadcast in the first hour of ‘Assume The Position’, presented by David Randall on Sunday 28 February on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio. The sequence is repeated on Friday 4 March at 22:00 or you can … Continue reading →

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News: HANDEL & HENDRIX Museum opens in Brook Street, London – 9 February 2016

Posted on February 10, 2016 by petefeenstra

The Handel & Hendrix in London Museum opens its doors to Jimi Hendrix’s London Brook Street flat from 10 February . It’s a unique project that the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) committee member Rachel Hasted notes: “brings together Rock & the … Continue reading →

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News: DONOVAN announces 70th Birthday Show

Posted on February 9, 2016 by jason

DONOVAN’S 70TH BIRTHDAY PARTY CONCERT IN ‘BEAT CAFÉ’ AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM ON 6th MAY 2016 Donovan, ‘60s legend, icon, poet and one of our most enduring singer-songwriters, celebrates his 70th birthday with a special concert at The London Palladium … Continue reading →

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News: The Rebelles announce a cover of All The Young Dudes

Posted on February 9, 2016 by jason

THE REBELLES release their take on ‘All The Young Dudes’, featuring Ian Hunter, on 18th March, via Turtle Recordings. The Rebelles is the sound of three stunning vocal talents paying tribute to the songs that inspire them. Formed of Tracie … Continue reading →

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News: MAGNUM and DEVON ALLMAN interview specials on Sunday 7 February 2016

Posted on February 4, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

Magnum - Liverpool Arts Club, 6 February 2016

In 2011, during rehearsals for their winter UK tour, David Randall asked Bob Catley and Tony Clarkin about the rise of Magnum, discussing the early days, their reformation in the Millennium and upward trajectory during the past decade. On Sunday … Continue reading →

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News: RENAISSANCE & CURVED AIR – Pioneers of Symphonic/Art Prog tour together in April 2016

Posted on January 30, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

ANNIE HASLAM of RENAISSANCE (59:15) David Randall chats to Annie about prog rockers Renaissance Also available in several parts here Symphonic rock icons Renaissance featuring legendary singer Annie Haslam will be performing in the US & UK in support of … Continue reading →

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News: RODNEY MATTHEWS exhibition runs until 24 February – Wells, Somerset

Posted on January 26, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

GRTR! photographer Simon Dunkerley recently attended the private viewing of ‘IONAWR’, the new exhibition featuring the work of fantasy artist Rodney Matthews. Before the times of digital download and live music streaming the thrill of a new album release meant … Continue reading →

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News: ELEANOR MCEVOY – New album 5 February, Archive Interview – Sunday 24 January 2016

Posted on January 23, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

Eleanor McEvoy - Alexanders, Chester, 12 March 2015

Get Ready to ROCK! Radio favourite Eleanor McEvoy is featured on Sunday 24 January, ahead of the release of her latest album ‘Naked Music’ (17:00 GMT). The radio station is replaying their 2009 interview when Eleanor chatted about her career … Continue reading →

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News: WILL ROBERT BRAND NEW EP AND DEBUT HEADLINE TOUR

Posted on January 20, 2016 by jason

Ahead of the release of his new ‘Mountain’ E.P. on 19th February through Virgin EMI, acclaimed Cambridge-based troubadour Will Robert will embark on fifteen-date debut headline tour of the UK. The life-affirming five-track E.P. will be available to buy before … Continue reading →

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News: R.I.P. DAVID BOWIE

Posted on January 11, 2016 by jason

R.I.P. DAVID BOWIE 1947-2016 David Bowie has died at the age of 69 from cancer. His son, film director Duncan Jones, confirmed the news and a statement was issued on his social media accounts: “David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: New releases (CD/DVD) January-March 2016

Posted on January 4, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

Compiled by Jason Ritchie January 2016 8th DAVID BOWIE ‘Blackstar’ CLOUDSCAPE ‘Voice Of Reason’ IGNITE ‘A War Against You’ Century Media 15th PAUL CARRACK ‘Soul Shadows’ PANIC! AT THE DISCO ‘Death Of A Bachelor’ AXEL RUDI PELL ‘Game Of Sins’ … Continue reading →

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Album review: ELEANOR McEVOY – Naked Music

Posted on December 31, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

Moscodisc [Release date 05.02.16] The closest we’ve got to a live album from Eleanor McEvoy, ten studio albums down the line was 2011′s Alone a record lifted from practice sessions never intended for release. It was pretty good proxy for … Continue reading →

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News: A Year in Rock – 2015 (Rock Photography)

Posted on December 31, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

Over the years Get Ready to ROCK! has gathered an enviable reputation for some of the best online rock photography, complementing its extensive coverage of gigs, festivals and tours. We’ve published a selection of some of the best shots in … Continue reading →

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News: BEST OF 2015 rock radio special on Sunday 27 December

Posted on December 27, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

FM - Planet Rockstock - Trecco Bay, South Wales, 4 December 2015

On Sunday 27 December, at 22:00 GMT David Randall presents a two-hour special on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio featuring the Get Ready to ROCK! reviewer choices for ‘Best of 2015′. The show will also reflect the popular vote that … Continue reading →

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News: Melodic rockers FM top popular poll for top rock album of 2015

Posted on December 21, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

FM - Planet Rockstock, Porthcawl, 7 December 2014

FM and Vintage Trouble scoop popular poll In the Get Ready to ROCK! end of year popular poll melodic rockers FM were voted top album with ‘Heroes And Villains’ whilst readers and listeners confirmed the reviewers rating by making Vintage … Continue reading →

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News: Rock journeyman JAMES STEVENSON plays first solo gig, Thursday 17 December (Water Rats, London)

Posted on December 15, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

Guitarist/songwriter James Stevenson plays his first solo gig at Water Rats, King’s Cross, London on Thursday 17 December (19:15). James Stevenson has been an in-demand session player since his earliest outings with punk/new wave band Chelsea in the late 1970s. … Continue reading →

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News: Readers and listeners vote for their favourite albums and live acts – Best of 2015

Posted on December 4, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

Every year the reviewers at Get Ready to ROCK! choose their Top Albums and Live Acts. Their selection covers a range of genres from rock to blues and progressive and reflects the musical spread of the well-respected website. The reviewers … Continue reading →

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News: WINTER ROCKS FESTIVAL – Corporation, Sheffield, 5 December 2015

Posted on November 25, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

After the huge success of Winter Rocks Festival 2014, the rock all day event returns on Saturday 5 December with an even bigger line up of international and rising artists. Keeping to its Sheffield roots, the event will take place … Continue reading →

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News: BLACKMORE’S NIGHT and WALTER TROUT interview features, Sunday 8 November

Posted on November 6, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

Walter Trout, - Lead Belly Fest, Royal Albert Hall, London, 15 June 2015

Photo: Mark Hughes/MHP Studios On Sunday 8 November, on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, two recent interviews will be broadcast. Pete Feenstra has been a long-time supporter and promoter of Walter Trout and caught up with him to chat about … Continue reading →

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News: DOWNES BRAIDE ASSOCIATION, Edgar Winter interview features – Sunday 25 October 2015

Posted on October 24, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

Pop rock duo Geoff Downes and Chris Braide release their second album as Downes Braide Association (DBA) on 6 November. Downes is best known as the keyboard maestro with bands like Asia and Yes whilst Chris Braide has written for … Continue reading →

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News: MICHAEL SCHENKER interview – Sunday 11 October – on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio

Posted on October 11, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

Michael Schenker, photo by Simon Dunkerley

Photo: Simon Dunkerley In his weekly feature show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio (Sunday 11 October) Pete Feenstra chats to legendary guitarist Michael Schenker about his album ‘Spirit On A Mission’. Schenker and his band – which includes one-time … Continue reading →

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News: STEVE HACKETT – UK tour starts 6 October

Posted on October 3, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

Photo: Simon Dunkerley/GRTR! Steve Hackett celebrates the 40th anniversary of the release of his debut solo album – ‘Voyage Of The Acolyte’ – with an extensive UK tour starting in Guildford on Tuesday 6 October. The set-list will take in … Continue reading →

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News: HAREM SCAREM, MAJOR INSTINCT, DEE SNIDER – Tuesday 29 September 2015

Posted on September 29, 2015 by jason

Dee Snider - STEELHOUSE FESTIVAL Day 2 - Ebbw Vale, South Wales, 26 July 2015

Dave Gilmour topped the UK album charts this week with his new album ‘Rattle That Lock’. Major Instinct release their debut album, ‘High Five’ on Nov 27th via AOR Heaven. The band features M.ILL.ION founder, main songwriter and bass guitarist B.J. Laneby. Harem Scarem … Continue reading →