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Gig review: CARDINAL BLACK – Sub 89, Reading, 15 November 2024
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Category Archives: GIG REVIEWS
Gig review: EUROPE – The Roundhouse, London, 12 November 2016
While 2016 has seen the British public vote for Brexit, exactly 30 years ago they were taking Europe to their hearts. Not Eurocrats in Brussels or parliamentarians in Strasbourg, but five fresh-faced Swedes with luxuriant long hair and toothy smiles … Continue reading
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Tagged 12 November 2016, Conny Bloom, Dare, Darren Wharton, Electric Boys, Europe, gig, Joey Tempest, John Norum, live, London, metal, review, rock, The Final Countdown, The Roundhouse, Thin Lizzy
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Gig review: THORBJORN RISAGER & THE BLACK TORNADO – Boom Boom Club, Sutton, 14 November 2016
Just like their viking history, Danish bues-rockers Thorbjorn Risager & The Black Tornado came, saw, conquered by funking up the house with a high energy show that breathes fresh life into the big band blues review format. With a name … Continue reading
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Tagged big band, blues, boogie, Boom Boom Club, Danish, Emil Balsgaard, funk, gig, Kasper Wagner, Martin Seidelin, Nat King Cole, Peter Kehl, Peter Skjerning, Ray Charles, review, Robert Cray, rock, Sly Stone, soul, Thorbjorn Risager &The Black Tornado, Tom Waits, vocal
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Gig review: GRAHAM BONNET – Boston Music Rooms, London, 8 November 2016
Graham Bonnet has always been one of rock’s most singular characters. The man with the short hair, Hawaiian shirts and musical background far removed from your traditional metal belter who gave Rainbow their commercial breakthrough. The man whose self-destructive tendencies … Continue reading
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Tagged Alcatrazz, Chrome Molly, gig, Graham Bonnet, hard rock, heavy rock, Michael Schenker Group, MSG, Rainbow, review
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Gig review: IAMTHEMORNING, Tim Bowness – Bush Hall, London, 14 November 2016
On a unique collaborative evening broken into two halves, Tim Bowness was first to take the stage with his merry band of musicians. Bowness, one half of No-Man (the other being prog legend Steven Wilson) was tonight showcasing his work … Continue reading
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Tagged ambient, gig, Iamthemorning, No-Man, prog, Progressive Rock, review, Steven Wilson, Tim Bowness
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Gig review: 3 DOORS DOWN – Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, London, 6 November 2016
Enormous in their native USA since the turn of the millennium, 3 Doors Down have a low public profile in the UK, perhaps befitting a band whose everyday anonymity is one of their virtues. Yet a near sell out at … Continue reading
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Tagged 3 Doors Down, alt rock, Brad Arnold, Chet Roberts, Chris Henderson, Fallen State, gig, Pop Evil, post grunge, review, Us and the Night
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Gig review: DELAIN, Evergrey – O2 Ritz, Manchester, 12 November 2016
In May 2013, David Randall chatted to Charlotte Wessels at the time of the release of their first mini-album for Napalm Records, ‘Interlude’. Their chat includes references to the early development of the band, the split from the Roadrunner label, … Continue reading
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Tagged 12 November 2016, Delain, Evergrey, gig, goth, interview, Kobra And The Lotus, Manchester, melodic, metal, O2 Ritz, progressive metal, review, symphonic
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Gig review: Y & T – Islington Academy, London, 28 October 2016
For the last decade, an extensive Y & T tour has been just as much a feature of autumn as leaves falling and the nights getting shorter. The Californians seem to have a love affair with the UK and judging … Continue reading
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Tagged Aaron Leigh, Dave Meniketti, gig, John Nymann, Praying Mantis, review, Y & T, Y and T
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Gig review: UFO – Alban Arena, St Albans, 25 October 2016
For a band whose musical quality is right up there with the best, UFO’s legacy in the classic rock hall of fame is not the most secure. Whether its the effect of the off stage shenanigans and constant personnel changes … Continue reading
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Tagged 25 October 2016, Alban Arena, Andy Parker, gig, hard rock, Paul Raymond, Phil Mogg, review, Rob De Luca, St Albans, UFO, Vinnie Moore
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Gig review: NINE BELOW ZERO/Chloe Marriott – Under The Bridge, London, 4 November 2016
Tonight, Nine Below Zero are reborn as a big band. They have all the essential qualities that an 8-piece combo requires, from the core duo of seasoned front man Dennis Greaves and the magisterial harp player Mark Feltham, to a … Continue reading
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Tagged 13 Shades Of Blue, Albert Collins, B.B. King, Ben Willis, blues, Charlie Austen, Chloe Marriott, Dennis Greaves, funk, Georgie Fame, gig, Jimi Hendrix, Joan Armatrading, Joanne Shaw Taylor, John Mayall, John Popper, Mark Felthan, Mickey Burkey, NINE BELOW ZERO, R&B, review, soul
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Gig review: ROCKINGHAM FESTIVAL – Nottingham Trent University Students Union, 21-23 October 2016
Last year, a new festival, Rockingham, took on the unenviable mantle of filling the void left by Firefest, which for a decade had delighted melodic rock fans by bringing a series of cult melodic rock acts, many reforming after years … Continue reading
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Tagged Alessandro del Vecchio Band, Angels Or Kings, AOR, Art Nation, Blood Red Saints, Crazy Lixx, festival, Fortune, From The Fire, gig, Jean Beauvoir, Kevin Chalfant, Lee Aaron, Lionheart, Martina Edoff, melodic rock, Robby Valentine, Rockingham, Steelheart, Stone Broken, The Defiants, The Poodles, Trixter, Valentine
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Gig review: BAD COMPANY/Richie Sambora – Manchester Arena, 24 October 2016
GRTR!’s David Randall caught up with Simon Kirke on the last day of the UK tour. They chatted about Bad Company, Free and Simon’s solo work including his forthcoming album to be released in early-2017. Photo: David Randall With doors … Continue reading
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Tagged 24 October 2016, AOR, Bad Company, Bon Jovi, classic rock, gig, guitar, guitarist, hard rock, Howard Leese, interview, Manchester Arena, Mick Ralphs, Orianthi, Paul Rodgers, review, Richie Sambora, Simon Kirke
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Gig review: NICKELBACK – SSE Wembley Arena, 17 October 2016
Few bands have experienced the vitriol that has attached itself to Nickelback over the years, to the extent that the phenomenon was even the subject of academic theses. Yet the fact that, 15 years after they first stormed the charts … Continue reading
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Tagged 17 October 2016, Chad Kroeger, gig, live, metal, Monster Truck, Nickelback, review, rock, Wembley Arena
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Gig review: ROBIN TROWER/Stevie Nimmo – Islington Town Hall, London,18 October 2016
Everything about tonight is a reminder of a bygone era. From the venue – a good old fashioned town hall with a cranked-up PA and ridiculous volume levels – to the whippersnapper support band Stevie Nimmo and a frisky London … Continue reading
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Tagged Band Of Gypsys, blues, funk, gig, guitr, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Dewar, review, Richard Watts, Robin Trower, Robin Trower Band, rock, Steve Nimmo Band
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Gig review: ERJA LYYTINEN BAND – Boom Boom Club, Sutton,14 October 2016
What a difference year makes. While Finnish guitarist Erja Lyttinen is a regular visitor to these shores for festival and select clubs dates, she’s upped her game with a revamped line-up, some excellent new songs and stellar performance levels that … Continue reading
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Tagged blues, Curtis Mayfield, Elmore James, Erja Lyytinen, Erja Lyytinen Band, Finland, gig, guitar, Harri Taittonen, Juha Verona, Kai Jokiaho, review, slide guitar
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Gig review: THE TUBES – Club Academy, Manchester, 8 October 2016
Interview/news item We’re being spoilt. Legendary San Francisco shock rockers The Tubes don’t play a gig in the UK for over 10 years and then we get two tours almost within the space of a year. If the Mondo Pulp … Continue reading
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Tagged 8 October 2016, AOR, Club Academy, Fee Waybill, gig, Manchester, review, rock, satire, The Tubes
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Gig review: LEVEL 42 – The Lowry, Salford, 4 October 2016
David Randall chatted to Mark King for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio in July 2016. This hour long special traces the rise of Level 42 in the 1980s and their subsequent reformation. Part 2 of this feature showcases some of … Continue reading
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Tagged 4 October 2016, Brit funk, funk, gig, Level 42, Mark King, Mike Lindup, pop, review, Salford, Sirens II, The Lowry
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Gig review: CATS IN SPACE, SPACE ELEVATOR – Harlequin Theatre, Redhill, 29 September 2016
Quite apart from the similarity in names, the pairing of Cats In Space and Space Elevator was a perfect match. Both are new acts, albeit with seasoned musicians who have been on the scene a while, trying to do something … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy Stewart, Cats In Space, David Young, Dean Howard, gig, Greg Hart, Jeff Brown, Paul Manzi, pop rock, review, seventies, soft rock, SPACE ELEVATOR, the Duchess, We Will Rock You
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Gig review: BIG COUNTRY – The Warehouse, Falkirk, 30 September 2016
Big Country, like many classic rock bands at the moment, are going through a bit of a golden period. Every year is throwing up another significant anniversary to be celebrated, last year it was 30 years since the release of … Continue reading
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Tagged 30th Sept 2016, Big Country, Bruce Watson, Falkirk, Fields Of Fire, gig, In A Big Country, Jamie Watson, Kate Bush, live, Madness, review, Simon Hough, Steeltown, The Seer, The Warehouse
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Gig review: KEE MARCELLO – The Cavern, Raynes Park, London, 21 September 2016
30 years ago, just as Europe’s The Final Countdown went stratospheric, John Norum left the band and it was Kee Marcello who went on to be the guitarist during their commercial heyday. However, while his erstwhile bandmates milk that milestone … Continue reading
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Tagged Europe, gig, guitar, guitarist, Kee Marcello, melodic rock, review, Scaling Up
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Gig review: MITCH MALLOY – Camden Underworld, 18 September 2016
Ever since the release of his classic self-titled debut in 1992, chock full of memorable anthems and heartfelt ballads, Mitch Malloy has been one of AOR and melodic rock’s cult figures. However despite several appearances at Firefest it has been … Continue reading
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Tagged 18 September 2016, AOR, Camden Underworld, Departed, gig, Kaato, melodic rock, Mitch Malloy, Red Dawn, Tristan Avakian
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Gig review: THE QUIREBOYS – The Bungalow, Paisley, 18 September 2016
Rock gigs in Paisley are not the most frequent of occurrences but The Bungalow venue is trying to rectify that situation. It is the first time I have been in the venue which has gone under a few different names … Continue reading
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Tagged 18 September 2016, gig, Guy Griffin, Keith Weir, Killswitch Engage, live, Paisley, Paul Guerin, SKAM!, Spike, The Bungalow, The Quireboys, Twisted Love
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Gig review: KIP WINGER – The Borderline, London, 17 September 2016
Kip Winger’s acoustic shows at the Borderline, now billed as the 5th Annual Evening with Kip Winger, have become legendary events, not just from an ever growing number of diehard fans, but from the artist himself, who bounded on stage … Continue reading
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Tagged 17 September 2016, AOR, Borderline, Fiona, gig, Kip Winger, melodic rock, review, Winger
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Gig review: WATCHET FESTIVAL – 27-28 August 2016
Watchet Festival – The small festival with a huge heart… Saturday 27th August After spending what felt like half my lifetime sitting in the giant car park that is the M5, he beautiful scenery as we drove along the winding … Continue reading
Gig review: NEWARK BLUES FESTIVAL – Newark Castle, 11 September 2016
In this two-hour special Pete Feenstra plays some of those acts appearing at the 2016 Newark Blues Festival and some of the award-winners. First broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, 13 September 2016. It’s one of those days in … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex McKown, blues, Blues Devils, British Blues Awards, DEL BROMHAM, Dudley Ross, festival, Frank Zappa, Free, Gary Grainger, Hamilton Loomis, Humble Pie, Ian Siegal, Jack J. Hutchinson, Jimi Hendrix, JOE COCKER, katie Bradley, King King, Lawrence Jones, Lewis Hamilton, Newark Blues Festival, Nick Hamilton, Ray Charles, Rebecca Downes, review, Robin Trower, rock, Simon Rinaldo, Tom Brundage, Traffic
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Gig review: STATUS QUO – Union Chapel, Islington, London, 9 September 2016
When Status Quo reworked their back catalogue in acoustic format, then put it out on the road, the results were stunning and breathed new life into their classics in a manner even their diehard fans would not have believed possible. … Continue reading
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Tagged acoustic, Andy Bown, Aquostic, Francis Rossi, Freddie Edwards, gig, review, Rhino Edwards, Status Quo
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