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Gig review: BILLY JOEL – Wembley Stadium, 22 June 2019

BILLY JOEL- Wembley Stadium, 22 June 2019

…w.facebook.com/getreadytorockradio David Randall presents a weekly show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sundays at 22:00 GMT, repeated on Mondays and Fridays), when he invites listeners to ‘Assume The Position’. The show signposts forthcoming gigs and tours and latest additions at getreadytorock.com. First broadcast on 3 November 2024. UK Blues Broadcaster of the Year (2020 and 2021 Finalist) Pete Feenstra presents his weekly Rock &… Continue reading

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Album review: LAST FLIGHT TO PLUTO – A Drop In The Ocean

LAST FLIGHT TO PLUTO - A Drop In The Ocean

…rom Cardiff. In most cases, you’ll find at least some DNA trace evidence of serial Welsh prog-meister Rob Reed.  And Last Flight To Pluto, are no exception, with Reed lending piano and Moog to the set opener, ‘Masheena’, mastering the album, and putting it out on his fledgling White Knight label. Formed by seasoned cover band players Alice Freya (vocals) and Darren Joseph (drums),the band’s debut See You At The End (2015)… Continue reading

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Gig review: BLUE OYSTER CULT – Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, 22 February 2019

BLUE OYSTER CULT - Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, 22 February 2019

…He also played some mean harmonica on ‘Take It Back’ while on ‘Midnight Black’ his gruff singing added to the Creedence Clearwater Revival vibe. However a couple of the ballads fared less well in this environment with the title track of last album ‘A Deeper Cut’,  with Phil playing acoustic, of almost C**dplay dreariness. Far more satisfying  was closer ‘Built-In Forgetter’ with its funky groove and both guitarists at least allowed to stre… Continue reading

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Gig review: THE SHARPEEZ/Deep Blue Sea/Spinout UK – Boom Boom Club, Sutton, 22 February 2019

The Sharpeez

…into a portal for 3 diverse but musically linked bands. Next up is Deep Blue Sea who describe themselves as: “new shoots from old roots”, which might well have been an apt description for the evening as a whole. Their fiery attack is underpinned by Graeme Wheatley ‘s rock solid bass lines, Iago Banet’s piercing solos and the exuberant presence of vocalist Dregas who lights up the room. They sensibly open with the riff-driv… Continue reading

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EP review: STEVE BALSAMO – Circle The Wagons

…rved. He has also written songs for the likes of Meatloaf, Slash and Cliff Richard, along with working with Rob Reed in the prog rock project chimpanA and Rob Reed’s Kompendium. Steve Balsamo is now planning to release a series of four EP’s, of which ‘Circle the Wagons’ is the first. The songs are mainly in the laid back Americana sound, like ‘Sing Your Soul Back Home’, a song that features some lovely brushed… Continue reading

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Upcoming: European, USA & World Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2019)

HEART - O2 Apollo, Manchester - 30 June 2016

…FL @ Hertz Arena Nov. 18 Jacksonville FL @ Vystar Veterans Arena Nov. 20 Columbia SC @ Colonial Life Arena Nov. 22 Greensboro NC @ Greensboro Coliseum Arena Nov. 23 Chattanooga TN @ McKenzie Arena Nov. 26 Columbus OH @ Nationwide Arena Nov. 27 Youngstown OH @ Covelli Centre Nov. 29 Knoxville TN @ Thompson-Boling Arena Nov. 30 Charleston SC @ North Charleston Coliseum Dec. 02 Norfolk VA @ Norfolk Scope Arena Dec. 03 Allentown PA @ PPL Center Dec…. Continue reading

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Gig review: TERRY BROCK – Hope and Anchor, Islington, London, 22 November 2018

TERRY BROCK - Hope and Anchor, Islington, London, 22 November 2018

…w.facebook.com/getreadytorockradio David Randall presents a weekly show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sundays at 22:00 GMT, repeated on Mondays and Fridays), when he invites listeners to ‘Assume The Position’. The show signposts forthcoming gigs and tours and latest additions at getreadytorock.com. First broadcast on 3 November 2024. UK Blues Broadcaster of the Year (2020 and 2021 Finalist) Pete Feenstra presents his weekly Rock &… Continue reading

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Gig review: DAN REED NETWORK – 229 Club, London, 23 November 2018

Photo: Simon Green Many bands pay lip service to their fans but Dan Reed Network have something of a unique communion with theirs, to the extent that their new album ‘Origins’ was recorded across the world, mixing old and new songs in front of a live studio audience. At this London leg of an extensive UK tour the same generosity of spirit was in evidence al evening, from the moment Dan himself introduced both a Planet Rock DJ and the first of t… Continue reading

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News: The Best of 2018 – Get Ready to ROCK! reviewer top albums and live acts of the year

The Best of 2018

…all presented a two hour special on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio reflecting the reviewer and popular choices for “Best of 2018″ The Get Ready to ROCK! end of year ‘Best of’ fully reflects the reviewers’ and the website’s eclectic tastes.  Their reviews are amongst the most highly visible and authoritative on the web. From Monday 3 December, in the run-up to Christmas, we open up a popular vote when you can indicate… Continue reading

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Gig review: DAN REED NETWORK – Live Rooms, Chester, 17 November 2018

DAN REED NETWORK - Live Rooms, Chester, 17 November 2018

…e landmark album ‘Slam’ in 2019 and time out for writing new material, there is no holding back Dan Reed Network. Special guests tonight were Hollowstar and Mason Hill.  Both bands have yet to release an album but early “singles” show promise.  We’ll see Hollowstar again at Giants of Rock in January but Scottish hard rockers Mason Hill also impressed with their infectious riffage  especially on the humongous ‘H… Continue reading

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News: DAN REED NETWORK – Origins tour starts 7 November and new album

DAN REED NETWORK – Live Rooms, Chester, 17 November 2018

Dan Reed Network: UK dates and new album Dan Reed Network have announced their upcoming “Origins” tour in support of their new album released 23 November 2018 via Zero One Entertainment. The “Origins” tour is by direct result of Dan Reed Network recording eight songs across three continents in front of 500 fans over the space of six months. “Our live studio recording days have been a highlight moment in our career,” explains Reed. “Being able t… Continue reading

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Album review: DAN REED NETWORK – Origins

DAN REED NETWORK - Origins

…pursued a rockier route. It took mainstream media (and fans to be truthful) a little while to catch up with Dan Reed and DRN but recent tours, festival appearances, and now the Planet Rock-monikered November tour will cement their comeback.  **** Review by David Randall David Randall presents ‘Assume The Position’ on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio every Sunday at 22:00 GMT. Gig review (November 2018) Gig review (March 2017) Album review/interview (Figh… Continue reading

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Album review: THE BETTERDAYS – Backlash

The Betterdays - Backlash

…– contemporaries such as The Pretty Things beat them to the punch. The Pretties cut the same mix of Jimmy Reed, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry and  Willie Dixon material, but had already included self penned material on their two 1965 albums. Similarly, Manfred Mann who also played many of the same covers, but had also started penning their own material on their early EP’s. All of this is by way of providing a context for The Betterdays in a… Continue reading

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Upcoming: UK & Ireland Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2018)

FOREIGNER – London Palladium, 7 June 2016

…NS The Citidal BATTLE BEAST Tue April 30 Dome, Tufnell Park THE BEACH BOYS Fri June 21 BOURNEMOUTH BIC Sat June 22 HULL Bonus Arena, Hull Mon June 24 LONDON Royal Albert Hall Tue June 25 LONDON Royal Albert Hall Sat July 06 BRIGHTON Centre BIG BIG TRAIN Oct 26 2019 Edinburgh Queen’s Hall Oct 27 2019 Newcastle City Hall Oct 29 2019 Halifax The Victoria Theatre Oct 30 2019 Birmingham Town Hall Nov 01 2019 Newport The Riverfront Nov 02 2019 London H… Continue reading

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Upcoming: European, USA & World Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2018)

…, FL (70000 Tons of Metal) US 2019-04-20 Wuppertal (Stadthalle) DE 2019-04-21 Leipzig (Haus Auensee) DE 2019-04-22 Hamburg (Mehr! Theater) DE 2019-04-23 Fürth (Stadthalle) DE 2019-04-25 Kiev (Palace Ukraine) UA 2019-04-27 St. Petersburg (DK Lensoveta) RU 2019-04-28 Moscow (Crocus City Hall) RU 2019-05-25 Saarbrücken (Congresshalle) DE 2019-05-27 München (Circus Krone) DE 2019-08-23 Busdorf (Baltic Open Air) DE ALICE IN CHAINS May 27 – Tilburg, Ne… Continue reading

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Gig review: STEELHOUSE FESTIVAL DAY 2 – 28 July 2018

Aaron Buchanan - STEELHOUSE FESTIVAL DAY 2 - 28 July 2018

…armed with some dry clothes, I headed back to the arena for the next act. I had no idea what to expect from Dan Reed Network, a view shared by a good number of people I spoke to. If I were to say I was pleasantly surprised, it would be a massive understatement; I need to know how this band weren’t on my radar before today! Regular references to funk and disco in various write ups may have been the cause for this, but despite my like of both, it w… Continue reading

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Album review: THE KENTISH SPIRES – The Last Harvest

THE KENTISH SPIRES - The Last Harvest

…guitars, backing vocals, percussion and additional keys) who, in the mid 90′s, formed Fyreworks with Rob Reed (Magenta).  Perhaps of little surprise to find, therefore, that Reed mastered the album for Tiger Moth Productions, as well as filming and mixing the video for the song Clarity. Central to the band’s sound are the sublime soprano, alto and tenor sax, bass clarinet, flute and recorders of Paul Hornsby, Rik Loveridge’s vi… Continue reading

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Album review: DIZZY REED – Rock ‘n Roll Ain’t Easy

DIZZY REED - Rock ‘n Roll Ain’t Easy

Golden Robot Records [16.02.18] Dizzy Reed is better known as the keyboard player, and second longest serving member, of Guns n’ Roses (after Axl Rose himself, of course) having joined the band in 1990. “Rock ‘n Roll Ain’t Easy” is his newly released debut solo album and it has to be said, it is very good indeed. Reed’s songwriting on “Rock n Roll Ain’t Easy” is something that can hopefully be contributed to any forthcoming studio output from G… Continue reading

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Gig review: DAN REED AND DANNY VAUGHN – Borderline, London, 3 March 2018

DAN REED AND DANNY VAUGHN - Borderline, London, 3 March 2018

Dan Reed and Danny Vaughn have hit on a winning formula with their ‘Snake Oil and Harmony’ shows, this being a third tour since 2015. The premise is simple – just these two talented singers perched on stools with their acoustic guitars, supporting each other on the best of their work, together with stories behind the songs and natural humorous banter (in the best sense of the term). Given this natural chemistry and the fact that their pri… Continue reading

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Gig review: ALESTORM – Forum, Kentish Town, London, 22 February 2018

…w.facebook.com/getreadytorockradio David Randall presents a weekly show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sundays at 22:00 GMT, repeated on Mondays and Fridays), when he invites listeners to ‘Assume The Position’. The show signposts forthcoming gigs and tours and latest additions at getreadytorock.com. First broadcast on 3 November 2024. UK Blues Broadcaster of the Year (2020 and 2021 Finalist) Pete Feenstra presents his weekly Rock &… Continue reading

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Gig review: THE GREAT BRITISH ROCK & BLUES FESTIVAL, Skegness, 19-22 January 2018

Nazareth - Giants of Rock 2018

…w.facebook.com/getreadytorockradio David Randall presents a weekly show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sundays at 22:00 GMT, repeated on Mondays and Fridays), when he invites listeners to ‘Assume The Position’. The show signposts forthcoming gigs and tours and latest additions at getreadytorock.com. First broadcast on 3 November 2024. UK Blues Broadcaster of the Year (2020 and 2021 Finalist) Pete Feenstra presents his weekly Rock &… Continue reading

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Gig review: EXTREME/Dan Reed Network – Bristol Academy, 18 December 2017

Dan Reed Network - Bristol Academy, 18 December 2017

…dline slot headline at this summer’s Ramblin Man – but also the return of the groove masters in Dan Reed Network who seem to be playing, thankfully, far more frequently now than ever before. So expectations were high for a few hours of over indulgence of musical artistry and fun. With a delay getting everyone in to the venue due to more stringent safety checks at the entrance, the ones that missed some of Dan Reed, missed a show of sh… Continue reading

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Upcoming: New releases (CD/DVD) January – March 2018

Joe Satriani - What Happens Next

…ke Fun’ MICHAEL VOSS (SILVER) ‘Remember…Yesterday’ (covers album) WALKING PAPERS ‘WP2′ Loud & Proud Records WHITESNAKE ‘The Purple Tour (Live)’ Rhino Records 26th ALESTORM ‘Captain Morgan’s Revenge’ Napalm Records (re-issue) AMMUNITION S/T Frontiers BLOOD RED SAINTS ‘Love Hate Conspiracies’ AOR Heaven PHIL CAMPBELL & THE BASTARD SONS ‘The Age Of Absurdity&… Continue reading

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The Best of 2017: top albums, top live acts – the reviewers’ choice

The Best of 2017

…on in equal measure. 5= THE PRS BAND Time To Testify Who would have thought that a legendary guitar maker (Paul Reed Smith) could put out a funky rock fusion with a high level of quality and consistency? 5= BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION IV The return of this “superband” demonstrated that they have lost none of their songwriting or musical prowess.  All constituents suitably fired up, totally convincing. Worthy of mention/attention STRAWBS T… Continue reading

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Gig review – DEEP PURPLE – Hydro, Glasgow, 22 November 2017

DEEP PURPLE - Hydro, Glasgow, 22 November 2017

On the 22nd June 1985 I made a very long trip south, on the oldest bus known to man to stand in a flooded field near Stevenage, to witness the return of Deep Purple mark 2 at Knebworth. It was a day to remember for many things, Meat Loaf being bottled off stage, the Scorpions human pyramid and Ritchie Blackmore in a fetching pair of wellies. That was the return but now the guys are playing their Long Farewell tour heralding the end of one of ro… Continue reading

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