…eque troubadour trapped inside a hair metaller’s frosted hair and stripey spandex. Indeed the likes of Cry for Freedom and the night’s surprise White Lion pick, All the Fallen Men from the Fight to Survive debut- showed that he had a lyrical depth beyond most of contemporaries, while he cringed at the Kiss-inspire double entendres during a rendition of Hungry. He even gave a rare airing of the epic Queen meets Zeppelin fan favourite Lady of the… Continue reading
…t) Wed – Indie (unsigned, upcoming and independent artists) 17:00 Classic Rock (Monday) 19:00 Progressive 22:00 Assume The Position (repeat) (Tuesday) 19:00 Pete Feenstra/ Blues-rock 21:00 Blues Rock (Wednesday) 19:00 Heavy Metal Marathon 22:00 Pete Feenstra Rock & Blues (repeat) 00.00 Close Thursday As Mon-Wed plus 16:00 Classic Rock 19:00 Progressive Metal 21:00 New to GRTR! Latest playlist additions (repeat) 22:00 The Eclectic Mix (r… Continue reading
…heer presence with just an acoustic guitar on ‘Talkin’ ‘bout A Revolution’. Others, like Lou Reed, just exude an effortless cool. Three of the four films have never been available in any format since their one-time only TV airings, and all have been digitally restored making this a perfect opportunity to enjoy some performances that still sound fresh and vital all these years later. Classic stuff. **** Review by Pete Whalley… Continue reading
…d only UK appearance IOEarth Sunday May 12, 1pm Arena Mystery – debut and only UK appearance Haken Harvest Alan Reed and the Daughters of Expediency – UK debut and full electric set Acoustic Stage (Saturday and Sunday) Andy Tillison, Simon Godfrey, Matt Stevens, Knifeworld, Clive Nolan, Galahan, Clive Mitten & Mark Spencer Trio Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, str… Continue reading
…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
…Flesh & Bone is relaxed and easy on the ear, with a moderate bluegrass twist accentuated by guitarist Eric Reed’s mandolin and banjo playing and a number of guesting fiddle players. It’s an album , influenced by an array of genres from folk to roots, blues-rock to pop, and even a hint of Celtic, but the bottom line is that it’s packed with great playing and some big hooks, with Bentall’s gruff vocals the icing on the… Continue reading
…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
…soundcheck into an intro of sorts which built up a buzz within the crowd. By the time frontman / guitarist Tony Reed launched into the first number they already had the crowd on their side and success was ensured. I don’t know if it was planned or not but it worked! Playing a couple of older numbers and tracks from their latest album ‘Nomads’, released on the excellent Ripple Records, the band went down a storm. Heavy stoner rock with a groove th… Continue reading
…mentioned tonight the prospect of more DRN gigs in 2014. But acoustic or electric, pared-down or ramped up, Dan Reed shows how it should be done: with grace, humility and quality craftsmanship. A timely reminder of proper music. Review, interview and photos by David Randall David Randall presents ‘Assume The Position’ on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio every Sunday at 22:00 GMT. Album review (Signal Fire) Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Jos… Continue reading
…Sara Sugarman (Confessions of A Teenage Drama Queen), and produced by John H. Williams (Shrek) and Preston Clay Reed, ‘Vinyl’ echoes The Alarm’s story, when they correctly assumed the media would ignore the single if they knew who was behind it. Setting out to prove that ageism was alive and well with the British music industry, The Poppy Fields’ ‘debut single release’ subsequently gained significant airplay and charted in the UK Top 30. With th… Continue reading
…eview by David Randall David Randall presents ‘Assume The Position’ on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio every Sunday at 22:00 GMT. Gig review (13.03.13) Dan Reed UK dates (March 2013) Tuesday 5 March – O2 Academy 2, Oxford Wednesday 6 March – Corporation, Sheffield Friday 8 March – O2 Academy 2, Birmingham Saturday 9 March – Academy 3, Manchester Sunday 10 March – ABC, Glasgow Tuesday 12 March – O2 Academy 2, Newcastle… Continue reading
…Waves’ is surely destined to acquire the mantle. Kompendium is the brainchild of progressive rock luminary Rob Reed (Magenta, Chimpan-A) who has called in all his favours at once to assemble a collection of musicians that reads like a Who’s Who of progressive rock. The likes of Steve Hackett, Francis Dunnery, John Mitchell, Nick Barrett and Gavin Harrison all add their redoubtable skills and Reed has pushed the envelope still further to acquire… Continue reading
…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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…p; Ear Music (Release date – 25.02.13) Gunpowder Diplomacy is the first album release by Chrome Molly in 22 years and has been made to celebrate the fact that it is 30 years since the band’s first album ‘You Can’t Have It All’. The 2013 incarnation of the band still retains three original members, Steve Hawkins on vocals, John Antcliffe on guitar and Nic Wastell on bass. The line-up is completed by ‘new boy’ Greg Ellis on drums who joined… Continue reading
…if he could remake it. And I thought that … what the hell … it can’t get any worse I supposed so I gave him the login to the page …. What have I done … but … It turned out to be AWESOME!!! This guy was an AMAZING graphic designer. His name is Andrés Orena and now he is to us what Derek Riggs is to Iron Maiden. He has actually made one artwork for each and every song for the whole album. And every artwork is made with so much love and feeling to c… Continue reading
…en Campbell, BB King, Robert Johnson, Jimi Hendrix, Bonnie Raitt, Eric Clapton, Willie Nelson, Roy Clark, Jerry Reed, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, James Taylor etc… In a perfect world there are no lines between these different types of artists. At home I put my itunes on “random shuffle”. One minute it’s Imogen Heap, the next it’s Tedeschi Trucks Band! 7. How healthy is the touring circuit for a musician like yourse… Continue reading
…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
…e may have to change this slightly when he plays the bigger stages! ‘Twisted City’, ‘Worry Number One’ and ‘Lou Reed’ are other set highlights and for a band that hasn’t played live in two years they are extremely tight and fluid. Pop rock bliss and a good time is guaranteed at a Chris Singleton gig and even better is the prospect of a new album. Jason Ritchie Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusi… Continue reading
…lled into one. Totally a classic sound, but their presentation sonically was fabulous. Singer/guitarist Matthew Reed was the centerpiece of the band though they were such a cohesive unit. His voice is so full of soul and passion. It literally made my nipples tingle and sent chills down my spine, something that hasn’t happened for my in regards to music since Ray Gillen of Badlands when I first heard their debut s/t album. Top that with his equall… Continue reading
…ng acoustic versions of songs from the forthcoming album as well as Jadis classics. Former Pallas vocalist Alan Reed has also been added to the acoustic bill and will be performing with usual partner in crime Mark Spencer. The Festival takes place at The Hippodrome, Kingston upon Thames on July 7th & 8th and the final line-up reads like a who’s who of Progressive Rock with headliners IQ and IT BITES and including PALLAS, THE TANGENT, MA… Continue reading
…, 1965 18. This Strange Effect – “You Really Got…” – Aeolian Hall, 1965 19. Interview: Ray Talks About “See My Friends” – “You Really Got…” Aeolian Hall, 1965 20. See My Friends – “You Really Got…” Aeolian Hall, 1965 21. Hide And Seek – “You Really Got…” Aeolian Hall, 1965 22. Milk Cow Blues – Saturday Club – The Playhouse Theatre, 1965 23. Interview: Ray Talks About Songwriting – Saturday Club -The Playhouse Theatre… Continue reading
…John albums recorded between 1970 and 1973. It follows the release of hotly anticipated Elton Vs Pnau single “Good Morning to the Night” on July 2nd. Australian duo Pnau are best known for their side-project “Empire Of The Sun”; Elton John signed the pair after hearing their record, and now with his blessing, a selection of Elton’s old masters will be re-imagined into an album featuring their recreations of his classic son… Continue reading
…elegraph Full versions of these and other reviews are on the website at: http://www.patsymatheson.co.uk/reviews.php The album can be purchased either CD or download version from Amazon at: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stories-Angels-Guitars-Patsy-Matheson/dp/B006BJ5THI Facebook & Twitter Finally, just a reminder that you can keep up to date with our news at www.beckymills.co.uk or www.patsymatheson.co.uk or you can find us on Facebook, or follow o… Continue reading
…ch on a pun can wear thin at times. Interesting box out where the author gives ten reasons why working with Lou Reed (including ostrich guitar tuning!) on the frankly dire album ‘Lulu’ was a good idea. Even after reading this I am not convinced! Of course these selections are based on the author linking them to what Metallica have said has influenced them plus a few modern bands who take Metallica as a starting point in their sound. A… Continue reading
A Freedom Rally Celebration in Memory of John Lennon BEATNIK YOUTH ORCHESTRA Featuring John Sinclair, Howard Marks, Youth, Alan Clayton, Mark Stewart & special guests THE DEVIANTS (feat Mick Farren, Russell Hunter, Duncan Sanderson, Andy Colquhoun & Jaki Windmill) SONJA KRISTINA’s ACID FOLK THE DIRTY STRANGERS ROTTEN HILL GANG DJ Paul Chukles Plus more to be announced! ONE-OFF SHOW CONFIRMED AT LONDON O2 SHEPHERD’S BUSH EMPIRE To… Continue reading
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