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Gig review: CARDINAL BLACK – Sub 89, Reading, 15 November 2024
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Gig review: SUZI QUATRO – London Palladium, 13 November 2024
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Gig review: HRH XVII, Great Yarmouth, 7-9 November 2024
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Gig review: WHEN RIVERS MEET, CHANTEL MCGREGOR, XANDER AND THE PEACE PIRATES – Dingwalls, London, 7 November 2024
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Gig review: DEEP PURPLE – 02 Arena, London, 6 November 2024
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Gig review: ELLES BAILEY- Islington Assembly Hall, London, 2 November 2024
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Album review: WHAT A GROOVY DAY – The British Sunshine Pop Sound, 1967-72 (3 CD boxset)
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Upcoming: UK & Ireland Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2025)
…h 19th BELFAST Limelight 2 Thu March 20th DUBLIN Academy Fri March 21st CORK Cyprus Avenue BLOODYWOOD Sat March 22nd BIRMINGHAM O2 Institute Sun March 23rd GLASGOW SWG3 Tue March 25th MANCHESTER O2 Ritz Wed March 26th O2 Academy Bristol Thu March 27th LONDON O2 Forum BLUE OYSTER CULT + WHEN RIVERS MEET Sun May 25th LONDON Palladium JAMES BLUNT Tue February 11th 2025 BELFAST SSE Arena Belfast Thu February 13th 2025 LEEDS first direct Arena Fri Feb… Continue reading
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Tagged 2025, AOR, gigs, Ireland, melodic rock, metal, pop, progressive, rock, tour dates, tours, uk
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Upcoming: UK & Ireland Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2024)
…w ALIEN ANT FARM + CKY Wed November 20 GLASGOW Galvanizers SWG3 Thu November 21 MANCHESTER O2 Ritz Fri November 22 BRADFORD Nightrain Sat November 23 SWANSEA Patti Pavilion Sun November 24 LONDON O2 Forum THE AMAZONS Sat December 7th MANCHESTER YES Pink Room Sun December 8th LIVERPOOL District Mon December 9th EDINBURGH Cabaret Voltaire Wed December 11th SHEFFIELD Hallamshire Hotel Thu December 12th CARDIFF Clwb Ifor Bach Fri December 13th LONDON… Continue reading
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Tagged 2024, AOR, gigs, Ireland, melodic rock, metal, pop, progressive, rock, tour dates, tours, uk
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Upcoming: European, USA & World Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2025)
Compiled by Jason Ritchie Please check with venue and/or relevant website(s) to confirm availability. Updated 22.11.24 UK & Ireland Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2025) To search quickly within this page (“Find In Page”): Press Ctrl+F (on Windows PC, Chromebook, or Linux system), or Command+F (on a Mac) on the keyboard. The “F” stands for “Find,” and it works in every browser. BRYAN ADAMS Fri January 31st 2025 – CHRISTCHURCH Wolfbrook Are… Continue reading
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Tagged 2025, AOR, dates, Europe, gigs, melodic rock, metal, our, pop, progressive, rock, ROW, USA
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News: JESSE DAMON, NICKY HOPKINS, NEIL YOUNG (October 2024)
…her new album, ‘How Did This Happen And What Does It Now Mean’, will be released by BMG on November 22. Biohazard have signed with Frontiers new label offshoot BLKIIBLK. The band will release their new album in 2025. Blondie are currently working on a new album for release next year. Kate Bush revealed in an interview on BBC Radio 4 that she is ready to create new music. Candlemass release a new EP entitled ‘Black Star’ in… Continue reading
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Tagged albums, AOR, blues, folk, gigs, Jesse Damon, melodic rock, metal, Neil Young, news, Nicky Hopkins, re-issues, RIP, special editions, tour dates
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News: AUSTIN GOLD, WARREN HAYNES, HOUSE OF LORDS (September 2024)
…an albums originally compiled for US release between January 1964 and March 1965 are to be reissued on November 22 by Apple Corps Ltd/Capitol/UMe as ‘The Beatles: 1964 U.S. Albums In Mono’. Black Eyed Sons features members of The Quireboys and Down n’ Outz and they release their debut album, ‘Cowboys In Pinstriped Suits’, on Off Yer Rocka on 28 January. Guests include Joe Elliott, Chip Z’Nuff, Mike Tramp and Dan Reed. Body… Continue reading
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Tagged albums, AOR, Austin Gold, blues, folk, gigs, House of Lords, melodic rock, metal, news, re-issues, RIP, special editions, tour dates, Warren Haynes
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Gig review: RICHARD MARX – Royal Albert Hall, London, 22 May 2024
…venues when he comes over to the UK. Building on some memorable acoustic shows at the Union Chapel in Autumn 2022, he announced a fuller UK tour which culminated in this show at the Royal Albert Hall – a return to the scene of his first major show here in 1989, in the days when he still sported that magnificent mullet. There was another American legend as support in John Oates, seated and acoustic with only a cajon and percussion player fo… Continue reading
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Tagged AOR, gig, J. Blynn, John Oates, melodic rock, Nathan East, Richard Marx, singer songwriter
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Gig review: JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR- Indigo2, London, 22 February 2024
…s a flawless show. Review by Andy Nathan Photos by Marty Moffatt (except where indicated) Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, streamed via Facebook. In 2023 he signed a recording deal with Sony in Canada and released a new single on 15 September. Next session: Sunday 1 December Check out videos here: https://www.facebook.com/getreadytorockradio David Randall presents a w… Continue reading
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Tagged blues, blues rock, Connor Selby, gig, Joanne Shaw Taylor
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Gig review: CONSTANT FOLLOWER – Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, 22 February 2024
…warmer. Positively sublime. Review by Paul Monkhouse More to Explore: Fraser Anderson/Emily Fraser (Cambridge, 22 February 2024) Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, streamed via Facebook. In 2023 he signed a recording deal with Sony in Canada and released a new single on 15 September. Next session: Sunday 1 December Check out videos here: https://www.facebook.com/getrea… Continue reading
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Upcoming: European, USA & World Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2024)
…alle 01-Dec-2024 DE – Munich, Zenith 03-Dec-2024 LU – Esch-sur-Alzette, Rockhal 04-Dec-2024 CH – Zurich, Halle 622 06-Dec-2024 IT – Milan, Alcatraz 07-Dec-2024 DE – Stuttgart, Schleyerhalle 08-Dec-2024 DE – Berlin, Verti Music Hall 10-Dec-2024 HU – Budapest, Barba Negra 11-Dec-2024 PL – Katowice, Spodek 13-Dec-2024 DE – Frankfurt, Jahrhunderthalle 14-Dec-2024 DE – Hamburg, Edel Optics Arena 15-Dec-2024 NL – Den Bosch, Mainstage BABY METAL Wed Nov… Continue reading
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Tagged 2024, AOR, dates, Europe, gigs, melodic rock, metal, pop, progressive, rock, ROW, Tour, USA
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Gig review: ROBERT JON AND THE WRECK – The Junction, Cambridge, 22 September 2023
…nce Harvey (Robert Jon and the Wreck) and Nick Hodgson (Caitlin Krisko and the Broadcast) Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, streamed via Facebook. In 2023 he signed a recording deal with Sony in Canada and released a new single on 15 September. Next session: Sunday 1 December Check out videos here: https://www.facebook.com/getreadytorockradio David Randall presents a w… Continue reading
News: DIO, MARC HUDSON, LINDISFARNE (July 2023)
…ed – My Sojour‘. Dom Martin releases his latest album ‘Buried In The Hall’ on September 22 through Forty Below Records. Steve Miller Band commemorate the 50th anniversary of ‘ The Joker’ album with the ‘J50: The Evolution of The Joker’ box set out on September 15. Of Mice & Men release their latest album ‘Tether’ later this year. Public Service Broadcasting have announced that they… Continue reading
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Tagged albums, blues, classic rock, Dio, Dragonfroce, folk, gigs, Lindisfarne, Marc Hudson, metal, news, prog rock, Re-issues/special editions, RIP, tour dates
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Singles review: JOSH TAERK, SUZI QUATRO, ALICE COOPER, DEGREED
JOSH TAERK Hold On Virginia AMG/Sony Music Josh is well known to readers of this site, and indeed listeners of GRTR! Radio, as his monthly live sessions with his family have been a treat since 2020. Now we have a new song from him – hurrah! It is an upbeat piece of pop rock with a neat country twist, and perfect for blasting out on these summer days & nights. He has also signed a publishing deal with AMG/Sony, so here’s hoping m… Continue reading
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Tagged Alice Cooper, Coney Hatch, country, Degreed, Josh Taerk, KT Tunstall, new music, pop, pop rock, review, rock, singles, Suzi Quatro
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Gig review: ROCKNYTT CRUISE- Viking Line ‘Cinderella’, Stockholm, 21-22 April 2023
…very tempted to come back if it proved an annual event. Review and Photos by Andy Nathan Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, streamed via Facebook. In 2023 he signed a recording deal with Sony in Canada and released a new single on 15 September. Next session: Sunday 1 December Check out videos here: https://www.facebook.com/getreadytorockradio David Randall presents a w… Continue reading
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Tagged 21-22 April 2023, AOR, Captain Black Beard, cruise, Dare, DEMON, Emotional Fire, Gathering of Kings, Grand Slam, Houston, melodic rock, Remedy, Rocknytt Cruise, Russ Ballard, Sweden, Weapon, Wildness
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Feature: GRTR!@20 – Top Albums, Top Live Acts – reviewer choices 2003-2023
…&M2 (2020) THE TREATMENT Waiting For Good Luck (2021) JAMIE’S GUNS Sex, Drugs & Weapons of War (2022) KING KRAKEN MCLXXX (2023) LIVE ACTS 1. IRON MAIDEN Legacy Of The Beast (2022) 2. AC/DC Rock Or Bust (2015) 3. METALLICA Hardwired to Self Destruct (2017) 4. NICKELBACK Here & Now (2013) 5. BLACK SABBATH The End (2017) GRTR!@20 Home Page Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive mo… Continue reading
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Tagged 2003-2023, albums, best of, blues rock, classic rock, live acts, melodic rock, Progressive Rock, review, singer songwriter
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Feature: GRTR!@20 Anniversary – Eclectic – Primer
…e a popular way to release new music again) as opposed to albums. We’ve long championed the likes of Josh Taerk, who toured the UK early on in his career and has built a loyal following via social media and the live shows here at GRTR! Country pop is a growing genre with the likes of Jessica Lynn and The Rising gaining traction with a series of songs released over the past few years. At GRTR! we have followed the development of artists lik… Continue reading
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Tagged 2003-2023, anniversary, Bellowhead, Eclectic, folk, indie, Josh Taerk, Ninebarrow, pop, primer, SPARKS, summary, THE DOWLING POOLE
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Gig review: QUARANTUNE ROCKS 2022, The Victoria Bikers Pub, Coalville 21 & 22 October 2022
…f rock music fans who supported each other during Lockdown gathered at the Victoria Bikers Pub, Coalville on 21-22 October, for Quarantune Rocks 2022, a weekend of live music supporting new rock bands and small music venues. “For this year’s non-profit event, we made it a mission to source some of the best new music out there, with performances from nine bands over 2 days and headline appearances from Bastette and King Kraken, we were delighted w… Continue reading
Gig review: CARDINAL BLACK- The Garage, London, 22 September 2022
…fully justified as they created some very special music. Review and Photos by Andy Nathan Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, streamed via Facebook. In 2023 he signed a recording deal with Sony in Canada and released a new single on 15 September. Next session: Sunday 1 December Check out videos here: https://www.facebook.com/getreadytorockradio David Randall presents a w… Continue reading
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Tagged blues rock, Cardinal Black, Chris Buck, gig, Laura Evans, soul, Tom Hollister
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Gig review: GRAND SLAM – The Victoria, Swindon, 22 September 2022
…ead vocals, having taken over the mantle earlier this year, and the band being on tour for pretty much all of 2022, making up for lost time and grabbing every opportunity to gig. The Sons are a guitarist down as Andy ‘Moose’ Muse is recovering after having an emergency op in the middle of their hectic tour schedule, but he’s still with them and manning the merch table at gigs in good humour, wishing you a speedy recovery Moose, we need you back o… Continue reading
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Tagged 22 September 2022, classic rock, gig, Grand Slam, Laurence Archer, Laurie Mansworth, Phil Lynott, review, rock, Sons Of Liberty, Swindon, The Victoria
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Album review: JOE SATRIANI – The Elephants Of Mars
earMUSIC [Release date 08.04.22] A new Satch album. Energy levels high. Check. Weird titles. Check. Stellar guitar. Check. Shades on. Check. In fact guitar nerds are being spoilt, because this album comes hot on the heels of Steve Vai’s latest offering. Vai’s is more accessible than we might expect but Satch always delivers in terms of immediacy. Following on from 2020′s ‘Shapeshifting’ and its predecessor… Continue reading
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Tagged album, classic rock, guitar, guitarist, instrumental, Joe Satriani, review, sci fi, The Elephants Of Mars
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Quick plays: PAUL TASKER, BLACK LAKES, D’ERCOLE
PAUL TASKER Tierra Quemada Yellowroom Records [Release date 01.04.22] Paul Tasker is now releasing his second instrumental album, best known for being co-songwriter with Doghouse Roses and a previous member of the Willard Grant Conspiracy. The album’s title translates to scorched earth, chosen due to a family connection with Valencia in Spain, and a musical connection to a natural world in need of help. Opener ‘Womble The Sausage Dog’ actually… Continue reading
News: SKID ROW, STEELHOUSE FESTIVAL, BOWLING FOR SOUP (March 2022)
…rey guests on one song. Bowling For Soup release their latest album ’Pop Drunk Snot Bread’ on April 22 via Brando/Que-So Records. Paul Brady releases his new album ‘Maybe So’ on April 22 through Proper Records. Bill Bruford has a 6CD boxset ‘Making A Song and Dance: A Complete Career Collection’ released on 29 April through BMG. Crashdïet release their sixth album ‘Automaton’ via Crusader Records / … Continue reading
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Tagged AOR, blues, Bowling for Soup, folk, gigs, melodic rock, metal, New releases, news, prog rock, rock, Skid Row, Steelhouse Festival, tour dates
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Upcoming: UK & Ireland Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2021)
…CK WAKEMAN *Rescheduled* Dec 18 Edinburgh Queen’s Hall Dec 20 Bradford St George’s Hall Dec 21 Hull City Hall 2022 Tour Dates (UK & Ireland) Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, streamed via Facebook. In 2023 he signed a recording deal with Sony in Canada and released a new single on 15 September. Next session: Sunday 1 December Check out videos here: https://www.face… Continue reading
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Tagged 2021, AOR, gigs, Ireland, melodic rock, metal, pop, progressive, rock, tour dates, tours, uk
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Upcoming: European, USA & World Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2022)
…atre European, USA & World Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2021) UK & Ireland Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2022) Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, streamed via Facebook. In 2023 he signed a recording deal with Sony in Canada and released a new single on 15 September. Next session: Sunday 1 December Check out videos here: https://www.facebook.com/getreadytorockradio… Continue reading
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Gig review: THE DARKER MY HORIZON & FRIENDS FESTIVAL, The Vic, Coalville, 20-22 August 2021
…her. What a weekend, what a blast, I’m still grinning. Review and photos by Karen Clayton Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, streamed via Facebook. In 2023 he signed a recording deal with Sony in Canada and released a new single on 15 September. Next session: Sunday 1 December Check out videos here: https://www.facebook.com/getreadytorockradio David Randall presents a w… Continue reading
News: ENVY OF NONE, HOOKERS & BLOW, TROY REDFERN (July 2021)
…n Roses (Jul 2021 to Aug 2021 US), Ne wly announced US & European tours (2021 unless stated): Tori Amos (2022), Armored Saint (US), Seb Bach (US), Butcher Babies (US), Sammy Hagar (Las Vegas Oct 2021), Mammoth WVH (US), Manowar (2022), John Mayer (US 2022), Mogwai (US 2022), Rival Sons (US), Rolling Stones (US), Sabaton (Europe 2022), Steel Panther (US), Josh Taerk (US), James Taylor (2022), Tesla (US), Ann Wilson (US), Brian Wilson (US),… Continue reading
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Tagged Album News, All Posts, Band Entrees & Exits, blues, books, classic rock, Colin Moulding, Festivals & Large Events, folk, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, gigs, Gigs and Tour News, Hookers & Blow, Inglorious, metal, New releases, news, PledgeMusic/Kickstarter Campaigns, pop, punk, Re-issues/special editions, RIP, rock, tours, Troy Redfern
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