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Upcoming: New releases (CD/DVD) July 2020 – September 2020

Posted on July 4, 2020 by GRTR! HQ

…′ Third Man Records (vinyl only) THAT JOE PAYNE ‘By Name. By Nature.’ 14th HANNAH ALDRIDGE ”Live in Black and White’ Icons Creating Evil Art JON ANDERSON ’1,000 Hands’ (CD/vinyl release) BIFFY CLYRO ‘A Celebration Of Endings’ (postponed from May) JAMES DEAN BRADFIELD ‘Even In Exile’ HALESTORM ‘Halestorm: Reimagined’ (EP) Bruce Hornsby ‘Non-Secure Connection’… Continue reading →

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News: Top albums, live acts and breakthrough act named in popular poll (December 2019)

Posted on December 23, 2019 by GRTR! HQ

Steve Hackett - Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool, 11 November 2019

In this two hour special, first broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio on Sunday 22 December, David Randall plays ‘The Best of 2019′ and announces the results of the popular poll. The results of the Best of 2019 Popular Poll have been announced by Get Ready to ROCK! in a special show on their dedicated radio station. Every year the Get Ready to ROCK! review team name their best of selections in several categories. The popular vote to… Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, NEWS, The Best of 2019 | Tagged best of 2019, blues rock, breakthrough acts, Chasing The Monsoon, classic rock, December 2019, poll, Progressive Rock, Rainbreakers, Steve Hackett, top albums, top live acts, vote | 1 Comment

Gig review: HEAT FESTIVAL – Ludwigsburg, Germany, 30 November- 1 December 2019

Posted on December 11, 2019 by andynathan

…tive antics, and above all helium-fuelled vocals making him a European answer to the equally polarising Justin Hawkins. He seemed over anxious and overshadowed early songs like ‘Desire’ and ‘Penthouse Floor’ but after a more conventional ‘Saturday Night’, the set did noticeably improve with ‘Everything’, which reminded me a little of Dio’s ‘Rock And Roll Children’, and the most melodically satisfying of their songs in ‘Never Let You Go’. Next… Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged Age of Reflection, AOR, Black Diamonds, Black Tiger, Blood Red Saints, Cats In Space, Crashdiet, Dark Sky, Degreed, Devicious, festival, gig, HEAT festival, Licence, Maverick, melodic rock, Robert Tepper, Stage Dolls, STAN BUSH, Treat, Vega | Leave a comment

News: THE BEST OF 2019 – Vote for your favourites in our popular poll (albums, live acts, breakthrough acts)

Posted on December 9, 2019 by GRTR! HQ

…tab) The results of our Popular Poll will be announced in a special show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio on Sunday 22 December, 22:00 GMT. This will include a selection of the reviewer and popular choices. We’ll publish the popular vote results on Monday 23 December. PLEASE NOTE! When voting you have to submit each category separately by pressing the vote button at the foot of each poll (i.e. you can’t indicate preferences in each category an… Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, NEWS, The Best of 2019 | Tagged best of 2019, breakthrough acts, classic rock, melodic rock, poll, Progressive Rock, singer songwriter, top albums, top live acts, vote | 1 Comment

Gig review: GRAND SLAM/Bad Touch – Camden Underworld, London, 22 November 2019

Posted on November 25, 2019 by andynathan

…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 →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 22 November 2019, Bad Touch, Benjy Reid, Camden Underworld, Dave Boyce, gig, Grand Slam, Laurence Archer, London, Mike Dyer, Philip Lynott | Leave a comment

Album review: THE DARKNESS – Easter Is Cancelled

Posted on October 17, 2019 by jason

…efore the guitars crash in. A classic Darkness tune with a catchy chorus and those high octane vocals of Justin Hawkins. ‘Heart Explodes’ is one of their best ballads to date, again they have come up with a memorable chorus and Rufus Tiger Taylor lays down some tasty drums on this one. Love or hate the Darkness you can’t deny in this age of cut ‘n’ paste bands they have honed their own distinctive sound, albeit one that naturall… Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged album, classic rock, Dan Hawkins, Justin Hawkins, melodic, Queen, review, rock, The Darkness | Leave a comment

Upcoming: European, USA & World Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2020)

Posted on September 24, 2019 by GRTR! HQ

…forming Arts (USA) Sat November 21 2020 – THACKERVILLE Oklahoma – Winstar Casino (USA) Sun November 22 2020 – TULSA Oklahoma – Paradise Cove At River Spirit (USA) Tue December 01 2020 – WASHINGTON District of Columbia – Anthem – D.C. (USA) Sat March 27 2021 – WICHITA Kansas – INTRUST Bank Arena (USA) Tue March 30 2021 – NEW BEDFORD Massachusetts – Zeiterion Theatre (USA) Wed March… Continue reading →

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Upcoming: New releases (CD/DVD) October 2019 – December 2019

Posted on September 22, 2019 by GRTR! HQ

…17;1979′ (live recordings box set) BMG NORMA JEAN ‘All Hail’ Solid State Records BEN POOLE ”Live’ (double album) House Of Tone Records REFUSED ‘War Music’ Spinefarm Records RINGS OF SATURN ‘Gidim’ Nuclear Blast Savage Master ‘Myth, Magic And Steel’ Shadow Kingdom Records SKINLAB ‘Venomous’ Art Is War Records Bruce Soord (THE PINEAPPLE THIEF) ‘All This Will Be Your… Continue reading →

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Interview: BEN FEATHERSTONE

Posted on August 5, 2019 by jason

…our chest out and see what the wind brings us. You have a number of guest musicians on the album including Dan Hawkins and Robert Webb. Did you approach them with a specific part in mind for them and did they improvise their parts, or keep to music you had written? I managed to gather a troop of these fine musicians mainly through a commission I had for MUSTO to write the music for their cinema campaign, Jon Howells (drums) must have the patienc… Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, INTERVIEWS, Interviews/10 Questions | Tagged album, Ben Featherstone, classical, folk, interview, jazz, melodic, Prisoner To The Wind, singer songwriter | Leave a comment

Gig review: RAMBLIN’ MAN FAIR – Mote Park, Maidstone – Day 1 – 19 July 2019

Posted on August 2, 2019 by david.wilson

…disengaged. However a good sign was that as they sauntered onstage to an intro of English choral music, Justin Hawkins in particular had a big grin on his face and the mercurial frontman was obviously up for it. They opened with a couple of ‘Permission To Land’ favourites in ‘Black Shuck’ and ‘Growing on Me’, though during the latter my smug pleasure at finding a good viewing spot in the heart of the action was rudely interrupted as a group of b… Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 19th July 2019, AC/DC, AOR, blues, FM, Ginger Wildheart, Justin Hawkins, Kris Barras Band, live, Maidstone, metal, Mote Park, Ramblin' Man, Ramblin' Man Fair, rock, Steve Overland, The Darkness, The Lazys, the Wildhearts | Leave a comment

Album review: BEN FEATHERSTONE – Prisoner To The Wind

Posted on July 25, 2019 by jason

…jaw dropping Hammond organ solo on ‘Fantasmogloria’, cellist Bryony James (Celine Dion, Adele) and bassist Dan Hawkins (Katy Melua, Rod Stewart). The album was mastered at Abbey Road Studios London by the Andy Walter (U2, Roger Waters, film scores). ‘Ageless Lady’, is simply wonderful which despite its sad lyric, features uplifting music and Ben’s vocals that at times remind me of Ray LaMontagne. The cello and piano lead into an operatic climax,… Continue reading →

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

Posted on July 5, 2019 by andynathan

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged Billy Joel, David Rosenthal, gig, Mark Rivera, Mike DelGuidice, singer songwriter, Wembley Stadium | Leave a comment

Gig review: DAVE BICKLER/Chrome Molly – Highbury Garage, London, 11 March 2019

Posted on March 15, 2019 by andynathan

…of both. In a two guitar line up there were some fine solos from the Flying V-wielding John Footitt while Steve Hawkins is still the engaging, confident frontman that I remembered back in the day. In hindsight, in those days they were searching for a niche and didn’t easily fit with the then prevailing trends, but they now seem more comfortable in an unapologetically heavier skin, even though there was an unexpected ballad in ‘Now Those Days Are… Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged AOR, Chrome Molly, Dave Bickler, gig, Glenn Quinn, Jim Kirkpatrick, John Footitt, Nic Wastell, review, Steve Hawkins, Survivor | Leave a comment

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

Posted on February 26, 2019 by andynathan

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged Blue Oyster Cult, Buck Dharma, classic rock, Eric Bloom, gig, hard rock, review, Richie Castellano, Temperance Movement | Leave a comment

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

Posted on February 23, 2019 by petefeenstra

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

Posted on December 15, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

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

Posted on November 28, 2018 by andynathan

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 22 November 2018, Anna Portaluppi, AOR, gig, Hope And Anchor, Islington, London, melodic rock, NEWMAN, review, Shaun Bessant, Steve Newman, Strangeways, Terry Brock | Leave a comment

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

Posted on August 31, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

FOREIGNER – London Palladium, 7 June 2016

…ne’d + The Radio Sun + Bai Bang + New Generation Superstars + Fahran + Captain Black Beard FUSION FESTIVAL 2019 22–24 March 2019 Civic Centre, Martins Way, Stourport-on-Severn Dec Burke + IO EARTH + Encircled +Steve Tilling + Franck Carducci + Hats Off Gentlemen It’s Adequate + The Gift WINTER’S END 4th-7th April The Drill Hall, Lower Church Street, Chepstow Kayak + Threshold + RPWL + Abel Ganz + Tin Spirits + Godsticks + Midnight Sun + Exp… Continue reading →

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Gig review – STONEDEAF FESTIVAL – Newark Showground, 25 August 2018

Posted on August 31, 2018 by david.wilson

…yed a crowd pleasing set with their brand of melodic metal going down well in the afternoon sun. Frontman Steve Hawkins was obviously enjoying himself as the guys ran through songs both new and old with ‘Thanx For The Angst’ and ‘Shooting Me Down’ being the set highlights. It wasn’t all nostalgia though as the guys also played tracks from their last two albums ‘ Gunpowder Diplomacy’ and ‘Hoodoo Voodoo’ to bring things up to date. After a slick st… Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 30, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

…, 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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Album review: ROY BUCHANAN – My Babe

Posted on July 20, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

…lly it looks back to the rockabilly style that Buchanan grew up with in the late-1950s when he worked with Dale Hawkins as illustrated by his re-working of the Little Walter penned title track which he recorded originally in 1958. There is little hint of Buchanan’s incendiary style that was better captured – and thankfully – on those Alligator albums. Only the instrumental ‘Blues For Gary’ and ‘My Sonata’… Continue reading →

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Quick plays: SHARKS, GIG, SANDERS & SAVAGE

Posted on May 7, 2018 by jason

…em include top players including Keith Carlock (Steely Dan) and Billy Ward (Bill Champlin) on drums, and George Hawkins Jr. (Kenny Loggins) on bass. Bit of a treat for lovers of West Coast AOR then! The gentle refrains of ‘Waiting’ recalls Joseph Williams fronted Toto, whilst the country tinge to ‘Peddler, Pete’ highlights Randy Goodrum’s soothing vocals, the piano of Dave Innis and the fluid guitar playing of Bruce… Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS, Quick Plays | Tagged album, AOR, Awake, blues, Brave New World, Bruce Gaitsch, Chris Spedding, Dave Innis, folk, gig, Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage, melodic, pop, Randy Goodrum, Ready Set Go, review, rock, Sharks, singer, songwriter | Leave a comment

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

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Davoski

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 22 February 2018, Alestorm, Forum, gig, live, No Grave But The Sea, pirate metal, Piratefest 2018, review, Rumahoy | Leave a comment

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

Posted on January 26, 2018 by jason

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS, Special Events | Tagged 19-22 January 2018, Atomic Rooster, Bernie Marsden, Butlins, Dr Feelgood, festival, Nazareth, review, Skegness, Stray, the Great British Rock & Blues Festival | Leave a comment

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

Posted on November 27, 2017 by GRTR! HQ

…he results of the poll will be announced on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio in a special show on Sunday 17 December at 22:00 GMT. and published here on 18 December. (The show is repeated Monday 18 and Friday 22 December at 22:00 GMT) And, throughout December, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio will feature ‘Best Of’ selections across their playlists. The Best Of 2017: Reviewer Choice Top Albums 1 CATS IN SPACE Scarecrow 2 JUDIE TZUKE Peace Has Broken Out 3 HAREM… Continue reading →