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Gig review: DEEP PURPLE – 02 Arena, London, 6 November 2024
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Gig review: JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR – 02 Academy 2, Islington, London, 22 September 2014
…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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Tagged blues, Frankie Miller, funk, gig, guitar, Joanne Sean Taylor, review, rock, The Dirty Truth, vocal
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Interview with TOM S ENGLUND & JOHAN NIEMANN (Evergrey) – 22 August 2014
…h bassist Johan Niemann and guitarist, frontman and founding member Tom S. Englund at a Central London hotel on 22 August and the thirty minute chat that I had with them was not only informative but also one of the most pleasant that I ever had in my capacity as a music journalist. Want to know what it takes to create a masterpiece of an album? Then I suggest you read on! By Yiannis (John) Stefanis. Hi Guys. Thank you very much for taking the tim… Continue reading
Album review: A BLUES TRIBUTE TO CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL
…Can See The Light’. Finally there surely should have been room on a blues album for a version of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins ‘I Put A Spell On You’, which Creedence took into the lower reaches of the charts. That said, there’s fresh take on 9 of the tracks and even if die-hard Creedence fans might argue that the originals don’t need changing, they should warm to the excellent cover of ‘Fortunate Son’ by Mike Zito and Sonny Landreth, with bv’s from Sam… Continue reading
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Tagged A Blues Tribute To Creedence Clearwater Revival, album, Blitzen Trapper, Bnois King, Bo Diddley, Canned Heat, Chris Lietz, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Dale Hawkins, Danielle Schnebelen, Dave Simonett. Duke Robillard, Dead Man Winter, John Fogerty, Jurgen Engler, Kirk Fletcher, Mike Zito, review, Samantha Fish, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, Smokin’ Joe Kubek, Sonny Landreth, South Memphis String Band, Spirit Family Reunion, The Mynabirds, Trampled Under Foot, Will Wilde
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Gig review: CAMBRIDGE ROCK FESTIVAL – 8-10 August 2014
…ver of ‘Go Your Own Way’ played a great solo while running around the crowd in the manner of Justin Hawkins or Airborne’s Joel O’Keefe, to whom he bore a passing resemblance. Definitely a band to keep your eye on. Welshmen Fireroad I gathered during the weekend have secured a shot on Lynyrd Skynyrd’s cruise, which for an unsigned band is quite a coup. As befitted a band nearly all clad in check shirts, they peddled… Continue reading
News: Get Ready to ROCK! Radio – CHRIS DAUGHTRY interview, Sunday 17 August
Sunday 17 August, 22:00 (Monday 18 August, 22:00 and Friday 22 August, 22:00 repeat) This Sunday, 17 August, David Randall chats to Chris Daughtry, ahead of his European tour which includes a date at the London Roundhouse on Sunday 12 October. Since his appearance in the American Idol TV show in 2006, Chris has released four albums under the Daughtry name including the platinum-certified self-titled debut and the follow up, 2009′s ‘… Continue reading
Gig review: BOSTON, CHEAP TRICK – Sandia Casino Amphitheatre, Albuquerque, New Mexico USA, 22 July 2014
…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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Tagged 22 July 2014, Albuquerque, AOR, Boston, Cheap Trick, gig, Kimberley Dahme, melodic rock, New Mexico USA, review, Robin Zander, Sandia Casino Amphitheatre, Tom Scholz
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Gig review: BEARDED THEORY FESTIVAL – Catton Hall, Derbyshire, 22-25 May 2014
…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
News: URIAH HEEP radio feature and interview on eve of album release
Photo: Simon Dunkerley Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sunday 8 June, 22:00 GMT Monday 9 June, 22:00 and Friday 13, 22:00 repeat Uriah Heep’s new album ‘Outsider’ is released this week and in an hour special, frontman Bernie Shaw tells us about the band and their latest venture. The band have recently returned from South America and were catching up before heading over to Scandinavia including Sweden Rock. They tour in Germany later… Continue reading
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Tagged 8 June 2014, album, Bernie Shaw, feature, interview, Outsider, radio, Uriah Heep
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Upcoming: UK & Ireland Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2016)
…oodstock Catton Park, Derbyshire (10th-13th August) A DAY TO REMEMBER + NEW FOUND GLORY + NECK DEEP Sun January 22 Motorpoint Arena Cardiff Mon January 23 GLASGOW SSE Hydro Wed January 25 BIRMINGHAM Barclaycard Arena Fri January 27 SSE Arena, Wembley Sat January 28 LEEDS first direct Arena ACID REIGN + SHRAPNEL 31/03 SOUND CONTROL MANCHESTER 01/04 LORDS OF THE LAND GLASGOW (*no Shrapnel) 02/04 THE CLUNY NEWCASTLE 07/04 TALKING HEADS SOUTHAMPTON 0… Continue reading
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Tagged 2016, blues rock, concerts, events, festivals, gigs, Ireland, metal, Progressive Rock, rock, tour dates, tours, uk
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News: Get Ready to ROCK! Radio – June 2014 highlights
…he dedicated website Check back here as we add new features throughout the month. All times, BST (GMT+1) Sunday 22 June 2014, 13:00 Dan McCafferty of Nazareth Dan chats about his career and the band he co-founded in 1968. Sunday, 1 June 2014, 21:00 (repeated Tuesday 16:00, Thursday 21:00 GMT) Tom Fuller – In Session for GRTR! Tuesdays (from 17 June, a two hour show followed by a three-hour blues rock marathon) 19:00 Pete Feenstra Roc… Continue reading
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Tagged Asia, Europe, feature, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, highlights, interview, Jethro Tull, Joe Satriani, John Wetton, June 2014, Martin Barre, programmes, radio, Winger
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Gig review: COCO MONTOYA – Beaverwood Club, Chislehurst, 22 May 2014
…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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Tagged Albert Collins, Albert King, blues, Brant Leeper, Coco Montoya, funk, gig review, guitar, Laurence Jones, Nate Brown, Renee Beevers, soul, Walter Trout
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Album review: POOBAH – U.S. Rock
…he album is the guitar work and the unique vocals of Gustafson, I have a sneaking suspicion that a young Justin Hawkins from The Darkness may have been influenced by Jim’s falsetto style. Whilst the vocals at times may be a bit much, the guitar work is never less than stunning. On songs like ‘Flesh Fantasies’ and ‘Let’s Rock’ Gustafson’s riffing is first rate, oh and if you don’t dance to ‘Let’s Rock’ then I would check for a pulse! Stand out tra… Continue reading
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Tagged album, Alice Cooper, Cream, Jim Gustafson, Judas Priest, Ohio, Poobah, remaster, review, Ripple Records, rock, U.S Rock, Youngstown
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News: STEVE LUKATHER chats to GRTR!
Get Ready to ROCK! Radio: “The Guitarists” Sunday 18 May, 22:00 GMT (repeated Mon 19 and Fri 23, 22:00 GMT) Legendary guitarist Steve Lukather chats about his career, including sessions, solo and Toto. GRTR!’s David Randall caught up with him shortly after the release of the 35th Anniversary ‘Live In Poland” package. Steve is currently preparing for a summer tour with Ringo Starr’s All-Starr Band, and is rec… Continue reading
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Tagged All Starr Band, career, guitar, guitarist, interview, Live In Poland, May 2014, radio, Ringo Starr, session, Solo, Steve Lukather, Toto
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Upcoming: European, USA & World Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2016)
…11; Nationwide Arena (USA) Sun March 19 2017 – CLEVELAND Ohio – Quicken Loans Arena (USA) Wed March 22 2017 – INDIANAPOLIS Indiana – Bankers Life Fieldhouse (USA) NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS Fri January 13 2017 – HOBART Derwent Entertainment Centre Sun January 15 2017 – BALLARAT North Gardens Tue January 17 2017 – WELLINGTON TSB Bank Arena Wed January 18 AUCKLAND Vector Arena Fri/Sat January 20/21 SYDNE… Continue reading
Gig review: HARD ROCK HELL BLUES – Pwllheli, 21-22 March 2014
…of Rory tracks that are played with a passion and authenticity that you won’t get anywhere else. Saturday 22 March This morning was definitely one for the blues as the inclement weather was making an appearance again. First to grace the Bonga Wonga stage this morning was the Brothers Groove, a 3 piece brummie based blues groove band nominated for 2 categories at the British Blues Awards earlier this year. Following them was the Brian Rawson… Continue reading
Gig review: HARD ROCK HELL PROG – Pwllheli, 21-22 March 2014
…age show they impressed with tracks like ‘Her Epitaph’ and ‘The Light Within’. Saturday 22 March September Code kicked off the day with a great set of more melodic rock and despite their Greek origin all the vocals are in English and a damm good set too. Crimson Sky came out for an extended set. Vocalist Jane Setter, whose striking red bowler hat and red feather shawl added some welcome style to the show, belted out great… Continue reading
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Tagged Fish, Flower Kings, Focus, gig, Hard Rock Hell Prog, Hawklords, March 2014, progressive, review, rock, The Enid
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Gig review: HARD ROCK HELL AOR – Pwllheli, 21-22 March 2014
…day of top quality bands. All that was left to do now was to stagger back and find the caravan… Saturday 22 March Hailing from St. Petersburg in Russia Reds’ Cool are a hard rock blend – with essence of Gotthard, Pretty Maids and Shakra – these guys kicked out a fantastic set immediately commanding attention of everyone, myself included in the room. Playing tracks from their CD ‘Bad Story’ they have been tread… Continue reading
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DVD reviews: GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE DESTROYERS, BRYAN FERRY, HUGH LAURIE
…we find Ferry at France’s Nuits de Fourviere festival and the smooth old bastard does not put a foot wrong over 22 tracks here and, backed by a relatively young backing band, covers over 40 years of classics. The set starts well with a great version of Screaming Jay Hawkins’ “I Put A Spell On You”, “Slave To Love” and “You Can Dance”, there is also an outstanding working of Neil Young’s “Like A Hurricane”. Then we get to “My Only Love” and from t… Continue reading
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Tagged Bluray, Bryan Ferry, DVD, GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE DESTROYERS, Hugh Laurie, Live at Montreux 2013, Live In Lyon, Live On The Queen Mary, review, Roxy Music
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Gig review: MONSTER TRUCK/ SCORPION CHILD – King Tut’s, Glasgow, 22 March 2014
…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
Gig Review: GRAHAM BONNET/CHROME MOLLY, The Garage, Highbury, London, 19 March 2014
…their second shot at the big time. Now greying and balding, their endearing enthusiasm is undimmed while Steve Hawkins remains an engaging frontman despite a worrying facial resemblance to Graham Norton. Their comeback album Gunpowder Diplomacy formed the lion’s share of the set, more metallic than their original material but also unafraid to tackle different lyrical themes with ‘Million Dollar Heart Attack’ and ‘Corporation… Continue reading
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Tagged 19 March 2014, Chrome Molly, gig, Graham Bonnet, hard rock, Highbury, London, Rainbow, review, The Garage
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News: Ex-Nightwish singer ANETTE OLZON chats to Get Ready to ROCK! Radio
Sunday 9 March, 22:00 Get Ready to ROCK! Radio In this week’s ‘Assume The Position’, David Randall chats to Anette Olzon about her new album, and plays tracks from ‘Shine’. GRTR! Reviewer Pete Whalley described the album as a contender for album of the year and Anette will be giving the background to this first solo offering, as well as her earlier history and departure from symphonic metallers Nightwish. ‘Assume The Position’ featu… Continue reading
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Tagged album, Alyson Avenue, Anette Olzon, interview, March 2014, Nightwish, pop, rock, Shine, singer, Sweden, Swedish, symphonic metal
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News: Get Ready to ROCK! Radio – March 2014 Highlights
…tists who need your attention Saturdays 18:00 Stuart Hamilton Profiles 8 March Foreigner/Europe 15 March Magnum 22 March Purple People Sundays 14:00 Soundscapes Paul Baker and Ralph Rea explore the world of prog. 17:00 Progressive Fusion Hours Presented by Peter Muir Sunday 9 March 22:00 Assume The Position In the first hour, David Randall chats to Anette Olzon about her new solo album Sunday 16 March 21:00 In Session for GRTR! Singer songwriter… Continue reading
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Tagged Anette Olzon, Ann Wilson, Eric Rivers, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, H.E.A.T., highlights, Lisbee Stainton, live, March 2014, session
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News: TONY CLARKIN talks about the new Magnum album, Escape From The Shadow Garden
Photo: Noel Buckley Sunday 2 March, 22:00 Get Ready to ROCK! Radio The new Magnum album, ‘Escape From The Shadow Garden’ is released on 24 March. In this week’s ‘Assume The Position’, David Randall plays tracks and chats to Tony Clarkin about his songwriting and the new album. ‘Assume The Position’ features a mix of new and classic rock and is broadcast every Sunday at 22:00 (repeated Monday and Friday… Continue reading
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Album review: MAGNUM – Escape From The Shadow Garden
…ed up by the fans. Wrong-footed by that rampant plagiarism at the start, it would be easy to dismiss this as “just another Magnum album”. Yes, the band have mellowed in their more advanced years and whilst standards are high there is a dearth of the really memorable (like the song ‘Brand New Morning’ for example), save perhaps for ‘Crying In The Rain’ and ‘Wisdom Had It’s Day’. And there is… Continue reading
Rock stars: Interview with Adrian Vandenberg (Vandenberg’s Moonkings) – 22 January 2014
…and extract some decent answers to those all-important questions we all have. Well, on the early evening of the 22nd of January I could easily have gone for a coffee and left my recorder running – that’s exactly how engaged and passionate guitar virtuoso Adrian Vandenberg was in describing the process through which his latest studio album “Vandenberg’s Moonkings” came to life and what the next few months holds for the young and pretty fired… Continue reading
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Tagged 22 January 2014, Adrian Vandenberg, David Coverdale, guitar, guitarist, interview, rock, Whitesnake
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