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Gig review: STONE FREE FESTIVAL Day 1 – 02 Arena, London, 18 June 2016
…hed, the sound was very poor on opener ‘Barbarian’. However ‘Growing On Me’ remains a favourite and when Justin Hawkins burst into trademark falsetto on the chorus, my mind was transported back to 2003 and the heady days of Darkness mania. Indeed virtually all the set was taken from ‘Permission To Land’ (available in charity shops everywhere) with old favourites like ‘Black Shuck’, ‘Get Your Hands Off My Woman’ and ‘Stuck In A Rut’, and their lat… Continue reading
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Tagged Alice Cooper, Apocalyptica, Blackberry Smoke, blues rock, festival, gig, glam, Jackaman, Jared James Nichols, Michael Monroe, review, rock, southern rock, Stone Free, The Darkness, THERAPY?
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Gig review: TOSELAND, Borderline, London – 22 March 2016
…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 March 2016, Borderline, Colour Of Noise, gig, hard rock, James Toseland, Little Angels, London, review, rock, Toseland
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Album review: GRANDHOUR – Bombs & Bullets
…o detail, and planning, has paid off. Main point of interest is vocalist/guitarist and chief songwriter Nicole Hawkins who with hubby Jason and brother-in-law Mark have fashioned an ear-friendly slice of melodic hard rock. The pairing brings to mind the Pat Benatar/Nick Geraldo configuration of old and – if nothing else – the consistency of songwriting and dynamics is similar. Chris Lugton (keys, guitar), who joined after the album… Continue reading
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Tagged album, Aussie, Australia, Bombs & Bullets, Grandhour, hard rock, melodic, review, rock
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Gig review: GREAT BRITISH ROCK & BLUES FESTIVAL – Skegness, 22-24 January 2016
…ial before the event but as the day panned out working pretty well. Also today we got our first taste of the “Introducing Stage” which for many year has been a great crowd pleaser and this weekend was no exception. We kicked off with in Reds with a great blues rock set from the Jeff Rich Triple J Band, the long time Quo drummer who is now touring his project, a tight three-piece band that features the super talented Jamie Godfery on g… Continue reading
Gig review: MICHAEL SCHENKER’S TEMPLE OF ROCK – Queens Hall, Edinburgh, 22 January 2016
…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 22nd January 2016, classic rock, Doogie White, Ed David, Edinburgh, Francis Buchholz, gig, Herman Rarebell, Jason Womack, Michael Schenker, Michael Schenker's Temple Of Rock, MSG, Queens Hall, review, rock, Scorpions, UFO, Venrez, Wayne Findley
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Gig review: PLANET ROCKSTOCK – Trecco Bay, South Wales, 4-6 December 2015
…mphasis on the southern style. Being local boys Darren informed us that playing Porthcawl for them was like “playing ***king Disneyland”. A return must surely be on the cards for Buffalo Summer and preferably opening the main stage. Dirty Thrills are one of those bands that when the music starts playing, you either rock out like a maniac, as many did, or you stand there open mouthed unsure of what you are seeing. Bass player Aaron m… Continue reading
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Tagged 4-6 December 2015, blues, Buffalo Summer, Crobot, Dan Patlansky, Danko Jones, festival, FM, Fozzy, gig, Heavens Basement, Inglorious, Planet Rockstock, review, Rival Sons, rock, Scorpion Child, South Wales, The Darkness, The Dead Daisies, Trecco Bay
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The Best of 2015 – top albums, top live acts – the reviewers’ choice
…6;The Best Of 2015′ is also featured in a special show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sunday 27 December at 22:00 GMT. And throughout December, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio will feature ‘Best Of’ selections across their playlists. Top albums 1. THUNDER Wonder Days 2. BLACKBERRY SMOKE Holding All The Roses 3. KING KING Reaching For The Light 4. FM Heroes And Villains 5=UFO A Conspiracy Of Stars 5= MICHAEL SCHENKER’S TEMPLE OF… Continue reading
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Tagged albums, Best of 2015, blues, December 2015, gigs, live act, melodic, music, progressive, review, rock, Thunder, Vintage Trouble
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Gig review: RIVERSIDE, SIXXIS, LION SHEPHERD – Ritz, Manchester, 22 October 2015
…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 October 2015, gig, Lion Shepherd, Manchester, metal, prog, Progressive Rock, review, Ritz, RIVERSIDE, SixxiS
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Gig review: LAURENCE JONES – The Tunnels, Bristol, 22 September 2015
…great vocals and stage presence. Indeed a quote from Laurence himself really sums up his live performances, “You’ve got to feel the blues, rather than just play it. The thing about the blues is it can take your mind off anything. Nothing else matters when you are on stage playing.” The night ends with a powerful version of William Harris’ ‘Bullfrog Blues’ which he dedicated to his fellow musician Larry Miller… Continue reading
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Tagged 22 September 2015, blues, blues rock, Bristol, gig, guitar, guitarist, Laurence Jones, review, The Tunnels, Victoria Klewin
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Album review: WILY BO WALKER – Moon Over Indigo
…ep baritone references a familiar roll call of vocalists from Tom Waits, Dr. John, and Edgar Broughton to Wolf, Hawkins, Cocker, Beefheart and in his darker moments even Nick Cave. His unusual phrasing and tight arrangements allow him to immerse himself in his art and sparkle and surprises us with the kind of diversity and contrast that marked George Clinton funky adventures ‘I Want To Know’ is an unexpected brash, big band outing with Andrews Si… Continue reading
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Tagged album, Andrews Sisters, blues, Captain Beefheart, Danny Flam, Dr John, Edgar Broughton, funk, George Clinton, Graham Hine, Howlin Wolf, interview, JOE COCKER, Kareña K, Moon Over Indigo, Nick Cave, review, rock, Scottish vocalist, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, Tom Waits, vocals, Willie Dixon, Wily Bo Walker
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Single & EP reviews: KITCHEN WITCH, SHIRAZ LANE, NAT2RAL BORN KILLERS
…t on their debut EP. Big punchy guitar riffs, soaring lead lines, big drums, and vocals that blend Axl, Justin Hawkins, and Michael Eden. At times it hard to believe the Shiraz Lane aren’t female fronted, but spandex is a versatile material and worn overly tight it can raise the octaves to a quite remarkable degree. If you check out YouTube you’ll find official videos for four of the five tracks here – ‘Money Talks’… Continue reading
Gig review: Breaking Bands Festival – 22-24 May 2015
…g lows that rattle the bones of the hardest of metal fans. Sleaze rockers Wildside Riot are fronted by Rocky “Wrekkless” Shades one of the original glam rockers from way back in the 80′s as part of Wrathchild. Their sleazy riff laden rock and roll, big hair and cowboy boots take us back to Sunset Strip of the 1980s. Sunday started with a “Loud T-Shirt’ contest, a little bit harsh on eyes made bleary by the previous… Continue reading
Interview: THE BURNING CROWS
…) Whippz The Burning Crows new album ‘Murder At The Gin House’ is out now http://www.theburningcrows.com/#store.php Tour dates: 5th September – Rock Haven, Lincoln (with Wildside Riot) 9th September – The Underworld, Camden (with Dust Bowl Jokies and The Smokin’ Prophets) 10th September – Trillians, Newcastle upon Tyne (with Dust Bowl Jokies and Self Inflicted) 11th September – The Owl Sanctuary, Norwich (with Dust B… Continue reading
Quick plays: OFFICER, GILMORE & ROBERTS, HIP HATCHET, SAM LEWIS
…very ‘middle of the road’. Featuring some of Northern Ireland’s top musicians including Kaz Hawkins on vocals, Linley Hamilton on trumpet and Anthony Toner on slide, lap steel and electric guitars, it’s little surprise that Murphy’s been garnering enthusiastic support from BBC Radio Ulster. But while Let it Be is a polished affair, it cuts little fresh ground and perhaps reflects the fact that material has been wr… Continue reading
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Tagged album, Americana, Conflict Tourism, country, folk, Gilmore & Roberts, Hip Hatchet, Hold You Like A Harness, Let It Be, Mark Brown, Myriads, Officer, pop, review, rock, roots, Sam Lewis, Simon Murphy, singer, Skin & Bone, songwriter, Waiting On You
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News: VINDICTIV, CONSTANCIA, JOURNEY – Monday 22 June 2015
…, Minehead GLENN HUGHES with DOUG ALDRICH OCTOBER Mon 19 Norwich, Waterfront Tue 20 Newcastle, Tyne Theatre Thu 22 Belfast, Limelight Fri 23 Glasgow, The Garage Sun 25 Holmfirth, Picturedrome Mon 26 Bilston, Robin 2 Wed 28 York, Fibbers Thu 29 Manchester, Club Academy NOVEMBER Sun 01 London, Electric Ballroom ALICE COOPER Thu October 29 2015 – PLYMOUTH Pavilions Fri October 30 2015 – SWINDON Oasis Centre WOLFSBANE Thu October 15 2015… Continue reading
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Tagged AOR, Chris De Garmo, classic, gigs, Journey, melodic, metal, news, Queensryche, rock, tours, upcoming albums, VINDICTIV
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Gig review: DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL – DAY 2, 13 June 2015
…Spiller is a flamboyant frontman, combining the looks of the mid-seventies Freddie Mercury with some of Justin Hawkins’ arch mannerisms. Their music was very accessible, indeed perhaps too pop-oriented for Download’s tastes. However their promise was undermined by an unnecessary cover of ‘Get it On’ only three songs in and the way their own songs were dragged out by excessive audience participation. It was then back to the second stage for Black… Continue reading
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Tagged 13 June 2015, Ace Frehley, Black Star Riders, Chuck Billy, Donington Park, Download, Faith No More, festival, gig, Kiss, Marilyn Manson, metal, Mike Patton, Muse, review, Ricky Warwick, rock, Scott Gorham, Testament, The Struts
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Gig review: BLUES PILLS – Islington Academy, London, 22 April 2015
…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 April 2015, Blues Pills, blues rock, gig, Islington Academy, London, Psychedelic Rock, review, rock
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Gig review: THE WHO – 02 Arena, London, 22 March 2015
…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 02 Arena, classic rock, gig, mod, Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, Simon Townshend, THE WHO, Zak Starkey
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News: ROB HALFORD, MIKE TRAMP, DEEP PURPLE – Thursday 26 March 2015
…and. A-Ha release a new studio album, ‘Cast In Steel’, on Sep 4th. Jason And The Scorchers Wed July 22 Manchester Academy 3 Thu July 23 SHEFFIELD Greystones Fri July 24 LEICESTER Musician Van Halen have announced an extensive US summer tour – see Upcoming. DEEP PURPLE 5/27 — Puebla, Mexico 5/30 — Guadalajara, Mexico 5/31 — Leon, Mexico 6/03 — Zacatecas, Mexico 6/05 — Chihuahua, Mexico 6/07 — Ciudad Juarez, Mexico 7/14 – Lewiston… Continue reading
News: CHRIS THOMPSON interview and feature, Sunday 22 February 2015
Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sunday, 22 February 2015, 16:00 GMT One-time Manfred Mann’s Earth Band frontman Chris Thompson is featured in a hour-long special on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio. Cherry Red Records have recently released ‘Jukebox – The Ultimate Collection’ an anthology of his work covering the years 1975-2015. Get Ready to ROCK!’s David Randall chatted recently to Chris about his career, which includes the ba… Continue reading
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News: ALAN PARSONS interview and feature, Sunday 8 February 2015
…dit: Alan Parsons with David Randall, 5 February 2015 (07.29) Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sunday 8 February 2015, 22:00 GMT (Monday 9 February, 22:00 and Friday 13 February, 22:00 repeat) Photo: www.alanparsonsmusic.com Legendary engineer and producer Alan Parsons makes a rare appearance in London on Wednesday 18 March at Shepherd’s Bush Empire with The Alan Parsons Live Project. Billed as a “greatest hits” set, the band will be p… Continue reading
Interview: Rising Stars – THE TOI
…when we got together we put into the 70′s rock processor and it turned out well. I think this is why Dan Hawkins really liked the tune. The song is about a couple of friends who, shall we say, had trouble parting after breaking-up.” ‘The One’ – “I was a big fan of “Every Breath You Take” by The Police and loved that it comes across as a love song even when it’s not. So I wanted the lyrics to be like a psycho-love song, a… Continue reading
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Tagged 80's metal, hard rock, interview, Rising Stars, rock, the Toi
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News: CAMEL, FISHBONE, ENUFF Z NUFF – Thursday 22 January 2015
FISHBONE Mon March 16 BRISTOL Fleece Sat March 21 LONDON Under the Bridge UK – Final Tour Feb 22: Wroclaw Polish Radio Concert Hall, Poland Feb 24: Warsaw Progreja Music Zone, Poland Feb 26: Oslo Cosmopolite, Norway Feb 28: Zoetermeer De Boergerij, Netherlands Mar 01: London Under The Bridge Mar 02: Leamington Spa Assembly Apr 01: Tokyo, Japan ENUFF Z NUFF Wed 13th May Underworld, London CAMEL Jul 6th St Albans Alban Arena (The Ramblin… Continue reading
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Tagged alternative, Camel, classic rock, Clutch, Dave Ellefson, Enuff Z Nuff, Fishbone, gigs, Mastodon, Megadeth, metal, news, prog, rock, tours, uk
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Album review: THE TOI – Water Into Wine
…f Pol Healy (vocals/guitar), Andy Carr (bass/guitar/vocals) and Stevie Mclay (drums/vocals). They also have Dan Hawkins of the Darkness involved in helping out on the arrangements along with Nick Brine (who runs Dan Hawkins studio) who produced the album with the band. The album had a low key release back 2013 and now it gets a full release and rightly so. They remind me a lot of fellow Scots rockers Estrella at times and on their debut single &#… Continue reading
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Tagged album, Dan Hawkins, debut, review, rock, The Darkness, the Toi, Water Into Wine
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News: Get Ready to ROCK! Radio – December 2014 highlights
…Red Christmas Looking back at a year of releases on the Cherry Red group of labels with a bumper prize giveaway 22:00 Progressive Fusion Xmas with Peter Muir 00:01 Continuous Boxing Day, Friday 26 December 06:00 Instrumental 10:00 Melodic Rock/AOR 12:00 Melodic Hard Rock 14:00 Singer Songwriter 16:00 Classic Rock 19:00 The Pete Feenstra Feature – Mike Vernon (Part 2) 20:00 Pete Feenstra Rock & Blues 22:00 Assume The Position with David… Continue reading
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Tagged Biff Byford, blues, Christmas, December 2014, feature, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, interview, Mike Vernon, progressive metal, radio, rock, Saxon, session
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