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Gig review: SAMANTHA FISH – Koko, London, 6 October 2024
The splendid Koko was brimming full for the return of Samantha Fish to these shores with her own band, following last year’s shows with Jesse Dayton. And great to see the crowd that welcomed The Zac Schulze Gang’s support slot … Continue reading
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Tagged 6 October 2024, band, blues, gig, guitarist, Koko, review, rock, Samantha Fish, Zac Schulze
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Feature: The GRTR! Grotto of Greatness – MAGNUM (December 2023)
Photo: Darren Griffiths They nearly folded in 1983, played the arenas in the late 1980s, and nose-dived in 1995. But – fifty years on – Magnum remain magnificent Magnum have figured prominently in our coverage at GRTR! since 2003. This … Continue reading
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Tagged albums, band, Bob Catley, classic rock, gigs, interview, Magnum, melodic rock, pomp rock, radio, retrospective, review, Tony Clarkin
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Album review: ALBANY DOWN – Born In The Ashes
AD Recordings [Release date: 01.09.23] Back after too long away and with a changed band membership, Paul Turley’s Albany Down hit the racks with a fourth album, ‘Born In The Ashes’. And very fine it is … Continue reading
Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS
Tagged Albany Down, band, blues, Born in the Ashes, hard rock, review, rock
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Gig review: BRAVE RIVAL – The Blues Bar, Tring, 10 November 2022
So good to see live music being promoted and supported in my own neck of the woods. The Blues Bar at Tring now attracts quality live acts twice a month from its new venue on the edge of town. Tonight, … Continue reading
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Tagged band, blues, Brave Rival, gig, Life's Machine, live, review, Tring 10 November 2022
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Rising Stars: BADMINTON
Badminton are a trio from Leeds – singer, guitarist Robbie Tooth, guitarist Dominic Marshall and drummer Tom McAndrew - who have been writing together since 2015, releasing their first couple of tracks in 2016 under the name of Friends of Friends. These tracks … Continue reading
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Tagged Badminton, band, Bon Iver, emo, interview, pop, Rising Stars, rock, The Cure
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Interview: DANDELION CHARM
Dandelion Charm combine prog, folk and rock influences into a blend of intricate harmonies, soaring melodies, superb musicianship and heartfelt lyrics. A mix of Fleetwood Mac meets Opeth and CSN meets Yes. Dandelion Charm started in 2015, the brainchild of John … Continue reading
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Tagged band, Dandelion Charm, Fleetwood Mac, folk, interview, prog, Riding The Flood, Rising Stars
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Gig review: ESP 2.0 – Half Moon, Putney, London, 17 April 2018
My first trip to the Half Moon for a good few years and although the pub at the front had had a sharp makeover, it was good to see that the venue through the swing doors had not changed at … Continue reading
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Tagged 17 April 2018, band, Esp 2.0, gig, Half Moon Putney, King Crimson, live, Mark Brzezicki, Peter Coyle, prog rock, Robert Fripp, the Lotus Eaters, Tony Lowe
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10 Questions: MOXY (Interview, March 2015)
Legendary Canadian rockers Moxy release ’1974 TO 2014 – 40 Years and Still Riding High: Best Of’ on CD/DVD on Escape Music on 22nd May. Moxy started back in 1974 and to celebrate the band’s 40th anniversary a new band … Continue reading
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Tagged band, Canada, classic, Earl Johnson, Escape Music, interview, Moxy, Nick Walsh, rock
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Gig review: VIRGIL & THE ACCELERATORS – Borderline, London, 29 September 2014
Tonight is arguably the most significant gig of Virgil & The Accelerators young career. It’s their central London showcase for the hard hitting ‘Army of Three’ album. And on an unseasonably warm Monday night, they play their early evening set … Continue reading
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Tagged band, Billy Gibbons, Gabriel McMahon, gig, Hendrix, Jack Alexander Timmis, Joe Walsh, Keith Richard, Leslie West, Philip Sayce, review, rock, Royal Blood, Steve Miller, Thin Lizzy, Virgil & The Accelerators, Virgil McMahon, Wolfmother
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