Tag Archives: blues

Album review: SUSAN CATTANEO – Haunted Heart

Posted on December 3, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
SUSAN CATTANEO - Haunted Heart

Jersey Girl Music [Release date 20.01.14] We’ve been impressed at GRTR! by Cattaneo’s previous releases, and her fourth album Haunted Heart continues the good work. The warm honeyed vocals of previous releases are still there, as is range of styles … Continue reading →

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Interview with OLI BROWN – 25 November 2013

Posted on November 26, 2013 by petefeenstra
Oli Brown

Having worked most of his career as part of his own band – including a UK tour with John Mayall and a recent high profile European tour with Joe Satriani – the multi-award winning guitarist and singer, Oli Brown takes … Continue reading →

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Album review: ZOE SCHWARZ BLUES COMMOTION – The Blues Don’t Scare Me

Posted on November 24, 2013 by petefeenstra

33 Jazz [Release date 04.11.13] Zoe Schwarz’s clarity of diction and unique phrasing mark her out as a special singer capable of making any song exclusively her own. She’s equally happy as a sultry, soulful blues singer or as a … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: CHRIS REA – Bluesfest, Royal Albert Hall, 31 October 2013

Posted on November 12, 2013 by jason

For my money, Chris Rea is a legend. So this won’t be the most objective review I’ve ever penned. I was a fan of his sometimes off-beat pop/soft rock gems of the ‘80’s like ‘Stainsby Girls’, ‘On The Beach’ and … Continue reading →

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Gig review: WALTER TROUT – Shepherd’s Bush Empire, 8 November 2013

Posted on November 11, 2013 by petefeenstra

Walter Trout’s most durable qualities are his intense guitar playing and his ever ready sense of humour. Both were in evidence at a packed Shepherd’s Bush Empire as he overcame his daunting health problems in front of his biggest London … Continue reading →

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Album Review: RON SAYER JR. & CHARLOTTE JOYCE – Hard To Please

Posted on October 25, 2013 by petefeenstra

Self release [Release Date: 16.09.13] If ever there was an album that highlighted the way Euro blues artist are discriminated against by their American counterparts this is it. Had this album been recorded by an Austin band or indeed cut … Continue reading →

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Album Review: JEFF HEALEY BAND – Live From NYC

Posted on October 23, 2013 by alanjones
The Jeff Healey Band - Live From NYC

Eagle Rock [Release Date: 14.10.13] It’s beginning to look like every time Jeff Healey walked onto a stage that someone, somewhere was recording the event for posterity. In the last four years alone there’s been ‘Songs From The Road’, ‘Live … Continue reading →

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Album Review: STONEY CURTIS BAND – Halo Of Dark Matter

Posted on October 17, 2013 by petefeenstra

Blues Bureau [Release Date: 08.10.13] Everything in rock-blues guitarist Stoney Curtis’s world appears to be lyrically refracted through a gloomy lens, or as his album title suggests, a ‘Halo Of Dark Matter’. But it’s also a guitar album that positively … Continue reading →

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Album review: DEL BROMHAM – Nine Yards

Posted on October 15, 2013 by jason
Del Bromham - Nine Yards

Angel Air [Release date: 02.09.13] Del Bromham is best known for his output with Stray. Hook-laden bluesy hard rock, Stray had their heyday in the mid-70’s. Despite some decent selling albums, mainstream success seemed to evade them. Bromham has kept … Continue reading →

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Album review: RORY GALLAGHER – Kickback City/Live In Cork

Posted on October 14, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
Kickback City

Sony Music [Release date 28.10.13] This release is a rather interesting twist on an artist’s legacy.  In recent years we’ve been treated to definitive remastered albums under the careful eye of Rory’s younger brother Donal but ‘Kickback City’ is an … Continue reading →

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Album review: LAYLA ZOE – The Lily

Posted on October 12, 2013 by petefeenstra

Cable Car Records [Release date: 30.o8.13] Canadian blues singer Layla Zoe offers a highly personal take on the blues. She’s a confident singer with an expansive range, who finds the perfect foil in the shape of German blues guitarist and … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DANA FUCHS – The Borderline, London, 8 October 2013

Posted on October 10, 2013 by petefeenstra
DANA FUCHS – The Borderline, London, 8 October 2013

If the ‘Bliss Avenue’ CD was an interesting introduction to New York’s hard hitting vocalist and songwriter Dana Fuchs, her live show quickly revealed all her qualities. As she made clear at the outset, her songs deal with ‘the dirty … Continue reading →

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Gig review: JONNY LANG – The Borderline, London, 3 October 2013

Posted on October 10, 2013 by petefeenstra

Jonny Lang’s overdue return to London was a qualified success. At his best, as on the spiritual ‘That Great Day’, his mastery of the material showed a maturity that makes him a totally convincing while boy soul singer.  His sense … Continue reading →

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Album Review: ANDERS OSBORNE – Peace

Posted on October 8, 2013 by petefeenstra

Alligator [Release date: 08.10.13] There may be a significant gap between Alligator Records’ original mission statement of ‘genuine houserocking music’ and Anders Osborne deeply felt, confessional singer song-writing, but the contemporary blues scene has surely benefited from the liaison. It’s … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: JOEY SUMMER, WILLIE & THE BANDITS, ANN SCOTT, PROSPEKT

Posted on October 7, 2013 by jason

JOEY SUMMER – Even The Saints Are Sinners Perris Records ww.joeysummer.com Latest album from Joey Summer who has a grounding in classic sounding melodic rock. It’s not a bad album as Joey Summers has a voice suited to melodic hard … Continue reading →

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Album Review –THE BURNING CROWS –Behind The Veil

Posted on September 30, 2013 by david.wilson

      Self-release (release date – out now) This album has been around for a couple of months now but is still well worthy of a mention here. The band are managed and promoted by Matt Goom, who was … Continue reading →

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Album review: ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW & THE LOWRIDERS – Zone-O-Tone

Posted on September 28, 2013 by jason

Proper Records Andy Fairweather Low has had a long and illustrious career, including playing live with Eric Clapton for many years and performing with Roger Waters. Also trivia fans the Lowriders feature sax player Nick Pentelow, who was a member … Continue reading →

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News: Get Ready to ROCK! Radio – Latest playlist additions

Posted on September 24, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
Get Ready to ROCK! Radio

Listen in to ‘New to GRTR!’ every Tuesday 16:00 GMT (repeat: Thursday 21:00, Saturday 17:00) for latest additions to our playlist.   Latest Show: Tuesday 24 September 2013 DIZZYBLOOM Lost Memories (Wolf River Music) HERETIC’S DREAM Behind The Mirror (indie) … Continue reading →

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Album review: BONAFIDE – Bombo

Posted on September 23, 2013 by david.wilson

      Off Yer Rocka Recordings ( Release date – out now) Bombo is the 4th album to be released by Swedish rockers Bonafide. I have had a passing interest in the band since hearing their party anthem ‘Fill … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT – Oran Mor,Glasgow,18 September 2013

Posted on September 20, 2013 by david.wilson

Every so often a band appears, seemingly from nowhere, who the press and media embrace. They appear in all the magazines, are played endlessly on the radio, and have grown men foaming at the mouth whilst waxing lyrical about the … Continue reading →

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News: Get Ready to ROCK! Radio – September 2013 Highlights

Posted on September 11, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
Get Ready to ROCK! Radio

September 2013 Highlights More information at the dedicated website All times, GMT Saturday 14 September, 18:00 In Session for GRTR! HENRY PARKER & THE VELVET LOONS/DANI WILDE Recorded live in the UK More information Sunday 15 September 18:00 The Guitarists: … Continue reading →

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News: Get Ready to ROCK! Radio launches sessions series

Posted on September 10, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
Get Ready to ROCK! Radio

Get Ready to ROCK!’s dedicated radio station has launched a new series ‘In Session for GRTR!’ showcasing both new and established artists. The series was launched by UK-based blues rockers ALBANY DOWN and since then the specially recorded sessions have … Continue reading →

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Album Review: THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT – The Temperance Movement

Posted on September 6, 2013 by david.wilson

      Earache [Release date – 16.09.13] There is a lot of industry buzz around The Temperance Movement at the moment with the guys gaining plenty of airplay across the country and great live reviews appearing in the press. … Continue reading →

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Album review: JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR – Songs From The Road

Posted on September 5, 2013 by petefeenstra
Joanne Shaw Taylor Songs From The Road

Ruf [Release date 04.11.13] There’s nothing like a live album to deliver the bacon. I don’t mean a doctored product with overdubs and the like, but simply a live recording with an expectant audience, a hot band and the recording … Continue reading →

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Album review: BLODWYN PIG – Pigthology

Posted on September 4, 2013 by GRTR! HQ
Blodwyn Pig - Pigthology

Gonzo Multimedia [Release date 10.06.13] This release promises much – previously unheard recordings from influential blues rock band Blodwyn Pig led by original Jethro Tull guitarist Mick Abrahams.  Unreleased material from this band (especially the formative years) must be as … Continue reading →

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