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Album review: PATTERNS ON THE WINDOW – The British Progressive Pop Sounds Of 1974 (3 CD Boxset)

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Grapefruit (Cherry Red) [Release date : 16.02.24] 1974. The UK seemed to be locked into an endless cycle of political and economic crises. The 3 day week. Fuel shortages, and an unheralded post war recession in full swing. Hardly a … Continue reading

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Book review: DECADES – ROXY MUSIC IN THE 1970’s by Dave Thompson

DECADES – ROXY MUSIC IN THE 1970’s by Dave Thompson

SonicBond Publishing [Publication date 10.06.22] As the book’s title suggests it covers Roxy Music’s career between 1972 and their first break-up in 1976, along with their 1979 reunion. Unlike other titles in this series the author Dave Thompson focuses more … Continue reading

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News: WIN weekend camping tickets to REWIND SCOTLAND,19-21 July 2019

FOREIGNER - Manchester Apollo, 12 May 2018

This year’s Rewind Scotland festival takes place 19-21 July at Scone Palace, Perth. Headliners Bryan Ferry and Foreigner will be joined by Lulu, Paul Young, The Stranglers, Lisa Stansfield and many others. On the Comedy stage veteran stand-ups Phill Jupitus … Continue reading

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Album review: VOLA – Applause Of A Distant Crowd

VOLA – Applause Of A Distant Crowd

Pete Feenstra chatted to Vola’s Asger Mygind in a show first broadcast in October 2018 for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio.  This hour special features tracks from the new album. Mascot records [Release date 12.10.18] Vola’s name means flying in … Continue reading

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DVD review: WILLY DEVILLE – Live in The Lowlands

Eagle Vision [Out now] Filmed live at The Paradiso, Amsterdam in 2005, this show finds Willy DeVille on tour in support of his recent “Crow Jane Alley” album. The set list is a diverse collection of songs that reaches across … Continue reading

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DVD reviews: GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE DESTROYERS, BRYAN FERRY, HUGH LAURIE

GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE DESTROYERS - Live at Montreux 2013

GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE DESTROYERS – Live at Montreux 2013 Eagle Vision [Release date 18.11.13] Having released some 16 studio albums since the late ‘70’s, George Thorogood & The Destroyers (or to give them their proper title, George Thorogood and … Continue reading

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Quick plays: DIO, AVANTASIA, DAVID BOWIE, BRYAN FERRY, TASTE, THE POODLES, STRYPER

DIO - Dream Evil

Nick van der Meulen gives us a round-up of some key new releases… DIO – Dream Evil Deluxe Edition (Universal) Originally released in 1987, this was my real introduction to Dio.  It was harsh, yet romantic and I couldn’t help … Continue reading

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Two weeks until Guilfest 2012!

Countdown to GuilFest’s 21st Birthday, 13th – 15th July in Stoke Park, Guildford! Under two weeks to go!! GuilFest’s 21st anniversary is coming round fast – there are now under 2 weeks to go until the UK’s premier family festival … Continue reading

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BRYAN FERRY, CHIC feat. NILE ROGERS, SKINDRED for Guilfest 2012

Organisers have scored a major coup for GuilFest 2012 as Art Rock legend BRYAN FERRY CBE is confirmed to headline the main stage on the night of Sunday 15th July at GuilFest 2012.  Regarded as the embodiment of high glamour, … Continue reading

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