Tag Archives: classic

Quick plays: CLIMAX BLUES, THE LUCID DREAM

Posted on February 22, 2015 by jason
CLIMAX BLUES - Broke Heart Blues

LUCY MAY – Whirlwind (EP) www.facebook.com/iamlucymay [Released 06/03/15] The PR sheet says there has been a country music revival in the UK and that certainly bears up given the success of artists like Lady Antebellum and Taylor Swift (although you … Continue reading →

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News: ROCKINGHAM FESTIVAL, NAZARETH, ENSLAVED – 15 February 2015

Posted on February 15, 2015 by jason
Blues Pills - The Ritz, Manchester, 11 December 2014

The Rockingham festival in Nottingham (23rd-25th October) has announced the first artists appearing: Gotthard, Dan Reed Network, Robby Valentine, Stan Bush,the Electric Boys, Vega, Santa Cruz The Ramblin’ Man fair have added Seasick Steve, The Temperance Movement, The Quireboys, Blues … Continue reading →

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News: URIAH HEEP, CAMBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL, THE FACES – 12 February 2015

Posted on February 12, 2015 by jason
Uriah Heep, Giants Of Rock - 9 February 2014

URIAH HEEP Sat April 25 HOLMFIRTH Picturedrome Sun April 26 LEAMINGTON SPA Assembly Tue April 28 YORK Fibbers Wed April 29 NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Riverside Tue May 05 BRISTOL Marble Factory Wed May 06 SOUTHAMPTON Engine Rooms Fri May 08 … Continue reading →

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News: RINGO STARR, MONSTER TRUCK, ZZ TOP – 10 February 2015

Posted on February 10, 2015 by jason
Monster Truck - Hammerfest, Pwllheli, Wales, 15 March 2014

Monster Truck will support Nickelback on their UK autumn dates. Status Quo have added a date at the Royal Albert Hall on April 30th to their existing April acoustic tour. ZZ TOP + THUNDER Wed June 24th Wembley Arena ZZ … Continue reading →

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News: JOE BONAMASSA, NIGHTWISH, BRIAN MAY – 9 February 2015

Posted on February 9, 2015 by jason

JOE BONAMASSA Oct 21 Newcastle Metro Arena Oct 23 Liverpool Echo Arena Oct 24 Leeds First Direct Arena Oct 25 Nottingham Capital FM Arena Oct 27 Cardiff Motorpoint Arena Oct 28 Bournemouth BIC Oct 31 Brighton Centre THE TREVOR HORN … Continue reading →

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News: JEFF LYNNE, VAN HALEN, ROBIN GEORGE – Wednesday 4 February 2015

Posted on February 4, 2015 by jason
The Sweet, Giants Of Rock - 9 February 2014

Kiske/Sommerville release their new album ‘City of Heroes’ on April 17th on Frontiers. Jeff Lynne will perform at this Sunday’s Grammy awards ceremony. AC/DC will also be appearing and rumour is that former drummer Chris Slade will appear with them. … Continue reading →

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News: DIO, EDGAR FROESE, JOE LYNN TURNER – Monday 26th January 2015

Posted on January 26, 2015 by jason
Edgar Froese, Tangerine Dream

Tangerine Dream founder Edgar Froese has died at the age of 70. A statement reads: “On January 20th, Tuesday afternoon, Edgar Froese suddenly and unexpectedly passed away from the effects of a pulmonary embolism in Vienna. The sadness in our … Continue reading →

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Album review: ADRENALINE MOB – Dearly Departed

Posted on January 18, 2015 by jason
Adrenaline Mob - Dearly Departed

Century Media [Released 02.02.15] It’s that man Russell Allen again! We had the Allen/Lande album late last year, January he featured on the Force 10 album with Matt Sinner (although apparently that was recorded a couple of years before) and … Continue reading →

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News: FISH, FALL OUT BOY, RANDY RHOADS – Wednesday 14 January 2015

Posted on January 14, 2015 by jason
News - Album News

‘Immortal Randy Rhoads – The Ultimate Tribute’ is released on March 3rd via UDR Music. It features Gus G, Serj Tankian (System Of A Down), Bernie Torme, Rudy Sarzo, George Lynch and more. Kamelot have signed with Napalm Records who … Continue reading →

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News: BONFIRE, THE PRODIGY, MICHAEL SCHENKER – Monday 12 January 2015

Posted on January 12, 2015 by jason
News - RIP

Bassist Tim Drummond who played with Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young has died at the age of 74. Bonfire and vocalist Claus Lessmann have separated after nearly 30 years. The band will carry on with … Continue reading →

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DVD review: Looking for Johnny – The Legend of Johnny Thunders

Posted on November 18, 2014 by jason
Looking for Johnny - The Legend of Johnny Thunders

Jungle [Released 3.11.14] Rock n Roll hero, Rock n Roll casualty, Rock n Roll junkie- take your pick, any of these three could describe Johnny Thunders- the New York Doll, punk icon and inspiration to many a band for years … Continue reading →

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