Tag Archives: Colosseum

Album review: TEMPEST – Tempest/Living In Fear (Remaster)

Posted on January 3, 2024 by GRTR! HQ

BGO Records www.bgo-records.com [Release date 06.10.23] The two albums released by Tempest in 1973/4 marked a musical departure for jazz rock drummer Jon Hiseman who – at the time – was best known for his work with Colosseum and to … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS, Reissues | Tagged Alan Holdsworth, album, classic rock, Colosseum, Jazz rock, Jon Hiseman, Living In Fear, Mark Clarke, Paul Williams, review, Tempest | Leave a comment

Gig review: A NEW DAY FESTIVAL- Mount Ephraim Gardens, Faversham, Kent, 19-21 August 2022

Posted on September 13, 2022 by andynathan

In the beautiful setting of the grounds of Mount Ephraim House deep in the ‘Garden of England’, A New Day Festival has always intrigued me with some impressive line ups, mainly, though not exclusively, featuring classic bands from the seventies, … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged A New Day, Atomic Rooster, classic rock, Colosseum, Deborah Bonham, festival, Focus, gig, Heavy Metal Kids, Hugh Cornwell, Jethro Tull, John Verity, Progressive Rock, Skinny Molly, Stray, Sweet, Ten Years After | Leave a comment

Book review: The Development Of Large Rock Sound Systems – Chris Hewitt

Posted on August 22, 2020 by petefeenstra

A Dandelion Records Book [Publication date 14.08.20] ‘The Development Of Large Rock Sound Systems’ is a book with no beginning and no end, but it has plenty of substance in the middle. Much like the other 7 books from the … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, BOOK REVIEWS | Tagged Adrian Maben, Alan Styles, Arthur Brown, Carey Chenoweth, Cat Stevens, Charlie Watkins, Chris Hewitt, Colosseum, David Martin, Dinky Dawson, Dire Straits, Fleetwood Mac, Hawkwind, Isle of Wight, Jim Marshall, Jimi Hendrix, John Hiseman, John Thompson, Johnny Winter, Led Zeppelin, Peter Watts, Pink Floyd, Pompeii, Rod Stewart, Roger Chapman, The Development Of Large Rock Sound Systems, The Faces, The Pink Fairies, The Rolling Stones, THE WHO, Tim Boyle, Weeley festival, WEM | Leave a comment

Album review: DAVE GREENSLADE – Cactus Choir

Posted on May 9, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

Angel Air [Release date: 18.05.18] While it’s done the rounds before, this is a timely reissue for ‘what Dave did next’ post-the winding up of his eponymous progressive rock ensemble. The ex-Colosseum keyboards whizz had recorded a quartet of acclaimed … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS, Reissues | Tagged album, Cactus Choir, classic rock, Colosseum, Dave Greenslade, fusion, Jazz rock, Mick Grabham, review, Steve Gould. reissue, Tony Reeves | Leave a comment

Album review: JAMES LITHERLAND – Back ‘N Blue

Posted on November 10, 2017 by petefeenstra

Self Release [Release date 01.05.17] ‘Back ‘N Blue’ is a loving crafted DIY song driven blues-rock album with a funky fusion undertow. James Litherland’s musical credentials go all the way back to Colosseum – check out the ‘Valentyne Sweet’ style … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged album, Back 'N Blue, Bandit, blues, Colosseum, Duncan Grosser, funk, fusion, James Litherland, John Fogerty, Led Zeppelin, Les Binks, Mickey Jupp, Mogul Thrash, Nick Pentelow, Paul Francis, review, rock, Steely Dan, Steve Rawl | Leave a comment

Gig review: GIANTS OF ROCK – Minehead, 6-8 February 2015

Posted on February 14, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

Focus - Giants Of Rock, Minehead, 6-8 February 2015

The Pete Feenstra Rock & Blues Show – 24 February 2015 (Giants of Rock Special) by Get Ready To Rock! Radio on Mixcloud Pete Feenstra presents a weekly Rock & Blues Show, every Tuesday at 19:00 GMT on Get Ready … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS, Photo Galleries, Special Events | Tagged 6-8 February 2015, Bernie Marsden, Black Star Riders, Climax Blues Band, Colosseum, Deborah Bonham, Family, festival, Giants Of Rock, gig, Magnum, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Minehead, review, Yardbirds | Leave a comment

News: GIANTS OF ROCK – Minehead, UK, 6-8 February 2015

Posted on January 30, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

Giants Of Rock - Minehead, 6-8 February 2015

Following the outstanding response from both guests and artists alike, GIANTS OF ROCK now sits proudly alongside The Great British Folk, Great British Alternative and Great British Rock & Blues Festivals – part of Butlins’ massively-successful and growing reputation for … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, Festivals & Large Events, NEWS | Tagged 6-8 February 2015, Bernie Marsden, Black Star Riders, Butlins, Colosseum, event, Family, festival, Giants Of Rock, Magnum, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Minehead, rock, Slade, Somerset | Leave a comment

Album review: COLOSSEUM – Time On Our Side

Posted on November 24, 2014 by petefeenstra

Ruf [Release date 24.11.14] A welcome return for the progressive jazz rock outfit Colosseum who have overcome their collective health problems to record an album that pushes the stylistic envelope, and almost leaves them in search of an identity. Happily … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged album, Americana, Ana Gracey, Barbara Thompson, Chris Farlowe, Clem Clemson, Colosseum, Crosby Stills & Nash, Dave Brubeck, Dave Greenslade, Jack Bruce, jazz, John Hiseman, Kokomo, Mark Clarke, Pete Brown, review, rock, Steely Dan, Time On Our Side | Leave a comment

Album review : GADI CAPLAN – Look Back Step Forward

Posted on May 19, 2014 by petefeenstra

Musea Paralèlle [Release date 09.07.13] Israeli born, Brooklyn domiciled and trained at the Berklee College of Music, Gadi Caplan is an electric/acoustic guitarist and composer who refuses to be restricted by one style of music. As a result, ‘Look back … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged album, Colosseum, Duncan Wickel, fusion, Gadi Caplan, Genesis, George Harrison, Gong, Jack Bruce, jazz, Look Back, Man, Moses Eder, Oded Weinstock, prog, review, rock, Soft Machine, Step Forward | Leave a comment

COLOSSEUM – The Grass is Greener

Posted on May 2, 2012 by jason

Talking Elephant 2012 At a glance, it’s the Brit band’s 1969 founding stone, ‘Valentyne Suite’. At a second, it’s a compilation album. At a third, it isn’t – it’s something more curious still. For ‘The Grass Is Greener’ affords a … Continue reading →