Tag Archives: Dave Meniketti

Album review: RUFFYUNZ – Ruffyunz III

Posted on August 20, 2023 by GRTR! HQ

Hyperspace Records [Release date 11.08.23] It’s safe to say that the third album offering from Ruffyunz takes up where II left off. The major change is Carmine Appice replacing Bobby Rondinelli’s drums and, at least on the cover, taking centre … Continue reading →

Album review: RUFFYUNZ – Ruffyunz II

Posted on March 9, 2023 by GRTR! HQ

Hyperspace Records [Release date 23.09.22] The second album from a veritable “superband” conglomerate featuring Bobby Rondinelli (Black Sabbath, Rainbow, drums) and Randy Pratt (Cactus, The Lizards, bass) with Ed Terry on vocals and JZ Barrell (guitars) They are joined by … Continue reading →

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Gig review: RAMBLIN’ MAN FAIR – Day 1 – Mote Park, Maidstone, 28 July 2017

Posted on August 7, 2017 by david.wilson

RAMBLIN’ MAN FAIR –Mote Park, Maidstone, 28 July 2017

The Ramblin’ Man Fair is now in its third year and is going from strength to strength. It is situated in Mote Park right in the centre of Maidstone in Kent, it is a bit bizarre passing a children’s playpark … Continue reading →

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Gig review: Y & T – Islington Academy, London, 28 October 2016

Posted on November 7, 2016 by andynathan

For the last decade, an extensive Y & T tour has been just as much a feature of autumn as leaves falling and the nights getting shorter. The Californians seem to have a love affair with the UK and judging … Continue reading →

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Gig review: Y&T – The Tivoli, Buckley, N. Wales – 8 November 2015

Posted on November 10, 2015 by alanjones

Y & T - The Tivoli, Buckley, 8 November 2015

The old Ferrero Rocher TV ads used to have the line “Why, Ambassador, you spoil us” – and this could certainly apply to the mighty Y&T playing at our little Tivoli venue in Buckley. The ‘Tiv’ as it’s colloquially known … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: Y&T – ABC,Glasgow,19 September 2013

Posted on September 21, 2013 by david.wilson

I have had a few rants in the past regarding gigs starting unexpectedly early due to venue curfews but tonight was the worst yet. Arriving at the ABC at 7.30pm I was greeted by the sight of the stage crew … Continue reading →

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Album review: REUBEN ARCHER’S PERSONAL SIN

Posted on July 19, 2013 by jason

Toxic Arrow [Release date 19.08.13] Reuben Archer has been around the block enough times to know every doorhole, boozer and bookie by heart. The current (and previous) vocalist with hard rockers Stampede is also fronting up the Paul Raymond Project … Continue reading →