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Upcoming: New releases (CD/DVD/Bluray) 2027
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Upcoming: New releases (CD/DVD/Bluray) 2026
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Upcoming: UK & Ireland Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2027)
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Upcoming: UK & Ireland Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2026)
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Upcoming: Festivals UK & Europe (2026)
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Album review : HEAVEN’S EDGE Philadelphia
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Album review : DAN SEALS – 4 albums on 2 CDs – Stones/Harbinger/Walking The Wire/All Fired Up
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Album review: SCARLET REBELS – Flawed By Design
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Album review: CATS IN SPACE – Suit of Armour
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Album review: HANOI ROCKS – The Complete Collection 1981-1984
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Album review : IRON SAVIOR – Death Bringer
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Tag Archives: folk
News: DYNAZTY, BLACK STONE CHERRY, OZZY OSBOURNE (November 2026)
Lee Aaron will release her new studio album, ‘Re-Vamp’, on January 22 via Metalville. The album will feature re-recorded tracks plus four new songs. Crownshift will release their second album, ‘The Shadows We Buried’, on January 29 via Nuclear Blast … Continue reading
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Tagged AOR, Black Stone Cherry, blues, Dynazty, folk, gigs, melodic rock, metal, news, November 2026, Ozzy Osbourne, re-issues, RIP, special editions, tour dates
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Album review: BIRD IN THE BELLY – Only Dogs as Friends
Website [Release date 30.10.26] Bird in the Belly comprises Laura Ward and Adam Ronchetti of duo Hickory Signals together with Ben ‘Jinnwoo’ Webb and multi-instrumentalist Tom Pryor. As the press releases states, if the members of Bird in the Belly … Continue reading
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Tagged album, alt folk, Bird In The Belly, folk, folk rock, indie folk, Only Dogs As Friends, review, Steeleye Span
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Album review: GARRON FRITH – The Rub
Website [Release date 04.11.26] Garron Frith has already had one career, releasing his first album in 2007 called The Debut, and it’s follow up Away From The Bright Lights in 2012. After touring for the next six years, which included supports … Continue reading
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Tagged acoustic, Al Stewart, album, folk, Garron Frith, melodic, review, singer songwriter, The Rub
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Gig review: THE DUNWELLS – Harwell Village Hall, 16 October 2026
Great to see another sold out Big Ginger Tom Music promoted gig at Harwell Village Hall. Proof that you can still keep the grassroots scene going, although it is getting harder and harder to maintain. Roswell Road, ta duo consisting … Continue reading
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Tagged Americana, folk, gig, harmonies, Harwell Village Hall, indie, Kathryn Priddy, October 16 2026, review, Roswell Road, singer songwriter, The Dunwells
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Album review: TRACK DOGS – Still At The Music
Mondegreen Records [Release date 06.11.26] I can’t believe the Track Dogs have been together twenty years, released 11 albums and played Glastonbury and the Royal Albert Hall and I’ve never heard of them. Mind you, they are unlike anything Ive … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Cuban, folk, latin, melodic, pop, ragtime, review, Still at the Music, Track Dogs, world
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Album review: BRONA McVITTIE – Supernatural
State 51/Company of Corkbots [Release date 16.10.26] Ulster singer‑songwriter, harpist and biologist Bróna McVittie returns with ‘Supernatural’, her fourth solo album. Released to coincide with Samhain, the ancient Irish festival when the veil between worlds grows thin, ‘Supernatural’ stands at … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Bróna McVittie, electronica, folk, harpist, melodic, review, Supernatural, Thomas Gandey, traditional
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News: NO SWEAT, CLUTCH, THE FLOWER KINGS (October 2026)
Battlesnake have announced their new album, ‘Bogpocalypse and the Annihilation of Lucifer’, will be released on February 19. Blondie release their new album ‘High Noon’ on February 26 via BMG. It marks the final album to feature Clem Burke, who … Continue reading
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Tagged AOR, blues, Clutch, folk, gigs, melodic rock, metal, news, No Sweat, re-issues, RIP, special editions, The Flower Kings, tour dates
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Album review: ADMIRAL RADIO – Heirloom
Bandcamp [Release date 09.09.26] I think husband and wife team Coty Hoover and Becca Smith, aka Admiral Radio, were put on this earth to harmonise together. Throughout this whole album they lay their harmonies down like sweet butter cream on … Continue reading
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Tagged Admiral Radio, album, Americana, Everly Brothers, folk, Heirloom, melodic, review, roots
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Album review: CARLA GOVER & FRIENDS – Williams Branch Is Hard To Find
www.carlagover.com [Release date 02.10.26] Attention all lovers of old American or traditional Americana music – this album is for you. Make a mark in your diary, it’s out Oct 2. Written by Si Kahn and featuring 10 different vocalists, including … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Americana, Carla Gover, Carla Gover & Friends, folk, Kentucky, review, roots
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Upcoming: Festivals UK & Europe (2027)
Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, Check out videos here: https://www.facebook.com/getreadytorockradio Josh now hosts “Taerk’s Tracks” as part of the Singer Songwriter Sunday sequence on Get Ready to ROCK! … Continue reading
Posted in ALL POSTS, Festivals & Large Events, NEWS, Upcoming (Tours & Releases)
Tagged 2027, AOR, classic rock, European, festivals, folk, indie, melodic rock, metal, rock, uk
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Upcoming: Festivals UK & Europe (2026)
Please check artist and festival websites for latest information. Upcoming: Festivals UK & Europe (2027) Your festival not listed? Contact us! Upcoming: Festivals UK & Europe (2027) Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with … Continue reading
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Tagged 2026, AOR, classic rock, European, festivals, folk, indie, melodic rock, metal, rock, uk
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Album review: MAIAH WYNNE – Into The Waves
Kscope [Release date 25.09.26] Maiah Wynne has been making music since she was seven and has been an integral part of Envy of None, who also feature Rush’s Alex Lifeson and Coney Hatch’s Andy Curran amongst their line-up. On this, … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Alex Lifeson, alternative, Envy of None, folk, indie pop, Into The Waves, Maiah Wynne, melodic, review, Rush
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News: BROTHERS OSBORNE, WILLIE DOWLING, FOREIGNER (September 2026)
Bryan Adams releases his latest album ‘How’s It Goin’ on November 6 via BAD Records. Bad Company release ‘Live In London’ on November 13 which was recorded at their London show in 2016. Brothers Osborne release their new album ‘Watertown’ on October … Continue reading
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Tagged AOR, blues, Brothers Osborne, folk, Foreigner, gigs, melodic rock, metal, news, re-issues, RIP, special editions, tour dates, Willie Dowling
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Album review: SPELL SONGS – In Thin Air
Hudson Records [Release date 04.09.26] Spell Songs are a bit of a folk supergroup comprising of Karine Polwar, Julie Fowlis, Seckou Keita, Kris Drever, Rachel Newton, Beth Porter and Jim Molyneux, who between them have had more wins and nominations … Continue reading
Album review: EWAN MACINTYRE/HERDING CATS – On These Islands We Sing
Website [Release date 03.09.26] I do like an uncompromising artist, and Ewan Macintyre is certainly one of those. From Gaelic sung Americana, to Scottish inspired Meters type funk, he pulls no punches in his left field delivery of songs. So does … Continue reading
Album review: SCOTT COOK – Troubadourly Yours
Website [Release date 21.08.26] The title track opens the album with a seven minute autobiographical, anti-capitalist, anti-racist, influence checking stream of consciousness, my mouth was dry by the end of it. What an opener, and once Jack Kerouac was mentioned I … Continue reading
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Tagged acoustic, album, folk, melodic, review, Scott Cook, singer songwriter, Troubadourly Yours
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Album review: SIMON KEMPSTON – A Poet Or A Painter
Self Portrait [Release date : 29.09.26] In a world of instant gratification, downloads and self hype, it’s almost a shock to come across a well crafted, singer song-writer and folk inspired album, with lyrical substance underpinned by thoughtful arrangements. And while … Continue reading
News: PALLAS, MINISTRY, QUEEN (August 2026)
Angelus Apatrida have signed with Napalm Records and release an EP ‘The Reckoning’ on November 19. Bangalore Choir release ‘Payload’ via El Puerto Records on November 6. The Beatles release a box set (4CD/5LP) of their ‘Rubber Soul’ album on … Continue reading
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Tagged AOR, blues, folk, gigs, melodic rock, metal, Ministry, news, Pallas, re-issues, RIP, special editions, tour dates
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News: DBA, ANN WILSON, PETER HAMMILL (July 2026)
Amon Amarth will release their new album, ‘The Allfather Awakens’, on October 2 via Metal Blade Records. Asia, featuring original member Geoff Downes, along with guitarist John Mitchell, drummer Virgil Donati and vocalist/bassist Harry Whitley, release their new album ‘Indigo’ … Continue reading
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Tagged Ann Wilson, AOR, blues, DBA, folk, gigs, melodic rock, metal, news, Peter Hammill, re-issues, RIP, special editions, tour dates
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Quick plays: JUNIPER, ADY JOHNSON, ADAM BEATTIE
JUNIPER Halfway Home [Release date 14.05.26] Juniper are a six piece folk band hailing from Birmingham consisting of Dominic O’Sullivan (whistles, clarinet, flute), Emily Hicks (flute), Anna Vaughan (violin), Harry Thorpe (vocals, guitars), Adam Hammond (drums) and Rob Roberts (bass). The … Continue reading
Album review: DANNI NICHOLLS – Making Moves
Pete Feenstra chatted to Danni Nicholls for his feature show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, first broadcast 5 July 2026. This is an edited version of the show, including tracks from the album ‘Making Moves’. Astrorama Records [Release date 26.06.26] … Continue reading
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Tagged album, alt.county, Americana, blues, Danni Nicholls, folk, interview, Joni Mitchell, Making Moves, radio, review, Sarah Peacock, singer, songwriter
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Single review: SHARON LAZIBYRD – Quand je vois le Monde
Website [Release date 29.05.26] Sharon Lazibyrd as been on the GRTR! musical radar for some years now and it was a pleasant surprise to receive an advance listen to this song, ‘Quand je vois le Monde’, the second single from … Continue reading
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Tagged folk, melodic, Quand je vois le Monde, review, Sharon Lazibyrd, singer songwriter, single, Tides Keep Turning
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News: JACK J HUTCHINSON, KAMELOT, SALIVA (June 2026)
Audrey Horne release their latest album ‘Achilles’ through Napalm Records on September 4, with ‘Insanity’ released as the first single on June 11. The Bites release their new, self-titled, album on September 18 through Earache Records. Metalville is reissuing of … Continue reading
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Tagged AOR, blues, folk, gigs, Jack J. Hutchinson, Kamelot, melodic rock, metal, news, re-issues, RIP, Saliva, special editions, tour dates
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Album review: CLAIRE HAMILL BAND – A House Among The Trees
Bandcamp [Release date 25.04.26] Claire Hamill, the grand dame of British folk, rock and prog, who you may well have never heard of releases her 15th album since 1971. There are not many female survivors from this period and certainly not … Continue reading
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Tagged A House Among The Trees, acoustic, album, Claire Hamill, Claire Hamill Band, folk, folk rock, Joni Mitchell, Kate Bush, prog, progressive, review, rock
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Album review: LADY MAISERY AND JIMMY ALDRIDGE & SID GOLDSMITH – Wakefire
Bandcamp [Release date 01.05.26] After several years delighting audiences with their wintertime project Awake Arise, the folk supergroup of Lady Maisery (Hannah James, Rowan Rheingans & Hazel Askew) and Jimmy Aldridge & Sid Goldsmith, have joined forces again to celebrate … Continue reading
