Tag Archives: gig

Gig review: MICHAEL SCHENKER’S TEMPLE OF ROCK – Queens Hall, Edinburgh, 22 January 2016

Posted on January 24, 2016 by david.wilson

Photo: Pako Meria Almost exactly a year ago I got a copy through of the latest Temple Of Rock album, ‘Spirit On A Mission’. One play through was all it took for me to decide that the band had created … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 22nd January 2016, classic rock, Doogie White, Ed David, Edinburgh, Francis Buchholz, gig, Herman Rarebell, Jason Womack, Michael Schenker, Michael Schenker's Temple Of Rock, MSG, Queens Hall, review, rock, Scorpions, UFO, Venrez, Wayne Findley | Leave a comment

Gig review: CATS IN SPACE – Half Moon, Putney, London, 6 January 2016

Posted on January 11, 2016 by andynathan

One of the more left field bands that emerged in 2015 were the oddly named Cats In Space, with their affectionate homage to the seventies and in particular the lush soft rock sounds of the latter half of the decade … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged Andy Stewart, Cats In Space, Dean Howard, gig, Greg Hart, Jeff Brown, Paul Manzi, pomp rock, review, soft rock, Too Many Gods | Leave a comment

Gig review: STATUS QUO – O2, London, 13 December 2015

Posted on December 22, 2015 by david.wilson

What does music during the Christmas season mean to you? For the more traditional minded it may be a carol service. For others the sounds of numerous banal seasonal pop tunes (that means you, McCartney) piped incessantly through high streets … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 13 December 2015, Andy Bown, blues, Francis Rossi, Frantic Four, gig, Leon Cave, live, London, O2, review, Rick Parfitt, rock, Status Quo, Wilko Johnson | Leave a comment

Gig review: LONELY ROBOT – The Scala, London, 20 December 2015

Posted on December 21, 2015 by jason

So onto the final gig for 2015 for me and one I have been looking forward to as it is Lonely Robot, aka John Mitchell (It Bites/Frost*/Arena), whose debut album ‘Please Come Home’ is one of my top 5 albums … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 20 December 2015, gig, HeKz, John Mitchell, London, Lonely Robot, pop, prog, Progressive Rock, review, rock, The Scala | Leave a comment

Gig review: BLACK STAR RIDERS – Scala, London, 11 December 2015

Posted on December 20, 2015 by andynathan

Quite apart from being one of the best of the current crop of bands, there can surely be no harder working outfit than Black Star Riders. A Spring tour, Summer festival appearances and opening for the Def Leppard and Whitesnake … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 11 December 2015, Black Star Riders, Damon Johnson, gig, hard rock, London, review, Ricky Warwick, Scala, Scott Gorham, Thin Lizzy | Leave a comment

Gig review: GUN – Barrowlands, Glasgow, 18 December 2015

Posted on December 20, 2015 by david.wilson

The last Friday before Christmas is traditionally party night in Glasgow and what better night out than in the company of two of Scotland’s finest bands namely Gun and King King. It was good to see a healthy audience in … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 18 December 2015, Alan Nimmo, Barrowlands. Glasgow, blues, Dante Gizzi, Frantic, gig, Gun, Hot Chocolate, Jools Gizzi, King King, live, review, rock, Word Up | Leave a comment

Gig review: HARD ROCK HELL IX – Hafan Y Mor, Pwllheli, Wales, 12-14 November 2015

Posted on December 17, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

Helloween - HARD ROCK HELL IX - Hafan Y Mor, Pwlhelli, Wales, 12-14 November 2015

Thursday When the line-up was announced for this year’s 9th chapter of the Hard Rock Hell journey there were the usual naysayers but to be fair it’s the same for every festival… However one thing that topped everything was the … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS, Special Events | Tagged 12-14 November, Attica Rage, Black Label Society, Black Spiders, gig, Hafan Y Mor, Hard Rock Hell IX, heavy rock, Helloween, LAWLESS, metal, Pwllheli, review, Saxon, The Screaming Eagles, Trucker Diablo, UFO, Wales | Leave a comment

News: Rock journeyman JAMES STEVENSON plays first solo gig, Thursday 17 December (Water Rats, London)

Posted on December 15, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

Guitarist/songwriter James Stevenson plays his first solo gig at Water Rats, King’s Cross, London on Thursday 17 December (19:15). James Stevenson has been an in-demand session player since his earliest outings with punk/new wave band Chelsea in the late 1970s. … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Gigs and Tour News, NEWS | Tagged Bowie, Chelsea, concert, Gene Loves Jezebel, gig, guitar, guitarist, Holy Holy, James Stevenson, King's Cross, London, rock, Spizzology, The Alarm, The Rebelles, Thursday 17 December 2015, Water Rats | Leave a comment

Gig review: DEF LEPPARD/ WHITESNAKE, Hydro, Glasgow, 10 December 2015

Posted on December 14, 2015 by david.wilson

This run of shows must be one of the most hotly anticipated of 2015. A double header of Def Leppard and Whitesnake with Black Star Riders along as support, it promised an evening of classic rock heaven. Horrendous traffic (2.5 … Continue reading →

Posted in GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 10 December 2015, Black Star Riders, Damon Johnson, David Coverdale, Deep Purple, Def Leppard, gig, Glasgow, Hydro, Hysteria, Joe Elliott, live, metal, Motley Crue, Phil Collen, review, Ricky Warwick, rock, Steel Panther, Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake | 1 Comment

Gig review: CRACKER – Dingwalls, London, 7 December 2015

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Davoski

A spirit-lifting gig on a miserable Monday night from an inventive band who refuse to be pigeon-holed. Cracker have variously been described as alt rock, alt country, country rock, post-punk and blues-folk. I kid you not. Who needs labels when … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 7 December 2015, alt country, alt rock, Cracker, David Lowery, Dingwalls, gig, Johnny Hickman, live, London, review | Leave a comment

Gig review: ROCK GODDESS/Praying Mantis/Desolation Angels – Islington O2 Academy, London, 3 December 2015

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Davoski

Praying Mantis, Cambridge Rock Festival, 2013

A night of NWOBHM resurrections. First up Desolation Angels. The band ambled on stage to a room of about 50 souls and did a bit of instrument fiddling over David Bowie’s ‘Boys Keep Swinging’ blasting from the PA. Not a … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged Desolation Angels, gig, live, O2 Academy Islington, Praying Mantis, review, Rock Goddess | Leave a comment

Gig review: DEEP PURPLE – 02 Arena, London, 3 December 2015

Posted on December 12, 2015 by andynathan

One of the first lessons I ever learned in rock school was it was an (un?)holy British trinity of Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple who effectively invented heavy rock, or heavy metal as it was later badged. You … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 02 Arena, 3 December 2015, classic rock, Deep Purple, Don Airey, gig, Ian Gillan, Ian Paice, London, Now What?!, review, Roger Glover, Scot Holliday, Steve Morse | Leave a comment

Gig review: PLANET ROCKSTOCK – Trecco Bay, South Wales, 4-6 December 2015

Posted on December 12, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

FM - Planet Rockstock - Trecco Bay, South Wales, 4 December 2015

Friday 4 December This is the third year for the Planet Rock annual festival and the second year at Porthcawl. I thought last year’s line-up would take some beating and, although thinking 2015 was a weak bill by comparison, I … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS, Special Events | Tagged 4-6 December 2015, blues, Buffalo Summer, Crobot, Dan Patlansky, Danko Jones, festival, FM, Fozzy, gig, Heavens Basement, Inglorious, Planet Rockstock, review, Rival Sons, rock, Scorpion Child, South Wales, The Darkness, The Dead Daisies, Trecco Bay | Leave a comment

Gig review: GAMMA RAY – Islington Academy, London, 8 December 2015

Posted on December 9, 2015 by jason

Neonfly - The Tivoli, Buckley, 20 April 2014

I missed the opening couple of numbers by Neonfly, however I did catch ‘The Revenant’ the third song in their set. They were very lively as ever on stage with vocalist Willy Norton a livewire singing, jumping around and getting … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 8 December 2015, Gamma Ray, gig, Islington Academy, London, Neonfly, power metal, review, Serious Black | Leave a comment

Gig review: SARI & THE ENGINE ROOM – Surya, London, 7 December 2015

Posted on December 8, 2015 by petefeenstra

New York vocalist Sari Schorr has the effortless range and sense of drama to give any song real purpose and tonight she connects with her showcase crowd as if delivering a personal message face to face. And it’s her unabashed … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged blues, gig, Innes Sibun, jazz, Joe Louis Walker, Kevin Jefferies, Lead Belly, Mhpstudios, Michael Jackson, Mike Vernon, Popa Chubby, Quincy Jones, Ram Jam, review, Robert Plant, rock, Rosanne Cash, Sari & The Engine Room, Sari Schorr, soul, The Engine Room, vocals | Leave a comment

Gig review: JUDAS PRIEST/Michael Schenker’s Temple Of Rock – Brixton Academy, London, 1 December 2015

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Davoski

JUDAS PRIEST - Brixton Academy, London, 1 December 2015

The mercurial Michael Schenker and his band faced a herculean task trying to squeeze almost 45 years of music into 45 minutes of gig space. The choices might not have been to everyone’s taste but this was about as balanced … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged Brixton Academy, gig, Judas Priest, live, Michael Schenker, Redeemer of Souls, review, Rob Halford, Temple Of Rock | Leave a comment

Gig review: INGLORIOUS – Gibson Guitar Studios, London, 19 November 2015

Posted on November 26, 2015 by andynathan

An increasing buzz seems to be building around Inglorious as a significant new force on the UK rock scene. Though 2016 will see their official bow with a debut album, tour with The Winery Dogs and headline shows, this was … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged Andreas Eriksson, Frontiers Records, Gibson Guitars, gig, hard rock, Inglorious, Nathan James, review | Leave a comment

News: WINTER ROCKS FESTIVAL – Corporation, Sheffield, 5 December 2015

Posted on November 25, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

After the huge success of Winter Rocks Festival 2014, the rock all day event returns on Saturday 5 December with an even bigger line up of international and rising artists. Keeping to its Sheffield roots, the event will take place … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, Festivals & Large Events, NEWS | Tagged 5 December 2015, Buffalo Summer, Corporation, Crobot, event, Falling Red, festival, Fozzy, gig, Nonpoint, Scorpion Child, Sheffield, Skarlett Riot, Tax The Heat, The Dirty Youth, The Temperance Movement, Winter Rocks Festival | Leave a comment

Album review: NOAH WOTHERSPOON BAND – Mystic Mud

Posted on November 25, 2015 by petefeenstra

Noah Wotherspoon Band [Release date 16.07.15] The Noah Wotherspoon Band impress with the depth of their songs, their inspirational playing and cool use of dynamics. ‘Mystic Mud’ is a contemporary sounding crossover blues/roots set, but it’s the understated way in which … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged Americana, Blind Willie McTell, blues, Booogie, Brian Aylor, Creedence Clearwater Revival, gig, Hound Dog Taylor, International Blues Challenge, Jessi Bair, John Fogerty, John Lennon, Noah Wotherspoon, Noah Wotherspoon Band, review, Rob Thaxton, Robin Trower, rock, slide guitar, Walter Trout | Leave a comment

Gig review: CROBOT/Scorpion Child – Live Rooms, Chester, 11 November 2015

Posted on November 24, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

Crobot and Scorpion Child are currently on a Europe-wide tour plying their groove laden rock and roll to many a welcoming fan and tonight The Live Rooms in Chester went back a few decades to when sideboards were on the … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 11 November 2015, Buffalo Summer, Chester, Crobot, gig, review, rock, Scorpion Child, The Live Rooms | Leave a comment

Gig review: TRACER/The Vitals – Slade Rooms, Wolverhampton, 8 November 2015

Posted on November 24, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

TRACER - Slade Rooms, Wolverhampton, 8 November 2015

The Aussie rockers have hit the UK for their headline tour straight off the back of a European support slot with Apocalyptica and are ready to promote and play tracks from their new album ‘Water For Thirsty Dogs’. Despite the … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 8 November 2015, gig, heavy rock, review, Slade Rooms, The Vitals, Tracer, Wolverhampton | Leave a comment

Gig review: VIRGINMARYS – Sugarmill, Stoke, 6 November 2015

Posted on November 24, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

Somehow I totally missed out on the Virginmarys, I’d heard of them and indeed was told many times to go and see them live but our paths never crossed until tonight where at the Sugarmill Stoke they play the first … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 6 November 2015, gig, review, Stoke, Sugarmill, Virginmarys | Leave a comment

Gig review: SIMO – St.Moritz Club, London, 23 November 2015

Posted on November 24, 2015 by petefeenstra

Sometimes you just have to dip into the past to make sense of the present and such is the case with alt. Nahville’s psychedelic tinged improvisational jam trio Simo. Their intense improvisational spirit draws from a wide variety of classic … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged Adam Abrashoff, blues, Cream, Elad Shapiro, Fleetwood Mac, gig, J.D.Simo, JOE COCKER, Leo Lyons, Let Love Show The Way, Mike Bloomfield, Mountain, Nashville, Peter Green, Phish, Pink Floyd, psychedelia, review, rock, Simo, soul, Ten Years After, The Allman Brothers. Grateful Dead, Umphrey McGhee, Vanilla Fudge, Widespread Panic | Leave a comment

Gig review: SNAKECHARMER – Islington Academy, 13 November 2015

Posted on November 23, 2015 by andynathan

None of us knew it at the time, but Snakecharmer’s winter tour, including this London date, proved to be Micky Moody’s farewell to the band, leaving them in a state of flux. On the night however it was a night … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged Bad Touch, blues rock, Chris Ousey, gig, hard rock, Harry James, Islington Academy, Laurie Wisefield, Micky Moody, Neil Murray, review, Snakecharmer, Thunder, Whitesnake | Leave a comment

Gig review: WALTER TROUT/Simo – 02 Forum, London, 21 November 2015

Posted on November 22, 2015 by petefeenstra

Perhaps only Walter Trout can transform the recollection of his own abject desperation and ill health into resonant blues-rock. Aside from completing his lengthy journey back to his rightful place in front of his adoring European fans – in this … Continue reading →