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Gig review: MAGNUM – The Tivoli, Buckley, 20 April 2014

Posted on April 21, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Magnum - The Tivoli, Buckley, 20 April 2014

With an unexplained delayed start it was a little like being back in the seventies.  A crowd that snaked around the block and a cool nip that knived them.  The support – or perhaps more accurately on this occasion “warm … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: GAZPACHO – 02 Islington Academy, London, 15 April 2014

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Yiannis
GAZPACHO – 02 Islington Academy, London, 15 April 2014

Support Acts: Se Delan, Bruce and Jon from the Pineapple Thief Review and photos by Yiannis (John) Stefanis On the 15 April I decided to ignore the fact that I was travelling the following day, and surrendered instead to my … Continue reading →

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Gig review: WITHIN TEMPTATION/Delain – Manchester Apollo, 11 April 2014

Posted on April 17, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Within Temptation - Manchester Apollo, 11 April 2014

As I arrive at the venue tonight a full hour before it opens the draw of the bands is evident as the queues are already stretching up the road for this rearranged show. The tour originally due to be in … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: THE WILDHEARTS – ABC, Glasgow, 14 April 2014

Posted on April 15, 2014 by david.wilson
Ginger Wildheart

Monday nights should be quiet, sober affairs. First day back at work after the weekend, one should spend Monday evenings resting after a long day and looking to the week ahead and to the next weekend in which you can … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: THE BERMONDSEY JOYRIDERS, The Black Heart, Camden, 8 April 2014

Posted on April 14, 2014 by jason

This was quite simply a brilliantly entertaining triple-header of power packed and swaggering punk pop. Officially, the launch of The Joyriders’ new single, each band played a set of seven songs in deference to the seven-inch black plastic platter of … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: DAVE DAVIES – The Barbican, London, 12 April 2014

Posted on April 13, 2014 by petefeenstra
Dave Davies, The Barbican, London, 12 April 2014

Given Dave Davies current spiritual bent, he’s probably a firm believer in karma. And it is that principle of causality that works for him at The Barbican tonight, a venue not totally unfamiliar with rock music, but still lacking any … Continue reading →

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Gig review: HALESTORM, HMV Forum, London, 9 April 2014

Posted on April 13, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Halestorm - HMV Forum, London, 9 April 2014

The popularity of Halestorm in the UK is on a rapidly rising curve. Each headline show seems to be at a larger venue, and in 18 months they have progressed from the Islington Academy to the 2400 capacity Forum where … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: STATUS QUO – 02 Academy, Glasgow, 9 April 2014

Posted on April 10, 2014 by david.wilson
Status Quo

This is the second night of a two night stint in Glasgow by the Frantic Four and the denim clad Quo Army are once again out in force. After the one-off reunion tour in 2013 proved to be such a … Continue reading →

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Gig review: RIVERSIDE – O2 Liverpool Academy, 5 April 2014

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Yiannis

Support Act: Votum Review and Photos by Yiannis (John) Stefanis Polish Prog Metal outfit Riverside have acquired a reputation for being a top quality live band over the years, so accepting this gig assignment was a no-brainer to me. Now, … Continue reading →

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Gig review: FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, Manchester Academy, 1 April 2014

Posted on April 9, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Five Finger Death Punch - Manchester Academy, 1 April 2014

Manchester Academy 1 is about to get its roof well and truly ripped off tonight as Five Finger Death Punch hit town, these American heavy groove metallers are eager to entertain the legendary Manchester crowd but before they get their … Continue reading →

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Gig review: ALEX HART – The Heights, St George’s Hotel, London, 2 April 2014

Posted on April 3, 2014 by petefeenstra
Alex Hart Showcase - BBC Club, London, 2 April 2014

Alex Hart is the kind of artist who might just make you re-appraise the view that A&R reps are an extinct breed in this post youtube age. She’s a breathe of fresh air who radiates presence with thoughtful songs, effortless … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DAUGHTRY – Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London, 26 March 2014

Posted on April 2, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
DAUGHTRY - Glasgow, 22 March 2014

Huge in the States, Chris Daughtry and his eponymous band finally seem to be on the verge of a big UK breakthrough. This Shepherds Bush Empire show was apparently his biggest UK solo show to date, but sold out within … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE STRANGLERS – Hammersmith Apollo, London, 8 March 2014

Posted on March 31, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
The Stranglers - Hammersmith Apollo, London, 8 March 2014

Something very strange must have happened. Having managed to sadly miss most of Nine Below Zero’s set for reasons best undisclosed, I’m secreted daahn the front at good old ‘Ammasmiff, waiting for the Stranglers to celebrate their 40th anniversary, and … Continue reading →

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Gig review: MAGNUM Album Launch, Robin 2, Bilston, 25 March 2014

Posted on March 26, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Magnum Album Launch - 25 March 2014

Interview with Tony Clarkin of Magnum, first broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, 2 March 2014 (3:23) There is a longer extract of this interview together with the album review here 250+ eager fans awaited the launch and their … Continue reading →

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Gig review: GRAVELTONES, Cadillac Three, Buffalo Summer – Live Rooms, Chester, 26 February 2014

Posted on March 24, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
The Graveltones - Chester, 26 February 2014

Sometimes you come away from a gig and you just want to shout ‘WOW’.  Tonight was one of those occasions and even though I had seen the same line-up a few days before at The Institute in Birmingham my excitement … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: TYKETTO, Bonfire, Summers – The Garage, Highbury, London, 18 March 2014

Posted on March 24, 2014 by andynathan
TYKETTO - The Garage, Highbury, London, 18 March 2014

Tyketto must be high on the list of ones that got away. The East Coast melodic hard rockers released a debut album of stunning quality in 1991 only to be stymied by lack of record company promotion and the Nirvana-led … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: STEEL PANTHER – 02 Academy, Glasgow, 19 March 2014

Posted on March 23, 2014 by david.wilson
STEEL PANTHER – 02 Academy, Glasgow, 19 March 2014

  Wednesday night in Glasgow and costume shop owners for miles around are counting up their takings after a bumper day, having sold out of dodgy nylon wigs and animal print spandex.  Steel Panther are once again back in town! … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: GRAHAM BONNET/CHROME MOLLY, The Garage, Highbury, London, 19 March 2014

Posted on March 22, 2014 by andynathan
Chrome Molly

After a chequered career, veteran singer Graham Bonnet has decided to play on his past as Rainbow’s singer in  a brief, albeit commercially successful period. He was back, in front of an unexpectedly large crowd playing a wholly Rainbow set … Continue reading →

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Gig review: UFO – Parr Hall, Warrington, 20 March 2014

Posted on March 21, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
UFO - Parr Hall, Warrington, 20 March 2014

Having just received the recent UFO boxed set, 10 albums in as many years, where do you start for a live show?  It seems that the band have taken some criticism on the chin, with Phil Mogg referring to comments … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: REUBEN ARCHER’S PERSONAL SIN – The Borderline, London, 12 March 2014

Posted on March 17, 2014 by andynathan
Reuben Archer

At an age when others of his generation may be reaching for the comfy slippers and the Saga and Stanna catalogues, Reuben Archer is moving forward with the vigour of a man half his age. After successfully reforming  Stampede,  the … Continue reading →

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Gig review: TRANSATLANTIC – London The Forum, 12 March 2014

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Yiannis
TRANSATLANTIC – London The Forum, 12 March 2014

Review by Yiannis (John) Stefanis Photos by Yiannis (John) Stefanis Wednesday the 12th of March was in my calendar for quite some time; this was the day when Progressive super group Transatlantic were to be in London for a highly … Continue reading →

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Gig review: CAMEL – Parr Hall, Warrington, 13 March 2014

Posted on March 14, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Camel - Parr Hall, Warrington, 13 March 2014

Andy Latimer talks about the second leg of the UK tour.  An edited version of this interview – which featured in a two-part special on our radio station – is now available as a podcast More information If we had … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE ANSWER – O2 Academy 2, Leicester, 25 February 2014

Posted on March 13, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
THE ANSWER - Academy 2, Leicester, 25 February 2014

It was a cold damp midweek evening but these things didn’t matter as tonight Irish rockers The Answer are set to raise the temperature and spirits at the Academy 2 Leicester. Currently midway through their ‘Road Less Travelled’ tour which … Continue reading →

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Gig review: BLACKBERRY SMOKE – O2 Islington Academy, 3 March 2014

Posted on March 12, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Blackberry Smoke, O2 Islington Academy, London, 28 February 2014

After treading the boards in the USA for some years, Blackberry Smoke’s belated marketing push to crack the UK seems to be paying off: hot on the heels of their belatedly released The Whippoorwill album reaching the top 30, the … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DEADLY CIRCUS FIRE – Camden Barfly, 27 February 2014

Posted on February 28, 2014 by jason

First time I have seen a gig at Camden’s Barfly and it’s a small, but perfectly formed venue and a good sound. I only caught the last two songs by openers Reverted who played energetic thrash metal, although they have … Continue reading →

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