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Gig Review: QUIREBOYS – The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh,16 February 2014

Posted on February 18, 2014 by david.wilson

The Quireboys - photo by Simon Dunkerley

The Quireboys have to be one of the hardest working and most enduring bands on the UK rock scene. This year sees the band celebrate their 30th anniversary with the promise of a new album, some special birthday shows, and … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DREAM THEATER – Manchester O2 Apollo, 13 February 2014

Posted on February 14, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

With the ‘Along For The Ride’ tour announced as a three-hour event, I couldn’t help wondering if the merch stall would be pushing Majesty symbol-branded thermos flasks, travel rugs and even smelling salts. Having witnessed Dream Theater on previous tours, … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: DEL AMITRI, Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, London, 7 February 2014

Posted on February 11, 2014 by andynathan

12 years after splitting up, Del Amitri made a welcome return, reuniting for an extensive tour culminating in this sold out date before an appreciative Hammersmith crowd, albeit one with very few people who will see 40 again. Initially I … Continue reading →

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Gig review: SEPULTURA – O2 Islington Academy, London, 6 February 2014‏

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Yiannis

Review by Yiannis (John) Stefanis There are many bands out there, claiming to play high velocity Thrash Metal, but only a handful can do so with the energy and conviction which characterise the legendary Brazilian quartet Sepultura. When Andreas Kisser … Continue reading →

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Gig review: URIAH HEEP – Tivoli, Buckley, 6 February 2014

Posted on February 7, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Chatting at length to Bernie Shaw I suddenly realised that vocalists usually need to rest their voice before a gig. He agreed. But his real complaint was the woeful heating in the semi-legendary ‘Tiv’ and a lack of TLC for … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: TRIVIUM / KILLSWITCH ENGAGE – 02 Academy, Glasgow, 4 February 2014

Posted on February 6, 2014 by david.wilson

Trivium - O2 Academy, Glasgow, 4 February 2014

This tour had originally been billed as Trivium with support but at the eleventh hour Killswitch Engage were added to the bill with ‘co-headliner’ status. Not sure what went on behind the scenes but suffice to say the late addition … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DUCKS DELUXE – Half Moon, Putney, London, 22 December 2013

Posted on January 29, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Let me make myself abundantly clear: matinee gigs are not, have never been, and never will be, one of my favourite pastimes. Especially at Christmas, after two days spent reviewing other shows (at night as per usual), with all the … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: FUN LOVIN’ CRIMINALS – Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton 21 January 2014

Posted on January 26, 2014 by david.wilson

The Fun Lovin’ Criminals shot to fame after the release of the single ‘Scooby Snacks’ from their 1996 album ‘Come Find Yourself’. This success established the band’s truly unique sound mixing hip hop and alternative rock along with a deep … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE ZOMBIES, THE YARDBIRDS, THE ANIMALS and Friends – The Waterside, Aylesbury, 23 January 2014

Posted on January 26, 2014 by jason

Something about the billing of this tour as a ‘celebration of 50 years of Rhythm and Blues with the artists that shaped a musical revolution’ gave off a slight whiff of cabaret. It was a feeling the gig seemed to … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE BLACKOUT – King Tut’s, Glasgow, 23 January 2014

Posted on January 26, 2014 by david.wilson

This tour was billed as ‘The Final Party Tour – Take 2’ due to the fact that the first leg at the tail end of last year had to be cut short as frontman Gavin Butler had been taken ill. … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE PRETTY THINGS – London, 100 Club, 21 December 2013

Posted on January 26, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

The brief was, I am led to believe, simple. “It’s a mod do,” promoter John Hellier had said to the band beforehand, “so keep it strictly Mod- all R’n’B, no psych.” Admittedly, that’s not how I’d have played it, but … Continue reading →

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Gig review: HOLY HOLY (feat. Woody Woodmansey) – The Lexington,Islington,20 December 2013

Posted on January 26, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Q: When is a tribute band elevated to a status beyond a mere tribute band? A: When the drummer (or indeed any former member) of the band you are paying tribute to joins your lineup, thus cementing the link between … Continue reading →

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Gig review: WILKO JOHNSON – The Forum, Tunbridge Wells, 24 January 2014

Posted on January 26, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Originally only planned for two nights to celebrate the Forum’s 21st birthday, Wilko Johnson added a third night due to the other two shows being sold out so quickly. Roger Daltrey once sang that he hoped to die before he … Continue reading →

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Gig review: NOEL McCALLA/JIM MULLEN – Half Moon, Putney, 19 January 2014

Posted on January 21, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

When a vocalist begins his set by launching into a cover of Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine”, you could be forgiven for slight trepidation, or even thinking you’ve wandered into the wrong gig altogether. After all, covers gigs, such as … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THERION – O2 Islington Academy, London, 20 December 2013‏

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Yiannis

Support Acts: Arkona Review & Photos by Yiannis (John) Stefanis It was around the end of November that an acquaintance of mine asked me to name my favorite gig of the year to which my response was “It’s too early … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE LEVELLERS – Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh,18 December 2013

Posted on December 26, 2013 by david.wilson

The Levellers - Leamington Assembly, 28 June 2013

When it comes to The Levellers I’m afraid I would consider myself a lapsed fan. For many years I bought the albums and attended gigs whenever possible but my attention did drift for a long period through no fault of … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE BOOMTOWN RATS – Roundhouse, London, 26 October 2013

Posted on December 24, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

The Boomtown Rats - Manchester, 1 November 2013

The amount of shows I’ve seen this year that I thought I never would is truly amazing: for every idol that dies, another seemingly resurrects themselves with unerring timing, as if suddenly aware that there may not be many such … Continue reading →

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Gig review: STEELEYE SPAN – Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury, 2 December 2013

Posted on December 24, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Cor, it’s nippy out. I’d better get inside then: after all, what could exude more warmth than an evening of electric folk? There’s a rustic, fireside pleasure inherent in the songs of our ancient heritage which some would say is … Continue reading →

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Gig review: PAUL CARRACK – Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury, 1 December 2013

Posted on December 24, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Sunday night in Aylesbury isn’t necessarily a term that fills one with excitement. However, any such doubts can be put aside on realising you’re going to watch one of the greatest white soul voices to have emanated from the UK … Continue reading →

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Gig review – RAY JACKSON’S LINDISFARNE – Newcastle City Hall, 20 December 2013

Posted on December 24, 2013 by david.wilson

I’m sure everyone is aware of the concept of a ‘bucket’ or ‘wish’ list, a physical or mental note of things you would like to do before shuffling off this mortal coil. I have several things on mine including an … Continue reading →

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Gig review: STATUS QUO/10CC – 02 Arena, London, 15 December 2013

Posted on December 22, 2013 by andynathan

When GRTR!’s esteemed Live Editor Dave Wilson asked me to cover this show, I warned him that my review might be rather jaundiced, as I only recognised the original ‘Frantic Four’ line up as the real Quo. The annual Christmas … Continue reading →

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Gig review: AIRBOURNE – HMV Forum, London,13 December 2013

Posted on December 18, 2013 by david.wilson

Proving that the newer generation of bands are keeping classic rock alive and well, the Forum was packed to the rafters for this excellent value, if very diverse, three band bill, headlined by the larger than life Australians who fill … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THEA GILMORE, Telford’s Warehouse, Chester, 17 December 2013

Posted on December 18, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

In a week that saw Sam Bailey crowned Queen of X Factor and announcing that her first album may be one of cover versions, you can’t help feeling that the true musical troopers suffer in silence. Enter, Thea Gilmore, who … Continue reading →

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Gig review: TOSELAND/Chrome Molly, Islington Academy 2, 11 December 2013

Posted on December 15, 2013 by andynathan

Rock and speed (on wheels, that is) are natural bedfellows, from heavy metal’s long association with motorbikes to the guitar dabblings of Formula 1 figures like Damon Hill and Eddie Jordan. To be a success in both fields is as … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DEATH ANGEL – London, The Underworld, 10 December 2013‏

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Yiannis

Dew-Scented - London Underworld, 10 December 2013

Support Acts: Dew-Scented Review & Photos by Yiannis (John) Stefanis Five days on from the glorious Marduk/Grave show, I am back in The Underworld in Camden to see San Francisco Thrashers Death Angel, who are back in town, supporting their … Continue reading →