Tag Archives: guitar

News: HANDEL & HENDRIX Museum opens in Brook Street, London – 9 February 2016

Posted on February 10, 2016 by petefeenstra

The Handel & Hendrix in London Museum opens its doors to Jimi Hendrix’s London Brook Street flat from 10 February . It’s a unique project that the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) committee member Rachel Hasted notes: “brings together Rock & the … Continue reading →

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News: MAGNUM and DEVON ALLMAN interview specials on Sunday 7 February 2016

Posted on February 4, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

Magnum - Liverpool Arts Club, 6 February 2016

In 2011, during rehearsals for their winter UK tour, David Randall asked Bob Catley and Tony Clarkin about the rise of Magnum, discussing the early days, their reformation in the Millennium and upward trajectory during the past decade. On Sunday … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: DAVID LOCKE, DERIAN CROSS, TESS OF THE CIRCLE

Posted on February 4, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

DAVID LOCKE Transitions [Release date 05.15] www.davidlocke.co.uk David Locke is another guitar journeymen but the difference between his production values and the Derian Cross album (see below) are palpable. A lot of time and effort has evidently gone into making … Continue reading →

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Album review: JAN AKKERMAN – Jan Akkerman (1977 reissue)

Posted on January 23, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

Esoteric Recordings [Release date 29.01.16] “Jan Akkerman”, the 1977 album with the distinctive “guitar in bed” cover, was Akkerman’s answer to Jeff Beck’s ‘Blow By Blow’ two years earlier. This was the Dutch guitarist’s first solo album since splitting from … Continue reading →

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Album review: BLACKTOP DELUXE – Presence & Gain

Posted on January 12, 2016 by petefeenstra

The Pete Feenstra Feature – Blacktop Deluxe (3 January 2016) by Get Ready To Rock! Radio on Mixcloud Blacktop Deluxe [Release date 11.09.15] ‘Presence & Gain’ is a well crafted blues/rock album by a band that has earned its right … Continue reading →

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Album review: ANDY SUMMERS – Metal Dog

Posted on December 26, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

Andy Summers Music/Cargo Records [Release date 15.01.16] A new solo album from Andy Summers? He of the heavily arpeggiated, chorused but always ear-friendly guitaring? He’s released a string of solo albums since ‘XYZ’ in 1987 and his last release was … Continue reading →

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Album review: GRAAL – Chapter 1V

Posted on December 15, 2015 by petefeenstra

Code 7 – Jolly Roger [Release date 25.05.15] It ten years since the Italian prog rock band Graal’s debuted with ‘Realm Of Fantasy’ and ‘Chapter 1v’ finds them honing their craft in a genre hopping mode while revelling in instrumental virtuosity. … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Album review: RYAN McGARVEY – The Road Chosen

Posted on December 10, 2015 by petefeenstra

Justforkicks-Deu [Release date 07.11.14] Here’s an album that almost slipped through the cracks, but given it was released in late November last year and consequently missed ‘the best of’ lists, I think we’re allowed to sneak into the 2015 reviews. … Continue reading →

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Album review: ARON SCOTT – Earthquake

Posted on December 9, 2015 by petefeenstra

CD Baby [Release date 04.08.15] Every now and then you stumble upon a kick ass album such as ‘Earthquake’ by Canadian rock guitarist Aron Scott, to remind us that the true spirit of rock & roll is very much alive. ‘Earthquake’ … Continue reading →

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Album review: LESLIE WEST – Soundcheck

Posted on December 7, 2015 by petefeenstra

Provogue [Release date 27.11.15] ‘Soundcheck’ is probably more of a significant album title than you might originally realize, if only because the arrangements on this album sounds like something Leslie West might tinker with in that dead time just before … Continue reading →

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DVD review: PAT METHENY – The Unity Sessions

Posted on December 6, 2015 by petefeenstra

Eagle Rock Entertainment [Release date 18.09.15] From the Frank Zappa meets Ornette Coleman style cacophonous intro, via fractured staccato runs and tension building pieces of musical diversity, Pat Metheny announces his intentions to expand his musical canvas to the limit. … Continue reading →

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Album review: GRAHAM GREENE – Down Devils Road

Posted on December 5, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

www.grahamgreene.com.au [Release date 01.04.15] It’s increasingly difficult for guitarists to come up with a wholly instrumental album. Where do you start? Inevitably they tend to run of ideas, they’re not that good a player, or there’s a definite sense of … Continue reading →

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Album review: ROB TOGNONI – Birra For Lirra

Posted on December 3, 2015 by petefeenstra

Blues Boulevard [Release date 27.11.15] Australian guitarist Rob Tognoni’s website suggests that his three elemental musical concepts are power, passion and presence. And while ‘Birra for Lirra’ undoubtedly embodies all three alongside his consistently good guitar playing, his material lacks … Continue reading →

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Gig review: VIRGIL & THE ACCELERATORS/Black Whiskey – Boom Boom Club, Sutton, 27 November 2015

Posted on November 29, 2015 by petefeenstra

VIRGIL & THE ACCELERATORS – Boom Boom Club, Sutton, 27 November 2015

Pete Feenstra chats to Virgil McMahon on Sunday 6 December, 19:00 GMT on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio More information Virgil & The Accelerators unveil their new bass man, The River Chickens guitarist Joel Wildgoose. His powerful bass playing, big … Continue reading →

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Album review: LUXURIANT SEDANS – Born Certified

Posted on November 26, 2015 by petefeenstra

Seventh Son [Release date 08.09.15] From the opening heavy duty guitar squalls, power chords, growling vocal and interwoven guitar parts voiced over cymbal splashes, to the pounding conclusion of Jerry McCain’s ‘Stay Out Of Automobiles’, you know you are in … Continue reading →

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Album review: SAM COULSON – Electric Classical

Posted on November 19, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

Self-release [Release date 20.11.15] This album is probably best described as “economical”. From the single sheet inlay to the 25 minute playing time. What is perhaps most surprising is that it is fashioned by young Sam Coulson who evidently feels … Continue reading →

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Gig review: JOE JAMMER’S ALL-STAR CHICAGO BLUES REVUE – London Jazz Festival, Bulls Head, London,16 November 2015

Posted on November 18, 2015 by petefeenstra

Joe Jammer’s All-Star Chicago Blues Revue appears in Barnes as part of the London Jazz Festival. And whatever the debate about whether jazz or blues came first, Joe Jammer makes sure that his blues show is both essential and fun! … Continue reading →

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Album review: MOJO ASSASSINS – Mojo Assassins

Posted on November 14, 2015 by petefeenstra

Artwork Media, Inc. [Release date 24.11.15] The Mojo Assassins are a power trio comprising Ronny Griffin drums, Tony Calhoun on bass and vocals and David Zychek on guitar and vocals. Their collective pedigree includes Night Ranger, Stallion, Frankie Lee and … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE BLUES OVERDRIVE – Clinch

Posted on November 12, 2015 by petefeenstra

Gateway Music [Release date 26.05.15] Danish band The Blues Overdrive explore deep grooves in a minimalist framework to emphasize the essential elements of a song, albeit they are better at the power of suggestion than actual resolution. ‘Clinch’ is an … Continue reading →

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Gig review: DAN PATLANSKY with JOE SATRIANI – Hammersmith Eventim Apollo, London, 10 November 2015

Posted on November 11, 2015 by petefeenstra

DAN PATLANSKY – Hammersmith Eventim Apollo, London, 10 November 2015

As an exercise in strategic marketing, the pairing of tonight’s special guest Dan Patlansky with the innovative stunt guitarist Joe Satriani has much to recommend it. Where Satriani glides over the front ranks of the seated Hammersmith venue and then … Continue reading →

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DVD review: JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE Electric Church/Atlanta Pop Festival

Posted on November 6, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

Experience Hendrix/Sony [Release date 30.10.15] Also available as a 2-CD, Bluray Just eight weeks before his last major appearance in the UK, Jimi Hendrix played the second Atlanta Pop Festival and the DVD version is now expanded to include material … Continue reading →

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News: BLACKMORE’S NIGHT and WALTER TROUT interview features, Sunday 8 November

Posted on November 6, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

Walter Trout, - Lead Belly Fest, Royal Albert Hall, London, 15 June 2015

Photo: Mark Hughes/MHP Studios On Sunday 8 November, on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, two recent interviews will be broadcast. Pete Feenstra has been a long-time supporter and promoter of Walter Trout and caught up with him to chat about … Continue reading →

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DVD review: ERIC CLAPTON – Slowhand At 70 Live At The Royal Albert Hall

Posted on November 2, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

Eagle Rock [Release date 13.11.15] Eric and the ‘Albert’ have become synonymous over the fifty years since he first played the venue with The Yardbirds. Now in his 71st year he played his 200th gig there in 2015 and this … Continue reading →

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Album review: WALTER TROUT – Battle Scars

Posted on November 2, 2015 by petefeenstra

The Pete Feenstra Feature – Walter Trout (8 November 2015) by Get Ready To Rock! Radio on Mixcloud Provogue [Release date 23.10.15] Given his near miraculous recovery from liver failure and attendant medical problems, Walter Trout’s ‘Battle Scars’ is an unsurprisingly … Continue reading →