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Gig review: ANA POPOVIC – Islington O2 Academy, London, 10 March 2023

Posted on March 17, 2023 by jason
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The last vestiges of winter still had its cold tendrils curling around the country, falls of snow and a chill wind was everywhere, even in the midst of London town. Things though in Islington had rapidly heated up, the arrival … Continue reading →

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Album review: BRIAN TARQUIN & HEAVY FRIENDS – Brothers In Arms

Posted on February 11, 2023 by GRTR! HQ
BRIAN TARQUIN & HEAVY FRIENDS - Brothers In Arms

BHP Music/Guitar Trax Records [Release date 03.02.23] Yes I wasn’t too kind to guitarist Mike Campese when reviewing his album ‘Reset’. But you only have to listen to Brian Tarquin’s latest offering to understand how a guitar based album should … Continue reading →

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Album review: MIKE CAMPESE – Reset

Posted on February 4, 2023 by GRTR! HQ
MIKE CAMPESE - Reset

www.mikecampese.com [Release date 11.11.22] I’m sorry but Mike Campese exhibits all the worst aspects of “guitar virtuoso”.  Guitarists may well acknowledge his technical mastery (and he has featured in several big guitar mags) but for the average listener this is … Continue reading →

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Feature: The GRTR! Grotto of Greatness – CHANTEL McGREGOR (February 2023)

Posted on February 1, 2023 by GRTR! HQ
The GRTR! Grotto of Greatness

Chantel’s down to earth Yorkshire lass delivery has endeared her to fans as much as her musicianship… Photo: David Randall Yorkshire singer/songwriter/guitarist Chantel McGregor first came to our attention in May 2010 when Pete Feenstra reviewed her debut London gig … Continue reading →

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News: CHANTEL McGREGOR enters “The GRTR! Grotto of Greatness” (February 2023)

Posted on January 28, 2023 by GRTR! HQ
GRTR!@20

Rock website Get Ready to ROCK! has announced the second artist to be inducted in its “GRTR! Grotto of Greatness”. The website’s version of the “Hall of Fame” is part of its 20th anniversary celebrations in 2023.  A different artist/band … Continue reading →

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Album review: JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR – Nobody’s Fool

Posted on January 12, 2023 by GRTR! HQ
JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR - Nobody's Fool

Keeping The Blues Alive (KTBA Records) [Release date 28.10.22] Joanne Shaw Taylor has come on in leaps and bounds in recent years, establishing herself as one of the most formidable blues/rock performers.  We’ve followed her rise and rise in the … Continue reading →

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Album review: ERJA LYYTINEN – Waiting For The Daylight

Posted on January 11, 2023 by GRTR! HQ
ERJA LYYTINEN - Waiting For The Daylight

Tuohi Records [Release date 07.10.22] Recent Erja Lyytinen albums have seen the Finnish guitarist mixing up the genres and moving away from the more defined blues/blues rock that characterised earlier offerings. Whether this is a natural development or a realisation … Continue reading →

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Album review: JOHN NORUM – Gone To Stay

Posted on November 16, 2022 by GRTR! HQ
JOHN NORUM - Gone To Stay

GAIN [Release date 28.10.22] In the absence of a Europe album (last sighted 2017) we have at least a new album from the band’s guitarist. Norum’s last solo outing in 2010 was called ‘Play Yard Blues’.  But as I said … Continue reading →

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Gig review: PETER FRAMPTON – Royal Albert Hall, London, 8 November 2022

Posted on November 15, 2022 by andynathan
PETER FRAMPTON- Royal Albert Hall, London, 8 November 2022

In 2019 Peter Frampton broke the sad news that he had a progressive muscle weakening disorder and embarked on a farewell tour, which I was lucky enough to catch that summer at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. Dates for his … Continue reading →

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Album review: PAT TRAVERS – The Art Of Time Travel

Posted on September 4, 2022 by GRTR! HQ
PAT TRAVERS - The Art Of Time Travel

David Randall chatted to Pat Travers in December 2022. This non-broadcast extract is from a longer interview (see below). In an hour special for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio Pat Travers chatted about his career with tracks from several albums … Continue reading →

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Book review: On track…JIMI HENDRIX – every album, every song (Emma Stott)

Posted on June 23, 2022 by GRTR! HQ
On track...JIMI HENDRIX - every album, every song (Emma Stott)

SonicBond Publishing [Publication date 27.05.22] It was my childhood friend Colin Cheesman who introduced me to Jimi Hendrix’s music c.1970.  I was particularly impressed with the screen print he’d made of a classic image used on the Voodoo Chile picture … Continue reading →

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Gig review: STEVE VAI – London Palladium, 7 June 2022

Posted on June 13, 2022 by jason
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Let’s just start by saying one thing: Steve Vai isn’t of this world. Throughout his long and varied career, the six-stringer has displayed the sort of skills that are beyond the comprehension of most mere mortals. From his time with … Continue reading →

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Album review: JOE SATRIANI – The Elephants Of Mars

Posted on April 25, 2022 by GRTR! HQ
JOE SATRIANI - The Elephants Of Mars

earMUSIC [Release date 08.04.22] A new Satch album. Energy levels high.  Check.  Weird titles.  Check.  Stellar guitar.  Check.  Shades on.  Check. In fact guitar nerds are being spoilt, because this album comes hot on the heels of Steve Vai’s latest … Continue reading →

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Album review: JACK BROADBENT – Ride

Posted on April 18, 2022 by jason
Jack Broadbent - Ride

www.jackbroadbent.co.uk Crow’s Feet Records Album number five from the critically acclaimed guitarist Jack Broadbent. Hailed as “The new master of the slide guitar” by the Montreux Jazz Festival and “The real thang” by the legendary Bootsy Collins, Jack Broadbent has … Continue reading →

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Album review: DANNY BEARDSLEY – Chase The Sun

Posted on April 14, 2022 by GRTR! HQ
DANNY BEARDSLEY - Chase The Sun

www.dannybeardsley.com [Release date 24.06.22] I think the first thing to say about this release.  Isn’t eco-friendly packaging s—e?  The album arrives dog-eared and bendy.  Surely we can do better than this? Sorry, now the music.  We reviewed Beardsley’s previous album … Continue reading →

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Album review: DAVE EDWARDS – Many Rivers

Posted on April 10, 2022 by GRTR! HQ
DAVE EDWARDS - Many Rivers

Cadiz [Release date 24.06.22] It would be an interesting exercise to identify those “nearly men” (or women) of rock that for whatever reason failed to realise their ambitions (if they had any).  This might be due to the musical climate, … Continue reading →

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Gig review: VIRGIL McMAHON – Boom Boom Club, Sutton, 8 April 2022

Posted on April 9, 2022 by petefeenstra
Virgil McMahon guitar

Pete Feenstra chatted to Virgil McMahon for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio.  First broadcast 6 March 2022 They say you should never go back, but they were wrong. Sure the levels of expectation are sometimes beyond reality and sometimes an … Continue reading →

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Album review: SIMON McBRIDE – The Fighter

Posted on April 3, 2022 by GRTR! HQ
SIMON McBRIDE - The Fighter

Simon McBride chatted to Pete Feenstra for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio.  First broadcast 19 June 2022. earMUSIC [Release date 27.05.22] McBride was voted “Young Guitarist Of The Year” by Guitarist magazine in 1996 an accolade that can be both … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: PAUL TASKER, BLACK LAKES, D’ERCOLE

Posted on March 6, 2022 by jason
PAUL TASKER Tierra Quemada

PAUL TASKER Tierra Quemada Yellowroom Records [Release date 01.04.22] Paul Tasker is now releasing his second instrumental album, best known for being co-songwriter with Doghouse Roses and a previous member of the Willard Grant Conspiracy. The album’s title translates to … Continue reading →

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Album review: STEVE VAI – Inviolate

Posted on January 28, 2022 by jason
STEVE VAI - Inviolate

Favored Nations/Mascot Label Group [Release date 28.01.22 - vinyl 18.03.22] With over 40 years in the music industry, Steve Vai should need no introduction, he is a virtuoso guitarist, composer and producer, considered by many as one of the greatest … Continue reading →

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Gig review: PHIL CAMPBELL & THE BASTARD SONS – Thekla, Bristol, 18 November 2021

Posted on November 23, 2021 by jason
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First of all, what a venue, for the uninitiated, the Thekla is a floating music venue, it was a cargo ship in days gone by. It well and truly commands its place in Bristol’s thriving music scene. The staff are … Continue reading →

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Album review: COLIN JAMES – Open Road

Posted on November 14, 2021 by jason
COLIN JAMES – Open Road

Stony Plain Records [Release date 05.11.21] Since releasing his debut album in 1988 Colin James has been a stalwart of the blues scene, with trips into swing and rock ‘n’ roll with his Little Big Band and on this, his … Continue reading →

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Album review: MISSISSIPPI MacDONALD – Do Right, Say Right

Posted on October 29, 2021 by jason
MISSISSIPPI MACDONALD – Do Right, Say Right

Another Planet Music [Release date 19.11.21] Mississippi MacDonald (despite his name!) is a 3-times British Blues Awards nominee, from London, England. He has been playing since he was 11 years old and has travelled on the US Blues trail, meeting … Continue reading →

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Album review: SANTANA – Blessings and Miracles

Posted on October 18, 2021 by jason
SANTANA – Blessings and Miracles

BMG [Release date 15.10.21] To gain insight into how Santana is well respected in the music industry, one need only take a quick glance at the varied list of collaborators he’s assembled on his new album. From his early 70s … Continue reading →

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Album review: GUS G – Quantum Leap

Posted on September 12, 2021 by GRTR! HQ
GUS G - Quantum Leap

AFM Records [Release date 08.10.21] When I interviewed Gus G back stage in Manchester in 2012 all the talk was how he had fared with Ozzy.  He contributed to the album ‘Scream’ (2010) and there were high hopes of a … Continue reading →

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