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Album review: PATTERN-SEEKING ANIMALS – Pattern-Seeking Animals

Posted on June 20, 2019 by jason

Inside Out [Release date 05.07.19] Pattern-Seeking Animals maybe a new band, however its members have a long and shared history as it features John Boegehold, who started the idea of this band and writes and works with Spock’s Beard. Joining … Continue reading →

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Rising Stars: BADMINTON

Posted on May 30, 2019 by jason

Badminton are a trio from Leeds – singer, guitarist Robbie Tooth, guitarist Dominic Marshall and drummer Tom McAndrew - who have been writing together since 2015, releasing their first couple of tracks in 2016 under the name of Friends of Friends. These tracks … Continue reading →

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Album review: GASOLINE OUTLAWS – Light Up The World

Posted on April 30, 2019 by jason

Facebook [Release date 10.05.19] Second album from Northern Ireland rockers Gasoline Outlaws, who like many artists recently have fallen foul of Pledge’s money problems. In Gasoline Alley’s case they have delayed the release of their new album by a month … Continue reading →

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Album review: WILY BO WALKER – The Roads We Ride

Posted on April 26, 2019 by petefeenstra

Pete Feenstra chatted to Wily Bo for his Feature show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, playing tracks from the album ‘The Roads We Ride’. First broadcast 23 June 2019. Mescal Canyon Records [Release date 15.03.19] Wily Bo Walker’s ‘The … Continue reading →

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Album review: KEITH HOWE – That’s The Vibe

Posted on March 17, 2019 by petefeenstra

Pete Feenstra chatted to Keith Howe for his show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio. First broadcast on 21 April 2019 and featuring tracks from the album ‘That’s The Vibe’. Self release [Release date 31.01.19] Former Blacktop Deluxe leader Keith … Continue reading →

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Interview: VINCE CONTARINO (Led Zeppelin Masters)

Posted on March 15, 2019 by jason

Marking fifty years since the release of Led Zeppelin’s self-titled debut album – and its follow-up, ‘Led Zeppelin II’ – Australia’s Stairway To Heaven: Led Zeppelin Masters will return to the UK for ten-dates in April 2019 as part of their … Continue reading →

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Album review: ELLES BAILEY – Road I Call Home

Posted on March 5, 2019 by jason

Outlaw Music [Release date 08.03.19] After attracting a slew of favourable reviews with her debut album, 2017′s ‘Wildfire’, the Bristol-based singer-songwriter Elles Bailey is back with a follow-up. Like its predecessor, recorded primarily in Nashville’ Road I Call Home’ is … Continue reading →

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News: KINGDOM OF MADNESS – Classic Magnum dates in March and radio special

Posted on February 14, 2019 by GRTR! HQ

In this extended, exclusive edit Mark Stanway chats about Magnum and Kingdom of Madness (15:45) A two-part special is broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio in February 2019 prior to the tour (see news item for details) The band … Continue reading →

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Album review: DEL BROMHAM – White Feather

Posted on February 4, 2019 by petefeenstra

In February 2019 Pete Feenstra chatted to Del Bromham for his Feature show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, playing tracks from ‘White Feather’. Estoteric Antenna [Release date 12.10.18] After a 50 odd year career, ‘White Feather’ finally reveals who … Continue reading →

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EP review: THIRD LUNG – Sooner Or Later

Posted on January 19, 2019 by jason

These Bloody Thieves Records [Release date 01.03.19] Third Lung hail from Reading and in their four years to date have picked up rave reviews including BBC 6 Music’s Steve Lamacq. Third Lung consist of Tom Farrelly (vocals, guitars), Camilla Jurasek … Continue reading →

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Album review: ELECTRIC MARY – Mother

Posted on January 9, 2019 by jason

Pete Feenstra chatted to Electric Mary founder/frontman Rusty Brown for his feature show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio with tracks from the album ‘Mother’. First broadcast 3 February 2019. Listenable Records [Release date 15.02.19] Aussie rockers Electric Mary formed … Continue reading →

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Album review: RYAN McGARVEY – Heavy Hearted

Posted on December 5, 2018 by petefeenstra

Pete Feenstra chatted to Ryan McGarvey for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio featuring tracks from the album ‘Heavy Hearted’. This edited version was first broadcast 16 December 2018. Self release [Release date 27.11.18] Ryan McGarvey has made a name as … Continue reading →

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Album review: WALTER TROUT – Survivor Blues

Posted on December 3, 2018 by petefeenstra

Pete Feenstra chatted to Walter Trout, playing tracks from the new album. First broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, 17 March 2019. Provogue Records [Release date 25.01.19] Walter Trout doesn’t do things the easy way, especially when it comes … Continue reading →

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Album review: LETHBRIDGE OWEN – Mind Over Matter

Posted on November 18, 2018 by petefeenstra

Pete Feenstra chatted to Kelly Lethbridge and Jimmy Owen for his Feature show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio with tracks from the album ‘Mind Over Matter’ Self Release [Release date: digital 23.11.18 and CD 07.12.18] Lethbridge Owen are about … Continue reading →

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Interview (Rising Stars): CHELSEA BOOTS

Posted on November 6, 2018 by jason

Chelsea Boots are Dani Núñez (Bass, Keys, Backing Vocals), Dani Ferrandis (Guitar , Backing Vocals), Santi Isla (Guitar, Keys, Main Vocals) and Martín Mosquera (Drums and Percussion). The eclectic four piece was born in Madrid in 2014 and the band have just … Continue reading →

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Interview (10 Questions): JUNKYARD

Posted on November 5, 2018 by jason

Junkyard have been around since 1987, they originally split-up in 1992 returning in 2000 and their latest album ‘High Water’, was released last year. Here we catch-up with drummer Patrick Muzingo and guitarists Tim Mosher and Jimmy James where they … Continue reading →

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Album review: LARKIN POE – Venom & Faith

Posted on November 4, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

In March 2011 David Randall interviewed Larkin Poe for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio during one of their earliest UK tours. This exclusive edit provides insight at an early point in the duo’s career. (9:45) Proper Music [Release date 09.11.18] … Continue reading →

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Gig review: WISHBONE ASH – The Tivoli, Buckley, 3 November 2018

Posted on November 4, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

David Randall chatted with Andy Powell in October 2012 for “The Guitarists” series on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio. This hour special discusses the development of the band and includes live tracks from 1977, 1988 and 1995. Andy Powell/Wishbone Ash … Continue reading →

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Album review: BUCKETS REBEL HEART – 20 Good Summers

Posted on November 3, 2018 by jason

Pride & Joy Music [Release date 07.12.18] Buckets Rebel Heart is the new band formed by ex-Bad Company and Humble Pie guitarist Dave “Bucket” Colwell, along with former 720 & New Torpedoes drummer, Paul “Taff” Edwards. The line-up is completed … Continue reading →

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Gig review: KIKI DEE & CARMELO LUGGERI – The Met, Bury, 26 October 2018

Posted on October 28, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

David Randall chatted to Kiki Dee in March 2015 for a two-part special on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio. Part 2 covers the 1970s including her work with Elton John and her partnership with Carmelo Luggeri, bringing the story up … Continue reading →

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Album review: RENAISSANCE – A Symphonic Journey (CD/DVD)

Posted on October 19, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

Annie Haslam chatted to Get Ready to ROCK! Radio shortly before Renaissance’s UK dates in April 2015. This hour special includes tracks from the band’s albums. Symphonic Rock Recordings [Release date: 14.09.18] Bands to have hurdled a half century’s performing … Continue reading →

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Interview: TASHA D of SMOKING MARTHA

Posted on October 18, 2018 by jason

We caught up with vocalist Tasha D of rising hard rockers Smoking Martha ahead of their UK tour next month. They release their debut album ‘In Deep’ via Bad Reputation on November 9th. What can fans expect on your upcoming … Continue reading →

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Album review: ACE OF CUPS

Posted on October 7, 2018 by jason

High Moon Records [Release date 08.11.18] Get ready for an incredible story you just couldn’t make up; the journey of a band and its music spanning over 50 years, from the heady, idealistic-hippy days of 1967’s Summer of Love in … Continue reading →

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Interview: JULIAN LITTMAN (STEELEYE SPAN)

Posted on September 27, 2018 by jason

Next year iconic folk rockers Steeleye Span celebrate their fiftieth anniversary. 2019 will see a brand new album and associated tours as the ever-evolving band mark their half century. More immediately, however, there is the matter of an autumn tour. … Continue reading →

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Interview: TIM ATKINSON (LEADER OF DOWN)

Posted on September 26, 2018 by jason

The brainchild of Grammy nominated former Motörhead guitarist Würzel and bass player Tim Atkinson who after forming the band Leader of Down, busied themselves in a London rehearsal studio writing dozens of tracks in preparation for recording an album. They … Continue reading →