Get Ready to ROCK! » Islington https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog News - Reviews - Interviews - Radio Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:16:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Gig review: THE DAMN TRUTH – O2 Islington Academy 2, London, 21 July 2023 https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2023/07/gig-review-the-damn-truth-o2-islington-academy2-london-21-july-2023/ https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2023/07/gig-review-the-damn-truth-o2-islington-academy2-london-21-july-2023/#comments Mon, 24 Jul 2023 23:35:16 +0000 Davoski https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/?p=89947 THE DAMN TRUTH – O2 Islington Academy 2, London, 21 July 2023Having narrowly avoided stumbling into The Exploited’s show at the slightly larger Academy1 right next door, I was pleasantly surprised to see a pretty full venue for this early kick-off. The Cold Stares, a trio based in Indiana, are led … Continue reading →

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]]> https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2023/07/gig-review-the-damn-truth-o2-islington-academy2-london-21-july-2023/feed/ 0 Gig review: TERRY BROCK – Hope and Anchor, Islington, London, 22 November 2018 https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2018/11/gig-review-terry-brock-hope-and-anchor-islington-london-22-november-2018/ https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2018/11/gig-review-terry-brock-hope-and-anchor-islington-london-22-november-2018/#comments Wed, 28 Nov 2018 19:53:45 +0000 andynathan http://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/?p=56804 TERRY BROCK - Hope and Anchor, Islington, London, 22 November 2018One of melodic rock’s great voices, Terry Brock is best known for lifting Strangeways’ ‘Native Sons’ and ‘Walk In The Fire’ albums to classic status. There is however much more to the Georgia native’s career, whether as an in-demand backing … Continue reading →

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]]> https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2018/11/gig-review-terry-brock-hope-and-anchor-islington-london-22-november-2018/feed/ 0 Gig review: ROBBEN FORD – 02 Academy, Islington, 30 April 2015 https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2015/04/gig-review-robben-ford-02-academy-islington-30-april-2015/ https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2015/04/gig-review-robben-ford-02-academy-islington-30-april-2015/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2015 20:37:57 +0000 petefeenstra http://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/?p=29532 ROBBEN FORD – 02 Academy, Islington, 30 April 2015Robben Ford is the master of deep wrought grooves, exploratory solos and keen dynamics. He’s technician with a wonderful chops whose multi-genre proficiency allows him to explore lingering tones and unique arrangements. He’s an understated player of great sensitivity who … Continue reading →

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]]> https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2015/04/gig-review-robben-ford-02-academy-islington-30-april-2015/feed/ 0 Gig review: HOLY HOLY (feat. Woody Woodmansey) – The Lexington,Islington,20 December 2013 https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2014/01/gig-review-holy-holy-woody-woodmansey-lexington-islington-20-december-2013/ https://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2014/01/gig-review-holy-holy-woody-woodmansey-lexington-islington-20-december-2013/#comments Sun, 26 Jan 2014 16:14:41 +0000 GRTR! HQ http://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/?p=16644 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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