Tag Archives: live

News: Get Ready to ROCK! Radio – PICTUREHOUSE acoustic session, Sunday 17 August

Posted on August 14, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Sunday 17 August, 21:00 (Tuesday 19 August, 16:00 and Thursday 21 August, 21:00 repeat) This Sunday, 17 August, Irish popsters PictureHouse perform an exclusive set for the ‘In Session for GRTR!’ series. The band formed back in the early-1990s, releasing … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, GIG REVIEWS, NEWS | Tagged acoustic, Dave Browne, Evolution, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Ireland, live, PictureHouse, pop, radio, session | 1 Comment

Album review: JETHRO TULL’S IAN ANDERSON – Thick As A Brick – Live In Iceland

Posted on August 11, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Eagle Vision [Release date 25.08.14] Also available as a DVD/Bluray When I interviewed Ian Anderson in 2010 he stated that “Thick As A Brick 2 is not on the cards” when asked about revisiting former glories. I wonder what changed … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS, DVD REVIEWS | Tagged album, Bluray, DVD, gig, Ian Anderson, interview, Jethro Tull, live, review, TAAB2, Thick As A Brick - Live In Iceland, Tour | Leave a comment

DVD review: LIVE AT WACKEN 2013 – 24 Years Louder Than Hell

Posted on July 30, 2014 by david.wilson

UDR [Release date 04.08.14] For the last 24 years a small village in Northern Germany has become the centre of the heavy metal universe for one weekend of drunken antics, sloppy mud and loud music. Welcome to Wacken Open Air! … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, DVD REVIEWS | Tagged 2013, Alestorm, Alice Cooper, Anthrax, Black Messiah, Chrome Molly, Corvus Corax, Deep Purple, Die Kassierer, DVD, Hardcore, Heavens Basement, heavy metal, Lingua Mortis Orchestra featuring Rage, live, Motorhead, Nightwish, Northern Germany, punk, review, rock, Sabaton, Sonata Arctica, Thunder, UGLY KID JOE, Wacken, Wacken Open Air | Leave a comment

Gig review: NEIL YOUNG AND CRAZY HORSE, British Summer Time Festival, Hyde Park, 12 July 2014

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Davoski

Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Hyde Park, 12 July 2014

How typical of the idiosyncratic, sometimes curmudgeonly, always unique Neil Young to amble on stage and effectively jam for five minutes with his band before turning to the audience and uttering his first lyric. Trends ebb and flow, fashions swell … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged British Summer Time festival, country, Crazy Horse, grunge, Hyde Park, live, Neil Young, rock | Leave a comment

News: CONCERT LIVE showcase and competition w/c 14 July

Posted on July 10, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Photo by Steve Goudie Get Ready to ROCK! Radio Sunday 13 July, 21:00 GMT Tuesday 15 July, 16:00 GMT, Thursday 17 July, 21:00 GMT repeat Listen in to win featured albums and then enter your details at our competition page! … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, Competitions, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, NEWS | Tagged album, Billy Ocean, competition, Concert Live, Echo And The Bunnymen, Elton John, Franz Ferdinand, July 2014, live, Mott the Hoople, radio, showcase, Simple Minds | Leave a comment

Gig review: EXTREME – 02 Academy, Glasgow, 5 July 2014

Posted on July 7, 2014 by david.wilson

Extreme are a band who eluded me back at their peak. I had all the albums but never had a chance to see the band live, which I have always regretted, so a chance to see the guys playing the … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 02 Academy, 5th July 2014, Extreme, Freddie Mercury, Gary Cherone, gig, Glasgow, III Sides To Every Story, live, More Than Words, Nuno Bettencourt, Pat Badger, Pornograffitti, Queen, Wembley Stadium | Leave a comment

Album review: MARILLION – A Sunday Night Above The Rain

Posted on June 18, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

earMUSIC [Release date 30.06.14] Available in 2-CD, 2 DVD and Bluray formats, A Sunday Night Above The Rain finds our intrepid heroes at a love fest. That is, at one of the band’s bi-annual Marillion Weekends. On this occasion, during … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged A Sunday Night Above The Rain, album, Bluray, DVD, Ian Mosley, live, Marillion, Mark Kelly, Pete Trewavsa, prog, progressive, review, rock, Steve Hogarth, Steve Rothery | Leave a comment

Gig review – RICHIE SAMBORA – Islington Academy, London, 13 June 2014

Posted on June 17, 2014 by david.wilson

‘He walked in to the party like he was walking on to a yacht’, so the song goes. Richie Sambora strutted on to the stage dressed in a smart white jacket and ripped jeans to be greeted by enthusiastic screams … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 13 June 2014, Bon Jovi, gig, Islington Academy, live, London, metal, Orianthi, review, Richie Sambora, rock | 1 Comment

Album Review: IAN SIEGAL – Man & Guitar

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Davoski

Nugene Records [out now] Bluesman Ian Siegal is building a stout reputation. Emerging into the conscience of mainstream blues around 03-04 with some high profile tours, he has gone on to garner a clutch of blues Hall of Fame awards … Continue reading →

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Album review: ARTHEMIS – Live From Hell

Posted on June 1, 2014 by david.wilson

Off Yer Rocka Recordings (Release date – 25th May 2014) A couple of years ago I headed to Wales for the annual Hammerfest shindig and one of the discoveries of that weekend were Italian thrashers, Arthemis. … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged album, Andy Martongelli, Arthemis, Fabio D, Hard Rock Hell, Italian, live, Live From Hell, Off Yer Rocka, review, rock, thrash metal, Wales | Leave a comment

Album review: BILLY JOEL – A Matter of Trust: The Bridge To Russia

Posted on June 1, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Sony Music [Release date 19.05.14] As I was passing through HMV this week – in awe of the growing racks of 180 gram vinyl (you’d need a course of body building supplements to walk out with Purple’s 9 LP Made … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS, Reissues | Tagged A Matter Of Trust - The Bridge To Russia, album, Billy Joel, CD.DVD, concert, documentary, live, review, singer, songwriter | Leave a comment

News: Chicago troubadour TOM FULLER plays exclusive GRTR! session

Posted on May 30, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Get Ready to ROCK! Radio Sunday, 1 June 2014, 21:00 (repeated Tuesday 16:00, Thursday 21:00 GMT) Listen in using the icons at the top of this page or via the dedicated website As part of our ongoing ‘In Session for … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, NEWS | Tagged 1 June 2014, acoustic, Freedom, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, live, radio, rock, session, singer songwriter, Tom Fuller | 1 Comment

Gig review: CLUTCH – 02 ABC, Glasgow, 7 May 2014

Posted on May 9, 2014 by david.wilson

The first time I saw Clutch live was a couple of years ago in support to Thin Lizzy. I wasn’t sure what to expect that night, but what I witnessed was one of the most intense and entertaining support slots … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 02 ABC, 7 May 2014, blues, Clutch, Dan Maines, Earth Rocker, gig, Glasgow, Jean Paul Gaster, Jetpack Soundtrack, Lionize, live, Maryland, Neal Fallon, review, rock, Steel Pulse, Thin Lizzy, Tim Sult | Leave a comment

Gig review: THE ROBERT CRAY BAND – Barbican Hall, London, 6 May 2014

Posted on May 8, 2014 by david.wilson

Plush, refined surroundings for this gig and it was a big step up for support act Azadeh. This was a home town gig for the singer/songwriter and she looked and sounded genuinely pleased to be there. She held the stage … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 6th May 2014, Azadah, Barbican Hall, blues, Dover Weinburg, gig, Les Falconer, live, London, Otis Redding, review, Richard Cousins, Robert Cray, Robert Cray Band, rock | Leave a comment

Gig review: YES – Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow, 2 May 2014

Posted on May 3, 2014 by david.wilson

I am not the biggest Yes fan in the world. This may seem a strange statement to open a Yes gig review, but as they said on the X Files ‘the truth is out there’. That is not to say … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 2 May 2014, Alan White, Chris Squire, Close To The Edge, Clyde Auditorium, Geoff Downes, gig, Glasgow, Going For The One, Jon Davison, live, prog, progressive, rock, Steve Howe, The Yes Album, Yes | Leave a comment

Gig review: MAGNUM – The Garage, Glasgow, 29 April 2014

Posted on May 1, 2014 by david.wilson

Magnum over the years have become a British institution. Like Motorhead, Saxon, Status Quo and several others they annually tour the highways and byways of the nation and no matter where they turn up they are guaranteed a good crowd. … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 29th April 2014, Bob Catley, gig, Glasgow, live, Magnum, Neonfly, review, rock, The Garage, Tony Clarkin | Leave a comment

Gig review: HEAVEN’S BASEMENT – The Fleece, Bristol – 25 March 2014

Posted on May 1, 2014 by david.wilson

This tour package contains some of the best up and coming bands currently doing the rounds across the UK. With a large crowd present for tonight’s gig it would appear that the word is spreading that there are some first … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 25th April 2014, Aaron Buchanan, Bristol, Fire Fire, gig, Glamour Of The Kill, Heavens Basement, live, metal, review, rock, Savages, The Dirty Youth, The Fleece | Leave a comment

Gig Review: THE WILDHEARTS – ABC, Glasgow, 14 April 2014

Posted on April 15, 2014 by david.wilson

Monday nights should be quiet, sober affairs. First day back at work after the weekend, one should spend Monday evenings resting after a long day and looking to the week ahead and to the next weekend in which you can … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged 14 April 2014, ABC, CJ, gig, Ginger Wildheart, Glasgow, Hey! Hello, Jonne Von Hertzen, Kie Von Hertzen, live, Mikko Von Hertzen, pop, prog, punk, review, rock, Scott Sorry, the Wildhearts, Victoria Liedtke, Von Hertzen Brothers | Leave a comment

Gig Review: STATUS QUO – 02 Academy, Glasgow, 9 April 2014

Posted on April 10, 2014 by david.wilson

This is the second night of a two night stint in Glasgow by the Frantic Four and the denim clad Quo Army are once again out in force. After the one-off reunion tour in 2013 proved to be such a … Continue reading →

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Gig Review: STEEL PANTHER – 02 Academy, Glasgow, 19 March 2014

Posted on March 23, 2014 by david.wilson

Wednesday night in Glasgow and costume shop owners for miles around are counting up their takings after a bumper day, having sold out of dodgy nylon wigs and animal print spandex. Steel Panther are once again back in town! … Continue reading →

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Album review: JOHNNY WINTER – True To The Blues

Posted on March 16, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

True To The Blues - The Johnny Winter Story

Sony 4-disc set [Release date 24.02.14] In a year that sees the legendary blues guitarist – John Dawson Winter III – reach septuagenarian status, a 4-disc retrospective befitting of his stature. From the late-1960s, Winter has been influencing his peers … Continue reading →

Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS | Tagged album, blues, blues rock, box set, compilation, concert, Dan hartman, Derek Trucks, guitar, guitarist, Johnny Winter, live, Muddy Waters, review, Rick Derringer, True To The Blues | Leave a comment

News: LISBEE STAINTON acoustic session for Get Ready to ROCK! on Sunday 16 March

Posted on March 14, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Sunday 16 March 2014, 21:00 GMT Get Ready to ROCK! Radio LISBEE STAINTON The acclaimed singer-songwriter plays an exclusive live session. More information Lisbee Stainton’s UK tour starts this Saturday 15 March in Basingstoke and to coincide there will be … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, NEWS | Tagged 16 March 2014, acoustic, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Lisbee Stainton, live, radio, session, showcase, singer, songwriter | Leave a comment

DVD review: SUZANNE VEGA – Solitude Standing

Posted on March 9, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Wienerworld [Release date 24.03.14] Timed for release to coincide with Vega’s new studio album Tales From The Realm Of The Queen Of Pentacles (presumably to freeload on the coat-tails of that album’s publicity) this DVD finds Suzanne Vega performing at … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, DVD REVIEWS | Tagged 2003, DVD, Italy, live, pop, review, rock, singer, Solitude Standing, songwriter, Suzanne Vega | Leave a comment

News: Get Ready to ROCK! Radio – March 2014 Highlights

Posted on March 4, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

March 2014 Highlights More information at the dedicated website All times, GMT Tuesdays 19:00 Pete Feenstra Rock & Blues In the first hour of our Tuesday blues rock marathon, Pete signposts upcoming and established artists who need your attention Saturdays … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, NEWS | Tagged Anette Olzon, Ann Wilson, Eric Rivers, Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, H.E.A.T., highlights, Lisbee Stainton, live, March 2014, session | Leave a comment

Gig review: SPIN DOCTORS + DODGY The Garage, London Saturday 22nd February 2014

Posted on February 23, 2014 by jason

The last date of the Spin Doctors three date UK visit re-arranged from last autumn. It was a decent turn out at the Garage, although the curse of the 10pm curfew to allow for the nightclub after badly hit openers … Continue reading →