Tag Archives: North Wales

Gig review: SOUTH OF SALEM – The Tivoli, Buckley, North Wales, 9 February 2024

Posted on February 10, 2024 by GRTR! HQ

South Of Salem could be construed as “old school” in 2024. Admittedly there’s nothing cutting edge in their Goth-inspired metal delivery but – by goodness – they deliver. We’ve been exposed to a series of singles from the band in … Continue reading →

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Gig review: KINGDOM OF MADNESS (Classic Magnum) – The Tivoli, Buckley, 1 March 2019

Posted on March 2, 2019 by GRTR! HQ

Mark Stanway chatted to David Randall for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio in February 2019 about his career including Magnum, Grand Slam and Kingdom of Madness. This two-part special includes many Magnum favourites. Part 2 Our first big musical disappointment … Continue reading →

Posted in GIG REVIEWS, INTERVIEWS, Radio interview | Tagged Buckley, Chris Ousey, Classic Magnum, gig, hard rock, I March 2019, Kingdom Of Madness, Laurence Archer, Mark Stanway, melodic rock, Micky Barker, Mo Birch, Neil Murray, North Wales, review, Richard Bailey, The Tivoli | Leave a comment

Gig review: BLACK STAR RIDERS – The Tivoli, Buckley, 28 November 2018

Posted on November 29, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

It was good to see “The Tiv” nearly full tonight, in stark contrast to our last visit and Wishbone Ash. This has more to do with Wishbone’s more extensive itinerary and accessibility and Black Star Riders’ more modest – and … Continue reading →

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Gig review: GRAHAM BONNET BAND – The Tivoli, Buckley, 24 August 2018

Posted on August 25, 2018 by GRTR! HQ

Since we last saw the honourable Graham Bonnet, he has turned 70. In the interim he’s been gigging with Schenker, playing festivals, and recording a new album. This is a great credit to Bonnet - in a topsy-turvy world that … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS, INTERVIEWS, Radio interview | Tagged 24 August 2018, Buckley, Doomsday Outlaw, gig, Graham Bonnet, Graham Bonnet Band, hard rock, metal, North Wales, review, The Tivoli | Leave a comment

Gig review: HRH PROG VI – Pwllheli, North Wales, 17-18 November 2017

Posted on November 20, 2017 by GRTR! HQ

Edgar Broughton - HRH PROG VI - Pwllheli, North Wales, 17-18 November 2017

David Randall writes… Friday Edgar Broughton opened the proceedings on Stage 1 without his band but with tales of daring-do over a career spanning nearly 50 years and since his signing to the Harvest label in 1968. Apparently he presided … Continue reading →

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Gig review: GRAHAM BONNET BAND – The Tivoli, Buckley, 30 July 2017

Posted on July 31, 2017 by GRTR! HQ

In this exclusive edit Graham tells Get Ready to ROCK!’s David Randall about his current activities and band. (15:02) The hour special is broadcast on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sunday 27 August at 18:00 GMT. The full version is … Continue reading →

Posted in GIG REVIEWS, INTERVIEWS, Radio interview, The Best of 2017 | Tagged 30 July 2017, Alcatrazz, Buckley, gig, Graham Bonnet Band, hard rock, heavy rock, Impellitteri, interview, Michael Schenker, North Wales, Rainbow, review, The Tivoli | Leave a comment

Gig review: DORO – The Tivoli, Buckley, North Wales, 21 November 2015

Posted on November 22, 2015 by GRTR! HQ

On a cold, damp night in November it takes a damn good reason to entice ageing rockers out of their warm cocoon and weekly fix of ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. But how could you miss the legendary Doro Pesch, still celebrating … Continue reading →

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Gig review: BLACK STAR RIDERS – Tivoli, Buckley, 6 August 2014

Posted on August 7, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Do you dream? Red spotlights bathe a small stage, dry ice drifts into an audience who dream of the 1970s. Scott Gorham, backstage, dreams of glory days and friendships lost. Close your eyes, breathe deeply, and relax … the boys … Continue reading →

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Gig review: JEFF SCOTT SOTO – The Tivoli, Buckley, 23 June 2014

Posted on June 24, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

Setlists.fm is a blessing and a curse. Notwithstanding the occasional inaccuracy it has proved a boon to lazy or forgetful reviewers but also a useful tool to evaluate the worthiness of a tour. And recently I used it to decide … Continue reading →

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Gig review: MAGNUM – The Tivoli, Buckley, 20 April 2014

Posted on April 21, 2014 by GRTR! HQ

With an unexplained delayed start it was a little like being back in the seventies. A crowd that snaked around the block and a cool nip that knived them. The support – or perhaps more accurately on this occasion “warm … Continue reading →

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News: HRH AOR2 adds more acts to line-up including legendary AOR singer Robin Beck

Posted on October 9, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

HRH AOR have announced more acts for next spring’s extravaganza including US legendary Female AOR sensation Robin Beck, LAs House of Lords, La Paz, Dynazty, ColdSpell, Bonafide and many more great acts. HRH AOR is pleased to welcome the Florida-based, … Continue reading →

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Gig review: URIAH HEEP – The Tivoli, Buckley, 21 February 2013

Posted on February 22, 2013 by GRTR! HQ

Virgil & The Accelerators - Buckley, 21 November 2013

That anyone can pay £20 to see one of the UK’s most enduring rock bands, and then gawp at their phone looking at the football results, may say more about the state of music in 2013 and – moreover - … Continue reading →