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Gig review: THE AMAZONS – O2 Academy, Bristol, 17 November 2019
It’s a cold Sunday night, and raining heavily as I try to navigate the streets of Bristol, armed with Google Maps and a soggy friend in tow to see the Amazons. We finally arrive at the O2 Academy, where the … Continue reading
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Tagged Bristol, Demob Happy, gig, indie, live, Matthew Thomson, O2 Academy, review, rock, the Amazons, the Mysterines
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Gig review: THE DEAD DAISIES/The Treatment/The Amorettes – O2 Academy, Bristol, 14 April 2018
![THE DEAD DAISIES - O2 Academy, Bristol, 14 April 2018 THE DEAD DAISIES - O2 Academy, Bristol, 14 April 2018](http://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/180414_ddaisies5.jpg)
Supergroups come and go, more often than not exploding onto the scene with excitement then invariably disappearing due to the sound of clashing egos… This is not necessarily the case with The Dead Daisies: yes, they have had more line … Continue reading
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Tagged 14 April 2018, Bristol, classic rock, Dean Castronovo, Doug Aldrich, gig, hard rock, John Corabi, Marco Mendoza, O2 Academy, review, The Dead Daisies
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Gig review: NECK DEEP – O2 Academy, Glasgow, 2 February 2016
![LIGHT YEARS - O2 Academy, Glasgow, 2 February 2016 LIGHT YEARS - O2 Academy, Glasgow, 2 February 2016](http://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IMG_0467-1024x576.png)
The cold Glasgow night was filled with an air of pop-punk and pizza. Yes, Wrexham formed Neck Deep were in town, bringing the teenage angst in full. The band from North Wales stopped by on the UK leg of their … Continue reading
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Tagged Creeper, gig, Glasgow, Light Years, Neck Deep, O2 Academy, pop punk, punk, review, rock, State Champs
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Gig review: ROBBEN FORD – 02 Academy, Islington, 30 April 2015
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Robben 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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Tagged 30 April 2015, B.B. King, blues, Brian Allen, Freddie King, fusion, gig, guitar, Islington, James Cotton, jazz, Johnny Henderson, Mose Allison, O2 Academy, review, Robben Ford
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Gig review: RIVAL SONS – O2 Academy, Leeds, 28 March 2015
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Barely four months ago we were in Manchester witnessing an amazing gig from Rival Sons as they set out on a mini tour for the release of their new album ‘The Great Western Valkyrie’, the tour itself had to be … Continue reading
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Tagged 28 March 2015, gig, Leeds, O2 Academy, psychedelic, review, Rival Sons, rock, The London Souls
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Gig review: NINE BELOW ZERO – O2 Academy, London, 19 November 2014
Wham bam. For about an hour, this was a fearsome, supercharged r ‘n’ b pummelling. Nine Below Zero, classic line-up back together to tour their first three – and most influential – albums, came out pumped and with all guns … Continue reading
Gig review: THE ANSWER – O2 Academy 2, Leicester, 25 February 2014
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It was a cold damp midweek evening but these things didn’t matter as tonight Irish rockers The Answer are set to raise the temperature and spirits at the Academy 2 Leicester. Currently midway through their ‘Road Less Travelled’ tour which … Continue reading
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Tagged 25 February 2014, gig, Hell's Addiction, Leicester, O2 Academy, review, rock, SKAM!, THE ANSWER
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Gig review: STEVE VAI – O2 Academy, Glasgow, 31 August 2013
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This was the first time in a long time that I had ventured out to catch Steve Vai on stage. In fact the last time I saw him live he still had Devin Townsend up front and was confusing the … Continue reading
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Tagged 31 August 2013, Dave Weiner, gig, Glasgow, guitar, Jeremy Colston, live, O2 Academy, ock, Philip Bynoe, review, Steve Vai, The Story Of Light
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Album Review: STATUS QUO – The Frantic Four Reunion – Live At The O2 Academy, Glasgow
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Fourth Chord Records [Release date 30.09.13] Anyone with even a passing interest in Quo will know the special relationship the group have with the city of Glasgow and, in particular, the late, lamented Glasgow Apollo. Many ageing rockers in the … Continue reading
Gig review: DAN REED – O2 Academy,Liverpool,13 March 2013
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What’s not to like about Dan Reed? Great songs, warmth, and a humility sometimes lacking in other performers. We first caught Dan’s quiet UK renaissance back in 2009 when he took his acoustic guitar around smaller venues, always connecting with … Continue reading
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Tagged 13 March 2013, Dan Reed, Dan Reed Network, gig, Liverpool, O2 Academy, review, rock, singer songwriter
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