Tag Archives: Pete Feenstra

DVD review: MAN – God Walking Past (A review of the band’s career and recorded works 1968-1976)

Posted on November 15, 2024 by petefeenstra
Man - God Walking Past 1968 -76

Effigy [Release date: 18.11.24] ‘God Walking Past’ takes its title from Man member Deke Leonard’s description of the band’s music. He calls it “Impressive”, and the description could equally be applied to this thoroughly researched ‘not for prophet’ labour of … Continue reading →

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Feature: GRTR!@20 Anniversary – Blues and Blues Rock – Primer

Posted on April 23, 2023 by GRTR! HQ
GRTR!@20

They say “popular” music goes in cycles and fifteen years after the latest blues/rock revival spearheaded by the likes of Jeff Healey and Gary Moore, the genre received a boost from the arrival of Joe Bonamassa, especially in Europe which … Continue reading →

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Gig review: LAURENCE JONES, Boom Boom Club, Sutton – 10 March 2023

Posted on March 19, 2023 by andynathan
LAURENCE JONES, Boom Boom Club, Sutton- 10 March 2023

The 21st century has seen a huge number of young blues guitar prodigies emerge from the UK and then establish themselves to a greater or lesser degree- Joanne Shaw Taylor, Oli Brown, Virgil McMahon and Aynsley Lister to name but … Continue reading →

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Single review: FEENSTRA & SIMPSON – Your Eyes Gave You Away

Posted on January 22, 2023 by jason
FEENSTRA & SIMPSON - Your Eyes Gave You Away

YouTube A new songwriter outlet for GRTR! writer, radio presenter and promoter Pete Feenstra as he he teams up with John Simpson. No not the TV news reporter but the John Simpson who helped found the Feelgoods, a Dr Feelgood … Continue reading →

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Album review: VOODOO RAMBLE – Can’t Write A Pop Song (When You’ve Got The Blues)

Posted on November 3, 2022 by GRTR! HQ
VOODOO RAMBLE - Can't Write A Pop Song (When You've Got The Blues)

Thoroughbred Music [Release date 10.22] In our reflections on two decades of rock it is a truism that out there are some wonderful bands and musicians who, for whatever reason, never hit critical mass.  This is usually down to a … Continue reading →

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Album review: BLACK PEARL – Black Pearl

Posted on April 2, 2022 by GRTR! HQ
BLACK PEARL

The prime movers and shakers of “Black Pearl” chatted together for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio as part of Pete Feenstra’s weekly show.  First broadcast 27 March 2022. Redline Records [Release date 22.04.22] Lockdown has been a blessing and a … Continue reading →

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Gig review: GREAT BRITISH ROCK AND BLUES FESTIVAL – Butlins, Skegness,17th to 20th January 2020

Posted on January 27, 2020 by david.wilson

Skegness in early January is a bit of a strange place. Row upon row of empty caravans lie in wait for warmer weather and better times. When once again the sound of laughter and the smell of stale beer, cigarette … Continue reading →

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Interview with blues rock guitarist DANNY BRYANT (April 2013)

Posted on April 10, 2013 by petefeenstra

Blues-rocker Danny Bryant started playing guitar at 15 years old. He turned pro 3 years later and became Walter Trout’s protégé.  In the intervening years he followed the old school route to build a rock solid fan base on the … Continue reading →

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Album Review: SPIN DOCTORS – If The River Was Whiskey

Posted on March 13, 2013 by petefeenstra

      Ruf Records [06.05.13] Given the Spin Doctors penchant for funky rhythms and their early 90’s Hendrix meets Parliament style jamming, the idea of a blues album isn’t necessarily as incredulous as it might sound. The band paid … Continue reading →

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Album review: M.I.C. – 5th Avenue

Posted on March 5, 2013 by petefeenstra

      Self release via Two Side Moon [Release date January 2013] M.I.C. is the brainchild of Canadian vocalist, guitarist and song-writer Yvon Serre, who over the last 8 years has carved out an AOR niche in China and … Continue reading →

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Album review: BLUE TO BROWN – Blue To Brown

Posted on March 5, 2013 by petefeenstra

      Remedy-records [Release date 18.02.13] Blue To Brown features the father and son duo of former Gets/z Loose vocalist and voice over artist Rob Brown and the multi instrumentalist and occasional vocals of Duran Duran guitarist and song writer … Continue reading →

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Album review: MIGHTY MOJOS – Hook Line And Sinker

Posted on March 2, 2013 by petefeenstra

        Mighty Mojos self release [Release date 21.01.13] The Mighty Mojos certainly live up to their name. The band’s old school approach to high octane rhythm and blues (aka r&b) is a welcome breath of fresh air … Continue reading →

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Album review: TRIGGERFINGER – All This Dancin’ Around

Posted on March 1, 2013 by petefeenstra

      Dramatico Records [Release date 15.04.13] www.triggerfinger.net/ What’s in a name? Triggerfinger is a condition related to the forefinger, but transferred to a musical context, the concept might explain the Flemish combo’s jerky and restless style. They think nothing … Continue reading →

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Interview with blues rock guitarist ROBIN TROWER (January 2013)

Posted on February 23, 2013 by petefeenstra

‘Roots and Branches’ is a Robin Trower album with a difference. Conceptually, the ‘Roots’ side of things refers to his blues antecedents and some of his favourite songs that comprise the covers on the album. The ‘Branches’ section refers to … Continue reading →

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JOE WALSH – Ordinary Average Guy & Songs For A Dying Planet

Posted on January 23, 2013 by petefeenstra

It’s hard to believe that 20 years has elapsed since the release of second of these two albums in 1992 and Joe’s recent ‘Analog man’. But rather than absence making the heart grow fonder, both albums appear to be remnants … Continue reading →

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