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Five Quick Q’s: SUZI QUATRO

Suzi Quatro is celebrating her 58-year career with a show at the Royal Albert Hall on April 20th. Get Ready to ROCK! caught up with the trailblazing Queen of Rock’ n’ Roll for a quick pre-show chat… You have a … Continue reading
Posted in ALL POSTS, INTERVIEWS, Interviews/Rock Stars
Tagged bass, Cherry Red Records, Five Quick Q's, gig, glam rock, live music, pop, rock, rock 'n' roll, Royal Albert Hall, Suzi Quatro
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Album review: OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW – Paint This Town

ATO Records [Release date 22.04.22] Old Crow Medicine Show shine a light on the darker aspects of American life on this album – “At the end of the day, we’re still just trying to stop you on the street and … Continue reading
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Tagged album, bluegrass, country, folk, Judas Priest, Old Crow Medicine Show, Paint This Town, review, rock 'n' roll
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Album review: BLACK VALLEY MOON – Songs From The Black Valley

Otitis Media Records [Release date 25.02.22] Black Valley Moon was formed in 2019 by guitarist Sam Williams (Down By Law) and started as an instrumental surf band, however, during the recent global pandemic they added vocalist Ray Vega. The band … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Black Valley Moon, Down By Law, goth, review, rock, rock 'n' roll, rockabilly, Songs From The Black Valley
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Gig review: JOHN OTWAY – Sub89, Reading, Wednesday 15 December 2021

Welcome to the Brave New World/1984 as this was the first gig I was asked to show my covid pass. Sign of the times but if it keeps live music and entertainment going then it is a small price to … Continue reading
Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS
Tagged gig, John Otway, punk, reading, review, rock, rock 'n' roll, Sub89, Tom Webber, Wednesday 15 December 2021
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Album review: CHRIS FARLOWE & THE THUNDERBIRDS – Stormy Monday & The Eagles Fly On Friday

Repertoire [Release date 28.1.22] This 3CD set brings together more than 50 newly remastered tracks, recorded by the R&B/soul powerhouse Chris Farlowe between 1962 and 1969. It’s an eclectic mix of studio, radio session and live tracks, and a definitive … Continue reading
EP review: TOM WEBBER – Stop and Think About It

Facebook [Release date 16.10.21] Debut release by Oxfordshire based singer songwriter Tom Webber. Despite his youthful age his music takes the listener back to the late 50’s/early 60’s when artists like the Everly Brothers, the Drifters and Sam Cooke were … Continue reading
Posted in ALL POSTS, Single and EP reviews
Tagged album, EP, pop, review, rock 'n' roll, rockabilly, soul, Stop and Think About It, Tom Webber
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Gig review: TOM WEBBER – Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot, Friday 19 November 2021

First in a series of gigs promoted by the Music Box and tonught was a three solo artist showcase, headlined by local lad Tom Webber. Nicely staged with round tables and chairs providing a relaxed atmosphere, especially as appearing solo … Continue reading
Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS
Tagged acoustic, alt pop, Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot, Friday 19 November 2021, Genevive Miles, gig, John Otway, NINE BELOW ZERO, pop, review, rock 'n' roll, rockabilly, Thom Lucas, Tom Webber
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Album review: DANKO JONES – Power Trio

Mate In Germany [Release date 27.08.21] Danko Jones are onto their tenth album, which also celebrates the 25th year anniversary of this uncompromising band. They have their own unique sound and keep on doing what they do best – uncompromising … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Danko Jones, Elton John, garage rock, hard rock, Kiss, Motorhead, Phil Campbell, power trio, review, rock 'n' roll
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Album review: VARIOUS – Party For Joey

Sweet Relief [Release date 25.06.21] The Sweet Relief Musicians Fund provides financial assistance to all types of career musicians and music industry workers who are struggling to make ends meet while facing illness, disability, or age-related problems. One of those … Continue reading
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Tagged album, alt rock, Americana, Ben Harper, blues, Bonnie Riatt, country, indie, Joey Spaminto, Keith Richards, Los Lobos, Proper Music, review, rock 'n' roll
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Album review: GYPSY PISTOLEROS – The Mescalito Vampires

Off Yer Rocka Records [Release date 14.08.21] Gypsy Pistoleros are back and in better shape than ever. The line-up consists of vocalist/guitarist Gypsy Lee Pistolero, guitarist Mark Westwood (Shadowland, Clive Nolan), on double bass Gaz Le Bass (The Delray Rockets), … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Guns 'N' Roses, Gypsy Lee Pistolero, Gypsy Pistoleros, Latino, punk, review, rock, rock 'n' roll, ZZ Top
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Album review: IAN McNABB – Utopian

www.ianmcnabb.com [Release date 05.03.21] Utopian is the final part of a trilogy Ian McNabb began with ‘Star Smile Strong’ (2017), and continued with ‘Our Future In Space’ (2018). Recording took on a very different approach during 2020’s global pandemic, with … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Ian McNabb, Icicle Works, indie, melodic, pop, review, rock, rock 'n' roll, singer songwriter, Solo, soul, Utopian
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Book review: Alice Cooper in the 1970’s by Chris Sutton

Sonicbond Publishing [Publication date 28.03.21] There is no denying that the1970’s was the decade that the Alice Cooper band went from virtual nobodies to household names, but it was also a decade of massive upheaval for the band as front … Continue reading
Posted in ALL POSTS, BOOK REVIEWS
Tagged Alice Cooper in the 1970’s, Bob Ezrin, book, Chris Sutton, classic rock, pop, review, rock 'n' roll, shock rock, Sonic Bond Publishing
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Album review: GILBY CLARKE – The Gospel Truth

Golden Robot Records [Release date 23.04.21] Later this month Gilby Clarke releases his fifth studio album “The Gospel Truth”, his first new solo album since 2001’s “Swag” and it is a welcome return. He has kept himself busy since leaving … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Gilby Clarke, Golden Robot Records, guitarist, Guns 'N' Roses, review, rock, rock 'n' roll, sleaze, Solo, The Gospel Truth
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Interview: Dolf de Borst of the Datsuns

The Datsuns new album, ‘Eye To Eye’ – their first since 2014 – is released on May 28 and the band’s new single, ‘Suspicion’ is out now. GRTR! recently caught up with vocalist/bassist Dolf de Borst to discuss the upcoming … Continue reading
Album review: NICK WATERHOUSE – Promenade Blue

Bandcamp [Release date 09.04.21] Nick Waterhouse has been making music since the early 2000’s, playing a mix of rhythm and blues, soul, jazz, rockabilly and rock ‘n’ roll. His new album sees him working alongside producer Paul Butler (the Bees, … Continue reading
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Tagged album, doo wop, jazz, Nick Waterhouse, Promenade Blue, R & B, review, rock 'n' roll, rockabilly, soul
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Book review: ROY WOOD, KANSAS (On Track…)

Sonic Bond Publishing Roy Wood: The Move, ELO & Wizzard by James R Turner The ‘On Track…’ series gets to one of my musical heroes, Roy Wood. An interesting musician to cover, as although he still tours, Roy Wood has … Continue reading
Posted in ALL POSTS, BOOK REVIEWS
Tagged AOR, book, classic rock, ELO, glam rock, Jeff Lynne, Kansas, Kerry Livgren, melodic rock, On Track, pomp rock, prog rock, review, rock 'n' roll, Roy Wood, Steve Wlash, The Move, Wizzard
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Album review: JOHN PAUL KEITH – The Rhythm of the City

Wild Honey Records [Release date 19.02.21] The over-riding descriptor of John Paul Keith’s fifth solo album is, “Vintage”. With twelve years’ experience as part of the Memphis music scene, plugging away as a session player and live act, there is … Continue reading
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Tagged album, John Paul Keith, melodic, review, rock 'n' roll, soul, Stax, The Rhythm of the City
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Album review: THE WILDHEARTS – 30 Year Itch

Round Records [Release date 04.12.20] My initial thought when I looked at this album was, I feel old! How can it have been 30 years since the Wildhearts exploded onto the music scene?? Returning to the classic Wildhearts line up … Continue reading
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Tagged 30 Year Itch, album, Ginger, melodic, punk, review, rock, rock 'n' roll, the Wildhearts
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Album review: TREMENDOUS – Relentless

Facebook [Release date 20.11.20] TREMENDOUS (stand down grammar peeps as they deliberately have their name in capitals) hail from Birmingham, UK and consist of Mark Dudzinski (guitar, vocals), Ryan Jee (bass) and Dave Lee (drums). The TREMENDOUS name is taken … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Cheap Trick, debut, glam rock, melodic, Mott the Hoople, pop rock, Relentless, review, rock, rock 'n' roll, TREMENDOUS
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Album review: IKER PIRIS & HIS DUAL ELECTRAS – Electra

El Toro Records Spanish bluesman Iker Piris releases his debut album with the Dual Electras – Abdell B. Bop (upright bass) and Andy Martin (drums). Piris has previously released a solo album and been involved with various blues artists in … Continue reading
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Tagged album, blues, boogie, Electra, guitarist, Iker Piris, review, rock, rock 'n' roll
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Album review: DAVE EDMUNDS – 5 Originals

Floating World Records [Release date 6.11.20] This new 3CD set comprises five Dave Edmunds solo albums. It kicks off with 1975’s “Subtle As A Flying Mallet”, his second solo effort, which consists of covers of late 1950s and early 1960s … Continue reading
Posted in ALBUM REVIEWS, ALBUM REVIEWS (Mobile), ALL POSTS, Reissues
Tagged box set, CD, classic rock, Dave Edmunds, Originals, pop rock, re-issue, review, rock 'n' roll
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Album review: MATTY JAMES CASSIDY – Old Souls

Cargo Records [Release date 28.08.20] I do love a record that you cannot pigeon-hole to one musical genre, especially one that has a rich tapestry of influences in there too, and that is exactly what Matty James Cassidy has managed … Continue reading
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Tagged album, country, folk, Matty James Cassidy, Old Souls, review, rock, rock 'n' roll
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DVD review: THE ROLLING STONES – Steel Wheels Live – Atlantic City, New Jersey

Eagle Vision/Universal [Release date 25.09.20] Now, this is a beauty of a release, and one that I have been waiting for as I have had a bootleg of this show since early 1990 and this has now been restored, remixed … Continue reading