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Album Review: KISS – Kiss 40
Mercury Records [Release date 26.05.14] Does the world need another Kiss compilation album? There are many already on the market and any self-respecting rock fan will no doubt have a copy of one tucked somewhere in their collection. So what … Continue reading
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Tagged Ace Frehley, album, Alive, compilation, Gene Simmons, Kiss, Kiss 40, Paul Stanley, Peter Criss, review, rock, Sonic Boom, The Elder, Unmasked, unplugged
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Album review: POOBAH – U.S. Rock
Ripple Records [Release date 10.02.14] This album was originally released back in 1976 during the peak of Poobah’s career and has now been lovingly re-mastered and reissued by Ripple Records. Poobah were formed by guitarist Jim Gustafson back in 1972 … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Alice Cooper, Cream, Jim Gustafson, Judas Priest, Ohio, Poobah, remaster, review, Ripple Records, rock, U.S Rock, Youngstown
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Gig review: JEFF BECK – Birmingham Symphony Hall, 20 May 2014
In my research recently for an interview with Steve Lukather I came across a 1986 video of him performing at a Japanese festival with Carlos Santana and Jeff Beck. Luke is arguably the least recognisable now, the poodle perm long … Continue reading
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Tagged 20 May 2014, Birmingham, fusion, gig, guitar, guitarist, Jeff Beck, Nicolas Meier, review, Rhonda Smith, rock, Symphony Hall
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Album review: ATOM STRANGE – The Lost Cosmonauts
RayGun Records [Release date 01.10.13] Welcome to Atom Strange’s world of ‘Hi-Fi Sci-Fi’ where ‘substance, groove, depth and style’ prevail in multi genre format that is rooted in hard rock but pulls towards AOR, metal, prog … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Atom Strange, Axl Rose, grunge, Guns 'N' Roses, metal, Pearl Jam, Pink Floyd, review, Rick Dunn, rock, space rock, The Lost Cosmonauts, Vinnie LaRocca
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Album review : GADI CAPLAN – Look Back Step Forward
Musea Paralèlle [Release date 09.07.13] Israeli born, Brooklyn domiciled and trained at the Berklee College of Music, Gadi Caplan is an electric/acoustic guitarist and composer who refuses to be restricted by one style of music. As a result, ‘Look back … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Colosseum, Duncan Wickel, fusion, Gadi Caplan, Genesis, George Harrison, Gong, Jack Bruce, jazz, Look Back, Man, Moses Eder, Oded Weinstock, prog, review, rock, Soft Machine, Step Forward
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Album review : THE RIOTOUS BROTHERS – The Tree
Riotous Brothers [Release date 26.02.14] ‘The Tree’ is the Riotous Brothers third album and it’s a notable step forward for the Mash Sonnet/Paul Long songwriting partnership. The duo contributes 7 co-writes and 3 solo efforts that combine good melodies with … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Americana, blues, Brinsley Schwarz, Dirk Maggs, funk, Howlin Wolf, John Cipollina, Mash Sonnet, Mat Lake, Paul Jones, Paul Long, Ray Charles, review, rock, The Riotous Brothers, The Tree
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Album review : WALTER TROUT – The Blues Came Callin’
Provogue [release date 02.06.14] The thing that distinguishes Walter Trout from his peers isn’t just his big tone, his passionate solos, his stagecraft or his distinguished career in the blues-rock field, but simply the fact he’s always searched for meaning … Continue reading
Gig review: IAN ANDERSON – Regent Theatre, Ipswich, 10 May 2014
Review by Yiannis (John) Stefanis Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ian Anderson has been confusing and entertaining Rock fans around the globe since he first formed the short lived The Blades back in 1963. While his latest ‘solo’ effort “Homo Erraticus” has … Continue reading
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Tagged 10 May 2014, gig, Homo Erraticus, Ian Anderson, Ipswich, Jethro Tull, prog.progressive, Regent Theatre, review, rock
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Album review : NEAL SCHON – So U
Frontiers [release date 19.05.14] When the record label description uses the words “unique” and “jazz and blues-inspired” in the promotional material the alarm bells started ringing in my head. Blues I can live with but Jazz… Neal Schön (what’s with … Continue reading
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Tagged album, blues rock, Deen Castronova, fusion, guitar, guitarist, Jazz rock, Journey, Marco Mendoza, Neal Schon, review, rock, Santana, So U
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Upcoming: European, USA & World Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2016)
Please check with venue and/or relevant website(s) to confirm availability. Compiled by Jason Ritchie Updated 02/11/2016 ALTER BRIDGE Sat April 01 AUCKLAND Powerstation Mon April 03 BRISBANE Eatons Hill Hotel Tue April 04 SYDNEY Enmore Theatre Thu April 06 MELBOURNE … Continue reading
Gig review: CLUTCH – 02 ABC, Glasgow, 7 May 2014
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
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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
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Gig review: THE FLOWER KINGS – O2 Islington Academy, London, 8 May 2014
Support Act: Sound Of Contact Review and photos by Yiannis (John) Stefanis Performing a show in London on the same day that Yes are headlining the legendary Royal Albert Hall is the worst scenario for any Prog Rock band and … Continue reading
Interview with HENRY UPTON (Lionize)
Formed back in 2002 and with 4 albums to their name Maryland based Lionize are now gaining the recognition they rightly deserve. Their original blues rock sound, infused with the odd reggae influence, is gaining a wider audience and, with a little … Continue reading
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Tagged blues, Clutch, Henry Upton, interview, Jean Paul Gaster, Jetpack Soundtrack, Lionize, Maryland, reggae, rock, warped tour
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Interview with JEAN PAUL GASTER (Clutch)
Maryland’s finest, Clutch, are back in the UK once more for a headline tour in support of their excellent latest album ‘Earth Rocker’. I caught up with drummer, Jean Paul Gaster, for a quick chat about the album, tour more… … Continue reading
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Tagged Clutch, Earth Rocker, festivals, interview, Jean Paul Gaster, Lionize, Maryland, Neal Fallon, rock, Scotland, Star Wars, Tour, uk
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Gig review: THE ROBERT CRAY BAND – Barbican Hall, London, 6 May 2014
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
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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
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News: CELEBR8.3 Prog Festival 31 May and 1 June 2014
Now in its 3rd year and this time being held in Central London, the final line up for Celebr8.3 can confirm many exclusives: A one off London performance by Anathema Acoustic. The last performance from Twelfth Night, the first ever … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 June 2014, 31 May 2014, Anathema, Celebr8.3, festival, Frost*, Islington Town Hall, May 31 2014.1 June 2014, news, prog, progressive, rock, Sanguine Hum, The Tangent, Twelfth Night
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Album Review: THE BERMONDSEY JOYRIDERS – Flamboyant Thugs
Fuel Injection Records The Joyrider’s third album is at first blush a continuation of their previous outings: a high octane mix of power punk and dirty blues. With its instant appeal of fat hook and big riffs, it certainly fits … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Flamboyant Thugs, Gary Lammin, review, rock, The Bermondsey Joyriders
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Album review: BIGELF – Into The Maelstrom
Inside Out – Out Now. Back in 2010, Prog Metal’s finest band Dream Theater went on the road in support of their then latest album “Black Clouds & Silver Linings” and with them brought us as an opening act the … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Bigelf, Into The Maelstrom, progressive metal, review, rock
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Gig review: YES – Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow, 2 May 2014
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
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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
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Album review: COCO MONTOYA – Songs From The Road
Ruf [Release date 17.05.14] Coco Montoya’s ‘Songs From The Road’ stands or falls by his record company’s claim that it transports you to the front of the crowd at his two appearances at The Triple Door in Seattle. Happily this … Continue reading
Gig review: IAN ANDERSON – Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool, 2 May 2014
It amazes me how, generally, the reaction to Ian Anderson’s latest opus is warm, and welcoming. There seems to be a lack of critical faculty in some quarters. Perhaps, in my case, I’m just too old to rock ‘n’ roll. … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 May 2014, gig, Homo Erraticus, Ian Anderson, Jethro Tull, Liverpool, Philharmonic Hall, prog, progressive, review, rock, Thick As A Brick
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Gig review: HARD ROCK HELL BLUES – Pwllheli, 21-22 March 2014
Friday 21 March Kicking off the blues stage properly for the festival was Crowsaw, a hard hitting 3 piece blues outfit from South Wales whose riff driven blues rock sparks a glimmer of life in the bleary eyed yet enthusiastic … Continue reading
Gig review: HARD ROCK HELL PROG – Pwllheli, 21-22 March 2014
Thursday 20 March Amongst the highlights on the first night Synaesthesia only had a few gigs under their belts but gave us a great keyboard driven modern prog rock set. With most of their music being written by 20 year … Continue reading
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Tagged Fish, Flower Kings, Focus, gig, Hard Rock Hell Prog, Hawklords, March 2014, progressive, review, rock, The Enid
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Gig review: MAGNUM – The Garage, Glasgow, 29 April 2014
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
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Tagged 29th April 2014, Bob Catley, gig, Glasgow, live, Magnum, Neonfly, review, rock, The Garage, Tony Clarkin
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Gig review: HEAVEN’S BASEMENT – The Fleece, Bristol – 25 March 2014
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
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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
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