Tag Archives: rock

Upcoming: European, USA & World Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2022)

Posted on October 31, 2021 by GRTR! HQ
Rammstein - DOWNLOAD, 10-12 June 2016

Compiled by Jason Ritchie Please check with venue and/or relevant website(s) to confirm availability. Updated 05/10/2022 Upcoming: European, USA & World Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2023) UK & Ireland Tour Dates and Gig Listing (2022) To search quickly within … Continue reading →

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Album review: JEFF SCOTT SOTO – The Duets Collection Vol. 1

Posted on October 31, 2021 by jason
JEFF SCOTT SOTO – The Duets Collection Vol. 1

Frontiers [Release date 08.10.21] The pandemic and resulting lockdowns certainly had musicians thinking about ways to carry on with their musical passion. One such artist Jeff Scott Soto wanted to do a retrospective ‘best of’ from the many bands and … Continue reading →

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EP review: LIBERTY LIES – HaLLoween EP

Posted on October 31, 2021 by jason
LIBERTY LIES - Halloween

Liberty Lies – Official Website (libertyliesofficial.com) [Release date 29.10.21] Liberty Lies formed in 2010 and the current line up consists of vocalist Shaun Richards, guitarist Josh Pritchett, drummer Adam Stevens and bassist Miles Bagshaw. They have been on the road … Continue reading →

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Album review: MISSISSIPPI MacDONALD – Do Right, Say Right

Posted on October 29, 2021 by jason
MISSISSIPPI MACDONALD – Do Right, Say Right

Another Planet Music [Release date 19.11.21] Mississippi MacDonald (despite his name!) is a 3-times British Blues Awards nominee, from London, England. He has been playing since he was 11 years old and has travelled on the US Blues trail, meeting … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE FOREIGN FILMS – Starlight Serenade

Posted on October 25, 2021 by petefeenstra
The Foreign Films - Starlight Serenade

Pete Feenstra chatted to Bill Majoros for Get Ready to ROCK! Radio.  First broadcast 21 November 2021. Curve Music [Release date 30.07.21] What’s the significance of a band’s name? In the case of The Foreign Films (aka Canadian singer songwriter … Continue reading →

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Rising Stars: FURBABY & THE TIGHT SPACES

Posted on October 21, 2021 by jason
Furbaby

Featuring past and current members of bands including The Last Vegas, The Steepwater Band, Urge Overkill, The Cynics, Warrior Soul, Abbarama and Tyla & Dogs D’Amour, Furbaby & the Tight Spaces were dreamed up during 2020 quarantine, their debut album … Continue reading →

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Gig review: KING KING – Bexhill De La Warr Pavilion – 19 October 2021

Posted on October 20, 2021 by david.wilson
King King - Bexhill, October 2021

After numerous attempts at rescheduling during the Covid crisis, King King’s tour in support of their 2020 album finally gets under way. Venue availability, as a myriad of bands all attempt to simultaneously reschedule gigs that have been postponed over the last eighteen … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE HONEYRUNNERS – Everything Is On Fire

Posted on October 12, 2021 by jason
THE HONEYRUNNERS – Everything Is On Fire

Gypsy Soul Records [Release date 22.10.21] This is the debut albums from The Honeyrunners, a four-piece Toronto group (expanding to eleven members for larger shows) consisting of singer/songwriter Dan Dwoskin (keys, lead vocals), audio-engineer/producer, Guillermo Subauste (bass, vocals), Conor Gains … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: LA LUZ, SAM CARTER, MASS

Posted on October 12, 2021 by jason
LA LUZ

LA LUZ S/T Hardly Art/Sub Pop [Release date 22.10.21] La Luz are, according to their bio, a “surf-rock / psych / 60’s pop trio”, fronted by guitarist and songwriter Shana Cleveland, who is joined by bassist Lena Simon, and keyboardist … Continue reading →

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Album review: WAYWARD SONS – Even Up The Score

Posted on October 12, 2021 by jason
WAYWARD SONS - Even Up The Score

Frontiers [Release date 08.10.21] Toby Jepson is a man who never lets the grass grow under his feet. Since bursting onto the scene with Little Angels in 1984 he’s been a constantly creative whirlwind, going from the Scarsborough hard rock … Continue reading →

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Rising Stars: TOLOACHE

Posted on October 10, 2021 by jason
toloache

Toloache are a Switzerland/UK based progressive metal band named after a plant famously used during mystical rituals by Mexican shamans known for its intense hallucinations. Their new single ‘Watching Close’ is out now. Andrina Travers from Toloache answers our questions… … Continue reading →

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Book review: BEAST – JOHN BONHAM & THE RISE OF LED ZEPPELIN by CM Kuskins

Posted on October 10, 2021 by jason
BEAST – JOHN BONHAM & THE RISE OF LED ZEPPELIN by CM Kuskins

  Hachette [Publication date 30.09.21] John Bonham had drumming in his blood it seems, having first learned to play the drums at the age of five. Despite never taking formal lessons, he began drumming for local bands immediately after leaving … Continue reading →

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Album review: MOUNTAIN – Live In The 70s

Posted on October 10, 2021 by jason
MOUNTAIN - Live In The 70s

Voiceprint [Release date 12.11.21] Fronted by guitarist and vocalist Leslie West, Mountain formed in New York in 1969, taking their name from the former Vagrants West’s first solo album, and their classic line-up saw West joined by bassist Felix Pappalardi, … Continue reading →

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Album review: EMERSON LAKE & PALMER – Out Of This World: Live (1970-1997)

Posted on October 9, 2021 by jason
EMERSON & LAKE PALMER - Out Of This World Live 1970-1997

BMG [Release date 29.10.21] Prog legends Emerson Lake & Palmer (ELP) were one of the early super groups (formed from the roots of The Nice, King Crimson and Atomic Rooster in 1970) and cemented their legacy in the first half … Continue reading →

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Gig review: GENESIS – Hydro, Glasgow, 7th October 2021

Posted on October 8, 2021 by david.wilson
GENESIS – Hydro, Glasgow, 7th October 2021

39 years ago, as a fresh faced teen, I accompanied my brother to my first gig which was Genesis at the Ingliston  Royal Highland Exhibition Centre in Edinburgh. That night sparked my love of live music, so I have a lot to thank … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE BLOODY NERVE – All Blood, No Treasure (Act 1)

Posted on October 4, 2021 by jason
THE BLOODY NERVE – All Blood, No Treasure

Facebook [Release date 27.08.21] The Bloody Nerve brings together singer/guitarist Stacey Blood and vocalist Laurie Ann Layne – “rock ‘n’ roll guardians of the West” in their own words. A brave claim perhaps but they certainly do things differently and … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE GEORGIA THUNDERBOLTS – Can We Get A Witness

Posted on October 3, 2021 by jason
THE GEORGIA THUNDERBOLTS – Can We Get A Witness

Mascot Records [Release date 15.10.21] The Georgia Thunderbolts hail from Rome, Georgia, and comprise vocalist TJ Lyle, Riley Couzzourt (guitar), Logan Tolbert (guitar), Zach Everett (bass, harmony vocals, keys), and Bristol Perry (drums). They have already put out a well-received … Continue reading →

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Gig review: ROBERT JON & THE WRECK – 100 Club, London, 23 September 2021

Posted on October 1, 2021 by david.wilson

It was so good to be back. 18 long, dark months had passed without a ‘real’ gig. The prospect of Troy Redfern and Robert Jon & The Wreck tonight had me giddy with anticipation. The event did not disappoint. Troy … Continue reading →

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EP review: BILLY IDOL – The Roadside EP

Posted on October 1, 2021 by jason
BILLY IDOL - The Roadside EP

Dark Horse Records [Release date 17.09.21] Billy Idol has recently released “The Roadside EP”, his first new material since 2014’s “Kings & Queens of The Underground”, and what a welcome return it is. The EP was produced by Butch Walker … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: New releases (CD/DVD) October 2021 – December 2021

Posted on September 30, 2021 by jason
TONY MITCHELL – Hot Endless Summer Nights

Compiled by Jason Ritchie January-March 2021 April-June 2021 July-September 2021 January-June 2022 October 1st ASKING ALEXANDRIA ‘See What’s On The Inside’ Better Noise Music RONNIE ATKINS (PRETTY MAIDS) ’4 More Shots’ (EP) Frontiers BLACK SABBATH ‘Technical Ecstasy’ (4CD, 5LP) BMG … Continue reading →

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EP review: NAKED SUNDAY – Skeleton Keys

Posted on September 29, 2021 by jason
NAKED SUNDAY - Skeleton Keys

Facebook  [Release date 03.09.21] Naked Sunday are a hard rock, 4 piece band from Stafford, they are the epitome of what we define as the new wave of classic rock genre in my humble opinion. The vocals, lyrics and heavy … Continue reading →

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Album review: HARDWICKE CIRCUS – The Borderland

Posted on September 29, 2021 by jason
HARDWICKE CIRCUS - The Borderland

Website [Release date 23.07.21] This band hail from Carlisle, apparently Hardwicke Circus is the first roundabout in Carlisle, as a the band say, they are the “greatest band you’ve never heard of”, somehow I think that is all about to … Continue reading →

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Album review: SPINOUT UK – Calling Out

Posted on September 29, 2021 by petefeenstra
Spinout UK - Callin' Out

Just Chillin Records [Release date 21.01.21] Spinout UK is a powerful Bournemouth based anthemic rock band fronted by singer-songwriter and guitarist Gary Roberts, known for his work with Denny Laine, Zak Starkey and John Lodge. ‘Calling Out’ builds on the … Continue reading →

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Gig review: MASSIVE WAGONS – Grand Central Hall, Liverpool, 25 September 2021

Posted on September 27, 2021 by jason
mw

This was only my second gig with zero restrictions in place, what a venue the Grand Central Hall is. I have not been before, I will definitely be back – the venue team were well organised and entry was easy, … Continue reading →

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Gig review: INGLORIOUS – Islington Assembly Hall – 22nd September 2021

Posted on September 26, 2021 by david.wilson
INGLORIOUS - Islington Assembly Hall - 22nd September 2021

The award for busiest band of 2021 might have to be Inglorious. They finally got to play material from the two albums they have already released on an extensive tour of 20 dates, taking in several places off the usual gig circuit. After contenting myself with local shows … Continue reading →

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