Tag Archives: rock

Album review: THE INTERNATIONAL SWINGERS – s/t

Posted on March 23, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

In this hour special, Pete Feenstra chats to James Stevenson about his music (58:39) More at Mixcloud All The Cats Recordings [Release date 06.05.16] The main selling point, I guess, of The International Swingers (putting the Benidorm ‘swingers’ association to … Continue reading →

Gig review: HRH AOR TOUR – ABC, Glasgow, 17 March 2016

Posted on March 22, 2016 by david.wilson

QUIREBOYS - HRH AOR TOUR – ABC, Glasgow, 17 March 2016

Walking along Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow towards tonight’s venue was like being transported to Grafton Street in Dublin. It was St Patrick’s Day and the streets were awash with green, Guinness hats and people looking for drinking, dancing, good music … Continue reading →

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Album review: TAX THE HEAT – Fed To The Lions

Posted on March 19, 2016 by jason

Nuclear Blast [Release date 08.04.16] I first came across Tax The Heat supporting prog/pomp rock veterans Kansas back in 2014 and was suitably impressed by their live show. Since then they have toured extensively and signed with Nuclear Blast. The … Continue reading →

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News: 7 Bands to Watch – Download 2016

Posted on March 19, 2016 by jason

Here GRTR!’s Dillon Grant casts his expert eyes and ears over seven of the ‘must see’ bands at this year’s Download Festival. You can read the full article here including some who just missed the cut. Download 2015 reviews 7. … Continue reading →

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Album review: FORBIDDEN PLANET – From Bedroom To Oblivion

Posted on March 18, 2016 by petefeenstra

CD Baby [Release date 11.10.15] Not to be confused with anything pertaining to science fiction, save for some obtuse voice-over snippets, Forbidden Planet is a Singapore based instrumental prog rock outfit with an open ended style that finds them truly … Continue reading →

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Album review: SOULSTACK – Soulstack

Posted on March 18, 2016 by petefeenstra

Stack-O-Soul [Release date 18.06.15] ‘Soulstack’ is a song driven, soulful roots-rock album with plenty of feel, by a band that is at its best when it stretches out. And therein lies a slight problem, because in their efforts to present polished … Continue reading →

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Gig review: HARD ROCK HELL AOR – Pwllheli, Wales, 12 March 2016 (Quiet Riot, Dan Reed Network)

Posted on March 18, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

Quiet Riot - HARD ROCK HELL AOR - Pwllheli, Wales, 12 March 2016

My first experience of any of the Hard Rock Hell festivals was HRH AOR in March last year, enjoying it so much I bought my own accommodation for this year’s event before any bands were announced. You cannot imagine how … Continue reading →

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Gig review: HARD ROCK HELL AOR – Pwllheli, Wales, 10-11 March 2016 (Joe Lynn Turner, Tyketto)

Posted on March 18, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

HARD ROCK HELL AOR, Pwllheli, Wales, 10-13 March 2016

Thursday 10 March With a mass of indoor festivals throughout the year mainly at holiday camps out of season, Hard Rock Hell and it’s offshoots – AOR, Hammerfest, Prog and Blues – are fast becoming favourites, selling out in ridiculously … Continue reading →

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Album review: BEN POOLE – Time Has Come

Posted on March 16, 2016 by petefeenstra

Manhaton [Release date 01.04.16] Overlooking his debut EP/CD, ‘Time Has Come’ is a significant third album for Ben Poole, who has transformed himself from a guitar slinger to an expressive soul balladeer, and on this album a song driven artist … Continue reading →

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Album review: EMMA KING s/t

Posted on March 16, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

[Release date 27.05.16] The PR blurb accompanying this eponymous solo release would lead you to believe that the Hull-born singer songwriter has arrived at this point through gigging and experience in Nashville. But there’s a little more depth to the … Continue reading →

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Album review: JUDITH OWEN – Somebody’s Child

Posted on March 16, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

Twanky Records [Release date 06.05.16] Pianist-singer-songwriter Judith Owen has come up with just about the perfect ‘easy listening’ album. Genre hopping, from the influences of the very best from Laurel Canyon to Stevie Wonder and everything in between, she puts … Continue reading →

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Album review: SPACE CREAM – Pterodactyl Sky

Posted on March 16, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

Space Cream are a four piece glam/prog outfit from Hollywood (where else?) fronted by the fulsome Savannah Pope. While Pope is dolled up like a Rocky Horror Show or sci-fi B-movie extra, the band conform to the standard rock attire … Continue reading →

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Album review: BRUCE FOXTON – Smash The Clock

Posted on March 16, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

Pledge Music [20.05.16] I have to admit to not being a Jam aficionado, or of Paul Weller for that matter. Like everyone I’m familiar with the Jam hits, and have dabbled in some of Weller’s solo releases, and while there’s … Continue reading →

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Album review: JOE BONAMASSA – Blues of Desperation

Posted on March 15, 2016 by petefeenstra

Provogue [Release date 25.03.16] Having settled for ‘Blues Of Desperation’ rather than ‘Blues and Desperation’, Joe Bonamassa transforms the inherent edge of his album title into a powerhouse record that showcases some of his best recorded moments in recent times. … Continue reading →

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News: COLIN BLUNSTONE UK Tour Dates April 2016 and Interview

Posted on March 15, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

On Sunday 3 April (Part 1) and Sunday 10 April (Part 2) at 18:00 GMT Colin Blunstone chatted to Get Ready to ROCK! about his career, with tracks from The Zombies and his solo albums. This interview edit discusses recent … Continue reading →

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News: ANDREW ROACHFORD – UK Tour Dates March 2016 and Interview

Posted on March 15, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

This interview edit is taken from an hour special broadcast on Sunday 6 March at 18:00 GMT on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio (5:01) The full feature is now available via Mixcloud (or click the audio player above) More information … Continue reading →

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Gig review: GIANTS OF ROCK, Minehead, Somerset, 29-31 January 2016

Posted on March 10, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

MICHAEL SCHENKER - Giants Of Rock, Minehead, Somerset, 29-31 January 2016

For the past two years Butlins’ Giants Of Rock and has lived up to that name with ease and has been host to some of the finest rock bands around and this, the third year, it seems to have hit … Continue reading →

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Album review: DOOGIE WHITE & LA PAZ – Shut Up And Rawk

Posted on March 9, 2016 by jason

Metal Mind Productions [Release date 08.04.16] Doogie White & La Paz are back with their third album since they reunited back in 2009. Doogie White and guitarist Chic McSherry are the main songwriters again, between them creating a fine piece … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: SOUTHERN COMPANION, RACKHOUSE PILFER, MATT WOOSEY

Posted on March 9, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

SOUTHERN COMPANION 1000 Days Of Rain [Release date 23.02.15] On first listen you’d be forgiven for thinking The Southern Companion were from across the pond with their soulful brand of blues / rock infused Americana / country. In fact, you … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE DUNWELLS – Light Up The Sky

Posted on March 8, 2016 by jason

Concord Records [Release date 26.02.16] The Dunwells debut album ‘Blind Sighted Faith’ is a firm favourite in my collection and there has been high anticipation for this follow-up. It has been a few years in the making, with the band … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: THE STRUTS, CORINNE WEST, PETE LASHLEY

Posted on March 8, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

THE STRUTS Everybody Wants I’ve always had a weakness for camp, bubblegum rock. It’s a long line that stretches back to the Sweet, through Queen, and perhaps most recently evident in The Darkness. Derby four-piece, The Struts are the latest … Continue reading →

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Album review: TOSELAND – Cradle The Rage

Posted on March 7, 2016 by jason

52 Music [Release date 11.03.16] Second album from the band Toseland, the band fronted by James Toseland, who switched bikes for the stage and music. The band’s debut album, Renegade’ gained favourable reviews including our own David Wilson who gave … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THE CHRIS ROBINSON BROTHERHOOD – Paradio, Amsterdam, 3 March 2016

Posted on March 7, 2016 by jason

Call it ear-gasmic sonic science, like being wrapped in whisky-soaked cotton wool blanket of classic Americana – the superlatives escape me but you would be very remiss not to catch the Chris Robinson Brotherhood (CRB) as soon as you can … Continue reading →

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Gig review: JOHNNY HATES JAZZ – Darwen Library Theatre, Lancs, 4 March 2016

Posted on March 5, 2016 by GRTR! HQ

JOHNNY HATES JAZZ - Darwen Library Theatre, 4 March 2016

In this hour long special, first broadcast as part of his weekly show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio in February 2016, David Randall chatted to Clark Datchler with tracks from Johnny Hates Jazz past and present, plus a special … Continue reading →

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Gig review: THUNDER, KING KING, TERRORVISION – Wembley Arena, 20 February 2016

Posted on February 28, 2016 by david.wilson

THUNDER - Wembley Arena, 20 February 2016

Once seen as the cheeky Londoners reliably entertaining loyal crowds in theatre sized venues or livening up a festival crowd halfway up the bill, since returning for a third time a couple of years ago Thunder have hit a purple patch in their career. ‘Wonder Days’ was a … Continue reading →