This month in
ROCK
June 16 - July 15 |
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First Glastonbury Fayre held in 1971 - David Bowie
headlined
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The first London Hyde Park free concert takes place in 1968 with
Pink Floyd and Jethro Tull
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In 1981 Bruce Springsteen plays debut gig in New Jersey
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In 1966 Eric Clapton,Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker form Cream
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THE CHAIRMAN'S
RANT 'N ROLL |
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GRTR!'s Peter
Muir with the inside industry gossip |
JAMIE'S JOURNAL |
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Jamie Field of
upcoming melodic rock band Mermaid Kiss and his own personal musical journey
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Click
the above link to access our regular podcast via iTunes
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News
We now have a breaking news section - updated daily. Check out the
latest artist,gig and new release information!
Competitions
There's a chance to win a Doors limited
edition 7" single, and CDs from Rhino.
Reviews
You can now access the latest reviews, before they hit the main website, via the
Latest Reviews link on the main albums review page.
Interviews
We've added new interviews with Paul Gilbert, Nazareth and Geoff Tate.
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G et Ready to ROCK! Radio: On Air!
Since May we have been testing our new radio stream, and inviting feedback.
Scheduled for full launch in October 2008, we are currently sequencing a variety
of music
including continuous rock, folk, progressive, melodic and blues.
This is "music you want to hear" and not "programmed by accountants".
We're streaming Thursdays and Fridays 19.00-01.00 and
Weekends midday to midnight.
(BST, GMT+1)
You can contact us via email
radio@getreadytorock.com with your thoughts and
requests.
A weekly schedule and more information is available at
www.getreadytorock.com/radio
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We are offering a FREE pre-launch trial of our sponsored programmes. An hour of
your music
guaranteed four plays per month during July or August.
This is a really great showcase for your artists or product.
Contact us via email radio@getreadytorock.com for more information.
HURRY! Offer ends 30 June. |
Rising Stars on iTunes
You can download the first six Rising Stars episodes featuring some of our
favourite up and coming bands. This feature will be regularly updated -
subscribe via iTunes or RSS - full details follow the link.
We've just added a recent interview with singer songwriter ELEANOR McEVOY.
Eleanor talks about her career and new album.
GRTR! supports summer festivals
The Cambridge Rock Festival runs from 17-20 July 2008 featuring 70+ Bands, 70+
Selected Beers and Ciders, Food Stalls, Craft and Record Fairs.
The tickets for the full festival are £79 before 1 July and then £89 (if
available).
Ticket hotline: 0845 299 0845
The Cambridge Rock Festival takes place at The Kings Bush Centre, (Wood Green
Animal Shelter), Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire. PE29 2NH.
The 2007 festival seasons wet weather has shown our decision to use the indoor
arena and covered stages to be a great move, all the atmosphere but without the
mud!
Stage 1 Britten Arena
Thursday 17 July 17.30-23.55
Thursday night entrance charge is £10.00, but free if you have purchased a
festival ticket or if you hold any CRF 08 ticket or are a member of CAMRA.
Camping for Thursday night only is permitted but you will need to purchase a
camping ticket and pay for Thursday entry.
Camping is £18 per tent or £36 for a caravan or motorhome.
Led Zep Too - The Pure Floyd Show - Split Whiskers
Friday 18 July 17.30-23.55
The Blockheads - Eddie & The Hot Rods - The Sweeney - Redsoxx
Saturday 19 July 11.00-23.55
Bad Company - Juicy Lucy - Deborah Bonham - Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash
Sunday 20 July 11.00-23.55
Marillion - Andy Fairweather Low - Mostly Autumn - Jim & Geoff (Caravan) - The
Reasoning - John Otway
Stage 3 The Alternative Stage
The Marquee Stage is Sponsored for 2008 by "Acoustic Stage" but its not all
acoustic!
Check out our 2008 Festival Preview on Sunday 22 June, 17.00-17.30 on Get Ready to ROCK!
Radio
Special feature
The RocknRoots Festival takes place Bank
Holiday Weekend Aug 23 - 24 - 25 2008 at Rye Meadows, Much Marcle, Nr
Ledbury, Herefordshire (On the main A449 between Ross-On-Wye and
Ledbury).
Earlybird Tickets now on sale
Saturday 23 August artists include:
Steve Cropper - The Animals - Curved Air
Sunday 24 August artists include:
Jefferson Starship - Marillion - Never The Bride - Mike
Peters
Monday 25 August artists include:
Bad Company - BossHoss - Walter Trout
Further information, visit our
dedicated page
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