Archive for ‘Jon’

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Apr08

Interview: Russ Diapper

on April 8th, 2012 at 11:27
Posted In: Interview, Reviews, Jon

Over here at Rock Regeneration we have had the pleasure of taking up some time from Russ Diapper who has just finished touring his latest solo album “No Cure For Curiosity”. Read on to find out more about Russ and what he is doing…

Apr08

CD: “The End” by The Ghosts

on April 8th, 2012 at 11:20
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Jon

I have been sat on this CD for a few weeks now. It’s been played, and it’s been considered. The Ghosts have produced a debut album that is layered and complex, in a number of ways. But is also, and not wanting to contradict myself, is also simple and effective without being pretentious.

Apr07

Blazin’ Aces

on April 7th, 2012 at 17:23
Posted In: Gigs, Reviews, Jon

Mr. Kyps, Poole As the clock hit 20:30 Blazin’ Aces hit the stage with both barrels blazing! With a barrage of drums and bass making you stand up and pay attention! They certainly had a small force of fans in attendance that enjoyed their set. Formed in February 2012 by the members of Shadowkey after […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Mar21

CD: “Kingsnake” by Russ Diapper

on March 21st, 2012 at 19:09
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Jon

Kingsnake is the latest solo offering from Russ Diapper, and he appears to show no signs of taking it easy! This is his second solo album, following on from his successful “No Cure for Curiosity”. This album is just as “bluesy” than “No Cure For Curiosity”, but sticks to Russ’s hard rock principles, easily showing […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Feb26

CD: “Mission Exodus” by Hundred Days

on February 26th, 2012 at 11:09
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Jon

Emerging from the group X-Teller, Hundred Days from Yeovil have emerged with the album “Mission Exodus” pushing their brand of hard rock, as they describe themselves mixing “classic rock, high drama, and fun”. The album is described as “tell[ing] the story of a near future where the world is split and on the brink of […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Feb23

CD: “G String Fully Loaded” by Monkeys Uncle

on February 23rd, 2012 at 07:35
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Jon

For a short while now “G String Fully Loaded” has been floating about Rock-Regeneration, waiting for words to be written. Opening with the overly catchy, exceedingly poppy but effective, “Memphis”. I was not sure what I was about to listen to. I first heard Monkeys Uncle live at the Dorset Music Awards (Second Heat), with […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Feb16

CD: “New Season” by Luke Leighfield

on February 16th, 2012 at 23:14
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Jon

Arriving at Rock Regeneration a week or so ago came “New Season”, with a little note hoping that we enjoy it. A nice start to the day. Mind you, it is always with a little fear I listen to unknown [to me] artists. What if I don’t like it? What if I think it misses […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Jan29

Holika Bio/Review/Plug

on January 29th, 2012 at 13:28
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Jon, Preview

Coming soon to the Bournemouth Folk Festival are Holika. They met in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, when Dorian and Ben were in their final year at sixth form, and Tori, just about to start. They came together through a mutual love of making ‘selfish’ music. By this, what they were interested in, was making music that […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Jan24

CD: “Entertainment On Foreign Ground” by Straylings

on January 24th, 2012 at 13:28
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Jon

We have been lucky to get an early copy of the album “Entertainment On Foreign Grounds” by the London based Straylings. Now I listen to a wide range of music, but it has taken ages to put this, albeit short, review together. Why? I just can’t put my finger on what continually draws me back […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Jan14

CD: “Peyote Smile” by Dead Shed Jokers

on January 14th, 2012 at 15:05
Posted In: CD, Reviews, Jon

Rising from their previous incarnation, “The Gubbins”, Dead Shed Jokers have produced a mighty album with “Peyote Smile”, producing a retro sound, which seems to come directly form the 70’s, yet timeless. With plenty of attitude, and energy – yet a feeling of fun.