Oh Danny Boy! 29/2/16
"Danny immediately endeared himself to the crowded tent by saying that he either had all of a sudden become very popular or it was the fact that that everyone wanted to get out of the rain! Well it was definitely a case of the former given Danny’s critically acclaimed album ‘Temperature Rising’ has been nominated in the British Blues Awards and it was one of those songs – ‘Guntown’ that stood out in an impressive set. Complemented by Alex Phillips on bass, Danny had to be thankful that in his guitar solo induced forays to the front of the stage – that he was in the dry and in no danger of slipping off the stage! Personally – one of my top 3 sets of the day." That was AJ's take on Danny Bryant at Ramblin' Man last July - so it was no surprise that Danny blew everyone away at Leo's Red Lion last night! Check out todays Vid Of The Day with more pics and a review to come!
Shotgun Blues! 29/2/16
Today's Black On Blues Track Of The Day has a fantastic Blues Women special for you! This week's playlist includes Anni Piper, Ruby & The Revelators, Caddy Cooper, Slinky Williams, Rory Block, Divas On Fire and
Audrey Turner. Enjoy!
Fleshgod Apocalypse 29/2/16
Italian Symphonic Death Metal masters Fleshgod Apocalypse are just about to embark on a UK headline tour throughout March including The Underworld, London, on Thursday 17th March. Support for all shows comes from British metallers Xerath. The band have also recently released their new album ‘King’ and is easily Fleshgod Apocalypse’s most forceful yet! The album was mixed and mastered by world renowned producer Jens Bogren (Amon Amarth, At The Gates, Arch Enemy) at Fascination Street Studio in Sweden.
Danny Bryant Tonight! 28//2/16
All roads lead to Leo's Red Lion, Gravesend, Kent, tonight as Danny Bryant's 'Blood Money' UK tour comes to an end. Tickets will be available on the door and support is from Red Butler who recently won the second UK Blues Challenge and will represent the UK at the 2016 European Blues Challenge in Italy! Understandably there have been some great shows already - packed in like sardines and swinging from the rafters in Edinburgh plus Danny and Stevie Nimmo jamming in Elland and if you haven't had a chance to buy the album yet, check out our our album review here. See you there!
Marshman Returns After BBB! 28/2/16
Todays Track Of The Day sees the return of The Marshman after his sabbatical at the Broadstairs Blues Bash last weekend. Kev's latest Blues On The Marsh extravaganza includes LastMinuteBandz's Sugarman Sam and the Voodoo Men (pictured), Danny Bryant, Swampgrass and according to Mr. Beale - the stand-out act from BBB - Catfish - who are of course are on our BluesRockFest bill in September here.
Ramblin' Man Family! 28/2/16
The recent addition of both Saturday Prog stage headliners Family (today's Vid Of The Day) plus The Answer to Sunday's Rock Stage - pretty much completes this year's Ramblin' Man roster over the weekend of the 23rd and 24th July - held again at Mote Park, Maidstone. As usual WRC members will be there covering the festivities so give us a shout if you are going as well!
Avantasia Bounce Back! 27/2/16
His giant project can't be pigeonholed: mystic, magic, rock and bombast meet with lush melodies and create spectacular, epic fireworks. German fans of the Eurovision Song Contest had the chance to nominate Avantasia and Tobias Sammet - one of the most internationally successful German musicians - in Cologne on Thursday night for the 2016 ESC final in Stockholm in May. Unfortunately, despite competing with their current single 'Mystery Of A Blood Red Rose' (today's Vid Of The Day) - Sammet and the guys did not win - but the good news is that you can see Avantasia on their 'Ghostlights' tour at The Forum in London on Tuesday 8th March!
Last Few EarlyBirds Available! 27/2/16
A few remaining Earlybird Tickets are still on sale for a limited time here for £15 (instead of £20) for BluesRockFest taking place at Leo's Red Lion, Gravesend, on Saturday 24th September. Remember that WRC Members only pay £15 - so why not head off here to sign up for free! This year's line up includes headliners The Stevie Nimmo Trio, 2015 WRC Award winners The Mentulls, Red Butler (Track Of The Day), Jack J Hutchinson, Catfish, Blacktop Deluxe and Born Healer plus 2014 WRC Award winner Robin Bibi performing an acoustic set away from the main stage! Do not miss out!
Yoka & Big Ray On ROTR Tonight! 27/2/16
Former Little Devils members Yoka and Big Ray (pictured at BluesRockFest 2015) are Bob & Jules special guests in the 2015 WRC Award winning Rock On The Ridge studio here tonight between 8pm and 10pm, where the guys will be talking about their new band Yoka & The SugarBeats! You can also catch Bob & Jules this coming Thursday at the farewell Shooter gig at the Half Moon, Putney, with support from 2015 WRC Award winners Southbound. Tickets priced £7 are still available here.
It Came Outta The Swamp! 26/2/16
Big Boy Bloater and The LiMiTs release their new album 'Luxury Hobo' on Provogue/ Mascot Label Group today and our Vid Of The Day is the amazing 'It Came Outta The Swamp'! The band will then be hitting the road from Sunday 8th May including a show at the iconic 100 Club in London on Sunday 15th May. With a fascination for textures and subtle narratives 'LH' sees Bloater in a tougher, deeper and more expressive mode following a bout of depression in 2013 which has led it to take a lot darker and personal tone. His Tom Waits-esque gravelly vocal delivery, coupled with the distinctive and dynamic guitar style has seen him build on the Blues foundation offering insights into rockier territories, aided and abetted with his ability to weave story-telling around barbed observations. Watch out for a CD review shortly.
Blood Money Running Out! 26/2/16
Danny Bryant's 'Blood Money' tour comes to an end this Sunday at Leo's Red Lion, Gravesend, Kent. Understandably there have been some great shows already - packed in like sardines and swinging from the rafters in Edinburgh plus Danny and Stevie Nimmo jamming in Elland. The new songs are really coming into their own in a live setting and one of Danny's favourites to play live at the moment is 'Slow Suicide' - today's Track Of The Day. So If you haven't had a chance to buy the album yet, check out our TOTD or go to our album review here. And of course you can still book tickets to Sunday's gig through our Ticketsource box below or use the link here.
My Religion 26/2/16
And talking of Leo's Red Lion - is it really over a month ago that John Verity and his band blew the bloody roof of the place! Anyway, JV's latest album 'My Religion' will be available for pre-order in a couple of weeks - a CD first, then a vinyl double album soon thereafter. There are 10 new tracks on the CD version, with 4 extra bonus tracks on the vinyl version - in a gatefold sleeve. Watch this space for updates, but in the meantime a taste of the artwork is pictured.
Mission Impossible - Grimsby! 25/2/16
The WRC were delighted to hear from our friends Walkway recently - and in particular lead singer Chris Reader. The guys released their brand new official music video 'Mission Impossible' at 7pm last night and hot off the press - it is of course today's Vid Of The Day. The guys were also thrilled to have Claudia Adshead (pictured) star in their Vid - given Claudia was walking down the red carpet in Leicester Square the other night as she also features in the brand new Sacha Baron Cohen film 'Grimsby' - also released yesterday!
On The Money! 25/2/16
It was also good to hear from Gaz of Bad Pennies - one of our LastMinuteBandz - who played the Broadstairs Blues bash last weekend. We got to know the guys through the West Malling Beer Fest last year and their next gig is in the traditional WRC stomping ground of Gravesend, Kent, at The Middle Ei8ht on Friday 4th March at 9pm. So if you're at a loose end, get on down there for a boogie!
Let Blues On The Radio Massage Your Ears! 25/2/16
Having just returned from a weekend at the Broadstairs Blues Bash you may be surprised to learn that Richard Dunning managed to pull together a playlist for his latest Blues On The Radio show! On today's Track Of The Day you'll hear the likes of Rebecca Downes, JW-Jones, Chris Bevington, Johnny Rawls, Danny Bryant, Kelly's Lot, Ian Siegal & Jimbo Mathus, Waydown Wailers, Robert J. Hunter, Ina Forsman, Fantastic Negrito, Tasha Taylor, Mike Brookfield, Ben Poole (pictured), Salvation Jayne, Stevie Nimmo, Dennis Jones, Catfish, Paul Benjaman Band, Swampgrass, George Shovlin & The Radars, Michael Messer's Mitra and Red Butler ahead of their recent showcase at The Tuesday Night Music Club.
Get Close With The Hatz! 24/2/16
Today's Vid Of The Day is a Geoff Carne & The Hatz promo compilation of live cuts and info for their 'Get Close' Album due to be released in March/April 2016. Golly Gallagher's GFI-Promotions are handling the promotion to Radio/DJ's/Magazines along with an acoustic launch party at the George IV in Chiswick, West London on Sunday 3rd April from 6pm. Hope to see you there!
Remembering Nicky Hopkins 24/2/16
This week's Route 66 Track Of The Day remembers this week in 1944 when one of the greatest pianists in Rock was born. Perivale born Nicky Hopkins was at the piano during many hugely important recording sessions with The Rolling Stones, The Who, Steve Miller Band, The Eagles, The Beatles, Joe Cocker, The Kinks, Rod Stewart, Jeff Beck, and Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band. Also on host Rory Auskerry's show are new tracks from Joe Bonamassa (pictured) and Jo Harman, Last In Line, Inglorious and the Tedeschi Trucks Band.
Heal My Soul 24/2/16
On Friday 25th March, Provogue will release 'Heal My Soul', the first new, original Jeff Healey Blues Rock album in over 15 years. This incredible lost album features some of the most powerful and passionate performances Healey ever committed to record. 'Heal My Soul' has been compiled with the participation and full approval of the Jeff Healey Estate to coincide with what would have been Healey’s 50th birthday on March 25th, 2016. Jeff Healey is remembered as one of the most outstanding guitarists and performers of the past 30 years. Jeff died on March 2nd 2008 at the age of 41 after a three-year battle with sarcoma cancer.
3:09 Gospel According to WTE 23/2/16
Following the recent success of 'An Evening With Russ Ballard' - the ex-Argent guitarist/vocalist is now out on the road with his band this March promoting his new album 'It's Good To Be There'. Starting at Milton Keynes on Tuesday 8th March the tour concludes with a gig in London on Friday 18th March with ex-Argent bandmate Bob Henrit on drums, Chris Winter on guitar and Steve Smith on keyboards. And filed under the category of 'you couldn't make it up' check out today's Vid Of The Day - a teaser for 'An Evening With Russ Ballard video special' - and in particular 3 minutes and 9 seconds into the vid - where a certain Wrinkly The Elder gives his forthright views on the evening's proceedings with a smiling AJ alongside!
Give Your Ears A New Music Takeaway! 23/2/16
Today's Track Of The Day is Saturday night's WRC Award winning Rock On The Ridge podcast! Bob and Jules feature new music this week from Monster Truck, Aviator Shades, Wolfmother, Mindriot, Inglorious (pictured last Sunday at the Islington Assembly Halls by John Bull), Mason Hill, Idlewar, Chase the Ace plus shed loads more!
Introducing .... Cherry White 23/2/16
Cherry White have recently released their new EP entitled 'Staring at the Sun' and this year they're taking it on tour, including as many festivals as they can get to. They're a Blues influenced Rock band, and their brand of Blues and high energy Classic Rock is something that live audiences really respond to. They've been out and about gigging the EP everywhere from Berlin to the Planet Rock Radio festival Planet Rockstock in 2015 and hope to play more festival dates at great events in 2016! Anyway check them out on our 'Introducing ...' page here.
Thunder For Ramblin' Man! 22/2/16
Despite being in the 'cheap seats' rather than his usual photo pit - Rockrpix's John Bull still managed to take this superb pic of Thunder lead singer Danny Bowes at Wembley Arena last Saturday night. First up on the bill were King King who apparently did themselves proud although we understand next band Terrorvision were not everyone's cup of tea? "Thunder were absolutely brilliant" and "Thunder were FAB" were the 'considered' views of WRC members present at the end of the gig - also buoyed by the news that they would also be playing Ramblin' Man in July!
David's In The Picture! 22/2/16
A small number of WRC members sacrificed the Thunder gig at Wembley to enjoy a few after match beers with legendary DJ David Hamilton. David - who was one of our very first members - was presented with a WRC t-shirt as we discussed football and of course music including 'Rock 'n' Roll Back The Years' (see Vid Of The Day) - a show hosted by the broadcasting legend. A fantastic nostalgia show featuring fabulous band The Fugitives and the amazing Tiffany Girls - David promised to wear his WRC t-shirt at one of his gigs. For more information on dates and venues for 'RNRBTY' please go here.
A Tip Of The Hat To Blind Willie Johnson 22/2/16
Today's Track Of The Day is this week's Black On Blues featuring tracks from the brilliant new album ‘God Don’t Never Change’. The album features cover songs from the legend that is Blind Willie Johnson by Lucinda Williams, Derek Trucks/Susan Tedeschi, Cowboy Junkies, Blind Boys of Alabama, Sinead O’Connor, Luther Dickinson, Lucinda Williams, Rickie Lee Jones, Tom Waits and The Soul of John Black.
Inglorious Assemble In London Tonight! 21/2/16
British classic hard rock band Inglorious have launched their official music video (our Vid Of The Day) for their new single 'Unaware' - taken from their debut album released by Frontiers Music SRL last Friday. Praised by Queen's Brian May and The Winery Dogs Mike Portnoy, the bands official UK album launch concert takes place at London's Islington Assembly Hall tonight. Hailed as one of the UK's most exciting new hard rock bands to emerge from the British underground scene, Inglorious is fronted by Nathan James, who originally sung for the multi-platinum selling Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and Scorpions guitar legend Uli Jon Roth. Inspired by musical giants such as Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Whitesnake, Bad Company, Aerosmith, the band have recently scored a hat-trick of rock radio hits including 'Breakaway', 'Until I Die' and 'Unaware'.
Just A Week Away! 21/2/16
Where has February gone? Unbelievably it's now just a week to Danny Bryant's WRC Promotions gig at Leo's Red Lion, Gravesend, Kent, on Sunday 28th February as part of his 'Blood Money' tour! Danny's new CD was released only recently (read Wrinkly's excellent review here) and you can still book tickets through our Ticketsource box below or use the link here. Support is also from Red Butler who have Just won the second UK Blues Challenge and will represent the UK at the 2016 European Blues Challenge in Italy! Do not miss out!
Germany Calling! 21/2/16
There's no stopping Rory Auskerry's Route 66 radio show at the moment! As well as recently being syndicated to Rock Radio UK and Blues Roots Radio - the show is now also being aired on Radio Bavaria! And for those original Pure 107.8 FM fans - don't worry - he's still here tonight at 6pm!
Rockin' Robin Added To The Bill! 20/2/16
We promised you a bonus ball last week - so you can't say we don't deliver! Anyway, we're delighted to announce that the final band added to our BluesRockFest roster - taking place at Leo's Red Lion, Gravesend, on Saturday 24th September - is 2014 WRC Award winner Robin Bibi (our Track Of The Day). Performing an acoustic set away from the main stage, Robin joins headliners The Stevie Nimmo Trio, 2015 WRC Award winners The Mentulls, Red Butler, Jack J Hutchinson, Catfish Blacktop Deluxe and Born Healer. Remember that Earlybird Tickets are still on sale for a limited time here for £15 (instead of £20). WRC Members only pay £15 - so why not head off here to sign up for free.
Can You Hear The Thunder? 20/2/16
"Perfectly positioned to the left of the stage they kicked off with ‘Dirty Love’ (what a great opener) and proceeded to reel off the ‘The Best Of Thunder 1989 – 1995’ which coincidentally is the name of their new CD due to be released on 17th July. Funny that - but no complaints from us as they blasted through their short set with their usual explosive mix of Rock such as ‘Wonder Days’ and ‘Backstreet Symphony’ plus their signature ballad ‘Love Walked In’. ‘I Love You More Than Rock ‘N’ Roll’ was a classic finale but left you wanting more. And that was it." That was AJ's taken on Thunder when they supported ZZ Top at Wembley Arena last year. This time Thunder are the top dogs at Wembley tonight as they are supported by the awesome King King. Anyway, check out our High Voltage Vid Of The Day and watch out for a few WRC faces at the gig tonight!
Blues Of Desperation 20/2/16
Grammy-nominated Blues-Rock guitar icon Joe Bonamassa's brand-new studio solo album, 'Blues Of Desperation', will be released on Friday March 25th. Like his previous solo disc, 2014’s Top 10 Billboard hit 'Different Shades of Blue', the new album features all-original material, and it sees the maverick superstar guitarist, singer and songwriter tossing away the rule book as he continues to reinvent and redefine the Blues-Rock genre like no other artist working today. Naturally a healthy WRC contingent are off to see JB's 'A Salute To The British Blues Explosion' at London's Greenwich Music Time Festival on Thursday 7th July.
It's A Blues Thing! 19/2/16
The Broadstairs Blues Bash weekend kicks off today and is a FREE Blues music festival which is now into its eighth year. Due to last year's success, 2016 promises to be even bigger and better with more venues and acts coming on board including Jack J Hutchinson (Vid Of The Day), Bad Pennies, Andy Twyman, Troy Redfern and The Rainbreakers. The Kentish town has a vibrant exciting music scene and with small intimate wine-bars, friendly pubs and bars, it is ideal for a Blues festival! The Broadstairs Blues Bash attracts high quality performers, so if you're a fan of old Blues, new Blues, GREAT Blues, this festival is definitely one not to miss!
Stone Blind Gig Tonite! 19/2/16
Wrinklystock III heroes Stone Blind are playing The White Hart in Orpington tonight - where you can no doubt expect the usual subtle understated performance! The whole of their 2014 Wrinklystock set is today's Track Of The Day - and don't forget that you can still purchase the entire Wrinklystock III DVD/CD here also featuring The Bohemians plus 2015 WRC Award winners The Replicants.
Jamie And The Jets Video Shoot 19/2/16
There's no let up for Stone Blind frontman Jamie Bull - as following their Friday night gig - he's back in the studio on Saturday shooting some promotional video footage for his new project Jamie And The Jets! And if you fancy seeing a free gig in return for being part of ‘Rent a Crowd’ for the video, then get yourselves down to Ascape Studios, Waldo Road, Bromley BR1 2QX by 4pm! A great chance to see this Elton John tribute in action!
BATW At Leo's Tonight! 18/2/16
Owing to venue gremlins - tonight's 'Blues At The Woodlands' gig is actually taking place at Leo's Red Lion, Gravesend! It is a one-off and WRC Promotions were delighted to help out BATW in arranging a substitute venue! In fact it will be just like old times as both Troy Redfern (Vid of The Day) plus support band The Rainbreakers return to the scene of their respective BluesRockFest triumph's in July last year! Also don't forget that the official 2015 BluesRockFest DVD/CD featuring two video and two audio tracks from each of the six artists that appeared at BluesRockFest are still available for a bargain £10 + p&p here. WRC Members can also get 10% off by simply entering their coupon code!
Another Bangin' Show! 18/2/16
Today's Track Of The Day is another bangin' Route 66 show for you featuring new music from the Tedeschi Trucks Band, Supersonic Blues Machine (pictured), Julian Sas, Murray Kinsley & Wicked Grin, Tash Taylor, The Brew, Blues Engine, Long John Hunter, Gun and Jake Chisholm. Host Rory Auskerry also includes classic tracks from Steeley Dan, Van Halen, Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin. We're also delighted to report that Rory's brother Owen is now back in the UK following his brain aneurysm in Thailand and that Owen's gofundmepage - which has since closed - raised an amazing £29.5k!!
'Time Has Come' 18/2/16
Celebrated Blues Rock guitarist and singer-songwriter, Ben Poole, will release his new album, 'Time Has Come' via Manhaton Records on Friday 1st April. Produced by King King’s drummer, Wayne Proctor, the album dovetails Poole’s co-headline tour with Stevie Nimmo which started on 4th February. Already, Ben has been dubbed “amazing” by Jeff Beck, “really great” by the late Gary Moore, “ferocious” by Guitarist Magazine and “one to watch” by The Blues Magazine. “This album has a really nice overview of my style,” nods Ben, “covering everything from Rock and Blues to soul and pop, and even elements of funk and gospel. Artists we referenced frequently in the process were Robert Cray, Jonny Lang and John Mayer. I hope it’ll please the Blues-Rock guitar fans, but also have the depth and maturity to appeal to an audience beyond that.”
St. Paddy's Blues! 17/2/16
This Saint Patrick’s Day, Thursday 17th March, The British Blues Exhibition brings you the first of a series of events showcasing the best in the British Blues scene. Taking place at the legendary Proud Camden, the event features three top acts: The Laura Holland Band (our Vid Of The Day), the Saiichi Sugiyama Band and Pete Brown - that will all make you want to shake your tail feather. In company of their dancing friends from Swing Patrol London, they will make sure you get your mojo working for the night. Doors open at 6.30pm and the first band is on stage at 7pm. For advance tickets priced £5 (plus booking fee) visit here or go to our Ticketsource box below. So let’s celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day in all paganity and raise our Guinness to the finest British Blues in London!
Show Your Ears You Love Them! 17/2/16
Those Rock On The Ridge love birds Bob & Jules threw down the gauntlet over Valentine's weekend to show your ears you love them with their Rock love special! Consequently today's Track of The Day includes music from Alter Bridge, Adelitas Way, Tesla, StoneRider, Shinedown, Orianthi, Led Zeppelin, Bad Company and Whitesnake (pictured). Feel the love!
Show Us The Money! 17/2/16
Just 12 days and counting to Danny Bryant's WRC Promotions gig as part of his 'Blood Money' tour at Leo's Red Lion, Gravesend, Kent, on Sunday 28th February! Danny's new CD was released only recently (read Wrinkly's excellent review here) and you can still book tickets through our Ticketsource box below or use the link here. Support is also from Red Butler who have Just won the second UK Blues Challenge and will represent the UK at the 2016 European Blues Challenge in Italy! Do not miss out!
Mutual Passion For The Blues! 16/2/16
Hot on the heels of suppporting ex-Bad Company guitarist Dave 'Bucket' Colwell at Leo's Red Lion last Saturday night - Salvation Jayne (today's Vid Of The Day) are also playing the Tuesday Night Music Club at The Comrades Club, 194 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, Greater London, CR5 2NF tonight. Formed in early 2014, by Holly Kinnear (Guitar), Amy Benham (Vocals), Dan Lucas (Bass) and Lucy Foster (Drums) - they had a mutual passion for the Blues so they teamed together to create a unique sound that is energetic, dirty and dynamic. The band takes influence from early Blues artists such as Leadbelly and Blind Willie McTell through to The Black Keys and Royal Blood.
For Your Delectation! 16/2/16
For your delectation, today's Track Of The Day is last Friday night's Blues On The Marsh radio show naturally playing some of the finest Blues around! George Shovlin & The Radars, Jackson Sloan & Drew Davies Combo, Luther Dickinson, Rev. Ferriday and The Longdogs, The BluesBones, Robban, Lauren Housley, Ben Poole, R B Stone, SIMO (pictured), Matt Andersen, Toronzo Cannon and a wonderful EP from The Leroy Ellington Band are just some of the names you will hear courtesy of The Marshman.
Well Done Dom! 16/2/16
Shooter frontman Dom O'Riley completed his Fulham F.C. Craven Cottage 10k run on Sunday and consequently sent the WRC this very kind e-mail: "Dear All, as you can see I did actually finish it this morning ... have had a chest infection for the last three weeks but cleared up enough for me to wheeze my way around … Did it in 45 mins and 40 secs .. annoyed as I should have been quicker .. legs were fine lungs were not .. still main thing is due to your generosity we raised so far £830 for Royal Marsden Cancer Charity (plus I also raised a few quid for the Fulham FC Foundation which do a great job in the community). Special thanks to Dave Smith, Bob and Jules (Rock on the Ridge) and my good friends the Wrinkly Rockers for all the promotion!! Thanks so much to you all and if you want to share the links then here they are: Royal Marsden and Fulham Foundation Hope to see you at the farewell Shooter gig at the Half Moon, Putney, on Thursday 3rd March (get your tickets here!!!). Thanks again. Dom."
Scorpions Are On The Move Again! 15/2/16
After last year’s massive sold-out world tour, including Ramblin' Man, the Scorpions are back to rock stages even harder as their gigantic 50th Anniversary World Tour continues with Eastern Europe in February before returning to the USA. Following the release of last year's 18th studio album 'Return To Forever' - the new tour edition of 'RTF' to be released on Friday 11th March comes opulently stacked with two brand-new live DVDs and a CD and is bound to make fans’ hearts leap for joy. Apart from the standard album’s twelve tracks (see review here), the CD contains all seven bonus tracks, which to date, have only been released on special editions of the album. The live DVDs are even more expansive, offering generous bonus material. Included are two complete concerts from last year: the open air gig at the French Hellfest Festival, where they headlined in June, and their show at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
LastMinuteBandz - Trauma UK 15/2/16
It's about time we added another band to our LastMinuteBandz roster here. Step forward Rock/Punk band Trauma UK from Witney, Oxfordshire. With their Punky-edged Rock style and drawing influences from T.Rex, The Exploited, The Sex Pistols, and even Led Zep/Pearl Jam - Trauma UK are out to make some noise and have fun doing it!! Formed originally in 1995 with then bass player Benny Szucs, Trauma UK quickly gained a local cult following with support slots for UK Subs and The Vibrators to name drop a few. A riotous performance in the Hollybush Pit saw guitarist Jim Maycock crash his Flying V into the wall causing an electrical blackout throughout Witney! Benny then left to join the Army .... and Trauma UK were no more. Fast Forward to early in 2014 and reforming with the original line up – and a noisy packed comeback gig with rising stars Twisted State of Mind, Trauma UK were back and louder than ever!!
A Touch Of The Scandinavian! 15/2/16
Today's Black On Blues Track Of The Day features another popular Blues women special with a Scandinavian twist. This week's playlist includes Tasha Taylor, Ina Forsman, Ingela Ohman Trio, Val Starr & The Blues Rocket, Linda Riggi and Joyann Parker & Sweet Tea.
Dom On Target! 14/2/16
As you no doubt know, our mates Shooter (today's Track Of The Day) are going out with a bang (supported by 2015 WRC Award winners Southbound) at their farewell gig at The Half Moon, Putney, London, on Thursday 3rd March here. Shooter frontman Dom O'Riley is also running the Fulham F.C. Craven Cottage 10k run today in aid of the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and we are delighted to report that he has already broken through his fundraising target of £750. So if you fancy supporting Dom then either get down to the banks of The Thames today or donate here ... or do both!
Valentine's Day Heart To Heart! 14/2/16
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Mike and Roger Fisher, co-founders of iconic Rock band Heart, will be live tonight here at 6pm PT / 9pm ET/ 2am UK time - streaming their upcoming album release party for 'All Told'. They'll also be celebrating the 40th anniversary of the timeless Heart album, 'Dreamboat Annie'. Join them live, online for what will be a great time filled with great music, stories and a costume party contest where the best costume will win a trip to anywhere Alaska Airlines flies! Free to watch and to interact via realtime chat! Don't miss it!
Haynes & SIMO Added To Ramblin' Bill! 14/2/16
Lifetime Achievement Grammy-Award winning vocalist-songwriter and revered guitarist Warren Haynes will now be headlining the Blues Stage at Ramblin' Man on Sunday 24th July at Mote Park, Maidstone, Kent. Long recognized as a prolific musician and a cornerstone of the American music landscape, Haynes has brought his virtuosic artistry to three of the greatest live groups in rock history – Allman Brothers Band, Gov’t Mule and The (Grateful) Dead! Also joining Haynes that day will be Nashville trio SIMO (our Vid Of The Day) who Joe Bonamassa brought to the attention of the Mascot Label Group stating that frontman and Guitarist JD Simo (pictured) is “one of the best out there right now”, and with their new album 'Let Love Show The Way' - it’s not hard to see why!
Born Healer Complete Main Stage Roster! 13/2/16
Owing to a "Brain Fart" - it might not be news to you - but we're all the same delighted to confirm that our seventh and final main stage band at BluesRockFest - taking place at Leo's Red Lion, Gravesend, on Saturday 24th September - is Born Healer (our Vid Of The Day). Alongside headliners The Stevie Nimmo Trio, 2015 WRC Award winners The Mentulls, Red Butler, Jack J Hutchinson, Catfish and Blacktop Deluxe - we first saw the guys support Corky Laing at the 100 Club in London last year. Founded at the beginning of 2015 out of the now defunct but well respected Bare Bones Boogie Band - with Helen Turner (vocals), Iain Black (guitar) and Andy Jones (drums) - they were joined by bass guitarist Marek Funkas to form this London Blues Rock band. Earlybird Tickets are still on sale for a limited time here for £15 (instead of £20). WRC Members only pay £15 - so why not head off here to sign up for free. Don't forget to check back next Saturday for a bonus announcement!
Keeping Bad Company At Leo's Tonight! 13/2/16
And talking of Leo's Red Lion - all rivers lead to Gravesend for tonight's 3G event featuring former Bad Company guitarist Dave 'Bucket' Colwell, supported by both Big River and Salvation Jayne! And if you are quick - there still might be time for you to take up Big River guitarist's Damo Fawsett's offer of discounted tickets to WRC members i.e. £6 tickets or two for £10 by directly e-mailing damey74@live.co.uk
Quadrophenia Photo Gallery 13/2/16
Well the promoters of Thursday night's Quadrophenia at London’s Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, promised a fully immersed cinematic and theatrical experience - and they certainly delivered - as today's new photo gallery here testifies. As well as the film, there was fighting in the aisles, Rockers being thrown off of the Circle into the Stalls (seriously), the Q&A with Phil Daniels, Phil Davis, Toyah Wilcox and John Altman, Vespas, plus the all-important sounds of the day performed live by leading Who tribute act Who’s Who.
Capturing The Spirit Of '64! 12/2/16
All Vespas led to London’s Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, last night as British movie classic Quadrophenia became a fully immersed cinematic and theatrical experience - and a healthy number of WRC faces were there to witness it! Plunging fans into the sights and sounds of 1964 and capturing the spirit of the era - as well as the film - many of the film’s stars took part including Phil Daniels who took the central role as disaffected Mod teenager Jimmy Cooper. As well as sharing their memories in a Q&A, the all-important sounds of the day were performed live by leading Who tribute act Who’s Who (today's Vid Of The Day) plus memorabilia including original Vespas and their real life Mod owners! Watch out for more pics tomorrow!
"Rite Up My Street" 12/2/16
Yet another day - and another WRC Facebook posting! This time our thanks to Juicy Lucy frontman Steve Fish for commenting "Hi great to see your page rite up my street. Shame I didn't know about you earlier". Well - where you have been Steve? Anyway better late than never to introduce you to a powerful Rock trio, who's Rock Blues style counts the influence of Gary Moore and have toured and shared the stage with such bands as Nazareth, Bad Company, Nine Below Zero, Uriah Heep, Saxon, Wishbone Ash,, Girls School, Budgie, Man, Vampire Rock, Deborah Bonham, Maggie Bell and Stray! The guys are also gigging tonight at The Fountain, 29 Southgate, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1ES and tomorrow at The Wheatsheaf, 22-24 Richmond Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1PP. Consequently they are today's Track Of The Day!
When Patsy Cline Was Crazy 12/2/16
Black Star Riders frontman Ricky Warwick is set to release not one but TWO new solo albums this month. 'When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang The Blues)' and the beautifully acoustic 'Hearts On Trees' will be released as a double CD on Friday 26th February via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The pictured artwork for the double albums reflects the tone of each - 'When Patsy Cline Was Crazy…' showcases the electric rock and roll side of Ricky, while Hearts On Trees veers more towards tender stripped-back songwriting, influenced by both Americana and, more importantly, Ricky's Northern Irish roots! Don't forget also that Ricky will be joining Thin Lizzy at Ramblin' Man in July!
We Are The Mods! 11/2/16
All Vespas lead to London’s Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, tonight as British movie classic Quadrophenia becomes a fully immersive cinematic and theatrical experience, plunging fans into the sights and sounds of 1964 and capturing the spirit of the era. Many of the film’s key stars will be taking part in the event, including Phil Daniels who took the central role as disaffected Mod teenager Jimmy Cooper, Toyah Wilcox, Trevor Laird, Daniel Peacock, Phil Davis, Mark Wingett and John Altman as well as the films’ director Franc Roddam who together will share their memories in a Q&A to add an extra dimension. The all-important sounds of the day will be performed live by leading Who tribute act Who’s Who, plus memorabilia including original Vespas and their real life Mod owners!
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Del's Devils Slice Of Pie! 11/2/16
Del Bromham is of course founder member and guitarist/songwriter with the successful rock band Stray and is performing with his Blues Devils tonight at Twickenham's famous Eel Pie Club, The Patch, 67 London Road TW1 3SZ. His roots, however, originate in the Blues (he played on Eel Pie Island in its heyday) and 10 years ago he released a solo Blues album ranging from acoustic to full electric Blues proving that he is truly a talented guitarist, singer and showman. Doors open at 8.30pm and WRC members are reminded that they can use their cards to get discounted £9 admission. Please also check out our Vid Of The Day with Del performing at the recent Larry Miller Benefit Concert.
Blues Bash Focus! 11/2/16
Tuesday night's Blues On The Radio show hosted by Richard Dunning focused on the up coming Broadstairs Blues Bash topped up by the IBBA albums of the month plus some live music that's imminent. Therefore today's Track Of The Day includes Troy Redfern, Salvation Jayne, Rebecca Downes, King Size Slim, The Grimms, Katie Bradley, Malaya Blue, Guy Tortora, Catfish, Martin McNeill, Michael Messer's Mitra, The Laura Holland Band (pictured), Fran McGillivray Band, The Rainbreakers, Mike Brookfield, Dove and Boweevil, Chris Bevington, Richard Townend, Northsyde, Jack J Hutchinson, Joel Fisk & The Breakdown, BabaJack, Jamie Williams & the Roots Collective and Dave Ferra.
"He's Awesome" 10/2/16
When an ex-Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist tweets - you have to sit up and listen! So when Skinny Molly's Mike Estes tweeted the WRC yesterday about former Bad Company guitarist Dave 'Bucket' Colwell - "he's awesome" - we thought it was worth reminding you that Bucket is appearing this Saturday at Leo's Red Lion, Gravesend! Don't forget that as a special deal for his fellow Blues and Rock fans, our old mucker Damo Fawsett is offering discounted tickets to WRC members to this 3G event with both Damo's band Big River plus the excellent Salvation Jayne as support. Discounted £6 tickets or two for £10 can be purchased by directly e-mailing damey74@live.co.uk
*He's Not Actually Dangerous But He Is Definitely Daft 10/2/16
Today's Route 66 Track Of The Day not only includes a dedication to Wrinkly The Silver who is recovering from back surgery, but also has brand new tracks from Ben Poole, The Brew, The Treatment, Red Morris, Eliza Neals, The Sheepdogs, SIMO (pictured), Danny Bryant, Def Leppard and Walter Trout. All fully jocked up by your daft and dangerous* host Rory Auskerry - there are also classic tracks from Iron Maiden, The Who and The Steve Miller Band plus some SuperHeavy, Joe Satriani and Jeff Beck!
Thick Skin 10/2/16
Another day - another WRC Facebook posting! Mike Mcguire contacted us to say "I'm a really big fan of Motion Device, their hard driving sound and excellent lyrics reeled me in hook, line and sinker. This is the Rock of our youth, coming to us with a fresh younger voice. Every bit as good as it was back then or today. Do your soul a favour and give them a listen! Motion Device IS the future of Rock and Roll! Well said Mike - backed up by Phil Lee who added "An excellent band, fully willing and capable of taking up the torch of rock and carrying if forward to a new generation. The most inspired I've been by a fresh band in decades!" Consequently Motion Device and their track 'Thick Skin' are our Vid Of The Day!
JB On The Rocks! 9/2/16
Mr. Rockrpix John Bull returned to the Rock On The Ridge show on Saturday night for part 2 of his amusing photographic anecdotes. Joining Bob and Jules in the Ridge Radio studio, our Track Of The Day includes tracks from a host of bands that both JB and the WRC have had the pleasure of seeing over the past year including Albany Down, Jess & The Bandits, an exclusive track from Sari Schorr (pictured) plus also looking forward to Danny Bryant, Ramblin' Man and of course BluesRockFest 2016!
Introducing ..... The Movers 9/2/16
Once again were indebted to another WRC Facebook posting from a bass guitarist - this time introducing us to Blues from the Cornish Delta! Anyway, our thanks to Tim Chapple from The Movers for Our Vid Of The Day. Since leaving Blacktop Deluxe last year, Tim has formed The Movers with Scott Jeffery - ex-The Blues Busters and Blues Connection on vocals who has shared the stage with Little Feat, Wilko Johnson and Larry Miller, Archie Fugill on guitar/vocals, Al Dente on drums and of course Tim on bass.
Blues Bash Appetiser! 9/2/16
Tonight's Blues On The Radio show here at 5pm focuses on the up coming Broadstairs Blues Bash topped up by the IBBA albums of the month and some live music that's imminent. Therefore you'll be likely to hear Troy Redfern, Salvation Jayne, Rebecca Downes, King Size Slim, The Grimms, Katie Bradley, Malaya Blue, Guy Tortora, Catfish, Martin McNeill, Michael Messer's Mitra, The Laura Holland Band, Fran McGillivray Band, The Rainbreakers, Mike Brookfield (pictured), Dove and Boweevil, Chris Bevington, Richard Townend, Northsyde, Jack J Hutchinson, Joel Fisk & The Breakdown, BabaJack, Jamie Williams & the Roots Collective and Dave Ferra. And here's the good news - with that lot to fit in there won't be a lot of chatting from host Richard Dunning! If you like great music there'll be no place better.
Big Boy Bloater & The LiMiTs Tour 8/2/16
Big Boy Bloater and The LiMiTs will be releasing their new album 'Luxury Hobo' on Provogue/ Mascot Label Group on Friday 26th February. The band will then be hitting the road for the 'Luxury Hobo' tour from Sunday 8th May including a show at the iconic 100 Club in London on Sunday 15th May. With a fascination for textures and subtle narratives 'LH' sees Bloater in a tougher, deeper and more expressive mode following a bout of depression in 2013 which has led it to take a lot darker and personal tone. His Tom Waits-esque gravelly vocal delivery, coupled with the distinctive and dynamic guitar style has seen him build on the Blues foundation offering insights into rockier territories, aided and abetted with his ability to weave story-telling around barbed observations.
Introducing .... The Welsh T Band 8/2/16
Our thanks to bassist David Hoyle of The Welsh T Band (Our Vid Of The Day) for getting in touch with the WRC! As authentic a Blues sound as you'll find this side of a Mississippi road house - the guys are another welcome addition to our 'Introducing ...' feature here. Anyway, their development has been long and slow - and in lots of ways that's their real strength - they've paid dues by the bucketful! At the centre of The Welsh T Band is out-and-out front man Terry John (a.k.a. 'Welsh T'), ace guitar strangler Kevin Ackroyd, powerhouse drummer Dan Burnett and of course David!
The New And Old Kids On The Block! 8/2/16
Today's Black On Blues Track Of The Day has a mixed bag of old and new for you. This week's playlist includes Bob Margolin, Amnesia Blues Band, Sunjay, Ian Siegal & Jimbo Mathus, Otis Taylor, Blues & Co and the Laurence Murray Project!
"We're Back On The Road!" 7/2/16
The old adage of "better late than never" is one way of the WRC apologising to Simon Burrett of The Blue Bishops who told us 'we're back on the road - join us if you can" towards the end of last year! The Bishops were originally showcased as part of our 'Introducing ....' feature here in February 2015 and any band that can recently boast Zombies Jim and Steve Rodford amongst their ranks must be worth a look! Anyway you can check out both there up and coming gig dates here plus today's Track Of The Day!
Back With A Bang! 7/2/216
It was good to have Route 66 host Rory Auskerry back 'Rockin' & Jockin' last Sunday given he was live on air just a few hours after a 14 hour flight back from Thailand where he has been helping to look after his brother Owen who suffered a brain aneurysm on 13th January. Well he's back here tonight at 6pm including a stormer from The Treatment which is today's Vid Of The Day. Don't forget thay you can still donate here to the gofundmepage to help fund Owen's recovery and repatriation to the UK which now stands at an amazing £28.8k!
1966: The Brit Blues Boom 7/2/16
The David Sinclair Four (or to be precise - trio at that time) were memorably part of BluesFest 2014 (pictured). But did you know that, unlike the WRC editorial team, David is a also a distinguished music journalist not only writing for The Times but also contributing to Sky News such as on the recent death of David Bowie. Anyway in the latest edition of Classic Rock, Sinclair has penned an excellent article here on the 'year that built rock' which just goes to show that '66 was not all about England winning the World Cup!
Be Bop Deluxe! 6/2/16
WRC Promotions are delighted to announce that Blacktop Deluxe (our Vid Of The Day) are the sixth band to be officially announced as part our 2016 WRC BluesRockFest bill taking place at Leo's Red Lion, Gravesend, on Saturday 24th September. Alongside headliners The Stevie Nimmo Trio, 2015 WRC Award winners The Mentulls, Red Butler, Jack J Hutchinson and Catfish - the success of their second album 'Presence & Gain' last November saw extensive airplay and coverage all over the globe plus the single 'It Don't Work Like That' debuted at No. 27 in the Hit-Tracks-Top-100 chart whilst the album entered the Independent Blues Broadcasters Association charts at No. 13! Earlybird Tickets are now on sale for a limited time here for £15 (instead of £20). WRC Members only pay £15 - so why not head off here to sign up for free. Don't forget to check back next Saturday for further announcements on the remaining bands we have lined up!
Pre-Nups Steam In To Iron Horse Tonight! 6/2/16
The Pre-Nups (the wedding band without a wedding) steam into The Iron Horse, Sidcup, tonight - kicking off at 9pm. Playing the best rock covers from the likes of Ozzy Osbourne, The Cult, Chuck Berry and more, to rocking up some of the best songs from a wedding including Katy Perry, Black Eyed Peas, Donna Summer and A-Ha - entrance is a paltry £3! So why not mosey on down and enjoy a few beers as you can sleep it off on Sunday!
Marshman Delivers! 6/2/16
The Marshman promised, "stax of new stuff" last night on his Blues On The Marsh show - and he duly delivered! Listen to today's Track Of The Day which includes tracks from Adam Franklin, The Allen-Lamun Band, Bing Futch, Cecil B Fardoulli and The Big Boo, Boo Boo Davis, Chris Yakopcic, Dave Muskett, Desert Rock, Furlong and Smith, Gunther Brown, Jason Vivone and The Billy Bats, Marvin Hill, Mike Ross, Matt Woosey, R B Stone, Stevie Nimmo's new album (pictured), Swampgrass, Tedeschi Trucks, Kelly Richey Band and winners of the Memphis IBC - The Delgado Brothers.
Best Wishes To WTS! 5/2/16
We dedicate today's Video Of The Day to our old mucker Wrinkly The Silver who's being admitted into hospital today for back surgery. Being a big fan of both Aerosmith (pictured at the 2014 Calling Festival in Clapham) and American Football - we are sure that this £3.5 million 30 second advert due to played during the interval of this Sunday's Super Bowl will cheer Dave up. Although we advise WTS not to watch it in hospital - as when it was first aired on ITV's This Morning yesterday - the pitch of Steven Tyler's voice at the end of the ad smashed the glass in the studio's autocue! Anyway all the best mate from us all at the WRC!
Join The Club! 5/2/16
The Blues Club Podcast is back today with more Blues, Rock, Acoustic, new releases, new artist, new albums plus some classic and favourite tracks. Today's Track Of The Day includes music from King King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe Bonamassa, Billy Hamilton and The Lowriders, Stevie Nimmo, Laura Rain and The Caesars, Keith Thompson, Bob Bates, Edmund Jeffery, Joyann Parker & Sweet Tea, Tommy Castro, Brothers Groove, Zora Young, Wily Bo Walker, Matt Woosey, Buddy Guy, Bill Blue Music, Rebecca Downes, Paul Carrack, Mike Brookfield, Muddy Waters, Clayton Doley, Kareña K (pictured), RB Stone, Jack J Hutchinson, Danielle Nicole Band, Angelo Palladino & The Street Hawks, Anthony Geraci B. B. & The Blues Shacks and more!
"Stax Of New Stuff!" 5/2/216
According to The Marshman, "stax of new stuff has passed through my grubby hands recently and now seems as good a time as any for you to hear it as well!" Anyway here at 7pm tonight there will be tracks from Adam Franklin, The Allen-Lamun Band, Bing Futch, Cecil B Fardoulli and The Big Boo, Boo Boo Davis, Chris Yakopcic, Dave Muskett, Desert Rock, Furlong and Smith, Gunther Brown, Jason Vivone and The Billy Bats, Marvin Hill, Mike Ross, Matt Woosey, R B Stone, Stevie Nimmo's new album (pictured), Swampgrass, Tedeschi Trucks, Kelly Richey Band and winners of the Memphis IBC - The Delgado Brothers. Something for everyone!
Nearly Time To Get The Blues In Bowness! 4/2/16
With its beautiful lakeside setting and well-chosen programme, Bowness Bay Blues has built a reputation as one of the most enjoyable music festivals in the Northwest. There will be over 20 great acts to enjoy over the weekend of 18th-20th March, with music ranging from top-notch Acoustic Blues (from the likes of Al Hughes and Chris James) to scintillating Electric Blues-Rock from outstanding performers like Paul Rose, John Verity (Vid Of The Day) and Simon Honeyboy Hickling. Previous festival fans will recognise some names, such as Tommy Allen, Christian Sharpe, Dean Newton and Tin Pan Alley, as well as local favourites, the Elderly Brothers. Others will be new discoveries, including two of the most talented young British Blues bands around, Blue Horizon and the Della Grants. South Quay, featuring stunning vocalist Keri Farish, will be making their Bowness debut. The Friday headliners, Trafficker, were the talk of last year's Upton Blues Festival. Saturday will be topped by Sean Webster and the Deadlines (Track Of The Day), who have been taking Europe by storm. And Sunday will finish with virtuoso multi-instrumentalists Wille and the Bandits, listed in Radio 1’s top ten must-see bands at Glastonbury 2014. For further info on the Festival - please go here.
Pre-Nups Name The Date! 4/2/16
The wedding band without a wedding - The Pre-Nups hopefully won't be late for their big night when they perform at The Iron Horse, Sidcup, this Saturday 6th February. Entry is £3 and they will be kicking off at 9pm!! Playing the best rock covers from the likes of Ozzy Osbourne, The Cult, Chuck Berry and more, to rocking up some of the best songs from a wedding including Katy Perry, Black Eyed Peas, Donna Summer and A-Ha - why not go down and enjoy a few pints as you can sleep it off on Sunday!
The Empire Strikes Back! 4/2/16
We accept that it's a bit of a tenuous link but what with 'The Force Awakens' recently breaking all box office records, we thought it was about time that we reminded you about Meridian Radio's 'Thursday Night At The Empire' show. So make sure you tune into Mike Bartlett's 'ROCKets, Music for and by the Gods' here at 8pm tonight!
Jet Lag Jockin'! 3/2/16
One half of The Nimmo Brothers, Award-winning Blues Rock guitarist and singer-songwriter, Stevie Nimmo, will release his second solo album 'Sky Won’t Fall' via Manhaton Records on Friday 4th March. This will be Stevie’s second solo release since his 2010’s debut acoustic album 'The Wynds of Life' and today's Route 66 'Track of The Day plays two tracks from 'SWF'. Indeed it is good to have host Rory Auskerry back given he was live on air just a few hours after a 14 hour flight back from Thailand where he has been helping to look after his brother Owen who suffered a brain aneurysm on 13th January. The show also includes new Inglorious and Last In Line tunes, classics from The Rolling Stones, Van Halen, Eagles, and Metalica plus birthday tracks from Mike Campbell, Alice Cooper, Guns N' Roses and Johnny Rotten!
Sky Won't Fall Tour 3/2/16
Of course The Stevie Nimmo Trio (our Vid Of The Day) are headlining our 2016 WRC BluesRockFest bill taking place at Leo's Red Lion, Gravesend, on Saturday 24th September, alongside 2015 WRC Award winners The Mentulls, Red Butler, Jack J Hutchinson and Catfish! Stevie will also embark on a co-headline tour with Ben Poole throughout the months of February, March, April and May which kicks off tomorrow at the Bootlegger’s Bar in Kendal. Remember that BluesRockFest Earlybird Tickets are now on sale for a limited time here for £15 (instead of £20). WRC Members only pay £15 - so why not head off here to sign up for free. Don't forget to check back this Saturday for further announcements on the other exciting bands we have lined up!
Leo's Smells Blood! 3/2/16
And talking of new album's - Danny Bryant's new CD 'Blood Money' was released last Friday (read Wrinkly's excellent review here) plus Danny will also be appearing at our next WRC Promotions gig as part of his 'Blood Money' tour in just over three week's time at Leo's Red Lion, Gravesend, Kent, on Sunday 28th February! You can book tickets through our Ticketsource box below or use the link here. Support is also from Red Butler who have Just won the second UK Blues Challenge and will represent the UK at the 2016 European Blues Challenge in Italy! Do not miss out!
Billy Walton & Albany Down Hit Beaverwood Tonight! 2/2/16
Both New Jersey's Billy Walton Band (Vid Of The Day) and Albany Down (pictured) hit The Beaverwood Club in Chislehurst, Kent, tonight! Newly named in the 2015 British Blues Awards in the top three of the Overseas Artist category, TBWB's recent album 'Wish For What You Want' won the band new critical acclaim and memorable reviews - their sound a combination of hard, funky Blues reminiscent of Hendrix, Clapton and Vaughan. Similarly, Albany Down, who performed last year at both our BluesRockFest and our Xmas Bash, recently won a 2015 WRC Award - best guitar solo for Paul Turley. Should be a cracker!
Moose Still On The Loose! 2/2/16
As usual yesterday's February Bulletin was opened up by WRC members all over the world including the USA, New Zealand, Poland, Croatia and Brazil. We subsequently realised that we have recently neglected our Canadian correspondent 'The Moose' so it's about time we put that right! Indeed his excellent website 'Danger Canadian Content' carried an excellent review here of The White Buffalo (aka Jake Smith) who coincidentally is playing Ramblin' Man on the Outlaw Country Stage on Saturday 23rd July - and of course we will be there. And if you didn't get our bulletin then simply send us your e-mail address below and we will do the rest!
Love Your Ears Day! 2/2/16
Yes Bob & Jules declared it was "Love Your Ears Day" last Saturday night - and you can tell from today's Track Of The Day that they were not joking! The 2015 WRC award winning Rock On The Ridge served up some tasty stuff as usual including Davy's Gripp, RavenEye, Rival Sons, The Broken Ravens, Crobot (pictured by John Bull who is appearing on the show next week), Captain Black Beard, Aviator Shades, Dr. Feelgood, Black Stone Cherry, Argent and Avenged Sevenfold!
February WRC Bulletin Out Today! 1/2/16
Watch out for our February 2016 e-mail bulletin that's going out today with all the links you need re: the current goings on at Wrinkly Towers! Whether it's Merchandise, Gig Reviews, FREE Membership, New Bands, CD Reviews or our latest Gig Calendar - it's all there. And if you are not currently on our e-mail circulation list then please send us your details in the contact box below!
Keeping Bad Company! 1/2/16
Don't forget that in thirteen days time, and as a special deal for his fellow Blues and Rock fans, our old mucker Damo Fawsett is offering discounted tickets to WRC members to the 3G event featuring former Bad Company guitarist Dave 'Bucket' Colwell at Leos Red Lion on Saturday 13th February. Also featuring Damo's band Big River plus the excellent Salvation Jayne (our Vid Of TheDay) - discounted £6 tickets or two for £10 can be purchased by directly e-mailing damey74@live.co.uk
Blues Women Rule The World! 1/2/16
Today's Track Of The Day is the latest Black On Blues show featuring their favourite women in Blues! This week's playlist includes Thornetta Davis, Annee2CuBlues, Dena Taylor, Lauren Housley, Shemekia Copeland, Katie Bradley, Kathy Raven-Teresa and Kelly Dees.