U2 Tribe Song Auction Ends Tonight! 31/10/16
It's Halloween - so avoid a nightmare as midnight tonight is the last chance you have to bid here in our U2 Tribe song auction - with a minimum so far of £90 going to our nominated charities. And our Wrinklystock V countdown continues today with just 27 days to go to our 'Monsters Of Irish Rock' at the Mick Jagger Centre, Dartford on Saturday 26th November which sees headliners Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Thin Lizzy alive. With just 57 tickets left - make sure you order your tickets now priced £22 here in order that you don't miss out plus don't forget our Wrinklystock V t-shirts on sale here.
Bad Company Photo Gallery 31/10/16
With a review to come - today check out our photo gallery here from Saturday night's London O2 Arena BluesFest gig which not only featured Bad Company's return to the UK for the first time in four years on their ‘Swan Song’ tour but also support from Richie Sambora and Orianthi.
A Mountain Of Blues 31/101/6
This week's Black On Blues Track Of The Day features Lol Goodman, Broken Witt Rebels, Jim McCarty & Friends,
Honey Island Swamp Band, Bad Touch, Simo (pictured), Rik Emmett & Resolution 9 (Vid Of The Day), The New Groove, King King and Blue Touch.
Bad Company's Swan Song 30/10/16
Last night's London O2 Arena BluesFest saw Bad Company return to the UK for the first time in four years on their ‘Swan Song’ tour. Original Bad Company members Paul Rodgers, Mick Ralphs and Simon Kirke showed that you 'Can't Get Enough' of these guys with support also from Richie Sambora and Orianthi. Anyway, watch out for a review and more pics shortly but in the meantime check out today's Vid Of The Day.
WRC Twitter Landmark 30/10/16
Another WRC landmark was passed last week as we achieved Twitter follower number 2,000 - and they are not all betting companies either - we assure you - ha ha! Recent WRC Twitter activity from 'An Evening For Jack' included a retweet by 'Whispering' Bob Harris (pictured) that we were included in plus a like from Inglorious frontman Nathan James as the WRC solved the tweet thread "Who was the young bloke with the amazing, Robert Plant type voice who was brilliant at #aneveningforjack in #London?"
Marshman Makes Tracks 30/10/16
Today for your delectation our Blues On The Marsh Track Of The Day - originally broadcast on Friday night - has musique from Aynsley Lister (pictured), Cadillac Kings, Harper and The Midwest Kind, Petra Bornerova and Besenyei Csaba, Al Jones (really?), Regina Bonelli, The Bluesbones, Auld Man's Baccie, Cee Cee James, Papa Don McMinn, Dr Albert's Flipout, Thomas Duffy, Richard Townend and The Mghty Bosscats, Dr John, Eddie Martin, Sons of The Delta, Luke Winslow King and David Bromberg.
Can't Get Enough! 29/10/16
Just over 42 years after they supported The Who at Charlton in May 1974, Bad Company return to the manor tonight, just up the road at London's O2 Arena supported by Richie Sambora and Orianthi. Watch out for a review, pics and vids shortly but in the meantime check out today's Track Of The Day - a certain Keith Moon introducing 'Can't Get Enough' bringing back memories of that set in '74 which also included 'Rock Steady' and finished with a cover of Free's 'The Stealer'. Happy days!
Just Four Weeks To Wrinklystock V! 29/10/16
Our Wrinklystock V countdown continues today with just 4 weeks to go to our 'Monsters Of Irish Rock' at the Mick Jagger Centre, Dartford on Saturday 26th November which sees headliners Limehouse Lizzy (Vid Of The Day) continue to keep the spirit of Thin Lizzy alive. And just to re-emphasise Dartford's Rock history - take a gander at the pic alongside - taken last week on Dartford Station! With just 57 tickets left - make sure you order your tickets now priced £22 here in order that you don't miss out! Also don't forget our U2 Tribe song auction here - with all monies going to our nominated charities - plus our Wrinklystock V t-shirts on sale here.
Another Inamo Success 29/10/16
Last Thursday night saw another excellent WRC members gig at The Onyx Bar, Covent Garden, featuring acoustic duo Amor & Fisk. Two outstanding sets were well received by all those present and courtesy of Rockrpix's John Bull we have a photo gallery here which of course captures the intimacy of another cracking evening.
Rockstars! 28/10/16
"As the first song came to an end, the band would show off just how much fun they have performing on stage, as their between-song-banter is second to none. Frontman Chad Kroeger jokes with the crowd like few others can, and how they’re able to stand on stage and sing “silly” songs with titles like ‘Something In Your Mouth’, which they’d go on to perform next. Kroeger is something of a motormouth when it comes to his patter between songs. You largely suspect he loves the sound of his own voice, but as the frontman of one of the bigger bands in the world, you probably would need a sizeable ego to pull you through it .. or a couple of Jaegerbombs, courtesy of the suited-and-booted booze supplier/ tour manager Bradley which he and the band indulged in. . In short, he makes being a rockstar look like fun, rather than a full-time job like some of Nickelback's peers, and the girls on the front row are loving every second of The Chad. Not bad for a man once voted the ugliest man in rock!!!"
Check out the rest of Wrinkly The Silver's Nickelback/Monster Truck (pictured) O2 Arena London review here plus our photo gallery here.
New Releases Today! 28/10/16
Today's Vid Of The Day is London metallers Exist Immortal's new single ‘Erode’, taken from their new album 'Breathe' released today via Primordial Records following the announcement of their signing last month. Meanwhile, Germanys leading Melodic Hard Rockers Fair Warning release their latest 'Pimp Your Past' studio album today, featuring 2016 versions of the most outstanding tracks from the bands first three studio albums, on Steamhammer/SPV. And talking of Steamhammer/SPV - Rock Wolves, the cracking new band founded by Herman Rarebell, Michael Voss and Stephan Gudze Hinz, three of the most renowned and accomplished German rock musicians to have emerged in the last 40 years, also release today their hard driving, melody drenched, utterly uplifting hook laden self-titled debut album. Finally, The Answer (pictured) today release ‘Solas’, the band’s highly anticipated new album via Napalm Records.
Friday Blues Club 28/10/16
Music this week on our Blues Club Podcast Track Of The Day includes Tas Cru, Albert Castiglia Band, The Movers, Devils, The Rolling Stones, Beth Hart, Altered Five Blues Band, Witches, Levee Town, Simon Campbell, Voodoo, Ian Siegal, Broken Witt Rebels (pictured), Vampires, Giles Robson, Larry McCray, Demons, Blues Arcadia, Devon Allman, Spells, The Joey Gilmore Band, Colin James, Ghosts, Jason Elmore and Hoodoo Witch, The McKee Brothers, Spirits, JW Jones, Half Deaf Clatch, Ghouls, Robert Cray, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Black Magic, Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, Sugarman Sam & The Voodoo Men, Horror, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and more.
Last Chance For Inamo Tonite! 27/10/16
If you hurry - there is still time to get on the WRC guest list at The Onyx Bar, Covent Garden, for tonight's gig featuring Amor & Fisk. As with the first event it will be free for WRC members and there will be 20% off food in the restaurant and there is a happy hour from 5pm - 8pm. The guest list will be limited to 70 so if you want to join us and bring a guest then message us asap in the contact box below. The Joel Fisk & Jon Amor Electro Acoustic Duo originally came together as an experiment in the Summer of 2014, when the pair embarked on a short tour of the UK. The chemistry hasn’t gone unnoticed, as they’ve been nominated in the Acoustic Act of the Year category in the British Blues Awards two years running, leading them to be one of the most in-demand duos on the British Blues Scene.
'Evening For Jack' Photo Gallery 27/10/16
Tuesday night's awesome 'An Evening For Jack' at the newly reopened Shepherd's Bush Empire, marked the two year anniversary of the late Cream bassist Jack Bruce's passing in 2014, aged 71. With a review to come check out today's photo gallery here that includes pics of Bob Harris, Pete Brown, Jack Bruce’s son Malcolm, Ginger Baker, Corky Laing, Chris Spedding, Terry Reid, Eddie Reader, Paul Young, Inglorious' Nathan James (pictured), Mick Taylor, Bernie Marsden and Lulu - to name but a few. All proceeds raised will to be donated to Nordoff Robbins and Jack’s favourite local charity, East Anglian Children’s Hospices.
Real Life 27/10/16
Today's Track Of The Day is an infectious and hard-hitting return from the Birmingham sensation Stealth, fuelled by Bluesy riffs, a pounding rhythm and his gripping tones. ‘Real Life’ is an explosive stadium-sized anthem making a huge statement for the singer’s impressive follow up to his acclaimed, viral hit debut EP Intro. The release of Stealth’s debut EP Intro at the start of this year saw the singer championed by Radio 1, Radio 2, BBC 6Music and BBC Introducing, while he gained a wealth of high profile press support from The Independent, Shortlist, Konbini and many more. It spawned the huge hit ‘Judgement Day’, which has clocked up well over 4.5 million plays across YouTube, Spotify and Apple Music. The Intro EP saw Stealth enter the iTunes Singer/Songwriter chart at No.2 and No.3 in the US. ‘Real Life’ is set to see Stealth continue his rise as one of the UK's most impressive new voices today. To celebrate the single's release, Stealth is playing a headline launch show at The Waiting Room, London, on Tuesday 15th November.
Cream Of The Crop 26/10/16
Last night's 'An Evening For Jack' at the newly reopened Shepherd's Bush Empire, marked the two year anniversary of the late Cream bassist's passing in 2014, aged 71. Curated by Bob Harris plus Cream collaborator Pete Brown, and organised by Jack Bruce’s son Malcolm, it commemorated his extraordinary career, walking through the major aspects of Jack's musical life, from the early days touring with bands like the Graham Bond Organisation, through to Cream and beyond. Musicians paying their tributes included of course Ginger Baker plus Steve Hackett, Mick Taylor (pictured), Bernie Marsden and Lulu - to name but a few. All proceeds raised will to be donated to Nordoff Robbins and Jack’s favourite local charity, East Anglian Children’s Hospices. Watch out shortly for a review and some more pics plus check out today's Vid Of The Day.
Inamo Guest List Still Open! 26/10/16
Don't forget that there is still time to get on the WRC guest list at The Onyx Bar, Covent Garden, for tomorrow night's gig featuring Amor & Fisk. As with the first event it will be free for WRC members and there will be 20% off food in the restaurant and there is a happy hour from 5pm - 8pm. The guest list will be limited to 70 so if you want to join us and bring a guest then message us asap in the contact box below. The Joel Fisk & Jon Amor Electro Acoustic Duo originally came together as an experiment in the Summer of 2014, when the pair embarked on a short tour of the UK. The chemistry hasn’t gone unnoticed, as they’ve been nominated in the Acoustic Act of the Year category in the British Blues Awards two years running, leading them to be one of the most in-demand duos on the British Blues Scene.
Hughes & Keylock On Route 66 26/10/16
Glenn Hughes and Aaron Keylock are both guests on this week's Route 66 Track Of The Day! Host Rory Auskerry also plays music from both their new solo albums plus tracks from Bad Touch (pictured), Humble Pie, ZZ Top, Steve Miller Band, Aerosmith and Joe Satriani.
An Evening For Jack 25/10/16
"The word was that the desperately missed Gary Moore was originally going to be handed this gig. Given the sumptuous ease in which Moore knocked off Cream classic after classic with Jack at the Dick Heckstall-Smith Tribute at The Astoria in June 2005 - this would have been a no-brainer. So step up to the plate a certain Joe Bonamassa. The talk was also that it would be so fitting for Bruce and Bonamassa to take this opportunity - given it was a celebration of sixty years of British Blues - to pay homage to Moore himself. An ill advised pit stop resulted in me re-entering the auditorium just as Jack and Joe launched into Midnight Blues - and what a stunning tribute this was to Gary. If any of the Bruce faithful had not heard or seen Bonamassa before they were certainly sitting up and listening during Joe’s solo on ‘Theme For An Imaginary Western’ - from Jack's debut solo album, ‘Songs For A Tailor’."
Dateline: Saturday 4th June 2011 - Royal Festival Hall, London (pictured) - the last review we did of the late great Jack Bruce who's career is being celebrated at the Shepherd's Bush Empire tonight - and we will be there!
Old Habits Die Hard 25/10/16
No Sinner (Vid Of The Day) begin the UK leg of their Old Habits Die Hard tour tonight at London's Borderline. This follows the release of their new album of the same name in May through the Provogue/Mascot Label Group. 2014's 'Boo Hoo Hoo' was a classic debut album experience from Vancouver’s powerhouse frontwoman Colleen Rennison - the result of years spent fronting cover bands with players ten years her senior, writing with musicians more seasoned and eager to give direction. 'Boo Hoo Hoo' was raucous, rowdy and filled with soul and danger. It was the sound of a wild haired girl riding into the horizon on the back of her boyfriend’s motorcycle. On 'Old Habits Die Hard' Colleen isn’t sitting on the back of the motorcycle anymore. She’s barrelling down the highway, her grip on the throttle, and you better believe you’re going to hear her coming from miles away!
Monster Rock On The Ridge 25/10/16
Today's Rock On The Ridge Track Of The Day originally broadcast on Saturday night includes tracks from The Burning Crows, Monster Truck (pictured), Doomsday Outlaw, Clutch, Riot Horse, The Black Marbles, Hellyeah, Blue Helix, Svvamp, Jethro Tull, Shaman's Harvest, Big River, The Pretty Reckless, Aerosmith, Avenged Sevenfold, Graham Bonnet Band, The Virginmarys, Diamond Head, Nothing More, Luna Kiss and Empyr.
Power Of Trower 24/10/16
"No messing about as they dipped straight into the aforementioned 'BOS' - Richard Watts' bass intro on 'Too Rolling Stoned' kickstarting Trower's guitar as his first (and not his last) solo weaved around drummer Christopher Taggart's beat and Watts' vocals. And if his psychedelic Blues tones on 'See My Life' from 'Roots And Branches' did not give you a feeling of parallel's with Hendrix then I'm not sure what would - again another guitar journey that had you hanging off every twist and turn with Watt's vocal delivery the perfect foil. 'Not Inside - Outside' from 2010's 'The Playful Heart' had a hard act to follow - although another awesome guitar solo was punctuated fleetingly by Trower on vocals as was the whole of the title track from new album 'Where Are You Going To' - which proudly stood shoulder to shoulder with his set list so far."
Read the rest of AJ's Robin Trower and Stevie Nimmo Trio Islington Assembly Hall gig here plus see our photo gallery here.
Rockin' The Blues! 24/10/16
Birmingham Rock and Blues band Broken Witt Rebels headlined a WRC Promotions gig at the Proud, Camden last Thursday night with support from the Kris Barras Band. Today check out today's Vid Of The Day, an initial photo gallery here plus a review here.
A Peach Of The Blues 24/10/16
Today's Black On Blues Track Of The Day is another Blues women special featuring Robin Rogers, Peach, Tracy K, Val Starr & The Blues Rocket, Annee 2 Cu Blues Band, Tasha Taylor and Beth Hart (pictured).
Just Under 5 Weeks To Wrinklystock V 23/10/16
Our Wrinklystock V countdown continues today with just 34 days to go to our 'Monsters Of Irish Rock' at the Mick Jagger Centre, Dartford on Saturday 26th November which sees headliners Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Thin Lizzy alive. With 75% of the tickets gone already - make sure you order your tickets now priced £22 here in order that you don't miss out! Also don't forget our U2 Tribe song auction here - with all monies going to our nominated charities - plus our Wrinklystock V t-shirts on sale here.
Liquid Diet 23/10/16
RPWL guitarist Kalle Wallner (aka Blind Ego) has taken seven years to complete his third solo effort 'Liquid' - which was released last Friday and is today's Vid Of The Day. While 2007’s debut 'Mirror' sounded smooth and almost melancholic, the Freising-native Bavarian utilized the figurative steam hammer on 2009’s 'Numb' and served the audience with a tough as nails monster of Hard Rock heavily influenced by Metal. 'Liquid' now fuses the two earlier approaches without merely being a thrown together sum of its parts. In fact the elements were organically merged – and the result contains nine pieces of music that offer everything: from mighty Hard Rock melodies to brutal Heavy Metal riffing action all the way to emotionally charged passages.
More From The Marsh 23/10/16
Friday night's Blues On The Marsh show and today's Track Of The Day included tracks from Beth Hart (pictured), The Andy Drudy Disorder, Val Starr and The Blues Rocket, John Doe Trio, Hundred Seventy Split, Davey Knowles, Richard Ray Farrell and Marco Pandolfi, Half Deaf Clatch, Auld Man's Baccie, Nine Below Zero, Trev Turley and Friends, Thomas Duffy, Teresa James and The Rhythm Tramps, Blues Arcadia, Sarah Spicer and The Automatic Blues Band, Jack Blackman, Sugar Ray and The Bluetones, Slidin' Slim and Eric Hansson, Cedell Davis and Timo Gross.
Tremor 22/10/16
The melodic croon of ‘Love Behind You’ firmly engages ears and thoughts with another side to the band’s sound where pulsating beats align with a melancholic caress of guitar as Burkey’s voice shines with emotive expression. Shades of Snow Patrol here without doubt and encapsulated by the acoustic led ‘Slide By’ straight after. Elegant and sombre, the track is a serenade of acoustic and melodic flames which also builds more aurally dramatic points in its contemplation. Indeed, the electric guitar hook that drifts in and out of that song is also reminiscent of the mighty Coldplay no less....
Read the rest of Wrinkly The Silver's review here of 'Tremor' - Halfway To New York's latest CD.
Nickelback/Monster Truck Photo Gallery 22/10/16
Despite the closure of North Greenwich Underground Station on Thursday night due to a security incident (you couldn't make it up) - it was well worth battling all the way through the travel disruption to the O2 Arena to see Nickelback again supported by the awesome Monster Truck. Anyway, with a review from Wrinkly The Silver to come check out our Photo Gallery here which, be warned, includes a few silly pics taken in Sky Backstage beforehand!
King King Live 22/10/16
King King (Track Of The Day) yesterday released through Manhaton Records 'King King Live' - a triple disc live concert deluxe edition including 2 CD's of their sold-out hometown concert at the O2 ABC in Glasgow last May and 1 DVD including footage of the band performing to a sold-out crowd at the Holmfirth Picturedrome in April. King King start their UK tour on Wednesday 9th November with their special guests Broken Witt Rebels.
Burn It To The Ground 21/10/16
We hold our hands up and admit that Nickelback were never really on the WRC radar until we saw them at London's O2 Arena four year's ago - and what a great night that was. Returning to the very same venue last night, after also playing Wembley Arena on Friday - the guys had lost none of their trademark entertainment - the evening totally enforced with brilliant support from Monster Truck - who have been on the WRC radar for quite some time now. Anyway with a review and more pics to come - check out today's Vid Of The Day.
Rockin The Blues - Part Deux! 21/10/16
Hot on the heels of last night's Rockin' The Blues part 1 with Broken Witt Rebels and the Kris Barras Band at The Proud in Camden - it's round two tonight as Kris and the guys travel down to Leo's Red Lion in Gravesend, Kent, to gig with both Salvation Jayne and Big River!
Blues Club Back 21/10/16
This week's Blues Club Podcast Track Of The Day includes tracks from BB King, Melissa Etheridge, Nathaniel Rateliff, Bobby Rush, The DogTown Blues Band, The Rolling Stones, Ray Charles, Liz Mandeville & the Blue Points, Duke Robillard, Eddie Martin, Diana Krall, Eric Clapton, Blacktop Deluxe, Leyla McCalla, The Joey Gilmore Band, Buddy Guy, Club Des Belugas, The Cadillac Kings, Elles Bailey, Aynsley Lister, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Beth Hart (pictured), Auld Mans Baccie, Richard Townend & The Mighty Bosscats, Sugar Ray and the Bluetones, Fiona Boyes, Madeleine Peyroux and B. B. & The Blues Shacks.
Nickelback At London's O2 Arena 20/10/16
"The playlist was well thought out, with the more the gentile tracks of 'Someday' for example punctuating some of the heavier stuff, working the audience (who were lapping it up by this stage) through the various ranges of tempo that Nickelback offer. I particularly enjoyed 'Too Bad' which served to remind me of just how many good tracks this band has released over the years. 'Rockstar' predictably went down with the audience as you would expect!! Chad & Co continued to entertain the crowd throughout the evening, occasionally enjoying a pint on stage and enlightening us with their ever colourful tapestry of language. Fuel, quite literally, was poured on the fire as the occasional pint was launched into the ever gracious mosh pit down below!"
That was Matt McCarthy's take on Nickelback at London's O2 Arena four years ago (pictured) and we will be there to see them again tonight - supported by the awesome Monster Truck (today's Vid Of The Day).
Camden Rebels Tonight! 20/10/16
We were handed a King King flyer at Robin Trower's Islington Assembly Hall gig on Tuesday night promoting their forthcoming gig with Birmingham Rock and Blues band Broken Witt Rebels as support! Well tonight the Rebels are headlining a WRC Promotions gig at the Proud, Camden, with support from the Kris Barras Band (today's Track Of The Day). The guys recently launched the official video for their new single ‘Georgia Pine’ and have been nominated for Best Live Act and Best Rock Act at the inaugural Unsigned Music Awards, which will be held at London’s Troxy on Thursday 27th October and they will close the event with a live performance of recent single ‘Guns’.
Robin Trower Photo Gallery 20/10/16
In addition to two great photos by Paul Clamplin (pictured) - as promised today we have our Robin Trower/Steve Nimmo Photo Gallery here from their Islington Assembly Hall gig on Tuesday night. With a review on its way - we'd like to also give a shout-out to our newest WRC member - Jonathan Lavery - who we met high up in the gods of the hall on the night. Remember, just fill out a form here and become a WRC member for life for FREE and we'll consequently send you a WRC members card which you can use to benefit from our current members offers which we also hope to add to in the future.
London's Trower Bridge 19/10/16
Given yesterday was officially Venues Day 2016 - it seemed appropriate last night that we were at the Islington Assembly Hall to see legendary Blues Rock guitarist and singer-songwriter, Robin Trower (pictured by Paul Clampin), best known for his 1974 milestone album 'Bridge of Sighs'. It was Robin's penultimate gig on his current UK tour and his special guest was none other than BluesRockFest headliners the Stevie Nimmo Band. As expected, Trower's set included tracks from his latest album, 'Where You Are Going To' plus of course 'BOS' and other classics such as 'Daydream' and 'See My Life'. With a review and more pics to come - check out today's Vid Of The Day.
Wrinklystock V - 82 And Counting! 19/10/16
And we're talking about just 82 tickets left as our Wrinklystock V countdown continues today with just 39 days to go to our 'Monsters Of Irish Rock' at the Mick Jagger Centre, Dartford on Saturday 26th November which sees headliners Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Thin Lizzy alive. With nearly two thirds of the tickets gone already - make sure you order your tickets now priced £22 here in order that you don't miss out! Also don't forget our U2 Tribe song auction here - with all monies going to our nominated charities - plus our Wrinklystock V t-shirts on sale here.
Route 66 Shakes The Tree 19/10/16
On this week's Route 66 Track Of The Day, Tim Smith from The Brew chats to host Rory Auskerry plus there's new tracks from their album 'Shake The Tree'. There's also new music from Joanne Shaw Taylor (pictured), Aaron Keylock, Smoove and Turrell, Bad Touch and Blackberry Smoke plus some classic tracks from AC/DC, Bob Dylan, Leslie West's Mountain, Queen and Chuck Berry.
Venues Day 2016 18/10/16
Today at London's Roundhouse, Louder Than War with the Music Venue Trust present Venues Day 2016 - a series of panels which will aim to get to the bottom of touring costs and the relationship between venues promoters, agents and artists working in the grassroots music venues sector. In other European countries the Grassroots Music Venue circuit is supported by grant funding to ensure that emerging artists have a place to play and develop their craft. Meanwhile in the UK, venues have fallen into decline and, in many cases, closed shop. Of the 25 venues that launched Oasis on their world dominating career, only 12 remain. The UK has seen more than 35% of its grassroots music venues close in the last decade.
We're Going To Islington 18/10/16
And on the subject of supporting venues, we are off to the Islington Assembly Hall tonight to see legendary Blues Rock guitarist and singer-songwriter, Robin Trower, best known for his 1974 milestone album 'Bridge of Sighs'. It's Robin's penultimate gig on his current UK tour and his special guest is none other than BluesRockFest headliners the Stevie Nimmo Band (pictured and Vid Of The Day). Trower's latest album, 'Where You Are Going To', was released in the UK earlier this year by Manhaton Records.
ROTR Track Of The Day 18/10/16
This week's WRC Award winning Rock On The Ridge Track Of The Day includes Airbourne (pictured), Massive, Red Sky Mary, Crobot, Glenn Hughes, The Brew, Riot Horse, Led Zeppelin, Blacktop Deluxe, 21 Octayne, Mason Hill, The Sheratones (on the introducing stage), The Answer, Hundred Seventy Split, Aerosmith, Dan Patlansky, Blindstone, The Pretty Reckless, Cherry White, Ulysses, GT's Boos Band and Sean Taylor.
LastMinuteBandz - Ryk Mead Band 17/10/16
It's about time we added another band to our LastMinuteBandz roster and this band have been on the WRC radar for some time now. Yes today's Vid Of The Day is the Ryk Mead Band - a Blues artist, songwriter and great guitarist/vocalist who's album 'Chicago' was recently featured on the Paul Jones Show. With his band the London Blues Machine, he is always touring Blues venues in the South - so if you would like to book a well seasoned, truly original band with a new message plus a wealth of experience and unique talent - then simply head to their page here.
A Tip Of The Hat 17/10/16
Today's Black On Blues Track Of The Day includes Ritchie Porter, Eddie Martin, Starlite Campbell Band, AG Weinberger, Sammy Eubank, Ian Siegal (pictured) and Albany Down.
Fuzzwalker 17/10/16
And talking of Albany Down - Fuzzwalker is a raw, rousing, riff-driven Indie Brit-Rock band that AD bass guitarist Billy Dedman and drummer Donna Peters have helped form from the bottom up. Up front they have found the next Noel Gallagher in a young lad called Matt Brook from Isleworth, and boy can he write a tune. And then to finish up the line up they have unearthed Carlos, a fine young guitarist of Spanish origin. It's a bit of a departure from the Blues Rock they are most known for but they hope with your support it can help them elevate Fuzzwalker. The guys have recently recorded a demo which they think captures the electric energy they are feeling in the rehearsal room before the launch of their first EP!
Joe Plays The Taxman 16/10/16
'Revolver' by The Beatles is considered by many to be one of the greatest Rock albums ever made. Radio and television icon Howard Stern thinks so too and because it’s his favourite Beatles album, he created a very special celebration for its 50th anniversary. On Friday 7th October, the Howard Stern Show celebrated 'Revolver' with an all-star musical tribute featuring some of music’s best acts. The lineup included James Taylor performing 'Here, There and Everywhere', Cheap Trick playing 'She Said She Said', Gov’t Mule rockin’ 'And Your Bird Can Sing' and Joe Bonamassa with his rousing rendition of 'Taxman', the album’s lead track. Anyway check out today's Vid Of The Day of JB's encore at Liverpool's Cavern Club at the end of June and watch out for two well known WRC members in the crowd at around 6 minutes 59 seconds!
Loose Moorings Back On The Road 16/10/16
We were recently delighted to hear the news from Roy Hudson of Loose Moorings that the guys were "back on the road". Former WRC Award nominees - with Roy on vocals/acoustic guitar, Will Pike on electric guitar, Kez Benford on bass and Jeffro Robertson on drums - they are currently letting loose in the reheasal studio with new gig dates coming soon. Another welcome string to their bow is Loose Moorings Acoustic (pictured and today's Track Of The Day) with Roy and Will plus the incredible vocal talents of Miss Charlie Samuel!
Cemetery Junction 16/10/16
British HM legends Demon release their brand new 13th Studio Album 'Cemetery Junction' on Friday 28th October. Demon is an English Heavy Rock group, formed in 1979 by vocalist Dave Hill and guitarist Mal Spooner, both hailing from Leek, Staffordshire. They are considered an important band in the new wave of British Heavy Metal movement. Hill reunited the band with new members in 2001 and released a new album called 'Spaced Out Monkey'. The band has since gone onto release a further two albums, 'Better the Devil You Know' (2005) and their latest release 'Unbroken', which was released in 2012. Both of the bands post reunion releases have received positive reviews from the press leading the band to go on and play many festivals across Europe Including the Bang Your Head festival and Sweden Rock.
Proud Broken Witt Rebels 15/10/16
With their Proud, Camden, WRC Promotions gig just days away on Thursday 20th October - Birmingham Rock and Blues band, Broken Witt Rebels launched the official video for their new single ‘Georgia Pine’ last Wednesday - today's Vid Of The Day. The band have been nominated for Best Live Act and Best Rock Act at the inaugural Unsigned Music Awards, which will be held at London’s Troxy on Thursday 27th October and they will close the event with a live performance of recent single ‘Guns’. The following night, a Broken Witt Rebels electric session will be televised on The Friday Night Rock Show on Vintage TV!
MJC Pull Wishbone Tonight 15/10/16
With just 43 days to go now till Wrinklystock V at Dartford's Mick Jagger Centre, on Saturday 26th November - the MJC host Wishbone Ash tonight - more than 28 years after they were named the 'Brightest Hope' and the 'Best New Group' in the influential British music publications Melody Maker and Sounds! Wishbone Ash's following and influence continue unabated and in 2002, founder members Andy Powell and Ted Turner were voted among the top 20 guitarists of all time by Rolling Stone Magazine. The group's albums continue to be strong sellers around the world - their current line-up being Andy Powell, Bob Skeat, Muddy Manninen and Joe Crabtree. Having performed on five continents to worldwide acclaim, Wishbone Ash still perform more than 150 shows a year.
Marshman's Track Of The Day 15/10/16
Today's Blues on the Marsh Track Of The Day includes Brigitte Rios Purdy, Poppa Chubby, Billy Boy Miskimmin, Nine Below Zero, Terri Hendrix, Raphael Wressnig and Igor Prado, Elles Bailey, The Danny Giles Band, Aynsley Lister, The Cadillac Kings, Sons of The Delta, Arthur Adams, Blacktop Deluxe (pictured), Richard Townend and The Mighty Bosscats, Eddie Martin, Seth Walker, Svet and Al Boogie plus whatever The Marshman could fit in!
Scaling Up 14/10/16
Former Europe guitarist Kee Marcello recently played four UK shows prior to the release today of his new solo album ’Scaling Up’. Featured as today's Vid Of The Day, Marcello is using his past as a springboard to take a giant leap into the future - his new music firmly grounded in the songwriting tradition that made him a multi-platinum Rock star in the first place. Kee explores the boundaries of Melodic Hard Rock with contemporary performances and a cracking production - an album his fans will crave.
Prisoner Of The Blues 14/10/16
Another new release today is the single 'Prisoner’, a retooled and revamped Big Band version of Danny Bryant's original track ‘Prisoner of the Blues’, which sees him fulfil a career-long ambition of recording for the first time with a nine-piece big band. Danny will also be exclusively touring Europe at shows and festivals during 2017 with his band featuring keys, rhythm guitar and a full four-piece horn section, culminating in the recording and release of a live album to be launched at a London show in April.
Blues Club Track Of The Day 14/10/16
Today's Blues Club Podcast Track Of The Day includes music from Beth Hart (who releases her new album 'Fire On The Floor' today), King King, Red Butler, Jimmy Johnson, Kenny Neal, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Nine Below Zero, Simon Campbell, Maggie Bell, Club Des Belugas, Melissa Etheridge, Rag’n’Bone Man, Jamie Williams, Albert Collins, Robert Cray, Johnny Copeland, Mary Jo Curry, Deb Ryder, The King Brothers, Joe Bonamassa, Michael Burks, Frankie Miller, The McKee Brothers, Harpdog Brown & the Travelin' Blues Show, The King's Parade, Lurrie Bell, Aynsley Lister, Tommy Castro (pictured), The Cadillac Kings, Laura Holland, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and more.
Diamonds Are Forever 13/10/16
"Diamond Head’s current tour is timed to promote their latest album, ‘Diamond Head’, the band’s seventh studio album, but first for ten years. Their set included five songs from the new album. For many bands this would have given their audience a chance to relax, or visit the bar, while waiting for the next familiar number. This was definitely not so for Diamond Head: although tinged with a modern rock feel, the new songs fitted seamlessly into the rest of the set, holding onto the recognizable sound that is unmistakeably Diamond Head. One of them, ‘Shout at the Devil’ was even saved for the encore. It had a pronounced riff and memorable chorus line: despite its unfamiliarity, the audience were soon clapping and singing along. However my favourite of the five was ‘Diamonds’, with a great introduction and superb riffs. As the song’s chorus says, “Diamonds are forever” and, if they continue to maintain the standard of this evening’s performance, so are Diamond Head!"
Check out the rest of Big Ian's Diamond Head review here plus today's Vid Of The Day and our photo gallery here.
Bleeker 13/10/16
Canadian alt-rock outfit Bleeker have just completed their very first UK tour supporting Royal Republic and Dinosaur Pile Up. They recently unveiled the lyric video for their new single ‘Where’s Your Money’ (today's Track Of The Day), taken from their critically acclaimed self-titled debut EP, which follows the lead single, and EP title track, ‘Highway’ which cross-pollinates the swagger of The Black Keys with a psych-tinged groove. With cutting guitars, bouncing rhythms and vocalist Taylor Perkins’ exquisite falsetto-led chorus vocals, ‘Where’s Your Money’ comes on like a spectacular cross between Scissor Sisters and Queens Of The Stone Age and promises huge things for the Toronto natives.
Back To Their Roots 13/10/16
The Rolling Stones are due to release their new album 'Blue & Lonesome' on Friday 2nd December, which takes them back to their Blues roots, when they performed on Eel Pie Island in the 1960's. Indeed, the Eel Pie Club in Twickenham has been preserving the heritage of the UK Rhythm & Blues and the birth of the Rolling Stones in the Twickenham/Richmond area since the year 2000 (pictured Ronnie Wood and his late brother Art performing at the Club), and is located at the Patch Nightclub, above the Cabbage Patch pub in London Road, Twickenham. In fact WRC Members get £2 off the normal admission on production of a valid WRC members card - so why not head off down there next Thursday 20th October to see The Downliners Sect?
Comfortably Numb 12/10/16
Well they certainly came, they saw and they conquered at the magnificent setting of The Royal Albert Hall last Monday night. Yes Brit Floyd not only rolled off some of Pink Floyd's classics but also threw in a few off the beaten track as they stopped off on their Space And Time Continuum World Tour. A set consisting of 'The Wall', 'Animals', 'Wish You Were Here', 'The Division Bell' and 'Dark Side Of The Moon' also included a show-stopping rendition of 'Echoes' in its entirety! Anyway, check out our 'Run Like Hell' Vid Of The Day plus our photo gallery here.
RockRpix Photo Galleries 12/10/16
With a review waiting in the wings, today we have some more excellent pics courtesy of John Bull from Sunday night's gig at London's O2 Academy Islington. You can check out Diamond Head's photo gallery here, KilliT's gallery here and New Device's (pictured) gallery here - plus don't forget our photo gallery here!
Route 66 Is King! 12/10/16
Today's Route 66 Track Of The Day has new tracks from Bad Touch (pictured), The Rolling Stones, Aaron Keylock, The Pretty Reckless, Jamie Porter and Federal Charm. Host Rory Auskerry also has an interview with Marcus King, as well as three tracks from his brand new self titled album plus their are also classic tracks from Thin Lizzy, Status Quo, David Lee Roth, Montrose, Queen, The Who and Steve Miller Band.
Diamond Head Photo Gallery 11/10/16
With a review to come, today we have some excellent pics here from Mr. Rockrpix himself - John Bull - from Diamond Head's gig at London's O2 Academy Islington last Sunday night. The band are supporting their self-titled and 7th studio album on a new tour and our photo gallery also includes pics of support bands KilliT and New Device!
BluesRockFest Interviews 11/10/16
As promised, today's Rock On The Ridge Track Of The Day looks back on our 4th BluesRockFest with music from Born Healer, Blacktop Deluxe, Red Butler, Jack J Hutchinson, Catfish, Robin Bibi, The Mentulls and Stevie Nimmo (pictured with Jules and today's Vid Of The Day) plus interviews with some of the acts.
Elles Blues At TNMC Tonite! 11/10/16
Bristol based Elles Bailey hasn't been dubbed a 'Blues Princess' for no reason. This young Bristolian cuts right against the grain in so many ways, that’s probably why she’s such a rapidly rising star in the British music scene. Nowadays Elles and her band (made up of some of Bristol’s brightest and finest) are currently tearing up the UK and European scene, scoring raves reviews at every place they play from Bristol to Berlin, with energy packed hi-octane performances. And tonight Elles' trademark gravelly voice will grace the Tuesday Night Music Club at the Comrades Club, 194 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, Greater London, CR5 2NF.
GT's Boos Band 10/10/16
"As suggested the first five tracks are all completely different in nature. ‘Seven Questions’ opens the album with its in your face road Blues with excellent guitar breaks which then leads into ‘High and Dry’ with it’s choppy, funky guitar licks and heartfelt vocals. Next up is ‘Amsterdam’ which is probably my favourite track on the album with a 70’s Prog feel – the song has lots of different moods and the guitar solos are very reminiscent of our old friend Tony Hands from Tea for the Wicked – great stuff!! Follow that with a traditional Blues offering ‘Baby Stop Your Crying’ and a wonderful acoustic track in ‘Walk My Path’ and you have the eclectic full house – ‘Walk My Path’ has a very Joe Bonamassa feel to it as heard on ‘Black Rock’."
Read the rest of Col's (aka Wrinkly's) GT's Boos Band latest CD review here plus check out our Vid Of The Day.
High Hopes! 10/10/16
"I have to say I thought The British Pink Floyd did an absolutely stunningly first class job. Not only were they brilliant musicians but had obviously spent an awfully long time learning how to play the songs exactly as Pink Floyd had written but, both guitarists must have spent years perfecting Gilmour’s very own inimitable style of guitar playing. I thoroughly enjoyed the performance; the sound quality was superb but the sheer quality and authenticity of their performance did themselves proud. A very great performance from a superbly brilliant and accomplished band of musicians. If I was either Roger Waters or Dave Gilmour I would warmly congratulate The British Pink Floyd and a job very well done. To call them a tribute band really does not do them justice at all – they were superb."
That was Phil Thornton's take on Brit Floyd at the RAH over five years ago and we are back there again tonight hopefully for more of the same!
The Blues Before The Storm 10/10/16
Today's Black On Blues Track Of The Day is another popular Blues women special featuring Tracy K, Annee 2CU Blues Band, JJ Thames, Lisa Biales, Red Butler (pictured), Husky Tones and Thornetta Davis.
Diamond Geezers 9/10/16
All roads lead to London's O2 Academy Islington tonight to see legendary NWOBHM band from the late 70's - Diamond Head. Influencers of both Metallica and Megadeth, the band are supporting their self-titled and 7th studio album on a new tour having just released a promotional video of the awesome ‘All The Reasons You Live’ which is today's Track Of The Day. Watch out for a review and pics of tonight's gig shortly.
Robinson's Shaft 9/10/16
Following last night's Rock On The Ridge BluesRockFest special - we were delighted to hear from Keith Howe of Blacktop Deluxe who kindly shared news of their new single 'Robinson's Shaft' - which is today's Vid Of The Day! This is the first release from the new 'Four-Piece' Blacktop Deluxe and it's a tale of mining - given Rock and Blues music has always had its origins in the hardship of the working classes. And the good news is that if you missed Bob & Jules show on Saturday night - it will be our Track Of The Day on Tuesday!
Get Your Charity Bid In Now! 9/10/16
Our Wrinklystock V countdown continues today with just 49 days to go to our 'Monsters Of Irish Rock' at the Mick Jagger Centre, Dartford on Saturday 26th November which sees headliners Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Thin Lizzy alive. With nearly two thirds of the tickets gone already - make sure you order your tickets now priced £22 here in order that you don't miss out! Also don't forget our U2 Tribe song auction here - with all monies going to our nominated charities - plus our Wrinklystock V t-shirts on sale here.
BluesRockFest Special Tonite 8/10/16
Just a fortnight after this year's amazing BluesRockFest at Leo's Red Lion, Gravesend, the 2015 WRC Award winning Rock On The Ridge show are broadcasting a special show here at 8pm tonight including interviews with all the bands that took part on that memorable day. Also check out today's brand new Vid Of The Day featuring Born Healer (pictured).
Mondo Pulp Tour 8/10/16
The Tubes (Track Of The Day), the San Francisco-based art Rock band, whose eponymous 1975 debut album included the rock anthem 'White Punks on Dope', began their Mondo Pulp Tour in London last night that culminates in Glasgow on Saturday 22nd October. In 1977 The Tubes toured the UK, but many of their shows were banned due to British censorship. In February 1978 they released the ground-breaking live album 'What Do You Want From Live' - recorded at London’s Hammersmith Apollo in November 1977, followed by their UK television debut on The Old Grey Whistle Test. The Tubes features four original members - Fee Waybill (lead vocals), Roger Steen (guitar), Rick Anderson (bass) and Prairie Prince (drums), plus David Medd (keyboards), who has played with the Tubes since 2006.
A Partridge In Bromley 8/10/16
With just 50 days to go to Wrinklystock V, the bad news is that Wrinklystock veterans The Replicants are unavailable this year - although the good news is that you can catch the guys tonight at The Partridge, 194 High Street, Bromley, Kent, from 9pm and it's free entry. With nearly two thirds of the Wrinklystock V tickets now gone - make sure you order your tickets now priced £22 here in order that you don't miss out!
Eyes Wide Open 7/10/16
"Another recurring theme in 'Eyes Wide Open' is Aynsley’s love of the movies, especially gangster films. 'Il Grande Mafioso' is the tale of a loser in a late night card game at a seedy bar run by mobsters. The guitar and keyboards use Italian themes to give the song a slow throbbing pulse as a backdrop. Set in the same seedy bar, Dishevelled uses sultry guitar work, with an amazing solo interlude, to tell the story of a bar-room liaison in three distinct stages: arriving, meeting and hooking up."
Read the rest of Big Ian's new Aynsley Lister CD review here plus check out today's Vid Of The Day.
Blues Club Open For Business Again 7/10/16
The Blues Club Podcast is today's Track Of The Day, which has another two hours of non-stop Best in Blues with More Music and Less Chat. Music this week includes Joanne Shaw Taylor, Red Butler, King King, Ana Popovic, R.D.Olson, Seth Walker, Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials, The McKee Brothers, Simon Campbell, Ian Siegal Berry, James 'Buddy' Rogers, Laurence Jones, The BluesBones, Nimmo Brothers, Deb Ryder Blues, Rebecca Downes, Wily Bo Walker, Beth Hart, Richard Townend & The Mighty Bosscats, Buddy Guy, Kareña K, Auld Man's Baccie, Catfish (pictured), The Cadillac Kings, Aynsley Lister, Sons of the Delta, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and more.
Goo Goo Dolls Kick Off UK Tour Tonite 7/10/16
The multi-Platinum and Grammy-nominated Goo Goo Dolls start their UK tour in Norwich tonight which culminates at London’s Eventim Apollo next Friday. The band will also release a new single ‘Over and Over’ on Friday 28th October taken from the band’s current album ‘Boxes’, which has proven to be a highlight of the band’s recent North American live shows. ‘Boxes’ is a vibrant, sonically forward-looking album that manages to retain what their legions of fans love about the Goo Goo Dolls - indelible melodies, intimate, heartfelt lyrics, and the anthemic, uplifting vibe of their songs - while pushing new boundaries in terms of sound and production.
Once Upon A Time In Texas 6/10/16
"An unexpected but excellent opening steel-string instrumental arrangement of Simon and Garfunkel's classic 'Mrs. Robinson' is trumped by Johnson's piano and vocals on his next track, the beautiful 'Water Under The Bridge'. Of course, better known for his guitar playing, Johnson gets out his prized 1980 Martin D-45 acoustic guitar - a gift from his late father - on 'Wonder' - another great vocal by Johnson - doing his dad proud. It's back to piano for Johnson on 'Wrapped in a Cloud', a neatly constructed vocal ensemble track with cellist John Hagen, longtime Johnson accompanists Tommy Taylor and Wayne Salzmann on drums and Roscoe Beck and Chris Maresh on acoustic bass. And he's back playing the steel-string on the explosive instrumental 'Once Upon a Time in Texas' - very reminiscent of Townshend's acoustic guitar in the masterpiece that is 'Tommy'. The second cover on 'EJ' is Johnson's vocal rearrangement of Hendrix's 'One Rainy Wish' for guitar and piano, capping the performance with a jazz-inflected piano solo plus haunting backing vocals."
Read the rest of AJ's Eric Johnson CD review here plus check out our Vid Of The Day.
Eel Pie Blues Tonight! 6/10/16
It was good to hear from our mate Simon Burrett (pictured) of The Blue Bishops who are playing The Eel Pie Club, The Cabbage Patch, 67 London Road, Twickenham TW1 3SZ tonight and will feature Jim and Steve Rodford of the multi chart-topping band The Zombies! Consistently excellent reviews of their particular brand of hard-edged, gritty Blues-Rock have followed them on tours and club appearances across the UK and Europe. Simon and Geoff Grange (Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings) have been at the core of the band for 20 years with line-ups and guests that have included Martin Turner of Wishbone Ash, Chris Hook from Voyager, Martin Barre from Jethro Tull, Jon Noyce from Gary Moore's band, Rabbit from Free and Rod Argent. Doors open at 8.30pm and the music starts at 9pm. WRC members are reminded that they can use their cards to get discounted £9 admission.
Upcoming WRC Events 6/10/16
With just 52 days to go now to our 'Monsters Of Irish Rock' Wrinklystock V at the Mick Jagger Centre, Dartford on Saturday 26th November - we thought we'd remind you about other forthcoming WRC Promotions! Thursday 20th October sees Broken Witt Rebels and the Kris Barras Band at The Proud in Camden with Kris also supporting Salvation Jayne with Big River the following night at Leo's Red Lion, Gravesend. The following week on Thursday 27th October there is another WRC members night at the Inamo Onyx Bar in Covent Garden featuring Amor & Fisk and on Friday 18th November - again at Leo's - Raveneye are supported by Wicked Stone who so impressed at Ramblin' Man. Finally, our Xmas Bash is also at Leo's with Sugarman Sam and The Voodoo Men headlining - supported by The Voodoo Sheikhs. Phew!
Don't Feed The Lions 5/10/16
UK Rock outfit As Lions have announced their debut EP 'Aftermath', out next Friday 14th October via Better Noise Records. In conjunction with the announcement of the EP, the band have also unveiled the title track and first single ‘Aftermath’ (today's Vid Of The Day). Comprised of vocalist Austin Dickinson, guitarist and keyboardist Conor O’Keefe, guitarist Will Homer, bassist Stefan Whiting and drummer Dave Fee, As Lions are the evolution of British rock. The band has played sold out shows in the UK, performing with Metal/Rock pioneers, Trivium, and making festival appearances this past summer at Camden Rocks and Download.
Stop For A Brew On Route 66 5/10/16
Today's Route 66 Track Of The Day plays new tracks from The Brew, Red Butler, Danny Giles, Blacklist Union, King King, Glenn Hughes, Eric Clapton and Colin James. There's also Tedeschi Trucks Band, Thorbjorn Risager & The Black Tornado, The Danny Giles Band and Gun plus host Rory Auskerry also celebrates the birthdays in Rock & Blues this week with tracks from the Steve Miller Band, AC/DC (pictured), Fleetwood Mac, Eddie Cochran and Genesis. And if that's not enough - Rory also runs through the music news and tops it all off with loadsa jingles, beds, ramps and top rockin' jockin'!
Wrinklystock V Countdown 5/10/16
Our Wrinklystock V countdown continues today with just 53 days to go to our 'Monsters Of Irish Rock' at the Mick Jagger Centre, Dartford on Saturday 26th November which sees headliners Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Thin Lizzy alive. With over half the tickets gone already - make sure you order your tickets now priced £22 here in order that you don't miss out! Also don't forget our U2 Tribe song auction here - with all monies going to our nominated charities - plus our Wrinklystock V t-shirts on sale here.
Going Solo Again! 4/10/16
Bob was Jules-less on Saturday night's Rock On The Ridge show - but not only did he announce news that next week's show would include interview's with all the bands that played BluesRockFest, but he also kindly dedicated a track to the WRC! Anyway today's Track Of The Day includes tracks from Alter Bridge, Glenn Hughes, The Brew, RavenEye, Tengger Cavalry, The Mission, The Answer (pictured), Tax The Heat, Scorpion Child, Ryan McGarvey, Southern Culture on the Skids, Tito & Tarantula, Last Bullet, Preacher Stone, Kyng, Suns of Stone, Andrew Watt, Rival Sons, Crobot (dedicated to AJ), House of Lords, E.L.O., Mott the Hoople, Blacktop Mojo, Joe Bonamassa and one of ROTR's favourite bands Vanilla Women!
Sean Taylor At TNMC Tonite! 4/10/16
Sean Taylor has rapidly grown to be one of the hottest new names in the UK Blues/acoustic scene. His incredible passion for performance, sheer talent and songwriting of the highest calibre is a testament to his frequent comparisons with John Martyn, Chris Isaak and Tom Waits. So make sure that you get down tonight to see Sean at 8.30pm at the Tuesday Night Music Club at Hooley Village Club, St Margaret's Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 3RB!
Harvest Time 4/10/16
After selling out headline shows nationwide in the US, millions of views for their singles 'Dangerous' and 'In Chains' (today's Vid Of The Day), multiple entries in the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart and over 17 million combined streams, Shaman’s Harvest will start the new year with a 25-date tour on mainland Europe with their fellow US-rockers from Black Stone Cherry. Throughout the past two years, the Jefferson City, Missouri based band with principle band members Nathan Hunt (vocals & acoustic guitar), Josh Hamler (guitar) and Matt Fisher (bass) have toured North America extensively mixing headline, support and festival appearances within an on-going odyssey that has delivered a broad fan base and positioning as one of Rock's rising stars.
U2 Tribe Charity Auction 3/10/16
With just 55 days to go to Wrinklystock V, today we begin our U2 Tribe song auction - all monies going to our nominated charities. Simply place a bid here for your favourite U2 song and if you are successful - it could be one of the 12 U2 songs to be covered in special guest U2 Tribe's setlist on the night. Our 'Monsters Of Irish Rock' Wrinklystock V takes place at the Mick Jagger Centre, Dartford on Saturday 26th November and sees headliners Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Thin Lizzy alive. With over half the tickets gone already - make sure you order your tickets now priced £22 here in order that you don't miss out!
BluesRockFest Interviews On ROTR 3/10/16
We bring you news that 2015 WRC Award winning Rock On The Ridge will be broadcasting interviews with all our BluesRockFest bands here this coming Saturday at 8pm. Make sure you don't miss it plus watch out for last Saturday night's awesome show which will be tomorrow's Track Of The Day. In the meantime check out today's new BluesRockFest Catfish (pictured) Vid Of The Day.
All Aboard The Blues Express! 3/10/16
This week's Black On Blues Track Of The Day features tracks from Joe Bonamassa, King King, Red Butler (pictured), The DGB, Dan Patlansky and Split Whiskers Enjoy!
HMV Goes Wild! 2/10/16
Joanne Shaw Taylor launched her sixth album 'Wild' with an instore performance at London's HMV 363 in Oxford Street - and we were there to witness it. JST also signed CD's and posed for photos with her fans after a brilliant thirty minute set. Joanne's new single 'Dyin' To Know' is today's Vid of The Day and her band begin their 2016/2017 tour at Holmfirth's Picturedome this coming Friday!
Where Are You Going To 2/10/16
Legendary Blues Rock guitarist and singer-songwriter, Robin Trower, best known for his 1974 milestone album 'Bridge of Sighs', began his 13-date October UK Tour last Friday night at The Waterfront in Norwich. Robin's special guest on all dates is none other than BluesRockFest headliners the Stevie Nimmo Band (pictured) and we will be at their Islington Assembly Hall gig on Tuesday 18th October. Trower's latest album, 'Where You Are Going To', was released in the UK earlier this year by Manhaton Records.
Volunteer Jam 2/10/16
American Rock Band 3 Doors Down (pictured and Track Of The Day) have been added as the final artist to join Chris Stapleton, Kid Rock, Larry The Cable Guy, Luke Bryan and Travis Tritt to celebrate with Charlie Daniels at his 80th Birthday Volunteer Jam on Wednesday 30th November at the Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee. 3 Doors Down, a Grammy Award®-nominated multiplatinum Mississippi Rock band known for hits like 'Kryptonite', 'When I’m Gone', 'Here Without You' and more will join Daniels on stage for what will be remembered as one of the best Volunteer Jams to date!
October WRC Bulletin Out Today 1/10/16
Today's October 2016 WRC e-mail Bulletin not only looks back at our amazing BluesRockFest but also other September gigs including Cortes, Sari Schorr & The Engine Room, The John Verity Band and The Blues & Burlesque Revue plus interviews with Circus Maximus and Slim Chance. With Wrinklystock 5 now on the horizon, we also look ahead to October gigs from Brit Floyd, Robin Trower, Nickelback, Bad Company, Amor & Fisk and Broken Witt Rebels. Remember just go here to sign up for FREE membership where you can get discounts on selected gigs and merchandise! And if you are not currently on our e-mail circulation list then please send us your details in the contact box below!
Nice Touch! 1/10/16
British Southern Blues Rock group Bad Touch have premiered the official video for their new single '99%' which is today's Vid Of The Day. It’s taken from their new studio album 'Truth Be Told' which is due to be released on Friday 2nd December. The 5-piece rock band from Norfolk, who recently supported the Kentucky Headhunters on their critically acclaimed sell-out UK tour, will embark on a UK co-headline tour on Saturday 19th November 19th with Australian Rock band Massive. The new album sees Bad Touch celebrating Classic Rock with Southern boogie influences, supported with heavy guitar riffs and an iron-clad, tight rhythm section, in the great tradition of Black Crowes, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Led Zeppelin.
Marshman's Black Mark 1/10/16
The Marshman had the amazing Black Market III live in the Channel Radio studio on Blues On The Marsh last night. Anyway, today's Track Of The Day also includes tracks from The Rev. Marc Falconberry, Kenny Neal, Janice Harrington and The Ken Landings Band, Deb Ryder, Big Head Blues Club, Red Butler, Mighty Sam McClain, Liz Mandeville, Felicia Collins, Blackberry Smoke and a Blues track from Belarus!!!!!