Book Of Souls UK Tour 2017 30/9/16
Rock legends Iron Maiden continue their hugely successful 'The Book of Souls' World Tour into 2017 with a series of European arena shows opening in Antwerp, Belgium on Saturday 22nd April, before heading into the UK and Ireland for an extensive series of concerts in May including The O2 Arena London on Saturday 27th May - and we will be there. 'The Book Of Souls' World Tour opened in Florida, U.S.A. in February 2016 visiting 36 countries using their new 747 jumbo jet Ed Force One (pictured here at Download) piloted by frontman Bruce Dickinson which flew band, crew and 22 tonnes of equipment over 61,500 miles across six continents during the 72 date leg playing to around 1.5 million fans. 'The Book Of Souls' is Maiden’s first ever double studio album and their most successful chart-wise to date, debuting at the #1 spot in over 40 countries around the globe.
Black Market On The Marsh 30/9/16
Not only does The Marshman have the amazing Black Market III live in the studio here on Blues On The Marsh at 7pm tonight, but there are also tracks from The Rev. Marc Falconberry, Kenny Neal, Janice Harrington and The Ken Landings Band, Deb Ryder, Big Head Blues Club, Red Butler (pictured), Mighty Sam McClain, Liz Mandeville, Felicia Collins, Blackberry Smoke and a Blues track from Belarus!!!!!
Chelmsford City Blues 30/9/16
Today's Blues Club Podcast Track Of The Day has another two hours of non-stop Best in Blues with More Music and Less Chat featuring New Releases, Classic Tracks, UK Independent Blues Broadcasters Association Presenters' Picks and tracks from some artists and bands appearing at the Chelmsford Blues in the City Festival this weekend including King King, Red Butler, Kaz Hawkins Band, RootBone, Catfish (pictured), Eric Clapton, Sari Schorr, Trev Turley & Friends, Deb Ryder, The Ken Tucker Band, Jason Elmore and Hoodoo Witch, Southern Culture on the Skids, Lew Jetton, Northsyde, New Orleans Suspects, Enrico Jerimiah Marques, Vaneese Thomas, Jamie Williams & the Roots Collective, Bobby Rush, Elles Bailey, Tommy Castro, Dove and Boweevil, Bruce Katz, Mark Harrison, Fabulous Thunderbirds, GT's Boos Band, Kat Kings, Pete Harris Blues Band & Jon Vaughan, B. B. & The Blues Shacks and more.
Impulse 29/9/16
The WRC introduced you to Idlewar, a three piece Rock band in the best tradition of a power trio - formed in 2014 hailing from Orange County, California! So were recently delighted to hear from our mate and Idlewar drummer Pete Pagonis about their new video from their debut LP 'Impulse' (Vid Of The Day) which will be released this Friday 30th September. Not only that, but the band including James Blake (bass and vocals) and Rick Graham (guitar) are touring the UK in late November/early December!
Movers & Shakers 29/9/16
The fallout from BluesRockFest continues with more brilliant pics here from John Bull in addition to our photo gallery here - plus praise from Jack J Hutchinson (pictured) for our Vid of 'Get It Back' - "Thanks for the footage dude." It was also good to hear from Gary Seager from LastMinuteBandz Bad Pennies - "Congratulations you guys - looks like yesterday's blues rock fest was a huge success with a great line up and a fantastic turn out. I'm glad all the hard work paid off." We also had cheeky best wishes from the Cornish Delta from Tim Chapple of The Movers enquiring about next year's line up - consequently they are our Track Of The Day!
Fat Man Blues On The Move 29/9/16
"The blues? Yo' mean Sat'day night music played by no-good folks who don' wan' work in the fields? Preachers, they calls it the devil's music." Those words are spoken by a character in Fat Man Blues, a new novel by Richard Wall, and are typical of Richard's attempt to get under the skin of the Blues. He uses a lot of colloquial language like this in doing so, and pretty successfully. Since a review copy came in, which is also being curated into what is becoming the British Blues Exhibition, the book has been around, getting itself seen on the British Blues scene. To read more - go to Blog Of The Blues here.
He Ain't Heavy! 28/9/16
Today's Vid Of The Day is 'Heavy' - the hot new single from Glenn Hughes - the first radio single taken from Glenn's forthcoming album 'Resonate' - released by Frontiers Music Srl on Friday 4th November. The single features Hughes on lead vocals and bass guitar, the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith (drums), plus Lachy Doley (keyboards) and Soren Anderson (guitar). Hughes and Anderson also produced the album at Medley Studios in Copenhagen. Glenn will also tour the UK in November with special guests Living Colour.
King Wayne On Route 66 28/9/16
King King drummer and music producer Wayne Proctor (pictured) was host Rory Auskerry's guest on the Route 66 Radio Show last Sunday night. On today's Track Of The Day they chat about the King King Live release due out in October 2016, Proctor's path to becoming a drummer, how he approaches production projects and the magic ingredients that make a great live album. There's also new music from Glenn Hughes, Jamie Porter and The Marcus King Band plus tracks from The Allman Brothers Band, Steven Tyler, The Rolling Stones and more.
Raveneye Track Of The Day 28/9/16
UK Rock trio RavenEye have unleashed a new video for the song 'Madeline' - which is the third track they’ve made available from their debut album NOVA released last Friday via Frontiers srl. By the time he was 25 singer/guitarist Oli Brown had been hailed by Mojo as “the hottest young pistol in British Blues”, released four solo albums and toured the world for 10 years with legends such as Jeff Beck and Buddy Guy. Two years ago he gave all that up for the love of Rock and RavenEye was born! Now boasting Aaron Spiers on bass and with a new drummer in place – 21 year old Adam Breeze - the band are set to take 2016 by storm. The band also embark on a UK tour next month including Leos Red Lion, Gravesend on Friday 18th November.
Born To Be Blues 27/9/16
"No pressure then as they kicked off our fourth BluesRockFest at 3pm at Leo's Red Lion, Gravesend, with already a sizeable crowd in attendance. As expected their forty minute setlist would draw completely on their new album as they opened with the tifter wearing Funkas' cool bassline on
'River' and immediately the Red Lion punters were, ahem, hooked. 'Trust Yourself' with Turner's 'Joplinesque' groovy, gravelly voice and tangible stage presence, was a great foot stomping romp with a great riff from Black. Taj Mahal's 'Leaving Trunk' grooved and rocked in true 60's/70's style whilst 'Brand New Day' emphasised the tightness of a band excelling in all the right places. Black's intro on the album title track took things down tempo with some intricate guitar work combined with Turner's hypnotic captivating voice that saw the appreciative crowd hanging of off every word. Classy."
Read the rest of AJ's Born Healer BluesRockFest review here plus check out our photo gallery here.
Happy 60th Birthday Wrinkly 27/9/16
Although typically charging people to come to his 60th birthday celebration at BluesRockFest - today is actually WRC legend Col's (aka Wrinkly) official birthday. Pictured second from left on Leo's Red Lion stage on Saturday presenting The Mentulls with their 2015 WRC Best Blues Performance award, Colin received a big card signed by all those present, a '60 Years On Tour' WRC t-shirt and a cake with the WRC logo on it! Meanwhile today's Red Butler Vid Of The Day was taken by Mr. Rockrpix (John Bull), our Track Of The Day is courtesy of one of our valued sponsors Radio Seagull and we understand that thanks to our live streaming - we even had someone watching BluesRockFest in Ontario!
Black Market In Coulsdon 27/9/16
And talking of presentation's - Mr. Tuesday Night Music Club Richard Dunning was also duly on the Red Lion stage presenting Matt and Paul Long from Catfish with their well deserved 2016 British Blues Awards after their storming BluesRockFest set. Meanwhile it's back to the bread and butter stuff tonight for Rich as Black Market III take to the stage at the TNMC at the Comrades Club, 194 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, Greater London, CR5 2NF.
Early BluesRockfest Photo Gallery 26/9/16
"Thanks for a great day yesterday and for including us in such a great line up! We had a blast and enjoyed meeting u all properly! Hope to see u soon!! ☺ love from all at Born Healer xx","(The Mentulls) Beautiful & mesmerising", "#kentbluesrockfest was awesome yesterday. Well done @WRINKLYCLUB for a great event and thanks for having me aboard John Doe Blues Band" and "Had a great time at Kent Blues Rock Fest. Thanks for having us @WRINKLYCLUB :) Gareth Bartlett Blacktop Deluxe". These were just some of the great messages we received following our awesome BluesRockFest on Saturday. Anyway check out our initial photo gallery here and our Stevie Nimmo Band Vid Of The Day which we hope gives you a flavour of a brilliant day!
Just Two Months To Wrinklystock V 26/9/16
With BluesRockFest sadly over, we now turn our attention to Wrinklystock V taking place at the Mick Jagger Centre, Dartford on Saturday 26th November. Our 'Monsters Of Irish Rock' gig sees headliners Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Thin Lizzy alive, with special guests U2 Tribe. 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!
Homelands Of The Blues 26/9/16
Today's Black On Blues Track Of The Day is another popular Blues women special including 55 Rose Street, Laura Cheadle, Kaz Hawkins (pictured), Katie Bradley, Joyann Parker & Sweet Tea, IReed Man & Ms Mont and Fiona Boyes.
Day To Remember 25/9/16
Well the weather was unbelievable for late September, Leo's Red Lion was packed out and the music was awesome. Yes BluesRockfest finally took place in Gravesend yesterday and what a day to remember it turned out to be. The WRC would like to thank everyone who contributed to the day - whether that was the bands themselves, both the WRC & Red Lion crews, the punters who turned up and supported our event plus of course our sponsors - thank you one and all. Anyway take a gander at our Vid Of The Day with more vids, pics and a review to come.
And There's More .............. 25/9/16
If you missed BluesRockFest yesterday (how come?) - or if you want more of the same - do not overlook the fact that WRC Promotions has a bonus gig today at The Horn in St. Albans. The line-up includes two bands as they travel home after BluesRockFest - namely 2015 WRC Award winners The Mentulls and Blacktop Deluxe - the added bonus being the superb Rainbreakers (pictured) who graced BluesRockfest last year. We hope to see as many of you there tonight!
BluesRockFest Reprise 25/9/16
Well the The Marshman was duly in attendance yesterday and the night before he was kindly broadcasting a rundown of all our BluesRockFest bands on his Blues On The Marsh show. So if you either missed BluesRockFest or indeed want to listen again to the great band bands that performed yesterday - then listen to today's Track Of The Day which also includes tracks from Katie Bradley, Charlotte Marshall and The 45s, 55 Rose Street, Bobby Rush, Lurrie Bell , Phil Bee's Freedom ,Elles Bailey, Lucy Hammond, Stevie Smith' s Sin House and a birthday celebration of 82 years for Larfin' Len!
BluesRockFest Live Streaming 24/9/16
Well the big day has finally arrived - BluesRockFest at Leo's Red Lion, Gravesend - with doors opening at 2.30pm and Born Healer live on stage at 3pm. And if unfortunately you cannot make it today - we are hoping to bring you live streaming here of all seven bands on the main stage plus possibly the acoustic stage as well. For those going - a final reminder about our free FestiTool app which you download to your phone accessing the stage timings using code kbr16. It's going to be a brilliant day so watch out for our usual coverage of proceedings over the coming days!
Blues Club BluesRockFest Preview 24/9/16
The Blues Club Podcast are not only kindly sponsoring BluesRockFest headliner Stevie Nimmo's set today but they have also produced a preview playing tracks from all the artists appearing at the festival which is today's Track Of The Day. There's also new tracks from Trev Turley & Friends, Seth Walker, Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials, Stevie Wonder, Ronnie Earl, Kandace Springs, Connie Lush, Devon Allman, Kelly's Lot, Tanya Piche Blues Band, Will Wilde, Rebecca Downes, Duke Robillard, B. B. & The Blues Shacks and more.
Down By The Riverside 24/9/16
And on the subject of festivals, it was great to be included in a recent tweet from Chris Antonik including some video footage of his band on the Riverside Stage at the Upton Blues Festival in mid-July which is today's Vid Of The Day. Three days later the WRC had the pleasure of catching Chris's set at The Bulls Head in Barnes and interviewing the man himself here.
BOTM BluesRockFest Special Tonight 23/9/16
With just one day to go to BluesRockFest at Leo's Red Lion, Gravesend, this Saturday 24th September - The Marshman will be doing a rundown of all the bands on his Blues On The Marsh show here tonight at 7pm. Also being aired for the first time on the show are tracks from Katie Bradley, Charlotte Marshall and The 45s, 55 Rose Street, Bobby Rush, Lurrie Bell , Phil Bee's Freedom ,Elles Bailey, Lucy Hammond, Stevie Smith' s Sin House and a birthday celebration of 82 years for Larfin' Len! And if you're looking for a gig to go to tonight then the Fran McGillivray Band are playing for free at 9pm at The Pelton Arms, Greenwich or if you want to catch some hard driving Joe Bonamassa/Fleetwood Mac/John Mayall Blues Rock - then the Sloe Train Blues Band are playing at the White Horse in Banbury from 9pm.
Hold On For Dear Life! 23/9/16
Pennsylvania US rockers and WRC favourites Crobot release their new album 'Welcome To Fat City' - via Nuclear Blast Entertainment in the UK and Europe today. They also have announced they will be bringing their funkadelic riffs back to UK shores this Autumn - supporting Australian rockers Airbourne (who we saw at Ramblin' Man) on all UK dates including London's Electric Ballroom on Tuesday 29th November which we will be attending. Anyway check out today's Vid Of The Day - in our opinion the stand-out track from the new album - a live version of 'Hold On For Dear Life'.
A Girl Like You 23/9/16
If there was a better Summer track released this year than 'Sound Of The Summer' then we've yet to hear it. Anyway we introduced you to Jamie Porter in August - a musician living in North Wales, writing and playing original Blues Rock influenced songs and taking them out live with his band - with a view to releasing an album either later in the year or early 2017. So we were recently delighted to get a tweet from Jamie re: his latest track 'A Girl Like You' - which is today's Track Of The Day!
Art For Art's Sake 22/9/16
"Just how would four music acts and the seven ladies of burlesque combine? There was already a theoretical affinity between the separate artforms, rooted in the music having heavy innuendo in its roots (and ever since) and burlesque being an assertive celebration of femininity any of the gutsy early Blues ladies would have admired. A third artform - literature - was also represented in the shape of a copy of Richard Wall's entertaining new Blues-soaked novel, Fat Man Blues, which spent the night on the stage, close to the action."
Read the rest of Darren Weale's take here on last Thursday's Burlesque and Blues Revue at Camden's Proud plus check out our photo gallery here.
Blind Ego 22/9/16
We first came across RPWL following a brilliant cover of Steve Hillage's (not Hackett - that's another story) 'Sea Nature'. Anyway RPWL guitarist Kalle Wallner (aka Blind Ego) has taken seven years to complete his third solo effort 'Liquid' - which 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.
Lifetime Achievement 22/9/16
Today's Track Of The Day is all the more fitting given Lifetime Achievement award winner Pete Feenstra (sponsored by the WRC) recounts the recent Newark Blues Festival and of course the British Blues Awards. In this two hour special Pete plays tracks from both artists appearing at the event and in the honours list including Willie & The Bandits, Geoff Carne & The Hatz (pictured), Ian Siegal, Jack J Hutchinson's Boom Boom Brotherhood and Nine Below Zero.
BluesRockFest Countdown Continues 21/9/16
With just 3 days to go to BluesRockFest at Leo's Red Lion, Gravesend, this Saturday 24th September and its running order here - just a reminder that we have our own BluesRockFest Festitool app. Simply download the app 'Festitool' to your phone and use the code kbr16 to locate stage timings etc. for all the bands.
Blues Power 21/9/16
And talking of BluesRockFest - Absolution who appeared at BluesFest in 2013 and 2014 have released a teaser for their new album 'Blues Power' which will be available worldwide on CD and Digital Download via Target Records from next Friday 30th September. Their first single 'Nothing But A Broken Heart' is today's Video Of The Day and you can order your own copy of the album direct from the band here for £13 (plus postage) with every copy pre-ordered before this coming Sunday being personalised and signed by the band!
Route 66 BBA Special 21/9/16
On this week's Route 66 Track Of The Day host Rory Auskerry is celebrating the winners at this years British Blues Awards as Rory runs through all the categories playing a track from each of the winners. Also on the show is new music from David Grissom, Led Zeppelin, Aaron Keylock and ZZ Top (pictured) plus Rory also takes a look at the music news and marks the birthdays in Rock & Blues.
Rocking Robin 2 20/9/16
The WRC first brought Big Wolf Band - an exciting powerful 5 piece Blues band from Birmingham - to your attention in June this year. Well the guys were rocking the Robin 2 in Bilston on Sunday night (Vid Of The Day) with Jonathan Earp on guitar & vocals, Tim Jones on Drums, Mick Jeynes on Bass and Paul Brambini (out of shot) on Hammond keys. The guys perform a mixture of originals as well as their take on a few classics and their recent single 'Stop Right Now', was reworked, remixed and mastered by industry legend Jon Astley who has produced, recorded and mastered some the greats of our time like Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, The Who and many more!
Rock On The Ridge At BluesRockFest 20/9/16
With just 4 days to go to BluesRockFest at Leo's Red Lion, Gravesend, this Saturday 24th September - the bad news is that there will be no WRC Award winning Rock On The Ridge broadcast this Saturday - although the good news is that hosts Bob & Jules will be interviewing all the BluesRockFest bands in the 'Blues Room'. Anyway last Saturday's show is today's Track Of The Day featuring KilliT, RavenEye, Crobot, Royal Blood, Massive Wagons, Bad House, Mason Hill, Bleeker, Highly Suspect, Greenleaf, Preacher Stone, John Verity, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Andrew Stockdale, Vanilla Women, Mount Holly, Bridge To Mars, The Mission, King King (pictured), Massive plus on their 'Introducing Stage' Pot Kettle Black!
Inglorious Last In Line 20/9/16
Having just started a mainland European tour with Steel Panther, WRC favourites Inglorious (who we caught at both Ramblin' Man and Download) have announced a co-headlining run of UK shows with label mates Last In Line including London's O2 Islington Academy on Friday 25th November. Inglorious will also play Planet Rockstock 2016 in Porthcawl on Sunday 4th December.
Amor & Fisk Live and Unplugged at The Inamo Onyx Bar 19/9/16
Following the success of our recent WRC John Verity Inamo gig - another gig has been arranged at The Onyx Bar, Covent Garden on Thursday 27th October featuring Amor & Fisk (Vid Of The Day). As with the first event it will be free for WRC members, 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.
John Doe Trio Added To BluesRockFest Roster 19/9/16
With just 5 days to go to BluesRockFest at Leo's Red Lion, Gravesend, on Saturday 24th September - we bring you news of another welcome addition to the days roster. The John Doe Trio, who were incidentally WRC guests at our recent JV Inamo gig, recently tweeted "Excited to be doing some short acoustic slots throughout the day next Sat for #kentbluesrockfest . Thanks to @WRINKLYCLUB for inviting me." Remember if you become a WRC member here for FREE - you not only get all the associated privileges of being a member - but you can also still buy your BluesRockFest ticket for £15 instead of £20.
Blues Buddies 19/9/16
Today's Black On Blues Track Of The Day features tracks from AK James, James Buddy Rogers, Ma Polaine’s Great Decline, Laurence Jones (pictured), Roadhouse, AG Weinberger and Andy Gunn.
Against The Grain 18/9/16
Teenage guitar sensation Aaron Keylock will release his highly anticipated debut single 'Against The Grain' (Vid Of The Day) on Thursday 6th October. Already a road warrior, he has been gigging heavily since the age of 11, playing over 200 shows including the Jazz Café, Alexandra Palace and Shepherds Bush Empire and he has supported Blackberry Smoke, The Answer, The Graveltones and The Cadillac Three. The last time we caught Aaron was at Ramblin' Man last year (pictured) and he is on tour from October to December with Wilko Johnson, Joanne Shaw Taylor and for the Planet Rock Roadstars tour with SIMO and Federal Charm - which we will be attending!
Cherry On Top! 18/9/16
Is it really over four year's ago that we last saw Cherry Lee Mewis performing at a 100 Club Teenage Cancer Trust gig (pictured)? Well the latest news from Cherry is that she has been overseas on further jazz tours, had a busy UK summer with her band appearing at festivals and guesting with Del Bromham's Blues Devils and Think Floyd and has just returned from a US trip where she visited Muscle Shoals and met legendary songwriter Dan Penn, (Dark End Of The Street, I'm Your Puppet, Do Right Woman, Do Right Man)! Anyway, there are two UK Winter dates that Cherry has with her band - Wednesday 7th December sees Cherry return to Dusty's Blues Club in High Wycombe and the return of Cherry and her band's Christmas Party at Bedford Esquires on Sunday 18th December!
Blues Club Catch Up 18/9/16
Today we're again playing catch with our Track Of The Day - The Blues Club Podcast originally broadcast on the last day of August. And of course it's worth waiting for as its another two hours of non-stop Best in Blues with More Music and Less Chat featuring tracks from The Cadillac Kings, The Blues Brothers, Wily Bo Walker, Dr. John, Albert Castiglia Band, Professor Longhair, Beth Hart, R.D.Olson, The King Brothers, Bobby Rush, Mary Jo Curry, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Al Lerman, Buddy Guy, Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne, Phily K, Little Boys Blue, Anthony Geraci, Gary Hoey, Tullie Brae, The Hitman Blues Band, Muddy Waters, Dan Bubien, Thornetta Davis, Devon Allman, Aynsley Lister (pictured), Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado, B. B. & The Blues Shacks and more.
Twist In The Tale 17/9/16
It wasn't just the strength in depth of the Blues played at the Burlesque and Blues Revue on Thursday night at Camden's Proud - it was the subtle additional twist of Burlesque that made it such a unique evening! So fair play to Darren at The British Blues Exhibition for the imaginative mix which is partly captured in today's photo gallery here featuring Andy Twyman, Peter Donegan, Auld's Man Baccie, Great West Groove and of course those lovely Burlesque girls!
Stung By The Blues 17/9/16
We're playing catch up with today's Black On Blues Track Of The Day, another popular Blues women special featuring Elizabeth Hansen, Koko Taylor, Maria Carmi, Laja, Lara and The Bluz Dawg, Jane Lee Hooker, Eliza Neals and JJ Thames.
Covers Versus Tribute Tonight! 17/9/16
The choice is yours as they say. Two great gigs tonight - one Covers - One Tribute. LastMinuteBandz The Replicants (pictured) are playing their classic Rock covers at the Soda and Rye in Woking - whilst Jamie & The Jets (Vid Of The Day) are performing their own tribute to Elton John at The Iron Horse in Sidcup. Whichever you choose - enjoy!
Proud Revue 16/9/16
The WRC took in The British Blues Exhibition Live's Burlesque and Blues Revue at The Proud, Camden last night, a night of burlesque and music from across Blues history to the very latest tunes - with Blues innovator and humourist one man band Andy Twyman, Peter Donegan, son of the Skiffle giant Lonnie Donegan, the duo Auld Man's Baccie and The Great West Groove (pictured). Burlesque came from the talents of Baby Boo, Blondie Valentine, Briar Rouge, Cerise Mae and Scarletta Fire. It turned out to be a special night both visually and musically - so check out today's Vid Of The Day, watch out for pics tomorrow plus a possible review shortly.
And The Winners Were ...... 16/9/16
With now just 8 days to go to BluesRockFest at Leo's Red Lion, Gravesend, on Saturday 24th September - we bring you news of BluesRockFest artists featuring in last weekend's British Blues Awards! Red Butler (pictured) came third in the Band of the Year (sponsored by The Tuesday Night Music Club) with guitarist Alex Butler also coming second in Young Artist of the Year. Headliner Stevie Nimmo also came second in Songwriter of the Year whilst the Lifetime Achievement award (sponsored by The WRC) went to Pete Feenstra! Remember if you become a WRC member here for FREE - you not only get all the associated privileges of being a member - but you can also still buy your BluesRockFest ticket for £15 instead of £20.
Blues Club Is Back! 16/9/16
The Blues Club Podcast finally returns to its Friday Track Of The Day spot for another two hours of non-stop Best in Blues with More Music and Less Chat, featuring new releases from Sari Schorr (pictured), Aynsley Lister, Joe Bonamassa, Tweed Funk, Kenny Neal, Liz Mandeville & the Blue Points and many more.
Slim Chance Interview 15/9/16
The last time we caught Slim Chance was at London's Borderline in January 2014 - a fantastic set which actually won them our 'Best Acoustic' 2014 WRC Award! Turn the clock back a further 38 years (ouch) and we also saw them of course with the late Ronnie Lane at Olympia's Great British Music Festival along with the esteemed company of The Pretty Things, Nazareth, Charlie, Be Bop Deluxe and some band called Bad Company! Impressive eh? Well we took in Slim Chance at Twickenham's famous Eel Pie Club on Thursday 25th August 2016 - the line-up now featuring original members, Charlie Hart (who we interviewed here before the gig and today's Track Of The Day), Steve Simpson and Steve Bingham. Anyway check out our review here of a set that included classic Ronnie Lane songs as well as original tracks from their new album 'On The Move' plus more photos here.
APPy Days For BluesRockFest! 15/9/16
With just 9 days to go now in our countdown to BluesRockFest at Leo's Red Lion, Gravesend, on Saturday 24th September - we bring you news that thanks to James at Festitool we now have our own BluesRockFest app. Simply download the app 'Festitool' to your phone and use the code kbr16 to locate stage timings etc. for all the bands. Remember if you become a WRC member here for FREE - you not only get all the associated privileges of being a member - but you can also still buy your BluesRockFest ticket for £15 instead of £20
Proud North v Grimm South 15/9/16
Tonight it's a case of knowing your 'North from your South' as there are two great gigs taking place either side of London. Blues At The Woodlands at the Woodlands Art Centre, Gillingham ME6 2DU feature The Grimms (Vid Of The Day) with their hard driving, high energy British R&B with that 'feelgood factor'. Tickets are £10 and doors open at 7.30pm. For more information call 0300 065 8210 or e-mail r&abrother@aol.com and don't forget that WRC members get £2 off the normal admission on production of a valid WRC members card. Meanwhile, the WRC have plumped for The British Blues Exhibition Live presents The Burlesque and Blues Revue, a night of burlesque and music from across Blues history to the very latest tunes at The Proud in Camden. Tickets £10 on the night and again WRC members get 50% off on production of a valid WRC members card!
Stevie B Rocks Out Live Tonight! 14/9/16
With just 10 days to go now in our countdown to BluesRockFest at Leo's Red Lion, Gravesend, on Saturday 24th September - we bring you news that one of the WRC organisers Steve Borkowski is live on the Rock n Blues Show here tonight between 7 and 9pm on Ridge Radio where you can hear him chat to host Mark Hughes about the line up and play some music from the artists. Mark has also just recently become a WRC member here for FREE - where you not only get all the associated privileges of being a member - but you can also still buy your BluesRockFest ticket for £15 instead of £20!
The Similitude of a Dream 14/9/16
The journey of Neal Morse has seen three decades of musical accomplishments, the latest being the inception of The Neal Morse Band. Morse has forged many relationships over the years with his other bands, Spocks Beard, Transatlantic and 2014 WRC Prog Award winners Flying Colors (pictured). The current line-up of the band is Morse, drummer Mike Portnoy, bassist Randy George, keyboardist Bill Hubauer and guitarist Eric Gillette - and 'The Similitude of a Dream', a new concept album, is due to be released on Friday 11th November on Radiant Records via Metal Blade Records/SONY. Today check out the official lyric video for the songs - 'Long Day' and 'Overture' which is our Vid Of The Day.
Sharp Dressed Men! 14/9/16
Celebrating the 'Greatest Hits Live' release from ZZ Top, today's Route 66 Track Of The Day plays two tracks from it. Also on host Rory Auskerry's show originally broadcast on Sunday night are new tracks from Devon Allman, Blacklist Union, Status Quo, Eliza Neals, Aynsley Lister and Ritchie Dave Porter plus classics from Jerry Lee Lewis, The Faces, BB King and U2. There's also this week's birthdays in Rock, the music news and there is the odd mention of a certain radio award...
Caveman Sponsor BluesRockFest Stage! 13/9/16
Our BluesRockFest countdown continues with now just eleven day's to go until Leo's Red Lion, Gravesend, on Saturday 24th September - and today we would like to thank our Stage Sponsor Caveman Brewery - making craft beer in a cave in Kent - heavily hopped cask ales! And once again just a reminder that if you become a WRC member here for FREE - you not only get all the associated privileges of being a member - but you can also still buy your BluesRockFest ticket for £15 instead of £20!
Betta's A Legend 13/9/16
The WRC were so delighted to hear from Beatriz Berodia - a Blues singer and recording artist from Chicago - we have made her today's Vid Of The Day. In fact the vid is of the Betta Blues Band playing Buddy Guy´s Legends in December 2015 and Betta is pictured alongside with Buddy himself. How cool is that?
Dirty Thrills On ROTR! 13/9/16
Today's Rock On The Ridge Track Of The Day - originally broadcast on Saturday night - features tracks from Zodiac, Dirty Thrills (pictured), Alter Bridge, Red Sky Mary, The Pretty Reckless, Royal Thunder, Old Man's Will, Scorpion Child, The Soulbreakers, Circle Of Reason, Inglorious, Greenleaf, Snake Head Ritual, Grey Cooper Blues Experience, MINDRIOTmt, RavenEye, Andrew Stockdale, Soundgarden, Winter Heart, Albany Down, King King and Aynsley Lister!
Circus Maximus Interview 12/9/16
Norwegian Progressive Metallers Circus Maximus began the second leg of their 'Havoc' tour at London's Underworld on Saturday 27th August. With influences of bands such as Dream Theater and Symphony X, in some eyes 'Havoc' sees a swing more towards Metal than Prog. Anyway, please listen to our September Wrinklycast interview here with guitarist Mats Haugen and keyboard player Lasse Finbråten before the gig plus see our review here and pics here
Johnny B Goode! 12/9/16
"Following a riotous meeting with Colin & AJ at the Joe Bonamassa gig at The Cavern in Liverpool last month, I was looking forward to attending this invitation only gig in this classy venue in Covent Garden. Being a John Verity virgin, I really had no idea what to expect of the evening other than being unceasingly ribbed by the Wrinklies in their inimitable manner. Of course they didn’t disappoint me on that front. Only knowing Argent hits 'Hold your Head Up' and 'God Gave Roll & Roll To You' I was intrigued to know how the evening would roll."
Check out the rest of Steve Potter's excellent Inamo, London, review here and check out our photo gallery here.
BluesRockFest - 12 Days & Counting! 12/9/16
Our BluesRockFest countdown continues with just twelve day's to go now till Leo's Red Lion, Gravesend, on Saturday 24th September - and again we thank WRC member Stuart Broderick who has kindly sponsored Jack J Hutchinson (our Vid Of The Day). And again just a reminder that if you become a WRC member here for FREE - you not only get all the associated privileges of being a member - but you can also still buy your BluesRockFest ticket for £15 instead of £20!
Streaming Success! 11/9/16
With a John Verity Band review waiting in the wings from Steve Potter, a WRC first the other evening was the live streaming of the gig via NMB Live. A dress rehearsal for BluesRockFest - the Inamo Covent Garden, London, feed was watched from Greenhithe in Kent to Ontario in Canada. Despite some expected gremlins - the sound and picture quality was apparently great - so if you can't go to BluesRockFest (why not?) - then watch out for news on our plans for live streaming during the day.
Net Closing In 11/9/16
And talking of BluesRockFest, with just thirteen day's to go till Leo's Red Lion, Gravesend, on Saturday 24th September - it's about time we thanked our sponsor of Catfish (Vid Of The Day) - step forward WRC member Stuart Broderick. And just a reminder that if you become a WRC member here for FREE - you not only get all the associated privileges of being a member - but you can also still buy your BluesRockFest ticket for £15 instead of £20!
Blues Club Back With A Bang 11/9/16
Our Blues Club Podcast Track Of The Day returns after a break with another two hours of non-stop Best in Blues with More Music and Less Chat featuring tracks from Joe Bonamassa (pictured), Grady Champion, Bruce Katz, Ally Venable Band, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Buddy Guy & Junior Wells and many more!
Hold Your Head High! 10/9/16
What a great night we had on Thursday night at The Inamo Covent Garden Onyx Bar featuring an unplugged set from the excellent John Verity Band. Joining a number of WRC members were a few well known faces including ex-Bad Company guitarist Dave 'Bucket' Colwell and original Zombies bass guitarist Chris White who also co-wrote Argent's hit 'Hold Your Head Up' - today's Vid Of The Day. With a review hopefully to come - please check out our photo gallery here.
Eclectic Mix 10/9/16
A rather eclectic mix awaits you on today's Blues On The Marsh Track Of The Day with tracks from Devon Allman, David "Honeyboy" Edwards, Aki Kumar, Mátyás Pribojszki Blues Band, Aynsley Lister (pictured), JJ Thames, Trev Turley Blues Ensemble, Poor Old Me feat Shakura S'Aida, Joanna Connor, Dan Bubien, George and Noriko , Gus Samuelson and SinnerMan, Joe Horn and Broken For Good, Jimmy Thackery, Fabrizio Poggi, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Barrelhouse, Tanya Piche Blues Singer - along with the birthday corner featuring Jimmy Reed, Deanna Bogart, Guitar Shorty and Little Milton.
BluesRockFest T-shirts 10/9/16
With just two weeks and counting till this year's BluesRockFest at Leo's Red Lion, Gravesend, on Saturday 24th September - the official t-shirts (pictured) were on display on Thursday night at our John Verity gig and you can purchase yours here for £15 + p&p. And just a reminder that if you become a WRC member here for FREE - you not only get all the associated privileges of being a member - but you can also still buy your BluesRockFest ticket for £15 instead of £20!
JV Inamo! 9/9/16
The WRC took in the very first music promotion at The Inamo Onyx Bar in Covent Garden, London, last night, featuring our old mucker and ex-Argent frontman John Verity in an brilliant unplugged set. With more pics to come - check out today's very brief Vid Of The Day.
Wayne's Mission 9/9/16
The Mission release their new album, 'Another Fall From Grace' on Friday 30th Septembe which is produced by Wayne Hussey and Tim Palmer and features guest backing vocals from Gary Numan, Martin Gore (Depeche Mode), Ville Valo (HIM), Julianne Regan (All About Eve) & Evi Vine. Hussey calls this album “the lost link between The Sisters Of Mercy ‘First And Last And Always’ and The Mission’s ‘God's Own Medicine’” - so feast your eyes now on our Track Of The Day - the gloriously melodramatic 'Met-Amor-Phosis', the first single from the album - full of swagger and bombast. To celebrate both the album and their 30th anniversary, The Mission set out on their most extensive and ambitious tour since they reformed in 2011, with special guests Peter Murphy, The 69 Eyes, and The Awakening supporting them in the UK.
Cry Of Dawn 9/9/16
'Cry Of Dawn' released on Frontiers Music s.r.l. on Friday 23rd September is Göran Edman's latest child: a straight ahead AOR/Melodic Rock album which highlights his amazing abilities on some superb songs written for him by Michael Palace, Steve Newman, Alessandro Del Vecchio Sören Kronkvist, Daniel Palmqvist and Robert Säll. The result is a true feast for all lovers of this music with hints to the sounds of giants like Night Ranger, Journey, Bad English and Starship! Cry Of Dawn line up with Göran Edman - lead and backing vocals, Michael Palace - guitars and bass, Sören Kronqvist - keyboards and producer Daniel Flores - drums and keyboards.
The Force Awakens 8/9/16
"They began appropriately with the first track off the album 'Ain't Got Not Money' - Sibun's Gary Moore reminiscent style intro on New Yorker Schorr's protest against the greed of Wall Street, with her powerful earthy vocal already letting The Thames siders know what was in store. A memory from their Surya Showcase gig last December was Sibun's rockin' solo and Olinder's keys on 'Demolition Man' - again forcefully sung and written by Schorr in support of Amnesty International's resolution to decriminalise sex work. The opening groovy rhythm guitar of Innes on 'Cat And Mouse' belies its underlying message of past emotional abuse in the music industry, which saw both Sibun and Olinder excelling again. Schorr's recent performance at Carnegie Hall's Lead Belly Fest resulted in her tribute to the main man with a great cover of 'Where Did You Sleep Last Night' - appropriate to those of us who were wondering what the train's would be like after the gig. And you can take the man out of Zeppelin but you can't take Zeppelin out of the man - or to be precise, Sibun's time with Robert Plant - with their barnstorming cover of 'Rock And Roll' - Innes going for it hammer and tongs - Jimmy eat your heart out mate! The mellower 'Oklohoma' was introduced by Sari - although this correspondent's embarrassing "yes" was wrongfully construed by Sari that I actually had been there - the story being that a last minute change of plan ends up with her gigging with Joe Louis Walker ... hence 'Oklohoma'. Another groovy number - that as predicted built into one mean fusional outro jam with Anders' keys, another Sibun guitar solo (Oli Brown was on the album) plus Schorr's excellent lyrical diction. Superb."
Read the rest of AJ's Sari Schorr & The Engine Room review here plus check out our Photo Gallery here.
A First For The WRC? 8/9/16
Not only are the WRC attending an intimate John Verity acoustic gig in the heart of London tonight - but we are also attempting to broadcast the gig through live streaming at around 8pm UK time! Please bear with us as we enter into the unknown with hopefully a link here and a Facebook link possibly here. Anyway, in the meantime check out today's JV Vid Of The Day filmed at Leo's Red Lion, Gravesend in January.
Cooking With Gaz! 8/9/16
Following on from our recent piece about LastMinuteBandz Bad Pennies - we were delighted to hear from Gary Seager that Bad Pennies new EP broke into the IBBA top 40 for August at number 22! A tight, no-nonsense Rock & Blues band hailing from the Medway Delta - the four-piece play tribute to Rory Gallagher, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Gary Moore, Dr. Feelgood, Thin Lizzy, ZZ Top, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Winter plus more - and are available for pubs & clubs, rallies, festivals and events around Kent, London and beyond! Check out today's Track Of The Day!
New Moon Rising 7/9/16
The days following such an awesome gig always leaves you feeling a bit flat - so today's Sari Schorr & The Engine Room, Half Moon, Putney, London, Photo Gallery here - will definitely put a smile back on our faces! With Sari, guitarist Innes Sibun and the rest of The Engine Room in such excellent form, these photos from the official 'A Force Of Nature' debut album launch party (released last Friday) will no doubt get the picture across as what a great time we all had!
Aynsley Lister Interview 7/9/16
Today's Track Of The Day features the multi-award winning British Blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Aynsley Lister who chats to host Rory on this week's Route 66 show. There's also new music from Jamie Porter, Eliza Neals, Joe Bonamassa, ZZ Top and Sari Schorr plus classic tracks from JJ Cale & Eric Clapton, Buddy Holly, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Collective Soul, Queen and more!
Monster Truck Hit The Road 7/9/16
Despite us missing them in the mud at Download this year, the Canadian hard-rockin’ juggernaut Monster Truck (Vid Of The Day), have hit the road in Europe again and will be supporting Nickelback in September and October across a host of legendary arenas - one of which is London's O2 Arena which will be attending! The tour follows the release of their new album 'Sittin’ Heavy' which has received rave reviews. In true road warrior style they have already opened for the mighty Guns n' Roses, Slash, Alice in Chains, ZZ Top, Buckcherry, Rival Sons and Vista Chino over the last two years and are ready to show Nickelback fans how hard-rocking they can be!
Blues Moon 6/9/16
Following their gig at the legendary Paradiso Amsterdam on Saturday, Sari Schorr & The Engine Room stopped off at the equally iconic Half Moon, Putney in London last night on their 'A Force Of Nature' tour. In fact this show was the official album launch party for their debut album released last Friday! Anyway, with a review and more pics to come - check out today's Vid Of The Day.
Blacktop Rock 6/9/16
With unbelievably just 19 days to go now until BluesRockFest at Leo's Red Lion, Gravesend, on Saturday 24th September - we were delighted to see some new footage of Blacktop Deluxe (Track Of The Day - with their new line up) filmed at last month's Cambridge Rock Festival. And just a reminder that if you become a WRC member here for FREE - you not only get all the associated privileges of being a member - but you can also still buy your BluesRockFest ticket for £15 instead of £20!
Mississippi Hooley Tonite! 6/9/16
The last time they played at The Tuesday Night Music Club they brought the house down and now, with a new album to promote, they’ve managed to tempt them back. For a night of blistering guitar, some of the best harmonica playing you’ll ever hear and superb songs culled from their three critically praised albums. Mississippi MacDonald has ‘it’ in spades. He is the ‘real deal’. With a gravelly rich authentic blues voice and a kind of guitar style that commands your attention - so make sure that you get down tonight to the Hooley Village Club, St Margaret's Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 3RB!
Album Launch Tonight! 5/9/16
Following the release of Sari Schorr & The Engine Room's debut album 'A Force of Nature' last Friday, all roads lead to The Half Moon, Putney tonight for the album launch party! Sari is on the cover of this month's Blues In Britain magazine and also played on Saturday at none other than the legendary Paradiso Amsterdam!
Building On Their Reputation 5/9/16
"Their set started with a couple of explosive Rock numbers that demanded everybody’s attention, and soon had the audience tapping along to the beat. They then showed their softer, more sensitive side by performing latest single 'Towers', with its powerful guitar and authentic Blues twang, which also made the most of Andy’s smooth yet sharp vocals. The raw energy of 'Surrender' raised the pace again, setting the scene for the accelerating rhythm and passionate vocals of 'Close To Nowhere'. This song’s repetitive guitar and drum riff were cleverly used to build up to the explosive chorus, a fitting finale for Cortes’s set: as it finished the roaring applause was inevitable."
Read the rest of Big Ian's Cortes Tooting Tram & Social review plus a few pics here.
Amongst Blues Giants 5/9/16
Today's Black On Blues Track Of The Days features tracks from Steve Romig, Kenny Neal & Billy Branch, Aaron Curtis, Altered Blues Band, Big Twist & The Mellow Fellows, Blues Horizon, Otis Clay, Grady Champion and 55 Rose Street.
Cortes On The Right Lines 4/9/16
"An excellent evening of blistering Blues and Rhythmic Rock on Friday from three piece Cortes (pictured) at Tooting Tram & Social" was how our WRC correspondent Big Ian Cawthron described it. "They were excellent, a skilful, tight knit unit with some great songs - even though their set was less than half an hour - and if I included the basic Rock support set from 485C, there was less than an hour's live music!" Anyway fair play to Ian for covering it for us - with a review and more pics to come shortly.
Eyes Wide Open On Route 66 4/9/16
We turn the clock back today to BluesFest 2014 for our Vid Of The Day - for one of the highlights of the day - when headliner Aynsley Lister jammed with both Andrew Pipe from The Mentulls (who are back again at BluesRockFest this year) and Damo Fawsett. British guitarist and singer-songwriter Aynsley is also the special guest on the Route 66 Radio Show here tonight at 6pm where he joins host Rory Auskerry for a chat ahead of the release of his 8th studio album 'Eyes Wide Open'.
Hungary For The Blues! 4/9/16
Lined up for you on today's Blues On The Marsh Track Of The Day is track after track after track of wonderfulness featuring Aynsley Lister, Annika Chambers, Black Market III, Colin Linden, Earl Thomas, Elles Bailey, JJ Thames, Joanna Connor, this month's choices from the IBBA , Mark Harrison, Sari Schorr (pictured), Pete Harris and Jon Vaughan, R.D. Olson Blues Band, Sons Of The Delta, The King Brothers, Trickbag, Wildman Blues Band and an album that is high up the Marshman's list for best of the year ............ from Hungary - the new album from Matyas Pribojszki Band!
Tear You Up 3/9/16
WRC favourite's The Pineapple Thief released their new album 'Your Wilderness' to critical acclaim worldwide on Friday 12th August with Porcupine Tree's Gavin Harrison no less on drums! The response has been overwhelming so watch this space for some tour news coming soon! Consequently today's Vid Of The Day is TPT frontman Bruce Soord in his home studio in Somerset performing an acoustic version of 'Tear You Up' - the third track from the album.
Black Roses Gig Today 3/9/16
We first introduced you to The Black Roses in July 2016 - a Blues/Rock fusion performing original tracks and covers with a nod to the Blues! Consisting of Matt Sullivan (lead vocals), Jack Kellam (guitar), Keely Timms (bass) and Josh Wadey (drums) - they are performing tonight at 7.30pm at this years Ashford Rugby Club Beer Festival in Kent! But don't wait until then as the festival is on from 11am so please go along and enjoy the whole day!
Wrapped In A Cloud 3/9/16
Texas guitar legend Eric Johnson (Track Of The Day) releases his first all-acoustic solo album on Friday 7th October. Long hailed as one of the world's preeminent electric guitarists, Eric celebrates his acoustic side with EJ, his 12th album. Emphasising Johnson's formidable skills as a singer-songwriter, his first completely unplugged album is also his most immediate and intimate. Johnson self-produced the album and performed nine of its thirteen tracks unaccompanied in his Austin, Texas Saucer Sound studio. The other tracks feature guest musicians such as renowned guitarist Doyle Dykes, violinist Molly Emerman, cellist John Hagen, and longtime Johnson accompanists Tommy Taylor and Wayne Salzmann on drums and Roscoe Beck and Chris Maresh on acoustic bass.
Cortes At Tram & Social Tonight 2/9/16
All roads lead tonight to Tooting Tram & Social where awesome new heavy UK 3-piece Cortes are performing a headline show. Their second single ‘Towers’ is today's Track Of The Day and has been released through Ignition records (home to Oasis, Stereophonics, Primal Scream, Band Of Skulls and more). They’ve developed a sizeable profile already, gaining continued radio plays from Annie Mac and Zane Lowe, as well as landing spots recently in New Music Friday Spotify playlist, Apple's Best Of The Week and A List Rock.
Idlewar's Impulse 2/9/16
The WRC first had the pleasure of introducing you to Idlewar (Vid Of The Day) in September 2015. Fusing of old and new with the likes of AC/DC, Clutch, Soundgarden, Royal Blood, Foo Fighters etc. - they are not a reinvention of the wheel! With well constructed no nonsense hard and heavy rock songs, they are back with the release of their first full length LP entitled 'Impulse' on Friday 30th September on PHM. Idlewar continues on with a record that has a raw power that comes across sonically and in performance. The record shows the growth of this new band with a widened scope while still remaining quite firmly planted in a heavy hard rock genre. The record was given it’s final sonic punch being mastered by Brian Lucey (Black Keys, Arctic Monkeys, Ghost) and the guy's are off for their first UK tour in late November which will include Planet Rock Stock Festival!
Joy Division/New Order Tickets Up For Grabs 2/9/16
We have two tickets going spare for Peter Hook & The Light performing Joy Division's and New Order's legendary Factory Records compilation albums 'Substance' live, sequentially and in their entireties at the O2 Forum, Kentish Town on Saturday 17th September. Peter Hook & The Light have toured Joy Division and New Order albums extensively since debuting 'Unknown Pleasures' back in 2010 with dates all across the world which have been very well received by critics and fans alike. If you are interested then please send us a message through the contact below. Face value tickets are £27.50 each but any offer will be considered!.
Circus Maximus 1/9/16
"Havoc' emphasised the driving force of bass guitarist Møllen - who was literally massive in presence all night. And despite in some eyes the latest album being seen as a swing more towards Metal than Prog - this particular track kicked arse! And just to readdress the balance we were then taken back to title track '1st Chapter' and 'Glory' - a progtastic combination of the longest running songs from their very first album from May 2005 - honestly refreshing - and testament to their earlier incarnation and influences when they formed in 2000 gaining much credit for their versions of technically challenging tracks by top bands such as Dream Theater and Symphony X. Awesome. The question "Are you ready for love?" heralded 'Arrival Of Love' it's all-round 80's sound - with it's superb keys, guitar, vocals and harmonies - belying the fact that it was part of Isolate - recorded in August 2007. Mollen's bass opened the atmospheric newbie from 'Havoc' - 'Highest Bitter' - again with an Eastern edge - with Eriksen again excelling on vocals - one of the stand-out numbers of the night. And before we could catch our breath - the opening strains of the anthemic 'Architect Of Fortune' from 'Nine' rubbed our proverbial Prog noses in it - so perfectly constructed - with Eriksen conducting the Underworld faithful in a singalong - Haugen's guitar solo and the band's haunting close out providing the highlight of the night. Follow that!"
Read the rest of AJ's Circus Maximus Underworld review here plus check out today's Vid Of The Day.
Tristan Would Like To Play At Your House! 1/9/16
Once described as Britain’s long-awaited answer to John Mayer (see our Track of The Day) - Tristan Mackay will be touring throughout October and November with a twist - as he will be putting together a tour of concerts in fans' houses, gardens or local village halls etc. The premise is simple. Tristan will charge a flat fee of £500 for a full headline solo set at your house. This is a 60-75 minute set of original material from his first two albums, and new songs for the upcoming album. You can sell tickets to friends, hold a concert all for yourself (this might be a bit much), or go a bit flash and just throw a gig for your mates. The response to the plan has been overwhelming since TM launched it on social media last week. If you are interested e-mail info@batteredhatrecords.com - current availability is as per the map pictured.
September WRC Bulletin Out Today 1/9/16
With of course both BluesRockFest and Wrinklystock V on the WRC horizon - in today's September 2016 WRC e-mail Bulletin we not only look ahead to September gigs from Cortes, Sari Schorr & The Engine Room, John Verity, The Replicants, Henrik Freischlader and The Mentulls, but also look back at August and Natives, Slim Chance, Circus Maximus, Sidewinder, Deep Blue Sea, Teresa Masciana, Jamie Porter and Who Killed Nancy Johnson? 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!