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Springsteen Magic 14/6/16

"There’s no point in trying to convert anyone to the virtues of Springsteen they are there for all to see – regular followers know he...

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Jun 13, 20161 min read

It’s Cookin’ In Alaska! 14/6/16

Today's Black On Blues Track Of The Day includes tracks from Ben Hemmings, Georgie Bonds, Guy King, Howlin Matt, Joe Rusi, John Jackson,...

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Jun 13, 20161 min read

Download From The Heavens! 14/6/16

OK it was wet, wet, wet but Download was a first and another off of the bucket list for the WRC as we took in both Saturday and Sunday at...

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Jun 13, 20161 min read

Mud, Mud, Glorious Mud! 13/6/16

Sorry but it's all down to the mud gremilins that today's update was only posted this afternoon! As they say, all good things come to an...

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Jun 12, 20161 min read

Stand & Deliver! 12/6/16

According to The Marshman, Friday night's show was not only in the bag but one of the best he'd done!! Of course, Kev was right as this...

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Jun 11, 20161 min read

Sunday Bloody Sabbath! 12/6/16

As it turned out, given their recent announcement of a farewell tour in January - it wasn't Black Sabbath's anticipated swan song on The...

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Jun 11, 20161 min read

Maiden Over! 12/6/16

To be honest. tonight is the very first time that the WRC have seen Iron Maiden live as they headline Download's 'Lemmy Stage'. If it's...

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Jun 11, 20161 min read

Sunshine Valley! 11/6/16

Further to last month's official launch of the new Blacktop Deluxe (Track Of The Day) line up - we're delighted to announce that their...

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Jun 10, 20161 min read

Fox In The Box 11/6/16

It was good to hear recently from our old mucker Wrinkly The Silver Fox who also saw AC/DC at London's Olympic Park last Saturday night....

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Jun 10, 20161 min read

Saturday Bloody Sabbath! 11/6/16

The first time the WRC saw Black Sabbath was at the Killburn Gaumont State in London in November 1975. We were six rows from the front...

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Jun 10, 20161 min read

Pulling The Cat Out Of The Bag! 10/6/16

According to The Marshman, tonight's show here at 7pm is not only in the bag but one of the best he's done!! That'll be for you to decide...

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Jun 9, 20161 min read

Lady In Gold 10/6/16

The WRC first saw Blues Pills last year at Ramblin' Man and the up and coming multi-national rock act have just finished shooting the...

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Jun 9, 20161 min read

The End Of The Week Show 10/6/16

The Blues Club Podcast returns on a Friday as our Track Of The Day and as usual it has two hours of non-stop Best in Blues with More...

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Jun 9, 20161 min read

We Love You! 9/6/16

What a great night we had on Tuesday at London's 100 Club with headliners Tommy Castro & The Painkillers plus acoustic support from Sari...

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Jun 8, 20161 min read

Let There Be Rock! 9/6/16

"Late on, the rest of the stage blacked out, and Angus Young turned 'Let There Be Rock' into a staggering display of endurance. Dripping...

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Jun 8, 20161 min read

Down & Out On Route 66! 9/6/16

Today's Route 66 Track Of The Day features the excellent new album from Albany Down 'The Outer Reach' (pictured) which is out this Friday...

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Jun 8, 20161 min read

President Castro! 8/6/16

Our third WRC gig in four days and the standard was still very high! Last night we got a bargain two for one at London's iconic 100 Club...

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Jun 7, 20161 min read

Thanks Wrinklies You Rock! 8/6/16

The WRC were delighted to hear from Pieces of Mind guitarist Vic Johnson after they were featured on BBC Four’s 'The UK’s Best Part-Time...

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Jun 7, 20161 min read

Mix On The Ridge 8/6/16

Saturday night's WRC Award winning Rock On The Ridge show with hosts Bob & Jules proved to be a mix of Blues and Rock! Today's Track Of...

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Jun 7, 20161 min read

Habit Forming! 7/6/16

With all the gigs going on over this weekend, it's probabably fair to say that music is a bit of a drug for the WRC! Therefore it's most...

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Jun 6, 20161 min read