In support of Heavy Metal Truants Monster Rock Auction, progressive/rock supergroup Flying Colors (our Vid Of The Day) - comprised of guitarist Steve Morse (Deep Purple/Dixie Dregs), drummer Mike Portnoy (Transatlantic, Winery Dogs, ex-Dream Theater), keyboardist/singer Neal Morse (solo artist, Transatlantic, ex-Spock’s Beard), bass wizard Dave LaRue (Dixie Dregs, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai) and new pop singer/songwriter Casey McPherson - have offered a 'Create a Song' experience to record a song with the band and their team. The winner will write a song with creative guidance from the band, have studio time with their exec producer, and mix/master with their engineers. The auction closes here on Monday 7th September at 7pm BST and is in aid of Nordoff Robbins, ChildLine and Teenage Cancer Trust.

To put my WRC cards well and truly on the table - the Zeppelin part of Purple Zeppelin was the bit I was looking forward to the most - but hey after the Purple set, PZ had set the bar extremely high. A change of garb set the scene with Alex’s headscarf now the mandatory Bonham bowler hat and Mark in the trademark Page combination of Rose Jacket/Dragon Pants plus double-neck guitar. But as well being keen followers of fashion the guys also followed their Purple set with a mean opening rendition of ‘Celebration Day’ of off LZ3 - given more prominence in recent years as the film title of their last gig in 2007 just up the road at the O2 Arena. John’s wail and Mark’s repeating staccato riff kept us again in LZ3 territory with ‘Immigrant Song’ whilst regressing back to LZ2, the iconic aggressive opening riff of 'Heartbreaker' was more than complemented by Mike’s bass playing power chords. Most possibly the best side of an LP ever made (showing my age here) - yes the second track of side two of ‘Physical Graffiti’ - ‘Trampled Underfoot’ - followed, and hit the mark despite the absence of JPJ’s keys, as did another PG track ‘The Wanton Song’ although not one of that holy trinity." Read the rest of AJ's Purple Zeppelin review here

Well the tweets and pics were flying about yesterday on the first day of Ramblin' Man. Have a look at our embryonic Photo Gallery here and if you have any you would like to add then please e-mail them to us at wrinklyrockers11@aol.com With a review and more pics and vids to come - we finalise our Sunday countdown with two bands - Bernie Marsden (Blues Magazine Stage at 7.45pm - our Vid Of The Day) and Prog Stage headliners Marillion who are on at 9pm (see vid below).

Jukin' Jenn's Bucket of Blues Show # 30 is today's Track Of The Day. You can listen to Jenn here on Sundays at 7pm GMT, 1pm Central and 2pm Eastern - repeated at 1 am GMT, 7pm Central and 8pm Eastern. Jenn's latest podcast features tracks from Deb Seitz, Ruby Tiger and King Rollo, Eddie Floyd, Billy Branch tribute to Muddy Waters, Henry Gray and more!

A new batch of membership cards - as modelled above by Blacktop Deluxe frontman Keith Howe - will finally be despatched to new WRC members this week! For new WRC members - simply fill out the 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 all the current members offers which we also hope to add to in the future.

Not long after the brilliant Chantel McGregor's encore did the BluesRockfest accolades start rolling in. "What an epic day that was - loved it" was one Facebook posting, whilst the Little Devils' tweeted "great day down in Kent with lots of friends". Anyway, we've opened up our amazing BluesRockfest Photo Gallery here and if you have any pics or indeed vids you would like to contribute then please contact us below. And a take on the day is on its way from a plethora of guest reviewers - so watch this space.

With just a week to go now to ZZ Top and Thunder at Wembley Arena, the WRC gigs are coming thick and fast despite The Foo Fighters Wembley cancellation this Saturday. If you're going to ZZ next Wednesday or The Who at Hyde Park on Friday 26th then give us a shout as we might see you for a beer! In the meantime our thanks to Peter Phillips for the pic above which seems to encapsulate both all the gigs we have been to - or one's that are in the pipeline - although the likenesses are a bit harsh we think!

Just 4 days to go in our countdown to BluesRockfest at The Red Lion, Gravesend, this Saturday 4th July. The third band on stage at 5.35pm precisely and sponsored by the Blackfen TRADER are the Troy Redfern Band (our Vid Of The Day). Hailing from Herefordshire, the band are fronted on vocals and guitar by Troy Redfern, with Stuart McDonald on bass and Phil Greenhouse on drums - a powerhouse of a band to get the adrenaline pumping! All the tracks on their latest album of great raw rockin’ Blues with super slide were self penned. Go here for ticket information on all the bands that are playing at this year's BluesRockfest and remember if you are a WRC member just go here where you can get a £3 discount on your ticket!

Joining Richard Dunning in the Croydon Radio studio for Blues On The Radio last Tuesday evening was Giles Hedley ahead of his gig with his band The Aviators at The Tuesday Night Music Club. As well as some live music and chatting with the band, our Track Of The Day includes the usual mix of brand new releases and a few you may know including the late B.B. King and Little Devils (pictured).

He's a busy man that Mr. Beale. Just a night after he was partying away at Little Devils' launch gig he was hosting another edition of Blues On The Marsh! Our Track Of The Day features special guests the fabulous Mississippi MacDonald and The Cottonmouth Kings (pictured)! Yihaaa!

It's the first of the month which again heralds our latest WRC Summary Bulletin with all the links you need re: the current goings on at Wrinkly Towers! Whether it's Ramblin' Man, Wrinklystock, BluesRockfest, Merchandise, Gig Reviews, FREE Membership, New Bands, CD Reviews, Our Gig Calendar or Other WRC Gigs - look out for our e-mail which wiill be despatched later. And if you are not currently on our e-mail circulation list then please send us your details in the contact box below!

"Brighton native Will Wilde picked up his first harmonica at the age of 16 and is weaned on the likes of Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson and Buddy Guy, Wilde grew up steeped in traditional Chicago Blues, yet his focus as an artist remains resolutely on the future. What I liked about Wilde was the fact that he fuses his obvious passion for Blues with his love of Rock. He takes what's authentic and powerful about the music he grew up loving and introduces the raw energy of bands such as Led Zeppelin, Free and Deep Purple without losing the heart and conviction of the Blues. I felt there was a bit of Canned Heat in there as well so I was particularly overjoyed when he did an excellent job covering ‘On The Road Again’ with his band which included Victoria Smith, who is one of the UK's top female bassists.. Another artist I need to keep an eye on..." Make sure you read the whole of Wrinkly The Silver's Ramblin' Man Sunday review here plus check out today's Vid Of The Day.