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Mostly underground for years as a secret songwriter - Kaz Hawkins (who lives just a few streets from East Belfast’s most famous musical son Van Morrison) is now established as one the biggest singers ever to come out of Northern Ireland. Called 'A Vocal Force' on stage, she envelops the fighting spirit of a true powerhouse singer. With comparisons to her idol Etta James, Mavis Staples and Janis Joplin - Kaz is the latest in our 'Introducing ...' feature and is also our 'Video Of The Day'! Loved for her down to earth attitude - Kaz brings fun to every performance and is loved not only by her fans but anyone who meets her! She has lived and sang 'The Blues' but has much more to offer across different genres in her song writing - so is now embarking on an exciting mix of genres that she has written for her debut album ‘Get Ready‘.

Well that's what the David Sinclair Four tweeted the WRC yesterday following our report on their gig at The Borderline on Thursday 14th May! We also had another tweet from BluesRockfest's The Rainbreakers (pictured) following the recent release of our WRC gigs Wrinklycast - "@WRINKLYCLUB can't wait to come down to you on 15th May to support @TheMentulls and then Gravesend Blues Rock Fest!" Remember to follow us on Twitter here if you can or alternatively on Facebook here!

Yes folks - it's now just 90 days to Independence Day and this year's WRC BluesRockfest with our headliner Chantel McGregor who is our 'Video Of The Day'! For ticket information on all the bands that are playing at this year's BluesRockfest simply go here and remember if you are a WRC member just go here where you can get a £3 discount on your ticket! Finally, you can still fill out a form here to 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 not only BluesRockfest but all the other current members offers e.g. Ramblin' Man Fair - which we also hope to add to in the future.

.... and we're not talking about Richard Dunning either! So it's Tuesday and not only will Richard be broadcasting his 'Blues On The Radio' Croydon Radio show today at 5pm but he will also be welcoming Bad Influence to the Tuesday Night Music Club later that evening! Duo Richard Hayes and Valerie Cowell formed Bad Influence nearly 30 years ago and have honed their craft by constant touring in support of six critically acclaimed albums. Having played such legendary venues as The Marquee and The 100 Club and as chosen support on a tour with Status Quo, Bad Influence have definitely paid their 'dues'. They are now considered by many to be one of the top acts in their field, delivering their sound of powerful vocals alongside classic guitar driven rock solid blues. Also watch out for BOTR as our 'Track Of The Day' later this week.

Hopefully you will all have received our newly summarised March 2015 e-mail bulletin pictured? If you didn't then please fill in your e-mail contact details in the box below and we will ensure that you are added to our monthly circulation list. Of course as well as e-mail and our website - you can also keep in contact with the WRC on Facebook here and Twitter here! Finally, just fill out a form here to 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 the current members offers which we also hope to add to in the future.

On Monday night we were lucky enough to witness an intimate Blues Rock performance at the Surya in London from Sari and The Engine Room featuring New York Blues Hall Of Fame inductee Sari Schorr, British guitarist Innes Sibun, formerly with Robert Plant, drummer Mike Hellier (Mud Morganfield), Anders Olinder on keys (Glenn Hughes) and bass guitarist Kevin Jefferies (Roger Taylor). With a review to come - have a gander at our photo gallery here and take another look at our Vid Of The Day!

Talking of The Rainbreakers - our thanks to all of you that have bought the official 2015 BluesRockFest DVD/CD here featuring both two video and two audio tracks from each of the six artists that appeared at the The Red Lion, Gravesend, Kent, on Saturday 4th July 2015. And it's still not too late to order your copy for a bargain £10 + p&p in time for Christmas! Don't forget that WRC Members can also get 10% off by simply entering their coupon code!

"The tour was to promote her new album ‘The Dirty Truth’ and it was clear that tracks on the album were very personal in nature and were aimed at the break up of her relationship with a “shitty” boyfriend – ‘Tried Tested and True’ is an incredibly strong Blues track which is really sung from the heart – not sure the hurt has completely gone though. Contrast this with the wonderful acoustic track ‘Almost Always Never’ which was written about her mothers battle with cancer – again sung with real feeling and you have two total contrasts from what most people associate with JST i.e. in your face Blues/Rock with ear splitting solos. Add in the fact that the new album includes some countrified tracks and you can immediately see that JST is determined not to be known as a one trick pony." Go to an updated Joanne Shaw Taylor Photo Gallery here which also includes John Bull's pics from Monday night, read the rest of Wrinkly's review here plus have a look at today's Federal Charm Vid Of The Day!

Today's Track Of The Day is last Sunday night's Route 66 broadcast with host Rory Auskerry spinning brand new tracks from Billy Gibbons (pictured at Wembley in June) and The BFG's, Buddy Guy and Joe Louis Walker. This week's listener submission track comes from guitarist Richard Lawson and there are birthday celebrations for Chuck Berry, Bill Wyman, Leslie West, Elvin Bishop, Steve Cropper and Tom Petty!

Congratulations to all those that have been nominated in this years British Blues Awards - the question is however - have you voted for your favourite's yet? If not - then you'd better get your a**e' in gear because voting closes here tonight! Don't leave it too late!

Keith Richards will release his eagerly anticipated 'Crosseyed Heart', his third solo album and his first in over twenty years tomorow! 'Crosseyed Heart' is a fifteen track masterclass encompassing everything that makes Richards one of the twentieth century's most celebrated talents - a musical journey that takes in Reggae, Rock, Country and the Blues. Consequently 'Trouble' - the fifth track on the album - is our Vid Of The Day!

Last weeks Route 66 show reached 14th and 16th respectively in both the Mixckoud Classic Rock and Blues charts! So why not tune into Rory Auskerry's show here at 6pm tonight and see what all the fuss is about? In the meantime - and as it's a Bank Holiday weekend - the WRC will have a slightly reduced service over the next few days - normal service will hopefully resume Wednesday!