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.

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!

The choice is yours as they say. Two great gigs tonight - one Covers - One Tribute. LastMinuteBandzThe 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!

Pennsylvania US rockers and WRC favourites Crobot 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 Monday 28th November and Tuesday 29th November. Crobot have also just unleashed a mighty new track - the colossal 'Plague Of The Mammoths' (today's Vid Of The Day) from their upcoming new album 'Welcome To Fat City' - due to be releasedi via Nuclear Blast Entertainment in the UK and Europe on Friday 23rd September.

Beth Hart (today's Track Of The Day) is on fire. Right now, the Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter is riding a creative tidal wave, firing out acclaimed albums, hooking up with the biggest names in music and rocking the house each night with that celebrated burnt-honey voice. The headline news is that Beth’s latest album, 'Fire On The Floor' (out on Friday 14th October on Provogue/Mascot Label Group) sees this fiercely self-critical artist describe it as as “pretty frickin’ good”. In April 2015, she released 'Better Than Home': a critical and commercial smash that topped the iTunes Blues Chart and was crowned #4 Best Blues Album Of The Year by Mojo magazine. The release led her to fill Amsterdam’s Heineken Music Hall with 5,500 fans (her largest club show to date). Consequently the WRC are off to see Beth at The Royal Festival, London, on Wednesday 23rd November!

Norwegian Progressive Metallers Circus Maximus (Vid Of The Day) began the second leg of their 'Havoc' tour at London's Underworld last night. The first leg ended in Barcelona in March which coincided with the release of their fourth album 'Havoc' - their very first album 'The 1st Chapter' being released in May 2005. Sandwiched in between the last five months has a been the succesful crowdfunding of a special DVD filmed at Rockefeller Music Hall in their home town of Oslo. With influences of bands such as Dream Theater and Symphony X, in some eyes 'Havoc' sees a swing more towards Metal than Prog. Anyway, watch out for more pics tomorrow, plus a review and an interview to come.

What do you mean - yet another holiday? Well after Ramblin' Man Fair we are now recharging our batteries with a short break. But do not fear there will still be a reduced update up until and including Saturday - normal service returns on Sunday!

With now just 6 days to Ramblin' Man Fair at Mote Park, Maidstone over the coming weekend 23rd/24th July - we turn our attention to the 'Rising Stage' and WRC favourites Leogun who kick off proceedings on Saturday at 12.45pm. Was it really three years ago that we stumbled across these guys at the Danson Festival in Kent (see our Vid Of The Day)? As they say the rest is history as we last saw them supporting the mighty Lynyrd Skynyrd at The Hammersmith Apollo in April last year

"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.

Halfway through the year and still no decent weather! Yes it's the first of July so watch out for today's July WRC e-mail bulletin that's going out - as usual - with all the links you need re: the current goings on at Wrinkly Towers! Whether it's Merchandise, FREE Membership, CD Reviews or our latest Gig Calendar - it's all there. And if you are not currently on our e-mail circulation list then please send us your details in the contact box below!

"Yeagley's vocals, stage presence (and harmonica on 'The Necromancer') were immense, Jake's antics were reminiscent of Animal from The Muppets playing bass, Bishop is literally huge (and more importantly plays a mean guitar) whilst Paul's driving drums pulled it all together. Bravely, they did play some new stuff though - particularly towards the tail end with 'Edge Of The Sun', 'Hold On For Dear Life' and 'Upon A Pale Horse' - but finished off an awesome night returning to 'SS's 'Fly On The Wall'." That was part of our review the last time we saw Crobot at The Underworld last November (pictured). Tonight we get away from the 'Referendum Blues' by seeing them live at the O2 Academy Islington supported by The Bad Flowers (Vid Of The Day) plus Dirty Thrills who we introduced in August last year!

With ‘The Book of Souls’, Iron Maiden has further cemented its iconic status among the rock and metal community. This record is but another grand and fulfilling chapter in a legendary career that is distinguished by deft musicianship, intelligent lyrics and masterful songwriting. Kevin Shirley‘s production is understated yet flawlessly brilliant. Whether ‘The Book of Souls’ is the final chapter in Iron Maiden‘s impressive and historic catalogue of music remains to be seen, but it is certainly among its most memorable offerings since the band’s seminal 80’s works such as ‘Number of the Beast’ and ‘Powerslave’. For the rest of Wrinkly The Silver's excellent Iron Maiden review go here plus see our Vid Of The Day!