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Billy Cobham (founding member of The Mahavishnu Orchestra) will be conducting a live streamed drums master class webcast here from the Evans Drum Heads studio in New York City on Saturday 30th April at 7pm UK time. During this Pay Per View event, you will be able to ask questions via real-time chat. Billy will also be discussing the attributes of group collaboration, what happens on a jam session, and how you can get the most out of that playing experience. He'll also be sharing his thoughts about playing the drums in constructive ways, whether on your own or within a rhythm section.

The Blues Club Podcast Track Of The Day returns after a short break with another 2 hours of non-stop Best in Blues with More Music and a little more Chat as Richard Townend joins Jim & Richard in the studio for some live music and a chat about his influences, career, songwriting and future projects. Also on this week's show are new releases, classic tracks, UK IBBA Presenters' Picks, Blues, Rock, Acoustic, Americana and more including tracks from Malaya Blue, Chris Rea, Keb' Mo', JW-Jones, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Carlos Santana, Connie Lush, Mike Brookfield, Ben Poole, Layla Zoe, Dire Straits, Wily Bo Walker, Mat Walklate & Paolo Fuschi, Rebecca Downes, The Mighty Bosscats, Johnnie Johnson, King Size Slim, The Laura Holland Band, Anthony Geracii and B. B. & The Blues Shacks.

Monster Truck are playing London's 100 Club tonight and consequently they are today's Vid Of The Day taken from their new album 'Sittin' Heavy' which was released on Mascot Records in February. 'Sittin’ Heavy' is 11 tracks of high-octane, foot to the floor, raucous rock that picks up from where 2013's incredible Juno Award nominated 'Furiosity left off'. For the past two years since the debut dropped they have been hell-bent on putting Hamilton, Ontario, on the rock ‘n’ roll map as they have, in true road warrior style, relentlessly been tearing through Europe, the US and Canada and are indeed opening for the mighty Nickelback at the O2 Arena, London, on Thursday 20th October.

"One of British Blues very finest acts was Cream - Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce. Their famous and iconic songs were co-written by Pete Brown, and Pete put the stamp of history on the night as well as producing a very fine musical performance. Belying his years, Pete sang with fire and humour, including songs from his personal musical repertoire, but fittingly closing the evening with 'White Room' and 'Sunshine Of Your Love'. Pleasingly, a member of Jack Bruce's family was present and said it was "...a fab night. I enjoyed myself in what was a fun entertaining show." That was part of Darren Weale's review of the recent Proud Camden Pete Brown gig and we enjoyed it so much that we saw not only Pete again last night but also Jack Bruce's son Malcolm at the Troubador in London. Watch out for more pics, a vid and a brief review shortly.

Yes, you read the title for today's Black On Blues Track Of The Day correctly! Kevin Black exclusively speaks to one of the biggest names on the Blues scene, global Blues superstar, Joe Bonamassa about his new album 'Blues Of Desperation’. Not only that, but it also features 11 tracks from this outstanding studio album! We think you’ll love this full interview with Joe!

"Playing their first UK gig in well over twenty years what should probably be called Thijs van Leer's Focus as he is the only remaining original member the band were greeted by the largest crowd of the weekend. The leather coated heavy figure of van Leer reminded many present of Tom Baker's Doctor who as he walked across the stage, bottle in hand, to take his rightful position behind the wooden bulk of a Hammond Organ. It took more than five minutes for the band to actually start playing but when the Leslies, then flute, kicked in the wait was worth it." AJ alluded to this 2002 Whitchurch Festival gig on ROTR on Saturday night. Read the rest of the review here - but just under 14 years years later Focus played The Underworld, Camden last night. Watch out for our review and more pics but in the meantime check out today's Vid Of The Day!

This weekend is “Learn To Play Day”, the flagship event of the UK’s Music for All Charity where they invite the general public to come to one of the many participating venues in the UK and have a free “taster” lesson on a musical instrument. In 2015, over 129 venues put on events ranging from music shops to music services and even churches! People who have never played and people who used to play, all came on the day to try an instrument. Take part in "Learn To Play Day" this year and find an event near you here!

This week's Route 66 Track Of The Day remembers this week in 1944 when one of the greatest pianists in Rock was born. Perivale born Nicky Hopkins was at the piano during many hugely important recording sessions with The Rolling Stones, The Who, Steve Miller Band, The Eagles, The Beatles, Joe Cocker, The Kinks, Rod Stewart, Jeff Beck, and Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band. Also on host Rory Auskerry's show are new tracks from Joe Bonamassa (pictured) and Jo Harman, Last In Line, Inglorious and the Tedeschi Trucks Band.

British classic hard rock band Inglorious have launched their official music video (our Vid Of The Day) for their new single 'Unaware' - taken from their debut album released by Frontiers Music SRL last Friday. Praised by Queen’'s Brian May and The Winery Dogs’ Mike Portnoy, the band’s official UK album launch concert takes place at London’'s Islington Assembly Hall tonight. Hailed as one of the UK’'s most exciting new hard rock bands to emerge from the British underground scene, Inglorious is fronted by Nathan James, who originally sung for the multi-platinum selling Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and Scorpions guitar legend Uli Jon Roth. Inspired by musical giants such as Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Whitesnake, Bad Company, Aerosmith, the band have recently scored a hat-trick of rock radio hits including 'Breakaway', 'Until I Die' and 'Unaware'.

Tuesday night's Blues On The Radio show hosted by Richard Dunning focused on the up coming Broadstairs Blues Bash topped up by the IBBA albums of the month plus some live music that's imminent. Therefore today's Track Of The Day includes Troy Redfern, Salvation Jayne, Rebecca Downes, King Size Slim, The Grimms, Katie Bradley, Malaya Blue, Guy Tortora, Catfish, Martin McNeill, Michael Messer's Mitra, The Laura Holland Band (pictured), Fran McGillivray Band, The Rainbreakers, Mike Brookfield, Dove and Boweevil, Chris Bevington, Richard Townend, Northsyde, Jack J Hutchinson, Joel Fisk & The Breakdown, BabaJack, Jamie Williams & the Roots Collective and Dave Ferra.

The Pre-Nups (the wedding band without a wedding) steam into The Iron Horse, Sidcup, tonight - kicking off at 9pm. Playing the best rock covers from the likes of Ozzy Osbourne, The Cult, Chuck Berry and more, to rocking up some of the best songs from a wedding including Katy Perry, Black Eyed Peas, Donna Summer and A-Ha - entrance is a paltry £3! So why not mosey on down and enjoy a few beers as you can sleep it off on Sunday!

As a special deal for his fellow Blues and Rock fans, our old mucker Damo Fawsett is offering discounted tickets to WRC members to the 3G event featuring former Bad Company guitarist Dave 'Bucket' Colwell at Leos Red Lion on Saturday 13th February. Also featuring Damo's band Big River plus Salvation Jayne - discounted £6 tickets or two for £10 can be purchased by directly e-mailing damey74@live.co.uk And to see what's in store - check out our Track Of The Day featuring 'Bucket & friends'. Unbelievable!