"Dressed in a full-length white dress the lady then proceeded to deliver a fantastic set that while, naturally showcasing numbers from her superb recent album ‘War In my Mind’, included a selection from across her impressive back catalogue. As well as being an excellent singer, with a powerful voice that, while often given full range, never descended into the sort of screeching wail that is used by lesser vocalists as a proxy for genuine emotion. Her songs all have a story to tell, many of them introduced with a short explanation of their genesis. The lyrical content was also coupled with gorgeous melodies that were sung alternately from centre stage or from stage right, sat at the piano, which she played with a real freedom of expression." Today read the whole of Simon Green's take on Beth Hart's Hammersmith Eventim Apollo gig in London last Saturday night here (Video Of The Day) including an acoustic set from special guest Kris Barras.

On today's latest Blues Club Podcast Track Of The Day there's another two hours of non stop Best in Blues and Beyond with More Music and Less Chat, featuring New Releases, Classic Tracks, UK Independent Blues Broadcasters Association Presenters' Picks including songs from The Achievers, Jimmy Carpenter, Mojo Preachers(pictured), Myles Goodwyn & Friends, Mike Zito, Dawn Tyler Watson, Ronnie Wood with His Wild Five, and many more.

We first introduced you to former Cox Communications Regional VP turned sexagenarian rocker Tom The Suit Forst in October 2018, and Tom is still showing the world it's never too late to follow a dream at any age, with today's Valentine's Day release of his new EP 'World of Broken Hearts'. Also out today is the vinyl release of 'DBA (Downes Braide Association) Live in England', recorded in 2018 at Trading Boundaries, and to celebrate DBA will perform two more live shows tonight and tomorrow night at the very same venue in East Sussex. Also tonight, Camden Rocks Festival presents heavy-hitting Alt-Rock power-trio Sinka plus Offend My Ego, The Heat, Ollie Trevers and Suspects - all live at the Fiddler's Elbow from 7pm.

"Opening with an ominous, broody track similar in feel to a Black Rebel Motorcycle club tune, 'Dead Run' is about addiction, and set in motion an extremely fast-paced shorter set, a bit like listening to the opening four tracks of the Foo Fighters 'One by One' album. This is a band that just doesn't do slow-tempo." Today read the whole of Ivan De Mello's take on Anchor Lane's album launch at Camden's The Black Heart in London on Thursday 30th January here, plus also check out our Video Of The Day and our Photo Gallery here.

Friday 28th February sees the release of 'See You See Me', the third album from Eclecto-Pop masters, The Dowling Poole. The album follows the release of three singles - 'Keeping The Stupid Stupid’, ‘Made In Heaven’ and ‘Hope’ - which is today's Track Of The Day. The new album features ten tracks in total, written and performed not only by Willie Dowling and Jon Poole, but also produced by Willie. The band was formed in 2014, and they have released two albums, 'Bleak Strategies' and 'One Hyde Park' to great critical acclaim. In addition they have earned a solid reputation for fantastic live performances.

Supersuckers’ mighty 13th studio album ‘Play That Rock ‘N’ Roll’ was released last Friday on Steamhammer/SPV, and to coincide with its release, check out our Photo Gallery here (courtesy of Bruce Biege) of the first night of their seven-date UK headline tour at London's 100 Club last Sunday, which concludes at Pershore's Iron Road this Saturday 15th February. Tracked over the course of four sweltering days at Willie Nelson’s Austin, Texas, studio, ‘Play That Rock ‘N’ Roll’ rocks with an amphetamine intensity, delivering muscular riffs, big choruses and more than a few tricks up its sleeve. Raw, immediate and often times hilarious, it's an album a band makes after slugging it out on the road for thirty years (barring a one year hiatus while vocalist Eddie Spaghetti battled throat cancer).

We not only first introduced you to Sweet Crisis in November 2018, but we then saw them open Maidstone's Ramblin' Man Fair Blues Stage last July (pictured), and tonight the contemporary Rock band from Cambridge, who best describe their music as "Soulful and Catchy Rock”, is playing London's Black Heart in Camden. Their musical influences are vast and include artists such as The Rolling Stones, Kings of Leon, Free, Stereophonics, Radiohead and Arcade Fire, to name a few! Sweet Crisis consists of Leo Robarts, lead vocals and guitar, Piers Mortimer, lead guitar, piano and vocals and Dave Cullen on drums. They have been writing, recording and performing music together now for over a decade, and their single 'Treading In Deep Water' was Classic Rock Magazine's Track Of The Week praising “A class tune. A catchy, sophisticated mix of piano-led Soul, 70's Southern vibes and Classic Rock & Roll.” Explosive and energetic live - do not miss them.

On today's latest Rock On The Ridge Track Of The Day there's music from The Rocket Dolls, Those Damn Crows, Gorilla Riot, Sons Of Texas, Five Finger Death Punch, Greasy Tree, Vinegar Joe, Tarot Rats, Amongst Liars, Order Of The Emperor, Alter Bridge, Guns N' Roses, Sons Of Apollo, Ereley, Freedom Hawk, Anchor Lane (pictured), The White Feather Collective, Ashen Reach, Avenged Sevenfold, KinStrife, and on their Introducing Stage, two in a row from Western Sand.

"If, like me, you didn’t know much about Albert Cummings before hearing his latest killer album ‘Believe’ then listening to the opening track, the old Sam & Dave chestnut ‘Hold On I’m Coming’ will tell you almost everything you need to know: clearly this geezer from Massachusetts has good taste and is unafraid to not only tackle a much covered number but deliver a cracking performance that bears comparison with the energy of the original; he has the pipes for sure, which sets him apart from the majority of gunslingers out there, and his powerful tones handle this and other tunes on this excellent album as if he has been gargling jet fuel before breakfast for a number of years." Today read Simon Green's complete take here on Albert Cummings' new album 'Believe', due out this Friday, plus check out today's Video Of The Day of his latest single 'Red Rooster'.

This July sees the publication of A Genesis In My Bed – the long overdue autobiography from guitar great and former member of Genesis, Steve Hackett. As with his music, Steve has written a highly detailed, entertaining and embracing tome that charts his life in full, but with a firm emphasis on his years with Genesis that saw the band’s meteoric rise to become one of the most successful British bands of all time. Steve talks candidly about his early life, his time with Genesis, and in particular his personal relationships with the other four band members, with great insight into the daily goings on of this major Rock band. Naturally, A Genesis In My Bed also regales stories of Steve’s career since leaving Genesis and the many different journeys that it has taken him on. With his flair for the creative, and a great deal of levity, A Genesis In My Bed is also a riveting read. Indispensable for Genesis fans but also essential for general music lovers and avid readers of autobiographies full of heartfelt and emotive tales. Steve will also embark upon his 22 date Seconds Out UK Tour this November.

"Part two opens with Catherine taking over the vocals and slipping on her 12-string guitar for ‘Mind How You Go’, which leads to a more up to date second half. Track of the night for me is the excellently titled ‘Don’t Trudge Mud In The House Of Love’ with it’s dirty Blues/Rock groove followed by ‘Young & Old’, ’The Girls Are Back In Town’ (No, not a Thin Lizzy spin), ’Loser’, Led Zep’s ‘Whole Lotta Love’, ’Tiger Bay’ and ‘Life On Mars?’ for the encore. Entertainment accomplished and the crowd left thoroughly appreciative with what they’d experienced and a shot of Nikki’s tequila." Today read the whole of Geoff C's take on Never The Bride at Camden's The Green Note in London on Saturday night here, plus also check out our Video Of The Day.

Today's Blues On The Radio Track Of The Day is filled with the sounds of The Blues Band, Gary Moore, Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado, John Verity, The Head Hunters Blues Band, Rory Gallagher, Two Hats Blues Band, Felix Rabin (pictured), John Blues Boyd, Stevie Watts Organ Trio featuring Alice Armstrong, Chris Corcoran and, ahead of his show at The Tuesday Night Music Club, The Comrades Club, Coulsdon CR5 2NF tonight, Dave Kelly.