Was it really way back in August 2016 that we introduced you to one of the best songs of that Summer - or in fact any Summer - namely 'Sound Of The Summer' by Jamie Porter. Then, a year later, they followed that up with the release of their acclaimed 'Sonic Smile' album. Jamie's a musician living in North Wales, writing and playing Country Rock infused with Blues and taking them out live with his band. Anyway, the Jamie Porter Band are once again in the process of recording some new material, and they will be releasing their brilliant new single 'Ready For Action' on Friday 21st February which is today's Video Of The Day.

"The theme for this year’s show is the second studio album ‘Once Around the World’, originally cut back in 1988, and arguably the best of the three from Frank’s period with the original line-up. All the songs are covered within the two hour plus set along with a couple of ‘B’ sides from singles, and the ever popular ‘Underneath Your Pillow’, ’Calling All the Heroes’ and the closing number ‘Still Too Young To Remember’." Today read the whole of Geoff C's recent take on two of Francis Dunnery's It Bites gigs at Wolverhampton's Slade Rooms and Manchester Club Academy here, plus check out today's Video Of The Day.

Aussie Rockers and Off Yer Rocka stars Massive are back drinking beers and smashing ears - yes the foot-stomping, hell-raising Rock 'n' Rollers return this Summer with a UK headline tour including London's The Black Heart in Camden on Wednesday 3rd June. In addition, the band will also be playing several “New Wave of Classic Rock” festivals including Bromsgrove's Breaking Bands on Saturday 23rd May, Lincoln's Call Of The Wild on Friday 29th May and Dorset's Love Rocks on Friday 5th June Massive have been festival and touring mainstays in the UK over the past few years with their infectious brand of high energy Rock 'n' Roll and explosive live show winning over fans from all corners. The band will be touring songs of their highly acclaimed third studio album 'Rebuild Destroy' as well as old favourites.

Today's latest Blues On The Radio Track Of The Day includes music from Benny Turner, Marcus King Band, Stevie Watts Organ Trio featuring Alice Armstrong, Cash McCall, Gary Moore, How Askew, C.W. Ayon, Ramblin' Preachers and Bad Day Blues Band, all bracketed by a couple of tracks from Mike Vernon & The Mighty Combo ahead of their show tonight at The Tuesday Night Music Club, The Comrades Club, Coulsdon CR5 2NF.

Voodoo Six, the critically acclaimed London based Hard Rock band, have partnered with Los Angeles based Explorer1 Music (E1) and will release their second album, ‘Simulation Game’, featuring vocalist and frontman Nik Taylor-Stoakes on Friday 6th March, including their latest single 'Gone Forever' (today's Track Of Day). Renown for delivering driving, contemporary Rock with an undercurrent of Blues and killer riffs, the critical consensus is that with these 10 new tracks, the band have raised themselves to another level with this follow up to their 2016 album ‘Make Way For The King’, and will consequently be touring the world throughout 2020 to promote it.

ShyneFest has already established itself as a special part of the Surrey music scene, and this year's festival on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th June is going to be bigger and bolder than ever before. And we have 2 adult weekend tickets to give away! It’s a winning formula, and Apps Court Farm in Walton-On Thames will again play host to a tremendous line-up including headliners Noasis on Friday and From The Jam on Saturday. To win that pair of tickets, for when the days are at their longest, and for a festival that continues to go from strength to strength, simply e-mail wrinklyrockers11@aol.com by Friday 28th February and tell us where ShyneFest is taking place!

Dirty Vertebrae’s latest 3-track EP ‘Tense’ was released last month via The Animal Farm, along with their first single, ‘News At 10' (today's Video Of The Day), that paves the way for further releases and live dates this year. Hailing from the North-West of England, Dirty Vertebrae are an exciting 5-piece Rock/Rap collective, rich in hybrid strength from their genre-combining roots. This up and coming band are noted for vibrant energy and presence in live performance, being fronted by great on-stage Yin-Yang chemistry from dual vocalists, namely soaring female singer Nicole and razor-sharp male rapper Ash P. The band’s signature sound combines sharp, rapid-fire socially aware Rap with a Northern twang with post-Melodic Grunge, whilst their high energy and interaction with audiences keep their fans engaged, amused and entertained wherever they perform.

Glitter Machine are currently recording their second album, which should be out this Spring, and at the end of last year they dropped their third single, a brooding version of the Ariana Grande hit 'God is a Woman', which is today's Track Of The Day. The band launched their debut album, 'Hanging Out For Fame' in 2018, which showcased their excellent chemistry and musical proficiency - the band comprising of vocalist and guitarist John McKeown, bass player Rik Hornby, drummer Paul Stone and lead guitarist Dominic McGuiness.

Alternative/Metal band Pyogenesis release the third and last part of their Steampunk trilogy 'A Silent Soul Screams Loud' this Friday 24th January, and a track taken from the album, 'Will I Ever Feel The Same', is today's Video Of The Day. Alongside the two previous parts, this one deals with with the change of the society in the 19th century, although musically it connects with the rest of the trilogy, which is the essence of Pyogenesis: melody and melancholy. To coincide with the album's release, Pyogenesis begin an extensive European tour beginning at Germany's Regensburg this Thursday 23rd January.

"So the rest of the day is a whirl of sounds and styles that satisfies all four corners of my music needs. There are so many to mention that I can only mention the highlights. Deep breath, here goes... Raveneye open the Main stage with some awesome chugging Rock. Whilst only a three piece band, they make some big sounds with Oli Brown on lead and vocals, bassist Aaron Spiers and drummer Adam Breeze. Highlight was their track 'You're A Lie' which sees the chugging Rock sound carried solely by Spiers and Breeze. Big dirty sound." That was our take on Raveneye at Maidstone's Ramblin' Man Fair last July (pictured), and Oli is currently taking a break from Raveneye to go back to his Blues roots with The Oli Brown Band, the latest band to appear tonight at the monthly series of Sunday Blues nights at the Tropic in Ruislip, West London. Doors open at 7.30pm with live music from 8.15pm, finishing by 10.30pm.

Yesterday, Scottish Rock band Anchor Lane released their new single 'Dead Run' (today's Video Of The Day), via R7 Records, ahead of the band’s eagerly awaited debut album 'Casino', due to be released on Friday 31st January. 'Dead Run' is a heavy, pounding Rock track that touches on the subject of addiction. The song was written by the band and Rock legend Ricky Warwick (Black Star Riders, Thin Lizzy) who also lends backing vocals to the chorus. The single was recorded at Vale Studios in the Midlands with renowned Rock musician, writer and producer Toby Jepson (Wayward Sons, Gun). To coincide, with the album's release, Anchor Lane are heading off on a five-date UK tour at the end of this month, including London's The Black Heart in Camden on Thursday 30th January.

To contribute towards the recording, production and distribution of their debut album, Brave Rival have begun their own kickstarter campaign 2020, and tonight they are at the Echo Hotel Music Club in Hook, where they will be playing their current rep, plus some brand new material that's never been heard before, plus they will also be recording the entire show, with the aim to create a live album! Also today, The Dove and Boweevil Band hit the Blues At Barleylands stage at 2pm, at Barleylands Social Club, Barleylands Road, Billericay CM11 2UF, whilst Camden Rocks Festival Presents an all-day Rock-n-Roll bonanza featuring Slater + Alex Bayly + The Graft + Entt + Fink Tree + Apollo Junction + The New Nostalgia + Midnight Shoppers + The Dark Light - all live at The Monarch between 1pm and 8.30pm.