Guitarist, singer and songwriter Neal Casal sadly passed away on 26th August, and a rarely seen video for the song 'Reason' from Casal's 1998 album, 'The Sun Rises Here' is today's Track Of The Day, including a poignant ending segment with Neal and his father discussing his Rock 'n' Roll dreams. He was celebrated most recently for his work with Ryan Adams & The Cardinals, Chris Robinson Brotherhood and Circles Around the Sun, however, prior to this, he recorded and toured prolifically as a solo artist and Casal's entire solo discography of nine albums, that were previously unavailable on digital music platforms, have now been released.

Legendary pioneering Funk Rock five-piece Dan Reed Network’s self-titled debut and much celebrated second album ‘Slam’ has just been totally remastered at Abbey Road Studios by Miles Showell and released on Universal Music at the end of last month, including streaming for the very first time. Thirty years down the line 'Slam' more than stands the test of time, its ethos as relevant as ever, and the band are set to celebrate its anniversary by playing the album in its entirety when they top the bill on their December UK co-headline ‘Big 3-0 Tour’ with Gunand FM, which includes London's O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire on Wednesday 11th December.

"Having seen Vambo live a number of times, my expectations for their debut eponymous album were soon shattered on first listening. The four piece are a lively bundle of rocking excitement on stage so I was expecting a rough and ready Rock album, full of vim and vigour. In contrast the new offering is a remarkably sophisticated collection of work with unexpected diversity and a huge maturity for a young band. And importantly still has the excitement of a freshman offering. The production is excellent, courtesy of Ray Stiles (Mud/The Hollies), which is evident as the album wends its way through assorted influences." Today read the whole of Mother's review of Vambo's self-titled debut CD here, which was released last Friday, plus check out our Video Of The Day.

With a review to come, check out today our Photo Gallery here (courtesy of Bruce Biege) of Nashville trio Goodbye June's (Track Of The Day) gig at London's Colours in Hoxton from Tuesday night, with support from Wolf Jaw. Consisting of cousins Landon Milbourn (vocals), Brandon Qualkenbush (rhythm guitar, backing vocals) and Tyler Baker (lead guitar), the gig coincided with the band's new album, 'Community Inn', released the Friday before via Earache Records. An avalanche of rip-roaring Rock ‘n’ Roll, Southern-fried Blues, and Gospel soul, it's the bands second album, following on from their 2017 full-length debut 'Magic Valley'.

Barleylands Social Club, Barleylands Road, Billericay CM11 2UF, will be opening their doors today from 8am if you want to watch the Rugby World Cup Final followed by the class Blues Rock of Tightrope who will be taking to their little stage at 2pm. All members are seasoned musicians on the current gigging circuit who have separately performed with several artists across music genres who deliver a high energy mix of American and British Rock and Blues.

Today's Blues Club Podcast Track Of The Day returns with another two hours of non-stop Best in Blues with More Music and Less Chat featuring New Releases, Classic Tracks, UK IBBA Presenters' Picks and much more. Music this week comes from Chris Bevington, Miss Bix & The Blues Fix, Myles Goodwyn, Mike Zito, Big Dave McLean, Ray Fuller and the Bluesrockers, Club Des Belugas, Biscuit Miller and The Mix, Yes (pictured), Junior Watson, Reloaded Norway, Lewis Hamilton, Beth Hart, Billy Price, JJ Cale, The B. Christopher Band, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Grace Potter, Ben Levin, Porch Swing Blues, Keb' Mo', Coco Montoya, The BB King Blues Band, 24Pesos, Connie Lush, Dom Martin, Martin Harley and more.

Wrinklystock heroes The Replicants will once again be doing their song setlist charity auction at Wrinklystock VIIIat The Mick Jagger Centre, Dartford, on Friday 6th December! Yes you can actually bid for your favourite song from the following covers listed here as the band have agreed to play the top twelve song bids (minimum bid £20) in aid of our nominated charities. So be quick and contact us using the contacts box below as all bids must be in by Sunday 24th November. Tickets are still available to see Jamie & The Jets present the 'Don't Shoot Me, I'm Not Really Elton John' Show, featuring a full set of non-stop classic Elton plus Status Quo tribute act Just Supposin’ who capture the raw energy and excitement of the original ‘Frantic Four’ line up of this classic British Rock band. But don't leave it too late, so purchase your tickets here for a bargain £20 or from the MJC Box Office on 01322 291100.

Today's November 2019 WRC Bulletin not only looks back at our late September and October gigs including Matt Pearce & The Mutiny, Collateral, Hollis Brown, The Holy, Iamthemorning, Martin Harley, Roadstars, Doomsday Outlaw, JD Simo, Wishbone Ash, Big Boy Bloater, Flight Brigade and The Cult, plus our Steve Hogarth and JD Simointerviews, and our Nine Below Zero and Kris Barras CD reviews, but we also look forward to Wrinklystock 8 plus our November gigs including Felix Rabin (Video Of The Day), My Vitriol,Rival Sons, Sari Schorr, Simon Phillips, Dee Rock (pictured), Mason Hill, Alive & Dangerous, HRH 8, Leprous, Albany Down, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Stonewire, Sick Joy, Cinelli Brothers, Airbourne, Marillion, Buck & Evans, Rainbreakers, Jack Broadbent, Laurence Jones, Collateral, JFK Blue, Haunt The Woods, Empyre and Steve Hackett. Don't forget that if you ever want to contribute a gig or CD review to our website then please get in touch!

"Working with The Supersonic Blues Machine has definitely influenced Kris Barras’ writing style; his songs already contained strong hooks, particularly displayed on previous album ‘The Divine & The Dirty’, but this new set of exuberantly played numbers have a collective anthemic quality with big powerful choruses boosted on record by the presence of female backing vocalists. KB’s trademark riffing is still present but this time there are more rhythmic power chords propelling the numbers, topped off naturally by his increasingly fluid soloing, which flows throughout the 13 new numbers." Today read the whole of Simon Green's review of Kris Barras Band's 'Light It Up' CD here, which was released last month, plus check out our Video Of The Day.

Legendary Prog Rock band Yes, has returned to the recordings made in late 2010 to mix four completed tracks as new content for a miniature five piece box set of recordings from that era here, including 'To The Moment', today's Track Of The Day. The box features two booklets and three discs containing the four studio tracks and 'Live From Lyon 2009', all of which were recorded by the line-up of Chris Squire, Steve Howe, Alan White, Benoit David and Oliver Wakeman. Oliver has personally overseen the preparation of the previously unreleased recordings which were mixed by Karl Groom and mastered by Mike Pietrini. The box and one of the booklets features new artwork by Roger Dean, and the graphic design was undertaken by Wakeman, plus the set also includes his newly written liner notes about his time in the band.

Supernatural - Tribute to Peter Green is making its debut performance on Halloween at The Eel Pie Club, The Patch, 67 London Road, Twickenham TW1 3SZ, tonight, not only featuring Tim Hain & his Band, but also Robin Bibi (pictured) and Alan Glen on guitars, plus rhythm section. Expect a selection of Peter Green classics, such as ‘Albatross’, ‘Need Your Love So Bad’, ‘Stop Messin’ Round’, ‘Looking for Somebody’, ‘Man of The World’ ‘Oh Well!’ ‘Black Magic Woman’, ‘Long Grey Mare’, ‘Love That Burns’, and, of course, the instrumental, ‘Supernatural’… and more…. together with songs that were directly inspired or influenced by him – plus a few stories. This will be an evocative night, capturing the mood of this incredible musician. Doors open at 8.15pm with music from 9-11pm. WRC members are reminded that they can use their cards to get discounted admission.

WRC 2017 Best Support Band award winners Mason Hill have announced plans for the release of their debut album, 'Against The Wall' (today's Track Of The Day) in 2020, plus the band are also playing four gigs in October/November across the UK, including Camden's The Black Heart in London on Fireworks Night, when they will showcase their new material alongside some old favourites. The album will be recorded next month at Riverside Studios near Glasgow, with much of 2019 spent writing, rehearsing and refining material. The plan is for the album to be self released, with the Glaswegian modern Rock band consisting of Scott Taylor - lead vocals, James Bird - guitar, Marc Montgomery - guitar, Matthew Ward - bass and Craig McFetridge - drums, keen to move forward and give the fans what they have been waiting for. In order to fund recording, mixing, promotion, merch and all the other costs of getting the album out, the band is also running a Kickstarter campaign here.