"The hits keep coming, although the Toto composed music form the film 'Dune', and a very alternative version of the Beatles 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps' keeps things fresh. Percussionist Lenny Castro, a long term member of the band, gives us a master class of every type of percussion from bongos to gongs, timpanis and tom-toms. And very well received it was but it's the closing song 'Africa' that unsurprisingly get the best response. Everyone belts out the words of the 1982 classic. "I bless the rains down in Africa" we sing - how ironic. I curse the Chelsea rain." Read the whole of Mother's Toto and The Darkness Live At Chelsea Royal Hospital gig review from Thursday here plus check out our Photo Gallery here.

Danny Bryant (Video Of The Day), the critically acclaimed British Blues Rock guitarist, releases his eleventh studio album, 'Means of Escape' by Jazzhaus Records on Friday 20th September. Making his debut as a producer, the guitarist assembled a truly stellar collection of world class personnel to help him to craft an album that he has been waiting his whole career to create. Engineered by Grammy Award-winning engineer Ian Dowling (Adele, KT Tunstall) and recorded at Lincolnshire's famed Chapel Studios, 'Means of Escape' features nine tracks of blistering Blues Rock of the highest calibre, and to support its release, Danny is out on the road in October touring the UK, including a launch gig at London's Dingwalls on Friday 20th September.

With a review to come, today check out our Photo Gallery here of Toto and The Darkness (Video Of The Day) from the latest Live At Chelsea Concert Series gig, which is celebrating its 5th year of bringing live music to the spectacular outdoor grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, –home of the Chelsea Pensioners. With their current line-up including Joseph Williams (lead vocals), Steve Porcaro (keyboards) and Steve Lukather (guitars, vocals), they performed their incredible legacy of unparalleled hits including '‘Africa’', ‘'Hold The Line’' and ‘'Rosanna’'. Meanwhile, with their forthcoming album 'Easter Is Cancelled' due to be released on Friday 4th October via Cooking Vinyl, The Darkness successfully managed to prick the pompous and kick the arses of those who seek to destroy us, as the four maestros thrusted their musical opus into the ear canals of those brave enough to battle the elements.

At 2pm today the Papa George Band (Track Of The Day), including Pete Stroud & Pete J Stroud, take to the stage at Blues At Barleylands, Barleylands Social Club, Barleylands Road, Billericay, Essex CM11 2UF. The internationally acclaimed London Bluesman is admired on the UK Blues circuit as an extremely well respected musician. Since the mid-70s Papa George has forged a reputation as one of the top guitarists and vocalists, captivating audiences playing Fender Stratocaster, or bottleneck Blues-style on Amistar and National Steel Guitars For over 30 years of extensive live performances, George continues to play and sing the Blues with true passion, heart and soul.

Skindred not only play the Download Festival Main Stage at 3.30pm today, but are also launching their own beer, a specially brewed Jamaican Stout with Box Social Brewing called 'Union Black' after the bands cult album. The Ragga Metallers are the kind of band you just have to go and see live, raising the roof in any venue they play. Their heady, unique fusion of music styles and vibrant creativity, alongside their aim of bringing people of all backgrounds together, and achievements doing so, drew Ross Holland (Head Brewer of Box Social Brewing) to want to work with this iconic band. The moniker they hit on was ‘Union Black’ after Skindred’s fourth album: a complex, unique beer, that unites both rich roasted bitter flavours, with the sweetness of vanilla and the spice of Jamaica!

Last night, Toto, with support from The Darkness, helped us forget about the terrible weather, at the latest Live At Chelsea Concert Series event, which is celebrating its 5th year of bringing live music to the spectacular outdoor grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, –home of the Chelsea Pensioners. With their current line-up of Joseph Williams (lead vocals), Steve Porcaro (keyboards) and Steve Lukather (guitars, vocals), they performed their incredible legacy of unparalleled hits including '‘Africa’', ‘'Hold The Line’' and ‘'Rosanna’'. Meanwhile, with their forthcoming album 'Easter Is Cancelled' due to be released on Friday 4th October via Cooking Vinyl, The Darkness successfully managed to prick the pompous and kick the arses of those who seek to destroy us, as the four maestros thrusted their musical opus into the ear canals of those brave enough to battle the early elements. With a review and more pics to come, check out today's Video Of The Day.

Tonight, Circu5 – the project of multi-instrumentalist Steve Tilling (TC&I) – is performing for the first time with Mellotronanism - under the banner of 'A Night of Modern Accessible Prog Rock' at The Water Rats in London. Joining Steve are Mark Kilminster (ex-Tin Spirits) on bass and vocals, drummer Greg Pringle (Roger Daltrey Band) and Matt Backer (Julian Lennon) on guitar and vocals. Circu5 (pronounced 'circa five') released their globally acclaimed debut album in September 2017 with Steve performing almost all instrumental and vocal duties, with guest spots from musicians including Dave Gregory (Big Big Train, XTC) and Johnny Warman.

The Blues Club Podcast Track Of The Day returns to Friday 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 The Mojo Preachers, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Texas Horns, Rebecca Downes, Cash Box Kings, Rory Gallagher, Keith Thompson, Catfish, Tower of Power, Kelly's Lot, John Mayall, Si Cranstoun, RHR Redfern, Hutchinson & Ross, Bad Influence, Mike Goudreau, JJ Cale, Bruce Springsteen, Mike Farris, Willie Jackson & the Tybee Blues Band, Jumping Matt and his Combo, The Marcus King Band (pictured), The BB King Blues Band Featuring "The Voice" Michael Lee, Michele D'Amour and the Love Dealers, Jon Gindick, Reese Wynans and more.

Toto, supported by The Darkness, are performing tonight at the Live At Chelsea Concert Series, which is celebrating its 5th year of bringing live music to the spectacular outdoor grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, –home of the Chelsea Pensioners. Currently celebrating 40 years since the release of their debut album, Toto are one of the world’s foremost Rock bands. With their current line-up of Joseph Williams (lead vocals), Steve Porcaro (keyboards) and Steve Lukather (guitars, vocals), the group are celebrating an incredible legacy of unparalleled hits and accolades. With ubiquitous hits including '‘Africa’', ‘'Hold The Line’', and ‘'Rosanna’', the band have won an incredible 6 Grammy Awards, including Best Record in 1983. Inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame in 2009, Toto continue to sell out huge shows to audiences the world over.

'Be Free', due to be released on Thursday 27th June, is an exciting album that sees two well established artists on the Rock and Blues scene work together for the first time to create one powerhouse of an album. Big Wolf Band, led by Jonathan Earp, and Zoe Green of the Zoe Green Band, had planned to work together on a project for a few years now and Jon's second album 'Be Free' seemed the perfect opportunity. After recording the second cut 'Be Free', which became the title track, they all knew that Zoe would be singing every song on the album. After working so well in the studio together they decided to take it on the road and Big Wolf Band, featuring Zoe Green (today's Track Of The Day) was born! All songs on 'Be Free' are written by Jon and many are inspired by his own experience of life. This promises to be a unique collaboration between two major forces along with their talented band, Mick Jeynes (bass), Paul Brambani (keys) and Tim Jones (drums). They are already wowing audiences all over the country and have UK and European dates booked into 2020, with more to be announced.

"For the second encore we got 'Not Fade Away', a cover of the 1957 Buddy Holly song from the 1977 'Motivation Radio' album. Once again this song was given the full on Hillage Psychedelic treatment! A great vehicle for some tasty improvisation and extended guitar noodling! We were also treated to some tantalising excerpts from the glorious and glittering Gong track 'I Never Glid Before', originally from the 1973 'Angel's Egg' album. What a spectacular climax to a fantastic show. It is fair to say Steve Hillage is back and firing on all cylinders!" Read the whole of Steven C. Gilbert's Steve Hillage Band London Shepherd's Bush Empire gig review from last Saturday here plus check out today's Video Of The Day.

"Playing with SBM seems to bring out the best in their guest artists and Kris Barras is in fine voice throughout, especially on the anthemic ‘Remedy’ and his guitar playing, beautifully fluid, with a fatter tone than on his own gigs. Once Billy G joins proceedings we get ‘La Grange’ and ‘Running Whiskey’ etc. and the party continues like an extended encore. There’s not a foot put wrong on this collection and it’s going to be remembered as one of the stand out live albums of the period. Brilliant stuff!" Read the whole of Simon Green's Supersonic Blues Machine's 'Road Chronicles: Live' CD review here which is due to be released on Friday 12th July, plus check out our Video Of The Day.