South African Blues Rock guitarist Dan Patlansky's UK tour stopped off at London's O2 Academy Islington 1 last night with support from Gorilla Riot. In an explosive fourteen song set, Dan not included his recently released new single 'Too Far Gone' taken from his new EP 'Live 2018', but also premiered his new band line up. With a review and more photos to come, please check out today's Video Of The Day.

Uli Jon Roth is one of the last greats who is still around to present his magical style of playing which he already forged in the late Sixties when he was still in his teens. Uli played his first ever show in December 1968 - at the age of 13 - and to celebrate his upcoming 50th Stage Anniversary, he plays the second of his six very special UK concerts at London's ULU Live tonight. The former Scorpions guitarist, widely regarded as one of the greatest guitar players ever, is also joined by British newcomer Kaleb McKane as his special guest, who recently released his first EP 'Universe in Reverse', and in 2019 will release his debut album. Meanwhile, also in London's Camden tonight, Smoking Martha play The Black Heart, whilst just up the road, The David Sinclair Four play The Dublin Castle.

The Blues Club Podcast Track Of The Day returns today with another two hours of non-stop Best in Blues with More Music and Less Chat featuring New Releases, Classic Tracks and much more. Music this week Includes tracks from Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Kentucky Headhunters, Steven Tyler & Nuno Bettencourt, Steve West Weston, Jim Allchin, Sam Lewis, King King (Pictured), Dan Patlansky, Larkin Poe, Gina Sicilia, Robben Ford, Van Morrison, Doyle Bramhall II, Wily Bo Walker, Mike Sponza, Kareña K, Jamie Williams & the Roots Collective, Colin James, Greig Taylor, Chris Rea, Buddy Guy, Peter V Blues Train, Kandace Springs, The Rippingtons, Gary Moore, Kat Riggins, JP Williams Blues Band, Markey Blue Ric Latina Project, The Storyville Mob, B. B. & The Blues Shacks and more.

Broken Witt Rebels (pictured) begin a three night residency at Nells Jazz and Blues in London tonight supporting Reef. Hailing from Birmingham, the rocking, rebel foursome deliver an intoxicating blend of Soulful Americana, Blues, and wailing Rock guitar, fronted by powerful, feeling-filled vocals. Meanwhile, Germany’s hottest Rock band The New Roses continue their 11-date UK Headline Tour supported by The Brink (Video Of The Day) at London's Underworld in Camden.

South African Blues Rock guitarist Dan Patlansky's UK tour stops off at London's O2 Academy Islington 1 tonight with support from Gorilla Riot. Dan recently released his new single 'Too Far Gone' which was taken from his new EP 'Live 2018'. We also had the pleasure of interviewing Dan here in London before the start of his tour, which is today's Track Of The Day.

"Probably the best story of the night was Kofi's revelation that Lewisham's finest wrote 'Pressed Rat and Warthog' whilst on acid. Anyway Kofi's thusly spoken vocals did Ginger proud, not only complemented by Will's neat bit of wah pedal and Mal's bass solo, but also the projection of some sentimental Baker family photos plus one of the loveable, but manic, gap-toothed Ginger with three fags sticking out of his gob. Very funny. To round off a mesmerising first set, the guys extended the Cream family even further to Mal's daughter Maya on vocals, who dispatched 'SWLABR' (She Walks Like A Bearded Rainbow) with natural verve." Read the whole of AJ's The Music Of Cream London Forum Kentish Town gig review from last Sunday here plus check out our photo gallery here.

International Blues/Rock/Soul guitarist, singer and songwriter Ben Poole's UK Tour continues at The Beaverwood Club in Chislehurst, Kent, tonight. The tour follows the release of Ben’s new studio album 'Anytime You Need Me', released in mid-September via Manhaton Records. The new album follows Ben’s critically acclaimed albums 'Time Has Come' (2016) and 'Live At The Royal Albert Hall' (recorded by the BBC in 2014). 'Anytime You Need Me' was recorded at Superfly Studios in Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, and was produced by Wayne Proctor, who will be Ben’s drummer during the tour, with Beau Barnard on bass and Joe Mac on keyboards.

Valley Queen (Track Of The Day) will see their highly anticipated debut album, 'Supergiant' released in early 2019. Valley Queen formed in 2011 and after a series of singles, released their first EP in 2017 to widespread critical acclaim and toured so much to support it that two members quit citing exhaustion. Forging ahead with session players in tow, frontwoman Natalie Carol and bassist Neil Wogensen continued but when it came time to record what was to become 'Supergiant', the chemistry required simply wasn’t there. The blood sweat and tears that solidified the band in those formative years needed to be captured on record and after some soul searching, original guitarist Shawn Morones was back in the fold. New drummer Mike DeLuccia cemented the line up and the band hit the studio almost immediately. With their feet firmly planted in the Country and Southern Rock that Natalie has ingrained in her DNA from growing up in Arkansas and a healthy does of Indie Rock that ranges from Sonic Youth to Florence and The Machine, Valley Queen appeal to a very diverse range of fans. Valley Queen are preparing for a major US tour in February 2019 with plans to visit the UK and Europe by mid year.

"Despite not being among the band’s listed influences, I can hear a little of Steely Dan in ‘Family Man’, while the horns added on ‘Bet On Yesterday’ give it the feel of one of the better tunes from a spaghetti western. Humour is back in evidence on ‘Rolling On The Underground’, an older composition which Milner and Bonfanti revisited for this album; in it they tried to drop in the names of as many London tube stations as possible (readers of a certain vintage may recall a classic Two Ronnies sketch which did the same)!" Today read Gary Smith's complete take here on Jawbone''s latest CD plus check out today's Video Of The Day.

Ginger Baker’'s son Kofi (drums), Jack Bruce’'s son Malcolm (bass, vocals) and Eric Clapton’'s nephew Will Johns (guitar, vocals) –came together at London's O2 Forum in Kentish Town on Sunday night to pay homage to the band’'s extraordinary legacy with The Music Of Cream –50th Anniversary World Tour. Celebrating 50 years since the original line-up's farewell UK concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London on 26th November 1968, we heard personal stories and songs such as 'Sunshine of Your Love', 'Crossroads', 'Spoonful' and 'White Room' performed across a comprehensive set, which also saw the guys interplay with footage of their fathers and mentors on the big screen, along with never-before-seen footage and photos. With a review to come, check out our amazing Photo Gallery here courtesy of Bruce Biege plus our new Video Of The Day following technical gremlins yesterday.

On today's Blues On The Radio Podcast Track Of The Day the hour is filled with music from Benjamin Bassford, Larkin Poe, Split Whiskers, Helen Rose, Doyle Bramhall II, Snakewood, Ben Rice, Zoe Green Band, Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra, Catfish (pictured), Rebecca Downes, Trevor Babajack Steger and Elles Bailey.

Just a heads up that Kyla Brox, The Mojo Preachers and Deep Blue Sea are playing London's iconic 100 Club tonight. It's Kyla's album launch and a bit of a party to celebrate that she's off to play Memphis as the UK winner of the International Blues Challenge. Deep Blues Sea will also be playing their album 'Live It Up' live tonight.