"Chapman and band delivered a strong and tight set of classic Family, Streetwalkers and Chapman solo material, including the groove laden and menacing ‘Prisoner’ from the 1981 album ‘Hyenas Only Laugh for Fun’. Three classic Chapman solo songs from the brilliant 1979 ‘Chappo’ album, ‘Who Pulled The Night Down’, ‘Moth To A Flame’ and ‘Midnite Child’ were played proficiently and with tremendous gusto! Whitehorn set the groove and the band followed, with classy embellishments from Hirsh and Payn. A couple of newer tracks, ‘Habits Of A Lifetime’ and ‘Kiss My Soul’, were performed from the well-received 1996 album ‘Kiss My Soul’. ‘Run For Cover’ from the classic 1976 Streetwalkers, ‘Red Card’ album rocked and rolled along nicely." Today read Steven C. Gilbert's complete take on Roger Chapman's recent 'Family & Friends' gig at London's Under The Bridge here.

Bad Touch, who we saw at last Thursday's Great British Beer Festival along with Danny Bryant (today's Video Of The Day), released their new single 'Skyman' the following morning, which is taken from their new album 'Shake A Leg' which is due out on Friday 5th October and is also today's Track Of The Day. 'Skyman' is Bad Touch’s homage to Duane Allman of the Allman Brothers whose nickname was “Skydog”. ‘Shake A Leg’ will be supported by a nationwide 18-date UK headline tour starting at Newcastle University Union on Wednesday 17th October which also takes in London's ULU Live on Saturday 10th November.

Last night Iron Maiden completed the final leg of their 'Legacy Of The Beast' UK tour at London's O2 Arena. Since the opening night in Tallinn, Estonia, at the end of May, the band had already played to around 750,000 fans in sold-out stadium, arena and festival shows across Europe including selling out the prestigious Atletico Madrid football stadium in Spain. Launching the show with crowd favourite, 'Aces High', with a Spitfire propelling above the stage, this was not the only show-stopping effect in this theatrical performance with the band then proceeding to race through a spectacular two hours of music, pyrotechnics, special effects and ever-evolving stage sets, including new incarnations of mascot Eddie, and showcasing many of the most beloved songs in their revered career alongside rarely-played classics from their extensive back catalogue. Anyway, check out our Photo Gallery here from Friday night's penultimate O2 Arena performance in London.

We were promised their biggest ever production plus their most eclectic set list - and boy did Iron Maiden deliver on the penultimate night of their sold out 'Legacy Of The Beast' UK Tour at London's O2 Arena last night. Launching the show with crowd favourite, 'Aces High', with a Spitfire propelling above the stage, this was not the only show-stopping effect in this theatrical performance with the band then proceeding to race through a spectacular two hours of music, pyrotechnics, special effects and ever-evolving stage sets, including new incarnations of mascot Eddie, and showcasing many of the most beloved songs in their revered career alongside rarely-played classics from their extensive back catalogue. With their final gig tonight, also at the O2 Arena, please check out today's Video Of The Day.

Was it really over 42 years ago that we made our way to London's Olympia for The Great British Music Festival in January 1976 to see the likes of Charlie, Be Bop Deluxe, Pretty Things, Slim Chance, Nazareth and Bad Company? Fast forward 42 years and substitute the word 'Beer' for 'Music' and we were back - of course not only to sample the beer but also the musical fare on a Planet Rock stage that was significantly smaller than the one we saw Nazareth give Bad Company a good run for their money. To be fair, on Thursday, Fireroad, Mollie Marriott, Danny Bryant (pictured), The Dust Coda, Bad Touch and Broken Witt Rebels did the ghosts of '76 proud with some quality music. Anyway, check out our Photo Gallery here from an awesome day.

In April 2017 Black Spiders gave their fans one final chance to raise their middle fingers aloft and yell "fuck you" at their five, grizzled faces before hanging up their riding capes for good. In the months leading up to their final shows, frontman Pete Spiby was undergoing rehabilitation for an operation on his left hand, which learned physicians say is an important part of the human anatomy when you’re doling out sweet riffs left, right and centre. 'Failed Magician' is the title of Spiby’s new solo release due out on Friday 31st August through Be Lucky Records. It’s a sprawling double album of heavy Blues, dense Alt Rock that shows that Spiby still has plenty of fire in his belly! Indeed, there comes a time in a man’s life when the Blues become mandatory listening and this in turn has informed his new songs. For his next trick, he assembled a crack team of ne’er do wells to help bring his ideas to life in the studio with Matt Ellis at the production console. Anyway, check out today's Track Of The Day ‘Bible Studies’ from the aforementioned album .

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, UK Independent Blues Broadcasters Association Presenters' Picks and much more. Music this week Includes tracks from Jeff Beck (pictured), Chris Bevington, Steve West Weston, London Blusion, The Mojo Preachers, Russ Green, Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac, The Band, Reloaded Norway, Rick Estrin and The Nightcats, Anthony Geraci, The Little Red Rooster Blues Band, Elles Bailey, Big Harp George, Vanessa Collier, Peggie Perkins, Travis Bowlin, Paul Lamb, Little Boys Blue, Susan Angeletti, Kat Riggins, Nick Steed Five, Jon Cleary, The Jazz Crusaders, BB King, The Lucky Losers, Red's Blues, Briana Buckmaster, JP Soars, B. B. & The Blues Shacks and more.

"Unsurprisingly the set last night was the same as we saw at Download 2016 - comprising predominantly of the new - opening with both 'If Eternity Should Fail' and 'Speed Of Light' from the excellent 'The Book Of Souls' - and the old - 'Children Of The Damned', 'The Trooper' and 'Iron Maiden' (with Eddie thrown in for good measure). 'The Number Of The Beast' and 'Wasted Years' concluded the evening before 'Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life' sent the crowd home happy." That was part of our take on Iron Maiden's O2 Arena gig in May last year (pictured), and the troopers return to London tonight and tomorrow to complete their UK leg of their much vaunted 'Legacy Of The Beast Tour' with a Spitfire buzzing the stage during the opening number 'Aces High'. Special guests are Killswitch Engage.

As well as Iron Maiden at the O2 Arena, the WRC are out in force in London tonight at a number of other gigs. Indie Brit Rock band Zero UK are playing 229 The Venue, Great Portland Street W1W 5PN and are giving away 20 copies of their album. Meanwhile, The Magpie Salute (Video Of The Day) are playing two, yes two acoustic quartet sets as part of their mini-promo tour - the first at Rough Trade East in Shoreditch at 6.30pm and then later at the Oslo in Hackney. And finally, fresh from a triumphant appearance at the Newport Folk Festival, Fantastic Negrito (pictured) will perform at Nell's Jazz & Blues in West Kensington, ahead of his slot at the Boomtown Festival this weekend.

There will be a healthy WRC presence at today's Great British Beer Festival at London's Olympia and we have a spare ticket going if you want it. Planet Rock, the largest Rock radio station in the UK, is partnering with the GBF to bring a whole day of unforgettable entertainment to this year’s festival starting at 2pm with Fireroad, 3.15pm Mollie Marriott, 4.30pm Danny Bryant, 6.30pm The Dust Coda (pictured, whose latest single 'Let Me Go' is today's Track Of The Day), 7.45pm Bad Touch and 9pm Broken Witt Rebels. Just e-mail us at wrinklyrockers11@aol.com if you want that ticket!

Dona Oxford - The Queen Of Boogie Woogie - for one night only from the USA - visits the The Eel Pie Club, The Patch, 67 London Road, Twickenham TW13SZ tonight. This will be Dona's final UK gig for the foreseeable future and it promises to be a very special night. An extraordinary, soulful and passionate singer, songwriter and keyboardist, her Old School, Soul vocals and her love of Rock 'n' Roll piano infuses to create a unique sound many have compared to "Gladys Knight meets The Rolling Stones". As a keyboardist, Dona has played with many Rock and Blues legends and her high energy, funky, groovy, gritty and raucous sound will no doubt get the Eel Pie faithful on their feet and dancing in the aisles. Doors open at 8.15pm and the music starts at 9pm. WRC members are reminded that they can use their cards to get discounted admission.​

"However, despite the fact that the rain had relented since yesterday, but thanks to copious cans of lager being opened up on stage during their set, with Ben chucking cans at his brother and Brad pouring a full can over his head whilst playing guitar (seriously) - cue Marr's wardrobe malfunction as he slipped and split his crotch - you couldn't make it up! Entertainment wise, these guys are the full package and long may it continue!" Was it really over a year ago since we caught Aussie Rockers Massive headlining The Rising Stage at Ramblin' Man Fair (pictured)? Well the good news is that the guys have just released their new single 'Roses' (today's Video Of The Day) from their upcoming new album 'Rebuild Destroy' plus they have a UK tour in October including London's New Cross Inn on Sunday 7th.