"This big fella has some fine chops, as well as a history of session guitar playing in his bag of tricks, that showcases why he is a regular at festivals as well as across the gamut of Blues playing radio stations. Currently touring his new album ‘Pills’, Bloater had also performed a small acoustic set to the VIP tent the previous day which raised a number of smiles. Dedicating his song ‘The Saturday Night Desperation Shuffle’ to all the ugly ones in the audience, he endeared himself to all. It’s nice when you are made to feel special." That was part of our take on Big Boy Bloater & The LiMiTsRamblin' Man Fair set in July, and as part of his current 'Pills' tour - the big man stops off at Camden's The Black Heart in London tonight.

Berlin-based Rock overlords Kadavar are to release a brand new live album called 'Live in Copenhagen' on Friday 12th October via Nuclear Blast, featuring their infamous show at Pumpehuset in Denmark's capital in November 2017 during the band's tour in support of their most recent album, 'Rough Times'. Today's Video Of The Day is the live cut of 'Into The Night' from the live album, so make sure you catch the guys live alongside Monolord on their European Autumn tour!

Today's Blues On The Radio Podcast Track Of The Day includes tracks from The Rainbreakers, The Voodoo Sheiks, Ben Poole, Tom Hambridge, John Oates, Billy Gibbons, Mike Vernon & The Mighty Combo (pictured), The Zoe Green Band, Nick Steed Five, Lawrence Lebo, Mark Harrison, Robert Connely Farr & The Rebeltone Boys and, following their show at The Tuesday Night Music Club last night, two tracks from that great album from The Achievers!

Walking Papers seven UK shows culminates with a gig at The Borderline in London tonight before they embark on their European leg at Tilburg's O13 in the Netherlands tomorrow. The band upped the sonic ante with their aptly dubbed second album 'WP2', released earlier this year from Loud & Proud Records. Today's Video Of The Day - 'This Is How It Ends', also serves as the title of a comic book of the same name, created by Walking Papers’ Jeff Angell, graphic novelist Matt Hayward and artist Csaba Master. The clip features a collage of panels from the aforementioned graphic novel, giving a true visual representation of the music.

We were privileged enough to interview Martin Barre in London's West End last Monday. Best known as guitarist in Jethro Tull - one of the biggest selling Prog bands of all time - Martin releases his new solo album 'Roads Less Travelled' on Garage Records on Friday 5th October 2018. Barre has developed his own distinctive style within the framework of Jethro Tull, and his instantly recognizable and original sound form the basis of this album. 'Roads Less Travelled' features 11 original tracks by Barre, which reflect the last 50 years of his esteemed musical career. While all the songs showcase his exceptional electric guitar, acoustic guitar and mandolin playing, the Martin Barre Band also shine throughout. A long-time resident of Devon, Barre’'s band features several local musicians including Dan Crisp (vocals), Alan Thompson (bass/fretless bass), Darby Todd (drums), Becca Langsford (vocals/backing vocals), Josiah J (percussion/hammond), Aaron Graham (drums), Alex Hart (vocals/backing vocals) and Buster Cottam (“stand up” bass). Anyway, have a listen to today's Track Of The Day!

If you consider who is on the list of "Pioneering Bands of Hard Sounds" you cannot help wondering what theScandinavians mix into their mother's milk, given that the musicians from the North of Europe seemingly occupy two thirds off this ranking. And Dynazty from Stockholm are no exception. Their sixth album, 'Firesign', which will be released next Friday 28th September on AFM Records, is, according to the band's plan, getting away from the total brickwall, trying to sound slightly more organic, both production and songwriting wise. With 'Firesign', Dynazty brings a bunch of hits to the party and definitely put themselves forward as worthy candidates for the top places in the Big League of Melodic Metal.

Billy Idol’'s 1980’'s remix collection, 'Vital Idol', is getting a modern-day upgrade with 'Vital Idol: Revitalized', set for release on CD and digital by EMI/UMC on Friday 28th September. More than 30 years after his groundbreaking 'Vital Idol' compilation cemented the vibrancy of the Dance-Rock remix genre in the second half of the 1980’'s, Idol’'s Revitalized collection features 11 brand-new remixes of his most classic and enduring hits. 'Vital Idol', initially released in 1985, was the first remix record released by a Rock superstar. Besides being certified platinum, 'Vital Idol' was accompanied by a version of “'Mony Mony”' that reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart, as well as hitting the Top 10 on the UK Singles chart. Lending their hands to the Revitalized proceedings are electronic dance luminaries Moby, Paul Oakenfold and The Crystal Method as well as current innovators including Tropkillaz, Shiba San, Juan Maclean, CRAY and RAC.

Bad Wolves – the US Rock band who emerged as the #1 breakout act globally this year – have moved forward their touring plans and announced that their first ever UK & European shows will happen next month alongside Three Days Grace. The tour includes dates all across Europe including Portsmouth, Nottingham, Birmingham, Bristol, London, Glasgow and Manchester. Earlier this year the band released their version of The Cranberries ‘Zombie’, a tribute to singer Dolores O’Riordan and an homage to the original, which has garnered over 125 million views across platforms and in June this year, Bad Wolves presented a $250,000 check to Dolores' four children, fulfilling the promise to donate all of their proceeds. Today, check out our Video Of The Day, the band's follow up single ‘Hear Me Now’ featuring Diamante.

Today's Black On Blues Podcast Track Of The Day is another Blues women special featuring Sari Schorr (pictured), Carolyn Fe, Lawrence Lebo, Susan Tedeschi, Sister Suzie and Rachelle Coba.

Last Friday night, London's O2 Forum in Kentish Town welcomed headliners The Quireboys to the stage for one night only - a Rock band who work hard, play hard and keep alive the spirit of good time Rock ‘n’ Roll. Celebrating a decade since the release of their album, 'Homewreckers & Heartbreakers', they played this beast of an album in its entirety, with some classics from their career spanning over 30 years too. Featuring Spike (vocals), Guy Griffin (guitar), Keith Weir (keyboards), Paul Guerin (guitar), Dave McCluskey (drums) and Nick Malling (bass) plus special guest performances from H.E.A.T, Aaron Buchanan & The Cult Classics and Those Damn Crows - check out our Photo Gallery from the gig here.

Pretty Boy Floyd complete their UK tour at Camden's The Underworld tonight and today's Track Of The Day is taken from their 2017 album ‘Public Enemies’. Exactly the sort of record you would expect from these seasoned veterans of The Sunset Strip, it is a fun record to be played at maximum volume. They chose the name Pretty Boy Floyd because it seemed to describe them - four tough teens armed with guitar licks and angst setting out to conquer the world. As the new millennium rolled in, a generation of young fans who weren’t even born when the band first emerged began to wonder what they had missed out on back in the Sleaze Rock heyday of the late 80's and early 90's. Original and new fans alike found common ground - a love of the band’s music, sleazy shows and fun times. Never mind the critics, or what trends may have come and gone, Pretty Boy Floyd continue to record and tour, winning new converts both young and old.

"Jawbone’s album has been in gestation for quite some months and we get ALL of it tonight. Every song. And it’s a treat. They kick off with 'Leave No Traces' - the first song on the album and that sets the formula of Paddy’s sweet call and Marcus’s gravelly response. Half a dozen songs in and you’re thinking to yourself - wow, this band reminds me of Little Feat and The Band. And just to prove that point, Jawbone pull off stonking covers of 'Willin’ and 'Rag Mama Rag'. Everyone in the room is a fan now." Today read the whole of Pete Elphick's Jawbone (Video Of The Day) London Borderline review from last Wednesday night here, plus photos courtesy of Al Stuart.