We were privileged enough to interview Martin Barre in London's West End yesterday! 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. 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, watch out for our audio interview with Martin shortly, in advance of his album release!

Vola recently unveiled their stunning new video for 'Ghosts' which is today's Video Of The Day. The track is taken from their upcoming new album 'Applause Of A Distant Crowd', which will be released on Friday 12th October via Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group. Having only played a handful of shows before their debut album ‘Inmazes’ was released, they took part in the ‘Fallen Hearts of Europe’ tour with Katatonia at the end of 2016. Drummer Felix Ewert then left to pursue other projects and was replaced by Adam Janzi in the Summer of 2017. He joined them for a series of festival appearances at ArcTanGent, Rockaue Open Air and Take Over Daze, as well as their first ever run of UK headline shows that same Summer including Dingwalls, London. More shows followed in 2018 with Euroblast (Germany), Complexity Fest (Netherlands), Tech-Fest (UK), Bloodstock (UK) and they will be touring Europe this Autumn.

Another all new Blues On The Radio Podcast Track Of The Day features music from The Achievers, Jawbone (pictured), Colin James, Pulsator, Beki Brindle Band, Tom Kilner, Delta Moon, Joe Louis Walker, Bruce Katz & Giles Robson and Marcus Lazarus. There's also three tracks from 'Mahogany Drift', the new album from Troy Redfern, Jack J Hutchinson and Mike Ross. And even that's not all... ahead of their show tonight at The Tuesday Night Music Club, The Comrades Club, Coulsdon CR5 2NF, there's also two tracks from 'Love & Murder', the new album from Beaux Gris Gris!

"The following track ‘Hammer Falls’ has a more of a Bluesy feel and the subsequent ‘Too Many Times’ is rightly described as a real foot stomper with a great inclusive chorus that keeps the blood pumping. A real good party dance song follows with ‘Dressed To Kill’ which has that beat that you just can’t sit still to with awesome guitar riffs and rhythm. This song rejoices that moment when you’re out to party and dressed to kill, feeling an invincible attitude that makes you boundless with the beat and able to dance great to no matter what!" Today read Di Foxy's complete take here on Bad Touch's new 'Shake A Leg' album which is due to be released on Friday 5th October plus check out our Video Of The Day.

With half the tickets already sold and just under three months to go - just a polite reminder that this year’s Wrinklystock 7 takes place at the Mick Jagger Centre, Dartford, on Friday 7th December at 7.30pm and stars The Kast off Kinks, featuring three former members of the legendary band The Kinks! With support once again from Wrinklystock legends The Replicants, The Kast off Kinks are back together playing great music and re-living the good times whilst keeping the songs alive that made The Kinks a household name - featuring Mick Avory (original drummer on all the classic hits from 1964-84), Ian Gibbons (keyboards/vocals, Kinks 80’s & 90’s and still with Sir Ray Davies), John Dalton (bass/vocals, Kinks 60’s & 70’s) alongside Dave Clarke (guitar/vocals, formerly of the Beach Boys, Noel Redding & Tim Rose). Expect an evening of iconic hits including: 'You Really Got Me', 'Dedicated Follower of Fashion', 'Sunny Afternoon', 'Lola', 'Days', 'Waterloo Sunset', 'Come Dancing', 'All Day and All of the Night' plus more... A great night out, not to be missed! Tickets priced £23 can be purchased online here or from the MJC Box Office on 01322 291100.

Today's Black On Blues Podcast Track Of The Day features music from Zac Harmon, Travis Bowlin, Moscow Beatballs, Liam Ward Band, Delta Moon and Marcus Lazarus.

Was it really four years ago that the David Sinclair Trio graced our Bluesfest at The Red Lion in Gravesend? Fast forward to tonight and David's band is now The David Sinclair Four as they take their International songwriting showcase, Fresh Tracks, Unknown Animal, to The Half Moon, Putney. Showcasing a night of new songwriting in the Folk, Blues, Americana and Celtic Roots traditions, and with doors opening at 7.30pm, it promises to be a evening of special collaborations, creative energy and a warm collective spirit!

Escape The Fate have recently released their latest music video, ‘I Am Human’, the title track from their latest album on Better Noise Records which is today's Track Of The Day. Directed by Robyn August and shot in Los Angeles, the video strives to send a poignant, global message of self-love and acceptance of others as it showcases stories from all walks of life. Escape the Fate have also just embarked on a North American co-headline tour with California post-hardcore outfit Slaves, featuring support from Famous Last Words, Picturesque and Set to Stun.

Progressive Power Metal band Ethernity (Video Of The Day) release their sophomore album 'The Human Race Extinction' this Friday 14th September. Again the band secured the services of highly acclaimed DGM guitarist Simone Mularoni for mix and mastering. The result is a powerful, heavy and strong album, which doesn’t lack melody. Ethernity's already excellent songwriting has matured and reaches a new level with this new piece of work, delivering an apocalyptic concept story. At the same time, all fourteen tracks can stand on their own perfectly, showing a more modern twist to their sound and songwriting, which reminds of greats such as Symphony X and Evergrey at times, reflecting the familiarity and chemistry in the band. Also, the voice of Ethernity, Julie Colin, brings a different kind of female vocals to the table - her raspy and powerful voice adds a special flavour to the band’s sound. There’s much more to come from this highly talented band, be sure about that!

HRH C.R.O.W.S. kicks off its inaugural weekend at their award winning City venue, O2 Academy Sheffield, today with its broad base of cool Country Rock , Outlaw, Western & Southern Rock bands. The line-up today includes Buffalo Summer, Federal Charm (pictured) and Rebecca Downes, whilst Sunday includes Gorilla Riot, The Devon Allman Project, Broken Witt Rebels and Jared James Nichols, who has just released his new single 'End of Time', taken from his latest album 'Black Magic', which is today's Video Of The Day.

"Seager's 'Losing Streak', would you believe about drink and women, closes out the album, with it's cajun feel, its message being that you’re just looking for a peaceful life, but you find yourself up the creek without a paddle! Well, come on, this is the Blues! All in all, a delightful eclectic mix of Blues with not only great lyrics, but more importantly, an album that has the vibe of a live band with some killer tracks that will go down a storm at any gig - particularly their drinking songs! You know what they say - go on - in for a penny, in for a pound!" That was part of our recent Bad Pennies 'Songs From The Medway Delta' CD review and the guys are playing in their very own home County at The Iron Horse, Sidcup, tonight.

We were recently privileged to be contacted by ex-Status Quo drummer Jeff Rich - hence our latest 'Introducing...' feature today. Jeff's band Triple J Trio released an album at the beginning of this year called 'Chapter 1' which is a mixture of Blues and Rock - so check out today's Track Of The Day. Joined on Blues guitar and vocals by Jamie Godfrey, the pair formed Triple J in early 2015 and following a spinal tap-esque amount of changes on bass, the band finally found seasoned and sensational David "Clem" Clements to complete this hard hitting line up.