Brian Downey, known to millions of Rock fans as the original drummer of Thin Lizzy, will perform the second of two rare concerts at Nells Jazz & Blues in London tonight. His new band Alive And Dangerous will perform a 40th anniversary concert of one of the greatest live Rock and Roll albums of all time: –Thin Lizzy'’s “'Live and Dangerous'”. Downey’'s band features Brian Grace (best known as the guitarist for the Commitments’ Andrew Strong), former Low Rider members Matt Wilson (lead vocals, bass) and Phil Edgar (lead guitar). 2018 celebrates the 40th Anniversary of 'Live and Dangerous', although the album was recorded live in 1977 at London’'s Hammersmith Apollo and Toronto’'s Seneca College, it wasn’'t officially released until a year later in 1978.

Ten month's after Black Sabbath's 'The End' gig at the same venue, Deep Purple's 'The Long Goodbye' tour stopped off at the London O2 Arena last night. With the tour continuing until the Summer of next year, the question on everyone's lips was - "Is this it?" Drummer Ian Paice - who suffered a minor stroke in June 2016 has been quoted as saying "Never say never" - but whether it was or it wasn't - it didn't detract from an iconic night of their Rock classic's plus a sprinkling from their new album 'Infinite'. With great support from Cats In Space and Europe - Gillan, Morse, Glover, Airey and Paice sent the Purple punters home happy - finishing with an encore of 'Hush' and 'Black Night'. With a photo gallery to come - check out today's Video Of The Day.

In the Summer of 2016, Yes embarked upon an ambitious American tour. At each show, the band performed its 1980 album 'Drama' in its entirety – for the first time ever – plus sides one and four from Yes’ 1973 double-album 'Tales From Topographic Oceans' (their first number one album), together with fan favourites like “'Roundabout”' and “'Starship Trooper'.” Their new live album, 'Topographic Drama – Live Across America' is released today as a double-CD and a triple-LP with both versions featuring detailed cover art designed by the band’s longtime collaborator Roger Dean. The new collection features live performances from 12 dates recorded on the same tour in February 2017, by the current Yes line-up: Steve Howe (guitars), Alan White (drums), Geoff Downes (keyboards), Billy Sherwood (bass), Jon Davison (vocals), and the additional drummer for this tour Jay Schellen.

The Blues Club Podcast Track Of The Day returns once again 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 Rocky Athas, Kings & Associates, Samantha Fish (pictured - who is playing London's Borderline tonight), Tommy Castro, Kelly Zirbes, Brian Setzer, Nina Massara, Downchild, Boyz And The Beez, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Albert Castiglia Band, Miss Freddye, Yvemaryb, Lew Jetton & 61 South, Sheba the Mississippi Queen, Richard Townend & The Mighty Bosscats, Scottie Miller Band, John Verity Band, Bridget Kelly Band, Shaun Murphy, Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac, Dave Keyes, Larkin Poe, John Mayall, Scott Ellison Band, Jo Harman, B. B. & The Blues Shacks and more.

Prog Metallers Galactic Cowboys released their eagerly awaited comeback album 'Long Way Back To The Moon' last Friday via Music Theories Recordings/Mascot Label Group. This is the bands first album in almost 20 years, complete with the original line up. Taken from the album, today's Video Of The Day 'Next Joke' is alternately heavy, whimsical, charging, and crunching, combining inescapable atmosphere with the drive of a band on a mission. Old fans will feel at home, but Hard Rock fans who have never heard Galactic Cowboys before will also be instantly hooked. As with all Galactic Cowboys albums, the songs are emotional in topic, and often including a large dose of ironic humour. Each song is performed, sung, and written with intense passion.

"Airey's solo was a real stand out on 'Lazy' - his panache and humour ably assisted by the orchestration. His Hammond mastery making me do a double-take as I returned from a long overdue pit-stop - ELP anyone? As for Ian Paice (never was a surname so apt) the drummer held it together all the way through - despite the 38 new faces to Mk 8! Cynics would say that the orchestra were there to paint over the cracks - in my eyes it was more of a case of the overall sum being greater than the parts." Billed as 'The Songs That Built Rock Tour' - the Deep Purple Mk 8 touring juggernaut, including their 38 piece orchestra - that was part of our review six years ago as DP stopped off at London's O2 Arena (pictured). And DP return to the same venue tonight as part of their 'The Long Goodbye Tour'.

We caught Go Primitive live at London's Surya in late August and the UK Rock band have just released a new single 'A Different Person' which is the second single taken from their upcoming album 'Choices'. The album is due to be released on Friday 23rd February, and 'A Different Person' (today's Track Of The Day) follows the previous single 'I Want More'. It’s a 10-track collection of powerful, energetic and motivational songs from the Warwickshire four-piece who have a Hard Rock sound with an old school twist. They are currently finishing their Autumn/Winter tour with a date at the Zephyr Lounge in Leamington Spa on Friday 8th December but will shortly have a UK tour lined up for next year in support of their new album.

Pendulum Of Fortune are an impressive Hard Rock quartet consisting of English, German and Russian members. Their debut album, ‘Searching For The God Inside’, contains eleven songs that are as exciting and diverse as the careers of each musician involved in its creation, of which the title track is our Track Of The Day. The founder and mastermind of the band is the exceptional German drummer Bodo Schopf, who for many years was an integral part of the legendary Prog band ELOY and who has also drummed for artists such as Michael Schenker, Eric Burdon, Jack Bruce and iconic Glam-Rockers The Sweet.

New York gypsy-Punk outfit Gogol Bordello have recently released a live video (today's Video Of The Day) for their brand new single ‘Did It All’, ahead of their UK headline tour next month. Full of energy and charisma, their turbulent live performance is an extravagant whirlwind of entertainment, every show a frenzied party as frontman Eugene Hütz sips his wine and his musical ensemble tear up stages across the globe in signature Gogol Bordello style. The footage was captured live from NYC’s Capitol Theatre and is a taster of what to expect as they return to UK shores including London's O2 Academy, Brixton, on Thursday 14th December. The band will be playing tracks from their brand new album 'Seekers and Finders', their first for four years, which was released earlier this year through Cooking Vinyl. The band have been touring relentlessly this year in support of 'Seekers and Finders', which included an appearance at British Summer Time alongside Green Day.

On Friday 26th January 2018, Inside Out Music release 'Wuthering Nights: Live in Birmingham', the new live release from guitar legend Steve Hackett. 'Wuthering Nights' was filmed at the Birmingham Symphony Hall during Hackett’'s recent, critically-acclaimed Genesis Revisited & Classic Hackett tour. Available as Special Edition 2DVD + 2CD Digipak, Blu-Ray, Digital album and Blu-Ray in stereo and surround sound, this is a must-have for any Prog fan. This tour marked the 40th anniversary of 'Wind & Wuthering', Hackett’'s last album with Genesis which reached number 7 in the UK album chart. The band are: Roger King (keyboards), Gary O'Toole (drums/percussion), Rob Townsend (saxes/flutes), Nick Beggs (bass, stick & twelve string) and Nad Sylvan on vocals plus special guests John Hackett and Amanda Lehmann.

"With her trusty blond Telecaster plugged into an array of Fender Amps, Joanne greets her loyal following, apologises for the state of her voice before launching into a superb rendition of her 'Dyin' To Know' track from the 'Wild' album. This is one of the tracks she performed so well on that Jules Holland show last year. Joanne is a well known devotee of Stevie Ray Vaughan which is reflected in her powerful Rock Blues. In earlier days, at less imposing venues, JST was know to have played the odd SRV or Hendix cover. These days, with six albums behind her, she has plenty of her own fine material to be entertaining the crowds." Read the whole of Mother's Joanne Shaw Taylor/Dan Patlansky review here from last Wednesday plus check out our photo gallery here.

Despite receiving one copyright strike from You Tube for posting 'Part Zero' at the Islington Assembly Hall in February this year - we still love The Pineapple Thief - a band we have followed since their very first gig in August 2003! So much so, that we bring you news (all that we were trying to do in the first place) of the recent release of that London concert film also featuring drummer Gavin Harrison (King Crimson/Porcupine Tree) and guitarist Darran Charles (Godsticks). The gig brought to a close an unforgettable 14-date European Winter tour of their 2016 Summer hit album 'Your Wilderness. Led by post-Progressive mastermind Bruce Soord, TPT gave the sold-out crowd a truly awe-inspiring gig and their DVD 'Where We Stood' showcases a powerful performance from both band regulars and guests including 'Alone At Sea' - today's Video Of The Day.