Sunday saw Balham's Bedford Pub in London as the Prog capital of the world for Progtoberfest 2 - an all afternoon/evening extravaganza of Progressive Rock bands, namely headliners The Gift (pictured) who performed at Ramblin' Man Fair earlier this year plus support from The Far Meadow, Habu, The Rube Goldberg Machine and current WRC favourites IT. The event was organised by The Gift's very own charismatic frontman Mike Morton and was also hosted by full of beans Rock Comic and our mate Pete K Mally. Congratulations to everyone on organising a wonderful day of live music, and with a review to come - check out today our photo gallery here from the gig!

An all new Blues On The Radio podcast is today's Track Of The Day featuring Dave Ferra, Walklate & Fuschi, Liza Ohlback, Mike Ross, Little Freddie King, Troy Redfern, Mississippi MacDonald, Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters, Benjamin Bassford, Jack J Hutchinson, Rebecca Downes (pictured), Dago Red, Bad Touch and Mollie Marriott!

Our thanks to WRC correspondent Steven C. Gilbert for introducing us to a fantastic German Retro Rock band called Travelin Jack (today's Video Of The Day). The band have developed into one of Germany’s most unusual new Rock acts over the last four years, having signed to Steamhammer/SPV to release their spangling second album, ‘'Commencing Countdown'’, in September. 'Commencing Countdown’' may bring to mind great Rock bands from the seventies such as Thin Lizzy, Rush, Scorpions, Slade and Deep Purple, but the Berlin group’ (consisiting of Alia Spaceface –vocals and guitar, Flo The Fly guitar, Steve Burner bass and Montgomery Shell – drums) compositions and warm, analogue production are both contemporary and modern. “

With just 20 days to go, our countdown continues in respect of our WRC sponsored charity concert ‘Magic - a kind of Queen & a kind of ELO’ at the Mick Jagger Centre, Dartford, on Saturday 18th November at 7.30pm. With news of support band The Replicants song auction to be announced later this week - ‘Wrinklystock 6’ stars Magic, a tribute to two of the greatest British Rock bands of all time - Queen and The Electric Light Orchestra - together in one fabulous show! With very few tickets left, don't leave it to late, so purchase your tickets here for a bargain £22 or from the MJC Box Office on 01322 291100.

Yesterday the Prog capital of the world was Balham's Bedford Pub in London. Progtoberfest 2 not only featured five Progressive Rock bands, namely headliners The Gift who performed at Ramblin' Man Fair earlier this year plus support from The Far Meadow, Habu, The Rube Goldberg Machine and current WRC favourites IT, but it was also hosted by Rock Comic and our mate Pete K Mally. On a great day of live music, check out today's Video Of The Day, with a review and more photos to come!

This week's Black On Blues Podcast Track Of The Day is dedicated to Rock and Roll legend Fats Domino who died this week. It's another Blues women special featuring Pam Taylor, Erin Harpe, Casey Hensley, Shemekia Copeland, Samantha Fish (pictured) and Shaun Murphy.

Run to the Hills: The Iron Maidens are back in London tonight at the O2 Academy Islington for the final night of their UK tour! On Tuesday before we headed off to to see Metallica at London's O2 Arena, we had the pleasure of interviewing both (pictured) drummer Linda ‘Nikki McBURRain’ McDonald and guitarist Nikki ‘Davina Murray’ Stringfield of the the world’s one and only all-female Iron Maiden tribute band. You can listen to the interview here, recorded in advance of their first gig in Cardiff. Also watch out for shortly a review of tonight's gig!

For all you proggers out there, get along today to The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, Balham, London SW12 9HD for Progtoberfest 2. Doors open at 12.30pm with the first band on stage at 1pm. Hosting proceedings is Rock Comic and our mate Pete K Mally with headliners The Gift who performed at Ramblin' Man Fair earlier this year. Support is from The Far Meadow, Habu, The Rube Goldberg Machine and current WRC favourites IT.

Mighty classic Metal newcomers Night Demon, whose storming second album, ‘Darkness Remains’ (Video Of The Day), was released on Steamhammer/SPV to huge acclaim in April, have lined up their first ever UK and Irish tour in November including London's The Dev in Camden on Saturday 11th November. Comprising of Jarvis Leatherby (vocals/bass), Armand John Anthony (guitar) and Dusty Squires (drums), Night Demon chose to link with Steamhammer/SPV to release their debut, full length album, ‘Curse Of The Damned’, in January 2015. ‘Darkness Remains’ is a much more mature and accomplished offering than its predecessor, and the band are also set to return to Europe in January 2018 to support Accept on their six week long continental tour, calling in to the UK to play at London’s Koko, also in Camden, on Thursday 8th February.

London's The Underworld in Camden laid on a veritable feast of Rock music on Thursday night. Unfortunately, we only caught the tail end of Sinner Sinners but this was more than made up for by home town Heavy Rockers Dead Man's Whiskey (pictured) who absolutely rocked the joint. However, the icing on the cake was Wigan Hard Rock outfit Bigfoot, who are currently on a UK tour supporting their recently released self-titled and critically acclaimed debut album via Frontiers. Anyway, with a review to come check out today's photo gallery from the gig here.

The Professionals (Video Of The Day) play an intimate London show at The Garage tonight celebrating the release of their new album 'What In the World' following their warm up show in Wolverhampton last night. Today also marks the 40th anniversary of the Sex Pistols 'Never Mind The Bollocks' album, and 35 years later, the band formed from the ashes of the Sex Pistols by Paul Cook and Steve Jones is back. 'What In The World' bristles with conviction and finds The Professionals on electrifying form, delivering some of the most ballsy, honest and downright brilliant songs of their career. The Professionals are also joined by a stellar cast of guest guitar players including original member Steve Jones (who plays on three tracks). Duff McKagen (Guns N’ Roses), Mick Jones (The Clash), Phil Collen (Def Leppard), Marco Pirroni (Adam & The Ants), Chris McCormack (3 Colours Red) and Billy Duffy (The Cult) also join the party.

The Blues Club Podcast Track Of The Day returns this week 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 Albert Castiglia Band, The Original Blues Brothers Band, Tommy Castro (pictured), Kelly Zirbes, Leif de Leeuw Band, Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings, Howlin' Wolf, Wily Bo Walker, Tower of Power, Kim Wilson, Richard Townend & The Mighty Bosscats, Trizia Band, Lizz Wright, Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo', Van Morrison, Jo Harman, Benny Turner, The Blues Freaks, Lew Jetton, Jonny Lang, Dave Ferra, Richard van Bergen, The Hoodle, Mississippi MacDonald, Robert Hokum, Greaseland All-Stars, Weston Harris Hill, Tape Five, John Pagano Band, B. B. & The Blues Shacks and more.