We've already got the WRC t-shirt (pictured) - and it says Henrik Freischlader The Borderline, London September 2017 - so no guesses as to where we will be tonight! For the self-taught multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, producer and label owner, the stages in Europe have been a second home for him for many years now. A tour with his friend Joe Bonamassa gave the young artist the opportunity to play in front of a bigger audience, which led to performances with legends such as BB King, Peter Green, Gary Moore and Johnny Winter. Today, the German singer and guitarist is one of the most sought-after musicians of his genre worldwide.

On the back of their two sold out shows in London in October and November - Prog Rock giants Marillion (Video Of The Day) have announced a seven date UK Tour in April 2018. Their most recent album, 'FEAR' (Fuck Everyone and Run), peaked at No. 4 in the UK album charts and No. 1 in the Rock chart last year. After nearly 40 years, the band, featuring Steve Hogarth - –lead vocals, lyrics, keyboards, guitars, percussion, Steve Rothery - – electric guitars, acoustic guitars, Pete Trewavas - – bass, guitar, backing vocals, piano, Mark Kelly - keyboards, samples and effects, backing vocals, programming, Ian Mosley - drums, percussion, has evolved into a vibrant and international musical force, flourishing seemingly outside of fashion and mainstream media exposure. On Friday 13th October Marillion also release an EP on earMusic featuring a live version of their epic “'Living In FEAR”'. “

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 IBBA Presenters' Picks and much more. Music this week Includes tracks from Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado, Tommy Castro, Curtis Salgado, Jack Mack and the Heart Attack, Joe Jackson, Johnny Oskam, Joe Bonamassa, Walter Trout, Trigger Hippy, Jonny Lang, Brenda Boykin, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Trevor Sewell, Toronzo Cannon, Stevie Nimmo, Andy Layfield, Colin James, Johnny Rawls, Luther Allison, Matt Patershuk, Kenny Wayne Shepherd (pictured), King YT, Richard Townend & The Mighty Bosscats, Elles Bailey, Katie Bradley & Matthew Long, Dave Ferra, B. B. & The Blues Shacks and more.

Tonight and tomorrow night, an incredible schedule of vital modern Hard Rock ‘n’ Roll acts and DJ’s has been lined up by The London International Tattoo Convention in a dynamic new music area located in the stunning grade II listed vaults of Tobacco Dock, 50 Porters Walk, E1W 2SF. Cutting edge Modern Rockers Mallory Knox (Vid Of The Day), "the vital voice of the modern Rock generation", whose hard-hitting, melodically euphoric, outspoken and open-hearted third album ‘Wired’ crashed into the UK Top 20 national album chart at 18 on release in March 2017, are set to headline at 10.45pm, whilst London-based Heavy Metal heroes Orange Goblin, "The UK’s reigning champions of balls-out, party-starting, booze fueled Metal", are set to head the line-up on Saturday night at the same time!

To coincide with their new album 'BCCIV' released today, Black Country Communion will also be releasing a new single from the album 'Over My Head' this Monday. The band will play two exclusive UK concerts at the beginning of 2018, namely Wolverhampton Civic Hall on Tuesday 2nd January and London Hammersmith Apollo on Thursday 4th January. These will be the only two concerts the band will play in the UK and Europe. This is the Anglo-American Rock group, comprising vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Trapeze), drummer Jason Bonham (Led Zeppelin, Foreigner), Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, Alice Cooper, Billy Idol) and Blues-Rock guitarist/vocalist Joe Bonamassa first studio album since 2013’'s 'Afterglow'.

A new Blues On The Radio Podcast is today's Track Of The Day - an hour filled with music from Stevie Nimmo, Gregg Allman, Elles Bailey, Big Wolf Band, Katie Bradley & Matt Long, Rebecca Downes (pictured), Terri Shaltiel, Kirk Fletcher, Dave Hunt, Andreas Diehlmann Band, Roadhouse, King King and Paul Cox. Sounds too good to miss - so click play and turn it up!

"And if you were in any doubt that these guys weren't all about rhythm, melody and heavy riffs with an edge, then Visser's enticing guitar/vocal intro of their very first single from 'Archetype' 'Come In' (another part of their "Empire Strikes Back" video trilogy) and his rallying call "Let's fucking have it!" was immediately followed by a riff to die for plus Freedom's pounding drums - cue general head banging all round and Visser asking how we were doing - very nicely thank you - THE track that attracted me to BOE in the first place!" That was part of our take on Black Orchid Empire (Vid Of The Day) in London in February and a WRC contingent will be there to see the guys at The Anvil in Bournemouth tonight!

"But Dirty Thrills do indeed have charisma in abundance as testified by the engine room of their manic moustachioed/scarf laden bass guitarist Aaron Plows and drummer Steve Corrigan who seemed to savour every beat, although they did it slow it down with 'Lonely Soul', originally from their acoustic EP 'Devils Wine' - transformed by Fawdry's slide guitar that built nicely and naturally, that lent itself to great guitar solo outro. The inclusion of the Heavy Blues Rock of Dirty Thrills staple 'No Resolve' (originally from their debut album and the live version on their EP 'Sweetheart Of The Slums') understandably complemented both the set and the album itself - another great vocal and guitar solo - and a riff - if ever I heard one - that deserved to have James throw the mic stand around a bit! Indeed, Louis' late father Nicky (former vocalist of The Moody Blues V) and Nicky's old mucker John Bonham would no doubt both have been proud to see Louis' Plant-ish vocal gymnastics on the short 'Interlude' - its mystical path leading to the riffing barn-stormer and Crobot territory of 'The Brave' - the connection between the two tracks more palpable live than on the CD. Most probably the stand-out of the set." Read the whole of AJ's Dirty Thrills Crowndale, Camden, gig review from last week here.

Following his appearance at Ramblin' Man Fair in July, Martin Turner (Video Of The Day), founder of the legendary Wishbone Ash, one of Britain’'s most enduring and best loved Melodic Rock acts, continues his The Beauty of Chaos 2017 UK tour at Hull Fruit Space this Friday, which will include a rare performance of the seminal Wishbone Ash album, 'Argus', in its entirety. It is 45 years since 'Argus', their third and most popular album, was released, when it reached No. 2 in the UK album charts and was named Album of the Year by the UK music press. Vocalist & bassist Turner, was the main composer, lyricist and creative force behind this critically acclaimed album, which remains one of the most enduring works of the Classic Rock era. The tour will also feature classic album tracks and stage favourites from the extensive Wishbone Ash repertoire, as well as material from the recent “'Written in the Stars'” album that remains true to the original Wishbone Ash blueprint.

Next year marks half a century since the formation of the legendary group Yes, one of the biggest bands in Prog-Rock history and true pioneers of the genre. To celebrate this remarkable milestone Yes will embark on a 10-date UK tour next March - #YES50. On this not-to-be-missed tour, Yes (Steve Howe, Alan White, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison and Billy Sherwood) will feature not only many of the band’s classic hits but performances of sides 1 and 4 and an excerpt from Side 3 of their 1973 album 'Tales from Topographic Oceans', which was the first Yes album to top the UK album charts. They will also play some European shows and on the final weekend of the UK tour at the London Palladium on 24th and 25th March there will be a 50th Anniversary fan convention. Yes recently cancelled the remainder of their Yestival tour following the tragic death of Steve Howe's son Virgil.

Yes they're back - the 2016 WRC award winning team of Jules & Bob (pictured) following a well deserved break. Featured on today's Track Of The Day, originally broadcast on Saturday night, are Airbourne, Pink Cream 69, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Puppet Kings, The Black Jackals, The Cadillac Three, The Virginmarys, Voodoo Six, Europe, Badlands, Shaman's Harvest, Western Sand, Young Guns, Dirty Thrills, Blacktop Mojo, Thunder, Bumblefoot, Riot Horse, Pink Floyd and on their introducing stage two in a row from Super group The Phantom 5.

"The church was also a particularly appropriate background for the religious themes present in several of Dan’s songs. During one of Thursday’s many anecdotal interludes, Dan mentioned his strict religious upbringing in South Dakota, where he first found his love of music singing in the school choir. His music tastes changed to less reverent themes during his teenage years when his favourite songs, which included ‘Running with the Devil’ and ‘Highway to Hell’, were not entirely compatible with his religious upbringing." Read the whole of Big Ian's Dan Reed St. Pancras Old Church gig review from last Thursday here.