The Magpie Salute play the first gig of their four night stint at London’s Under The Bridge tonight. Formed by Rich Robinson, the guitarist and co-founding member of The Black Crowes, The Magpie Salute is an exciting new band bringing together two other key members of Crowes fame, guitarist Marc Ford and bassist Sven Pipien, alongside members of Rich Robinson's own band; drummer Joe Magistro, keyboardist Matt Slocum and guitarist Nico Bereciartua. The Magpie Salute also boasts a fine cast of vocalists, including lead singer John Hogg (Hookah Brown, Moke), former Crowes singer Charity White and background singers, Adrien Reju and Katrine Ottosen. The band will be performing songs from The Black Crowes catalogue as well as solo material from Rich and Marc.

The WRC were at London's iconic 100 Club last night for the launch of Erja Lyytinen's latest album 'Stolen Hearts'. Supported by the Connor Selby Band and JFK - we were also lucky enough to be present the previous afternoon for a private unplugged set at Soho's Ain't Nothing But Blues venue where there was also a Q & A session with Erja and legendary producer Chris KImsey - who both kindly allowed us to interview them. Anyway, with a review, more photos and audio interviews to come - please check out today's Vid Of The Day.

Today's Route 66 Track Of The Day features tracks from Deep Purple, The Doors, Emerson Lake & Palmer and Little Feat, as host Rory Auskerry takes a look at the best in piano, keyboards, organ and synth in Rock and Blues. There's also tracks from The Beatles, Jerry Lee Lewis, Jeff Beck, The Rolling Stones, Derek & The Dominoes and more.

"The "Finnish slide goddess" recorded the album in her homeland but it was mastered by the Master in London's Air Studios. And it's a slick production. Whilst known as a Blues artist, Erja has incorporated elements of many other styles in an album that is therefore a mix of tastes. And with lyrical themes that transcend all ages there's something in it for everyone." That was part of Mother's recent take on Erja Lyytinen's new CD 'Stolen Hearts' and the WRC are off to Erja's album launch tonight at London's iconic 100 Club. Yesterday, we also had the privilege of seeing Erja perform a private unplugged set at Soho's Ain't Nothing But Blues venue (Vid Of The Day/picture John Bull).

Today's 2016 WRC Award winning Rock On The Ridge Track Of The Day - originally broadcast on Saturday night - includes Western Sand, Last Bullet, Rain May Fall, Inglorious, Redeem, Troubled Horse, Lonely Robot, Diamond Head, Miraculous Mule, The Black Angels, The Bad Flowers, Illustrators, Tax The Heat, Black Stone Cherry, Tyrannosaurus Nebulous, The New Roses, Monster Truck (pictured), The Temperance Movement, Sinocence, Blacktop Mojo, and on their introducing stage - two in a row from Dead Man's Whiskey!

The Camden Rocks Festival on Saturday 3rd June sees 250 acts performing throughout 25 venues in Camden Town. The recent announcement of the addition of Swedish Rock giants Royal Republic, Leeds' Pulled Apart By Horses and 30 further acts will see them join headliners Feeder, The Coral plus many more. With a career including 25 Top 40 hits, over five million record sales, including three Platinum and two Gold albums, Feeder returned from hiatus last year in tremendous style. Celebrating their highest chart position since 2008 with 9th record ‘All Bright Electric’, the album marks their 7th top 10 charting release, with critics hailing it as the band’s very best.

On a beautiful sunny evening in London, it seemed a bit of a shame to delve down into The Borderline's newly refurbished basement last Saturday night. However, the musical fayre served up by both Bad Touch and Broken Witt Rebels more than made that decision the right one. A good gathering including Jack J Hutchinson and Geoff Carne witnessed the final gig of their Planet Rock Roadstar's double headliner tour with, on this occasion, Bad Touch on first followed by BWR. With a review to come, check out today our photo gallery from the night here.

Today's Black On Blues Track Of The Day is another Blues women special, although the show is dedicated to Lonnie Brooks who recently passed away on 1st April. This week's playlist includes Annie Mack, Jenn Beaupre, Laura Cheadle, Jesse Galante, Annee 2CU, Hurricane Ruth, Kate Lush and of course Lonnie Brooks.

Celebrated South African guitarist and vocalist Dan Patlansky (picture: Sean Brand) releases his highly anticipated new single 'Sonnova Faith' (Vid Of The Day) today, to coincide with his upcoming April/May UK tour including Islington's O2 Academy on Tuesday 2nd May with special guest Ash Wilson. The new single is taken from Patlansky’s current album 'Introvertigo' which was recently voted the #1 Blues Rock Album of 2016 by the Blues Rock Review. This marks Dan’s first UK tour since he supported King King in 2016, and Joe Satriani’s 2015 Shockwave UK/European tour. Lincolnshire-based Wilson, also releases his debut album 'Broken Machine' on Friday 21st April and is hailed as one of the UK’s most exciting new guitarist and singer-songwriters around.

The first time we saw Bad Touch was last December at The Dome in Tufnell Park - for the launch of their new album 'Truth Be Told'. At the newly refurbished Borderline in London last night there was no such supporting role as the guys were on the double headlining Planet Rock Roadstars tour with Broken Witt Rebels - another up and coming band who we originally showcased in our 'Introducing ....' feature in September 2015. This was also the first time we had seen 20-year-old guitar virtuoso Harry Slater as Bad Touch's new lead guitarist - who replaced original guitarist Rob Glendinning and who had actually suggested Slater as his successor. Watch out for more pics and a review, but in the meantime check out today's Vid Of The Day.

The welcome return of the Blues On The Marsh Track Of The Day sees The Marshman line up an outstanding bunch of new goodies that Kev has received recently. Tracks include Jesse Davey feat. Hugh Coltman, Steve Williams, Glen Coleman, Big Black Bible Blues Band, Malcolm Holman, Bumper Jacksons, Eric Bibb, Lil Chuck, The One Man Skiffle Machine, Jeff Michaels, The Strait Shooters, Pierce Edens, Broken Levee, Adrienna Marie and Her Roomful of All Stars, The Original Chicago Blues Allstars, Johnny Coyote, Victor T Deluxe, Lauren Ivy and The Engine, Jim Gustin and Truth Jones plus a tribute to Lonnie Brooks and Muddy Waters as well as a few from the forthcoming European Blues Awards.

Metallica recently announced the European leg of their WorldWired Tour in support of their new album 'Hardwired… To Self-Destruct'. The tour kicks off with two shows in Amsterdam at the Ziggo Dome on Monday 4th and Wednesday 6th September plus two shows at London's O2 Arena on Sunday 22nd and Tuesday 24th October. Norway’s Kvelertak will be support for the tour run.