All roads lead to London's Islington Assembly Hall tonight as a healthy WRC contingent are off to see our very own 2016 Best Rock Performance award winners - Inglorious. Not only that, but we are also be interviewing support band Mason Hill after their sound check. Phew! So watch out shortly for a review, pics and that interview!

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 Independent Blues Broadcasters Association Presenters' Picks and much more. Music this week Includes tracks from Janiva Magness, Bruce Springsteen (pictured), Hannah Aldridge, Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal, Hurricane Ruth, Robert Cray, Frankie Miller, Ruby & The Revelators, Trizia Band, Joe Bonamassa, Jimmy Witherspoon, Kathleen Pearson, Dave Hunt, Ruthie Foster, JFK Blue, Greasy Gravy, Graham Parker, The Marcus King Band, Larry Garner & Norman Beaker Band, Professor Louie & The Crowmatix, Tanya Piche Blues Band, Kate Lush Band, Nina Massara, Chris Antonik, Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo', Eight O' Five Jive, Joe Anderton, Storm Warning, The Johnny Max Band, The Doobie Brothers, B. B. & The Blues Shacks and more.

The first time I really came across Chris Cornell was watching MTV when they played Audioslave's 'Cochise' (today's Vid Of The Day) which blew me way. Other candidate's for today's VOTD could quite easily have been Soundgarden's 'Black Hole Sun' or his Bond soundtrack 'You Know My Name' - but whatever the undoubted quality of his music, it's not much consolation at the moment, after learning of his sudden and unexpected death at the age of just 52 yesterday. RIP Chris. AJ.

Fresh off their North American trip wowing fans at this year's Canadian Music Week, Where Fires Are are now back on UK turf and will be performing at London’s Cargo tonight before appearing at a number of festivals throughout the Summer. They have also just released the video for their new single ‘Die or Survive' (today's Vid Of The Day) taken from their EP 'One Four Six One', which is out now. Consisting of Robbie Gillespie (vocals/second guitar), Nick Banks (keys/synth/guitar/vocals), Matt Exton (drums/vocals), James Clegg (bass) and Ash Reynolds (lead guitar/vocals), the Leeds College of Music graduates are no stranger to putting together an intricate set and have quickly developed a broad fan base. Their 2015 'Orange' EP gained extensive coverage from BBC Introducing’s Alan Raw and BBC 6 Music’s Tom Robinson and saw them appear at some of the UK's biggest festivals like Reading, Leeds and Kendal Calling.

Stephen Dale Petit will be making his Eel Pie Club debut with his band tonight at The Patch, 67 London Road, Twickenham TW1 3SZ. Originally from California, Petit is a London-based Blues guitarist who has played alongside guitar legends such as Eric Clapton, David Gilmour and even B.B.King! He moved to London from California when he was barely 20 and lived through and survived the Rock 'n' Roll lifestyle of drugs and alcohol, composing and financing his much acclaimed debut album 'Guitararama' whilst busking on the London Underground. He has since released 4 albums and toured extensively around the UK and Europe plus giving masterclass university lectures on Blues music and widespread radio airplay. In 2016, he double-headlined with Blues Rock titan, Walter Trout. Doors open at 8.30pm with music from 9-11pm. WRC members are reminded that they can use their cards to get discounted admission.

"The Blues influence of Paul Kossof was palpable right from the start of Bucket's opening solo on 'I Know Why The Sun Don't Shine' - yes Frankie co-wrote this song with the Free legend - an opportunity for the long haired Manzi to flex his vocal chords which he duly nailed with support from two more jaw-dropping guitar solos from Bucket and Minhinnett. FMFH were obviously having fun and even Ray broke into a smile on a solo during 'Be Good To Yourself' before Bucket took over once again as Manz's vocal, for an instant, brought back memories of Frankie in his prime. The epic Blues ballad 'Jealousy' from '82 release 'Standing On The Edge' with both it's thought provoking lyrics and another Bucket solo was immediately followed by 'A Fool In Love', co-written by Miller with another Free legend Andy Fraser. Taken from 'The Rock', which they recorded in America, understandably the Glaswegian was once described as having "all American soul" and being "the white Otis Redding", although FMFH's live version was more true Rock 'n Roll - with even a 'Paper Back Writer' outro from Minhinnett!" Finally read AJ's take here on Frankie Miller's Full House/Southbound gig at London's Borderline plus check out our photo gallery here.

Wilko Johnson is Route 66 host Rory Auskerry's guest on today's Track Of The Day. His band, Dr. Feelgood formed in 1971 playing British Pub Rock and Wilko became well known for his choppy guitar style. He was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2013 and given ten months to live. However, he survived and his story is well worth a listen in the second hour of the show.

'The Nature Of Time”' (Vid Of The Day) is Secret Sphere's latest and ninth studio album and celebrates 20 years of hard work that started back in 1997 with the release of their widely praised debut album, 'Mistress Of The Shadowlight'. Since then, the band has evolved and developed their unique sound that has become a trademark and they have been one of an elite group of bands putting the Italian Metal scene on the global map! The addition of extraordinary singer Michele Luppi (also currently serving as keyboardist and background vocalist for the legendary hard rock act, Whitesnake) in 2012 brought the band to the next level, which was evidenced by his first release with the band, 'Portrait Of A Dying Heart', receiving wide fan and critical acclaim and landing on many Metal journalists best releases of 2012 lists.

Just another reminder to join Dan Boul of 65amps here today for his weekly one hour webcast, "Lunch With Dan Boul" at midday PT (3pm ET, 8pm UK) and participate in the conversation as his guests and him talk music. Always a great hang. And you can also check out back episodes in the archives here.

Today's 2016 WRC Award winning Rock On The Ridge Track Of The Day features new music from Loose Moorings live in the studio, before the band left to headline at a festival in Germany!

With a review to come - check out our O2 Academy Islington photo gallery here from Monday night with pictures of both Snakecharmer and Rebecca Downes (pictured). Three big shout out's on the night - firstly, to new WRC member Matt who was in the disabled area next to us, secondly to Rebecca who kindly autographed her set list and CD for Matt, and finally WRC member Pete Elphick - who received a text during the gig congratulating him for being part of the production team that won a BAFTA for best live event for The Queen's 90th Birthday Celebration on ITV last May!

Vacaville, California-based Rock band Papa Roach have released another new track 'None Of The Above' (Vid Of The Day) taken from their forthcoming 8th studio album ‘Crooked Teeth’ due out on this Friday 19th May via Eleven Seven Music. The album was recorded at Steakhouse Studio in North Hollywood, California, with production from Nicholas “RAS” Furlong and Colin Brittain with the exception of ‘Born For Greatness’, which saw Papa Roach collaborate with writer/producer Jason Evigan. Papa Roach are Jacoby Shaddix (vocals), Jerry Horton (guitar), Tobin Esperance (bass) and Tony Palermo (drums), and the band are currently on tour in the USA with more dates to be added soon.