Celebrated South African guitarist and vocalist Dan Patlansky (Video Of The Day) certainly made the Blues Rock at a sold out Islington O2 Academy in London last night. This was the third gig of his current UK tour following the recent release of his new single 'Sonnova Faith' - taken from Patlansky’s current album 'Introvertigo' which was recently voted the #1 Blues Rock Album of 2016 by the Blues Rock Review. This was Dan’s first UK tour since he supported King King in 2016 and he was ably supported by Lincolnshire-based Ash Wilson, who also recently released his debut album 'Broken Machine'. Watch out for a review and more pics to come!

Frankie Miller's Full House 40th Anniversary tour concluded with a stonking gig at London's Borderline last Monday night - not forgetting great support from 2015 WRC Award winners Southbound (pictured). With a review to come - check out our photo galleryfrom the night here.

Today's Track Of The Day is the 2016 WRC Award winning Rock On The Ridge show originally broadcast on Saturday night. Music this week includes Inglorious, Massive Wagons, Snakecharmer (pictured), CKY, The Greasy Slicks, Buffalo Summer, Miraculous Mule, The Cruel Knives, The Brew, Sons Of Icarus, The Black Marbles, Falling Red, The Vintage Caravan, Rival Sons, Dirty Thrills, Uriah Heep, The Mentulls, Desert Dragon, Bad Touch and on their introducing stage Kill For Eden!

Frankie Miller's Full House 40th Anniversary tour concluded with a stonking gig at London's Borderline last night. With great support from 2015 WRC Award winners Southbound, FMFH featured Clive Edwards (UFP/WIld Horses) on drums, David Boyce (Quireboys/Skyscaper) on bass, Danny Peyronel (UFO/Heavy Metal Kids) on keyboards, Paul Manzi (Heavy Metal Kids/Cats In Space) guesting on vocals, Ray Minhinnett (Frankie Miller's Full House) on guitar and the legendary Dave 'Bucket' Colwell (Bad Company/Humble Pie) on guitar. Watch out for a review and more pics to follow but in the meantime check out today's Vid Of The Day.

This week's Route 66 Track Of The Day includes new tracks from Joe Bonamassa (pictured), Mick McConnell and Brad Paisley with Mick Jagger plus host Rory Auskerry also throws in for good measure music from Led Zeppelin, Eddie Cochran, Meat Loaf, Bob Seger, Crosby, Stills & Nash and more!

With two gigs under his belt already, South African Blues Rock guitarist Dan Patlansky continues his UK headline tour with a sold out gig at London's O2 Islington Academy tonight. A man who has opened for Bruce Springsteen in front of 64,000 people and who's last release 'Introvertigo' was voted number one Blues Rock album by Blues Rock Review USA last year - we also had the pleasure of interviewing Dan here recently in London ahead of this gig. Anyway, watch out for our Video Of The Day tomorrow with a review and photos to come.

Frankie Miller's Full House 40th Anniversary tour concludes with a stonking gig at The Borderline tonight with great support from 2015 WRC Award winners Southbound (pictured and Video Of The Day). The band is one to die for including Clive Edwards (UFP/WIld Horses) on drums, David Boyce (Quireboys/Skyscaper) on bass, Danny Peyronel (UFO/Heavy Metal Kids) on keyboards, Paul Manzi (Heavy Metal Kids/Cats In Space) guesting on vocals, Ray Minhinnett (Frankie Miller's Full House) on guitar and the legendary Dave 'Bucket' Colwell (Bad Company/Humble Pie) on guitar. So get down to The Borderline tonite - see you there!

Today's May 2017 WRC e-mail Bulletin not only looks forward long-term to November and Wrinklystock 6 featuring Magic - a kind of Queen & ELO - but also to our May gigs including Frankie Miller's Full House, Dan Patlansky, Snakecharmer, Inglorious, Sari Schorr & The Engine Room, Matt Andersen, Blackfield and Iron Maiden plus new audio interviews from Monster Truck, Erja Lyytinen and Chris Kimsey. We also not only look back at our April gigs including Blackberry Smoke (March), Aaron Keylock, Broken Witt Rebels, Erja Lyytinen, Krissy Matthews, Joe Bonamassa and Dream Theater but also our Dan Patlansky interview plus both Rainbreakers and Krissy Matthews CD reviews. Remember just go here to sign up for FREE membership where you can get discounts on selected gigs and merchandise! And if you are not currently on our e-mail circulation list then please send us your details in the contact box below!

Today's Black On Blues Track Of The Day is another ever popular Blueswomen special featuring Ruby & The Revelators, Jo Harman (pictured), Hurricane Ruth, Maria Muldaur, Laura Cheadle, Kate Lush and Toriah Fontaine.

An old Rock ’n ’Roll proverb says that musicians always have their best inspiration on tour. Since Nitrogods, a Rock trio from Hanover and Stuttgart that has travelled large parts of Europe since 2011, are more or less permanently on tour, they tend to come up with plenty of new ideas all the time. And so their latest (third) album release 'Roadkill BBQ' also has a tour story with a definite sense of black humour that would be impossible to invent: on their way back from a show in France, vocalist/bassist Oimel accidentally ran over a squirrel. Sad for the little rodent, good for the group’s scheduled next record. Because in answer to Oimel’s tongue-in-cheek question what to do next (quote: “Should I call an undertaker or what?”) drummer Klaus Sperling suggested a barbeque party in memory of the incident which ended so tragically for the squirrel. So the title 'Roadkill BBQ' had been born before the first song for the coming album was even written. All animal rights activists rest assured that the unfortunate squirrel was of course not barbequed!

Cheap Trick are an indisputable American institution, beloved around the globe since 1974 for their instantly identifiable, hugely influential, brand of Pop Rock 'n' Roll. The band - Robin Zander (vocals, rhythm guitar), Rick Nielsen (lead guitar), Tom Petersson (bass guitar) and Daxx Nielsen (drums) - are true pioneers with an unparalleled streak of certifiably classic tunes, from ‘He’s A Whore’, ‘California Man’ and ‘Dream Police’ to ‘Surrender’, ‘I Want You To Want Me’ and the worldwide #1 hit single, ‘The Flame’. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers – whose four decade-plus career has seen them play more than 5,000 shows and counting – will celebrate the release on Friday 16th June of their eagerly awaited new album 'We're All Alright' (Video Of The Day) with a worldwide tour, which includes London's Forum on Tuesday 27th June.

Raging Speedhorn (Track Of The Day), Astroid Boys, Milk Teeth and Heck have all now been confirmed and added to Amplified Open Air. This new UK live event takes place in Gloucestershire at Quarrydowns, Northleach, over the weekend of the 21st to the 23rd of July, with stage headliners including Reef, Puddle Of Mudd, Diamond Head, Acid Reign and Evil Scarecrow. Saturday's main stage headliner is to be announced soon. With a bill showcasing a wealth of Rock, Metal and Alternative talent which includes the likes of Trapt, As Lions, Anti-Clone, The Fallen State, Courtesans, Krysthla, Oni, Conjurer and many more; this exciting new festival is not to be missed.