Chomping on the bit to be on this week's Bloooze Blast direct from the Wastelands are The Rumblestrutters, Marcus Malone, Little Stevie and The Big Beat, Lachy Doley Group, Chris Wilson and Geoff Achison, Blues Engine, Peter Karp, Popa Chubby, Catfish (pictured), Memphis Train, Alicia Marie, Rag Mama Rag , John Mayall and The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band, to name but a few! So have a listen to today's Blues On The Marsh Track Of The Day!

Glenn Hughes, the legendary British Rock singer and bassist played the second night off his UK tour at the London Islington Assembly Hall last night - and of course we were there! Supported by special guests Stone Broken, Hughes dipped into his latest album 'Resonate' - one of the albums of 2016 - if not the album of 2016 plus of course his trademark back catalogue with Trapeze, Deep Purple and Black Country Communion - who he has been in the studio in LA recording a new album with recently. Joined by an awesome band consisting of Søren Andersen (guitar), Pontus Engborg (drums) and Jay Boe (keyboards) - watch out for more pics and a review shortly - but in the meantime check out our Vid Of The Day.

Ramblin' Man have announced their second headline act and a UK exclusive for 2017 - multi platinum album selling Extreme - The Band, who will play the Planet Rock Main Stage on Saturday 29th July with ZZ Top headlining on Sunday 30th July. Also headlining their new 'Groove Rider' stage on the Saturday hot on the heels of their currently critically acclaimed tour support with the mighty Sabbath are Long Beach, California's Rival Sons plus WRC favourites the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band will be bringing some Blues tinged Country Rock and Roll to the Outlaw Country Stage as they also headline on the Saturday. Winner of album of the year at last year's Prog Magazine awards I Am The Morning are playing the 'Prog In Park' stage on Sunday as are WRC favourites Focus!

Glenn Hughes, the legendary British Rock singer and bassist, who is currently in the studio in LA recording a new studio album with Rock supergroup Black Country Communion, kicked off his UK tour at the Riverside in Newcastle last night and we will be covering Glenn's London Islington Assembly Hall gig tonight. Hughes’ special guests are Stone Broken who kick off proceedings at 8.15pm with the headliner joined by band members Søren Andersen (guitar), Pontus Engborg (drums) and Jay Boe (keyboards on at 9.15pm.

In the two years since the release of their last album, ‘Armageddonize’, the Swedish act Eclipse have established themselves as rising stars in Europe, North America, Japan and Australia. With their forthcoming new record, ‘Monumentum’, the musical ability and maturity of main songwriters Erik Mårtensson and Magnus Henriksson plus bandmates Philip Crusner (drums) and Magnus Ulfstedt (bass) is truly on display for the world to hear. Fans of the band will certainly not be disappointed, while newcomers can look forward to eleven slices of superlative Melodic Hard Rock, starting with ‘Vertigo’ our Vid Of The Day.

"From here it's on to 'Love Will Always Find A Way'. A very laid back song, which would sound perfectly at home on Radio 2 on a lazy Sunday afternoon.Sounding a lot like Chris Rea, it's a tale of a couple who have to run away to be together, and is very much a song my Mum would say was a lovely little tune. Next up is my favourite track on the album, 'The Rain Will Come And Wash It All Away' is a beautiful song which starts with Townend's great vocals and a simple acoustic guitar before gospel backing singers gently join in, giving the song extra richness & depth. A great song. A shame then that my favourite song is followed by one which feels like the only "filler" track on the album. 'Help From The Lord Above' feels a bit laboured and meandering which is not helped by the repetitive lyrics, this would be the song to be skipped over on repeated plays of this CD." Read the rest of Phil C's review of Richard Townend & The Mighty Bosscats 'Goldfever' CD here plus check out our Track Of The Day.

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 John Mayall, Cherry Poppin' Daddies, Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado, Peter Karp, Larry Griffith Band, Kelly's Lot, Jo Harman, Jimi Hendrix Experience, Terry Blankley Music, Marcus Malone Band, Van Morrison, Lol Goodman Band, Rag Mama Rag Acoustic Blues Duo, Husky Tones, Little Steve & the Big Beat, Eric Hansson, The Jimmy Rogers All Stars, Wily Bo Walker, Big Daddy Wilson, Backbone Cast, Albany Down, Fran McGillivray Band, Jack J Hutchinson (pictured), Jimmy Johnson, Popa Chubby, Olivia Stevens, Ruby Tiger, Jim Koeppel/Dust My Blues Band and B. B. & The Blues Shacks.

"Joe Tex's '68 classic 'Show Me' - best known from the Commitments - kicks things off in style - one for the 'Blues Police' to drool over - featuring a mean Cropper guitar, contrasted by the slower groovy guitar of Todd Mohr on Brooks' own composition 'Doing Too Much' which has oodles of soul and certainly keeps up with the Joneses. And what better way to keep the momentum going - than it's 'Twine Time' - the instrumental sixties sound from the late Alvin Cash & The Crawlers - and given its fusion of guitar and keys intro, I would defy anyone not to want to get up and do the Twine - with Ronnie's father Lonnie given the honours on this classic on guitar. The pace slows on the stand out 'Times Have Changed' - written years ago by Brooks but timelessly reinvented by Jordan - as testified by Ronnie's jousting guitar solo outro with his long time friend from Memphis and rapper Al Kapone - Brooks' intention to be authentic enough for the older generation but have something that the younger generation could latch onto, fully vindicated on this title track." Read the rest of AJ's Ronnie Baker Brooks CD 'Times Have Changed' review (which is released today) here plus check out today's Vid Of The Day.

Teenage guitar sensation Aaron Keylock also releases his highly anticipated debut album 'Cut Against The Grain' today. He recorded the album in LA in 2016 with producer Fabrizio Grossi who has previously worked with Alice Cooper, Dave Navarro, Slash, Ice-T, George Clinton and Zakk Wylde. The album highlights a prodigious young British Rock talent completely at one with his guitar, blasting out his first songs with a raw and powerful attitude. He showcases Americana tinged slide Rock guitar in tracks such as 'Against The Grain', 'Down' and 'Sun’s Gonna Shine' whilst flashes of Gary Moore haunt the epic Just 'One Question' and 'All The Right Moves'. Crowd favourite 'Medicine Man' was the first song he ever demo-ed whilst the hints of Rory Gallagher on 'All The Right Moves' is a lightning rocker that’s fast becoming a live favourite. 'That’s Not Me' was inspired by The Faces and 'No Matter What The Cost' is an expressive nod towards the Allman Brothers. Things have been building momentum and in 'Cut Against The Grain', Aaron Keylock is set to launch himself on the world full throttle.

Italian Symphonic Death Metal masters, Fleshgod Apocalypse, are currently on their very first European headline tour in support of their latest record entitled 'King'. The band will perform a one-off UK show at The Underworld in London tonight and support will come from Dutch Horror Metallers Carach Angren and also Italian-based Symphonic Death Metallers Nightland. 'King' was produced by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Katatonia, Soilwork), with the help of recording engineer Marco Mastrobuono.

One Desire are one of the most stunning newcomers in the Melodic Rock scene. The dynamic quartet hail from Finland and feature former Sturm Und Drang singer André Linman, guitarist/producer Jimmy Westerlund, drummer Ossi Sivula and bassist Jonas Kuhlberg. ‘Hurt’ (today's Vid Of The Day) is taken from their self-titled debut album and is a must have for fans of the likes of H.E.A.T. and Brother Firetribe, as well as classic acts such as Def Leppard and Journey. Yes, they are that good!

Keith Thompson and his band (Track Of The Day) have been making some big impressions in the media recently with their new album 'Catch the Fire'. They have been consistently performing in mainland Europe where they are well known to the large Blues following as an exciting live band. Joining Keith in the band on guitar and vocals are Neil Simpson on bass (Peter Green, Ruby Turner, John Mayall) and Roy Adams on drums (Ruby Turner Band). Keith has also been involved in projects with Spooky Tooth, Mike D’Abo, Steve Winwood, Ruby Turner, Larry Burton, Dave Markee and Henry Spinetti (Eric Clapton Band and Tina Turner), Greg Ridley of Humble Pie, Robbie Blunt (Robert Plant), Luther Grosvenor of Mott The Hoople, Geno Washington and many others!