All of us at the WRC were sad to learn of the following news posted on Larry Miller's Facebook page on Wednesday: "It’s with shock and great sadness that we are posting this statement. Recently, Larry Miller suffered a stroke and he is now undergoing an intensive rehabilitation programme. However, it’s too soon for anyone to know the full extent of Larry’s long term prognosis, but for the immediate future he is unable to perform. Please feel free to send any messages to Larry via e-mail at info@rockingtheblues.com or via Facebook. We will ensure they are communicated to Larry appropriately. In light of these circumstances, we would ask that you respect the privacy of both Larry and his family at this time. We will of course keep you updated of Larry’s progress." The WRC would like to take this opportunity to wish Larry (who can forget Bluesfest 2013) a speedy recovery. As a consequence of this terrible news, Southbound (see vid below) have stepped in to play with Loose Moorings (Vid Of The Day) at their Red Lion gig this Saturday 29th August.

The WRC first saw Gentlemans Pistols at High Voltage in 2011 corresponding with the release of today's Track Of The Day 'I Wouldn't Let You'. Four year's down the line and the band's third album 'Hustler's Row' is to due to be released worldwide via Nuclear Blast on 16th October. Vocalist and guitarist James Atkinson added "Hustler's Row is a cathartic journey through the last five years of my life. The album begins with questions of where my life is going and ends with me heading straight down Hustler's Row; on a turbulent voyage of the sweetest sufferings and the most inexpensive of thrills. The artwork is by John Pearson and it encapsulates everything I put across in the title track, that Hustler's Row is a place for freaks, losers, lovers and those searching for something more from life. So we invite you to join us on the Row." You can also pre-order the album on limited edition white vinyl here.

To finally round off our Ramblin' Man coverage - John Bull has kindly been in touch with another link to his site here which includes more photos of bands covered by him over the weekend. So if you are a fans of No Hot Ashes, Camel, Anathema, Haken, Pendragon, Messenger, Hayseed Dixie, Buck & Evans, Quireboys, Alcest (pictured), Versechorusverse and Jess & The Bandits - then please have a look! Also go here for Sunday's review and here for our Sunday photo gallery.

Route 66 is also literally heading down from Stockport to Wembley tonight for ZZ Top and Thunder as host Rory Auskerry is going to the gig with his brother Hamish. Naturally Rory played tracks from both bands in his latest show on Sunday night including a cool dedication to the WRC! Anyway today's Track Of The Day also includes brand new tracks from veteran music producer Mike Vernon and Orkney based Blues rockers, The Andrew Taylor Group plus birthday tracks for Mick Fleetwood, Jeff Beck, Ray Davies and Joey Kramer of Aerosmith. As Rory says - This is probably the best Rock & Blues show on UK radio. Must be worth a pint in The Blue Check Bar later Rory!

Today we start looking forward to Ramblin' Man and in particular next Sunday when most of the WRC will be attending. As usual it is difficult to choose which one of the seven bands on each of the three stages to see during the day (see itinerary). So playing devil's advocate we are going to go for the Classic Rock Stage first up at 1pm. Blues Pills (our Vid Of The Day) are a Swedish rock band, formed in Örebro in 2011, although they released their first album three years later. In 2011, half-brothers Zack Anderson (bass) and Cory Berry (drums), formerly of Radio Moscow, were in Iowa and met singer Elin Larsson, who was staying in California. Together they recorded two demo tracks and published them on YouTube, after which label 'Crusher Records' offered them a deal. The band toured Spain and France, where they met 16-year-old guitarist Dorian Sorriaux, whom they invited to Örebro and made a member of the band. The name of the band came from their friend, Jens Heide, who had a music blog called BluesPillz with obscure 60's and 70's underground music!

Tonight at the Tuesday Night Music Club c/o Hooley Village Club, St Margaret's Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 3RB - The Lewis Hamilton Band will be hitting the stage at 8.30pm! He's a Finalist in the 'Young Artist' category in this year's British Blues Awards along with the likes of Laurence Jones and Matthew Long of Catfish! Be warned - this is Lewis' only appearance in the South of England this year - so if you have other plans... cancel them! This is such a rare opportunity to catch one of tHE talents around and Just a fiver gets you in plus there's a full, stupidly cheap, bar!

The Marshman promises wimmin all the way on his Blues On The Marsh Channel Radio show here at 7pm tonight - well almost anyway! As Mr. Beale said "You bring the beer, I'll bring the wimmin!"

As a small part of their 2nd Anniversary celebrations, the Tuesday Night Music Club are raffling some incredible prizes in aid of 'Music For All' including a guitar that has been signed by every artist who has graced their stage. Other prizes include a drumming lesson with Sam Kelly, a guitar lesson with Robin Bibi and a harmonica lesson with Rossco Blues. There's also an annual Membership of The Club, CD's donated by artists who've played there, signed posters and a guitar strap donated and signed by none other than Buddy Guy! Each £5 that you donate here will get you 5 tickets in this incredible raffle which will be drawn at The TNMC next Tuesday 16th August.

For your delectation, today's Track Of The Day is last Friday night's Blues On The Marsh radio show naturally playing some of the finest Blues around! George Shovlin & The Radars, Jackson Sloan & Drew Davies Combo, Luther Dickinson, Rev. Ferriday and The Longdogs, The BluesBones, Robban, Lauren Housley, Ben Poole, R B Stone, SIMO (pictured), Matt Andersen, Toronzo Cannon and a wonderful EP from The Leroy Ellington Band are just some of the names you will hear courtesy of The Marshman.

As promised - today's Track Of The Day is the latest Black on Blues podcast. Not surprisingly - they're all about the Blues - from the Delta to Dagenham - if there’s Blues to be heard – it's Blues they play. The 'Bob' team consist of Kevin (the Black in 'Bob') plus Jason - and the guys not only cover the entire spectrum of Blues music but also specialise in women Blues artists too and feature them every two weeks. Featured on this week's show are Omar And The Howlers, Theo & The Boogie Sinners, The Rev. Shawn Amos-Brand, Too Slim And The Tail Draggers, Tim Green Band, Tommy McCoy, Zilla Project and last, but not least, John Mayall!

Watch out for our February 2016 e-mail bulletin that's going out today with all the links you need re: the current goings on at Wrinkly Towers! Whether it's Merchandise, Gig Reviews, FREE Membership, New Bands, CD Reviews or our latest Gig Calendar - it's all there. And if you are not currently on our e-mail circulation list then please send us your details in the contact box below!

A big shout out to all of you that sent us first birthday wishes yesterday including our friends at the award winning Rock On The Ridge radio show with this very kind message: "Happy Birthday guys keep up the great work, Keep it Live Never too old to Rock and looking forward to another great a year in association with The Wrinkly Rocker Club All the Best Jules n Bob!" Not only that - but on their latest show last night - the guys made a birthday dedication to the WRC! Anyway, watch out for their 'Track Of The Day' later this week but in the meantime our Vid Of The Day is one of our favourite bands they featured last night - Wolfmother!