And on the subject of festivals, it was great to be included in a recent tweet from Chris Antonik including some video footage of his band on the Riverside Stage at the Upton Blues Festival in mid-July which is today's Vid Of The Day. Three days later the WRC had the pleasure of catching Chris's set at The Bulls Head in Barnes and interviewing the man himself here.

Just a reminder that Richard Dunning's latest new weekly Blues On The Radio show lasting an hour, will be repeated today at noon EST (5pm UK) here, and 5pm EST (10pm UK) here.

All roads lead tonight to Tooting Tram & Social where awesome new heavy UK 3-piece Cortes are performing a headline show. Their second single ‘Towers’ is today's Track Of The Day and has been released through Ignition records (home to Oasis, Stereophonics, Primal Scream, Band Of Skulls and more). They’ve developed a sizeable profile already, gaining continued radio plays from Annie Mac and Zane Lowe, as well as landing spots recently in New Music Friday Spotify playlist, Apple's Best Of The Week and A List Rock.

The WRC were saddened to receive the following message from our mate Danny Bryant: "To all of my friends, family & fans, It's with incredible sadness and a heavy heart that I have to announce that my Father, Ken Bryant, passed away peacefully today surrounded by his loved ones. He was the best man I have ever known. He loved playing bass for you all, standing by my side for so many years. I will love you forever dad. Rest in peace. Please raise a glass for my dad and remember all the good times." Danny. Rest assured our thoughts are with you big man - consequently we dedicate today's Vid Of The Day to Ken - taken at Danny's recent memorable gig at Leo's Red Lion in February.

With just one day to go in our Ramblin' Man Fair countdown - hands up who likes the TV show 'Sons Of Anarchy'? Well appearing tomorrow on the Outlaw Country Stage at 7.25pm is Canada's The White Buffalo (aka Jake Smith) - several of his brooding songs having made it onto the soundtrack of the acclaimed US show. Check out today's Vid Of The Day plus a gig review here by our very own 'The Moose' in November 2015.

In June The John Verity Band released their first vinyl LP since the '80's - 'My Religion', which became their first entry in the IBBA Charts in July at number 15! Well the guys are playing the Half Moon, Putney in London tonight at 8pm. Why not get on down there tonight beside the beautiful Thames where you can also purchase one of their uniquely designed JV t-Shirts as pictured - modelled of course by JV himself!

"There’s no point in trying to convert anyone to the virtues of Springsteen they are there for all to see – regular followers know he will take to the stage with little fanfare and deliver around 4 hours of Springsteen magic. The great thing is that no two concerts are the same except for the fact it is clear that even at the age of 66 he still has boundless energy, amazing enthusiasm and a genuine love for his fans new or old. Tonight was to be no different as he engaged continuously and at close quarters with the fans who adore him. I detected that The Boss may not have been very well but did he moan about it - not once because it was the fans night out and nothing was going to spoil that." Read the rest of Wrinkly's Springsteen Wembley Stadium review here, check out our photo gallery here plus our Vid Of The Day!

"Late on, the rest of the stage blacked out, and Angus Young turned 'Let There Be Rock' into a staggering display of endurance. Dripping with sweat, the Glasgow-born guitarist writhed on the floor like a Scots salmon, playing his guitar as if his life depended on it. Mesmerising is the only word I can find to describe it.. He was everywhere, throwing himself around, duck-walking on top of the speaker cabinets and generally being Angus. Brilliant..." Read the rest of Wrinkly The Silver's AC/DC London Olympic Park review here, see some more pics here plus also check out today's Vid Of The Day.

A day later than usual - because of our hols - today's Track Of The Day is the latest Blues Club Podcast featuring Joe Bonamassa, ELO, Richard Townend and Rebecca Downes. There's also some Big Boy Bloater (pictured) as well who the WRC are off to see at the 100 Club on Sunday week - hence our Vid Of The Day!

Canadian alt-rock outfit Bleeker have just completed their very first UK tour supporting Royal Republic and Dinosaur Pile Up. They recently unveiled the lyric video for their new single ‘Where’s Your Money’ (today's Track Of The Day), taken from their critically acclaimed self-titled debut EP, which follows the lead single, and EP title track, ‘Highway’ which cross-pollinates the swagger of The Black Keys with a psych-tinged groove. With cutting guitars, bouncing rhythms and vocalist Taylor Perkins’ exquisite falsetto-led chorus vocals, ‘Where’s Your Money’ comes on like a spectacular cross between Scissor Sisters and Queens Of The Stone Age and promises huge things for the Toronto natives.

This week's Black On Blues Track Of The Day features tracks from Joe Bonamassa, King King, Red Butler (pictured), The DGB, Dan Patlansky and Split Whiskers Enjoy!

With its beautiful lakeside setting and well-chosen programme, Bowness Bay Blues has built a reputation as one of the most enjoyable music festivals in the Northwest. There will be over 20 great acts to enjoy over this weekend, with music ranging from top-notch Acoustic Blues (from the likes of Al Hughes and Chris James) to scintillating Electric Blues-Rock from outstanding performers like Paul Rose, John Verity and Simon Honeyboy Hickling. Previous festival fans will recognise some names, such as Tommy Allen, Christian Sharpe, Dean Newton and Tin Pan Alley, as well as local favourites, the Elderly Brothers. Others will be new discoveries, including two of the most talented young British Blues bands around, Blue Horizon and the Della Grants. South Quay, featuring stunning vocalist Keri Farish, will be making their Bowness debut. Tonight's headliners, Trafficker, were the talk of last year's Upton Blues Festival. Saturday will be topped by Sean Webster and the Deadlines, who have been taking Europe by storm. And Sunday will finish with virtuoso multi-instrumentalists Wille and the Bandits, listed in Radio 1’s top ten must-see bands at Glastonbury 2014. For further info on the Festival - please go here.