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Exclusively revealed in yesterday's January 2016 WRC Bulletin - yes the Stevie Nimmo Trio are headlining this year's 2016 BluesRockFest at Leo's Red Lion, Gravesend on Saturday 24th September. As one half of Scotland’s highly respected ‘Nimmo Brothers’ who won 'Best Band' in the 2015 British Blues Awards, Stevie Nimmo has been a well known and respected figure throughout the Blues and Roots world for over 20 years. The Nimmo Brothers are taking an indefinite hiatus while Stevie and Alan pursue their solo projects. Consequently, Stevie is now enjoying a new adventure in a full-on, electric, no-holds-barred trio format. The recording of their new album (produced by King King Drummer/Producer Wayne Proctor) is done and a release is set for early 2016. Don’t miss this chance to catch an artist at the top of his game doing what he does best – standing on stage playing his own music in his own passionate, inimitable fashion. You will not be disappointed!

It has been such a memorable year for the WRC that we thought we'd resurrect our WRC gig calendar utilising what we consider to be the best gig photo taken from each month in 2015 (for example T.Rextasy pictured in November). So if you are interested in ordering one (or two) just drop us a line in our contact box below so that we can not only accomodate your order but also try and make them as reasonably priced as possible. Also don't forget our merchandise page here where WRC members automatically get 10% off!

"The next song was again from the 1987 Whitesnake album, 'Give Me All Your Love' and this was followed by 'Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City'. The following three songs, however, were from the Purple album, with 'Mistreated' the next. Personally I didn’t think the “Snaked-up” version of this song with twin guitars worked and needed the Coverdale/Blackmore bluesy collaboration. 'You Fool No-One', however, more than made up for it though with this culminating in a stunning Tommy Aldridge drum solo before Reb Beach exchanged his electric guitar for an acoustic one for the 'Stormbringer' classic 'Soldier Of Fortune'." Read the rest of Phil Thornton's review here - the final part of the Def Leppard/Whitesnake/Black Star Riders trilogy. Also have a look at our photo gallery here.

On a happier note - all of us at Wrinkly Towers were delighted to hear that now after more than three months, Larry Miller is now out of hospital and progressing. He is some way from coming back to the stage but he aims to make a return by Summer 2016. Larry has now begun to pick up the guitar and although he is finding it a little difficult coordinating his right hand with the left, this will improve in time. A fundraising gig at The Stables, Milton Keynes, on Friday 15th January 2016 has been arranged here featuring Larry's band plus special guests which include ex-Whitesnake guitarist Bernie Marsden, Stray's Del Bromham and Oli Brown. Anyway, today's Wrinklycast Track Of The Day takes us back to BluesFest 2013 where Larry memorably headlined.

A great mix as always awaits your delicate lug'oles tonight here at 7pm on Blues on the Marsh! Tunes from Laja, Dead Shrimp, Chris King Robinson, Mike Whellans, The Norman Beaker Band, Mike Sanchez featuring Albert Lee, Eric Bibb and JJ Milteau, King Rollo, Tas Cru, The Baily Bros, Greg Copeland and Martin Messing, Dave Weld and The Imperial Flames, Swingrowers, Charlie Beale, Mick Abrahams, David M'ore, The Jackson Four and the icing on the cake (providing the string is long enough) ........... a live interview with the Queen of New York Blues ............. Regina Bonelli!

The WRC would like to add to the many tributes paid to The Wildabouts and former Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver lead singer Scott Weiland who died on Thursday night aged 48. Consequently our Vid Of The Day is the classic 'Slither' - and although we never actually got to see Velvet Revolver live - we did see Slash perform this with Myles Kennedy at High Voltage in 2011. RIP Scott.

Tonight all roads lead to the O2 Arena, London, to see the 'Who Hits 50' Tour! 'Hits, Picks, Mixes and Misses'! In fact it's just up the road from where AJ first saw them at The Valley, Charlton in 1974 - yes over 40 years ago - hence our 'next WRC gig video' below. Anyway, the first band on stage that day were critically acclaimed to be best the band on the day - Californian Hard Rock band Montrose - with Sammy Hagar on lead vocals. And if the 'Slydigs' - who are supporting The Who tonight - are anywhere near as good - then we are in for a good evening - hence the guys from Warrington are our 'Video Of The Day'!

Talking of "Do Not Miss" - top Blues/Rock Guitar 4 Piece - The Sharpees Maximum RnB Band - are appearing at The Oak, 98 Richmond Road, Kingston Upon Thames, London KT2 5EN at 9pm tonight. Consequently our 'Track Of The Day' includes The Sharpees plus all the other bands that played at the 2013 Bluesfest - of which the DVD/CD is still available from our merchandise page here!

Just a reminder that if you like the music of bands such as The Who, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks and The Doors - then head on down to The Iron Horse from 3pm today for classic covers performed by The Kings of Oblivion. Entry is free and with good weather forecast why go along, enjoy a few pints and listen to some quality music? See you there!

Wrinklystock III heroes Stone Blind are playing The White Hart at Orpington tonight - hence they are our 'Video Of The Day' - showcasing their full set at The Mick Jagger Centre in November. And if you want a DVD of the whole extravaganza - then just simply go here. Roll on T.Rextasy on 21st November!

Wrinkly The Silver (left) & Wrinkly The Biker's (right) old mate Bob Catley is on the road with Magnum next week with gigs in Liverpool (6th) and Minehead( 7th) before the guys starting working on a new album. They will be supported by Vega, a five-piece band from the Midlands who released a new album last year entitled 'Stereo Messiah'. Anyway check-out our 'Video Of The Day' and remember that - other than a few festival appearances in the Summer - this will be your last chance to see Magnum in the flesh this year!

It's Route 66's 2nd Birthday this week as they've been on air every Sunday since the 10th February 2013! In his latest podcast and our 'Track Of The Day' Rory plays some of the tracks which appeared on that first show, as well as more recent releases from Dave Hole, Foreigner, Chickenfoot, Queen and Joe Bonamassa. Plus the usual dose of rock music news, trivia and gig info!