We first introduced you to The Black Roses in July 2016 - a Blues/Rock fusion performing original tracks and covers with a nod to the Blues! Consisting of Matt Sullivan (lead vocals), Jack Kellam (guitar), Keely Timms (bass) and Josh Wadey (drums) - they are performing tonight at 7.30pm at this years Ashford Rugby Club Beer Festival in Kent! But don't wait until then as the festival is on from 11am so please go along and enjoy the whole day!

Today's Blues On The Marsh Track Of The Day includes two hours of pretty damn fine music courtesy of Stony Plain Records and their new compilation release of various artists over the 40 years they have been in existence. And to be precise we literally mean 1:59:43 of music including Jeff Healey (pictured), Eric Bibb and Joe Louis Walker - but not one word of delirious drivel from the MarshMan!!!!

The WRC took in The British Blues Exhibition Live's Burlesque and Blues Revue at The Proud, Camden last night, a night of burlesque and music from across Blues history to the very latest tunes - with Blues innovator and humourist one man band Andy Twyman, Peter Donegan, son of the Skiffle giant Lonnie Donegan, the duo Auld Man's Baccie and The Great West Groove (pictured). Burlesque came from the talents of Baby Boo, Blondie Valentine, Briar Rouge, Cerise Mae and Scarletta Fire. It turned out to be a special night both visually and musically - so check out today's Vid Of The Day, watch out for pics tomorrow plus a possible review shortly.

‘Resurrection', the new album from Operation: Mindcrime (today's Vid Of The Day), the brainchild of legendary vocalist Geoff Tate, is set for a worldwide release on Friday 23rd September. ‘Resurrection' is the second part of a musical trilogy from iconic metal vocalist Tate, exactly a year after the release of his new group's debut album ’The Key'. Operation: Mindcrime continues in the spirit of the historic album of the same name, spawning concepts as grand as the music, and intertwining the intensity of the former Queensrÿche vocalist’s iconic past with the provocative, Progressive mindset that has made him one of music's most resolute forces and frontmen.

The Blues Club Podcast is our Track Of The Day on a Saturday for a change - but rest assured normal service returns tomorrow following our hols! Music featured this week includes Jeff Beck (oictured), The Hitman Blues Band, Paul Lamb, ANA Popovic, Laurence Jones, Muddy Waters, Richard Townend & The Mighty Bosscats, Stevie Nimmo, Jack J Hutchinson, The Jive Aces, Rhythm Zoo, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne, Jerimiah Marques, Howlin' Wolf, Keb' Mo', Dave May Band, Sunday Wilde, Mississippi MacDonald, Shaun Murphy, Amanda St. John, Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes, T-Bone Walker, Eric Clapton, Imelda May, Philipp Fankhauser & Margie Evans, Blues Engine, Paul Rodgers, Corey Dennison Band, The Mojo Preachers, The Jackson Four, Guy Verlinde and more!

King King have recently received critical acclaim for their current album 'Reaching For The Light' and have been nominated 'Best New Band' at this year’s Classic Rock Awards. On Monday night they also called in at London’s Maida Vale Studios to record a session for BBC Radio 2’s The Paul Jones Blues Show. So the WRC decided to head on down last night to the Islington O2 Academy to see what all the fuss is about plus the bonus of seeing special guest Ben Poole (pictured by John Bull last night) as support! Watch out tomorrow for a review and pics but in the meantime take a gander at our live Vid Of The Day from last night's gig!

As promised we have our first batch of pics in our photo gallery here from the awesome 'Corky Laing Plays Mountain' gig at the 100 Club in London on Sunday night. And let's give a mention to support bands Born Healer and The Rainbreakers who were both superb and are also featured in the gallery. Review to follow tomorrow and some more pics hopefully from John Bull plus you have another chance to watch our 'Nantucket Sleighride' Vid Of The Day!

With Wrinklystock IV exactly one month away plus news that it is virtually sold out (some returns may be available here) - midnight tonight is also the final deadline to bid in our Replicants Wrinklystock IV charity auction setlist here. Yes you can still actually bid for your favourite song from the following classic covers (see our Vid Of The Day) listed here as the band have agreed to play the top twelve song bids in aid of our nominated charities! Meanwhile the guys are pictured following last Saturday's gig at The Greyhound, Crawley, with young guest drummer Liam O'Kane in the middle!

We were there (pictured) as one of the greatest rock bands of all time, The Who celebrated 50 years of classic songs live in London’s Hyde Park in June. And now we have '‘The Who Live in Hyde Park’ - an electrifying cinematic event not to be missed! Recorded in front of a sell-out crowd of 65,000 fans, Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend deliver a definitive set list of all the greatest hits as The Who take their audience on an ʻAmazing Journeyʼ through their entire career from classic albums such as 'Who’s Next', 'Tommy', 'Quadrophenia', 'My Generation' and 'Live At Leeds' up to the present day. Featuring ‘My Generation’, ‘Pinball Wizard’, ‘Baba O’Riley’, ‘Who Are You’ and many more, plus exclusive interviews with Roger Daltrey, Pete Townsend, Robert Plant, Iggy Pop and others - go here to find your nearest screening!

Further to our news that London Blues Rock outfit Born Healer are not only supporting Mountain's legendary drummer Corky Laing plus BluesRockfest's The Rainbreakers at the iconic 100 Club on Sunday 15th November at 7.30pm - the WRC are pleased to announce that we have discounted tickets available to members only! Yes - advance tickets priced £10 (compared to £14 on the door) to this not to be missed gig are available by e-mailing wrinklyrockers11@aol.com by Sunday 8th November. And it's still not too late to become a member - simply fill out the form here and become a WRC member for life for FREE and we'll consequently send you a WRC members card which you can use to benefit from all the current members offers which we also hope to add to in the future.

Joyful, energized guitar-and-vocal performances frame the dozen original songs that narrate his hard-won, life-or-death struggle waiting for, and ultimately receiving, a life-saving liver transplant. With bristling energy, unflagging virtuosity and lyrics that cut to the core of human hope and willpower, Walter Trout’s new album, ‘Battle Scars’, chronicles his horrific battle with liver failure. But the 12-song set, which was released worldwide by Mascot Label Group’s Provogue Records last Friday, also captures the international guitar hero, on a new high - playing and singing at the peak of his abilities, infusing even his darkest numbers with creative joy that sweeps like a beacon. Trout's UK 'I'm Back Tour 2015' coincides with the album's release which includes a gig at The Forum in London on Saturday 21st November.

Jim and Malcolm's latest Blues Club Podcast includes lots of brand new releases, UK IBBA Presenters Picks for September, Blues, Rock, Soul, Funk, Jazz, Acoustic and Classic tracks! Today's Track Of The Day as usual features two hours of non-stop Best in Blues with "More Music and Less Chat" including The Chris O'Leary Band, Rusty Jacks, Kris Barras Band, Mick Kalossa, David Gogo, Todd Wolfe Band (pictured), Rusty Wright Band, Karena K, Average White Band, Joe Cocker, Ray Charles, Jon Cleary, Buddy Guy and many more!