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To be fair, the jury has been out as to whether such an iconic Rock concept album as The Who's 'Quadrophenia' should ever be orchestrated. An even bolder move was to have Alfie Boe stepping into Daltrey's 5.15's (see Vid Of The Day) plus Billy Idol being the nearest rebellious thing we have now to the much missed and loved Keith Moon (or wanker as Pete Townshend lovingly put it at Hyde Park last week). But hey on the plus side we did have Townshend and the film's very own Jimmy (Phil Daniels) to even the .. ahem ... score. Anyway watch out shortly for our review but in the meantime the pic is from last night's Royal Albert Hall performance with more pics to come as well.

The legacy of Huddie 'Lead Belly' Ledbetter, the iconic folk-blues singer, songwriter and guitarist famed for his vast repertoire of songs and incredible influence, will be celebrated in a special night of music at the Royal Albert Hall tonight. Lead Belly Fest will see a host of artists inspired by the iconic bluesman pay tribute to his work by recreating his classic repertoire. Topping the bill will be the legendary Van Morrison, musical maestro Jools Holland, Animals frontman Eric Burdon, Manfred Mann singer Paul Jones, Rose Royce’s Gwen Dickey and former Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show vocalist Dennis Locorriere. Josh White Jr., Laurence Jones, Gemma Ray and Ruby Turner will also join the incredible line up, as well as 2014 WRC Award winners Slim Chance, the band formed originally by Ronnie Lane!

What with BluesRockfest etc. it's gone a bit under the radar recently but a healthy WRC contingent are heading off to see Wrinklystock headliners T.Rextasy (Track Of The Day) and the ELO Experience at Hampton Pool this Friday 10th July. And with just over 100 tickets left for our charity gig at the Mick Jagger Centre, Dartford on Saturday 21st November you 'd better get in quick to make sure you don't miss out! Details here on how you can book your £21 tickets.

The bad news last Saturday was that there was no Rock On The Ridge show that particular night - but the good news coming out of ROTR Towers on the same day was the tweet "Some great information coming soon about our next show @WRINKLYCLUB". No pressure Bob & Jules tonight then! So if you just want a night in listening to great Rock music then tune in to the guys between 8pm and 10pm here!

If you love Blues and Soul don't miss Jukin Jenn's Bucket Of Blues here every week! Today's Track Of The Day is direct from Chicago although we understand that Jenn is jetting back to London next week!

If you're looking for a Bank Holiday gig tonight then you might be lucky and pick up a ticket to Gov't Mule's one-off show at the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire. The Southern Rock jam band will be celebrating their 20th anniversary by bringing their dynamic live experience to London, drawing on a repertoire of over 300 songs which makes every Gov't Mule show unique. And if you're going then give us a shout and let us know how it went!

On the subject of BluesRockfest sponsors - our Track Of The Day is the latest Blues Club podcast from Jim McNeill who has kindly sponsored Little Devils' set at The Red Lion, Gravesend on Saturday 4th July. Anyway on the TBC playlist is Richard Townend & The Mighty Bosscats, The Laura Holland Band (who played BluesFest in 2014) and ..... 2014 WRC Award winners Little Devils! Don't forget also to tune into The Marshman and Blues On The Marsh here at 7pm tonight - which will be tomorrow's Track of The Day!

As promised our Track Of The Day is last night's Channel Radio Blues On The Marsh show. Listen to Marshman Kev Beale as he plays two hours of quality Blues including Mike Atack live in the studio!

"Heavy Weather showcased all elements of this four-piece band plus their originality with lead singer Yoka Qureshi playing both the sax and flute. The set list then correlated with the CD as they followed up with 'Wounded', 'Skin Sin', the very catchy 'Deep Inside' and 'Birth Of The Blues' - highlighting the musical (and personal) chemistry between Yoka and lead guitarist (and partner) Ray Qureshi. B.B. would have loved that one." Yes that was another WRC take - this time on Little Devils recent album launch party - and with just under four weeks to go now we'd like to thank The Blues Club from Switch Dunmow (listen here tonight at 8pm) for being their set sponsor at BluesRockfest! Tickets for Bluesrockfest are still on sale here for £15 in advance (£18 on the door). And remember if you are a WRC member just go here where you can get £3 discount off your ticket!

Our Vid Of The Day features Giles Hedley & The Aviators - namely Sam Kelly, Christophe Pélissié, Richard Sadler and of course Giles himself - who are currently touring to full houses everywhere. And there's a reason for that - they're amongst the most entertaining bands you could hope to see! So make sure you're amongst the audience tonight at Richard Dunning's Tuesday Night Music Club at in St. Margaret's Road, Coulsdon, Surrey CR5 3RB at 8.30pm.

"The Rainbreakers play with style and enthusiasm, their original material fitting nicely alongside covers of Free's 'Fire & Water', Gary Clark Jr's 'When My Train Pulls In' (today's Vid Of The Day) and the oft covered 'Bright Lights, Big City'. These guys are definitely on their way up and we look forward to welcoming them back on July 4th to open BluesRockFest." Yes that was our WRC take on their most recent Red Lion support slot and with just under four weeks to go now we'd like to thank Sunshine Valley Florida Holiday Villa for being The Rainbreakers set sponsor at BluesRockfest! Tickets for Bluesrockfest are on sale here for £15 in advance (£18 on the door). And remember if you are a WRC member just go here where you can get £3 discount off your ticket!

It says much for the character, talent and versatility of a band when they can change their plans for a show at almost a moment’s notice. That was exactly what Chantel McGregor did at the Boom Boom last Friday to overcome the absence of the guest act and ensure an expectant crowd got class and value for money. The solution to the problem, Chantel taking to the stage to play an opening solo acoustic set of five songs that came as a real surprise and a veritable treat writes Nigel Foster. Read the rest of Nigel's Chantel McGregor review here, go to John Bull's excellent picture gallery here plus also see our 'Video Of The Day!'