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Thanks to all of the bands that have sent us your CD's for both our forthcoming Wrinklycast and also for future CD Reviews .... but we need more please! Simply e-mail us below and we will send you details of where to send them! Anyway our 'Track Of The Day' is our last Wrinklycast. And if any WRC members want to contribute any CD Reviews then also drop us an e-mail and we will forward some CD's to you for you to keep! Don't forget to fill out a form here and we'll subsequently send you a WRC members card which you can use, for example, not only to get £3 off your BluesRockfest ticket, but you can also benefit from all the other current members offers.

Members are reminded that they can use their cards to get discounted £8 admission at The Eel Pie Club tonight to see The Blue Bishops. Doors open at 8.30pm at the venue at The Patch, 67 London Road, Twickenham TW1 3SZ, with the band due on stage between 9pm and 11pm. To become a WRC member simply go here. Recently spotlighted in our 'Introducing ...' feature, The Blue Bishops work at the rocky end of the R&B and Blues spectrum. Yet, at the same time they are acknowledged for the sensitivity and dynamics of performances that can go from a whisper to a roar in just a few moments. A career spanning over 15 years has seen them perform in every kind of venue and situation from Holland and Hungary to Belgium and The Bahamas. Their last studio CD ‘Deep’ was awarded 9/10 by Blues Matters, who nominated it among the top ten albums of the year and they are currently writing their new album. Led by guitarist/slide player Simon Burrett, he is joined by lead vocalist/harmonica/guitar player Geoff Grange (Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings, Sons of Heroes, Phil Collins, Terence Trent Darby), Jim Rodford on bass (currently with The Zombies and 17 year member of The Kinks) and Justin Hildreth (Joan Armatrading, Lene Lovich) on drums.

Ahead of the re-release of Led Zeppelin’s critically acclaimed album ‘Physical Graffiti’, Rory Auskerry plays four tracks from the original record on this week's podcast. Also on this show; new tracks from Seasick Steve, Mahalia Barnes & The Soul Mates, Matthew E. White, Harmonica Dave, Europe and David Aldo.

Today's 'Video Of The Day' is the laid back and funky grooves of ex-Dunwells guitarist Dave Hanson. The band consists of Dave on lead vocals and guitar, Daniel Woodward - drums, Benson J Walker - bass, Becka Ward - backing vocals, Martyn Goddard - guitar and backing vocals and Joe Tatton - Keys. With a debut album coming soon, the band recently supported Marcus Bonfanti and are appearing at Cafe Bar 12 in Baildon tonight.

Please excuse the WRC for some self indulgence today, because around five years ago, certain WRC members started a greyhound racing syndicate and we politely asked JB connections whether it was OK to use his name - hence the name of our very first dog Bonamassa Buddy! Now after a very succesful racing career - Joe (which is his kennel name) has now put his paws up and retired - now living with Wrinkly (Colin) no less! Anyway our 'Video Of The Day' is therefore 'Joe's Story' - set of course to the classic Joe Bonamassa tracks of India and Mountain Time. Go Joe!

Do we hear cries of "fix" from the back? Well our 'Video Of the Day' confirms that Wrinklystock III pipped Bluesfest and The Calling Festival to our WRC Best Festival award for 2014. And if you want a DVD of the whole extravaganza - then just simply go here. Roll on T.Rextasy on 21st November!

Just one of the many people that the WRC has had the pleasure of bumping into over the years was Rory Auskerry of Pure Radio 107.8 FM. We actually met Rory at the Calling Festival in Clapham Common last year and, as they say, the rest is history. Anyway, enjoy our Track Of The Day - Rory's latest superb weekly offering!

Rock legend Glenn Hughes, whose 40 year career as a singer and bass player has seen him form an integral part in bands including Deep Purple, Trapeze, Black Country Communion and California Breed joins Rory Auskerry for an interview on today's Track Of The Day! On the latest Route 66 podcast, Glenn talks openly about his musical differences with Joe Bonamassa, advice for the next generation and his love of playing live. Also on the show are new tracks from Jared James Nichols (pictured), Buddy Guy, Walter Trout, Don Henley, Gary Clark Jr., Rod Stewart and Joe Satriani.

While the WRC still await news on the Foo Fighters Wembley gig this Saturday given that Dave Grohl recently fractured his leg on stage in Gothenburg - Rory Auskerry's Route 66 Track Of The Day pokes a bit of fun at rockin' incidents with listeners inappropriate song suggestions. As well as launching a new Twitter page for the show this week - @rockinjockin - Rory also includes birthday tracks for Van Halen bass player, Michael Anthony and Muff Winwood of the Spencer Davis Group plus there's also new tracks from Thunder, Sonny Landreth and Dave Hunt.

The British Blues Exhibition Live presents The Burlesque and Blues Revue, a night of burlesque and music from across Blues history to the very latest tunes. With special guest Peter Donegan, son of the Skiffle giant Lonnie Donegan, Blues innovator and humourist one man band Andy Twyman (Vid Of The Day - filmed by Jon Cook at BluesFest 2013), the duo Auld Man's Baccie, and The Great West Groove. Burlesque comes from the talents of Baby Boo, Blondie Valentine, Briar Rouge, Cerise Mae and Scarletta Fire. It promises to be a special night both visually and musically. Tickets £10 on the night, £6 in advance are available here. More surprise attractions to the bill to be announced.

"On arrival late Sunday morning we immediately made a beeline for the first act of the 2nd day which were UK hard rock/ Southern metal band Wicked Stone (Vid Of The Day) on the 4th Stage. Seemed a good place to start. Then we hotfooted (or walked in my case !!) off to the Main Stage to catch some heavy blues rock and roll courtesy of The Graveltones. This was followed by a trip to see some American rock on the Blues Stage with WRC favourites SIMO... Then another walk ensued to the Main Stage to catch NI rockers The Answer who WTS remembers seeing supporting AC/DC on their Black Ice Tour way back in 2009 !. Then it was back to the Blues Stage to see critically acclaimed Somerset rockers Tax The Heat who WTS has heard a lot about !! Taking advantage of a 15 minute programming gap, we made it back to the Main Stage to catch Aussie hard rockers Airbourne followed in turn by old favourites and comeback merchants Thunder. Had to make sure we were in position to see the start of veteran prog rockers Procol Harum who were headlining the Prog Stage and then had to reluctantly drag ourselves away to finish the day at the Main Stage seeing the eagerly anticipated headliners Blackstone Cherry who were top of WTS's list to see...." With Wrinkly The Silver's full Sunday review still to come plus pics from John Bull - also check out today's Ramblin' Man Track Of The Day!

Today's Blues Club Podcast Track Of The Day features mostly New Releases with music from artists such as Keb' Mo', The Hitman Blues Band, Albert Castiglia Band, Joe Bonamassa, Laurence Jones (pictured), Mississippi MacDonald, Stevie Nimmo, Richard Townend & The Mighty Bosscats, Nick Moss Band, Caro Emerald, Amanda St. John, Robin Bibi Band, Corey Dennison Band, The Cadillac Kings, Wily Bo Walker, Philipp Fankhauser & Margie Evans, Bridget Kelly Band, Travellin Brothers, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Markey Blue, Kat Kings, Kelly's Lot, Rhythm Zoo, Honey Island Swamp Band, The Jive Aces, Aaron West & The Custodians, Sammy Eubanks, Jerimiah Marques, The Blue Aces and more.