The Hexmen at Dundee Blues Bonanza, Scotland

The Hexmen featuring RTYD member Colin Guthrie on guitar.

Introducing rock/pop/blues covers band, Gunrunner, from Essex

Gunrunner is an Essex-based classic rock, pop and blues covers band. Recently, their lead guitarist of eight years, Chris Campbell, decided to pursue an alternative blues path and the band are currently auditioning for a replacement.

The band has a large repertoire of over 150 rock, pop and blues songs covering four decades, and lines up as follows:


Spencer Pratten (rhythm guitar and backing vocals), 
Barry Eaves (drums)
Del Stoton (vocals & harmonica). 
Rich Raymond (bass)
Vince Leatt (occasional Hammond organ) 
Jay J "Daddy Cool" Downs (VERY occasional sax) 


Check the RTYD Gig Calendar for details of upcoming shows.

Voodoo Rays play the Fiddlers Elbow, London, Thurs 26th July

Described as early Pink Floyd played by Sonic Youth, Voodoo Rays is a noisy experimental three-piece rock band from East London. Formed in the summer of 2010, the band, which includes RTYD member Andy Symes on bass, was originally called Parade. A name change was decided upon at the beginning of this year after a slight misunderstanding with another band called Parade from Manchester, and Voodoo Rays was chosen, after the seminal track by A Guy Called Gerald. Having finished their second album, Crabwise, the band are continuing to gig around London regularly, building up a fearsome reputation by word of mouth alone. If you do see them live, don't expect constancy; the Rays play hard and fast with their back catalogue, whilst constantly adding new songs to their repertoire. The band are currently recording their third album, Surrounded By Ghosts, in Battersea, hopefully with a more stripped back live sound, technology notwithstanding.

Introducing Powerhouse Studios, nr. Addlestone Surrey

"We are a studio who prides itself on looking after our customers. We have experienced sound engineers and competitive rates" - new RTYD Member Stuart Carter

Lego Animated Video for 'Frail Hurricane' by Hats Off Gentlemen It's Adequate

This is a Lego animation by Malcolm Adequate and his sons, James and Ethan put to an extract from the demo of Hats Off Gentlemen It's Adequate's 'Frail Hurricane', a new song due for release in August. 

We're so proud of them! The Zone play the main stage at Guilfest 2012

Just bummed I can't be there.

The Zone is: Dave Browett on guitars and vocals, JC on bass and vocals, and Rob Hayter on drums - all of whom are members of ROCK-TIL-YOU-DROP (do I sound chuffed?!). They have just released a 5-song EP entitled ‘Which Path’. For further information please visit their website.

Steve White and the Protest Family at Friends of Stoneydown Park Folk Festival

Introducing Kissyfoot: the world's first foot fetish prog rock band

Wolverhampton-based duo Kissyfoot was founded in 2008 by Sharon Mills and Simon Jeremy Mills. They claim to be the world's first foot fetish progressive rock band. I have no doubt they are. I did once read Geoff Nicholson's Footsucker, so I know a thing or toe about the fetish, though I can't confess to being a foot-fetishist myself; maybe it needs to be tried while listening to prog.

If so, you could give it a try with Kissyfoot's new album 'Forbidden Feet' which is released this week.

You can play footsie with Sharon or Simon, or both if that's your thing, on Facebook and Reverbnaton, but sadly not yet on ROCK-TIL-YOU-DROP's social network (That's a hint, right? - Ed).

Hold up! They've just joined. Thanks guys!

Video: The Longdicks performing Blitzkrieg Bop at the Hope & Anchor, Islington

The Longdicks, recorded on 9 June 2012.

Have you been on the bill with a band that went on to greater things?

Have you been on the bill with a band that went on to greater things? Join the discussion on the RTYD Musicians and Bands network: http://ow.ly/bt08S