It seems much longer than 5 days since I was last in the studio live hosting this week’s show – but then I’ve been a very busy boy ! In the last two days alone I’ve taken a boat trip from Plymouth Harbour and up the River Tamar, stretched my legs walking around the seafront and up and down the pier at Paignton, played two rounds of golf at Broadsands (well, pitch & putt at least! ) and had the almost obligatory game of “Pirate Adventure Golf” with Nathan – yes, it was annual “N Team Road Trip” time !! Add into the equation 647 miles of driving around Devon & up and down the M4, M5 & M25 and much indulgent eating and drinking along the way and you can see how last Monday fades into oblivion !
However, no there’s no need for me to try and remember it through the misty haze of visions from the English Riviera as the show is going out right now between 5pm & 7pm as usual on a Saturday for its repeat play. Check out the playlist below and have a listen – you can almost hear the sea 😉
(Every 3rd Saturday of the month)
The Cricketers, Moulsham Street, CM2 0JT Chelmsford
DJ: Paul Eve & Hugsta plus guest DJ
“The Very Best In Soul, Jazz-Funk, Boogie & Old School RnB”
7.30pm – Midnight – Free Entry
“A Taste Of Soul By The Sea”
The Divers Arms, Central Parade, Herne Bay, CT6 5JQ
DJs: Tom Edgar, Pete Hayes & Tommy Boy
https://www.facebook.com/events/1560967847544281/
“Soul By The Jetty – Summer Beach Party”
Upstairs at the Lobster Smack, Haven Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0NR
DJs: Jonny Layton, Mark Messent, Brian Kelly &
Special Guest James Anthony (Jetty Debut !)
“Jazz, Funk, Soul with Nu-Jazz & Soulful House & more…”
Wristband Entry Only – Available at £7
https://www.facebook.com/events/268069130225230/
The Waterfront, Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, CT11 8LP
“Classic Soul, Disco, Funk, Boogie, Motown, Reggae
& Jazz Funk from the 60s 70s & 80s”
https://www.facebook.com/events/624957741004113/
Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th August
“Atlantis 40th Anniversay Reunion”
The Westcoast, King Street, Margate
DJs: Rossiter & Dexter, Clive Saffery, Paul French
£10 tickets in advance only
https://www.facebook.com/events/1683051718624911/?active_tab=posts
“Making Memories – Soul All-Dayer”
*In aid of MacMillan Cancer Care*
Gardeners Arms & K Bar, Hart Street, Brentwood, CM14 4AX
DJs : Kevin Hawkins, Gary Walden, Pete Collins
Simon Whistles Ford, Tricia Butler, Glen Nudd & Neville
3pm – 12.30am ; Entry £10 donation
https://www.facebook.com/events/294645377539385/
Sunday 28th August / Monday 29th August
Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch
Two days of family events with varied music acts.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1748183715459592/
https://www.facebook.com/events/1048100405258679/
“The Big Zero Soul Night Out”
(Every First Friday Of the Month)
The Spread Eagle, High Street, Rayleigh, SS6 7EJ
DJs: Merve The Swerve & Brian Kelly
“70s 80s & 90s Soul, Jazz-Funk, Disco & Club Anthems”
8.30pm – 1.00am ; Free Entry
http://www.zeroradio.co.uk/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=248:the-big-zero-radio-soul-night-out&Itemid=248
Marco’s Wine Bar, Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, SS6 7JQ
DJ: Simon “Whistles” Ford plus guests
“Soul, Disco, Funk & Weekender Anthems”
Free Entry ; 8.30pm – 2.00am
https://www.facebook.com/groups/575142429182187/
Miles Bar, Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, CT11 8LN
DJs: Jeff Young, Micky B & Gavin Page
https://www.facebook.com/events/1064522556964003/
Orsett Hall, Prince Charles Avenue, RM16 3HS
DJs: Brian “The Rev” Kelly, Lee “Fatbloke” Aldwinkle
Jon Ovel, Mark Lee, Ian Johns & Special Guest: Mick Jackson
Two Rooms: Soul Pavillion & Jazz-Funk Lounge
7.30pm – 2.00am ; Over 30s only
Tel: (01375) 891402 for more details or go to:
https://www.facebook.com/events/276899462656140/
The Divers Arms, Central Parade, Herne Bay, CT6 5JQ
DJs: Tom Edgar, Pete Hayes & Tommy Boy
The Bread & Cheese, Benfleet, Essex
“Soul, Funk, Disco, Jazz-Funk, RnB, Old Skool Club Tunes !”
8.00pm – 1.00am ; Free Entry
The Grey Lady Music Lounge, The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5TW
(Every 3rd Friday of the month)
DJs: John Browne, Tracy Shaw & guests
7.30 – 1.30 am ; £5; Tel (01892) 544700
Upstairs at the Old Regent Ballroom, Stanford Le Hope
DJs: Gary Thurgood & John Madams & KTF team
First 100 tickets priced at £6
https://www.facebook.com/events/1551391421836164/
DJs: Garry Dennis, Michael “Birdy” Bird
Chris White & Micky “Liste” Cooper
“Soul, Jazz, Latin, Hip-Hop & Soulful House”
8pm – 1am ; £7 on the door
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1668138683409487/
“The Hamish Stuart Band – Live”
Maritime Rooms, Cliffs Pavillion, Westcliff-on-Sea
Former singer & guitarist with the Average White Band
Tickets £18 – Tel: (01702) 351135
www.southendtheatres.org.uk
George II, High Street, Hornchurch, RM12 4UW
“Top Soul & Disco Tunes From The 70s 80s & 90s”
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheGeorgehornchurch/?fref=ts
Bar Zero, Western Road, Billericay, CM12 9DZ
“Soul, Funk, Disco, R’n’B & 90s Club Anthems ”
DJs on rotation : Jon Jules, Bully, Mikey Porter, MJ
Free Entry ; 8.30pm – 1am ;
https://www.facebook.com/events/1483072582020167/
The Chequers, Market Street, Old Harlow, CM17 0AH
“70s & 80s Soul Funk & Disco / 80s & 90s House Classics”
8.30pm – 1.00am ; Free Entry ; Over 30s
(They also have a soul night on Saturdays sometimes too)
https://www.facebook.com/117809255236768/photos/a.117825925235101.1073741825.117809255236768/117830488567978/?type=3&theater
First Friday: Zero Soul Night Out – Spread Eagle, Rayleigh
First Friday: Essex Soul Sessions – Marco’s , Rayleigh
Third Friday: Soulful Seduction, Bread & Cheese, Benfleet
Third Friday: Soul Kitchen, Grey Lady, Tunbridge Wells
Second Saturday: Soul By The Sea, Divers Arms, Herne Bay
Third Saturday: The Cricketers, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford
Do you know of any soulful, jazzy, funky gigs taking place in 2016 ? Let me know the details whether you are a DJ or a punter and I can spread the word to fellow “Old Gits” in this space !
The Old Gits Soul Show is on Gateway 97.8 in Basildon & East Thurrock and also around the world via www.gateway978.com from 7pm – 9pm every Monday – plus you can catch it again Saturday evening from 5pm – 7pm