Euro 2012 Squad Announced!

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May 17, 12

If you haven’t heard the Euro 2012 Squad already, they were announced on Wednesday. Sarah Wathan and Ayebea Crentsil joined me in the studio to announce the full list live on-air.

Few interesting names, most notably Rio Ferdinand, who hasn’t returned, but John Terry has, despite the race row allegations. Also, Steven Gerrard is the new England Captain.

Don’t forget Weekend Sport with The Sports Team, every Saturday afternoon between 3pm and 5pm on Gateway 97.8, bringing you all the sports news from local teams to the majors.

Listen to the audio from Wednesday’s Drivetime below:

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Goalkeepers

Joe Hart (Manchester City)
Rob Green (West Ham United)
John Ruddy (Norwich City)
 

Defenders

Leighton Baines (Everton)
Gary Cahill (Chelsea)
Ashley Cole (Chelsea)
Glen Johnson (Liverpool)
Phil Jones (Manchester United)
Joleon Lescott (Manchester City)
John Terry (Chelsea)
 

Midfielders

Gareth Barry (Manchester City)
Stewart Downing (Liverpool)
Steven Gerrard (Liverpool)
Frank Lampard (Chelsea)
James Milner (Manchester City)
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal)
Scott Parker (Tottenham Hotspur)
Theo Walcott (Arsenal)
Ashley Young (Manchester United)
 

Strikers

Andy Carroll (Liverpool)
Jermain Defoe (Tottenham Hotspur)
Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)
Daniel Welbeck (Manchester United)
 

On Standby

Jack Butland (Birmingham City)
Phil Jagielka (Everton)
Jordan Henderson (Liverpool)
Adam Johnson (Manchester City)
Daniel Sturridge (Chelsea)

Scratchy Record Show

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May 12, 12

Every week in the first hour of the show we feature songs from the old films,this sunday we will be playing the excellent title music from the much acclaimed 50′s western ” The Searchers” starring John Wayne. Also the crooners of the early 50′s.In the second hour once again we will be playing those classic RnR tunes of the late 50′s. All this plus your requests,so tune in again for some musical nostalgia at 4pm to 6pm sunday afternoon.You to can get a request in if you would like to hear an old favourite just EMail

scratchy@gateway978.com

Weekend Breakfast with Jack Sullivan

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May 12, 12

Jack Sullivan is in the studio on Saturday 12th May with Weekend Breakfast, kick starting your morning between 9:00am and 12:00pm on your award winning station.

I’ll be waking you up and easing you into your day, with traffic and travel bulletins, news and weather, sports and showbiz round-up’s, chat and features, local events, and great music.

In the first hour, it’s Kelly’s Diary at 9:25am, so if you are looking for local events, then I’ll have all the what’s on, in and around the area. That’s followed by your first look out on to the roads and trains, with a Travel Update at 9:30am, your Showbiz round-up at 9:35am, and taking a look at the front pages of the newspapers at around 9:50am.

The second hour will contain your Cinema Listings for Empire in Basildon at 10:15am, with 3 films that I recommend to go and see. That’s followed by another Travel Update at 10:30am, your Sports round-up at 10:35am, and the TV Listings, If you’re just planning on staying indoors. May even do an artist back-to-back.

Then, the last hour is where I have On This Day In History at 11:15am, including the Number One Songs. Followed by Your final Travel Update at 11:30am, talking to Tyler Pittaway about Coffee and Tea, and The Local Chart at 2pm, to find out Who will be this week’s number one? Then I will be leaving the show with Things You Didn’t Know This Time Last Week, and maybe throw in some weird stories.

Don’t forget, travel every half past the hour, getting you the latest on the roads and trains, and playing a local artist. Weather and News Headlines at the top of the hour.
 

Contact:

If you want to get in touch with Weekend Breakfast, maybe you want to do a shoutout, send a song request, got a birthday or anniversary etc, then please feel free to leave your messages. Call or text the studio on 01268 833978, email studio@gateway978.com, or send a tweet, and I will do my best to read them out.

Facebook: facebook.com/weekendbreakfast
Twitter: @Gateway978 #WeekendBreakfast
 
You’ll find everything you need to know within those 3 hours.

Tune in to Gateway 97.8 by visiting the website on www.gateway978.com and clicking the Listen Live button on the top of the page, listen on 97.8FM on the radio, or install the TuneIn Radio Player App on to your mobile phone device and search for us.

Basildon and East Thurrock’s Brighter Sound, coming to you from the heart of Eastgate.

Good afternoon from 1pm today

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May 11, 12

Neil Gits Surrounded By Women !

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May 11, 12

If you missed out on any fun to be had on Bank Holiday Monday – don’t worry, there’s another one in just over three weeks time ! And if you missed out on hearing my special “Old Gits Girl Groups Soul Show” then you just have to wait until Saturday at 5pm to listen to the weekly repeat ! I got a really good response this week and felt the show was so good, I’ve taken Saturday night off just to listen to it all again myself … ;-)

Normal service will be resumed on Monday and for the next three weeks and I’ve already picked up a number of tasty requests to be played, so if you want to claim your place in the pile alongside Kim, Ian, Lorna, Roy and others send an e-mail to studio@gateway978.com or text (01268)833978 ASAP – same applies if you have any great ideas for the “Boy Bands” show I’ll be doing on the June Bank Holiday, but remember its a 70s & 80s SOUL show !! Now here come the girls …

The Tunes:

Labelle  -  Lady Marmalade
Emotions  -  I Don’t Wanna Lose Your Love
Sister Sledge  -  We Are Family (Full Original Album Version)
Coffee  -  Slip & Dip
Perri  -  I’m The One
En Vogue  -  Giving Him Something He Can Feel
Two Tons Of Fun  -  Never Like This
Supremes  -  Stoned Love
Velvelettes  -  These Things Will Keep Me Loving You
First Choice  -  Smarty Pants
Musique  -  In The Bush
Mary Jane Girls  -  In My House
Taste Of Honey  -  Rescue Me
Velvelettes  -  These Things Will Keep Me Loving You
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas  -  Third Finger Left Hand
Escofferys  – Look Who’s Loving Me
Destinys Child  -  Girl
Brownstone  -  Five Miles & Empty
Jones Girls  – At Peace With Women
Pointer Sisters  -  I Need You
Three Degrees  -  When Will I See You Again
Jackson Sisters  -  Boy You’re Dynamite
Frantique  -  Strut Your Funky Stuff
Stargard  -  Wear It Out
Silver Convention  -  Save Me

The Gigs:

Saturday 12^th May (& 7^th July)
“Soul On The Harbour”
Jacksons Wharf, 30 York Street, Ramsgate, CT11 9DS
8pm  -  1am     -     Admission Free
The East Kent Soul Connection DJs
“Upfront & Classic Soul & Jazz-Funk”
http://www.facebook.com/groups/160257550703871/

Saturday 19^th May
“The KTF Soul Club”
The Railway Tavern, King Street, Stanford Le Hope
Guest DJs: Rob Messer & Mark “Gurcha” Collins
7.30 pm  -  12.30 am
£4 Admission … plus a free CD
Details from Danny (07895) 538835
http://www.facebook.com/events/365502883484060/

Saturday 19^th May (also 1^st September & 24^th November)
“Soulful Seduction @ The Treacle Mine”
The Treacle Mine, Lodge Lane, Grays, RM17 5PR
8pm  -  Midnight   -  Free Entry
DJs from Bully, Axel F, Stevie B & MJ
“70s & 80s Soul Funk & Disco plus 90s Club Classics”
http://www.facebook.com/events/151644191629266/

Sunday 20^th May
“Snowboy & The Latin Section – Live!”
Palace Theatre, London Road, Southend-on-Sea,SS09LA
Show starts 8pm  -  Tickets £16
Details & Bookings on (01702) 351135 or visit:
www.palacetheatresouhtend.co.uk

Friday 25^th May
“ Hooga Soul “
16. Victoria Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1NZ
8pm  -  2am
Admission Free
DJs: Mick Love, Gavin Page, Brian Kelly & Guests
“Modern Soul, Jazz-Funk & Club Clasics”
www.stompradio.com

Friday 25^th & Saturday 26^th May
“Bless The Funk Weekender”
5^th Avenue Club, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1PR
Fri: 7pm – 3am  Sat: 12 Noon  -  3am
£30 per couple, £20 per person, £15 per night OTD
Details from Dave Marley (07557) 884966
“A Whole Weekend Of Jazz Funk & Soul Classics”
www.jfsr.co.uk

Saturday 26^th May & Sunday 27^th May
“Soul Town Weekend”
Sat: The Britannia Pub, Fort Hill, Margate, CT9 1HH
8pm  -  1am
http://www.facebook.com/events/326147237439826/
Sun: Old Town Soul-Alldayer
The Westcoast Bar, King Street Margate
1pm – 11pm
£8 OTD  -  DJs include:
Jo Wallace, Dean Chalkey, Chris Bangs, Lee Pacey
Tony Jackson & Simon Penfold

Saturday 26^th May
Soul At The Pavillion,
Pavillion Room, Cliffs Pavillion, Southend
DJs: Gary Turner, Snowboy & Bob Jones
“Rare Groove, Soul & Jazz-Funk”
£10 on the door   -   9pm  -  2am

Saturday 2^nd June & Sunday 3^rd June
“Soul On The Harbour – Weekend Special!”
Jacksons Wharf, York Street, Ramsgate, CT11 9DS
The East Kent Soul Connection Present…
“Two Days Of Upfront & Classic Soul/Jazz-Funk!”
Sat: 1pm  -  1am   Sun: 12 Noon  -  1am
Admission Free  -  More Details (01843) 592550
soulontheharbour@gmx.xom
http://www.facebook.com/groups/160257550703871/

Sunday 3^rd June
“The New Yorker Reunion”
The Edge, 6-8 High Pavement, Basildon Town Centre, SS14 1EA
DJs: Cosmic, Stavros, Hugsta, Chris White & Paul Eve
“The very best in jazz, funk & soul”
Tickets £10 in advance  -  see link below for details
9pm  -  3am    -    Free car parking at Level 10
http://www.facebook.com/events/274295595984343/

Friday 15^th June
“Hockley Soul Night”
Hockley Community Centre, Westminster Drive, SS54XD
“DJ: Geoff Grove spinning 80s Soul & Caister Tunes”
8  -  12.30am   -  Tickets On Sale Now £6 visit:
http://www.geoffgrove.com/soul-night-party-tickets/

Saturday 23^rd June
“Soulful Seduction”
The Silver Jubilee, Link Road, Canvey Island, SS8 9QA
DJs: Bully & Stevie B
“Dance Soul Disco & Club Classics”
8pm – Late     -    Free Admission
http://www.facebook.com/events/244977962254393/

Saturday 23^rd June
“Folk With Soul”
The Ship, Leigh-on-Sea
Fund raiser for Bosom Pals Breast Cancer Charity
Part of the Old Leigh Folk Festival Weekend !
Outside from 12 Noon – 6pm
Inside Upstairs  6pm   -  1am
DJs: TBC include Terry Matthews, Gino Muscat, Mark Gurcha Collins
http://www.facebook.com/events/183348781777270/

Saturday 23^rd June
“Four Seasons Of Soul”
The Britainnia, Fort Hill, Margate, CT9 1HH
DJs: Chris Bangs, Pete Collins, Micky B, Jason Anderson
Pete French & Jasper
8pm  -  1am
http://www.facebook.com/events/298730926864699/

Saturday 28^th July
“Soul On The Sands – The Atlantis Reunion”
Bar Lola, Margate Seafront, CT9 1XJ
DJs: Jasper, Paul Abbott, Paul French, Jason Anderson & Micky B
Pete Collins & Tony Matthews
3pm   -  3am     -    Tickets £5
http://www.facebook.com/groups/44126240673/

Friday 3^rd – Sunday 5^th August
“The Margate Soul Weekend”
The Westcoast & The Brittania,
King Street, Fort Hill & The Piazza, Margate
2pm on Friday to 2am on Sunday !
Details to follow…
http://www.facebook.com/events/259856564105159/

Friday 3^rd August
“Hitsville – The Sound Of Motown”
The Welcome Club, Victoria Road, Stanford Le Hope
“Top Motown Tribute Band – Hitsville”
Plus support from the KTF Soul Club DJs
7.30 pm – 1am   -   Tickets £10
Telephone Danny (07895) 538835
http://www.facebook.com/events/234513989962846/

Saturday 11^th August
“Essex Funkers Summer Bash”
Harlow Town FC, Barrows Farm Stadium, Elizabeth Way, CM19 5BE
DJs: Les Knott & guests Louis Martin & Terry Munro
8   -  2am   -  Tickets £8 in advance, £12 OTD

Friday 12^th – Sunday 14^th October
“Embassy Soul Weekender”
Marks Tey Hotel, just of the A12 near Colchester…
£99 per person inc B & B and “Soul Dinner” Fri & Sat night
Lesiure facilities on site inc spa and tennis court,etc..
Weekend Pass £30   -   Day Pass £20
Details from Andy Richards (07876)742726

Saturday 17^th November
“Goldmine Official Reunion”
La Quinta, 22-28 Benfleet Road, Benfleet, SS7 1QB
DJs: Garry Dennis  &  Snowboy
9 – 3.30am   -   Details on (07811) 111333
www.ticketbank.co.uk
Every Friday:
“Soul @ The Squire”
The Squire Public House, North Street, Romford
Free Entry – 8pm – 1am
Resident DJ: Steve Kite (Caister) plus various guests

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=32049673126

Every Other Saturday:
Love Canvey Soul
Bar Monico, Canvey Seafront
8pm – 2am – Free Admission
Tony D with Guest Djs & Live Acts
“Jazz, Funk, Soul, Old Skool, Disco, Boogie, Motown & Reggae”
**Check with the venue for dates (01268) 683026**

Monthly Events:
First Friday: Zero Soul Night Out – Marcos, Rayleigh – next one June 1st
First Friday: 80s Soul Funk & Disco Night – The King Willy, Sawbridgeworth
Last Friday: Soul Survivors – Bar Vic – Victoria Avenue, Southend – next 25^th May
Last Friday: The Qube, Crouch St, Colchester  – next one 25^th May
Last Saturday: Soul At The Pavillion, Cliffs Pavillion, Westcliff-on-Sea – 26^th May
Last Saturday: Disco Stomp, Jacksons Wharf, Ramsgate – next 26^th May

Bi-Monthly Events:
Soul By The Jetty – next one 23^rd June
2012 Dates:  25^th Aug, 20^th Oct, 15^th Dec

And don’t forget…
Live Jazz at The Inn On The Green, Mountnessing Road, Billericay
Every 1^st Sunday Of The Month
1pm – 4pm   -  Free Admission
Next Date : 3^rd June
If you enjoy the show, then the chances are you will like what happens each month here with music provided by The Dan Banks Duo

Also recommended…
Friday Nights At …
Lot 75 , Shenfield,  DJ Graham Norton
Plazma, High Street, Wickford, DJ Geoff Grove
Both chaps play plenty of “our tunes” within their sets !

Do you know of any soulful, jazzy, funky gigs taking place in 2012 ? 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 !

E-mail: studio@gateway978.com or send a voice/text message to (01268)833978

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.

The Record Shop – Tracks Played 08-05-12

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Welcome to the blog for ‘The Record Shop’. It’s a weekly music show that shines a light on new and vintage album tracks, EP’s and singles. Focusing on many different genres of music, handpicking the best songs just for you. This blog will be updated weekly with the latest show track listing.

This weeks show features new tracks by Diamond Rugs, Andrew Combs, Loudon Wainwright II, Sweet Billy Pilgrim and Trembling Bells & Bonnie Prince Billy, plus independent classics by The Anomoanon and The Acorn.

If you know of a record that you think should be featured on the show please send me an email titled Record Shop to studio@gateway978.com

The Record Shop is broadcast every Tuesday night from 9pm on Gateway97.8

Thanks for listening.

Cat x

Track Listing 08-05-12

Dawn Landes – Toy Piano (Show Theme)

Diamond Rugs – Gimmie A Beer

Poor Moon – Widow

The Decemberists – The Rakes’s Song

Stealing Sheep – I Am The Rain

Neil Young & Crazy Horse – Oh Sussanah

Trembling Bells & Bonnie Prince Billy – Ain’t Nothing Wrong With A Little Longing

The Acorn – I Made The Law

Loudon Wainwright III – All In A Family

Andrew Combs – Big Bad Love

Sweet Billy Pilgrim – Shadow Captain

Simone Felice – Stormy Eyed Sarah

The Anomoanon – Green Sea

Caitlin Rose – Love is a Laserquest

Father John Misty – Now I’m Learning to Love the War

Local Dance Group Karizma Krew

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May 05, 12

Karizma Krew’s Britain’s Got Talent semi-final

Bank Holiday Monday’s Britain’s Got Talent will feature local dance troupe Karizma Krew, who are fighting for a spot in the final of the hit ITV1 show on Saturday. The nine-strong Canvey Island street dance troupe, aged from 14 to 39, blend urban dance and theatre.
 

Here is a bit about Karizma Krew:

Karizma Krew are a troupe from Canvey Island of 14 to 39 year olds made up of 9 altogether, 2 male and 7 female, Brad, Lolly, Nyree, Hannah, Leanna, Tim, Eden, Jodie and Jordan. Originally formed 9 years ago, Karizma Krew has only been dancing together for 2 years now, this is due to the fact members kept changing over the years.

They focus their dances on urban and theatre to create a theatrical and story style feel to their performances, after the man behind Karizma Krew, choreographer David Welch, has been involved with urban dance himself since 1992, giving his own ideas and development to the dance troupe today.

Meet the Krew: Brad, Lolly, Nyree, Hannah, Leanna, Tim, Eden, Jodie and Jordan.

Karizma Krew will be up against eight other acts on the night: Jonathan & Charlotte, Paige Turley, The Showbears, Michael Fish, Kai & Natalio, Graham Blackledge, Cascade and Four Corners.

Alesha Dixson said in their first audition, “I loved the fact that you mixed so many different styles together. Girls you were fierce together, I really enjoyed it.”

But, can they mix different styles again, and be fierce together to win a place in the final?
 

Send your comments…

Text the studio with KARIZMA + Your Message to 01268 833978, email to studio@gateway978.com including the subject line “Karizma Krew” or send a tweet, and I will do my best to read them out on Drivetime.

Facebook: facebook.com/gateway978
Twitter: @Gateway978 #KarizmaKrew
 
Tune in to Britain’s Got Talent on ITV1 HD on Bank Holiday Monday between 7:30pm and 9:00pm. Don’t forget to Vote! as The Live Results are between 9:30pm and 10:00pm. You can watch on Sky, Virgin Media and Freesat Channel 103 & Freeview Channel 3.

For videos of Karizma Krew visit www.youtube.com/karizmakrewuk or follow them on Twitter @KarizmaKrew.