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23rd August 2011
Posted by Neil Matthew
And while we’re at it, let’s fetch the anorak out of the wardrobe too ! We are in holiday frame of mind here at Old Gits HQ, but before we set off on a little road trip let’s give you all the info on what you can hear on this week’s “Cool Soul” show…
After I’d chosen all the tunes I noticed there was quite a theme running through some of them – five of the tracks were somewhat less successful releases than their predecessors, let’s call them “follow-up flops!” for want of a better term. Included are Gladys Knight & The Pips smooth soulful attempt at repeating the success of “Midnight Train To Georgia”, the Real Thing going even further down the cheesy disco route after “Can You Feel The Force” , Brass Construction sounding every bit as funky as on their previous monster hit “Movin’ On” and Andrea True Connection who so nearly had another chart success two years after “More More More”.
All these nearly-forgotten gems can be heard alongside a Tasty 12″, the Old Gits Jazzy Bit and a couple of Soul Smoothies from 5pm this saturday evening on the repeat play atwww.gateway978.com …
This Week’s Tunes:
KC & The Sunshine Band – That’s The Way I Like It
Central Line – Walking Into Sunshine
Andrea True Connection – What’s Your Name What’s Your Number (for Richie)
Curtis Mayfield – Move On Up (Full Length Version)
Kashif – I Just Gotta Have You (Lover Turn Me On) (for Allan)
SOS Band – High Hopes (for Charlie)
Sunfire – Young Free & Single
Gladys Knight & The Pips – Make Yours A Happy Home
Serious Intention – Serious
Real Thing – Boogie Down (Get Funky Now)
Brass Construction – Ha Cha Cha (for Steve)
John Handy – Hard Work
Shalamar – Take That To The Bank (for Helen)
Ashford & Simpson – It Seems To Hang On (RIP Nick)
Donna Gardier – How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You
Major Harris – I Believe In Love
Retta Young – Sending Out An SOS
D Train – Keep On (another Olde Dog tune!)
Rose Royce – It Makes You Feel Like Dancing
Indeep – When Boys Talk
Roy Ayers – Leo
Recommended Old Gits Nights Out:
***SUNDAY 11th SEPTEMBER***
“The Old Git @ The Olde Dog!”
Billericay Road, Herongate Tye, Brentwood, CM13 3SD
DJ Neil Matthew playing….
“Soul, Jazz-Funk & Disco from and inspired by the classic era of the 70s & 80s”
7pm – 10.30pm – Free Entry
Chill out with the tunes !
Saturday 27th August
“Love Canvey Soul”
Bar Monico, Canvey Seafront
8pm – 2am – Free Admission
Tony D with Guest DJ Buddz & Live … Heatwave !
“Jazz, Funk, Soul, Old Skool, Disco, Boogie, Motown & Reggae”
Saturday 27th August
“Soul By The Jetty – Beach Party!”
Lobster Smack, Haven Road, Canvey Island
DJs: Jon Layton & Mr Messy with Gino Muscat & Brian Kelly
Special Guest: Tony Matthews
7.30 – 1am – Advance Wristbands Only £5
Tel: Jonny (07989 591399) or email: soulbythejetty@virginmedia.com
“KEEPING THE SPIRIT OF THE GOLDMINE ALIVE ON CANVEY ISLAND”
Saturday 27th August
“Motown Gold Show!”
The Inn On The Green,
Mountnessing Road, Billericay
8.30 start … Free Admission
“Come along and enjoy all your favourite Motown hits sung live!”
Sunday 28th August
“Love Canvey Soul”
Bar Monico, Canvey Seafront
8pm – 2am – Free Admission
“The Three Amigos!” – Tony D , John Peters & Dave Marley
“Jazz, Funk, Soul, Old Skool, Disco, Boogie, Motown & Reggae”
Saturday 3rd September
“Soul On The Harbour”
Jacksons Wharf, Ramsgate
The East Kent Soul Connection Presents…
“Soul Jazz Funk, Soulful Dance & Boogie”
8pm – 1am – Free Entry
Friday 9th September
“Killer Soul 5!”
@ Lords Golf & Country Club, Rayleigh
8pm – 1am
If you were part of the enormous soul music explosion in the South East of England back in the later part of the 1970´s and attended the night clubs such as Zero 6, Flicks, Lacy Lady and more, then its time to reminisce again as the DJ team at Zero Radio invite you to ´KILLER SOUL 5´
DJ´s such as Ian Reading, Jon Jules, Bully, Uncle Swerve, Nick Gunn and more are back for a night of Jazz Funk, Soul and Dance floor anthems plus an added THIRD room for all Jazz & Chill Connoisseurs
For further details visit www.zeroradio.co.uk
Sunday 11th September
“The Old Git At The Olde Dog!”
My show goes on the road !
See above or check:
Wednesday 14th September
“Billy Ocean LIVE at The Towngate !”
St. Martin´s Square, Basildon, SS14 1DL
2011 will see Billy Ocean perform at just four venues across the country
and the Towngate Theatre are privileged to be able to welcome him back.
All tickets: £27.50
Debit/Credit Card Bookings: 01268 465 465
Saturday 17th September
“Always There – Goldmine Reuion”
La Quinta, Hadleigh, SS7 1QB
DJs: Chris Hill & Snowboy
Tickets £10 in advance from the venue or call
(07811) 111333 / (01702) 551125
9pm – 3.30 am
Saturday 24th September
“KTF Soul Club – Number 10″
Railway Tavern, Stanford Le Hope
7.30 – 1.30
£4 admission
Guest DJs: Tony Burman & Rob Hall
“Northern Soul Event – possibly a dance competition too !”
Saturday 22nd October
Halloween Hockley Soul Night
***New Venue!***
Rochford Hundred Golf Club, Hall Road, Rochford
DJ: Geoff Grove
Fancy Dress – Hot Buffet – Tickets & Times TBC
Every Friday:
“Soul @ The Squire”
The Squire Public House, North Street, Romford
Free Entry – 8pm – 1am
Resident DJ: Steve Kite (Caister) plus various guests
Every 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”
Monthly Events:
First Friday: Zero Soul Night Out – Marcos, Rayleigh – next one September 2nd
Last Friday: Soul Survivors, Bar Vic, Southend – next one 26th August
Last Friday: Soulful Seduction, Inn On The Green, Stanford Le Hope – next one 26th August
Second Saturday: Soul Fusion, Star & Garter, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford – next one 10th Sept
Bi-Monthly Events:
Hockley Soul Night – next one 22nd October
Soul By The Jetty – next one 27th August, then 29th Oct and New Years Eve !
Further details above as each night comes around.
And don’t forget…
Live Jazz @ The Inn On The Green – Mountnessing Road, Billericay
Every First Sunday of the month
Lunchtime Session: 1pm – 4pm
Next date : TBC
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
Admission is FREE ! Hope to add more details here soon…
Also recommended…
Friday nights at…
Lot 75 , Shenfield with Graham Norton
Plasma, Wickford with Geoff Grove
Both guys play every other week and include plenty of “our” tunes amongst other styles…
Do you know of any soulful, jazzy, funky gigs taking place early in 2011 ? 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: [email protected] 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 viawww.gateway978.com from 7pm – 9pm every Monday – plus you can catch it again Saturday evening from 5pm – 7pm