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28th March 2013
Posted by Neil Matthew
And welcome to “National Chocolate Egg Eating Week” ! I’ve been stocking up with the bargains on offer at the supermarkets for Nathan, mum, sister, nieces, nephew and of course …. ME!!!! You know what ? What could be nicer than gorging on a big Cadburys Special (other brands are available but the Big C is the one !) while listening to some fantastic soul, disco & jazz-funk tunes from the 70s 80s & beyond ? Answer: NOTHING ! So tune in to the repeat of my “Old Gits Soul Show” this Saturday at 5pm and while you’re at it check out all the wonderful soul gigs you can try out over the four day weekend too…
The Tunes
Band AKA – JoyHeatwave – Razzle DazzleMai Tai – History
Showstoppers – Ain’t Nothing But A Houseparty
Equals – Funky Like A Train
Stevie Wonder – Love Light In Flight
Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye – You Are Everything
Intruders – To Be Happy Is The Real Thing
Kenny G – Hi How Ya Doin’
Candi Staton – Suspicious Minds
The Dells – Your Song
Patrice Rushen – Keepin’ Faith In Love
George Benson – Breezin’
Mandrill – Can You Get It (Suzie Caesar)
Chaka Khan – I Feel For You
George Duke – Funkin’ For The Thrill
Haywoode – Roses
Toni Braxton – You’re Making Me High
Kenny Thomas – Wait For Me
Mighty Doug Haines – I’ll Be Right Here
Detroit Spinners – Wake Up Susan
Linda Carr & The Love Squad – High Wire
Olympic Runners – Keep It Up
Thomas & Taylor – You Can’t Blame Love
John Patitucci – My Summer Vacation
The Gigs (Easter & April)
Friday 29th March“Soul Weekender Vibe”Vetro Bar, Billericay (corner of Western Road & High Street)
“Funk, Soul & Rare Grooves From The 70s & 80s”
DJ: Simon “Whistles” Ford plus Guest DJ Pete Collins
Free Entry – 8pm – 1am
http://www.facebook.com/events/273955652731419/permalink/295383930588591/
Friday 29th March
“Destiny Michelle”
The Inn On The Green, Billericay
Beyonce / Destinys Child Tribute
8.30 pm start – Free Admission
Friday 29th March
“The Frog March”
The Bull, Rainham Road South, Dagenham, RM10 8AQ
“Special Event to commemorate 5 years since the passing of the original mix master and legendary soul DJ , Froggy”
5pm – 2am ; Free Entry
DJs include: Frostie, Tony Fernandez, Dr Bob Jones & Scott James
http://www.facebook.com/events/105007429691691/
Friday 29th March (last Friday of the month)
“The Return Of Shaft”
Circle Bar, Crouch Street, Colchester
DJs: Chazz J, Jimmy Dixon, Kev James
“Soul Jazz & Funk”
9pm – 2.30am – Free Entry
Saturday 30th March 2013 (next 6th July)
“Essex Funkers Spring Bash”
Harlow Town FC, Elizabeth Way, Harlow
DJ: Les Knott with Guests Jeff Young, Paul Clark
Soul DJ Essex, Soundchaser & Terry Munro & Madhatter T-Shirts
Times 8pm – 2am
Tickets £10 in advance available from (07800)724757
Saturday 30th March
“The 3rd Soul Connexion All Dayer”
The Royal Hotel, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1JE
12 Noon – Late
Tickets £4 In Advance from (07584)626972 (£5 OTD)
More info at www.soulconnexion.com
Saturday 30th March
“Soul Birthday Party”
Caffe Alma, (formerly The Westcoast Bar), Margate
“Upfront, Modern & Classic Soul Grooves”
DJs: TBC
http://www.facebook.com/events/137893419712305/
Saturday 30th March (Every Last Saturday of the month)
“Disco Stomp”
Jacksons Wharf, York Street, Ramsgate
DJs: John Herbert plus guests
70s & 80s Disco Classics
Free Admission – 8pm – 1am
Sunday 31st March
“Easter Sunday Soul Night”
The Cricketers Inn, 143 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0JT
DJ : Paul Eve (Caister) – Free Entry – 7.30pm start
http://www.facebook.com/events/617472361600023/
Sunday 31st March
“80s Disco Night”
Charlies Bar, Warley Hill, Brentwood
DJ: Charlie Cook
8pm start – Free Entry
Friday 5th April 2013
“The Big Zero Soul Night”
Marco’s, 30 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, SS67JQ
DJs : Bully & Guest DJ Uncle Swerve
“Soul, Funk Disco & Dance From The 70s Upwards”
Free Entry – 8.00pm – 1am
http://www.facebook.com/events/508943905830606/
Saturday 6th April
“Overdose Of Joy”
Bar West One, Kings Road, Brentwood, CM14 4EA
DJs: Paul “Baldie” Kidley, Elliot M and Jonny Layton
“The very best in jazz-funk soul & disco”
£7 in advance – 7.30pm – 2am
http://www.facebook.com/events/211852715610303/?suggestsessionid=715d00ebe4dffdde9d4b33a123b1cdf3
Saturday 6th April (Every First Saturday)
“Soul On The Harbour ”
Jacksons Wharf, York Street, Ramsgate
DJs: John Herbert, Paul Spickett plus guests
“70s 80s & 90s Soul & Jazz-Funk Anthems”
Free Admission – 8pm – 1am
http://www.facebook.com/events/343868999066660/
Saturday 6th April
“Soul Stations”
The Ink Bar, King Street, Maidstone, ME14 1BE
DJs: James Anthony & Nick Aravis playing…
“All Your Favourite Tunes, Classic & Modern”
£5 On The Door, 9pm – Late
http://www.facebook.com/events/566575673353329/
Saturday 13th April 2013
“Massive Waves Of Britfunk…With A Splash Of Stateside Soul”
Leas Cliff Hall, The Leas, CT20 2DZ Folkestone, Kent
Live ! “Atmosfear” “Beggar & Co” “Big Brooklyn Red”
Plus: Guest DJ “Jeff Young” supported by Stumps & Lee
7pm – Midnight
Tickets Now Available @ http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/massive-waves-of-britfunk/leas-cliff-hall/
http://www.facebook.com/events/505178852846905/?ref=ts&fref=ts
Saturday 13th April
“Hustle 2 !”
The Clubhouse, Princes Avenue, Ramsgate, CT11 0AN
DJs: James Anthony, Marky Mark & Penny K
“Soul Funk & Disco”
9pm – 2am ; £5 On The Door
Details from (07855) 770273
Friday 19th April
“Soul & Club Classics Night”
The Woodmans Arms, Rayleigh Road, Thundersley, SS7 3TA
“A Night of old skool club classics, soul, funk, RnB,
disco and dance….”
DJs: Bully & MJ Mac
8pm – Late – Free Entry
http://www.facebook.com/events/304604722984094/
Saturday 20th April
“An Evening Of Soul & Motown”
The Green Man, A128, Herongate
DJ : JB (Jon Barrall)
Pub Hours – Free Entry
Saturday 20th April
(Every 3rd Saturday of the month)
“Soul Night”
The Cricketers, Moulsham Street, CM2 0JT Chelmsford
DJ: Paul Eve (Caister)
7.30pm start – Free Entry
Saturday 20th April
“Soul By The Sea”
The Divers Arms, Herne Bay Seafront,
DJs: Tom G Edgar & Carl Hyde plus guests
Free Entry – 8pm – 1am
Saturday 20th April
“Essex Soul Party”
The Edge, High Pavement, Basildon, SS14 1EA
DJs: Frostie Original, Tony Fernandez, Marky Mark,
Jim The Syrup, John Soul-Power Wayne.
“Tunes from the Goldmine/Zero 6/Lacy Lady Era”
http://www.facebook.com/groups/338751102869999/permalink/434027536675688/
Saturday 27th April
“Soul By The Jetty”
The Lobster Smack, Haven Road, Canvey Island
DJs: Jonny Layton, Mr Messy & Brian Kelly
Plus Special guest Nick Aravis
£5 – Advance Wristbands Only Tel: (07989) or…
email: [email protected]
“100% Jazz Funk & Soul with a sprinkling of nu jazz & soulful house – keeping the spirit of the Goldmine alive on Canvey Island”
http://www.facebook.com/events/584857018209370/?ref=ts&fref=ts
Do you know of any soulful, jazzy, funky gigs taking place in 2013 ? 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 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