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31st January 2012
Posted by Neil Matthew
As well as hosting my “Old Gits Soul” show live each Monday, I also run quiz nights and last week was one of those freak ones where straight after the programme I had a run of four on the trot – which takes a lot of preparation ! Hence, I never got round to adding my blog so just for the sake of completion here is the playlist for last week’s show, plus a fully updated list of soul events in the Basildon & East Thurrock area .. and then some ! I WILL get back on track later this week, promise…
The Tunes:
Alexander O’Neal – Fake
Love Unlimited Orchestra – Lift Your Voice & Say
Chaka Khan – Eye To Eye
Jacksons – Show You The Way To Go
Heatwave – Dreaming You
Chic – Soup For One
Force MDs – Tender Love
Lionel Richie – You Are
Etta James – Tell Mama
Linx – So This Is Romance
Evelyn King – If You Want My Loving
Stylistics – Love Is Not The Answer
Down To The Bone – Keep On Keeping On
Champs Boys – Tubular Bells
Steve Arrington – Dancing In the Key Of Life
Brand New Heavies – Dream Come True
Philip Bailey – Keep Your Head To The Sky
Crusaders – Keep That Same Old Feeling
Ray Charles – I Got A Woman
France Joli – Gonna Get Over You
Stetsasonic – Talking All That Jazz
Raydio – Is This A Love Thing
Lonnie Liston Smith – Sunburst
The Events:
Friday 3rd February
“Zero Soul Night”
Marco’s Wine Bar, Eastwood Road, Rayleigh.
DJ Darren Bull & Guest Lee Aldwinkle
“Soul, Disco, Jazz-Funk & Dance Anthems”
8.30pm – 1am – Admission Free
*First Friday Every Month*
http://www.facebook.com/events/273068179419049/
Saturday 4th February
“Soul On The Harbour”
Jacksons Wharf, Ramsgate
8pm – 1am – Admission Free
“Classic and upfront Soul, Funk, Jazz & Soulful house.
East Kent Soul Connection DJs
Special Guest : Atlantis DJ Paul French
*Charity Night In Aid Of UNICEF – inc Prize Draw*
http://www.facebook.com/events/268503903213113/
Saturday 11th February
“Valentines Soul Night”
The Treacle Mine, Lodge Lane, Grays, RM17 5PR
DJs: Bully & MJ – Soulful Seduction
“Caister Soul Anthems & 90s Dance Classics”
8pm – 11.30 – Free Admission
http://www.facebook.com/events/267808266615181/
Saturday 11th February
“Dance To Donate – Soul All Dayer”
*In Aid Of Chailey Heritage School*
The Squire, North Street, Romford
2pm – 2am – Admission £15
DJ Line-Up Includes Dr Bob Jones, Scott James & Mark Webster
http://www.facebook.com/events/259876524062020/
Saturday 18th February
“The Goldmine Reunion”
La Quinta, 22-28, Benfleet Rd, Hadleigh, Essex SS7 1QB
DJs: Chris Hill & Mad Marx aka Snowboy
9pm til 3.00am – Tickets £12.50 in advance from the venue 07811 111333 or www.ticketbank.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/events/104207603032534/
Saturday 25th February
“ Street Soul!”
Henry’s Bar, Romford Road, Aveley, RM15 4XB
DJs: Andy davies, Terry Jones, Ginger Tony, Grumpy brown, Steve Kite
9pm – 2am – £5 on the door – Tel(01708) 864042
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150599098764388&set=o.293780927330405&type=1&theater
Saturday 3rd March
“Soul By The Jetty”
Lobster Smack (Upstairs), Haven Road, Canvey Island
DJs: Jonny Layton, Mr Messy & Brian Kelly
Special Guest DJ: Graham “Grumpy” Brown
Wristbands £5 in advance on (07989)591399
“Soul Funk & Jazz Grooves – Keeping The Spirit Of The Goldmine Alive!”
http://www.facebook.com/events/291871807536694/
Saturday 10th March
“KTF Soul Club – 2nd Anniversary Bash”
Stifford Clays Social Club, Crammavill Street, Grays, RM16 2AP
Featuring “Soul On The Square” DJs:
Jim Watson, Ian Stebbings, Sly Aylott & Chris Redman
7.30 pm – 1.00 am – £2.50 in advance or £4 on the door
Telephone Danny: (07895) 538835
http://www.facebook.com/events/305051239545104/
Saturday 7th April
“Essex Funkers Spring Bash”
Harlow Town FC, Barrows Farm Stadium, Elizabeth Way, CM19 5BE
DJs: Les Knott, Paul Clark, Jonny Layton
8pm – 1am – Tickets £8 in advance, £12 on the door
Tel: (07800)724757 / (07989) 591399 / (01273) 413800
http://www.facebook.com/events/333562700001217/
Saturday 7th April
“Soul Connexion All-Dayer”
The Royal Hotel, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1JE
DJs Dave Palmer & Dave Burton plus guests
Three rooms of music playing …
“Soul, Funk, Boogie, Rare Groove & Caister Anthems”
12 pm – 3 am – £8 in advance, £10 on the door
Tickets available from Dave Burton: [email protected] 07584626972 and Dave Palmer: [email protected] 07961101746
www.soulconnexion.com
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 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”
Singing live this week 4th Februay “J.D.”
Monthly Events:
First Friday: Zero Soul Night Out – Marcos, Rayleigh – next one Feb 3rd First Friday: 80s Soul Funk & Disco Night – The King Willy, Sawbridgeworth
Last Friday: Soul Survivors – Bar Vic – Victoria Avenue, Southend – next 24th Feb
Bi-Monthly Events:
Soul By The Jetty – next one 3rd March
2012 Dates: 28th April, 23rd June, 25th Aug, 20th Oct, 15th Dec
CLACTON SOUL WEEKENDER 2012
Friday 30th March – Sunday 1st April
The Comfort Hotel, Clacton-on-Sea
***Tickets & Accomodation Selling Fast ! Hurry! ***
More info at www.soulstopover.co.uk and
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197324840310537
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 : Resumes in March 2012
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 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: [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 via www.gateway978.com from 7pm – 9pm every Monday – plus you can catch it again Saturday evening from 5pm – 7pm