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22nd March 2017
Posted by Neil Matthew
I have been getting so far behind with my various little jobs that have to be done behind the scene in my roles as radio presenter and quizmaster that this week I finally had enough and decided to turn everything upside down. As a result, all the things I normally leave to the last minute have been done first and stuff I usually prioritize has been put to the bottom of the pile !
So here we are then, with a “Cool Soul” blog in the middle of the week, featuring the playlist for the show you heard just two days ago and won’t get to hear again till Saturday ! On the plus side, it means the “Recommended Old Gits Nights Out” gigs get online in good time for you to plan your weekend soul night of choice – one came in just now for Easter which is included, though yet to be mentioned on air…
The show time remains the same – LIVE Monday 7-9pm, REPEAT on Saturday 5pm – catch you soon ! 🙂
The Tunes
Glenn Jones – I Am Somebody
Change – The Glow Of Love
Cool Million feat Peggy Blu – When We Loved
Funk Deluxe – Tender Lovin’
Kashif – Baby Don’t Break Your Baby’s Heart
Keni Stevens – One Way Ticket To Love
Vanessa Williams – Save The Best For Last
Elisha La’Verne – Skin
Tower Of Power – Down To The Nightclub
Sly & Family Stone – Family Affair
Chantal Curtis – Get Another Love
Hiroshi Fukamura with Sadao Watanabe – Hunt Up Wind
The Cynthia Biggs Project feat Sharon Bryant – Can’t Out Love This Love
Donna Summer – I Feel Love (Patrick Cowley Megamix )
Ashanti Munir – So Smooth
Alexander O’Neal – Do You Wanna Like I Do
Manhattans – Hurt
The Vibrations – Gonna Get Along Without You Now
Viola Wills – Gonna Get Along Without You Now
Chain Reaction – Dance Freak
The Gigs
Saturday 25th March
“The Frog March”
The George II, High Street, Hornchurch, RM12 4UW
“Soul & Funk All-Dayer In Memory Of DJ Froggy”
2pm – 2am ; Free Entry
DJs: TBC
https://www.facebook.com/events/1894437320775266/
Saturday 25th March
“Soul Ascension”
Miles Bar, Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, CT11 8LN
DJs: Jay Anderson & Brian Jay
9.30pm – 1.30am ; Free Entry
https://www.facebook.com/events/715017361988434/?active_tab=about
Saturday 25th March
“March Of The Mods”
The Blue Beat Room, Billericay Town FC, CM12 9SA
“In aid of Teenage Cancer Trust & Hamelin House”
Eight acts including Northern Soul band “The Signatures”
Plus DJs including Tony Mappy Hayser, Danny Peach,
Martin Lippross, Mark bailey & Gerald James
7.30pm – Midnight
https://www.facebook.com/events/287570061618447/
Sunday 26th March
“Sunday Soul Sessions”
Ilford Sports Club, Cricklefield Place, High Road, SevenKings
DJs: John Walcott, Eamonn Lorrimer, Mr C & Sandra Citizen Soul
Caribbean Cuisine available, Free Entry, 5pm – 11pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/1674921002523378/
Friday 31st March
“Charity Soul Night”
Langdon Hills Golf & Country Club, Lower Dunton Road, Bulphan, RM14 3TY
*In aid of St Lukes Hospice, Macmillan Trust & Helping Dementia*
DJs: Fat Tel, Gavin Page, Ian Holmes, Kevin Hawkins,
Martin Lippross & other Guest DJs
7pm – 1am ; Tickets £10 ; Tel: Trevor at the golf club (01268) 548444
Email : [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/events/382967918731375/
Saturday 1st April
(Every 1st Saturday Of the Month)
“Supersoul Saturday”
The Cock Tavern, High Street, Ongar, CM5 9AB
“The Very Best In Soul, Jazz & Funk !”
DJs: Paul Eve & Mick Jackson
7.30pm – 12.30 am ; Free Entry
https://www.facebook.com/supersoulsaturdayongar/?hc_ref=SEARCH
Friday 7th April
“Funk Fiesta”
Langdon Hills Golf Club, Lower Dunton Road, Bulphan, RM14 3TY
“Funk, Soul & Jazz”
DJs: Ian Holmes, Mick Liste, Chris White & Les Knott
8pm – 1am ; Over 35s only ; (07914) 115439
Early Bird Tickets £7 ; Advance Tickets £10 ; £15 on the door
https://www.facebook.com/events/810093852475451/
Friday 7th April
(Every 1st Friday Of the Month)
“The Big Zero Soul Night Out”
The Spread Eagle, High Street, Rayleigh, SS6 7EJ
DJs: Merve The Swerve & Brian Kelly plus guest
“70s 80s & 90s Soul, Jazz-Funk, Disco & Club Anthems”
8.30pm – 1.00am ; Free Entry
Tel: (01268) 775100
Friday 7th April
(Every 1st Friday Of the Month)
“Soul Weekender Vibe presents Essex Soul Sessions”
Marco’s Wine Bar, Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, SS6 7JQ
DJ: Simon “Whistles” Ford plus guest
“Soul, Disco, Funk, Re-Edits & Weekender Anthems”
Free Entry ; 8.30pm – 1.30am
https://www.facebook.com/groups/575142429182187/
Saturday 8th April
(Every 2nd Saturday of the month)
“Soul By The Sea”
The Divers Arms, Central Parade, Herne Bay, CT6 5JQ
DJs: Tom Edgar, Pete Hayes & Tommy Boy
Plus guest DJ :
Free Entry ; 8pm – 1am
Saturday 8th April
(Every 2nd Saturday of the month)
“Brown Sugar”
The Spread Eagle, Queens Road, Brentwood, CM14 4HD
“Funk Soul & Disco Night”
DJ : Ben (Yours Truly)
8pm – Midnight ; Free Entry
https://www.facebook.com/BrentwoodSpreadEagle/?fref=ts
Saturday 8th April
“The Kenny Thomas Christina Fundraiser All-Dayer”
Woolston Manor Golf & Country Club, Abridge Road, Chigwell, IG7 6BX
*Christina is Kenny Thomas’s 4 year old daughter, diagnosed with a brain tumour, needs treatment abroad to try and cure it. Artists, DJs, Promoters & Venues all waving their fees and giving their services free of charge !*
Acts: Kenny Thomas, Jocelyn Brown, Junior Giscombe, Driza Bone,
Pauline Henry, Cool Million, Bashiyra The Voice, Noel McKoy
DJs Sets: Bigger, Bob Masters, Calvin Francis, Flip Pearce, Greg Edwards,
James Anthony, Snowboy, Stretch Taylor, Scott Saville & Bluey from Incognito
3pm – 11pm plus After Party at Mooro’s Club
Tickets £20 or £25 (inc after party) Contact Tracy (07811) 111333
https://www.facebook.com/events/790334161118325/
Tuesday 11th April
“Stevie Wonder Tribute Show”
Reids Bar, Laindon Road, Billericay, CM12 9LD
Featuring Matthew Winchester
Tickets £29.99 including 3 course meal
Tel: (01277) 632378
Friday 14th April
“Shakit !”
(Every Second Friday of the Month)
The Woodmans, Rayleigh Road, Thundersley, SS7 3TA
“100% Soul, Funk & Jazzy Grooves plus Soulful House & Weekender Anthems”
DJs: Jonny Layton & Ian Holmes plus guest
Free Entry b4 10.30 ; Doors open 8pm – 1am
Friday 14th April
“The Long Groove Friday”
The Hampton Inn, Western Esplanade, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8DL
“Soul Funk, Disco, Rare Groove & 80s”
DJs: Tom Edgar, Pete Hayes & Tommy Edgar
8pm to Midnight ; Free Entry
https://www.facebook.com/events/226718337796542/
Friday 14th April
“The Long Good Friday”
Lana Mia Manor Hotel, Berwick Pond Road, Rainham, Essex, RM13 9EL
“8 hours of music in two rooms with the Stomp DJ team !”
5pm – 1.30 am ; Tickets £10
https://www.facebook.com/events/903637239773164/
Saturday 15th April
(Every 3rd Saturday of the month) “Super Soul Saturday” The Cricketers, Moulsham Street, CM2 0JT Chelmsford DJ: Paul Eve & Mick Jackson “The Best In Jazz-Funk and Soul”
7.30pm – Midnight – Free Entry
Sunday 16th April
“The Haggis Horns”
The Boatyard, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2EN
“7 piece band – the world’s best horn section!”
Plus Support DJ – Snowboy
Tickets £17.50 or £50 inc 4-course meal
8pm – 1am ; Tel: 07702 089264
https://www.facebook.com/events/1638992493063276/
Monday 17th April (Bank Holiday)
“Bless The Funk Afloat”
DJs: Brian Jay, Nils & Onx, DJ Len, Mellow A,
Andy Jackson, Dave Marley
“Five Hours of Soul on board The Golden Jubilee on the Thames”
Friday 21st April
(Every 3rd Friday of the month) “Soulful Seduction” The Bread & Cheese, London Road,Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1AA “Soul, Disco, RnB & Old Skool Club Anthems, 70s – 90s” DJs: Bully & MJ
8.00pm – 12.45am ; Free Entry ; Over 25s
Friday 21st April
(Every 3rd Friday of the month)
“Soul Kitchen”
The Grey Lady Music Lounge, The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5TW
“Rare 60s & 70s Soul Night”
DJs: John Browne, Tracy Shaw & guests
Mark Taylor, Anthony Sweeney & Danny North
7.00pm – 1.00 am ; £5 on the door ; Tel (01892) 544700
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesoulkitchentw/
Saturday 13th May
“Jackie Wilson Says – 20th Birthday Show!”
Maritime Rooms, Cliffs Pavillion, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 7RA
“13 piece soul band playing classic Motown & Stax hits”
8pm – Midnight ; Tickets £10
https://www.facebook.com/events/1644960709142632/
Friday 19th May
“Five Star Soul”
Orsett Hall, Prince Charles Avenue, RM16 3HS
Two Rooms : “Soul Pavillion Suite” “Jazz Funk Lounge”
DJs: Brian “The Rev” Kelly, Lee “Fatbloke” Aldwinkle,
Mark “Jazzbod” O’Brien, Mark Lee, Jon Ovel
Special Guest : Les Knott
7.30pm – 1 am – Tickets £15 in advance
Tel: (01375)891402 – www.eventbrite.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/events/871308603025108/
Friday 26th May
“Soul & Motown Night”
Ye Olde Plough House, Monks Barn, Brentwood Road (A128)
Bulphan, RM14 3SR
Featuring Alton Edwards
8.30pm – 1.00 am
£10 per person (pre-booked) or £15 on the door
Over 25s ; Tel (01375) 891592
http://www.yeoldeploughhouse.co.uk/
Saturday 27th May
“Soul Crusade Festival”
Garon Park, Eastern Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4FA
Two Arenas featuring Soul II Soul, Kenny Thomas & Jocelyn Brown Live
DJs: Greg Edwards, John Leech, John Osbourne, Ronnie Herel
Fat Freddie M, Bigger & Calvin Francis
2pm start – 11.30pm finish
Details on (07968) 779950
Tickets : www.skiddle.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/138255376660468/
Weekenders:
Bless The Funk
Friday 26th May, Sat 27th, Sun 28th
The Lemon Tree Hotel, Orwell Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1PS
DJs from JFSR
Margate Soul Festival 2017
Friday 4th Aug, Sat 5th Aug & Sun 6th Aug
*Candi Staton, Arrested Development, Gerardo Frisina*
https://www.facebook.com/events/1765269347073504/
Weekly Events:
Fridays :
“Soul City”
The George II, High Street, Hornchurch, RM12 4UW
“Soul & Disco Classics, Motown & Caister Anthems”
DJs: Trish & Peter P
Free Entry ; 8pm – 1am;
https://www.facebook.com/thegeorgeIIhornchurch/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheGeorgehornchurch/
Fridays:
“Old Skool Friday”
Bar Zero, Western Road, Billericay, CM12 9DZ
“Soul, Club Anthems ”
DJs on rotation : Deano, Geoff Lawrence, Mikey Porter, MJ
Free Entry ; 8.30pm – 1am ;
Over 25’s – Smart Casual Dress
Tel: (01277) 656581
(also “Anthems Night” on Saturdays – DJ: Dave Rothwell
Fridays :
“Classic Soul, Jazz & Funk Night”
Saturdays:
“Contemporary Soul & Club Classics”
The Chequers, Market Street, Old Harlow, CM17 0AH
Guest DJs each night – 8.30pm – 1.00 am
Free Entry ; Over 30s ; Tel: (01279) 427302
https://www.facebook.com/The-Chequers-1708414582721885/
Monthly Events:
First Friday: Zero Soul Night Out – Spread Eagle, Rayleigh
First Friday: Essex Soul Sessions – Marco’s , Rayleigh
Second Friday: Shakit ! – The Woodmans, Thundersley
Third Friday: Soulful Seduction, Bread & Cheese, Benfleet
Third Friday: Soul Kitchen, Grey Lady, Tunbridge Wells
First Saturday: The Cock Tavern, High St, Ongar
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 2017 ? Let me know the details whether you are a DJ , promoter 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