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14th March 2013
Posted by Neil Matthew
Do you listen to some of our other shows on Gateway 97.8FM ? If you enjoy my show and find yourself at home on a Friday evening then here are three shows in succession that may well appeal to you, whilst Wednesday evening has long been a “second port of call” for soul fans with the regular jazz and blues shows. And the other week my old school mate Jon discovered Tahra Malik’s programme via Facebook and promptly won himself a £50 voucher ! But of course if you are reading this, it will be Monday night at 7pm or Saturday evening at 5pm that you will be most likely be tuning in to the station to hear my latest epic “Old Gits Soul Show”. However, should you listen to Gateway at other times, listen out for a brand new promo for my show, recorded recently after I simply could take no more of hearing myself saying “I’m an Old Git…” whilst driving around Basildon !!! Which ever way you discover my wonderful world of 70s & 80s soul, disco & jazz-funk, I do hope you enjoy the tunes and offer some feedback via e-mail, text or the social networks…
The Tunes:
Gibson Brothers – Que Sera Mi Vida Bobby Womack – Gypsy Woman Hot Streak – Body Work Evelyn Thomas – Weak Spot Blue Feather – Let’s Funk Tonight Gene Chandler – Let Me Make Love To You Luther Vandross – Promise Me Billy Paul – I Trust You Sherrick – Let’s Be Lovers Tonight Viola Wills – Gonna Get Along Without You Now George Duke – Got To Get Back To Love Jean Carn – I Bet She Won’t Love You Like I Do Maceo & The Macks – Soul Power 74 Sweet Charles – Yes It’s You Jacksons – Can You Feel It Ashford & Simpson – Get Up & Do Something Whispers – Rock Steady Ann Nesby – Thrill Me Womack & Womack – Woman Al Green – I’m Glad You’re Mine Staple Singers – I’ll Take You There Brecker Brothers – East River Convertion – Let’s Do ItThe Gigs :
Saturday 16th March (Every 3rd Saturday of the month)“Soul Night”
The Cricketers, Moulsham Street, CM2 0JT Chelmsford
DJ: Paul Eve (Caister)
7.30pm start – Free Entry
http://www.facebook.com/events/146458815516700/?ref=ts&fref=ts
Saturday 16th March
“KTF Soul Club 3rd Anniversary Do”
Stifford Clays Social Club, Crammavill Street, Grays
DJs: Rob Messer & Ian “The Don” Donaldson
“Northern Soul/Real RnB/Motown Sounds”
7.30 pm – 1.00 am ; £5 Advance Tickets inc Free CD !
http://www.facebook.com/events/401281203291259/
Saturday 16th March
“Soul Night”
Bar Blue (Next to Tots), Lucy Road, Southend-on-Sea
DJ Geoff Grove
£6 On The Door
Saturday 16th March
“Disco Inferno”
Marcos Wine Bar, Eastwood Road, Rayleigh
DJ Bully “Begin To Boogie From 8pm!”
Fancy Dress – Free Admission
Friday 22nd March
“Dance Decades Night”
“80s Soul Grooves”
Visage Bar, Gants Hill, Ilford
DJ: John Leech
Free Entry – 9pm – Late
Saturday 23rd March
“Soulbay”
The Knot, 20 Beach Road, Westgate on Sea, Kent, CT8 8AD
DJs: Micky B, Paul French, Jason Anderson
Guests: Penny K & Tom Glide
8pm – 1am ; Free Entry ; Tel:(01843) 833907
http://www.facebook.com/events/132985480201142/
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
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
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
“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
“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 (Every Last Saturday)
“Disco Stomp”
Jacksons Wharf, York Street, Ramsgate
DJs: John Herbert plus guests
70s & 80s Disco Classics
Free Admission – 8pm – 1am
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 (Every First Saturday)
“Soul On The Harbour ”
Jacksons Wharf, York Street, Ramsgate
DJs: John Herbert, plus guests TBC
“70s 80s & 90s Soul & Jazz-Funk Anthems”
Free Admission – 8pm – 1am
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
Saturday 20th April
“An Evening Of Soul & Motown”
The Green Man, A128, Herongate
DJ : JB (Jon Barrall)
Pub Hours – Free Entry
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)833978The 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