Ads help us keep this site online
13th September 2012
Posted by Neil Matthew
It was quite a scorcher of a weekend last week, so the rarely worn Summer 2012 shorts made a surprise return from the back of the cupboard and were still being worn on Monday when temperatures dropped a little, leaving the Neil Matthew knees feeling a bit of a breeze by the time they left the Gateway studio – what do you do with the weather in this country eh ?! Anyway, as always you can count on hearing plenty of “Cool Soul” each Monday night and Saturday evening, plus this time we had an interview with The Stylistics’ Airrion Love, so if you did miss it (or enjoyed my Boris Johnson approach to speaking with soul legends so much you’d like to hear it again..) tune in at 5pm this Saturday for a listen and hear these tracks too…
The Tunes
Odyssey – Native New Yorker
Curtis Hairston – I Want You All Tonight
Al Matthews – Fool
Frederick Knight – I’ve Been Lonely For So Long
Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers – We Need Some Money
Stylistics – You’ll Never Get To Heaven
INTERVIEW WITH AIRRION LOVE
Stylistics – 16 Bars
Melba Moore – Standing Right Here
Roy Ayers – Poo Poo La La
BT Express – Express
Mass Production – Cosmic Lust
Edwin Starr – H.A.P.P.Y. Radio
Kleeer – Get Tough
Spyro Gyra – Fine Time To Explain
Al B Sure – Nite & Day
Joey Negro & The Sunburst Band – Why Wait For Tomorrow
Shakatak – Dark Is The Night
Ray Terrace – You’ve Been Talking Bout Me Baby
Vickie Sue Robinson – Daylight
Craig Chaquico – Luminosa
It’s a “Soulful September” ! Check out the latest events below:
The Gigs
Friday 14th September
“Killer Soul IX”
Lords Golf & Country Club, Hullbridge Road, Rayleigh
Three rooms of tunes with the Zero DJ team
Guest PA from Georgie B (Second Image)
8pm – 1am – Tickets £7 in advance, £10 on the door
Details: (01702) 232377
http://www.facebook.com/events/363849550354411/
Saturday 15th September
“Soul By The Sea”
The Divers Arms, Herne Bay Seafront
DJs: Carl Hyde, Tom G Man Edgar, Tommy Gun, John Herbert
Free Entry – 7.30pm – 1 am
http://www.facebook.com/events/276809975760796/
Friday 21st September
“Smooth Grooves”
Hendersons Bar, Roydon (near Harlow)
DJs: Jonny Layton, Paul Clark, Paul Crowley
“The Best In Jazz Funk & Soul”
Tickets £8 in advance, £10 on the door
Saturday 22nd September
“KTF Soul Club” (Northern Soul)
Railway Tavern, King Street, Stanford Le Hope
Guest DJs: Paul Spain & Lee Markwick
7.30pm start – Wristbands £4 inc free CD !
Details from Danny (07895) 538835
http://www.facebook.com/events/491661470861192/
Friday 28th September
The Qube, Crouch Street, Colchester
“Soul Jazz, Funk & Disco, R’n’B, Soulful House”
DJs: Kev James & Shaft
£3 Entry – 9pm – 2am
Friday October 5th
“Zero Soul Night”
Marco’s Wine Bar, 30 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh
DJs : Bully & Guest
“The Very Best In Soul, Funk & Disco”
Free Entry – 8.30pm – 1am
Saturday 6th October
“Soul On The Harbour – 2nd Birthday Bash!”
Jacksons Wharf, York Street, Ramsgate
DJs: Paul Spickett, Penny K, John Herbert & more…
Free Admission – 8pm – 1am
http://www.facebook.com/events/411265338922466/?ref=ts
Friday 12th October
“Stompford 3”
Hooga Bar, Victoria Road, Chelmsford
“Two Rooms of Soulful Beats & Jazzy Vibes and everything in between plus a Caribbean Kitchen !! “
Tickets £8 in advance or £10 on the door
10 DJs from the Stomp Family
http://www.facebook.com/events/339028836187516/?ref=ts
Saturday 13th October
“Hockley Soul Night”
Hockley Community Centre, Westminster Drive, SS5 4XD
DJ: Geoff Grove
8pm – 12.30 am – Tickets £6
Available from Secrets Hairdressing, Rayleigh High Street
Saturday 13th October
“Soul Connection All-Dayer”
Royal Hotel, Southend-on-Sea
12 noon – 1 am
Tickets £6 in advance, £10 on the door
More details to follow…
Saturday 13th October
“Soulbay Part 2”
The Know, 20 Beach Road, Westgate On Sea, CT8 8AD
“Soulful Funky Fun with the Knights Of The Cheesetable!”
Micky B, Jason Anderson, Paul French & Chris Bangs
4pm – Midnight – Free Entry
http://www.facebook.com/events/277275535718722/
Friday 12th – Sunday 14th October
“The 1st Embassy Soul Weekender”
Marks Tey Hotel, London Road, CO6 1DU
“The Best Soul Funk Jazz & Latin Music”
DJs Include: Fitzroy Da Buzzboy, Ash Selecter, Marky Mark
Booking details on (01206) 214808
Or for more info on prices, facilities & DJs visit…
http://www.facebook.com/events/222303367877466/
Friday 12th – Sunday 14th October
“Bless The Funk Weekender” (2)
Esplanade Hotel, Marine Parade East, Clacton-on-Sea
“Three days of soul & funk anthems”
SPECIAL GUEST DJ: GREG EDWARDS
7pm Friday, 12 Noon Saturday, 12 Noon Sunday
£20 per person, further details at
Saturday 20th October
“Soul By The Jetty – 3rd Birthday Party!”
The Lobster Smack, Haven Road, Canvey Island
DJs: Jonny Layton, Mr Messy ? Brian Kelly
Special Guest: Ginger Tony
£5 – Advance Wristbands Only Tel: (07989) 591399
http://www.facebook.com/events/515271341832174/
Saturday 27th October
“New Yorker Revisited”
The Edge, High Pavement, Basildon Town Centre
DJs: Aitch Bee from Soul II Soul, Hugsta, Cosmic,
Stavros, Chris White & Paul Eve
“Playing the Very Best in Jazz-Funk & Soul”
9pm – 2am – £10 In Advance
http://www.facebook.com/events/407639912628345/?ref=ts
Saturday 27th October
“Back To The Groove”
The Wheatsheaf Pub/Hungry Horse, Northdown Park Road, Margate
DJ Lee H plays the best in classic & nu soul, jazz-funk stompers and soul weekender anthems.
More details to follow…
Do you know of any soulful, jazzy, funky gigs taking place 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