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23rd November 2019
Posted by Neil Matthew
I had my annual rant on Facebook this week about C*******s starting way too early and got some amusing and surprising feedback, but having got that off my chest I am now in the right frame of mind to bring you a full up to date list of Recommended Old Gits Nights Out, including all the Xmas Specials ! My dislike of the festive season has been mentioned once or twice (!) whilst on air at Gateway but for those of you who love your soul nights with plenty of tinsel thrown in, there are lots to choose from across a wide variety of dates in December. None in November note – are you reading this shops and resttaurants ?! Of course there is still time for one or two more to pop up, so if I get a chance I will update the list in a couple of weeks, as well as adding in the latest playlists for you to peruse …
2019 – The Last Few Gigs !
Sunday 24th November
(Last Sunday of Each Month)
“Over Roast Of Joy”
Frankies Wine Bar, Station Lane, Hornchurch, RM2 6JL
“Soul, Weekender Anthems & Soulful House”
DJ : Paul Kidley & Sam Green
Special Guest : TBC
Free Entry ; 5.30pm – 11pm
Friday 29th November
“Friday Soul Session”
Pandoras Wine Bar, High St, Hornchurch RM12 4UN
“Soulful Grooves”
DJs Trish & Peter P
8pm – 1am
https://www.facebook.com/events/357817704929912/
Saturday 30th November
“Funky Beats For Your Soulful Feet …
…We’re Gonna Be Back Together Again !”
The Divers Arms, Central Parade,Herne Bay, Kent ,CT6 5JG
DJs Tom G Edgar & Tommy Boy plus guests.
7pm – 1.00 am ; Free Entry
*New Sound System ! *
https://www.facebook.com/events/736166876903814/
Saturday 30th November
“Harbour Soul”
Coco latino, Military Road,Ramsgate, CT11 9JE
“Soul, Jazz-Funk, Weekender & Club Anthems”
DJs: Nigel Watson & Terry Brown
9pm – 1am ; Free Entry
https://www.facebook.com/events/427751054613184/
Friday 6th December
(Every 1st Friday Of the Month)
“The Big Zero Friday Night Out”
The Spread Eagle, High Street, Rayleigh, SS6 7EJ
DJs: Merve The Swerve & Brian Kelly plus guest Zero DJs
“Old Skool Soul, Dance, House, R’n’B,Hip Hop, Disco & more…”
8.30pm – 1.30am ; Free Entry
Friday 6th December
“The Shepherd’s Got Soul”
The Shepherd & Dog, London Road, Billericay, CM11 2XY
“Funk Soul Rare Groove, Disco, House Classics”
DJ : El Tel
9pm – Late ; Free Entry
https://www.facebook.com/groups/715528728950314/?tn-str=*F
Saturday 7th December
(1st Saturday of each month)
“Chelmsford City Soul”
Barista, Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1JA
DJs: John Peters & John Douglas
“Soul, Funk, Jazz, RnB, 2 Step”
Free Entry ; 9pm – 2am ; Over 30s Only
https://www.facebook.com/events/203847590502474/
Saturday 14th December
“Soul By The Jetty – Xmas Special”
Lobster Smack, Haven Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0NR
“New & Retro Soul, Funk, Afro, Latin, Soulful House & Jazzy Grooves”
DJs: Jonny Layton, Brian Kelly, Steve George
Special Guests: Jeff Young
8pm – 1am ; Wristbands £10 in advance only from
email: [email protected]
Text : (07960) 217136
https://www.facebook.com/events/478892659384615/
Friday 20th December
(Every 3rd Friday of the month)
“Soulful Seduction – The Xmas Big One”
The Bread & Cheese, London Road,Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1AA
“70s 80s & 90s Soul House & Old Skool Club Anthems”
DJs: Bully & Matt Jackson
8.30pm – 12.45 am ; Free Entry ; Strictly Over 25s
https://www.facebook.com/events/448745895856658/
Friday 20th December
“Soul Reunited – Xmas Party”
RUSS Club, Mawney Road, Romford, RM7 7HB
DJs: Tony Matthews, Roni O’Brien, Jazzbod, Elliot M
Special Guests: Paul Kidley & Tom Holland
Tickets £10 – (01708)762743
Saturday 21st December
(Every 3rd Saturday of the month)
“Super Soul Christmas !”
The Cricketers, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0JT
DJ: Paul Eve & Mick Jackson
“The Very Best In Jazz Funk & Soul”
7.30pm – Midnight – Free Entry
https://www.facebook.com/events/569982750479488/
Saturday 21st December
“Xmas Soul Fiesta”
Langdon Hills Golf & Country Club, Lower Dunton Road,RM14 3TY
Three Rooms, 16 DJs !
8pm – 2am
“Funk Soulful House, Hip Hop, Rare Groove, Latin, Reggae…
…and a whole lotta Soul !”
Over 30s ; Advance Tickets £15
Tel: (07914)115439
https://www.facebook.com/events/432761777383771/
Tuesday 24th December
“Xmas Eve Over Roast Of Joy”
Frankie’s Wine Bar, Station Lane, Hornchurch,RM12 6LJ
“Soul Weekender Anthems & Soulful House”
DJs: Sam Green, Paul Kidley, Max Fernandez & Jon Jules
*Free Xmas Finger Buffet from 7.30pm ! *
4pm – Midnight ; £10 on the door
https://www.facebook.com/events/454279331960999/
Sunday 29th December
“Stomp On Sea Xmas Special !”
Maritime Room, Cliff Pavillion, Southend on Sea, SS0 7RA
“Two Rooms Of Soul, Funk & Jazz”
8pm – 2am ; Tickets £10 https://www.skiddle.com/e/13662657
https://www.facebook.com/events/1177247639127073/
Tuesday 31st December
“New Year’s Eve Shindig”
The Halfway House, A127, Brentwood, CM13 3LL
DJs: Birdy, Abi Clarke, Paul Clark, Brian Jay, Danny T
Dave Lyn, Bob Masters, JP , Paul Kidley & more !
6pm – 1.00am ; Tickets in advance only £20
https://www.facebook.com/events/1078656068984288/
Weekenders :
Weekly Events:
Fridays :
“Studio Fridays”
The Oakleigh (formerly Bellini’s), London Road, Leigh on Sea
“Soul, House, Disco”
DJ : Guests on rotation
Free Entry ; 9pm – 1am
https://www.facebook.com/events/1209296322574714/
Monthly
Events:
First
Friday: Zero Soul Night Out – Spread Eagle, Rayleigh
Third Friday: Soulful Seduction, Bread & Cheese, Benfleet
Third Friday: Soul Kitchen, Grey Lady, Tunbridge Wells
Third Saturday: The Cricketers, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford
Last Sunday: Overroast Of Joy, Frankies, Hornchurch
Do you know of any soulful, jazzy, funky gigs taking place in the New Year 2020 ? 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, also repeated on Saturday evening from 5pm–7pm, plus you can hear it again anytime you like via the “Listen Again” button on the Gateway website … search “Cool Soul” !