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It really is mad this time of year isn’t it ?! Never mind the shopping and the subsequent traffic, EVERYONE wants you to go out and have a Xmas Night Out – and there are only 31 days in December, with most taking place on the Fridays & Saturdays … so much soul, so little time.
My last blog had 8 “Festive Nights Out” on the gig list – this week I have found another SIX !! Read on below to see if one has popped up that is right up your street – there are also dates of some soul weekenders taking place next year too !
Rest assured there is absolutely no chance of hearing any Xmas songs, soulful or not, on my shows – they will be a little oasis of ‘normality’ in amogst all the mayhem if you struggle to embrace the joys of this time of year !! “The Old Gits Soul Show” will be LIVE on your radio this Monday from 7-9pm …
Playlist for 25th November
Real Thing – Can You Feel The Force
Bell & James – Livin’ It Up (Friday Night)
Neil Pierce feat Vanessa Freeman – Ready For Your Love
Barry White – Let The Music Play (Original LP Version)
Beau Williams – Give Me Up
Lillo Thomas – I Like Your Style
Raydio – Two Places At The Same Time
SouLutions – Beat Of My Heart
Bobby Thurston – Very Last Drop
Odyssey – Inside Out
Benny Golson – I’m Always Dancin’ To The Music
Peter Hinds Experience – Soul Reflections
Hil St Soul – For Your Love
Eddie Kendricks – Keep On Truckin’
Four Tops – Sweet Understanding Love
Robert Knight – Love On A Mountain Top
Jeniqua – U Got It Goin’ On
Evelyn King – The Best Is Yet To Come
Regina Belle – Show Me The Way
Tom Grose & The Varsity – More Of You
Sade – Smooth Operator
Big Funk Factory – Yesterday’s Man
Playlist For 2nd December
Aurra – Like I Like It
Cameo – Back & Forth
JD’s Time Machine – Celebrate Your Body
Roy Ayers – Running Away
Billy Paul – People Power
Romina Johnson – More
Chapter 8 – I Just Wanna Be Your Girl
Jeniqua – Better Day
Atlantic Starr – Thank You
Detroit Spinners – Ghetto Child
Patti Labelle – It’s Alright With Me
Joe Sample – Night Flight
Cool Million – Save Your Love
Diana Ross – I’m Coming Out
Gladys Knight & The Pips – Bourgie Bourgie
Shakatak – Feels Like The Right Time
Lina – Honey Trap
Ron E Beck – The Nearness Of You
Blackstreet – No Diggity (Billie Jean Remix)
Juan Laya/Jorge Montiel ft Xantone Blacq – Give Me The Night
Inner Circle – Everything Is Great
Recommended Old Gits Nights Out
Fridays 13th 20th 27th December
“Studio Fridays”
The Oakleigh, London Road, Leigh on Sea, SS9 3NE
“A glittering blend of House, Disco & Soul – both classic & new”
DJs: 13/12 – Brad Hudson
20/12 – Studio Xmas Party (open till 2am)
27/12 – Reece Brett
Free Entry – 9pm – 1am
https://www.facebook.com/events/765229683948832/?event_time_id=765229693948831
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/
Saturday 14th December
“Hampton Soul By The Sea”
The Hampton Inn, Western Esplanade, Herne Bay, CT6 8DL
“Soul, Funk, Disco & Rare Groove”
8pm – Midnight ; Free Entry
DJs : Disco Dolly, Purple Hayes, Mr Mundy & Surprise Guest !
https://www.facebook.com/events/367157527524114/
Friday 20th December
“Basildon Over 30s Night”
Holiday Inn, Festival Leisure Park, Basildon, SS14 3DG
“A Soulful Xmas With Greg Edwards & John Osborne”
Jazz Funk & Soul – 9pm – 2am
Tickets £10 online, £12 OTD B4 10pm, £15 after
https://www.facebook.com/events/432992364023761/
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
Friday 20th December
“Friday Soul Session – Xmas Party”
Pandoras Wine Bar, High St, Hornchurch RM12 4UN
“Soulful Grooves”
DJs Trish & Peter P
8pm – 1am
https://www.facebook.com/events/530795561094126/
Saturday 21st December
“KTF Soul Club Festive Knees Up”
The Regent Ballroom, Corringham Road Stanford Le Hope, SS17 0AQ
DJs : Dick Coombes & Mick Love
Tickets £10 in advance – more on the door if available
“Northern Soul, Motown, R n B & a splash of Latin”
https://www.facebook.com/events/1188908101319625/
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/
Tuesday 31st December
“Funky Beats For Your Soulful Feet …
…New Year’s Eve Party !”
The Divers Arms, Central Parade,Herne Bay, Kent ,CT6 5JG
DJs Tom G Edgar & Tommy Boy plus guests.
8pm – Late
*Tickets Available From The Bar*
Friday 3rd January
(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
Saturday 4th January
(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
Sunday 26th January
(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
Saturday 29th February
“Soul Odyssey”
M & B Sports & Social Club, Dagenham Road, Romford, RM7 0QX
DJs : Gary Walden, Tony Treble & Gary Fish
“Soulful Vibes’
8pm – 1am ; Tickets £7 in advance – £10 on the door
www.jumblebee.co.uk/soulodyssey4
https://www.facebook.com/events/2512653855518803/
Weekenders :
Friday 6th – Sunday 8th March 2020
“Hayling Island Spring Soul & Reggae Weekender”
Three Rooms of Music, 25 Soul/Reggae DJs
Featuring Marcia Griffiths Live
Friday 29th – Sunday 31st May 2020
“Soundcrash Funk & Soul Weekender”
Dreamland Margate
Featuring Roy Ayers & Sister Sledge Live
DJ sets from Craig Charles & Gilles Peterson
Friday 31st July – Sunday 2nd August
“Margate Soul Festival 2020”
Details to follow …
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” !