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2nd March 2014
Posted by Neil Matthew
OK, well not “fans” exactly I guess – but my “Old Gits Soul Show” Facebook page has been nicely busy lately with some familiar names contributing ideas and forwarding comments on the programme and this week at least two new people unknown to me actually asking to join the group!
It’s a good way to get in contact while I am on air as if I do miss a message the Facebook comments usually come to my mobile phone too, whereas I am notorious for missing your emails and texts live whilst using other parts of the computer in the studio!
This week I am looking to hear from recent “converts” Myles Richardson, Jane O’Brien, Justine Walke-Vece and Mark Adams as well as playing some top requests suggested by Allan Roberts and Samantha Blyth. Join the soulful fun by tuning in this Monday LIVE from 7pm – 9pm – here’s what you missed last week, plus a fully updated list of soul gigs nearby and not too far from our town…
The Tunes
Leon Haywood – Don’t Push It Don’t Force It
Bill Summers – Straight To The Bank Imagination – Music & LightsDrifters – Can I Take You Home Little Girl
Michael Jackson – I Can’t Help It
Candi Staton – Victim
Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye – Stop Look Listen To Your Heart Randy Crawford – Secret Combination
Detroit Spinners – One Of A Kind Love Affair
Evelyn Thomas – Weak Spot
Fat Larrys Band – Act Like You Know
Double Exposure – Everyman Heath Brothers – Dreamin’
Lou Rawls – You’ve Made Me So Very Happy Change – Let’s Go Together Trammps – Where Do We Go From Here Glen Goldsmith – Dreaming Al Green – Love Is A Beautiful Thing
Denise Lasalle – When We’re Making Love Yvonne Elliman – I Can’t Get You Out Of My Mind Jerry Cook – I Hurt On The Other Side Earth Wind & Fire – Boogie Wonderland
Jones Girls – You Can’t Have My Love Gary’s Gang – Do It At The Disco
Commodores – Machine Gun (Belabouche Edit)
The Gigs
Friday 7th March
(Every First Friday Of The Month) “The Zero Soul Night Out” Marcos Wine Bar, 30 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh DJ: Bully & guest Matt Jackson 8.30pm – 1am ; Free Entry “Soul Funk & Disco From The 70s Upwards” https://www.facebook.com/events/258165647671827/?fref=ts Saturday 8th March “Soul By The Sea” The Divers Arms, Central Parade, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5JQ DJs: Carl Hyde, Tom Edgar & Guests 8pm – 1am ; Free Entry https://www.facebook.com/events/1407494829500384/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular Saturday 8th March “Chic !” (Every Second Saturday) The Crown, Billericay High Street “Carwash Anthems, Soul & Disco Classics, Flare Flapping Funk… …and Modern Soulful Sounds too” DJs: MJ & Bully Saturday 15th March “The Drizabone Soul Family – Live !” Britannia Theatre, Dickens World, Leviathan Way, Chatham Maritime, Kent, ME4 4LL Tickets £10 before 1st March, £15 after 7pm – 11pm – after party till 3am https://www.facebook.com/events/1446880728861092/?fref=ts Saturday 15th March “KTF Soul Club – 4th Anniversary Bash” The Old Regent Ballroom, Corringham Road, Stanford Le Hope, SS17 0AQ 7.30 pm – 1am ; Tickets £6 In Advance, £8 OTD DJs: Kev Lock, Soulful Sally & Drew Orr https://www.facebook.com/events/587357008017638/?fref=ts Saturday 15th March (Every 3rd Saturday of the month) “Super Soul Saturday” The Cricketers, Moulsham Street, CM2 0JT Chelmsford DJ: Paul Eve (Caister) & Pete Collins & Hugsta “The Very Best In Jazz-Funk, Soul & Boogie” 7.30pm – Midnight – Free Entry https://www.facebook.com/events/1425175381028787/?fref=ts Friday 21st March (3rd Friday of the month) “Soulful Seduction” The Woodmans Arms, Rayleigh, Thundersley, SS7 3TA DJs: Bully & MJ “70s 80s & 90s Soul, Funk & Disco Weekender Anthems & Club Classics” Free Entry ; 8.30pm – 1am https://www.facebook.com/events/181591408701198/?fref=ts Saturday 22nd March “Essex Funkers Spring Bash” Harlow Town FC, The Pinnacles, CM19 5BE DJs: Les Knott, Soundchaser, Marky P,The Bushbaby Special Guest: Greg Edwards Tickets £10 – (07947)308326 https://www.facebook.com/events/229623450550585/?fref=ts Friday 28th March (Every Last Friday) “Soul Weekender Vibe” Ivory Rooms, Laindon Road, Billericay, CM12 9LD “The Best In Soul, Funk, Rare Grooves & Weekender Anthems” DJs: Simon “Whistles” Ford, Nick Aravis Free Entry before 11pm – 8pm – 1.30am Friday 28th March “Soul Uprising” Olivers Bar, High Street, Hornchurch, RM12 4UW DJs: Trish & Peter P plus guests 9pm – 2am ; £5 On The Door Friday 28th March (Every Last Friday) “Essex Funkers Soul Social Club” Harlow Town FC, The Pinnacles, CM19 5BE Tickets £5 : (07800) 724757 (07947) 308326 DJ: Les Knott Sunday 30th March (Every Last Sunday Of The Month) “Sunday Soul Sessions” The Victoria, Victoria Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 2PA DJs: Tricia Butler, Bonnie DJ, Peter Poynton, Sandra C & guests “Club Classics, Soulful House, Jazz-Funk, Reggae” 3pm – 11pm – soulful family atmosphere Supervised children over 5 years old welcome before 7pm ! https://www.facebook.com/events/126000124238663/?fref=ts Saturday 5th April “Soul On The Harbour” Jacksons Wharf, York Street, Ramsgate, Kent, DJs: John Herbert & guests 8pm – 1am ; Free Entry ; https://www.facebook.com/events/262024097308553/?previousaction=join&source=1 Saturday 5th April “Soulsations” (Every First Saturday) The Buddha Lounge, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1SJ “All Things Soulful” DJs: Karen “Kazzie D” Ager, Sandra Citizen Soul. Gayle Lawless Dumont & Sara-Jane Rundel £5 In Advance ; 10pm – 3am https://www.facebook.com/events/577797868971431/?fref=ts Friday 18th April “The Long Good Friday” Stomp’s 5th Birthday Party Firemen’s Club, Purfleet Road, Aveley, RM15 4DT “Two Rooms Of Soul, Funk, Jazz & House” DJs from Stomp Radio 5pm – 2am ; Tickets £10 https://www.facebook.com/events/616343411734325/?fref=ts Saturday 19th April “ Easter Soul ” Banks Bar, Bank Street, Maidstone, Kent DJs: Greg Edwards & Jeff Young P.A.s: Real Thing & Odyssey Tickets £20 – Tel: (01622) 676799 https://www.facebook.com/events/377449612396079/?fref=ts Saturday 26th April “Soul By The Jetty – Caister warm Up Event !” The Oysterfleet, Knightswick Road, Canvey Island, SS8 7RB “No:1 Soul Club Outside London 2013 !” DJs: Jonny Layton, Brian Kelly, Mark Messy Special Guest: Fitzroy Da Buzzboy “Top Quality Jazz-Funk & Soul and more…” Wristbands £7 In Advance Only – (07989) 591399 “Keeping The Goldmine Spirit Alive On Canvey Island” https://www.facebook.com/events/738467499499177/?fref=ts Saturday 26th April “Soulful Seduction” The Treacle Mine, Lodge Lane, Grays “Soul & 90s Club Classics” DJs: Mj & Bully Weekenders: 21st – 23rd March 2014 “Clacton Soul Weekender” The Esplanade Hotel, Clacton On Sea, CO151UU www.clactonsoulweekender.com https://www.facebook.com/events/516305745077766/ 23rd – 26th May 2014 “Bless The Funk Soul Weekender” AZUR, Marina Pavillion, Hastings, TN38 OBU Headline DJs: Greg Edwards, Brian Jay, Red Pepper “Soul, Disco, Jazz-Funk & Classic Weekender Anthems” https://www.facebook.com/events/637281049663550/?ref=ts&fref=ts Monthly Events:First Friday: Zero Soul Night Out – Marcos, Rayleigh – next : 7th March First Saturday: Soulsations, Buddha Lounge, Maidstone – next: 5th April Second Saturday: Be Chic – The Crown, Billericay – next 8th March Third Friday: Soulful Seduction, Woodmans Arms, Thundersley – next 21st March Third Saturday: The Cricketers, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford – next 15th March Last Sunday: Sunday Soul Sessions, Victoria, Romford – next 30th March Last Friday: Soul Weekender Vibe, Ivory Rooms, Billericay – next date 28th March Last Friday: Essex Funkers Soul Social, Harlow – next date 28th March Do you know of any soulful, jazzy, funky gigs taking place in 2014? 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)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