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18th January 2016
Posted by Neil Matthew
Goodness, I am slack ! I have only just cleared out all the details of the one off December dates from my “Recommended Old Gits Nights Out” folder, but I am pleased to say I have found a whole bunch of tempting gigs for you to consider in late January / early February – see the updated selection below …
Last week, I was a bit worried that I might be a bit “off-form” after three weeks away from doing a “normal” ‘Old Gits Soul Show’ but I am glad to report that feedback was excellent and it turned out rather well with some cracking tunes dug out from the boxes – and I have dug out some more crackers for today’s LIVE show from 7pm here at Gateway ! To whet your appetite, here is last week’s play list – expect a similar sizzling two hours worth this evening 😉
Last Week’s Tunes
Windjammer – Tossing & Turning
Whispers – Can You Do The Boogie
Natalie Cole – This Will Be
Otis Clay – I Testify
Jones Girls – Dance Turned Into A Romance
Angie Stone – 2 Bad Habits (Davy D Roller Skate Remix)
Dina Carroll – Perfect Year
Ola Onabule – Invincible
Ingram – Would You Like To Fly
Odyssey – Going Back To My Roots
Jimmy Young – Times Are Tight
Dee Dee Sharp Gamble – Breaking & Entering
David Bowie – Young Americans
Young Holt Trio – Wack Wack
Light Of The World – Time
Gap Band – Party Lights
The DIG Band starring Dina Carroll – We Bring The Party (Nigel Lowis Mix)
Kindred The Family Soul – Sticking With You
Sade – Your Love Is King
Otis Blackwell – It’s All Over Me
Detroit Emeralds – Feel The Need In Me
Lenny Williams – Hooked On You (Nigel Lowis Remix)
Lionel Hampton – Them Changes
January/February Gigs
Friday 29th January
“Underground Soul @ Ground Zero”
The Lamb & Lion, Station Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 7SD
DJs: Ian Holmes & Colin “Jazzy” Barnby with guest Jonny Layton
“All things soulful, funky & jazzy”
9pm – 2am ; £3 on the door
https://www.facebook.com/events/603837323088923/
Friday 29th January
“Soul At The Mayne”
The Castlemayne, The Knares, Basildon, SS16 5RZ
DJs: Ricky Oatham & Danny Felix
“Soulful House, Old School Classics, R’n’B, Jazz Funk & Soul”
8pm – 1am ; £5 on the door ;
Over 21s – ID may be required
Casual smart dresss – no hoodies !
https://www.facebook.com/events/1653071094981464/
Friday 29th January
“Bully’s Birthday Bash!”
Bar Zero, Western Road, Billericay, CM12 9DZ
DJ: Matt Jackson
7.30pm start
https://www.facebook.com/events/1125087687503714/
Friday 5th February
“Five Star Soul”
Orsett Hall, Prince Charles Avenue, Orsett, RM16 3HS
Two Rooms of Tunes : “Soul Pavillion” & “Jazz Funk Lounge”
DJs: Brian “The Rev” Kelly , Lee “Fatbloke” Aldwinkle,
Jon Ovel, Mark Lee, Jazzbod & Jonny Layton
7.30pm – 2.00am ; Over 30s
Tickets £15 – details from (01375) 891402 (Events Team)
https://www.facebook.com/events/416502785227248/
Friday 5th February
“Stevenage Soul Club”
The CIU Club, High Street, Old Town, Stevenage, SG1 3AU
Guest DJ: Martin Collins
7.30pm – 12.45am ; Tickets £5 in advance
https://www.facebook.com/events/203543553325199/
Wednesday 10th February
Alexander O’Neal – Live !
Reids Bar, Laindon Road, Billericay, CM12 9LD
Tickets £12.50 – (01277) 632378
Saturday 13th February
“Soul By The Sea”
(Every Second Saturday)
The Divers Arms, Central Parade, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5JQ
DJs: Tom G Edgar , Peter Hayes & Neil Matthew
7.00pm – 1.00am ; Free Entry !
https://www.facebook.com/events/1524747444520911/
Friday 19th February
(every third Friday) “Soulful Seduction ” Woodmans Arms, Thundersley, Essex, SS7 3TA “Soul, Funk, Disco, Weekender & Club Anthems !” DJs: Bully & MJ plus guest DJ Paul Kidley
8.00pm – 1.00am ; Free Entry
https://www.facebook.com/events/988214391251592/
Friday 19th February
The Grey Lady Music Lounge, The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5TW
(Every 3rd Friday of the month)
“Rare Soul Night”
DJs: John Browne, Tracey Shaw plus guests
7.30 – 1.30 am ; Tickets £5 on the door ; Tel (01892) 544700
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesoulkitchentw/?fref=ts
Saturday 20th February
(Every 3rd Saturday of the month) “Super Soul Saturday” The Cricketers, Moulsham Street, CM2 0JT Chelmsford DJ: Paul Eve & Hugsta plus guest DJ “The Very Best In Soul, Jazz-Funk, Boogie & Old School RnB”
7.30pm – Midnight – Free Entry
Weekenders:
Friday 27th – Monday 30th May 2016
“Bless The Funk”
Azur, Marine Pavillion, St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex, TN38 0BU
Strictly for the Over 30s
“Modern & Classic Soul, Boogie, Jazz-Funk, Motown & Northern Soul
2-Step, RnB, Funky & Soulful House”
www.blessthefunk.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/groups/blessthefunk/?fref=ts
Weekly Events:
Fridays :
“Soul City”
George II Function Suite, High Street, Hornchurch, RM12 4UW
“70s 80s & 90s classic & commercial soul”
DJ: Peter Poyton plus guests each week
Free Entry ; Over 30s Night ; 8pm – 2am;
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002841427497
“Marco’s Soul Family”
Marco’s Wine Bar, Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, SS6 7JQ
DJs/Singers : Simon “Whistles” Ford , Georgie B , The Bushbaby , Reggie & Famous on rotation – see Facebook for this week’s event …
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Marcos-Soul-Family/573840989427588?fref=ts
“Back To The Old Skool”
Bar Zero, Western Road, Billericay, CM12 9DZ
“Soul, Funk, Disco, R’n’B & Club Anthems of the 80s & 90s”
DJs on rotation : Jon Jules, Bully, Mikey Porter, MJ
Free Entry ; 8.30pm – 1am ;
Over 25’s – Smart Dress
https://www.facebook.com/events/1483072582020167/
Saturdays :
“Soul Night”
The Chequers, Market Street, Old Harlow, CM17 0AH
“The Best In Soul, Disco, Funk, RnB & Caister Classics”
8.00pm – 12.45am ; Free Entry
https://www.facebook.com/groups/755239794531230/?fref=ts
Monthly Events:
First Friday: Zero Soul Night Out – Spread Eagle, Rayleigh
Third Friday: Soulful Seduction, Woodmans Arms, Thundersley
Third Friday: Soul Kitchen, Grey Lady, Tunbridge Wells
Second Saturday: Soul By The Sea, Divers Arms, Herne Bay
Third Saturday: The Cricketers, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford
Do you know of any soulful, jazzy, funky gigs taking place in 2016 ? 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