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Neil Gits Some Nice Feedback

11th July 2015
Posted by Neil Matthew

To be honest, I am quite happy to turn up in the studio each week with my carefully selected bag of soul, jazz-funk & disco tunes, sit back and present my show – and if I got the odd text or Facebook message that’s nice, I am still fairly confident there are a good few more people listening somewhere enjoying the music ! But this week, the messages were flying in – some people I never knew listened got in touch out of the blue, others I hadn’t heard from for ages confirmed their continued support and one couple who regularly tune in even sent a message from their holidays saying they were still enjoying it online from their villa !! Then later in the week, I bumped into an old school mate, who plays the sax, and said he has my show on at home on a Monday now and then –  see you never know who’s out there ! So, note to self – make sure each week is top quality and lovingly put together – this week clearly fitted the bill …

The Tunes

Pasadenas – Tribute (Right On)
Creme De Cocoa – Doing The Dog
Four Tops – When She Was My Girl
Diane Shaw – Leave A Little Love
Curtis Mayfield – You’re So Good To Me
Gina Carey – Gimme The Soul
Phyllis Hyman – Gonna Make Changes
Anita Baker – Rhythm Of Love
O’Jays – Put Your Hands Together
Osibisa – Sunshine Day
Passion – Don’t Stop My Love
Swingstate – Stepping Out
Jermaine Jackson – Let’s Get Serious
The Limit – She’s So Divine
Soul Family Sensation – I Don’t Even Know If I Should Call You Baby
Jonathan Winstead – No Room For Me
Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes – If You Don’t Know Me By Now
Willie Harper – But I Couldn’t
Jonathan Butler – Lies
McCrei – Show Me – Classic Mix

The Gigs

Saturday 11th July (Also on 1st August)
“Soulfunky Berwick Manor Reunion”
The Manor Hotel & Restaurant, Berwick Pond Road, Rainham, RM13 9EL
DJs: Gary Dennis, Pete Collins, Steve Maxwell, Sam Green & Shaggy (Andy)
“Two rooms of music – Over 30s only”
7pm – 1.30am ; Wristbands £7
https://www.facebook.com/events/818785804837783/

Saturday 11th July
(Every Second Saturday)
“Soul By The Sea”
Divers Arms, Central Parade, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5JQ
DJs: Tom Edgar & Pete Hayes & guest Lee Aitch
Free Admission – 7.40pm – Late
https://www.facebook.com/events/439051472942997/

Friday 17th July
(every third Friday)
“Soulful Seduction ”
Woodmans Arms, Thundersley, Essex, SS7 3TA
“Funk Soul Boogie House & more !”
DJs: Bully & MJ plus guest DJ
8.00pm – 1.00am ; Free Entry
Over 30s – Smart Dress – Arrive Early !!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1103362759679928/

Friday 17th July
“Soul Kitchen”
The Grey Lady Music Lounge, The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5TW
(Every 3rd Friday of the month)
“Rare Soul Night”
DJs: John Browne, Paul Bain, Tracey Shaw plus guests
Tommy Gunn & Julie Lambert
7.30 – 1.30 am ; Tickets £5 on the door ; Tel (01892) 544700

Saturday 18th July (TBC)
(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

Friday 17th July – Sunday 19th July
“Brentwood Festival”
The Brentwood Centre, Doddinghurst Road, Brentwood
Live Acts Include:
Billy Ocean, Sister Sledge, Alexander O’Neal & Jocelyn Brown
Day passes £25 ; Under 10s go free !
More details at www.brentwoodfestival.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/events/706335342810581/

Friday 31st July
“The Old Soul Roadshow”
Maritime Room, Cliffs Pavillion, Westcliff-on-Sea
“Funk, Soul, Boogie,Disco & Motown – 60s to date”
Street food available on the night
Tel: (01702)351135
www.southendtheatres.org.uk

Friday 31st July
(Every Last Friday)
“Soul Weekender Vibe”
Reids Bar, Laindon Road, Billericay, CM12 9LD
“The Best In Soul, Funk, Rare Grooves & Weekender Anthems”
DJs: Simon “Whistles” Ford & Nick Aravis
8pm – 1.30am ; Free Entry before 11pm ; £5 after

Margate Soul Weekend
Friday July 31st – Sunday August 2nd
Headline act : Roy Ayers – Live !
DJs include: Norman Jay, Joey Negro, Bob Jones,
Pete Collins, Jonny Layton, Tony Fernandez & many more
Full details at : www.margatesoulweekend.co.uk and …
https://www.facebook.com/events/815623535123683/?fref=ts

Friday 7th August
(Every First Friday Of The Month)
“The Big Zero Soul Night Out”
The Spread Eagle, High Street, Rayleigh, SS6 7EJ
DJs: MJ & Bully & Guest DJ
8.30pm – 1am ; Free Entry ; Tel (01268) 775100
“Weekender anthems, soul, funk, disco, hip hop, r’n’b tunes from the 70’s through to the 90’s and offering you a sprinkle of soulful house”

Wednesday 12th August
“The Chicago Blues Brothers”
Cliffs Pavilion, Westcliff-on-Sea
“Blues Motown & Soul inc classics by…
James Brown, Ray Charles Aretha Franklin & Otis Redding”
Tickets £24 ; Tel (01702) 351135
www.southendtheatres.org.uk

Friday 14th August
(Every 2nd Friday of the month)
“Back To The Old Skool”
Bar Zero, Western Road, Billericay, CM12 9DZ
“Soul, Funk, Disco, Hip Hop, R’n’B & Club Anthems”
DJ: Bully (plus other DJs on rotation on other Fridays
Inc: MJ, Jon Jules & Mikey Porter)
Free Entry ; 9pm – 1am ;

Saturday 15th August
“Soulful Seduction All-Dayer”
The Woodmans, Thundersley, SS7 3TA
“Soul, Funk, RnB, Old Skool, Jazz-Funk, Soulful House, Hip Hop”
DJs: Bully, MJ, Merve The Swerve, Paul Kidley,
Les Knott & Simon Van Os
1pm – 1am ; Wristbands £5
https://www.facebook.com/events/1608879029396387/

Saturday 15th August
“New Yorker Reunion”
The Edge, High Pavement, Basildon Town Centre, SS14 1EA
“The Very Best In Jazz, Funk & Soul – No RnB, House or Garage!”
DJs: Greg Edwards, Peter P, Hugsta, Andy Lothian, June Furlong
Plus Guest Live PA’s
7.45pm – 3am ; Tickets £10 (More on the door)
https://www.facebook.com/events/467074040025104/

Saturday 22nd August
“Soul By The Jetty – Beach Party”
The Lobster Smack, Haven Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0NR
DJs: Jonny Layton Mr Messy & Brian Kelly
Guest DJ: Jeff Young
“100% Soul Funk & Jazzy Grooves…”
Beachwear optional and encouraged…
8pm – 1am ; Wristband entry only £7 – see below :
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10206925028068198&set=gm.10153396371025420&type=1&theater

Friday 28th August
“5 Star Soul”
Orsett Hall, Prince Charles Avenue, Orsett, RM16 3HS
“Two Rooms Of Jazz Funk & Soul”
DJs: Brian “The Rev” Kelly, Lee “Fatbloke” Aldwinkle,
Mark Lee Homer, Jon Ovel & Les Knott
Special Guest: Pete Collins
7.30pm – 2.00am ; Over 30s ;
Tickets £15 – Tel : (01375)891402
https://www.facebook.com/events/458404800986017/

Wednesday 2nd September
“Jackson Live In Concert”
Tribute act ‘ Ben ‘
Towngate Theatre, Basildon
Tickets £15 – £19 ; Tel (01702) 465465
www.towngatetheatre.co.uk

Saturday 5th September
“Soul Legends”
Cliffs pavilion, Westcliff-On-Sea
Special guest Jaki Graham
Featuring hits by Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, George Benson,
Kool & The Gang, Barry White, Earth Wind & Fire and more…
Tickets £25 ; 8pm start
(01702) 351135
www.southendtheatres.org.uk

Thursday 10th September
“The Drifters – Official Line-Up !”
Cliffs Pavillion, Westcliff-on-Sea
“60 Years Of Soul – The Rebranded Tour”
Tickets £26 ; 8pm
(01702) 351135
www.southendtheatres.org.uk

Saturday 12th September
“Soul Night Special – Soul Weekender Vibe”
Liquid Lounge / The Eatery, Heralds Way,
South Woodham Ferrers, Essex, CM3 5TQ
DJs: Steve Kite & Simon Whistles Ford
8.30pm – 1am ; Tickets from the venue
https://www.facebook.com/events/835265836555501/

Wednesday 7th October
“Odyssey – Live !”
Reids Bar, Laindon Road, Billericay, CM12 9LD
Tickets £12.50 – Tel (01277) 632378
https://www.facebook.com/events/852185794830188/

Weekenders:

Watch this space for dates posted of next year’s big events !

Weekly Events:
Thursdays:
“Behind The Groove”
Bar Du Vin, East Street, Bromley, BR1 1QU
DJ: James O’Reilly & guests
“Soul, Disco, Jazz-Funk, Rare Groove, Philly & Motown”
Free Entry ; 7.30pm – Midnight

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

“Soul Night”
The Chequers, Market Street, Old Harlow, CM17 0AH
“70s & 80s Soul Funk & Disco, 80s & 90s House Classics”
DJ: Soul-DJ Essex
8.30pm – 1am ; Free Entry
(Venue also has an “80s & 90s soul party” night on Saturdays)
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=775833189157697&set=a.775833179157698.1073741828.100001930689363&type=1&theater

Monthly Events:
First Friday: Zero Soul Night Out – Spread Eagle, Rayleigh – next : 7th August
Second Friday: Soul & Club Anthems Special – Bar Zero, Billericay – next 14th Aug
Third Friday: Soulful Seduction, Woodmans Arms, Thundersley – next 17th July
Second Saturday: Soul By The Sea, Divers Arms, Herne Bay – next 11th July
Third Saturday: The Cricketers, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford – next 18th July
Last Friday: Soul Weekender Vibe, Reids Bar, Billericay – next 31st July

Do you know of any soulful, jazzy, funky gigs taking place in 2015 ? 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 !

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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