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14th May 2016
Posted by Neil Matthew
I love this month ! There’s plenty of end of season footy drama to enjoy, the first proper summery weather appears, lots of work in the diary and the Big Birthday Road Trip beckons – it’s amazing I find time to do my show !
Also, a new batch of special seasonal soul gigs finds its way into my folder – I have just fully updated the “Recommended Old Gits Nights Out” listings and there are several good excuses for a day at the seaside coming up soon 🙂
As for the music, well, inevitably with the hot sunshine we experienced last weeekend, a few suitable songs found their way onto the playlist – take a look below at both lists at your leisure and enjoy the repeat airing from 5-7pm today (Saturday) before we go LIVE again this Monday at 7pm …
The Tunes
McCrarys – Love On A Summer Night
D Train – Music
Stacy Lattisaw – Dynamite
Crown Heights Affair – The Rock Is Hot
Victor Haynes – Amazing
Sister Sledge – Smile
Otis Redding – These Arms Of Mine
Tyrone Lee – What Took You So Long
Fatback – Backstrokin’
Lowrell – Mellow Mellow Right On
Kool & The Gang – Jungle Boogie
Marva Hicks – Looking Over My Shoulder
First Light – AM
Jimmy Ruffin – I’ve Passed This Way Before
Karen Young – Hot Shot (Joey Negro Sure Shot Remix)
Andrea True Connection – More More More
Dasha Logan feat Paul Johnson – Cleverly
Angela Winbush – Hot Summer Love
Bar Kays – Feels Like I’m Falling In Love
Little Ritchie – Just Another Heartache
Little Benny & Masters – Who Comes To Boogie ?
George Benson – My Heart Is Dancing
The Gigs
Saturday 14th May
“KTF Soul Club”
Upstairs at the Old Regent Ballroom, Stanford Le Hope, SS17 0AQ
DJs: Jon Drake & Robin Quartermain plus the KTF team
7.30pm – 1am
Tickets £6 in advance
https://www.facebook.com/events/1021213807959370/
Saturday 14th May
“Soul By The Sea – 5th Anniversary Party !”
The Divers Arms, Central Parade, Herne Bay, CT6 5JQ
DJs: Tom Edgar, Pete Hayes & Tommy Boy
8pm – 1am ; Free Entry
https://www.facebook.com/events/548823695296992/
Saturday 14th May
“Harbour Soul”
The True Briton, Folkestone Harbour, CT20 IQN
DJs: James O’Reilly, The Pax & guests
“Soul, Funk, Motown, Rare-Groove, Disco & Jazz-Funk”
£3 OTD ; 9pm – 3am
https://www.facebook.com/events/971299586285119/
Friday 20th May
(every third Friday) “Soulful Seduction ” The Bread & Cheese, Benfleet, Essex “Soul, Funk, Disco, Jazz-Funk, RnB, Old Skool Club Tunes !” DJs: Bully & MJ
8.00pm – 1.00am ; Free Entry
https://www.facebook.com/events/1589322441383585/
Friday 20th May
“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, Tracey Shaw plus guests
7.30 – 1.30 am ; Tickets £5 on the door ; Tel (01892) 544700
Saturday 21st May
(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
https://www.facebook.com/events/844156345717707/
Saturday 21st May
“Essex Funkers Spring Bash”
Featuring Kenny Thomas – Live !
Paringdon Sports Club, Harlow, CM19 4QT
DJs: Les Knott, Brian Kelly, Fatbloke Lee, DJ Dab & Danny Peters
Tickets £12 in advance or £15 on the door
https://www.facebook.com/events/150955745275138/
Saturday 21st May
“Making Waves”
Queens Head, Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, CT11 8LP
“Soul Night”
DJs: Dave Collins & Terry Brown
9pm – 1am
https://www.facebook.com/events/550245981847470/
Friday 27th May
“Five Star Soul”
Orsett Hall, Prince Charles Ave, Orsett, RM16 3HS
DJs: Brian “The Rev” Kelly, Lee “Fatbloke” Aldwinkle
Jon Ovel, Mark Lee & guest DJ Andy Unique
“Jazz Funk & Soul Night”
7.30pm – 2.00am ; Tickets £15
Tel (01375) 891402 ; www.imagoldminer.com/events
https://www.facebook.com/events/983735658358783/
Saturday 28th May
“Soul At The Wharf”
The Wharf Hotel, Wharf Road, South Grays, RM17 6SZ
DJ: Gary Walden
“Soul, Funk & Disco Anthems & Club Classics”
8pm – Midnight ; Free Entry
Beer Garden, Large Car Park, Food Till 10pm…
https://www.facebook.com/events/479885348873454/
Saturday 28th May
“Whitney – Queen Of The Night”
Towngate Theatre, Basildon
Rebecca Freckleton as Whitney Houston
7.30pm ; Tickets £20 / £22
(01268) 465 465
Sunday 29th May (Bank Holiday)
“Killer Soul All-Dayer”
The Chichester Hotel, Wickford, SS11 8UE
Three Rooms of Jazz, Funk, Soul, Dance Anthems & Club Classics
Full Zero DJ team including Les Knott…
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10205552092710943&set=pcb.10205552096551039&type=3&theater
Sunday 29th May
“Soulbay Bank Holiday Special”
Lighthouse Bar, Harbour Arm, Margate, CT9 1JD
DJs: Grant Fisher, Matt B, Jason Andeson,
Micky B, Paul French & Terry Matthews
5pm – 11pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/467848730079805/
Friday 3rd June
“The Big Zero Soul Night Out”
(Every First Friday Of the Month)
The Spread Eagle, High Street, Rayleigh, SS6 7EJ
DJs: Merve The Swerve & Brian Kelly
“70s 80s & 90s Soul, Jazz-Funk, Disco & Club Anthems”
8.30pm – 1.00am ; Free Entry ; Over 25s
Tel: (01268) 775100
Friday 3rd June
“Soul Weekender Vibe”
(Every 1st Friday of the month)
Marco’s Wine Bar, Rayleigh, SS16 7JQ
DJs: Simon “Whistles” Ford, Gary Walden & Mr Vibz
Free Entry All Night
8.30pm – 2.00 am
Saturday 4th June
“The Soulbeat Sessions”
(Every first Saturday of the month)
The Clarendon Royal Hotel, Royal Pier Road, Gravesend, Kent
DJs: Terry Brown & guests
Free Entry ; 8pm – 1am
Saturday 11th June
“Stomp On Sea”
The Esplanade, Western Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1EE
DJs include : Scott James, Guy Unger, Grumpy Brown, Terry Matthews,
Gavin Page, Mark Gurcha Collins, Gary Walden & Simon Whistles Ford
Two rooms of music – “Main Club Room” & “Roof Terrace”
Tickets in advance only £10 ; www.stompradio.com
1pm – 2am ;
https://www.facebook.com/events/554536121380215/
Saturday 18th June
“The Magic Of Motown”
Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
“10th Anniversary Show”
Features songs by The Temptations, Supremes,
Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye & many more.
Tickets from £22 – £29 ; 8pm start
Tel: (01702) 351135
Saturday 2nd July
“SOS Live”
Priory Park, Southend-on-Sea
“Real Thing, Heatwave & Odyssey – LIVE !”
4pm start ; Tickets £27.50 (inc booking fee)
Tel: (01702) 351135
Saturday 9th July
“Soul By The Jetty”
Upstairs at the Lobster Smack, Haven Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0NR
DJs: Jonny Layton, Mark Messent, Brian Kelly & Paul Clark
“Jazz, Funk, Soul with Nu-Jazz & Soulful House & more…”
Wristband Entry Only – Available at £7
Tel: (07989) 591399 ; email: [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/events/600824550086684/
Friday 15th July
“The Chicago Blues Brothers – Jailbreak Tour”
Towngate Theatre, Basildon
“Blues, Motown & Soul from the two films”
7.30pm ; Tickets £23
(01268) 465 465
Saturday 16th July
“S.O.T.R.C.”
The Jolly Drayman, Gravesend, DA12 1JA
DJs: Maggot, Abbo & Sponge
“Jazzy Beats & Funky Soul”
8pm – Late ; Free Admission
Tel (01474) 352355
Saturday 23rd July
“Kent Soul Sessions – Summer All Dayer”
TJ’s Bar, Milton Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2RF
DJs: Tony Matthews, Roni O’Brien, Tim Bates
Jonny Layton, Brian Kelly, Mark Messent
Mark O’Brien, Nick Gunn, Simon Van Os
Ian Holmes, Lee Fatbloke, Elliot Mount
2pm – 1am ; Tickets on sale – see below:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1693294180958428/
Saturday 30th July
“Bobby Moore Fund Soul Music All-dayer”
Halfway House, A127, Brentwood, CM13 3LL
DJs include : Jeff Young, Paul Clark, Bob Masters
Scott James, Tony Fernandez & Jonny Layton
Tickets £20 (01273) 413800 www.musicmeltdown.co.uk
All proceeds to Tackle Bowel Cancer, Bobby Moore Fund & Cancer Research UK
https://www.facebook.com/events/833751040068254/
Weekenders:
Friday 27th – Monday 30th May
“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
Friday 5th August – Sunday 7th August
“Margate Soul Festival”
Margate Old Town
Featuring : Sister Sledge, Ce Ce Peniston, Soul II Soul
Jean Carn, Shirley Jones, Snowboy & more TBC !
Full details at www.margatesoulfestival.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/events/182147888800992/
Weekly Events:
Fridays :
“Soul City”
George II, High Street, Hornchurch, RM12 4UW
“Top Soul & Disco Tunes From The 70s 80s & 90s”
DJs: Peter P & Trish
Free Entry ; 8pm – 2am;
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheGeorgehornchurch/?fref=ts
Fridays:
“Old Skool Friday”
Bar Zero, Western Road, Billericay, CM12 9DZ
“Soul, Funk, Disco, R’n’B & 90s Club Anthems ”
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/
Fridays :
“Soul Night”
The Chequers, Market Street, Old Harlow, CM17 0AH
“70s & 80s Soul Funk & Disco / 80s & 90s House Classics”
8.30pm – 1.00am ; Free Entry ; Over 30s
(They also have a soul night on Saturdays sometimes too)
Sundays
DJ Devon at The Stone Inn, St Lawrence Bay 2pm – 6pm
Monthly Events:
First Friday: Zero Soul Night Out – Spread Eagle, Rayleigh
First Friday: Essex Soul Sessions – Marco’s , Rayleigh
Third Friday: Soulful Seduction, Bread & Cheese, Benfleet
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