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27th July 2012
Posted by Neil Matthew
So here we are on Friday, with sanity just about intact after five whole days without the “free childminding service” provided by our local primary schools that us parents enjoy so much ! A wonderful, long day out in the sun by the seaside on Wednesday, packed with indulgent treats (for both of us!) broke Week One up nicely after starting things off in the usual way with “The Old Gits Soul Show” broadcast live from Gateway 97.8 HQ on Monday evening. You can hear it again tomorrow at 5pm and enjoy two hours of fabulous soul, jazz-funk & disco – here is the playlist …
The Tunes :
Stevie Wonder – Superstition
Gwen McCrae – Keep The Fire Burnin
Hot Streak – Body Work
Jackson 5 – The Love You Save
Luther Vandross – Funky Music (Is A Part Of Me)
Gerald Alston – I Come Alive When I’m With You
Aretha Franklin – Angel
Detroit Spinners – Ghetto Child
Stephanie Mills – You Can’t Run From My Love
Sheila B Devotion – Spacer
Lou Rawls – Groovy People
Gil Scott-Heron – It’s Your World
Rahni Harris – Six Million Steps
Change – Heaven (Of My Life)
West Coast Soul Stars feat Eli & Janine – Because Of You
Archie Bell & The Drells – Let’s Groove
Chante Moore – Old School Lovin’
Donald Byrd – I Feel Like Loving You Today
Scott White – Hypnotized
Jaheim – Just In Case
Al McCall – Hard Times
Dave Koz – Saxman
The Gigs – This Weekend :
Friday 27th July
“Friction”
The Waterlounge, Water Lane, Bishops Stortford, CM23 2JZ
DJ Paul Crowley with Special Guest Les Knott
“Funk & Soul Classics With That Weekender Vibe!”
9pm – 2 am – Free Entry All Night !
http://www.facebook.com/thewaterlounge
Saturday 28th July (also 25th August)
“Back To The Groove”
The Wheatsheaf, Margate
DJ Lee H presents a night of…
“Classic Soul, Jazz-Funk Stompers and Caister Anthems”
Free Entry – 8pm – Midnight
More details at www.feelthegroove.webeden.co.uk
Saturday 28th July
“Soul On The Sands – The Atlantis Reunion”
Bar Lola, Margate Seafront, CT9 1XJ
DJs: Jasper, Paul Abbott, Paul French, Jason Anderson & Micky B
Pete Collins & Tony Matthews
3pm – 3am – Tickets £5
http://www.facebook.com/groups/44126240673/
Saturday 28th July
“KTF Soul Club”
The Railway Tavern , Stanford Le Hope
7.30pm – 12.30 am
Special Guest DJ: Tom Page
“Northern Soul Event”
£4 – Wristbands reserved for payment on the night
http://www.facebook.com/events/384948044889592/
Saturday 28th July (Also 1st Sept & 24th Nov)
“Summer Soul Night”
The Treacle Mine, Grays
Free Entry – 8pm til late
DJs: Bully & MJ
“70s & 80s Soul Funk & Disco plus 90s Club Classics”
Saturday 28th July
“Soul Power”
Rendezvous, 1149 High Road, Chadwell Heath, RM6 4AT
DJs: Frostie, Marky Mark, Tony Fernandez, Steven Reeder, John Wayne
“100% 70s 80s & 90s Soul Classics & Anthems”
£7 before midnight, £12 afterwards
August 2012:
Friday 3rd August (next one September 7th)
“Zero Soul Night”
Marco’s Wine Bar, 30 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh
DJs : Bully & Guests
“Caister Anthems, Gold Mine Favourites & Zero 6 Classics”
Free Entry – 8.30pm – 1am
http://www.facebook.com/events/187848161337342/
Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th August
“The Official Margate Soul Weekend”
Sat Night 4th Aug – Headline Act:
JAMES D TRAIN WILLIAMS
Gee & Nat from LIGHT OF THE WORLD
COOL MILLION
With the Baltic Soul Orchestra plus support from
The West Coast Soul Stars
PA by Ingrid Allman (Freeez)
DJs across the weekend include:
Greg Edwards, James Anthony, Roni O’Brien, Chris Bangs
Micky B, Jonny Layton, Jason Anderson, Pete Collins
Nick Aravis, Paul French, Grumpy Brown & Rookie Penny !
The Venues involved are:
The Westcoast Bar, The Brittannia, Milo, Rokka, The Lighthouse, Coast Bar, Barnacles & The Ruby Lounge – and of course…
The Piazza – the outside arena !
Kick – off : 8pm Friday, Final Whistle: 2am Monday morning !
**WRISTBAND PURCHASE ADVISESD FOR FULL ACCESS**
Weekend Hotline (07596) 563194
For more info visit www.margatesoulweekend.co.uk
http://www.facebook.com/events/259856564105159/
Friday 3rd August
“Hitsville – The Sound Of Motown”
The Welcome Club, Victoria Road, Stanford Le Hope
“Top Motown Tribute Band – Hitsville”
Plus support from the KTF Soul Club DJs
7.30 pm – 1am – Tickets £10
Telephone Danny (07895) 538835
http://www.facebook.com/events/234513989962846/
Saturday 11th August (and every 1st Saturday of the month)
“Soul On The Harbour”
Jacksons Wharf, York Street, Ramsgate
“Upfront & Classic Soul & Jazz-Funk”
Free Entry – 8pm – 1am
Guest DJs: TBC
http://www.facebook.com/groups/160257550703871/
Saturday 11th August
“Essex Funkers Summer Soul Bash”
Harlow Town FC, Barrows Farm Stadium, Elizabeth Way, CM19 5BE
DJs: Les Knott & guests Louis Martin & Terry Munro
8 – 2am – Tickets £8 in advance, £12 OTD
Tel: (07800)724757 or (07795)243385
http://www.facebook.com/events/385443758145553/
Saturday 25th August (next one 20th Oct)
“Soul By The Jetty – Beach Party!”
The Lobster Smack, Haven Road, Canvey Island
DJs: Jonny Layton, Mr Messy, Brian Kelly
Special Guest: Nick Aravis
£5 – Advance Wristbands Only Tel: (07989) 591399
Sunday 26th August
“Soulbay Bank Holiday All-Dayer”
The Knot, 20. Beach Road, Westgate-on-Sea, Kent CT8 8AD
DJs: Paul French, Chris Bangs, Micky B & Jason Anderson
“Soul, Sun & the Sea – BBQ, Great Music & Great People!”
4pm – Midnight – Free Entry
http://www.facebook.com/events/321735801243779/
Do you know of any soulful, jazzy, funky gigs taking place in 2012 ? 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 voice/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