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16th July 2016
Posted by Neil Matthew
Oooh, here’s a rarity – a few days between quiz nights, gigs & radio shows to relax ! I love a road trip, so in the last week or so I’ve jumped in my car with my digital camera and spent time in lovely Hampshire taking photos, then headed towards “Middle England” to visit and snap places I’d never been before including Rugby and Brackley. All very nice, good weather, no major traffic issues and totally relaxing 🙂
Maybe the sound of that doesn’t rock your boat, but if you are reading this there’s a good chance you share my love of soul music and if you find yourself with a free evening one Friday, Saturday or Sunday night there are plenty of gigs out there to choose from – I’ve finally updated the list, so take a look below and see what / where tickles your fancy.
First though, here are the tracks you can enjoy on the repeat play from 5pm today on Gateway 97.8 …
The Tunes
Sharon Redd – Can You Handle It
Ingram – Smoothin’ Groovin’
Rose Royce – Carwash
The Limit – She’s So Divine
La Famille – All Night Long
Sargent Tucker Feat Drizabone – I Need Your Love
Larry Graham – One In A Million
David Morin – Heaven
Blue Magic – Welcome To The Club
Whispers – My Girl
Active Force – Gimme Your Love
Patti Labelle – Music Is My Way Of Life
Herbie Hancock – Rockit
O’Jays – I Love Music (Joey Negro Sweet Music Mix)
Ruby Winters-Treat Me Right
Earth Wind & Fire – My Promise
Eric Benet – Hurricane
Jermaine Jackson – Do What You Do
Linda Lewis – Baby I’m Yours
Strikers – Strike It Up
The Gigs
Saturday 16th July
(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
Saturday 16th July
“S.O.T.R.C.- Soul All-dayer”
The Jolly Drayman, Gravesend, DA12 1JA
DJs: Maggot, Abbo & Sponge
“Jazzy Beats & Funky Soul”
2pm – Late ; Free Admission
Tel (01474) 352355
https://www.facebook.com/events/799337410201687/
Friday 22nd July
“Soul At The Manor”
Lana Mia Manor Hotel, Berwick Pond Road, Rainham, RM13 9EL
DJs: Stretch Taylor, Mike Gee, Scott James
Brian Jay & Mark “Gurcha” Collins
10pm – 1.30am ; Tickets – see below:
https://www.facebook.com/events/981939858589726/
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 23rd July
“Shorts & Shades Summer Party”
Queens Head, Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, CT11 8LP
DJs: Nigel Watson & Terry Brown (Soulbeat)
9pm – 1am
https://www.facebook.com/events/1311393402207619/
Saturday 23rd July
“Charity Northern Soul Night”
The Asylum, Viaduct Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1TS
“In aid of The Samaritans”
DJs: Paul Spain, Scott John, David Sparke & Sea Jays
£5 On The Door ; 9pm – 2am
https://www.facebook.com/events/1658512511069368/
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/
Friday 5th August
“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
Tel: (01268) 775100
Friday 5th August
“Essex Soul Sessions”
(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 13th August
“Soul By The Sea”
The Divers Arms, Central Parade, Herne Bay, CT6 5JQ
DJs: Tom Edgar, Pete Hayes & Tommy Boy
8pm – 1am ; Free Entry
Friday 19th August
(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
Friday 19th August
“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, Tracy Shaw & guests
7.30 – 1.30 am ; £5; Tel (01892) 544700
Sunday 21st August
“A Taste Of Soul By The Sea”
The Divers Arms, Central Parade, Herne Bay, CT6 5JQ
DJs: Tom Edgar, Pete Hayes & Tommy Boy
6pm – 10pm ; Free Entry
https://www.facebook.com/events/1560967847544281/
Saturday 27th August
“Soul By The Jetty – Summer Beach Party”
Upstairs at the Lobster Smack, Haven Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0NR
DJs: Jonny Layton, Mark Messent, Brian Kelly &
Special Guest James Anthony (Jetty Debut !)
“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/268069130225230/
Sunday 28th August
“Making Memories – Soul All-Dayer”
*In aid of MacMillan Cancer Care*
Gardeners Arms & K Bar, Hart Street, Brentwood, CM14 4AX
DJs : Kevin Hawkins, Gary Walden, Pete Collins
Simon Whistles Ford, Tricia Butler, Glen Nudd & Neville
3pm – 12.30am ; Entry £10 donation
https://www.facebook.com/events/294645377539385/
Saturday 24th September
“KTF Soul Club”
Upstairs at the Old Regent Ballroom, Stanford Le Hope
DJs: Gary Thurgood & John Madams & KTF team
“Northern Soul Event”
First 100 tickets priced at £6
7.30pm – 1am
https://www.facebook.com/events/1551391421836164/
Wednesday 26th October
“The Hamish Stuart Band – Live”
Maritime Rooms, Cliffs Pavillion, Westcliff-on-Sea
Former singer & guitarist with the Average White Band
Tickets £18 – Tel: (01702) 351135
Weekenders:
Friday 5th August – Sunday 7th August
“Margate Soul Festival”
Margate Old Town
Featuring : Sister Sledge, Ce Ce Peniston, Snowboy
Soul II Soul feat Caron Wheeler, Jean Carn, Shirley Jones,
The British Soul Collective: Junior, Omar, Don E & Noel McKoy
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)
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