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6th September 2012
Posted by Neil Matthew
Around this time last year I spoke to Airrion Love, one of the surviving founding members of The Stylistics, in anticipation of their concert at the Towngate Theatre – and guess what ? They’re coming back for more ! The vintage 70s soul group will be returning to the venue on Saturday 3rd November as part of a 21 date countrywide tour, so if you heard how good they were but missed them last year or maybe went to the show and loved it so much you want to go again – here’s your chance ! And of course, I’ll be speaking to Airrion live on the “Old Gits Soul Show” to find out what’s been happening with the fellas over thelast twelve months, so tune in this coming Monday at 7.30pm to hear it … and don’t forget there’s a repeat of last Monday’s show on Saturday at 5pm with the following playlist to enjoy :
The Tunes
Kool & The Gang – Big Fun
Side Effect – Always There
Alton Edwards – I Just Wanna (Spend Some Time With You)
The Tams – Hey Girl Don’t Bother Me
Kenny Williams – You’re Fabulous Babe
Shakatak – Emotionally Blue
Luther Vandross & Dionne Warwick – How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye
Kenny Latimore – Days Like These
Lonnie Liston Smith – Expansions
Quincy Jones – Stuff Like That
Bobby Thurston – Very Last Drop
Rodney Franklin – The Groove
Jocelyn Brown – I Wish You Would
Brass Construction – Movin’ On
Freddie Jackson – Love Is Just A Touch Away
Maxwell – Matrimony:Maybe You
Joey Negro & The Sunburst Band – The Secret Life Of Us
Shakatak – Bitch To The Boys
Jackie & Roy – Don’t Be Blue
Kenny G – Sade
The Gigs
**EXCITING NEWS OF A NEW GIG I AM PLAYING AT SOON !! **
Friday 7th September
“Soulful Caister Sounds”
Henry’s , Romford Road, Aveley
DJs: Pete Collins & Steve Kite
8.30pm – 1am – Free Entry
“Soul Disco Funk & Caister Classics”
Friday 7th September
“Soul Reunited”
The RUSSC, Mawney Road, Romford, RM7 7HB
DJs: Tony Matthews, Roni O’Brien & Jazzbod (Caister)
“Old Skool Disco, Funk, Boogie & Caister Anthems”
9pm – Late – £5 On The Door
http://www.facebook.com/events/173148462817540/
Friday September 7th
“Zero Soul Night”
Marco’s Wine Bar, 30 Eastwood Road, Rayleigh
DJs : Bully & Guest Johnny Famous
“The Very Best In Soul, Funk & Disco”
Free Entry – 8.30pm – 1am
Saturday 8th September
“Fuego!”
Saks Bar, Clifftown Road, Southend On Sea, SS1 1AB
DJs: Bob Jones, Paul Housden, Chris Powell
Special Guests: The Urban All Stars
“Funkiest Flavours, Juiciest Jazz, Biggest Beats!”
9pm – 3am
http://www.facebook.com/events/183246351808712/
Friday 14th September
“Killer Soul IX”
Lords Golf & Country Club, Hullbridge Road, Rayleigh
Three rooms of tunes with the Zero DJ team
Guest PA from Georgie B (Second Image)
8pm – 1am – Tickets £7 in advance, £10 on the door
Details: (01702) 232377
http://www.facebook.com/events/363849550354411/
Saturday 15th September
“Dance Decades Soul Night”
*POSTPONED UNTIL A LATER DATE*
The All New Club Ciroc, South Street,Romford
DJs: John Leech & Paul Travi
Special Guest Performance by Glen Goldsmith
Details on (01708) 732211
Saturday 15th September
“Soul By The Sea”
The Divers Arms, Herne Bay Seafront
DJs: Carl Hyde, Tom G Man Edgar, Tommy Gun, John Herbert
Free Entry – 7.30pm – 1 am
http://www.facebook.com/events/276809975760796/
Friday 21st September
“Smooth Grooves”
Hendersons Bar, Roydon (near Harlow)
DJs: Jonny Layton, Paul Clark, Mark Messent
“The Best In Jazz Funk & Soul”
Tickets £8 in advance, £10 on the door
Saturday 22nd September
“KTF Soul Club” (Northern Soul)
Railway Tavern, King Street, Stanford Le Hope
Guest DJs: Paul Spain & Lee Markwick
7.30pm start – Wristbands £4 inc free CD !
Details from Danny (07895) 538835
http://www.facebook.com/events/491661470861192/
Friday 28th September
The Qube, Crouch Street, Colchester
“Soul Jazz, Funk & Disco, R’n’B, Soulful House”
DJs: Kev James & Shaft
£3 Entry – 9pm – 2am
Saturday 6th October
“Soul On The Harbour – 2nd Birthday Bash!”
Jacksons Wharf, York Street, Ramsgate
DJs: Paul Spickett, Penny K, John Herbert & more…
Free Admission – 8pm – 1am
http://www.facebook.com/events/411265338922466/?ref=ts
Friday 12th October
“Stompford 3”
Hooga Bar, Victoria Road, Chelmsford
“Two Rooms of Soulful Beats & Jazzy Vibes and everything in between plus a Caribbean Kitchen !! “
Tickets £8 in advance or £10 on the door
10 DJs from the Stomp Family
http://www.facebook.com/events/339028836187516/?ref=ts
Saturday 13th October
“Hockley Soul Night”
Hockley Community Centre, Westminster Drive
DJ: Geoff Grove
Details to follow…
Saturday 13th October
“Soul Connection All-Dayer”
Royal Hotel, Southend-on-Sea
12 noon – 1 am
Tickets £6 in advance, £10 on the door
More details to follow…
Saturday 13th October
“Soulbay Part 2”
The Know, 20 Beach Road, Westgate On Sea, CT8 8AD
“Soulful Funky Fun with the Knights Of The Cheesetable!”
Micky B, Jason Anderson, Paul French & Chris Bangs
4pm – Midnight – Free Entry
http://www.facebook.com/events/277275535718722/
Friday 12th – Sunday 14th October
“The 1st Embassy Soul Weekender”
Marks Tey Hotel, London Road, CO6 1DU
“The Best Soul Funk Jazz & Latin Music”
DJs Include: Fitzroy Da Buzzboy, Ash Selecter, Marky Mark
Booking details on (01206) 214808
Or for more info on prices, facilities & DJs visit…
http://www.facebook.com/events/222303367877466/
Friday 12th – Sunday 14th October
“Bless The Funk Weekender” (2)
Esplanade Hotel, Marine Parade East, Clacton-on-Sea
“Three days of soul & funk anthems”
SPECIAL GUEST DJ: GREG EDWARDS
7pm Friday, 12 Noon Saturday, 12 Noon Sunday
£20 per person, further details at
Saturday 20th October
“Soul By The Jetty – 3rd Birthday Party!”
The Lobster Smack, Haven Road, Canvey Island
DJs: Jonny Layton, Mr Messy, Brian Kelly
Special Guest: Ginger Tony
£5 – Advance Wristbands Only Tel: (07989) 591399
http://www.facebook.com/events/515271341832174/
Saturday 27th October
“New Yorker Revisited”
The Edge, High Pavement, Basildon Town Centre
DJs: Aitch Bee from Soul II Soul, Hugsta, Cosmic,
Stavros, Chris White & Paul Eve
“Playing the Very Best in Jazz-Funk & Soul”
9pm – 2am – £10 In Advance
http://www.facebook.com/events/407639912628345/?ref=ts
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: stu[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