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13th August 2016
Posted by Neil Matthew
No, it’s nothing to do with that “petrolheads” TV show – I love driving around the country, but have no interest in what goes on under the bonnet ! I was just pleased with how the show went this week, everything flowed just right and as you can see from the playlist below, it included some fabulous soul, jazz-funk & disco tunes , so make sure if you didn’t hear it live on Monday, you are near your speakers at 5pm today for the repeat play !
I’ve also updated the “Recommended Old Gits Nights Out” list which had got a bit of a mess over the summer – there’s still work to do on it, as I am sure I have left out (accidentally!) one or two excellent regular soul events, so if you spot an omission, please do get in touch with the details and I will include it ASAP…
The Tunes
Tom Browne – Funkin’ For Jamaica
Keith Sweat – Something Just Ain’t Right
New York City – I’m Doing Fine Now
Maze – Right On Time
Marc Staggers – Let Me Be The One
El Chicano – Do You Want Me
PP Arnold – First Cut Is The Deepest
Sargent Tucker – I Need Your Love
Detroit Spinners – Body Language
Whispers – And The Beat Goes On
Johnny Bristol – Love No Longer Has A Hold On Me
Mena Keys – Dizzy’s Delight
Larry Williams & Johnny Watson – Too Late
Prince – 1999
Funkadelic – (Not Just) Knee Deep
Matthew Winchester-This Thing Called Love (Nigel Lowis Mix)
Howard Johnson – Forever Falling In Love
Al B Sure – Nite & Day
Emanuel Laskey – I’d Rather Leave On My Feet
Gibson Brothers – Ooh What A Life
The Brothers – Are You Ready For This
The Gigs
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
Saturday 20th August
(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
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/
Saturday 27th August
“Music For Grown Ups”
The Waterfront, Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, CT11 8LP
DJ: Lee Aitch
“Classic Soul, Disco, Funk, Boogie, Motown, Reggae
& Jazz Funk from the 60s 70s & 80s”
10pm – 3am ; Free Entry
https://www.facebook.com/events/624957741004113/
Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th August
“Atlantis 40th Anniversay Reunion”
The Westcoast, King Street, Margate
DJs: Rossiter & Dexter, Clive Saffery, Paul French
Penny Webb, David Cooper
“Soul & Jazz-Funk”
£10 tickets in advance only
https://www.facebook.com/events/1683051718624911/?active_tab=posts
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/
Sunday 28th August / Monday 29th August
“The Havering Show”
Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch
Sun: Jocelyn Brown
Mon: Real Thing
Two days of family events with varied music acts.
Soul stars headline !
11am – 6pm ; Free Entry
https://www.facebook.com/events/1748183715459592/
https://www.facebook.com/events/1048100405258679/
Friday 2nd September
“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 2nd September
“Essex Soul Sessions”
Marco’s Wine Bar, Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, SS6 7JQ
DJ: Simon “Whistles” Ford plus guests
“Soul, Disco, Funk & Weekender Anthems”
Free Entry ; 8.30pm – 2.00am
https://www.facebook.com/groups/575142429182187/
Saturday 3rd September
“Soul Special”
Miles Bar, Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, CT11 8LN
DJs: Jeff Young, Micky B & Gavin Page
10pm – 2am ; Free Entry
https://www.facebook.com/events/1064522556964003/
Friday 9th September
“5 Star Soul”
Orsett Hall, Prince Charles Avenue, RM16 3HS
DJs: Brian “The Rev” Kelly, Lee “Fatbloke” Aldwinkle
Jon Ovel, Mark Lee, Ian Johns & Special Guest: Mick Jackson
Two Rooms: Soul Pavillion & Jazz-Funk Lounge
7.30pm – 2.00am ; Over 30s only
Tel: (01375) 891402 for more details or go to:
https://www.facebook.com/events/276899462656140/
Saturday 10th September
“Soul By The Sea”
The Divers Arms, Central Parade, Herne Bay, CT6 5JQ
DJs: Tom Edgar, Pete Hayes & Tommy Boy
Free Entry ; 8pm – 1am
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/
Saturday 24th September
“Soul By The Sea”
The Ship, Leigh On Sea
DJs: Garry Dennis, Michael “Birdy” Bird
Chris White & Micky “Liste” Cooper
“Soul, Jazz, Latin, Hip-Hop & Soulful House”
8pm – 1am ; £7 on the door
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1668138683409487/
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:
TBC – watch this space !
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