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14th July 2019
Posted by Neil Matthew
You do know it’s all about the music, right ? But the soul scene is a sociable scene and sometimes when I am playing my tunes on the radio, I just feel the urge to talk … and talk … and sometimes it is hard to stop ! Luckily, despite an unusually large percentage of the show spent gassing to whoever may have been listening, I still managed to squeeze in all the soul, jazz-funk & disco tunes I wanted to last week, but this week I intend to keep my mouth shut for at least another five minutes and get a bonus tune in …
The “Old Gits Soul Show” is on LIVE this and every Monday at 7pm on Gateway, with a repeat play “as live” on Saturday at 5pm – plus you can “Listen Again” any time for about 30 days afterwards and hear these tunes :
Last Week’s Playlist :
Midnight Star – Midas Touch
Barry White – It’s Only Love Doing It’s Thing
Myles Sanko – Forget Me Not
Luther Vandross – I Wanted Your Love
Richard Jon Smith – Baby’s Got Another
Sargent Tucker – No One Can Replace You
Toni Braxton – Find Me A Man
Soul Talk feat Gary B. Poole – Say What’s On Your Mind
Chaka Khan – Some Love
Stevie Wonder – He’s Mistra Know It All
Kenny Lynch – Half The Day’s Gone…
Wilbert Longmire – Black Is The Colour
Preston Glass : Bishop Wayne – Rise & Fly
Jody Watley – Looking For a New Love
Lanier & Co – Dancing In The Night
Freddie McGregor – Just Don’t Wanna Be Lonely
Rockie Robbins – Good Life
Lenny Williams – Cause I Love You
Phylis Nelson – Move Closer
Tyrone Davis – Is It Something You Got
Kandidate – Girls Girls Girls
Almost Up To Date Gig List :
Thursday 18th July
Alexander O’Neal – Live !
Plus Mark Anthony Prince – tribute act
Reids Bar, Laindon Road, Billericay, CM12 9LD
Tickets £15 ; 9pm start
https://www.facebook.com/events/329419321059319/
Friday 19th July
“Soul Odyssey”
M & B Sports & Social Club, Dagenham Road, Romford, RM7 0QX
DJs Gary Walden, Gary Fish & Tony Treble
“Soul, Funk, Disco, Nu Soul & Soulful House”
Tickets £6 in advance or £10 on the door
https://www.facebook.com/events/2567933553277355/
Friday 19th July
(Every 3rd Friday of the month)
“Soulful Seduction”
The Bread & Cheese, London Road,Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1AA
“100% Soul, Funk, Disco & Old Skool Club Anthems”
DJs: Bully & MJ
8.00pm – 1 am ; Free Entry ; Over 25s
Friday 19th July
(Every 3rd Friday of the month)
“Soul Kitchen”
The Grey Lady Music Lounge, The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5TW
“Rare 60s & 70s Soul Night”
DJs: John Browne, Tracy Shaw
Guests : Steve Guarnori & Blake Helliwell
7.00pm – 1.00 am ; £5 on the door ; Tel (01892) 544700
Saturday 20th July
(Every 3rd Saturday of the month)
“Super Soul Saturday”
The Cricketers, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0JT
DJ: Paul Eve & Mick Jackson
“The Very Best In Jazz Funk & Soul”
7.30pm – Midnight – Free Entry
Saturday 27th July
“Time To Get Your Groove On”
The Divers Arms, Central Parade, Herne Bay, CT6 5JG
“Soul, Funk, Nu Disco, Funky House & More !”
DJs: Tom G Edgar, Tommy Boy & guest DJ Malcolm Titch
Free Entry ; 8pm – 1am
https://www.facebook.com/events/2400147306940962/
Saturday 27th July
“Kent Soul Sessions All Dayer”
Tjs Pub, Milton Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2RF
DJs: Roni O’Brien, Simon Van Os, Ian Holmes, Ian Gray
Paul Hamilton, James Howarth, Elliott Mount, Paul Kidley
Brian Kelly, Mark Messent, Mark O’Brien
More details to follow at :
https://www.facebook.com/groups/656565754411163/
Sunday 28th July
(Last Sunday of Each Month)
“Over Roast Of Joy”
Frankies Wine Bar, Station Lane, Hornchurch, RM2 6JL
“Soul, Weekender Anthems & Soulful House”
DJ : Paul Kidley & Sam Green
Free Entry ; 5.30pm – 11pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/1245935725567956/
Friday 2nd August
(Every 1st Friday Of the Month)
“The Big Zero Friday Night Out”
The Spread Eagle, High Street, Rayleigh, SS6 7EJ
DJs: Merve The Swerve & Brian Kelly plus guest Zero DJs
“Old Skool Soul, Dance, House, R’n’B,Hip Hop, Disco & more…”
8.30pm – 1.30am ; Free Entry
Saturday 3rd August
(1st Saturday of each month)
“Chelmsford City Soul”
Barista, Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1JA
DJs: John Peters & John Douglas
“Soul, Funk, Jazz, RnB, 2 Step”
Free Entry ; 9pm – 2am ; Over 30s Only
https://www.facebook.com/events/343572006292778/
Saturday 24th August
“Soul By The Jetty – Beach Party”
Lobster Smack, Haven Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0NR
“Soul, Jazz, Funk, Soulful House, Boogie & More..”
DJs: Jonny Layton, Brian Kelly, Mark Messent
Guest: Paul Clark
8pm – 1am ; Wristbands £7 in advance only
email: [email protected]
Text : (07960) 217136
Sunday 25th August
“Overdose Of Joy All Dayer”
Top Meadow Golf Club & Hotel, Fen Lane, North Ockendon, RM14 3PR
DJs: Paul Kidley, Sam Green, Elliott Mount, Bully, Nick Gunn,
Steve Kite, Lee Fatloke, Danny T, James Anthony
Live PA by : Imaani
3pm – 1am ; Tickets £20
*Supporting The Indee Rose Trust & Joni’s Army Charities
https://www.facebook.com/events/889041914780606/
Friday 30th August
“Brentwood Over 30s Summer Ball”
Holiday Inn, Brentwood, just off J28 of the M25
Room 1 : Greg Edwards & John Osborne
“Jazz Funk & Soulful Anthems”
Room 2 : DJ Phil Indulgence
“Club Classics & Chart Tunes”
9pm – 2am ; Full details at
https://www.facebook.com/events/471476066960730/
Saturday 14th September
“The Soul Fiesta All-Dayer”
Cromwell manor, Pitsea Hall Lane, Basildon, SS16 4UH
DJs: Aitch B, Birdy, Gordon Mac, Chris White, Brian Kelly
Lee Aldwinkle, Glen Sherry, Femi Fem, Jonny Layton,
Paul Clark, Tony Matthews, Jigs, Ian Holmes,
Mike Vitti & Victor Afro Anderson
https://www.facebook.com/events/321156148555448/
Saturday 14th September
“Soul By The Sea”
The Hampton Inn, Western Esplanade, Herne Bay, CT6 8DL
“Soul Funk Disco & Groove”
DJs: Purple Hayes
8pm – Midnight ; Free Entry
https://www.facebook.com/events/1157809657675947/
Weekenders :
Margate Soul Festival 2019
Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th August
Including: Saturday : LIVE : Light Of The World – Incognito”
Sunday : James D Train Williams / Cool Million
Omar / Janet Kay / Steve Nichol (Loose Ends)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1908191825870662/
Weekly Events:
Fridays :
“Glitter Fridays”
The Rising Sun, High Street, Hornchurch, RM12 4UW
“Soul, House, Disco, R’n’B , Club Classics”
DJ : Peter P and guests
Free Entry ; 8pm – 1am
https://www.facebook.com/groups/souluprising/
Monthly
Events:
First
Friday: Zero Soul Night Out – Spread Eagle, Rayleigh
Third Friday: Soulful Seduction, Bread & Cheese, Benfleet
Third Friday: Soul Kitchen, Grey Lady, Tunbridge Wells
Third Saturday: The Cricketers, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford
Last Sunday: Overroast Of Joy, Frankies, Hornchurch
Do you know of any soulful, jazzy, funky gigs taking place in 2019 ? Let me know the details whether you are a DJ , promoter 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, also repeated on Saturday evening from 5pm–7pm, plus you can hear it again anytime you like via the “Listen Again” button on the Gateway website … search “Cool Soul” !