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Darrow Fletcher Live at The Wilton Soulful Session

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By Boxy in Soul Event News
Published 28 Oct 2012

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EVENTS NEWS UPDATE

Wilton’s Soulful Sessions. Saturday 10th November 2012

Features a very special appearance of a true Chicago soul legend:

DARROW FLETCHER

and a night of 70’s, Crossover, and Modern Soul Music at it’s best.

Tickets are selling fast, so don’t leave it too late and miss out on this very special event.

The last date to purchase advance tickets via the website www.wheatsheaf.com/allnighter to guarantee postal delivery is Monday 5th November. After that date advance tickets can be collected at the event, provided payment is received by the Thursday 8th November.

Providing the event isn’t sold out, tickets may be available on the door at the event @ £15.00

The event will run from 9.00pm and close at 3.00am. No admission after 11.00pm.

Darrow Fletcher will be on stage for 60 minutes commencing around 11.30pm.

Darrow’s set will feature a number of previously unissued tracks from his unreleased Crossover album, cut in LA in the late 70’s. This album has now been released after almost 40 years by Kent Records on CD. Signed copies will be available from Darrow on the night for a special price, so put some dollars in the man’s pocket and also save a few bob. Darrow’s latest Kent Select 45 release will also be available on the night.

Darrow’s set will also include some of his classic 60’s/70’s recordings, along with six songs that he has never before performed on stage since he recorded them with Ray Charles in the studio in LA.

Sadly Gary Welsh can’t be with on the night. Gary was so looking forward to seeing Darrow and spinning a few tunes for us. All we can do now is to remember Gary on the night and play him some of the soul music he loved so much.

Darrow will be accompanied by backing tracks, some mixed down from the original 70’s multi track tapes produced in the LA studio, these being kindly supplied by Ady Croasdell at Kent Records. Other tracks have been skilfully reproduced by the nice guys at Boogie Back Records - Ernie McKone and Mike McEvoy, who are hoping to be present on the night.

Guest DJ’s on the night will be the very well respected Arthur Fenn & Mike Charlton not forgetting resident Boxy & Mouse Info: Boxy — 01924 894555 Mouse — 07717 338009

If you are planning to join us at this very special event get your tickets NOW to avoid missing this one off event.



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Chalky

Something that might be of interest to some of you.

Ernie McKone and Michael J McEvoy in the studio preparing the backing tapes for Darrow Fletcher for his visit to these shores. Here you can see them preparing how it should be done etc before the band is assembled to lay down the tracks.

Both Ernie and Michael have impressive CV's both working with major recording artists, films and TV and Michael receiving nominations for Emmy's and actually winning one.

Michaels homepage

http://www.michaeljm....com/index.html

Ernie's credits...

http://www.allmusic....ne-mn0000805363

Thanks to Mouse and Boxy for the recordings.

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Autumnstoned

I'm really looking forward to his gig at the 100 Club and that clip has whetted the appetite. I've not been to a showcase at a soul event since Jnr Walker in 1977 so its been a bit of a lay off :yes: Times have changed and judging by this clip a lot of care is going into getting the orchestration/ sweetening to sound authentic. I hope the band gives it some welly - I am sure Darrow will be fired up for it in such a legendary venue. Roll on Thursday!

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Alison H

Mighty impressive!

From the video you can tell the guys are pure perfectionists, so its going to be incredible hearing the tapes come together with Darrow next week

Am I right in thinking the guys will be attending next week? I'm sure I heard it somewhere, if so, it looks like Darrows not the only fella we need to be patting on the back (along with Boxy & Mouse of course)

Also loved hearing Boxy's broad Yorkshire accent on the first one, I didn't want the questioning or the video to end!!!

Can't flippin wait!!!

Ali x

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Guest Mouse

Hi there Chalky ,it is Michaels wife thats coming up to the Wilton , I hope from the clips you all can see the work that has been put into it just to get the right sound . Thanks Chalky for putting them on and a very big thanks to Michael and Ernie for all there work . Hope to see you all on the night MOUSE.

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Chalky

Pleasure Mike but it is Mouse and Boxy that need thanking for filming them. I've simply put them out there for others to watch.

Have to agree it is fascinating to watch them work. There are about 50 of these clips where they are simply working in the studio. I've then got to get the ones where the band are laying the tracks down which once I do I will upload a few.

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Chalky

Just got me ticket via paypal.

I assume it'll be reet to pick it up on the door will it?

Looking forward to this.

Jim.

Picking mine up on the door Jim. Se you there.

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Barry

I went for a pint on the veranda with Darrow @ SSW last weekend and got a good half hour spiritual schooling :wink:

I am now so positive you don't know Chalks. :wink:

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Peter99

Not sure Peter, but I'll ask him tomorrow for you :P:D

:wicked:

Hi Ali

I've only recently started to listen and learn a bit more about some of the stuff Darrow has recorded - coincidental really with this current visit. The studio clips on this thread have added an extra dimension of interest.

So, if you could just pick me something up tomorrow - preferably that the man has signed we'll be even bigger buddies. :D

Thanks

Peter

:thumbsup:

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Peter99

I will be videoing tomorrow night Peter hopefully, just got to set the recorder up without upsetting anyone. All money made from it will go to Darrow.

You're a top fella Chalky. Put me down for one of whatever is produced. :rolleyes: I'd love to be able to buy summat - not like being there obviously but a memento non the less.

Thanks

Peter

:thumbsup:

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Alison H

:wicked:

Hi Ali

I've only recently started to listen and learn a bit more about some of the stuff Darrow has recorded - coincidental really with this current visit. The studio clips on this thread have added an extra dimension of interest.

So, if you could just pick me something up tomorrow - preferably that the man has signed we'll be even bigger buddies. :D

Thanks

Peter

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Leave it with me Peter, I'll see what I can do :thumbsup:

Do you want whatever I manage to pick up addressing to Peter99 or simply Peter?

Regards

Ali x

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Alison H

I will be videoing tomorrow night Peter hopefully, just got to set the recorder up without upsetting anyone. All money made from it will go to Darrow.

What a lovely thing to do Chalky, I'll have a copy :thumbsup: Infact you could strap the video camera to my head, and I could stand at the front, being 4ft & a fart everyone should still be able to see over my head :lol:

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Peter99

Leave it with me Peter, I'll see what I can do :thumbsup:

Do you want whatever I manage to pick up addressing to Peter99 or simply Peter?

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Ali x

Ah, bless you Ali.

If you do manage to get anything addressed Peter will be just fine - the 99 is just cos all the Peter names were taken on SS. Don't go out of your way though - I was just joking. Fantastic if yer can though.

Peter

x

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Alison H

Ah, bless you Ali.

If you do manage to get anything addressed Peter will be just fine - the 99 is just cos all the Peter names were taken on SS. Don't go out of your way though - I was just joking. Fantastic if yer can though.

Peter

x

Leave it with your fairy god-mother. If I can get near him, I promise I'll get you something signed :thumbsup:

Ali x

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Alison H

No mate - can't say I've seen it - don't know why. :huh: I'll go and find oneof them now. :yes:

Cheers

Peter

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It's brilliant Peter :thumbup: Don't buy it yet, as I can pick you one up tomorrow at a discounted price.

I'll PM you on Sunday when I've got it, and we can sort out where to send it :thumbsup:

Ali x

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Chalky

It's brilliant Peter :thumbup: Don't buy it yet, as I can pick you one up tomorrow at a discounted price.

I'll PM you on Sunday when I've got it, and we can sort out where to send it :thumbsup:

Ali x

I was going to suggest one of us get the cd and get it signed for him?

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Alison H

I was going to suggest one of us get the cd and get it signed for him?

That's what I was going to get signed for him, but didn't want to tell him so :shhh: It's our secret :D

Great minds Chalky :thumbsup:

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Peter99

It's brilliant Peter :thumbup: Don't buy it yet, as I can pick you one up tomorrow at a discounted price.

I'll PM you on Sunday when I've got it, and we can sort out where to send it :thumbsup:

Ali x

I was going to suggest one of us get the cd and get it signed for him?

That is so kind of you both - I'm bowled over. Yes, that would be great if one of you has time. We can sort out postage and payment etc if you manage to get one. You've both made my day.

Thanks so much.

Peter

:wink:

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Alison H

That is so kind of you both - I'm bowled over. Yes, that would be great if one of you has time. We can sort out postage and payment etc if you manage to get one. You've both made my day.

Thanks so much.

Peter

:wink:

Peter, you've made my day, as when I first discovered Darrow in the mid 80's, I was as excited as you are now about him (you made me smile), and it's brilliant that he's still reaching people.

Want to do all I can to spread his music, and you will love the new cd :yes:

Ali x

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Peter99

Peter, you've made my day, as when I first discovered Darrow in the mid 80's, I was as excited as you are now about him (you made me smile), and it's brilliant that he's still reaching people.

Want to do all I can to spread his music, and you will love the new cd :yes:

Ali x

Ali, I only really knew his big northern 60's 45's from way back in the day. Then over the last few months I've picked up some of his other stuff - via sets from people like Mr Soul Sean Hampsey and perhaps Tats and people like that. All of which I've found via SS and some other sites. I've been blown away by some of his mid tempo 70's stuff - stunning soul music and right where I'm at in terms of style. It's great discovering such quality after all these years. Sounds like yer got good taste too gal! :)

Peter

:thumbsup:

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Alison H

Ali, I only really knew his big northern 60's 45's from way back in the day. Then over the last few months I've picked up some of his other stuff - via sets from people like Mr Soul Sean Hampsey and perhaps Tats and people like that. All of which I've found via SS and some other sites. I've been blown away by some of his mid tempo 70's stuff - stunning soul music and right where I'm at in terms of style. It's great discovering such quality after all these years. Sounds like yer got good taste too gal! :)

Peter

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Same here Peter, I was absolutely bonkers about his 60's stuff (still am). If you'd asked me a couple of years ago, I would have said I prefer his 60's over and above anything else he's done, but now they're about equal (ok maybe the 60's just edge it at 55% :D ) The man is very talented and I love it all now :thumbup:

Ali x

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Alison H

No mate - can't say I've seen it - don't know why. :huh: I'll go and find oneof them now. :yes:

Cheers

Peter

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Peter, I've got an early christmas present for you :D (signed)

I wanted Darrow to write "Enjoy the journey" but it was too busy & loud to get my message across to him, so he wrote "best wishes" ,but it is especially for you and that's what counts :thumbsup: .

PM me your address fella

Regards

Ali x

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Alison H

I will be videoing tomorrow night Peter hopefully, just got to set the recorder up without upsetting anyone. All money made from it will go to Darrow.

Chalky, I apologise in advance if you can hear my singing over & above Darrow's (hopefully you can't!!!)

How fantastic was it hearing the tapes come together with Darrow. Incredible stuff :thumbsup:

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