Wednesday 9 August 2006
Various locations, ask at Information Desk
Relive the 60s underground scene with a day and night of Northern Soul, Bluebeat, Ska and Rocksteady rare classics. Experience this highly charged musical adventure and witness the true meaning of the Sound System. Immerse yourself in the music, DJ's, MC's and Toasters, the dances and related talks, and dress the part if you dare!
Spotted this on my travels and thought worthy of a pass on, not too
www.209radio.co.uk Dates for your Diary: Special Guests on Soul Discovery John Wilson co-founding member Sly Slick&Wicked 15th July live by Phone from U.S.A. (if you have any questions you like to ask John please email me) + Colin Brown/"Room at the Back" 15th July Mark Houghton: A New Chapter - 29th July Jimmy Young 29th July live by Phone from Canada Red hot news.......... Saturday 12th August Roy Roberts To Come: Joslyn /Lab Addicts: Soul Choonz Unified Tribe (Again in September
Event 'Lookbacks' now has its own 'stand alone' forum ....there will be no change to events talk... so please feel free to carry on posting there as usual... Hoping that 'Lookbacks' will become a rounded and well-informed view of events around the country... making it not only informative and entertaining... but also an insight into what a venue has to offer anyone thinking about attending for the first time... music policy etc. Basically a place to post venue reports, in depth reviews, play l
At long last - que fanfare of trumpets - Shades Of Soul issue 32 will be out for the weekend.
There’s 20 contributors highlighting The Topics, The Hytones, The Fabulous Dinos, Joe Perkins discography and the Chicago based Crash label. Steve Plumb’s 4 pager on ‘rare 70s soul 45s not released in the US or UK’, Mal Collin's indepth story on the St Louis based Yodi label with interviews & listing plus Chris Waterman’s Young Guns. Reviews of the Oslo Soul Experience, Piercebri
http://www.soulmusic.co.uk Web Site RELAUNCHED JUNE 2006!!!! A selection of original Northern Soul, 70's Modern&Crossover, Funk, Sweet&Deep 45's for sale. Sound files and label scans are provided for each side, so you can have a look and listen before you buy! Going for quality over quantity - each record has been specially hand-picked to cover a range of styles and prices so hopefully there will be something for everyone! Records can be bought and paid for immediately and will be sh
This is the third various artists release from the ever growing, Coventry based, Hayley records logo, each one re- inforcing their reputation for discovering the finest un - released, rare and indemand Soul sides .This time however, label owner Rob Moss has really struck gold, in finally securing the release of both the legendary " I wonder why " and " Go back baby " sung by the mystical Sy Hightower, and only existing on a solitary Monarch acetate, discovered during the 80's, an
The below was posted in the forums by Rob Moss
Sad news just received that my friend Emmanuel has passed. One of the truly good guys and one hell of a voice. His Thelma recordings rank of some of the finest performances ever, as well as his other material for a variety of labels.His gentle manner and personal warmth will be long remembered and greatly missed.
The forum thread can be read here
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=30278
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Very sorry to have to report the sudden death of Paul Walker, better known to everyone as Crispie. Originally from Wolverhampton, well known in the Midlands and especially in the Devon / Cornwall areas where he lived for almost 20 years, Paul was found dead this morning by his father. Cause of death unknown but it's more than likely he had an epileptic fit.
He was only 45.
I realise many of you won't know him but he'd been a friend of mine for something like 31 years and
Sad News Nige Shaw RIP
Well known and respected Dj and soul fan Nige Shaw sadly passed away last Thursday 15th June 2006
Nige was a member of Soul Source and while have posted a personal message in the forum thread would like to pass on deepest condolences to all his family and friends on behalf of all involved with the site.
The funeral will be held at Stafford Crematorium on Tuesday 27th June. Further details to be confirmed.
The
In the forums recently the sad news that Freddie Gorman has passed on at the age of 67 was posted
Known for his work as a member of The Originals along with his solo releases on various labels and earlier groups and also as the co-writer of Please Mr Postman amongst others
The forum thread can be found here
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=29940
A discography can be found on SKM
http://www.soulfulkindamusic.net/fgorman.htm
Got this via site the other day fronm Debbie hopefully more info and background later on
My company is making a short film on women involved with Northern Soul. 'Northern Soul Girls'.
We are looking for more interviewees and would like to put out an advert via your site for a shoot we will be doing at Cleethorpes this Saturday.
PS I'm an old soul girl myself and this is a serious docco
'Northern Soul Girls'.
Background info and news of the latest in a series of offical, all dues paid set of releases A legal re-issue of the Tranells Label Flo-Jo (white Label) as original A Side 'Blessed with A Love' B Side ' Take This Heart The Tranells The group contained 7 members. In the photo: Front row: "Buddy" Gantz, Chet Stewart Back row: Ernie Jamison, Howard Washington, Joan Stewart, Dave McPhail, James Jackson The Flo-Jo Record was originally released in 1967. The group was based in Lancaste
Announcing!
THE NEW "CAPITOL CITY SOUL" CD
Rare and hard to find
Northern soul, funk&sweet soul
sounds from the 60's
This first volume from DTB 45's features great sounds from the
Tranells
Soulville All Stars
Intentions
George Wilson
Emperor's Soul '69
Peter&Wolfs
& Many More
plus 3 bonus tracks you will never hear anywhere!
2 unreleased cuts from the Intentions sessions in 1967 at Viurtue Studios....
"Honest I do"&"It's got to be love".
Plus George Wilson (
Stumbled across this the other day and thought worthy of a shout on here.
Hopefully will be able to get from the author by Kimasi Lionel John Browne, who have been told is in the UK at this moment a few words on the background and such on this new release shortly.
Now available online from Amazon in a downloadable ebook format at $55 for 531 pages
Book Description
Abstract
This dissertation documents obscure African American soul music (from Motown and other record label
Singer-songwriter Billy Preston dies
Keyboardist who played with Beatles, wrote numerous hits, had been in coma since November By Bob Christie
The Associated Press
Originally published June 6, 2006, 2:36 PM EDT
Billy Preston, the exuberant keyboardist who landed dream gigs with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones and enjoyed his own series of hit singles including "Outta Space" and "Nothing From Nothing," died Tuesday at 59.
Prest
VIP Radio launches on SKY The UK's newest NATIONAL Radio Station launches today, Monday, June 5th on SKY Digital Channel 0196 (UK and Western Europe). A new brand dedicated to the 35 plus market. The MUSIC mix is heavily weighted to CLASSIC SOUL with a few Adult Contemporary hits rotating the balance. Specialist shows include; The Northern Soul Hall of Fame(Mon-Fri 8-9pm,Sat 11pm-Mid, Sun 9-10pm), Behind The Hits(Sunday 12 noon), Soul Night (Sunday from 7pm) and much more. See our web site for
Sad news was posted in the forum regarding Desmond Dekker
A clip is below and
can read further in this thread
desmond dekker RIP plus sound clips
Reggae legend Desmond Dekker has died suddenly from a heart attack, his manager has announced. The 64-year-old Jamaican, best known for his 1969 hit Israelites, collapsed at his Surrey home.
Manager Delroy Williams said the performer had seemed fine when they met a day earlier.
"I
Soul Up North 52 is planned to for issue for the Cleethorpes weekender. If you have something interesting to tell the soul folks who read the fanzine, why not give it a whirl?
Venue reports, artist profiles and label discogs - are just some of the things you might want to contribute!
Soul Up North is read by most discerning soul fans who eagerly await each new issue!! (don't you!?)
send your submissions to
soulupnorthhfe@aol.com
We look forward to hea
Always tried to keep Soul Source easy to view and easy to join
however due to spammers and clowns have had to tighten up the "new members" policy
1. All members must verify their email - a email is sent by site and NEEDS to be replied to before next step
2. Site verifies account, before this is done the site has a look at the username, email given, and profile info It is important that if wish membership you do try and give as much info as possible (sorry but if you apply with
Just in case anyone has a spare hour to fill on Thursday 20th April, Jamie&Rich guest with all round jolly good fellow James Addyman on his 'Down In The Grooves' show. The show runs 7:00pm - 10:00pm every Thursday and frequently features guests from the Soul world. The guests usually feature just after the 9:00pm news for the last hour. Jamie&Rich will be spinning a few yarns, sorry, tunes! and chatting about what got them into the music, collecting and generally just having a bit of
Over on the youtube.com site there's a great selection of northern related video clips building up , most are from current times, such as the last Prestatyn Weekender, but the stand out one so far for me, is the following one
Filmed on a cine8 camera back in the 70s up in Scotland, the clip is a great snapshot from those far off days back then and to me captures it all so much better than any of the stock footage that so often gets wheeled out at the drop of a hat.
Shot in Fintr
Candi Staton: That heart still runs free
A career marked by alcoholism, abuse and some great music.
Preview of a interview where Gavin Martin talks to Candi Staton
Published: 06 April 2006
Eating her lunch in the lobby of the Holiday Inn in Camden, north London, Candi Staton - the 63-year-old survivor, heroine and sexual avenger of American deep soul - has made herself at home. Staton is a small, voluptuous woman, with the vitality you'd hope for in the lady famed for "Young
Crammed into this 50 page fanzine
there are articles on Jean Carn (Simon White), Norman Whitfield (Howard Priestley), Connie Questell (Colin Wood)& Jackie Ross (Shane Cox), there are vinyl reviews from, Shane (Chicago) Cox, Dave (Good Grooves)Halsall, Shirley (Soul Food Cafe) Stewart, Mark (Bluepower Soul) Hanson, Ted & Linda provide the R&B page along with Craig Butler and his esoteric collection,
Modden Soul is catered for with Mark Randall and Sean O'Connor -
The Royal Five "Don't Stop" "Nobody Else" P and L
Now those who still have a few memory cells left after the last weekends northern souling exploits, may have just suffered a flashback when reading the title above. As "Don't Stop" though an unreleased track has already found fame on Northern Soul side of life as a past regular floor filler for the now retired DJ Andy Rix at venues like Scenesville and Drunken Monkey, and has been featured on this site as one of the exclusives six pacs for a
Universal are to release a 20 track cd of Tommy Good material from his time with Gordy Records in the 1960s. It will include his only release "Baby I miss you" and "Leaving here" plus a glut of previously unreleased songs.
The cd release will coincide with Tommy Good's exclusive appearance at the Northampton Weekender at the Moat House Hotel on 26th - 28th May, 2006 - his first and only UK performance. Also scheduled to appear are Bobby Taylor, Chris Clark, Almeta Lattimore, Belita Woods a
News and information about the new Radio Station VIP which has started its Test Transmissions on-line at www.vipradio.net The long awaited new Radio Station VIP has started its Test Transmissions on-line at www.vipradio.net A format dubbed 'Jammin' Oldies' , VIP targets 35-59's with a main mix of Soul, Adult Contemporary Hits and Lost Memories. Soon to be launched on Sky Digital, the brand will be involved in promotions, music retail and Listener Trips. The station boasts the biggest nam
Posted in 2006
Just have had word that Dave McCadden passed away on Sunday Night in hospital in Manchester, two years after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Dave was respected and well known on the soul side of things for his various writings and the fanzines that he run over the years. He was a member/visitor on here a few times since the start of the site, the first time was when featured clips of some of his Soul Galore writings and was then just setting off down the comedian ro
Wednesday, 8th February.
Just heard on the local radio station (Lincs FM) that the council in Cleethorpes have today given permission for the Winter Gardens to be demolished and the site redeveloped with 47 2-bed flats.
Report didn't given any other details.
Another venue soon be confined to memories.
Philly soul singer/songwriter Gene Mcfadden has died at his Philadelphia home from cancer he was 56.
Best known for Aint No Stoppin Us Now with his songwriting parter John Whitehead he also wrote a string of major hits for the Philly and TSOP labels.
Philly Label founders Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff released a statement about Mcfadden and Whitehead saying "they were indispensible and their music capabilities were uniquely flexible. Not only could they write sensational singles
Please note I have resigned from presenting shows on SOLAR Radio and the Shropshire AM Sunshine 855. I will however continue to host the Soul Show on the North Midlands' Mansfield 103.2FM every Sunday 5-7pm.
I wish both stations well and now look forward to a new challenge presenting the Afternoon programme on VIP Radio, coming to Sky in March with test transmissions starting Feb 14th on the internet.
You can see the line-up and get a feel for the new look Adult Contemp
NEW YORK - Wilson Pickett, the soul pioneer best known for the fiery hits “Mustang Sally” and “In The Midnight Hour,” died of a heart attack Thursday in a Reston, Va., hospital, according to his management company. He was 64.
Chris Tuthill of the management company Talent Source said Pickett had been suffering from health problems for the past year. Pickett lived in Ashburn, Va.
“He did his part. It was a great ride, a great trip, I loved him and I’m sure he was well-loved, and
The Ultimate Guide to Motown (and related) recordings, 1956 - 1972
Online now fith edition of this great online motown resource
Don't Forget The Motor City - The 5th edition online now!!
This is the fifth edition of Don't Forget The Motor City, and the second to appear online. As well as taking the story on to cover recordings up to the end of 1972, when Motown left Detroit, this edition incorporates most of the significant CD releases sinc
LOS ANGELES -- Lou Rawls, the Grammy Award-winning singer whose velvety baritone was one of the most recognizable voices in pop music on hits such as "Love Is a Hurtin' Thing," "Lady Love" and "You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine," died Friday. He was 70.
Rawls died of lung cancer at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, said his publicist, Paul Shefrin. Rawls, who had lived in Scottsdale, Ariz., since 2003, was diagnosed with lung cancer about a year ago.Raw
It is with sadness that we let you know that we received a call from Christine Ullah (John's wife) this morning to advise us that John had passed away in the early hours of the morning, today 5th January 2006.
Known for his love of rare 60's soul, John was known by many as the 60's Soul Bandito or the Mad Mexican.
Having DJ'd throughout Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, and being a Wilton Ballroom regular he will be sadly missed by many.
Our thoughts are with John's family at this sad t
A New Album Release from Bobby Hebb
Not really fresh as been out for two months or so, but worth a check out especially the cover of Lou Rawls "When love goes wrong" which is available to download complete from the website. Going by the other clips (includes a 2005 version of Love Love Love) does seem that this "quiet" release is worthy of more attention than so far received, and hats off to the record company for making not only the mp3 avaiable but a great selection of photos and download
Soulsmith's Blog
Posted by Soulsmith, 30 December 2005
Not so long ago there were 4 of us. Packed into a rusty old Ford Cortina heading for Yate, Coalville, Peterborough, Wigan and various points en route. Now there are 2 of us. Paul died 20 years ago & Bob died today. I'm absolutely gutted. Not too sure what to make of it all really. OK here's what I really think - Live For Today. Get the most out...
A great way to see in the New Year. For the first time, the Greatstone Soul Club, opens its doors on New Years Eve. After seven years, of 'third Saturday of the month' nights, by popular demand we are staging a NYE party.
The usual mix of Rare 6ts soul, Crossover &Northern, in the atmospheric surrounds of a warm and friendly cellar club.
The night runs from 7.30pm til 3.00am...... Tickets £12.50....inc. Hot/Cold Buffet
7 dj's (more TBC) 7 and half hours of quality s
Another quality radio how from Shades of Soul Man Derek Pearson Long term users got to be aware that over the last couple of years have
featured Dereks BCB Radio 96.7FM show regular here on Soul Source, purely down to the
quality mix featuring all aspects of northern soul and beyond that he pushes out from the Bradford studio,
Thanks go to Derek for passing on all the shows Can stream the shows in 2 parts via these links part 1 part 2 Read more for his words and playlist from
Russel passed on the ducktape website over in Canada is featuring a 3 part audio interview with Keb Darge, catch it at http://www.ducktape.ca/chitchat/kebdarge/index.html
check out the rest of the site as well, most entertaing!
its at www.ducktape.ca
nice one
TEN12 RECORDS DECEMBER UPDATE
ten12 records is reuniting all three original members of New York funk and soul sliders, the SKULL SNAPS, for a one-night-only show at Manhattan’s Knitting Factory on Friday, December 9th, 2005. This performance marks the first time in 30+ years that these funk legends have played together and celebrates the release of the first Skull Snaps authorized 12-inch, “Snapped," and upcoming catalogue re-issue on CD.
TEN12 RECORDS DE
Couple of additions to the various sounds section on site
First of all, a fresh 6-pac session from North Wales Dj Ritchie Andrew, a great quality selection that includes the likes of Tom & Ron Emmanuel, Oracles flip, Johnny Vanelli to name a few
Can catch it here -
Also part one of Chalkys recent guest spot on Mark Bicknells weekly Solar Fm radio show has been added to the extenive radio section on here,
can tune in here - l
Just like to pass on congratulations and best wishes to two soul source members who are getting married today. Congratulations Richard and Sharon (Reg) and best wishes for the future
Sleepless Nights newsletter from Danny D is out Event news, sales, annual polls, links and more all make it an entertaing read. "Hi allcheers to all for making it down to the hub last friday, all systems gearing up to make this years christmas bash the best yet.... read more for the full score Finalising lineup more details next week but pencil in.. Sleepless Nights Christmas BashFriday 16th DecemberThe Hub Eustace StreetDublin 2 With that time of year approaching its time for the John Dunn
Singer Nicole Willis and Finlands premiere Funk band The Soul Investigators debut album Keep Reachin Up was released last week.
The album is released by Timmion Records, with distribution by Lifesaver Records in Finland and by Groove Attack and BoomBox Distribution in the rest of Europe. The album s lead single If This Ain t Love (Don t Know What Is) was nominated by Gilles Peterson of BBC as one of the best songs of the year 2005. An up-tempo, inspired and deceivingly simple track, If This
Sad news was posted in the forum that Dave Allcock from Stoke has passed on.
The sad news can be read here
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=21712
Starting today the start of a new regular column on Soul Source
Rob Moss's Soulful Gatherings.
Many may be aware of Robs work as the man behind Hayley Records and more than likely have read his words previously on Soul Source and elsewhere.
The regular column will feature views, news, reviews and more from todays current are and northern soul scene, and kicks off with a look at how Motown is percieved.
It can be found in the Soul Source Rare and Northern Soul Ar
