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First released in 1999 the documentary film by Ian Levine "The Strange World Of Northern Soul" has over time generated a lot of discussion here on Soul Source. With over 10 hours of footage and 130 artists it certainly was a one off.
Now 26 years later since the first showing at Blackburn it now seems that Part 1 (Over 4hrs) has now been officially released for public online viewing as it now shows on the Ian Levine Channel on Youtube
Its just been added to our in-house Soul Source Video feature, so you can now view, comment etc in ease via the link below

By Mike in News Archives · September 14, 20159 yr

Soul film news and then some more soul film news seems to be the current thrust here on Septembers Soul Source.
Todays soul music cinema news is all about the word that a new documentary film titled 'Miss Sharon Jones' is making its Worldwide Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival
The documentary concerns itself with the life and music of Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings. 'Miss Sharon Jones' focuses on a 12 month period which saw the singer battle to overcome a very serious illness and then make the return lo making music.
Directed by two-time Academy Award winner Barbara Kopple, this title joins the ever and I do mean ever increasing list of 'must watch' soul related films
Here's the blurb and such, no trailer seen yet

"Now, ladies and gentlemen," says fast-talking Dap-Kings guitarist and announcer Binky Griptite, "the star of our show — the super soul sister with the magnetic je ne sais quoi — Miss Sharon Jones!" Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings kick in with their funky, revivalist rhythm and blues backed by hard-driving horns. And so begins this deeply soulful documentary about the singer's year-long battle with cancer, and her struggle to hold her career together and return to what she loves most: the stage.
This story finds its perfect match in the two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker Barbara Kopple. In this, the fortieth Toronto International Film Festival, Kopple is, alongside Wim Wenders and Chantal Akerman, one of three returning directors who had a feature the very first year: her now-classic Harlan County USA (also screening at this year's Festival). She has a steadfast determination to go wherever a story may lead. Miss Sharon Jones! exemplifies the power of cinema-vérité as Kopple follows her subject for over a year when the future is most uncertain.
More info,via the below link
http://tiff.net/festivals/festival15/tiffdocs/miss-sharon-jones

By Mike in News Archives · September 11, 20159 yr

If waiting for the long overdue Aretha Franklin documentary "Amazing Grace" you may have to wait just that little bit longer as Variety is reporting the below...

The Toronto Film Festival has pulled “Amazing Grace” after the Aretha Franklin documentary became the subject of a legal dispute.
In a statement, the festival said the film’s producers made the decision not to show the picture about the “Respect” singer.
“We are extremely disappointed that Toronto audiences will not be able to see this extraordinary piece of art,” the festival said in a statement. “The footage in the film is truly a cinematic treasure of 20th century music and we hope global audiences will have opportunity to experience this film once a resolution is found.”
Jon D. Cantor, an attorney for the singer, said a screening at the Chicago Film Festival in October has also been canceled.
full story via
http://variety.com/2015/film/festivals/amazing-grace-toronto-film-festival-screening-canceled-aretha-franklin-1201587897/
Youtube showing of Amazing Grace Movie Trailer

Apparently the Toronto Film Festival Showing is being replaced by the showing of a film that you may have heard of before.... "Northern Soul"

By Mike in News Archives · September 9, 20159 yr

Even though out earlier this year there has been a recent flurry of publicity regarding this documentary film (it was screened last weekend at Cambridge UK film festival) and playing at a lot of upcoming USA and Australian venues. So a quick info post as this PBS documentary does looks like its one to keep an eye out for release dates.
Here's the press blurb, trailer, links, reviews etc
THE BLACK PANTHERS: VANGUARD OF THE REVOLUTION is the first feature length documentary to explore the Black Panther Party, its significance to the broader American culture, its cultural and political awakening for black people, and the painful lessons wrought when a movement derails. Master documentarian Stanley Nelson goes straight to the source, weaving a treasure trove of rare archival footage with the voices of the people who were there: police, FBI informants, journalists, white supporters and detractors, and Black Panthers who remained loyal to the party and those who left it. Featuring Kathleen Cleaver, Jamal Joseph, and many others, THE BLACK PANTHERS: VANGUARD OF THE REVOLUTION is an essential history and a vibrant chronicle of this pivotal movement that birthed a new revolutionary culture in America.

DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT

Seven years ago, I set out to tell the story of the rise and fall of the Black Panther Party, a little known history that hadn’t been told in its entirety. In particular, I wanted to offer a unique and engaging opportunity to examine a very complex moment in time that challenges the cold, oversimplified narrative of a Panther who is prone to violence and consumed with anger. Thoroughly examining the history of the Black Panther Party allowed me to sift through the fragmented perceptions and find the core driver of the movement: the Black Panther Party emerged out of a love for their people and a devotion to empowering them. This powerful display of the human spirit, rooted in heart, is what compelled me to communicate this story accurately.
It is essential to me as a filmmaker to try and give the viewer a sense of what it has meant to be black in America and consider this within our contemporary context. The legacy of the Black Panther Party had a lasting impact on the way black people think and see ourselves, and it is important that we look at and understand that. As a great lover of music, I wanted to capture this sentiment in the music we used to give audiences a sense of the time and the undercurrents of change and revolution.
I knew that archival footage would be just as important as interviews when telling this story. The Black Panther history cannot be encapsulated in sound bytes and stills; the movement continues to live and breathe in the hearts and minds of those who endured. I had to dig deeper for footage that captured an authentic portrayal of the Party and which was not distorted by mainstream media. What I found was a treasure of personal records from former members and allies across the globe. These rarely seen images became an important character in the film, telling the story of how the Black Panther Party impacted all communities. There is something incredibly powerful in seeing an array of faces - white, Asian, Latino, black, and native - together at a Black Panther Party rally calling for the reform of corrupt and unjust state institutions.
Nearly half a century later, we find our voices in a renewed chorus for justice and equality. We continue to witness a state apparatus that perpetuates a culture of fear and aggression with frequent and unwarranted displays of racial violence and oppression. As we consider the similarities between the injustices of yesterday and today, it is important to understand that the Panthers were energized largely by young people - 25 and under - who started as a small group of actively engaged individuals that collectively became an international human rights phenomenon. My hope is that the film reveals itself to be more than just thought-provoking observations of our past. The parallels between pivotal moments within the movement and events occurring in our communities today are undeniable. To better understand the Black Panther Party is to be able to better reflect on our own racial climate and collective responsibility to ensure basic rights are fulfilled, not diminished, and that voices of justice and dissent are celebrated, not silenced.
—Stanley Nelson, Director

Upcoming Screenings via the link at the end - USA and Australia
Critics’ Pick. Stanley Nelson’s excellent new documentary…like any good work of history, sticks close to the facts, plotting complex events into a packed, fast-moving timeline… The film captures the drama of their rise and fall without sacrificing the nuances… The bulk of the testimony –rousing, rueful, funny and frank – comes from within the Black Panther rank and file… Mr. Nelson makes a strong case for their importance as both a political and cultural force… Sober yet electrifying.” – A.O. Scott, The New York Times
“The release of THE BLACK PANTHERS: VANGUARD OF A REVOLUTION is well timed. Next year will mark half a century since Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale founded the Black Panthers, in Oakland, California… The period is revived by a wealth of songs on the soundtrack, and by the sleek and succulent Panther look. The black beret, the leather jacket, the bountiful hair: has any demeanor made such an impact, so fast? Photographers came flocking, and (Nelson) is at liberty to feast on the images, both still and moving, that ensued.” – Anthony Lane, The New Yorker
"Thorough and thought provoking!" -Kenneth Turan, The Los Angeles Times
Website Home page
http://theblackpanthers.com/home/

By Mike in News Archives · September 9, 20159 yr

RIP to Billy's brother http://www.soultracks.com/story-don-griffin-dies
below added by site
Clip from above story by Chris Rizik
Don Griffin was the brother of longtime SoulTracks favorite and former Miracles lead singer Billy Griffin, and played a role in the second generation Miracles and their success with more upbeat, harder-edged material such as the #1 hit, “Love Machine.” The Baltimore-born guitarist became part of the group’s back up band, the Miracle Workers, while still a teenager, and later became the fifth vocal member of the group, replacing Marv Tarplin. -
See more at: http://www.soultracks.com/story-don-griffin-dies#sthash.TF9iHOtf.dpuf
DON GRIFFIN 1955-2015..
A world renown R&B/Jazz guitarist with The Miracles and Anita Baker, Don Griffin died Thursday night, September 3rd 2015 in a car accident in Denver, Colorado.
Brother of Miracles’ lead singer Billy Griffin, Don played lead and rhythm guitar on The Miracles’ double platinum album “City Of Angels”, their platinum single, “Love Machine” and Anita Baker’s 1986 album, “Rapture”.
In 1972 after Smokey Robinson left The Miracles to become VP of Motown, Don’s brother Billy was drafted by Motown to succeed Robinson as the group’s new lead singer.
Billy Griffin then brought in a host of young funk musicians to completely re-vamp The Miracles’ 1960’s sound from “Doo Wop and Ballads” to an up-tempo dance-R&B Renaissance.
Younger brother Don Griffin’s guitar-genius and innovative musical ideas were always at the forefront of this earth quaking, soul shaking re-birth.
Don Griffin born in Baltimore, Md. exuded early virtuoso tendencies as a 17 year old phenom attending The Peabody Conservatory of Music.
In the spring of 1974, Griffin was suddenly plucked from fame school obscurity in Baltimore to first guitar in The Miracles’ back up band, called “The Miracle Workers”.
After the international success of “Love Machine” in 1976 …
Don Griffin’s over whelming popularity with the young female audience who dominated the Miracles’ live concert events, made it clear to the group that Don must be featured down front, in the “foot lights” along side the other legendary stars.
So in 1977 when the Miracles left Motown Records to sign with Columbia/Sony,
Don joined his brother Billy and became a full fledged 5th member of the iconic soul group on their Columbia/Sony album “Love Crazy”.
After the Miracles disbanded in 1979,
The Griffin Brothers formed a writing trio and a production team with composer, John Barnes.
Solely for writing and producing new 80s material for their three solo projects.
more at https://www.facebook.com/billy.griffin.007

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By kevinsoulman in News Archives · September 8, 20159 yr

First a quick thanks to all the members who entered, the competition for what was one of the biggest prizes that have ever had here on Soul Source
DVD/CD Set The Odyssey A Northern Soul Time Capsule
The lucky winner has been drawn and announced.
Full details of the prize and the lucky winner via the link below..

By Mike in News Archives · September 8, 20159 yr

The first weekend in September ahead and going by what members have added to the event guide
Both weekend and allnighter wise - September has to be one of the busiest months for these events yet
Throw into the mix various Festivals with soul related add ons then does look like a busy month
List of current weekenders here
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/calendar/2-weekenders/
and here's the nighter section
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/calendar/8-allnighters/

Anyway here's a place to pass on your 'hopes dreams and ...' for these 4 busy weekends
As always ask if you post a 'hope' then come back and let us know how it worked out

By Mike in News Archives · September 4, 20159 yr

A quick heads up on New releases for September 2015 from Ace Records

3-Track Shack
Rock'n'Roll
Link Wray
CD £14.91
Three albums Link Wray recorded on his brother's farm in the early 70s. Radically different from his previous releases, the music remains raw and basic, but with vocals and acoustic instruments.



Reaching Out - Chess Records At Fame Studios
Southern Soul
Various Artists (Chess)
CD £11.50
An overview of the 1967-69 southern soul sessions undertaken at FAME studios by Chess Records. Several tracks new to CD, including four previously unissued.



The London American Label: Year By Year 1966
Rock'n'Roll
Various Artists (London American)
CD £11.50
1966 as documented by the releases of the UK's most famous source for US rock'n'roll, pop and R&B.



All Aboard! Train Tracks Calling At All Musical Stations
Rock'n'Roll
Various Artists (Fun Time)
CD £11.50
25 tracks with a train theme or rhythm from across the musical spectrum.



Born To Be With You
70s Rock
Dion
LP £17.80
Dion’s Phil Spector-produced masterpiece reissued on 180g vinyl. Comes with printed inner bag with a new interview about the recording with Dion.



Masterpieces Of Modern Soul Vol 4
70s Soul
Various Artists (Masterpieces of Modern Soul)
CD £11.50
Black American soul dancers and grooves with the 70s sound beloved of the Modern Soul scene; many making their commercial debut.



Disco Connection
70s Soul
Isaac Hayes
CD £11.50
First ever CD release for this 1975 instrumental set from Isaac Hayes’ renowned backing band.



Live At The Beverly Theater In Hollywood
Funk
P Funk All Stars
CD £12.14
This show was recorded in California in 1983 and was originally broadcast by the Westwood One radio network.


full info , words, clips etc via https://acerecords.co.uk/

By Mike in News Archives · September 3, 20159 yr

As part of the various features to mark the 18 years of Soul Source (click read about the 18 years landmark) here's a chance for members to get their hands on a mint (mint as in still sealed never opened) copy of the recent DVD/CD Box Set release titled
The Odyssey: A Northern Soul Time Capsule
Details of the box set follow below, to be in with a chance of winning this all you have to do is just give this article a positive reputation (to do this just look down and right and you will see a green arrow just hit that)
Then next Monday the 8th September a name will be drawn out from the list of people who have given 'positive reputation ' and this member will be the winner of this DVD/CD box set

Blurb:
The Odyssey: A Northern Soul Time Capsule' is the single most comprehensive overview yet of a truly unique UK musical culture which has now lasted over 45 years and had spread across the world. The current popularity of the film "Northern Soul" and it's soundtrack plus the attendant publicity within the mainstream media - a UK Top 10 film smash, a UK Top 10 album smash and No.1 DVD smash have well and truly put Northern Soul at the forefront of people's interest again. This is a very, very exciting musical culture which now seems to be appealing to a younger generation of new fans in their teens who love the energy that Northern Soul provides and have the energy to burn off. Curated by well-known professional compiler, head of Harmess Records and 1970s Northern Soul DJ, Ian Dewhirst, 'The Odyssey: A Northern Soul Time Capsule' is very much a labour of love. The contributors to the project read like a who's who of Northern Soul's golden era. Ian Dewhirst and Anglo American's Tim Brown co-compiled the music and deliberated at length over the myriad of licensing issues. Mike Ritson, publisher of Manifesto magazine, kindly allowed us to use large swathes of his definitive book about Northern Soul, 'The In Crowd' to document the history of the scene. Simon White, journalist and broadcaster, interviewed, supervised and directed the collection of numerous interviews with most of the scene's best-known characters. Richard Searling interviews the world's longest-standing and most enigmatic record dealer, John Anderson, as well as squeezing in an interview with Philadelphia International's Kenny Gamble, who looks through Richard's collection of his own releases from the 1960's and sees many of these UK releases for the first time ever! Northern Soul history! Not one, but 2 DVDs.
The 150 page book layout was designed by Glen Gunton and the overall package design by Jaffa - both long-serving Northern Soul stalwarts. The music follows the evolvement of Northern Soul, from its early beginnings at Manchester's Twisted Wheel club in 1968, through to The Golden Torch, Blackpool Mecca, Wigan Casino and Cleethorpes Pier in the 1970s, Stafford Top Of The World and The 100 Club in the 1980s and the huge dearth of Soul weekenders and the 100 Club again from the 1990's to the present day.
Featuring a mind-numbing 222 tracks, all licensed from legitimate sources and all of which have been painstakingly re-mastered and documented within the sleeve-notes. The most comprehensive Northern Soul track-listing ever.'The Odyssey: A Northern Soul Time-Capsule' truly does what it says on the tin. This is the most exhaustive history of the Northern Soul scene ever released.
Label: Harmless Format: CD+DVD Box Set Date: 02/03/2015 Cat#: HURTBOX005 Barcode: 5014797890350 Genre: Soul 8 x Cds and 2 X DVDs

Amazon Link - Purchase and more info/listings etc
http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Odyssey-Northern-Soul-Capsule/dp/B00JYDGJHM
Thanks go to Harmless Records for the copy and the chance to offer members what must be the biggest prize yet in the 18 years that have been doing comps!
http://www.demonmusicgroup.co.uk/catalogue/labels/harmless/

To be in with a chance of winning this all you have to do is just give this article a positive reputation (to do this just look down and right and you will see a green arrow just hit that)
Then next Monday the 8th September a name will be drawn out from the list of people who have given 'positive reputation ' and this member will then be the winner of this DVD/CD box set

By Mike in News Archives · September 2, 20159 yr

Its hard to take in that today the 1st of September marks the 18 year point since day one of Soul Source. Long time readers may recall that over the years there has always been a sort of failure to mark these landmarks with any memorable events or indeed words.
This time its going to be a bit different, 18 years is a good point, both site wise and real world life wise to take some time to regroup, look at things and then move onwards, That's what have been doing over the last few weeks and here's my take.
The recent major upgrade puts the site in a very good place technical wise
On the admin side (as in the way the site was being run), the customer friendly service mainstream type approach of the last couple of years was a bit of a mistake, maybe needed, but maybe still a mistake. Sure it kept some moaning types happy but overall it hasn't worked that well and more importantly for me has sucked some of the enjoyment out of running this place. So there will be a few changes on that site both on how things are run, how problems are dealt with and the overall approach I have to looking after Soul Source
As always thanks to all the mods past and present who have got us to this point, it's always appreciated.

Of course big thanks to all the members who have made this place what it is, without you as they say it be squat
Thats it - the most major landmark yet, 18 years now since day one - blimey
Mike
1 September 2015

By Mike in News Archives · September 1, 20159 yr

Am a bit late on this which does sort of demo that it may be worthwhile raising members awareness about using the submit news feature
Up in the gallery member Oscar C Romp has recently uploaded a few images to highlight his current exhibition
The last nite is tonight so if after a mellow Bank Holiday weekend finisher then this could be just the place, if not then hit the link and see what you are missing

Gallery album link

Flyer

Event details Link

A series of drawings, paintings and prints, exploring northern soul, jazz dance and club culture down the years and at first hand, on the dance floor as a participator...There are drawings, paintings and prints form the mid 80's up to the present day, in a variety of sizes, prices ranging from £25 upwards.
A bit short notice, I know, as the show closes on 31st August. But if you live nearby, please drop by The Plough Pub has a fine selection of real ales and lager, and the food is good. They also have frequent live music as well as vinyl-only DJ nights. Well worth a vista in its own right,- specially for Sunday dinners

By Mike in News Archives · August 31, 20159 yr

A recap news post of two recent artists passingon posted in the forum the last couple of days
Posted in the forums by Dave Welding
Sadly heard last night that legendary Detroit Drummer/Producer/Writer George McGregor passed away last Friday.
He had been ill for some time, and had suffered a heart attack early last week before finally passing away on Friday.
R.I..P George
Dave
Rob Moss recently posted an article on this legendary Detroit drummer, which can be read here
By 1965 George McGregor was one of the busiest drummers in Detroit not to work for Motown. “I did a couple of sessions in the late 60s for them. That's me on 'Ain't no mountain high enough' and 'Ain't nothing like the real thing'for Marvin and Tammi, but I didn't need them 'cause I was so busy with everything else. I did most of Edwin Starr's things with Motown 'cause Edwin didn't like to record at their studio on Grand Boulevard – he liked Golden World and would record there. Back in '63 I was with Eddie 'Bongo' (Brown) when he introduced me to Mickey Stevenson. Eddie told him I was a drummer and that I could write good songs too.

Chalky also posted this sad news in this thread
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/topic/340865-big-frank-rip/

Just read that Big Frank Murphy (aka Frank Dell) passed away in July.
So pleased to have seen him perform at Cleethorpes, thank you for the music.
R.I.P.
https://webapp1.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=3261252&fh_id=12745

Follow the link below for a page with a fuller bio
http://badcatrecords.com/BadCat/DELLfrank.htm

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By Mike in News Archives · August 30, 20159 yr

OK, lets start with the bad new. Stafford, The Reunion has been put on ice, it will go ahead, but not until next spring. Guy Hennigan has to be in the Far East and Ady Pountain has a commitment in Chicago he can't get out of and I won't do it half arsed, as I've said before. There is great desire amoungst those that used to attend that we have another get together and as I said it will go ahead when all elements can come together.
But anyway, not going to waste the date. Last time we did the reunion, we had a spirit of Stafford room with Butch and some others in there, that was well received. Several of us have spoken on many occasions about doing something along those lines again. Have also been ask on many occasions why don't you do another venue like Stafford ? Along side this I have spent the last few years discussing with many attendees around venues in the country what the like and don't like about the scene today, venues, music etc. out of this has come several recurring themes:
Why are there some many rooms these day, unlike successful venues of the past where the main room played much more across the board, Stafford, The Ritz, Keele to name a few So many venues these days have poor sound systems Great venue, but so hard to get to Same records being played over and over on the same night There were a lot more views, but time and space prohibit them all being listed. But taking much of this on board have decided to use the date for a trail event to see if the interest is really there. The venue, The Box, Crewe, located in the town center opposite a main line rail station and only a few miles off the M6. So central and easily accessible. Music policy, a bunch of mates playing the best records they can, keeping the dance floor happy with no dictate from the promoter. Awesome in house sound system with constant sound engineers. Everyone together in one room, simple really.................

By Dave Thorley in Event News · August 28, 20159 yr

A quick shout for all mobile and tablet users
Just a shout to let you know that you can now use the popular Whatsapp app to share all the various types of fresh soul content here on Soul Source
News. events, radio, talking points, info and much more can now all be passed on to your friends, club members, buyers, listeners and muckers with just a quick thump of an icon here on Soul Source
The feature has been added to the twitter,fb,linkedin, reddit shares which all show at the bottom of each piece of content

When on a tablet or mobile the Whatsapp share icon icon will automatically show as above, all you need to do (as long as you have got the app installed of course) is just hit it
edit dec 2020 - image removed as out of date - see comments below for latest screenshot and info
there you go, I'd say could be an useful addition

soul source

By Mike in News Archives · August 23, 20159 yr

Latest word on tickets for the upcoming 36th Anniversary in September along with news of the October revival of the Riverboat events...

Right, lots of enquiries have started about the 36th anniversary and the revived Thames Riverboat Cruise.

We kick orft with the usual 100 Club anniversary shenanigans on Sept 26th at the 100 Club from 10pm-6am. Tickets are £20 each by cheque to Ady Croasdell, Flat 10, 108 Gt Titchfield St, London W1W 6SN please include an SAE. If you wanna do PayPal call it £21 for charges and postage to ady.croasdell@btinternet.com

These go on sale at the Aug 22nd nighter and then by post from Aug 24th, but I might be on hols for a few day so expect ‘em back early September. It usually sells out a week before the event so don’t hang about; but don’t panic neiver.

Then the week after, Sat Oct 3rd 7pm-midnight, we’ve decided to revive the riverboat rave-ups of the 80s that used to be wild; and then some.
Tickets for this are available now from the same gaff, cheque in my name at £22 each or £23 by PayPal. If you want me to hold onto them and send them with the 100 Club tickets just arsk. The boat is the Golden Jubilee and leaves from Temple Pier, opposite Temple underground station down by the riverside. No seal culling please.

Details on www.6ts.info or daft questions to me by email.

Ta

Ady

By Mike in News Archives · August 19, 20159 yr

Daptones latest album pre-release announcement give us the news of an upcoming Gold II album release featuring a mix of 45 only, unreleased and modern classics. All available on the 18th Sept via cd, vinyl and digital formats.
Wait for the blurb...
21 tracks featuring 45 only, unreleased, and bonafide modern classics by Daptone's elite roster of stars including: Sharon jJones & the Dap-Kings, Charles Bradley, Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens, The BudosBand, Antibalas, Saun and Starr and more!
But what's REALLY special are the exclusive tracks by Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens, as well as "The Baddest Band in the Land" The Dap-Kings, who offer up a dance-floor dominator, "Thunderclap."
Daptone Daptone Gold Volume II is a collection of fan favorites, 45 only, and exclusive killers soooo good it turns Gold to Platinum. Dig on 21 tracks hand-picked by Daptone Staff, Musicians, and fans. But what's REALLY special are the exclusive tracks by Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens, as well as "The Baddest Band in the Land" The Dap-Kings, who offer up a dance-floor dominator, "Thunderclap," and Charles Bradley & LaRose Jackson's "Luv Jones," previously released on only on 45.

The Daptone Gold II double LP is packaged in a silver foil gatefold sleeve and comes with a full-size poster, liner notes and Daptone logo iron-on. CD is packaged in a deluxe embossed silver foil digipak with liner notes. 200 LP's with GOLD colored vinyl available ONLY at the Daptone Shop.

Track Listings

Disc: 1
1. Better Things - Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
2. Strictly Reserved - Charles Bradley
3. Sinner - Naomi Shelton & The Gospel Queens
4. Hot Shot - Saun & Starr
5. Dirty Money - Antibalas
6. Inspiration Information - Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
7. The Traitor - Menahan Street Band
8. Heartaches and Pain - Charles Bradley
9. Unbroken, Unshaven - The Budos Band
10. Retreat! - Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
11. Witches Boogaloo - The Sugarman Three
Disc: 2
1. Look Closer (Can't You See the Signs?) - Saun & Starr
2. Keep Coming Back - Menahan Street Band
3. I Learned the Hard Way - Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
4. Got to Get Back to My Baby - The Sugarman Three
5. Aphasia - The Budos Band
6. Out of the Wilderness - The Como Mamas
7. Little Boys With Shiny Toys - Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
8. You Gotta Move - Naomi Shelton & The Gospel Queens
9. Luv Jones - Charles Bradley
10. Thunderclap - The Dap-Kings

Listen to all, read and pre-order Daptone Gold II via the Daptone Shop link below
http://shop.daptonerecords.com/collections/frontpage/products/daptone-gold-ii

By Mike in News Archives · August 19, 20159 yr

BBC Midlands today news covered Stone Foundation's album launch night in Birmingham at the weekend. The bands new album A Life Unlimited features guest performances from soul legends Nolan Porter and The Four Perfections. The piece broadcast by the BBC at the weekend also features Stone Foundation's work with Undisputed Truth and Fabulous Peps frontman Joe Harris. The band look set for a good chart placing in the official UK charts this week, thanks to the continued support of the soul community in the UK.

To find out more and to order the new album A Life Unlimited go to http://www.stonefoundation.co.uk for all those interested in owning the album on limited edition vinyl go to - http://stonefoundation.tmstor.es

You can catch the band on their UK tour throughout the coming months.

By Guest in News Archives · August 11, 20159 yr

Release Date: Monday August 24th 2015

‘G’ Era is the current name of the group formerly known as Bernard Gibson & Liv-N-Proof. The origins of the group began in early 1974 with Bernard Gibson along with his brothers Arthur, Willie and their brother in law Anthony Pilgrim who together with Lucien Thompson formed the group, The Expo’s, who recorded a solitary 45 entitled “Your Best Friend And Me” for the tiny Stall label . Extending their name to ‘The Exportations” they went on to record the acclaimed album for the United Artists label “Meet The Exportations” which the successful lead 45 “Strange Sensations” was taken from.

As the Exportations they would go on to record two desirable 45’s for the local Detroit label Vir-ro “I Want You/Find Another Day” in 1980 followed a year later by “You Did It/Easy Come Easy Go” both of which went on to find favour with the UK modern soul scene and beyond. As the Exportations they also recorded the disco influenced 12” single “Party Down” in 1982. The group’s earliest use of the name Liv-N- Proof came when the recorded “You And I” for the Ju-Par label during 1977.

Bernard Gibson also sang for a while with another Detroit outfit managed by former Dramatic Ron Banks called ‘Five Special”, who’s members were Ron’s brother Bryan, Mike Pettils and Steve Harris. Bernard was present on their first release “The More I Get To Know You” which appeared on the local Detroit T.E.A.I label (which was later picked up for a national release by Mercury Records). Bernard also featured on the groups Elektra outing “Why Leave Us Alone/Your Something Special” before leaving the group to be replaced by Steven Boyd.

Bernard’s performing credits also include time with The Floaters, The Jackson Five, David and Eddie Ruffin, as well as a 14 year stint as part of Dennis Edwards Temptations Review. So with the passing of his brother’s and brother in law Bernard formed the new ensemble ‘G’Era with his lifelong friends Gregory Palmer (a.k.a GP) the former lead vocalist of ‘Unexpected Pleasure’ the opening act for Rose Royce, Lou Rawls and The Jones Girls amongst others, and Douglas Gaddy (a.k.a Charles Gee) who as part of the group ‘The Admirations’ opened shows for such esteemed Detroit acts as Enchantment, The Dramatics, The Miracles, Al Hudson, Ronnie McNair and Phyllis Hyman etc. Douglas is the featured lead vocalist on “Loving You” with the additional bass vocals being provided by Odell Jones a former member of Joe Billingsley’s version of the Contours. “Loving You” and Making Love” were both produced under the auspices of Soul Junction’s old friend and Detroit Black Smoke Studio owner A.J. Sparks of “Working On Love” (SJ520) fame.

Words By: David Welding.
SJ531 - G'Era - Promo Soundclip.mp3
Buy directly from Soul Junction at http://www.souljunctionrecords.co.uk/SJ531.html or from the usual leading leading Soul Music stockists.
For further information email sales@souljunctionrecords.co.uk

By Chalky in News Archives · August 9, 20159 yr

This Soul Map of Scotland is a tribute to Shotts Northern Soul All-niters held at Allanton Miners Welfare Hall Lanarkshire from 1987-1991. Founded by Jim O’Hara, Brian Welsh (RIP) and John Nielson.
The Road/Journey is integral to Northern Soul. I thought a map could convey that pilgrimage. We used to join the Aberdeen crew when their bus came down from up North on route to Shotts, the bus was packed and smoky with Northern blaring through coach speaker’s with the banter in full swing, it was pure magic. I still love all those dodgy roadside Little Chef establishments you pass to on the motorways – they always raise a smile and a tune.

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Available as a Tea Towel soon!
Mark Wallace for ukvibe.org
link: http://ukvibe.org/visual_world/soul-map-scotland/

By Guest in Articles · August 6, 20159 yr

The Uk Vibe website has a must visit lengthy and photo heavy article just up. The title 'The Art of Ian Clark' should have you already right clicking and opening in a new window, but if you are still here and not convinced here's a brief preview of what you be getting..

A Soothing ‘Slow Moody Black n Bluesy’ Art Direction by Ian Clark Image taken at a Reggae night in West Ealing sourced from Pictorial Press, Described by Ady Croasdell as ‘The Mona Lisa of Soul Music’ Due to the stare of the young lady in pic.
The Kent section did not resemble your average soul reissues, gone were the flared trousers of a bygone era – out went the in-house design team, and in came a stylish new school with argyle socks and hi rise trousers. These album sleeves were as fresh as fungus in their day (with exception to Factory records Manchester of course). They were in a world of their own visually, unlike anything else in the racks. They held a moth like attraction for this young soul student, you just felt that passion.
Ian Clark was able to draw on his large collection of found images/typefaces sourced in junk shops and dusty markets and travels, this was such an important factor back then. The original intentions were to emulate original soul graphics from old records Like Imperial or King however a new rawer visual language soon mutated.

The first Kent album I owned was ‘Club Soul’, the cover art was a huge decider, ‘Club Soul’ had a Colin McInnis ‘Absolute Beginners’ vibe to it, like a lot of Val Wilmer’s photography. This was a subtle homage to early modernist and all-nighter roots in the heart of the Capitol. I always liked the fact that Kent acknowledged the mod foundations of soul culture that was noted
“The casino winners, that picture came from a guy I worked with at college in Surrey when I ran their graphics unit, he went to Las Vegas came back with some pictures and he said “have you seen these they’re quite nice” I thought Bloody ’ell.” Ian Clark on Winner Takes all LP
Many artists would keep alphabetically filed picture libraries gathered from magazines – images like Atomic Explosions/Apples etc. This also involved filtering through vast archives of imagery like you would record diggin’. This was roots visual sampling – more fun than Google any day.
above preview source credit Mark Wallace and ukvibe.org
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http://ukvibe.org/visual_world/the-art-of-ian-clark/

By Mike in Articles · August 4, 20159 yr

New releases for August 2015 from Ace Records
Unlock The Lock: The Kent Records Story Vol 1
Rhythm & Blues
Various Artists (Kent/ Modern)
CD £17.75
The first four years of the Bihari brothers last major imprint. 30 of the tracks or takes make their CD debut.

Visions Of A New World
Funk
Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes
CD £7.43
A jazz funk classic from Lonnie. Features club classic ‘A Chance For Peace’ and spiritual jazz masterpiece ‘Devika (Goddess)’.

Dear Companion
Folk
Bonnie Dobson
CD £11.50
The second album from one of the most distinctive voices of the 1960s folk boom. Booklet includes a new interview with Bonnie.

Ian Levine's Solid Stax Sensations
70s Soul
Various Artists (Stax)
CD £11.50
Pioneering rare soul DJ Ian Levine chooses 25 of his favourite Stax / Volt soulful movers.

Into A Real Thing And More
70s Soul
David Porter
CD £11.50
Memphis Gold! First time on CD for second album by award-winning Stax songwriter, augmented by bonus tracks.

I'm Not Selling Out / I'm Buying In!
70s Soul
Swamp Dogg
CD £11.50
First time on CD for one of Swamp’s best albums, remastered from the original Takoma tapes.

Many A Mile
Folk
Buffy Sainte-Marie
CD £7.43
Buffy’s second album issued in 1965, not available on CD for many years. Her own songs plus some traditional material and songs by Bukka White and Patrick Sky.

http://acerecords.co.uk/

By Mike in News Archives · August 3, 20159 yr

August 1st SOUL Session 5 Dedicated Soul Promotions present:
For SOUL Session 5, I thought you might like to know a little bit about our two guest's. Flying over for one night only, we are very excited indeed, not only to hear, but to see them as well. Soul music is in the ascendancy in Sweden and Jens & Carl are probably two of the main movers and shakers and represent part of a team that present The Lighthouse and Family Circle weekender in Stockholm. Over the past couple of decades they have worked very hard at bringing Soul music to the attention of an increasing number of Swedish people. In other parts of Europe we have recently had the opportunity to hear them at Soul Essence, Filthy Soul, Soul 4 Real (Bilbao) and recently Jens was doing a spot at “Something Deep Inside” (Barcelona). Jens and Carl like to play quality across the board Soul with a hint of Northern and crossover. Carl stays in the know by working in Stockholm's Record Mania, which we visited when we were there in 2014. They both have impeccable taste and are like us, are Dedicated Soul lovers. I've know the Swedish boys for nearly 15 years, and they are the genuine article. So SOUL Session patron's get ready for something real special, I know we are.For the August, SOUL Session, @ Hassocks Golf Club, London Road, West Sussex, BN6 9NA, we will be welcoming Stockholm Soul's Jens Chreisti and Carl Hedberg, who will be flying in especially for one night to add their mix of “Soul Across the Board”.
Kick off 8 pm to 1 am, and £6 otd. traveller's wishing to stay over, early booking is advisable. Hotel's in the area are: Premier Inn, Burgess Hill, RH15 9TQ, 08715278172 or Travelodge Hotel @ Hickstead, A23 Southbound Burgess Hill Hickstead, West Sussex RH17 5NZ, 0871 984 6038
For info contact: (Andy) 07746 986618, (Maxine) max48maxwell@gmail.com or checkout the "SOUL Session" group on Facebook.

By Maximax in News Archives · July 27, 20159 yr

Manchester Embraces a Son Of The Windy City At Long Last!
By Dave Moore
Once again New Century Soul is about to warm the cockles of Manchester’s winter hearts! Another fantastic year is to be rounded off once again in style! This time with the first ever appearance in UK of one of Chicago’s iconic voices…

The voice that would grind out some of Chicago’s great urban bluesy soul songs on the Leaner Brother’s iconic M-Pac! logo was brought into the world on 3 January 1944, in the local hospital in the small township of MaGee in Simpson County, Mississippi. A rural community roughly 30 miles South of Jackson. Magee was something of a one horse town during those war years with its best known feature probably being the Sanatorium located just North East of its town border. It was into this environment Willie Newsome was born. The son of Frank Newsome a local farmer and his wife, Luovena Mae Carr Newsome, Willie was raised a few miles away in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, which was situated on what is the main thoroughfare North out of New Orleans the I-59. Hattiesburg was home to the Newsome family for the decade after Willie was born and he attended the Third Ward Elementary School until, at age 10, when he, his mother, his brother and Grandmother left his father behind and moved Northwards to Joliet in Illinois. Young Willie was already singing whilst at the local elementary school and remembers that he always sang, “I always sang, even as a young child, it just seemed a natural thing for me to do”.
The Newsome’s family’s Northern trek saw them settle in Joliet, Illinois a bustling township almost 30 miles South West of Chicago, where Willie was enrolled at the Forest Park Grade School on California Avenue.
“I always sang, even as a young child, it just seemed a natural thing for me to do”.
By aged 11 he was performing at school functions and was a regular at his local church where he sang the gospel songs on the day until his Mother was approached by a local adult singing group who wanted Willie to join them in their performances. With his Mother’s permission the 11 year old Willie Newsome became a member of the Chariot Wheels Gospel Singers which put him on the road to a singing career. The group sang at local churches and Gospel get-togethers at which Willie became something of a central figure for the group, whilst honing his vocal skills. Influenced by the likes of Sam Cooke who was making a name for himself in the secular music world after initially making his name as a member of Gospel group, The Soul Stirrers and enthralled by the singers emanating from his small transistor radio, Willie began a love affair with Rhythm and Blues and looked to broaden his singing parameters.
The Newsomes lived on Fairview Avenue in the North East district of the city and over the years Willie embraced six sisters as siblings and was now enrolled at Joliet Township High School. As was the norm he sang on the street corners with his neighbourhood friends and across the road from Willie’s house lived, Mr Junior Adams, the owner of a local nightclub hostelry called The Rock Inn. When Mr Adams showed an interest in hiring the young singer to perform in his club, a local youth worker Lawrence Parker, who ran a local youth center in the area became Willie’s first manager. With Willie still at the tender age of 15, his manager took on the mantle of Uncle, gave Willie his surname claiming he was a nephew and that was Willie’s ‘in’ to the local club circuit. Willie Parker was now a fully-fledged, professional singing act. Musicians that backed acts at the Rock Inn at this time around 1958, were a band known as The Lorenzo Smith Band who were led by Chicago based saxophonist Lorenzo Smith. The name of Lorenzo Smith can be found on numerous 45s of the era ranging from the Windy City all the way as far South as New Orleans and it was whilst fronting this band that Willie took his first foray into a recording studio.

That studio session that Willie relates took place at the legendary Chess Studio 2120 South Michigan Ave delivered the first 45 to bear Willie’s name, albeit with his Parker ‘donated’ surname. Lorenzo Smith – “(Too Much) Firewater” b/w Little Willie Parker – “Looking In From The Outside” Marvel 2700, paired up a raucus Native Indian inspired instrumental that today would have the PC world in uproar whilst the flip is Willie leading a group harmonious shuffler against a clean sounding guitar and drum combo. (1) The 45 was produced by Harry Glenn who also released it a little later on his own Glenn label.
On leaving High School, it was time for Willie Newsome to earn a living and singing, as much as he loved it, wasn’t cutting the mustard in the financial stakes, so he took a job pressing clothes at a local laundry in order to keep the wolf from the door. Pressing clothes by day and singing by night, Willie’s next contribution to Americas recording industry came when he was contracted to the Leaner Brothers’ M-Pac subsidiary. (2) I say contracted but on asking Willie about this particular time in his life he wasn’t sure whether he actually signed a contract and couldn’t recall how he ended up with George Leaners set up and certainly never received any payment from these sessions. Whilst undertaking the recording sessions that would produce Willie Parker – “I've Got To Fight It b/w Let's Start A Thing Now – M-Pac 7233, the uptempo, hard driving dancer, so loved by fans of that rnb styled Northern Soul, Willie married his childhood sweetheart Patricia Ann, who he would subsequently have 2 children with, Frankie Jr and Charla Newsome.   With the new found responsibilities of a family to take care of Willie found a job at the local Caterpillar Earth Moving Equipment Plant in his adopted home town of Joliet but still kept the dream alive of being a recording star, continuing to record under the stewardship of Eddie Silvers, one of the Leaner Brothers ’ preferred songwriters and production guy. (3)

The subsequent 45s released from these sessions include the fantastic Eddie Silvers arranged and produced 1967 release of the double sider, Willie Parker – “Salute To Lovers b/w Don't Hurt The One You Love” – M-Pac 7235, which has seen the flip undergo something of a revival in Northern Soul rooms looking for something not too overplayed. That particular side was rereleased a couple of months later with a different B Side as Willie Parker –“ Don't Hurt The One You Love b/w The Town I Live In” – M-Pac 7237, which incidentally was the final release on the imprint but before that the label slipped out yet another uptempo bouncer, this time minus Eddie Silver’s input (who may well have seen the writing on the wall for the logo), that combines Willie’s rough edged Gospel tinged vocals with a crashing machine gun like back beat and a couple of deft string arrangements. I know… it sounds like it wouldn’t work… but it does! Crash, bang, whallop and hey presto! A soulful rnb dancer at it’s very best! Willie Parker – “I Live The Life I Love b/w You Got Your Finger In My Eye” M-Pac 7236. The flip is a real example of where the label (and the majority of its output), sat within the soulful output of the Windy City. Heavily influenced by the city’s blues heritage, Willie grinds out a real testifying performance -sounding like he’s gargled gravel on what is effectively a love song delivered against the tell-tale simple guitar riffs that was the signature of so many of the One-Der-Ful, M-Pac! Mar-V-Lus recordings.

Late that year (1967) saw the Leaner Brothers take stock of their label set ups and within the next 12 months had ceased recording. (albeit there was lots of material still in the can). I guess with Motown so ingrained into the teenage pop psyche and Stax dominating the more grittier elements of the record buying public’s disposable income that they felt it wasn’t flying as they hoped it would. This of course left Willie as something of an undiscovered jewel really, as just as he was gaining a fan base, the company folded.
America’s recording industry wasn’t quite ready to give up on Willie yet however and a meeting with Chicago based drummer Alan Williams led to a further sojourn into the studio in 1969. Williams was something of a colourful character who had developed a couple of alter egos over the years calling himself forest the Emperor, (under which guise he recorded a number of Calyso flavoured 45s and then buy the time he hooked up with Willie Zona Sago, the record producer ad owner of Sagport Records having taken up record producing in order to add that arrow to his musical quiver.
Reverting to his own surname and changing his first name to Frankie, the release of Frankie Newsome and the Soul Invaders – “My Lucky Day b/w Part 2” – Sagport 202, was a song penned by Williams himself on which Willie extols the fact that he’s gonna live for today. Quite a funky track, with a female backing lolling above a bongo and guitar driven uptempo beat, Willie’s vocal brings it all together in a fashion based on his gravelly gospel influenced style. Willie undertook a ten day tour to promote the single and Williams aka Zona Sago sold the master to George Purcell who must have spotted some potential and reissued the 45 on his own GWP label (#515)

Frankie Newsome – “Last Bus From Tupelo b/w Coming On Strong, Staying Strong” – Sagport 204 delivered a deep soul masterclass on the top side with a song penned by Williams and Jim Porter, a Chicago based record producer who would go on to record the Wrecking Crew for Erect Records in the early 80s for Erect Records. Another fine performance from Willie greeted the listener on the flip but this time on another Williams penned song that was equally as funky the earlier track on the label. A great slice of uptempo urban soul that was beginning to infuse the black record buying public at the outset of the seventies put Willie in amongst the emerging black talent that was finding it’s place with their ‘message in the music’ mantra. A change of label, albeit still associated with Alan Williams delivered a local semi hit with Frankie Newsome – Don’t Mess With My Lovemaker b/w Same Part 2 – Savern 103 is a similar Williams authored song, with once again an early 70s urban sound relying heavily on a funky chanking guitar that takes centre stage alongside Willie’s vocal with Part 2 delivering more of the same. Once again Williams managed to get the 45 placed with a larger label, this time with New York’s Wand logo and it appeared as Wand #11227.
Willie Newsome had now like many before him been trying to establish himself as a recording artist for 15 years and the next few years were quite on the recording front, although he continued singing to audiences in the clubs and lounges around Chicago whilst working his job at the Caterpillar plant in Joliet. In 1974, Willie returned to the recording studio once again, this time under the production skills of veteran Chicago maestro Johnny Moore. The resulting release a sing penned and produced by Moore, Frankie Newsome - We’re On Our Way b/w Same - Warner Brothers 8056 saw willie take a completely new musical direction. Having left the raw sound of his Chicago’s Leaner Brothers days firmly in the locker he delivers a sweet shuffling outing that had become so en vogue in the mid 70s. Various Modern soul DJs have picked up on the 45 in the past and it has certainly seen plays in clubs of that soulful persuasion but without becoming the monster it deserves to be.

Willie’s recording career may have come to an end in the mid 70s but his singing continued in the clubs in and around his home town and in the Windy City. His church based singing still continues to this day and he is a member of his local church choir at the Mount Zion Baptist Church where the choir performs under the name of The Voices Of Zion under the direction of Pastor Gregory G Latimore.
Willkies first marriage came to an end after 13 years but he remarried a few years later believe it or not to a girl with the same name as his first wife Patricia Ann and he fathered another two children Shannon and Tamiika as well as another son Brian. On November 28th, the Newsomes will get the opportunity to see their father sing it an appreciative and knowledgeable audience at the New Century Soul 11th Anniversary Allnighter at the Radcliffe Civic Hall.
In recent times those intrepid soul detectives at Secret Stash have unearthed a number of unreleased tracks on Willie and one of those tracks will not only be part of his set on this special occasion but will also be available for the very first time on a commemorative 45!
For the first time a UK audience of fans will hear Willies voice LIVE! On stage with a full backing band just the way it should be!
If I were you I’d pop along to the NSC website at www.newcenturysoul.co.uk   and grab a ticket for this unique event. History in the making once again in Manchester! See you there…… Dave
Dave Moore
July 2015
Notes and References:
1.       Lorenzo Smith played on a number of 45s by the likes of JB Lenoir and Earl Hooker as well as leading a number of bands during the late 50s and early 60s. he moved to Little Rock Arkansas and became something of a local celebrity as he and his wife operated Center Stage Music and were members of the city’s Arts Council. He passed away in April 2014 aged 66.
2.       The Leaner Brothers (George and Eddie), were a pair of black sibling entrepreneurs who started out in the record business by working in their ex brother in laws retail store called The Groove Record Shop at 47th and South Parkway in the mid 1940s. (When the Leaners sister, Bernice, divorced her husband she received the store as part of the settlement). By March 1950, the brothers had worked at a number of record distributors in the city and set up on their own by establishing United Record Distributors, subsequently builing up a solid reputation in the record business. Bouyed by the success of Chess, VeeJay and a slew of lesser known but emerging independent record labels, in 1962 they established their own label named OneDerFul, eventually creating MarVLus and Mpac as sister logosas well asa number of lesser known labels. The Leaner operated labels would become synonymous throughout the sixties with their artists producing a hard driving, urban sound encompassing a more guttural sound of soul than its rivals like Motown.
3.       Eddie Silvers was a renowned songwriter, arranger and producer who was one of the creative, driving forces of the Leaner Brothers’ stable of labels. Mr Silvers name is peppered amongst the Leaner Brothers’ logos but maybe one snippet that has passed by many fans is that he also wrote what has now been recognised as The Jackson Five’s first recording which was undertaken in Chicago as the recent discovery of the master tape has revealed.

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By Dave Moore in Articles · July 24, 20159 yr

A Big Thank You - and - Ann Sexton Live At The Wilton
After the disappointment felt by everyone when Marvin Smith was taken ill and had to cancel his concert last November, we felt like calling it a day with regard to live artists at the Wilton’s Soulful Sessions. We continued with the event and, thanks to all who attended, you turned the disappointment into a great success, and helped us financially to recover some of our losses.
We would like to thank all the people who attended, with a special thank you to those who refused their refunds, telling us to put the money towards next year’s event, and because of your support, we have decided to give it another go.
14th November 2015, is our next soul night, featuring a very special performance from a southern soul legend – ANN SEXTON – supported by our incredible full eight piece band, including background vocalists – PUSH.

Let’s give Ann a welcome she will never forget, with a Wilton capacity crowd that, no doubt, will know more about Ann’s recording career than she can probably remember herself.
Ann’s sets will include her well known songs from the 70’s, deep and uptempo classics that she recorded initially for David Lee’s Impel label and later for John Richbourg’s (R) Seventy Seven label, something for everyone’s taste. We have asked Ann to perform something extra special, her very first recording that she cut way back in 1967. She was the featured vocalist on a track cut by Elijah and the Ebonies titled “I Confess”, a great ballad issued on the Gitana label, cut in Ann’s hometown of Greenville, South Carolina. On this release she was featured as Mary Sexton and must have been in her late teens when this recording was released. We are so pleased and privileged that Ann has agreed to perform this song onstage at the Wilton for the very first time in Europe since she recorded the song all those years ago. To make sure we’ve covered all the bases, Ann will perform her latest 2010 release “Rising Up”, a fantastic uptempo soulful house track.

Tickets are now on sale at £20.00 or online at £21.50 at www.wheatsheaf.com/allnighter – watch the Soul Source events guide and the Wilton’s pages on Facebook for updates.

Looking forward to November.

Dave and Val.

Wilton's Soulful Sessions Saturday 14th November 2015

A Soulful Night Featuring A Very Special Performance From A Southern Soul Legend
***** ANN SEXTON *****

Supported by an incredible full eight piece band - PUSH - including background vocalists.

We are so proud to have Ann Sexton performing at the Wilton. Ann depicts the roots of black women by illustrating, through song, joy - pain - love - frustration, and self-assurance. With a force of power she sings some soulful songs which include:

" I Had A Fight With love" ;"Who's Gonna Love You" ;"Color My World Blue" ;"Be Serious"
"You've Been Gone Too Long" ;"I Still Love You" ;"You Got To Use What You Got" and many more ....

Ann will win your hearts in the way she soulfully sings the slower tunes, whilst at the same time have you jumping all over when she ups the tempo.

Once again, another not to be missed soulful night at the Wilton.
Plus the very best of 60's - 70's - Crossover from our DJ's:
ARTHUR FENN - MIKE CHARLTON
plus Residents BOXY & MOUSE.

9.00PM - 3.00AM ADMISSION: Advance Tickets £20.00 - £23.00 otd if not sold out. Tickets available at www.wheatsheaf.com/allnighter by PayPal at £21.50 which includes PayPal and postal charges.

***** Tickets are now available *****

from the website or by contacting: BOXY - 01924 894555, MOUSE - 07717 338009

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By Boxy in Event News · July 21, 201510 yr

Just off the ceefax - Willie Parker and full support band @ New Century Soul 12th Anniversary Allnighter Nov 2015
More info/background on its way, initial first look details follow below
Early bird tickets now available online via the revamped New Century Soul Club Site
(see end for link)

Saturday November 28th 9pm-8.am
12th Anniversary Allnighter
New Century Soul Manchester Allnighter
Radcliffe Civic Suite,
Thomas Street
Radcliffe,
MANCHESTER,
M26 2UH
A Soulful Gathering
Main Hall
DJ's Bob Hinsley, Calvin Lee Hughes, Andy Garside, Roger Banks, Chris Waterman, Dick Crop, Gibby, Jumpin'Joan, Kev Murphy and Keith Money.
plus live on stage: Willie Parker and full support band
Room Two
Time Out: 10pm til 6am
with Andy Dyson, Hoss Watson, Brian Phillips, Matt Sneath, Mick H, Soul Sam and Dave Molloy.
Room Three
Modern 10pm till 5.30am
Ed DB, Sammy Dee, Davie Bell, Richie Rich and Tony Shawcross
Future Dates 2015
Boxing Day Sat 26th Dec

Tickets £20.00 plus paypal fees & postage
Info Contact Chris 07737 341585
Now available via our website http://www.newcenturysoul.co.uk

By Mike in Event News · July 20, 201510 yr

We had a fantastic opening weekend just gone with 2 sold out parties, this Friday we have a Northern Soul night on 9pm-3am and the BBC will be filming from 9pm
Be good to get some of that fab crowd from opening back again plus any other original fans and also younger dedicated fans/dancers for filming and interviews
DJs for the night include:
Jay Lewis
Matt Blackmore
Soul Time Steve
Big Al Shaw
Music will be pure Northern Soul on original vinyl only
At The Night Owl, 17-18 Lower Trinity Street, Digbeth, B9 4AG / nightowlbirmingham@gmail.com

By Maryam Snape in News Archives · July 20, 201510 yr

Ady C posted up in the forums today the sad news that Arthur G Wright passed on last week
"A giant of our music died last week aged 78 years. His influence on soul music was immense and we listen to his arrangements and guitar at virtually every night we go out to dance. So sad"
you can read and comment on this sad news via the forum thread here...
The website Arthur G Wright is well worth a visit as it is full of info, pics and more, the 'about me' section is a 4 page story of his early history and sure there's a lot more on there.
http://arthurgwright.com
Clip below is from there
...worked for many years as a "first call session player on bass/guitar", my guitar solos have been heard on such recordings as: Diana Ross' "Love Hangover", Thelma Houston's "Don't Leave Me This Way", and other Motown recording artists such as "Smokey" Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On", and The Temptations . Other artists include Ray Charles, Vikki Carr, Donna Summer, Jose Feliciano, Ike & Tina Turner, Billy Preston and blues singer Little Johnny Taylor. I worked with producer Hal Davis and other producers, even co-produced with him and others over the 20+ years that I worked at Motown Records...

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By Mike in News Archives · July 13, 201510 yr

Lucky Cordell R.I.P, Chicago radio legend

Sadly he lost his life due to a house fire that he and his daughter Pat of Pat & Pam singing fame, were rescued from last week. He had attempted to save his daughter in the fire, but sustained 70% burns in the process and lost his fight for life yesterday (Tuesday).

Lucky was a legendary Chicago radio DJ who eventually went on to manage his beloved WVON station. He grew up along side a generation of great radio DJ's, Frankie Croker, Jimmy Bishop, Al Perkins as well as his friends E.Rodney Jones and Herb 'The Cool Gent' Kent in his home city.

Besides DJing he also turned his hand to record producing, occasionally singing and label owning. The musical talent was passed down to his daughters Pat & Pam who recorded the pretty 'Hey love on Daydream Records. He was also very proud of getting the career of Heaven & Earth off the ground working very much behind the scenes on their first stuynning LP on GEC.

He became good friends with many record collectors in the U.S. and across Europe.and was always ready to help track down that elusive 45 and the people behind them for many of us. I spent many a happy hour down in his basement full of 45, digging and chatting with him.

He will be sadly missed by many ...............................

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By Dave Thorley in News Archives · July 10, 201510 yr

Not too long to go now till the 1st of August for the 10th Anniversary Cream Cracker.
I have also decided that the 21st of Novembers Charity Cream Cracker in aid of Scotties Little Soldiers will be the last Cream Cracker.
I wasnt going to mention this until nearer the date as I didn't want the usual "He's only doing this to get bums on seats and then it'll be back on next year", but Pete Lyster said I should, so I am. I have been thinking about this for around 18 months. To be honest there's just TOO much on. I cant blame people for attending events nearer to them as Im sure anyone of us would and do. I have always attempted to get a varied range of DJ's each time at Cream Cracker and give as many unknowns as possible a chance to come and share the tunes they love with the Jacobs. I don't get monthly events with the SAME 5 DJ's playing the same tunes EVERY month, and then hear people moaning about them but still attend. Wher'es the sense in that, or when I get emails and phonecalls from people saying "We didn't come because we didn't know any of the DJ's!!!!!!!!!!!!" As the promoter I have always done my homework and invited guests whom I truly believe would compliment the Cream Cracker and give The Jacobs value for money, its not a mate thing, you need mates for that.

I have truly enjoyed running Cream Cracker for the past 10 years and honestly didn't think we would last this long. The Rothwell Football Club was PERFECT for us and it was a real shame when it went bust. Finding another venue was a nightmare, that offered cheap drinks, a large carpark, a late finish to make the journey worthwhile and a reasonably priced hire charge so that I could keep the entrance down to a £5. having 6 or 7 guest dj's each time meant along with the hire charge there wasnt really anything left over in the pot, but this wasn't a problem in my mind as I didnt start it up for that reason. I just wanted an event that played bloody good 60's and RnB with the emphasis on dance. Whether that be rare, obscure, overplayed, underplayed, top 500 etc... It was ALWAYS the guests choice within the parametres advertised. You wouldn't believe the CRAP you get thrown at you when you decide to promote. Still we stuck at it and Im proud to say that we have had some of ( in my view) the greatest DJ's in the country come and guest for the Jacobs. Not a single person that I have ever approached to come and guest for us has ever turned me down and declined and that means a great deal to me. The crowd has changed considerably over the 10 years, and I think for the better. I love the way the Jacobs show their feelings when someone sticks a modern tune on, as we don't do Modern at Cream Cracker. We have never attempted or said that we are "upfront" whatever that is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My thanks though honestly go to the Jacobs, the ones who have supported the Cream Cracker everytime, and just come along to get Cream Crackered. A few people who DJ most weekends now, had their first spot at Cream Cracker and its great that they have gone onto bigger and better things. Some probably wouldn't admit it to you though.

So in my opinion 10 years has been a damn good run and to hopefully finish in November and raise a respectable amount for a worthwhile charity that we've supported for a good few years would be a great way to call it a day.

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By Guest in Event News · July 8, 201510 yr

Ron Ellington Shy: A Lifetime In Entertainment.
Ron Ellington Shy is one of show businesses most versatile and enduring characters. His career has seen him star and perform alongside some of Hollywood’s top names.
Ron the nephew of celebrated jazz band leader “Duke” (Edward Kennedy) Ellington was born during 1941 in Cleveland Ohio, with his family later relocating to the West Coast. A talented teenage musical scholar, the first group he joined was Rudy Hunter & The Fabulous Tones, their minimum requirement for prospective group members was to have the ability to play 5 separate instruments as well as being able to sing. Ron an accomplished saxophonist, trombonist, bass guitarist, drum, keyboard and harmonica player, got the Job. Later Ron joined Don & Dewey of “leavin’ It All Up To You” fame. He briefly left them before returning once again to Partner Dewey Terry following Don “Sugarcane” Harris’s imprisonment for narcotic offences.

At different times during the late 60’s and 70’s, Ron presented his own cable TV musical and talk shows, ‘The Ron Ellington Show’ followed by the ‘Las Vegas Legends’ show which he co-hosted with several of the town’s most notable ‘Elvis’ impersonators.
During the 1970’s Ron was to further his acting career by landing parts in small screen blockbusters, Dallas, Knots Landing, Falcon Crest and Jake & The Fatman. His big screen credits include Hammerlock (with Pat Morita), Hell To Pay (with former Bionic Man actor Lee Majors) and Gang Warz (Robert Vaughn).

Ron has continued to be a popular and respected performer throughout the clubs of Las Vegas, The Tropicana, Sahara, Frontier and Mint Hotels etc, etc. later returning to his native Cleveland taking up the position of Musical Director at WKTC Channel 3.

Ron Shy’s recording career stretches as far back as the Doo-Wop era of the 1950’s. Ron’s vocals can be found on the local East L.A hit by Little Julian Herrera & The Tigers “I Remember Linda/True Fine Mama” which gained a release on Art Laboe’s, Starla label. Ron was one of Little Julian’s backing group, the Tigers alongside Ernie Prentice, Ray Collins and James Thompson. Ron claims that it was James Thompson and he that actually wrote the song although the label credits the song to Egnoian (Art Laboe) and Otis (Johnny Otis). The flipside “True Fine Mama is a cover version of the Little Richard song.
In 1963 Ron recorded the Ed cob penned “The Ballad Of Billy Strong/You Can Take Your Saturday Nights” for Herb Newman’s Era (3110) label, under the artist name of just Ron Ellington.

At the beginning of the 1970’s Ron was living in Dallas, Texas with his brother Leslie (a football player with the Dallas Cowboys). Ron had several business interests in Dallas including restaurants and a night club which he co-owned with a partner Tony Barber. The name of the night club was ‘The Twelve Signs’ (a reference to the twelve signs of the Zodiac). During one of Ron’s evening performances he was approached by recorded producer Hadley Murrell (the man behind The Servicemen on Windhit and Pathway). Hadley persuaded Ron to record a song he had written entitled “Everybody Wants, Nobody Cares” which Ron eventually recorded on Hadley’s own Sevens International label. Although “Everybody Wants, Nobody Cares” did receive extensive airplay it was to be the songs flipside the Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman penned “I Count The Tears” originally recorded by The Drifters that really took off. It was Ron’s choice to cover The Drifters song a personal favourite of his from his time working alongside them. Although recorded in 1971, Ron version of “I Count The Tears” still had the required 60’s feel to it that would eventually lead the fanatical East Midland Northern Soul DJ Rob Marriot to spin it under the cover up name of Roy Hamilton.

During the 70’s and into the 80’s Ron was to perform alongside Marvin “Rip” Spencer in a latter-day version of the popular 1950’s doo-wop duo Marvin & Johnny. Marvin Spencer was the nephew of the 1950’s original duo’s founding member Marvin Phillips. This later re-incarnation continued to perform all of their predecessor’s popular hits, “Cherry Pie”, “Tick Tock” and “Daddy Loves Baby” amongst others.
Although Ron had made several solo recordings, the majority of his recording output had been made while performing as a member of several different ensembles. So during 1976 Ron was to be advised by his friend veteran L.A. record producer H.B. Barnum to concentrate more on becoming a solo performer, with H.B offering to produce him. Ron signed to H.B’s ‘Little Star’ Label, where H.B produced several tracks on him, although only two tracks were to gain a 45 release, the H.B. Barnum, Walter Johnson penned “Don’t You Know” backed with the Don Grady penned “Didn’t Mean To Break Your Heart”. This release has since proved to be the Little Star labels most sought after 45 single. Ironically at circa the same time another H.B. Barnum artist blue-eyed singer Judy Street had found a huge following on the UK Northern Soul Scene with her 60’s pop/soul recording “What” (Strider 0004). A licensing deal with the UK based Grapevine label followed for the release of “What” to satisfy the records UK demand. Upon the arrival of Judy’s tapes in England, it was found that H.B had also included a tape of the unissued Ron Shy tracks. While Judy Street’s “What” went on to achieve cult status, Ron’s tape remained gathering dust in Grapevine owner, John Anderson’s garage. Ron’s little Star 45 did eventually later become a secret sound on the modern/crossover scene. While Ron was to release some of his unissued Little Star tracks on a later cd project of his own entitled “Flirtations”.

Having beaten cancer on two separate occasions, and at the age of 74 Ron is currently still working the clubs, with his shows repertoire including the songs “ Don’t They Know”, Cherry Pie” Didn’t Mean To Break Your Heart” etc, as well as appearing on the same bill as the current line up of the ‘The Vibrations’ (Okeh, Neptune, Mandela, etc). He is also due to star in a tribute film to the late Sam Cook. If you care to take a look, some of Ron’s recent performances can be found on You Tube accompanying his son, Taber Ellington Shy.
Following the discovery of the unissued J.B. Bingham tracks in 2012, which H.B. Barnum also produced a licensing deal was struck to release Ron’s unissued material as well. Upon playing the tapes once more we realised that a second and superior version of “Don’t You Know” existed which included female backing vocals and added instrumentation and was also longer than issued 45 single. Recently with a few more 45 copies of the Lou Rawlsesque “Don’t You Know” (briefly being covered up as ‘The Flowers’) being unearthed, the record has grown in popularity throughout the European Northern and Modern soul fraternity.
So now before you have the previously unissued superior version of “Don’t You Know” coupled with a further Barnum and Johnson penned previously unissued dancer “Any Port In A Storm”.

Listen now
Ron_Shy_-_SJ1002_Promo_copy.mp3

Purchase now via Soul Junction Records:
http://www.souljunctionrecords.co.uk/SJ1002.html

Words By: David Welding
With Acknowledgments to: Ron Ellington Shy, David Siemienski & H.B. Barnum

Promotional Artwork courtesy Of: David Siemienski.

By Chalky in News Archives · July 6, 201510 yr

A TALE OF TWO DITTYS.
I'm very much aware that ditty is not the correct word, but it allowed me a literary reference, just to remind me the following is just the usual Sunday morning wibble. If it helps sing the words as you read them, or hum if your vocal abilities resemble my own.
The title refers to 2 reviews of last night's outing. The first is for the busy, 'White Rabbit' types who undoubtedly have a huge list of chores to perform and every minute counts, in the interest of diversity, it also caters for those with a diagnosed short attention span.
REVIEW 1
I went to the Bletsoe reunion last night, it was bloody brilliant, I'm home now!!
REVIEW 2.
This one is mainly written for me, and anyone who finds themself in a similar fugue state on completion of an all-nighter. I'm afraid I make no apologies for what will probably be a fairly long meandering ramble, it allows me to unwind, and cleanse my mind of words that are clogging up an already ailing thought process. Plus, you don't have to read it, that's what REVIEW 1 is for.
So I woke up Saturday morning, contemplating just why I hadn't gone to Bridlington, that is absolutely no reflection on Bletsoe, just one of those 'bugger I'm envious' moments after reading all the posts on events ''oop tha' way'' so far. RobWicks is that remotely Yorksherian, no worries if it isn't, I'm coming to Brid next year for definite, so you'll be able to correct any shortcomings, don't do it via punches to the arms though, linguistic correction will be fine you big bear
Back to Bletsoe. I didn't go the first time around, so wasn't exactly sure what to expect, I've read and been told a lot about it, but obviously you have to experience it for yourself, or in this case, experience the closest thing to it, which was the reunion.
IF YOU WEREN'T THERE LAST NIGHT, YOU CAN MISS OUT THIS NEXT BIT
I got there pretty much as it was starting, parked the car in a field, noted, with a sigh of relief the lack of Massey Fergusons and stepped into the unknown. It was indeed a barn, bales of straw providing seating all around the stone dance floor, an area with seating and next to it a barbecue. There was already quite a few in, saw that Sandra Crawley had commandeered a table and a 'special seat', and made my way over. The bag was immediately plonked under someone's seat, I think Alison Smalley's and said some quick hellos. This is always quite a dangerous operation, but I'm going to try to recall who was there, because everyone of them was good company when I wasn't dancing, and made me smile, in a good way. Dave Crawley, who gave me a booklet on the sounds broken/played at Bletsoe from 1970, which I'm actually going to read.Steve Heinsen who's been floating about on the northern scene this time around from about the same time as I returned, so always good for a reminisce, his partner Linda Doe, Mick and Debbie Lewin, Mick just got to say at this point, you're a really top lad, and I like the way you no longer feel obliged to pummel me, when I get a bit cheeky, aren't we grown up these days Alison's other half John 'the gentleman', Smalley, Clint andSteph Dennis. Interesting chat Steph, and although it might not have sounded like it, I understand completely where you're coming from, been there and done the same thing xx Maureen Walker Mc Farlane who's a pleasure to dance alongside, and who she says she's going to ''dance her ass off'', she's not kidding like emoticon Chris and Olly 'The lens' Pearson who must have taken 400 photographs at least, but along with the other photographers, Kevin Wood, Steph, Steve H and Dave C, will provide an indelible memory of a fantastic night for those of us in attendance. Steve Brown, the man behind the reunion, who should be duly proud of his efforts. Long time mate, and still top quality DJ Glenn Bellamy, who's another gentleman and answered all my questions even though they seemed incessant. His lovely wife Pia. Daryn Etherington who I actually got time to have a pleasant chat to, although she did warn me about crying wolf hahaha her friend Josie. It's at this point I wish I had a fucking dicta-phone, was chatting to a lad who I thought said his name was Col and that he was on my friends list. Clearly hearing isn't my strongpoint, so apologies buddy. He's a decent dancer and he was there with his sister also a very elegant dancer and her bloke (he was from Huddersfield).Julia and her husband, Corfu buddies like emoticon Esmond Morgan, Barry Lookerstill burning up the dance floor, Tony Adamson, and Phil Attley.
Personally I thought the atmosphere crackled along from start to finish, once the dancing started, which was pretty quickly, it continued throughout the night, there weren't loads of left at the end, but those that were, would happily have carried on, it was just that sort of night. Incredibly friendly vibe, it was clear that some of those there, probably only bring themselves out to the reunion, (just an observation, might not be correct) and just love meeting up with old friends. It was actually a pleasure to witness, and reminded me very much of the King's Hall, when my generation all seem to congregate and burble excitedly about the past, guess it's just an occupational hazard with northern soul As mentioned earlier the dance floor was stone, but it didn't make any difference, a quick blast of talc made it very danceable, as did the stuff Esmond was throwing down, I didn't catch the name but it was basically some sort of slidefuckingquick that did exactly what it said on whatever it was contained in
I doubt there were many records I didn't know, but it was still very much back to school, for me. Years of associating certain records with venues, were dismissed as Bletsoe had already played them. It was very much an eye opener, and someone with a keener interest than my own in what was played where, would have been in their element, that said, I was actually enthralled at times, I'm easily pleased eh. The night really sped along, and I can't say anymore than it was an experience that I'm really glad I've had, and I'd definitely go back for more, the next time it's on like emoticon
You'd think this would really finish there, but there's an after story. Late arrival to the soiree Derek Smiley fancied a coffee, as did I, so he in his naivety suggested we find somewhere. He hadn't reckoned on 2 things, my ability to get lost (he has a little of the same talent) and my inability to shut up I suggested McDonalds, which I know is nearby, but suddenly realised my directional capabilities were somewhat impaired, as I looked at the gate to the road, I had not a clue which way to go. Derek jumped in, said he knew a nearby services, so I said fine, I'll follow you. Blind leading the blind comes to mind, as we drove almost to Kettering, me following behind giggling, because I was suddenly aware of what it must be like to rely on me for a route. We finally got to the motorway where this fabled services was situated, only to find that the road had been closed for ''important roadworks''. This also made me chuckle, but I'd probably have found (thinking of putting this bit in brackets) funny at that point, so there was recognition that the thought processes had secretly slid down a very steep hill, and weren't about to reappear anytime soon... don't be so judgemental. So we decided to change direction, and headed back to McDonalds. I treated Derek to a spontaneous tour of Ringstead, as I managed to get utterly lost and turned the wrong way. Didn't really care at this point, but somehow found my way back to the main drag, and we duly arrived at Mcdonalds. We actually had a really useful chat, talked about the northern soul scene today, the impact of the internet on it and loads of other stuff. The description is clearly sketchy as I doubt either of us can recall the topics covered, but I think I've got away with it. I finally released Derek after 3 hours, and sped home to 'relax', by writing this. Soz. Derek you're good company bud, pleasure to spend time with you like emoticon
It would appear I have reached the relaxed unwound state I aspired to lol.

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By Winnie :-) in Articles · July 3, 201510 yr

Here Today! The Songs Of Brian Wilson
Pop
Various Artists (Songwriter Series)
CD £11.50

Heavenly versions of six songs from “Pet Sounds” are among the highlights of this tribute to the musical genius that is Brian Wilson.
Dynamite! The Unsung King Of The Blues
Blues
Tampa Red
CD £17.75

Tampa Red’s influential later recordings for RCA Victor (1945-53) officially reissued on CD for the first time. A crucial element in the post-war blues canon.
In The Same Old Way - The Complete Ric, Ron And Sho-Biz Recordings
Rhythm & Blues
Various Artists (Ric & Ron)
CD £11.50

The essential early 60s recordings of two kings of New Orleans Rhythm & Blues.
Boppin' By The Bayou - Rock Me Mama!
Louisiana/New Orleans
Various Artists (By the Bayou)
CD £11.50

Our ongoing series featuring rarities from the Louisiana swamps continues with this fifth collection of rockers.
Happy Lovin' Time - Sunshine Pop From The Garpax Vaults
Pop
Various Artists (Garpax)
CD £11.50

Groovy late 60s pop sounds from maverick producer Gary S Paxton’s remarkable stable.
Groove With A Feeling: Sounds Of Memphis Boogie, Soul And Funk
Funk
Various Artists (XL Records)
CD £11.50

Memphis music didn’t stop in 1975. Instead it adapted to the changes in the national scene. Sounds Of Memphis was one of the studios that documented the changes.
Dore L.A. Soul Sides 2
60s Soul
Various Artists (Dore)
CD £11.50

Twenty years’ worth of elusive West Coast dancers, sweet soul ballads and all points in-between.
The Lost Motown Album
70s Soul
The Fantastic Four
CD £12.92

One of the most revered vocal groups of their time finally get the album that they never received during their four-year tenure with Motown. 14 out of a total of 26 tracks make their debut here.
Dave Hamilton's Detroit Dancers
Northern Soul
Various Artists (Dave Hamilton)
12" £12.05

The best of Detroit’s never-ending soul secret, collected on one beautiful disc.

By Mike in News Archives · July 1, 201510 yr

We have released a new double sider winner by BENJAMIN. Funky modern soul on the A side, and a quiet storm steppers jam on the flip. Available on vinyl at http://www.cherriesrecords.com
Have a listen

By Guest in News Archives · June 20, 201510 yr

I'm excited to announce my European Tour dates of 2015....really looking forward to seeing old friends, and making new acquaintances around the UK, as well as Germany, Spain, Switzerland and Italy. There's still a few details that need to be confirmed, but I'll amend the flyer as and when I receive the news.
Kicking off on 12th June, drop by one of these places (including a few festivals this year), and let's hang out. Would be grand to see you on a dancefloor around your town!

Easy view dates, right here;
June
12 – Erica Dove’s Benefit, Albion Tavern, 45 Fairfield Rd, Kingston KT1
14 – Slow & Low, The Love Inn, 84 Stokes Croft, Bristol (Sweet Soul Set)
19 – Black Bee Soul Club 3rd Anniversary, Kraak, 11 Stephenson Square, Manchester M1
20 – Teen Scene All Dayer, The Clapton Hart, 231 Lower Clapton Rd, London E5 (5pm UK)
24 – Divine Chord Gospel Show, Dublab.com (10pm UK )
25 – NYC Downlow Opening Night, Block 9 Field, Glastonbury Festival (Gospel Disco Set)
25 – Lands End Bar w/45 Live, The Park, Glastonbury Festival (All 45’s Set – 11pm UK)
26 – 45 Live w/ Boca 45 & Pete Isaac, Stonebridge Bar, Glastonbury Festival (All 45’s Set)
27 – Lulu’s Bar w/45 Live, The Pyramid Stage, Glastonbury Festival (All 45’s Set 12 am UK)
28 – Maceo’s Bar, Block 9 Field, Glastonbury Festival

July
3 – Soul Night, The Havelock, 27 Hastings Road, Hastings, East Sussex TN34
4 – GoGo Children All Nighter, Fiddler’s, Willway St. Bristol BS3
9 – Soul Slice, Farr’s School of Dancing, 17-19 Dalston Lane, London E8
10 – Empty Bottles, Santiago’s Bar, Vicar’s Lane, Leeds LS1
11 – Seriously Soulful, Fringe Bar, 32 Princess Victoria St. Bristol BS8 (70’s Soul Set)
12 – Slow & Low, London (TBC)
15 – Naomi Shelton & GQ’s, Under the Bridge, Fulham Rd, London SW6 (Gospel 45’s Set)
16 – SohoJams w/Gideon, Soho Radio (8pm UK )
17 – Dig Deep, Ophelia, Kingsland Rd, Dalston, London E8 (Gospel Disco Set)
18 – Soul Funktion, Walsall Wood FC, Lichfield Rd, Walsall , W. Midlands WS9
22 – Divine Chord Gospel Show, Dublab.com (10pm UK )
23 – Secret Garden Party Festival, Chai Wallahs Stage, Cambridge
25 – Second City Soul, The Custard House, Blake Lane, Birmingham B9
26 – Somersault Festival, Chai Wallahs Stage, Castle Hill, North Devon
31 – Soul Night, The Havelock, 27 Hastings Road, Hastings, East Sussex TN34
August
1 – Love Vinyl, Shutterbug, 1 Rivington Place, London EC2A
2 – Housecall with Dr. Kruger, NTSLive Radio (11am UK )
6 – Majestic Soul, Horse & Groom, 28 Curtain Rd, London EC2A
8 – Make with the shake!, Mono, 4 Killigrew St, Falmouth TR11 3PN (R&B Set)
9 – Horse Meat Disco, The Eagle, 349 Kennington Lane, London SE11 (Gospel Disco Set)
14 – Helsinkiklub, Escher Wyss, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
15 – Spin Club, Neubad, Bireggstrasse 36, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland
22 – Studio 45, Bronco's, Schwarzer Bär 7, Hannover, Germany
26 – Divine Chord Gospel Show, Dublab.com (10pm UK )
29 – Nowt but Northern, The O2, ABC2, Saichiehall St., Glasgow
September
4 – Soul’d Up, Bassy Club, Schönhauser Allee 176A, Berlin, Germany
5 – Solid Soul, Nachtclub Pik Dame, Elbestrasse 31, Frankfurt, Germany
8 – Radio X, Frankfurt, Germany (11pm – 2am GER)
9 – Darmstadt, Germany (TBC)
10 – Soul Sundowner, Munich, Germany (TBC)
11 – Gospel Night, Import Export, Dachauerst 114, 80636 Munich, Germany
17 – SohoJams w/Gideon, Soho Radio (8pm UK )
18 – Shuffle!, Roisin Dubh, Dominick Street, Galway, Ireland (TBC)
19 – Soul Night, The Havelock, 27 Hastings Road, Hastings, East Sussex TN34
23 – Divine Chord Gospel Show, Dublab.com (10pm UK)
25 – TBC, Italy (VENUE TBC)
26 – T-Trane Records Instore, Borgo XX Giugno 44, Perugia, Italy (7pm IT)
26 – TBC, Italy (VENUE TBC)
27 – TBC, Italy (VENUE TBC)
October
3 – Movin’ On, BARTS, Av. del Paraŀlel, 62, 08001 Barcelona, Spain

By Greg Belson in Event News · June 1, 201510 yr

- I was given the thumbs up from Aberdeen's finest DJ and Soul music collector Alan Paterson that a couple of months ago as part of a celebration he held a Soul night in Aberdeen City centre which turned out to be great night out and was well attended - Alan was then asked if there was going to be any more of these type of these Soul nights ?

This spurred Alan along with fellow Collector DJ Harry Bowman to start looking around for a easy to get to city centre venue that could be utilised for promoting and playing Across the board Soul music .

Read on...
Groovin on The Green Soul night .
Saturday 11th July 2015
At The Old Kings Highway Bar
61 The Green
Aberdeen City Centre
AB116NY
The Bar is situated in the heart of Aberdeen City centre in the re- generated "The Green " area , this area being historically the former hub for all visitors arriving by sea/train or bus into Aberdeen . A fabulous location with loads of great restaurants and bars '
The Old Kings Highway bar is located just a 1 minute walk from Aberdeen Railway Station and 2 minutes walk off Union Street - if your fancying a stay over checkout The Jurys Inn at the railway station or some fabulous accommodation along Union Street .
Resident DJs on the night are Aberdeen's finest "Alan Paterson "and "Harry Bowman " who will be playing across the board Soul Music and akin back to those original trend setting venues and nights at The Village / The Kilt and Thorne Soul Nights -
Opening times are 19:30 till 01:00am
Special guest DJ on the first night will be The Village Soul night Legend " Chris Forrest " who along with Residents Alan and Harry will be Guaranteeing you a fantastic night of cool grooves and mighty fine Soul music !
Strictly ticket only for this night that can be purchased in advance from The Kings Highway bar or Sirene on Union Street for £5 Advance Reserved tickets recommended ...
Or contact Alan via his email address :
alanpaterson1903@gmail.com

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By Tfk in Event News · May 30, 201510 yr

The Boogie Report web site is reporting that Mel Waiters passed earlier today.
I know he has been unwell recently and that all his live gigs had been cancelled.
Seems things have taken a major turn for the worse....... R I P.

added by site

Mel Waiters died early Thursday (May 28) after a short battle with cancer, his booking agent's office confirmed. He was 58.

http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2015/05/mel_waiters_southern_soul_blue.html

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By Roburt in News Archives · May 30, 201510 yr

Many cities in the USA have a place in the hearts of Rare Soul aficionados but none more so than Detroit and Pied Piper has always been highly revered by collectors and dancers alike. Ever since the first instalment of the Pied Piper recordings by Kent (A New Concept In Detroit Soul), before they had even finished listening people were asking when is the next one out?

Well out it is and the standard as you would expect is right up there with the first with a selection of gems, both previously released on 45 and some that surprisingly given the quality had been left in the can in the vaults for decades.

Pied Piper was started by Jack Ashford and Shelley Haims with their own Giant label. But with the help and addition of various musicians, writers, arrangers and producers, amongst them Lorraine Chandler and Funk Brothers Mike Terry, Joe Hunter and Herbie Williams to name but a few their talent soon spread to labels such as Karate, Kapp and RCA.

You only have to see a 45 with the name Pied Piper on it or any of those involved to know you have a quality release in your hands, the vast majority highly collectable and many commanding a large amount of money.

This CD kicks off with one that lay in the vaults for many years until it was found and dusted down and exposed to the world via Ady Croasdell at the world famous 100 Club all-nighters is September Jone’s “Voodoo Madamoiselle”. An infectious dancer that reached cult status pretty quickly and was helped along the way by a YouTube video showing Levanna McLean dancing in somewhere far afield. September also features with two other tracks. “No More Love” was the flip to her classic Kapp outing “I’m Coming Home” and lastly with her version of Mikki Farrow’s “Could It Be” but this time titled “You Better Know Why”. A great version but Mikki just edges it for me. Mikki Farrow does feature on the CD with her glorious “Set My Heart At Ease” which has achieved classic status over the years

Another unissued gem that has reached cult status with little effort is Nancy Wilcox with “He’ll Be Leaving You”. One listen to this classy soulful up-tempo dancer and it isn’t hard to see why. Nancy also feature on the CD with “More Than A Memory”. Another class dancers, lyrically the better of the two for me and more soulful but if I had to choose one or the other I would struggle!

Lorraine Chandler is featured with three tracks. The first, Lorraine’s failed attempt at the James Bond theme “You Only Live Twice” has become a classic since it was first aired at the 100 Club many years ago and has since featured on a Kent 100 Club Anniversary 45. Here we have an alternative outing, the original first take, not as polished as the previous take but still a great record nonetheless. The second track, “Lost Without You” is a glorious soulful mid-tempo outing. The song was co-written and recorded by Teddy Randazzo in 1964, two years prior to Lorraine’s take which sadly remained in the can. Why some of this material never saw the light of day until nigh on 40 years later is beyond me. Her third outing for this CD is her Northern Soul classic “Giant” release “What Can I Do”, well known to dancers and collectors alike.

The Hesitations feature twice with two from one of the great Soul LP’s “Soul Superman”. The fabulous mid-tempo outing “Wait A Minute” and the stomper “That’s What Love Is” of which the backing would be used for the Northern Soul monster Eddie Parker’s “I'm Gone”.

Tony Hester is featured here with “Watch Yourself”, another Northern Soul classic. He also responsible for “Just Can’t Leave You” but whilst that isn’t featured, the backing track was utilized by the team for another that lay dormant in the vaults until being unleashed by Ady on “Love Will Find A Way” by Harry Gates. This has been featured on the turntables down the 100 Club and other venues around the country to widely appreciated dancers and chin-strokers alike

Another of the all time great Soul LP’s is Freddy Butler’s “With A Dab Of Soul”. Freddy features with two tracks. “They Say (I’m Afraid Of Losing You)” a truly wonderful slice of soul music and “Give Me Lots Of Lovin”, a delightful mid-tempo number that has delighted dancers for over three decades and the quality has ensured the LP has remained highly sought after.

Those behind the music get the chance to shine with two tracks, one previously unreleased backing track entitled “Love Sick” and the second is “Hold To My Baby”, the vocal version being by The Cavaliers. The Cavaliers do though give us two offerings on the CD. An alternate take of their classic RCA outing “Ooh It Hurts Me” which should need little or no introduction. The second surprisingly lay dormant in the vaults and begs the question why? “Without Someone To Tell Me” is a superb dancer, as good in my opinion as “Ooh It Hurts Me”.

The Metros are a highly regarded group amongst both dancers and collectors alike with many of their 45’s having reached classic status on the UK Northern Soul Scene. Here we have two tracks, both mid-tempo offerings “It’s Right Now “ was released a couple of years after being laid down, not by the Metros but by group member Joe Buckman on Jack Ashford and Lorraine Chandler’s Sepia label. It is clearly a group outing though. The second is the previously unreleased mid-tempo mover “You Don’t Know Me Do You”.

Northern Soul classics from Sharon Scott with “Could It Be You” and The Dynamics with ”I Need Your Love” both feature. Both still getting played on a regular basis decades after first getting turntable action here in the UK and still commanding a three-figure sum price wise. Sam E Solo with his Ruby/Imperial outing “Love Is Not A Game” completes the selection for this compilation, still a delightful mid-tempo number I don’t hear to much these days.
What is surprising is this was all laid down within a two year period, 1965 - 1967. A relatively short period of time given the amount of quality recordings which simply highlights the of talent that was Pied Piper.

As you would expect another superb release from Kent, the extensive sleeve notes from Ady Croasdell are worth the price alone with some fabulous photos. I do wish Kent would release the sleeve notes alone for their CD’s in a book.

Also worth checking out if you’ve been living in outer Mongolia in a tent is the first Pied Piper outing from Kent “Pied Piper Presents A New Concept In Detroit Soul” and of course the RCA “Rare Collectable and Soulful” compilations which of course feature Pied Piper productions and recordings

https://youtu.be/c68b9mYp3mg

01 Voodoo Madamoiselle - September Jones
02 He'll Be Leaving You - Nancy Wilcox
03 You Only Live Twice (alternate version) - Lorraine Chandler
04 Could It Be You - Sharon Scott
05 Ooh It Hurts Me (alternate version) - The Cavaliers
06 I Need Your Love - The Dynamics
07 Watch Yourself - Tony Hester
08 Love Will Find A Way - Harry Gates
09 They Say I'm Afraid (Of Losing You) - Freddy Butler
10 Lost Without You - Lorraine Chandler
11 Wait A Minute - The Hesitations
12 Love Sick - The Pied Piper Players
13 No More Love - September Jones
14 Set My Heart At Ease - Mikki Farrow
15 More Than A Memory - Nancy Wilcox
16 Without Someone To Tell Me - The Cavaliers
17 It's Right Now - The Metros
18 Love Is Not A Game - Sam E Solo
19 What Can I Do - Lorraine Chandler
20 You Better Know Why - September Jones
21 You Don't Know Me Do You - The Metros
22 Hold To My Baby - The Pied Piper Players
23 That's What Love Is - The Hesitations
24 Give Me Lots Of Lovin' - Freddy Butler

Buy direct from Ace Records with free delivery: http://acerecords.co.uk/pied-piper-follow-your-soul

Side 1
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http://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_429/CDKEND_429-1-1.mp3
Voo Doo Madamoiselle - September Jones
02
http://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_429/CDKEND_429-1-2.mp3
He'll Be Leaving You - Nancy Wilcox
03
http://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_429/CDKEND_429-1-3.mp3
You Only Live Twice (alternate version) - Lorraine Chandler
04
http://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_429/CDKEND_429-1-4.mp3
Could It Be You - Sharon Scott
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http://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_429/CDKEND_429-1-5.mp3
Ooh It Hurts Me (alternate version) - The Cavaliers
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http://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_429/CDKEND_429-1-6.mp3
I Need Your Love - The Dynamics
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http://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_429/CDKEND_429-1-7.mp3
Watch Yourself - Tony Hester
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http://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_429/CDKEND_429-1-8.mp3
Love Will Find A Way - Harry Gates
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http://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_429/CDKEND_429-1-9.mp3
They Say I'm Afraid (Of Losing You) - Freddy Butler
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http://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_429/CDKEND_429-1-10.mp3
Lost Without You - Lorraine Chandler
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http://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_429/CDKEND_429-1-11.mp3
Wait A Minute - The Hesitations
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http://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_429/CDKEND_429-1-12.mp3
Love Sick - The Pied Piper Players
13
http://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_429/CDKEND_429-1-13.mp3
No More Love - September Jones
14
http://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_429/CDKEND_429-1-14.mp3
Set My Heart At Ease - Mikki Farrow
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http://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_429/CDKEND_429-1-15.mp3
More Than A Memory - Nancy Wilcox
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http://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_429/CDKEND_429-1-16.mp3
Without Someone To Tell Me - The Cavaliers
17
http://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_429/CDKEND_429-1-17.mp3
It's Right Now - The Metros
18
http://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_429/CDKEND_429-1-18.mp3
Love Is Not A Game - Sam E Solo
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http://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_429/CDKEND_429-1-19.mp3
What Can I Do - Lorraine Chandler
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http://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_429/CDKEND_429-1-20.mp3
You Better Know Why - September Jones
21
http://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_429/CDKEND_429-1-21.mp3
You Don't Know Me Do You - The Metros
22
http://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_429/CDKEND_429-1-22.mp3
Hold To My Baby - The Pied Piper Players
23
http://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_429/CDKEND_429-1-23.mp3
That's What Love Is - The Hesitations
24
http://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_429/CDKEND_429-1-24.mp3
Give Me Lots Of Lovin' - Freddy Butler

By Chalky in News Archives · May 30, 201510 yr

Soul legends The Four Perfections and Nolan Porter put in wonderful guest performances on the new Stone Foundation album available to pre order today on limited edition clear and black vinyl.

The Steals Brothers responsible for the smash soul hit "Could It Be I'm Falling In Love" sing on a new Stone Foundation composition "Pushing Your Love". They worked with Stone Foundation on a live date at the end of last year and struck up a friendship with the midlands soul boys, culminating in their wonderful vocals on this new offering. The bands long time collaborator and friend Nolan Porter sings backing vocals on the new single/video Beverley

More info on the long awaited follow up to last years To Find The Spirit album below.

A LIFE UNLIMITED - STONE FOUNDATION

The new Stone Foundation album is now available to pre order. Click on the link below for Limited edition signed vinyl (Clear and Black) and signed CD's. All initial pre orders receive a bonus live in Germany CD, taken from the bands performance at Freedom Sounds Festival in Cologne.

A Life Unlimited features guest performances from Graham Parker, Dr Robert from The Blow Monkeys, The Four Perfections and Nolan Porter, with UK and European album artwork created by Horace Panter Art fromThe Specials (Official)

Please share, retweet and tell anyone you can about ‪#‎alifeunlimited‬
You can order the new Stone Foundation album at the links below -

https://www.recordstore.co.uk/search.html

http://stonefoundation.tmstor.es

By Guest in News Archives · May 29, 201510 yr

New releases from Ace records

Second Helpings: Sequels To The Songs That Left 'Em Hungry For More!
Pop
Various Artists (Fun Time)
CD £11.50
Carefully mined from a wide cross-section of US labels, this 24-track set serves up a tasty platter of hard to find follow-ups, some making their first-ever CD release.

California Nights With 15 Bonus Tracks
Pop
Lesley Gore
CD £11.50
Lesley Gore’s 1967 masterpiece, with 15 great bonus tracks.

Keep A Hold On Him! More Garpax Girls
Pop
Various Artists (Garpax)
CD £11.50
More fabulous 60s femmes from the stable of maverick producer Gary S Paxton.

Don't You Want To Rock - The King & DeLuxe Acetate Series
Rhythm & Blues
Wynonie Harris
CD £17.75
Mr. Blues’ seminal 1940s King recordings, as they have never been heard since the day they were recorded. Includes 24 previously unissued masters and alternate takes/mixes.

The Bad Times Make The Good Times: Classic Texas Recordings 1964-1986
Rhythm & Blues
Warren Storm
CD £17.75
Nearly a quarter of a century of recording across 2CDs, with almost all tracks mastered from fresh transfers of the original tapes.

Hit, Git & Split
Rock'n'Roll
Young Jessie
LP £17.80
Seminal 1982 Ace album from the still active Young (Obediah) Jessie. Rockin’ Rollin’ R’n’B as sharp as the crease on a well-tailored pair of peg pants. A coloured 180g vinyl release.

Kicking Back
Funk
Joe Houston
CD £7.43
First time on CD for this in-demand funk album, featuring tracks championed by DJs Keb Darge and Snowboy at the legendary Deep Funk night. Remastered from original tapes.

Wants A Piece Of You
Psych / Garage
She
LP £17.80
If your thing is girl groups, great garage, cutting edge indie or riot grrl, then you want a piece of She, the real deal in northern California from ’64 on. A coloured 180g vinyl release with illustrated inner bag.

Go! 45
Punk Rock
The Damned
LP £17.80
Chiswick is proud to present a 14-track “Best Of” compilation featuring all the hits from Stiff, Chiswick, IRS and NEMs. A coloured 180g vinyl release with illustrated inner bag.

Pied Piper: Follow Your Soul
Northern Soul
Various Artists (Pied Piper)
CD £11.50
An eagerly awaited second volume of Pied Piper Productions - the Detroit group of arrangers, writers, artists and musicians who defined the Northern Soul style in their short 1966-1967 lifespan.

By Mike in News Archives · May 28, 201510 yr

I've just written a Northern Soul Quiz Book for Kindle - basically 100 Northern Soul related multiple choice questions for 99p. I've tried to cover a few different themes within the genre, hopefully it will entertain both casual fan and ardent soulie alike. I think it possibly works best with two people or more playing.
Amazon Blurb:
Book Description
Publication Date: 25 May 2015
Northern Soul is more than a music genre, from dancing at all-nighters in hot, sweaty clubs on wooden floors sprinkled with talcum powder to the eternal hunt for a rare, prized 45. The holdalls festooned with patches of unforgettable club nights as badges of honour. The loyal old guard and the new adherents, brought together by all those life affirming, timeless songs.
This quiz is for anyone with an interest in Northern Soul, whether you're a devoted soulie with an enviable vinyl collection or a casual fan who wants to find out more about the scene.
I hope this collection of 100 multiple-choice questions will bring you much enjoyment. Just how much do you know about Northern Soul? There's nothing else to say but...start the quiz to find out!!
Regards
David Jackson

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By Mike in News Archives · May 28, 201510 yr

Not sure if I'm in the correct category with this one but just wanted to say what a truly phenomenal dayer. The venue was packed out, the DJ's were incredible from 1pm through to 1am and we have raised just shy of £1,100 for the Psoriasis Association in honour of Micky Cruise.

Thanks to everyone who came to support us and a huge thank you to all the DJ's who travelled from all across the UK to do the business behind the decks.

xx

By Guest in Event News · May 26, 201510 yr

Press Release: Mighty Lovers “Ain’t Gonna Run No More/(She Keeps)Driving Me

Out Of My Mind” SJ1001

Release Date: Monday June 1st 2015

The Mighty Lovers “Ain’t Gonna Run No More” on Soul Hawk records was once regarded as just a cheap Detroit collectors label filler, but with the current popularity of a more funkier soul sound it’s quirky dance groove has seen this 45 grow in popularity and demand throughout Europe. Therefore we at Soul Junction as part of our current Licensing deal with the Wylie family have chosen to reissue it to meet the current demand.

The Mighty Lovers were reputedly connected to the Chicago group the Ideals who recorded for the Satellite and St. Lawrence labels. As The Mighty Lovers they recorded the song “The Mighty Lover” which was released twice on Sammy Kaplan’s Boo-Ga-Loo label, credited to both the Mighty Lovers (Boo-Ga-Loo 468) and as the Ideals (Boo-Ga-Loo 108).

We currently can’t confirm the true identity of the Mighty Lovers but what we do know is that “Ain’t Gonna Run No More” was recorded in Chicago in 1970 under the direction of Popcorn Wylie who also played piano on the session. The session also featured Buford “Fabb” Glanton and Leroy Emanuel on Lead and Bass guitar respectively. The distinctive horn intro was provided by Trumpeter Ron Jackson. While the b-side is a great little feel good dancer “(She Keeps) Driving Me Out Of My Mind” which also shares the same backing track as Stanley Mitchells northern soul classic “Quit Twisting My Arm” on Dynamo records. As well as the New Holidays Westbound release “My BabyAin’t a Plaything”. Using the same backing track on different songs was a common practice of Producer Popcorn Wylie.

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/uploads/imgs/select_1432458584__mighty_lovers_sample.mp3

For further information please contact Soul Junction at;
Tel: +44 (0)121 602 8115 E-mail: sales@souljunctionrecords.co.uk

By Chalky in News Archives · May 24, 201510 yr

With only 1 week to go and very healthy ticket sales this event is shaping up to be another fantastic alldayer set in the heart of Glasgow in none other than the world famous Barrowland Ballroom.. Yes folks on Saturday the 30th May from 2pm til 12am 24 DJ's will provide a mix of Northern Soul/Mod & 60's R&B in 2 rooms over 10 hours with a sprung wooden dance floor in the main room for your listening and dancing pleasure...

G&S Promotions in association with Somethin's Kookin! present Barraloadasoul!

This unique event will showcase some of the best old and new Scottish and English talent from the mod, 60's R&B and northern soul scenes including.....
Main Room: Keb Darge, Dean Rudland & Eddie Piller (Acid jazz records), Dave Evison (Stoke and Wigan Casino) and John Poole (Prestatyn), Acky Buchan & Hadyn Bye (Aberdeen), Mark Linton (Fife), Gilbert Denny & Duce (Pineapple Soul - Greenock), Ben Hindley & Nicole Gordy Blacklaws (Wigan Young Souls), Lenny Toskack (Full Circle ) Mickey Collins & Paul Molloy (Tailormade) and Steph Liddle, Gary Love, Colin Baillie & Jim Wilson (Somethin's Kookin!)

In the Club Room: The day will also be showcasing some of the finest Mod and Soul clubs on the East and West coast of Scotland such as Somethin's Kookin!, The Barrellhouse, Full Circle, Kitten Casino, Burnt Toast Black Coffee, Soul Jazz Sundays, Pineapple Soul and Alec Carnabay from the Scottish Scooter Scene..

Tickets priced at £18 from Ticket Scotland :http://www.tickets-scotland.com

Over 1000 people attended this event last year so don't miss what is going to be the biggest alldayer in Scotland in 2015!
For further information, check out the Barraloadasoul facebook and event page.
Over 18's only - I.D. required
Please note there will be a scooter photoshoot on Friday the 29th May outside the Barrowland ballroom at 6.30 / 7pm followed by a rideout around Glasgow and the West End.

Last year approximately 80 scooters turned up and we are hoping for more this year so please spread the word..

By spanky in Event News · May 23, 201510 yr

Saying on FB she has passed away.
Here too

http://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/music/brian-mccollum/2015/05/15/ortheia-barnes-kennerly-obituary/27409865/

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Veteran Detroit singer Ortheia Barnes, known for her rich alto voice, and also her ministry and work in Africa, died Friday in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands...

Barnes-Kennerly, blessed with a powerful contralto voice, grew up singing gospel music in her church choir, moving into the R&B world in her teens after her older brother, J.J. Barnes, scored success...

...Rev. Robert Smith of New Bethel Baptist Church said people need to know she was more than a singer.

"She was also a great missionary who planted water wells all over Africa. This was a great passion for her. A person with that kind of love — she could receive applause and accolades for her singing, but many people drinking water in Kenya have no idea that the well is there because she worked so hard. She was a great giver of life."

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/obituaries/2015/05/15/ortheia-barnes-detroit-singer-minister-dies/27403563/

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By Larry Semmins in News Archives · May 16, 201510 yr

So 24 hours or so after the event, I thought it would be right and proper to put together a few words to reflect the weekender as a whole.
For those with a short attention span, it was absolutely unforgettable, and all in all BRILLIANT!!

For anybody else who can firstly forgive my propensity to waffle at a moment's notice, and who like a little more detail as they've managed to move beyond the attention span of a goldfish, the following

Over the last decade and a half, those of us who are out almost every week, can't have failed to notice the upsurge in cliques, personally I put it down to (amongst other things) a glut of local soul nights, and our generation finally coming to terms with the internet and technology in general, I leave myself out of the latter reason, as too many people can attest differently.

So BANG along comes a weekender (and I appreciate there are many foreign weekenders, but I'm purely concentrating on this one) that bucks the trend. We flew in from all over Great Britain, descending on Benitzes like the proverbial plague of locusts, and not for one instant did I, and I can only speak for me, but can say what I was witnessing, see anybody that wasn't happy to mix with anyone. I'm not sure how the locals viewed this to start with, but I'm pretty sure by the end, we'd converted them to Britishness lol.

First thing, the weather, it was 25 degrees and above virtually every day, and we all know sunshine releases happy endorphins, this may not be factually correct, but I'm counting on the fact, that nobody can really be asked to google what I've said to make sure So we're all in a good place from day 1, Thursday evening was a mixture of Greek culture, followed by an impromptu northern night, so the dancing began, and this was in the hotel itself, the venue was yet to be unveiled.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday was all at the 'Stadium', a very large arena that if this event grows in the way I think it should and will, can accommodate many more of us. Friday was just immense, pure joy on people's faces, not something you witness every day, and a coming together that was reminiscent of the old days, as previously mentioned no cliques, just a complete morphing together by everyone there. No one-upmanship on show, which helped define the incredible atmosphere. The room was big enough for us all to dance when we wanted, and retire to the pool area to rest and chat, and I know it sounds corny but I don't care, the sound of laughter was the dominant feature outside, making the night, and the mood unforgettable. For me, it was up there with any night I've attended over the last 10 years, I was so comfortable and in my element, and I saw nobody feeling any different.

The Saturday, the huge upstairs arena was opened up, to be honest the way it was set out, it was too big for us, especially as the modern room was also on downstairs, but I talked to Amanda Bradford (The Promoter and person mainly behind the event) and she'd already spotted there needed to be a little tweaking. We also spoke on the way home, and Mandy confirmed, that things were already in place to improve what was already a startlingly good event. So back to the night, musically, something for everyone, so wherever you are on the northern scene, a newish returnee or a 'Justified and Ancient' it wasn't long before you'd hear something you'd just have to dance to. The hotel owner graciously allowed the downstairs room to carry on until 3 every morning (against Greek law) so the best of both worlds was musically available.

Onto the Sunday, a party night to compare to any I've been to at any weekender and I've attended a few, it was firstly meant to finish at 11, but the enthusiasm of the dancers and maybe the consumption of alcohol, had a little to do with it as well, meant we finally left the venue around 3 in the morning. The 4 days were a blur, entertaining, enjoyable and as I've said absolutely unforgettable, please feel free to mentally affix the appropriate profanity before the aforementioned descriptive words for emphasis, I suggest starting with an F perhaps hahaha

In conclusion, I spoke to a lot of people at the weekender, and can safely say everyone enjoyed it from start to finish, it was a 'memory factory' and I think production was high this weekend. It takes a lot these days for me to be bothered to put pen to paper, this weekender poked me in the eye and demanded I do, well done Amanda, a job well done!!!

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By Winnie :-) in Articles · May 15, 201510 yr

BB King has died in Las Vegas at age 89, his lawyer says.
Brent Bryson told the Associated Press King died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday at his home in Las Vegas.

Although he had continued to perform well into his 80s, the 15-time Grammy winner suffered from diabetes and had been in declining health during the past year. He collapsed during a concert in Chicago last October, later blaming dehydration and exhaustion. He had been in hospice care at his Las Vegas home.

http://news.yahoo.com/king-blues-blues-legend-b-b-king-dead-054620960.html

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By Mike in News Archives · May 15, 201510 yr

Lil Gray: “Are You Fooling”

Lil Gray was born Leoncy Luvern Lloyd on the 3rd of July 1929 in the city of Hattiesburg Mississippi. She later moved to Chicago with her great grandmother during 1948, where she met her future husband Norwood Gray Sr, whom she married in 1950. Their first son Norwood Gray Jr was born in 1951 followed by a daughter Denise in 1952 and a further two sons Melvin in 1954 and Romaunt in 1956 (now both sadly deceased). Lil’s husband Norwood Sr, held down two jobs, working by day for the Peoples Gas Company, and by night and weekends as a plumber. He eventually made enough money to allow his growing family to move from an apartment to a house, where he later built a basement studio for Lil who was a practicing licensed beautician to work from. Lil was a regular singer in church and held aspirations of one day becoming a professional performer. Her husband was very supportive of his wife’s ambitions, paying for her to receive singing lessons from a voice coach by the name of Zilner T. Randolph, himself a respected jazz musician.

Following Zilners training, Lil began to perform in local clubs from 1963 onwards. She later sang with blues legend Willie Wally Dixon’s Revue. During 1965 one of Chicago’s most influential Jazz, Blues and RnB clubs of the 1950’s, The Club Delisa (named after its original owners The Delisa Brothers) was reopened by WVON (The Voice Of A Nation) radio station disc jockeys E. Rodney Jones and Purvis Spann. It just happened that by chance Lil’s husband Norwood was employed to carry out some plumbing work prior to the clubs reopening. Whilst at the club Norwood mentioned his wife to Purvis Spann, and it was from this conversation that Lil was eventually introduced to local record label entrepreneur and WVON recording engineer, Ulysses Samuel Warren.

Ulysses Warren or as he was more commonly known, U. S. Warren had recently formed his own record label under the name of Jerma Records (although he didn’t copyright the name until 1966).

Warren signed Lil to his label where she recorded three 45 releases under the stage name of Lil Gray (rather than Leoncy Gray). Firstly “Are You Fooling/I Want To Tell (You Something Blues)” Jerma (101) followed by “Out Of Nowhere( You Suddenly Appeared)/ I Got Tears All Around Me” Jerma (102) and finally “I Got Tears All Around Me/One Day Your Gonna Get Burned” Jerma (103).

“I Want To Tell” (You Something Blues) was championed Purvis Spann on his regular WVON late night blues radio show but the record never really made it big in Chicago, but it did go on to receive extensive airplay in Philadelphia. Lil’s follow up singles again didn’t take the Chicago listening audience by storm, But undeterred by the lack of a hit record, Lil continued to work as a full time performer in clubs in and around the city of Chicago, frequently appearing with Simtec Simmons and Wylie Dixon this lasted until circa late1969.

As the 1970’s dawned Lil began to ease back on her own performing career and began to manage several bands some of which she employed as backing musicians at her own ever decreasing personal performances.

One of the band’s she managed was called ‘The Dynamic Sounds’ which included her son Norwood Jr, Norwood too was a former pupil of Zilner T. Randolph, with whom he had learnt to play the bass guitar. This earlier version of the Dynamic Sounds performed as a 3 man combo with Norwood being accompanied by his childhood friend and neighbour Anthony Barnes a rhythm guitarist, and more often than not using which ever session drummer was available at the time. As well as backing Lil Gray they also did session work for U.S Warren. Both Norwood and Antony’s performing credits can be found on Warrens later collectable funk album “For A Few Funky Dues More (Chytowns 2001). Chytowns being another of Warren’s label logo’s which he operated from his home at 1410 East 72nd St, Chicago.

Norwood and Anthony later went their separate ways. In 1969 Norwood Jr was invited to play on a session that also featured a brass section that included Charles ‘Butch’ Carter (Trombone), Milton Thomas (Soprano and Tenor Saxophone), Louis Minter (Alto Saxophone) and the late Kevin Thompson (Trumpet). It was from this chance meeting and with the later addition of Clifford Conley (Guitar), Ronald Scott (Keyboards), Dennis Howell (Drums) and finally Otis Gould (Conga Drums and Percussion) that a new larger version of The Dynamic Sound was born, this time around renaming themselves, The Dynamic Sounds Orchestra (DSO). This new young group of musician’s where taken under the guiding influence of Lil Gray, when she became their full time manager in 1971, a position she held until the DSO broke up in 1979. During which time Lil’s young protégé’s would go on to become the backing and road band for one the windy cities most respected and world renowned groups The Chi-Lites.

Following the eventual breakup of the DSO in 1979 Lil gradually retired from the music business to enjoy life as a housewife and grandmother, which she continued to do until her untimely death in 2000 from heart failure.

Sound clip

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/uploads/select_1431283455__lil_gray_-_are_you_fooling_clip.mp3

Words by David Welding

Acknowledgements to: Norwood Gray Jr, Otis Gould

Photograph courtesy of: Norwood Gray Jr

Label Scans courtesy of Craig Butler, Andy Whitmore, John Anderson & Karl White.

The Dynamic Sounds Orchestra's Soul Junction Release "Take Me Back" b/w "All I Wanna Do Is Love You" is available from the tables website and all the usual stockists.

http://www.souljunctionrecords.co.uk/SJ1000.html

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By Chalky in Articles · May 10, 201510 yr

------------------------- SoulShakers Bamberg 10 --------------------------

As always there is a little trepidation in the weeks leading up to this event in our house. Will anyone turn up? Will the guest DJ's fit in ?, Will the weather be nice ? Have either of us any good records to play?

Well Malayka left to go there on the Sunday to get everything ready and regularly rang to tell me this and that was fine. I stayed until Thursday to do my radio show and take Soul Sam with me. The radio show went well as a sort of warm up and it was clear we would have reasonable turn out. But then a hick up, Sam felt he couldn't travel and the heat of the venue would be too much for him, so 2 hours before the taxi arrived and with a bit of a quivering lip, he made the decision not to come. So quick call to Malayka to tell her the news and then a further three calls from her and Arthur Fenn, Thorsten Wegner & David David Ripolles agree to step up, so onwards and upwards.

Arrive late Thursday afternoon to a wet Bamberg and the news that the Japanese group have missed their connecting flight in Munich and will not arrive until Friday. Off to the warm up event all the same and arrive to a busier than usual venue with people milling around everywhere. Held in an alternative cinema, the event occupies a number of lounges and a bar with DJ’s spinning and people renewing old friendship. This can take a while as there are people hear from the U.S., Scandinavia, the U.K. and right across Europe, many you haven’t seen for a year. Noako, Stefan, Mr Steven Mister-Fish Clancy kept everyone happy with some cool tunes and then off to bed.

Friday arrived, still wet but as the day wore on the mood lifted as more and more people arrived in the city and regulars heading to the favourite bars to catch up with others. Eventually the Japanese party arrived to inform us that they felt so bad about missing the flight yesterday that they slept on the floor of the departure lounge all night so they wouldn’t miss this one. For the afternoon a football game had been organised, ‘Jumpers For Goal Posts’ but in the end only the Germans turned up, so the Germans beat the Germans on penalties. Come 9pm the doors open and people streamed in from the get go, this was gonna be busy, hard to pick out individual DJ’s as each room was jumpin all night. With a line up of Butch, Lars Bulnheim, Marc Forrest, Brad Hales, Malayka, David Ripolles, Arthur Fenn, Thorsten Wegner, Ryuhei TheMan, Daisuke Kuroda and Myself, most bases were covered. Ryuhei & Daisuke were doing their first sets ever outside of Japan and instantly had the crowd eating out of their palms in both rooms. Butch walked up to me with a big smile at one point and said the modern room was the best ever so much so that a couple of times it was literary impossible to get in the room. The two rooms do have a little overlap musically, but in the main the big room is for big beat ballsy tunes, northern, funk and a sprinkling of similar modern. The smaller room more rhythm base modern, funk & boogie.

Saturday, the sun is shining normal Bamberg conditions have returned. Malayka’s up and out the door as the alldayer starts in 15mins. I’m a bit slower, getting old, so off to do a bit of grocery shopping for the DJ house, then down to join everyone at Caffebar Kranen. Situated on the banks of the river, the afternoon affair is held in a cool cafe bar. I arrive half an hour in and it’s already busy with people spilling out into the tables and chairs out front. Music is jumping, many are grabbing some well earned lunch. This is my first chance to chat to many in a more relaxed fashion, Pat & Peter Bleasdale sit there with beaming faces and ‘Dad’ tells me how much they are enjoying their first visit. It is a cacophony of languages, but everyone gets themselves understood, with more friendships being renewed and many made for the first time. DJ’s inside are just as multi cultural with Brenda Hernandez from the U.S., Giles Morel, France, Raphi Gruenig Switzerland and Hendrik Irmscher, Germany. As the afternoon wears on this is when record boxes appear, from Diggin Dave and others and deals are done on mystic pieces of plastic. As the afternoon ends people make a lot of noise for the DJ’s of the afternoon and then scuttle off for a quick sleep, food before night time manoeuvres.

Saturday night’s all-nighter is much the same as Friday, packed to the rafters, with the doors having to close at 1am for half an hour as they hit capacity of 1000 peeps, special mention to David, Thorsten & Arthur who stepped up with no notice and did outstanding jobs. Over the two nights the music has been a dream, plenty of now Bamberg classics, lots of new tunes for eager ears and dancers and a wide diversity of styles. Then Comes 4.15 and it’s all into the main room with still over 500 there to hear Malayka do her now traditional last set. Many get a little emotional and generally all agreeing this was the best yet.

Sunday, by this time the heart and head is willing, but the rest of the body not so. To hell with it, let’s do it all again, so to ‘Soul N’ Sausage’ the allday breakfast and shenanigans. With the injection of even more DJ’s Edu Movin On, Bjørn Espen Berg, plus any of the previous still standing, the day carried on from one noisy moment to the next, all a bit of a tradition now, but lots of fun. And then Bamberg 10 was over, goodbyes were said and people started their journeys and in some case very long journeys home. A massive success because all those people have made the effort to come in ever larger numbers for the past 10 years. See ya all next year as we start the second decade.

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By Dave Thorley in Articles · May 6, 201510 yr

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