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For those that can't make the 6th annual MonuMENTAL Soul weekend in Clacton - The Essex Sunshine Coast, you will be able to listen to the whole weekend LIVE on www.starpointradio.co.uk

Please note that the usual .com platform will still have the regular radio DJ schedule
The weekend will start at 4pm on Friday 1st August through to 6pm on Sunday 3rd August, with 3am finish on Friday and Saturday nights.

The regular Mental DJ's spinning funky floor-fillers, modern soul anthems, forgotten gems, lesser known 60's, 70's & 80's, soulful reggae, independent soul, ultra rare crossover and the very best in new SOUL releases are:

Bully, Niki Golding, Mark Houghton, Andy Jones, Mole, John Pearson, Andy "Tats" Taylor, Mark "Binsy" Taylor, Paul Thrower, Neil Forbes plus guest collectors**

Our special guests this time are: Flanny and Garry Dennis

All details for the event can be found at https://www.facebook...alsoul/?fref=ts

DJ Times

Fri
4 Andy Jones
5 Mole
6 Niki Golding
7 Mark Houghton
8 Tats
9 Binsy
10 Neil Forbes
11 John Pearson
12 Brian Flanders
1 Bully
2 Paul Thrower

Sat
11 Spenny
12 Paul Murphy
1 Michael Daniel
2 Paul Bain
3 Maxine Woon
4 Taffy
5 Neil Forbes
6 close
7 Binsy
8 Andy Jones
9 Mole
10 Niki Golding
11 Gareth Donovan
12 Gary Dennis
1 Mark Houghton
2 Tats

Sun
11 Kev Rodgers
12 Lee Rothman
1 Sue Stutting
2 Russ Steele
3 Gareth Donovan
4 John Pearson
5 Niki Nelly & Mole

By Tsu Tomatoes in News Archives · July 31, 201410 yr

George Grant dropped by the other day and passed on news of his recent album release to Soul Source

'My old school Soul CD "Got To Get My Mind Right" debuted for sale on July 1 2014. .. My music has been described as Motown meets Stax with a dash of 70's AM pop. I'll take that !'

The blurb below tells you all the publicity stuff which does seem to tick all the boxes, but as with most stuff its better to get your ears on and a easy way to do this is via amazon uk site, where can preview all tracks with minimum fuss

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00LJBJM6C/ref=dm_ws_sp_ps_dp

Hailing From New York City via Pittsburgh PA, George Grant has infused the soul, rock and pop music of his youth into a bombastic sonic array. Growing up in a household where one could hear Steve Wonder or Jackie Wilson as readily as Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix, he honed his musical skills supplied by the best of three musical worlds - rock, soul and a solid foundation of pop AM radio. A veteran of the new york rock scene (as both a bassist and vocalist), George has now channeled these earliest roots into a rousing and sometimes heartbreaking new collection of original songs. Rooted in the sounds of Memphis, Motown and even Cincinnati, his music brings to mind an A to Z of old school soul music, from The Temptations to Otis Redding to Curtis Mayfield without skipping a beat - literally. Fans of newer soul acts such as Charles Bradley and Eli “Paperboy Reid” will also find this a very pleasing collection of finely crafted rocking soul/classic RB/pop material.

Brought to you by the Putnam Valley Recording Company - purveyors of fine Old School Soul and Retro Country recordings.

Available via all the usual suspects

http://www.reverbnation.com/GGandTMT/song/17695460-street-called-broken-dreams

By Mike in News Archives · July 29, 201410 yr

New movie featuring Rita Graham of Rita & The Tiaras......

We Are Kings is a road movie musical, the story of a down and out bluesman trying to save his bar, and his deathly ill wife. He heads to Chicago for a record deal that will bail everything out, but instead everything falls through.

They say its always darkest before the dawn, but then it all goes black.

A bluesman desperate to save his dying wife. Two young and homeless musicians. A runaway rapper. Together they join forces and create music history.

We Are Kings. Never Give up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60YC4u961gE

Latest News from the startup site

22 days ago

Hi everybody-

We delivered the movie (newly retitled We Are Kings) to our distributor, Indie Rights in Los Angeles, just this past week, kind of a mad race to the finish, with a long list of deliverables, including closed captions for the deaf! There’s a new trailer going up too.

Our movie theatre opening is set for Los Angeles at the Arena Theatre on Friday Sept. 19th! We’ll run for a week at the Arena, this gets us a review in the Los Angeles Times and a broad range of print media, and we'll be releasing simultaneously on 150 digital pay per view platforms worldwide, including iTunes, Amazon, Google, Hulu, Mgo, etc.

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/we-are-kings#activity

Visit the film website via link below

http://www.wearekingsthemovie.com/

By Steve S 60 in News Archives · July 28, 201410 yr

Lowton is Back, Bigger and Better!

Friday August 8th sees the return of the popular Lowton Civic Hall soul nights after the Summer break.

Lowton has remained one of the most popular Northern Soul nights on the soul calendar and many soulies have been looking forward to its return since the last event in April. The night is coming back bigger and better with a second room dedicated to the very popular 70’s soul revival happening in the North West at the moment.

The additional room is being promoted in conjunction with the re-launch of LOVE MUSIC REVIEW magazine, which ran from 1995 to around 2000 and was dedicated to the more Modern side of the scene and the emerging Crossover Soul scene in the North West. Those attending the night can expect a blend of soulful 70’s anthems, eclectic 80’s selections and choice late 60’s Crossover tunes. DJ’s on the night will include LOVE MUSIC REVIEW main man Andy Love together with Leyland’s, ‘So Soulful 70’s’, Steve Plumb plus soul connoisseur Roger Williams together with Lowton residents Baz Maleady and Bob Hinsley

The main room at Lowton continues to feature a varied selection of the best classic Northern Soul oldies as well as the big reactivations on the scene today and showcasing some of the new spins breaking through. All of which keeps a growing and appreciative crowd very happy. DJ’s in the main room in August include Lowton favourite, Kev Murphy, local stalwarts Ian Cunliffe and Les Harrison, plus Bob Hinsley and special guest on the night is possibly the busiest and most popular DJ on the scene, Ginger Taylor.

To mark the occasion a complimentary CD will be available with a choice of main room Northern tunes or a Love Music Review preview people signing up for our regular e mail newsletter on the night will also a receive a copy.

Soul Sourcers who may like a copy of the CD and notifications regarding Love Music Revue can email andrew.love7@ntlworld.com (mailto:andrew.love7@ntlworld.com)

So, make a date in your diary and join us the gathering at Lowton Civic Hall on Friday August 8th for what promises to be a great soul night out!

By Bazm in Event News · July 22, 201410 yr

Stumbled across this in sales forum which led me to digging out a sound clip from the label site...

Here's the details

"Take Me There" is a brand new Modern Soul track from Eli Thompson & Janine Johnson of the Westcoast Soulstars. This is very in demand after some great Radio plays & live promotion. The vinyl 45 includes the Foot Stomp Mix & The Original version. This is limited so please be quick!

Here's the clips

Footstomping mix

http://www.18875.mrsite.com/USERIMAGES/WCSS%20A.mp3

Original Mix

http://www.18875.mrsite.com/USERIMAGES/WCSS%20B.mp3

Here's the links

buy direct (links at the bottom)
http://www.streetsoulrecords.com/page2.htm
also available at usual suspects

Here's the endword

As said , if you are involved with current soul releases or just want to pass on the word to many like minded soul source people then just hit the submit news link ... Look right to see and use it ->

By Mike in News Archives · July 22, 201411 yr

Ok, so a good night at Boogaloo on Saturday indeed, however after 14 years that doesn't really do it justice - I've been attending Boogaloo as a regular for the last ten years and it's given me some good soul friends, (Kev Moore educating me over original vinyl, talking tunes and bullshit with Magoo, Steve Clegg, Little Ian, Taff, Ginny and many others), my first ever guest DJ spot, the privilege of DJ'ing with top DJ's - Ady Croasdale, Jo Wallace, Chris Dale and the Boogalo...o residents, it's lead me onto the Kent Soul Club, Solid Hit Soul and many other do's and adventures in Northern Soul.

I've had some brilliant nights here and very few poor ones and never felt let down by Warren, Steve and Little Ian or the crowd in there.

I've opened the club for Warren and even closed it for him when he left for the 100 club and had great fun doing it.

Boogaloo has been around for so long, it seems fair game for people clashing their events with it, the 'we won't go this time it will be on again' attitude or 'let's try something new' but has kept going and in my mind, actually got better.

So a big thank you from me to Warren and Karen and fair play to you guys for keeping this going for all these years and putting something back into this world of ours. Long may it continue.

If you've not been for a while or indeed, never been, make the effort as this sort of night is what keeps the scene going.'

Dave

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SaxafoneJul 20 2014 11:28 AM

Nice write up Dave, the 14th anny was indeed good fun. As you mention, it was unfortunate that other events clashed with the anniversary.

A good turn out nonetheless and the seasonal appearance of Dave Greenhill's knees confirmed that summer had truly arrived.

Shame that it sounds like the venue won't be around much longer. It's a proper place. The cabaret on offer from the salubrious upper smoking terrace, which provides views into adjacent bathrooms and bedrooms is unique.

Hopefully Warren will retain his enthusiasm to find an other home for this long standing event on the London calendar.

Fingers crossed, he'll find somewhere with the quaint and authentic Dickensian dockland appeal of the King William, the previous venue. Black eyes, facial tattoos and knuckledusters - and that was just the barmaids.........

Take a bow Warren and Karen

Taff

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boogalooJul 25 2014 04:35 PM

Cheers for your comments Dave. I've had a hoot running the club over the last 14 years and always have run clubs with the mentality of 'I only do it because I enjoy doing it'. I've closed clubs down in the past when I've lost the enthusiasm and drive. Not the case with Boogaloosoul and love the fact that I've made some great mates, played some great records, loved some of those 'special moments' and because of this will do my best to keep the faith flowing for a few more years to come. Couldn't do it without those who've supported us for the last 14 years. Cheers Warren

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By Davekd in Event News · July 19, 201411 yr

Summer Kent Cd Competition - Kent's Cellar Of Soul Volume 3 CD

The destined to fail attempt to run a regular once a week competition for all you soul source members continues, here we have...

A chance to win yourself a copy of this fine CD.

Released earlier this year the third in this series continues travelling a more classic than rare soul road.

Ace said about this...

We present for your delectation 26 mid to late 60s classic soul tracks, only six of which are currently on Ace CDs. Inevitably many are uptempo but the CD is designed to capture the spirit of 60s soul rather than its later UK dance-centric revision. Several were R&B hits and a few made the Pop Hot 100 too. Most were released in the UK, some on groovy little labels such as Action, Spark, Soul City, Direction, B&C and Pama. They were the type of records the pirate radio stations would plug from their off-shore floating studios. It was mod music in the sense of new, hip and in the groove, rather than of any elite, exclusive in-crowd. If it was groovy you bought it.

See more at: http://acerecords.co.uk/kents-cellar-of-soul-volume-3#sthash.M4THzGlQ.dpuf

While on Amazon a review by Mark Coyle went like this....

This is the singles release of these early soul seminal classics. I grew up in the Mod/soul scene hearing these songs in this way. This is one of the best series of reissue soul ever and although the emphasis isn't said to be on dance soul, much more than half of the tracks are Northern Soul classics from the pure soul part of the sound. Almost all these tracks don't have stereo mixes so this is as they were meant to be heard. Buy with confidence.

Kent's Cellar Of Soul Volume 3 CD on Amazon

Track Listings
1. Peaches N Cream - The Ikettes
2. Gimme Little Sign - Brenton Wood
3. The Horse - Cliff Nobles & Co
4. Sign On The Dotted Line - Gene Latter
5. Lovers Holiday - Peggy Scott & Jo Jo Benson
6. Believe In Me Baby Pt 1 - Jesse James & The Dynamic Four
7. Gotta Give Her Love - The Volumes
8. Baby Please Come Back Home - J.J. Barnes
9. And Get Away - The Esquires
10. The House That Jack Built - Thelma Jones
11. Tramp - Lowell Fulsom
12. Freedom Train - James Carr
13. What Can A Man Do - The Showstoppers
14. Giving Up - The Ad Libs
15. With This Ring - The Platters
16. Sock It To Em Soul Brother - Bill Moss
17. One Eye Open - The Maskman & The Agents With The Billy Clark Orchestra
18. Ooh Wee Baby I Love You - Fred Hughes
19. Sharing You - Carl Henderson
20. Touch Me, Kiss Me, Hold Me (Goose Pimples) - The Inspirations
21. Funky Fever - Clarence Carter
22. Casanova (Your Playing Days Are Over) - Ruby Andrews
23. Take It Baby - The Showmen
24. Never Love A Robin - Barbara & Brenda
25. I'll Never Forget You - Chris Jackson (Marke Jackson)
26. Baby It's Over - Bob & Earl

Members just go to here

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/raffles/raffle/3-summer-kent-cd-competition/

then hit the "Enter Comp" red button (top right) and you are in
next friday the result will be annouced along with next weeks competition

Good luck now!

By Mike in News Archives · July 18, 201411 yr

Soul Junction have one of their preview things going on right now, with the below 45 planned to be released on 18th Aug 2014

Elliot Macauley

Side A - All My Life (Ft Joe Leavy)

Side B - Mamas Baby Boy (Ft Cleveland Jones)

Catalogue # SJ529

You can preview both sides of this upcoming 45 from UK (Manchester) soul artist Elliot Macauley which features US artists Joe Leavy and Cleveland Jones via the below link to the Soul Junction Info page

http://www.souljunctionrecords.co.uk/SJ529.html

or you can hit the leading side via the youtube clip below

http://youtu.be/4ut0V6ViB6E

This vinyl release is sourced from 2 x 2013 releases, the 'Mamas Baby Boy' track from the 2013 Elliot Macauley debut EP CD entitled “Retro” in 2013, while "All of My life" appears to have been a single release.
Though you can catch the full background to this release via the link above.
Soul Junction say it was 'a wonderful opportunity for a UK based Soul Label to support some home grown talent' and my ears most certainly are glad they took it up.

18th August the date

By Mike in News Archives · July 17, 201411 yr

While the below is all a bit mainstream and that , thought worth a mention for those of you who are all a bit too uk chart 45 orientated for your own good, plus the follow on thoughts of some of iconic 60s usa soul 45s supersized on the wall does make me look into the distance...

Here's the details, if you go then let us know

Current Exhibitions
Proud Chelsea Exhibition
45 Revolutions: Paintings by Morgan Howell

10th July - 2nd September 2014
This summer Proud Galleries is pleased to introduce 45 Revolutions, an exhibition of supersized original paintings and prints of seven inch singles by artist Morgan Howell. This exhibition will celebrate the golden age of 'the 45' and will feature the most important and iconic single sleeves in 20th century culture.

Artist Morgan Howell celebrates this nostalgic love affair through his supersized art works. His unique mixed-media paintings are approximately fifteen times the surface area of the classic seven-inch singles on which they are based and he unsparingly captures the essence of each sleeve, recreating every little detail down to the crinkles and creases on each record.

website has more

https://www.proudonline.co.uk/exhibitions

baudrillardJul 17 2014 01:56 PM

This guy has been doing this for years...

http://www.martingrover.com/paintings/

And he knows some Northern...

polyvelts Jul 20 2014 08:26 PM

baudrillard, on 17 Jul 2014 - 12:56 PM, said:
This guy has been doing this for years...

http://www.martingrover.com/paintings/

And he knows some Northern...

Martin's a great guy and brilliant artist.

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stevegodsAug 16 2014 09:39 AM

Nice one ...will go take a look at it over the summer ..

I met a guy the other week that does some stuff with old vinyl ... he was an ex DJ/ Graffiti artist called Robi Walters ... did also design some T shirts and Album covers for various artists ..Giles Peterson's Brownswood label for one .. ( Check out Brownswood Bubbles series)
Robi is a very interesting guy and there are loads like him that are using Vinyl to make art

http://www.robiwalte...alters/Bio.html

Don't think Id melt my original " Cool Off " to make a bowl though ..not after I saw the price it went for on JM site

By Mike in News Archives · July 17, 201411 yr

Talking to a friend recently about soul music and the topic of ‘upfront nights’ came into play. After a few moments it occurred to me that we were talking about two different things, though seemingly unbeknown to each other the trajectory of our conversation carried on unaffected by our differing views. The disconnect came, when the notion of price and genre came into it; perhaps I’m in the minority, maybe even isolated when I suggest that to assume an upfront night must firstly be about expensive records, and secondly, they’ve got to be hard and fast is wrong?

Upfront to me is about the essence of discovery; surely about good, new, underplayed and/or forgotten black-African or black influenced music, of varying pace and age. I look to Europe when I write these words, and I know from experience that over there that this is the case. I also know the history isn’t as established, and thus uptempo doesn’t hold the same cultural stock, but BPM aside, upfront is about FRESH sounds.
As the chat progressed a benchmark price was established - £100 or more for a good upfront sound? Again, I thought, nahhh…

These two points of departure got me thinking — can you do a good, upfront night on the cheap? Can it be done for £25.00 and under (current market value, give or take a few quid, because as we know, price is very subjective).

The topic first arose when I asked on the Facebook sales page “Soul for £25.00 and under” if such a night could be done. Plenty of responses, mostly positive and encouraging were made, however tentative enquiries thereafter as to ‘interest’ in such an event were lukewarm at best.

So here it is, what do we think — could it be done, specifically, could the bigger DJ’s go back to basics, could they dig for cheaper, but lesser played quality records and get a good vibe going, and would folk be keen to listen?

The option to do such an event is on offer in the back room of Different Strokes in Manchester. While Different Strokes does champion the cheaper record, those who have been, are all too aware that on the whole, the good DJ’s generally play big and rare

As ever, the issue of cost is pertinent - the DJ’s will kindly play for free because they’re up for the challenge, but the cost of using the second room, aka the pool room must be covered (equipment hire etc), as such; Steve and his team quite rightly have to be cautious, thus would there be interest.

The proposed date is the 6th of Sept 2014. The room will be 9-1am, running parallel to the main room, which will be typically upfront as always. As such the event is not an aside because that defeats the purpose of the challenge, which is, “can good, cheap soul records hold their own” or, “can the pool room give the main room a run for its money?"

DJ’s thus far:
Adam Topping
Steve Cato
Gary Bratchford

All comments and ideas welcome, and if DJ’s are interested in participating, it could feature again in the future.

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Rodney LeePeaceJul 16 2014 10:56 AM

Hopefully would stop djs playing same records two or three times during night.

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little-stevieJul 16 2014 12:27 PM

I look forward to playing at this little gathering and digging deep.. Who knows what we might find.......

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bri phillJul 16 2014 12:36 PM

It's a great idea in principal because there is so much good upfront stuff around for that sort of money.
In reality would it bring more punters to the DS night probably a few but doubtful if enough to keep a decent vibe all night.
I would expect people to pop in from the main room for a short while especially if they weren't to keen on stuff being played at that time.
Regarding costs may just cover them and maybe quite interesting.

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little-stevieJul 16 2014 01:00 PM

Indeed Phil... Don't expect a stampede but always looking to mix it up.. A small gathering of folk would be fine as its not a very big venue....

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Mister FishJul 16 2014 01:15 PM

I'd play this if I was playing

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KevinKentJul 16 2014 01:36 PM

"As ever, the issue of cost is pertinent - the DJ’s will kindly play for free because they’re up for the challenge,"

But why does that seem to be such an accepted part of this scene? It just goes towards perpetuating the gulf between the big names and those other (often better and more imaginative IMO) dj's that are sometimes struggling for bookings. I'd sooner pay a decent wedge of door tax to ensure that the guys who were doing the work and putting their reputation on the line were getting rewarded for their efforts. (gripe over. )

As for the idea in general - off course it can be done, and done well. I've attended a few "cheap as chips" nights, one room events that have tried this formula, and found them to be refreshingly different, and a real eye-opener for some folk.
Dig deep and Good Luck.

- Kev

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Andy KempsterJul 16 2014 02:23 PM

Warren Boogaloo used to run a "cheap as chips" night a few years ago in north london and they were great, for once I was hearing records being played that I could seriously afford to buy without skinting myself for weeks at a time, Des Parker, James Trouble and various others including of course Warren himself played some great tunes in that little basement club. Just proves it can and has been done, maybe it will happen again. I for one hope so

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TailorMade Gaz BJul 16 2014 02:25 PM

KevinKent, on 16 Jul 2014 - 12:36 PM, said:
"As ever, the issue of cost is pertinent - the DJ’s will kindly play for free because they’re up for the challenge,"

But why does that seem to be such an accepted part of this scene? It just goes towards perpetuating the gulf between the big names and those other (often better and more imaginative IMO) dj's that are sometimes struggling for bookings.

Very true Kev - I guess payment is a gesture of gratitude, but with events like this, where the margins are tight but the goal is to be refreshing, its sometimes difficult to pay people who might not even expect it - but as a good promoter who you your best. So I guess what I was saying is Adam (who lives a good 100 miles away) is doing it as a big favour because he's invested in the idea, and for that I'm very grateful. Basically I'm saying Adam is 'top'-ping...

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SoulStuJul 16 2014 08:49 PM

It's a brilliant concept Gaz - there are masses of quality tunes around that price, you'd never be short of quality OVO to play. The problem is obviously those punters who's legs go wobbly if they haven't heard each record a million times before. Can't educate pork I'm afraid!
I reckon there's enough discerning soulies round your neck of the woods to make it worthwhile tho.

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Garry HuxleyJul 17 2014 10:34 AM

Best of luck with this as in my opinion it's what is needed all across the scene.
Wish there was a regular night like this near wellingborough, i'd be there every time,
Might get the oppertunity to DJ a bit more often as well.

Good luck.
Garry

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NockerJul 17 2014 12:33 PM

Stevie B and Sid Jones do it monthly upfront session at FUSION soul@D.I.SC in Denton Manchester, trouble is lack of punters, shame because its a brilliant mix of sounds and lesser known guest DJs.

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PAUL GJul 17 2014 01:14 PM

https://www.facebook...33887693356805/
upfront soul music

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TailorMade Gaz BJul 17 2014 02:39 PM

Mister Fish, on 16 Jul 2014 - 12:15 PM, said:
I'd play this if I was playing

Fantastic Steve.
my Fav Bobby J record...

Currently listed at £25 on on two sites.

So if anyone is keen on having a bash at a cheapies set, send a PM!

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MarkHJul 17 2014 09:41 PM

At Majestic Soul in London we have always featured plenty of tracks during our nights that are both under £25 and not well known (of course we also feature some rarities and classics as well)

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geeseladJul 18 2014 12:11 AM

an ideal concept, and three dj's I know that can cut the mustard with their knowledge in order to provide variety and depth in the playlist. be great if you guys can be truely upfront and play some new releases, there's plenty to pick from over the last few months.

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TailorMade Gaz BJul 18 2014 11:06 AM

geeselad, on 17 Jul 2014 - 11:11 PM, said:
an ideal concept, and three dj's I know that can cut the mustard with their knowledge in order to provide variety and depth in the playlist. be great if you guys can be truely upfront and play some new releases, there's plenty to pick from over the last few months.
Cheers Geese,
Yeah its got potential, and as others have noted, it can be done.
Furthermore, the call was specifically to the bigger DJ's, though this isn't a pre-requsit for the night to go ahead, but that is where I think the 'challenge' lies, however the invite is open to all.

Those who are well established on the scene as strong collectors, can they go back to their collections, or in essence, their roots, and pull a good set together. I know some could, but can they all do it. One such example was when Sean Haydon gave me a record he'd just played. Regardless of cost, I was appreciative and grateful, but when he told me it was £10 I was astounded - and it had the whole crowd up on its feet.

Or, conversely, can those who have just appeared with some cash and gone straight to big and rare, including the 'hot boxers'...could they even put a cheap set together; do they know what good quality cheap soul is.

They're the ones who draw the crowds, and give specific nights appeal, but is there an over reliance on expensive records and how much knowledge is there?

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DaveKDJul 18 2014 09:47 PM

Andy Kempster, on 16 Jul 2014 - 1:23 PM, said:
Warren Boogaloo used to run a "cheap as chips" night a few years ago in north london and they were great, for once I was hearing records being played that I could seriously afford to buy without skinting myself for weeks at a time, Des Parker, James Trouble and various others including of course Warren himself played some great tunes in that little basement club. Just proves it can and has been done, maybe it will happen again. I for one hope so
I loved those nights heard some really great tunes. One night Des was selling the tunes literally off the decks for a tenner - brilliant. Have to say I thought James Trouble being a 'big records' DJ would fall flat on his face, but no chance - he played an excellent set, a definite winner.

So good luck with the night, sure it can be done no question.

Dave

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chalkyJul 19 2014 11:02 AM

The trouble with this scene is to many price is first and foremost and not the music. Price often over rides quality and often to the detriment of the scene in particular the so called upfront scene and it often doesn't do it any favours whatsoever in the eyes of the more traditional scene goer.

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LENJul 21 2014 01:35 PM

A real shame that price is focussed on at all.

Good luck with it.

All the best,

Len

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TailorMade Gaz BJul 27 2014 05:53 PM

Nige Brown and Carms on board

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Getting spins again

Anais nin CarmsJul 28 2014 11:19 AM

I absolutely love and thrive in this type of environment , so many under 25.00 pound records don't get aired that are so good , really looking forward to a diverse and interesting night where all you can hear is ... good god that's a bloody good tune , I didn't know it was that cheap !

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Anais nin CarmsJul 28 2014 11:27 AM

Can I just ask that there is good seating in the spare room , lets try and create a great fluctuating tempo environment , perhaps incorporate a trades/selling environment. Make it somewhere we can encourage people to come into ..and then be trapped when they hear how good cheapies can sound Might be an idea to invite Beatin Rhythm to bring some under 25.00 pound selling stock along

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stokesoulboyJul 28 2014 11:58 AM

My fave "cheap" Motown 45

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TailorMade Gaz BJul 28 2014 12:52 PM

Derek Higham is on board too, in the absence of Mr.Topping who has double booked himself

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TailorMade Gaz BJul 28 2014 12:54 PM

Anais nin Carms, on 28 Jul 2014 - 10:27 AM, said:
Can I just ask that there is good seating in the spare room , lets try and create a great fluctuating tempo environment , perhaps incorporate a trades/selling environment. Make it somewhere we can encourage people to come into ..and then be trapped when they hear how good cheapies can sound Might be an idea to invite Beatin Rhythm to bring some under 25.00 pound selling stock along
I'll ask Steve and see if he can sort something out!

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little-stevieJul 28 2014 06:57 PM

We do have extra seating for certain events, plus soft lighting etc... Any folk wanting to do sales of under £25 tunes is welcome if you contact me in advance to arrange space/ table... Please RSVP on the event or leave a post with message, this will give us some idea of numbers maybe... We also have a Different Strokes group on Facebook with info etc..

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hullsoulSep 01 2014 06:13 PM

Making our first visit to Different Strokes & the "under £25" idea is definitely a bonus for us
Cheers
Martyn

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little-stevieSep 06 2014 12:40 PM

Sorry, not been on of late... Tonight is the night...

dj times for the back room tonight.. The under £25... Just getting together a little set now.... Adam and co will have some sales too and everything in his set will be for sale.. There are gonna be some bargain tunes that have gone under the radar... Back room open 8.45... Front room open from 7pm... Come early and here some mid tempo and deep cuts from the residents and the guests.. The front room is freestyle 7pm to 9pm... A nice buzz about all this, see you later folks.. x

ps.. free parking on the street outside from 8pm...

any other last minute questions.. Call or text me on 07752084878... Setting up and won't be on-line
under £25 room...
9pm-9:30 Steve Cato
9:30-10 Gary Bratchford
10-10:30 Derek Higham
10:30-11 Carms
11-11:30 Nige Brown
11:30-12:30 Adam Topping
12:30-1 Derek
1-2 Nige and Carms

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little-stevieSep 06 2014 12:50 PM

Full event here...

http://www.soul-sour...s-2-room-event/

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TailorMade Gaz BSep 09 2014 04:39 PM

Well its fair to say it was a success.
Thanks to Steve, Richie and Matty for the opportunity to run the event in their spare room - great venue and the dynamic of both rooms worked really well.

Many thanks should go to the DJ's as well as the Dancers.
Adam Topping came back, after he realised he was double booked and then available again! He and the others ensured the room was kept bouncing while the dancers and listeners took in the variety of quality sounds.
Derek played a blinder as he welcomes in his 60th birthday to a warm round of applause when announced, much to his embarrassment, while Nige and Carms did as you'd expect - play quality slices of soul.
With that in mind and the interest shown, it's a project that I'll try to carry forward!

By Tailormade Gaz B in News Archives · July 16, 201411 yr

After last years just fantastic whirl at The Peebles Hydro and Spa TSSSW#1 weekender we were asked if there was any chance of for the Saturday afternoon event giving a small sample of some of the great cool and hip clubs that are currently happening in Scotland , so we put word around to see who you would fancy listening and dancing to ( tell ya what list was endless ) so here goes :-

As part of our TSSSW #2 2014 Happening we give you your Super Saturday afternoon event:
This years Saturday afternoon session will be a spotlight on 7 of Scotland's vibrant and current top " HIP and COOL " Superb Soul and Rare Soul clubs.

From Scotland's beautiful Out Stack in the most Northern Shetland Islands to the Scenic Scottish Borders in the South and from the truly awesome Outer Hebrides in the West of Scotland to the mighty fine East Coast ... we give you 5 hours of Awesome across the board Soul Music ,Rare Soul and Funk - you are in for a real treat and a fantastic sample of what's on offer on the Soul, Rare Soul and Funk scene in Scotland !!!
Getting it together for this All four Corners get down are You're "Hot Shot Spinners" for a 5hour feast of Soul , Funk and Rare Soul will be no other than Scotland's "7 Delegates of Soul" from:-

The "Aberdeen Soul Club" - featuring resident DJ Des Crombie .

The "Dundee Soul Club" - featuring co promoter and resident DJ Dundee's Alan Watson.

The "East Lothian Soul Club" in Tranent featuring co promoter and resident DJ Daz Fynan.

The "Pineapple Soul Club" in Greenock featuring co promoter and resident DJ Gilbert Denny

From Edinburgh City's Soul Clubs :-

The "Spiders Web"- featuring resident DJ Ray Parker.
The "Hibs Soul Club"- featuring resident DJ Ian Mackenzie .
The "Full Circle Soul Club"-featuring co promoter and resident DJ Andy Baillie

Don't miss this "The 7 Delegates of Soul a la Go Go" session !

Side by side with this Saturday afternoon get down event will be Scotland's one and only"Black Gold Record Fair/Swap meeting"
Record dealers already confirmed John Anderson and Soul Bowl Records , Dave Welding Records , John Manship Records , and Soul Junction Records - more to be confirmed.
£5 OTD gets you in for the Saturday afternoon 7 Delegates of Soul super session/Black music record fair/swap meet .
This Saturday afternoon extravagance will kick off at 1200hrs high noon through till 1700hrs

Dundee's Alan Watson's 3 current likes:-
Vanguards - The thought of losing your love - Lamp
Vontastics - Let me down easy - Toddlin' Town
London and Bridges - Keep him - Date

Aberdeen's Des Crombie 3 tips that's causing quite a stir :-
Bold Breed - Let Me Down Easy
Sugar Boy and Shades of Black - Free Man
Narvel Felts - Girl Come Back

Checkout Paisleys Paul Massey website for all of your up to date info on all that's happening in Scotland :-

Just a small sample of the 2014 Calendar with some of the clubs and events to checkout that are up and running in Scotland

JULY
4 - NOWT BUT NORTHERN, GLASGOW
5 - SPIDER'S WEB, EDINBURGH
5 - ABERDEEN SOUL CLUB, HOLBURN BAR.
5 - HIBS CLUB, EDINBURGH
12 - BONNYRIGG SOUL CLUB
12 - PINEAPPLE SOUL, GREENOCK
16 - SOULVILLE, OAKWOOD LOUNGE, SAUCHIE
26 - BLACKTRACKIN' - POLLOK E.S CLUB, GLASGOW3 - HIBS CLUB ALLDAYER, EDINBURGH

AUGUST

8 - NOWT BUT NORTHERN, GLASGOW
9 - PINEAPPLE SOUL, GREENOCK
9 - BILSTON MINERS, ROSLIN
9 - KITTEN CASINO, COUNTY HOTEL, DALKEITH
16 - DALGETY BAY SAILING CLUB
16 - CARGO, EDINBURGH
16 - SUITE SOUL, KILMARNOCK
23 - EAST LOTHIAN SOUL CLUB
30 - HOLBURN BAR ALLDAYER, ABERDEEN
30 - SOUTHSIDE SOUL, GLASGOW

SEPTEMBER
5/6 - TRUE SOUL SCOTTISH SOUL WEEKENDER, PEEBLES HYDRO
6 - LIQUID LOUNGE, DUMFRIES
12 - GILMERTON SOUL CLUB
12 - NOWT BUT NORTHERN, GLASGOW
13 - OKEH SOUL CLUB, BATHGATE
13 - PINEAPPLE SOUL, GREENOCK
13 - DUNDEE OLDIES CLUB
14 - JAMHOUSE ALLDAYER, EDINBURGH
20 - DUNDEE SOUL CLUB
26 - SCOTTISH SOULFUL WEEKENDER, PRESTON
27 - STIRRUP STANE, CRAIGSHILL, LIVINGSTON
27 - ABERDEEN SOUL CLUB, HOLBURN BAR
27 - DALGETY BAY SAILING CLUB
27 - BLACKTRACKIN' - POLLOK E.S CLUB, GLASGOW
27 - FULL CIRCLE RHYTHM & SOUL CLUB, EDINBURGH

OCTOBER
3 - NOWT BUT NORTHERN, GLASGOW
5 - HIBS CLUB ALLDAYER, EDINBURGH
11 - PINEAPPLE SOUL, GREENOCK
17/18/19 - MINTO HOTEL, EDINBURGH
18 - KITTEN CASINO, COUNTY HOTEL, DALKEITH
18 - CORN EXCHANGE, EDINBURGH
25 - ABERDEEN SOUL CLUB, HOLBURN BAR
25 - SOUTHSIDE SOUL, GLASGOW
25 - VOODOO ROOMS, EDINBURGH - ALLDAYER
31 - SOULVILLE, OAKWOOD LOUNGE,

http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~abdnpaul/

http://www.truesoul.co.uk/

Just 9 days to go and counting:-

PS - all you sisters and brothers heading north, south ,east or west or dropping in out of the sky (that's for our intrepid travellers from abroad of course ) and joining us for what's set to be a fab weekend don't forget to give Lesley a wee shout and drop her a email so we can have your passes/bands at the ready for your collection ...

lesley@qubekitchens.co.uk

By Tfk in News Archives · July 15, 201411 yr

Soul Up North issue 83 Out Now!

For sale now....... £3 plus £1.30 postage.... Contact me.. paypal available..... stevecato64@yahoo.co.uk

WHAT'S IN ISSUE 83

GOOD TOONS & GREAT GROOVES
Dave Halsall

A DAB OF EARLY SOUL & RnB WITH A HINT OF OBSCURITY
Craig Butler

FUNK IN YO’ FACE — CURTIS MAYFIELD
Howard Priestley

IN MEMORY OF MICKEY CRUISE
Julie Molloy

SOUL IN A DIGITAL AGE
John Farrar

THE MYSTERIOUS WORLD OF COVER-UPS (pt7)
Martin Scragg

MR B. (BEARSOUL’S B-SIDES)
Chris Morgan

FEET TO THE BEAT
Andy Belwood

COLLECTING BRITISH
Lord Snooty & His Gang

ANTOINETTE
Ready Steady Girls!

DON’T BE SURPRISED BY LYNN WILLIAMS
An Interview with SoulmanJan

TWOFER TIME
Martyn bird

YOU’VE COME A LONG WAY BABY
A short story from Tony Warot

BEING FETCHING & FUNNY — THE SWISS SOUL CLUB
Emel Ilter

DEON JACKSON RIP

SOUL UP NORTH COLLECTORS CD — TRACK LISTING
Wayne Hudson

HITTING THE DECKS
Wayne Hudson

COLLECTING RARE SOUL
Julie Molloy

THE MAKING OF A FIRST IMPRESSION — THE RICHARD BROOKS STORY
David Welding

THOSE LITLE SILVER DISCS
Howard

HOT OF THE VINYL PRESS
HFE

STEVE’S SOULFUL SEVENTIES SPINS aka
PLUMB’S PEACHES
Steve Plumb

THE SOUL UP NORTH NIGHTER PLANNER

DEEP SOUL CORNER
Mike Finbow

By Little-stevie in News Archives · July 14, 201411 yr

Do Not Sell At Any Price: The Wild, Obsessive Hunt for the World's Rarest 78rpm Records
A kindle highlight of a book that just may hit some buttons seeing it concerns itself with a subject that could be termed close...
Here's the release blurb
The untold story of a quirky and important subculture: The world of 78rpm records and the insular community that celebrates them–by acclaimed music critic and author Amanda Petrusich, who contributes regularly to Pitchfork, The Oxford American, and The New York Times.
Before MP3s, CDs, and cassette tapes, even before LPs or 45s, the world listened to music on 78rpm records–those fragile, 10-inch shellac discs. While vinyl records have enjoyed a renaissance in recent years, good 78s are exponentially harder to come by and play. A recent eBay auction for the only known copy of a particular record topped out at $37,100. Do Not Sell at Any Price explores the rarified world of the 78rpm record–from the format’s heyday to its near extinction–and how collectors and archivists are working frantically to preserve the music before it’s lost forever.
Through fascinating historical research and beguiling visits with the most prominent 78 preservers, Amanda Petrusich offers both a singular glimpse of the world of 78 collecting and the lost backwoods blues artists whose 78s from the 1920s and 1930s have yet to be found or heard by modern ears. We follow the author’s descent into the oddball fraternity of collectors–including adventures with Joe Bussard, Chris King, John Tefteller, Pete Whelan, and more–who create and follow their own rules, vocabulary, and economics and explore the elemental genres of blues, folk, jazz, and gospel that gave seed to the rock, pop, country, and hip-hop we hear today. From Thomas Edison to Jack White, Do Not Sell at Any Price is an untold, intriguing story of preservation, loss, obsession, art, and the evolution of the recording formats that have changed the ways we listen to (and create) music. -
See more at: http://books.simonandschuster.com/Do-Not-Sell-At-Any-Price/Amanda-Petrusich/9781451667059#sthash.Vgt0Rb7W.dpuf

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By Mike in News Archives · July 14, 201411 yr

Northern Soul BBC4 Living For The Weekend
The shape and form of a talked about earlier BBC4 documentary are showing up
It has a name, looks like its on a Friday July 25th, 2014, more details are knocking about and is showing in a BBC trailer...
Friday Night Music: Trailer - BBC Four

and here's the blurb...
Northern Soul: Living For The Weekend, made by independent production company Somethin’ Else, tells the story of a genre of music unlike any other. It’s 40 years since DJ Russ Winstanley unleashed the Wigan Casino on the world, playing Northern Soul to thousands of young people in the club's legendary all-nighters. The Wigan Casino even beat New York's Studio 54 for title of Billboard Magazine’s 'Best Disco in the World' in 1978.
Northern Soul was a unique and peculiar genre of music. Rare American soul tunes, often with a 4/4 beat, were hunted down by obsessive DJs from northern British towns. But the Northern Soul scene was also about authenticity, style and passion and the programme hears stories from Northern Soul DJs Ian Levine, Kev Roberts, Ian Dewhirst, Richard Searling and Colin Curtis, as well as author Bob Stanley, Good Times DJ Norman Jay, musician Lisa Stansfield, filmmaker Elaine Constantine and music legends such as Radio 2 DJ Tony Blackburn and DJ/Producer Pete Waterman.
There you go , the date is from tvrage
Reads to me like it is going to be one that needs to be watched with a fast forward available, but you never know...

Comments from our past commenting system follow...
The Golden 101Jul 12 2014 10:43 AM @Goldsoul
Just to advise I've reduced 3 waist sizes, grown new hair and only speak about Rare n Underplayed tackle since the filming. Just sayin'
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Mach Jul 12 2014 10:51 AM @Mach
wonder if pete watermans gonna tell us about gangs of 6" 3 coalminers at wigan again..
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Ian Dewhirst Jul 12 2014 11:36 AM @Ian Dewhirst
Mmm. I wonder if they got my "Northern Soul was the 8th wonder of the world to me" quote in....?
Ian D
warped !
Russ Vickers Jul 12 2014 12:02 PM @Russ Vickers
It would be quite nice if you have given a good mention to 'todays' scene, as opposed to only the regurgitated historical stuff & current nostalgia events - there is a contemporary NS scene that exists outside of these events & it would be fantastic, if for once this was acknowledged properly.
Best Russ
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Byrney Jul 12 2014 02:01 PM @Byrney
Expect a few decades missed out here, but other than Elaine and Gareth's book that's par for the course isn't it.
Shame, but I'll give it a go.
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Drewtg Jul 12 2014 02:18 PM @Drewtg
Not Pete Waterman again ffs! When will someone tell them ........he never went to the nighters, he went to the nightclub with all the miners!
P.S. can someone also tell Pete that miners aren't (or should that be weren't) big blokes, for obvious reasons.
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Kegsy Jul 12 2014 02:54 PM @Kegsy
Is it just me that thinks the guy doing the backdrop at the top
is Matchy from Rotherham ?.
Dave Turner Jul 12 2014 07:46 PM
Deffo not Matchy ... too tall
FRANKIE CROCKER Jul 12 2014 11:18 PM @FRANKIE CROCKER
So Wigan had a better disco than New York? Same ignoramuses peddling the same old clichéd twaddle...
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jazz Jul 13 2014 07:47 AM @jazz
A gang of coal miners went from Shirebrook to Wigan me john cairns Gaz judson and a couple more but were not 6 foot 3 lol
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ElGeePeeJul 13 2014 09:39 AM
I hope this is more about the music than the scene. I'd really like a documentary that takes and in-depth look at a few classic records - the artists, labels and how they came to become part of Northern Soul playlists etc.
For instance, Tainted Love. Interview with Gloria Jones on how she came to record it and the background to the label, Ed Cobb, etc. Was it a hit at the time? Then interview with Richard Searling on the record's introduction at (I believe) Va's Va's. The impact and legacy of the record since then and of course, you have to mention Soft Cell, so maybe Ian Dewhist's recollection of how Marc Almond came to hear the record and so on.
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Steve S 60 Jul 13 2014 11:04 AM @Steve S 60
Why is it in the past tense....Northern Soul was this, the scene was that?
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steptoe Jul 13 2014 03:21 PM
yes loads of miners from all around the wigan & surounding towns and no doubt yorkshire and other places most of my mates all miners back then
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wiggyflat Jul 13 2014 06:56 PM @wiggyflat
I would love a documentary with the following bases covered.
Dave Kilworth on the early niters and drugs.
John Vincent on being a young mod and sticking with black music and still discovering records.
Simon Soussan and his La record Operations.
If Pete Waterman has to be on can he talk about The Coventry scene he was involved with.
How about soul Sam.A man who is constantly moving on.
The divs of the late seventies and the return of the divs.Ie the One Show.
Why Tistram and Tarquin the media whores have a fascination with northern soul cliched imagery and not real guts which is the music.
The popularity abroad.
The differences between rare soul,northern soul,xover.
How about Frank Elson being interviewed? He lived and breathed it and more importantly chronicled it.
The post Wigan scene.
How it is today..basically a nostalgia scene ...a long way from records having a week shelf life....and the people who are still pushing records.
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theothertosspot Jul 13 2014 08:11 PM @theothertosspot
Soul Sam, despite his choice of record, his enthusiasm for his choice justifies the means, and no doubt the records he introduces us to will be future legends (imo).
R E Gards
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TOAD Jul 13 2014 10:24 PM @TOAD
There was never a Coventry scene if so i missed it 😉 from 1978 onwards
CarolineL Jul 13 2014 10:29 PM @CarolineL
You might find this Radio 4 piece about Tainted Love interesting. There are a few things in there I wasn't aware of before, e.g. the cover by some woman from Wigan.

Unfortunately, I doubt there would ever be a documentary like this on TV, as TV documentaries need to appeal to a wider audience.
wiggyflat Jul 13 2014 10:55 PM @wiggyf
Mr Georges. Sunday nights Coventry Mecca Thurs nights...1973.Pete Waterman spinning sounds like....Jimmy Soul Clarke,Fathers Angels,Bob Relf,Dottie Cambridge,Oh Linda,Working At The Gogo,...a long way from Kylie and Steam trains
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TOAD Jul 14 2014 03:35 AM @TOAD
Wiggy you forgot the tree tops did you ever go or just read that information?
wiggyflat Jul 14 2014 07:02 AM @wiggyflat
I,m far too young Toad.Its all in Blues And Soul which is why i can't believe Frank Elson does not get approached for these type of docs.
TOAD Jul 14 2014 07:35 AM @TOAD
Ahh i see wiggy not factual information you see my interest it's my home city and there's no scene even a few older lad's aggree.
Rob Wigley Jul 14 2014 08:09 AM @Rob Wigley
I'd be careful about the size of Miners on here, several on the Forum and several taller than me 6' 2"........... we all know what's coming......we all know what people think about the scene.......we know its B*****ks unless you were there you wouldn't know. Its entertainment for the masses who couldn't give a flying F**k about the ethics or rare records we enjoy.
I am going to watch it ? Yes i have to to face the barrage of questions from the guys at work !
Rob
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chatty Jul 16 2014 07:40 PM @chatty
Forget that, what about Louis van Gaal going through the records on the front of the U Tube clip, that guy doesn't hang about, he only landed here earlier today!
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mike Jul 17 2014 01:03 PM @mike
Ian S just highlighted that is now showing in more detail on the BBC website
as said it is on the Fri 25 Jul 2014
Its at 21:30 on BBC Four
and looks like repeated next day at midnight

mike Jul 25 2014 12:03 PM @mike
on tonite
info and a preview clip on the bbc page

showing times
Fri 25 Jul 2014 21:30 BBC Four
Sat 26 Jul 2014 00:30 BBC Four
Mon 28 Jul 2014 00:00 BBC Four

By Mike in News Archives · July 12, 201411 yr

A summer 45 members 7 day competition

A chance for Soul Source members to win a copy of Soul Junctions recent double header 45

Elbowed-Out

Side A - Things Are Changing

Side B - Just To Be With You

Catalogue # SJ527

More info on the 45 and Elbowed-Out can be had via

http://www.souljunctionrecords.co.uk/SJ527.html

To be in with a chance of winning this fine 45 all you have to do is just get to here
click here to enter!

and then hit the "Enter Comp" red button - top right , do you see it ?
easy, then in 7 days time a winner will be drawn

Good Luck now!

A Youtube preview ...

By Mike in News Archives · July 10, 201411 yr

More Lost Soul Gems From Sounds Of Memphis
CDKEND 421

This most recent Kent release is as the name hints, the second volume of an ongoing series of releases featuring mainly unreleased material from the Sounds of Memphis catalogue, the first release being the 2012 released Lost Soul Gems From Sounds Of Memphis (CDKend 378).
This second installment again features Memphis soul, the attention span of this release is from the 1960s as before but this time the journey stops at 1974. Almost all of the 22 tracks being previously unreleased ,18 unreleased with 4 being released.

Dean Rudland on the Ace website describes the content as below..

Sad to say, the tracks by Barbara Brown and William Bollinger are probably their last to be uncovered. They are joined by three cuts by Rudolph Taylor, a man who only ever released one single when he was an active artist. There are also previously undiscovered numbers by George Jackson and Dan Greer, as well as new finds from Vision and the Jacksonians, who have graced our compilations several times before. Marjorie Ingram opens the comp with the sister-funk dancer ‘Tempted’ from her Dan Greer-produced session at Sounds Of Memphis Studios. My favourites of the unreleased 70s tracks are those by Fran Farley and the gospel soul of Donald O’Connor, who I hope will also feature on future volumes.

Of the previously released sides, Tommy Raye’s version of ‘You Don’t Love Me’ was the first single on XL, while that song’s writer Willie Cobbs’ ‘Hey Little Girl’ was an early 70s 45 and the little-known Carroll Taylor’s version of ‘A Great Big Thing’ is a prime example of 1960s Memphis soul.

Track Listing and preview clips from Ace website
01
https://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_421/CDKEND_421-1-1.mp3
Tempted - Marjorie Ingram 02
https://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_421/CDKEND_421-1-2.mp3
Hold On Hold Out - George Jackson 03
https://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_421/CDKEND_421-1-3.mp3
Since My Baby Left Me - Dan Greer 04
https://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_421/CDKEND_421-1-4.mp3
That's Why I Keep Her - William Bollinger 05
https://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_421/CDKEND_421-1-5.mp3
One Man's Poison - Rudolph Taylor 06
https://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_421/CDKEND_421-1-6.mp3
Human Emotions - Barbara & The Browns 07
https://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_421/CDKEND_421-1-7.mp3
It Don't Bother Me No More - Unknown Male Vocalist 08
https://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_421/CDKEND_421-1-8.mp3
A Great Big Thing - Carroll Lloyd 09
https://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_421/CDKEND_421-1-9.mp3
Misery - Rudolph Taylor 10
https://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_421/CDKEND_421-1-10.mp3
Thats How I Take to You - Barry Jones 11
https://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_421/CDKEND_421-1-11.mp3
I Care For You - Fran xFarley 12
https://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_421/CDKEND_421-1-12.mp3
Don't Matter If It's In The Past - Billy Cee & The Freedom Express 13
https://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_421/CDKEND_421-1-13.mp3
You Can Always Depend On Me - Art Jerry Miller 14
https://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_421/CDKEND_421-1-14.mp3
If I Could Build My Whole World Around You - The Jacksonians 15
https://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_421/CDKEND_421-1-15.mp3
You Don't Understand Me - Donald O'Connor 16
https://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_421/CDKEND_421-1-16.mp3
Lost In A Dream - Vision 17
https://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_421/CDKEND_421-1-17.mp3
Memphis Funk - Fran Farley 18
https://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_421/CDKEND_421-1-18.mp3
Hey Little Girl - Willie Cobbs 19
https://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_421/CDKEND_421-1-19.mp3
You Don't Love Me - Tommy Raye 20
https://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_421/CDKEND_421-1-20.mp3
You're Using Me - Rudolph Taylor 21
https://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_421/CDKEND_421-1-21.mp3
Your Own Free Will - Ann Hodge 22
https://acerecords.co.uk/docs/CDKEND_421/CDKEND_421-1-22.mp3
Poor Side Of Town - Carroll Lloyd

Sean Hampsey also shared this video promo via youtube and the soul source forums...

Available via the Ace Records website
http://acerecords.co.uk/more-lost-soul-gems-from-sounds-of-memphis

or amazon via cd/mp3

By Mike in News Archives · July 5, 201411 yr

Just had word of this new mainstream motown book...

Motown Encyclopedia by Graham Betts
Three years in the planning and writing and already an international best seller*, the Motown Encyclopedia by Graham Betts is one of the most detailed books ever written about the iconic label, its artists, writers, producers and key personnel. Rather than follow the Motown story in chronological order, the book gives every artist who had a record released (and in some cases merely scheduled for release) their own biography, including those whose only Motown connection was a track on a soundtrack or compilation.
To these are added the key executives who ran the label from its formation in 1959 through to its sale in 1988, the musicians who made the famed Motown sound and the writers and producers who came up with the goods on a regular basis.
Every single and album that made the Top Ten (and, for British fans, those EPS that similarly made the Top Ten when there was a separate chart) in either the UK or US is given an entry, as well as the soundtracks that were issued on Motown. There are entries for every film instigated by Motown Productions and details of the various label imprints, both those within Motown as well as those outside the organisation that licensed repertoire from or to Motown. The 1,178 entries, therefore, feature:

684 Artists
13 Executives
16 Musicians
23 Producers
19 Writers
222 Singles
84 Albums
5 EPs
17 Soundtracks
9 Films
50 Labels
36 Other

The book, which contains nearly half a million words, details virtually every aspect of Motown, the Sound of Young America that resonated around the world. Yesterday, Today, Forever.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR — GRAHAM BETTS
As a Press Officer for Pye Records and later CBS Records in London, Graham handled the publicity for several former Motown artists, including Gladys Knight & The Pips and Edwin Starr whilst with Pye (through their licences with Buddah and 20th Century Records respectively) and would work with Gladys Knight & The Pips (again!), Billy Griffin and Marvin Gaye whilst at CBS Records.
As a journalist for Melody Maker, Blues & Soul, Record Buyer and several other outlets, he has interviewed many Motown greats, including Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, The Temptations, The Commodores, Hal Davis, High Inergy and Harvey Fuqua, among others.
During the course of writing the Motown Encyclopedia, he has re-acquainted himself with many former Motown artists, checking facts and feats and getting the background stories to some of the greatest music ever produced. In short, nearly forty years of music industry experience has resulted in the definitive book about Motown.

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Publication Date: 2 June 2014
ISBN: 9781311441546
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/446043
Apple URL: http://smarturl.it/MotownEncyclopedia
ASIN: B00KQGSHNU
Amazon URL: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Motown-Encyclopedia-Graham-Betts
Publisher: AC Publishing

*#1 in its genre on Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.ca and Amazon.fr

By Mike in News Archives · July 1, 201411 yr

Briefly mentioned this at the turn of the year...
here's a sunsetting July final info shout

The deadline for NOISE Festival submissions has been extended to the 6th July, following this the NOISE Curators will rate and shortlist entries from up and coming creatives made to the arts website http://www.noisefestival.com. Curators this year include former Vogue, The Face and i-D photographer Elaine Constantine, soon to release her first feature length film Northern Soul.

Elaine joins a panel of top industry professionals including music legend Brian Eno, architect Sir Nicholas Grimshaw and fashion designer Giles Deacon, all of whom will be selecting work submitted by undiscovered talent for possible work placements, mentorship and international exposure as part of the NOISE Festival 2014 Autumn Showcase. See the full Curator line-up at http://www.noisefestival.com/festival/2014/curators

Entrance is free and open to all aspiring creatives across a wide range of disciplines, just setting up a portfolio and uploading work at http://www.noisefestival.com could lead to a career changing opportunity and also open artists to the NOISE network of like minded creatives.

By Mike in Event News · July 1, 201411 yr

This constant stream of sad news seems relentless at times.
Tonight it's being reported that Bobby Womack has passed away at the age of 70.

The forum thread below started by Douglas has more info and ask that members please use that for comments

By Mike in News Archives · June 28, 201411 yr

Most record diggers will have at least a few of what became known over the years as simply ‘Little LPs’. The traditional soul fraternity are fortunate enough to have had a number of larger, better distributed labels show interest in producing these interesting discs including Atlantic, ABC, Okeh, King and of course Motown. But what on Earth was it that made the Stereo, 33 rpm, multi track, single 7inch disc, seem an attractive prospect?

To appreciate the history of the ‘Little LP’, it’s probably best to revisit the historical timeline of the record industry and highlight its major developments and its relationship with its customers. The format for the 7 inch vinyl single was unveiled to the public and music industry as a whole, as far back as the first RCA industry wide bulletins on March 31st 1949 and would be consolidated by the major companies, led by RCA in the 1950s.

Small, compact and more robust than previous discs, it became an immediate success and would remain the recognised, most popular format for music buyers for the next 50 years almost. The first RCA 45rpm singles were manufactured on fantastic, colour coded vinyl that allowed buyers to categorise their purchases by genres via the actual colour of the disc. (1) The early discs were manufactured and categorised as follows: Country and Western... (Green), Popular... (Black), Classical... (Red), Popular Classical... (Midnight Blue), Children's... (Yellow), Blues and Rhythm... (Cerise), International... (Sky Blue). Coloured wax/vinyl has been around since the very first 45s were issued. The innovative 7inch disc that had been under development for almost a decade, revolutionised the way record dealers could promote and sell the wares as well as providing the record buying public with a much better way of storing their music. The new discs weighed only 10% of what the previous shellac 12inch discs weighed, so distribution costs were slashed, mail order boomed and shelves were filled with much more product than in earlier times. Perfect for the post war booming, teenage record buying public.
So how come, with the 45 rpm single being the dominant market format did the 7 inch, 33 Little LP come to fruition? Well, by the end of the fifties (from 1958 onwards), the stereo mix had been developed by a number of companies including Bell and Decca but had been perfected by Audio Fidelity, and RCA’s rival Columbia Records were stubbornly maintaining their 33 rpm format. Many labels were jumping on the new Stereo format and started releasing their 7inch single discs as such. Columbia especially fought the corner of the existing 33 1/3rd rpm format rather than adopt their rivals much vaunted ‘new system’ 45 format. But in 1958, stereo records were more expensive to produce and required updated, expensive equipment for them to be heard as intended. The record buying public weren’t quite ready at the time for these expensive changes and the format slinked back into semi-obscurity for a couple years leaving the Mono 45rpm single as king of the formats.

The 33 Stereo single was still manufactured by some labels but it wasn’t looking too healthy for its future. However, Bernie Lowe’s Cameo Parkway record company, Philadelphia’s industry leading label decided to test the idea of the 33 single once again, but this time with a twist. They released Chubby Checker — PC 5001 but put 2 songs on each side. The addition of 2 extra songs couldn’t muster any record buyers enthusiasm though and the disc bombed. Both RCA and Columbia again tried with the format but they too struggled to make any worthwhile sales.

It would appear that the 33 Single/EP was doomed. Not quite though. Archie Bleyer, owner of Cadence Records announced in 1961 that his company was releasing a series of six 7 inch 33 rpm discs with 3 songs on each side. They were called ‘Little LPs’. Unfortunately for Bleyer, his discs suffered the same fate as the previous 33 ones. You’d have thought that that was the demise of the 33rpm 7inch disc but once again...it wasn’t quite the dead duck many industry insiders thought it had become.

The people who were paying particular attention to the amalgamation of multi tracked 7inch stereo records were the Seeburg jukebox company. (2) During the latter part of the ‘50s the 33 stereo single had been slowly gaining status with the jukebox companies who often issued them in packages of btwen 5 and 7 discs on one single artist, specifically for jukebox use and, by the autumn of 1962, Seeburg were close to unveiling what they claimed was a revolutionary new product and the 33 Little LP, if produced in stereo, would be a perfect match for the new stereo jukebox they were about to unleash. (3) Seeburg also felt that adult listeners bought albums and as such would respond to segments of those same albums being available at diners and entertainment spots. (4) The resulting promotion opportunities for their original LPs weren’t lost on the record companies either and by the time of the jukebox’s launch in 1963 Seeburg could boast an impressive roster of labels producing the Little LPs for their outlets including ABC Paramount, Decca, Mercury, RCA, et al. Seeburg not only saved the 33 Stereo Little LP, it drove the record industry to re-evaluate it, develop it and led to other Jukebox operators incorporating it into their business. By 1965 both Wurlitzer and ATI, the other 2 main operators were also utilising the format. With a purchase price of $1.49 per disc and the offer of 3 songs for 25c, jukeboxes were doing a roaring trade and at the same time promoting the full size LPs that they were predominantly culled from. (5) Despite being aimed solely at jukebox operators much of the distribution for the discs was conducted through the usual outlets and so many of the discs could also be found in retail outlets.

As far as soul music on the Little LP format is concerned, most majors released their material in the format and the artists signed to the likes of ABC, Capitol, Okeh, Atlantic and of course Motown were well represented on the jukeboxes of the day. There’s even a good smattering of Northern Soul available in stereo at 33rpm on 7 inch. Barbara Lewis — Baby I’m Yours — Atlantic SD 8110 being a great example. Of course Motown became the most collectable of the soul label releases. Utilising the same artwork used on the full LPs from which the tracks are drawn the company benefitted from a promotional aspect as well as direct sales and some of them have become sought after items now. I’ve highlighted here the most popular ones and the only ones I can ascertain being a different cover to the original LPs are the Greatest Hits ones and the The Motown Sound: A Collection of 16 Original Big Hits Vol 6 which only show the six titles included as opposed to a full track listing which appears on the original LPs. The height of popularity for the Little LPs was undoubtably the mid 60s when Motown also hit its zenith so no surprise that their LP product features heavily.

By the close of 1967, Seeburg had sold their Little LP operation, (Manufacturing and Inventory and Distribution) to Robert Garmisa’s Garmisa Distributing based in Chicago but Garmisa’s plan to release the Little LP versions in tandem with the full LP release hit a brick wall with record companies, distributors and jukebox operators alike and after only a year the company sold off its remaining inventory and called it a day and for a while no Little LPs were being produced.

The Little LP would still have a couple of last breaths though when it was revived in 1970 by a couple of companies, Gold-Mor distributing Co, based in Englewood, NJ and owned by Bernie Yudkofsky would reduce the previous output by only releasing limited numbers of LPs every year and in the three years the company operated released a total of 57 titles. A little more productive was the second company that took on the task of issuing Little LPs, the Robert Prutting owned, Little LPs Unlimited which operated out of Northfield Illinois. Prutting was the son of a clarinet player and musical conductor who also worked for the Seeburg company, which was based in Chicago. During his work with his company he decided to reduce costs by issuing monochrome paper covers, (they were in fact envelopes) and as such the later ones don’t have the same sturdy vintage feel of the Seeburg manufactured ones. He did however keep the releases going until 1975 with a total of over 250 releases which included Motown’s Supremes and Four Tops - The Magnificent 7 and LPs by Diana Ross and The Jackson Five.

With the records issued with great artwork, jukebox title strips and even small copies of the artwork to insert on the jukebox panels, the records relate a time and place in music that has now disappeared and as such it’s no surprise that collectors feel a certain affinity with them and their associated peripherals. Most of the soul LPs can be found with a little determined digging although a few can be difficult to locate but hey.....if it was too easy...it wouldn’t be worth doin’ eh?
Dave Moore
May 2014.

Notes And References
The first recognised commercial 45rpm single was a Country and Western song issued by RCA Victor as a green wax disc: Eddy Arnold The Tennessee Plowboy and His Guitar — Texarkarna Baby b/w Bouquet Of Roses — RCA Victor 48-0001 The origins of the word jukebox are shrouded in half truths, rumour and unsubstansive claims. The word is thought to have developed from the African word Joot (Dance) or Jook, (another African word meaning Wicked or Disorderly). Jook Houses or Juke Joints were shacks that black field hands frequented in the Southern United States to hear music and dance at. There’s no denying its origins lay in black musical culture. During the 30s and 40s as jukeboxes boomed, it was sometimes the only way many black artists could have their music in the ‘public domain’ as mainstream radio was pretty much a white medium only. As the development of Jukeboxes occurred, the small hole found on 33 Singles and Little LPs was used to trigger a mechanism that dictated the actual speed of the platter/rotation device on the machines. Most jukeboxes could play both 45 and 33rpm records within the same cabinet set up using this method of selecting the correct sped for the correct disc. Billboard Magazine Article dated 2 April 1962: Seeburg Concept Shakes Up Ops Approach To Buying Discs. In 1965 Capitol Records committed to the 33 Little LP when they made an announcement in Billboard Magazine that they were going to work stop releasing them through Seeburg’s program and would manufacture and distribute their own versions of the company’s LPs. Billboard Magazine Article: Capitol Coming With Little LPs dated 25 September 1965. site note:
For those who prefer reading in a higher quality format or via other means a pdf version of the above article has been added below

Past Comments
Barry Jun 26 2014 01:22 PM
Loved it. Cheers
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sludge7 Jun 26 2014 06:48 PM
Great article! I had a whole bunch of records when I was a kid that were yellow and never realised there was any historical significance to that...!
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El Corol Jun 26 2014 11:21 PM
Nice article Dave.
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turntableterra Jun 27 2014 03:27 PM
always a good read mr moore.
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Flynny Jun 27 2014 04:54 PM
Enjoyed that...would be great to see a similar feature on UK released EP's featuring Soul...anyone?! I'll chip in for the ones released in Japan where x47 were released by Motown alone
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wilxy Jun 27 2014 09:31 PM
Interesting article Dave.
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By Dave Moore in Articles · June 25, 201411 yr

Whilst browsing the web, I came across this interesting kickstarter on Indiegogo for a documentary about an explosive talent that is fortunately very much still with us...

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/indiegogo-go-go-power-for-sugar-pie-desanto

Clip from site:

The Perks: Get To Know The Sugar
We want you to get to know the real Sugar Pie DeSanto through this documentary film, even before its release. The perks for supporting the film are all about that. Receive personal shout-outs from the creative team, posters, and postcards, Sugar Pie's' music, exclusive access to film and music releases, a film wrap-up "basement" party, master classes with Auraeus and Sugar Pie (learn about filmmaking and music performing, respectively), a music recording session, private film screenings and receptions, and the film's premieres. By supporting this film and taking advantage of the perks, you will get to know her more intimately and understand what makes her a first-rate musician, admired by many including other legends of popular music.

We will use the Indiegogo funds to produce the first third of Bittersweet. We will create a teaser for our supporters to view in advance. This is our "Thank you!" to you for believing in us and showing Sugar Pie your love! The preliminary work we produce using the Indiegogo funds will help us raise the rest to complete the film. We will try to get a deal on the film's distribution. Of course if that doesn't happen, we will do the distribution ourselves...we're not distributors but we know enough to get the completed film directly to you. Promise!
Video Explainer

http://youtu.be/rAO-_Pf0qn4

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/indiegogo-go-go-power-for-sugar-pie-desanto

By pikeys dog in News Archives · June 25, 201411 yr

I'm looking forward to playing a series of DJ dates around the UK and Europe spanning nearly 4 months from 28th June til 18th October. Thanks so much to the promoters that have expressed an interest in having me play, and I'll be lookin' forward to sharing the turntables with you! I can't wait to play for more dancers and audiences that I've not DJ'ed to before, so please check out these dates, and hopefully I'll get to meet as many of you as possible.

The tour will encompass all sides of my playbox which includes rare soul, funk, gospel, r&b, modern & disco, so please check back here regularly as I'll notify you what styles I'll be playing at which particular show....for example, the Book Club on 26th July will be 100% r&b etc.

To give everyone an idea of generally what to expect, here's two relatively recent mixes I did for the 'Straight from the playbox' series....some of these are still in rotation, so please check them out and lemme know what you think!

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Aug 16 2014 11:44 AM

Finally got some time to catch up on Thursday nights proceedings at the Pipe and Slippers in Bristol with Mr Tommy Charles and crew. Thanks so much to all of you that stepped out.....there's something kinda great about walking into a bar in Bristol, and being able to capture a lil' slice of West Covina some 1,000's of miles away. Something different to Englands fair shores....as promised, here's my 2 hour playlist in running order. Cheers to all of you that brought a smile to my face!

Slow ‘n’ Low 14th August 2014 Greg Belson playlist

Maestro Danny Jones ‘Sum it all by saying, thank you Lord’ (Tru-Soul)

Robert Vanderbilt and the Foundation of Souls ‘A message especially from God’ (Sensational)

General Lee and the Space Army Band ‘We did it baby’ (Lost Weekend)

The Gospel Sensations of Portsmouth, Virginia ‘People get ready’ (Pinewood)

The Invaders ‘O Lord’ (Da Gail)

G.C.’s ‘Let us pray’ (Spectrum)

United Sounds ‘And when it’s over’ (United)

The Summits ‘Let me love you again’ (DC International)

Sammy Jones ‘Don’t touch me’ (Mascot)

Margie Hendrix ‘Baby’ (Mercury)

Naomi Bradly ‘Why not tonight’ (Big Beat)

Willie Dale ‘Somebody help me’ (Lovie D.)

God’s Children ‘Lonely lullaby’ (Uni)

Jonah Thompson ‘Get involved’ (Inspiring)

James Bynum ‘We are in need’ (E.B.C.)

The Religious Souls ‘Condition the world is in’ (H&M)

The Valdons ‘Love me, leave me’ (Twin City Movement)

The Arrows ‘We have love’ (Bandit)

The Divine Chords ‘Goodness of the Lord’ (Gloryland)

Bill Murphy & Mistery ‘Praise his name’ (Spirit of God Records, Inc.)

New Way ‘Holding on’ (Prestige)

Apaches ‘Just another lazy day’ (Big 8)

Mighty Stars of Zion ‘My prayer’ (Star Disc)

Rev. Robert Welch and the Twilight Gospel Singers of Alabama ‘He holds tomorrow’ (Champ)

Rev. Harvey Gates ‘Price of love’ (Acquarian)

The Hubbards-Heavyweight Gospel Singers ‘When I meet mother in that land’ (Hubbard)

Vivian Hill ‘Turn on your love light’ (S.B.I.)

Zilla Mayes ‘All I want is you’ (Tou-Sea)

The Gospel Four ‘The devil don’t like it’ (D-Vine Spirituals)

Georgette Blu ‘You had a dream’ (Love)

The Roberts Family ‘Wake up!’ (c/u)

The Lover’s of God with Jones Bros + 1 Band ‘We should thank the Lord’ (Shur-Tinga)

Re-Vells ‘Do I love you?’ (Trent Town)

The Gospel Sensations Singers of Portsmouth, Virginia ‘What a friend’ (Pinewood)

Little Chris and the Righteous Singers ‘I thank you Lord’ (Skyway)

The Modulations of Durham, North Carolina ‘Who’s going to lose’ (Mozel)

Modulations ‘This old world is going down’ (One-Way)

The Gospel I.Q.’s ‘Waiting on you’ (Su-Ann)

Sensational Allstars ‘This may be the last time’ (Su-Ann)

Eveready Singers ‘Keep on praying’ (Memorial)

The Relatives ‘Don’t let me fall’ (Hosana)

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Aug 18 2014 02:21 PM

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Today = Official Recovery Mode.....what a major weekend of music that was! Amazing.....the M25 road though can kiss my grits. I'll deal with you later! First stop on Friday was at Love Vinyl in Dalston for the Horse Meat Disco Instore with James and Luke.....lovely session of great disco vibrations, and just general banter, catching up with old friends, and making new acquaintances. Busy busy and so great to see so many make the journey. Then, a quick scoot into North London for the 'Teen Scene' 60's megablast night at The Hideaway. Lovely little basement club that had the sound system to match. Numbers were slightly down this month, but hey, we still rocked (or 'souled') hard. Cheers to Jamie and Scott for the invite....had a great time! And then Saturday.....oh Saturday. A jaunt up the M1 took me to 'That Driving Beat' hosted by Mr Adams. I gotta say, what a right royal session that was......after a bit of tweaking, the PA was off and running.....sounded superb. Every record jumped outta the speakers and man, were there some 45's being offered up. Every DJ put their best foot forward and delivered some killer stuff......Neil Toplis wins the award for most outrageous 45 of the night.....so hard and fast, I had to love it.....whilst Mr Eddie Wainwright delivered a first class set compiled perfectly. Wonderful stuff.......this is a must-attend gig, it really is. Great venue, great music and most importantly of all, great people! Proper soulin', m'hearties!!

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Aug 20 2014 03:12 PM

A Bank Holiday Monday All-Dayer, you say? In the heart of Brighton's fair city? Kickin' off at 2pm and rollin' til 12 midnight? If you never made it through the doors of the much lauded Blue Room venue some 15 years ago, then now's your chance to capture a little slice of what many called a musical nirvana. Every night there was a beautiful session of amazing tunes provided by some of the most forward thinking DJ's.....the venue even coined the phrase 'Magic Happens'......magic, indeed. Come along, share some memories, create some new ones, drink, dance...SMILE.....all over again. When? Monday 25th August. Where? The Big Beach Cafe in Hove. And all for absolutely FREE!

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Aug 21 2014 12:20 PM

This weekend, I'll be joining my old mate Pete Isaacï»¿ and slangin' the OG 45's Jelly Jazz style! It's close to 15 years since the first time I DJ'ed for Pete, maybe even longer, and one thing's guaranteed. A block rockin', feet shufflin', road blockin' night of funk fuelled insanity. The Jelly brand is a pure stamp of quality, and I'm lookin' forward to sharing the turntables with a fella who's held down the South West coast side of jazzin' soul & funk for 20 years. Come along and see what makes Jelly such a great session. Personally, I can't wait ;)

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Aug 27 2014 08:54 PM

The weekend ahead brings forth the first series of gigs venturing into Europe....first up, I'll be on the Fingerpoppinsoul Soulradiofromamsterdam tomorrownight from 10pm til 12 midnight local time (1pm US PST), pulverizing the airwaves with rare gospel soul & funk with the hosts leading the way. Then it's Ridin' High on Friday night Cafe 16cc for a similar taste of laidback gospelizations, crossover cuts, and tunes to make you bounce. On Saturday, I'll be crossing the border to Germany and lining up with Sebastian Gerstung & Tom Blaue, delivering the heavy hitting gospel funk all on original 45's. Heavy duty, uptempo cuts, all the way.....so bring your comfies.....lookin' forward to touching down and breaking my DJ cherry in both these cities, so see you on the road!

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Aug 28 2014 06:53 AM

Here's the 38th installment of The Divine Chord Gospel Show which appears monthly on dublab.com.

Click here to see it on Mixcloud

For this broadcast, we head to blistering rare funk territory courtesy of Dorothy Glass.....a very tough 45 to locate, but what a killer groove. And the Beatrice Brown Singers deliver a stunning moody funk number also on 45. Stupidly rare, and just amazing!

Pt. 2 delivers the downtempo goods featuring a raft of superb harmonies, beatscapes and vocal performances that tug on your conscience. Fantastic 45's from the likes of The Goldenaires, Mary Jo Young and the Dynamic Superiours

And for pt. 3, it's soulful stepper territory with stunning offerings from the legendary Champ label, courtesy of the Highway Serenaders. And a superb funk instrumental from the band 'Serenity'....sure to go places. We round off the set with great performances from gospel staples the Clark Sisters, Eddie Robinson & Calvin Bridges.

Feel free to join the facebook group 'The Divine Chord Gospel Show'!

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Sep 02 2014 12:08 PM

Righto, recovery mode is almost complete so it's time to rustle up a few words about last weekend. Simply, just another set of amazing gigs and shows and when I say amazing, it's with a capital 'A'.....first stop was Amsterdam, and the awesome hospitality of the Fingerpoppinsoul Soulradiofromamsterdam guys. Record shopping in the red light district, incredible food, incredible company and a great gig complete with the talented 78rpm maestro DJ Moonshine providing us with some audio curveballs. It took a brave soul to arrange the diverse sounds of Thierry Boulanger, myself and Mr Moonshine, but man, it worked out just fine. A fabulous session that really still has me smiling....great work gents, and thanks so much for the gift of picture sleeved gospel 45's. I'm truly touched, guys....it was an absolute pleasure! Next day saw me travel via the ICE bullet train to SolidSoul Frankfurt for the first time.....I kinda knew I was in for another special time, and yeah, did it ever kick off! Promoted by Messrs Tom Blaue and Sebastian Gerstung, it was never in any doubt that the music was gonna be first class. And yes, it was so.....a solid dancefloor still going strong at 5am shows you that Frankfurt did us proud. The Strip Joint venue was perfect, the PA was a joy, and the 50 euro Gollum-esque lady of the night that offered me some kind of hand shandy service, became the comedy act. I'll take a thousand happy memories from this duet of gigs, having met some marvelous people in the process......once again, the soul scene is alive and well, you just have to reach out and embrace it. Here's the radio show recorded in Amsterdam....happy soulin' ;)

Click here to see it on Mixcloud

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Sep 03 2014 06:08 PM

OK ladies and gents....oh how time has flown on this tour!! This weekend, sees me play my last UK gig that's south of the Scottish border, of this European Tour 2014. If you wanna see me spin some soul records in England's capital city, it's all going down at Madame JoJo's, Brewer Street, London this Friday 5th September. I'll be DJ'ing alongside International Soul DJ, major Northern Soul record dealer and Good Foot regular, Rob Messer, so please join me one last time for this year.....I'll be sure to break out the goodies for ya! We'll be ploughing through our collection of 45's, playing predominantly 60's R&B Soul, Funk, Rare Groove and Boogaloo mixed with floor-filling Motown and Stax classics. It's going to be a blinding night!

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Sep 04 2014 04:32 PM

Can't wait for this Saturday and a trip to Hamburg for the mighty 'For Dancer's Only' session hosted by the great Jan Drews and crew. Two floors of boss sounds at an amazing venue, the Hafenklang. Heavy dancefloor rarities, tough obscurities and killer hard soul original 45's are the order of the day! Come and join us....this one's gonna be a doozy!

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Sep 08 2014 06:27 PM

Finally, a wave of tiredness caught up with me this last weekend after what was a pretty epic two night's in the UK's capital and then Hamburg, Germany. First up was my third session The GOOD FOOT at Madame Jojo's, every Friday. 10pm-3am.ï»¿ for this particular tour.....and whilst it was a slow start, the place soon got jumpin' very nicely, to the point of absolutely packed out. The dancefloor was lively right til the very last tune, proving that great music can still be heard in London town on a weekly basis. Always love playing this venue, so hopefully see you guys again next year! Then on 3 hours sleep, I headed to Hamburg for the monster All-Nighter at the Hafenklangï»¿......For Dancer's Only. Fantastic and varied sets from start to finsh from all the DJ's....a coupla new things for my ears too, which is always nice. Great atmosphere, another great club, and lots and lots of alcohol.....oh man, the alcohol!! The rhubarb schnapps was a winner, f'sure! By 5am, the legs had gone and bed was calling, but man, what a great couple of back-to-back gigs. Massive thanks to all of you that came out and partied!

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Sep 09 2014 01:28 PM

This Saturday night 13th September, I'll be heading over to Hannover, Germany for a session of heavy drum-led raw soul and funkier rhythms to the sun rises. Proper bone shakers will be the order of the day, so come prepared.....pack your soul bag with one extra shirt, cos you might just need it. Big tunes, small records, once again. Come and get your fix at the funk altar, my friends. See ya there!

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Sep 15 2014 11:16 AM

Once more, Germany delivers a fantastic back to back session of top quality soul nights that was an absolute privilege to DJ at....thanks so much to all of you that made it out to the dances in Berlin, and Hannover....a cherry poppin' gig for me, so it was pretty awesome to see a full dancefloor all night long. The Berlin crowd were totally up for it at the amazing Das Hotel club....I love basement dingy clubs and this had it all....compact, close, and atmospheric. It was a total joy to see some of Berlin's glitterati out in support, as well as people there that just wanted to get down. Thanks so much to Hendrik Irmscher for what was a bloody bloody great session . Then it was a short run on the train to Hannover, and the wonder that is Studio 45. After a little contretemps with British Airways, we were off and running....a few Jager shots were needed to warm up, but once we were in full flow, the crowd seemed to love it. A really great mixture of music for this one, including some heavy hittin' raw funk from Martin Geefunk and some great curios Ethiopian and jazzual grooves from Peter Piper....the dancers seemed to love it all....which was pretty much awesome! Must say a special shout out to the drunken lady supposed 'DJ' who parked her butt next to my records and wouldn't move....thanks for hovering your beer over my 45's whilst chattin' rubbish to your mate. Amateur level, really . Hopefully see you guys next year, cos the place was poppin'....cheers all, for another superb coupla gigs!

Here's quite possibly the tune of the night in Berlin....just cos when I played it at the end of the session, the look on Hendrik's face was priceless......

And the big tune in Hannover was this currently unsigned cut by one of our own brethren, Fatshoolaces Wayne....yeah, block rockin' mate, and Martin lost his marbles good and proper.

PhotoGreg Belson

Sep 16 2014 11:46 AM

Here's the most up to date flyer for the last leg of my tour....a coupla dates added and two venues in Italy amended. Cheers!

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Photokev cane

Sep 16 2014 12:15 PM

Apaches, superb Greg

Kev

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By Greg Belson in News Archives · June 23, 201411 yr

Richard A. Brookes was born on the 13th of May 1940 in Chattanooga, Tennessee as the eleventh child of John Wesley and Mattie Stephens Brooks. While attending The Howard High School he formed a vocal group known as the Pleasures with Richard wooing his audiences as a juvenile Elvis impersonator.
Later Richard joined his older brother Arthur’s group ‘The Four Roosters And A Chick’ their line up being Arthur Brooks, Fred Cash, Sam Gooden, Emanuel Thompson and his sister Catherine Thompson. Both Brooks Brothers came to the same conclusion that they stood a greater chance of success if they moved north to Chicago but the only member of the group to accompany them was Sam Gooden, with the rest of the group choosing to remain in Chattanooga.
Upon their arrival in the Windy City Richard, Arthur and Sam enrolled at the Washburn High School where they first met Jerry Butler and Curtis Mayfield, forming a new group known only as the ‘Roosters’.
Following the group successfully winning first prize in a local talent show they were approached by Mrs Violet Muszyinski (later of Bandera Records) and Mr Eddie Thomas a local Chicago promotions man who then became their manager.

In 1957 the ‘Roosters’ who under Thomas’s advice changed their name to the perceived hipper sounding ‘Jerry Butler and The Impressions’ recorded the Richard Brooks penned “For Your Precious Love” which appeared on the Vee-Jay, Falcon and Abner labels.
“For Your Precious Love” became a hit reaching #11 on the US pop charts and #3 on the R&B charts respectively. In the wake of the groups third Abner release ‘The Gift Of Love/At The County Fair’ (1023) Jerry Butler left the group to pursue a solo career being replaced by former Rooster Fred Cash the group then reverted to the name of just “The Impressions”.
In 1959 following the release of ‘Lonely One/Senorita I Love You’ (Abner 1025) Vee-Jay decided to drop the ‘Impressions from their artist roster although they continued to release their material.
In the same year The Impressions signed to another Chicago independent label, Bandera records. Where they recorded a solitary release ‘Listen/Shorty Got To Go’ (Bandera 2509) the line up on this release was Curtis Mayfield, Fred Cash, Richard & Arthur Brooks and Sam Gooden who sang lead vocals.
A further solitary Impressions release although recorded in 1960 later appeared on the New York based Swirl label in 1961 ‘Don’t Leave Me/I Need Your Love’ (Swirl 107). Don’t Leave was a R&B screamer similar to The Isley Brothers ‘Shout’ while the flipside ‘I Need Your Love ‘ was an earlier version of a later Impressions ABC recording.
The line up on this release consisted of Richard Brooks (who sang lead vocals), Arthur Brooks, Fred Cash and Sam Gooden. Curtis Mayfield at that time was touring as lead guitarist for Jerry Butler.

Later in 1961 and reunited with Mayfield the Impressions signed for ABC Paramount scoring an immediate a R&B hit with “Gypsy Woman”. In 1963 following the Impressions sixth ABC release ‘Sad, Sad Girl And A Boy’ brothers Richard and Arthur Brooks left The Impressions due to a disagreement over Curtis Mayfield’s continued insistence on writing all the group’s material.
Following their departure from the Impressions Richard and Arthur moved around several U.S towns with Arthur meeting his first wife Everlyn in Baltimore. They later pitched up in Detroit where their older brother Harrison and his family lived.
Harrison, Arthur and Richard became involved with the tiny independent Card label, where their song writing and production credits can be found on the labels only two reputed releases.
Richard and Arthur together with old Chattanoogan school friend Emanuel Thompson then embarked on a brief flirtation with the Motown label under the group name of the Showstoppers, a planned release ‘Old Time Loving/Little Girl You Had Your Chance’ was recorded but never released. Emanuel Thompson then chose to return home to Chattanooga with Richard and Arthur remaining in Detroit.

The Brooks Brothers then signed to Taylor and Turners Detroit Sound Studios, where amongst other production projects they recorded the northern soul outing ‘Looking For A Woman/Two Great Lovers’ for the studios subsidiary label Tay (501). The line up on the Tay release featured the three brothers Richard, Arthur and Harrison as well as Harrison’s son, Harrison Jr (both Harrison’s are now sadly deceased).
Richard Brooks was also responsible for composing a song for the all girl group The Sequins ‘Try My Love’/He’s Gonna Break Your Heart’ Detroit Sound (503).

In 1966 Richard and Arthur signed with their former mentor Eddie Thomas for his newly formed Thomas label, where they recorded the solitary release ‘You Got Something Baby/Come See’ (Thomas 306) the B-side is a instrumental while the vocal A-side reputedly at the time of release attracted the attention of the British pop band the Dave Clark Five. They along with the Beatles were part of the mid 60’s Brit invasion of the USA, appearances on the Ed Sullivan Show meant that for a time they were more popular stateside than in their native UK. Unfortunately the DC5’s initial approach to record ‘You Got Something Baby’ never materialized.

Richard and Arthur later returned home to Chattanooga where they formed their own production studio.

Into the 1970’s Richard and Arthur formed a new group that included their cousin John Haserarig, two sisters Veronica and Joann Skillern and their cousin Shirley Dial. This new ensemble was called ‘Brother Sisters and Cousins.
In 1973 Richard the groups lead singer took a demo tape of their material to the Nashboro studios in Nashville. A deal was signed and the Brother Sisters and Cousins initial release ‘Sinner (Have You Been There)/Smoke Stream appeared on Nashboro’s, subsidiary label Nasco (029) with ‘Sinner (Have You Been There)’ becoming a local hit in and around the Nashville area.

A reputed dispute with a group of a similar name led to the Brothers, Sisters and Cousins then changing their name to ‘Bits And Pieces’. As Bits And Pieces they recorded a follow up release ‘Did I Scare You/Smoke Stream’ (Nasco 031) in late 1973.

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In 1974 Nasco again released the popular ‘Sinner (Have You Been There)’ this time featuring ‘Keep On Running Away’ (Nasco 033) as the flipside. Richard was responsible for writing all of the groups Nasco sides, all of which were heavily imported into the UK, as new releases to find great appreciation with both the Northern and Modern Soul scene’s of the early 70’s and beyond with ‘Keep On Running Away’ being a current popular reactivation today.

Following the eventual demise of the Nashboro group in the mid 70’s, Bits and Pieces all went their separate ways.

In 1978, Richard, Arthur reunited with one of their oldest friends Emanuel Thompson formed another group known as the Old (M) Pressions to record a solitary release on their own custom Brooks Brothers label ‘Let Me Know/Right On’ (9270).

In 2009 Richard in collaboration with blues man Oliver Johnson, (Albert King’s former band leader) formed their own production company. One of their most recent projects is Richards own cd project ‘I Am Back’ although recorded in 2012 it never really got past the promotional stage.

Fate then later intervened, courtesy of the husband and wife team of Dave Thorley and Malayka Erpen. Malayka whose job involves making regular business trips to Chattanooga struck up a friendship with a local taxi driver. During their journeys together Malakya’s enquired he knew any of the city’s local soul artists. He knew of several, but he invited Malayka out one night to meet one in particular. In a dilapidated club from a bygone age Malayka was introduced to the aforementioned Richard Brooks, with who over a game of cards which she did not understand and continually lost! discussed his performing career.

As they parted company Richard pushed a cd of some of his recent material into her hand, which upon her return to the UK was presented to us at Soul Junction.
Liking what we heard we contacted Richard and It is from this material that the Impressionesque ‘I’ll do Anything To Make You Happy’ and ‘With All My Heart’ have been taken for this excellent 45 release.

I would just like to point out that the above article is as factual as we can get it prior to the release date of this 45, due to us being unable to presently talk to some of the other protagonists in Richards story. This is a ongoing project and when hopefully completed will be posted upon the Soul Junction website.
David Welding

Acknowledgements to: Richard A. Brooks, Arthur Brooks, Eddie Thomas, Malayka Erpen, Dave Thorley, John Anderson, Bob Abrahamian Ted Massey, Roger Banks, Mick Smith, Karl White.

https://soundcloud.com/chalkster/richard-brooks-sj528-soul-junc

Richard Brooks

Side A - I’ll Do Anything To Make You Happy

Side B - With All My Heart

Catalogue # SJ528

Soul Junction Purchase Direct Page

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

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By Chalky in Articles · June 22, 201411 yr

Bobs sister Jenny just posted me this audio clip of a raw unedited version of an past interview featuring Bob Abrahamian.
Her friend Kristina interviewed Bob back in 2009, this was later edited and played on the WBEZ station a public radio station in Chicago.( A 7 minute clip is online here http://www.wbez.org/episode-segments/local-radio-host-shares-his-love-soul-music )
However the audio clip below is the full raw interview from Bobs bedroom, raw, unedited and covers 1 hour and 20 mins of Bob answering q's from Kristina and talking about...
Well Its been described as "basically like a class taught by professor Bob about the history of Chicago soul music and a bit about collecting" which is to me a fitting description
It's very much a real world, a real time sort of thing and as such offers a great insight and also a most enjoyable listen!
Update 2019
clip now avail via below

for members info
the donation thread can be read here

By Mike in Articles · June 19, 201411 yr

“Dab of Soul by the Seaside”
We are pleased to present our very first “Dab of Soul at the Seaside” weekender which will take place on the weekend of 26/27/28th September 2014.
The venue for the weekender will be the fantastic “Regency Royal hotel” situated on the sea-front in the picturesque seaside town of Llandudno, North Wales. You can check out the hotel website here https://www.facebook...0/?notif_t=like
Also please check out the “Dab of Soul by the Seaside” page on our website: https://www.facebook...reate&source=49
Or...you can telephone Chris on 07974 722667 or Dave on 07968 437078.
Looking forward to seeing you at the seaside!
Chris and Dave.

By Chris Anderton in Event News · June 19, 201411 yr

A just in case news posts...

Just in case meaning just in case you missed reading about this discovery real time in the forums
If have then just go here and read this tale unfold...

ask use the thread rather than this post for all comments

By Mike in News Archives · June 18, 201411 yr

Dear Cleggster,
Some weekend!

Thanks to all who attended and supported the event so strongly. Within a couple of hours of arriving at the venue I was out of my despair; your attitude and spirit turned it into a hugely enjoyable event and amazingly, one of the best weekenders ever (certainly one of the most memorable).

Lessons have been learned. By sticking rigidly to the licensing hours this year we can now go ahead with the 23rd 6TS Cleethorpes Northern Soul Weekender in 2015. The licenses will be applied for at the first opportunity and will be scanned and put up for all to see on the 6TS site so you can board your trains and boats and planes in complete confidence. Many people have said that the nighters were running longer than necessary anyway so I’m thinking 5 am on Friday, 6 am on Saturday and back to 2 am on Sunday. Let me know if you feel strongly against this please. Please refrain from any actions against Cleethorpes council, that would only cause problems for the future and if there is any redress to be had legally, I will fully investigate it.

Only a few people know that Sandy had a bad fall after the autograph session on Saturday night. I had tried to persuade her to have a drink but she stuck to orange juice but then had a freak fall off a pavement and landed on her face. There was a huge swelling and she was taken to Grimsby A&E where luckily she was seen straight away by a doctor who confessed to having 4,000 jazz LP and hence gave her his very best attention. It was bruising and the ice pack worked, so that the next day she just had a black eye which was quite easily concealed. She was an absolute trouper and refused to blame anyone, just got on with it as she and Greg had done all the week.

They stayed an extra day in London and I got them to Heathrow yesterday afternoon so I have not had a chance to start the refunds yet as I am back at my full-time job today. I will do the PayPals tomorrow and as many of the cheque refunds as I have cheques for on Friday; if you need the dosh urgently please let me know ady.croasdell@btinternet.com

Thanks to all who helped out and to the DJs who didn’t even murmur about losing half their spots (cheques in post Friday gents). I think unlike England we turned defeat into victory and it was all down to this exceptional scene of soul lovers and friends we have.

Thanks so much

Ady
Ady Croasdell

photo via Ady credit - Chalky

P6AKOJun 18 2014 05:31 PM

Hi Ady, well what a great weekend once again,thankyou!!! didnt matter about finishing early,we felt by finishing that time a lot more people made it out early on the afternoons, and we were not so wrecked lol We think even 4am fri &sat would be good 2am sun. so whatever is decided we will still be there!!!. for us 4 it was one of the best !!! And is the best weekender going THANKS Bernie & Andy xx

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soulstrash Jun 18 2014 07:53 PM

top wkender for me and the times never bothered us atol. musically the best bar none. soulstrash will b there next year for sure.

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chalky Jun 19 2014 11:39 AM

Great weekend as usual.

Photos of the weekend...

Party People.....

Sandy and Greg......

Party People.....

https://www.flickr.com/photos/crosseyedbear/sets/72157644822479070/

Sandy and Greg......

https://www.flickr.com/photos/crosseyedbear/sets/72157644814664030/

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staceys dad Jun 22 2014 03:44 PM

top quality as per usual...maybe 4am finish for both the nights next year sounds fine to me.....and that way maybe get more in on the afternoon sessions.....see you next year.....kev

ps..if your going to the ojays concert see if you can get them for cleethorpes next year....now that would be a corker......

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Eddie Hubbard Jun 22 2014 09:54 PM

Fabulous weekender as usual , especially enjoyed the Saturday /Sunday afternoon sessions , Butch's sunday set was amazing ...Best wishes Eddie

spot Jul 13 2014 09:02 AM

chalky, on 19 Jun 2014 - 10:39 AM, said:
Great weekend as usual.

Photos of the weekend...

Party People.....

Sandy and Greg......

Karl, which ones Sandy?

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By Ady Croasdell in Articles · June 18, 201411 yr

2.30 am Friday 13th June 2014
Thursday afternoon, while I was at rehearsals with Sandy and Greg, I got a phone call from the Beachcomber telling me that due to a serious issue with an ex-member of staff, their application for the all-night dance licenses had not gone in until this Wednesday. Licenses must go in to the authorities ten working days before an event or five in exceptional circumstances. They had been trying to get the council to change their mind all Wednesday and Thursday morning to no avail. Once I had recovered from this bombshell, I too pleaded as an independent promoter with no control over these events and despite our 20 + year good record and the fact that people were travelling from all over the country and all over the world, the licensing official refused to budge. She would not even allow us to keep the music going after the 2 am license the club already holds. Subsequently we are going to have to stop all music in the venues at 2 am on Friday and Saturday and 12.30 am on Sunday.
The Northern soul scene was built on all-nighters so to hold a Northern Soul Weekender without them is hugely unsatisfactory. This is such short notice; travel and accommodation arrangements are all in place and everybody is geared up for a weekend of soul, that I intend to continue to run the weekend in its new limited hours form. To soften the blow I will refund £20 on all weekend passes and £10 on Saturday night passes. Again due to the short notice I will have to arrange most of these next week once I have new cheque books ordered. Any PayPal payments can be partially refunded, relatively quicker and I shall start doing that on the Tuesday, once I have sorted the financial aspects out. For people waiting to pick up passes and still to pay, we will deduct those amounts from the admission money at reception so it will be £39 for a weekend pass and £18 for a Saturday night pass.
I realise this is a huge blow to all of us who love to dance through to the early hours but this year I am afraid the late night partying will have to be done in the caravans. I am sure we will all make the most of it and an earlier entrance to the dance halls is the obvious way to do that. I am re-scheduling the DJ times out of necessity and to maximise the time we have. My apologies go out to the DJs who will all miss out to some degree. Sandy and Greg are concerned but are ready to give us a rousing Northern Soul show on Saturday and I am sure all the DJs will pull out the stops for this unique occasion.
Please accept my apology for this major inconvenience. It has taken me some hours to be able to get my thoughts together, work out what was the best way to proceed and compose this letter. I will be driving to Cleethorpes most of the morning so will not get a chance to answer many queries until later.
Ady Croasdell

By Ady Croasdell in Event News · June 13, 201411 yr

Back in March this year, the newspapers reported that ITV plans to show a programme titled The Nations Favourite Motown Song in the UK. Based on a poll of select motown songs.
Here on Soul Source it seemed a good idea to sound out members on their own favourite motown song by having our own informal poll to find out just what is the 'Soul Source Favourite Motown Song'...

After an extended voting period, the votes have been counted and we are at last in a position to announce the results....

In an attempt to build up excitement on this midweek morning, will firstly pass on the most nominated artists...

The Artists with the most votes (total amount of votes for various songs) are…

1. The Four tops
2. The Temptaions
3. The Miracles
4. The Originals
5 Marvin Gaye

and now onto to the favourite song results…

The Top 3 Most voted songs in Soul Source Favourite Motown Song Poll are…

in reverse order...

3. The Elgins - Heaven Must Have Sent You

http://youtu.be/mG6yPqcZXCY

Very very difficult shout, but I'll have to go with the Elgins-Heaven must have sent you....
wilksy

2. The Originals - Suspicion

http://youtu.be/zdBmfPg90ic

it's a record which has it all
pete99

...pure class
speedlimit

and the winner....

The Soul Source Favourite Motown Song is

1. The Four Tops - Ask the Lonely

http://youtu.be/4-P95D-7HIk

not only Motowns finest for me also one of the greatest soul records of all time too
shinehead

I can listen to this song a hundred times in a row and still find something new in it such is the power of the emotion when Levi sings !
Rob Wigley

..reduces me to tears ...
Jenko.

Not a great surprise to many I imagine, but am sure most if not all of you will agree it is a worthy winner!

Thanks to all you members who took part and made this a worthwhile thing, appreciated.

The forum poll thread can be viewed here

and will post the full summary of all votes later

Look forwards - next week trying something similar but different...

thanks again

mike

Peter99Jun 11 2014 10:43 AM

Nice one Mike

Really interesting piece of work.

Thanks for putting the time in.

Peter

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soulhawk1960Jun 11 2014 01:52 PM

The winner is justified.

A wonderful work of art that has given me so much pleasure over the years.

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SoulStuJun 11 2014 06:09 PM

I love this stuff! - must be the trainspotter in me.
Any of the nominated tunes would have made me happy if they'd been no. 1
Thanks Mike - another reason why SS is THE place for true soul fans.

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scenemanJun 11 2014 09:37 PM

understandable its got so much going for it .
dramatic tune that raises the rafters

look at the B&W video on youtube and who were the dancing dollies in the background ?stunning and of the period

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mikeJun 11 2014 09:55 PM

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mid tempoJun 12 2014 11:18 AM

Great poll & much deserved winner.
Gaz.

turntableterraJun 12 2014 02:04 PM

motown................. well desereved top tune. and as we saw there are so many more

jazzJun 12 2014 07:32 PM

Justice done the the best singer to ever walk on this planet god bless you levi sing with the angels sir and show them how it should be done

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ashy1Jun 15 2014 10:59 AM

love, love motown, ask the lonley , ahhhhhh, what can you say,,,,worth the no1 spot, only ever heard it played once, i,ve asked plenty times !!!!!!

Winsford SoulJun 16 2014 02:03 PM

Brings tears to my eyes every time. Simply a stunning record in every way. there will never be another singer to match the flawless Levi

Steve

fragiledancerJun 16 2014 02:49 PM

What an emotive tune, just have to stop everything and listen even though I know I'll be teary eyed throughout....can't sing along to it with the lump in my throat. Says something about Levi when my teenage son can recognise a Tops tune just from his voice.
Sandie

little glynJun 18 2014 11:30 PM

winner is such an emotional record each word is sung with such feeling and there is not a single place during the record that you can,t sing comfortably along with

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little glynJun 18 2014 11:40 PM

when you play and listen to Suspicion - The Originals and view the video that goes with it it makes you realise how fortunate we were to be brought up on this quality of music and artists that went with it !

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By Mike in News Archives · June 11, 201411 yr

After requests by members I have set up a simple donation fund to send flowers on behalf of Soul Source and all its members to Bob Abrahamian's funeral in Chicago on
Details of the fund and the method of donation can be read here
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/index.php?app=nexus&module=clients&section=donations
Regards
mike

By Mike in News Archives · June 7, 201411 yr

Sad news passed on in the forums by Harry concerning Don Davis who passed away yesterday in Detroit at the age of 75

A brief bio clip from Detroit Free Press

As a young guitarist Don Davis played on many of the earliest Motown sessions, including the hits "Money" and Mary Wells' "Bye Bye Baby."

But Hitsville was only the beginning for the writer-producer, whose career may rank second only to Berry Gordy Jr.'s.

Davis developed his craft with stints at seminal Detroit record labels Northern, Thelma, Golden World, Ric-Tic, Revilot and his own Groovesville imprint. In 1968 he was lured to Memphis to become head of production for Motown's primary soul music competitor, Stax Records. Billboard magazine honored Davis as its 1976 producer of the year after his records with Johnnie Taylor ("Disco Lady," the first-ever platinum single) and Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis ("You Don't Have to Be a Star") went to No. 1. He won multiple Grammy Awards.

Davis has spent the past 28 years as chairman of First Independence Bank in Detroit, but he still adds to his music credits, most recently contributing a song to the Destiny's Child album "Destiny Fulfilled."

The 2009 article featuring the above clip link:

http://www.freep.com/article/20090111/ENT04/901110360/Detroit-banker-Don-Davis-worked-Motown-made-name-rival-Stax

A 2009 website titled "Don Davis, the 70th Composition: The Man. The Music. The Mogul," can be viewed here:

http://www.dondavistheman.com#

Detrot News Story Link:

http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/25710954/don-davis-ceo-and-chairman-of-michigans-only-african-american-owned-bank-dies-at-75

Please use the forum thread (link below) to both read and post comments on this sad news

By Mike in News Archives · June 6, 201411 yr

A New Charles Bradley 45 Due out very soon!

Charles Bradley & LaRose Jackson - Luv Jones / Change Change Change

Out June 17th - Ships week of June 9th

Clips via the Daptone site

http://s3.amazonaws.com/Daptone/Previews/CB%20and%20LaRose%2045/Luv%20Jones%201.mp3

http://s3.amazonaws.com/Daptone/Previews/CB%20and%20LaRose%2045/Change,%20Change,%20Change%201.mp3

Sounding good here!

Full info via Daptone

https://daptonerecords.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=356

Also word of a special coloured vinyl series that the label has going on

“Countdown to 100"³ Colored Vinyl Series
A Super Soul Super Store exclusive.

For the next 20 45 releases, 100 coloured vinyl copies will be available on a first come first served ....

Get the full info via http://daptonerecords.com/

By Mike in News Archives · June 4, 201411 yr

Nolan Porter and Stone Foundation are set to play 4 special shows this summer in the UK and Europe.

The shows will include all of Nolan's favourite songs from "If I Could Only Be Sure", "Keep On Keepin' On", "Oh Baby", "I Like What You Give" and many many more, plus some collaborative songs with UK soul band Stone Foundation.

Here is a video from there last outing together 2 years ago.

http://youtu.be/9DAUvRpZFZA

A special DVD of Nolan's life and times with Stone Foundation called "Keep On Keepin' On" is also due for release this summer you can pre order a copy at http://www.leecogswell.co.uk or pick up a copy at any of the shows listed below -

23rd July - The Musician - Leicester http://www.wegottick...om/event/271614

24th July - The 100 Club - London http://www.eventim.co.uk/nolanporter

25th July - The Globe - Cardiff http://www.wegottick...om/event/260149

1st August - Euro Yeye - Gijon, Spain https://www.facebook.com/euroyeyegijon

By Guest in News Archives · May 21, 201411 yr

"Gate City Soul" is a documentary film that follows the journeys, struggles and accomplishments of Roy Roberts, Walter Grady, George Bishop and a dozen others who chased their dreams of success in the music business during the 1960s and 1970s - not in New York, Chicago or Memphis, but in a place not generally regarded as the epicenter of the music business: Greensboro, North Carolina.

Throughout the 1960s and 70s, Greensboro, NC, was regarded as a “must-play” town by most popular national Rhythm and Blues acts. The large, young adult population from the area’s historically Black universities would practically guarantee sold-out shows at local venues. And if you were a young man from rural North Carolina or Tennessee hoping to cross paths with national music business big shots, Greensboro might naturally call to you.

“Gate City Soul” is a documentary film that follows the journeys, struggles and accomplishments of some of these men: guitar player Roy Roberts; producer Walter Grady; multi-instrumentalist George Bishop and a dozen other creative and talented local residents who pursued their dreams of success — not from music industry epicenters like New York, Chicago or Memphis, but from their own home base of East Greensboro.

This story will be told primarily through the oral histories of our characters themselves — Roy Roberts, George Bishop, Slack Johnson and others. Family members, business associates and historians will also share their perspective on these events and times. We’ll see photos and film of what it was like to be part of the Greensboro’s R&B music scene 1960s and 70s. And of course, we will get to hear the music that was written, recorded and produced by dozens of musicians, songwriters, recording engineers and producers in Greensboro, North Carolina.

“I’ve got a PhD in the underworld of music…” — George Bishop, Leader of “The Mighty Majors” & Founder of Gate City Records

Trailer Video below :

http://vimeo.com/92825104

Full information on the film and (regular updates as the work progresses) at the website > http://www.gatecitysoul.com/

Windlesoul May 19 2014 08:00 AM

Really looking forward to seeing this one progress. About time there was a historical perspective on the 60s music scene (and beyond) in the Carolinas like this, Good luck with the venture guys!

has May 22 2014 06:59 PM

sounds great love roy roberts keep me informed

BrilloMay 27 2014 02:04 PM

looks like a fabulous project can't wait to see the finished film!

Anais nin CarmsJun 03 2014 11:41 AM

Me too , looks like a great project

By Steve S 60 in News Archives · May 18, 201411 yr

DORÉ: L.A. SOUL SIDES
Lewis Joseph Bedinsky, better known to Soul Music lovers as Lew or Lou Bedell, and his cousin Herb Newman set up Era Records in the mid 50’s along with backing from Max Newman. In 1958, to increase airplay on radio a second label was added and it was named Doré.
Despite the closeness of Bedell and Newman they did have differences musically and these differences eventually led to an amicable split approximately a year after the formation of Doré with Newman retaining Era and Bedell Doré.
Up to 1964 the label mainly recruited and recorded white acts, there were exceptions with some of the finest West Coast producers and arrangers, Arthur Wright, Miles Grayson and H.B. Barnum for instances recording such acts as The Creators, The Symbols, The Debonairs and others.
When the Radio Stations became swamped with the Beatles and the British Invasion Lew decided to focus on the Black Radio stations to get airplay for his label.
Although the label wasn’t strictly a Soul label this CD Release from Kent, compiled by Ady Croasdell concentrates on the Soul Sides of the label, pretty obvious given the title of the compilation.
The compilation kicks of with the vocal group The Whispers. Gordy Harmon a few months prior to this release had left The Superbs and he was joined by Nicholas Caldwell, Marcus Hutson and Wallace Scott (twin Walter Scott would join at a later date). “It Only Hurts For A Little While” is a beautiful ballad telling us that Heartache allegedly only hurts for a little while and will soon pass. Whilst not rare in comparison to some of the labels other releases it does remain highly collectable by soul music lovers the world over. Also featured on the disc by The Whispers is the original version of Dr. Love, written by group member Caldwell, not too dissimilar to the Bobby Sheen version a year later (both versions arranged by Gene Page) but has the bonus of harmonies from the rest of the group.
The Superbs, Eleanor "Punkin" Greene, Bobby Swayne, Gordy Harmon and Ronald Cook were signed to the label in 1964. They feature with two sides, a soulful ballad entitled “Baby’s Gone Away” featuring the high pitched soprano vocal fills of Greene on lead whereas “On A Day When It’s Raining” is a more up-tempo mover with male lead. The groups ability to belt out heart wrenching and soulful songs recorded fourteen 45’s for the label during their 4-year history before disbanding in 1968.
Southern Soul legend Toussaint McCall gives us two recordings, one released and one left surprisingly in the can. The latter is a delightful late 60’s dancer entitled “I’ll Laugh Till I Cry” and was left unheard until mid 2013 when discovered and given to a handful of DJ’s in the UK and quite rightly the track has caused a stir amongst soul lovers and the dance floor alike. Toussaint’s other offering is a Southern Soul style ballad that did see a release on Doré. You’d be forgiven for thinking Toussaint was still in Louisiana and not on the West Coast listening to what he has to offer from his brief spell at Doré.
Another unreleased gem is from another Bobby Swayne group (after the Entertainers IV) is The Natural Resources. “If There Were No You” is another that will find favour with the with Soul Music lovers both non and off the dance floor with a particular interest from the UK “Crossover” scene. Frances Lark, a known member of The Natural Resources gives us a mid 60’s mid tempo number entitled “Hold Back The Dawn”.

Both unreleased tracks mentioned, Toussaint McCall and The Natural Resources are to get a release on a forthcoming Kent Select 45.
Upon leaving the Superbs Bobby Swayne formed the Entertainers IV. Here we have two offerings, a late 60’s dancer “Do It Right Now” and a mid 60’s tribute to the Temptations “Temptation Walk (People Don’t Look No More)”.
The highly sought after dancer from Ray Marchand “Your Ship Of Fools” is worthy inclusion. I know very little about Ray but the 45 was (still is for many) a huge dance floor favourite in the UK since Keb Darge unleashed it on the UK Northern Soul scene and one that commands a sum in the high hundreds.
The Creators were a group of musicians attached to the label who utilized different vocalists for some releases. The first vocalist being Little Johnny Hamilton with two releases on the label, the one included here is the dance floor winner “Oh How I Love You”. Highly collectable and commanding a figure of several hundred pounds it has been sought by DJ’s and collectors alike since gaining popularity in the mid 80’s in the UK. The other release by Little Johnny Hamilton & The Creators is the ultra rarity “Keep On Moving” with just one known original copy as far as I am aware in the UK; this is not to say there are no other copies in the States or elsewhere. Hopefully this will be included on a future compilation as I think it is far better than “Oh How I Love You” but probably suffers from its obscurity as far as dance floor action is concerned.
Milton James is the second offering on this compilation that features the Creators, albeit not credited. A recent discovery in terms of the history of the UK Northern Soul scene, the record has gained in popularity and commands a four-figure fee with just a handful of copies turning up. Eventually The Creators would reform after a break and would in time become War and Milton James “My Lonely Feeling was given a reworking by the group, this time entitled simply ‘Lonely Feeling” and making an impression on the R&B charts at the time.

Another dance floor winner in the UK since the mid 80’s and again first played here by Keb Darge is a distribution deal with Crescent Records out of San Diego and a superb mid tempo dancer by Betty Turner & The Chevelles entitled "The Winds Kept Laughing".
Rita & The Tiaras give us the dancer "Gone With The Wind", another rarity and another that would set you back a four figure sum. The Tiaras had already recorded for the Seton label giving us another UK Northern Soul favourite “Loves Made A Connection”, Rita is actually Rita Graham of Tangerine fame. The record was also recorded by Betty Willis who gives us a more soulful offering than Rita and there is also, until recently an unknown take by Gloria Jones. Rita’s version however has been known by collectors and dancers alike since the mid 70’s and has been a huge dance floor favourite since then and continues to be so. Here we have the full version with the extra verse, which was omitted from the released version.
Another that has gained in popularity in recent years in the UK is Eddie Kool with “Where There’s A Will There’s A Way” with Eddie telling us he’s tired of chasing his girl but Where There’s A Will There’s A Way into her heart. The flip, hopefully another for a future compilation is the superb slower number entitled “I Look in The Mirror”, a long time favourite of mine.
Dance crazes were all the rage in the 60’s and Dore gives us Kennard Gardner giving us “Do The Skin”. Tommy & Leon give us “Your Love Belongs To Me”, like me you will probably end up wondering what else this sounds like and then end up singing Sam Cooke’s “Wonderful World”. Slim & The Twilites give us some street corner soul with “Family Man”. A sparse backing and some heavy harmonies from the group accompany Sam’s lead.
Three groups well known to UK Soul fans are The Shades Of Jade, The Fidels and The Vel-vetts. The Shades of Jade recorded the dance floor favourite “It Was Wrong on the West Coast Cenco label. The now married Eleanor Greene from the Superbs takes the lead on the Doré outing “Why Does It Feel So Wrong”. The Fidels, well known for their Keyman outing and one of my personal all time favourite records “Try A Little Harder” give us just one release on Doré, one side the up-tempo dancer “I’m Giving You Notice” and the one featured here the ballad “Take Away The Loneliness”. The group would also record for Maverick. The Vel-Vetts will go down in UK Northern Soul history with "I Got To Find Me Somebody” on 20th Century. Here we have an earlier offering, a really soulful number with the lead not realising what she’d done wrong and regretting her foolish ways on a track titled “You Really Never Know Until It’s Over”.
"¨Starbright gives us a mid 70’s release with the male lead wishing to put “Sunshine” into the life of the woman he desires.
The disc is concluded with a track by Friday’s Child called “As I Sit Here”. A re-recording of the Whispers 1965 outing, no one is totally sure who the artist is but there are a couple of theories from Ady in the extensive sleeve notes.
There is nothing else to do now except put the CD in the player turn the volume up loud, sit down with a pint (or your favourite tipple) and read and digest the highly informative and detailed booklet (A big help with this review) written by Ady Croasdell that accompanies this disc, worth the price alone especially when there are photos of Little Johnny Hamilton and Betty Turner included.
Karl “Chalky” White
May 2014
(Photos courtesy of Ace/Kent Records)

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01 It Only Hurts For A Little While - The Whispers
02 Baby’s Gone Away - The Superbs
03 I’ll Laugh Till I Cry - Toussaint McCall
04 If There Were No You - The Natural Resources
05 Do It Right Now - The Entertainers IV
06 Your Ship Of Fools - Ray Marchand
07 My Lonely Feeling - Milton James
08 Your Love Belongs To Me - Tommy & Leon
09 Family Man - Slim & The Twilites
10 The Winds Kept Laughing - Betty Turner & The Chevelles
11 Why Does It Feel So Right (Doing Wrong) - The Shades Of Jade
12 Take Away This Loneliness - The Fidels
13 You Really Never Know Till It's Over - The Vel-Vetts
14 Sunshine - Starbright!
15 I Would Rather Have All Of Nothing - Toussaint McCall
16 On A Day When It's Raining - The Superbs
17 Gone With The Wind Is My Love - Rita and the Tiaras
18 Do The Skin - Kenard Gardner
19 Oh How I Love You - Little Johnny Hamilton & The Creators
20 Doctor Love - The Whispers
21 Where There's A Will There's A Way - Eddie Kool
22 Temptation Walk (People Don't Look No More) - The Entertainers IV
23 Hold Back The Dawn - Frances Lark & The Superbs
24 As I Sit Here - Friday's Child

Jim Elliott
May 12 2014 07:20 PM
Chuffed to bits this is out, coz it's a cracking label, and the Steele Road Sherlocks are the boys for the job.
.....but no ' The Dip'....;)
.Jim.
SteveMay
12 2014 08:11 PM
It has The Superbs and looks superb + so informative in the sleeve notes as always...just amazing work to gather all the information dozens of years later. Looking forward to this arriving along with the next few Kent Select releases (especially the Toussaint McCall, also on this cd!)
Thanks very much. Steve
ThinkSmart
May 13 2014 11:00 AM
There is a CD of The Superbs due from Kent later in the month.
tfk
May 13 2014 04:52 PM
Wow enjoyed that and a great write up and read Chalky
Best A
chalky
May 13 2014 05:59 PM
I'm really looking forward to the Superbs compilation. Very under-rated group and Eleanor Greene has a fantastic voice.
Mal C
May 14 2014 10:48 AM
Just ordered mine, great comp, although I don't want to sell my Horace's LP with all that Dore stuff, this really does take that release to a new level doesn't it, I know the sound quality will be great on it..
Threw in the new selects while I was at it! Happy days ... Mal
Soulfinger
May 14 2014 09:28 PM
What a cracking compilation. I have had a very happy day with this on repeat. The usual, fabulous Kent sleeve-notes! Hats off to Ady once more.
Flynny
May 15 2014 05:40 PM
The sound quality is simply stunning...the clarity of the Whispers', "It Only Hurts For A Little While" is incredible. Props to the Kent crew (as per usual).
chalky
May 17 2014 09:48 AM
Have to agree Dave the quality is fantastic throughout.
Steve thomas
May 18 2014 11:13 PM
great write up cheers chalkey , just ordered my copy , nice to see Family Man - Slim & The Twilites. included on the cd

ady croasdell
May 23 2014 12:15 PM
Thanks Chalky and to everyone for their comments. It is in fact the first of at least two volumes and with a label that big and diverse there are other interesting oddities turning up on occasion.
The Superbs (out on May 27th) has been a similar label of love and I've gone from being an admirer of the group to becoming a devout fanatic; marvellous music!

By Chalky in Articles · May 12, 201411 yr

Soul 4 Real is proud to present "PRINCE" PHILLIP MITCHELL's brand new 7', his new recording after 23 years.

This true legend of Soul music has recorded 2 special songs for this limited release.

"Just The Beginning" is a killer version recorded for the first time with real strings, percussion and plenty of horns (featuring Fame gang members Charles Rose and Harvey Thompson) while the flipside it's his own interpretation of "Something New To Do", which he originally wrote in the 70's.

RECORD WILL BE AVAILABLE FIRST WEEK OF JUNE.

To pre-order a copy and more info please contact:
soul4realrecordlabel@gmail.com

Liner notes by Paul Thrower:

Success can be measured in so many ways, but over the years this man has created some of the most compelling, inspiring and distinctive music ever committed to wax.

‘Prince’ Phillip Mitchell is a genius, a man able to craft a song from emotions dragged from the deepest depths and finely hone them to perfection. His list of writing credits graces the good and the great of our music, while his own recordings and poignant lyrics are steeped in the very essence of Soul. Impassioned ballads or funky grooves, Muscle Shoals, Memphis or L.A. . . . it made no difference as the ‘Prince’ simply took the word majestic to another level.

We are very proud to present to you the comeback recordings of a true legend of Soul music and really do hope that this is ‘Just the beginning’ . . . but we can assure you that it’s most definitely ‘Soul4Real’!

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LouiseMay 07 2014 08:01 PM

Didn't "In The Beginning" gain a release on a Grapevine cd of the same name a few years back ?

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alexsubinasMay 07 2014 09:12 PM

Yes, but it was a demo with no horns, strings, etc...this version is a new one recorded a few months ago in Muscle Shoals, Louisville and Bilbao (Spain) where he performed live last october.
"Something new to do" by PPM has never appeared before in any format.

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SBOLCAMay 08 2014 03:02 PM

Amazing tracks!!
Great job Bilbainers.
Cheers,
Ismael

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Mal CMay 08 2014 09:30 PM

Fabulous track, I want it....

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souldennisMay 09 2014 05:37 AM

Hi Alex, both songs are excellent.
Best Wishes

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polyveltsMay 09 2014 08:44 PM

Sweet !

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Ernie AndrewsMay 15 2014 12:03 PM

Remember PPM at Fleetwood - I interviewed him in the hotel and he said he preferred ballads. His solo version of Sntd on the Keyboard was just amazing! Nice one guys!

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alexsubinasMay 15 2014 06:25 PM

This is him last october in Bilbao performing "There's another on my life", it was a very special moment. Shame the video is too short!

http://m.youtube.com...h?v=U3nh8AOXjeM

mikeMay 16 2014 11:43 AM

above embedded

alexsubinasMay 23 2014 09:33 PM

ALREADY AVAILABLE, DO NOT HAVE TO WAIT MORE, PLEASE CHECK SOUL SOURCE SALES SECTION

http://www.soul-sour...mitchell-new-7/

By Alexsubinas in News Archives · May 7, 201411 yr

Deano Sounds and DJ Andy Smith have teamed up together to put out a great compilation of 50s and 60s sounds including R&B Rockers, Rockabilly, Northern Soul and Sleazy Shakers, much like you would find at Andy's Jam Up Twist club night in the UK.

DJ Andy Smith is a well-known British DJ who spent many years DJing alongside Keb Darge at Madame JoJo's and also sourced samples for Portishead and the Prodigy. Deano Sounds is the head honcho of Cultures of Soul Records as well as a DJ and lover of rare soul and R&B.

Together here they have selected classic and exclusive tracks from their collections including the rare northern soul track 'Ever Again" by Gene Woodbury, classic Rockabilly from Eddie Cash and Sonny West, a handful rare of R&B tracks - some of which were reissued here for the first time including Ernie Washington and Willie Jones, and many other great tracks.

The CD version is out now and we still have a few copies left of the 45 box set version which comes in a heavy collectible case with 7 x 45s, released on Record Store Day! You can order both at our store here!

http://www.culturesofsoul.bigcartel.com/

Here's the tracklisting:

Andy Smith’s Selections

1. Les Brown Jr — Swingin & Surfin
2. Eddie Cash — Doing All Right
3. Sonny West — Rock Ola Ruby
4. Gene Woodbury — Ever Again
5. Reggie Perkins — High School Caesar
6. Billy Nelson — Pack, Shack, and Stack
7. Nappy Brown — Open Up That Door
8. Ray Sharpe — Monkey’s Uncle

Deano Sounds’ Selections:

9. Big Mama Thornton — Wade In the Water
10. Chuck Flamingo — What’s My Chances
11. Bobby King — Thanks Mr Postman
12. Ernie Washington — Lonesome Shack
13. Willie Jones — Where’s My Money
14. Johnny Williams — Honey Child

Tony SmithMay 13 2014 10:30 PM

2 maybe 3 northern tracks on this (which are also comped elsewhere)! Is there really a market for this kind of mix?

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codfromderbyMay 19 2014 09:43 PM

love this kind of mix /myself, would love northern/funk/reggae/punk/rockabilly/ska/jumping jive/rnb/mod/latin/boogaloo one, oh and a bit of 60,s garage,

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ScottieboyukJun 03 2014 10:08 PM

I got the box set of singles as a present, i like it.")

By Guest deanosounds in News Archives · May 6, 201411 yr

The Complete Fame Singles. Vol 1 - 1964-1967

Three words synonymous with Southern Soul are Muscle Shoals and Fame. Florence Alabama Music Enterprises or simply FAME to all its fans, was founded by Rick Hall, Billy Sherrill and Tom Stafford in Florence, Alabama before moving to where it still stands in the small backwater town of Muscle Shoals when Hall split from the others. It went on to record many hits by many R&B, Rock and Pop superstars for many labels as well as it’s own.
For the last few years Ace/Kent Records have been delving deep into the archives of FAME to bring some fantastic compilations covering Southern Soul great such as George Jackson, Clarence Carter, Jimmy Hughes and there, many unreleased tracks have also been unearthed and included on the various compilations.
Now we have the first installment of The Complete Fame Singles with volume one covering the years 1964-7, both A & B sides are featured, that’s 26 releases, 52 tracks, over two CD’s.
Jimmy Hughes kicks of the compilation with the Southern Soul great “Steal Away” and is by far the most prolific during the years covered by this release with no less than eleven 45’s featured. Other favourites of Hughes, especially for UK collectors would be Neighbor, Neighbor and I’m A Man Of Action. Other stand out Hughes tracks for me are “Goodbye Mr Lover Goodbye”, “You Can’t Believe Everything” & “Time Will Bring You Back”.
Other tracks that appeal to UK collectors and in particular the club scene are James Barnett “Keep On Talking”, Art Freeman’s “Slippin' Around With You” and June Conquest’s “Almost Persuaded” with all three becoming classics on the UK Northern Soul scene over the years.
Southern Soul lovers though are treated to some gems. Clarence Carter with “I Stayed Away Too Long” & “Don’t Make My Baby Cry” my picks of the six sides on offer. Arthur Conley has two 45’s featured with “I’m Gonna Forget About You” being the pick for me.
Whilst James Barnett’s “Keep On Talking” is probably the most sought after release from this compilation due to it’s success on the underground UK Northern Soul scene the flip “Take A Good Look” is an often overlooked slice of Southern Soul. Dan Penn as well as his contribution to Fame through his songwriting chips in with two 345’s of his own with “Let Them Talk” being my favourite off the four sides on offer.
Spooner Oldham, Dan Penn’s song writing partner and a huge part of the Fame Story has one release featured here and is in all fairness probably doesn’t appeal to Southern Soul lovers along with the likes of The Villagers (one release) and Terry Woodford (two releases), but then again
that is to be expected with any label let alone one that is still finding its way as a label in its own right.
Overall the compilation is a must for lovers of Southern Soul, The Fame Label and Studio has played (and continues to play) a significant part in the history of Southern Soul music and is getting the recognition it deserves via the releases from Kent and the recent Film Documentary “Muscle Shoals” from director Greg 'Freddy' Camalier.
As usual you get the usual superb information packed sleeve notes from Dean Rudland and Tony Rounce, worth the price alone.

Disc: 1

1. Steal Away- Jimmy Hughes
2. Lollypops, Lace And Lipstick - Jimmy Hughes
3. Close To Me - Dan Penn
4. Let Them Talk - Dan Penn
5. Try Me - Jimmy Hughes
6. Lovely Ladies - Jimmy Hughes
7. I'm Getting Better - Jimmy Hughes
8. I Want Justice - Jimmy Hughes
9. Hey, Do You Wanna Marry - Spooner And The Spoons
10. Wish You Didn't Have To Go - Spooner And The Spoons
11. Almost Persuaded - June Conquest
12. Party Talk - June Conquest
13. Goodbye My Lover Goodbye - Jimmy Hughes
14. It Was Nice - Jimmy Hughes
15. Take Me (Just As I Am) - Dan Penn
16. Diamonds - Dan Penn
17. You Really Know How To Hurt A Guy - Jimmy Hughes
18. The Loving Physician - Jimmy Hughes
19. Midnight Affair - Jimmy Hughes
20. When It Comes To Dancing - Jimmy Hughes
21. Keep On Talking - James Barnett
22. Take A Good Look - James Barnett
23. Gonna Make You Say Yeah - Terry Woodford
24. Hit The Ground - Terry Woodford
25. Neighbor, Neighbor - Jimmy Hughes
26. It's A Good Thing - Jimmy Hughes

Disc: 2

1. His Town - Terry Woodford
2. She Wants What She Can't Have - Terry Woodford
3. Laugh It Off - The Villagers
4. You're Gonna Lose That Girl - The Villagers
5. I Worship The Ground You Walk On - Jimmy Hughes
6. A Shot Of Rhythm And Blues - Jimmy Hughes
7. In The Same Old Way - Arthur Conley
8. I Can't Stop (No, No No)- Arthur Conley
9. I Can't Get You Out Of My Mind - Art Freeman
10. Slippin Around With You - Art Freeman
11. I'm Gonna Forget About You - Arthur Conley
12. Take Me (Just As I Am) - Arthur Conley
13. I Stayed Away Too Long - Clarence Carter
14. Tell Daddy - Clarence Carter
15. Why Not Tonight - Jimmy Hughes
16. I'm A Man Of Action - Jimmy Hughes
17. Everybody's Got To Cry Sometime - Art Freeman
18. A Piece Of My Heart - Art Freeman
19. Thread The Needle - Clarence Carter
20. Don't Make My Baby Cry - Clarence Carter
21. Don't Lose Your Good Thing - Jimmy Hughes
22. You Can't Believe Everything- Jimmy Hughes
23. Hi Heel Sneakers - Jimmy Hughes
24. Time Will Bring You Back - Jimmy Hughes
25. She Ain't Gonna Do Right - Clarence Carter
26. The Road Of Love - Clarence Carter

https://www.acerecords.co.uk/the-complete-fame-singles-vol-1-1964-1967

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By Chalky in Articles · May 4, 201411 yr

Steve Janas just passed on word of a interview that he recently did with Bunny Sigler
Filmed whilst driving through the Philadelphia neighbourhood in which he grew up in.
Bunny talks about his days including 45 background info, Gamble & Huff, Philadelphia International Records and more, along with video clips, images etc featured.
Aptly titled "Bunny Sigler - Hanging With a Legend" the 18 mins or so video can be viewed below.

Steve Janas
Philadelphia, PA
becker154 Apr 26 2014 04:53 PM
Really enjoyed watching the interview thanks for sharing saw him once early 80's at the Wirrina Peterborough think it was Chris Burtons Allnighter Club of Great Britain some great nighters
Mark S Apr 28 2014 02:20 PM
Enjoyed that a cracking insight into the guy nice one cheers .
Kevin Bruce May 02 2014 04:44 PM
Great post thanks for sharing
True legend on the Northern Soul Front in the uk
Keep the faith
Kev
macca May 04 2014 11:15 PM
What a great voice still...
tfk
tfk May 05 2014 10:17 AM
That's great , essential viewing and what a talent !!!!
Gogz May 06 2014 12:34 PM
great guy....a legend..
fishcake May 09 2014 08:56 AM
A great insight into one of the many colourful characters on the Soul Scene.

By Mike in Articles · April 26, 201411 yr

Site note - the second in our hoped to be regular feature - A lets have a look at members clubs...
Rugby Soul Club
Around fifteen years ago a seed was planted that eventually grew into Rugby Soul Club. We say fifteen years ago because although Rugby Soul Club is now in it’s twelfth year, there was only one venue we would consider, and they were booked solid three years in advance.
The Benn Hall is Rugby’s equivalent of a Civic Hall, originally run by a private company but lately has gone back into council hands. It’s ideal for the sort of night we wanted to run. It has a capacity of 360, a large foyer for people to chill out and chat, a nice, modern bar area for the record dealers and two rooms for music, both with their own dancefloors.
Although we always wanted to run allnighters, the Benn Hall initially would only let us run a Soul night until 2.00am, so on the 15th February, 2003, Rugby Soul Club opened it’s doors for the first time.

The residents were Adam, Karl Boddington & Matt Smart, with guests Kenny Burrell, Arthur Fenn, Carl Fortnum, Ginger Taylor, Dave Rimmer. The second room was used as a ‘Modern Soul’ room.
Around 250 people turned up for the first one, and the night was considered a success by those who attended, the music played was truly across the board.
The first record to be played at Rugby was - TSU Toronadoes - What good am I - Atlantic. Sian had suggested - Darrell Banks - Open the door to your heart - Revilot, so the others involved (Dean & Matt) promptly picked the other tune...lol.
Dave Rimmer finished the night off with the three that have become the traditional ‘enders’ at Rugby.
The Fantastic four - Can’t Stop Looking For My Baby - Ric-Tic
Johnnie Mae Matthews - I Have No Choice - Big Hit
Ray Pollard - The Drifter - United Artists
As ‘The Drifter’ was playing the management at the Benn Hall turned the lights on and people just kept on dancing. That has also become a tradition. Dave Rimmer still plays the same three records at the end of the allnighters and it is still wonderful to see a full dancefloor with the lights on. That will always be one of our abiding memories when we are all old and senile, it’s a wonderful end to the night.
Not wishing to run too many nights a year we booked five dates for 2003 (and to make sure we secured the venue, we also booked five dates for the following three years as well.) They were February, April, June, September and November. We’ve continued with these same five months right up to the current day and have just rolled the bookings over so have dates booked right to the end of 2017.
For our first Anniversary we held an alldayer (mostly to get the staff used to running a longer event). The following two years flew by and the club was beginning to gain a reputation for booking quality DJs and playing a true mixture of styles.
The first major change came on the third Anniversary when the ‘Modern’ room was changed to the ‘Freestyle Room’. In all honesty there wasn’t the support for a room that was dedicated just to Modern Soul, so the room was not being used to its best advantage. In addition, we had a long list of DJs who wanted spots, and we never seemed to be able to fit them all in.
So, the ‘Freestyle Room’ allows up and coming DJs and established DJs, the opportunity to play something different to what is being played in the main room. As the name suggests, we have had all sorts of spots played in there, from R & B, underplayed Sixties, Modern, Latin, and the late Pete Robinson from Worcester played a Jazz Funk spot. The dancers arrived with whistles and tambourines !
The room is still popular and there is still a long waiting list to DJ in there, so we know we have got the format right. Anyone who wants a spot in there only has to ask & we will put their name on the list.
Having proved to the Benn Hall management that we were capable of organising and running successful nights & following the change in licencing laws they agreed to our first allnighter.
This was our 4th anniversary on February 10th, 2007.
The DJ line up was: Matt Smart and Adam as residents, and guests Roger Banks, Guy Hennigan, Liam Quinn, Phil Shields, James Trouble, Woody, and Dave Rimmer in the Main Room.
Dr Pickles, Lionel, Loren, Liam & Phil, Mark & Les in the Freestyle Room.
We had always wanted to progress onto all-nighters & now we finally got our chance. We had a fantastic turnout. Loads of people arrived, danced, laughed, chatted, and had a great time. We were so pleased.

Over the last eleven years the Main Room has developed a reputation for playing the complete range of music that comes under the ‘Northern Soul’ banner these days and the DJs we have booked over the years have been picked to enhance this reputation.
We’ve also used DJs from all over the world as guests and the list now stands at: English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, French, German, Australian, Dutch (Although they were ex-pats living in Australia and Holland), American, Swedish, and following our last allnighter, Mexican. (Dave Rimmer helped us put that list together and the one he forgot was the American DJ. A bit ironic really, as the American DJ we had was Jessica, his fiancé!)
By the ninth Anniversary (2012), Adam had decided to step down & then in 2013 Matt Smart did the same, so we finally offered Dave Rimmer a residency (A long standing joke really because he had been a ‘guest DJ’ at every night from day one). Phil Shields and Kenny Aitchison were also offered residencies, so these three are now our regular team.
Phil plays an eclectic mix of rarities and underplayed sounds that deserve more exposure. Originally from Belfast, he actually moved to Rugby a couple of years ago because he was fed up of having to fly over for every niter.
Ken tends to play whatever he wants, and it always works as well, his spots have become legendary in their own right. Funnily enough he also moved to Rugby earlier this year from London.
We’ve now just passed our eleventh Anniversary. Rugby has gained a reputation for not only playing quality music but also as ‘the friendly’ allnighter. There is certainly something in this as the atmosphere always does seem more like a big party for friends and that’s how we view everyone that comes through the door.

The final thing that has become a tradition at Rugby is the mistake on the flyers! Despite having run over fifty events, Sian still manages to make a mistake on the flyers almost every time, sometimes trivial, sometimes quite major. Although the worst was when she put the wrong date on the flyers and had had 5,000 printed. Being somewhat inventive, she printed 5,000 stickers with the correct date and stuck them all on. She thought she’d done a great job until Dave Rimmer came up with a flyer with no sticker on. She panicked and said she would have to collect all the ones she’d already put out on tables at the Benn Hall. She set off in a rush and only stopped when Dave called her back and showed the sticker he’d peeled off the flyer! He really is a swine sometimes!
Our dates for the rest of the year are:
21st June, 2014
The DJ line up is: Residents: Phil Shields, Kenny Aitchison, Dave Rimmer, Guests: Pat Bleasdale, Sean Chapman, Chic, Col & Ady, Rob Gray, Greavsey & Trill, Ethan Howard, John Manship, Ian P, Tom Page, and Andy Powell.
13th September, 2014 and 8th November, 2014
The venue address is: The Benn Hall, Newbold Road, Rugby, CV21 2LQ
Admission is: £10 before 9pm & £12 after 9pm.
Get in early & get 10 hours of great soul for £10.
And we start at 8pm and run through until the lights come on at 6am.
Come along and give us a try if you haven’t been before, and if you have, we will welcome you back as an old friend each time.

We’ve asked our three residents to list five of their favourite tracks to give you a flavour of what to expect:
Phil Shields
Freddie Williams - Live while you can - Holywood
Explosive Dynamics - Whole Lotta Loving - Lemco
Timmie Williams - Competition - Mala
Blue Jays - Point of view - Jay
Lovers - Without a doubt — Frantic

Ken Aitchison
The Sherwoods - Ice Cream - Kapp
Frankie (Love Man) Crocker - Ton Of Dynamite - Turbo
Today’s People - SOS — Gamma
The Volcanos - A Lady’s Man - Arctic
Roscoe and Friends - Broadway Sissy - TEC

Dave Rimmer
The Magnetics - I Have A Girl - Ra-Sel
Slim Willis - No Feeling For You - C.J.
Bobby Adams & Betty Lou - Dr Truelove - Tarx
The Martels - Where Can My Baby Be - A La Carte
The Caressors - I Can’t Stay Away - Ru-Jac

Dean & Sian

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Winsford Soul
Winsford Soul Apr 25 2014 10:41 AM
Sian. What a fabulous review of your great venue. Long may it continue. Hope to catch up soon .
Steve

Dave Rimmer
Dave Rimmer Apr 25 2014 10:44 AM
You can catch Phil, Ken, and me doing a Rugby soul Club Showcase this Saturday afternoon at Skegness weekender

spacehopper
spacehopper Apr 25 2014 01:15 PM
only been going for the last couple of years but love it...great venue,tunes and people..well done all
dean

DB131
DB131 Apr 25 2014 07:31 PM
Great review of a place that's an absolute pleasure to visit.Our very first jaunt down the M1 we knew we'd be back time and time again.Sian it's credit to you and Dean long may it last. See you in June.

Julie Moore
Julie Moore Apr 25 2014 07:54 PM
Brilliant read Sian :-) A venue so dear to my heart,great people and great music.............. met some of my dearest friends there........... will be there in June.
Regards
Julie x

tosspot
tosspot Apr 25 2014 08:13 PM
I just can't wait to get back to those wheels of steel again, see you all soon

dave2
dave2 Apr 26 2014 05:28 PM
Great venue. Rugby -one my fave Allnghters, and you'd be pushed to find better anywhere. The freedom the DJs have in the "Freestyle Room" is ace. I know you put loads of effort into making this event a success Sian, and it shows. Well done! - and thanks to Messrs. Phil Shields, Kenny Aitchison, and Dave Rimmer and everyone who works behind the scenes.
ATB
Dave

Lucky one
Lucky one Apr 28 2014 09:07 AM
I have only attended your excellent allnighter once in 2012,I was very impressed with it. Due mainly to my shift pattern that never falls right for your events.This is fortunately not the case in September when I shall be making my second visit.
Illya
Illya Apr 28 2014 09:22 AM

Well you think of Rugby and the good things to have come out of Rugby, Sian they do let her out on occasions, thankfully she does go back. The first time I met Sian was we met at a party in York and we were talking at the top of some stairs and she lost her footing and grab the nearest thing to her to regain her balance, that was me and she launched me down the stairway to heaven and we have been mates since. The game of Rugby, some people say "A thugs game played by Gentlemen" meet Sian you will know what I mean, is that a good thing to come out of Rugby? Cement used in many foundations and gluing buildings together and you could say that about the friendships forged by this Rugby Soul Club. Then their's Mr Kipling cake, don't you just love um, an exceedingly good alnighter me thinks

little-stevie
little-stevie Apr 29 2014 07:30 PM
Quality people, great venue and mix of music in 2 rooms... Promoters with that thing we call soul...x

loren
loren May 11 2014 06:04 PM
February, 2004
Of my Brittany, I decide to spend a few days in England to visit Nottingham, Stoke-on-Trent, buy records, drink John Smith's pints, and to make a night soul or an allniter.
My choice concerns to Rugby.
I shall never regret this choice because I received a fantastic and very warm welcome on behalf of Dean and Sian as well as of all the people there whom I was able to be next this evening there.
By pushing the doors of Benn Hall this first evening, I felt what I had felt previously: excitement and pleasure to listen to fabulous records, to dance and to share, in spite of my rather basic English!
10 years later, me always feels this excitement and this happiness of sharing it 10 hours of non-stop soul.
During those ten years, i've met some great people that are friends now
Rugby Soul Club is forever in my heart
Loren

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By Rugby Soul Club in Articles · April 25, 201411 yr

Yet more sad news...

The sad news that Deon Jackson has passed on has been reported in the forums by Ady C
It's reported that he passed on in his sleep on April 19th 2014 at the age of 68

video/audio of just one track from his great output...

http://youtu.be/-Ja2l0ty5uc

AMG clip entry below...
Soul singer and songwriter Deon Jackson was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan on January 26, 1946. He studied clarinet and drums as a child, and while in high school he formed his own vocal group, concurrently performing in area talent shows as a solo act, and composing his own original material. While performing one of those songs at a high school concert, Jackson was discovered by producer Ollie McLaughlin, who'd previously launched the career of soul diva Barbara Lewis; McLaughlin soon produced Jackson's debut single, 1962's self-penned "You Said You Love Me." The record was a Detroit-area hit, as was its follow-up, "Come Back Home,...
http://www.allmusic.com/artist/deon-jackson-mn0000259524

more news
http://destee.com/index.php?threads/r-i-p-deon-jackson.80219/

discography
http://www.soulfulkindamusic.net/djackson.htm

please use this thread (link below) for all comments
(mess around is due to the way articles and forum operate on here)
thanks

By Mike in News Archives · April 22, 201411 yr

I first went to a rare soul all nighter in early 1969. It was in a solitary disused railway station about half a mile from the hamlet of Kelmarsh in north Northamptonshire, 5 miles from my home town of Market Harborough. I knew the big soul acts of the day whose records had made it to the UK - Otis, Wilson Picket, Carla Thomas, Temps, 4 Tops, Supremes, Fontella Bass, Brenton Wood Etta James - but the records I was hearing at the nighter were by the Esquires, Tony Clarke, Homer Banks and the American Poets who I had never heard of. The small function room soon filled up with 100 skinheads most of whom were dancing in groups or solo, so being on my own I felt comfortable to get up and move to the music. The crowd seemed intense but friendly despite my hair being longer than all the other blokes combined.
I told my mod/skin mates in Harboro about it and soon there was a crew of us going over, getting the pills down our necks while dancing to this alternate type of soul which we referred to as Old Soul. Who knew Tamla singer Kim Weston had recorded an uptempo soul mastepiece in ´Helpless´ or the Velvelettes had cut one called ´These Things Will Keep Me Loving You´? We made friends and recognised some of the other attendees as characters from Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough whom we´d normally avoid but here in this secret meeting place it was all cool and we had a shared love of the music and the speed.
It turned out there were outcrops of similarly minded youths around the country in Leeds, Wakefield, Manchester and Derby. Even handier for an impoverished student like me a bloke called Dave Godin wrote about it in the Blues & Soul magazine; complete with playlists and tips and recommendations of places to go to hear these secretive sounds. Eventually Dave would dub the scene Northern Soul in his Blues & Soul column and the name would stick.
The clubs were keenly watched by the dedicated drugs squads of the local police. Northants was supposedly one of the most serious in the country and they were getting pissed off at the number of chemists that were getting broken into around the county.
The raids they conducted eventually closed Kelmarsh and I mentioned it to Harboro´s local dance promoters who ran the Frollickin´ Kneecap nightclub. They started to run all nighters at our town centre venue, renaming it the Lantern for those dances and making it a dedicated members club to get around the restrictive licensing laws. The scene was so small yet dedicated that there would usually be only one or two nighters on in the country at any time and when the Twisted Wheel in Manchester was finally raided early one Saturday night, the blocked up youths made the 100 mile drive down to Harboro to dance their blues away; in all senses of the word. The Wheel had been the brand leader and the epitome of cool, style and sounds and its demise was a major blow to young go-getters across the country. Like the Lantern a handful of other nighters would spring up and be closed down as the drug taking soared and the squads clamped down.
The next venue to become the undisputed Mecca for the nighter goers was the Torch in Tunstall, Stoke On Trent. It was bigger than the traditional 100-300 clubs that had previously been host to the scene but the 6-800 capacity old music-hall, complete with balconies and theatre boxes, was ideal for the rapidly expanding clientele. Also it was dark as hell, dripping with atmosphere and sweat and the DJs were moving away from the classic mid to up tempo Chicago and Tamla beat to seriously stomping sounds that could keep pace with the drinamyl-induced pumping hearts of the mainly teenage audience. DJs, collectors and record sellers were finding more and more ways of getting their hands on the vast number of mid 60s soul releases that had not reached our shores before. Johnny Sayles, The Younghearts, Mamie Galore, The Fuller Brothers and the Cooperettes seemed to be even more glamorous soul names, none of which had ever got close to an English release.
The Torch lasted for little over a year but had accelerated the scene´s growth and demand so that when the next big all nighter started in 1973 it was more than big, it was massive.
Wigan Casino was a similar ancient music hall / dance emporium but about four times the size and more of a complex than a venue; you could house a small town in its many rooms. Early attendances were adequate but the place was far from full and in fact seemed a bit too big for purpose when I went to one of the early nighters. A few months later on my next visit it was rammed to the rafters, using the Torch´s blueprint of non-stop stompers its reputation had spread across the country and youths across the whole breadth of Britain, disaffected with both the teeny bopper and pompous undeground of the UK’s pop scene had become die-hard soul fans overnight. It was admittedly a certain style of soul starting at 85 mph and going up to 140 in extreme cases, sometimes the soul quotient was forgotten about. What the hell, there were thousands of stunning sounds out there in good ole black America just waiting for jaw-grinding scruffy UK youths to hop on an aeroplane and rescue them for their own personal kudos and wealth and for the edification of 2,000 kids moving as one, hand-clapping in just the right places. The scene was so big it could accommodate other big all nighters at places like Cleethorpes and Yate near Bristol as well as the big and influential evening events at the Blackpool Mecca and elsewhere. The Northern Soul weekend experience was so intense it would incorporate big Sunday all dayers so that reprobates need never see their parents between Friday morning and Monday tea.
It continued as a big noise throughout most of the 70s but the alternate punk, jazz funk and disco scenes creamed off many attendees and offered alternatives for potential new recruits: the scene was becoming jaded. In London in 1979 the mod revival was underway and a small club called the 6TS Rhythm ‘n’ Blues Society was showing those style converts what the original mod soul music was about.
After 18 months of moving around the capital, the 6TS ended up at the 100 Club slap bang in the middle of Oxford Street where it still runs in that distinguished basement club today. In a way it was back to the roots as a venue as well as musically and the classic dingy, smoke-filled, basement club was ideal for the nutters and fanatics who have slunk down those famous stairs over the last four decades. Musically though it started out as classic club soul with a dash of R&B, it reverted to the more standard Northern Soul formula once the all nighters were established around 1981. There was even a period when the rare 70s soul scene made an equal contribution to the musical playlist but that was reduced drastically when the club took up the gauntlet handed down by the 60s Mafia DJs of Stafford’s Top Of The World All nighters around the mid1980s.
DJs Keb Darge and Guy Hennigan in particular were fed up with the staleness of constantly played oldies and reckoned there were still a lot of records, hardly known by the public let alone collectors, that could turn the scene on its head. Keb had a devoted band of followers who he would give cassettes of his new finds to so they would know his playlist when it was debuted at Stafford. They would rush to the floor to dance to records that otherwise would only have had interested looks. Guy was similar and mixed up the tempos a bit more than stompy Keb. He was the prime mover in big beat ballad scheduling and records like Tommy Navarro’s ‘I Cried My Life Away’ and Romance Watson ‘Where Does That Leave Me’ became massive. Keb also DJed at the 100 Club and Leicester nighters and soon the word was spreading. I was converted by the Latin sound of Bobby Valentine and spun a few down the 100 Club as well as big beat ballads like Johnny Maestro, Kurt Harris and the Trends ‘Not Too Old To Cry’. However what really put the 100 Club on the map, and helped the newies revolution, was finding some magnificent previously unreleased 60s soul tracks from the record company vaults. Melba Moore ‘Magic Touch’, Maxine Brown ‘Torture’, Chuck Jackson ‘What’s With This Loneliness’ started it and the Pied Piper RCA finds of Kenny Carter ‘What’s That On Your finger’, Willie Kendrick ‘She’ll Be Leaving You’, Lorraine Chandler ‘You Only Live Twice’ and Sharon Scott ‘(Putting My Heart Under) Lock & Key’ took it to a new level.
With the newies scene now established the super-rare scene started driven by one of Keb and Guy’s gurus the Stoke DJ Butch who had the best rare soul collection in the world and possessed records and later acetates so rare nobody could come close to him for 20 years (ongoing). It’s the territory of “how many of these are known in the world?”; the answer is usually less than five.
Stafford closed but the 100 Club kept on and new venues like Lifeline, Rugby, Burnley, Prestwich, The Dome, and others had their deserved moments in the spotlight. The 90s saw many returnees to the scene but a lot of those were happy to dance to the tunes of their youth and the rare scene has struggled in recent years. However the 2010s has seen an influx of new young faces and they are as keen on the new as the old, so there are signs of a revival in all areas and attendances are on the up again. A great new film on Northern Soul has been made by a Bury lass who has been a 100 Club regular for twenty years and the impact of that is eagerly anticipated.
site note
this article submitted by Ady C has also just appeared in the latest issue of Nutsmag and also ties in with The Crossfire oldies allnighter in London on this Easter Bank Holiday Sunday
further info via http://www.newuntouchables.com
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Comments below are from the original comments posted at the original time of publication
Peter99 Apr 18 2014 06:54 PM
Nice read Ady.
Thanks for putting it together and sharing.
Peter
AGENTSMITH Apr 18 2014 09:45 PM
compact yet concise in its many elements...does adey croasdell do it better than carlsberg.....probably!
binsy Apr 18 2014 11:31 PM
Great story, really well balanced.nice one
Jim Elliott Apr 19 2014 12:28 AM
Succinctly put Mr C.
I'm biased being a home grown Northants boy, obviously.
Jim, Earl of Irthlingborough.
dthedrug Apr 19 2014 10:57 AM
Well what can I say ADY them early years were something, I remember Chris G taking me to some of these places Earls Barton Bletsoe Kelmarsh, Black Horse Leighton Buzzard however I can recall those great nights at Wigan with Pete Wid & M ick Smith there is so much you should of written,
I personally believe that the 100 Club original's kept the scene alive and your work with ACE RECORDS bought a few people back to the scene,
I have always looked upon you & Mick as mentors, I think you should fill in the many gaps in your story.
RESPECT KTF DAVE K
Russ Vickers Apr 20 2014 01:11 PM
Makes me proud to be part of a proper Rare Soul Scene....great article Ady, thank you...
Russ
arnie j Apr 20 2014 02:27 PM
good stuff,i enjoyed reading that,cheers ady
jason
whereismy record Apr 20 2014 02:39 PM
Really good read Ady enjoyed reading it now just to wait for the book...
little-stevie Apr 20 2014 04:25 PM
My regards to Ady, You still strive to " keep it real " and command the respect of so many... A respect that some others will never get come close to... No matter how much they blow their own trumpet....
You gave many of us some of the best times of our life and still life in the old dog yet...
You made a lasting impresson on me with your events and taste in music......
Your fashion sense at times did not have the same effect but who in this world is perfect..
Hope to catch up sometime and its your round, i don't tend to send love letters and big up many blokes...
Cheers...

Byrney Apr 20 2014 05:39 PM
Now that's history, cracking Ady.

Jim Cafferky Apr 21 2014 07:24 PM
Great article from a great guy
So many tracks I have come to know via Ady and Kent - rare or just plain top quality
Many thanks for all the contributions you have made and the great tracks I have managed to hear via Kent

richo991 Apr 22 2014 07:31 PM
Thank's Adie ,I enjoyed reading Your artical. which gives a fair account of the soul scene,With regards to the music, my only gripe is that a lot of the music that was played ,is rarely heard due to either its rarity, or where you were at the time.I have come across some guy's with fab collections,which you can come across now & again but due to the amount of clubs now running its rare unless you happen to be at a weekender when there on I find that some of the afternoon sessions are the best
whats your oppinion on how the scene is musical.
thanks Richo

itsthebeat Apr 28 2014 07:59 AM
An excellent read!!

manusf3a Apr 29 2014 05:36 PM
AS above excellent read,one of the very best on here thats for sure.

ZootSuit May 09 2014 01:35 PM
'69 Kellmarsh, my first nighter, great read, brought back ALL the memories....more like a floodgate !!!!

alfranco Jun 06 2014 08:43 AM
Brilliant read even though I only went my 1st all nighter at Wigan 77 I was hooked 4 years before with my older sister going to VaVa's in Bolton and other Soul nights still am

By Ady Croasdell in Articles · April 18, 201411 yr

The Daptone Super Soul Revue - Europe 2014
London - Vienna - Werchter - Vienne - Kent - Perugia - Rotterdam
featuring
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
Charles Bradley and his Extraordinaires
Antibalas
The Sugarman 3
with special guests Saun and Starr
and Master of Ceremonies Binky Griptite

News of a series of show stopping soul shows - Daptone have put together and announced details of a 2014 Soul revue tour that brings to mind the term - a can't miss...
So far the venues show as per the list below...
JUNE 27 - London, UK @ Shepherd’s Bush Empire
JULY 1 - Vienna, Austria Jazz @ Fest Wein Tickets
JULY 3 - Werchter, Belgium @ Rock Werchter SOLD OUT
JULY 5 - Vienne, France @ Jazz Ã Vienne Tickets
JULY 6 - Kent, UK @ Hop Farm Festival Tickets
JULY 11 - Perugia, Italy @ Umbria Jazz Festival Tickets
JULY 13 - Rotterdam, Holland @ North Sea Jazz Festival Tickets
And the news also states that more dates are to be announced soon!

Press/Ticket Blurb:
Now, for the first time, this stellar group of artists has gathered en masse and mounted busses to bring this dynamic show on the road.
This is not your average label showcase.
Soul powerhouses Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings and Charles Bradley join forces with the afrobeat juggernaut Antibalas for a non-stop extravaganza featuring Master of Ceremonies Binky Griptite and special performances by the Sugarman 3 and Saun & Starr.
..the Daptone Soul Revue is the show that can’t be missed. This is Soul Excitement!

First two event details:
Fri, 27 June 19:00
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire
Shepherd's Bush Green, W12 8TT LONDON
Tickets £35-£43
July 1st
Vienna, Austria Jazz @ Fest Wein Tickets
New dates added
Jun 27 — London, UK @ Shepherds Bush Empire TICKETS
Jun 25-29 — Somerset, UK @ Glastonbury Festival TICKETS
Jun 29 - Paris, France @Jazz In La Defense TICKETS
Jul 01 — Vienna, Austria @ Jazz Fest Wein TICKETS
Jul 02 — Wiesbaden, Germany @ Schlachthof TICKETS
Jul 03 — Wercheter, Belgium @ Rock Werchter SOLD OUT
Jul 04 — Belfort, France @ Eurockeennes de Belfort Festival TICKETS
Jul 05 — Vienne, France @ Jazz A Vienne TICKETS
Jul 06 — Kent, UK @ The Hop Farm Festival
Jul 10 — Nice, France @ Nice Jazz Festival TICKETS
Jul 11 — Perugia, Italy @ Umbria Jazz Festival
Jul 13 — Rotterdam, Holland @ North Sea Jazz Festival TICKETS
Jul 14 - Montreux, Switzerland @ Montreux Jazz Festival TICKETS
plus 90~ min video online from last week

By Mike in Event News · April 18, 201411 yr

The 6TS Rhythm ‘n’ Soul Society is pleased as punch to announce that Sandy Wynns and Greg Perry will be our live acts at the 22nd Cleethorpes Northern & Modern Soul Weekender on June 14th 2014.

It will be the first time Sandy aka Edna Wright has performed her Northern Soul classics ‘Love Belongs To Everyone’, ‘I’ll Give That To You’, ‘How Can Something Be So Wrong’ and of course the forever monster sound ‘The Touch Of Venus’. She will perform more sensuous soul sizzlers including the Modern Soul highlight ‘Oops! Here I Go Again’. Additionally there will be Honey Cone numbers from her successful career at Hot Wax/Invictus.

Sandy has been at the forefront of the Los Angeles female backing singers’ scene that cut so many international hits over the past four decades. That incredible work was recently documented with reference to several of her friends and colleagues in the Oscar winning documentary 20 Feet From Stardom.

Many of those H-D-H period songs were written by the hugely talented Greg Perry who started out as an artist and songwriter in the Chicago and Detroit area. One of his early writing partners was friend of the 6TS @ Cleethorpes, Sidney Barnes. His 1967 Northern double-sider ‘Head Over Heels’ / ‘Love Control’ on Chess set the standard and he composed for the likes of Cookie Scott and Thelma Jones in the 60s before being recruited by Holland, Dozier, Holland for Invictus. There he composed many hits including ‘Somebody’s Been Sleeping In My Bed’ for 100 Proof, ‘Bring The Boys Home’ Freda Payne, ‘Pay To The Piper’ Chairmen Of The Board and ‘Want Ads’ for the Honey Cone.

Like most of the Detroit music scene in the early 70s he moved to Los Angeles; the home of his wife Honey Cone Edna Wright. He produced her 1974 RCA LP there and his own Casablanca LP and singles in 1975 and his RCA LP in 1977. Those two great albums included such Modern Soul gems as ‘Variety Is The Spice Of Life’, ‘Come On Down (Out Of The Clouds)’, and ‘How’s Your Love Life Baby’ and a 1982 swansong for the Alfa label tacked on a Northern Soul smash ‘It Takes Heart’ to the end of an illustrious recording career.

After Bettye Swann’s stunning performance last year I found it tough to come up with an exciting bill for this year. I think that has now been achieved.

See you in June.

Ady

BOOKING DETAILS

6TS WEEKENDERS
10 Hatfield House
108 Great Titchfield St
London
W1W 6SN
TEL 07773 019559
Or 020 7636 2622
E-MAIL ady.croasdell@btinternet.com (mailto:Ady.Croasdell@btinternet.com)

Web site http://www.6ts.info (http://www.6ts.info/)

Deposit cheques of £20 per person are best to the above address payable to 6TS Weekenders. We can accept PayPal to the ady.croasdell@btinternet.com (mailto:ady.croasdell@btinternet.com) address which will cost £20.75 for each deposit to cover the extra charges. Feel free to pay in full now if you wish, details below.

Unfortunately due to the Beachcomber’s limited capacity there is only enough room on site for last year’s on site customers. However Thorpe Park (01472 813395) caravan site next door has plenty of accommodation, or try the tourist board for B&Bs 01472 323222.

The final prices will be £59 for weekend dance passes (£61 by PayPal). The weekender is on the 13th-15th June 2014 and the full live act line-up will be announced soon.

By Ady Croasdell in Event News · April 17, 201411 yr

Mentioned in the forums...

Soul Club Shouts - New Feature

The plan is for a regular feature where Soul Source members can shout up and spread the word all about their soul clube.

SolId Hit Soul Club was the first one featured, submitted by Des Parker

You can view it here...

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/words/solid-hit-soul-club-london-club-feature-r2881

...and could be used as a basic guide/template for future shouts.

Obviously we are not after a strict copy but the thinking is that it should provide you soul club promoter types with an idea of what we are after.

As in after shouts that are interesting, unique and go beyond the usual event emails

So all you have to do is just pm myself or one of the mods your words on your club (along with photos if possible) and if it fits the above then more than likely can use

thanks now

By Mike in News Archives · April 16, 201411 yr

Tears In My Eyes — Recounted by Kenny Hamber and John Smith

The market for soul related material at the moment does seem to be sadly focused on ill-designed badges with owls on, memories drawn from a specific era in a North West UK ballroom and the fashions that somehow have been mistakenly been given a soul creditation. With cringingly TV snippets and British films with a soul ‘Scene’ theme at their core, it’s refreshing to discover that some people are still spending time, effort and even money on recording the stories of the people that created the music and songs that are the lifeblood of our musical heartbeat.

Such is the latest offering from Kenny Hamber and John Smith. The book project was first hatched when Kenny and John met and became friends at The Prestatyn Weekenders, one of which Kenny appeared at, (2010). From those early discussions the pair decided that Kenny’s long and diverse career was worthy of documenting properly and here, three and a half years later is the final project. Researched by John and confirmed by Kenny himself over hours of interviews and supported by vintage material from the local Baltimore press it’s an insight to a singer whose story is worth listening to and probably reflects many of the Rare Soul rosta’s favourite sons and daughters’ similar experiences. Recalling events of fifty years ago, often not having thought about such things for almost as long is a laborious business sometimes fraught with misconceptions but John manages to steer the history of the era in the right direction and paints an atmospheric canvas of the golden era of our music.

Having interviewed Kenny Hamber myself I can vouch that the man is an indefatigable musical journeyman of the highest calibre. Having to commence his musical career in the projects of The Charm City (Baltimore), where he was born wasn’t the greatest start out of the starting blocks for a black youth with a penchant for songs by Little Willie John, Little Anthony And The Imperials, Lee Dorsey and Joe Tex et al. (1) As you’d expect John relates the early days of a young Kenny Hamber’s life revolving around singing on the stoops of their homes and the advent of the street corner harmonisers, which in hindsight as admitted by Kenny himself was probably to the detriment of his education. With Baltimore being almost devoid of any substantial professional soul community and certainly bereft of any notable studios at which to progress his career, Kenny became something of a travelling minstrel. (2)

As John relates though, Kenny’s career may not have exactly set the Billboard Charts alight but a career spanning 50 years and having appeared on shows with many of the golden era’s royalty acts including Jackie Wilson, Chubby Checker, Jerry Butler and Tommy Hunt. Weaved into Kenny’s story are snippets of the club-land night life of the era, often at which Kenny appeared and provided a good living for him. The Author also entwines the potted history of some of the legendary theatres of the area and of course the Royal Theatre situated in West Baltimore’s Pennsylvania Avenue features in the chapter dedicated to Baltimore’s thriving entertainment scene. The house band at the famed Chitlin’ Circuit auditorium were Tracy MacCleary and His Royal Men Of Rhythm and it was good to see them mentioned in the book. Too many of these unsung heroes of black music and especially the musician have seen their contributions ignored over the years and it’s great to see a band like the Royal Man Of Rhythm get some kudos. John also gives a good account of the Charm City’s radio history and introduces the reader to some of Baltimore’s AM stations and their personalities of the day. One of whom, Bill “Sparky” Mullen, would play a pivotal roil in the career of Kenny Hamber. The TV spin offs from American Bandstand also get a mention and Kenny’s appearances are duly noted.

In addition to charting the musical career of Kenny Hamber the book also, whether by design of by default, relates the history of Baltimore’s musical history and that of its more salubrious locations, Church gave way to clubs, which gave way to theatres and eventually the live entertainment scene gave way to huge auditoriums that squeezed the smaller more intimate venues out. John also includes a good account of the active radio involvement in music of the 60s, which eventually led to Kenny hooking up with Philadelphia’s WDAS radio star Jimmy Bishop. This musical liaison would of course lead to Kenny’s involvement with the Jamie Guyden owned Arctic imprint, on which he released two 45s including the much sought after outing, Kenny Hamber — “Ain’t Gonna Cry (Over One Girl) b/w Anything You Want” — Arctic 131.

It’s an interesting period in Kenny Hamber’s musical career and one which highlights the vagrancies and peaks and troughs of the music business, especially the black part of it during the late sixties. Recording studios, radio stations, theatres, black owned record labels, all intertwined with a period of turmoil for America’s black population, especially with the rise of the civil rights movement and sometimes talent wasn’t enough to see you reach your potential. For Gamble and Huff, another couple of aspiring black record guys up the road in Philly that found themselves at the vanguard of the changing music scene, life must have seemed pretty easy to Kenny who continued to move forward in his chosen profession, albeit at a slower pace than the aforementioned participants.

From Kenny’s humble beginnings he forged a full and lasting musical career which included a number of interactions with singing groups of the era and in fact as a member of a couple himself. (The Enchanters, The Hitchhikers). Still performing today with his Kenny Hamber Revue it’s a journey that’s not over yet. With dotted rendezvous on his musical journey including The Brooks Brothers, the radio DJ “Fat Daddy”, Philly producer Jesse James, Jerry “Swamp Dog” Williams, Kenny Gamble, his fellow Baltimorean Winfield Parker, and with John Smith guiding the reader through the radio hey days, the legendary club life and Carr’s Beach events of the era,

“Tears In My Eyes”, named after Kenny’s very first release on the tiny Zenette label, is a worthwhile addition to collection of books who’s readers are remotely interested in the lives, trials and tribulations of our musical heroes. With an eight page montage of vintage photos and show ads of the period to compliment the text, it gets a big thumbs up from me. Not easy to produce such niche market material nowadays, so pop along to either of these links or contact John Smith via PM on here and pick up a copy. His membership name is Robert. Tell him, I sentcha...

https://www.facebook...ennyHamberStory

Dave

Dave Moore : April 2014

Notes:

1. Despite Sonny Til And The Orioles being from Baltimore, the city never really delivered a national impact in relation to black music despite having a thriving jazz and entertainment scene.

2. The area of Baltimore, Maryland delivered a few record labels of note to fans of rare soul Bay Sound and Ru-Jac being the two main ones. Bay Sound lasted almost two years but only managed 13 releases, including sought after 45s by The Chaumonts and The Bleu Lights and what is probably the most sought after release Nicky C and the Chateaux — “Those Good Times b/w Try Some Soul” — Bay Sound 67012. The Rufus Mitchell/Jack Brown owned Ru-Jac imprint is probably the most famous of the RnB labels having lasted for over a decade resulting over 50 45 releases. Once again many are sought after by rare soul fans including a couple of outing by Winfield Parker, especially, Winfield Parker — “I Love You Just The Same b/w My Love” — Ru-Jac 0017 and the rarity actually penned by the label owners, The Caressors — “I Can’t Stay Away b/w Who Can It Be” — Ru-Jac

RoburtApr 08 2014 02:26 PM

Many thanks for the review Dave.
I have copies of the book here in the UK which I will be taking to soul events I attend this year (Sunday Chill-Out @ Horse & Groom in Doncaster on 20th April and Cleggy Weekender for instance).
Kenny also has copies in the US as shipping across the pond doesn't make economic sense.

Kenny will be performing in New York on Tuesday 22nd April (the Bert Berns book launch @ the Bitter End).

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doowop78 Apr 11 2014 02:45 AM

Disc was recorded a few blocks from where i grew up in baltimore......

Rodney LeePeaceApr 14 2014 03:14 PM

It's in the post,so looking forward to this well done

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jocko Apr 14 2014 10:07 PM

Bought it directly from Blurb. their service is great as always.

Looks good, some nice pictures and looks meaty enough to get your teeth in.

Bit disappointing there are a few typos in Kenny's introduction, hopefully only there, pedantic I appreciate, but one of those things that I don't like in books. Maybe opportunity to correct it in Blurb as not sure if they print to order?

By Dave Moore in Articles · April 8, 201411 yr

A quick pass on that have just been informed by Rob Moss, (the owner of Hayley records) that the two new releases are now in stock and available via the Hayley records website

The two releases were featured in a previous Soul Souce pre-release article here in February, looks like there has been some delay in the release, so for those out there who have been waiting now's the time...

Recatch the release blurb and preview clips below

NEW RELEASES Previously unissued.

HR 017 TONY HESTER
‘Come out of your thing’ b/w ‘Nothing can stop me from loving you’
Two previously unreleased tracks from 1975 spotlighting the incredible song writing, production and vocal talents of Tony Hester. Both sides were covered by a variety of artists in 1970s (Dramatics, Dells, Cissie Houston) and ‘Nothing can stop me’ has been sampled several times in the modern era. Beautiful music.

http://www.hayleyrecords.co.uk/sound/vinylhr017.mp3

HR O18 STEVE MANCHA
‘Girl have pity’ b/w ‘Baby I need your love’
Clyde Wilson’s incredible interpretation of the Fantastic Four song ‘Girl have pity’ has remained unavailable until now! J.J. Barnes joins in on the flip with a double dose of sixties Detroit delight with a primeval version of Bobby Williams’ Sure-Shot release ‘Baby I need your love’. Perfect pair!

http://www.hayleyrecords.co.uk/sound/vinylhr018.mp3

Website link is

http://www.hayleyrecords.co.uk/vinyl/index.asp

Pete S Apr 07 2014 01:44 PM

That Steve Mancha double sider must be the release of the year so far!

Rob Moss and bonhsoulie like

bonhsoulie Apr 14 2014 12:05 PM

great label keep producing winners with excellent sound quality

By Mike in News Archives · April 7, 201411 yr

Hello my friends.
For one more time, I presented Lee Mays on my blog concerning the upcoming CD entitled "Real Love".

Lee Mays became known in 1976 under the name Percy Mays with the gospel album "Shine Your Love" which today is an ultra rare album.

For the past 15-17 years Lee Mays has written several songs which were "stashed away". He decided to record these songs so as to be available to the audience. You can also listen the brilliant song "A Piece Of Your Heart".

http://souldennis.blogspot.gr/2014/03/lee-mays-real-love-upcoming-cd.html

By Souldennis in News Archives · April 2, 201411 yr

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