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Kev J passes on his words on this weekends upcoming two roomed Niter that coincides with the first Lambretta club rally to Southend since 1979. It's on the 12th May 2012

The dark days before the Mod Revival and Quad the predominanly northern scooter clubs were fed on a diet of Northern Soul.Many riders were Casino and Blackpool Mecca regulars. That explains the odd pictures you see of people in baggies and parkas.The Leeds Central Scooter Club were a predominatly northern soul scooter club and used their emblem of the crossed fists for rear plaques on their scoots. Rallies then were organised word of mouth and the printing of paper flyers.It was all pre internet and mobile phone and still underground.

In 1978 the Lambretta Club Of Great Britain decided to organise a rally to Southend.The club had virtually been in mothballs and this was a new venture.Aside from a little trouble with Teddy boys on the seafront it went okay.In 1979 the Rally was repeated but this was an altogether different affair with violence between the northern (northern soul)and southern clubs (mod revival) and the official LCGB run was not repeated.

Official early National rallies of the early eighties always had a strong Northern Soul influence with Chris Burton (ex Torch) forming the Allnighter Club Of Great Britain.....Brian Rae,Jon Buck,Pat Brady deejaying etc and big Northern records would be played at the same time as on the Northern Soul Allnighter circuit.This virtually stopped after other musical influences started to infiltrate.At the same time Mod scooter rallies started happening and early r&b and soul was being discovered along with smart clothes.

The 11th,12th and 13th May sees the Lambretta Club rally back in Southend for the first time since 79 and we aim to bring the Northern Soul Spirit with it with a 2 roomed Allnighter at the old Southend Teddy Boy/Dr Feelgood hangout The Kursaal on Southend seafront.

Room 1 The Guests

We have all the way from Wigan Mr Russ Winstanley and no introduction is necessary.
Mark Sargeant is an old Wigan Casino regular with an amazing collection of originals and is presently a music features writer at Scootering
Pete Kelross has been running the Northern Soul nights at Bisley for the last few years and also plays at The Crown on the Isle Of Wight
Chad Fredericks was a face on the early mod scene in Southend and has a great box of originals and is an indemand dj in the south east
Dick Coombes was the original northern soul dj in the south East.A regular at The Wirrina Niters at Peterborough and gave Keb Darge his first dj break.

Room 2 The Guests

Jon Barnes-Jones.....Another regular face.He can turn his hand to anything but specialises in early Reggae.
The Dandy Bloom Boys-They have attained a loyal young fanbase of R&B fans in and around the Southend area and run their own packed club at The Railway Hotel in Southend.Bringing in the younger element.
Kev Moore- A London and Southeast regular and always enthusiastic.Now running his own Mexican themed Northern Soul night at El Paso.
Kevin Johansen-I will be digging back into The Mod scene circa 1985 when there was a thirst for undiscovered r&b and early soul music....think 98% plus Tax,Honeychild,Maximillion,Roy Redmond,Mr Dynamite etc etc

So scooter or not the Kursaal,Eastern Esplanade,Southend On Sea Essex, SS1 2WW (without the teds) will be the place to be this coming Saturday.An allnighter in 2 rooms.We have a free CD and patch to give away with the first 100 advance tickets.(Only 30 left now) .Tickets are £10 from ( Theticketsellers.co.uk 0844 870 0000)

Full details at www.northern-noise.co.uk .

By Wiggyflat in Event News · May 8, 201213 yr

The other day Dave Thorley posted a Youtube link to TWPYB on Facebook. I listened to it, and as always with this song I was transported again. So, armed with Google and a lot of free time, I thought I'd have a go at finding one of the authors of that brilliant lyric so central to our Northern Soul existence.
The first search on John Rhys threw up Blue Power, a website run by a blues fan called John Rhys Eddins who, it turns out, is a Brit born in Saxmundham, Suffolk in July 1941. I banged off an email to him and got a more or less immediate reply. In the email I directed him to Soul Source so hopefully he'll be on here before long.
Meanwhile he's published my letter outlining to him the history of the song's impact on the scene in the UK and beyond and, amazingly, the original demo of the song which he thought we might be interested in hearing (might be!?). He says there's a strange story to tell regarding the evolution of the song , "as strange as only stories can be in 'the twilight zone' of the music business".
It promises to be a fascinating one, I reckon.
Here's the link: http://blog.bluepower.com/

By macca in News Archive - Alt Comments · May 8, 201213 yr

Less than a week to go now for the Almost Grown weekender in Southend on Sea Essex
Fri 11th with Rob, Eddie and special guest Southend legend Chad Fredericks at Saks, Clifftown Road. £5 adm
Sat 12th (day) Free alldayer at the Royal Hotel, High street
Vintage market of clothes & records
Film showing of "Young souls" by Dean Chalkley with DJs playing in between
Sat 12th (night) Allnighter with 3 rooms at the Royal hotel £10
Cellar - northern soul with DJs Rob Messer, Eddie Piller (Acid jazz records), Jo Wallace (These old shoes), Jim Watson (Soul on the square), Pete Tebbutt (Talk of the south) & more.
Ground level - Reggae & ska with One thousand tons sound system Dean, Olly & guests.
Ballroom - Live band Bif Bam Pow plus DJ support - Marco Faccini, Sean Pumfrett & Dean Chalkley
Sun 13th Railway hotel Clifftown road Open decks - free alldayer 11.30am onwards
Weekender ticket £13 in advance.

Check it out on facebook
http://www.facebook....76458069036310/
and here is a weekender taster podcast
http://www.mixcloud....-13th-may-2012/
See ya there !

By Hipcity Hipster in Event News · May 7, 201213 yr

15 June 2012 sees the 20th 6TS Cleethorpes Northern Soul Weekender.

The most important and longest-running event in the Northern Soul Cosmos runs annually and over the past two decades has displayed an amazing line-up of authentic 60s and 70s US soul talent.

From Aretha's musical arranger H.B. Barnum to Little Ann, a singer who only had one side of a US Ric Tic 45 released at the time, all levels of success and failure are embraced by a crowd who are only interested in how good a recording and artist sounds.

Several of the acts have now died and their appearances for the 6TS has turned out to be their poignant swansong. New York legend Hoagy Lands died a few months later, Willie Tee after suffering the hardships Hurricane Katrina caused to New Orleans, forcing him relocate to the east coast. Doris Troy, who counted the Beatles and Pink Floyd among her personal friends, sadly died in 2004 and Little Ann was not able to capitalise on her latter-day celebrity.

Though Cleethorpes is primarily a Northern Soul weekender the acts are encouraged to perform their very best songs and, if they are ballads, they are very much appreciated too. The Diplomats showcased their vocal group pedigree with the magnificent 'Help Me' and Sandi Sheldon aka Kendra Spotswood delivered the captivating 'Jive Guy'.

It s worth buying this CD for a few tracks alone - we have found a great alternate version of Tommy Hunt's 'The Pretty Part Of You'. Melvin Davis' early Detroit disc is catalogued at a grand and his surname-sharing singing partner of 2009, Jesse gives us the stunning Sherlie Matthews song 'Gonna Hang On In There' which appears on CD from master tape for the first time.

The weekender saw second careers launched for artists of the calibre of Maxine Brown, Darrow Fletcher and Dean Parrish Frank Dell stunned the audience with his intense baritone and Betty Lavette shook the joint with her deep soul wailing. Every act had a story to tell or an event that happened to them on their journey from the USA to Cleethorpes and back.

Many of the best are recounted here in a 16,000 word story wrapped in a deluxe package with lavish photos of all the acts who have appeared. Compiled and annotated by Harboro Horace himself.

This title will be released on May 28, 2012, just in time for the Weekender!

1. Jive Guy - Sandi Sheldon Aka Kendra Spotswood
2. Wedding Bells - Melvin Davis
3. The Pretty Part Of You - Tommy Hunt
4. Let Me Give You My Lovin' - Maxine Brown
5. Bricks, Broken Bottles And Sticks - Dean Parrish
6. It's Written All Over My Face - Marva Holiday
7. Me And You Doin' The Boogaloo - Lou Courtney
8. The Stars - Barbara Lewis
9. Two Lovers Make One Fool-Sidney Barnes
10. I'm A Man H.B. Barnum
11. Drifting - Tony Middleton With The Highjackers
12. I Feel Good (All Over) - Bettye Lavette
13. Face Up To The Truth - Doris Troy
14. I'm Only A Man - Willie Tee
15. The Next In Line - Hoagy Lands
16. He Broke Your Game Wide Open - Frank Dell
17. My Young Misery - Darrow Fletcher
18. I'm In Your Hands - Mary Love
19. Lonely Love - Bettye Swann
20. Words Can't Explain - The Belles
21. Help Me - The Diplomats
22. Who Are You Trying To Fool - Little Ann
23. I Idolize You - The Charmaines
24. Hang On In There Girl - Jesse Davis
25. Walking Out On You - Spencer Wiggins

By Chalky in News Archives · May 4, 201213 yr

Word about a change of venue for the The Class of 72 Party night at Stoke On Trent
Oct 2012 Party Night at Stoke on trent
Oct 27th 2012 3pm to 1am now at
Cobridge Territorial Army Centre
Waterloo Rd,
Cobridge,
Stoke-On-Trent,
Staffordshire
ST6 3HJ
Only 0.63 miles from our Nominated Accommodation
The George Hotel Burslem Stoke On Trent
READ ON?
Every bloody year it would seem that the Stoke Gremlins are against us, as last year we've had to find another venue do to unforeseen circumstances, let us explain.....
9 weeks ago we booked a small two room venue that we thought would be more than adequate for our invite only class of 72 party night, 4 weeks after the website went live we had in effect met capacity levels for the two rooms, concerns were raised that we had underestimated the interest in the annual gathering of the clans as we had over 50 on a stand-by list.
We decided to stick with the original venue however after seeking clarification re: actual capacity numbers with the venues management on numerous occasions it became apparent something was not right. On 19th April 2012 Jez was advised that the Leopard's staff had double booked the venue and they decided that their wedding booking would take preference. We moved on, as we always have done when shit hits fan,
Jez spent all last week visiting various establishments within the Potteries and has a found us a new venue as follows
1- capacity now 400
2- Secured FREE on site Parking
3- TWO bars ( cheap prices)
4- The Bigger bar will be playing Wheel era stuff now from 1500hrs
5- The Main room will be Torch stuff circa 72/73
6- The smaller bar will be a chill area
7- On site catering facility's
We decided this year for various reasons that it would be a free entry all-dayer, wristbands will be sent to you all in July/August 2012 please bring them with you to ensure entry.
As with previous years we are keen to continue our impressive charity work. Apart from the usual raffle there will be two large buckets near the entrance area where you can make a door tax donation if you wish, hopefully an amount that reflects what our gatherings mean to you?
As with previous functions ALL proceeds after expenses will be donated to charity. Julie Morgan Searle who does the raffle each year has suggested four charity's that will benefit from your generosity.....
Kidney research http://www.kidneyresearchuk.org/
Macmillan Nurseshttp://www.macmillan...ffordshire.aspx/
Freekick's Foundation http://www.freekicksfoundation.org/
Support our Soldiers http://www.supportoursoldiers.co.uk/
It only remains for Malc, Jez and I to again thank ALL the dj's who have agreed to give us their time FREE OF CHARGE, to the lads at Cobridge TA Centre who have waived their normal room hire fee, to Vinny and Geez who are donating their equipment for the duration, to the Morgan sisters who organise the raffle ( prizes to julie.searle1@tiscali.co.uk ) and especially our Jez Jones who's worked his arse of yet again to find us venue at such short notice.
With the increase in capacity, those that were on the stand by list are now 'in' please fwd this to all in your address book advising that FREE OF CHARGE entry wristbands will be available soon, please apply by email to PaulDonnellyBP@aol.com
Anone who has been allocated tickets would they respond so I can update our spreadsheets it will enable us to ensure everyone that has applied for wristbands are aware of the forced venue change.
See you at the Go Go.
PD
MAIN ROOM - ' INKY DINKY WANG DANG DOO '
3 to 4 Vinny
4 to 5 Jez Jones
5 to 6 Brian Chidley
6 to 7 Ian Cunliffe
7 to 8 Paul Rowan
8 to 9 Twink
9 to 10 Poke and PD
10 to 11 Pat Wallace
11 to 12 Julian Bentley
12 to 1 Chris Lalor
BAR AREA - ' BACK TO OUR ROOTS '
3 to 4 Geez
4 to 5 PD
5 to 6 Jobie
6 to 7 Gaz Lees
7 to 8 Malc Burton
8 to 9 Jez Jones
9 to 10 Francis Geirak
10 to 11 Brian 45 Phillips

By Pauldonnelly in Event News · April 30, 201213 yr

WOW, that is the only word that I can think of right now if I shall begin to describe the soulful weekend experience I just had in Oslo. I'll take it from the beginning.

I had been looking forward to my first guest dj spot at the legendary Oslo Soul Experience for quite some time. Out of coincidence, it turned out to be the same weekend as the opening of the exhibition "Ghetto Tales - Soul with a message" at the great Kowalski & Hansen Gallery in Oslo. Tommy SÃÆ’¶vik has been working on this project (and I hope he will continue what he has going) for a very long time. On display at the exhibition was a BIG selection of original 45s with a clear radical/political message. The 45s had oh so cleverly been divided into six different sections/categories. They were tidy shown together with prints of the lyrics and maybe it goes without saying that the 45s on display were played by Tommy throughout the day. It was a great exhibition and I am very happy to have been there!

After a great dinner with Tommy, BjÃÆ’¶rn-Espen (representing OSE as GÃÆ’¶ran was on holiday), Chris (aka Jonny Snorkel), BjÃÆ’¶rn Kowalski-Hansen, etc it was off to the club. The club itself is located at the penthouse of the Rockefeller Music Hall and probably holds around 2-300 people. It started to fill up already at around 23.00 and was jam-packed an hour later. The selection of music played was, as most of you would know sice it is what the club has earned its fantastic reputation from, a very fresh mix of rare soul, funk and disco. As with the music, the crowd was open-minded and perhaps most importantly, they were there to party!

Here is the 45 that I played (more or less in the right order I would think) during the night:

Early night

Waymond Hall - Till I found you (JAMAL)
Freedom - High on you (FREEDOM)
Michael Smith - A love that's heavenly inspired (PHAROAH)
Norma and the Heartaches - Nice and slow (JOY RIDE)
Richard Caiton - I'd like to get near you (UP TIGHT)

23.40-00.00

Willie Dale - Let your light shine (LOVIE D.)
Aka Shaic - Ain't no big thang do (DOVE SONG)
Charlene and Soul Serenaders - Can you win (PARADOX)
Psychodelic Frankie - Putting you out of my life (HI-SPEED)
Cosmos Universal Band - Third Eye (API ATTEIRAM)
Halo - Let me do it (MARSHAL)
Jodesha & Star Ride - Star ride (LOVE POET)

00.40-01.00

Charles Simmons - Save the world (HITSOUND)
Alphonso Hunter - I'll let you go free (GATE-WAY)
Daniel Madison - Funky popcorn (TRANSNATIONAL)
The Love Experience - Are you together for the new day (CHERRY RED)
Melvin Davis - Find a quiet place (WHEEL CITY)
The Tomangoe's - I really love you (WASHPAN)
The Mist - Life walked out (TWINIGHT)
Mixed Feelings - Sha-la-la (UNITED)

01.40-02.00

Le Cop. - Law, order and peace (K. SHAVONNE)
Vantage Point - All night (VANTAGE POINT)
Sandi & Matues - The World Pt. 1 (MATUES)
Ice - Reality (ICE)
Tolbert - I got it (ROJAC)
L.F.S.B. - Star bird I (STAR)

02.40-03.00

Billy Byrd - Lost in the crowd (SCREAM)
Soulfull Strutters - Let your feelings go (STRUT)
Elipsis - People (Briarmeade)
Mixed Generation Enterprize - Take to the sky (BLASTOFF)
Tony Fox - Love, let love and be loved (BLASTER)
Frederick - Move on (TIME TRAX)
Lisa Warrington - I like the way you do it (SOUND MODIFICATION)
7 Miles Per Hour Band - Latin freak (MUSIC CITY)

And my ender...

Herby Brown - One more broken heart (BLUE ASH)

Oslo Soul Experience is celebrating its 9th Anniversary later this year. It is known as one of the world's best soul clubs and I can guarantee you, it truly is! The people are friendly, the beer is nice and the music is top notch! Many thanks to Tommy, BjÃÆ’¶rn (and GÃÆ’¶ran though we didn't meet as he was on holiday) for having me and I do wish you many many more successoulful years!

/Johan

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By Guest in Articles · April 30, 201213 yr

Yep, we've finally nailed our man. The epitome of a 60s and 70s male soul singer and a mainstay of the mighty Stax records outta Memphis for so many years.

He'll be wowing the crowd with a full band with three horns and two female backing vocalists and will perform a great cross section of his stompers, crossover, club soul and magnificent ballads; a show to relish.
'Happy', I Forgot To Be Your Lover', 'The Man In The Streets', 'Never Like This Before', 'Private Number', 'Born Under A Bad Sign', 'You Don't Miss Your Water', 'My baby Specialises' and more; stunning stuff!

I'll be sending a proper mail out with flyers and more details next week.

We do have plenty of weekend dance passes left at £59 each by cheque to
6TS Weekenders
8 Buttercup Walk
Desborough
Northants
NN14 2RT

or £61 PayPal (to cover their charges) to this PayPal address

If you're currently skint or a cautious Yorkie like mi sen, send £20 deposits or £20.75 PayPal balance due 1st June

We don't have any accomodation left on site but there's plenty next door at Thorpe Park a walk away. Or B&Bs and hotels in town.

See you in sunny June!

Ady

www.6ts.info

By Ady Croasdell in Event News · April 27, 201213 yr

Soul events be it major or local seem nowadays to come and go all the time, here's a quick moment in time grab of one thats just come... a launch nite in Tomdorden
We're a bar in Tomdorden, home town of one of the top Northern Soul DJs, Ginger Taylor.
We're launching Ginger's first 'SOUL-A-GO-GO' night this Friday 27th April (including special guests). It's from 9pm and we're hoping it will be monthly from here on. It's free and in our cosy basement with the music going through the soundsystem of the whole venue.
We're Bramsche, at 31 Rochdale Road, Todmorden, OL14 7LA. http://www.bramsche.co.uk
The train station is a 2 min walk away and the last train to Rochdale / Manchester is 23.36. And to Hebden Bridge / Halifax / Bradford / Leeds its 23.58.

By Mike in Event News · April 23, 201213 yr

Four mates are having a golf day to raise funds for the Macmillan Cancer Support Trust.

The four, Alan "Kitch" Kitchener, Tim "Tef" Broughton, Colin Law and Andy Whitmore will play four rounds of golf in one day. Might not sound a lot but each round will take approximately four hours and in total covering something like 22 miles. This will be done all on foot.

The day will take place on July 1st at The West Linton Golf Course who have donated the course free of charge and supplied a buggy free of charge. This will be chauffeured by James "Jock" O'Connor and Stephen "Chuddy" Dudley. I wonder how many dents will be in it by the end

The guys are asking for your support to raise as much as possible for such a worthy cause.

You can donate by visiting http://uk.virginmone...ers&isTeam=true

here's what they say....

Hi, thanks for visiting our page. We are the golfshoeshufflers. Alan Kitchener, Andy "Toots" Whitmore, Colin Law and Tim "Tef" Broughton. All of us have been affected by cancer with friends and close family members and Macillan cancer has helped those people close to us in their final days bringing them hope, reassurance and above all dignity. So what better way to pay back their support and kindness by raising money for their future work with other cancer patients. Please give what you can and all donations will be greatly appreciated.
The longest day golf challenges means we have to complete 4 18 hole rounds of golf in the same day, an average game taking 4 hours to complete and over 20 miles to walk. None of us have single figure handicaps so this will some task for 4 "oldish" guys to complete, but with the help of our 2 buggy drivers "Jock & Chuddy" I think we can do it with all your support and donations of course. We would also like to thank West Linton Golf Course for supporting our cause and letting use their course for the challenge. Please visit their site.http://www.wlgc.co.u....php/index.html

PLEASE NOTE WE ARE TAKING THE CHALLNGE ON 1ST JULY 2012.

You can learn more about the Macmillan Cancer Support Team at http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Home.aspx

and you can see the course they are playing at http://www.wlgc.co.u....php/index.html

By Chalky in News Archive - Alt Comments · April 23, 201213 yr

From the 6ts website comes advanced warning of two live act type events that may stir an interest

Info hoist from 6ts web/fb presence

Sat July 7th, 9pm-2am @ The 100 Club - Nolan NF Porter playing live with his group Stone Foundation and Northern Soul DJs Ady Croasdell and chums. Tickets are £15 on the door.

Thurs Nov 1st, 8pm-2am @ The 100 Club - Darrow Fletcher is playing live with backing band for the celebration of 30 years of Kent Records. DJs Ady Croasdell, Tony Rounce and more. Tickets will go on sale at the 33rd Anniversary all nighter and by post thereafter (details will appear on 6Ts website)

Stone Foundation keep cropping up with various projects along side their own individual shows and tours, they have recently been working with Steve Calloway and Joe Pep Harris as well as Nolan Porter

Here's a clip from 2010

website

http://www.stonefoundation.co.uk/

By Mike in Event News · April 22, 201213 yr

Ongoing improvement work on the front page news/article feature means that this is an after-event chance to listen sort of shout. Basically Dave Thorley had a 60 min interview with the man himself Richard Caiton broadcast on the weekend as part of his appearance on the Soul People show via Solar Radio

If you missed it you be glad to know that thanks to the wonders of mixcloud you can listen to the show in your own time via the link below

Here's the link
http://www.mixcloud.com/dave-thorley/

here's the original forum radio post

If involved in radio and have similar one off special shows in the pipeline, watch out for an announcement in a day or two on the new soul news submission for members procedure here on soul source that should help you get the word out and about.

By Mike in News Archives · April 22, 201213 yr

Now fairly well established it seems, this Saturday as you may be aware sees the celebration of the annual Record Store Day. (in the usa its the seventh one and in the uk its now the fourth one)

Set up all those years ago as per the below..

"This is the one day that all of the independently owned record stores come together with artists to celebrate the art of music. Special vinyl and CD releases and various promotional products are made exclusively for the day and hundreds of artists across the globe make special appearances and performances"

Quite a lot going on on via the more mainstream side of record shops, the various Record Store Day websites linked below have details of all the occurances.

Much going on via soul and such related outlets?

Well if you do know or are involved in any related record store day activities then do feel more than welcome to let the rest of us members know by wacking up a quick word via the comments below.

Or in fact if you are doing anything that could be said on a windy day to be jaw dropping then you could take advantage of the revamped news feature and send us the word via the contact us feature and if drops the jaw enough it may be featured as a news item.

The links to both the uk and usa web sites are below (which should lead to members other countries websites)

Main Record Store Day Website
http://www.recordstoreday.com

Uk Record Store Day Website
http://www.recordstoreday.co.uk/

If you are involved in anyway either as say via a store or a punter then hope the day goes well for you!

By Mike in News Archive - Alt Comments · April 19, 201213 yr

Word of two related projects, a new series echoing the 1970's novels written by Richard Allen and a rewrite of "Who the hells Frank Wilson" as part of this.

Release details below...

Penned by Soul and Mod-culture writers Snowy and Pete McKenna, IN THE BLOOD is the collective title for a new series of highly original pulp fiction novels inspired by and echoing the classic New English Library 1970's novels written by Richard Allen.

Featuring a bizarre often disturbing cast of characters in equally bizarre disturbing situations beginning in the 60's and ending in the 80's, the stories centre around the main character East End sharp Mod gangster Ronnie Hardman and his single minded obsession to get his hands on the world's rarest stateside Soul record Do I Love You by Frank Wilson.
Written with passion and unswerving attention to detail throughout, the stories combine a hedonistic often stomach churning recipe of style, mindless violence, sex, drugs and music. Ingredients when blended together make an emotional pizza you'll never be able to stop eating so kick back and enjoy! Destined to become future cult classics in their own right, buy now while stocks last. Keep The Faith and the torch burning. Snowy and Pete McKenna.

There is a new IN THE BLOOD fb page. For all updates on the five book forthcoming series that includes the brilliant WHO THE HELLS FRANK WILSON join the page.

IN THE BLOOD on the shelves in June.

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The brilliant novel by PETE MCKENNA WHO THE HELLS FRANK WILSON is being re-written to merge with the current series of novels that kicks off with IN THE BLOOD (Mckenna/Snowy) and will be on the shop shelves in June. IN THE BLOOD includes some of the characters from 'Frank' in the years leading up to 'Frank'. Its a new era in Soul/Mod fiction. Join the FB page IN THE BLOOD official for updates and news.

So far there are four novels written in the series and the fifth TALCUM LOVE is a third of the way through. The folow on from IN THE BLOOD should be out Spring 2013 and the new 'who the hells Frank Wilson' in the late Summer.

By Mike in News Archive - Alt Comments · April 19, 201213 yr

Soul Junctions latest 45 finally hits the streets this week, a new fresh recording from Audio ft Vince Broomfield which has seem a lot of pre-release interest. This is at the shops now

Release notes below, hit the Soul Junction site for more info on this and all past releases

Audio (ft Vince Broomfield) - Won't Somebody

Side A - Won't Somebody
Side B - The Answer's No

Catalogue # SJ515

Release Date: Monday April 16th 2012

Audio returns! And riding high, on the back of the success of his 2011, "New Beginnings" album. Although the above mentioned album was compiled from entirely unissued material from the 1980's, this time around Vince Broomfield following on from his involvement with the respected Cool Millions project. Has presented us at Soul Junction with a brand new 2012 recording entitled "Won't Somebody".

http://www.souljunctionrecords.co.uk/musica/Audio-Somebody.swf

Available from all the finest UK dealers, First Experience/Simply Soul, CrazyBeat, Beating Rhythm, Northernsoul Direct, Soul Brothers, Uptight Records, Ian Clark Music, Steve's Soulsounds etc,etc
Overseas buyers please checkout the links on our website.
Or if you wish buy directly from us at: sales@souljunctionrecords.co.uk

Checkout the website for this and our other releases: www.souljunctionrecords.co.uk

By Mike in News Archives · April 18, 201213 yr

Ed Wolfrum - Detroit Sound','Ed Wolfrum by Rob Moss
Aticle Photo: Detroit from the river 1966
The emergence of Detroit as a major music centre in the early 1960s has as much to do with technological expertise and sophistication, as it did with artistic creativity, musical talent or social migration. Yet, the coalescence of such a wide variety of highly skilled musicians, technicians, performers, engineers, entrepreneurs, composers and associated artisans all meeting at the same time, in the same place created a unique collusion that resulted in a period of unprecedented financial and artistic success for the city. The idea that the bulk of this wealth was created by popular music success alone however, is misleading. Selected Detroit studios became industry leaders in the production of motion picture sound tracks, industrial and military film audio, radio jingles, commercials and much more, in a local, national and international marketplace. They were fuelled by a small band of highly talented musicians and technicians who provided an unparalleled level of ingenuity, innovation and abstruse ability. A number of sound engineers, what today would be called "old school", created recording equipment, audio phonic practices and reproduction techniques that revolutionised the industry and elevated Detroit to the very peak of cutting edge electronic sound production in America. The environment that spawned such a technological transformation had its roots in the automobile industry, with its solid engineering base and huge employee reserve, and the rich manufacturing traditions of the Mid West. Historically, Michigan boasted a long and illustrious record as a musical manufacturer, having been the largest producer of sheet music prior to World War II, the biggest generator of player pianos (precursor to phonograph) in the entire 20th century and home to one of the top microphone makers in the country. A burgeoning population in the city not only provided a plethora of performers and players to render the rondos, but also presented a customized consumer base that would drive and deliver commercial success. 'Roll tape'
One important individual in this entire scenario began his professional career in 1961, at 14 years of age, servicing, maintaining and building studio equipment at one of the numerous Detroit radio stations WEXL and later WXYZ. His creative genius played a crucial role in the subsequent success and celebrity of the recording industry in Detroit and led him to international acclaim and professional recognition. Doctor Edward J. Wolfrum worked at Motown, Golden World, United Sound Studios, Terra Shirma, Theme Productions plus many other smaller studios, throughout the 1960s and 1970s and in the opinion of this writer is one of the most important sound engineers in the country. Yet it was the invention of a single piece of equipment that catapulted his name and reputation onto the local recording scene, as Wolfrum recollected. " When I was 16 I designed and built something I called a 'Direct box' while I was working at WEXL. Basically, it allowed consumer quality sound gear to interface with professional audio equipment which considerably enhanced the quality of the finished product. I used it to interface the audio gear of local groups to the audio systems at halls for record hops, which made them sound much better. A lot of other groups heard the sound and wanted to use me to record them " One of his recordings, on a group called The Bishops, reached the local record charts and considerably enhanced his reputation with studio bosses. " At one of the hops I met Devora and Frank Brown, who owned and operated Fortune Records. Frank bought a 'Direct Box' from me for his studio and suggested I take it to United Sound Studios and some of the other big studios in town. I knew United's work from the commercials they sent to the radio station. The boss was Jimmy Syracuse. He bought three 'Direct Boxes' from me."

Jimmy Syracuse in United Sound Studio shop
Wolfrum's tenure at WXYZ came to an abrupt end in 1964 when ABC bought the station and summarily fired the entire talent and technical staff. "I wasn't out of work for long though because WOMC another radio station recruited me to assist in the installation of an FM stereo transmitter they were putting in. It was the first FM stereo radio station in Detroit. That's where I first met Mike McLean when he came by to see the new stereo station. He invited me to come over to Motown to see what they were doing. Ron Malo, his predecessor at Motown bought a 'Direct Box' from me so he knew what I could do. I knew many of their acts from the record hops so felt quite comfortable going in. Once he'd shown me around he made me an offer to work there which I said I would think about, but as I was leaving Berry Gordy approached me and said 'Mary Wilson told me about you. Why don't you come and work for us.' This sweetened the pot so I accepted. I was 18." In March 1965 Ed Wolfrum became a Motown Records employee.
He joined a technical staff that was responsible for recording sessions, maintenance, disc cutting, building and developing new equipment and various other engineering duties. "When I first went in I did a lot of recording with people like Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Martha and the Vandellas, Kim Weston, Supremes. Well, pretty well all their artists really. It was all very exciting because the company was so hot and many of the sessions we did became big hits. I got to work with all the musicians too. They were great. Probably the best group of guys I ever worked with, particularly the rhythm section. People like James Jamerson, Benny, Uriel, Earl, Eddie Willis, Joe Hunter and all the Funks. You could give them a new tune and they would pick it up so quickly.

When I first came in I enjoyed it and found it quite challenging. But then the responsibilities became divided between the recording and technical sides and we had two bosses. McLean was our technical boss and Lawrence Horn was in charge of recording. I wasn't comfortable with this because I felt like I was being pulled in two different directions... and I wasn't learning too much either. I also had trouble working with Mike McLean. Call it a clash of cultures." Wolfrum's immersion in the Catholic faith had always exerted a major influence on his philosophy and spirituality. " I have always been strongly driven by my faith and during this time (at Motown) I felt a tremendous pull to dedicate myself to the priesthood, so I left the company and entered the Seminary." He spent almost four years there yet returned in the summers to work in the studio. "During that first summer in '65, I approached Bob D'Orleans at Golden World to sell him a 'Direct Box'. He bought two, but, more importantly, introduced me to Joanne Bratton and she introduced me to Ed Wingate. They knew who I was from my time at Motown and in radio. Mr. Wingate asked me if I'd like to work with Bob D'Orleans at Golden World and I jumped at the chance. Bob and Ken Hammond had built the Golden World studio from ground up. He took me under his wing and taught me a lot. As a recording engineer he was way ahead of his time and was far superior to anyone at Motown. He was strict though. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him, especially when it came to recording and re mixing.
The first session I worked on was with the Sunliners, a pop group that contained Ralph and Russ Terrana, who would later become a sound engineer. Ralph would later open Terra Shirma studio."
Ed Wolfrum's jump into the big league as a sound engineer at Golden World, came in 1966 as he fondly recalls. "Columbia Records had booked time for some of their projects, people like Johnny Mathis, Tony Bennett, Kenny Rankin and Andy Williams. I got a call from Joanne one day telling me that there was a very important session but that Bob couldn't make it and that I would have to do it on my own. It was Johnny Mathis or Kenny Rankin on the first day I can't recall. I was nervous, but everything went OK and after that I did a lot of sessions by myself. I still don't know if Bob had thrown me in at the deep end on purpose, to see how I would cope. He never told me. I worked with all the Ric Tic/Golden World artists - Edwin Starr, JJ Barnes, Parliaments, Debonaires, Detroit Emeralds, Al Kent, Reflections and many more. We were doing so many sessions at Golden World - for our own artists and lots of 'outside' projects. I guess a lot of companies liked our sound and wanted their artists to try and capture it." During that same year Ed Wingate finally sold the company to Motown. " Berry Gordy had been trying to buy Mr. Wingate out for a long time. I guess he wanted to get rid of the competition. He also didn't like all the musicians he had at Motown coming over to record with us. I remember when the sale was going through and Berry Gordy came by on a Saturday at Golden World, he saw me and said 'What are you doing here? Why don't you come back to us now?' I told him that I couldn't get along with Mike McLean to which he responded ' I'm still the boss. Let's work something out.' I did work at Motown again after that, right through until 1972, when they left for L.A., but as a consultant, not an employee."
The sale of the company was quite sudden however, when it did happen, and caught many of the employees off guard. "I remember the last official Golden World session we did. It was 'Cool Jerk'. It was booked by Ollie McLaughlin. I guess Mr. Wingate was obligated to do the session because it had been booked before the sale. The first I found out about it was when the session finished. There was Ray Monette, Don Davis, 'Bongo' Eddie, Bob Babbitt, Johnny Griffith, George McGregor and Mike Terry in the studio. Don Davis stood up and said' I just want you guys to know that you just did the first ever session in Berry Gordy's new studio.' Our jaws dropped." Ironically, Wingate continued to record under his Ric Tic banner almost immediately after the sale. "Berry Gordy bought the studio, the recording catalogue, options on artists' contracts but he didn't buy the name. I heard that Mr. Wingate signed a 'Non compete' agreement with Berry Gordy, which forbade him from setting up any company that could compete with Motown in Michigan. But that didn't stop him doing it in another State, so he registered Ric Tic/ Golden World in Illinois. We recorded 'You gotta pay the price', 'The way you been acting lately' and many more on Al Kent and other Ric Tic artists at United Sound.

Uriel Jones, Mike Terry, Bob Babbitt and Al Kent at the recording of 'The way you've been acting lately' at United.
The horns, vocal overdubs, mix and disk mastering for Ollie's 'Cool Jerk' were also finished at United Sound. Wolfrum's professional relationship with Ed Wingate was always positive. " I guess he liked me and we always got along well. If we ever had a really big hit, and I did the session, he would shake my hand to thank me but when I let go there would be a big bill in my hand! The first time he did it I was shocked, as you can imagine. He just said ' You did a great job. I made 100 times more than that on that song'." This happened time and again.

Andre Williams at Theme 1966
By the end of the summer of 1966 Wolfrum had been recruited to join a new company setting up operations down the street from Golden World, at Dexter and Davison. This time it was as 'Chief technical engineer' at Theme Productions Inc., a company specialising in providing jingles, commercials and IDs, among other things, for radio stations across the country. According to owners James Panagos and Carl Porter the company intended to pitch ' ...the Detroit sound against the Dallas sound' with the aid of ' ...the same talent that Detroit agencies are using for many of the top automotive commercials backed with bands of up to 34 musicians.' He has somewhat mixed feelings about his experiences at Theme however. " It started out as B.A.Starr Inc., a company that allowed people to record themselves, but they wanted to expand and enlarge the operation to offer a range of projects to radio stations. We pretty well built the new studio from the ground up, cleaned up and re-wired a mixing board they had purchased and handled all the other installation duties too. They brought Quincy Jones in to write jingles, station IDs and other creative work. Problem was, they didn't know how to syndicate their status around the U.S. Richard Green was working for them when I came in. He later hooked up with Johnny Griffith and began recording some of their own acts at Theme. They had the Soul Twins, the Four Pros and Tony and Tyrone, who all signed recording contracts with Ollie McLaughlin. The owners of Theme didn't understand music production, so I agreed to bring recording session work in for which I would receive bonuses on top of my salary. I brought Andre Williams in to do sessions, Al Kent, Ed Wingate, Ollie and many others. This bought all the Funks (the session musicians from Motown and around) over too. But once things started to take off they started to balk at the bonuses I was receiving. I showed up for a session one day and they had cancelled it. They fired me on the spot and ordered me out of the building. Problem was, all my tools and test equipment were still in the studio and they wouldn't give me access, so I walked downstairs and called the police! They thought they could do music themselves, but once the word got out the sessions dried up. In six months or so they were out of business. The building was burnt down in the '67 riots."

In early Spring of 1967, a few days after his acrimonious split with Theme Productions, Ed Wolfrum received a call from Jimmy Syracuse at United Sound Systems. " He said 'It's about time you joined the big time' and offered me a job as a sound engineer. I was happy to take it. Everyone referred to United as the 'mothership' because they were so far ahead of every other studio and did so many other and varied types of work. Not only music production, but also motion picture mixing, magnetic film transfer, optical sound recording, commercials, industrial sound, jingles, IDs, disk recording, plus a lot of postproduction work. If it involved sound, United could do it." United Sound Systems had been in the same location, on Second Avenue at Antoinette since it's opening in 1933. Jimmy Syracuse had moved to Detroit from New York in the early 1930s with a view to recording the vibrant jazz and blues scene that existed in the city. "He saw the potential market here and set up on his own. Back in the 1920s RCA and Western Electric dominated corporate control of audio. Anyone recording professionally would have to pay a unit fee to them to use their systems, but Jimmy decided to build his own. By setting up United he allowed independent record companies to flourish and really put the city on the map. Later he was instrumental in helping me form my own business, Audio Graphic Services and allowed me to work freelance at United. He also allowed me to continue to do sessions at Motown and, later on technical work at Terra Shirma."

For the next two and a half years Wolfrum flourished at United Sound, finally becoming Chief Engineer in 1969. " I loved working there. Myself and the other engineers would be there at 7A.M. most mornings working on maintenance and preparation for recording. We'd work all day and then I'd go to class at night too working on my degree. If I ever went out of town to engineer sessions, which I did quite often, I would always make sure that all the post production and mastering was done back here at United so that we got the work." Of all the different producers he worked with only a few stood out. " We (at United Sound) were very defensive about our mixing boards and we rarely let producers touch them. At Motown, Mike actually set up a system where the board wouldn't work once we'd closed it down. It was an un-normaled patch bay. This stopped people 'playing' with it and screwing up all the settings we used to record. The only people I would let anywhere near the board on my sessions were Clay McMurray, Smokey, LeBaron Taylor, Don Davis and of course Berry Gordy who did not like to run the console. They were all tremendous producers and they understood how things worked." George McGregor was another great producer as well as being a drummer. He once told me. "I don't want to get into that technical 'shit' - keeping track of the music is hard enough!" Ed's explanation of working practices in Detroit explains the phenomenal amount of material that was produced there. "There was a tremendous work ethic in Detroit that was part of the culture here - that's how we got so much done. We were technical perfectionists and at United all the engineers were allowed to express themselves in their own style. Everyone depended on each other. It was the same with musicians, whether they be the Funks or the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. That's why companies from all over the country came to us."

The Famous United Sound Kitchen Jimmy Syracuse, JJ Barnes and others
To accommodate the incredible amount of work that came to United the management added some unusual facilities. " We had a kitchen and eating area, a shower in the basement and several cots (camp beds) that were kept around if sessions ran late and guys had to stay over, especially if there was an early morning session following a late night date. I remember several of the Funks set them up in the main studio and stayed over on more than one occasion. But there was such a strong camaraderie between everyone that it all became part of the fun."
Wolfrum's tenure at United Sound encompassed a wide range of responsibilities and contact with a lot of different people. " People think that we were mainly a commercial music studio but only around a third of the work we did was recording and mixing songs. It wasn't all R & B either.

Andrew - Funks at United circa 1969
We did rock, pop, country, classical. We had major companies bringing their artists in to record at United. MGM, RCA, Columbia, Brunswick and many others booked studio time. Jackie Wilson recorded 'Higher and Higher' with the Funks at United with Joe Siracuse engineering and there were many more. When Mike Terry became A & R Director for Epic Records he brought his artists to United. People like Mikki Farrow, Johnny Robinson, Sandra Phillips and others. We even had Henry Mancini in to do an album with the Funk Brothers. It sounded good but his company thought it was too wild for his fan base so they didn't release it. Danny Dallas, a great mixer, tended to do the rock and pop dates whereas I did the R&B, orchestral and film stuff. The large studio at United had a full size projection screen where the guys played scores to picture.

Brokensha at United-1968
An Australian vibe player, who played with the Funks, named Jack Brokensha did a lot of that score writing stuff. He liked to use the Funks. They could make chicken salad out of chicken shit. And they could play anything. I remember when Jim Webb came up from the coast (Los Angeles) because he had heard a lot about them. He gave them this complicated arrangement that he never thought they would be able to play. Within 20 minutes or so they had nailed it! The look on his face was priceless. They were consistent too. Most songs, they would run through for a couple takes and by the third take we were done - best musicians I've ever worked with. And it didn't matter whether you gave them a symphony or a sound bite, they would play it perfectly." A typical day for the musicians usually began in the morning at United Sound " We tended to do jingles and some music production in the morning so that they wouldn't get caught by Berry. We'd maybe do film or jingle overdubs with them too, before they headed over to Motown for sessions there. After that they may go over to Artie Fields studio, to do commercials, or to GM Photographic to work on industrial soundtracks. In the evening they might come back to United or go to Golden World or Terra Shirma, or wherever the session was, to do more recording work. Some of them even went to play in clubs after that too. Those guys made more money from the commercials, jingles and soundtrack stuff than they did from straight music production. They liked doing industrial soundtracks best because it was the most challenging ...and they got paid well on that stuff. United liked it too, as record companies usually paid 90 days later while the film guys paid straight away."

The Precisions at United
The sheer volume of recording sessions taking place at the various studios around Detroit inevitably meant that not all recordings saw the light of day. "In my time I don't think we released more than about ten per cent of what we recorded, for any of the companies, including Motown. They have got hundreds, probably thousands of things in their vaults that weren't put out, and it was the same for most of the others. We always recorded more than we needed so that we could choose the best for a single release or pick the best ones for an album." A flick through Wolfrum's extended library of unreleased material that he recorded or mixed, now amassed on computer files, reveals a mouth watering selection of material from people like Rose Battiste, Parliaments, Deon Jackson, Herman Griffin, Barbara Lewis, Capitols plus hundreds more, as well as scores of backing tracks, that are of a fantastically high standard, and that, sadly, will probably never gain a release. His other passion, during the same period, was photography and here again, his meticulous record of names and faces is captured for posterity. "

Wingate at Theme Productions
From 1965 on I would always have a camera with me and try to take as many shots in the studio as I could." Among the thousands of photographs amassed, is a shot of an individual well known to everyone on the Detroit recording scene at the time, but almost completely visually anonymous to music aficionados today - Ed Wingate. " Even though everyone knew him, he wouldn't have his photograph taken. I don't even think he knew I'd taken this one. It was at Theme productions during one of his Ric Tic sessions. That's Al Kent behind him. It's funny but Berry Gordy was similar over at Motown. He didn't let many people in to film or take photographs. I don't know what he was trying to hide." Another shot of particular interest is a photograph of Paul McCartney sitting on a stool at Theme productions, intently watching Bob Babbitt play bass on the 'Please operator' session. "He was quite young then, but he was fascinated by the bass playing here in Detroit and dropped by to watch, and listen, for himself. I think it was a spy mission as I know the were trying to figure out how we got the bass sound." The true value of the collection however, is to finally see what significant people, particularly behind the scenes, actually looked like. Producers and arrangers like Dale Warren, Sonny Sanders, Al Kent, Mike Terry, Duke Browner, Robert Green, Bob Hamilton, Johnny Griffith, William Garrett, to name but a few, who were only previously seen on record labels, are revealed.

The significance of United Sound Studios, and Ed Wolfrum's contribution, to the recording of two of the most creative albums of the late 1960s and early 1970s has passed into folklore. The original concept and basic track recording for Isaac Hayes' second album 'Hot buttered soul' was in place when Don Davis brought the project to United in June 1969. " The album was a departure from what Isaac Hayes, or anyone else for that matter, had come up with in the past. Each track was much longer and had quite long periods of orchestration. It was quite a challenge. All the string and horn parts were cut here so we used the Powerhouse horns, who were a lot of the guys who'd played at Motown and many with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. We used a pre delay reverberation technique to the large space they wanted, which was pretty revolutionary. Artie Fields had been using it for commercials since the late 1950s. I used it on Marvin's 'What's Going On' album later, too. I got the chance to work with Isaac, and his partner David Porter, which was fun. The vocals and the final mix on Hot Buttered Soul were done by Russ Terrana over at Terra Shirma." The album achieved phenomenal success for the Stax label and vaulted Hayes to international stardom. The other highly significant project recorded at United in the period, 'What's Going On', was initiated in vastly different circumstances. " The A & R Director at Motown, Harry Balk, put his job on the line to get this album recorded. He believed in the quality and hit potential of the album Marvin Gaye had come up with, but, rightly, suspected that Berry Gordy wouldn't have authorised it. Berry didn't want artists producing their own material because it didn't fit in with his way of doing things. He also didn't want Motown to be associated with 'Social commentary' projects. He thought they were too controversial. So the songs were recorded off site, at United, so that he wouldn't be aware. Problem was, in the middle of production, he found out. Berry wanted to cancel it immediately but Harry Balk managed to convince him to let it go ahead. He offered to resign if the album didn't become a huge commercial success so Berry finally let us finish it and Motown put it out. Harry Balk did another smart thing during that time too. He was so sure of the album's success that he ordered a large pressing run of that album, to handle the anticipated demand ...and he was proved right." And the beat goes on...
Doctor Edward J Wolfrum's contribution to music production, sound engineering, binaural technique, audio enhancement and development is extensive. His benevolence in sharing his experiences, recollections and factual references to the music produced in such a special place, at such a special time, is invaluable. As a man, his untiring and unsurpassed dedication to all the passions in his life, make him a truly unique and outstanding individual.
Rob Moss 2012
http://www.hayleyrecords.co.uk

Detroit From The River 1966

By Rob Moss in Articles · April 17, 201213 yr

Background information on the passing of a well-known and much loved
personality from the West Midlands' Soul Scene followed by funeral
and wake dance details (PLEASE LOOK AT FUNERAL INFORMATION, AS THERE
HAS BEEN A CHANGE TO THE EVENING SOUL DANCE ARRANGEMENTS).

My beloved wife and soulmate of 40 years, Helen who died recently of
cancer, aged only 58, after a rollercoaster struggle with the scourge
for 18 months.

Helen Pereira - "Queen Of The Go-Go"

Being born in Dudley and living in the Black Country for most of her
early life, Helen became a fan of soul music at a very early age, in
1967. She hailed from a working class, council estate background but
soon discovered a wonderful, exciting escape where she could be 'lost
in music'. Soulful dance music. She attended local discotheques like
those at Stewart & LLoyd's, Bilston where she first began to hone her
considerable dance skills.

Most DJs of the time favoured Soul and Motown music which was simply
made for dancing - and so became the original discotheque music.
Always searching for bigger and better venues, where the 'sounds'
were played first, she found herself drawn to the UK's premier soul
clubs like the Catacombs, Twisted Wheel, Chateau Impney, UTJ,
Bankhouse and Terry Heath's amongst others. She soon began attending
these venues religiously every week. Be certain, the atmosphere was
electric in these places, and like many other young souls, she soon
became hooked, as it turned out, for life.

She was without doubt the darling of Wolverhampton's legendary
Catacombs Club in the late sixties and early seventies... the 'queen
of the go-go' if you like. There was always a crowd around her - a
buzz, an excitement. She was at the centre of the Midlands' scene,
the life and soul of the party, the best dancer out there -
backdrops, frontdrops, spins, the lot. Everyone wanted to know her,
be with her... a magnet. She was right at the hub of the 'in crowd',
and stunning with it. I (and my mates) could only admire from afar in
those early days.

I was fortunate enough to get to to know Helen in 1972, and we became
a couple in 1973, famously getting engaged after just two weeks - so
it was bound to last forever! She even forgave me for spending most
of the engagement ring money on a rare record, which I needed to play
that night at the Cats, where I had since become a Saturday night
('the rare soul night') resident DJ alongside Alan 'S' and Blue Max.
Once again she became the iconic image of the soul scene, with her
jump suits, pigtails and backdrops. Blues & Soul magazine certainly
thought so - and said so.

It was just fabulous having her by my side whilst residing over the
Cats' most successful period; the summer of '73. The music was
amazing, with a whole new stream of great 'new sounds' flooding in
from the USA courtesy of, in the main, Simon Soussan and Martin
Koppel. We certainly led the way, music-wise, that summer. Nobody
could touch us - we were first with almost everything.

As the scene grew in popularity with the rise of Wigan Casino, she
happily supported me in my spell as a resident DJ there, as well as
at the Cleethorpes Pier all-nighters, and Tiffany's, Newcastle every
Sunday. She always got on great (better than me!) with my Co-DJs
Colin Curtis, Richard Searling, Soul Sam, Ian Levine, Russ
Winstanley, Keith Minshull, Dave Evison, Ginger & Eddie, John
Vincent, Brian Rae, John Manship, etc. There were many, many others
and I'm bound to have missed somebody really important, so apologies
in advance for that.

I could write a book about our adventures on the scene together, and
hope to someday.Her taste in music was impeccable, and her dancing
ability gave her an unrivalled insight into a record's suitability or
potential. So much so, many top DJs ran tunes by her for her opinion.
I can name many records she helped make 'big' and many which owe
their success and popularity entirely to her constant pestering of
top DJs.

After opening and running a record shop in Wolverhampton in the
mid-seventies Helen inadvertantly adopted the role of 'maternal soul
mother' to a whole new young generation of soul boys and girls who
were just beginning their Northern Soul journey. They looked to her
for first hand insights into the scene and music which had been, and
remained, her life for so long. They all respected her and soon grew
to love her for the ever-friendly and helpful person she was. Of
course she had a tougher, more stubborn side, but I guarantee, on the
odd occasion she scolded anyone, they knew they'd been scolded and
they knew they deserved it!

She was also there in 1985/6, at the forefront of the battle to save
and revive a scene which was on the brink of extinction. Slowly but
surely we both, along with a select few others, managed to revive and
stimulate the heartbeat which is Northern Soul. As a result the Soul
Scene survived its darkest days and has since blossomed further and
become the most durable and influential niche music in the world.
Serious, credible and perenially enjoyable.

More recently Helen and I took the difficult, but conscious decision
to take a sabaticle to bring up our son. Accordingly we have not been
very active on the scene of late, but we have kept quietly abreast of
events.

Those, then youngsters - her soul children if you like from her days
in the shop - are now at the core of the scene. To their eternal
credit they are also at the crest of the wave of love and respect
being shown for her now, in her untimely death. They have been
wonderful. Everyone has been. I feel humbled. I love them all.

I know one thing for certain. She will be up there dancing 'til the
end of time, and I long for the day when I can join her. Until then I
will give our son the best start in life I can - my last promise to
her. I'll love her forever.
I feel so bad.

Devoted husband and lifelong soulmate,
Ian Pereira ('Pep').

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Funeral information:

Helen will be buried at St.Mary's Church, Oldswinford, Stourbridge on
Thursday 26tth April, Service starts at 2pm. Everyone who has known
or been touched by Helen or myself is welcome. Please be respectful
and dress appropriately. Flowers are welcome at the church or funeral
parlour. Family and friends will be exchanging stories and taking
drinks immediately afterwards.

As Helen would have loved and wanted, this will be followed in the
evening by a "Wake Soul Dance" at the superb, well known soul venue
the CONNAUGHT HOTEL, Tettenhall Road, Wolverhampton where we will all
celebrate the other love of both our lives: 'Northern Soul'. It has
been necessary to move to the nearby Connaught for two reasons:
because the Mount was insisting on all the DJs having insurance, and,
we now need a bigger venue (the Connaught holds 400).

The evening dance will start around 8.30pm - 1am. Smart dress and impeccable
behaviour only please, out of respect for a beautiful, loving person.

She will want you to enjoy yourselves, celebrating her life and
loves, so there'll be no sad faces, no sad songs.

Please make this day into the most memorable of my life. My little
girl deserves it more than anyone I know.

Love, Ian.

sad news

By Pep in Articles · April 13, 201213 yr

What Do These Artists All Have In Common:

Mary J. Blyth, Puff Daddy, 50 Cent, Stevie Wonder, B.B.King, Jackie Wilson, Bo Diddley, Rolling Stones, Muddy Waters,
Earth Wind & Fire, Iggy Pop, Beasty Boys, Mona Lisa Young, Santana, Janis Joplin, Doors, Fleetwood Mac, Dramatics, Chaka Khan, Minnie Riperton, George Clinton & P Funk, Donnie Hathaway, Curtis Mayfield, Dells, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Dolly Parton, Teddy Pendergrass, Gloria Gaynor, Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross & Supremes, Berry Gordy Jr., Gene Chandler, Led Zeppelin, Canned Heat, Four Tops, Lou Rawls, Wilson Pickett, Jerry Butler, Moody Blues, Bootsy Collins, Chicago, Jackson Five, Sly & Family Stone, Sam And Dave, Steve Miller Band, Lieber & Stroller , Jefferson Airplane , Jethro Tull , Buddy Miles , Jean Carter , J.J. Jackson , Theresa Lindsey, Andre Williams , Mike Terry, Charles Stepney - Kenny Rogers , Staple Singers , Flirtations , Denise Williams , Jerry Cook , Tommy Hunt, Edwin Starr, Lloyd Price, Eddie Holman, Buddy Rich, Pig Meat Markcum, J.J. Barnes, Herbie Mann, Soul Sisters , Hoagy Lands , EMPD, Parliament, Rotary Connection, Ramsey Lewis, Albert King, Timothy Wilson, & Many Others!

They Have All Either Appeared In Concert, Worked In The Recording Studio, Have Sampled Or Recorded The Songs Of...Sidney Barnes
(source http://www.sidneybarnes.net/index1.htm)

Sidney Barnes, a firm favourite of Soul fans from all around the globe is proud to announce the release of his new self published autobiography titled "Standing On Solid Ground.

An enthralling read about his days growing up on the segregated South with dreams of being a show business star. The story tells us of how he became involved with Motown, Golden World, Chess and many other record labels and of his popularity on the Northern Soul scene in the UK and further afield.

With a lot of personal stories, and a lot of stories about the stars Sid knew and worked with on shows and in the studio. And about the women he loved and the hearts he broke along the way. Co-written by Sidney and Tom Write, it is 600 pages of fine reading and its selling price is $24.99. Any one interested in purchasing a personally autographed book please contact Sidney at sidbarnes2@juno.com

He also have a hot new 3 song EP single on the world market entitled "Living In A Digital world", Funky Soul. The Cd is on sale at iTunes and Amazon.com.

Sid would like to thank everyone for sharing this journey with him.

Visit Sid's website to read more about him, view his gallery and listen to his music
http://www.sidneybarnes.net/index1.htm

By Chalky in News Archive - Alt Comments · April 12, 201213 yr

WIN TICKETS FOR BRIDLINGTON WEEKENDER - PRIZE DRAW SUPPORTING HELP FOR HEROES & GUINNESS WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT
You could win tickets for the Bridlington Weekender in a charity prize draw for Soul Source members to help raise money for Help for Heroes.
Two pairs of Bridlington Weekender tickets for the prize draw have been very kindly donated by the East Coast Soul Collective.
As well as being a life time collector of rare soul records, Soul Source member Richard Johnstone (a.k.a. Premium Stuff) is also keen martial artist.
On 31 March, Richard and a team from his Kung Fu School led by Si-Fu Julian Hitch will be attempting to set a new Guinness World Record for participating in the World's longest ever continuous martial arts class.
The group aims to train continuously for an unbelievable 36 hours and hopes to raise a minimum of £20,000 for Help for Heroes, making a real difference to those injured from our Armed Forces.
Each member of the team will train continuously for the full 36 hours - or until they drop! This is not a relay event!
To enter the prize draw to win a pair of tickets to the Bridlington Weekender all you have to do is:
1) Make a donation (minimum £5 please - but more if you wish) on Richard's fundraising page at:
http://www.bmycharit...itchMaseRichard
2) Then send a Private Message with your name and address to Richard (Premium Stuff) on Soul Source so he can register you into the prize draw.
The winners of the two pairs of tickets will be announced on Soul Source in the week commencing Monday 2 April - shortly after the Guinness World Record attempt.
All Soul Source members who have already donated will be automatically entered into the prize draw.
The Bridlington Northern Soul Weekender will take place on Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th June 2012. Tickets priced at an amazing £25 each are available now online from the Bridsoul website http://www.bridsoul.com, The Spa Box Office (no booking fee) Tel: 01262 67825, and by post from ECSC, PO BOX 590, CUDWORTH, BARNSLEY S72 8WX.
Richard would like to thank Pat Brady, Robert Wickes and Rob Wigley of the East Cost Soul Collective for generously donating the tickets for the prize draw and for supporting him in this exceptional endurance challenge.
Thank you and good luck!

By Premium Stuff in Event News · March 20, 201213 yr

Sounds From The Soul Underground - Various Artists - Freestyle Records

Word of a interesting comp from Freestyle Records, release notes follow

Sounds From The Soul Underground draws together tracks by some of the greatest contemporary acts from all over the globe and working within the genres of soul, funk, afrobeat, latin and jazz today. With a hard to find rarity from Ray Camacho & The Tear Drops, a DJ Format remix of a Speedometer single, brand new, previously unheard material from Nick Van Gelder, Jessica Lauren Four, and The Andy Tolman Cartel as well as a smattering of recent dance floor destroyers from established Freestyle acts and like minded artists and record labels across the globe, Sounds From The Soul Underground provides an eclectic snapshot of the magnificently healthy international underground music scene.

Whilst the variety of genres included is varied in feel and styles, all the featured artists share a common love of, and are rooted in soulful black music and typify an organic approach to modern music making.

Many of these tracks have become essential and reliable crowd pleasers in my DJ sets, from Brighton to Barcelona, Lausanne to New York, when open minded people hear these quality grooves it's always the same result, jam packed dance floors, happy faces and weary, tired legs come closing time. Massive thanks to all the contributing artists, labels, and the clubs, DJ's, promoters and radio shows right across the planet who continue to fly the flag for underground music made with heart, soul and simply for the love of the music.

Greg Boraman
Freestyle Records

http://www.freestyle...ul-underground/

Track listing

The Delicious AllStars - "Poker Nights Theme"
Jo Stance - "Hey Girl"
The Mighty Showstoppers - "Shaft In Africa"
The Ariya Astrobeat Arkestra - "Put Leg To Road"
Nick Van Gelder - "Somethings Gotta Give"
Renegades Of Jazz - "Cascade"
Speedometer - "Again & Again"
Pay Camacho & The Tear Drops - "Movin' On"
Frootful - "Colours"
Ray Lugo & The Boogaloo Destroyers - "Sol El Ray"
The Andy Tolman Cartel - "You What?"
Dub Colossus - "Diaspora Square"
Los Charly's Orchestra - "Dana's Dream"
Jessica Lauren Four - "Mr G"
The Haggis Horns - "Cockroach Grind"
The Qualitons - "Kekfeny"
The Killer Meters - "Cramp Your Style"

one of the highlights from here is the re-appearance of this tip top lp track cover ..

By Mike in News Archive - Alt Comments · March 20, 201213 yr

Out March 27th... a double cd/lp release featuring the collected words of Michigan soul singer/songwriter Regional Garland from Now Again records

Release notes follow below
Check the link out at the end for a free mp3 download and further info/details

release notes clip...

"The collected works of the Flint, Michigan soul singer/songwriter and his band. Contains the crossover masterpiece "It's A Bad Feeling" and entries by Hunts Determination Band, 21st Generations, Reggie and Vann and Brilliance. Presented as a CD and 2LP. Worldwide street date March 27th.

Although Flint, Michigan's Regional Garland toiled in regional obscurity for years, he managed to pen, sing and produce a series of 1970s soul songs that have been appreciated for decades in various musical circles around the world. Some - like The Perfections' "Girl, You Better Hurry" and the 21st Generations' "I Need Love" - have been lionized by the soul-collecting cognoscenti. Others - such as Mixed Sugar's "It's A Bad Feeling" and "Fifteen Ain't Young No More" - were played in the hallowed halls of Northern Soul Parthenon Wiggan Casino in the mid-'70s and helped anchor the 80s Modern Soul scene.

Much of the audio contained on Mixed Sugar: The Complete Works, 1970-1987 came from master tapes and is previously unreleased. CD comes with a 32 page booklet; 2LP comes with a 16 page booklet. Both includes a wealth of photos and ephemera and extensive liner notes by Ronnie Reese and Egon.

Below, we're offering a download of Mixed Sugar's "It's A Bad Feeling." This song will also appear on our forthcoming Soul Cal anthology, scheduled for early April 2012.

Original sessions produced by Regional Garland and others.
This compilation produced, annotated and researched by Egon
Liner notes by Ronnie Reese, edited by Egon.
Licensed, and all photos, courtesy Regional Garland

Tracklist:

01. I NEED LOVE (21ST GENERATIONS) 2:03
02. HEY JAMES 2:53
03. GIRL YOU BETTER HURRY 3:40
04. GET ON DOWN 2:42
05. I NEED LOVE (HUNTS DETERMINATION BAND - INSTRUMENTAL)* 2:01
06. ARE WE THROUGH (INSTRUMENTAL)* 2:55
07. IT'S A BAD FEELING 3:04
08. FIFTEEN AIN'T YOUNG NO MORE 2:40
09. GANGSTER GIRL* 3:11
10. I'M GONNA GET YOU* 2:24
11. THE DISCO JAM BAM BAM 3:17
12. I'M SAD WE'VE BROKE UP* 3:12
13. WHAT LOVE HAS JOINED TOGETHER* 3:14
14. WHY NOW (VOCAL) 4:14
15. IF THIS AIN'T LOVE 3:26
16. I'M FALLING IN LOVE 3:08
17. HIT GIRL 3:53
18. HOW COULD YOU (EXPECT ME TO TAKE YOU BACK) 3:25
19. CHILLIN' OUT 3:56
Bonus Tracks:
20. I NEED LOVE (HUNTS DETERMINATION BAND - VOCAL) 2:00
21. I NEED LOVE (HUNTS DETERMINATION BAND - 45 ISSUE) 2:19

2LP/CD. 2012. NA5090.

Download high res cover art here
http://nowagainrecords.com/up/RegionalGarlandHighRes.jpg

Download/listen: Mixed Sugar "It's A Bad Feeling."

http://nowagainrecords.com/up/ItsABadFeeling.mp3
http://nowagainrecords.com/up/ItsABadFeeling.mp3?sat
Now Again Info page
http://www.nowagainrecords.com/regional-garland-mixed-sugar/

Juno Player

By Mike in News Archive - Alt Comments · March 20, 201213 yr

A double cd release from hip-oselect

Info from hip oselect release notes follows...

The group issued singles, including "Soul Stomp"; this collection includes both the original single and a rare live version recorded in Paris. Their other non-LP singles include a cover of the Temptations' hit "Runaway Child, Running Wild." But Earl and the Funk Brothers were best at the music they played after hours: soul-jazz and steaming funk.

Luckily, some of that music was recorded as well, and prime Funk Brothers cuts recorded under Earl's name that weren't released at all, from the gritty "Opus And Funk" to the late-night live blues jam, "You Name It," are here. The centerpiece of the unreleased material is a 12-minute version of "The Flick," a group original that became their stage theme; this uncut alternate features several keyboard solos from Earl and bass solos from James Jamerson.

Also included are three tracks recorded under Jamerson's leadership, two of which were unreleased until now. The 45-track set concludes with "Ode To Benny B.," a previously unreleased tribute to the late Funk Brothers' drummer, Benny Benjamin, highlighted by emotional harmonica playing from a certain young Motown star who had been mentored by the guys in the band.

The Motown Sound: The Complete Albums & More is housed in a gorgeous digi-pak with a 28-page booklet featuring rare photos, detailed track annotations and an essay by Allan "Dr. Licks" Slutsky, author of the original Standing Of The Shadows of Motown book and producer of the subsequent documentary film.

appears available now in usa but uk sites such as amazon and hmv gives an availability date of 26 march

Disc One - That Motown Sound - Earl Van Dyke & The Soul Brothers
1. Nowhere To Run
2. Come See About Me
3. You're A Wonderful One
4. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
5. My Girl
6. All For You
7. Too Many Fish In The Sea
8. Try It Baby
9. The Way You Do The Things You Do
10. Can I Get A Witness
11. Can You Jerk Like Me
12. Money (That's What I Want)
Bonus Tracks
13. I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)
14. Soul Stomp
15. Hot 'N' Tot
16. Mobile Lil The Dancing Witch
17. He Was Really Sayin' Somethin'
18. All Day, All Night [stereo Mix]
19. Opus And Funk
20. Too Many Fish In The Sea-Earl Van Dyke Sextet [Live In Paris]
21. Soul Stomp-Earl Van Dyke Sextet [Live In Paris]
22. 6 By 6-Earl Van Dyke & The Motown Brass
23. There Is No Greater Love-Earl Van Dyke & Motown Brass
24. The Flick-Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4
25. You Name It-Earl Van Dyke Quartet [Live At The Twenty Grand]

Disc Two - The Earl Of Funk
1. Someday We'll Be Together
2. Rainy Night In Georgia
3. Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin
4. Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye
5. Wichita Lineman
6. The Flick
7. Cissy Strut
8. Stand By Me
9. My Cherie Amour
10. Fuschia Moods
11. The Stingray
12. The Whip-A-Rang
Bonus Tracks
13. Runaway Child, Running Wild
14. Gonna Give Her All The Love I've Got
15. Fever In The Funkhouse [Alt. Mix]
16. Behold
17. Greedy Green
18. Up On Your Feet
19. Too Busy Thinking About My Baby
20. Ode To Benny B

amazon page
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B006OAB36U/ref=dm_dp_cdp?ie=UTF8&s=music

hip-oselect page
http://www.hip-oselect.com/scr.public.product.asp?product_id=5F89D273-45B0-4771-92D2-42EEFCF032BE

By Mike in News Archive - Alt Comments · March 18, 201213 yr

Please feel free to move this to the proper forum. I hope my uploading works.

What a wonderful tribute.

Lorraine

By lorchand in Event News · March 16, 201213 yr

Just some misc words on how to get the most out of some of the soul soul source features that you may not be aware off...
site note - below originally posted via the now gone blog feature
Viewing All The Events You Or Other Member Has Posted
if you goto your profile via the top right hand nav menu
and then hit "find content" on the right top third
you will see all forum posts
if you then hit the events button on left then you get a list of all the events you have posted
Pasting Sales Lists or Docs Into Forum Topics
ok a fair few members have over time problems with pasting "sales lists" into forum posts
a recent update to the editor (the text box used when posting) has three additions that may help doing this
if you click in a reply box you should now see on the toolbar icons - far right top row
3 icons (see below image )
when you hover your mouse over you can see the titles
eg
paste from word
paste plain text
if pasting a word doc then try that icon
else try the plain text one
click on it
paste your text in the box and press ok
the text should now be in your editor
before posting try the previews - in the ideal world it should show ok
if not - you may have to change your documents format for better results

Using "My Media" to get at all your past images, attachments etc in a hurry
quick tip if you havent used the "my media" function for 5 second posting of your albums/images in a forum, event or pm post
try it out when you are next posting something
just click the "my media" icon in the toolbar of the editor when posting and you should see how easy it is
every image, attachment etc you have posted over the years is now available in 5 secs
my media is part of the normal editor used when posting all content

Notifications - Setting What Messages And Type You Get Sent On New Actions
It appears that a recent upgrade may have reset some members notifications settings
To get them back you just need to go here and tick the boxes on stuff you want
if you aint been there for a while, there's quite a few new ones, that cover all features and usefull ones such as "post quoted" etc etc
link below
http://www.soul-sour...a=notifications
Source Spy - Now Shows Events And Gallery Updates
The dynamic (as in updates by itself) Source Eye feature has been upgraded
It now auto-updates with event comments, and gallery album updates and gallery comments
Now displays the following
Forum (New Topics & Posts)
Blog (New Entries & Comments)
Refosoul.(new clips, Updated clips and comments -once returns)
Articles (New Articles, Updated Articles & Article Comments)
Gallery (Album Updates & Image Comments)
Events (Event Comments Only - Events will be supported soon)
Members Feedback - New feedback added
SoulMap - New locations added
can be viewed at moment on the forum index sidebar or via its own page from the top menu
Event Guide - Index Changes To Layout
After some time running with the recent changes and feedback received have had a minor sort out of the event index page
The main aim being to try and improve the "suit all" aspect page so more relevant info is showing at first look

click to view
1. top event nav bar - this shows on all events pages
click to view various listings of events - eg upcoming allnighters, weekender lookbacks or all events
2. highlight boxes for latest events comments - shows the latest comments
3. quick event listing - this will show inpage listings of various types of upcoming events - inc most recent comments
use "close" to return to calendar view
4.calendar - has returned to all the index pages - hover mouse over the title for the town location if given
Events - Top Tips For Promoters Using The Event Guide
A recycle of some tips that may help both promoters and members get the best out of the soul source event guide...
1 - use the map feature - eg add event location
by using this your event will then show in members local event listing
eg everyone who has entered their location on soul map will see your event listed in that section if within 50/70 miles of it
2 - use and encourage the use of the rsvp feature
it gives a promoter a list of members who have said will be attended
this info can then be used say if any last minute event news by yourself - it can also be used to inform interested members of your next event via pms, the "friends" feature etc etc
3 - use and encourage the follow event feature
you and members who follow can then be informed when ever anyone has posted a comment instantly
4 - flyer
by adding a flyer as an attachment it will then be randomly shown on main forum pages - front - forum index etc
and provide a link to your event
size/format of image - max size 2mb
jpg - ideal, png and gif acceptable - other formats will not display in random shows
5 - use your signature to give brief subtle details of event and a link to event guide entry
6 - Avoid use of unusual characters in the title - this can affect display of event, comments and flyers elsewhere on site
Improved Contact Soul Source Feature
if you look at the bottom of every page you can see that the footer has been extended
have added a few links that may help navigation of the site
eg should help if you are at the bottom of a page and wish to shoot off somewhere else on site
one of the links is a link to a new feature
its a "contact us" feature which should allow both members and guests to get in touch with soul source quicker
please note that messages only go to myself and nick
so any moderation request/questions etc must go thru the "report " feature not this contact us fgeature
(which can be found on every item of content - forum post, event post, comment, pm, article, profile etc etc
it operates in a ticket style format and so should in theory help assist one area of site (support etc ) that was a bit lacking

Map Location also shows in profiles
After entering your location in the soul map, it will also show in your profile as well
Useful as lets people know where you are from plus may be handy for record deals, dj bookings etc

By Mike in News Archive - Alt Comments · March 14, 201213 yr

Word of things moving forwards with the forthcoming film "Northern Soul"

The Manchester Evening news just featured in its business section an article titled
"The film-maker who wants to strike a note with Northern Soul fans"

Basically after the first read it seems the article informs of a opportunity for investors to play a part in supporting this project via an investment scheme....

The below clip gives a basic idea, but seems may be best to view the rest of the article for the full score...

"Northern Soul will be financed via an Enterprise Investment Scheme set up by Nyman Libson Paul Accountants. Interest in the film is already huge, with massive radio and international coverage, and Constantine believes the investment opportunity is an exciting and lucrative one. "The film will go into production this summer and has a planned cinema release for 2013," says Constantine. "We're in the final stages of financing and need investors. Investors will have the opportunity to visit the set and there are opportunities to participate as supporting cast members on a filming day. Then there's the social events such as gala screenings where they can meet cast members.""

"We've got roughly half the budget to date," she says. "We're looking to raise a further £300,000 and then we, as a company, will issue reports to each shareholder informing them of the film's progress and its financial position."

Read more at: http://menmedia.co.u...thern-soul-fans

Also featured on the Northern Soul web site is the news that North West singer Lisa Stansfield will be involved

"Singer Lisa Stansfield is to make a return to the limelight on home turf - starring in a new movie about the Northern Soul scene. Lisa, from Rochdale, shot to fame in the 80s with her worldwide hit All Around The World and she continued to dominate the charts in the 90s. But in recent years she's moved away from the music world and concentrated on acting roles. Now, the 45-year-old is set to star in the new movie about two northern lads whose lives are changed forever by the Northern Soul music scene in the 70s. She will play the mum of one of the lads, while actor Christian McKay will play her husband"

the above clip from the rochdale observer, full article at
http://menmedia.co.u...hern-soul-film-

and also news out that there is now a North West dance school set up as well as the down south one...

"All levels are welcome to join our dance club hosted up North by Brent Howath, and down South by Paul Sadot and Franny Franklin. We currently have 350 members and have attracted participants from as far as Italy, France and Spain."

the full details of all above can be read via the links given and of course the actual northern soul film website, link below...

http://www.northernsoulthefilm.com

previous interview with Elaine C
http://www.soul-sour...interview-r2269

By Mike in News Archive - Alt Comments · March 12, 201213 yr

The month of March sees three new double headers from the Kent records label imprint "Town", as always a classy selection of soul and all available at a straight up price.
The full details and clips of the Town releases follow below, and as this month also sees three 45s on the sister imprint "City" quick look at theses will be along shortly

Eddie Whitehead / Mary Saxton

JUST YOUR FOOL
Eddie Whitehead

LOSING CONTROL
Mary Saxton
The master tape to Eddie Whitehead's 'Just Your Fool' was a big bonus for Ace among the Fraternity tapes from Cincinnati. The sheer quality and building rhythm of the music, allied to Eddie's tormented vocals, made it another mega-bucks item. The flip is Mary Saxton's pounding 'Losing Control', a veritable Wigan monster of yore.

CATALOGUE NUMBER
TOWN 146 LABEL
KENT

listen to clips of both sides via clip below

http://youtu.be/iAjSykonlWc

Jackie Day

NAUGHTY BOY/GET TO STEPPIN'

Jackie Day has been a Kent staple since the very first "For Dancers Only" LP 30 years ago. We were very proud to produce a CD of all her recordings last year and we've chosen two highlights from her career for a 45. 'Naughty Boy' was one of the key records in reviving the Northern Soul scene in the 80s and has remained a £1000+ trophy ever since. 'Get To Steppin'' is another on-the-fours dancer that has only graced a 100 Club anniversary single prior to this release.

CATALOGUE NUMBER
TOWN 145 LABEL
KENT

listen to clips of both sides via clip below

http://youtu.be/zLfbSJKiwDw

Dave Hamilton / The Barrino Brothers

PISCES PACE
Dave Hamilton

THE BAD THINGS (YOU SAID TO ME)
The Barrino Brothers

Dave Hamilton continues to influence the rare soul scene. Imaginative DJs have picked up on his rare TCB 45 'Pisces Pace' which brims with jazz, blues and funk but maintains a steady irresistible rhythm that has made it a dancefloor winner in recent years. We've included a similarly funkified gem from Detroit legends the Barrino Brothers which was the third track from their TCB waxing, not released until the third of Kent's Dave Hamilton CDs.

CATALOGUE NUMBER
TOWN 144 LABEL
KENT

listen to clips of both sides via clip below

http://youtu.be/VY8ufokFXo0

avail now from all regular suspects inc amazon and
http://www.recordshack.org (source of clips above)

article photo from Jackie Day Kent CD news item

http://www.soul-sour...t-cd-kent-r2276

By Mike in News Archive - Alt Comments · March 11, 201213 yr

I am looking for Northern Soul Dancers to be in the 2nd episode of 'Inspector George Gently' series VI for the BBC we need about 75 people in total .
We are filming in Hartlepool in April and would really appreciate any help
please use this email address for any queries etc
clmcastings@gmail.com

By Guest in News Archive - Alt Comments · March 10, 201213 yr

Northern Soul DJ 'Farmer' Carl Dene will be back behind the decks rejoining the wave of enthusiasm for sounds which first hit the North and Midlands in the 1960s.
He will be guest DJ at the booming Newhampton Soul Club (a sampler of what has been offer at the club can be found here at the Newhampton Arts Centre, Dunkley Street, Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton, on Friday May 11, 2012.

Carl (aka Carl Woodroffe - here being interviewed in 1999 by Bill Brewster - http://www.djhistory.com/interviews/farmer-carl-dene) - DJ'd at the The Catacombs, Temple Street, Wolverhampton, (represented here in a computer-generated walk through by the city's Central Youth Theatre), from the 1960s.
He had collected rare soul records since 1964 and helped to promote music charts success for Tami Lynn's I'm Gonna Run Away From You that reached No4 in the charts.
His championing of The Tams Hey Girl Don't Bother Me helped see it to No.1.

Tickets to see Carl's return at the regular monthly Northern Soul club with the club's regular DJ Colin Tolley are £5 and cost £5. Advanced booking is recommended with the arts centre on 01902 572090.

Farmer Carl down the pub (The Shakespeare, Lower Temple Street, Birmingham) with fellow veteran DJ Neil Rushton) February 2012.

Its always good to talk to people with a real passion for what they do and these veteran DJs are the business - and the best of mates despite Carl being an Aston Villa fan and Neil totally Birmingham City.

Carl, non-DJ name Carl Woodroffe, who now lives in Aldridge, Walsall, started out at Le Metro Club in his native Birmingham from early 1965 to 1968.
His route to soul was via clubbing at the The Twisted Wheel, then in Brazenose Street, Manchester, before its move to Whitworth Street, at the Whiskey-A-Go-Go in Birmingham, then the Mojo in Sheffield.

He also spun sounds at Chateau Impney, Droitwich, Worcestershire, from mid 1968 until closure of the 4-7 club (Sunday afternoons) at the end of 1969; Dudley Jazz Club (at The Gladstone Liberal Club) 1969-1970; The Queen Mary Ballroom, Dudley Zoo, from October 1970 to mid 1971 and 1973; The Catacombs, December 1968 to April 1969 and January-June 1973; The George Hotel, Walsall, 1969-1971; The 76 Club, Burton upon Trent 1972-1974.
He wasn't wearing the hat which earned him the first part of his DJ 'tag' - the Dene bit he thought was more pop star - but was still "Looking forward to looking back."
Neil, also originally from Birmingham but now living in Burntwood, Staffordshire, move to Walsall with his family when he was 10 and it was in Walsall, Dudley and Wolverhampton that he got his exposure to soul music.

Carl also introduced The Sharpees' Tired of Being Lonely, Gene Chandler and Barbara Acklin's From The Teacher to The Preacher and Doris Troy's I'll Do Anything.
In the book Last Night a DJ Saved My Life by Bill Brewster and Frank Broughton, DJ Ian Levine is quoted as saying"Farmer Carl was the one they all thought of as a God."
Talking records Carl said: "From 1967 people would pay £5 - a lot of money then - for a record but then it went to £100.
"That was Baby Reconsider by Leon Haywood and that was 'broken' by me."

Other records 'broken' - it means introduced, not smashed up - by Carl included Darkest Days by Jackie Lee, Hey Girl Don't Bother Me by The Tams (a UK No1 in 1971) and I'm Gonna Run Away From You by Tami Lynn (UK No 4 in 1971).

Was it all reverence for records? Carl said: "Actually when you were working as a DJ you were getting through all these rare and wonderful records then simply flinging them in the record box, not in their sleeves, as you moved on to the next one, and they would rub together causing damage.
"As well as not putting them in their sleeves other damage was caused as they would be marked by the stylus. They got rough treatment. They were just your property and you didn't think that in 30 or 40 years time they would be worth 500 or 2,500 times more than you paid for them.

Neil, who also specialised in searching for and importing records from the US, said: "You can't find records just lying around out there any more."

Carl: "They are certainly selling for big money on specialist websites but the real collectors can also look after them and keep them properly."

Neil: "We came after you and records were real objects of desire then."

Although the soul scene was welcoming competition between DJs could be fierce.

Carl: "If you had a rare record or had found a new one no-one else was playing you would cover-up. You would cut out the centre of an unused record and stick it over the label of the record you were actually playing. That was if anyone looked at the record it would have a different title and different artist on its label to what you were playing.
"There was also bootlegging and other kinds of rip-offs going on."

Carl, talking of the Northern Soul revival, said: "People are getting back to their roots. They are getting towards retirement and they are keeping the sound alive. There are also a fair number of younger people who see it as something different to what is on the radio or TV."

Neil: "There are a few young DJs and people doing R and B, rarities - a broad church really."

Carl: "It keeping traditions going. Colin Tolley (resident DJ at the Newhampton Soul Club, at the Newhampton Arts Centre, Dunkley Street, Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton) says lots of Mods are also getting involved in the scene.
"There always was a mod scene that tended to keep seperate but perhaps they are coming back together."

Looking back Neil says: "I don't understand why it was so attractive to white kids here. I was astonished that tens of thousands would be besotted.
"A lot this music in America was being blanked by the radio stations and mainstream. However, small groups of people could get together, make a record and release it there - sometimes in only 500 units. That wasn't happening over here."

Carl: "In the 60s rhythm and soul music appealed - and they weren't big stars. I like them for not being big names. It was also very different.
"I put it down to being something special and something to really enjoy. However, I got married in 1971. You get to an age where you settle down but in this case it lasted three months.
"I got back at the Lafayette Club in Wolverhampton but didn't view all that much of a future in the clubs and got back to the scene in 72-76 but then started doing discos and lost close touch with what was going on. I was also getting into a career (as an insurance broker).
"At Chateau Impney you got paid £3 but spent £10 on records."

Neil: "Back then I would have 8,000 records stacked in my bedroom in this Walsall council house and I would DJ in Walsall and stand in for Carl."

Carl: "Northern Soul was never tribal. It was very welcoming and still is.
"After the 70s it was weddings and parties until I became aware of the revival in the late 90s." He pinpointed Blackburn, Lancashire, in 1999 as the moment when the boxed BHS set The Strange World of Northern Soul was launched there and he also met DJs Brian Phillips and Rob Bellars from the Twisted Wheel, and Ian Levine and Neil Rushton for the first time in decades.

That was after 24 years of doing bookings which included some soul and pop soul sessions at The Strathallen Hotel on the Hagley Road in Birmingham.
Now he will be back in Wolverhampton - home of The Catacombs - and back behind the decks on Friday May 11.
Information below is taken from the excellent Hinckley Soul Club website

The Catacombs Club
Location: Temple Street, Wolverhampton
Date: 1967 - 1974

The Catacombs was an upstairs venue, based in an old lead smelting works. It was a long, narrow venue, based around a long, bare-brick walled corridor, with arched alcoves where the furnaces used to be and a bar on the right, and the dance floor at the far end. It had a capacity of 500-600 and ran initially from 8-12, allnighters being introduced in the early seventies.

The significance of the Catacombs in the history of Northern Soul cannot be understated. It was the policy of the Catacombs to discover and popularise unknown soul rarities, and if it were not for the hours that it opened, it could have easily have surpassed the Twisted Wheel as the premier venue of the early 70s. As it was, the Catacombs discovered the sounds and the Wheel and the Torch exposed them to the masses. And as if to have the final say, the Catacombs outlasted both the Wheel and the Torch, finally closing in July 1974.

The venue started playing rare soul in 1967, and the DJ at the time was Alan S (Smith) who was relatively new to the scene. He was joined by "Farmer" Carl Dene (Carl Woodroffe). Farmer Carl had been a collector of rare soul since 1964, regularly visiting the soul haven of the time, The Diskery, on a regular basis; he was also credited as one of the first people to cover-up records. Farmer Carl was responsible for breaking many famous classics, one of note being "That Beating Rhythm" by Richard Temple. Nobody believed the record existed, assuming it to be a cover-up, due to the "Temple" link with the Temple Street venue. As well as "I'll Do Anything" by Doris Troy, perhaps Farmer Carl's biggest claim to fame is his ability to promote chart sucess. His exposure of "I'm Gonna Run Away From You" by Tami Lynn caused the record to be re-released, and it reached No.4 in the UK in May, 1971. And it didn't stop there... "Hey Girl Don't Bother Me", by the Tams was another record championed by Farmer Carl, which was picked up on by Peter Powell, the Radio One DJ, who brought it onto the radio. It eventually reached Number 1.

When Farmer Carl left the Catacombs, Alan S was joined by "Major" Robert Crocker, and together they formulated a very sucessful partnership, travelling far and wide to locate new sounds. Together they opened a record shop, and one day, on the way to Leicester to purchase new stock, the pair were involved in a car accident, and Bob Crocker was sadly killed. Alan S was confined to hospital for 3 months.

While Alan recuperated, Mick "Froggy" Taylor took over, as was soon joined by "Blue" Max Millward and Graham Warr. The club prospered, closing briefly in 1972 for refurbishment, but continuing on it's mission to discover bigger and better sounds. Consider the following list of records that are credited by various sources as having been launched at the Catacombs:

Swoop Down On You - Lorenzo Manley
Darkest Days - Jackie Lee
Blowing My Mind To Pieces - Bob Relf
Unsatisfied - Lou Johnson
Picture Me Gone - Evie Sands
Temptation Walk - Jackie Lee
Ski-ing In The Snow - The Invitations
Walk Like A Man - Johnny Moore
Gonna Be A Big Thing - The Yum Yums
It Ain't Necessary - Mamie Galore
I Got Something Good - Sam and Kitty
I'm Comun' Home In The Mornun' - Lou Pride
Panic - Reparata and the Delrons

It's always best to have a venue described by someone who was there. Here are some great memories from Graham "Mif" Smith from Wolverhampton:

I still have my last Pink membership card 1973-1974. It's dated July 1973 and I was member number 89. What a place this was, the bare walls of the corridors would become wet with the condensation as everyone packed in to enjoy Blue Max and Pep's latest 'finds'. I remember placing my new cassette tape recorder in the dance floor area to tape all the sounds. Still got those tapes too, you can hear the atmosphere. I would visit the Torch too, a much bigger venue, so for me it never held the same 'feelings' as the Cats. What I remember most was the rush for the floor when one of the 'tunes' of the day were played; "Ski-ing In The Snow". "Blowing My Mind To Pieces". Such brilliant tunes. Well, I have just had birthday number 50, but get that Northern Soul on the decks and I will dance yer pants off (much to the embarrassment of my kids). Wifey and I still visit NS clubs in our area but nothing, nothing can come anywhere near those Cats days.

In 1973, Alan S left the Catacombs, to be replaced by Ian "Pep" Pereira, and Alan Day joined the team briefly. Once the Torch closed, the Catacombs reigned supreme, until the impact of Wigan Casino was felt. In 1974, the Catacombs closed due to the redevelopment of the premises, going out with a bang with the hottest allnighter on record, with an attendance of over twice the legal fire limit!

The Catacombs was an upstairs venue, based in an old lead smelting works. It was a long, narrow venue, based around a long, bare-brick walled corridor, with arched alcoves where the furnaces used to be and a bar on the right, and the dance floor at the far end. It had a capacity of 500-600 and ran initially from 8-12, allnighters being introduced in the early seventies.
The significance of the Catacombs in the history of Northern Soul cannot be understated. It was the policy of the Catacombs to discover and popularise unknown soul rarities, and if it were not for the hours that it opened, it could have easily have surpassed the Twisted Wheel as the premier venue of the early 70s. As it was, the Catacombs discovered the sounds and the Wheel and the Torch exposed them to the masses. And as if to have the final say, the Catacombs outlasted both the Wheel and the Torch, finally closing in July 1974.

The venue started playing rare soul in 1967, and the DJ at the time was Alan S (Smith) who was relatively new to the scene. He was joined by "Farmer" Carl Dene (Carl Woodroffe). Farmer Carl had been a collector of rare soul since 1964, regularly visiting the soul haven of the time, The Diskery, on a regular basis; he was also credited as one of the first people to cover-up records. Farmer Carl was responsible for breaking many famous classics, one of note being "That Beating Rhythm" by Richard Temple. Nobody believed the record existed, assuming it to be a cover-up, due to the "Temple" link with the Temple Street venue. As well as "I'll Do Anything" by Doris Troy, perhaps Farmer Carl's biggest claim to fame is his ability to promote chart sucess. His exposure of "I'm Gonna Run Away From You" by Tami Lynn caused the record to be re-released, and it reached No.4 in the UK in May, 1971. And it didn't stop there... "Hey Girl Don't Bother Me", by the Tams was another record championed by Farmer Carl, which was picked up on by Peter Powell, the Radio One DJ, who brought it onto the radio. It eventually reached Number 1.

When Farmer Carl left the Catacombs, Alan S was joined by "Major" Robert Crocker, and together they formulated a very sucessful partnership, travelling far and wide to locate new sounds. Together they opened a record shop, and one day, on the way to Leicester to purchase new stock, the pair were involved in a car accident, and Bob Crocker was sadly killed. Alan S was confined to hospital for 3 months.

By Guest in Articles · March 9, 201213 yr

The Hopkins Brothers; Left to Right - Frank Hopkins, Sylvester Hopkins & Arthur 'Count' Hopkins

The latest release from Soul Junction, press info follows below, you can read a more in depth look at the Hopkins brothers along with other artist bios via the Soul Junction website (link at end)

available now at all the regular sources

The Hopkins Brothers

Side A - Shake Cheri
Side B - Kiss of Fire

The Hopkins Brothers "Shake Cheri" can lay claim to be one of the most current in demand 45's within the UK and European Funk and Northern Soul scenes. With only a handful of DJ's being able to boast of ownership of a copy.

The Hopkins Brothers, Frank, Sylvester and the late Arthur (aka Count Hopkins) were part of a larger performing family dynasty from New Haven, Conneticut which began in the doo-wop era of the 1950's and early 60's. The brothers and at one point their father Lyman Hopkins Sr featured in the line up of two of New Haven's most notable R'n'b vocal groups the Chestnuts and the Scarlets who later became known as Fred Parris & the Five Satins.

Following the break up of the aforementioned groups during the early 60's brothers Frank, Sylvester and Arthur formed the family group known as the Hopkins Bros.

As the Hopkins Bros they recorded the solitary vanity release "Kiss Of Fire/Shake Cheri" in February 1970 which was released on the local custom Magnetik label. Although a popular record in the New Haven area it never gained any greater national attention.

The official A-side "Kiss Of Fire" later became a popular collector's item with Sweet Soul aficionado's but it is the more quirky flip side "Shake Cheri" that is currently more popular with Northern and Funk fans throughout the UK and Europe at this moment.

For this current release we have promoted "Shake Cheri" to the A-side with the B-side now featuring the original previously unissued full length version of "Kiss Of Fire" which we found upon receipt of the original master tapes.

A more in depth biography can be found in our new artist biography section of our website:

http://www.souljunctionrecords.co.uk

By Mike in News Archives · March 9, 201213 yr

Don't think that this is common knowledge yet ........
Jimmy Ellis of the Trammps passed away in March.
http://www.heraldonl...erno-jimmy.html

added by site
a clip from a news item featured on the Charlotter Observer...
the full article can be read here...
http://www.charlotte...erno-jimmy.html

ROCK HILL James T. "Jimmy" Ellis - who grew up in a shotgun shack on Pond Street in Rock Hill's Crawford Road neighborhood - died Thursday. He was 74...

...Jimmy Ellis, the oldest of six children whose father died when he was just a kid, got his start singing where all black kids did in those days - in church. He and brother Johnny and two other guys sang at dances at St. Mary Catholic Church and other places around Rock Hill and won every talent show in town as the "Four Knights."

Ellis formed a band called The Exceptions, then The Trammps in the late 1960s - both based in Philadelphia.

"They toured with James Brown; they were all over the place," said Johnny Ellis.

And all the while, when not on tour, Jimmy Ellis worked in a meat-packing plant or at a hospital or in a Navy supply depot to make extra money for his wife and two children, Erika and Jimmy II.

"It was nothing for my father to finish a tour and to stay busy, work two jobs," his daughter Erika said. "He was always humble. Just a country boy singing music."

Read more here: http://www.charlotte...l#storylink=cpy

By Roburt in News Archive - Alt Comments · March 8, 201213 yr

A radio documentary on Wilson Pickett and featuring some of the main people in his life such as Bobby Womack, Steve Cropper, Bobby Eli, Willie Schofield, Eddie Floyd, Sir Mack Rice, Rick Hall, Spooner Oldham, his brother Max and many more as well as some archive footage that we came across from Wilson himself.

The whole thing is presented by Roger Daltry.

It is broadcast on BBC Radio 2 on Monday 12th March at 10pm and will also be available on their listen again feature on their website for the following 7 days

"Roger Daltrey, lead singer of The Who and a Wilson Pickett fan, tells the story of soul legend.
Contributors include Wilson's brother Max; his ex-partner Dovie Hall; and soul stars like Bobby Womack and Eddie Floyd, who experienced the exceptional singing talent first hand; as well as the wild side, which earned him the nickname "The Wicked Pickett"

http://www.bbc.co.uk...rammes/b01d5nn0

By Goldsoul in News Archive - Alt Comments · March 8, 201213 yr

One of four hot U.K concerts for Mr Lee Fields....should be a goodie!!!

Checkout Glasgow O2 ABCs website for further details http://www.o2abcglasgow.co.uk

ktf

tfk

thanks for the nod on this one Chalky......

dates added by site

MAR 19
Het Depot
Het Depot Leuven, Leuven, BELGIUM - 21:00

MAR 20
Luxor
Luxor KÃÆ’¶ln, Nordrhein-, GERMANY - 21:00

MAR 21
Centralstation
Centralstation Darmstadt, GERMANY - 09:00

MAR 22
Lido Berlin
Lido Berlin Kreuzberg, Berlin, GERMANY - 21:00

MAR 23
Palace St. Gallen
Palace St. Gallen Gallen, Sankt, SWITZERLAND - 20:00

MAR 25
Le Plan Ris Orangis
Le Plan Ris Orangis 91130 Ris-Orangis, France, FRANCE - 21:00

MAR 27
Aeronef
Aeronef Lille, FRANCE - 21:00

MAR 28
Paradiso
Paradiso Amsterdam, Netherlands - 21:00

MAR 29
De Effenaar
De Effenaar Eindhoven, NETHERLANDS - 19:30

MAR 30
Tivoli De Helling
Tivoli De Helling Utrecht, Netherlands - 21:00

MAR 31
La Maroquinerie
La Maroquinerie Paris, FR - 21:00

APR 2
Muziekcentrum Trix Antwerpen
Muziekcentrum Trix Antwerpen Antwerpen, BELGIUM - 21:00

APR 3
O2 Academy Islington
O2 Academy Islington London, GB - 21:00

APR 4
The Wardrobe
The Wardrobe LEEDS, Northeast , GB - 20:00

APR 5
Band on the Wall
Band on the Wall Manchester, Greater Ma, gb - 20:00

APR 6
ABC 2 Glasgow
ABC 2 Glasgow Glasgow, UNITED KINGDOM -

more info...
http://www.myspace.com/leefields

By Tfk in Event News · March 4, 201213 yr

GOING BACK Memories of a Soul Boy - NEW BOOK

To all Northern Soul/Wigan Casino fans:

About 20 years ago I attempted to write a short book
It could have been the first out there-but is wasnt!
Now my mate Stuart Raith has helped finally get it to print
It is more about my personal passage on the scene and short stories - rather than records and facts

I have only self published as yet so you can only get them direct from me at the moment as detailed below:

If you want a copy please send a cheque payable to B Waterhouse for £15.00 (£13.00 + £2.00 p+p )
post to :
B Waterhouse
26 Riverlea Gardens , Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QQ

DONT FORGET TO PUT YOUR ADDRESS in with the cheque- THANKS

Or you can pay by paypal if you prefer @ £15.50-you just need this email address bwaterhouse@tiscali.co.uk

Please allow one week for postage-

Thanks again and hope you enjoy the book

Brian

By Guest in News Archive - Alt Comments · February 29, 201213 yr

Bit of an unusual request, but is there any way a link could be put on the home page to the joint campaign to save the Twisted Wheel/Legends Club. The petition goes straight to Manchester City Council. People can declare their interests on there and give their reasons for wanting to keep the club open if they so choose. I'm sure I don't have to tell you guys of the historic significance on the Soul scene this club has had and the pleasure it still provides for many patrons and users of this site.
Your support would be invaluable for this campaign. There are currently 2,409 signatures on that campaign, but it's just not enough to convince the council and it's planners, we need to raise the profile and I couldn't think of a better way than for Soul Source to join in the promotion of the campaign.
Here is the petition site:
http://www.change.or...gends-nightclub
Thank You for your consideration and really hope you can help,
Best Regards
Michael Brown.
site notes
Can view the current ongoing forum thread where can view and post comments via link below
article on the planned closure from the Manchester Confidential Website
http://www.mancheste...or-German-Motel

By Guest mvb031259 in Event News · February 26, 201213 yr

The Greatstone Soul club is no more.
it is with a heavy heart that i have to let you know that after 13 years in it's present format the Greatstone Soul club has finished, the longest running soul night (in same venue) is finished due to a few things but primarily low attendances. I am very proud of what we achieved over the years, Myself,Tony Jackson, Budgie, Paul Havekin and not forgetting our best ever Resident Mr Stevie Z, as a club we brought many tunes to the fore, and had many guest Dj's both big names and fellow collectors as was the club's ethos to give collectors a place to play their prized tunes. i hope you all have some great memories of the nights we held i know we do. We have not decided what to do yet but will keep you informed, as a group of collectors we have so much music that it is a shame to let it just go away. see you all soon around and about Mark Baildon, Tony Jackson, Paul Havekin,and Budgie. Long live the Greatstone Soul Club
mark
added by site
sad to hear the end of what has to be one of the longest running and respected regularly featured events here on soul source
here's a few links from the years...
pics 2006 from ferret

By Mark B in Event News · February 21, 201213 yr

Sawadee Kap or Hello from Thailand,
After several years extensive travel through South East Asia, myself and Guy Hennigan have decided what the area really lacks despite the rich culture , landscape vistas, beaches, bars and salacious night life is a "Right Good Soul Weekender".
To date we have sourced an excellent dance venue in the city of Pattaya a resort destination south of Bangkok and are currently working with local hoteliers and flight companies to offer an all inclusive package.
Occurring between 7th and 14th November 2012, the format will be World Class DJs doing what we all love best over 3 nights (9/10/11 November) leaving ample time for various other activities, in this unique setting.
There is a large ex pat community here and a recent charity soul nite saw some 180 attendees.
An overwhelmingly positive response following dialogue with DJs, fellow promoters and soul devotees, seems certain that this will be one of the major happenings this year and we expect a rapid take up once the package is finalized.
We are very interested in what the community has to say........................
To receive future official newsletters please feel free to contact us at kcox@soulspinner.com
Best
Kevin / Guy

By Guest Kevin Cox in Event News · February 20, 201213 yr

It has been some time since I first posted details of Bob McGrath's new publication Soul Discography Volume One. Well I am pleased to say Bob has been in touch and Volume Two is now available. This Volume with 675 fact filled pages covers Artists G through to M.

A sample selection of pages can be viewed in the following PDF document....
SD1 sample pages.pdf

These are an invaluable addition to any collectors book case and sit very nicely and complement the now sold out R&B Indies.

The whole project has been a massive undertaking and has taken years of research but as you would expect there will almost certainly be errors and omissions. Many of the labels have been defunct for decades in some cases and many releases are extremely rare and tracking down some of the information can be next to impossible.

The first two Volumes of Soul Discography can be order at the following link: ORDER VOL 1 & 2 NOW

Details of all the Discographies, Soul, Gospel & Blues can be viewed >>>>HERE<<<<

By Chalky in News Archives · February 20, 201213 yr

SuncÃÆ’©Beat 3 is an intimate, week long music festival on the beautiful Dalmatian coast of Croatia, attended by 2,000 soulful music lovers from over 40 countries across the world.
Wednesday 25th July - Tuesday 31st July 2012
The Garden Tisno, Croatia
Tickets: £105 (including unlimited access to Barbarella's night club)
http://www.suncebeat.com
We are delighted to reveal the first part of our line up for SuncÃÆ’©Beat 3:
Dimitri from Paris
Dennis Ferrer
Motor City Drum Ensemble
Jazzanova feat. Paul Randolph
Dixon
Henrik Schwarz
Kyle Hall
Morgan Geist
Kerri Chandler
Karizma
Rich Medina
DJ Spinna
DJ Lefto
Craig Smith (6th Borough Project)
Phil Asher
Ronnie Herel
Billy Davidson
Kev Beadle
Andy Ward
Gavin Kendrick
Terry Jones
Soul Dynamic
Luis Radio
DJ Dekky
Mark Stone
Marc Rowlands
Sarah Favouritizm
media/info grabs:
SunceBeat 2 - Souldynamic Movie Diary
a quick grab of some plays from the last one
1. Jackson 5 - It's Great To Be Here
Played by Martin Lodge.
Martin's afternoon set on the terrace was a blessing; his soulful selections nursing many disco casualties back to health.
2. Earth, Wind & Fire - Beijo (Brazilian Rhyme)
Played by Ronnie Herel.
Every one of Ronnie's sets caused a buzz throughout the festival site - he teased a quiet main stage to capacity before Quentin Harris' headline slot, he rocked the final boat with Kev Beadle in a back-to-back special, and he closed the festival beautifully in Barbarella's with a timely selection of well chosen classics. Ronnie is a pleasure to be around, his humbleness and warmth lighting up every gem in his box.
3. Earth, Wind & Fire - Runnin'
Played by Ashley Beedle.
In a moment of dance floor magic, Ashley diverted Barbarella's from its dominant house beat with Danny Krivit's subtle retouch of this Earth, Wind & Fire classic.
4. Red Astaire - Follow Me
Played by Gavin Kendrick.
I dropped this Latin rework of 'Left & Right' a couple of times over the weekend, and it was always met with a glowing response. (I'm listening to a news snippet on Ronnie Herel's blog as I type, and apparently D'Angelo's third album is finally on the way!)
5. Blundetto feat. Shawn Lee - Nautilus
Played by Dean 'Sunshine' Smith.
One of my favourite sets of the week was spinning back-to-back with Garden resident Dean 'Sunshine' Smith on Thursday evening. From a handful of movers digging classic hip hop from Guru, Jaylib and Jeru, to a capacity dance floor embracing all the jazz-funk, house and garage we dropped, it was a gig I'll never forget. In the aftermath of the week's hedonism, Dean brought us back to reality with his well-honed sun-kissed terrace set. These comedown sessions were so well received last year, Dean was invited to join the SuncÃÆ’©Beat residents for our second adventure, and his tunes this year were as deep and dependable as ever.
more event info via event guide

By Mike in Event News · February 14, 201213 yr

People are more than likely aware of the recent major event news regarding the expected cancellation of Prestatyn event this spring and also the planned closure of the Twisted Wheel venue due to re-development.
If not seen already you can read a bit more on these occurances, such as news of a petition that has been launched to try and do something regarding the wheels venue future and the latest score via a letter on Prestatyn future plus can as always read soul source members views on it all via the links below

By Mike in Event News · February 14, 201213 yr

After having listened to this series that many times I thought i'd have a go at ranking them from 1-100. This is obviously just my favourites and not any attempt at an objective ranking or anything. Subject to change with time too, of course.
Top 10
Jean Stanback - I Still Love You
Timmy Willis - Easy As Saying 1-2-3
Barbara & The Browns - I Don't Want To Have To Wait
Eddie Holman - Im Not Gonna Give Up
The Knight Brothers - Tried So Hard To Please Her
Dori Grayson - Try Love
Eddie & Ernie - Hiding In The Shadows
Zerben R.Hicks & Dynamics - Lights Out
The Incredibles - Standing Here Crying
Toussaint McCall - Nothing Takes The Place Of You
11-20
Ben E. King - Its All Over
Reuben Bell And The Casanovas - It's Not That Easy
Irma Thomas - Anyone Who Knows What Love Is (Will Understand)
Van & Titus - Cry Baby Cry
Dee Clark - In These Very Tender Moments
Black Velvet - Is It Me You Really Love
Barbara Brown - Can't Find No Happiness
Irma Thomas - Wish Someone Would Care
The Knight Brothers - I'm Never Gonna Live It Down
Just Brothers - She Broke His Heart
21-30
Roosevelt Matthews (With Billy Ball & The Upsetters) You Got Me Diggin' You
Billy Young Nothing's Too Much (Nothing's Too Good)
The Soul Children The Sweeter He Is [Parts 1 & 2]
Etta James I'd Rather Go Blind
Wendy Rene What Will Tomorrow Bring
Big John Hamilton How Much Can A Man Take
Bettye LaVette Let Me Down Easy
The Impressions My Deceiving Heart
Jean Wells Have A Little Mercy
Sam & Bill I Feel Like Cryin'
31-40
The Knight Brothers Temptation 'Bout To Get Me
Webs It's So Hard To Break a Habit
Eddie & Ernie Thanks For Yesterday
Bob & Earl Don't Ever Leave Me
Arthur Conley Let Nothing Separate Us
Bobby "Blue" Bland I Pity The Fool
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles The Tracks Of My Tears
Clarence Carter Slip Away
Eddie & Ernie I Believe She Will
Ruby Johnson Ill Run Your Hurt Away
41-50
Syl Johnson Is It Because I'm Black
Raw Spitt Songs To Sing
Brendetta Davis I Can't Make It Without Him
Jean Plum Look At The Boy
Doris Duke I Don't Care Anymore
Matilda Jones Wrong Too Long
The Untouchables You're On Top
Eddy Giles Losin Boy
J.R.Bailey Too Far Gone To Turn Around
Otis Redding Just One More Day
51-60
Robert Ramsey Like It Stands
Carla Thomas I Can't Take It
Doris Duke He's Gone
Lee Moses How Much Longer (Must I Wait)
Ray Gant & The Arabian Knights Don't Leave Me Baby
Kenny Carter Showdown
Eddie & Ernie I'm Goin' For Myself
Paul Kelly The Day After Forever
Irma Thomas Time Is On My Side
Bobby Womack Baby I Can't Stand It
61-70
Ruby Andrews Just Loving You
Tony Owens This Heart Can't Take No More
Irma Thomas These Four Walls
Barbara West Anyone But You
Nat Philips Im Sorry I Hurt You
Bobby Moore And The Formosts It Was A Lie
Baby Washington Breakfast in Bed
Banks, Bessie Go Now
Larry Banks I'm Not The One
Doris Allen A Shell Of A Woman
71-80
Carla Thomas Stop
Bobby Bland I'm Too Far Gone (To Turn Around)
Jackie Lee I Love You
Jimmy Holiday The Turning Point
Garnet Mimms My Baby
Banks, Bessie Try To Leave Me If You Can (I Bet You Can't Do It)
Loretta Williams I'm Missing You
The Premiers Make It Me
Doris Duke How Was I To Know You Cared
Gladys Knight & The Pips Giving Up
81-90
George Perkins & The Silver Stars Cryin In The Street
James Brown Lost Someone
Pearlean Gray & The Passengers The Love Of My Man
Toussaint McCall I'm Undecided
Arthur Conley I'm A Lonely Stranger
Lisa Richards Lets Take A Chance
Jimmy & Louise Tig And Company A Love That Never Grows Cold
Maxine Brown All in My Mind
Tony Owens I Dont Want Nobody But My Baby
Banks, Bessie It Sounds Like My Baby
91-100
Johnny Adams If I Could See You One More Time
Jimmy Robins I Made It Over
The Enchanters I Paid For The Party
Rozetta Johnson Who Are You Gonna Love (Your Woman Or Your Wife)
Jaibi You Got Me
Chuck Edwards I Need You
Roy Hamilton The Dark End of The Street
Jaibi It Was Like A Nightmare
Rick James & Friends Ebony Eyes
Lawrence & Jaibi You Make Me Feel Good
Thoughts?

By Guest in Articles · February 12, 201213 yr

Word been passed on of a new release from Kaneik Tune a.k.a Kay.Tunes

Heres the blurb

Sometimes stars are made, and sometimes. Refreshingly vibrant, eclectic and soulful: you have just been introduced to Kaneik Tune a.k.a Kay.Tunes, last name is no coincidence; she was born to sing. "This is my destiny", says the soulful performer. Born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. Kay.Tunes has been influenced creatively by some of the industries greats, such as: Scott, Mariah Carey, Anita Baker, Phylis, Whitney Houston, and D'Angelo. Kay.Tunes has been captivating stars are born. Jill Hyman, Mary J. Blige, audiences and music pioneers across the country since the age of 13. Kay.Tunes is journeying, maneuvering and exploring all avenues. Innovative and invigorating, this singer, songwriter, and vocal arrangeris in demand!

Moreover, Kay.Tunes is refreshing. She is a breath of fresh air to the industry. She is a gifted artist, who loves the craft of making music. Her passion shows through in her music and is the reason why she is destined to make an impact on Soul/R&B music.

Here's the video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNwoMFzMcKs

and here's the link

THE SOULFUL VOICE" *Rising Star* Kay.Tunes @iamkaytunes NEW RADIO
SINGLE "Move On" NOW AVAILABLE ON iTunes
iTUNES LINK - - - - >
http://itunes.apple....gle/id489129903

By Mike in News Archive - Alt Comments · February 7, 201213 yr

Sub-titled "unknown stories from Australian recording history" "Rare Collections" is a regular Australian radio show which every show takes a look at a certain area of Australian Recording History

The latest show takes in Northern Soul Australian releases and in the shape of a podcast you can listen to a 30 minute extract where the presenters Jordie Kilby and David Kilby are joined by Melbourne based Northern Soul DJ Vince Peach and featured artists Judy Jacques and Doug Parkinson.

Link to the the show info below

http://www.abc.net.a...m?site=canberra

podcast extract link

http://mpegmedia.abc.net.au/local/canberra/rarecollections/201202/r889807_8919493.mp3

http://mpegmedia.abc...07_8919493.mp3?

Further info on the show below

Show Blurb
Jordie and David Kilby have long been fascinated with the diversity of what was released on vinyl recordings over the years. As a consequence, they have assiduously collected an appreciable number of discs that fellow browsers in charity and bric-a-brac shops ignore....mostly for very good reasons!
The Australian section of these form the major component of a series of podcast that the two have put together called Rarecollections. A pun that implies a combination of relative scarcity with a sense of looking back (it's all in the pronounciation!)

http://www.abc.net.a...rra&date=(none)

By Mike in News Archive - Alt Comments · February 7, 201213 yr

You may remember that here in the news section soul source recently featured word of an article by Del (soul source member Nubes) titled "From Bebops to Backdrops" that was published in a ebook type magazine.
If the london in the 60s aspect of this article was of interest then you may be interested to know that Del's passed on words that a Flamingo Club related article can be found on the " Nickel In The Machine" Website which is titled
"The Flamingo Club in Wardour Street and the fight between Johnny Edgecombe and 'Lucky' Gordon"
Dels says she found it "fascinating reading" as it expands on part of her article which featured the club including Georgie Fames involvement and together with photos and words brings up the Profumo affair connections
http://www.nickelint...d-lucky-gordon/
Dels orignal article can be found via this news item
http://www.soul-sour...highlight-r2274

By Mike in News Archive - Alt Comments · February 6, 201213 yr

A heads up pass on on Ace Records planned releases for this month.
Expect a detailed look at some of the "of interest" releases in the very near future here on Soul Source

Ace Records - Etrack

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New Releases for February 2012
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ARTIST: VARIOUS ARTISTS (PRODUCER SERIES)
CATALOGUE NUMBER: CDCHD 1317
TITLE: SMASH BOOM BANG: THE SONGS & PRODUCTIONS OF FELDMAN, GOLDSTEIN, GOTTEHRER
LABEL: ACE

As a songwriting collective their surnames were never likely to trip off the tongue as smoothly as a Mann & Weil, a Goffin & King or even a Boyce & Hart. In fact, to the uninitiated, Feldman-Goldstein-Gottehrer sounded ...
http://www.acerecords.co.uk/content.php?page_id=59&release=8885

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ARTIST: VARIOUS ARTISTS (LONDON AMERICAN)
CATALOGUE NUMBER: CDCHD 1318
TITLE: THE LONDON AMERICAN LABEL YEAR BY YEAR 1957
LABEL: ACE

Our London American series continues to win praise from all corners, particularly from UK residents whose record collecting habits sprang from the purchase of one or more of the London label's many fantastic 78s or ...
http://www.acerecords.co.uk/content.php?page_id=59&release=8883

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ARTIST: VARIOUS ARTISTS (JOHNNY OTIS STORY)
CATALOGUE NUMBER: CDCHD 1326
TITLE: ON WITH THE SHOW - THE JOHNNY OTIS STORY VOL 2 1957-1974
LABEL: ACE

Johnny Otis celebrated his 90th birthday on 28 December 2011 - a true landmark for a man who has given most of his life to music. Ace is commemorating the event with the release of this collection, which together with ...
http://www.acerecords.co.uk/content.php?page_id=59&release=8882

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ARTIST: EDDIE HOLLAND
CATALOGUE NUMBER: CDTOP2 1331
TITLE: IT MOVES ME - THE COMPLETE RECORDINGS 1958-1964
LABEL: ACE

Many artists have fallen into the music business almost by accident, but few as accidentally as the subject of our latest Motown collection: Eddie Holland, who attended an audition with a pal just to keep him company, ...
http://www.acerecords.co.uk/content.php?page_id=59&release=8884

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ARTIST: VARIOUS ARTISTS (JAZZ FUNK)
CATALOGUE NUMBER: CDBGPD 248
TITLE: BGP PRESENTS JAZZ FUNK
LABEL: BEAT GOES PUBLIC

Look inside any issue of Blues & Soul magazine from the latter part of the 70s and you will be in no doubt as to the UK's club music of choice. The club section and the display ads let you know that jazz funk was the ...
http://www.acerecords.co.uk/content.php?page_id=59&release=8879

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ARTIST: ALEX CHILTON
CATALOGUE NUMBER: CDWIKD 302
TITLE: FREE AGAIN: THE "1970" SESSIONS
LABEL: BIG BEAT

Time has been most kind to the transitional set of recordings Alex Chilton made in 1969, those that have subsequently become known as "1970". A moment caught between the dying embers of the Box Tops and the incipient ...
http://www.acerecords.co.uk/content.php?page_id=59&release=8886

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ARTIST: ALEX CHILTON
CATALOGUE NUMBER: OVLP 13
TITLE: FREE AGAIN: THE 1970 SESSIONS
LABEL: OMNIVORE

Time has been most kind to the transitional set of recordings Alex Chilton made in 1969, those that have subsequently become known as "1970". A moment caught between the dying embers of the Box Tops and the incipient ...
http://www.acerecords.co.uk/content.php?page_id=59&release=8878

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ARTIST: THE APOLLAS
CATALOGUE NUMBER: CDKEND 365
TITLE: ABSOLUTELY RIGHT! THE COMPLETE TIGER, LOMA & WARNER BROS RECORDINGS
LABEL: KENT

There I was, mired in bumper-to-bumper traffic on the San Francisco Bay Bridge during Friday evening rush hour, normally a commuter nightmare. On this particular occasion I was perfectly happy, for I was carrying some ...
http://www.acerecords.co.uk/content.php?page_id=59&release=8877

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ARTIST: PAUL KELLY
CATALOGUE NUMBER: CDKEND 367
TITLE: HOT RUNNIN' SOUL - THE SINGLES 1965-1971
LABEL: KENT

Southern soul singer-songwriter Paul Kelly is a real hero of mine, and I'm sure that many Right Track readers and Kent customers feel the same way. He has been poorly served by the CD market, so it's a real pleasure to ...
http://www.acerecords.co.uk/content.php?page_id=59&release=8881

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ARTIST: VARIOUS ARTISTS (MOD JAZZ SERIES)
CATALOGUE NUMBER: CDKEND 368
TITLE: MOD JAZZ FOREVER
LABEL: KENT

The night is dark, and crisp enough to require a dark blue woollen overcoat over your midnight blue two-button narrow-lapelled, slim-fitting suit. Your loafers are oxblood and polished to a shine that reflects well on ...
http://www.acerecords.co.uk/content.php?page_id=59&release=8880

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The new 2012 Catalogue Update is now available, featuring a fabulous shot of Brothers Unlimited on the cover. To order hard copy of the catalogue update in the UK simply email us at the usual address. If you receive catalogues from us each year, you will automatically receive one in the next few days.If you are based overseas, you can order the catalogue update (along with the main Ace Catalogue) via the amazon link below. www.amazon.co.uk
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Ace Records
42-50 Steele RoadLondon NW10 7AS
tel: 020 8453 1311fax: 020 8961 8725

www.acerecords.co.uk
info@acerecords.co.uk

By Mike in News Archives · February 6, 201213 yr

Lead by long-time friends James The Just and Barry Blaq, CF-UK formed in 2010 driven by their passion for funk and soul music as it was at its height in the mid-1960's to mid-1970s. "We make music to dance to," say the duo, "whatever the genre" - an ethos which is rarely shared by modern day producers who seem content to be pigeonholed rather than broadening their musical horizons. Recognised as talented hip hop, dubstep and reggae producers in their own right, CF-UK is the duo's latest and arguably most fitting guise. Boasting an impressively varied discography, the pair have previously received airplay from national stations such as BBC Radio 1 and 1xtra with their solo efforts, and this trend looks set to continue with their forthcoming material.

The group's latest single features the immense vocal talents of Nicole Lawrence, who stole the heart of the nation when she fulfilled her dad's dying wish and performed on the X Factor back in 2009. Nicole received glowing praise from Cheryl Cole, Dannii Minogue and Louis Walsh to make it through to the boot camp stage of the competition, and following her exit from the show the 33 year old former care assistant went on to forge a successful musical career, having found herself in constant demand for PAs across the UK and Europe.

'Won't Look Back' came to fruition following a chance meeting between Nicole, James and Barry in their home town of Peterborough, and the pair soon invited Nicole to join them in the studio. The track's masterfully snappy, up-tempo beat is a perfect match for Nicole's soulful vocals, bringing the song to life whilst reviving those wonderful memories of a more soulful era of music. Heavily influenced by the revivalist movement currently enjoying a comeback, 'Won't Look Back' was written and produced entirely by CF-UK, highlighting the incredible talent and ear for melody which the pair possess.

The stunning debut single 'Won't Look Back' is released 22nd February.

Pre-order here:
To buy the track text, 'track cfuk' to 80818 .
To download straight to mobile text, 'track cfuk m' to 80818
Please note that Direct to Mobile downloads require WAP support to work. Each track costs £1. Mobile downloads may incur additional charges.

'Won't Look Back' is released 22nd February.

By Mike in News Archives · February 6, 201213 yr

We are proud and excited to announce the forming of a new division of CDS Records LLC. This label, Special Soul Music, will produce Soul Music with all real instrumentation and with a focus on the classic Soul sound of the 60s & 70s, which many consider the greatest years of Soul Music.

On February 7 2012 Special Soul Music released the first album in nearly 30 years from the legendary Garland Green entitled "I Should've Been The One".

This all new album will contain a brand new version of Green's Top 5 smash "Jealous Kind Of Fella" and other new tracks perfectly suited for his classic voice.

http://www.cdsrecords.com

above added by site

February 7th 2012 "I Should've Been The One" by Garland Green

can listen to samples below

By Guest in News Archive - Alt Comments · February 5, 201213 yr

OK I know it's February, freezing cold & snowing but this should warm some of you up who like your Modern Soul.
It's the new release from Mr Robert Kelly called Share My Love.

No info as yet on release dates or even if a vinyl release is in the pipeline but I hope it put's a bit of sunshine into a dull & dreary day for some of you.

SITE UPDATE:
Just in time for Valentine's Day, R. KELLY, the three-time Grammy Award winning King of R&B, released his brand new single "Share My Love" to radio today. "Share My Love" will be available at all digital music providers on February 14th

Write Me Back Album release date has been moved to May 2012.

By Cunnie in News Archive - Alt Comments · February 4, 201213 yr

A pass on of various upcoming live acts at Floridita (100 Wardour St, Soho, London, W1).

The venue has really diversified its line-ups to include a lot more Funk & Soul. Highlights for this month & next include PUSH, Driza Bone, Baker Brothers, Smoove & Turrell & Craig Charles.

Friday 3rd Feb
Osvaldo Chacon & The Cuban All-Stars 10pm - 12am
Renowned Cuban singer/songwriter Osvaldo Chacon will wow audiences with his timba style music - a spicy mixture of jazz, salsa, soul, funk and afro Caribbean rhythms, unique to his native Cuba.

Supported by

Cuba 4 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Intimate Cuban sounds in the style of the Buena Vista Social Club perfect for both dinner and dancing.

Saturday 4th Feb
Los Charlys Orchestra 10pm - 12am

Los Charlys Orchestra is one of London's coolest Latin funk and salsa bands, they are performing at Floridita for a very special edition of Boogaloo, 70's salsa & Latin funk. Hugely entertaining and bound to keep you dancing all night.

Suported by

Cubano 7.30pm - 9.30pm

A great way to kick off a night of hot, steamy Latin sounds. This little band punches above its weight and creates a slow burn. Perfect dinner music and an antidote to the winter blues.

Tuesday 7th Feb
AGMP and Blaqua present SOUL TIME at Floridita 7.30pm - 12am

Driza Bone Soul Family

Drizabone had their first hit record with "Real Love", a timeless soulful dance groove, which endures on dance floors to this day. The band followed that up with a remix of "I Love Your Smile" by U.S artist Shanice, reaching No 2 in the U.K chart.

If it's nostalgia you're after, for a time when chilled sounds were served with a soulful kick rather than washed-out electronic layers then this is the band for you.

Supported by

Nathan Watson

Nathan Watson is known for his distinctly eclectic fresh soul funk sound. Having started off his musical career as a rapper Nathan progressed to being a of distinction. His songs come across in a refreshingly clear way and once you've heard his themes on life and love, you'll know he's lived every word.

Wednesday 8th Feb

Cabaret Floridita 8pm - 12am

Cabaret Floridita presents a vast array of glittering acts including the sensational Globe Girls, fabulous West End glitterati and a special performance from Reuben Richards and Soul Train. Cabaret never tasted so good...

Thursday 9th Feb
Smoove and Turrell. 10pm - 12am

John Turrell is currently at the top of his game lyrically and vocally while Smoove delivers a timeless production that references but never mimics the greats of soul, hip hop, jazz and rhythm and blues.

Supported by

Rebecca Poole 7.30pm - 9.30pm

"Rebecca Poole is one of the brightest new stars on the Jazz Soul circuit"- Jazz Fm. The bitter sweet vocalist combines 1940's nostalgia with feel good grooves and is currently writing and recording her new album with James Pearson of the Ronnie Scott's All Stars.

Friday 10th Feb
Osvaldo Chacon & The Cuban All-Stars 10pm - 12am

Renowned Cuban singer/songwriter Osvaldo Chacon will wow audiences with his timba style music - a spicy mixture of jazz, salsa, soul, funk and afro Caribbean rhythms, unique to his native Cuba.

Supported by

Cuba 4 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Intimate Cuban sounds in the style of the Buena Vista Social Club perfect for both dinner and dancing.

Saturday 11th Feb
Los Charlys Orchestra 10pm - 12am

Los Charlys Orchestra is one of London's coolest Latin funk and salsa bands; they are performing at Floridita for a very special edition of Boogaloo, 70's salsa & Latin funk. Hugely entertaining and bound to keep you dancing all night.

Suported by

Cubano 7.30pm - 9.30pm

A great way to kick off a night of hot, steamy Latin sounds. This little band punches above its weight and creates a slow burn. Perfect dinner music and an antidote to the winter blues.

Tuesday 14th Feb
Shane Hampsheir 10pm- 12am

Why not spend Valentine's Night listening to some of the finest classic love songs performed by one of Britain's most exciting swing singers, along with his World-class 7-piece band? An evening of classics made famous by the likes of the Rat Pack, Bobby Darin, Tony Bennett and Michael BublÃÆ’©,

Supported by

Nicola Emmanuelle 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Nicola has a sensational set of songs evoking the style of the original jazz pioneers of the thirties, forties and fifties, along with stunning and beautiful renditions of some of the all time greats.

Wednesday 15th Feb
Cabaret Floridita 7.30pm - 12am

Cabaret Floridita presents a vast array of glittering acts including the sensational Globe Girls, fabulous West End glitterati and a special performance from Reuben Richards and Soul Train. Cabaret never tasted so good...

Thursday 16th Feb
The Craig Charles Show 7.30pm - 12am

Craig Charles, performance poet, star of Red Dwarf and Coronation Street, presenter of Robot Wars and, of course, presenter of the best funk and soul show on radio comes to Floridita for the very first time. Tonight Mr Charles brings his trunk of funk and plays us the very finest grooves. There will also be music from two great bands and a succulent selection of the sweetest soul sounds in town.

Friday 17th Feb
Osvaldo Chacon & the Cuban All-Stars 10pm- 12am

Renowned Cuban singer/songwriter Osvaldo Chacon will wow audiences with his timba style music - a spicy mixture of jazz, salsa, soul, funk and afro Caribbean rhythms, unique to his native Cuba.

Supported by

Cuba 4 7.30pm - 12am

Intimate Cuban sounds in the style of the Buena Vista Social Club perfect for both dinner and dancing.

Saturday 18th Feb
Los Charlys Orchestra 10pm - 12am

Los Charlys Orchestra is one of London's coolest Latin funk and salsa bands, they are performing at Floridita for a very special edition of Boogaloo, 70's salsa & Latin funk. Hugely entertaining and bound to keep you dancing all night.

Suported by

Cubano 7.30pm - 9.30pm

A great way to kick off a night of hot, steamy Latin sounds. This little band punches above its weight and creates a slow burn. Perfect dinner music and an antidote to the winter blues.

Tuesday 21st Feb
AGMP and Blaqua present SOUL TIME at Floridita 7.30pm - 12am

THE IMPELLERS
+ support ULTIMATE BREAKS & BEATS
+ DJ Ben Gibson (Hook 'n' Sling )

Wednesday 22nd Feb
Cabaret Floridita 8pm - 12am

Cabaret Floridita presents a vast array of glittering acts including the sensational Globe Girls, fabulous West End glitterati and a special performance from Reuben Richards and Soul Train. Cabaret never tasted so good...

Thursday 23rd Feb
The Leo Green Experience

The Leo Green Experience has established itself as the most explosive and exciting band in the UK - a riotous party
is guaranteed. Leo returns to his first love for a rare night of sax induced funky soul drenched rhythm and blues rock n roll goodtime chaos. Leo's all-star band features some of the UK's best musicians whilst he holds it all together on the sax and vocals.

"Leo Green is born to boogie" - Jools Holland
"A very talented young man" - Robert de Niro
"The greatest sax player I have ever worked with" - Jerry Lee Lewis

Friday 24th Feb
Osvaldo Chacon & The Cuban All-Stars 10pm - 12am

Renowned Cuban singer/songwriter Osvaldo Chacon will wow audiences with his timba style music - a spicy mixture of jazz, salsa, soul, funk and afro Caribbean rhythms, unique to his native Cuba.

Supported by

Cuba 4 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Intimate Cuban sounds in the style of the Buena Vista Social Club perfect for both dinner and dancing.

Saturday 25th Feb
Los Charlys Orchestra 10pm - 12am

One of London's coolest Latin funk and salsa bands, Los Charlys Orchestra come to Floridita for a very special edition of Boogaloo, 70's salsa & Latin funk. Hugely entertaining and bound to keep you dancing all night.

Suported by

Cubano 7.30pm - 9.30pm

A great way to kick off a night of hot, steamy Latin sounds. This little band punches above its weight and creates a slow burn. Perfect dinner music and an antidote to the winter blues.

Tuesday 28th Feb
Smutty Pop presents SMUTTY BLUES 7.30pm - 12am

SMUTTY POP hosts a majestic night of dirty blues at the prestigious FLORIDITA. This night is jam-packed with an array of resplendent live musical wonders, followed by Jimmy Lazers & Nicky Grime spinning some of the finest rhythm and blues vinyl until the early hours.

King Salami and the Cumberland 3

London's newest R&B-punk sensation are making fun times where ever they go. With a repertoire encompassing many of the greats of the '50s and '60s you won't be able to help but move your feet. The King howls like Screaming Jay Hawkins with Bo Diddley chasing his coat-tail and with Andre Williams trying to offer up some of his bacon fat. This man never stops shakin' and twistin' and groovin' while the Cumberland 3 play their own branded mix of vintage rockabilly, driving rock'n'roll, and a touch of soul with fire, energy, gusto and fun!

Supported by

Natalie Duncan

Buy shares in Natalie Duncan - singer in Goldie's band on BBC2 right now - she's a star in the making. Astonishingly powerful & moving singing.

Wednesday 29th Feb
Cabaret Floridita 8pm - 12am

Cabaret Floridita presents a vast array of glittering acts including the sensational Globe Girls, fabulous West End glitterati and a special performance from Reuben Richards and Soul Train. Cabaret never tasted so good...

Thursday 1st March
Sarah Jane Morris 10pm - 12am
Famed for her association with the 'Communards' in the mid-80s (the fabulous hit "Don't leave me this way" is still requested at every party!) Sarah Jane Morris continues to steer her unorthodox career to ever greater heights.

By Mike in Event News · February 3, 201213 yr

I just heard that Don Cornelius was found dead today..sad news

http://content.usato...s-found-dead-/1

By Sleeps45 in News Archive - Alt Comments · February 1, 201213 yr

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