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Interesting article on The New York Times concerning Botanica Rare Soul and longtime internet types such as Mr Fine wine, titled 'Where Fans of Rare Retro Soul Get Their Groove on' it s worth the walkover...

Matt Weingarden was running late. Clutching a box of records, he asked the couple in the window seat at the candlelit bar to relocate. He bussed a pint glass from their table, set up two turntables and a mixer, and set his records up on the windowsill. Switches were flipped. Knobs were turned. A green light blinked on. Finally, he put the needle down.

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/09/nyregion/soul-music-botanica-radio.html

By Mike in Source Archives · August 10, 20187 yr

79.5 debut album Predictions is now available for pre-order. The album is due out Sept 21st via Big Crown Records

This group may have caught your ear with their recent singles, here's the labels album blurb

The album plays very much like their live show, a timeless journey through a New York City dreamscape pulling in the listener to the subtleties of three part vocal harmonies over chords on the Rhodes to the peaks of four on the floor disco drums. Equal parts psychedelic, and folk, gorgeous and gritty. This mix of influences and vibes is maybe best embodied by the stand out tune Facing East which sounds like ESG meets Fleetwood Mac with Sade Saxophone for good measure. Fantasy and I Stay, You Stay touch on love and vulnerability while the drum driven Sister’s Unarmed is 79.5’s politically charged number about how to stand up for equality yet hold on to your gentleness as a person, and specifically as a woman in today’s world. Fireman shows a more sassy side of the ladies, playing on words in a tune many New York women can relate to; one about having a crush on NYC’s Bravest. Wavy is a straight forward good vibe tune about getting out of the city and getting to the beach while the album’s title track Predictions was written by Mattison after having a dream about the apocalypse. The tracks encompass the complexity of the band, sometimes literal and light hearted, sometimes abstract and esoteric. 79.5 is easily one of New York City’s most adored acts, their debut album has been eagerly anticipated and will surely supersede fans expectations.

I Stay, You Stay
2 Wavy
3 Facing East
4 Whisper
5 Boy Don't Be Afraid
6 Predicitions
7 Terrorize My Heart
8 Fantasy
9 Fireman
10 Sisters Unarmed
11 You'll Come Back

Pre-order and preview all album tracks via
https://bigcrownrecords.com/store/predictions/

By Mike in Source Archives · August 10, 20187 yr

Latest Soul Source Ebay catch up, this time around its the results from the month of July 2018
long hot .....

Soul Record Auctions - Recent Completed Soul Auctions [sorted by value]
Professionals That S Why I Love You Groove City Hear $5600.00 ended 23 Jul By The Servicemen Connie Sweet Magic Chartmaker Reco.. $2025.00 ended 14 Jul Turley Richards I Feel All Right I Can T Get Back Home .. $1630.00 ended 02 Jul Northern Mod Deep Soul Shades Hit It Country Color 404 .. $1499.99 ended 30 Jul Sweet Soul Funk Three Dudes I M Beggin You Satin Recor.. $1380.00 ended 23 Jul Junior Soul - Chattie Chattie Glendevon Special 1968.. $1327.84 ended 02 Jul R B Mod Soul Mike Pedicin Burnt Toast And Black Fede.. $1257.99 ended 22 Jul Original - Very Hyperions On Chattahoochee Records $1236.71 ended 10 Jul Holy Grail Soul - The Pro Fascination - Try Love Again .. $1225.00 ended 01 Jul Soul Soul Experience I M So Glad I Found You Smoke M- $1225.00 ended 26 Jul Florence Miller The Groove I M In 70s Soul Funk P P Mp3 $1212.87 ended 16 Jul Kalima Where Is The Sunshine Modern Soul Jazz Olive.. $1147.00 ended 16 Jul 70s Soul Disco Funk Gentle Easy Greasy Leo Mini Hear $1131.00 ended 08 Jul Stormie Wynters Foolish Dreamer Life Saver Mercury 7250.. $1131.00 ended 13 Jul Brooks Bros Lookin For A Woman Tay Detroit Hear $1125.00 ended 23 Jul Funk Part Ii In Groove Sagittarius Eia Vg Hear $1121.21 ended 23 Jul Cashmeres Showstopper Let The Door Hit Your Back Or.. $1110.00 ended 13 Jul The Constellations I Don T Know About You Vinyl Record $1105.00 ended 03 Jul 6 Pak W Larry Berney There Was A Time Funk Breaks Tr.. $1045.00 ended 16 Jul Ike Tina Turner Strange You Re A Jive Playboy Sonja.. $1035.10 ended 26 Jul Mal Adams-since Man Began $1025.00 ended 28 Jul Ray Marchand - Your Ship Of Fools - Dore Promo Copy $1002.39 ended 15 Jul Soap East Of Underground Funk Original 1971 2-lp Vi.. $999.99 ended 13 Jul

Say an interesting month... ?

Comments most welcome!

By Mike in Source Archives · August 6, 20187 yr

Crates Of Soul Records are pleased to present another limited edition 45 in our quest to bring you rare and out of reach musical delicacies.

Detroit Sounds Of Friction - I ' m Leaving You / Stop Him Girl ( CS 003 )

The original 1974 single on Heavy Sound Inc out of Louisville, Kentucky is a highly coveted crown jewel amongst collectors. Upon it's release the 45 went nowhere following poor distribution.

The original 45 has been frustratingly unavailable in any quantity to satisfy eager soul collectors worldwide.
If, and when the 45 comes to market they are expensive and highly desirable.
Popsike, and Collectors Frenzy sales history validate it's undoubted rarity.
The last recorded sale ( Feb, 2017 ) @ $2,247 dollars.

Detroit Sounds Of Friction left one solitary recording and no master tapes or original files exist following a burglary at Garrett Tilford's apartment.
Only ever pressed in a small quantity according to Garrett so instead of wasting time attempting to locate the elusive first press grab your hands on the limited edition of 250 units.

Due out on 5th September this 45 will satisfy those who have an insatiable thirst for crossover soul .
To pre - order please email to reserve so we have your details on file for invoicing when the 45 lands. Limited to one per customer.

NO PAYMENT REQUIRED YET .
ADVANCED PRE - ORDERS NOW AVAILABLE
LIMITED TO 1 PER CUSTOMER

Priced at £15 plus postage .

Once they are gone that's it no re- press .

Email : cratesofsoul@sky.com

Interesting Info ....

Detroit Sounds Of Friction were :
Garrett Tilford - Songwriter / Producer - Studied classical music and played flute in the U S Army Orchestra before working with Blue Note artist Bobbi Humphrey in the late 1970' s.
Chuck Lewis - Songwriter - Former member of The Moonglows.
Buddy Rogers Jarett - Lead Vocals
Johnny Graham - Trumpet - played with Earth , Wind And Fire.
William Mc Broom - Bass
Aaron Purdy - Drums
Lyman M Johnson - Trombone
The Robinson Sisters - Strings.
Thanks to Mark Allbones ( Grand Vinyl Ltd ) for pressing and graphics.
Matt Fletcher ( Remastering )

By Glynthornhill in Source Archives · August 6, 20187 yr

A New release from Athens Of The North the blurb goes like this...
Bill Brown - Bip Bam (Part 1) - Athens Of The North
Bill Browns super rare Brownstone release is one for the deep heads, less well known than label mate 'Everyday People' but just as rare and collectible. Shuffling sunshine soul its all about the groove and feeling. 500 copies only. One for the heads.

Bill Brown and Al Hall jr met around 1971, they were both in south central L.A and shared the same apartment building, also in the same building was Doug Carn and brownstone singer billy Wilson. These studio sessions were done at Paramount studios Hollywood where Al Hall jr was working for producer Art Smith a&c music. The main distributor for A&C was Accent records.

Download & Stream: http://kud.li/ath067
Official stream from Athens Of The North. Distributed by Kudos Records.

By Mike in Source Archives · July 30, 20187 yr

It is with great regret that we must announce that Darnall Horti’ Soul Club has spun its last record. What began as an experiment, nine and a half years ago, to see if there was a market for rarer and underplayed soul music, led to many, many brilliant nights with a regular, dedicated audience of knowledgeable soul fans.
Those same soul fans have also helped raise many hundreds of pounds for various charities over the years. You have all been so generous.
But all these things have a shelf-life, and lately numbers have diminished sharply: so sharply, in fact, that maintaining the night is no longer viable.
May we thank all those who came along to make our events so very special, and, of course, to all those brilliant collectors and DJs who dug deep to find those elusive tracks that we enjoyed so much.
We hope we will see you all somewhere soon.
The Horti’ Crew.

By John Moffatt in Source Archives · July 27, 20187 yr

Northern Connections #16 Benjamin and the...
There’s been many a thread about the ‘survival’ of the NS scene on SS. 'A youth culture left in the hands of old men' to name just one. Well... if these guys have anything to do with it, it will flourish. (This sentiment also extends to the likes of Secret Stash, Hayley Records, Diggin’ Deep, Timmion, and others who are making ‘new’ N.S. music ).
Ben Pirani “It’s Understanding” b side. Wouldn’t have been out of place had it been spun at a 1970’s Mecca night.
Note : I did leave messages for Ben Pirani at Soul Source and Bandcamp – but hey he’s a busy guy, right?

added by site to accompany the above....

northern connections

By Kenb in Soul Music Features · July 26, 20187 yr

Here are, the return of our unregular competitions offering a chance to get your hands on a most recent released Vinyl lp from Kent Records
New Breed R&B - Various Artists KENT 509
A fine 14 track R&B comp Lp that's almost guaranteed to make this summer even hotter, details of both the comp and the lp follow below

Blurb

We coined the term New Breed R&B in 2001 when our inspired selection from the original US Kent and Modern labels caught the musical zeitgeist. Six CDs on, these offerings are still eagerly anticipated and the highlights on vinyl, having been deemed a must, is now a reality.

Preview

Tracks
Side 1
1 Oh Baby Don't You Weep - Luther Ingram
2 Why Oh Why - Austin Taylor
3 I Say, I Love You - Johnny "Guitar" Watson
4 Long Gone Baby - B.B. King
5 Burnt Toast And Black Coffee - Mike Pedicin
6 Hard Times (Every Dog's Got His Day) - Prince Conley
7 Double Locks - Johnny Gosey
Side 2
1 I Idolize You - The Charmaines
2 I've Got a Feeling For You Baby - Gladys Bruce
3 A Man Is A Mean Thing - Barbara Perry
4 Where Did You Stay Last Night - The Phillips Sisters
5 Well, I Done Got Over It - Bobby Mitchell
6 You're Supreme - Sterling Magee
7 I'm The Man - Albert Washington & The Kings

More info and purchase options can be had via Ace Records website
https://www.acerecords.co.uk/new-breed-rb-2

Soul Source Members Competition - Win a copy!
Still sealed and ready to ship, to be in with a chance of winning this fine lp, all you need to do is 'upvote' this article - look down and right and then hit the 'upvote' ... your name should then appear as one of the up voters
Come 01 August one member from this list will be drawn out of the hat and a sealed copy of this fine lp will be heading for their doormat asp!

By Mike in Source Archives · July 24, 20187 yr

Press Release:   Robert Montgomery   “Love Song About You/I Love You So   SJ540
Release Date:   Monday 30th July 2018

Robert Montgomery is a Singer, Songwriter, Performer, Producer, Keyboard and Organ Instrumentalist, who began his music career in his early teens jamming with local bands in his small hometown of Rome, Georgia. The most notable being “The Sons of Aries”.  Performing their own blend of rock, soul, and jazz, kept them very busy throughout the southeastern states. However, they never gravitated to recording any original material and eventually disbanding.

It was then that Robert began to write his own songs. One such tune was the soulful “I Need You Girl,” a song based on personal experience with his future wife, Emma. By now in his early 20’s Robert was an aspiring solo artist. Hooking up with a crafty local businessman named Jeffrey Jackson Jr, He entered the studio and recorded “I Need You Girl,” using guys from his former group who were by then called ‘Chain Reaction’. So the song was released on Jackson’s label, Crescent Records, but due to a shoestring budget the 1000 copies pressed were poorly distributed and the song never really achieved any great level of success.
Following 12 months on the road with a group called Villaruz, in 1978 Robert moved to Atlanta. Following an invitation to join a band he’d heard rehearsing as their keyboard and organ player, Robert began a short tenure with the Michigan funk group “Ripple” who themselves had moved to Atlanta upon signing with GRC Records. Ripple recorded several hit singles for GRC including “I Don’t Know What It Is, But It Sure Is Funky”. Followed by the seminal album “Sons Of The Gods” for Salsoul Records in 1977, which featured their perennial disco/hustle classic “The Beat Goes On And On”.

During a later period of reconstruction by Ripple’s band leader percussionist Brian Sherrer.  Robert used musicians from Ripple to record four self-penned songs as a vanity project which remained unissued, two of which have since been released as a Soul Junction 45 the modern soul dancers ‘Time Of The Day/Take Me High’ (SJ537). While a third track, the excellent ballad ‘Love Song About You’ made it’s initial debut as part of the popular ”We Got A Sweet Thing Going On “ (Volume 3) cd compilation series to great acclaim, following requests for it to put on a 45 we have duly obliged placing it back to back with Robert’s remaining previously unissued track the more dance orientated “I Love You So” complete with girl backing singers. Thus in doing so, we have now completed the trilogy of Robert Montgomery’s recording output.

For further information please contact Soul Junction at:
Tel: +44 (0) 121 602 8115 or E-mail: sales@souljunction.co.uk
To buy go to http://www.souljunctionrecords.co.uk/SJ540.html or the usual stockists. Don't sleep on it though!

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By Chalky in Source Archives · July 22, 20187 yr

Uncle Stan The Hip Hit Record Man - Stan Lewis RIP
Sad news reported in the forums by John Smith aka @Roburt that Stan Lewis, founder of Jewel Records (Ronn/Paula) has passed away.

Further details can be read via
Stanley J. Lewis 1927 - 2018 Obituary
Stanley was born July 5, 1927, in Shreveport, LA to Lucille Scalia Lewis and Frank Leonard Lewis and passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side July 14, 2018.

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/shreveporttimes/obituary.aspx?n=stanley-j-lewis&pid=189608785&fhid=10218
A lengthy informative interview with Martin Gavin can be read here in our articles section
Uncle Stan The Hip Hit Record Man - Stan Lewis Interview
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/articles/feature-stories/stan-lewis-interview/

By Mike in Source Archives · July 22, 20187 yr

Thanks to twitter user monkey for this streaming pass on tip.
The documentary 'Betty... They Say I'm Different' is available to stream fully online for a limited period, hosted by Lush player this legal availability appears to be part of its release schedule and you can watch it while available fullyembedded below

Heres the blurb
Original Funk Queen Betty Davis took on the 1970’s establishment in America and changed the course of women in music forever. Then she vanished.
Forty years later, Betty, in a creative and constructed narrative, finally shares her extraordinary story.
Funk Queen Betty Davis changed the landscape for female artists in America.
She “was the first…” as former husband Miles Davis said. “Madonna before Madonna, Prince before Prince”. An aspiring songwriter from a small steel town, Betty arrived on the 70’s scene to break boundaries for women with her daring personality, iconic fashion and outrageous funk music. She befriended Jimi Hendrix and Sly Stone, wrote songs for the Chambers Brothers and the Commodores, and married Miles – startlingly turning him from jazz to funk on the album she named “Bitches Brew”.
She then, despite being banned and boycotted, went on to become the first black woman to perform, write and manage herself. Betty was a feminist pioneer, inspiring and intimidating in a manner like no woman before. Then suddenly - she just vanished.
Now showing online via LUSH Player below

Twitter link to monkey tweet
More info from Monkey picks blog
http://monkey-picks.blogspot.com/2018/07/betty-they-say-im-different-2018.html?m=1

Offical Film Site

http://www.nastygalmovie.com/
Showings
June / July - UK theatrical venues and streaming on LUSH Player
July 20th - Portugal Amarante MIMO FESTIVAL
Monday 6th August - UK Picturehouse Cinemas 1 Day Special Event: Bath, Little Theatre / Brixton, Ritzy / Cambridge, Arts Central / Nottinghill, Gate / Hackney / Liverpool, FACT / Norwich, Cinema City / Oxford, Phoenix / Stratford, East London
August 4th - Croatia Primosten
August 9th - 11th Way Out West Festival Gotenborg Sweden
August 9th - USA TBC - Baltimore Creative Alliance
Currently in discussions TBA with venues: Toronto Canada with Funkhouse live - Durham NC with Funkhouse live - Baltimore - Portland - Berkeley - Oakland - Las Vegas - Nashville - Detroit - Amherst - El Cerrito - Malmo Sweden - Helsinki Finland. Others TBA!
The world premiere of BETTY - THEY SAY I'M DIFFERENT took place in Amsterdam to sold out audiences at the prestigious IDFA film festival in November 2017.
Directed and written by Phil Cox and produced by Native Voice Films & La Compaigne des Taxi Brousse, this creative documentary is the result of four years conversing and spending time with Betty Davis. The documentary is a creative and cinematic interpretation of her life. It reveals for the first time the extraordinary unknown story of the elusive Betty, from the young girl growing up on a North Carolina farm, to the legendary funk pioneer and wife of Miles Davis to the startling mystery of Betty's 30 year disappearance. The film has signed with the distributor MONODUO and will be available on DVD with exclusive extras and VOD in the fall of 2018.
For further information please contact nastygal@nativevoicefilms.com

By Mike in Source Archives · July 21, 20187 yr

Hey everyone,

We thought we'd pop in and let you know about our second release due out in a couple of weeks.

The group is called Broken Hearts Inc. and features members from the cities Edmonton and Calgary in Alberta Canada. The A side Please Don't Walk Away is atmospheric sweet soul with plaintive lyrics dripping with regret and pain while the flip Heartache (Is All You Get) contrasts the other with a bright uptempo arrangement that belies themes of hurt and cold detachment.

Pre-sales go live in about 1.5 hours on www.kimberliterecords.com and orders will ship out on or before August first.

We hope you like it!

https://kimberliterecords.com/

By Guest Kimberlite Recs in Source Archives · July 20, 20187 yr

HAYLEY’S got it goin’ on!
A ONE - TWO punch from Tony Hester and The Perfections!
Hayley Records is proud to announce the release of yet another pair of previously unissued gems from deep in the Detroit vaults.
TONY HESTER’s ‘Keep a hold on me ‘ serves up a stonking portion of delectable Detroit dance delirium guaranteed to fill the floor at any venue.
THE PERFECTIONS deliver their own distinct and impassioned interpretation of Tony Hestor’s own ‘Just can’t leave you’ replete with ‘Wah wah’ guitar courtesy of the great Dennis Coffey.
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Available now from Hayley Records Website

By Rob Moss in Source Archives · July 18, 20187 yr

Following on from the sell-out success of the first Northern Soul Amsterdam mini weekender in 2017, we’re doing the whole thing all over again! Come and visit us for a 2nd LOST WEEKEND of top quality rare soul, classy crossover, funk, R&B and more, right in the heart of soul city Amsterdam!
The DJs:
DJs confirmed for our 2nd small but mighty Northern Soul Amsterdam Lost Weekend are Gerd Baum (Germany), Lars Bulnehim (Austria), Matt Fox (Germany), Mick Heffernam (UK), Dani Herranz (Spain), Friedemann Klock (Germany), Pete Lyster (UK), Andy Skelson (NL), plus Northern Soul Amsterdam residents Pete45 & Loma Russ and a selection of local DJs. All events are strictly original vinyl only.
It’s the perfect time to head to Amsterdam, not just for a weekend fix of great soul music in a small and friendly venue, but also for all your Christmas shopping. Something else you might want to consider is that Amsterdam boasts an incredible 29 (yes, 29!) record shops.
Experience a soulful Lost Weekend in Amsterdam! Come for the great tunes and friendly atmosphere while celebrating Northern Soul Amsterdam’s 3rd anniversary in the city of bridges, canals, bicycles and much, much more. Discover hidden record shops, go Christmas shopping, take in the festive lights, indulge in a canal boat cruise, and enjoy the relaxed cafés and fascinating museums.

Promo video:
Events:
Friday 7th December
Soul Night
20:30-02:30 (Ticket only)
Start off your Lost Weekend with a night of top quality rare soul played by our impressive line-up of DJs. We won’t be finishing too late on the Friday so you have the chance to enjoy the sights of Amsterdam on Saturday before picking up the soul grooves again.
Saturday 8th
Mid-tempo and mellow session
14:00-18:00 (Free event)
Relax and enjoy an afternoon chill out session of deep, sweet and mid-tempo soul and more. Grab a bite to eat while enjoying the music. Use Café Batavia as a base and go Xmas shopping, record hunting, or explore the city and take in the picturesque sights that make Amsterdam such a beautifully soulful destination.
Saturday 8th
Soul Night
20:30-02:30 (Ticket only)
The intimate environment of Café Batavia will again provide the venue for what will be a second full-on night of top quality soul, deep funk, classy crossover, R&B and a whole lot more played by our superb line-up of Lost Weekend DJs.
The venue:
Café Batavia is a small and intimate venue with a private party feel. A traditional Dutch “brown café” housed in a listed art deco building dating to 1920, our venue stands opposite Amsterdam Centraal Station and is just a few doors away from the impressive Basilica of St Nicholas, which dominates the station's skyline. Café Batavia has an excellent selection of bottled, draught beers and other beverages and serves great food until 21:30 each day. We'll be taking over Café Batavia for our mini weekender, which means two rooms for music as well as the bar area.

Weekender tickets:
To ensure a cosy, intimate and private party feel, ticket numbers are strictly limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Quality over quantity is our aim.
Weekend passes are available at a cost of just 20 euros per person. This includes entry into both the Friday and Saturday soul nights. The Saturday afternoon "mid-tempo and mellow" session at Café Batavia is free for everyone.
Tickets are available from Russell Gilbert via PaPal. Send payment to: rigilbert@lomarecords.com
Please include your name and address so that tickets can be posted to you a little later in the year.

What people say about Northern Soul Amsterdam:
“We had a brilliant time and heard consistently top notch tunes all night.”
"Top night with top people xx"
"Had a great night. Cosy venue, great tunes and a very friendly and welcoming crowd. Well worth a visit."
"Crackin' night."
"Top notch night yet again."
"Quality djs – you all played fantastic sets. Well worth the trek & we'll do it again sometime soon."
"Thank you all for a fabulous night & great music. Lovely to meet you all. We will be back!"
"Great night, guys and girls. Top tunes throughout."
"…what an absolute belter of a night."
“My first visit during a chance weekend in Amsterdam and an excellent night. I was made very welcome. Will be recommending to others... Cheers!”
“Thanks for making us feel so welcome. We had an absolute blast!”
For up-to-date news about Northern Soul Amsterdam's 2nd small but mighty mini weekender, join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/northernsoulamsterdam or visit our website: www.northernsoulamsterdam.nl
Need any more info? Send a private message to Russell Gilbert on here, or email via rigilbert@lomarecords.com or contact us on Facebook.

By Amsterdam Russ in Source Archives · July 18, 20187 yr

The latest issue of the fan's fanzine available now - a magazine for lover's of real soul music

Info from : soulupnorthhfe@aim.com

By Guest howard E in Source Archives · July 16, 20187 yr

Millie Jackson Exposed - The Multi-track Sessions Mixed By Steve Levine CD CDSEWD 164
A Recent release from the Southbound label avail in CD, Download and Vinyl Formats

Preview

Millie Jackson Exposed - The Multi-track Sessions Mixed By Steve Levine
Millie Jackson Spring sides exposed as fantastic recordings of great songs, played by remarkable musicians and sung by a truly amazing singer. Remixed by Steve Levine to bring them into the sharpest focus.
Track Listing (cd)
1 I Cry (Remix)
2 If Loving You Is Wrong (I Don't Want To Be Right) (Remix)
3 It Hurts So Good (Remix)
4 Sweet Music, Soft Lights And You (Remix)
5 Kiss You All Over (Remix)
6 Go Out And Get Some (Remix)
7 Bad Risk (Remix)
8 Help Yourself (Remix)
9 House For Sale (Remix)
10 I'll Continue To Love You (Remix)
11 My Man, A Sweet Man (Remix)
12 Never Change Lovers In The Middle Of The Night (Remix)
Check out our earlier article here

More info via https://acerecords.co.uk/exposed-the-multi-track-sessions-mixed-by-steve-levine-1

By Mike in Source Archives · July 15, 20187 yr

Gillespie & Co - Mi Casa Es Tu Casa
Follow up 45 to my UK produced/written FUNKY GETTO and SUNSHINE PEOPLE as GILLESPIE & CO ( previously recorded as The Aries Vibration 2 x 45s ) which both got international world wide spins on the funk, soul, Northern etc scenes from some of the top jocks SKEME RICHARDS USA, SOULFUL JULES,, SOUL SAM, DAVE THORLEY. FRANK RANIES USA, etc etc
Soon to be released in Detroit on the mighty Funk Night Records #106.

By Soulfly in Source Archives · July 6, 20187 yr

INTRODUCING THE UK’S LATEST SOUL RECORD LABEL, DIGGIN’ DEEP RECORDS - OUT 13th JULY 2018
Making available a series of excellent Soul recordings from the 60’s and 70’s, most of which will be released as a limited edition 45 for the very first time, and the occasional, carefully selected, re-issue. Dozens of titles are already lined up for future release. Keep informed by collecting the vinyl, joining the mailing list, visiting the website and social media pages regularly and ensure you’re among the first to know!
Can You Dig It?
And here's the first ‘Diggin’ Deep’ Limited Edition 45!
Release Date 13th July 2018
Available To Pre-Order from 2nd July 2018!
DD 001A Willie Walker ‘Two Paces Ahead Of Love”
DD 001B Barbara Brown ‘It Hurts Me So Much'
Our first release joins together two stalwarts of the Southern Soul scene, stemming from Sounds of Memphis records.
The ‘A’ side is a scorching mid-tempo, Deep Soul stepper from the legendary Willie Walker. A ‘crossover soul’ track which has already proven itself on the floor at such progressive venues as Soul Essence and Diggin’ Deep. We believe that “Two Paces Ahead Of Love” will become a firm dancefloor favourite on its very first vinyl issue.
Flip it over and we present the most stunning Deep Soul ballad from Barbara and the Browns. This track has long been revered by the Deep Soul fraternity and “It Hurts Me So Much” is considered by many to be one of the finest unissued ‘Deepies’ to come out of Memphis!
Both sides are now available on a beautifully mastered 45 for the very first time.
This collector’s release is a limited pressing @ just £12 each plus postage and packing.
Avoid Disappointment. Pre-order ON WEBSITE ONLY now, while stocks last
https://www.diggin-deep.com/
Note: Only one copy per person. First come, first served
Cheers,
Sean Hampsey | Kev Briscoe | Diggin' Deep

By Sean Hampsey in Source Archives · July 5, 20187 yr

News all about a new upcoming Manchester All Nighter from the Won-derful Soul Club

The venue has a good vibe, sublime in-house sound system, two well-stocked bars, chill out area with leather sofas, football table, video games and a nice dance area space
Admission will be £10.00 Advance tickets and £12.00 on the door subject to availability.
Full details to follow...

Full details to follow...

By Mark Bicknell in Source Archives · July 3, 20187 yr

Official re-release of Hank Hodge's very rare soul 45 rpm single "One Way Love" / "Thank You Girl" on Tramp Records
Having been featured on Tramp's recent "Countdown To...Soul" compilation album, Hank Hodge's sole 45RPM single release ("One Way Love" b/w "Thank You Girl") is highly sought after in Soul 45 collectors circles. Not many can claim to own it since it is very hard to come by. Therefore many DJs, collectors, and music lovers will certainly be made happy with this long overdue re-issue.
https://www.kudosrecords.co.uk/release/tr254/hank-hodge-one-way-love.html

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By pleasedtobeheard in Source Archives · July 3, 20187 yr

Here's the high flyers for June 2018
Soul Record Auctions - Recent Completed Soul Auctions [sorted by value]
Crossover Soul Funk - Syndicate Of Sound - Make Believe.. $6338.00 ended 17 Jun Larry Clinton - She S Wanted - Dynamo - Mp3 - $6100.00 ended 18 Jun 7 Acetate L B Charles- I Worship You Baby Bell Sound .. $5299.00 ended 19 Jun Modern Soul - Ice - Reality - Ice - Vg Mp3 - $4605.00 ended 17 Jun Motown Original $2904.55 ended 01 Jun Tommy Ridgley My Love Gets Stronger Int City $2640.50 ended 06 Jun Rain Waiting Unknown Modern Soul Rain Drop Mp3 $2391.99 ended 04 Jun Lively Set - Blues Get Off My Shoulder - Satin - Mp3 - $2247.00 ended 18 Jun Soul Love Warmth Affection Feat Ralph Weeks On Week.. $2125.00 ended 10 Jun Hector Rivera I Want A Chance For Romance Latin Barry $1982.89 ended 04 Jun Funk - Sugar Boy Shades Of Black - Free Man - Vg Mp3 $1907.00 ended 18 Jun Original 1972 Mr G - Mickey And The Soul Generation Tex.. $1777.00 ended 17 Jun Frazelle Today Is The Day Modern Soul Disco Chocolate.. $1730.00 ended 04 Jun Sweet Soul Funk - The Scorpion - Keep On Trying - Sbp -.. $1602.77 ended 18 Jun Very The Silhouettes - Not Me Baby Orig Goodway Promo.. $1466.77 ended 11 Jun Prime Choice Shanell Private Miami Funk Disco Boogie Mo.. $1383.00 ended 26 Jun Poly Rythmo Als 016 Ultra Mega Afrobeat Funk Latin Heav.. $1378.00 ended 18 Jun Martineques If You Want To Call Me Me-o Mp3 $1362.00 ended 04 Jun Super Uk Rocksteady Ska - Hamlins Soul Vendors Blue C.. $1356.56 ended 14 Jun Chryslers Monarchs Not Gonna Lose You Jejody Nm T.. $1313.00 ended 03 Jun Brian Zan Schemin On You Obscure Modern Soul Boogi.. $1312.00 ended 04 Jun Lou Ragland I Travel Alone Amy Dj Usa Orig $1270.08 ended 13 Jun B B P Business Before Pleasure Prime Of Love 70s Sou.. $1225.00 ended 04 Jun Sidney Hall 7 Shrine Records Sr109 The Weekend B W I.. $1224.00 ended 01 Jun Goodway 101 - The Silhouettes -not Me Baby Gaucho Seren.. $1213.88 ended 25 Jun Rare-guaguanco Salsa Soul Lp-the Orchestra Soledad Vam.. $1212.00 ended 11 Jun J T Rhythm - My Sweet Baby All I Want Is You Soul $1200.00 ended 09 Jun 2 Unreleased R B Acetates 45s - The Harlequins Pre .. $1200.00 ended 17 Jun Concept - Strangers I Like Your Style 12 Ultra Funk .. $1153.00 ended 26 Jun Modern Soul Funk - 5th Degree - You Got Me Hypnotized -.. $1136.00 ended 18 Jun Henry His Kasuals Only One Tex Mex Chicano - Ex.. $1130.00 ended 02 Jun 67 Txs Latino Northern Sweet Soul Royal Jesters Private.. $1125.00 ended 16 Jun Monster 45-little Richie-just Another Heartache-sound.. $1105.00 ended 06 Jun Original Funk- Wally Coco A Message To Society Pt1 .. $1102.41 ended 24 Jun Jimmy Fraser Columbia 4-43407 Of Hopes And Dreams And T.. $1088.00 ended 04 Jun 5th Degree You Got Me Hypnotized Modern Soul Funk Deg.. $1085.00 ended 04 Jun Ultra Freddie Chavez Baby I M Sorry They Ll Never .. $1071.77 ended 10 Jun Jock Mitchell - Not A Chance In A Million - Impact - Mp3 $1054.00 ended 18 Jun James Fountain - Seven Day Lover Malnutrition Soul F.. $1036.00 ended 09 Jun Just Us We Ve Got A Good Thing Going Crossover Soul V.. $1034.00 ended 04 Jun Funk - Ronny Mccain - When You Lose Your Groove - Smoke.. $1028.66 ended 18 Jun Willie Makkit All My Love 70s Soul Disco Paradox Mp3 $1025.00 ended 05 Jun Acetate - Sound Investment - Ask The Lonely - Jaggars -.. $1000.00 ended 18 Jun comments most welcome!

By Mike in Source Archives · July 2, 20187 yr

Harlem 69: The Future of Soul (The Soul Trilogy) now available for pre-order.
Picked up word that the final part of Stuart Cosgroves Soul triology is now available for pre-order via Amazon and Printer Matter (links follow furtherbelow)
Here's the blurb
In 1969, among Harlem's Rabelaisian cast of characters are bandleader King Curtis, soul singers Aretha Franklin and Donny Hathaway, and drug peddler Jimmy `Goldfinger' Terrell. In February a raid on tenements across New York leads to the arrest of 21 Black Panther party members and one of the most controversial trials of the era. In the summer Harlem plays host to Black Woodstock and concerts starring Sly and the Family Stone, Stevie Wonder and Nina Simone. The world's most famous guitarist, Jimi Hendrix, a major supporter of the Black Panthers, returns to Harlem in support of their cause.
By the end of the year Harlem is gripped by a heroin pandemic and the death of a 12-year-old child sends shockwaves through the USA, leaving Harlem stigmatised as an area ravaged by crime, gangsters and a darkly vengeful drug problem.

Stuart Cosgrove originally from Perth, was a fanzine writer on the northern soul scene before joining the black music paper Echoes, as a staff writer. He became media editor with the NME and a feature writer for a range of newspapers and magazines. In 2005 he was named Broadcaster of the Year in the Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland Awards and in 2012 he won numerous awards including a BAFTA and Royal Television Society award for Channel 4’s coverage of the London Paralympics 2012.
Pre-Order via
Printed Matter website
Amazon website

By Mike in Source Archives · June 29, 20187 yr

DAN PENN and THE MASQUERADERS will be performing live in the 25th Edition of Soul 4 Real!
The Bilbao Soul Weekender is presenting this exclusive concert on Saturday October 6th.
The artists will be accompanied by a fabulous backing band of 13 musicians including string section

STILL AVAILABLE PASSES FOR FRIDAY 5 & SATURDAY 6 (4 DAYS PASSES ALREADY SOLD OUT)

SOUL 4 REAL #25 DJ LINE UP
GARETH DONOVAN, BOB COSBY, ALI NIGHTINGALE, CARL HEDBERG, ANDY LOTHIAN, CLIFF STEELE, MICHAEL DANIEL, MANDY, BORJA GUEREÑU, DAVE HALSALL, STEVE PLUMB, TATS TAYLOR, JOHN LIAS, MICK H, STEVE SCOTNEY, TONY ROUNCE, MIKE CHARLTON, ADY POUNTAIN, NIKI GOLDING, GAVIN PAGE, AITOR LOMBIDE, STEVE JACKSON, STEVE EDGAR, TINA HARRISON, MIGUEL ORIBE, PETE SHIRLEY, EDU DOMINGO, MARK TAYLOR, BULLY, CHRIS FORREST, ANTHONY SWEENEY, ALEX SUBINAS, TONY ELLIS, TAFFY, JENS CHREISTI, SATTE, IMKE KEYSSLER, TOM PAGE

Weekender passes for FRIDAY and SATURDAY are available for 50 euros inc. double concert ticket
Passes can be purchased via PayPal (Friends & Family) to soul4realrecordlabel@gmail.com
More info: soul4realrecordlabel@gmail.com
www.soul4real.es

By Alexsubinas in Source Archives · June 27, 20187 yr

New Album - Riker Up - Charly Records - Adventures in AI Land

Mike · October 20Oct 20

Details of a new upcoming album release from Charly Records, currently a pre-order, shipping on December 12th. And as with all things AI nowadays, there’s no doubt that this latest development in this ‘controversial’ genre will be of interest to both those for and against 'this sort of thing'. Charly Records release notes follow below... Riker Up! - Northern Soul Reborn RIK-LP 101 / RIK-CD 101 UK release date: 12th December 2025 US release date: 19th December 2025 "Riker Up! is the world’s first
Geno Washington celebrated in mini exhibition in Ipswich

Black USAF · Monday at 17:551 day

A new mini exhibition at Ipswich County Library is showcasing five striking portrait photographs of soul music legend Geno Washington, taken by Suffolk-based photographer John Ferguson earlier this year. (USAF is the acronym for United States Air Force.) The display is part of the Black USAF: Cultural Connections in Cold War East Anglia project — a pioneering, Black-led heritage initiative uncovering the hidden cultural stories of African American US Air Force (USAF) personnel stationed in East
New Book - High on Sou!: Tell Me it's Just a Rumor Berry - Al Abrams
New Book - High on Sou!: Tell Me it's Just a Rumor Berry - Al Abrams

Mike · October 21Oct 21

The follow up to the 2011 Al Abrams book 'Hype & Sou!: Behind the Scenes At Motown' was published recently. Titled 'High on Sou!: Tell Me it's Just a Rumor, Berry', this time around the focus is on Al Abrams' experience, starting from his teenage years in 1959 when he was hired at Motown, to his role as Motown's Press Officer. Already picking up good reviews, release notes follows below Release notes High on Sou!: Tell Me it's Just a Rumor, Berry Al Abrams was Detroit Motown Family Grit; No
- books
- motown
New 45 - Ice Cream - Epsilon Record Co

Yann V · Sunday at 08:042 days

Epsilon Record Co is pleased to introduce its latest release ICE CREAM. Ice Cream - With Love You'll Find Peace Of Mind - EPS035A EPSILON RECORD CO The two previously unissued tracks from 1978, recorded in Los Angeles, California, re-mastered by Steve Fuji. Steve Fuji and I have collaborated on several projects including Paris Ford, The Kopestetics, Real Side, Taxie, Kenyatta, Henderson & Jones, Natural Impulse, Ray Williams & Prime Cut. He is a valued member of Epsilon Record Co and we
New Album - Spring Revisited - Various Artists - Out Now

Mike · Friday at 09:184 days

Long time coming, 'Spring Revisited' has now been released, complete with a flurry of social links and words, the vast majority you can view and use below Release Notes and Links Spring Revisited - out now! The series breathing new life into soul, funk, and disco with a bold house touch. Now, the wait is over - the album is finally here! Launched in March 2025, this ambitious project invites leading house producers and DJs to rework the original master tapes from New York's legendary 1970 label,

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