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Preview Of The Upcoming Chicago Soul Weekender 28 Mar 2014

Website New City Music takes a look at the upcoming weekender with a lengthy interesting article
Preview clips below...
 
Still Spinning Strong: Getting to the Heart of Soul Togetherness USA
 
Over the last decade, Chicago has become reacquainted with these rare soul sounds thanks to the promotion of popular dance events such as soul night at Danny’s, Windy City Soul Club and Soul Summit. While scores of happy patrons equate these irresistible tunes with packed dance floors, most are unaware of the social significance they hold in the UK, where the phrase “Northern Soul” actually...
Photo: Whitney Ross
 
Full article at
http://music.newcity.com/2014/03/20/still-spinning-strong-getting-to-the-heart-of-soul-togetherness-usa/
 
 
emelMar 22 2014 03:03 PM
 
Kevin and Brenda, beautiful people! Hopefully make it to their weekender in 2015.. Crossing fingers! All the best, Emel..
 
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Jay JonesMar 25 2014 12:48 AM
 
only 3 more sleeps to go, can't wait
 
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7dayloverMar 25 2014 12:57 AM
 
Should be there bright and early, well lunch time ;-) Cant wait. arriba, arriba, arriba, andale, andale, andale
 
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platetek81Mar 26 2014 10:28 PM
 
Lovely folks doing lovely things!
 
 
 
Leona MMar 27 2014 04:38 PM
 
Will be there By 6pm - bring.it.on!!!!!
 
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By Guest SoulTogetherness in Event News ·

Dust & Grooves - Adventures In Record Collecting - New book

News about a forthcoming book all about the collectors of vinyl
Dust & Grooves - Adventures In Record Collecting
Its scheduled to be released on Record Store Day in the USA 17th April, with the 20th May being the worldwide day and ah an available online date to follow
This 416 page book by Eilon Paz’s takes a look at the world of vinyl and collectors via a coffee table approach which involves over 130+ record collectors and as well as interviews etc it takes in both their record rooms and of course their vinyl collections.
The book is made up of two main sections
The first section offers 250 full page photos with captions and select quotes. While the second is made up of 12 full-length interviews involving the collectors personal histories and vinyl collections
 
http://www.dustandgrooves.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/DG_book_Inside_06.jpg
 
Release dates
The US street date is Record Store day 17th April 2014
The worldwide street date is planned for 20th May 2014
Online availbility dates are to follow. There is a email newsletter sign up available on the website
Price is currently $66 - check the site out for shipping etc
More info, samples and news can be read via the fully featured website
http://www.dustandgrooves.com
COMMENTS
Zanetti Mar 21 2014 02:04 PM
Does it include some fine 45Soul collectors?
thx
SHSDave Mar 21 2014 02:15 PM
Sure it'll be interesting Soul or not but a pretty hefty price ?
Anyone know what happened with Andy Dysons book ? Now that will be an interesting read !
geeselad Mar 24 2014 12:54 AM
that looks like scruff on the cover, his soul collection alone would put most to shame.
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mike Apr 22 2014 08:25 AM
via email today
** BOOK IS NOW AVAILABLE!
 
By Mike in News Archives ·

BBC 1 One Show visits Northern Soul Again

Posted up in the forums yesterday a request from the BBC asking for dancers for the 26th March in London for 'The One Show'
 
The full request can be read via the source forum link below
 

 
 
While nothing shows up yet on just what the focus of this segment is going to be, guess this news (and recent word about a bbc4 project) does sort of show that the mainstreams interest in northern soul isn't fading just yet...
By Mike in News Archives ·

Extra Rich In Soul Cd Review - Soul Junction New Release

Extra Rich In Soul - Various Artists Cat # SJCD5007
 
Release date Monday March 17th 2014
 
The Soul Junction label operated by John Anderson and Dave Welding regularly release recordings that appeal to a complete spectrum of soul fans, many of them appealing to a cross section of fans of differing genres. Their latest CD offering entitled “Extra Rich In Soul” stitches together fifteen tracks that highlight the labels’ ethos by blending some of their previously released songs with a few that are seeing a release for the first time.
 

 
The CD kicks off with a couple of outstanding earlier Soul Junction releases : The recently sadly passed Oliver Cheatham’s melodic ”Don’t Pop The Question” and Jesse James “I Can Feel Your Love Changing” . Both are fantastic efforts and the Jesse James even had your miserly author shelling out for a vinyl copy back in 2012! Of course Philly legend Jesse is well known around the soul bazars with a slew of classics that have filled Northern and Modern Soul dance-floors for decades. The inclusion of the song on this compilation, which I always thought sounded similar to Al Green’s better stuff, will hopefully let more folks know that for Jesse, there is/was a musical life after “If You Want A Love Affair”.
Another soulful stalwart who has recently passed on that saw his work picked up by Soul Junction is William Bell Weatherspoon and their 2010 release of “I Can’t Wait (Until The Weekend)” paid homage to the unique voice that was originally first head by UK soul fans as a member of Ohio’s The Soul Notes on Way Out Records and is justifiably included here.
 
Natural Impulse area group championed by Soul junction, the label having licensed a modern soul monster double sider from the former Californian High School band back in 2008. On this particular album the third track from the sessions that were rediscovered in 2010 is included. Entitled “We’re Gonna Make It Through” is a mid-tempo, almost shuffling dancer with a prominent horn section waving its way in tandem to a strained male vocal supported by angelic femme back up and a lilting alto sax providing timely solos. If there are any other tracks in the can from this group than we need to hear them for sure.
 
Unreleased at the time many of Detroiter Clayton Hooker’s recordings have gained favour in recent times and Soul Junction look to satisfy fans of this smooth sounding vocalist and multi-talented musician with the inclusion of two tracks that see the light of day for the first time. “Have You Had Enough”, a lilting ballad that sways along with Clayton’s velvet laid back vocal up front and centre and “Say It Again” which sees Clayton adopt a high tenor range on a slightly disco sounding track peppered by what sound like handclaps which for me is a waste of his vocal talents. The song is pretty nondescript to my ears although fans of this semi-disco styled soul may well appreciate it more.
 

 
Janet Wright, a native Detroiter enjoyed her first recording sessions for the famed Magic City Records logo before being employed at the legendary United Sound Studio undertaking backing vocal duties for many of the classics recorded there. With such a pedigree it’s no surprise that she later struck out with other backing singers to form Consumer Report and enjoyed a release for Atlantic Records. Back in Detroit and under her stage name of Pix’y she recorded in 2013 her unique version of the Rose Royce classic “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore” and it’s this outing that is included here. Cover version for me at least, need to ensure that it’s not an imitation of the original and Ms Wright captures the passion of the original whilst still stamping uniqueness on her own vocal interpretation which on such an iconic song is just what’s required.
 
In case you’re wondering about the title of the compilation it’s taken from the work of Eric Oliver Harris who records under the name of E.R.I.C (Extra Rich In Class) a former bank teller from New York who is now a full time musician and who’s “Backstage”, from 2012 that is featured here. A modern anthem now, it’s once again a laid back vocal performance that highlights that quality, well produced soul music is alive and well.
 
So, Soul Junction’s “Extra Rich In Soul” CD covers a number of releases from the past six years of the labels history and combines it with a spattering of new voices/music for the first time. I’ve left some for listeners to discover for themselves, having given a flavour of it. It manages to combine the sound of laid back soulful vocals with strong musicianship and will delight fans of the, almost lounge music sounding, side of the soulful sound. If your idea of ideal soul is Joe Hicks belting out “Don’t It Make You Feel Funky” or Gil Scott Heron’s hard driving social commentaries, then you’ll need to move along because there’s nothing here for you but if, like me, you can step into different genres with the ease of a hand sliding into a silk lined glove and if you don’t won these tracks on vinyl then this CD is a must for you.
 
So... off you pop and secure you’re copy from soul junction at http://www.soujunctionrecords.co.uk tell em I sentcha.
 
Dave Moore
March 2014
 
 
Listen
 
 
Track Listings
 
1. Oliver Cheatham - “Don’t Pop The Question(If You Can’t Take The Answer)” 3:21
2. Jesse James - “I Can Feel Your Love Changing” 3:46
3. August Heat - “Fly Away” 4:42
4. E .R.I.C (Extra Rich In Class) - “Backstage” 5:35
5. A udio (Featuring Vince Broomfield) - “Won’t Somebody” 4:09
6. Clayton Hoo ker - “Have You Had Enough” 3:25
7. David Washington - “Games” 4:42
8. Pix’y - “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore” 4:40
9. Vince Broomfield - “Remember September”(Instrumental) 4:52
10. Natural Impulse - “Thank You Baby” 4:52
11. Clayton Hoo ker - “Say It Again” 2:25
12. Bill Spoon - “I Can’t Wait (Until The Weekend)” 3:33
13. N atural Impulse - “We’re Gonna Make It Through” 4:11
14. One Nation - “I Like Your Style” 3:07
15. Darold Ghoulston - “Love That’s Real” 4:31
 
 
 
Soul Junction page link - hit to read more info and purchase...
LouiseMar 19 2014 07:10 AM
 
Thanks for the review Dave
But I would just like to point out to the readers that the Jesse James in question (a.k.a James McClelland) was originally from Richmond, California and has for some considerable time now been a resident of Stockbridge ,Georgia.Therefore he is not the same guy as the Jesse James out of Philadelphia.
Dave
Soul Junction
 
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MarkH Mar 28 2014 05:36 PM
 
Top quality cd from start to finish. Great to be reminded of the calibre of previous releases such as David Washington , Audio , Jesse James and Bill Spoon but to me the icing on the cake is the previously unissued Natural Impulse cut. Lovely track. Another winner from Soul Junction. Mark Houghton
 
http://www.souljunctionrecords.co.uk/SJCD5007.html
By Dave Moore in Articles ·

Cancer Charity Weekender In Edinburgh Djs Required May 2015

We have recently started a group promoting Charity events in and around Edinburgh and are considering running a weekender up in Edinburgh over the weekend of 15th ,16th,17th May 2015.
 
We already have the venue secured already and only 10 minutes from Central Edinburgh and on service bus routes and close to Edinburgh Airport.
 
The Weekend would involve
Allnighters Friday and Saturday   Saturday Day session   Finishing with an Alldayer on the Sunday in Central Edinburgh  
Accommodation would be in three hotels, all with shuttle buses to and from venue all being five minutes away and all being well known budget hotels they will not break the bank and are willing to do a promotional rates for us.
 
All money made going to one of the Cancer Charities this would be selected through a pole on FB.
 
Venue wise, we currently we have Two Large Halls with great dance floors and looking at Northern Main Room and Second Room Mod and R&b and Boogaloo and so we could make as much money as possible we are hoping to persuading some top Djs to come and play along side Scotland finest and would like to keep this as OVO venue.
 
Picture One Mod R&B Boogaloo Main Room
 

Picture Two Main Room Northern, Rare Soul - OVO
 

Picture Three Main Room Northern, Rare Soul - OVO
 

 
"‹We are currently trying to negotiate a third room for Modern Soul.
 
Any Djs interested please PM me
GogzApr 03 2014 10:28 AM
 
 
aye a will dae a set .
 
 
By Whereismy Record in News Archives ·

James Brown Film - Get On Up - First Trailer

Out comes the first trailer for the upcoming James Brown bio pic from Universal
 
Titled 'Get On Up' this bio film is described as a chronicle of James Brown's rise from his impoverished childhood to the status of one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century and is scheduled for a August 1st US release
 
http://youtu.be/vXnIz63pdlI
 
Universal Blurb
 
In his follow-up to the four-time Academy Award®-nominated blockbuster The Help, Tate Taylor directs 42’s Chadwick Boseman as James Brown in Get on Up.
 
Based on the incredible life story of the Godfather of Soul, the film will give a fearless look inside the music, moves and moods of Brown, taking audiences on the journey from his impoverished childhood to his evolution into one of the most influential figures of the 20th century
 
 
Boseman is joined in the drama by Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Nelsan Ellis, Lennie James, Tika Sumpter, Jill Scott and Dan Aykroyd.
 

 
 

 
 
Link to the Official Get On Up Website
http://www.getonupmovie.com/
 
Stevie TMar 14 2014 09:45 AM
 
whooaa ! , am looking forward to seeing that
 
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BIGSOULMANMar 14 2014 11:32 AM
 
Looks fantastic! but subtitles look likely...
 
:-)
 
 
 
 
TheBigOMar 14 2014 01:23 PM
 
Bugger I was just about to come on here and plug it! Looks fab and I for one am so going to be first in line to see Brother James - without doubt THE coolest dancer that ever lived! Not to mention The Godfather of everything really :-) Good God!
 
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Mal CMar 18 2014 11:00 AM
 
Its looks like a really fun film, his story is unbelievable we all know that, but I just wonder about that actor as James Brown, he's not real enough for James, not rough enough... maybe its just the trailer.
 
Thought 'Ray' was a good film also, but its not the way I'd like to remember Ray Charles.. and I think this film on James Brown will be very much the same, do you know what I mean...
 
Malcolm
 
 
 
 
Steve S 60Jul 02 2014 03:04 PM
 
Looks good. Second official trailer is now out....
 
 
 
 
 
 
Val (Chunky)Jul 17 2014 08:53 AM
 
really looking forward to seeing this, trailers look great and THAT music oh yeah!
 
 
 
mikeJul 17 2014 09:34 AM
 
Release Dates from IMDB
 
USA 1 August 2014
France 24 September 2014
UK 26 September 2014
Ireland 26 September 2014
Germany 9 October 2014
Singapore 30 October 2014
Portugal 13 November 2014
Argentina 20 November 2014
Denmark 29 January 2015
Sweden 30 January 2015
Netherlands 5 March 2015
 
why so long for non-usa people ?
 
 
 
son of stanJul 20 2014 12:49 PM
 
Flimsy excuse to post the greatest clip on You Tube. Enjoy. This is out of this world:
By Mike in News Archives ·

Jade - Siesta Is Over 45 Direct From Cultures Of Soul Records

A New 45 Re-release form the Cultures of Soul people...
Jade - The Siesta Is Over backed with Viva Tirado
 
Blurb below, follow the link for the inhouse purchase option
 
It is with great pleasure that we are releasing one of our personal favorite 45s of all time.
 
“The Siesta Is Over” is just the right combination of boogaloo, northern soul, and crossover to work for the dance floor!
 
“Viva Tirado” on the flip side is a slow latin funk burner!
 
A full length interview with the original producer, Jim Pewter is coming soon!
 
As always limited to 500 copies, this 45 is exclusively available only at our online store at www.culturesofsoul.bigcartel.com
 
 

By Guest deanosounds in News Archives ·

Dales Cycle for Parkinsons Saturday 3rd May 2014 Plus Soul Events

Word of a soul related charity event from Dale on 3rd May 2014
Been told that over £600 has already been raised so looks like its off to a good start.
 
Here's the info from Dale including his100 mile cycle ride for the Parkinson's UK charity ...
 
Our event is happening on Saturday 3rd May, which is when I shall be doing my Sponsored 100 Mile cycle ride in aid of Parkinsons UK.
 
We also are having a Soul mini dayer at a local Pub as a get together after my cycle ride and hopefully raise some more much needed £££££ for the charity, with two sufferers of Parkinsons and very good friends of mine in Carl Willingham and Andy (illya) Hudson.
 
Event Info from the event guide
 
Mini-Dayer in aid of Parkinsons UK ...Part 1
 
Saturday May 3rd 2014...04:00 till ?
 
The Coach and Horses Tadcaster
 
DJ's Confirmed so far
Carl and Maria Willingham, Andy Hudson, Dee Hazelgrave, Jeff Kidd, Kev H and John Baxter
Some very special guests lined up for this one,this event starts off a weekend of awareness for this very worthy cause
 
Part 1 Tadcaster...
Part 2 A Taste of Honey Manchester with Chris ''Bearsoul '' Morgan Sunday 4th May (All-Dayer)
More info to follow very shortly
 

 
 
 
Donations
 
Can donate now via Dale's Just Giving Page
 
http://www.justgiving.com/DALE-BYERS
 
A big thank you to all of you who have already donated....you have all been so kind....
 
Dale and Maz
 
DaleMar 12 2014 08:29 PM
 
Hope to see a few of you joining us over at Tadcaster for this one.
Im very much hoping for some good weather from now till May 3rd for training,cannot complain
up to now tho going well.
Thanks Mike for your help and time its much appreciated ...
 
Dale
 
 
 
 
 
 
phil shieldsApr 04 2014 09:05 PM
 
Hope to pop along
 
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suzannekApr 12 2014 10:53 PM
 
Hi Dale good luck mate, just sent some money
 
Suz xx
 
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DaleApr 15 2014 05:01 AM
 
phil shields, on 04 Apr 2014 - 8:05 PM, said:
Hope to pop along
 
Always great to see you up here Phil...hope ya can make it....
 
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DaleApr 15 2014 05:06 AM
 
suzannek, on 12 Apr 2014 - 9:53 PM, said:
Hi Dale good luck mate, just sent some money
 
Suz xx
 
Hi ya Suz...
 
Been a while hope your well..... thankyou so much for your donation it is very much appreciated.
Hope to be up your way very soon will be driving tho no bike involved......
 
Dale..x
 
 
 
 
 
 
jkidd Apr 20 2014 11:42 AM
 
Its all going well for Dale now, after months of training he,ll do 100 miles easly with still 2 weeks to go, raised over £1000 up to now, be great to double it. Everybody who knows him have never had a bad word for him, helps people out with dj equipment or lifts to venues, so how about sponsoring him for a great cause.
 
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By Guest in Event News ·

Prestayn Weekender 2014 - A Lookback by Dave Thorley

Had a great time at Prestatyn. The event that brings together all shades of the scene and celebrates what's happening around it. Not all of it for me, but so much good stuff, that there were always many options of places to be, chat, laugh and dance.
 
The Impressions, were off the good scale, still have great voices, treated us to an hour of ballads and dancers, but everyone a classic. Richard Searling and his team did a fantastic job and with 3500 peeps in and all that I saw and spoke to smiling and enjoying themselves, a great weekend.
 
The records available for sale were amazing, for those that want that, the rest of the 'Soul Bazar' not for me, but clearly some like that and each to his own. In fact that is what this event does so well, it entertains all shades of the soul scene and long may it continue to do so.
 
The Uptight room went well for its first, bringing another dimension to the mix of music played across the weekend. A massive thanks to David Ripolles, David Abbott, Ian Wright, Leona Murphy, Mick H and SoulShakers Bamberg for their sets and enthusiasm for the idea of the room. Not going to say "room awesome, DJ's played out of their socks, and busy room etc". No, over all a good starting point, floor was busy all night, but room numbers fluctuated all night. But Richard S and I are both happy enough to do it again next year. Soul Sam says hi to everyone and says he'll be back for next year. Thanks to all that came and joined in, especially the dancers, those that never left the floor all night.
 
Lastly love the 2 hour Stafford set with my old navigator Ady Pountain by my side. Shocking time 5-7 Saturday afternoon, so was so pleased to see so many come to join us. It was fun to be back there if only sound wise for a few hours and clearly the people in the room did.
 
So all in all fab weekend, for any dissenters, get over yourselves, it's a once a year bit of fun with many old mates, not critical Nato peace talks upon which civilization it's self depends.
 
Dave
 
 
Link for the Soul Source Event Guide entry for the 2014 Prestatyn Weekender
 

 
 
 
15 Comments
Comments
 
Premium Stuff
Mar 10 2014 11:58 PM
First off I should say that I was not there. Sounds like a really good event this year - loads going on and great live acts. Hope everyone had a fab time.
 
On a rather controversial point I saw this comment from someone who is very well respected on the scene about the DJ/music policies - on the usual topic I'm afraid. I can't say whether it is true or not but I just thought it was worth a post (in this internet 'free' world):
 
Have to say that some of the main room "DJs" at Prestatyn obviously weren't prepared for the turntable cameras....plenty of bootlegs, pressings, carvers and other dodgy vinyl on video...l hope you were suitably embarrassed guys
 
I'm not trying to stir things up, but for an event such as Prestatyn I was a bit surprised. I think something as big as Prestatyn reflects on the wider scene.
 
I would think twice about travelling a long way to a venue and spending hard earned dosh if I though DJ's were playing boots.
 
Sh*t - sorry guys and gals if this upsets anyone. As I said it's just a second hand comment.
 
Cheers
 
Richard
 
mellorful
Mar 11 2014 12:54 AM
I didn't notice any bootlegs, a few second issues and UK issues were played but I have no complaints as they are legitimate issues. Personally I'd rather spend time dancing than checking up on the DJ's and there were some outstanding sets - especially on Sunday evening and the DJ's guys deserve a lot of credit for their outstanding contribution. Struggled on Friday and Saturday to get on the dance floor because it was so busy, wondered whether the Northern room sets could be repeated in a another room a couple of hours later to lighten the pressure on the main room.
Thanks to all the organisers for the event.
Thanks to John, Sean and Nige on Sunday for the blisters on my feet, great music and I was compelled to dance more than is good for the old dogs.
KTF
 
Premium Stuff
Mar 11 2014 01:38 AM
mellorful, on 10 Mar 2014 - 11:54 PM, said:
I didn't notice any bootlegs, a few second issues and UK issues were played but I have no complaints as they are legitimate issues. Personally I'd rather spend time dancing than checking up on the DJ's and there were some outstanding sets - especially on Sunday evening and the DJ's guys deserve a lot of credit for their outstanding contribution. Struggled on Friday and Saturday to get on the dance floor because it was so busy, wondered whether the Northern room sets could be repeated in a another room a couple of hours later to lighten the pressure on the main room.
Thanks to all the organisers for the event.
Thanks to John, Sean and Nige on Sunday for the blisters on my feet, great music and I was compelled to dance more than is good for the old dogs.
KTF
 
Good post mate
 
Twoshoes
Mar 11 2014 08:39 AM
My first Prestatyn and only my second weekender and would have to say it exceeced my expectations, I went intending to hear new stuff to my ears and found the Redemption room where I spent most of my time to be excellent,well done to all who Dj'ed in there..On a couple of points raised above I quite enjoyed browsing the "bazzar" but think it a shame room could not be found for it elsewhere,our time spent in the main room found us standing on every occasion ,obviously more seats would not have guaranteed a seat due to the numbers .As for repeating main room sets not a bad idea in some cases but for me not at the expense of the other smaller rooms losing out on avaliable time, have not the faintest if there is another room somewhere that does not get used.Just the thoughts of a newbie to the weekend scene.
Oh and the Impressions were as everyone seems to agree outstanding
 
bonhsoulie
Mar 11 2014 09:14 AM
Sound quality. If you pull curtains across during the day, and do sound checks, lo and behold when you pull back the curtains at night you will get a different sound. That is kids stuff!! Also there was very little new in music in the great hall, and repetition- the Stafford set was brilliant Having said that there were one or two excellent sets, not many. How many times was Elijah rockin with soul?
All the upstairs rooms were par excellence.
 
I took a look at one record seller, and found twenty odd boots in one column-at full price. Also why are people getting booked for the weekend into their chalets to find that 500 wristbands were apparently available to all comers? Which would explain why the floor was heaving. And was there really a ska session? That sounds like last days of Wigan--Spyder was awesome. The quality of drinks was awful. Why couldnt I get a vodka martini? So good and bad in equal measure.. Keep the commercial faith
 
Mick McGarry
Mar 11 2014 10:51 AM
Premium Stuff, on 10 Mar 2014 - 10:58 PM, said:
First off I should say that I was not there. Sounds like a really good event this year - loads going on and great live acts. Hope everyone had a fab time.
 
On a rather controversial point I saw this comment from someone who is very well respected on the scene about the DJ/music policies - on the usual topic I'm afraid. I can't say whether it is true or not but I just thought it was worth a post (in this internet 'free' world):
 
Have to say that some of the main room "DJs" at Prestatyn obviously weren't prepared for the turntable cameras....plenty of bootlegs, pressings, carvers and other dodgy vinyl on video...l hope you were suitably embarrassed guys
 
I'm not trying to stir things up, but for an event such as Prestatyn I was a bit surprised. I think something as big as Prestatyn reflects on the wider scene.
 
I would think twice about travelling a long way to a venue and spending hard earned dosh if I though DJ's were playing boots.
 
Sh*t - sorry guys and gals if this upsets anyone. As I said it's just a second hand comment.
 
Cheers
 
Richard
Cliff Steele on Facebook. Why hide it? He hasn't.
 
Topo1964
Mar 11 2014 07:33 PM
Who cares what the 45,s are as long they sound good! It's all about the music not how much their worth,we were there a great night had by all :-)
 
Premium Stuff, on 10 Mar 2014 - 10:58 PM, said:
First off I should say that I was not there. Sounds like a really good event this year - loads going on and great live acts. Hope everyone had a fab time.
 
On a rather controversial point I saw this comment from someone who is very well respected on the scene about the DJ/music policies - on the usual topic I'm afraid. I can't say whether it is true or not but I just thought it was worth a post (in this internet 'free' world):
 
Have to say that some of the main room "DJs" at Prestatyn obviously weren't prepared for the turntable cameras....plenty of bootlegs, pressings, carvers and other dodgy vinyl on video...l hope you were suitably embarrassed guys
 
I'm not trying to stir things up, but for an event such as Prestatyn I was a bit surprised. I think something as big as Prestatyn reflects on the wider scene.
 
I would think twice about travelling a long way to a venue and spending hard earned dosh if I though DJ's were playing boots.
 
Sh*t - sorry guys and gals if this upsets anyone. As I said it's just a second hand comment.
 
Cheers
 
Richard
 
Phillipf1234
Mar 12 2014 08:04 AM
It is not about what the label is or whether that particular piece of vinyl is worth mega bucks.
its about the floor .. Its about filling floor with people who have paid to listen and dance to good music .. Do they care if it is a pressing or not .. No they don't its only some pretentious Dj On his high horse about what he has or has not got or what he sees someone else playing.
Prestatyn was excellent music and excellent live acts - however the accommodation is total crap and filthy and the food is no better so if they want my money again they will need to sort that in this day and age it isn't acceptable....
 
tfk
Mar 12 2014 09:48 AM
Was down for he Saturday night session - and we had a ball - a very well planned weekender and something there for every one ...well done to all concerned...
 
Tfk
 
tfk
Mar 12 2014 10:14 AM
" The Impressions" are and were fantastic !!!
 
 
 
Tfk
 
Ian Dewhirst
Mar 12 2014 12:53 PM
A great weekend all round even though I only saw it in staggered glimpses as I was busy filming interviews in a room upstairs most of the time!
 
I think one of the most significant things for me was seeing a sizable amount of young respectful and energetic people there this year which energized the atmosphere for me.
 
And I didn't see any bootlegs on the screen on the odd occasions when I looked up there. Just stone solid rare originals. I think there's some mischief-makers out there who just want to be critical of an incredibly successful event!
 
Ian D
 
Winsford Soul
Mar 12 2014 05:46 PM
Few comments from me. Firstly the impressions where as good as it gets. Was great to catch up with people that you tend to lose touch with for one reason or another. Few questions. Why isn't there a seperate area for the market type stalls like there used to be ie in the bandit / fruit machine area. And why was the bar in the main room made to queue from one side when the other bars where as per normal and what happened to the seating area in front of the bar. Promoters over to you. Steve
 
Brett F
Mar 16 2014 12:01 AM
So who played bootlegs....i see a lack of playlists ...
 
soulperson
Mar 18 2014 07:48 PM
lots of bootlegs were played.a certain dj springs to mind but wouldnt be nice to say his name.i do not agree with bootlegs.the djs that have paid a lot of money for the real record cannot play it if its been played earlier,even though it was on a boot leg.not fair & not right imo
 
Rob Alias
Mar 19 2014 11:05 PM
All the unimportant stuff.
By Dave Thorley in Articles ·

This Sunday - Impressions at Islington London

Had word about this live show on this Sunday
 
THE IMPRESSIONS & THE CURTOM ORCHESTRA + HANNAH WILLIAMS & THE TASTEMAKERS
 
Looks like tickets are still left, if that's not right or they do sell out then please throw up a comment to let us know
 
Full info
 
https://agmp.ticketabc.com/events/impressions/
 
 
Islington Assembly Hall, London
 
Date:
Sun, 09/03/2014 19:00
AGMP proudly presents
THE IMPRESSIONS and The Curtom Orchestra - Live in Concert
+ support from Hannah Williams & the Tastemakers
 
 
 
Originally formed in 1958 in Chicago, USA the group started out singing Doo-Wop, Gospel & Soul ansd featured Sam Gooden, Richard Brooks, Arthur Brooks, Jerry Butler & Curtis Mayfield. By 1962 both Jerry Butler and the Brookses had departed. Fred Cash joined the group and they signed to ABC / Paramount Records. Curtis Mayfield left the group in 1970 to launch his solo career. His replacements in The Impressions included Leroy Hutson, Nate Evans and Ralph Johnson amongst others.
The Impressions have been inducted into the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame and are best known for their hits "People Get Ready", "You've been Cheating", "Gypsy Woman", "It's all right", "Keep on Pushing", "We're a winner", "Choice of Colors", "Keep on Moving" & "For your precious Love".
 
Recently the group have signed with Daptone Records, home of Sharon Jones & th Dap-Kings, Charles Bradley and more and released a 45 "Rhythm!" produced by Binky Griptite from the Dap-Kings.
 
Tonight will be the first show in London since their sold out date at the Barbican where the band played their first ever London show. The Impressions will be backed by The Curtom Orchestra who will also play a separate set featuring the work of Curtis Mayfield.
By Mike in News Archives ·

Win - The Trey Js 45 Soul Junction latest 45 Release

The return of the "even easier than morning tv phone in ones" style Soul Source comps
 
This one offers all you lucky lucky people the chance to own a copy of the Soul Junctions latest 45 !
 
 
 
The Trey J’s - I Found It All In You - We Got A Thing (Going On) - SJ526
 
The blurb is below...
 
 
Out 17th Feb 2014
 
The Trey J’s: In the late 1960’s James Binford originally from Indianapolis, Indiana and Joseph Smith from Detroit, Michigan who had both by then migrated south to Atlanta, Georgia, formed a vocal duet known as the Trey J’s.
 
The groups name the Trey J’s is an Americanization “Trey” derived from the French word for the number three “Tres” and the first initial of James and Joseph and their late manager Johnny Glover’s christian names, hence Three J’s.
 
By the early 1970’s The Trey J’s had become regular performers at Atlanta’s most infamous Black night club ‘The Pink Pussy Cat’. It was while performing at the Pink Pussy Cat that the Trey J’s came into contact with a local record producer by the name of Thomas Fletcher Davis more commonly known as Tee Fletcher. Tee a successful recording artist in his own right with a string of recording for several labels such as Josie, Shurfine, and Tragar had begun his own production company Tee Gem Records.
 
The full story of the Trev J's can be read here
 
http://www.souljunctionrecords.co.uk/SJ526.html
 
along with "buy it now" at £10 opportunity here
http://www.souljunctionrecords.co.uk/buydirect.html
 
Both sides can be heard below
 
 
 
The Trey J’s - I Found It All In You - We Got A Thing (Going On) - SJ526
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
to enter....
 
just use the Soul Source like feature to like this post (its the one at the right side at the bottom of the article - eg the green one)
 
In a weeks time (Saturday Morning of the 15 March) the likes will be put into the soul source hat and the first one drawn out will get the 45!
 
 
thats all
mike
 
 
ouch, bit of a delay as got caught up with things
 
 
 
the winner out of the hat was Mal C
 
congrats to Mal if he can pm me a address will then get this fine 45 off to him in a hurry
 
unlucky to all the rest who enetered
better luck next time
 
cheers
mike
By Mike in News Archives ·

Jessica Records Article on SKM - Preview

Dave Rimmer passed on word of an article that he has posted on his SKM website after an interview with Curtis Smith.
A few preview clips follow below, for the full meaty article you will need to get yourself over to the SKM website (link to the article at the end of the page)
Preview clips...
 
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As some people will be aware, my fiancé is called Jessica, so it came as no surprise to discover that she was collecting the Jessica label, and that she had also made the connection with the Essica label. There were however, several gaps in the numbering system used by the label, and we were never sure whether that was because we just didn’t know what the missing releases were, or whether they even existed.
After a considerable amount of digging to try and find out what the missing numbers were, we finally made contact with Curtis Smith, and interviewed him by phone last weekend.
Here’s what we found out:
The label is definitely from St Louis, and was owned by a gentleman called Matt McKinney, whose wife was called, you guessed it, Jessica.
Curtis doesn’t really remember too much about Matt McKinney, other than the fact that he was a big friend of Harvey Fuqua, and had ambitions to get into Motown with his recordings. That didn’t happen of course, so I’m still searching for a contact with Matt McKinney. The only possible thing I’ve turned up so far is this recording:
Danright DR115 - Matt McKinney - Ballad of My Lai / Hungry Road - 1970
And as this is a Nashville label, I’m not convinced it’s even the same Matt McKinney.
Unfortunately Curtis was unable to explain why the label name changed from Jessica to Essica either.
So, onto the individual releases:
 
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Jessica 401 - Willie Small - How High Can You Fly / Say You Will - 1965
Firstly, this is Curtis Smith. He wasn’t under contract to Jessica at the time this record was released, so it was put out with the fictitious name of Willie Small. The catalogue number is also interesting as well. At the time this was released Curtis was working at the ‘401’ club in Powderly, Birmingham, Alabama. (I believe the club was owned at the time by John Hayden, an Alabama resident, but unfortunately he passed away in 2012, and his brother Danny Hayden.) That’s how the record came to be released as Jessica 401.
There are actually two different design labels for this release: The first shows Eddie Silvers as the writer, presumably because Curtis couldn’t be associated with it, the second shows, correctly, Curtis Smith
There is also, somewhat surprisingly a Dutch release of this record, although I do have certain doubts regarding its legitimacy.
 
http://www.soulfulkindamusic.net/artric6.jpg
Curtis Smith is the second from the left in this photo.
Jessica 402 - Rozetta Johnson - That Hurts / It’s Nice To Know — 1965 (Also released on Atlantic 2297)
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At the same time that Curtis was working at the 401 Club, so was Rozetta Johnson (The correct spelling of her name is Roszetta Johnson), and her single was issued with catalogue number 402 because just up the road from the 401 Club was the 402 Diner !
She was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and grew up singing in her local church choir. She joined a gospel vocal group, the Violet Harmonettes, and after her parents separated moved to Birmingham, Alabama, (and later McIntosh, Alabama). She started her singing career at the 401 Club, and the release on Jessica was her first recording. Following her stint at the 401 club she was then hired as a featured singer at the A G Gaston Lounge & Supper Club, subsequently toured as part of the Bill Doggett Revue, and then recorded several singles for the Clinton Moon’s ClinTone label
CT-001 - A Woman's Way / Mine Was Real - 1970
CT-003 - Who Are You Gonna Love / I Can Feel My Love Comin' Down - 1971
CT-006 - Holding The Losing Hand / Chained And Bound - 1971
CT-007 - Can't You Just See Me / To Love Somebody - 1972
CT-008 - How Can You Love Something You Never Had / Personal Woman - 1972
Curtis has no knowledge of how the Jessica release also came to be released on Atlantic, however, as the ClinTone singles are all distributed by either Atco or Atlantic, and have Atlantic Master numbers, there must be some connection there.
By the late Seventies Roszetta had left the music scene and followed a career in education.
Later in life, she returned to singing, primarily as a Gospel singer, and went onto international success using her married name Roszetta Johnson Scovil.
Sadly Roszetta passed away on the 24th March, 2011....
article clipped and end preview
 
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The ‘For: “Wes”’ track was arranged By The Soul Merchants, written by Eddie Silvers, Dawson & Hill, and produced by Eddie Silvers, The ‘Light My Fire’ track was conducted by him.
There was also a release on Unisfere that he appeared on (and wrote the flip side to)
UniSFERE 700 - Robert, Ron, & Eddie - Love Potion #9 / Robert & Ron - I Ain’t Finish yet - 1969.
So that’s it, the story of a little label in St Louis that released seven singles, recorded by artists from as far afield as St Louis, Atlanta, Washington, Birmingham, and New York.
Dave Rimmer & Jessica Wecker
As always, if anyone can add further information relevant to this article please get in touch with me through the email address dave@soulfulkindamusic.net
Sources:
Label scans - Jessica Wecker
Photos: Curtis Smith, Ruff Francis & The Illusions website: www.rufffrancis.com
Liner Notes: Roy Lee Johnson featuring guest Curtis Smith CD (Written by Martin Goggin)
http://www.soulfulkindamusic.net/artriclejessica.htm
 
ok that's the end of the previews, so get yourself over to SKM for the rest - more photos, info and words link here
http://www.soulfulkindamusic.net/artriclejessica.htm
 
full on details and over 30+ photos/scans to go with the many words of info
By Mike in News Archives ·

Saun & Starr - Hot Spot - Daptone Pre Order 45

Daptone seem to have a winner with this upcoming 45
 
Due out at the end of this month, this is simply a tremendous début 45 from duo Saun and Starr via Daptone Records
 
Here's the soundcloud
 
https://soundcloud.com/daptone-records/saunandstarrhotshot
 
 
Blurb:
 
Though they are currently in the studio putting finishing touches on their debut full length album, two of their tunes have thankfully been committed to seven inch wax. The A-Side, ‘Hot Shot’ is a feel-good shaker that features the inexplicable range of Miss Starr Duncan Lowe, backed staunchly by the “Baddest Band in the Land”, The Dap-Kings. The flip, ‘Gonna Make Time’, showcases Saundra “Saun” Williams’ smooth, smoky vocal, atop a bed of deep low-rider soul.
If this 45 ain’t your bag, please go lay down on a busy street. There’s no hope for you.
 
Link to pre-release order
 
https://daptonerecords.com/shop/Music/Daptone-Recommends?product_id=349
 
 

 
 
GodzillaMar 04 2014 07:22 PM
 
Beat me to it!
 
I listened to this last night and thought "blimey! - this is at least up there with the best of label"
A future classic without a doubt!
 
 
 
FlannyMar 04 2014 07:41 PM
 
Amazeballs I'm on it !!!!
 
 
 
71 SteveMar 04 2014 08:09 PM
 
Absolute class! Anyone else having probs placing an order? I tried on Saturday and again yesterday...have sent message to Daptone but no reply as yet.
 
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GodzillaMar 04 2014 08:45 PM
 
It's not out yet. And when it is Juno will have it within a week, surely?
 
71 Steve likes this
 
 
TheBigOMar 05 2014 11:28 AM
 
Now that's aTOON! Laid back mellow soul for that Sunday BBQ (remember those lately!) to groove with friends on the decking - hunting down as we speak now
 
Dale likes this
 
 
LENMar 05 2014 02:34 PM
 
Nice tune.
 
Len
 
 
 
 
mikeMar 05 2014 05:59 PM
 
a shout in the members shouts
 
http://www.soul-sour...779-saun-starr/
 
 
 
 
GodzillaMar 05 2014 09:40 PM
 
We need to get this 45 in the charts Sourcers!
 
 
 
 
SaunandStarrMar 06 2014 01:57 AM
 
@71 Steve - Hi. Thanks for trying to order our 45. We're you able to complete your order yet?
 
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SaunandStarrMar 06 2014 01:58 AM
 
Thank you everyone! Thank you, Godzilla! Thank you, Sourcers!
 
LEN and Godzilla like Like
 
 
 
 
garswoodMar 06 2014 11:21 AM
 
Wow, stunning track, daptone done it again me thinks...gotta get one !
 
 
 
 
DaleMar 06 2014 09:16 PM
 
Eventually got it ordered.. ....feel good soul fantastic....
 
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Getting spins again
 
 
polyveltsMar 07 2014 02:45 PM
 
Sweet !!!
 
 
 
 
71 SteveMar 22 2014 12:13 PM
 
SaunandStarr, on 06 Mar 2014 - 12:57 AM, said:
@71 Steve - Hi. Thanks for trying to order our 45. We're you able to complete your order yet?
Yes thanks very much!.....your 45 arrived safe and sound through the door this morning, direct from Daptone. Brilliant soul...hope it sells well for you and that you get to record and release more of this quality!. All the best, Steve.
 
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By Mike in News Archives ·

Lee Fields and The Expressions - New Album & Dates Annouced

Word just in from Truth and Soul Records of NY about Lee Fields and the Expressions next album and upcoming USA/Europe tour dates
 
Titled "Emma Jean" and announced to be released in June this year via Truth and Soul Records (see below for the T and S site link)
 
 
Clips from the blurb below...
 
Coming at a time when many new artists are trying to emulate the soul and swagger of the 1960s, Mr. Fields showers us with authenticity on the 11-track set, highlighted by first single “Magnolia.”
 
Hear the refreshed cover of the JJ Cale track that embodies the late, great American singer-songwriter and the Tulsa Sound he helped create.
 
https://soundcloud.com/truthandsoulrecords/magnolia
 
 
 
There's a sharper wisdom in the songwriting--from the having loved, lost, and learned vibe of “Don't Leave Me This Way,” backed by crooning guitar and wailing horns, to the sophisticated arrangements and studio acumen that's pared with Lee's straight forward sincerity in “Just Can't Win.”
 
Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys wrote “Paralyzed,” and having Emma Jean mixed and partially recorded at his Nashville studio, country soul and bluesy rock are immediately noticeable. It brings a different kind of strut to the album, but Fields--born and raised in North Carolina--is right at home with the Southern soul sound.
 
In fact, it feels like a natural progression: an organic, refreshingly pure next step...
 
 
Upcoming Events
 
Mar 12: Lee Fields & The Expressions, Austin, Texas
Mar 13: Lee Fields & The Expressions, Austin, Texas
Mar 14: Lee Fields & The Expressions, Austin, Texas
Mar 15: Lee Fields & The Expressions, Austin, Texas
 
Jun 4: Lee Fields & The Expressions, London, UK
Jun 5: Lee Fields & The Expressions, Paris, France
Jun 7: Lee Fields & The Expressions, Erfurt, Germany
Jun 8: Lee Fields & The Expressions, Gent, Belgium
Jun 10: Lee Fields & The Expressions, Hamburg, Germany
Jun 12: Lee Fields & The Expressions, Stockholm, Sweden
 
*More dates to be annouced
 
https://truthandsoulrecords.com/
 
 

By Mike in News Archives ·

George Clinton Interview on Factmag

Factmag features a current London based interview with Mr Clinton
A quick preview ...
 
 
....sessions with Rudimental and Joss Stone, hanging out with Prince and Jalal Mansur Nuriddin (of The Last Poets), recording a whole album direct to vinyl, and chowing down on a chicken doner in a Goldhawk Road kebab shop, Dr. Funkenstein found time to impart his (other-)worldly wisdom at a Q&A session held at Shoreditch House, at a masterclass for young producers at Metropolis Studios, and over a can of ginger beer with...
 
...mother was a big Louis Jordan fan,” he says, humming the lead sax line from Jordan’s 1945 jump blues cut ‘Caldonia’. “Living in Virginia, what you heard on the radio was country and western —” and here he breaks into the refrain from Slim Willet’s ‘Don’t Let the Sun Get In Your Eyes’, “then R&B stuff, you heard on records.” Louis Jordan, along with Muddy Waters, Lightning Hopkins, and Elmore James was the music Clinton’s mum listened to when she was getting ready to go out...
 
 
Words by Robert Barry
 
and here's the link...
 
Uncle Jam: George Clinton talks sample trolls, Kendrick Lamar and UFO crashes
 
http://www.factmag.com/2014/02/23/uncle-jam-george-clinton-talks-sample-trolls-kendrick-lamar-and-ufo-crashes/
By Mike in News Archives ·

50 Days to Record Store Day 2014. Soul related... ?

It's coming around again, the countdown ticker says just 50 days to go till Saturday 19th April 2014.
 
The Official website has a few words about some of the upcoming 2014 record store day related events.
 
But the main thrust of this post is to ask if any of you soul record store or label types out there have got anything soul related planned for the 2014 one?
 
Let us know via pm and if stand up can then feature as a news item
 
 
Here's the official site
 
http://www.recordstoreday.co.uk/
 
A vid of the last years day
 
http://youtu.be/3kvn1aXCoc0
 
Drop me info/news either via the pm feature or the "submit news" feature
 
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/index.php?app=forums&module=post§ion=post&do=new_post&f=114
 
or for all you non-member types - via the contact soul source at bottom of every page
 
 
 
Jason S photo
Paint Dauber
 
 
Jason SFeb 27 2014 04:53 PM
 
Soul Brother Records have a couple of 45s coming out, one featuring an unreleased 70s soul thing and something not previously out on 7". More info when allowed.
 
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mikeMar 04 2014 06:55 PM
 
great stuff Jason, keep us informed
 
 
any others doing anything... ?
 
 
 
 
 
Mal CApr 14 2014 08:10 PM
 
any more Jason on these Soul Brother 45's?
 
mal
 
 
 
 
SuttyApr 14 2014 11:11 PM
 
G.C. Cameron unreleased track & Barbara Mason 'world in a crisis', they're on youtube and the record day website Mal
By Mike in News Archives ·

Hayley discovers Detroit GOLD - Upcoming Soul Releases

Hayley discovers Detroit GOLD!
 
Hayley Records has unearthed more previously unreleased Detroit gems and will be issuing a series of 7” vinyl singles in the coming months, beginning in March, with double sided scorchers from Tony Hester and Steve Mancha.
 
 

 
 

 
‘Come out of your thing’ b/w ‘Nothing can stop me from loving you’
These tracks showcases Tony Hester’s incredible song writing, vocal and production talents.
Both tracks were recorded at Detroit’s famed United Sound Systems in 1975 and have only previously seen the light of day in the past by the Dramatics, the Dells and Cissie Houston, among others.
Unmissable!

‘Girl have pity’ b/w ‘Baby I need your love’
Tracks features Clyde Wilson’s incredible version of the Fantastic Four tune coupled with the unique pairing of Steve Mancha and JJ Barnes delivering an undiscovered United Sound sixties version of Bobby Williams’ ‘Baby I need your love’, complete with lyric sheet rustling and vocal directions!
Unbelievable.
Watch out for more amazing unreleased tracks from JJ Barnes, Andrea Henry, Bobby Shepherd, Willie Jones, the United Sound Systems band and others in the coming months.
‘AIN’T THAT SOMETHING!’
Check out our website at http://www.hayleyrecords.co.uk or drop us a line at sales@hayleyrecords.co.uk.
By Rob Moss in News Archives ·

Soulfinger - A Life love and Passion Motown Era Project

A heartfelt artistic statement paying tribute to the great songwriters of the classic “Motown” era.

The idea was to highlight and re-record B-sides of lesser known soul music gems from the late 60ties up to mid of 70ties, inviting a variety of amazing artists to perform on one song each:

Leela James - Teedra Moses - Jaguar Wright - Kathy Sledge - Syleena Johnson - Anthony David - Truth Hurts - Martin Luther - Joi - Stephanie McKay - Antonique Smith - Angela Johnson - Ben L’Oncle Soul - Sara Devine - Milla Brune - Mizzy

We want to put this labor-of-love out into the world in a very different manner than how it’s usually done.

We have come up with (we hope) absolutely extraordinary luxury packaging for this super-limited, hand-numbered collector’s item. This will not be released in digital form, no iTunes, no Amazon, no Spotify.

For our limited edition run, we picked Kickstarter as platform:

KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN LINK

Clips/info/samples etc via this page

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/soulfinger/soulfinger-life-love-and-passion






Every unit will be uniquely identified by its serial number.

NOTE: The serial on the prototype used in our photoshoot uses the name of our company ("Soulfood Music Group"), on the final product we will change this to:

Soulfinger - Life, Love & Passion -- Nº: 000X



Full list of participating artists:

Leela James, Soul Train Music Award & NAACP Image Award nominee

Teedra Moses, signed to Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group/Warner Bros.

Jaguar Wright, legendary singer, once backing vocalist of Jay Z

Kathy Sledge, (“Sister Sledge/We Are Family”)

Joi, lead-singer of Raphael Saadiq's Lucy Pearl (“Lucy Pearl/Lucy Pearl”)

Truth Hurts, (“Truth Hurts/Addictive”)

Anthony David, Grammy Awards nominee, reputedly First Lady Michelle Obama's favorite artist

Syleena Johnson, Grammy Awards nominee (Kayne West - "All Falls Down"), daughter of Syl Johnson, TV One “R&B Divas”

Martin Luther, Golden Globe nominee (“Across The Universe”), collaborations with The Roots

Stephanie McKay, toured the world with Kelis, collaborations with Mos Def, Talib Kweli

Antonique Smith, Golden Globe nominee (“Across The Universe”), played the role of Faith Evans in the film "Notorius"

Angela Johnson, collaborations with Frank McComb, Eric Roberson, Rahsaan Patterson

Sara Devine, backing vocalist Mary J Blige

Ben L’Oncle Soul, Motown signature and France’s soul music super star

Mizzy (“Soul:ID”)

Milla Brune, Belgian shooting star


MUSICIANS:

Working on classics, it was important to us to have an identifiable sound all across the album and so we decided to work with a steady band of musicians, all having an impressive track-record:

Steady backing band:

Gene Lake - drums [Maxwell/D'Angelo/MeShell Ndegeocello]

Jonathan Maron - bass [Groove Collective/Maxwell/India.Arie]

Selan Lerner - keys [Nile Rogers/DJ Spinna/Kanye West]

Mike Ciro - git [Janet Jackson/Raheem DeVaughn/Mariah Carey]

Chops Horns [sugarhill Records/The Police/Alicia Keys]

The Maze Ensemble - Andra Durham, Paul Umbach & Rob Arthur — strings [Peter Frampton]

Guest musicians:

Eric Smith - bass [musical director Rihanna/Mary Mary/Jill Scott]

Jerry Barnes - bass [Juicy, Chaka Khan/Al Green/Roberta Flack]

Jacques Schwartz-Bart - sax [D'Angelo/MeShell Ndegeocello/Roy Hargrove]



Videos

http://youtu.be/uUAgSCstOKs

http://youtu.be/-NMyLzx_isU

http://youtu.be/HNf6wqTY4Kw





Official Site

http://soulfingermusic.com/

Kickstarter site

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/soulfinger/soulfinger-life-love-and-passion


Yos ZoulFeb 27 2014 08:39 AM

"This will not be released in digital form,"

So what's this CD then? A new analog type we've never seen before?




Steve GFeb 28 2014 08:06 PM

Looks good…..



Kevin BruceMar 01 2014 11:17 AM

Great Project Guys

It would great if you released them on 7" Vinyl promos.

So that us Northern soul DJ'S a cross the pound in great Britain.
Could play them and promote them for you.

Keep The Faith

Kevin Bruce Sheffield UK.
By Mike in News Archives ·

Recommended New Film: 20 Feet From Stardom

I've just seen a screening of a brilliant documentary featuring some great soul sisters that is nominated for next week's Oscars and gets a UK release in a couple of weeks.
It's called '20 Feet From Stardom' and is about backing singers who performed with major rock stars (plus Stevie Wonder and MJ), but of course there are a few familiar names in there for soul fans. It primarily centres around Darlene Love (Crystals). The cast also includes Merry Clayton, Tata Vega, Gloria Jones, Lisa Fischer, Patti Austin, Susaye Green (Supremes) and Mable John and I also discovered that Edna Wright was Darlene Love's sister!
Claudia Lennear (Ikettes) was at the screening and did a Q&A at the end.
Some great vocals and if you enjoyed Standing in the Shadows you're gonna love this.....seriously recommended.
more info here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk...t-arts-26068091
comments
comment via the yank Feb 26 2014 03:35 AM
Watched the DVD a few weeks ago and really enjoyed it! Also liked the bonus features with the interview with Merry, Darlene and Lisa, and the short interviews that didn't make it into the movie.
comment via richo991 May 12 2014 07:55 AM
Watched film last night really enjoyed it. some excellent vocal talent that should or could have made it under different circumstances. recommend it to watch
 
By Guest in News Archives ·

An Afternoon with Mary Wilson of The Supremes in Kilburn

Thought this might be of interest to some, given her Dreamgirls book success on screen on theatre it might not be as much show and tell as the original book, but hopefull will follow the book rather than the showbiz interpretations. I have seen this lady before and she can certainly sing.
 
Sounds a great afternoon out for anyone that can make it
 
I assume it is based on the book as below, which is one of the best biographies I have read.
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dreamgirl:_My_Life_As_a_Supreme
 
 
 
added by site
 
Join us for a very special afternoon of music and conversation with Mary Wilson, a founding member of one of the most successful female singing groups in recording history — The Supremes. SInce the 1960s, Mary Wilson and The Supremes have brought the sound of Motown into the homes of millions across the globe and simultaneously advanced civil rights by breaking down barriers in the entertainment industry.
 
While growing up in Detroit’s Brewster Projects, Mary’s love for singing blossomed when she befriended Florence Ballard, Betty McGlown and Diana Ross at age 13. Four decades and 40 albums later, what once started as a dream has exceeded beyond Wilson’s wildest imagination.
 
Wilson has written a best-selling autobiography, performed on stage and screen, lectured and toured the world, and continues to be looked up to as a singer who set the standard for females in the recording industry.
 
 
A special event presented by The Embassy of the United States of America
 
 
website link/reference
 
http://www.tricycle.co.uk/current-programme-pages/theatre/theatre-programme-main/an-afternoon-with-mary-wilson-of-the-supremes/
 
The Tricycle Theatre
269 Kilburn High Road, London NW6 7JR
Nearest tube: Kilburn (Jubilee Line)
Nearest overground: Brondesbury
 
 
Box office: 020 7328 1000
tel: 020 7372 6611
fax: 020 7328 0795
email: info@tricycle.co.uk
 
ouch
looks like may be sold out already as the site says
 
 
Mary Wilson of the Supremes - US Embassy event, 24 February 2014, 15:00
We are sorry but this event has sold out.
By jocko in Event News ·

Kindle - Southern Soul-Blues (Music in American Life)

Here's another Kindle highlight
This one is titled Southern Soul-Blues (Music in American Life) and was released last year but as the kindle edition is now available for £1.12 uk wise and is billed as 344 pages, thought maybe a highlight be of some interest
Here's the blurb...
Publisher: University of Illinois Press; 1st Edition edition (12 Mar 2013)
Review
"Southern Soul-Blues takes on a woefully unexamined topic to make a significant contribution to studies in African American popular music. David Whiteis is a conscientious researcher, an astute observer, and a superlative writer."--Robert Pruter, author of Chicago Soul and Doowop:
The Chicago Scene
Product Description
Attracting passionate fans primarily among African American listeners in the South, southern soul draws on such diverse influences as the blues, 1960s-era seep soul, contemporary R & B, neosoul, rap, hip-hop, and gospel. Aggressively danceable, lyrically evocative, and fervidly emotional, southern soul songs often portray unabashedly carnal themes, and audiences delight in the performer-audience interaction and communal solidarity at live performances.
Examining the history and development of southern soul from its modern roots in the 1960s and 1970s, David Whiteis highlights some of southern soul's most popular and important entertainers and provides first-hand accounts from the clubs, show lounges, festivals, and other local venues where these performers work. Profiles of veteran artists such as Denise LaSalle, the late J. Blackfoot, Latimore, and Bobby Rush--as well as contemporary artists T. K. Soul, Ms. Jody, Sweet Angel, Willie Clayton, and Sir Charles Jones--touch on issues of faith and sensuality, artistic identity and stereotyping, trickster antics, and future directions of the genre.
By Mike in News Archives ·

Melvin Davis In Vogue Magazine Feature

A great article and some interesting footage as part of the Shinola project on the link to Vogue on line below !
“Detroit’s full of characters,” says photographer Bruce Weber, who, eight years ago, corralled a sampling of the city’s talented eccentrics for a major photo portfolio for W magazine titled, "Welcome to Motor City." Now he’s shot and filmed an entirely new batch of wonderfully singular personalities from the city for Shinola, the growing watch and leather goods company aiming to revitalize manufacturing in Detroit.
http://www.vogue.com/vogue-daily/article/capturing-a-moment-photographer-bruce-webers-detroit-based-campaign-for-shinola/#1
 
 
polyvelts Feb 19 2014 09:05 PM
Love Mr Weber ! Great films ! Go Detroit !!
Alison H Feb 19 2014 10:30 PM
I love all things Detroit !!! Superb videos & a good read! I miss Detroit soooo much & it's my aim to go back & say "how ya doing?" one day 🐵 x
Rodney LeePeace Feb 20 2014 12:35 PM
Though I've been to the states I couldn't make it to detroit(not for want of trying)but Detroit is in my heart and soul,since I was a kid detroit music has been with me wether it was rock,jazz or soul.and that's why it's tattoo'd on my arm…forever Detroit
wilxy Feb 20 2014 03:43 PM
Motown.....D-Town.....Musically..... "My Town"......Respect.
phild Feb 20 2014 09:20 PM
I'm off back to Detroit this summer. Can't wait.
ady croasdell Feb 20 2014 11:29 PM
And they couldn't get a better ambassador than Melvin
Alison H Feb 21 2014 10:23 PM
That's really cool Rodney!! If I had a tattoo (can never see it though as they wouldn't look right on me) I would have Pure Detroit. PD is shop in Detroit selling purely Detroit made products where all the money goes back to the City. I loved the shop, and bought loads, and the name is simply beautiful
Alison H Feb 21 2014 10:23 PM
Do you need a case carrier Phil ???!!!!
By Rob Wigley in News Archives ·

100 Club Allnighter Tonight - Canceled

Sat Feb 15th 2014 all nighter cancelled
 
 
Due to a combination of unfortunate events but mainly due to a licensing problem we have had to cancel tonight's event.
 
Missing the January date threw me and the club, independently of each other, and we did not apply for the license in time. This would have been salvageable if it had not been for the licensing authorities announcing a visit this weekend and them not turning up on Friday so it would have been tonight and we therefore would have had to shut at 3 am, leaving a lot of nighter attendees frustrated.
 
To make matters worse, I contracted gastro enteritis at 1am this morning and would not have been able to run the event and Keith Money rang up from Scotland yesterday saying he could not get down due to the weather. Others have said the weather would have stopped them attending. Rather than run a patched up dance from 11pm-3am I have decided to cancel it. If anyone has run up any pre-booked train expenses or hotels I will refund some or all of the money depending on circumstances.
 
Please pass this message on to anyone who might be attending
 
Ady: ady.croasdell@btinternet.com
By Mike in Event News ·

Manchester Preview - Northern Soul Film

Posted by Stevie S60 via the forums here's word of a chance to view a preview of the upcoming Northern Soul fil
'Northern Soul' Preview Screening
The 6 Music Festival Fringe Presents an Exclusive Preview Screening of 'Northern Soul'
As part of the 6 Music Festival Fringe, we are proud to partner with Cornerhouse to show a preview screening of 'Northern Soul', the story of a 1970's club scene with its roots in Northern England that changed a generation.
The screening will take place on:
Wednesday 26 February
Doors open at 18.00. Event starts at 18.20 and ends at 20.40
The screening will be at Cinema 1, Cornerhouse, 70 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 5N
Tickets are free and avaliable by ballot.
The ticket ballot opens on Tuesday 11 February and closes at 21.00 on Saturday 15 February
full score via the BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03nj164/profiles/northernsoul
 
 
comments from the old Soul Source comments system
Byrney Feb 11 2014 03:29 PM
Bunged my ballot in, here's hoping
Steve S 60 Feb 11 2014 04:56 PM
I'm away on holiday on the screening night. I'll just have to wait for the general release. Good luck to everybody else on SS who register.
Greenie1960 Feb 11 2014 07:56 PM
My entry's in and good luck to everyone who's entered!
LEN Feb 11 2014 08:01 PM
See ya there (also hoping)
Len
Rodders22Feb 11 2014 09:32 PM
Been a while,went to the filming of some of the scenes at King George's Hall. Looked the business to me.Put in for lottery draw, here's hoping. Rod Clegg.
Drew3 Feb 12 2014 12:28 AM
Thrown my hat in the ring. Good luck to those others applying.
regards.
Drew.
garswood Feb 12 2014 11:56 AM
Just applied also, corner house is a great cinema, went last week to watch inside Llewelyn Davis (fab film btw), cinema is about 50 yds from Oxford rd train stn... Phil
the Happy Hooker Feb 12 2014 01:01 PM
The Commitments in Lahdon on the18th, then this (?) if I'm lucky ................
Kevin Bruce Feb 12 2014 02:57 PM
Hi Guys
Just applied for tickets. you never know I might be lucky.
Good luck to all KTF
form Kev Bruce Sheffield.
ZootSuit Feb 12 2014 04:57 PM
Pity its not London, too far to travel for me
Mister Fish Feb 12 2014 07:37 PM
Us Londoners need to see too
carty Feb 13 2014 03:14 PM
What Manchester does today, London does tomorrow, the rest of the world the day after that. .Hopefully a couple of tickets will be coming my way .
frenchie Feb 13 2014 08:04 PM
Be a nice birthday pressi for me Here's hopin
micksmix Feb 17 2014 12:03 PM
Got my tickets via email today
Anais nin Carms Feb 17 2014 01:24 PM
Boo wooo I got no no , I would have loved to preview this being a person that doesn't have a Wigan holdall in my history , and I do live in Manchester , and I do frequent the corner house , and I do go out loads , I could have given it a clean non tainted review ... oh well good luck everyone else ...sulking in the corner ...not sitting in the corner ...sulking
Ernie Andrews Feb 17 2014 02:55 PM
I applied and just got the message that Ive been unsuccessful! Anybody else get any?
Quinvy Feb 17 2014 06:48 PM
I was unsuccessful. What a surprise. Couldn't win a one horse race me
frenchie Feb 17 2014 07:12 PM
Got mine.
Happy Birthday Girl
Penny
garswood Feb 18 2014 08:04 AM
No tickets for me... Oh well
carty Feb 18 2014 11:13 PM
Nowt down for me , serves me right for trying wind up our Southern friends i suppose. In the unlikely event of any spares becoming available , they would be gratefully recieved and several drinks in the cornerhouse bar would be on me .
Tony Morris Feb 19 2014 08:24 PM
Me as well. Any spares gratefully accepted
DNJ Feb 19 2014 08:28 PM
And me. Just have to wait a bit longer. Wouldn't be surprised if it went straight to DVD
lofthope Feb 21 2014 12:42 AM
It will get a theatrical release and won't go straight to DVD.
 
By Mike in News Archives ·

Inner City Soul Club Returns In A New London Venue!

We just want to thank those who have continued to support us since the creation of Inner City Soul club last March and to announce that we have moved to a new and fantastic venue in London - Duke's. The new venue is a short walk from Liverpool St. and Aldgate Stations, and is complete with a large wooden dance floor and incredible sound system.
 
We have a cracking line up for our next event, which will be running till 6 AM - Lars Bulnheim (flying over all the way from Hamburg), Marco Santucci and Kitch - so we hope to see some of you down there for what promises to be another night of amazing Rare Soul!
 
Over the past year we have had some fantastic and memorable events, with some of the best DJ’s from Europe including Edu Domingo, Laurent Reus, Malayka and Matt Fox and many others from the UK including Adam Torel, Callum Simpson, Rich Evans and the Va Va Voom boys.
 
As we are on the younger end of the soul spectrum (Tomas is 22 and James 29) our focus has always been on promoting an event which both appeals to dedicated soul fans but also focuses on creating an atmosphere which encourages a younger generation to enjoy this fantastic music. Consistent with this ideal we have always sought out DJ’s who we believe to be exciting and play the best across the board 60s and 70s soul records out there!
 
Here are the current favourite spins from the two residents to give you a flavour of the club...
 
James Pogson:
 
Ishola Muhammad — “Open Up Your Heart” (Guess)
Little Willie Johnson — “Loneliness” (Vendella’s)
John Harris and the Soul Sayers — “Hangin’ In” (Kerston)
Harvey Scales & the Seven Seas — “Trying To Survive” (Magic Touch)
Mellow Madness — “Save The Youth” (Mega)
 
Tomas McGrath:
 
The Soul Injection — “Stay Off The Moon” (Accent)
The Underground Express — “I Never Found A Girl” (U.G.E.)
Kelly & The Soul Explosions — “Talking About My Baby’s Love” (Dynamite)
Charlene & The Soul Serenaders - “Can You Win” (Volt)
Paul Burton — “So Very Hard To Make It (Without You)” (Music-Go-Round)
 
 
 
 
Once again thanks for the support!
 
Tomas & Poggo.
 
 
flyer - click for full on view
 

 
callum_64Feb 12 2014 11:44 PM
 
Looking forward to it lads! Keep up the good work...
 
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The Milk ManFeb 17 2014 05:13 PM
 
Keep up to date with the event through:
 
 
 
 
Timid TomasMar 13 2014 05:31 PM
 
A little promo we have put together in advance of Saturday...
 
 
By Timid Tomas in News Archives ·

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