Guest Aitor Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Event Title: SOUL ESSENCE MEETS SOUL 4 REAL Event Author: Aitor Calendar: Allnighter/Weekenders Event Date: Thu 07 October 2010 ------------------------------------------------- Hi, Here´s the info of the next Soul 4 Real - Soul Essence Weekender in Bilbao (Spain) DJ LINE UP: THURSDAY NIGHT at Cotton Club 10 p.m. - 2.am. Free entry DJs to be confirmed FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT at Ercilla 11p.m. - 6 a.m. 10 Euros per night (tickets available on the door) Bob Cosby David de Santiago Gavin Page Herminio Afonso Steve Plumb Aitor Lombide SATURDAY DOWNBEAT SESSIONS at Cotton Club 4 p.m - 8 p.m. Free entry Brian Goucher Eduardo Domingo Paul Thrower Alex Subinas SUNDAY GOODBYE SESSIONS at Cotton Club 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Free entry DJs to be confirmed Accommodation at the cith centre 4 Star Hotel Ercilla is just......... 70 Euros + 7% tax per night for a Double room (breakfast included) 60 Euros + 7% tax per night for a Single room (breakfast included) 80 euros + 7% tax per night for a Triple room (breakfast included) For direct flights to Bilbao from Stansted go to www.easyjet.com or from Heathrow visit www.clickair.com As alternatives, you can also fly from Stansted to Santander with Ryanair and from Gatwick or Bristol to Biarritz with Easyjet IMPORTANT - For Hotel bookings at Hotel Ercilla and additional info please contact Alex Subinas: 00-34-639-613533 or online at eurocom@jet.es Visit this Event in Soul Source Events Guide for venue maps, street views,road and rail directions and more Link to comment
foolish fool Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 ALL BOOKED UP AND READY, FOR THE MOST "ENJOYABLE WEEKENDER" ON THE PLANET. IN ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CITIES. NOT TO MENTION THE TAPAS... CAN'T WAIT BEST TATS Link to comment
binsy Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 ALL BOOKED UP AND READY, FOR THE MOST "ENJOYABLE WEEKENDER" ON THE PLANET. IN ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CITIES. NOT TO MENTION THE TAPAS... CAN'T WAIT BEST TATS You know it makes sense mate. A fantastic few days with some of the best hosts on the soul scene Link to comment
Gouch Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 (edited) Troop; This really is one of THE finest weekenders of our times, no politics, no chin strokers standing in the corner looking down on the rest of us, just quality music played by nice people appreciated by more thoroughly nice people.What more could anyone who has an interest in our wonderful music want, there really is something for everyone. cheers Gouc Edited June 19, 2010 by Gouch Link to comment
Guest Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 oh I'd dearly love to come oh well every year I miss means the kids are another year older and easier to palm off on someone for a long weekend maybe next year then... Link to comment
Sean Hampsey Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 maybe next year then... I keep saying the same, Kirsty. Think we need to get a 'Just Soul' trip up Sean Link to comment
Guest Aitor Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 (edited) Not long now folks !! Edited August 31, 2010 by Aitor Link to comment
Guest Aitor Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 THURSDAY NIGHT DJ´S CONFIRMED! COTTON CLUB 9 PM - 1,30 AM - PAUL SUTTON - ANDY TATS TAYLOR - JOHN PEARSON Link to comment
foolish fool Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 THURSDAY NIGHT DJ´S CONFIRMED! COTTON CLUB 9 PM - 1,30 AM - PAUL SUTTON - ANDY TATS TAYLOR - JOHN PEARSON Getting my box ready, loved it last year.......are the students coming again?? Link to comment
Blake H Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Only if you play Phil Collins Andy:ohmy: Blake Link to comment
jocko Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 (edited) Getting my box ready, loved it last year.......are the students coming again?? Awright Mr Taylor, I assume you will happily play some of that crossover stuff over there! Great pictures of your lads wedding on FB, give him my hearty congrats, lovely lad, just as you would expect with the parents he has Whats this I hear you had Bully in NY, I hope you have filmed it, I have said to him he would be like the Crocodile Dundee of Chesterfield I had convinced Diane to come over for this but have just realised that I have Keni Burke tickets in Londond for that night so can't do, sounds a great weekend, defo next year Edited September 2, 2010 by jocko Link to comment
foolish fool Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Awright Mr Taylor, I assume you will happily play some of that crossover stuff over there! Great pictures of your lads wedding on FB, give him my hearty congrats, lovely lad, just as you would expect with the parents he has Whats this I hear you had Bully in NY, I hope you have filmed it, I have said to him he would be like the Crocodile Dundee of Chesterfield I had convinced Diane to come over for this but have just realised that I have Keni Burke tickets in Londond for that night so can't do, sounds a great weekend, defo next year Hiya Jock You would love Bilbao,.......especially Sunday morning when we get Mr Bulloch in the Guggenheim....Tha wat........Thanks for the wishes, i will pass them on, hope to see ya soon, adoption papers ready. Tats Link to comment
foolish fool Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Only if you play Phil Collins Andy:ohmy: Blake It's at the front of the Box,... Blake, i can't believe the first part of your radio spot was cut. damn Link to comment
Guest DaveSwift Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Me and the missus should be over. Went two years ago and really enjoyed it. Should be even better now - i see extra warm-up and afternoon sessions. Cheers Dave Link to comment
Guest Aitor Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 (edited) Here's the definitive line-up DJ LINE UP THURSDAY NIGHT at Cotton Club 9 p.m. - 1,30 a.m. Free entry Paul Sutton Andy "Tats" Taylor John Pearson FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT at Ercilla 11p.m. - 6 a.m. 10 Euros per night (tickets available on the door) Bob Cosby David de Santiago Gavin Page Herminio Afonso Steve Plumb Aitor Lombide SATURDAY DOWNBEAT SESSIONS at Cotton Club 4 p.m - 8 p.m. Free Entry Brian Goucher Eduardo Domingo Paul Thrower Alex Subinas SUNDAY GOODBYE SESSIONS at Ercilla 4,30 p.m. - 7,30 p.m. Free entry Alejandro Aguayo Ian "Bully" Bulloch CAN'T WAIT !!!! Edited September 9, 2010 by Aitor Link to comment
Steve Plumb Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Hiya Jock You would love Bilbao,.......especially Sunday morning when we get Mr Bulloch in the Guggenheim....Tha wat........Thanks for the wishes, i will pass them on, hope to see ya soon, adoption papers ready. Tats Looking forward to Bilbao again, gutted to have missed the last one My advice to all who fancy The Guggenheim. It is definitely worth a trip BUT don't go with the hangover from hell (like I did)......................or you will regret it Only a coupla weeks to go now - canny wait! Cheers Steve Link to comment
Guest Aitor Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 (edited) just 4 nights ;-) Edited October 4, 2010 by Aitor Link to comment
John Benson Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 Bags 'almost' packed... looking forward to it! :thumbsup: Link to comment
Guest Gavin Page Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Hi all, someone has had to pull ot of Bilbao, I have two flights for the price of changing your name £50.00.. Give me a shout if any use to please. Link to comment
Guest slim Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Hi all, someone has had to pull ot of Bilbao, I have two flights for the price of changing your name £50.00.. Give me a shout if any use to please. hi.i'd be interested in one of the tickets if still available.are they going out thu. or fri. i assume from stansted? Link to comment
Bakersoul Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Me and the missus should be over. Went two years ago and really enjoyed it. Should be even better now - i see extra warm-up and afternoon sessions. Cheers Dave Hi Dave....Hi Mark....Hi Plumby.....Hi to all soullies.....all good news cause i'll be there with my new dancing shoes!! and looking forward to hanging out with my favourite dance pal...thats you dave......... SEE YA THERE!!!!...................... BakerSoul (Majestic) Link to comment
Bully Boy Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Well what can I say that as not been said about this Weekender in previous years........................NOTHING! Firstly much appreciation to Aitor & Alex for putting this weekend on, now alongside their partners in crime Bob Cosby & Gavin Page! The guys hospitality was second to none and can I say MANY THANKS! It was Melissa and my first time at this weekender, and it was also our first weekender outside of the UK....! But after this weekend, I can assure you all it will not be the last none UK weekender! The City of Bilbao is a very beautiful place and not at all spoilt by tourism, not many tourists were there at all (only Weekender Guests really). The hotel Ercilla is a really nice hotel and I cannot complain about it in any way. On the musical side every session was throughly enjoyed by most of the people there, or certainly the ones that I spoke with. A good cross section of both Soul & Funk was enjoyed by the punters at both of the niters along with the sessions in the Cotton Club... along with the Goodbye Songs sessions that I took part in along with Alejandro........! Thanks to all of the people who stayed right until the death, along with all of the Shoe Shop.........................You really had to be there to understand what I actually mean...........................TERRIFIC! Although I also appreciate that a lot of the guys that were there had to leave to catch your flights..! My final spot turned into a two and a half hour one, and I think I would still be playing now if I would have been allowed to.............. A REAL PLEASURE to play some tunes for you guys Our Sunday night early to bed was scuppered by Aitor & Alex who again insisted that we all go for something to eat together, so once again Drunken Debauchery was the order of the day....................FANTASTIC! Cannot wait until next year, ROLL ON....................! THANKS Bully! Link to comment
Paul McKay Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Well put Bully. Sorry we missed your Sunday set but we booked the flights before we knew it was on. Once again many thanks to Alex and Aitor! Link to comment
Steve Plumb Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Well put Bully. Sorry we missed your Sunday set but we booked the flights before we knew it was on. Once again many thanks to Alex and Aitor! My body still hurts....................when it finally heals in the next day or so i'll put together some thoughts and some playlists too In the words of Brian Goucher it was SENSATIONAL!!!!!!!!!!!!! I heard you were still playing whilst we were all on the plane on Sunday Bully - top man, heard the hotel was a rockin' mate Cheers Steve Link to comment
Homage Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 My first post on Soul-Source. Aitor & Alex have ran their Weekender since the mid 90s, top guys who love their music. The Spanish soul scene has the vibe of what it was like back in the late 70s in the UK, plus they are fantastic hosts when you go over there. Glad you all had a great time... Link to comment
Bully Boy Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Well put Bully. Sorry we missed your Sunday set but we booked the flights before we knew it was on. Once again many thanks to Alex and Aitor! A Real Pity Paul.....................seeing as you were all armed with the equipment..........TORCHES! Bully! Link to comment
Paul McKay Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 My battery had run down due to overuse by Tats! Link to comment
Davitz Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Thanks to Alex & Aitor "the major". Enjoy the music, the pintxos, and the beers as usual In Bilbao Zorionak David. Link to comment
Guest Aitor Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 (edited) It's been a very hard week and still trying to recover from a longggggg weekend. Thank you to everybody who visited us and special thank you to all the DJs that make this weekender so especial. Roll on !!!! Edited October 14, 2010 by Aitor Link to comment
Bully Boy Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Awright Mr Taylor, I assume you will happily play some of that crossover stuff over there! Great pictures of your lads wedding on FB, give him my hearty congrats, lovely lad, just as you would expect with the parents he has Whats this I hear you had Bully in NY, I hope you have filmed it, I have said to him he would be like the Crocodile Dundee of Chesterfield I had convinced Diane to come over for this but have just realised that I have Keni Burke tickets in Londond for that night so can't do, sounds a great weekend, defo next year Jock...................hope you had a good night Saturday.......................YOU MISSED A BLINDER Mate.........................! Get It Booked next year Mate....................Rate Up Your Strasse! Bully! Link to comment
Bakersoul Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Hello i flew there, i walked bilbao, i ate tappas, i drank lots, i danced loads!!! huff huff twas great... Thanks bob for your set on sat nite.........magic... Nite BakerSoul Link to comment
Steve Plumb Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 (edited) Venue Report Bilbao Weekender - Oct 2010 Soul4Real meets SoulEssence After missing last October's do it was a full 18 months since we'd sampled the delights of Bilbao! The weekender for us started on Wednesday afternoon as we set off and stopped with The Cosby's on Wednesday night as we had an early flight on Thursday. Beer and a session in the Cosby record room got us off to a good start! Thursday - The beauty of the early flight meant we were in the hotel and ready for action by half ten on Thursday morning! So 'Tapas Trawl #1' it was then! What a great day it was too! Sun, Tapas, Pinxtos, Beer and eventually hitting the Cotton Club for the warm up session later that evening. I say warm up but really it was a full on night and the DJ's really did raise the bar for the rest of the weekend - no pressure then! Friday - More of the same I'm afraid! Did the Boat Trip this year and became an honoury Leighton Buzzardian for the day as it was two of us and eight of them! Straight onto 'Tapas Trawl #2' weather pretty good, more Tapas, Pinxtos & Beer which soon became the first main night at The Ercilla Hotel. There was a real party atmosphere with Brits outnumbering the Spanish by 4 to 1 (most of them were due to come in for the Saturday night gig). Musically it was mainly 70's, Crossover & Northern and the dance floor was full all night. This really was a great night and it looked like just about everyone agreed! Saturday - Retail Therapy for the girls swiftly followed by 'Tapas Trawl #3' with yes, you guessed it even more Tapas, Pinxtos & Beer and hitting the Cotton Club again, this time for the afternoon 'Deep' session. Loads of SENSATIONAL tuneage on how there was too! The main Saturday night at The Ercilla had more of a 50/50 split of Brits versus Spanish and musically it was the polar opposite of Friday night! Not much Northern and/or Crossover was heard until the very wee small hours. In the main we got loads of the funkier & jazzier end of the scene which gave rise to two brilliantly contrasting nights. Something for everybody that's for sure! Sunday - Window shopping followed by 'Tapas Trawl #4' then back to the Ercilla for some farewell tunes in the foyer which was a superb way to end the weekend. As we left for the airport the music carried on and apparantly got very happy and very messy later on! I've purposely not mentioned any DJ's or names of the many folks we sang, drank, ate and partied with, as there are simply too many BUT a massive thank you to anyone who was unlucky enough to spend time with us this weekend! Thanks also go out to the many DJ's who all did superb sets! Many thanks to the organisers 'Alex & Aitor' and from the Yarmouth side of the tracks 'Bob & Gavin' for putting together a quality weekender with more fun than you can shake a stick at and of course as much Soul as it's humanly possible to take. Roll on October 2011! I'll finish with my playlists for both Friday & Saturday nights at The Ercilla Hotel - Steve Plumb - Friday night (1am-2am) - Paaarrrty Delfonics - I told you so (45) Vessie Simmons - I can make it on my own (45) Willie J & Co - Boogie with your baby (45) C Henry Woods Troupe - The Stranger (45) Kool Blues - can we try love again (45) Charlene & The Soul Serenaders - Can you win (45) Inell Young - What do you see in her (45) Bobby Bland - Shoes (45) Chubby & The Turnpikes - I didn't try (45) Paramount Four - Sorry ain't the word (45) Sam Dees - Lonely for you baby (Alt Take LP) George Kirby - What can I do (45) Clydene Jackson - I need your love (LP) Brief Encounter - Human (45) New Holidays - Maybe so maybe no (45) Satin - Your loves got me (45) Tempests - Someday (LP) Seven Souls - I still love you (45) Richard Caiton - I'd like to get near you (45) Norris Vines - Give in (45) Steve Plumb - Saturday night (11pm-12.30am) - Early doors, setting the tone Deborah Bell - Close your eyes (CD) BSTC feat J L - I love it (CD) DJ Asparagus - Your daddy loves you (CD) Root Soul feat Leon King - My dream come true (CD) Laurence Beaman - Thinking of you (CD) Paris Delane - Can't go back (CD) Marjorie Ingram - Another woman involved (forthcoming) Ted Taylor - Farewell (forthcoming) George Soule - Midnight love affair (forthcoming) Candi Staton - One more hurt (forthcoming) George Jackson - Victim of a foolish heart (forthcoming) (Bilbao '1st play' exclusive) Spencer Wiggins - I'm at the breaking point (CD) Paramount Four - Sorry ain't the word (45) Epicentre - Get off the phone (LP Borrowed from Bob Cosby) Invitations - It was a woman (New 45) Anthony Hamilton - So in love with you (CD) Marcell & The Truth - Lost in the moment (CD) Chantay Savage - Don't let it go to your head (Silks Old School 12") Esther Philips - Brother brother (CD) Ella Woods - I need your love (45) Alice Clark - Don't you care (LP) Arnold Blair - Trying to get next to you (45) Joyce Williams - The first thing I do in the morning (45) Friday Saturday Sunday - There must be something (45) Lou Courtney - Somebody new is loving on you (45) Fabulous Playmates - Don't turn your back on love (45) Barrett Strong - Is it true (45) Hesitations - Is that the way to treat a girl (45) Sy Hightower - I know you're leaving me (45) Cheers Steve Plumb Oct 2010 Edited October 18, 2010 by Steve Plumb Link to comment
Steve Plumb Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Hi All It seems there was an error in my Bilbao report from last week which from all accounts upset some people? I have now amended this and apologise for any offence this may have caused. None was meant, I assure you! Please find below the amended version. Cheers Steve Bilbao Weekender - Oct 2010 Soul4Real meets SoulEssence After missing last October's do it was a full 18 months since we'd sampled the delights of Bilbao! The weekender for us started on Wednesday afternoon as we set off and stopped with The Cosby's on Wednesday night as we had an early flight on Thursday. Beer and a session in the Cosby record room got us off to a good start! Thursday - The beauty of the early flight meant we were in the hotel and ready for action by half ten on Thursday morning! So 'Tapas Trawl #1' it was then! What a great day it was too! Sun, Tapas, Pinxtos, Beer and eventually hitting the Cotton Club for the warm up session later that evening. I say warm up but really it was a full on night and the DJ's really did raise the bar for the rest of the weekend - no pressure then! Friday - More of the same I'm afraid! Did the Boat Trip this year and became an honoury Leighton Buzzardian for the day as it was two of us and eight of them! Straight onto 'Tapas Trawl #2' weather pretty good, more Tapas, Pinxtos & Beer which soon became the first main night at The Ercilla Hotel. There was a real party atmosphere with Brits outnumbering the Spanish by 4 to 1 (most of them were due to come in for the Saturday night gig). Musically it was mainly 70's, Crossover & Northern and the dance floor was full all night. This really was a great night and it looked like just about everyone agreed! Saturday - Retail Therapy for the girls swiftly followed by 'Tapas Trawl #3' with yes, you guessed it even more Tapas, Pinxtos & Beer and hitting the Cotton Club again, this time for the afternoon 'Deep' session. Loads of SENSATIONAL tuneage on show there was too! The main Saturday night at The Ercilla had more of a 50/50 split of Brits versus Spanish and musically it was the polar opposite of Friday night! Not much Northern and/or Crossover was heard until the very wee small hours. In the main we got loads of the funkier & jazzier end of the scene which gave rise to two brilliantly contrasting nights. Something for everybody that's for sure! Sunday - Window shopping followed by 'Tapas Trawl #4' then back to the Ercilla for some farewell tunes in the foyer which was a superb way to end the weekend. As we left for the airport the music carried on and apparantly got very happy and very messy later on! I've purposely not mentioned any DJ's or names of the many folks we sang, drank, ate and partied with, as there are simply too many BUT a massive thank you to anyone who was unlucky enough to spend time with us this weekend! Thanks also go out to the many DJ's who all did superb sets! Many thanks to the organisers 'Alex & Aitor' and from the Yarmouth side of the tracks 'Bob & Gavin' for putting together a quality weekender with more fun than you can shake a stick at and of course as much Soul as it's humanly possible to take. Roll on October 2011! I'll finish with my playlists for both Friday & Saturday nights at The Ercilla Hotel - Steve Plumb - Friday night (1am-2am) - Paaarrrty Delfonics - I told you so (45) Vessie Simmons - I can make it on my own (45) Willie J & Co - Boogie with your baby (45) C Henry Woods Troupe - The Stranger (45) Kool Blues - can we try love again (45) Charlene & The Soul Serenaders - Can you win (45) Inell Young - What do you see in her (45) Bobby Bland - Shoes (45) Chubby & The Turnpikes - I didn't try (45) Paramount Four - Sorry ain't the word (45) Sam Dees - Lonely for you baby (Alt Take LP) George Kirby - What can I do (45) Clydene Jackson - I need your love (LP) Brief Encounter - Human (45) New Holidays - Maybe so maybe no (45) Satin - Your loves got me (45) Tempests - Someday (LP) Seven Souls - I still love you (45) Richard Caiton - I'd like to get near you (45) Norris Vines - Give in (45) Steve Plumb - Saturday night (11pm-12.30am) - Early doors, setting the tone Deborah Bell - Close your eyes (CD) BSTC feat J L - I love it (CD) DJ Asparagus - Your daddy loves you (CD) Root Soul feat Leon King - My dream come true (CD) Laurence Beaman - Thinking of you (CD) Paris Delane - Can't go back (CD) Marjorie Ingram - Another woman involved (forthcoming) Ted Taylor - Farewell (forthcoming) George Soule - Midnight love affair (forthcoming) Candi Staton - One more hurt (forthcoming) George Jackson - Victim of a foolish heart (forthcoming) (Bilbao '1st play' exclusive) Spencer Wiggins - I'm at the breaking point (CD) Paramount Four - Sorry ain't the word (45) Epicentre - Get off the phone (LP Borrowed from Bob Cosby) Invitations - It was a woman (New 45) Anthony Hamilton - So in love with you (CD) Marcell & The Truth - Lost in the moment (CD) Chantay Savage - Don't let it go to your head (Silks Old School 12") Esther Philips - Brother brother (CD) Ella Woods - I need your love (45) Alice Clark - Don't you care (LP) Arnold Blair - Trying to get next to you (45) Joyce Williams - The first thing I do in the morning (45) Friday Saturday Sunday - There must be something (45) Lou Courtney - Somebody new is loving on you (45) Fabulous Playmates - Don't turn your back on love (45) Barrett Strong - Is it true (45) Hesitations - Is that the way to treat a girl (45) Sy Hightower - I know you're leaving me (45) Cheers Steve Plumb www.soulmusic.co.uk Oct 2010 Link to comment
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