Original soul memorabilia - 22 Sept. additions

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Some more examples here of this week's additions at A Nickel And A Nail of original soul related music industry memorabilia from the 60s to early 70s. Soul / R&B artists performance contracts, to press releases, programme flyers and original concert programmes are currently being offered for sale. This is your chance to own some unique pieces of history on a set-sale forum. Updates and additions made daily!

To see the full memorabilia sales section with sample images, prices and ordering go to https://a-nickel-and-a-nail.myshopify.com/collections/memorabilia

Some examples added over the last few days are listed below, and much more on the website. If interested in purchasing order direct via the site, or PM me here.

 

Kelly Brothers (Sims / Excello) - original 1967 performance contract (Lexington, North Carolina).

From the Waldon Artists and Promotions / Paragon Agency estate. An original performance booking contract (AGVA reg #107404) for an appearance by the Kelly Brothers at a venue in Lexington, North Carolina. Performance date May 1967. Details of show times, fees, terms and conditions, and deposit requirements are referenced. This contract is from the Kelly Brothers' recording period within a year of the release of "Crying Days Are Over" for Sims. The date of the performance marks the transition between their last recording for Sims (two months previous) and their first Excello release in June 1967.

 

Betty Wright - original 1972 performance contract (Elks Club, Louisville, Kentucky).

From the Waldon Artists and Promotions / Paragon Agency estate. An original performance booking contract (AGVA # BC 33913 ) for an appearance by Betty Wright at the Elks Club, Louisville, Kentucky. Performance date February 1972. Details of venue location, rehearsal and show times, fees, terms and conditions, and deposit requirements are referenced. The document derives from the middle of her period with Alston label, within a year or so of "Clean Up Woman" and "I'm Gettin' Tired Baby". The contract package contains the orginal contract, four office carbon copies and four deposit riders.

 

Eddie Floyd - original Christmas Day 1966 performance contract (Durham, North Carolina).

From the Walden Artists and Promotions / Paragon estate. Contract (reg. # 106780) for an appearance by Eddie Floyd at the Durham Civic Center, Durham, North Carolina. Performance date Christmas Day, 1966. Package consists of original contract outlining fees, deposit, venue details and terms and conditions.