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latest info on forthcoming show The NORTHERN SOUL Hall of Fame WEEKENDS UK and WORLDWIDE Join Kev Roberts for 2 great hours of Oldies, Anthems, Unreleased gems, Competitions plus a special EXCLUSIVE GUEST weekly. This week its DARROW FLETCHER . A sensational act from Chicago, who recorded for SWAN, JACKLYN,GROOVY,UNI,COTILLION among others. FORTHCOMING ATTRACTIONS; Bill Bush, Paul Kyser, Jimmy Jones, The Precisions, Richard Street, William Bell, Bill Moss, Sonny Charles/The Checkmates Ltd, Harvey Fuqua. LISTEN ; Saturday 10am-Noon SOLAR Radio, Channel 879(SKY Digital, Channel 879) www.solarradio.com Sunday 12 noon(USA East Coast time, 5pm UK) WNFI 105.3(Myrtle Beach, South Carolina) www.beachshag.com 5-7pm Mansfield 103.2FM (North Notts/North Derbys) www.mansfield103.co.uk 7-9pm Sunshine 855(AM) (Shropshire/Worcs) www.sunshine855.com

Kim Weston The Queen of Northern Soul- Now Accepting Bookings for 2005 -06! Dates: Fall 15 – 24 October, 2005 & Spring 2006 (all dates subject to fluctuate bearing actual bookings) Anchor Dates: Hemsby -15 Oct, & Sage Gates Head - 21 Oct Target Areas: UK, Ireland (additional areas in Europe will be considered) KIM WESTON: THE QUEEN of NORTHEREN SOUL . Active as a performer from time to time in the U.K., Kim Weston's recorded works are understandably revered by R&B and soul music lovers a.k.a. Northern Soul the world over. In 1991 Motown released a retrospective, "Greatest Hits and Rare Classics" while Fantasy Records has reissued her original work with Stax Records. Kim Weston is touring in support of her brand new album work to be released, with famed Motown producer, Sylvia Moi. KIM WESTON now Returns to the UK for her first tour in over a decade. Contact For Bookings:Full Cut Bookings (001) 718 4692485 bookings@fullcutrecords.com Detroit has produced many talented entertainers, among these is Kim Weston. The word entertainer alone does not do justice to the talent that is Kim. She is an artist in every sense of the word. It is her being. It is her calling in life. Kim Weston embodies what the American Spirit is all about: freedom and vibrancy. Her first release on the Motown family of labels, "Love Me All The Way," earned her national recognition as a powerful and dynamic songstress. Kim followed this success with a string of memorable classics, "Helpless," "Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me A Little While)" and her smash hit with late Marvin Gaye, "It Takes Two," written by William "Mickey" Stevenson. Later she recorded for MGM and released her definitive version of "Lift Every Voice and Sing," which was quickly adopted as the national anthem for all African-Americans of the era. Kim Weston is a singer of songs, a vocalist for all seasons, a true soul survivor. Some people consider an artist to be a painter or a sculptor. Kim's paint brush and chisel is her dramatic and compelling voice. Each note paints a picture. Her every verse tells a story that will stir your soul and move your very being. FULL DISCOGRAPHY LISTING http://www.soulfulkindamusic.net/kweston.htm WEB LINKS: http://www.mp3.com/kim-weston/artists/5001/summary.html http://www.soulwalking.co.uk/Kim%20Weston.html http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/weston_kim/artist.jhtml Contact For Bookings:Full Cut Bookings (001) 718 4692485 bookings@fullcutrecords.com

New venue for August annouced Hi All Once more the venue management at the CIS have done it again, they now say they no longer want us there after the last event stating that our customers did not treat their venue with respect and did not spend enough at their bar. I had hoped I could convince them to let us hold the July event as the last one as I had printed and paid for the flyers and adverts but they told me the contract was worth spit!! So the Allnighter planned for July the 30th is now Cancelled All is not lost we will host our August Bank Holiday All-nighter at our new home The Dnipro Ukrainian Club Smedley Lane Cheetham Hill Manchester M8 8XB this is a smaller venue with a main room which will hold 250 and a bar which will hold 70/80 and a record dealer room which will hold 20/30 so we will down size for a while but we feel will create a better atmosphere and they are due to start work on another hall on the side of the building which will hold 700 and this will be ready June next year. The venue is 1.3 miles form the CIS but what is more important is that they want us there!! will send out flyers and directions very soon. 'Not The Flower But The Root Soul Club' will carry on with their soul get together as normal at the Ducie Bridge just off Corporation Street July will see Kev' Shute' Johns and John Baxter behind the decks playing some quality Rare Soul. 7pm till 11pm entrance FREE Thanks to all who have supported NCS at the CIS and we hope to see you at the New Venue on August 27th http://www.newcenturysoul.co.uk Latest In all New Century event news and more

A first look at the forthcoming Soultime 2006 Calendar Soultime 2006 Calendar Have had news and sample artwork of a forthcoming Soultime 2006 Calendar, have to say at first glance it does looks rather impressive. With it described as a A3 portrait size, full colour, glossy calendar does sound tasty.Then when have a look at the samples, well rather than bore with you with my attempts at artistic appreciation, think the best bet is to let the screen shots speak for themselves. Planned release is in September at a cost of £9.99 plus p & p. From the team behind it Just an update on the production of Soultime 2006 Calender, things are really starting to take shape and the final artwork is almost complete, the quality is out of this world with sharp artist and label scans throughout, it looks fantastic, this unique item will be available for September 2005 in time for ChristmasWe already have several major players connected with the Northern scene who have shown interest to endorse the project with advertising their venue, events or record business, there is space left should you be interested, but please contact us as soon as possible as we are now getting close to final proof reads and finally going into production very soon Regards - Mark Bicknell, Ian Gregory - Soultime Publictions. for further details and to pre order a copy please contact bicknellmark@aol.com telephone 0161 330 6267.

details of both release and launch SOULSHAKER Vol.2. Real funk, soul and groovy club soundz from today's scene! It' out now SOULSHAKER volume 2 the groove kicks compilation dedicated to the contemporary funk, soul & club scene. Listen to few tracks clicking on the titles. Get your dance-floor shoes ready as another long ride through the world’s groovy funk & soul club scene awaits you. Get started with The The Voodoo Trombone Quartet and Lemon, quintessence of London’s legendary Club Montepulciano, here dealing with an overwhelming and breathtaking cocktail latin "breakbeat" Boogaloo, followed by the similar Kelvin Stardust, the opening track of Big Boss Man’s brand new second album "Winner". Pass the hatchet baby!!! Let’s stay in the realm of groovy club soundz with Gogo Sitar by Germany’s Kahuna Kawentzmann, which already became a true underground hit thanks to the spread of 7" by Jazzman Records, the same label that publishes the flaming Sharon Jackson and her Soul Destroyers. Blow your top! Quantic is among the leading figures of the new international club scene. Don't joke with an hungry proves that this is a top class young talent, indeed in this case helped by the voice of the legendary Spanky Wilson! Coming back is the new single by acid jazzers SMOOVE ... massive! English band Speedometer deliver a preview taken from their second album "This is Speedometer vol.2", which states all the je ne sais quoi of these Southeast boys. "Have you got the message"?!! The best of nowadays’ mod scene is embodied by Scottish band Boogaloo Investigators, by Italy’s Link Quartet, featured with the previously unreleased song Sweet little apples, by American band Diplomats of Solid Sound and by the Nick Rossi Set, respectively dealing with Loaf and jug and with the cover of Foolkiller by Mose Allison. Sharon Jones – who only just delivered a sold out performance at Camden’s Jazz Café - certainly doesn’t need to be introduced, as she is beyond question the number one lady of soul. What condition, which already became a classic of the northern soul scene thanks to the version by Betty Lavette, is an unreleased track that, at present, has been turning only on 7". In order to remain within the classics, French band Slow Slushi Boys have no fear of comparison with Ike Turner. Just listen to their song "I can't believe what you say". And, what should we say about the hot Hammond-funk played by English band Sting Ray Davies & The Organites, a side project by Leight Gracie of Speedometer and Stoned Soul Picnic!!!???!! Wow! The supercool graphic design is by Fabio Conti...... stay tuned!!! SOULSHAKER VOL. 2 TRACK LIST 1 VTQ - Your pleasure - Freshly Squeezed Music UK 2 Big Boss Man - Kelvin Stardust - Blow Up Records UK 3 Speedometer - Have you got the message – Blow It Hard Records UK 4 Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings - What Condition - Daptone Records USA 5 Quantic feat. Spanky Wilson - Don't Joke with... - Tru Thoughs UK 6 Lemon - Hell yeah - Freshly Squeezed Music UK 7 Kahuna Kawentzmann - Gogo Sitar - Jazzman Records UK 8 Smoove - Coming Back - Acid Jazz Records UK 9 The Link Quartet - Sweet little apples - Record Kicks ITA 10 Nick Rossi Set - Foolkiller - Nick Rossi Set USA 11 Sting Ray Davies & The Organites Upstairs - At boston Road - Blow It Hard UK 12 Boogaloo Investigators - If you reap Boogaloo - Googaloo Records UK 13 The Diplomats Of Solid Sound - Loaf and jug - Estrus Records USA 14 Funkplosion - The love jet - Funkorama Rec SPA 15 The Soul Destroyers feat Sharon Jackson - Fackin'it – Jazzman UK 16 Stoned Soul Picnic - Doctor Gonzo – SSP UK 17 Slow Slushy Boys - I can't believe what you say - Larsen Records FRA SHOP ON LINE HERE "Heavy funk and mod grooves -- the fab second installment in the Soul Shaker series, and even better than the first! Nick the Record has really sharpened his ear for a tune with this one -- and has picked out some of the best bits from recent years of the funk and mod instrumental revival scenes -- a great assortment of tunes from around the globe, showing a world that's wonderfully united through straight-grooving use of Hammond organ, soulful sax, electric guitar, and funky drums!" Dusty Groove Chicago SOULSHAKER VOL.2 LAUNCH PARTY! THURSDAY 21 JULY @ LA FABBRICA DEL VAPORE - VIA PROCACCINI 4 MILANO Special guest live: BOOGALOO INVESTIGATORS! www.boogalooinvestigators.co.uk Party DJs: Piero Casanova (SoulShaker /Rivierabeat) Nick Recordkicks (Recordkicks.com) ClaudioAudio (Boogaloo Club Milan) Sir.Viner (Boogaloo Club Milan) + special guest! spinning floorshaker northern & latin soul, funk & hammond shakers, explosive rare groove! VA - SOULSHAKER VOL.2 Real funk, soul & groovy club soundz from today's scene (CD / Limited Edition LP) "Heavy funk and mod grooves -- the fab second installment in the Soul Shaker series, and even better than the first! Nick Recordkicks has really sharpened his ear for a tune with this one -- and has picked out some of the best bits from recent years of the funk and mod instrumental revival scenes -- a great assortment of tunes from around the globe, showing a world that's wonderfully united through straight-grooving use of Hammond organ, soulful sax, electric guitar, and funky drums!" Dusty Groove Chicago SOULSHAKER VOL.2 IS DISTRIBUTED IN UK BY KUDOS RECORDS (WWW.KUDORSRECORDS.CO.UK) SHOP ON LINE AT: www.recordkicks.com/catalog www.audioglobe.it www.kudosrecords.co.uk www.dustygroove.com www.tunes.co.uk www.musicline.de www.soundflat.de www.recordshack.org www.up-beat.com WWW.RECORDKICKS.COM - INFO@RECORDKICKS.COM -