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Here's the 49th installment of The Divine Chord Gospel Show which appears monthly on dublab.com, broadcast on 22nd July 2015. https://www.mixcloud.com/gregbelson/divine-chord-gospel-show-pt-49-glastonbury-festival-gospel-disco-recap/ This month, we roll back the clocks to just 4 weeks ago, when the clubbing wonder that is the NYC Downlow stage in the Block 9 @ Glastonbury Festival, hosted another stellar weekend of fantastic music. Kicking off the whole session was a healthy offering of primetime gospel disco, designed to get your feet moving and your heart rate jumping, whilst reaching out for a dose of the holy ghost. A selection of tunes that work the dancefloor, from rare underground movers to hands-in-the-air gospelized cover versions. Once again, in a small part of the world called Pilton, the Downlow proved that there's no other place quite like it......all played on one of the best sound systems a DJ can ever hope to perform on. Such an amazing session! Feel free to join the facebook group 'The Divine Chord Gospel Show'! -
Here's the mixcloud archived link for the Divine Chord Gospel Show pt. 49, the Glastonbury Gospel Disco Recap session...100% bonafide dancefloor killers, for your consideration! Dive in and put a lil' shake & vac down on your carpet.....electric glide the day away ;) https://www.mixcloud.com/gregbelson/divine-chord-gospel-show-pt-49-glastonbury-festival-gospel-disco-recap/
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Thanks so much to those that tuned in live to The Divine Chord Gospel Show pt. 49, the Glastonbury Festival Block 9 Disco Recap. An uninterrupted mix of tunes that had a packed out and sweaty NYC Downlow reaching out for a dose of the holy ghost. Here's the tracklisting.....the archived mixcloud link will be available shortly. Cheers! Divine Chord Gospel Show pt. 49 Glastonbury Festival Block 9 Disco Recap 2015 The Sims Sisters ‘Keep trusting in the Lord’ (Simcob) The Sensational Williams Brothers ‘Sunday’ (Savoy) California Flight Project ‘God gifted’ (PPD) Passage ‘Power’ (A&M) Laura Lee ‘I’ll fly away’ (Myrrh) Macedonia Singers of Albany, Louisiana ‘You can’t hurry God’ (Chapel) Moments of Faith Singers ‘Lord you’ve been good to me’ (Harmony Missionary Baptist Church) Don Degrate Delegation ‘He’s somebody to me’ (Avi) Willie Neal Johnson and the Gospel Keynotes ‘Ain’t no stopping us now’ (Nashboro) The Lady Lois Snead ‘I found out what you mean to me’ (Savoy) Brockington Singers ‘Stretch out’ (TSOP) The Clark Sisters ‘Everything’s gonna be alright’ (Sound of Gospel) Genobia Jeter ‘Call on Jesus’ (Savoy) The Golden Wings of Atlanta, Georgia ‘Jesus changed me’ (Meltone) The Meadowlarks ‘Bible’ (Nasha)
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Here are this weekends slew of soulful events, where you can catch me terrorizing the one's and two's.....starting off playing alongside my learned friend Wrongtom @ The Secret Garden Party tomorrow, Grange Farm, Abbots Ripton, Huntingdon, PE28 2PH....we'll be headliner closing the Chai Wallahs stage on Thursday 23rd July, bringing a widespread selection of hard soul, dancefloor funk, and Tom's inimitable skankin' boss reggae. Then it's off to Second City Soul and an opportunity to break out the rare 45's once again......deep selections, primetime dancefloor 60's soul....you know the score. Be weary of the venue change for SCS....now being held at Walsall Wood FC, Lichfield Rd, Walsall. Then it's back in the saddle with Wrongtom again, as we weave our way to the Somersault Festival in Castle Hill, North Devon. Catch us DJ'ing on Sunday 26th July, warming up for the one and only Norman Jay MBE. Party tunes....many hands in the air-type stuff. Smashin'!
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Please join me on dublab.com, Wednesday 22nd July @ 2pm US PST (10pm UK time), for the next installment of the Divine Chord Gospel Show pt. 49.http://dublab.com/Fresh back from the wonder that is the NYC Downlow located at the Block 9 field at this years Glastonbury Festival, and man, what another incredible session! This show is dedicated to some of the tracks that kicked the whole weekend off, playing nothing but 100% gospel disco to 2,000 or so happy, smilin', hot and sweaty clubbers. Once again, this will be my landmark gig of the year, so please tune in for an interrupted dose of the holy ghost, brought to you from West LA to the West Country of the UK.If you missed the last 'soundclash' show featuring my special guest DJ Aaron Bushman, here's the archived mixcloud link; https://www.mixcloud.com/gregbelson/divine-chord-gospel-show-pt-48-with-guest-dj-aaron-bushman/ Also, please feel free to explore and subscribe to our youtube channel featuring some of the choicest 45's to be played on the show. We've just surpassed our 200th video, so please check it out and subscribe here; http://www.youtube.com/user/DivineChordGospel/videos?flow=grid&view=0 Thanks everyone and see you there!
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Finally managing to gather my thoughts after what was a stunning Soul Funk-tion gathering last Saturday. I was still feeling a little under the weather, so had every intention of getting home after my set.....oh how wrong was I......I crossed the SF line at 9pm and waddled out at 6am, after being blessed with some of the most forward thinking music to be played in one night. Marvelous sets from all the DJ's involved.....stepping behind the decks just brought it on home how up for it you lot really are. Mr Haydon insisted on me breaking out a mahoosive gun or two, which was when my tempo's peaked.....really hard-as-nails aggro soul, which blew out a few cobwebs, then it was back to the serious business of the rarities. I think we might well have found our new Sacred Four too.....Rance Allen, stand up! Thanks to Southside and Sean for the invite to play for you guys.....see you lovely people again sometime soon! One for the ages.
This weekends worth of gigs looks a little like this....tonight in Dalston Kingsland, East London, I'll be pulling out the righteous gospel disco beats at this smashin' event to raise awareness in Nepal. Lookin' forward to dropping the dancefloor beats at this great venue.....set time is around 10.30pm....get there early, find your space on the floor.....and I'll see you there! Then tomorrow, I'm Birmingham bound for the wonder that is Soul Funk-tion pt. 12. One of those gigs that it's a complete honor to be asked to play at....widely known on the underground circuit as at the forefront of cutting edge underplayed and freshly discovered 45's that others elsewhere might latch on to several years down the line. Legends are made at this venue, and tomorrow night has an all star stellar cast assembled for your dancing pleasure. Proper.
Please join me on dublab.com, Wednesday 22nd July @ 2pm US PST (10pm UK time), for the next installment of the Divine Chord Gospel Show pt. 49.https://dublab.com/Fresh back from the wonder that is the NYC Downlow located at the Block 9 field at this years Glastonbury Festival, and man, what another incredible session! This show is dedicated to some of the tracks that kicked the whole weekend off, playing nothing but 100% gospel disco to 2,000 or so happy, smilin', hot and sweaty clubbers. Once again, this will be my landmark gig of the year, so please tune in for an interrupted dose of the holy ghost, brought to you from West LA to the West Country of the UK.If you missed the last 'soundclash' show featuring my special guest DJ Aaron Bushman, here's the archived mixcloud link; https://www.mixcloud.com/gregbelson/divine-chord-gospel-show-pt-48-with-guest-dj-aaron-bushman/ Also, please feel free to explore and subscribe to our youtube channel featuring some of the choicest 45's to be played on the show. We've just surpassed our 200th video, so please check it out and subscribe here; https://www.youtube.com/user/DivineChordGospel/videos?flow=grid&view=0 Thanks everyone and see you there!
So quite frankly, I'm still in recovery mode from last nights gig....and not just the coughing and spluttering stuff, on my part. Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens hit it squarely out of the park, delivering a bounteous set of classic funk cuts, a couple of inspired cover versions and of course, their own great material. The show started with a minor hiccup, with Naomi finding the onstage entrance a tad difficult for her ailing leg....but not to worry....she called for her wheelchair, and performed the whole show sat right there in front of the audience, like royalty seated resplendent on a throne. In a bizarre twist, it almost gave the night a whole new meaning....I for one, had a tear tumble down my cheek when her wonderous voice hit time and again those magical, gritty, down home notes that only a seasoned vocalist can reach. None more so than when she unleashed a monstrous version of Sam Cooke's 'A change is gonna come'....a tune that resonates hard to this day....Naomi delivered it with such eloquence and an underlying layer of angst, pleading for a change to come....it was the defining moment, that right there for me, was the gig in a nutshell. Everything else, was a bonus. The Gospel Queens themselves are truly a nod to how the Daptone organization are so revered. A perfect compliment that other labels might overlook....it's not just about the lead vocalist, it's about the complete package. We're lucky to have such a marvelous resource at Daptone....littered with jewels and gems of pure quality. And last night, Naomi Shelton's light shone so bright. It was an absolute privilege to be there. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jviZ66DccJo
London Town....are you ready? Tonight, quite simply one of the gigs of the year. At 7pm sharp, I'll be guiding you through 2 hours of top shelf gospel soul and funk 45's....y'know....the GOOD stuff. Then at 9pm, Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens will take to the stage, delivering their unique blend of soulful euphoria....an education in spiritual soul and mindful messages. A word to the wise....this will be one for the books!
Here are the next series of back-to-back gigs, making for a long weekend of soul covering a few corners of my record box. Starting with the Immaculately concepted 'Soul Slice' @ Farr's School of Dancing In London town on Thursday 9th July with my learned friend Mr James Pogson. Gospel disco and modern soul sides will be the order of the day, as requested by the boss man. Then it's off to Leeds on Friday for another sparkling 'Empty Bottles' session @ Santiago's, breaking out the heavy hitting 60's raw soul leviathans for all your dancing needs. Saturday it's a jaunt to the South West and a 4pm start joining the 'Seriously Soulful' crew @ The Bristol FRINGE Cafe-Bar for an exquisite session of rare modern and 70's based soul. And then Sunday, I'll be staying in the Bristol locale and returning to The Love Inn for another sweet soul, heavy vocal harmony night @ Slow & Low: Greg Belson (L.A.) Round II, resident DJ Tommy Charles presiding. It's gonna be one epic journey, no doubt....why not join us.
The weekends set of gigs brought practically euphoric highs mixed with health issue lows resulting in a much needed bout of Sunday downtime….but not without having a mahoosive smile on my face. Friday night at the Havelock was epic…..a bar under brand new management, looking to shake up the seaside town a tad with some quality music sessions. And yeah, it’s a venue worth seeking out….quality space and for those of you that feel like dancin’ a great wooden dancefloor too. The fast food grab-a-bite option before the gig though was not a good option. For the first hour or so of my 4 hour set, I was fighting the colly wobbles……still, fast food should never be an option in the first place, right kids!? Still, check out this great establishment if you're in the locale.....a great space to just have a bevvy, no matter what the occasion. After the 5 hour car journey eastwards, it was time to get serious for the first Go Go Children Allnighter….and what a session it was. Musically, it was off the chain…..some pearlers were played in particular by Callum Simpson in his second set (Junius Bugs Hughes sounded so big on that system), and Des Parker delivered some new nuggets to my ears. If I had to pick the light shining moment though, it was George Mahood playing my number one gospel want (sorry kids, can’t tell you what that is yet, until I find a copy!) Everyone stepped up to the plate for what was a proper hoedown of quality music….sadly for me, the 4 hours on my feet the night before brought back the revenge of my Glastonbury toe, (big blisters ahoy!), and I spent most of the night, sat around just absorbing. Apologies to all for not being my usual spritely self….but trust me, inside my soul was dancin’. An amazing session, and one of the top UK soul clubs, without a shadow of doubt......to Nicci, John & Dean...thanks so much for inviting me to play this fantastic, landmark night. Wonderous.
Onwards to the weekend and here's where I'll be on Friday and Saturday....kicking it all off with a selection of righteous dusties from the known to unknown soul, funk & r&b 45's @ The General Havelock, Hastings. We'll be running from 8pm onwards so come along and get with this very cool bar, under new management, and definitely going places on the south coast. Then on Saturday, it's the Big Bristol Bash....Go Go Children's first all-nighter, and it promises to be a cracker. This one's a SELL OUT so if you don't already have tickets, then sorry, you're out of luck....musically,this is gonna be a bit good, like. Seriously.
Woke up this morning to a nice, lovely shower and scrubbed off the last of the Pilton countryside that came home with me. Glastonbury 2015 delivered on every level....just an amazing few days.....I need to say thanks so much to the Block 9 crew and the Da Nycdownlow for having me play for them. Just the most perfect sound system for a DJ to play on, bringing the gospel disco beats well and truly to life. A stage of what seemed like 1,000's of dancin' folk right there with you in the sweatiest club setting outside of the Bronx in '77.....just so on point. Here's my set starter, the tune that started the whole weekend off for the Downlow massive. The smiles were there from the get go.....a beautiful club session, run by beautiful people. ;) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atVpStfAPEI
In just two days time, dublab will be hosting the second in a series of Gospel Soundclashes.....please join me on Wednesday 24th June @ 2pm US PST (10pm UK time) as I welcome from Virginia, DJ Aaron Bushman into the studio. This is the second in an intermittent 'Soundclash' series.....more DJ's to follow, so keep 'em peeled. Cheers! https://www.facebook.com/events/453362924836960/
In just two days time, dublab will be hosting the second in a series of Gospel Soundclashes.....please join me on Wednesday 24th June @ 2pm US PST (10pm UK time) as I welcome from Virginia, DJ Aaron Bushman into the studio. Once again, we delve into the collection of those who dig a littler deeper into the gospel racks, and discover these long lost treasures, finally documenting artists that have gone unrecognized for too long. This two hour special will feature a back to back session of one hour from each of the DJ's, harking back to 'soundclash' territory. Vote with your ears or just sit back and embrace the music, whilst we present to you 120 minutes of music you might not have heard before. This is the second in an intermittent 'Soundclash' series.....more DJ's to follow, so keep 'em peeled. Cheers!
The drive from London to Manchester wasn't the joliest....3 lorries crashed on the M25, making the journey somewhat rubbish. After I arrived at the DJ pad though, all o'that went out of the window. I'd heard great things about the Black Bee Soul Club, so I was chomping at the bit to get things crackin'. Thanks so much to the BB crew for their great hospitality, and for throwing one of the key nights in the rare soul scene. Great venue, on target sound system, and a crowd that wanted to hear new music instead of the tried and trusted also rans. I played a whole bunch of new additions to the box, including a coupla things that made their UK debut, so it was awesome to see the dancefloor explode, and for folk to rush the decks. Cap doffed, kind sirs of The Hive.....magnificent. Here's my set starter, for those that were curious.
Radio One DJ Trevor Nelson hosted a program about Northern Soul where he interviewed amongst others, Keb Darge. I remember seeing Kebby taking Trevor to a ballroom venue and explaining the whole 'nighter experience. My memory's a bit sketchy and sadly I can't remember the 'documentary' right now, but during that interview, Trevor commented on the 'fact' that he was the only black person in the room and I think I'm right in saying, he felt a little uncomfortable about that. This program would have aired at least 10 years ago....if I can think of the name of the show, I'll come back to the thread.
I'll be 'dazzlin' 'em all with my pearly whites, mate....hope to see you out and about, guvna!
This weekends set of gigs....Friday night it's a hike to Manchester for the 3rd Anniversary of the much lauded Black Bee Soul Club....it's my first time treading the hallowed boards of this soulful hive, so I can't wait to get my teeth stuck in....heavy duty rare 45's all the way. Then Saturday, it's a rumble down to the smoke where I've just been added to the 'Teen Scene Alldayer', alongside a selection of revered collectors across Europe. Rarities and a few r&b classics will be the order of the day, so come get your fix....5pm is my set time. Yet another smashin' weekend of soulin' for your consideration.
Please join me on dublab.com, Wednesday 24th June @ 2pm US PST (10pm UK time), for the next installment of the Divine Chord Gospel Show pt. 48.https://dublab.com/After the success of our debut 'Gospel Soundclash' featuring Mr Eli 'Paperboy' Reed, we are thrilled to announce the 2nd chapter of a series of broadcasts featuring the cream of the gospel soul & funk collecting community. From Richmond, Virginia please welcome to the airwaves DJ Aaron Bushman.The feedback that we received for the first 2 hour extended session means that we'll be hosting more of these special broadcasts in the coming months, seeking out the finest collectors across the globe and sharing their amazing playboxes with the listening public. Aaron Bushman specializes in all things 'Virginia'....his knowledge of the state and surrounding areas is rich.....as rich as the soulful bombs that he finds and airs via his mixcloud channel. Aaron isn't just all about the gospel cuts, so please explore the other sides of Mr Bushman's collection....it's really quite a trip. Check out his work, right here; https://www.mixcloud.com/aaronbushman/ https://www.mixcloud.com/beatsofmusic/aaron-bushman-straight-from-tha-play-box/ Today, we're gonna be focusing on the treasures he excavates of a spiritual vernacular. Tune in and get yourself ready for The Divine Chord Gospel Show pt. 48....the second in a series of Gospel Soundclashes......more guests to be announced at a later date. If you missed the last show, here's the archived mixcloud link; https://www.mixcloud.com/gregbelson/divine-chord-gospel-show-pt-47/ Also, please feel free to explore and subscribe to our youtube channel featuring some of the choicest 45's to be played on the show. We've just surpassed our 200th video, so please check it out and subscribe here; https://www.youtube.com/user/DivineChordGospel/videos?flow=grid&view=0 Thanks everyone and see you there!
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Delivery from California @ $4 within the US, $13.50 worldwide (slight price increase due to USPS rates going up on 31st May 2015) Salem Travelers 'Tell it like it is' (Checker) Weak VG (please check the mp3 for an unaltered clip) Price in US DOLLARS = $65 + postage **SOLD** https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/87406486/Salem%20Travelers%20Tell%20it.mp3 This is the first pressing blue and white Checker label.....very tiny edge lift DNAP. Very slight staining to the label. Plays through well. Thanks!
I'm excited to announce my European Tour dates of 2015....really looking forward to seeing old friends, and making new acquaintances around the UK, as well as Germany, Spain, Switzerland and Italy. There's still a few details that need to be confirmed, but I'll amend the flyer as and when I receive the news. Kicking off on 12th June, drop by one of these places (including a few festivals this year), and let's hang out. Would be grand to see you on a dancefloor around your town! Easy view dates, right here; June 12 – Erica Dove’s Benefit, Albion Tavern, 45 Fairfield Rd, Kingston KT1 14 – Slow & Low, The Love Inn, 84 Stokes Croft, Bristol (Sweet Soul Set) 19 – Black Bee Soul Club 3rd Anniversary, Kraak, 11 Stephenson Square, Manchester M1 20 – Teen Scene All Dayer, The Clapton Hart, 231 Lower Clapton Rd, London E5 (5pm UK) 24 – Divine Chord Gospel Show, Dublab.com (10pm UK ) 25 – NYC Downlow Opening Night, Block 9 Field, Glastonbury Festival (Gospel Disco Set) 25 – Lands End Bar w/45 Live, The Park, Glastonbury Festival (All 45’s Set – 11pm UK) 26 – 45 Live w/ Boca 45 & Pete Isaac, Stonebridge Bar, Glastonbury Festival (All 45’s Set) 27 – Lulu’s Bar w/45 Live, The Pyramid Stage, Glastonbury Festival (All 45’s Set 12 am UK) 28 – Maceo’s Bar, Block 9 Field, Glastonbury Festival July 3 – Soul Night, The Havelock, 27 Hastings Road, Hastings, East Sussex TN34 4 – GoGo Children All Nighter, Fiddler’s, Willway St. Bristol BS3 9 – Soul Slice, Farr’s School of Dancing, 17-19 Dalston Lane, London E8 10 – Empty Bottles, Santiago’s Bar, Vicar’s Lane, Leeds LS1 11 – Seriously Soulful, Fringe Bar, 32 Princess Victoria St. Bristol BS8 (70’s Soul Set) 12 – Slow & Low, London (TBC) 15 – Naomi Shelton & GQ’s, Under the Bridge, Fulham Rd, London SW6 (Gospel 45’s Set) 16 – SohoJams w/Gideon, Soho Radio (8pm UK ) 17 – Dig Deep, Ophelia, Kingsland Rd, Dalston, London E8 (Gospel Disco Set) 18 – Soul Funktion, Walsall Wood FC, Lichfield Rd, Walsall , W. Midlands WS9 22 – Divine Chord Gospel Show, Dublab.com (10pm UK ) 23 – Secret Garden Party Festival, Chai Wallahs Stage, Cambridge 25 – Second City Soul, The Custard House, Blake Lane, Birmingham B9 26 – Somersault Festival, Chai Wallahs Stage, Castle Hill, North Devon 31 – Soul Night, The Havelock, 27 Hastings Road, Hastings, East Sussex TN34 August 1 – Love Vinyl, Shutterbug, 1 Rivington Place, London EC2A 2 – Housecall with Dr. Kruger, NTSLive Radio (11am UK ) 6 – Majestic Soul, Horse & Groom, 28 Curtain Rd, London EC2A 8 – Make with the shake!, Mono, 4 Killigrew St, Falmouth TR11 3PN (R&B Set) 9 – Horse Meat Disco, The Eagle, 349 Kennington Lane, London SE11 (Gospel Disco Set) 14 – Helsinkiklub, Escher Wyss, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland 15 – Spin Club, Neubad, Bireggstrasse 36, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland 22 – Studio 45, Bronco's, Schwarzer Bär 7, Hannover, Germany 26 – Divine Chord Gospel Show, Dublab.com (10pm UK ) 29 – Nowt but Northern, The O2, ABC2, Saichiehall St., Glasgow September 4 – Soul’d Up, Bassy Club, Schönhauser Allee 176A, Berlin, Germany 5 – Solid Soul, Nachtclub Pik Dame, Elbestrasse 31, Frankfurt, Germany 8 – Radio X, Frankfurt, Germany (11pm – 2am GER) 9 – Darmstadt, Germany (TBC) 10 – Soul Sundowner, Munich, Germany (TBC) 11 – Gospel Night, Import Export, Dachauerst 114, 80636 Munich, Germany 17 – SohoJams w/Gideon, Soho Radio (8pm UK ) 18 – Shuffle!, Roisin Dubh, Dominick Street, Galway, Ireland (TBC) 19 – Soul Night, The Havelock, 27 Hastings Road, Hastings, East Sussex TN34 23 – Divine Chord Gospel Show, Dublab.com (10pm UK) 25 – TBC, Italy (VENUE TBC) 26 – T-Trane Records Instore, Borgo XX Giugno 44, Perugia, Italy (7pm IT) 26 – TBC, Italy (VENUE TBC) 27 – TBC, Italy (VENUE TBC) October 3 – Movin’ On, BARTS, Av. del Paraŀlel, 62, 08001 Barcelona, Spain
