Sound City Soul Brothers

Out now a new release from the Soulscape label Sound City Soul Brothers featuring Ted Taylor / Reuben Bell / Eddie Giles with the main thrust being early-to-mid 1970s deep soul

Sound City Soul Brothers SSCD 7005
£12.99 (GBP) with FREE POSTAGE

A selection of 24 southern soul classics recorded at Sound City in Shreveport for their Alarm label subsidiary. The emphasis is on early-to-mid 1970s deep soul with tracks produced by Wardell Quezergue, Bobby Patterson and Allen Orange. The 12-page booklet has in-depth liner notes by Paul Mooney.

More info on this and other releases from Soulscape can be found below and more info on all these and the label is available at:

http://www.garryjcape.com/

Along with the opportunity to purchase online all albums all the releases

Soulscape was launched with two southern soul albums: On The Rainbow Road by Bill Brandon (SSCD 7001) and Cheaters Never Win by Tony Borders (SSCD 7002).

South Side Soul Survey (SSCD 7003) was issued in July and features 22 tracks from Chicago producer Clarence Johnson.

August 20th saw the release of the Rozetta Johnson album Personal Woman (SSCD 7004) which brings together all her legendary Clintone masters - plus two previously unissued tracks.

Rob Moss In Detroit Part 4

Get over to Soul Source for Rob's 4th installment about his Detroit trips.

Blowfly In Paris

Message from Sausage Records:

It's on Saturday September 29th so come forth to catch the man live in action at:

La Mécanique Ondulatoire 8 Passage Thiere 75011 Paris From 8PM

Rotosonic Radio

Again, if you want something a bit different try Rotosonic Radio - shame they haven't posted anything since last year.

Here is their last posted playlist:

1. Sonny Flaharty & the Mark V – Hey Conductor
2. Shocking Blue – Send me a Postcard
3. Jimmy Gordon – Buzzzz
4. Cecil Garret – Bearcat
5. Jimmy Dobbins – Little Miss Perfect
6. Candy Johnson Show – The Hook
7. Jim Messina and his Jesters – High Voltage
8. Avantis – Wax em’ Down
9. Dinks – Nina-Kocka-Nina
10. Rivingtons – Mama-Oow-Mow-Mow
11. Instrumentals – Chop Suey Rock
12. Billy – Un Petit peu Du “Oh Yeah”
13. Larry Greco – C’est Fini Bien Fini
14. Danni – Filli a la Motto
15. Charlie Browns Generation – Fast Retreating Female
16. Knights of the Day – Hey Gyp
17. Easybeats - Woman
18. Wimple Winch – Save my Soul
19. Q65 – Cry in the Night
20. Dave Berry – Don’t Gimmie no Lip Child
21. Johnny Kidd and the Pirates – I can Tell
22. Rosco Gordon – Just a Little Bit
23. Mister E - Zombie

A real mixture of styles but enough to enliven any jaded palette!

Weird Gear Mixes

If your are looking for something a little different then try Weird Gear mixes! For more info on Weird Gear then drop by their MySpace

Jack L'Eventreur 6/10/07

Mr C from St Petersburg has let me know about above

Topics Mix

Topics Mix

Download Topics Mix

Here is another mix looking at the impact of politics on soul music in late 60's and early 70's in the USA.

Track listing:

1. G.C. Cameron Topics Motown

2. Kenni Smith Oh, Lord what Is Happening To Our People Gold Spot

3. Delia Gartrell Beautiful Day Aware

4. O.C. Tolbert A Message To Mankind New Day

5. 8th Day Faith Is The Answer Invictus

6. Lou Edwards Talking About Poor Folks Columbia

7. King Hannibal Truth, Shall Make You Free Aware

8. Original Breed I Am Somebody Karol

9. Lee Mitchell The Economy Roll

10. Judy Freeman Hold On RCA

Check out my other mixes including 2 further political influenced soul mixes:

http://indangerousrhythm.blogspot.com/2007/09/catching-up-with-idr-mixes.html

Sugar Beats Search For Peace

Sugar Beats have a new album which is worth checking out - drop over to their MySpace to get a preview.

Here's a blurb on the band:

The band came about through a desire to make good quality music using real musicians whilst, at the same time, moving jazz forwards. After putting on a series of club nights at Birmingham's Medicine Bar, which consisted of a set by a live "jazz" band with DJs playing Sun Ra and Roy Ayers alongside Madlib and Bugz in the Attic, Chris and Leo put a band together to combine these diverse influences into a single live unit. 2 years of refining and gigging later, and the first album is out now.

Highlghts include gigs in Edinburgh, London, Oxford and Birmingham playing alongside the likes of Dom Servini, Phil Asher and Dego (4 Hero). More Recently they have supported Norman Jay (at the Cheltenham Jazz festival), Gilles Peterson and Bugz in the Attic.

Shot In The Dark Amsterdam

If you are popping over to Amsterdam for a quick break then try out this new venue starting in November!

Fine Like Wine Bayreuth 26/10/07

Soul Sauce 11/10/07

Cracking flyer!!!!!

The Soul Food Cafe @ Yardbird Birmingham UK

If you are going to any gigs at The Yardbird you might like to drop in for a bite to eat at new Soul Food cafe!

Foundation @ Yardbird 5/10/07

C.P. Love

C.P. Love has long been one of my favourite Louisiana singers and I was fortunate enough to catch him singing at the New Orleans Jazz Fest a few years back.

He has a new CD out soon called Homeland. Here is a brief bio on the man:

Born in Louisiana just outside of New Orleans' colorful French Quarter, CP Love grew up surrounded by a heritage of Blues and Jazz. CP was raised listening to the greats, many of who also started their music careers on the Mississippi, down in New Orleans. Sam Cooke, Elmo James, and Johnny Taylor all became the foundation of Blues that inspired CP to create his own style.

Filled with soul and high energy, CP delivers his music with a tremendous amount of feeling through a clear soulful voice that was made for Blues. The only son of Roy and Corine Love, CP took to music as a teenager. Local bands solicited CP's guitar playing and he found himself with professional gigs as early as age 15. Being too young to legally enter, let alone play in a club, on occasion when police would stop in during one of their gigs, CP would quickly disappear and wait out back till authotities left. CP began opening for top acts in the early 70's for entertainers such as BB King and Fats Domino.

He has also performed on prominent stages across the country as a headliner himself. CP has performed at many Blues and Jazz Festivals, including New Orleans' famous Jazz Fest as well as appearances from California to New York and to Canada at the Montreal Blues Featival, with over 250,000 people in attendance. CP has been compared to greats such as Sam Cooke and Otis Redding.

However, it's his originals, Stubborn Girl", "True Blue" and "Secondline Home" that are real gems. CP's music style range from Blues and Soul to R&B and Raggae, and his song list is extensive including standards and originals. While CP"s recordings are awesome, nothing can compare to seeing him perform live! CP's Southern Soul style is upbeat and unforgetable.

In addition to working with his band, CP founded Trip City Jingles, and is president of Pierre' Publishing. CP is currently working on several projects, writing, arranging, and recording. Putting his career on hold after Hurricane Katrina, his new CD "My Homeland" is now complete and ready for release.

Last Shot LA 6/10/07

Nathaniel Mayer New CD Release Party 5/10/07

The record release party for Nathaniel Mayer's new album "Why Don't You Give It To Me?,"is scheduled for Friday October 5th at the the Magic Bag Theatre in Ferndale, MI.

Also on the bill are SSM and The Meltdowns.

"Why Don't You Give It To Me" is out now on CD and color vinyl (ltd. edition) on Alive Naturalsound records.

"His now thin, raspy voice may not be what older fans recall, but the raw Detroit soulrecorded here should still take them back to the days when the town's soul was so heavythat it influenced the burgeoning garage rock scene as much as it did the slicker Motown sound."- Rock & Roll and Meandering Nonsense

"You can almost smell the cigarette smoke, cheap scotch, cologne and sweat emanating from Mayer'spowder-blue polyester suit. C'mon, give the man some love." - Pop Matters

Folk Art Blues Man Paintings

Mystic River

Drop by Folk Art Blues Man MySpace to see more wonderful paintings with blues music themes.

Big City Rhythm & Blues Magazine

Check out the new Issue of Big City Rhythm & Blues Magazine and how to subscribe with great cool blues bonus offers of CDs, t-shirts, festival tickets and more at

www.bigcitybluesmag.com

Three Tenors Of Soul

I've had some information in from Bobby Eli on his new project "Three Tenors Of Soul".

On September 25, 2007, The Philadelphia Sound is reborn on a highly anticipated and historic new recording featuring the lead vocalists from three iconic groups of Philly’s golden era: The Stylistics’ Russell Thompkins Jr., The Delfonics’ William ‘Poogie’ Hart and Blue Magic’s Ted Mills. The Three Tenors- All the Way From Philadelphia will mark the first time that these dynamic vocalists have ever been captured on record with one another.

Three Tenors of Soul – All The Way From Philadelphia is the completion of a dream for producer Bobby Eli. “For a long time I have wanted to put together a sort of super group featuring three falsetto voices that were well known during the 70s,” says Eli. “The top three groups that epitomize the sweet soul sound of Philadelphia are the Delfonics, Stylistics and Blue Magic. Each of the guys - William, Russell and Ted - have their own distinct sound. Although all are natural tenors, they each bring to the plate their own identity. The trick was getting songs that would work with all three and I think I have nailed it!”

All The Way From Philadelphia showcases a refreshing mix of newly energized R&B classics as well as one Hall & Oates original, the title track, which has never been recorded. The tracks on the CD feature all three tenors either as a group or one as the lead while the others harmonize background vocals. Russell Thompkins Jr.’s smooth and refined tenor takes the lead on such stellar versions of Barry Gibb’s “Too Much Heaven,” The Average White Band’s “A Love of Your Own” and Yvette Davis’ “How Could I Let You Get Away,” a song that Russell Thompkins Jr. has long wanted to record and that was originally recorded by the Spinners. Ted Mills’ sensual and soulful vocals are showcased on Maurice White’s classic “Fantasy,” from Earth, Wind & Fire’s triple platinum selling All 'N All LP, as well as on “Grateful” an original by producer Bobby Eli co-written with Vinnie Barrett. All three tenors shine on such classics as Hall & Oates’ 1 1981 hit “I Can’t Go for That” which also features Hall & Oates as does the title track. The three tenors also coalesce on the Gamble & Huff gem “Where Are All My Friends” which was a hit for Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes and the Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer Sager’s “That’s What Friends Are For,” originally sung by Rod Stewart for the soundtrack of Ron Howard’s film Night Shift but which is far better known by Dionne Warwick’s cover with Gladys Knight, Elton John and Stevie Wonder.

Exhibition: American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music

Joe Cuba band member dancing with partner at the Palladium, New York City, circa 1955. Courtesy of Johan Kugelberg.

October 13, 2007 - September 7, 2008 American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music

This exhibition is the first interpretive museum exhibition to tell the story of the profound influence and impact of Latinos in American popular music. Rich with artifacts, instrument interactives, listening kiosks, and films, American Sabor opens at EMPSFM October 13, 2007.

The 5,000-square-foot exhibition focuses on five major centers of Latino popular music production in the post-World War II United States—New York City, Los Angeles, Miami, San Antonio and San Francisco—which represent the diversity of Latino music. Each city section draws visitors into the broader histories and cultures that shaped these musicians’ contributions through artifacts, hands-on instrument interactives designed to teach key concepts, highly produced listening kiosks that allow critical listening and learning, three films created for the exhibit and interpretive text presented in English and Spanish.

Latino contributions to popular music in the United States have too often been relegated to the margins and footnotes of a narrative dominated by the interaction of African and European Americans—an overly black and white view of our musical history. American Sabor (sabor is the Spanish word for taste or flavor, commonly used to describe good music) is a museum exhibit that turns that phrase and that perspective on its head, documenting the roles of post-World War II U.S. Latino musicians as interpreters and disseminators of Latin American genres, but also highlighting their roles as innovators within genres of music that we understand to be indigenous to the United States, such as jazz, R&B, rock ‘n’ roll and hip-hop.

Big Joe Louis Go-Go Train Timmion

Åmål's Blues FestivalSweden (2001)Photo: Erik Lindahl

Singer of true life deep blues songs - straight from the heart. Born and raised in Kingston Jamaica but has lived in London UK since the 1980s. Lover of gospel, soul, blues and reggae music. Twice winner of "Best UK Male Blues Singer" award. He's accompanied/recorded with Big Jack Johnson, Lazy Lester, Rev Charlie Jackson,Van Morrison, David "Honeyboy" Edwards, Big Lucky Carter, Roosevelt "Booba" Barnes, John Primer, Homesick James, Big Bad Smitty and many, many more. One of the most widely-travelled blues artists in Europe.

Check out his great new 45 on his MySpace

The Diggin' Deep Soul Shakedown

Give show a listen!

Hammond Beat Records

Following on from the last post - let's stick with Hammond Beat and over to the masters of the genre Hammond Beat Records.

Hammond Beat's first CD for the label came from Italy's The Link Quartet followed by 2 more CDs in 2004 featuring a 2nd album from The Link Quartet and a soundtrack for the independent film "Wilson Chance".

In late 2005, Hammondbeat started it's next phase with a much expanded roster. The Dansettes (NYC) and The Fil Lorenz Soul-tet (San Francisco) got their recording debuts in November, followed by label debuts (May '06) of spy-surfers The Special Agents (UK), dancefloor monsters Screamin' Retro (UK), the greatest funky jam band around The Yards (USA), and the masters of bass heavy soundscapes Baron Samedi E.S.Q. (Canada).

Over the next year our catalog will double in size with follow-ups from all of the above along with label debuts by Stoned Soul Picnic, Nick Rossi Set, Men From S.P.E.C.T.R.E., Phat Fred, Groove-o-matic Deluxe, and many, many more!

Hammondbeat also features a forum where we post record reviews, and fans can intereact with each other and the artists within the community and on the label.

All of our records are available from most MP3 resellers (iTunes, eMusic, etc), online shops (CDBaby, Amazon, Dusty Groove, etc.), via special order at your local record stores (we are distributed by Burnside Distribution), and of course directly from our website

www.hammondbeat.com

Nick Rossi Set

The Nick Rossi Set are one of the grooviest of the Hammond beat bands.

Celebrating nearly a decade plying their groove trade, the NICK ROSSI SET are internationally know as San Francisco's premiere Hammond organ combo. With a discography that includes releases on such hip labels as Acid Jazz, Blow It Hard, and Record Kicks; the group continues to find fans world-wide. Their sound digs deep into the classic soul jazz bags of Blue Note & Prestige Records from the first great era of right-on sounds. Their debut disc, ON THE OUTSET, is available in stereo on CD from Hammondbeat Records, in hi-fi mono on LP from Flare Records, and as a download from iTunes.

Drop over to their MySpace and taken a listen to tracks from the On The Outset.

Midnight Shuffle 29/9/07

Check out their MySpace

Jump The Gun Brighton

I recently spent a few days in Brighton where I used to live back in the early 70's. One shop of interest I came across was Jump The Gun in Gardiner Street. The shop has been described in the Yahoo Travel Guide as follows:

Selling very chic and authentic mod wear, this shop plays on the image created of Brighton in the film Quadrophenia. The window display holds such memorabilia as a Vespa moped and a British flag. Although on the expensive side you could find yourself shopping alongside stars such as Paul Weller. They stock the inevitable Ben Sherman shirts and parkas, but also have their own range of interesting shirts. Great for classic suits with a twist, this is the perfect place for informal men who attend formal events.

After passing Jump The Gun, I continued my walk around the North Street area of Brighton. While I was walking down from the station I passed Church Street and noticed a familiar sight. I couldn't believe my eyes to see that a sign advertising a secondhand clothes shop was still hanging above the door though the shop was long closed.

Back in the early 70's, I purchased several sets of clothes from the shop including a gorgeous grey Italian design suit which looked so cool - I was so pleased because I was too young to have been able to buy this perfect mod attire in the 60's - I cannot recall what I did with it!!!!

Motown Pic Sleeves

Delved back into the archives to share these 4 Motown pic sleeves

Karmello Brooks Photo

I've finally found a picture of the lady on the Net - check out my post on her.

With A Lot Of Soul @ Burnhearts 29/9/07

A shout for MySpace friend Aaron Soma - check it out

Les Baxter Space Serenade

I love offbeat album sleeves for many reasons - sense of humour, artwork, atmosphere, surreality etc.

Fell on the above one which made me laugh!

Check out my Les Baxter Wild In The Streets post

Sixties Jamaica Rome 17/11/07

Spyder Turner On The Radio

Please check out his show by following link above.

Love & Happiness 29/9/07

My mate Andy Davies has just mailed me about above:

Saturday 29th September

Love & Happiness@ Qube

Love& Happiness is a monthly celebration of five decades of soul music. From the raw innocence of 60's R&B through the 70's, 80's & 90's modern and Nu Soul. Not forgeting todays soulful house too (If you've ever been in the Connoisseurs Corner at Southport you'll get the idea).

Each month will see guest DJs providing the creme de la creme of scintilating soul music.

The Lounge Quality Soul music without boundaries...if it good its it gets played:

Andy Davies(Southport Weekender/ Togetherness Weekender/Blackpool Weekender)

Smudger

Dimitry Soul

Smoov

Gary Senior (Baggie)

The Loft:

Soulful house with Wayne D plus guests

£2 before 9pm, £3 after.

Doors open at 8pm

Qube

Regent Street

Sheffield

Andantes Biography Out Soon!

Just got a message through to say Bankhouse Books will be publishing the Andantes bio:

The Andantes' story will be told at last, in their own words, in Vickie Wright's new book for BHB.

On sale November. Reserve your copy now:

andantes@aol.com

Gils Peterson Digs America Vol 2 Out 25/9/07

Just got a copy through from Ubiquity and this is as tasty as Vol 1 and therefore essential. A mix of the obscure, exotic and rare - an aural treat which I found very enjoyable.

Check out full track listing over on Ubiquity

Linda Jones Gee

Courtesy of Johnny Spencer

I picked a bulletin up from Terry Jones, the daughter of the late, great soulstress Linda Jones:

Hey,

Just reaching out to let you know today we made available the single Gee on MySpace .

Everyone was asking for it so I put it out there on www.cdfreedom.com/lindajones

Or you can visit my Mom's Myspace page and click there to get it.

I'm currently working on the unreleased material and trying to have it ready for the holidays. "GEE" will not be on the CD it will only be available as a download.

I wish my Mom was here to see how many fans she still has!

Take Care and Talk Soon,

Terry Jones

Here is what Terry has to say about he mother:

My Mom Linda Jones left this earth way to soon. Most of the information written about my mother is incorrect so lets start with her birth date. Linda was born in Newark, New Jersey December 14, 1944 not in January as previously reported and she did not collapse backstage at the Apollo during her week engagement, rushed to the hospital slipped into a coma and passed away. She did fall ill at the Apollo but my Mom came home, laid down after her first show, my grandmother went into her room to wake her so she could get ready for her next performance but my Mom would not wake up. She went into a sugar coma. My grandmother called the ambulance and they rushed my Mom to the hospital and on March 14, 1972 she passed away. My Mom should have canceled her performance that day but not my Mom.

Let's talk about the pleasant things about my Mom. She would go in the studio never hearing a song and once taught the melody would sing the song down in one take, while reading off of the paper. Richard Poindexter who co-wrote "Hypnotized will tell you she recorded in one take! She was what they call a singers singer. She suffered with diabetes and other heath problems but that never stopped her from doing her music to the fullest. My Mom didn't have the best people around her handling her business but not many artist of her time did.

One day I will tell the complete story but for now I ask you to enjoy her music old and get ready for the new to be released on my label in 2008. I would like to say thank you to all of my Mom's fans around the world old and new for keeping her memory and music alive!!

Sincerely, Terry Jones Daughter Of Linda Jones

By the way, if you want to see more of Johnny Spencer's artworks then drop by his site.

Helen & Terry

Check these 2 ladies out!!! Drop by their MySpace and take a listen.

Here's a message from the ladies:

Helen Bruner & Terry Jones, artist, songwriters and producers own and operate Phil'erzy Productions. Phil'erzy is an independent music production company, specializing in music for Artist, Film, TV, Ringtones, Ringbacks and the Gaming industry. Helen & Terry songs have been featured in many films and television series, like the Paramount Pictures blockbuster The Score starring Robert DeNiro, Ed Norton, Angela Bassett and Marlon Brando. The Score opened with Helen & Terry's song "Here Comes The Morning". Helen & Terry songs have been licensed to over 200 compilations worldwide. Their song "Caught Up" was a club anthem and reached ..1 on the Billboard Dance Charts. In 2007 as artist Helen & Terry will release a new R&B soulful cd "Superstar." You can hear tracks on this myspace page, the title track Superstar" (Famouso) and more. Helen & Terry's voice can be heard on projects from Grammy winning artist Celine Dion to Hip Hop royalty Redman & Method Man. Terry is the lead vocal on Red & Meth's biggest hit "How High" and she is the daughter of R&B soul singer Linda Jones who recorded the r&b classic "Hypnotized". Some of you who are into dance music may remember Helen & Terry's songs written for mid to late 90's dance artist Next Phase, "I Ain't Got Time" , "My Desire" and "Piece of Mind". Helen & Terry's song "He Is Your Friend help to keep Joe T. Vannelli's "Supalova" CD on the charts in Italy in the top 10 for 12 weeks. For more info on Helen & Terry visit http:// www.philerzy.com. Musically!

HELEN & TERRY CD "SUPERSTAR" IS NOW AVAILABLE ON ITunes

Helen & Terry's new R&B CD "SUPERSTAR" will be released in Europe starting with ITALY on Dream Beat/Self labels and in 2007 in the STATES , For those of you in the UK you can get the CD at www.soulbrother.com. "Superstar" is packed with 14 tracks from midtempo, ballads and uptempo produced by Helen & Terry that are sure to become classics!

In the next post up - news from Terry about her late mother Linda Jones.

Music To Check Out Book

I have been away for a few days travelling around Sussex. I love all things associated with music and fell for this little book in a shop in Lewes, Sussex.

Here's the company blurb:

Patterned after the successful Books to Check Out series, this journal is perfect for music lovers who want to keep track of their audio adventures, including sections for Music to Check Out, Reviews to Write, Playlists to Create, and a pocket to store tickets and music reviews

Going to have fun filling it up!!!!

Get a copy direct from Chronicle Books

Stepfather Of Soul Mix On Souled On

Get over to Souled On for the Stepfather's mix!!!!

Cheap Thrills A Go-Go! 20/10/07

See their MySpace

German Funk Fieber

The blurb on their MySpace says:

Compiling groovy German songs from the 60s and 70s is not really a new thing. However a compilation focussing only on German Funk in its wholevariety is actually a world premier!The music on this compilation ranges from rare Blaxploitation Soundtrack Funk to special cover versions of great classics like Summertime, Watermelon Man or Family Affair. All dressed up in a unique Funk outfit. Rare original compositions from mysterious Funk bands like "Die Melon Men" or "Messengers" stand in line with funky obscurities of Schlager stars like Howard Carpendale or Rock icon Udo Lindenberg. On top of that there are three previously unreleased recordings by Germany's funkiest Orchestra bandleaders Heinz Kiessling, Rolf-Hans Mueller and the legendary Peter Herbolzheimer. Almost non of these 18 songs were ever released on CD before. Ultra Rare Groove DJ Funk bombs for your listening pleasure. Carefully selected, licensed & remastered.

Check it out on Amazon

Rebeat Funk

Rebeat says:

You can not miss the heavy raw beauty of a night dominated by original deep funk 45swe are warming things up for our big anniversary!

Visit their MySpace

The rebeatfunknight is a regular monthly funk club night which offers an imaginative tour through the funk-hot-spots in the states between the late 60’s & early 70’s, just as if you where present at a concert with hundreds of funk bands playing their hottest tunes non stop one after the other, and one better as the other. Besides spinning vinyl we play live sets with our own combo and offer also full length shows played by the most exciting funk bands on earth. Four years ago we were lucky enough to find the right location for our aims: a 17th century basement with massive stone walls and a nearly perfect tight acoustic for our syncopated grooves. The “Ruefetto” has been ever since our home and the place “par excellence” in Freiburg and around for real funk-lovers who expect fine quality in the music selection and an explosive dance-driven evening as well.

Wake Bake - First Russian Funk 45????

See the guy's MySpace and hear the sounds

Soul Sugar

Check this band out on their MySpace

Summer Climax 22/9/07

More details on MySpace

Modernism 27/10/07

James Taylor Quartet @ Manchester Club Academy 20/10/07

Emily Jones's Bossa Nova Garden Party Mix

Emily Jones holds multiple DJ residencies in the Ottawa, Canada region and completed her first European mini-tour in March 2007, playing DJ gigs in Germany, Italy, France, Belgium and the UK.

For more information on Emily's DJing activities/charts/tracklists/MIXES etc. go to her website at www.emilyjones.ca.

Also checkout her tasty new mix on her MySpace.

Haggis Horns

The Haggis Horns are an eight piece live funk extravaganza combining heavy breakbeat funk, soul, hip-hop and afrobeat with the virtuosity of trained jazz musicians.

The members have performed and recorded with many top artists including: The Cinematic Orchestra, Lou Donaldson, Nightmares on Wax, Roots Manuva, Mark Ronson, Stuart Zender (Jamiroqui's bassist), Corinne Bailey Rae, Snowboy, Tim Burgess (The Charlatans), Odyssey, Martina Topley-Bird, Lily Allen, Candie Payne and Amy Winehouse. Noteably, the horn section was featured on the legendary deep funk album "Keb Darge presents the New Mastersounds".

The first single, Hot Damn! feat John McCallum, released on Leeds UK based First Word Records was immediately picked up by Mr Scruff and became Fat City Record's (Manchester) record of the week.

Following his lead, many other top DJ's have been raving about the tune and it's been igniting the dance floors of the worlds most exclusive funk clubs. The band have just released their 3rd single "Got To Lose Your Way" which is recieving amazing reviews from the likes of Quantic, Giles Petterson (who recently played the track on his worldwide radio 1 show) and Craig Charles on his Funk and Soul Show.

Their first album is now out.

Look out for them live and try to catch one of their legendary shows!

Check out their MySpace for more details of gigs and CD and listen to 4 tracks of the new album.

The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show

Check out the show here

Here's what Craig has to say:

The show is currently broadcast every Saturday night between 6 and 9 and is also available at any time through the listen again facility on the BBC 6Music website. Since its inception I have been interested in all varieties of soul and funk music without imposing any barriers and I am just as enthusiastic about fresh new talent as I am about the classic artists from the golden age of the 60s and 70s.

Here are a few of the names I have had on the show:- James Brown, Roy Ayers, Cymande, Marlena Shaw, Paul Weller & Primal Scream, Terry Callier, Candi Staton, Marva Whitney, The Roots and the Jungle Brothers as well as the leading players of the new school Cut Chemist, Sharon Jones, Osaka Monaurail, Amp Fiddler, Amy Winehouse, The New Mastersounds, Quantic, Ben Westbeech, The Apples, The Grits, JTQ, The Aggrolites, and The Fusion Experience.

I have also recently encouraged unsigned bands to get in touch and send in their demos to get played on the show and have had a great response with some seriously good music being sent to me from all over the globe

He's currently featuring a great track by the Haggis Horns

Easy Tempo

Check out these atmospheric tracks here

This is what Easy tempo say:

DO YOU WANNA BUY EASY TEMPO, UMILIANI, TEMPOSPHERE, RIGHT TEMPO CDs ?

BUY HERE THE REMASTERED AND REPACKAGED EASY TEMPO SERIES (10 CDs)

Here is how it will work:

1) You can send to the e-mail address easytempo (at) gpa.it your suggested tracks on MP3 format including all possible infos (Label, Catalogue Number, Mentions on Dead Wax, Production Credits, Publishing Credits, Sleeve Photo ecc). Include your 'My Space' Address.

2) Make sure on the Subject you write EASY TEMPO 11. 3) Tracks will have to be unreleased on most of the hundreds of Easy Listening, OST, Bullshity compilations or albums released in the past decade. Tracks must be originally produced and released in Italy (even if by foreign artists) between 1960 and 1980. 4) If one of the tracks you will submit will be included in Easy Tempo Vol.11 (who will be released in early 2008) you will write a short quote on the note of the records' sleeve about the series as a contibutor and you will receive 5 sample copies for each track you proposed that will be used. It it a deal ... ?

Peace and Music to you all! Rocco 'Mad On Jazz' Pandiani MD Right Tempo SNC

Andy Lewis & Paul Weller Are You Trying To Be Lonely?

Check this out here

Tuomo Don't Take It Too Hard

I have been meaning to mention Tuomo's wonderful cut Don't Take It Too Hard - for sometime

Check it out on his MySpace

Mambo Beat Club Cambridge Mass.

Crossfire 10 6th October 07

Vampi Soul

This label continues to pump out good stuff - check out the latest releases here

Go Go Power

Check them out here

Club Afrodisia

Check them out on their MySpace

Voodoo Funk New Mix

Check out Voodoo Funk's new mix - This Hustling World

New Untouchables 10th Anniversary 17/11/07

Mousetrap Allnighter @ Orleans

Link Quartet Live @ Boogaloo Club 28/9/07

FRIDAY 28 SEPTEMBER @ MASNADA BAR PARCO INCREA Via Incera - BRUGHERIO (MILANO) BOOGALOO CLUB SPECIAL feat the return of legendary LINK QUARTET live! + BOOGALOO CLUB djs (Nick Recordkicks / ClaudioAudio / Sir.Viner) + Special guest Stefano Oggiano (Break Out Soul Club). Spinning 60s&70s funk / soul / latin boogaloo / dancefloor jazz H.22.00/02.00. GIG STARTS AT 22.3
Fee 5 EURO Info: www.myspace.com/moveandgroove www.myspece.com/linkquartet

DJ Prestige Live @ Asbury Park 45 Sessions

Drop over to Flea Market Funk and download a live set from DJ Prestige!

DJ Prestige Set List for 09.14.07

King Curtis and the Kingpins - Whole Lotta Love/ ATCO
$mall Change - Steviano Italiano/ Bastard Boots Nuggets
The Vibrettes - Humpty Dump/ Lujon reissue
Wee Willie Mason - Funky Funky (Hot Pants)/ Jaywalking
Rufus Thomas - Sophisticated Sissy/ Stax
Donald Austin - Crazy Legs/ Eastbound
Chet “Poison Ivey” & his Fabulous Avengers - Shake a Poo Poo/ Tangerine
Joe ‘Youngblood” Cobb - It’s L.B. Time/ exSPECTmore
Soul Tornadoes - Go for Yourself/ Burt
The Sweet Cherries - Don’t Give It Away/ T-Neck
Wilbur Bascomb & the Zodiacs - Just A Groove In “G”/ Carnival
Linda Perry & Soul Express feat. Eddie Billups - I Need Someone/ Mainstream
Bohannon - The Fat Man/ Dakar
The Tremelos - Instant Whip/ CBS
Dorothy Norwood - Get Aboard the Soul Train/ GRC
General Crook - Do It For Me/ Down to Earth
Barbara & the Uniques - What’s the Use/ Arden
James Brown - Hot (I Need To Be Loved, Loved, Loved)/ Polydor
Sammy Gordon & the Hip Huggers - Upstairs at Boston Road Pt. 1/ Archives
Dyke & the Blazers - Let A Woman Be A Woman/ Original Sound
Tyrone Davis - Turn Back the Hands of Time/ Dakar
Lee Eldred - Shackin’ Baby Pt. 1/ Mercury
Soul Sisters - I Can’t Stand It/ Sue
Edwin Starr - Agent Double O-Soul/ Ric-Tic

Gold Label Soul 22/9/07

Kaleidoscope @ House Of Shields

House of Shields39 Montgomery St. (btwn Market & Mission), San Francisco

Friday, September 21st and every 3rd Friday of the month!10pm, 4 bucks!

A night of '60s garage, soul, psyche, r&b, ska, freakbeat, and cosmic mod grooves!With

DJ's:C3PLOSDr. Scott
and Major Sean

Boogaloop Night!

New Master Sounds CD Out soon

Osaka Monaurail European Tour 2007

With Ms Marva Whitney, June 2006. Photo By Daito

I've had a bulletin from the guys:

Hello Friends in Europe,

We hope each one of you is good. This is Osaka Monaurail. We like to thank each one of you for being a friend. We're here again to let all our friends at Myspace know that Japan's funk-i-est act is coming back to Europe November - December this year!

Here's the updated tour schedule:

21.Nov Soul Celler, Southampton, UK

22.Nov Jazz Café, London with Marva Whitney

23.Nov The Sugar Club, Dublin, Ireland with Marva Whitney

24.Nov Batofar, Paris with Marva Whitney

30.Nov Espace Julian, Marceille, France1.Dec Le Jam, Montpellier, France

5.Dec Palo Palo, Hannover, Germany

6.Dec Bohannon, Berlin, Germany

7.Dec Lagerhaus, Bremen, Germany

8.Dec Mandarin Casino, Hamburg, Germany

11.Dec Bogen 2, Cologne, Germany

13.Dec Sala Apolo, Barcelona, Spain

14.Dec El Loco Club, Valencia, Spain

15.Dec Sala Caracol, Madrid, Spain

Please don't miss your chance and come'n see our show in your town! Some of the shows are with Ms. Marva Whitney, the legendary one of James Brown's funky divas, whose latest album I AM WHAT I AM (2006) was produced by us.

Orgone On Tour In September 2007

ORGONE/ PHAROAHE MONCHE mini tour hits the MIDWEST sept 24-29

ORGONE opening set & then backing PHAROAHE MONCH!!!

24 Sep 2007, 09:30 PM - Varsity Theater 1308 4th street SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota
FREE with RSVP: www.scion.com/livemetro

26 Sep 2007, 09:30 PM - Blueberry Hill 6504 delmar blvd
St. Louis, Missouri
FREE with RSVP: www.scion.com/livemetro

28 Sep 2007, 09:30 PM - The Shelter 431 E. CongressDetroit, Michigan
FREE with RSVP: www.scion.com/livemetro

29 Sep 2007, 09:30 PM - Metro 3730 N. Clark StChicago, Illinois
FREE with RSVP: www.scion.com/livemetro

check out BRAND NEW scorching live cuts on the ORGONE myspace page from perfomances at the ROOTDOWN & SCOTLAND YARD PUBlast week------ORGONE ALBUM "THE KILLION FLOOR" out on UBIQUITY records OCT 23rd----

New Truth & Soul Records Website

Check out the new features @ Truth & Soul

Soulside October 13th 2007

New Record Kicks 45s

RK45 010 LITTLE DENICE / YVONNE FAIR Soulful Torino 45Rpm. 2nd release for Soulful Torino after Hector Rivera "Chance for romance". This time with 2 in demand killer sister funk tracks. AVAILABLE IN SHOPS FROM 1st OCTOBER

RK45 011 The NEW MASTERSOUNDS rmxed / STEVENPERRI&ZAMAUN 45Rpm. 1st 45 from the long-awaited New Mastersounds "Re::Mixed" album project. AVAILABLE IN SHOPS FROM 1st OCTOBERRK

45 012 BABY CHARLES Back of my hand 45rpm. Limited edition 45 that anticipates the bedut album. Heavy deep funk from Brighton! AVAILABLE IN SHOPS FROM 8th OCTOBER

ALL EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE NOW AT RECORD KICKS SHOP:

www.recordkicks.com/catalog

Backstreet Copenhagen 21/9/07

Aperitif a la Mod 22/9/07

Eddie Bo Live @ Corner Hotel 10/11/07

Gimme Shelter

Check out Gimme Shelter

Lava Lounge

Sadie's Soul @Replay Lounge 21/9/07

Tighten Up Brooklyn

Check out Tighten Up
Check out Miss Gemini

The Boiler 5/10/07

Blow Up 29/9/07

Ubiquity Records New Releases

Got a mail shot this week from Ubiquity Records with 3 cracking CDs:

"For a long time, all that most people knew about the late Eugene Blacknell was this retarded open break in the intro to his “Gettin’ Down” single. Thanks to Ubiquity, however, it’s time for the Oakland guitar master to be known to the world. I can’t say enough about Blacknell and his work ... 'We Can’t Take Life For Granted' is Blacknell’s painfully overdue official debut. And remember, I don’t like anything. But this album hit me like a Joe Louis left hook..."

'We Can't Take Life for Granted' compiles the bulk of Blacknell's output, from the hard-shuffling instrumental blues of "Jump Back" to the wildly syncopated, lyrically optimistic funk number "I'm So Thankful," all of it fueled by his staccato, rhythmically propulsive guitar attack."- San Francisco ChronicleOakland guitar ace Eugene Blacknell released multiple singles that ranged in style from raw r'n'b to power house funk. His musical career stretched from the early 1960s to the end of the 1980s and during that time he established himself as an East Bay original, an entrepreneur, an activist, and a family man. With so many accomplishments it’s an irony of fate that he died before releasing an album despite having recorded enough material for several. This is the official Eugene Blacknell debut album, and the story of a Bay Area legend.

Three bonus tracks will be available via from Ubiquity's digital partners

Featuring yet more one off’s and exclusives, this latest installment picks up from where the last one left off - in stunning form. Pitching the BPMs right down, 4Lux man Miles Benjamin kicks things off in style with a bubbling, bass heavy piece of slo-mo hip hop. Taking it right back up Ohmega Watts, delivers a direct dancefloor hit with the rowdy Afro-funk of ‘Platypus Strut’.

There’s even a Hudson Mohawke remix of Radio City’s ‘The Hop’ to contend with too. Brilliant. 4/5"- DJ Mag"Crazy future music from the one they call Hudson Mohawke...the world is coming round to this beat...nuts!"- Benji B (BBC - 1XTRA, Deviation)

The second Choices EP includes hard hitting bubbling electric soul from Milez Benjiman, a super DJ friendly extended raucus Afrobeat jam from Ohmega Watts (a version not on the upcoming album), and a mad remix of the Radio Citizen favorite "The Hop" by Hudson Mohawke.

A Hudson Mohawke Instrumental Mix will also be available as a digital bonus.

"The Roy Ayers produced group see the light of day again as two previously undiscovered gems rise to the surface. Punchy soul jazz at its best, as you would expect from the Ubiquity camp."- DJ Magazine"Top 10 /// August 2007"- Spine Magazine

We've got two previously unreleased tracks by legendary 1970s soul act RAMP! Both produced by vibes-master Roy Ayers post-release of their 1977 classic Come Into Knowledge album. These are not new recordings, these are vintage RAMP, previously unheard but recently rescued from a demo the band recorded on cassette. Newly mastered, eq'd and now ready to rumble on loud n'proud 12" vinyl."The Old One, Two" is a cover of a Roy Ayers track (written by Ayers, William Allen and Edwin Birdsong and originally released on the Roy Ayers album A Tear To A Smile). Powered by a nasty bass line, the tune transcends music eras sounding just as contemporary as it did in 1977 and is destined to be a DJ favorite. On the flipside is the boogie tune "Paint Me Any Color," also written and produced by Roy Ayers but never recorded by anyone else. These Roy Ayers productions foreshadowed his classic releases to come on the Uno Melodic label from acts like The Eighties Ladies and Ethel Beatty.

Drop by Ubiquity for more info and videos

Go Go Cage @ The Magnet Tonite!

Checkout their MySpace

Orgone @ Scotland Yard Pub Tonite!

Message from the band:

Scotland Yard Pub THIS THURSDAY nite 9/13 MIDNITE

ORGONE back at home base...where it started-every thursday night for two years straight starting back in ’00... almost once a month in the years since...always sweaty, always fun - our roots dig deep in the pub... always free

12:00 AM -Scotland Yard Pub 22041 Sherman Way Blvd, Canoga Park, California 91303

ORGONE ALBUM on UBIQUITY Records OUT OCT 25th!

Check out this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvgdJk6JGFw

Soul Sessions in L.A.

Wang Dang Doodle Presents "Astro Funk Party"

Funky Sole 15/9/07

Got a bulletin from the guys:

Thanks again friends of the funk for coming out to get some afro-funky sole courtesy of DJ Jeremy Sole!

We hope to see him back next month and on and on....This Saturday, September 15th:Bay Area (now Strong Beach resident) hip-hop journalist Oliver Wang (aka DJ O DUB) will be coming through to celebrate the release of his newest soul compilation Solesides 2! Since the compilation which features all covers versions of classic funky soul music (including a hard to find Sharon Jones 45 only cut), he will be dropping an all cover version set to set your soul on fire & your hips in motion!

Make sure to get there in time to catch our newest resident DJ Clifton (aka Soft Touch) do his thing each & every Saturday night.

Hope Clayburn's Soul Scrimmage 15/9/07

Rhythm & Booze 15/9/07

This will be a night of revved-up r&b, soul, funk and blues - all from original 45s. Tim Lawrence is taking his sabbatical for the month and passing the September Booze torch to DJs Agent 45 and Rob Baker. Both are seasoned Rhythm and Booze veterans so they will keep that dance floor movin'. Come dig the loud music, L5P shenanigans and strong drinks. Hell, you may even see Shake Revard do a one handed cartwheel!

1091 Euclid Ave Ne

Atlanta, GA 30307

(404) 588-0250

Cashin' In Sept 14th

Bobby Byrd RIP

I awoke to further sad news that Bobby Byrd had died. More news when I get it.

Willie Tee RIP

Yesterday, I received the sad news that Willie Tee had died.

Saturday September 11, 2007 3:35PM

By Keith SperaMusic writer

Keyboardist, songwriter and producer Wilson "Willie Tee" Turbinton, an early architect of New Orleans funk and soul, died today of colon cancer. He was 63.

Mr. Turbinton secured his place in New Orleans music legend by producing and co-writing the Wild Magnolias' self-titled 1973 debut. That landmarkrecording and the subsequent "They Call Us Wild," also produced by Mr.Turbinton,largely introduced the Mardi Gras Indians' distinctive street beatsand chantsto the world."

In a city of treasures, he was rich in taste and tradition," said record producer and longtime friend Leo Sacks. "The depth, breadth, scope andcommandof his piano playing were profound.

He helped shape the sound of New Orleans for more than four decades."Mr. Turbinton's passing follows that of his older brother, modern jazz saxophonist Earl Turbinton, on Aug. 3.

Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Martin Turbinton; a sister, Joyce Turbinton Gill; a daughter, Racquel Turbinton Bruno; and two grandchildren.

A funeral is scheduled for Sept. 22 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Visitation is from 9 to 11 a.m., with a service to follow.

I will be back asap with a musical tribute to Willie Tee

Willie Tee RIP

Don't Party With Finley Quaye Manchester 21st Sept.

Event: Don’t Panic and JOB present Don’t Party with Finley Quaye
Venue: The Contact Theatre, Oxford Road, Manchester
Date: Friday 21st September 2007
Music Policy: Reggae, Funk, Hip Hop, Breakbeat, DnB, Soul + more
Time: 17:00 – 03:00 Tickets: £14 adv/ more on the door

Don’t Panic & JOB present Don’t Party at The Contact with Finley Quaye + guests Friday September 21st 2007, Doors 17:00 – 03:00 For just under a decade now, the Don't Panic name has been synonymous with youth culture and underground music. Having worked on campaigns for artists and events including Roots Manuva, Massive Attack, Manchester International Festival, and Sonar, Don't Panic has pooled its expertise to create the multimedia showcase that is Don't Party.

By day, the event will be a relaxed affair showcasing the most soulful and atmospheric musical performances including live jazz, soul, folk, and reggae.

By night, the infamous fortress styled building is transformed into a bustling party, journeying from hip hop to funk, breakbeat to dubstep, and glitch to drum ‘n’ bass. Headlining the event will be Finley Quaye; former winner of the Best Artist title at The Brit Awards, and unquestionably one of the most prolific songwriters and performers of the last decade. The triple platinum artist has worked with the likes of William Orbit, A Guy Called Gerald, and Beth Orton, and will be performing classic tracks from his vast back-catalogue and new album 'Pound for Pound’.

Notable musical support on the night comes from Peter Parker of Fingathing, and Manchester’s very own ‘Whatever the Weather’ DJs. Visual entertainment on the night comes from several sources. Fusing dance, martial arts, and gymnastics, The Corbão de Ouro Capoeira Collective will be performing in the lower foyer space, whilst the upper foyer will hold an exhibition of twenty of the most iconic Don’t Panic posters from the past decade, including pieces from pseudo-anonymous graffiti pioneer Banksy, Radiohead’s visual conceptualist Stanley Donwood, and psychedelic comic artist Jeremyville.

The upper foyer will also be home to a large screen upon which a live feed from our camera team will be projected as part of a reactive visuals display.

And finally, live footage from the night will be available for viewing on various video networking sites, our website - www.dontpaniconline.com, and may also feature on Channel M.

Tickets are priced at £14 advance, and are available from The Contact Box Office, Ticketline, Sofa Bar, Piccadilly Records, Fat City Records, Eastern Bloc Records, and Vox Pop Records

www.myspace.com/dontpanicmanchester
www.dontpaniconline.com
www.job-paper.com

Sink Club Returns To The Magnet Liverpool

Right Track 140

Ace Record's in-house magazine is out again. This time around there are reviews of their latest releases including a Walter Jackson collection called Speak Her Name; a Johnny Guitar Watson collection including some rare 45s, a complete Nella Dodds Wand recordings and a run down of the latest Kent 45s.

Warrington Soul Club

Check out their new website

Treatment Brixton

Kent Records 25th Anniversary Oct 19th 2007

Filthy Soul 14/9/07

Blackpool Mecca Revival Reunion 29/9/07

Function Club Malmoe 22/9/07

Picked up an update from Sebastian Fonzeus on the Function Club:

During the past 6 months my friends Helena, Jonte and Joppe have been running a great soul club called FUNCTION here in our hometown of Malmoe, Sweden. They've organised a series of club nights as well as a two-day weekender and have had some TOP DJs guesting like Butch, Honky, Tommy Sovik, James Trouble, Dean Anderson, Christian Brodsjoe, Johan Tollgerdt, Lin & Jamie Taylor, Micke Balkefors, Christian Hermansson, Gustav & Johannes etc.). I'll be joining them as a resident DJ in September so I thought that it would be a good time for me to do a post about it here.

FUNCTION is held at a two-room venue in the centre of Malmoe, it's one smaller room and then a big "main room" and the entire place has got a capacity of about 400-500 people. In the main room we mostly play 60's-70's northern, crossover, modern and funk. In the smaller room, the music is more leaned towards 70's and onwards modern soul and disco. We've got some very nice "main room" guest DJ's lined up for the autumn/winter and here is the info:

September 22nd - Ian Wright
October 20th - Heikki H (Helsinki)
November 17th - Richard "DJ Honky" Lewis (NYC)
December 15th - residents galore

We haven't decided upon guest dj's in the smaller room yet, but there will be at least one guest dj in there per night throughout the autumn too.

Our website can be found at:

http://www.clubfunction.com/

Or... here are some direct links to those pages:

PICTURES
MP3-MIXES
PLAYLISTS

There are cheap flights by Ryanair to Malmoe airport. Copenhagen airport is just as close, trains to Malmoe from there take 30 minutes.

Hotel bookings can be made here: http://www.malmo.se/hotel (in English).

If you're planning to visit any of our nights, be there early as it's usually very busy and fills up quickly.

Catching Up With IDR Mixes

You can now download all the IDR mixes I have posted so far:

I Am Somebody Mix

I Am Sombody Post Tracklisting

Spinning Some Sounds Mix

Spinning Some Sounds Tracklisting

Vinyl Day Mix 2

Vinyl Day Mix 2 Tracklisting

Vinyl Day Mix 1

Vinyl Day Mix 1 Tracklisting

1000 IDR Post Mix

1000 IDR Post Mix Tracklisting

In Dangerous Rhythm Mix 3

In Dangerous Rhythm Mix Tracklisting

In Dangerous Rhythm Mix 2

In Dangerous Rhythm Mix 2 Tracklisting

In Dangerous Rhythm Mix 1

In Dangerous Rhythm Mix 1 Tracklisting

Don't forget that you can also download 2 further mixes which I have made for Souled On and This Is Tomorrow blogs:

Souled On

This Is Tomorrow

In future, I will post mixes in both Hipcast and DivShare. More mixes being made as we speak - so please keep dropping by!

Without Boundaries Marquee Special 29/9/07

Soul People Cortona 15/9/07

Groovin' At The Go Go

In my recent post on Tittyshakers , I mentioned the link between Go Go dancing and soul music.

According to Wikipedia, Go Go Dancing originated as follows:

Go-Go dancers were originally 1960s-era miniskirted clubgoers, dancing at clubs such as the Whisky a Go Go (one of the first to have dancers in elevated cages), wearing go-go boots.

The etymology of Go-Go may be the noun go, one of whose meanings is "power of going, energy, vigor". Or it may come from the names of the nightclubs, which ultimately come from the French à gogo, meaning "in abundance, galore".

Go Go dancers featured in clubs where soul music was played but the word Go Go also pervaded many songs which attempted to cash in on the craze. This linkage between dance styles is common in soul music from the Twist up to the Funky Chicken and there are 100's of songs referring to dances such as The Skate, The Boogaloo, The Monkey etc.

Below I have delved into my archives and linked up some pictures with songs which refer to the Go Go phenomena.

Larks Groovin' At The Go Go Harthon

Andre Williams Soul Party A Go Go Avin s


Lee Rogers Go Go Girl D-Town

Ideals Go Go Gorilla Satellite

Checkerboard Squares Double Cookin' (Strings A Go Go) Villa

Here are some pages you may wish to explore with different takes on Go Go:

http://www.dancermag.com/articles/go-go-dancers/

http://www.geocities.com/thehipstergogo/links.html

http://www.sukiville.com/history.html

All Saints Mod Holiday 15th Anniversary Lavarone Italy

More info here:

http://www.uppers.org/allsaints/

Ebony Cuts Update

Ebony Cuts have sent me an update:

The world's longest summerbreak is over!

Lovely Gloria and DJ Cuebism return for the 40th edition of EBONY CUTS!

Download edition #40

UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE

Three amazing new mixes online in the guestmixes section at
http://www.ebonycuts.com/v4/
*
DJ FRICTION
german DJ legend, remixer and producer feeling the funk 24/7
has done it again with an astonishing special about the legendary BC Records label!
An exclusive musical journey through the back-catalogue of
one of the obscurest labels of the golden age of disco and boogie!
DJ Friction at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/djfrico
*
SUPERDISCO PAOLO
from London - one half of the funky TUTTO MATTO
from Tummy Touch and Jam Block Records
dropped a clusterboogiebomb on us with deadly precision -
filled with hundreds and hundreds of discofunk bomblets
so tightly mixed together not even Kate Moss could fit in between!
Don't try this at home!
Superdisco Paolo at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/supersuperpaolo
Tutto Matto at myspace: http://www.myspace.com/tuttomatto
*
RICKARD MASIP
put his 16 years of digging, his countless years at
Stockholm's Recordmania Records and his passionate love for DJing
together and stirred up a heavy mix of - as he calls it:
"american-sounding music of the 70s from every place in the world BUT the U.S."
The result was the final and definite proof of global funking being in full effect!
Do not miss his monthly appearance in the "smokin small room" at Raw Fusion in Stockholm!
see also: http://www.myspace.com/rawfusionjugglin
*
Speaking of missing stuff in Stockholm -
here's a grainy bit of footage from the last time at Stockholm Båtklubb -
wasn't much time to film there, everyone was just too busy dancing, drinking and spinning:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmbeqBPMw5s
*
and last but not least we've managed to add some new scans and soundclips to our site as well as
finally extend the archive from show 11 to 30!
All that Jazz at http://www.ebonycuts.com/

100% Collector's Choice Fund Raiser CD

I've received a message from Nany Yahiro telling me about her fund raising CD

Hi Everyone,We have put together a new 100% Collector's Choice Fund Raiser CD "SOUL CLASSICO" in order to raise funds for our upcoming Soul dance September 15, 2007, here in Cortona (AR) Italy.

Our DJ roster includes:

Cristian Rivera (Italy)
Karl Marton (Sweden)
John Carrier (England)
Mr. Lele (Italy)
Ralph Jefferson (England)
Tim Brown (England)

Entrance to the 'niter is free, so we are shaking the tin cup in order to collect money to pay the DJs and cover expenses. For your sponsorship, we are asking 10 Euro for each CD, which includes 26 tracks and our special full color artwork. Postage to European destinations is 2 Euro. If you'd rather not post cash in the mail, we are accepting Paypal payments to the soultastic@eutelia.com account name.

Please find my review of each of the songs and an image of the CD cover art. Gabriele and I hope you enjoy it and we thank you sincerely for your contribution to a soulful Tuscany. Our intention is that this will be our last dance that we organize so we hope some of you can attend.

Your stone soul sister, Nancy

100% Collector's Choice Fund-raiser CD

Kansas City Melody-aires "Don't Let It Be Too Late" (Simco)
Mildred Clark, recently deceased on April 23, 2007 in Kansas City, KS, was the lead vocalist on this raw gospel screamer. This unique gospel-soul track starts with a soul jazz flute. Mildred Clark, as well as being a middle school science teacher in Missouri, recorded music up to 1990 on the ABC Peacock label.

George Allen "Come On Back" (Sotoplay)
George Allen, originally from Helena, Arkansas, became George Harmonica Smith when he hit the Los Angeles, California music scene. Before recording under his Hollywood artist name on the Toddlin Town label, he was smoking with carefree bluesy abandon on ten releases on the Soto Play label, this one being a prime example, perfect for an R&B dance floor.

Louis Johnson "Please Look Out" (Nighttime)
This nearly anonymous record on an anonymous looking label (which looks like a low budget re-issue label more than anything) credits the singer as also being the song writer. Roy Louis Johnson, where are you? Did you make other cool records or was this your one and only attempt at fame as an artist? This classic mournful sound that seems at once familiar has nearly no mention on that great accumulation of digital information, the internet, which just goes to show that modern technology has some catching up to do with actual culture.

Virgie Till "I Didn't Steal Your Dog" (Glover)
This is only a sporting guess but I'd make a wager that her full name is Virginia Tillman. I love this raucous and rolling all-American R&B sound; it is full of energy and life and humor and sass. Virgie lets rip for just under two minutes, she's a vocal powerhouse strutting her soulful stuff with the talented writing abilities of Glover and Levy to back her up.

Joe Fritz "Aww, She's A Stepper" (Jet Stream)
This Pasadena, Texas recording on the infamous Huey P. Meaux's label, Jet Stream, features Joe "Papoose" Fritz towards the end of his R&B recording career. If he's heading towards R&B retirement age, you sure can't hear it through the chugging rhythm and energetic vocals. "Stepper", in the colloquial speech, refers at one's ability to dance in a pleasing manner.

Honey Welch "Woman Child" (Lin)
This record label takes us from Pasadena to Gainesville, Texas, where the white artist, Honey Welch, wrote and performed this R&B-influenced swinging soul side. On the flipside of this obscure record it seems as if he's going more for a Bobby Goldsborough thing.

Mel Davis "Just Another Smile" (Golden State)
This raw boogaloo track from San Francisco is just this side of out-of-control, straddling the wall between harmony and discord. For as primitive a recording as it is, you can hear all the instruments in the studio racing each other to finish the song, such is the energy and spirit and thankfully good production values of this single.

Burt Ward's Band "Robin's Theme" (Soultown)
Don't worry, it's only on the other side of the record that you have to suffer The Warbling Wonder. This is the instrumental side and it is flawless and soulful and beautiful, all thanks to Bobby Sanders. Holy Los Angeles soul wax, Batman!

Albert George "Soul Baby" (Prince)
Another simple, catchy and raw pounder of a record from Los Angeles. They don't make records like they used to. Hell, they don't make records. I wasn't old enough to walk when records like this were being made, but I can just about remember when I was able to buy these records in Los Angeles and that's amazing to me now, in this day of computer auctions and such.

Johnny Praye "Can't Get Too Much Love" (Sidewalk)
An old-timey piano serves as introduction and is quickly drowned out by the stomping production. Not for the faint of heart. My copy for this record has an old grocery store price stamp of 29 whole cents, but I paid several dollars more than that. Again, that old daydream to go back travelling in time, sup with Jesus, swing by da Vinci's place, have a chat with Shakespeare, then pop into mid-20th century and rifle through those glorious bargain bins of discounted obscure soul records. The flipside of this record is good, too.

Little Willie Faulk "Look Into My Heart" (M&H)
This record is probably faster than what I could dance to unless under the influence of jet fuel, but I could sure give it a shot. Great Hammond organ underlies quick-fire drumming and hasty backing vocals. The singer is going for a Little Anthony style on the flipside but in this quick, quirky and funky side he's singing more from his heart and pleading his baby to have some sympathy. I understand this is a version of a Ree Flores song, written by George Flores, but I don't have that one on the label so can't say anything about that.

Ann Duquesnay "You Ain't Woman Enough To Take My Man" (Capitol)
I have been casually collecting records on the Capitol label but only came across this when a friend travelled up to Canada and found two of the Capitol 45s on this fund-raiser compilation. This is sassy, brassy dancer is a blinder with great vibes (a real Capitol Records trademark, don't you think?) and perfect production, in large part due to Duquesnay's expert striding voice as well as the song-writing and arrangement and production values of Ronnie Savoy. Ann Duquesnay went on to become far more famous for her ensuing Broadway theatre singing/acting/composing career.

Diane Hogans "How Does It Feel" (Capitol)
Here's a lush number, which actually predates the previous record but due to its midtempo pace makes it somehow more contemporary to our times. Diane Hogans sounds like a very young, timorous, Dee Dee Warwick, and I mean that in the most complimentary way.

Magnificent Men "Lay Lady Lay" (Mercury)
This vocal group transferred their allegiance from Capitol Records to Mercury at some point in their history. Bob Dylan must be one of many antitheses of soul but this incredible version of one of his songs is grand, sweeping and unquestionably soulful. Now that's good song-writing.

Frank Hutson and the Exposures "Old Man Me" (Goodie Train)
Spare, elegant and refined, this oddball track struts along at its own gentle pace. The crisp drumming and subdued fretwork balance with the Exposures', the backing singers, haunting echo and Hutson's own tremulous tenor. Band and vocalists gain momentum over the brief three minute journey and finish all too quickly, like a slow-starting fire put out the moment you've become mesmerized by the flame.

Ruben Perez & The 13th Hour "You Girl" (Judnell)
Brown-eyed soul is offered up with great jazzy drumming, sparkling vibes, and a big fat horn section with that wide-open feel. This is music to be played from your front porch during a hot summer afternoon. And the flipside, "Homemade", is a precursor to low-rider music to come. Sorry 'bout the surface noise, folks!

Tom-Emmanuel and Ron Experience "When You Lose Your Groove" (Golden Three)
It was a really tough call which side of this record to put on the compilation. The easy going groove of this is pleasant enough but now I am thinking I might just prefer the moody midtempo on the flipside. Are you Tom-Emmanuel and Ron experienced? Well, now you are, with the loose production, straining vocal, catchy refrain and funky rhythm guitar.

David Morris "Snap Crackle Pop" (Plush)
Put aside the silly breakfast cereal title which couldn't be further from the essence of this lovely mid-seventies dancer from Philladelphia, PA. Great vocal and infectious melody, bubbling Hammond organ, choppy rhythm guitar, insistent rhythm all combine to pull you out onto the dance floor.

Nancy Wilson "There'll Always Be Forever" (Capitol)
Try to find a more beautiful and soaring and romantic song by Nancy Wilson. Go on, let's see you then. If I practiced transcendental meditation, this song would make me rise off the floor and float right out the window, in a full lotus position, right on up to the sun. That's how this record makes me feel. I think it helps me breathe better and remember important things. I have Nancy Wilson and Gene and Billy Page and Dee Ervin and D. McNeil to thank for these three minutes of utter bliss.

The Master Plan "Clinton Park" (De-lite)
In the same romantic, sweet and, admittedly, sentimental vein, is this fantastic vocal group finger snapper. Aside from the great production, superb vocals and harmonies, this ever so slightly funky mid-tempo has a surprise ending: ahhh! We've listened to this in the car millions of times and I have yet to tire of it.

The Headliners "Little Sister (Sho Nuf Fine)" (Super M)
Funky wah wah, jazzy flute and tight vocals join together in a connoisseur's call to get your groove on. It's uptite, all-rite, and outta-site.

Scheherezade "If You Don't Want My Love" (Mystic)
Stonking throwback disco from 1978. I've played this record for two house guests on two different occasions who gave it a penetrating look after hearing it, and then wrote down the label information. As you do.

Garry Glenn "I Need You In My Life" (PPL)
This is Eighties jazz funk from Detroit son, Garry Glenn. I would be very interested to hear his first LP on the PPL label from 1980, which seems to be widely available on CD and includes unreleased material.

Church "How Long" (Silas)
This song, arranged by Jdlinkomo (who is most likely also on vibes and backing vocals), meanders it's mellow way punctuated by layered vocals and dramatic pauses. It is simple, yet maintains your interest with it's creative and striking vocal arrangements and charming latin-influenced, jazzy instrumentation. At a certain point midway through the song you can hear someone shouting far off in the background, I thought it was our neighbors; the song should be called "How Odd".

Stephanie Clark "Liberate Yourself" (Sound & Soul)
Gorgeous deepie performed by Miss Black America 1971. I found images from a US military journal from the period, when she and other Miss Blacks from various states travelled to Vietnam to entertain troops. Where is Ms Clark now and what can she possibly think about the current Black standard of beauty, "Augmented Black Is Beautiful"?

Steve Parks "Still Thinking Of You" (Reynolds)
Haunting slowie from the same label that brought you Celeste Hardie. So slow, it nearly stops. So personal, it seems too sad to listen to. But, this is a universal sufferance shaped within a quietly beautiful ballad which pulls you along to the last flutterings of the flute, cello and acoustic guitar.

Tittyshakers

Jennie Lee, Queen of The Tittyshakers

Andre Williams Sweet Little Pussycat Wingate

Doris Beatmaker Odeon

I have recently found out that Martin of Soul Generation fame is starting a new website dedicated to Tittyshakers. Some of you might ask what are Tittyshakers?

Martin already has an excellent page on the subject and he defines Tittyshakers as:

The sound? Well fundamentally it is as the name implies, any form of music that makes you want to tear off your shirt and shake your titties, spinning the nipple tassels you are naturally wearing underneath your garments like the blades on a helicopter. Typically you will be grinding to the frantic beat doing the ‘Monkey’ or the ‘Dog' or the 'Shing-a-ling' or the 'Push and Pull' ... whatever dance steps that takes you really.

Martin goes on to document the origins of Tittyshakers starting in the 50's with sleazy joints playing any music with a rhythm for a girl to shake her assets to any drunken audience. The 60's saw the rise of the ‘Go-Go Dancer’ after girls performed in gilded cages at the legendary 'Whiskey A Go Go' on the Sunset Strip in LA. The girls would grind out their stuff to the grooves laid down by the DJs. Short mini skirts and long boots became the standard outfit which has become associated with go go dancing . Soon every discotheque and club had dancers and TV shows such as Hulabaloo through to local shows such as The Beat had go go dancers behind the acts or leading the dancing to discs or bands.

Martin explains how Tittyshaking has developed into a craze for recent times. He documents that dance parties in the late 80’s and early 90’s that started utilising Go-Go girls coupled with explosive psychedelic visuals. In recent years , DJs such as Mr Finewine and DJ Franco at gigs such as “Vampyros Lesbos’ in New York City have included dancers such as Jaiko Suzuki and Viva Knievel. The craze seems to be developing all over the US and Europe and many of the events advertised on IDR have go go dancers. The craze must also be seen alongside the Burlesque thing which is also permeating the club scene in the UK.

Martin has several playlists on his Soul Generation site featuring his recommended Tittyshakers as well as playlists from Mr Finewine, Jazzman Gerald, Ms Shing A Ling and Daddy Bones.

I will keep you posted on Martin's new website but in the meantime I have posted up 2 tracks which are classic Tittyshakers.

Rubber Room 14/9/07

Check their MySpace for more details

Next Soul Republic 30/11/07

Check out the Soul Republic website

Vintage Record Sleeves

In the recent celebration of vinyl, there was a constant underlying theme of the beauty of the vinyl album. An important element in the beauty of vinyl albums are the covers which act as protection, adverts and dispensers of information on the product they contain.

There are many sites on the Net which are dedicated to the album sleeve as a work of art. I have recently discovered Japanese site which specialises in the jazz label Bluenote. The site contains not only the front covers but the reverse sides as well. Drop over and salivate at the sights there!

Record Kicks

Thought I'd give them a shout - some good stuff this last year!!!

Smashed! Blocked! 7/9/07

Paynes Cafe Royal Llandudno Wales

I must admit that I have always had a soft spot for Llandudno in North Wales because of all the fun I've had there since I was kid back in the early 60's and I continue to drop by even now.

Llandudno has always been synonmous with soul music as are most seaside towns in the UK. Each year, workers and holiday makers migrated to the coast in the summer taking their music with them and would join forces with local soulies.

One of the most famous clubs associated with soul in North Wales was Paynes Cafe Royal. I recently fell on the Paynes Reunion site which is full of wondeful atmospheric photos from a lost age! Here is what they have to say about the club:

Paynes was that wonderful place on Mostyn Street, where the youth of Llandudno (and the rest of North Wales) gathered to bop the night away to soulful sounds of the sixties and seventies. It's really bizarre, but some of the friendships / relationships and even marriages which were started back in the days of Paynes Cafe Royal (every Saturday and Wednesday, and Mondays and Friday at the height of the summer season) are still going strong today. It has been really good knowing that you will be able to catch up with old friends at least twice a year thanks to the reunions, and of course its a good excuse to dig out those dancing shoes (that's you Mike Smith), blow off the cobwebs and move with the groove once more. Despite the aching legs next morning.

The reunions have been held annually, usually at the North Wales Conference Centre (Nov) and the Grand Hotel (March/April), and have always been a sell out event.
This year will be the 12th anniversary of the reunion so make sure you get those tickets early to avoid disappointment. The night promises to be fantastic night of dancing to all your old favourite soul and northern tunes together with a fantastic live act. An excellent night out and support for your local charities, what could be better.

"Get Ready 'Cos Were Gonna Swing, We're Goin', goin' goin' to A Happening"

Over the last eleven years we have had some memorable reunions with most of them being absolute sell-outs, resulting in many people panicking at the last minute because they did not have tickets (that's usually Jimmy). On average each event has sold 500 or so tickets to us "people of later years" (blame that one on Paul Rocky) and has had us groove the night away to the soul sounds of the 60ts and 70ts, and a good time was had by all.

The November Reunionsat the Conference Centre has seen many fine act appear to entertain us on the evening. I can recall that the band for the very first reunion were called The Informers, an eight piece band with two vocalists, 3 brass, rhythm and bass guitar and drums. They did a really good set and included many tunes that were played at The Twisted Wheel. They really impressed me because they opened their set with a version of My Elusive Dream / Moses & Joshua Dillard, absolutely excellent.

Since then we have had appearances from The Real Thing, The Aces, Kenny Weathers & the Emotions, The American Four Tops Show, The Extreme Supremes and of course the absolute master visited us twice and was a very good friend of the reunions, sadly is no longer with us, none other than the late great Edwin Starr. Have a look at the top of the Paynes photo page to see Edwin back in the early 70ts standing on the stairs in Paynes. Edwin ALWAYS gave us a great night, singing all the Motown and Ric-Tic classics (usually at some stage with his backing singers, Sue Jones & Co).

Have a good look around the web site, we hope you enjoy the visit.

This year's reunion is taking place as follows:

Saturday 17th November 2007
North WalesConference Centre
8:00 to 1:30 am (bar to 1:00)ticket £12.50 each
available from Dave Hanson on 07811323698Ray Herbert on C/Bay 518537
North Wales Theatre Box Office 01492 872000

Uptight Club Glasgow

Crossfire London 6/10/07

Sweat Club 8/9/07 & 13/10/07

Augie Johnson Interview On Soulfiles 6/9/07

I've had a message from Funk-O-Nots to tell me about above

Watch out for Sept. 6th , and listen to one Hour Radio Interview with music of
SIDE EFFECT with AUGIE JOHNSON.

Check their myspace page WWW.MYSPACE.COM/AUGIESSIDEEFFECT

The interview starts @ 11;00 AM (Los Angeles Time) 20;00 European Time.

Later on it’s gonna be put on the Website of WWW.GROOVEINC.NL

And can be found on SOULFILES PODCAST SOULFILES.PODOMATIC.COM/

SOULFILES is every Thursday from 19:00 till 21:00(CET - Dutch time) = 10:00AM till 12:00AM (PDT – LA time)

Hosted by DJ Funk-O-Nots.

Every week you can tune in “LIVE” through the LIVESTREAM!!!!

LIVESTREAMS and more check WWW.GROOVEINC.NL/SOULFILES!!!

Greetz,

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Funkdefy Columbus, Ohio 22nd Sept 2007

O'Jays

O'Jays Crossroads Of Life Upfront

I've heard rumours that they might be coming to the UK - please, please!!!!!

Slim Allan 3

Here is another good Finnish band founded in 1994 - Slim Allan 3 who consist of Aslak Lindeman: Guitar; Petri Rannikko: Organ; Jarkka Vannemaa: Drums and Guest artist: DJ Pedro de Cabo Pasto: Turntables

Slim Allan 3 The Big Set Up Pop Angel

Monk Higgins The Look Of Slim Solid State

Monk Higgins The Look Of Slim Solid State LP

Marilyn Barbarin

Marilyn Barbarian Will You Still Love Me Olympia

Marilyn whose voice and style remind me of Candi Staton recorded at least four 45’s. She teamed up with veteran arranger Wardell Quezergue for an interesting double-sider “Make It Alone”/ “Stop Before You Start” for the Virgil label.Virgil Engeran who wrote both sides of the 45 probably owned the Virgil label. “Make It Alone” is a clip clop beater in the style of Candi’s Warners mid 70’s sides and has a lovely 30 seconds plus fade out with her pleading she “Can’t Make It Alone”.

“Stop Before You Start” is faster and busier and sounds influenced by Gloria Gaynor with more high hat and but it has some irritating breaks, which spoil the overall song though it really cooks towards the end as Marilyn again lets go. Both sides have full production including strings and must have been recorded in the late 70’s. One feature of these 2 tracks is the excellent backing female vocals.

Marilyn also had another mid tempo track “Will You Still Love Me” which she wrote for the Olympia label probably around the late 70’s/early 80’s and is again very influenced by Candi Staton. The track was recorded at the Pace Sound Recording studios and Wilson Victorian arranged the song with the Bayou Renegades on backing. She also had an Eddie Bo produced funk classic “Reborn” with the Soul Finders on Bo Sound 106 which crops on several New Orleans Funk orientated CD’s. I have also heard a nice ballad by her called “Tell Me Why” which is included on an MG CD “New Orleans Second Line Mardi Gras Party”.

She was still performing in New Orleans in the late 90’s as the featured vocalist in Walter Washington’s band and performed in the New Orleans Blues Project. She is also a Musical Ambassador for The New Orleans Blues Highway. The most recent recording I can find by her is the backing vocals she did for a release by Timothea for the Louisiana Music Factory label in 2000. She is also getting plays with her early Nola 45 “Just A Teenager”, which I have yet to hear and believe to be an R&B side. She could possibly have recorded for the Syla label in the 80’s/90’s because I have seen a publicity photo of her, which mentions that she was one of their artists.

Rhetta Hughes You're Doing It With Her Tetragrammaton

Rhetta Hughes You're Doing It With Her Tetragrammaton

Quite simply one of my favourite femme sides from an outstanding 60's album. You can find this on Jazzman's Sisters Funk CD but you will need to dig to dind the album.

Kip Anderson RIP

I found out late last week that Kip Anderson died on 29th August 2007. It was with particular sadness that I learnt of his death. I have met many soul singers but he was one artist who really touched me when I met him in Utrecht in the early Millennium. I spent an afternoon with Kip listening to his life story and later that evening I spent several hours hanging out with him backstage after his performance at the Blues Estafette in Utrecht.

I will be back with a full tribute to Kip later on this week. In the meantime, here is an obituary from the Independent Mail.com Anderson, South Carolina:

ANDERSON COUNTY — Kip Anderson could tell stories about hanging out with the likes of The Beatles, Etta James and Paul McCartney. His voice had been recorded featured on more than 50 recordings. And Europe was his home for a part of his life.

But at the end of it all, he was a man from Starr — once a boy who started singing alongside his mother in a church choir.

On Wednesday morning, Mr. Anderson, a leader in the regional rhythm and blues scene, died at the age of 69 at AnMed Health Medical Center in Anderson. While the exact cause of death has not been reported, family members said Mr. Anderson had suffered difficulties with his heart the past few years.

He was a man who could talk to The Beatles and reach his hand out to a homeless person on the street. Conversations with him were always upbeat and full of life, said people who knew him. But when he played — that was something unique, said Damon Downs, owner of Electric City Records.

“Kip would walk in and say, ‘Where’s the piano? Turn one on for me,’ “ Mr. Downs said. “This song would come belting out. It would send tingles up and down your spine. You knew you were hearing something special.”

Among his many accomplishments, Mr. Anderson performed at The Gray House in Starr, hosted a Sunday gospel show on WRIX-FM (103.1 FM) in Anderson, served as the vice president of Electric City Record’s gospel division and was the minister of music at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

It was at that very church where he started his singing career. Then he sang alongside his mother, Willie Mae Anderson, who would play the piano.

But at the age of 13, the bright young man would take his talent on the road with gospel music legend Madame Edna Gallman Cooke. He would tour the country with Ms. Cooke during the summers.

His first solo recording, “I Wanna Be the Only One,” came out in 1959 during his college years at South Carolina State University.

From there he would sing with well-known rhythm and blues artists, The Drifters, Sam Cooke, Jerry Butler and Jackie Wilson. Throughout the ’60s and ’70s, Mr. Anderson would travel the globe performing and meeting musicians like Paul McCartney and Etta James.

Troubled times would later bring Mr. Anderson home.

By the 1980s, he was back in Anderson County, living on family’s land in Starr. And he returned to the stage where he began — Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. For three years, Mr. Anderson has led the church’s four choirs and its musicians.

“I’m going to miss his singing and his performing on Sunday morning during worship,” said Rev. Stephon Gilliard, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church’s pastor. “He just had a way of just pulling people together.”

The reason he could do that was because of his humble nature, said Catherine Nesbitt, one of Mr. Anderson’s relatives. Mr. Anderson’s parents are both deceased. He was not married. And he was an only child. But he has several cousins, aunts and uncles.

“He was the kind of person who could talk to anybody,” Ms. Nesbitt said. “He especially had a heart for people who were homeless or downtrodden. He would employ them to do work for them around the house.

“Everybody who knew Kip loved him. We are all sad. But we know he’s in heaven, he’s with the Father.”

Funeral arrangements are being planned through the Marcus D. Brown Funeral Home.

Please also visit this tribute to Kip.

Kip Anderson RIP

Calvin Arnold Mini Skirt Venture

Calvin Arnold Mini Skirt Venture

I am not sure which soul recording first mentioned the mini skirt in it's lyrics - perhaps it was Mack Rice Mini-Skirt Minnie Stax. The mini skirt was frequently referred to in mid to late 60's soul songs as was another fashion the hot pants in the early 70's.

Cookin' On 3 Burners

Go and check these guys out on their MySpace:

"BAKED BROILED & FRIED' THE FIRST EVER COOKIN' ON 3 BURNERS LP and CD RELEASED WORLDWIDE on FREESTYLE(UK) and KNOWFOOWL(Aus/NZ)OUT NOW !!!!!

Cookin On 3 Burners are Jake Mason, Ivan Khatchoyan and Lance Ferguson, a three piece powerhouse who serve up the rawest in deep funk, jazz, boogaloo and soul. Led by a wailing Hammond Organ, they are distinctly different to many other funk acts, yet you’ll be no stranger to the grooves and pounding drums . After a number of Melbourne residencies and a self released 7”, the group came to local prominence with the ‘Cressy St Breakdown’ 12” released on Knowfoowl thru USA’s Groove Distribution. This was followed by the re-release of ‘Gravel Rash’ through UK’s Freestyle label and then a follow up 7” ‘Keb’s Bucket’ (an ode to the Scottish DJ’s legendary pee bucket he needs when he plays for many hours).

The group have continued to play across Sydney and Melbourne over the last 12 months, with highlight gigs including the support for Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings 06 Sydney show, support for Breakestra’s Music Man Miles DJ show in Melbourne and a mammoth 3 gigs in under 24 hours over the 07 ANZAC day holiday in Sydney. Cookin On 3 Burners are Australias foremost organ trio joining the dots between funk, soul, boogaloo & jazz. Long time partners Lance Ferguson (guitar), Ivan Khatchoyan (drums) and Jake Mason (organ) have taken their home brew of soulful Hammond get down everywhere from national jazz festivals to after hours bars and clubs.

With their releases receiving acclaim from international DJs, jazz critics and fans alike, Cookin on 3 Burners continue to deliver upfront musical dishes with a down home flavour fresh sounds to make you shake your peas and gravy.

Radio Free Dixie

I recently came across this interesting book - here is the blurb:

This book tells the remarkable story of Robert F. Williams--one of the most influential black activists of the generation that toppled Jim Crow and forever altered the arc of American history. In the late 1950s, as president of the Monroe, North Carolina, branch of the NAACP, Williams and his followers used machine guns, dynamite, and Molotov cocktails to confront Klan terrorists. Advocating "armed self-reliance" by blacks, Williams challenged not only white supremacists but also Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights establishment. Forced to flee during the 1960s to Cuba--where he broadcast "Radio Free Dixie," a program of black politics and music that could be heard as far away as Los Angeles and New York City--and then China, Williams remained a controversial figure for the rest of his life.

Historians have customarily portrayed the civil rights movement as a nonviolent call on America's conscience--and the subsequent rise of Black Power as a violent repudiation of the civil rights dream. But Radio Free Dixie reveals that both movements grew out of the same soil, confronted the same predicaments, and reflected the same quest for African American freedom. As Robert Williams's story demonstrates, independent black political action, black cultural pride, and armed self-reliance operated in the South in tension and in tandem with legal efforts and nonviolent protest.

Check it out from usual sources!

Hot Shot Sound System LA Sept 15th 2007

Dan Penn & Spooner Oldham Interview On RTE

Check out an interview with the guys over on Irish radio station:

http://www.rte.ie/radio1/themusiccollection/1133163.html

Hot Slop Podcast

Check out the Hot Slop Podcast on MySpace - some cracking R&B

Divine @ Glasgow Shool Of Art Every Saturday

Andrew "Divine" Symington has steered Glasgow School of Art's soul, funk, reggae and jazz extravaganza, Divine, for over 15 years - rendering it Glasgow's longest-running club night - and an exigent, one-stop institution for lovers of northern soul, 60s grooves, psych-jazz, hipster Mod and Motown" (TRIPTYCH FESTIVAL 2006)

"Officially the city's, if not Scotland's, longest running clubnight" (THE METRO)

Glasgow's DIVINE! brings you a weekly dose of the greatest in northern soul, heavyweight funk, Tamla Motown, sixties freakbeat, dynamite ska, E-Z listening and psychedelic soundtracks.
Mr. Divine scours the depths of musical roots, continually adding gems to the Divine Sound Archive, to find tracks for your listening and dancing pleasure every Saturday night in the Glasgow School of Art's Vic Bar. Over these past 17 years DIVINE! has consistently brought great music and fantastic guests to Glasgow's shores.

Recent special guests have included Cheeba Cheeba (Manchester), Twitch (Optimo Espacio), Chris Geddes & Bob Kildea (Belle and Sebastian) with previous appearances from David Holmes (13 Amp), Andy Smith (Dynamo Productions), Andy Votel (Twisted Nerve/B-Music), Andy Lewis (Acid Jazz), Stuart Braithwaite (Mogwai), Tim Gane (Stereolab) and Bob Stanley & Pete Wiggs (St. Etienne). Check here for all the latest info...

Jukebox Jam@ George Tavern London Sept 14th

Picked this up off MySpace

Presenting a night of raw Rhythm & Blues, Ska, Mambo & Calypso, Jump Jive and Sleazy Las Vegas Grind, hailing back to the very roots of Rock & Soul and beyond. Residents on rotation include Jazzman Gerald (Jazzman Records), Natty Bo (Ska Cubana / Top Cats / Gaz's Rockin Blues), Liam Large (Jazzman Records / Stepping Stone) and Gabriel (Cornish Waters). Special regular guests and live turns from the best old time Rhythm & Blues acts around.

Thanks to all who came down on the launch night in August. Little George Sueref put in two rocking sets and left nobody standing.

For September we roll on with very special live guests 'The Bottleneckers'. The alter-egos of celebrated Glasgow based mod R&B act the Five Aces ( www.myspace.com/thefiveaces ), the Bottleneckers perform an earlier selection of R&B, Blues and Rockabilly in the most authentic vein. Rarely seen or heard in London - this is only their second ever performance here - catch them now or live to regret it forever! Oh yes, and check them out at:

www.myspace.com/thebottleneckers

As usual, our residents will intervene with the rawest Rhythm & Blues, Ska, Vegas Grind, Shuffle and Original Rock n Roll n Soul in the city...

Emerald City Soul Club Rare Soul Weekender 2007 in Seattle

Kevin Jones just mailed me to let me know that tickets are on sale now for the above:

Emerald City Soul Club is a rare soul dance night in Seattle, Washington, specializing in 60’s and 70’s soul with a “Northern Soul” slant, played exclusively on original 45rpm vinyl. We are extremely proud to present the first ever Rare Soul Weekender of this size and scale ever to be held in Seattle—an entire weekend devoted to Northern Soul—culminating with live performances by JJ Barnes and The Brothers of Soul.

The rare soul movement celebrates the artists who recorded with low-budget, independent labels out of Detroit, Chicago and from all around the country that didn’t deliver the necessary promotion and play in the U.S. during the 1960’s. These records were celebrated in England, however, and the artists suddenly found themselves charting in the U.K. years after their original releases, as their music packed U.K. dance floors.

Today, the scene continues to thrive in both the U.K. as well as the U.S., and in some seemingly unexpected ways. Ruben Molina, author of “Chicano Soul: Recordings and History of an American Culture,” speaks about soul’s influence on the Latino communities of Southern California: “Growing up in East Los Angeles, with the guns and the drugs and our parents screaming at each other, we became hard, lost touch of our emotions. Soul allowed us to express ourselves – you love someone? Dedicate them a song. You broke up? Say you’re sorry through a song. Today’s music has none of that feeling, none of that affection.”

For young and old, seasoned collectors and the uninitiated—soul music continues to inspire devotees worldwide. Emerald City Soul Club is proud to be a catalyst towards that effort, and we look forward to making you a part of it as well.

See you in November!

Tickets now on sale from here:

http://www.emeraldcitysoulclub.com/weekender/

Wang Dang Doodle Presents A Swingin' Twist Party 6 Sept

The Wang Dang Doodle is a groovy record hop hosted by DJ Phast Phreddie the Boogaloo Omnibus. Event can have any kind of music he so desires: soul, funk, R&B, rockabilly, jazz, rock and roll, ska, doo wop, exotica, surf, mambo, cumbia and assorted weirdness. Almost always the music will date before 1972.

Past Wang Dang Doodles have featured such fabulous guest DJs as Dave the Spazz (Music to Spazz By), Rex Doane (Fool's Paradise), Lenny Kaye (Nuggets, Patti Smith Group), Billy Miller (Norton), Gaylord Fields (The Gaylord Fields Show), Mr. Fine Wine (Downtown Soulville, Bumpshop), Philthy Phil (SPQR, Templars), $mall ¢hange (Blackcrack, Rubulad) and Juke Joint Jonny (Goofballs).

THE WANG DANG DOODLE has TWO locations in Brooklyn!

THE WANG is held on the second Friday of the month at The Ottoman Lounge (318 Grand Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NYC). Starting in September, THE WANG will also be held on the first Thursday of the month at The Royale (506 Fifth Avenue, Park Slope, Brooklyn, NYC)

The next WANG, to be held on Thursday September 6 at The Royale, The Wang Dang Doodle will present its first annual "End of Summer Twist Party!" with special guest DJ Gaylord Fields of Free Form Radio Station WFMU

Soulside Club 6 Sept 2007

To Beat Or Not To Beat Vol 3 Amsterdam 13/10/07

The Meaning Of Louie: A Documentary by Eric Predoehl and Jesse Block

Fell on this new movie in the making on MySpace by Director's Eric Predoehl and Jesse Block.

The Meaning of LOUIE is a documentary many years in the making. It..s a quest to uncover the real story of the world's most misunderstood rock and roll song. It's the story about Richard Berry, the Kingsmen, Jack Ely, Rockin.. Robin Roberts, the Fabulous Wailers, Paul Revere & the Raiders, Mark Lindsay, Little Bill Engelhart, Dave Lewis, Ron Holden & the Playboys, the Frantics, the Sonics, Iggy Pop & the Stooges, Toots & the Maytals, Motorhead, Black Flag, Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Invention, Michael Doucet & BeauSoleil, the Sandpipers, and every other band that embraced this song, and took this simple little melody to new plateaus.

This is a story of both famous and obscure musicians that have personal histories with this iconic song. This is the story of the song that was investigated by the F.B.I. for supposedly obscene lyrics. This is the story of the song that inspired movements in the state of Washington and Oregon to declare it as an official rock song. The influence of this one little song is enormous.

This documentary has had a very interesting story in its own right.

I'll keep you posted on progress.

Producer Eric Predoehl with songwriter Richard Berry © LouieLouie.net

East Of Eden Soul Express Tonite

Have a good one guys - check out John Ciba's and James Porter's MySpace

This is what the guys say about what they are up to:

East of Edens Soul Express DJs merged out of a common interest in the connection of Southern soul and the Black music scene in Chicago during the 60s and 70s. James grew up in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood buying records like Bill Coday's "I'm Back to Collect" when they were being played on the radio for the first time and picking up that curious looking Swamp Dogg LP in the cut-out bin. Having a deep love for punk, rockabilly, and country as well as the blues and soul he grew up on, Porter identified with the mishmash of styles that stemmed from Memphis, Muscle Shoals, and Nashville. John grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and was raised on the Allman Brothers, Little Feat, and the Band. After being enlightened by mixing a broken heart with Al Green's 'Gets Next to You' and Isaac Hayes' 'Hot Buttered Soul', he was on a search to connect his musical past with these spine-tingling soulful finds. Ciba stumbled upon copies of Peter Guralnick's 'Sweet Soul Music' and Barney Hoskyns 'Say it One Time for The Broken Hearted' and the worlds of Muscle Shoals, Jackson, and beyond were opened to him. Thousands of LPs and 45s later he hasn't quite found the tingle again but loves sharing the deepest and funkiest cuts with anybody that will listen. After brushing shoulders on a Southern Soul message board, seeing each other at shows and record stores, and having plenty of common friends, the guys decided to start playing some records together. East of Edens Soul Express have a monthly DJ night at the Hideout Inn, Chicago. The venue is a perfect fit, it's the closest to a Southern juke joint this side of, well, the Edens Expressway! The boys have opened for Bettye Lavette, Clarence Reid, and are happy to lay it down for parties and the occasional wedding. John and James will always pack a dancefloor by playing soul music from Curtis Mayfield to Inell Young with one rule: the grittier the better!

Subway Soul Club: British Night 15/9/07

Boomerang @ Canal Tavern 10/11/07

Eli "Paperboy" Reed@ The Boogaloo London

Eli @ The Boogaloo 30/8/07 Courtesy Nick Sands

My mate Nick Sands just posted me about the great night he had seeing Eli "Paperboy" Reed performing a the Boogaloo Club in London:

Eli was great and really tore into the songs. He did all 4 sides of his singles and knocked everybody for six with his 'It's easier' deepie. He basically did the entire set he does with the band, but with just an electric guitar and I hardly missed the group. Oh he did 'Walking And Talking With My Baby' from his album he cut when he was 19.

Just after Nick mailed me - Eli himself mailed in to say:

This really was a blast, I had a great time and theboogaloo is a really fun place to play. Hopefully I'll be back as soonas possible with the whole band and more of you guys can come out!

Next time, I hope to get to see Eli myself!!!

Chicano Soul: Recordings & History Of An American Culture

An old mate, Dave Withers just mailed me to let me know that Ruben Molina has published the above which compliments his first book "The Old Barrio Guide To Low Rider Music".

Here's Ruben's blurb on the book:

The book covers the sixties musicians and R&B/Soul recordings of the Southwest (San Antonio to Los Angeles) and is loaded with photos, record labels,album covers and posters. Plus info on Mexican American soul singers and groups including; Joe Jama, Royal Jesters, Eptones, Sunny and the Sunliners, Little Joe and the Latinaires , Thee Midniters, Romancers, Freddie Chavez, Dimas III, Soulsations, Soul Setters , Bobby Rosales and many more.

You can buy the book direct from Ruben Molina.

While you are avisting his site why not buy his first book "The Old Bario Guide". Here's a description of the book:

Since the forties Mexican-American teens have been drawn to African-American music of all kinds. jazz, rhythm and blues, group harmony (doo-wop), soul, funk and most recently rap and hip hop. Since the mid-fifties one group in particular the pachuco a.k.a. cholo has adopted select R&B grinders and tearjerkers (ballads) to provide the sound track for his most prized possession, the low rider.

Early on it was the sound of Don Julian, Jesse Belvin, the Velvetones and Shirley and Lee. It was the sound of El Monte Legion Stadium, Art Laboe, the Shrine Auditorium and Huggy Boy and the sound of Whittier Blvd. By the early sixties homeboys and homegirls were digging the sounds of the Metallics, Billy Stewart, the Blendtones and the up and coming East Side Sound of the Romancers, the Premiers, Thee Midniters and Cannibal and the Headhunters. When disco took the world by storm in the early seventies the homeboys stayed true to those R&B tunes now known as "Oldies but Goodies" a term coined by Art Laboe in 1958.

The hey day of the barrio low rider has passed. Southern California's cruising spots like Whittier Blvd., Van Nuys, and San Fernando's Mission Park have been closed to cruising since around 1975. Teen dances are also a thing of the past and "oldies" stations are dedicated to the Beatles and Beach Boys. However, the underground market for sixties and seventies R&B and soul has produced a new phase in the low rider sound.

Seven years of research and hard work have produced the first book ever to chronicle the music of the low rider. Interviews with artist and record company owners like Frankie Karl, George Kerr, Weldon McDougal (Harthon), Chuck Corby, Richard Poindexter, Freddie Hughes, Mickey Lespron (El Chicano), Little Ray Jimenez, Tommy Turner, Chris Ollan (Natural Four), Joe Evans, Gene Dozier, Skip Mahoney, Sunny Ozuna, Jimmy Pipkin (Gallahads), Art Laboe, Huggy Boy, Jimmy Conwell and Anthony Renfro plus many others have helped to make this book one of a kind. Listed in alphabetical order by artist the book supplies all group members, group or artist history, city of origin and a low rider discography. The new third edition also includes a list of CD's where every song can be found. Approx 140 artist photos and several Southern California dance posters and flyers from the fifties and sixties are included.

Soul Inn Tonight

The Heeey Baby Days Of Beach Music

Over the last couple of weeks, I have been digesting one of the most wonderful books on music I have ever read by Greg Haynes called "The Heeey Baby Days Of Beach Music". The book is not only a work of love and passion by Greg but it also a truly magnificent record of a lost era of soul music. The book is full of facts supported by a tremendous collection of photos which brings the golden era of Beach Music to life. The book also comes with a 2 CD set of rare sounds which you can listen to while you read the book - what could be more perfect?

Greg & his wife Nora 2004

The best thing to do to get an insight into the book is to visit Greg's website and read the reviews or download a chapter or just gaze at some of the photos of the bands included in the book.

Here is what Greg has to say about the writing of the book:

After spending over thirty five years reminiscing about those few years he had as a band promoter, Greg decided in late 2001 that he would memorialize a few of the interesting and fun events that happened in the mid to late 60’s when the bands of the Southeast were making parties in auditoriums, national guard armories, fraternity houses, and other venues. The original intent was to primarily focus on only the bands and performers that he had a direct connection with in the 60’s either as a promoter, booking agent, or party participate. Curiosity and interest segued into learning more about some of the other bands and groups that made the music and party of the 60’s so special in the southeast. Soul Music was the music of choice and groups that offered a strong play list of such in those days were sought out. It turned into a bottomless pit. A nice pit, but larger than ever expected. Bands that featured large horn sections like the Swingin’ Medallions, Bill Deal & the Rhondels, the In-Men Ltd., The Pieces of Eight, King David & the Slaves, the Jesters, the Men of Distinction, Sensational Epics, Tyn Tymes, the Attractions and others were the groups that were thought to be the primary players but it was quickly realized that other bands could also make that great music using genuine instruments other than horns and were quite revered at the 60’s party scene. They included groups from all over the southeast such as Bob Collins & the Fabulous Five, the Monzas, the Georgia Prophets, the Rockin’ Gilbraltars, Mouse, the Boys & Brass and the pit deepens. Then a credibility issue arose with the use of the “Beach Music” in the title of the book. How possibility could one use such nomenclature without spotlighting the bands and groups that have made the genre such a significant music form such as the Embers, the Catalinas, Bob Meyer & the Riverias, the Spontanes, and three hundred other bands in North Carolina alone?

It occurred to me the most important two words in the book would be “and others.” The book was essentially finished in the spring in 2003. However, after meeting Julian Fowler, of Florence, S.C. “and others,” I realized the book would not be finished until he “and others” are satisfied all the bands and groups that made the party music some call Beach Music and the Carolinas are totally identified.

One of the reasons the book has grown to such proportions is the result of our initial research back in 2001. It concerned us when we tried to find information on the internet about groups like Bob Collins & the Fabulous Five and King David & The Slaves, we got very little. While we do not expect the book will be a complete anthology of the party bands of the south in the 60’s, we think it will be a start.

Greg Haynes, DJ & Radio Presenter Richard Searling and Mark Speakman of Funky Feet Records

During the summer just gone, Greg came over to the UK to promote his book and one of the people who helped him was Mark Speakman of Funky Feet Records based in Rhyl, Wales. I got my copy of the book from Mark and you can still order the book direct from him.

One of the artists featured in the book is Bob Collins & The Fabulous Five and I have picked out their 45 on Mainline to go with this postBob Collins & The Fabulous Five Inventory On Heartaches Main Line

If you only buy one book this year then make it this one - you won't be disappointed!

Thanks to Greg and Mark for the use of the photos in this post