In Dangerous Rhythm 1500 Post Mix

In Dangerous Rhythm 1500 Post Mix


In Dangerous Rhythm 1500 Post Mix

I appreciate it has been awhile since my last mix! I have now passed 1500 posts on IDR. I thought I'd celebrate with a couple of new sounds to me and some of my faves. Here goes!

Tracklisting:

1. Derek Martin Flashback Stateside CD The Roulette Recordings (Previously unissued)
2. Milton Bennett What's One More Lie Kent CD Larry Banks' Soul Family Album (Previously unissued)
3. Jimmy Ellis Happy To Be Century
4. Skip Jackson Promise That You'll Wait Dot-Mar
5. Judy Freeman Don't Do It Anymore RCA
6. Holly Maxwell Winter Go Away Smit Whit
7. Big Maybelle If I Had You Kent (Unissued Scepter)
8. Lezli Valentine I've Got To Keep On Loving You All Platinum
9. Ambers Now, I'm In Trouble Verve
10. Butch & The Newports Out Of My Hands Black Rock

Please enjoy!!!

Thanks again to everyone for their feedback, support, comments and to everyone who drops by - it is much appreciated!!!

Harvey Averne Wishing & Hoping

Harvey Averne Dozen Wishing & Hoping Atlantic LP Viva Soul
Viva Soul is a cracking album of Latin Soul tunes recorded by Harvey Averne, one of the heaviest hitting producers of the New York scene of the late 60s! The album's one of the few that Harvey issued under his own name, and it features him on piano and vibes, working with arrangements by Marty Sheller, and a tight batch of studio players who cook up the grooves in a classic Fania/Tico style! The album's got some very groovy originals -- like "The Micro Mini", "You're No Good", "My Dream", and "You Mess My Mind Up" -- plus covers, like "The Think Drink Theme", "The Word", plus the track I have chosen - "Wishing & Hoping".

You can read more about Harvey in a post by Larry Grogan on Funky 16 Corners here:

http://funky16corners.blogspot.com/2005/08/harvey-averne-band-stand.html

Also don't forget the ever excellent Vampi Soul's release of Never Here:

Never Here is the definition of Latin Soul crossover! With instrumental renderings of pop and soul classics, and a few original tracks, all of this music has a loud "Latino con Soul" feel! With the help of Marty Sheller, this album reaches the classic status of his work with Mongo Santamaria. Titles include: "Gotta Do My Number"; "Can You Dig It"; "Accept Me"; "Dynamite"; "Girl That I Love"; and "The Beat Goes On". It hits HARD! Let's face it; this is Harvey Averne's best album!

Gregory Johnson A New Hip

I have been searching through CDBaby this week which is still an excellent source of new releases. I came across this newish release from Gregory Johnson who is best known for his work with Cameo.

Here is his blurb on CDBaby

From an early age Gregory demonstrated a facility with the piano. Encouraged by his parents, along with singing in his church's choir, he began taking lessons in classical piano from the choir director.

After many years of being under the tutelage of teachers and family influences, Gregory began using his ability to play by ear to pick out his favorite tunes from the radio. He was inspired by the sounds of "The In Crowd," by Ramsey Lewis, and "Soulful Strut," by Young Holt Unlimited. After the latter, classical music was no longer his focus. Archie Bell and the Drells' "Tighten Up" was the hit of the moment and Gregory formed his own band, performing the R&B songs that were climbing the charts at that time. While attending a community talent show, featuring bands that were, by Gregory's estimation, "Happening!" he struck up the beginnings of a long artistic collaboration with Larry Blackmon. Upon being asked, he joined Mr. Blackmon's band. Later on in their initial association, they began calling themselves "The Mighty Gees."

Working together, Gregory and Larry earnestly pursued their dreams of being successful in the music industry. Initially, the pair sought success through backing up Howard Kinney, and the vocal group, Top Shelf. They eventually became part of Willie Feaster and The Mighty Magnificent's Concrete Wall. Along the way, they evolved into East Coast, featuring Gwen Guthrie, then, morphed into The New York City Players. However, just before the release of the group's first single, the popular group, The Ohio Players took issue with the similarity in the groups' names. Leading them finally, in 1973 to jell into the ensemble group Cameo.

With Cameo, Gregory has to his credit five gold records. Much later, through a writing credit, he received a platinum record from Boyz II Men's album, "Evolution."

Gregory left Cameo in October of 1982 to reevaluate his life and pursuits. Thereafter, he focused on finishing his education in music. After auditioning, Mr. Johnson was accepted into The Manhattan School of Music. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Music Composition and a Masters Degree in Piano Performance as well.

Gregory continues actively engaged in music. He has performed as a solo pianist, played keyboards for various groups including Slave. He enjoys continuing the education of other aspiring musicians by teaching piano and is currently a consultant for a large audio department in a major retail establishment.

His currently released CD is a new journey into a no holds barred style. In the Smooth Jazz tradition the roots of hip and slick still reveal themselves.

Listen to the CD here:

http://cdbaby.com/cd/gregoryjohnson

Or drop by his website:

http://gregoryjohnson.com/

Or his MySpace:

http://www.myspace.com/gregjohnsonkeyboards

George Porter Jr @ 60

Offbeat have just published an online interview with George Porter Jr to celebrate his forthcoming 60th birthday.

Frankie Brunson RIP

Courtesy of Buffalo News

I have just picked up a message that Frankie Brunson, former lead singer of People's Choice, died earlier this week.

You can read an obituary here:

http://www.buffalonews.com/obituaries/story/216557.html

You can also hear Frankie singing here:

Frank Brunson sings "Stir Up the Gift" with the St. John Baptist Radio Choir

Ed Bland & Pazant Bros

Pazant Bros You've Got To Do Your Best Vanguard

I have mentioned the Office Naps blog before on IDR as a place to visit and this week when I dropped over I found a post on Ed Bland's productions. Please drop over to Office Naps, and as a taster, I've posted the above track by the Pazant Brothers from their 1975 album Loose & Juicy on Vanguard which was produced by Ed Bland.The album was reissued a few years back and may still be available. However, you can also get an excellent CD of their recordings from BGP called The Brothers Funk.

Mindblowing funk from one of the greatest combos on the New York scene of the early 70s -- Pazant Brothers Eddie & Al, heard here on a host of their greatest recordings! The package goes way past any other Pazant reissues we've seen -- and features not only work from the group's famous Vanguard album, but way way more work from a host of early singles for the RCA, GWP, and Vigor labels! The 22 track package is overstuffed with horn-heavy funky grooves that mark the Pazants as one of the hottest things going at the time -- snapping on the beat with a tightness learned from their old boss Pucho, but also a willingness to explore brassier grooves in a style that seems to be influenced from the New Orleans and Texas scenes of the late 60s. Producer/arranger Edward Bland had a good hand in much of this work -- giving the tracks a gritty, nitty, Perception/Today kind of groove -- and a few of the very best numbers on the record even bring in some wicked scratchy guitar into the mix! Includes early and later (Vanguard) versions of "Skunky Juice", "New Orleans", "Toe Jam", "Work Song", and "A Gritty Nitty" -- plus "Chick A Boom", "Greasy Greens", "Fever", "Juicy Lucy", "Chicken Scratch", "Fly Vines", and "Back To Beaufort". (Dusty Groove).

You can also now pick up a live set from the brothers recorded back in the 70's called Live At Museum Of Modern Art.

A lost funky treasure -- never issued before! For those not in the know, The Pazant Brothers (Ed & Al) were a duo of funky hornmen that first came to fame working with Pucho & The Latin Soul Brothers -- and then moved onto cut some great funky records of their own in the 70s. The pair formed a very tight group that had a killer funky sound -- one that we'd easily rank right up there with the JBs and The Meters for hard, raw, power -- but sadly, they only ever recorded one full album and a handful of singles -- which is why this previously unissued concert is even more of an important treat! We have no idea what the folks at MOMA were thinking when they invited the Pazants down to get their groove in gear -- but whatever the case, this CD is totally great! Forget the silly cover -- which is way too cold and modern to get at the heart of the grooves -- and forget the location too, because the tracks on the set sound like they were cut at some smoky club in Harlem, not in the colder midtown setting of MOMA. The whole thing's totally great -- a massive batch of instrumental funk that leaves us to wonder why the heck this thing was never issued at the time. Titles include "Groovin", "Skunk Juice", "P Soul", "Fly Vines", "Work Song", "Momma Momma", "We Got More Soul", "Clabber Biscuits", and "Greasy Greens". Totally great! (Dusty Groove)

Al "Jazzbo" Collins

I recently came across Wally Wood's illustration of Jazzbo broadcasting from his mythical Purple Grotto, from 'What's All This Jazz About Jazz?', a story appearing in MAD magazine #31 in 1957 and decided to find out more by him.

Al "Jazzbo" Collins was a hipster saint, radio legend on two coasts, jazz icon. His theme song was "Blues In Hoss' Flat," written by Frank Foster and performed by the Count Basie Orchestra.

In the Bay Area, Jazzbo was beloved on KSFO, KMPX, KGO, KAPX and KCSM for four decades, splitting for the East Coast in between, but always returning to the West Coast right to the very end of his life in 1997.

You can read more abou this legendary DJ and hear him here:

http://www.bayarearadio.org/audio/jazzbeaux/

Blue 45s The Ultimate Jukebox

At one time, I used to collect Blue Note 45s but sadly I let them all go many years ago. Therefore, I was pleased to see the above collection and now I can get some of them back in this inspired compilation.

Very cool new compilation that brings to light a side of Blue Note that's been long neglected over the years -- the label's firm dedication to putting out 45 rpm versions of some of their bigger tracks, or some of the material that was more oriented towards the groovy jukebox crowd. This CD contains 21 tracks that fall into that vein, and all of them are the versions that were released by Blue Note as 7" singles during the 60's for consumption by the singles crowd. Tracks include "Camp Meetin'" by Don Wilkerson, "Blue Bossa" by Joe Henderson, "Fungii Mama" by Blue Mitchell, "I Know" by Freddie Roach, "Bucket" by Jimmy Smith, "Spanish Harlem" by Bobbi Humphrey, and lots lots more! The CD's got a great set of notes on the 45 years for Blue Note, and the music grooves nicely, and sounds like you've found a great little jukebox stuffed away in a remote tavern on the south side! (Dusty Groove)

Golden State Funk

I have been asked by a few people to provide my list of top CDs of the year and this one would certainly be in there from the ever consistent BGP label. I am always a sucker of anything from the Bay Area and this CD certainly increased my knowledge of the area's contribution to music.

They're not lying about the "impossibly rare" part of the title here -- because most of the work on this set is previously unreleased -- funky Bay Area gems recorded in the late 60s and early 70s, finally seeing the light of day on this collection! The music represents a much deeper current of soul than you might know from Sly & The Family Stone or some of the bigger bay area groups of the period -- a really righteous batch of tracks that freak out nicely with a heady, jamming groove -- one that's often heavy on the basslines and drums, but which also has a celebratory, party-hearty quality in the vocals and other instrumentation. A few artists here are familiar, but most are relatively obscure -- and the biggest portion of this music has languished for years in the vaults of the Golden State Recorders studios of producer Leo Kulka. CD features 20 tracks in all -- including "Super Chicken" by Ramona King, "Rock Steady" by Ruby Delicious, "Devil's Got Your Mind" by San Francisco TKOs, "Hearing Things" by Snooky & The Cosmic Flowers, "I've Gotta Groove" by Julio Zavalla, "Love Machine" by Alonzo Smith, "Poor Sad Child (parts 1 & 2)" by The Windjammers, "Are You Together For The New Day" by The Love Experience, "Can't Get Enough" by 87th Off Broadway, "House Party" by Wally Cox & The Natives, "I'm Glad I Got Over You" by Jeanette Jones, "Sweet Talk" by Marvin Holmes & The Uptights, and "Vida Blue (part 1)" by Jimmy Bee. (Dusty Groove).

Here's the tracklisting:

01. Windjammers - Poor Sad Child
02. Love Experience - Are You Together For The New Day
03. 87th Off Broadway - Can't Get Enough
04. San Francisco TKO's - Devils' Got Your Mind
05. Wally Cox & The Natives - House Party
06. Jeanette Jones - I'm Glad I Got Over You
07. Snooky & The Cosmic Flowers - Hearing Things
08. Julio Zavalla - I've Gotta Groove
09. Alonzo Smith - Love Machine
10. San Francisco TKO's - Herm
11. Marvin Holmes & The Uptights - Sweet Talk
12. Jeanette Jones - You'd Be Good For Me
13. 87th Off Broadway - Why
14. Wally Cox & Nate Branch - Za Zu
15. Snooky & The Cosmic Flowers - Mini Skirts
16. Mel Davis - Just Another Smile
17. San Francisco TKO's - Acilady
18. King Ramona - Super Chicken
19. Ruby Delicious - Rock Steady
20. Jimmy Bee - Vida Blue

San Francisco TKO's

Big thanks must go to Dean Rudland and Alex Palao for their work on this CD in making this fabulous available to us.

Hammond Heroes

Here's another Hammond CD for this morning.

A great collection of 60s Hammond organ groovers -- and from sources you might not normally expect! Given the fame of jazz players on the instrument -- like Jimmy Smith and Jimmy McGriff -- it's easy to forget how many rock and roll groups were also playing the Hammond in the 60s -- clearly inspired by the work of Smith, McGriff, and others -- but taking the instrument into a unique pre-fusion world that blended together rock, soul, jazz, and funk! And while much of the groups' work on organ was often overlooked alongside their more famous vocals, this set really corrects that fact by bringing together an all-instrumental lineup -- 23 tracks pulled from lost albums and singles from some of the best of the British scene at the time -- the cream of the crop of the beat group generation who were so influenced by American soul and jazz! Titles include "Stevie's Groove" by Spender Davis Group, "Jumping Jack Flash" by Wynder K Frog, "Zoom Widge & Wag" by Bobby Graham, "Working Out" by Dave Davani, "Adventures Of A Young Organ" by Ten Years After, "Jive Samba" by Remo Four, "Horses Cellar" by Peddlers, "Zoot's Sermon" by Zoot Money, "Critic's Choice" by Alan Price Set, and "Impressions Of Oliver" by Herd. (Dusty Groove)

Broke'n Blue Boogaloo on Subcity Radio

Just picked up a mesage on the Broke'N Blue Boogaloo show on the Subcity station.

The show is described as:

The sound of a cotton field in Georgia, a prison in Mississippi, a church in Alabama, a parade in New Orleans, a studio in Memphis, a bar in Chicago, a factory in Detroit, and a basement in New York all rolled into one. Every week we serve up an hour chock full of chunky boogaloo, barrelhouse blues, sock hop swing, dancefloor jazz and dirty down home funk. We spin everything from the slinky, sleazy, sultry and sassy, to the deep, dark, and downright depraved. Expect hip-shakin' hammonds, screeching horns and full fat breaks, alongside honky tonk pianos, gritty vocals and 12 string guitars. Harrowing gutter blues, and rough tough slabs of funk, sit with blissful bossa novas, and relentless boogaloo workouts; in an all encompassing celebration of soul music.

Here's the latest playlist:

Jimmy Smith - Stay Loose

Placebo - Humpty Dumpty

Rosalind Madison - Fancy

Koko Taylor - Don't Mess With The Messer

Mahlia Jackson - I'm On My Way

The Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band - Giggin' Down 103rd

Betty Wright - Shoorah! Shoorah!

Joan Shaw - Make Someone Happy

Paul Burton - So Very Hard To Make It (Without You)

Hypnotic Brass Ensemble - Sankofa (A Rework Of Losun)

Dizzy Gillespie - Matrix The Spaniels - Stormy Weather

Dorsey Brockington - Stormy Weather

Labi Siffre - I Got The Blues

Big Maybelle - I've Got A Feelin'

Ted Taylor - Can't Take No More

The Emanons - Hindu Baby T

he Hurricanes - Pistol Packin' Mama

Sonny Cox - The Wailer

You can download all the previous shows and check the playlists on the station's forum. There are other shows which look good so I will get back on those later.

La Beat Bespoke 4 March 08

New Untouchables 31st December 2007

Casbah Podcasts

I recently came across Casbah Podcasts on a delve into MySpace. The podcasts emanate from San Antonio and cover a range of music from soul to surf. The show is broadcast live every Saturday on KSYM 90.1 with host Brian Parrish. Check out the archives and enjoy!

The Rubber Room 14/12/07

I was recently in touch with Martin Lawrie one of the promoters of the above event so I thought I'd give the night another shout!

Lava Lounge

The Lava Lounge , Firebug bar, Leicester. 3rd weekend of every month. Where else in Leicester can you can hear the wildest, sickest rock and roll, the most luscious lounge, ethereal exotica, raw 60s garage, swinging surf, greasy soul, sleazy grind, explosive soundtracks, wailing hammond, sneaky spy themes, spaceage pop and everything else that is trashy, swanky and fun? All in one action packed evening a month, upstairs at the Firebug, Millstone Lane.

Regular readers of the blog may have guessed by now that I love flyers! The Lava Lounge produces some killers - her's one from October:
There is such a proliferation of flyers on the Net - I do hope someone is preserving them because they are an art form in their own right.

Alex Brown I'm In Love Tangerine

Alex Brown in LA 2004

Alex Brown I'm In Love Tangerine

OK! We are back with the music! I dug out Alex Brown's I'm In Love inspired by my recent post on the CD Northern Soul Of Tangerine. I gorgeous mid-tempo number from the pen of Dee Ervin and produced by David Braithwaite who was responsible for some cracking productions in the TRC Studios in LA during the 60's and 70's.

I will write more about Alex one day because she has had such a prolific career as a singer and songwriter that deserves to be told in full - a case of watch this space for when I transcribe all our conversations!

Routine Funk #02

Just found out that P-Vine have issued the above. Here's what Dusty Groove has to say:

Massive funk from the P-Vine catalog -- a host of killer cuts that were mostly recorded for a variety of small indie labels in the 70s -- brought together beautifully by compiler Kei Kobayashi! The tracks here represent some of the best reissue moments of the past few years from P-Vine -- the key tunes from Japanese-only CDs that usually hit the market at upwards of $20 -- all packaged together here in one all-grooving set, all the way through! CD offers up all numbers unmixed -- and the set features 16 titles that include "I Learned My Lesson" by Vernon Garrett, "LA Will Make You Pay" by Burton Inc, "Soulful Proclamation" by Messengers Incorporated, "Drums For Daryl" by Roy Porter, "Tragic Magic" by Nathan Davis, "Trippin" by Cal Green, "Head Start" by Joe Pass, "Soul Sisters" by Weldon Irvine, "Out On The Coast" by Larry Willis, and "Crown Royale" by Billy Wooten.

Get Smarter 6Ts Happening @ Philiale Gartenbaukino Vienna

Mike Charlton On Soul Discovery

This week I received the message below concerning the above show from Mick:

The Soul Discovery show from 18.11.07 will not be archived due to technical difficulties that occurred on the day. We apologise to Mike Charlton who took time and trouble to come down to Cambridge and to all you listeners who were looking forward to the podcast.So sorry

Mick

However Mick did send me the playlist which gives an indication of what we have lost!

Play-list from 18.11.07

L.J.Reynolds “Through the storm”

Father’s Children “We got love”

Patrick Harris “Missin’ your love”

Al Lindsey “Call me”

Oak III “I Can't Say No”

Mel Waiters “How can I get next to you”Lil

Jimmie “Hold on”

Special Guest Mike Charlton (Soul Essence)

Butch Williams 'Keep On loving Me The Way You Do' Williams

Ricky Fante 'I Let You Go' Virgin

Lavelle White About The Facts Of Life' Antones

Lee 'Shot' Williams 'It Ain't Me'

Phase Four 'It Takes More Than A Moment'

The Paragons 'Con Me'

Sam Dees 'Fool Of The Year' Shotgun

The Village Choir 'All Purpose Love' SCM Ringer

Richard 'Popcorn' Wylie - 'How Did I Lose You' ABC

Lorraine Johnson My Sweet Baby' Prelude

Truth 'Thank You Girl For Hanging On' Philly Groove

Crosswind 'Fire (It's Getting Hot) Harbor City

Dennis Edwards 'When The Lights Come Down On Love'

The Carstairs 'Girl Have Pity' Red Coach (Unnissued)

Jeff Floyd 'I Don't Wanna Lose Your Love' Wilbe

Michael Rainey 'Wrapped Too Tight (If He Ain't) Rainey

Lee Morris 'Don't Lie' Lee & Company

Lavelle White 'About The Facts Of Life' Antones

Michel''e 'If?' Ruthless

Stacey Wellons 'Feel Me' KHM

Na Allen 'Thanks For Nothing' Atco

David Lenyard 'It's Never Too Late' Flying Eagles

Lee 'Shot' Williams 'It Ain't Me' UA

David Sea 'Do It Right Now' Crown Limited

Len Woods 'I'm In Love' Revue

Madeline & The Monticellos 'Binding Ring Of Gold' De-Vel

Wildflower 'Sugar Baby' Dash

The N.Y. Jets 'We Will Always Be Together' Tamboo

Gene Middleton 'No One To Love Me' Funk Factory

Betty Fikes 'I Can't Lie To My Heart' Southbound

Chocolate Buttermilk Band 'Ain't No Way' CBM

Desire 'I've Never Turn My Back On You' Red Robin

Primbrock Skiggs 'That Was Yesterday' Pizazz

Ronnie Shannon 'Sweet Games Of Love' Black Gold

Chuck Brooks 'I Believe In Love' Malaco

Lloyd Shepard & The New Barons 'Take Me Into Your Heart Instep

Anthony White 'Never Let You Get Away From Me'PIR

Peace Love & Happiness 'It Ain't Nothing But A Love Thang' ABAB

Cathy Davis 'Here I Am In Love Again' Taurus

Jones Brothers 'Stop That Calling' Lee Silver (Unissued)

George Jackson 'Walking The City Streets' Kent

Doris Allen 'Let's Walk Down The Street Together' Soulscape Pre-release

Linda Jones 'Don't Go' Turbo

Pieces Of Peace Scarab/Cali Tex

There have been some tasty releases this year and here is another one from Scarab/Cali Tex.

Here's Dusty Groove's take on the CD:

A lost treasure of rare soul from the Chicago scene -- the unreleased album by Pieces Of Peace -- a combo with ties both to the late 60s soul of Twinight Records and the early 70s grooves of The Pharoahs! This set was initially recorded by The Pharoahs' Scarab label, but never issued at the time -- and it shows a tremendous growth from the earlier hard funk styles of the Pieces -- a move into fuller, more complicated modes that often had the same righteous blend of jazz, soul, and spirituality as Earth Wind & Fire! The production here is great, and the tapes haven't suffered at all for all their years on the shelf -- and if anything, the album's even more explosive now than if it was issued at the time -- given how long we've had to wait. The reissue is beautiful too -- probably better done than any original wax might have been -- thanks to careful curation from Josh (DJ Shadow) Davis, Dante Carfagna, and Rob Sevier -- the latter of whom turns in some Numero-styled notes that really tell the full story of the group. Titles include "Cease Fire", "Pollution", "Flunky For Your Love", "I Still Care", "Peace & Blessings", and "Yesterday's Visions". (Limited edition of 2500 copies!)

Tons Of Info On Swamp Dogg

Just been sent the link below to tons of info on Swamp Dogg:

http://www11.brinkster.com/groovies1/Swamp.html

A terrific resource on the man and his recordings - essential if you are a fan of his music like me!

Maxine Brown Interviews

Check out these interviews by Maxine:

http://www.therighttrack.org.uk/maxine_brown.html

Listen to the lady talking about her career on the Right Track Soul Show

http://www.eurweb.com/story/eur38816.cfm

Latest net interview on Eurweb with Maxine Brown paying tribute to songwriter Rose Marie McCoy

Also drop by the lady's website:

http://www.maxinebrown.com/

Ready Steady Go @ Trash Leeds 30/11/07

This Friday - lover the posters!!!

Check Ready Steady Go MySpace for more details

Vertigo Double Decker 30/11/07

Message through from Vertigo:

VERTIGO DOUBLE DECKER!FRIDAY 30th NOVEMBEROk this is our 3rd & last Vertigo Double Decker event for the year, you can see a few photos from last months great night at:

www.myspace .com/breakthehabitmusic

See you all on the 30th!

Event location:The Thirsty Scholar & The AtticUnder the Railway bridge, Oxford RdManchester (UK)M1 5NP

Contact Details:Email here for more details

allthatjazz_mcr@hotmail.com

Event details:Over two floors...an d free entry all night. 9pm until 3am. In the Attic: 60s Beat, R'n'B, Early Northern sounds, Ska and Blues with 60s visuals on the big screen. Downstairs in the Thirsty Scholar: Modern 60s influenced Indie, 2 tone, Mod revival and Classic 60s.

Chill out and smokers area out on the decking under the Railway bridge. Too many DJs to list on the night with new faces always welcome and guest DJs playing 30 min sets of their favorite records, DJs this month include:

Paul 'Jnr" Walker, Lee Speed, Neil Lee, Martin Mellors, Chalky, Tim S (Pop Up,New Generation,Whyers),Rob Millichamp, Steve Crooks, Coops, Dave Jackson, Simon Ashby and many many more.

The Groove Inferno 21/12/07

Funky In The Middle

Hi Rhythm Reunites at the Stax Museum!

"Between Stax and Hi, the music moved from the dance floor to the boudoir, and everything changed. The lights got turned down and it got a little softer and a little warmer."--Memphis music historian Robert Gordon

Last Mondays in Studio A featuring THE HI RHYTHM SECTION WITH SYL JOHNSON!

Landmark reunion show! First live performance together in over a decade!
TONIGHT: Monday, November 26, 2007
Complimentary Hors d'Oeuvres & Soft Drinks - Cash Bar
Showtime: 7:00 p.m. sharp! $20 General Admission
Early entrance at 6:45 p.m. and $5 admission for Soulsville Saviors.

Check out an article in Memphis's Commercial Appeal.

Ann Arbor Soul Club First Anniversary

Northern Soul Of Tangerine

The Tangerine label is a source of untapped goodies on CD! This is the first one I have come across though I am not sure of its origins. However, the track selection is spot on and contains some of my favourite uptempo/midtempo sides from the label including George Wydell, George Byrd and Jimmy Lewis.

What I would love to see is Ace/Kent or Numero Uno getting access to the vaults and putting out some definitive compilations out.

Strictly Niceness 8/12/07

Harlem Anthology

Harry Mitchell in Harlem Courtesy of Harry

I have come across a fascinating anthology on Harlem based on the memories and photos of Harry Mitchell.

I have posted below Harry's description of the anthology to give a flavour of what it is about but better still drop over!

I am Harry Mitchell, the creator of this electronic scrapbook. For as long as I can remember, I have always been interested in the field of photography. Capturing special moments on film has allowed my family, friends and I to reminiscence about the good old days of the 1960’s and 70’s. However, never in my wildest dreams could I have ever imagined that technology, such as the Internet, would afford me the opportunity to share my memories with so many. From Jacksonville, Florida to the “Big Apple;” from the tough Marine training in Parris Island, South Carolina to the tough, infamous stage of the Apollo Theater, this website offers a little bit of yesterday for just about everyone.

In the Apollo Theater section, you will see and hear a variety of entertainers whose names are now synonymous with “greatness”. Relive the sensual sounds of Al “Let’s Stay Together” Green; the smooth song and dance of Gladys Knight and the Pips and the velvet voice of the late WBLS Disc Jockey, “Hollywood” Frankie Crocker. I was fortunate to have had the privilege to meet, hang out and party with a number of famous singers, comediennes, and movie and television stars. I used Super 8mm sound and 35mm still film to record many of the Apollo Theater performances.

As a New York City police officer, I was assigned to the 28th precinct. My partner and I patrolled Post 77, an area known to as 125th Street, between 7th and 8th Avenues. The NYPD section shows the swearing-in and graduation ceremony of me and approximately 500 of my fellow officers. Although the intensive training of criminal law, weapons, judo, boxing, etc. was designed to prepare me for the unexpected, my greatest education came from the people in the hood. Therefore, I included The Neighborhood section to say “thanks” to the store and street merchants; the grandmas and children; the street cleaners and street walkers - those ordinary folk who were passed by and have passed on, but were never forgotten by this retired police officer.

I was one of the few. I was one of the proud. I was a Marine! The USMC section contains photographs and narratives of my basic training in Parris Island, South Carolina. There are also pictures with my buddies during various work details and during liberty. I entered the Marines as a young, arrogant, skinny teenager. I became a General Jet Mechanic and Plane Captain to A4B’s aircraft. I left the United States Marines as a man.

Finally, the Black Health section is filled with useful information to benefit the entire Black community. Here, you’ll find video clips from “What Every African American Needs to Know About Alzheimer’s Disease, ” an educational video funded by the Mayo Clinic of Jacksonville. I was fortunate to have served as the producer and consultant on this project. Following the diagnosis of my grandfather, I learned that information about respite care and experimental treatments for Alzheimer’s were not getting to the Black community. Testimonials of those individuals who have been in the war with this cruel disease inspired me and underscored the importance of educating people whose lives will forever be changed by Alzheimer’s. This section will be updated with other health topics such as breast cancer and diabetes.

Harlem Anthology is a collection of physical reminders of some of the greatest times of my life. It is my desire to share them with the people that were there with me, as well as to show the younger generations exactly what they missed. If any of these images or sounds touch you personally and take you back to an earlier time, please write to me and share your memories. I also encourage you to do preserve and display your own collection of mementos, as this project has been extremely rewarding to me and the people around me.

Harlem Courtesy Of Harry Mitchell

Soul Underground

I dropped over to Soul Underground for the first time for awhile and picked up Eleonora Cutaia's latest mix

Here's the tracklisting:

Vernon & Dacosta – When Darkness Falls (Giom Remix) –
Amenti Trentemoller – Le Champagne –
Naked Music Monday Michiru – Don't (Casamena Basement Dub) –
Phuture Sole Wamdue Project – King of My Castle (Roy Malone Mix) –
Strictly Rhythm Joey Negro presents Akabu – I'm Not Afraid of the Future (Jimpster mix) – ZR Tarantulaz feat Monique Bingham – They Forgot it Dub – OM
Ben Westbeech – So Good Today (Yoruba Suite Mix) – Brownswood
Ben Westbeech – Hang Around (Karizma's Ka­ytronic Dub) – Brownswood
Jody Watley – I Want Your Love (Masi & Mello Mix) – Open Bar
Dennis Ferrer – Touched the Sky – King Street
Azymuth – Space Carnival (Global Communicator's Re­mix) – Far Out
Francois K – Enlightenment (Original Mix) –
Deep Space Media Bah Samba – Reach Inside –
Estereo Faze Action – In The Trees (Jerome Sydenham & Tiger Stripes Club Mix) –
Juno Theo Parrish – Falling Up (Carl Craig Mix) –
Syncrophone Makossa & Megablast – Like a Rocket – G-Stone

The Apples

This last weekend, I heard the latest 45 from The Apples on the Craig Charles BBC 6 Funk & Soul Show - well worth checking out via Freestyle Records or The Apples MySpace or their website.

The Apples consist of Arthur Krasnobaev-Trumpet; Yaron Ouzana-Trombone; Oleg Nayman-Tenor & Soprano Saxophones; Yuval Tabachnik-Baritone Saxophone; Shai Ran- Acoustic Bass; Yonadav Halevy- Drums; DJ Todres- Turntables; Schoolmaster-Turntables; MixMonster-Sound Console & Live Effects.

Here's the blurb on the band:

For their second 7" single for Freestyle Records, Israel's prized party collective The Apples have finally released a version of Rage Against The Machine's "Killing in the name of...", a long running gig favorite, which sold out 1500 copies in less than a month. They've already become recognized as ones to watch on the international live circuit since dropping the "Attention!" single on Freestyle last year, featured on the "Let the Groove Move You" compilation, and touring the UK in January. The Apples are a nine-strong group hailing from Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa, weaving big band jazz into raw funk rhythm patterns and scratch routines. Their live performances have audiences dancing and laughing from the get go. Into the mix they throw anything from Ray Charles samples to traditional Jewish Kleizmer melodies. Initially a spontaneous composition ensemble, the band developed their eclectic and diverse take on funk over the last four years, forgoing the traditional use of Guitar or Keyboards. Centering around the decks, flanked by a sharp horn section, served up by thick double bass lines and steadfast drum beats. In addition to the afformentioned Seven Inchers - two albums- "MITZ" (2003) and "ATTENTION!" (2005) were released independently in Israel and now distributed all over the globe.

Helena's Mix @ Soul Function

I've picked up another mix from the peeps over at Soul Function - this time from Helena.

Here's the tracklisting:

Natural Resources - Nothing lasts forever -
Dee DeeWinners - Losing you - Dice
Charles Brimmer - Black is beautiful – BroadMoor
Otis Brown – The Willie bop – ExSpectMore
Soul-Jers – Better as we go along – Stepping Stone
Lee Fields – Tyra’s song – Angle 3
Rising Sun – One night affair – Suncut
Sugar Hill – Slow down – Washington
Rising Sun – Good loving – Kingston
Lee Fields – Take me back – Angle 3
Profiles – I still love you – Bamboo
Liza Mae – I got a juicy mouth baby – Concept
Patti Drew – Mirror mirror – Quill
Headliners – Little sister – Super M
John Tucker & The Mighty Invaders – I like to party – Golden Circle
Lee Fields – She’s a love maker – Norfolk Sound
Python – Disco soul – Starbound
Steve Marshall – Maintain – Reynolds
P.J. City – Straight forward – Rise
Stone Luv – Get up and move – Sting
Ike Noble – Everybody disco – Connowil
Las Vegas Connection – Dancing with my love bones – Hep’Me
Rumpus – My love’s gonna getcha – Dash
Lee Alfred – Rockin-poppin full tilting – Cancer
Wildflower – Sugar baby – Dash
Jim Spencer – Wrap myself up in your love – Armada
Tammaraw – I don’t want to lose you – On A Star

You can download the mix here:

Listen to HelenaSoulMix3

Fleamarket Funk Meets The Devils Music

I am still catching up with things after having a heavy period of work. I will be uploading some new mixes very soon especially to everyone who is wondering where the music has gone!!!!

In the meantime, go over to Fleamarket Funk and check out DJ Prestige's latest mix.

Here's the tracklisting:

Tracklist for Part 1: DJ Prestige and Devil Dick

Iron Knowledge - Show Stopper/ Tammy
Willie Gresham & the Free Food Ticket - Step By Step/ Majesty
Donny Hathaway - The Slums/ ATCO
Timothy McNeely - K.C. Stomp/ Shawn
Sound Experience - 40 Acres and A Mule/ Soulville
The Impacs - Good Old Funky Feelin’/ Land
The Brothers Three - Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out/ T-Neck
Timmy Thomas - Cold Cold People/ Glades
Rare Earth - I Know I’m Losing You/ Rare Earth
Ethics - Think About Tomorrow/ Vent

Soul Revolution New Year's Eve 2007/08

Date: Mon 31st Dec NYE 2007/08
Venue: The Bedroom, Rivington Street, London EC2A 3AY.
Doors: 7.30pm-7.30am
Tickets: £20 available in advance from here
The Bed Bar orfrom James Trouble in person Venue capacity is 250, this is a limited capacity event and advance tickets are advisable to avoid disappointment

ROOM 1
NORTHERN & RARE SOUL
Residents: James Trouble, Val Palmer, Butch, Arthur Fenn, Mick H, Rustler & Craig "The Funky Plumber" Smith
Plus Special Guest International Soul Superstars:Richard "DJ Honky" Lewis (New York, USA) & Helena (Malmo, Sweden)
Large wooden dance floor, 5K sound rig and all night bar.

ROOM 2
SOUL OR NOTHING SUITE
Hosted by Steve Cato + Guests
Jamaican soul, R+B, beat ballads, cross over, experimental 60s weird gear and odd ball northern soul, with a private bar and chill out bed.

Soul Revolution brings together the full circle of rare soul and funk from the 60s and 70s, played off original vinyl only in a three room venue at the heart of Shoreditch, East London.A celebration of forgotten genius with the best rare soul and funk DJs on the planet. We are pleased to announce that after the success of the first two allnighters we will be holding a 12 hour NYE extravaganza with all your favourate Revolution resident jocks, Steve Catto's Soul Or Nothing Suite and international soul super star guest DJs from Europe and the USA to deliver a new years eve party of the highest possible standards. Tickets are now available to buy in advance, and it is highly recommended that you do so as we have a very strict 250 capacity that we will not exceed.

Funky 16 Corners Radio Archives

Larry Grogan has gathered all his excellent radio shows into one convenient archive which is great for anyone who wants to access his old shows from his original blog.

Find the archive here:

http://funky16corners.wordpress.com/funky16corners-podcast-archive/

The Slop @ Joe Squared

Soul Prescription on Radio BBC Oxford

An old friend Eddie Hubbard let me know about this show which is now available on the web either live or archived.

The show's host is Will Banks and this is what he says about the show:

Welcome to the new online home of the Soul Prescription! The show is very simple - 2 hours of superb soul music, handpicked every week. The idea is you'll hear some things you know and some things you don't - but I guarantee it's all fantastic.

From time to time we also speak to the people that made the music - from Candi Staton to Allen Toussaint; Bettye Lavette to Tommy Hunt. There's another chance to hear some of these interviews here:

Candi Staton
Bettye Lavette
Allen Toussaint

If there's something you'd like to hear on the show, you can get in touch via e-mail -

soul@bbc.co.uk

Tune every Sunday night from 7 on BBC Radio Oxford 95.2FM, or anytime you like using the listen again link, for your weekly dose of great soul music.

Sir Shambling Website Update

Sir Shambling aka John Ridley has just mailed me to tell me of the latest update:

Just a quick note to say that I've added some new pages to my website at

www.sirshambling.com

They include husband and wife Jackie Avery and Ella Brown, Terry Felton, Alberta Baker from Miami and in response to several requests for more 70s material, the group Sass from San Francisco.

There are the usual pictures and discographies which I hope you'll enjoy.

The full list of artists on the site can be found at

http://www.sirshambling.com/general/artistlist.htm

Best wishes,

John

Mable John On NPR

With Mable back in 2004

Listen to the lady on NPR being interviewed by Tony Cox telling him how music legends inspired the range in her voice.

The Funky Muchachos

I have been adding plenty of new friends this week on MySpace and met up with The Funky Muchachos. Drop over and take a listen to their music

Here's what they say about themselves:

The Funky Muchachos was formed after Damon, Jerome and Harbans recorded some tracks for the Tito Lopez Combo. On those sessions the chemistry between them was apparent from the start and it was only a matter of time before they returned to the studio under their own name with their own groovy sound…. Here then are 2 tracks from the forthcoming debut cd 'Play Soul-Jazz'. Damon Butcher –Organ/Fender Rhodes/Keyboards Damon’s huge list of credits include regular touring and recording with The Beautiful South, Everything But The Girl, Rough Diamond and the seminal jazz funk band Morrissey Mullen. Harbans Srih –Drums Undoubtedly one of the funkiest drummers in London, Harbans was called in to lay down the groove for the James Taylor Quartet hit version of The Starsky and Hutch theme.Many others have called upon his brand of musical input. Harbans now leads the Tito Lopez Combo and his own band Vybesmen. Jerome Davies –Bass Guitar Jerome has played bass for many household names –Clare Teal, Marti Pellow, and Curtis Stigers to name but a few recent ones. He is in demand by singers and musicians in all styles of music from bluegrass to big band and contemporary jazz.
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Dr Feelgood Potts Going Down To Memphis

I was very pleased to hear that Robert"Feelgood" Potts has a new CD out called Going Down To Memphis.

Here is what Blues Critic had to say about the CD:

Those only familiar with Potts' two enjoyable "Southern Soul/Blues" discs for Ecko Records may be stunned by this sizzling set of harmonica blues recorded in the heart of Memphis. Potts had a sizable chitlin' circuit hit or two, most notably his cheeky answer song to Theodis Ealey called "Make It Talk" but "Going Back To Memphis" should catapult the Dr to another plateau. Word on the grapevine was that Potts, who's the father of Ecko recording artist Sheba Potts-Wright, ended his tenure with the label because he wanted to cut "real Blues". He did show off his mouthharp chops on a couple of instrumentals from his last LP (also called "Make It Talk") but that skill is front and center here.

10 originals tunes were completed at Sam Phillips' (of Sun Records fame) Recording Studio with a small unit of session musicians, including bassists James Coleman & Chiemi "the Ice Lady" Fujio, guitarists Coleman & Harrell Otis, drummers James McMullen & Calvin King and piano by "Professor" Ross Fowler. The LP's template is definitely Willie Dixon. Vintage 12-bar Chicago-styled shuffles like "My In-Laws" & "A Dab Of Your Love", slow from-the-bottom blues like "Greenwood Mississippi Town" & "Ramblin' Mind Blues"; plus erstwhile pounders like "I Love You Baby" & "Pistol Packing Mama" that could've fit on a Howlin' Wolf record. This kind of blues isn't offering anything original so the key's how well you sing, play and produce it. All three are superb on this record.

Potts sounds like he's found his true voice on the mic, easing up on the breathless vibrato he uses to end his phrases and resorting to good ol' blues shoutin'. The title track, which has the promise of many a cover, says it all. "I'm going down to Memphis where they're really plain' the Blues... People come from all over the world to hear the blues on Beale Street". Of course they also come to hear Southern Soul/Blues as well and now Potts has conquered both.

Turley Richards Back To My Roots

I always loved Turley Richard's I Feel Alright on Columbia so I was intrigued to hear he has a website with plenty of information about his career.

Please also take time out to check out his CD Back To My Roots.

Ian Wright On Hook & Sling Podcast

The latest Hook & Sling Podcast dropped this week:

Infamous ‘vinyl junkie’ Ian Wright is a long time Dj,collecter and compiler of funk and soul. Having edited and remixed for Keb Darge’s compilations on the BBE label, He has just released the second album in his successful Sister Funk series which is out now on Jazzman Records.

You can catch Dj Ian Wright playing at his new monthly night, Soul Spectrum with Fryer and Jason Stirland, at The Voodoo Rooms in Edinburgh from the 1st December. Don’t miss it!!!

Hear it here:

http://thehookandsling.podbean.com/

Here's the tracklisting:

Motifs – Baby You Got It (Galactic)
Leroy Clofer – Mr Big Man (Rosemont)
Leroy Price – Exotics Thing (Image)
Wilbur Jordan – Smiling Styling (King)
Fabulous Moonlighters – For Granted (Blue Eagle)
Doty Roy – You Got My Boy (Pic 1)
Bubba Suggs – Everything That Looks Good (Suggs)
Wilma Smith – Where There’s A Will There’s A Way (Grand View)
Wilma Smith - They Make Me Think Of You (Grand View)
Black Soul Express – Party Time (B.S.E.)
Freak – Life Goes On (Blue Candle)
Galaxy – Dance Wit Me (Marjon)

Roy Hamilton Warm Soul CD

I was pleased to see a CD of Roy hamilton's MGM material from a new label called Poker. Here's the review of the CD taken from Amazon:

Born in Leesburg, Georgia, USA in 1929, and having developed his singing technique in a church choir, Roy is generally well-known for the many pop/ gospel/R&B hits that he recorded for Epic in the 50s/60s. Most notably his version of `You'll Never Walk Alone', which, along with other famous songs such as `If I Loved You', `Ebb Tide', `Hurt' and `Unchained Melody', all helped to catapult Roy into the spotlight and huge fame. This period has been extensively documented and there are a plethora of fine CDs of this repertoire currently available.

The era we are concerned with here is his first album for MGM in 1963 "Warm Soul" and also the seven MGM singles that were originally released from 1963 > 1964. "Warm Soul" is re-issued here for the first time and is in part, a showcase of many fine MOR ballads, which are complemented in turn by some gorgeous gospel and soul recordings. Roy by now had honed his style perfectly to suit the recently emerging Soul sound and many consider his MGM 45 repertoire to be some of finest he ever committed to vinyl.
As a super bonus, we are proud to finally issue the previously unreleased After He Breaks Your Heart, recorded in 1964 during the legendary The Panic Is On / There She Is session, conducted by the renowned Bert Keyes.

The legendary producer Bert Berns was even at the helm of production duties on certain sessions and yet many of these recordings failed to make a big impression at the time. However, they do say that "truth will out" so it was no surprise when the Northern Soul cognoscente became hip to some of this esteemed repertoire and turned several of the MGM 45s into club and dance-floor classics; especially `The Panic Is On', `She Make Me Wanna Dance' and `You Can Count On Me'. As with the album, many of these MGM 45 sides are making their CD debut.

Roy would of course later go on to record some more classic and legendary soul sides for RCA... but that's another story! It's a sad one too, as Roy would die of a stroke not that long afterwards in 1969. But thankfully, he left a fabulous portfolio of recorded work behind; not least these outstanding MGM sides...

An essential buy especially to hear the unissued track!

Oslo Soul Experience Radio Show 6

The Oslo Soul Experience guys have posted another mix which you can download here:

http://oslosoul.com/radio/ose_radio06.mp3

Here's the tracklisting:

6th. OSE WEBRADIOSHOW RECORDED AT THE SOUL SHACK

Gøran: -

Four Real. Inc. – The Man (Master plan) -
Willie and Anthony – Selfish lover -
Lee Moses – She's a bad girl -
Josephine Taylor – Ain't gonna cry no more

Tommy: -

Harvey Averne Band – People -
Ralph "Soul" Jackson – Set me free -
Henry Brooks – Greatest debt to my mother -
Rising Sun – Good loving

Gøran: -

Harris & Orr – Here I go -
Erroll Gaye – Love and effection -
Marcia Hines – You gotta to let go -
GQ – Make my dreams a reality

Tommy: -

The Experts – My love is real -
W. J. Charles – Feelin' kind a lonesome -
Little Joe Hinton – Let's start a romance -
Charles Sheffield – It's your voodoo working

Gøran: -

Lee "Shot" Williams – You're welcome to the club -
Untouchable Machine Shop – Machine shop part I -
Ricky Allen – Cut you lose -
Prophet Soul – Do you hear me

Tommy: -

T. S. U. Toronadoes – Song for a princess -
Brown Sugar – Grazin' in the grass -
Franky & the Soindles – War -
Frankie Freeman – This old shack

Gøran: -

Family Underground – Nowhere to run -
Hudson People – Trip to your mind -
Clark Terry & Chico O'Farrill – Spanish Rice -
Nathaniel Mayer – From now on

Tommy: -

Robert Parker – I caught you in a lie -
Archie Bell – When you left -
Jerry Washington – Don't waste my time -
Rhonda Davis – Can you remember

Gøran: -

The Summits – I'll never say no -
Warm Excursion – Funk-I-Tus -
Prince James – Pumpkin place -
Hank Carbo –Bad Luck

Tommy: -

Ray Jones – Beat the knees -
Rev. Carlton Coleman – Share it -
Steelers – Can't take this pain -
Barbara Mason – You better stop it

One Take Tapes Mix

I've picked up a message from Tmoe of One Take Tapes:

Yesterday we started spontaneously with the One Take Tapes Podcast and our first shortish mix called “The day after Tuesday”. This episode is filled with tracks by The Professionals (Theme From The Godfather), Ethiopian (Mètché Dershé), Nino Nardini (Tropicola), A. Valotti (Spiro), Udo Lindenberg (Big Beat), James Royal (House of Jack), Santisteban (Zorongo), Devil McDoom (Untitled McDoom’d), Color Climax (Batidas Latinas) and Unknown (Unknown).

Use this link to subscribe to the Podcast:

http://feeds.feedburner.com/ott

or this link to download the show

http://www.onetaketapes.com/audio/the_day_after_tuesday.mp3

Futher information: www.onetaketapes.com

Charles Mintz

I have posted several posts on Charles Mintz in the past. This week, I found out something new about his recording career. Apparently, he recorded as Tommy Starr on Better think of what you're losing/Love wheel for Loma and worked under this name together with the Blenders. He stopped using the name because Otis Redding told him so! Thanks must go to Malayka for the info.

You can find out more about Charles by visiting his MySpace and here is what he says about his career:

The youngest of three brothers hailing from Orangeburg, SC. Charles would sing together with his siblings for friends and family until a cousin-hook him up with a band call The Majestics, Charles began to sing covers at record-hops, high schools, and college shows. His English teacher got on his case about his developing talent, she said, if you use all that energy to sing someone else’s songs. Why don’t you write and sing something of your own, and that’s how it all started, Charles, wrote a song in school called “There’s No Need Crying” the young ladies would go crazy when he would perform. Charles, move to Philly in the late 60’s and early 70’s he met up with manager, and producer, Gene Lawson. Mr. Lawson is best known as Otis Redding’s Publicist, and also for recording Teddy Pendergrass, before joining Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes, in fact Teddy, sang back ground vocals on Charles, first recording session. Though these sessions remained unreleased until now. Gene Lawson, introduced, Charles, to Otis Redding who took an interest in Charles Voice, and his writing ability. Otis Redding recorded one of Charles, song call “Free Me” and wanted to bring him into the Stax record family, but faith would not let it happen Otis Redding, was kill in a plane crash Dec. 10, 1967. Then Gene Lawson decided he wanted to start his own record label call “UpLook Records” he recorded Charles Mintz, his first artist on the “UpLook Label” a song call “Since I Found You” written by Charles Mintz, “Give A Man A Break” written by Eugene Jones of the Volcanoes singing group. His 3rd single for “UpLook” call “Running Back,” which has become a cult favorite in England, where it is being played in soul night clubs all over Europe today.

Charles Mintz, has performed with many recording groups Harold Melvin and The Bluenotes, The Dells singing group, The Spinners, Sam and Dave, The Delfonics, The Intruders featuring Little Sonny, Frankie Beverly and Maze known back in the day as Raw Soul, The O’Jays and many other recording groups. Charles Mintz renewed interest has led to his early 70’s recording release of a Cd call “The Best of Charles Mintz” and also a gospel Cd written and produce by Mr. Mintz title “A Message of Songs.” He has a new single call “Stop The Killing” soon to be release taken from his up coming Cd, “Listen Up For A Moment” be on the look out for this talented artist and song writer.

You can now pick up Stop The Killing from CD Baby.

Nathaniel On Detroit Radio Show

Check out Nathaniel Mayer on the Detroit radio station WDET 101.9FM.

Revolutionary Freaked Out Fuzz Club Tonite!

Bury Town Hall Allnighter 21/12/07

DJ Honky in Sweden

I must admit I am always fascinated by playlists and have collected them since I was young because they have stimulated my interest in music. Regular readers may have noticed I have posted quite a few in recent months and here's another great set of tunes which DJ Honky played on his recent Swedish trip:-

Gustav's night @ Volym Friday, 16 November DJ Honky's set

The Pro-Fascination – Try love again (MOT)
Power of Attorney – Changing man (Brotherhood)
Steel City Connection – Dansation (Jeree)
Lil Major Williams – Girl (you’re so sweet, you’re so fine) (Williams III)
Waymond Hall – What will tomorrow bring (Jamal)
Walter Washington – Mary Jane (Power)
Gay Poppa – Mercy baby (Custom Sound)
Bob Meyer – I only get that feeling (Blue Soul)
Tony Northern – Hand down the law (Ariel)
Al Hughes – Take it or leave it (Scope)
Kavetts – I’ve got a story to tell you (Lendre)
The Cairos – Stop overlooking me (Shrine) Ted Wilson – I can’t take no more (Sierra)
Little Beaver & the F. W. Rocketeers – Do it to me one more time (Saadia)
Ray Pollard – This time (I’m gonna be true) (Shrine)
Diane Lewis – Without your love (Wand)
Iris Bell with the Jive-Ettes – Honky games (High Class)

Club Function Saturday, 17 November Crossover / 70s soul set

Oaxaca – Stop your crying (Mariposa)
Alfred O – Do what you wanna do (Mo Do)
Chuck Cockerham – Have I got a right (Mala)
Willie Wright – Right on for the darkness (Hotel)
Stovall Brothers – Headed your way (side one) (Three S)
Nobody’s Children – Shardarp (Toeholt)
Lisa Warrington – I like the way you do it (Sound Modification)
The C.O.D.’s – Everybody's doing it (Kellmac)
Mellow Madness – Save the youth (Mega Sound Studios)
Margaret Hall – Main man (Aaron)

60s soul set

Master Keys – You can’t turn me around (Coop)
Little Nicky Soul – I wanted to tell you (Shee)
Mr. Percolator – I can’t get enough (Wax-Wel)
The New Wanderers – Let me render my service (Ready)
Pete & Repeat – But I still do (Bethlehem)
Eddie Parker – I’m gone (Awake)
The Idols – Check her out (U.S.A.)
E.J. Rush – Hole in your soul (Cooking)
Tommy Dent – Soul thing (Cobblestone)
Dwight Cliffs & the Waves – Keep my woman home Winter
“Longneck” Fields – Ain’t too proud to beg
The Executive Four with Jesse Powell Orchestra – I gotta good thing going and I ain’t gonna blow it (Lu-Mar)

Funk set

The Royal Revue featuring the Fascinators – Crazy about my baby (Garu)
Mr. Gee and the Fifth Generation – We got a funky feeling (part 1) (C.A.M. Association)
Tommy Dent – Hair (Rapda)
Rickey Andrews and the Chances Are Band – Chances are your dance is mine (Mars La Tour) Innersouls – Little Jack Horner (Cherry)
Fox and the Ghetto Band – Dance to the beat (Pamela)
The Soul Authority Unlimited – Get up off it baby (BET it’s a hit)
Eddie Jackson – Memories of a dream (Brewtown)
The Undertakers – I fell in love (for the very first time) (black watch)
Tommy Dent – Hair (Rapda),

Some top stuff there!!!!!

Cool Jerk Jimmy's Bag/No Use In Crying

Just come across a stomping Hammond instrumental 45 called Jimmy's Bag with a nice sing along track No Use Crying on the the other side from a band called Cooljerk. Here's the bands's blurb:

COOLJERK strode onto the scene in 2003 with a mission: using the power of cracking 60s soul and RnB, make the people shake their ass! and so it was from the Pleasure Unit to the 100 Club, scooter rallies to club dos, faithful congregations heard the word according to Howlin Wolf, Ike and Tina, Junior Walker, Jimmy Smith and other preachers from the Church of Seriously Cool. Feet tapped, heads nodded and yes!.. ass was shook. Mission accomplished, the Soul Salvation Army marched into 2005 with new weapons of mass enjoyment... their own cracking choons. Scribbled onto beer mats by cooljerk's creative department, original tracks were unleashed sharpish @ the Eel Pie Club- 60s mecca for disciples of white Brit soul. Once host to (among others) the Who, Yardbirds and Rolling Stones, the fame academy for high achievers properly jerked to a live recording of ' just wanna say '. More grade A groovers were furiously penned in the Cooljerk classroom and the Feel It! EP was ready for launch . . .

Les Cappuccino UFO

One of my favourite 70's UK TV programmes was Gerry Anderson's UFO. I always liked the theme tune and have just found a knock out version of the song by the Japanese group Les Cappuccino.

The band consist of Tommy]-Guitar,Vocal , [Marie]-Hammond , Rhodes , Pianet , Vox Organ...., Vocal , [Chiggy]- Bass,Vocal , [Ryu-ta]-Drums

Check it out on their MySpace

Diggin' Deep Presents Hammond Groovers! 24/11/07

While we are in a Hammond mood - just found out from JJ that he's dedicating his Saturday show to Hammond groovers.

Paolo "Apollo" Negri A Bigger Tomorrow

I have been meaning to mention this CD fro ages - go over to Paolo's MySpace to hear tracks and get more info on the man.

Here's the blurb on his latest enterprise:

During the production of "Applecore" EP, an idea for an allstar album began to take shape. "A Bigger Tomorrow" is a 15 track album of epic proportions. If features guest appearances on every song from Hammondbeat bands Leslie Overdrive, Nick Rossi Set, Phat Fred, and The Link Quartet, as well as from other top funk and groove bands such as The New Mastersounds, Stoned Soul Picnic, Big Boss Man, Speaklow, Diplomats of Solid Sound, Montefiori Cocktail, Gene Drayton Unit, The Five Aces, and many more. Paolo also performs live and in the studio with Phat Fred and Leslie Overdrive, and after two years off, The Link Quartet will hit the road in the autumn of 2007 previewing their new material for a 2008 album.

Mr Day New EP

Just heard this over on Mr Day's MySpace and must say it is a nice groove to the Sebastian William's classic Get Your Point Over.

Here's the promo blurb:

OUT NOW "GET YOUR POINT OVER" and "SPOOKY" 45 on favorite recordings Recorded live by Michel “Mitch” Vincent, Produced by Bruno “Patchworks” Guitar, vocals : Mr Day - Bass, additional prod. : Bruno Hovart Hammond and keys : Raphaël Chambouvet - Drums : Remy Kaprielan Congas and vocals: Carine Salvado - Flute : Guillaume Clary

Friday Street

Purple Weekend 6/7/8 December 2007

Gene Drayton Unit @ Brussels Rhythm & Blues Club 8/12/07

Just found ou that the guys are performing in Brussels in December. Here's the blurb from the Brussels Rhythm & Blues Club:

8th December 2007 - Gene Drayton Unit (UK), plus BRBC house band The Witness. Gene Drayton Unit is a five piece from London playing original instrumental rhythm 'n' blues with a modern Hammond-tenor sax-and-guitar twist. GDU, making a welcome return to the BRBC, has released 5 vinyl singles and two CDs (Smells Like '66 and At The Jazz Traffic Lights). The band has a residency at London's prestigious 100 Club, as well as gigging extensively across England, Ireland, France, Spain, Sweden and Italy.

Sorenson Soul Work

I continue to increase my friends on MySpace. Just come across the Sorenson Soul Work. The band consist of //Drums- Adam Sorensen/Hammond-Steve Brown/Saxophone-Brian Molley/Guitar-Allan Mckeown//.

This is the blurb on the band:

The Sorensen Soul Work-out got together to create funk, soul and jazz in the dynamic style of the classic organ combos of the 60s/70s, the band formed in Scotland in 05 when New York drummer Adam Sorensen met guitar player Allan Mckeown when gigging in Scotlands 1st city of funk, Glasgow. Next they contacted Manchester organist/pianist Steve Brown and organized a short tour for Jan 06 which also included tenor saxophonist Brian(the Guac) Molley. The SSW has completed 5 U.K. tours since, and has performed in the Glasgow Jazz Festival. Now with an album deal from Buff international records, the SSW will be releasing it's debut record in summer 2007. The bands purpose is simple........to spread love through deep, funky sounds.

Go and check the band out.

Club Function 8/12/07

I had a message through from my e-mate Sebastian Fonzeus to let me know about his latest mix and news of the last Club Function do and the upcoming one with Ralph Tee on the bill:

Hope everything's alright with you. First of all I'd like to say thanks for mentioning Club Function and my MP3-mixes on your blog. I really appreciate it! :-)I don't know if you've seen/heard my new MP3-mix.

If you're interested you can download it here:

http://www.shingaling.com/SebastiansFunctionMix20071108.mp3

Here is the tracklisting:

Dewey Terry - Do On My Feet (What I Did In The Street) - MUSHROOM

Fantoms - Take Me There - POWER FUNKSION

Lillian Hale - Don't Boom Boom - FRETONE

Bobby Byrd - I'm Lonely - SMASH

Exception - Get Down - VINCENT

Leroy Harris - I'm Gonna Get You - SWAN

Soul Partners - Walk On Judge - HOLIDAY

Tony Morgan And The Mussel Power Band - Why Build A Mountain - BEACON

Ingram - That's All - H&L (LP)

Ray Crumley - All The Way In Love With You - ALARM

Lorraine Johnson - The More I Get, The More I Want - PRELUDE

New World - We're Gonna Make It - POLYDOR

Funky Nassau - Bahama Soul Stew - DRIVE

Sugarhill - Slow Down - WASHINGTON

Johnny Williams - Breaking Point - TWINIGHT

Big Ella - The Queen - RUSH

Ernie & Ed - Indication - JAY BOY

Wilson Brothers - You Took My Future Away - RCA

Carlton Basco - Don't Chain My Soul - FREEDOM

Otis Bush And The Crusaders - Sock 'Em With A Good Foot - CHA CHA

Deltas - Do What Comes Easy - NEW CHICAGO SOUND

Steptones - Let The People Talk - IX CHAINS

Dohnnie - Dancin Is Your Love - POSH

James Knox - Let The Music Move Ya - MASTERPIECE

Raven featuring Jocelyn Brown - So In Love - SILVER CLOUD (12")

Touch - Pick And Shovel - LECASVER

Dennis Lee & Notables - Sunday Afternoon - JENMARK

Here is a photo of the records I used in the mix:

http://www.shingaling.com/labels.jpg

We had a great night at Club Function this past Saturday with over 520 punters (!!!) through the doors and DJ Honky and Lynne from New York rocking the main dancefloor with hard 60s/70s soul/funk while DJ SoulSwede (from Solar Radio) took care of the small dancefloor and played superb current modern soul releases. It was a blast! :-)

For more info, photos etc. check out:

http://www.myspace.com/clubfunction or

http://www.clubfunction.com

I downloaded the mix this AM and had a very enjoyable blast while working!! Get over and give it a listen.

Fine Like Wine 1/12/07

Bert's Apple Crumble 14/12/07

Message below picked up from the guys:

BERTS APPLE CRUMBLE CLUB

www.myspace.com/bertsapplecrumbleclub

FRIDAY 14th December 2007 @ SUSUMI, The Wardwick, Derby City Centre 10pm - 2am. Adm £3 B4 11pm, £4 After (NUS £3)

Djs Craig & Dom spin FUNK, SOUL, SKA & DANCEFLOOR BOOGALOO 45s

GUEST DJ For XMAS SPECIAL: DEAN RUDLAND
We've got a very special xmas treat lined up for you on FRIDAY 14th DECEMBER here at Bert's as we invite record legend Dean Rudland to come and spin some of his choice picks behind the decks. Co-founder of the hugely succesful record label ACID JAZZ, Dean Rudland has been responsible for providing some of the best Soul, Funk & Jazz compilations ever to be released..... .. but don't just take my word for it, just take a look at this impressive discography:

http://www.discogs.com/artist/Dean+Rudland?noanv=1

Now working as a consultant for ACE RECORDS over the years Deans work has brought club goers, record collectors & recording artists attention to previously un-discovered and forgotten gems, which can now be labelled 'classics' by Djs & collectors alike. Including the MOD JAZZ series, ACID JAZZ RECORDS - TOTALLY WIRED series, BLUE NOTE RECORDS - BLUE JUICE, BLUE BREAK BEATS & BLUE FUNK series, BGP RECORDS - SUPERFUNK series, as well of releases of IKE & TINA TURNER, ISAAC HAYES & MINNIE RIPERTON from the vaults of EMI, STATESIDE & STAX RECORDS. It goes without saying, any serious collector is likely to have a CD or Vinyl crecord with Deans name on it!

Visit the myspace page for details on music policy, parking & nearby hotels .

Top man is Dean - love his latest job for Ace/Kent XL & Sounds Of Memphis Story CD called Can't Be Satisfied which I will feature asap.

Soul Junction 23/11/07

23.11: Soul Junction, Stadtgarten, Cologne Kristian Auth Rinc +Special Guest: Jan Weissenfeldt (Poets of Rhythm) Stadtgarten, Venloer Str. 40, 23h, 6 Euro

This Weekend Cologne Soul Junction: + Special Guest Jan Weissenfeldt (Poets Of Rhythm)

New Parkdale Funk Show Mix

Here's the latest mix from Parkdale Funk Show:

Playlist:

Bobby Moore & The Rhythm Aces – Hey, Mr. D.J. (Checker)

The Electric Express – I Can’t Believe We Did (The Whole Thing) (Avco)

The Fabulous Shalimars – Funky Line (Rack)

Benny Sharp & The Sharpies – Music (I Like It) (Midas)

Lavell Hardy – Women Of The World (Rojac)

Fontella Bass – Rescue Me (Chess)

Elsie Mae – Do you Really Want To Rescue Me (King)

Toussaint McCall – Shimmy (Ronn)

The Presidents – Which Way (DeLuxe)

Funky Sisters – Soul Woman (Aurora)

Alvin Cash – Funky ’69 (Toddlin’ Town)

Etta James – I Got You Babe (Cadet)Wilson Pickett – Born To Be Wild (Atlantic)

Ray Pettis – Question And Answer (Teako)

Frank William’s Rocketeers – You Got To Be A Man (Phil-L.A.)

Aarlene Brown & Lee “Shot” Williams – Impeach Me Baby (Dynamite)

Tina Britt – Born A Bayou (Mint)

Bishop Of The Holy Rollers Fall Out w/ Curtis Colbert – It’s Free (Cavda)

Nina Simone – Sea Line Woman (Philips)

Timmy McNealy – What’s Going On (Truth & Soul)

Freddie Love – Everybody’s Doing It (Anla)

Billy Mack – Son Of A Lover (Miss Betty)

Esther Marrow –He Don’t Appreciate It (Flying Dutchman)

Joe Tex – Papa Was Too (Dial)

Tony Clarke – Ghetto Man (Chicory)

The Internationals – Push Button Love – (D’ar Recording)

Johnny Talbot – Git Sum (Jasman)

Freddie Scott – (You) Got What I Need (Shout)

Bern Northern Soul Weekender 10-12 Jan 2008

For Dancers Only 4th Anniversary Party 7/12/07

Asbury Lanes 45 Sessions 23/11/07

Special Guest selector Vincent the Soul Chef from Baltimore, MD representing FuFu Stew just added to the line up. Vincent will once again represent B-More lovely with his selections fo raw Funk and Soul. Devil Dick will be spinning as well as our main guest selector.

Fresh from a New England recording binge this cat is ready to school you kids on the finer points of Psych Funk, Funk, and Sweet, Sweet Soul.

The usual residents will be in effect, so get down to The World Famous Asbury Lanes for the area's only and best all 45 night. $5 Cover, 18 to get in 21+ to drink with ID.Support your local Funk and Soul DJ.

www.fleamarketfunk.com

www.djprestige.com

Norton Records Holiday Spectacular 15/12/07

Worth the entrance fee just to catch Mighty Hannibal!!!!

Wade O'Brown @ Prestatyn Weekender 2008

Received news of above with Wade O'Brown - check out his website:

http://www.wadeobrown.com/home.html

or his MySpace

Drop by the above and listen to his music.

Soul Clap Berlin 24/11/07

Carolina Funk CD Release Party@ The Whig 7/12/07

Got a message through about the above.

Check out another cracking CD from Jazzman:

Jazzman records continues its quest to uncover the best and rarest Funk ever recorded, and after the success of last year’s ‘Florida Funk’, we’ve moved up the Atlantic coast to look at the vibrant and original scene in the two rural states of North and South Carolina – collectively known as the Carolinas. Bordering the Bible belt, the Carolinas share the hidebound reputation of neighbouring Tenessee – and without any large urban centres, much of the musical output of the Carolinas has been limited to single towns, with bands and their records seldom venturing further than the state line. Funk 45 label boss Jazzman Gerald and resident North Carolina collector Jason Perlmutter have selected 22 of the rarest and most coveted examples of heavy funk from the Atlantic Coast to show the world there is more to the Carolinas than tobacco plantations and venus fly traps! From inspired percussive instrumentals to heartfelt slabs of soul; from rediscoverd tapes in the garages of retired musicians to funk 45s so raw that they were blessed by James Brown himself – this is Carolina Funk!

The rarest and most coveted funk 45s from North and South Carolina, in demand by collectors and DJs around the world. · Includes three previously unreleased tracks, sourced from original studio tapes and acetates. · All tracks fully licensed and restored from original sources. · Original stories direct from the musicians and artists · 24 page colour cd booklet with in-depth liner notes, label scans and previously unpublished photographs · Cover photo shows the Venus Fly-Trap, native to North Carolina. · Original copies of some of these 45s have sold for $1000 and more – making this by far the easiest and best way to discover the rich musical heritage of North and South Carolina

1. Primitive – Creation of music
2. Gamith – Darkness
3. Innersouls – Just take your time
4. Dynamite Singletary – Super good
5. Mongoose – King Cobra
6. Soul Impossibles – Interpretation – Soul Power No.1
7. Carleen & the Groovers – Can we rap
8. Sundia – Stand up and be a man pt.1
9. The Tempo’s Band – Ease it to me
10. Frankie and the Damons – Bad Woman
11. Roy Roberts – You ain’t miss it
12. Black Experience Band – The Road
13. The Soul Drifters – Funky Soul Brother
14. James Reese & the Progressions – Let’s go (It’s Summertime)
15. Paul Burton – So very hard to make it
16. Wally Coco – message to society
17. Anthony Burns – Doing what you need to do
18. The Black Exotics – Theme of Blackbyrds
19. Donnie Brown – Funky Mind
20. George Campbell – Good time
21. J.D.’s – Funky Party Time
22. The Ultimates – Progressive Movement (prev. unreleased bonus track CD ONLY)

Hip Drop 23/11/07

Reverend Cleatus & The Soul Saviours - LIVE on The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show

Had a message through from the guys to remind me:

Reverend Cleatus & The Soul Saviours - LIVE on The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show - Saturday November 24th - show starts at 6pm UK time

Yep - The Rev's Hammondeer Greg Boraman returns to his old stamping ground and on air playmate Craig Charles at BBC 6 Music - providing hip Hammond sweetness to the digital radio airwaves - but this time returning to play LIVE organ funk - instead of just nattering on about his old, scratchy records! The band will play 3 tracks - one Rev classic - one new afrobeat stonker - and also a version of a James Brown classic which is out now on Freestyle Records 'Modern Funk' compilation - under the bands alter-ego name of The Fantastics!

You can listen Live via UK DAB digital radio, Freeview and othr digital TV providers, around the world live via the website - and enjoy the whole darn thing again via the BBC Radio Player - up to 7 days after broadcast...gawd bless the good old Beeb!

www.bbc.co.uk/6music/shows/funk_soul/

Heavy Brutha Soul Mix: Fro Back

Get over to Heavy Soul Brutha and get his latest mix - Fro Back.

Here's the tracklisting:

01. Hey Thelma
02. Can I Count It Off?
03. Get Up & Get Down - The Dramatics
04. (We Gotta) Bust Out Of The Ghetto - Scott Moody
05. Ghetto-Misfortune's Wealth - 24 Carat Black
06. Little Child Runnin' Wild - Curtis Mayfield
07. Harlem - Bill Withers
08. Won't Nobody Listen - Black Haze Express
09. It's A New Day - Skull Snaps
10. Harlem Clavinette - Bobby Womack & JJ Johnson
11. Funky Black Man - Earnest Jackson
12. Red, Black, And Green - Roy Ayers
13. Easin' In - Edwin Starr
14. Slippin' Into Darkness - Dayton Sidewinders
15. You Can Have Watergate Just Gimme Some Bucks And I'll Be Straight - Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s
16. The Bottle - Gil Scott-Heron
17. Trouble Man - Marvin Gaye
18. Brutha's Gonna Work It Out - Willie Hutch
19. The Way They Do My Life - Sir Joe Quartermain & Free Soul
20. Be Thankful For What You've Got - William De Vaughan
21. Color Him Father - The Winstons
22. I Believe In Miracles - The Jackson Sisters
23. Good Times

Look back at Emerald City Soul Weekender

Brothers Of Soul

The weekender was a great success by all accounts with J. J. Barnes and The Brothers Of Soul putting on great performances.

There have been many play lists posted over the last few days on Soul Source but one DJ's sets which caught my eye were Miss Shing A Ling's sides for the weekender - plenty more over on Soul Source:

Thursday, 11/8/07 – Meet 'n Greet*

Soulful Illusion – To Get Your Love (Mercury)
The Ebonies – You Got What I Want (Midwest)
The Visitors – I'm In Danger (Bashie)
Flame 'n King – Only Time Can Tell (Raines)
Otis Leavill – When The Music Groove (Blue Rock)
Bull & The Matadors – If You Decide (Toddlin' Town)
Barbara Mason – Hello Baby (Arctic)
Martha & The Vandellas – Show Me The Way (Gordy)
The Ovations – They Say (Gold Wax)
Our Ladies Of Soul – Let's Groove Together (Kelton)
Brothers Of Soul – A Lifetime (Boo)
The Springers – Everyday And Night (Ves-Thad)
Jimmie Raye – You Must Be Losing Your Mind (JRE)

Friday, 11/9/07 - All-nighter

The Deltas – Hey Girl Just Like You (NCS)
Willie & The Hand Jives – Gotta Find A New Love (Veep demo)
Little Milton – Driftin' Drifter (Checker)
Clarence Reid – I'm Your Yes Man (Wand demo)
Adventurers – Easy Baby (Compass demo)
Don Gardner – My Baby Likes To Boogaloo (Tru-Glo-Town)
Sonny Harris & The Soul Reflections – The Vibration (San-El)
Herman Griffin & The Boys In The Band – Are You For Or Against Me (Magic Touch)
J.J. Barnes – Please Let Me In (Ric-Tic)
Lori & Lance – I Don't Have To Worry (Federal Issue)
Monica – I Don't Know Nothing Else To Tell You, But I Love You (Toxsan)
Ike & Tina Turner – Somebody Needs You (Loma)
Ballads – I Can't See Your Love (For The Tears In My Eyes) (Vee-Jay demo)
Major Lance – Investigate (Okeh)
Willie Parker – I Live The Life I Love (M-Pac!)
The Cooperettes – Shing-A-Ling (Brunswick)
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes – Get Out (& Let Me Cry) (Landa demo)
Frederick Hymes III – Time Ain't Gonna Do Me No Favor (Fab Vegas)
Age Of Bronze – I'm Gonna Love You (Guava)
The Promises – This Love Is Real (BRC demo)
Disciples Of Soul – Together (Phantom)

Saturday, 11/10/07 – All-dayer

The Kalidrons – To Love Someone (That Don't Love You) (Twinight demo)
Alfred O – Do What You Wanna Do (Mo Do)
The Admirations – Memories Are Here To Stay (Atomic)
Diabolics – I Bet You Never Knew (Togetherness)T
he Creations – Plenty Of Love (Globe PS 1000)
The Classetts – The Guy's In Love With You (Ultra-Class)
The Fabulous Performers – Think About It (Blackjack)
Ethics – I Want My Baby Back (Vent)Out Of Sights – Tear Don't Care Who Cry (Saru)
Frankie Newsome – Coming On Strong Staying Long (Sagport)

Laura Lee @ St Regis Hotel Detroit 9/12/07

Great to see Laura invited back to the St Regis - I understand last gig was amazing!!!!

Go Go Cage Liverpool 24 Nov 07

Discopatrick Presents: The Bootleg Guide to Disco Acetates, Funk, Rap and Disco Medleys

Just got a message through from Lovely Gloria & DJ Cuebism from Ebony Cuts to tell me abou the above

Calling Vinyl Villians

Bootleg Buffs, Acetate Enthusiasts and Vinyl Villians were making their way to the Mega CD and Record Fair in Utrecht last weekend to get their hands on Discopatrick’s book debut:

Discopatrick Presents: The Bootleg Guide to Disco Acetates, Funk, Rap and Disco Medleys.

Over 28 years of collecting and research into the illegal business of bootlegging has now been documented, and Discopatrick’s obsession is now yours to own.

This is the first reference book that covers disco acetates and bootleg vinyl medleys released between 1974 and 1986.

The book contains:

• Listings of the most famous acetate bootleg labels – Sunshine Sound, Melting Pot Sound and Disco Queen
• Histories and interviews with acetate mixers John Morales, Rick Gianatos and Rich Flores from the people who were there
• Over 500 full colour, high resolution pictures of acetate labels and vinyl bootleg medleys
• Unique, previously unreleased pictures of DJ’s, Walter Gibbons memorabilia, disco flyers
• Tracklistings of more than 400 bootleg vinyl and acetate medleys

You can find out more about this book as well as order your own copy at:

http://www.discopatrick.com

Sir Shambling Update

Sir Shambling aka John Ridley has sent me a message:

Just a quick note to say that I've added some new artist pages to my website at

www.sirshambling.com

They include West Coast singers Betty Willis and Bobby Taylor, Little Eddie Taylor, Freda Harris and the fine Gene Middleton from Florida.

The full artist list can be found here

http://www.sirshambling.com/general/artistlist.htm

There are the usual soundclips which I hope you enjoy.

Finally a word of thanks to those people who kindly listened in to Mick O'Donnell's Soul Discovery radio show last week. I'm especially grateful to those who took the time and trouble to email in at the time or to me personally later on. I hope you found a track or two to your taste. It was an interesting experience for me but I don't think I'll take up DJing!

Best wishes,

Jimmy Guilford Interview & Video

I've posted about Jimmy Guilford before but now you can read an interview with him and see a video on Indy.com.

Swamp Dogg Interview on NPR

You can hear the man in conversation over on NPR.

Don't forget to check out Swamp's website where you can buy lots of goodies. Keep dropping by because Swamp is the process of collecting up a lot of his great productions and making them available for the first time in a while.

Fufu Stew Thanksgiving Day Mixes

While I've been away from the table, chasing around with work, Vincent has been busy cooking up a stew on his FuFu Stew blog which will do nicely for a Thanksgiving Day feast.

Vincent invited me and other bloggers to drop around his blog and help him celebrate the day by rustling up some fine food related soul and funk tunes.

Besides myself, Vincent asked the following to the kitchen:

AM Then FM and The Midnight Tracker’s Jeff Ash
Rich the Cratedigger
Funky 16 Corners and Iron Leg’s Larry Grogan
Dave B. the HeavySoulBrutha
The Hits Just Keep On Coming with J.A. Bartlett
Todd and Brian from It’s Great Shakes
Soul Psychadelicyde’s Sister Lily Kane
The Scholar’s Souled On Music
Jason Stone, The Stepfather Of Soul
the mighty DJ Blueprint from This Is Tomorrowand last, but certainly not least, Uchenna’s With Comb And Razor

Go over and sample the following wares:

Part 1

01 Introspeak by Linus Van Pelt, Sally and Charlie Brown
02 Everybody Eats When They Come To My House-Cab Calloway & His Orchestra
03 Interspeak by Peppermint Patty, Linus Van Pelt, Sally and Charlie Brown
04 Get In The Kitchen And Burn-Harmonica George
05 Funky Chicken Stew-The Dayton Sidewinders
06 18 Pounds Of Unclean Chitlings Pt. 1-Mel Brown
07 Lonesome Electric Turkey-Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention
08 Cracklin’ Bread-Dave Hamilton
09 Pork Chops-Tony Valla and The Alamos
10 Beans And Cornbread-Louis Jordan
11 (Do The) Mashed Potatoes-James Brown
12 Gravy For My Mashed Potatoes-Dee Dee Sharp
13 Potato Salad (Dig)-Friday Saturday Sunday
14 Fried Okra-Watts 103rd St. Rhythm Band
15 Polk Salad Annie-Tony Joe White
16 Candy Yam-Lee Dorsey
17 More Potato Salad-Broadway Eddie Band
18 Sardines & Turnip Greens-The Dynamic Eight
19 Hamhocks And Red Beans Pt. 1-Chuck Womack & The Sweet Souls
20 Interspeak by Charlie Brown and Peppermint Patty
21 Pop Corn Part 1-Jimbo Jackson & The Violators
22 Buttered Popcorn-Juggy Sue
23 Interspeak by Peppermint Patty, Marcie and Charlie Brown
24 Breakin’ Bread-Fred Wesley & The New JBs
25 Pass The Plate (45 rpm version)-The Crusaders


Part 2

01 Introspeak by Peppermint Patty and Linus Van Pelt
02 Soul Food Redux-Lonnie Youngblood
03 Hot Chilli-Nat Hendrick & The Swans
04 Soul Pot-The Soul Ones
05 Poke Bones and Rice-Sam and The Soul Machine
06 The Sad Chicken-Leroy & The Drivers
07 Fish, Chips And Sweat-Funkadelic
08 Chitlins & Cuchifritos-Joe Thomas
09 Ribs On’ Chips-Johnny Hammond
10 Pig Snoots Pts 1 & 2-The Natural Bridge Bunch
11 Mr. Chicken Shit (alternate take)-The Soul Seven
12 Neck Bones & Hot Sauce-L Anderson
13 Black Pepper-The Soul Smoochers
14 Monkey Hips & Rice-Hank Jacobs
15 Grits Ain’t Groceries (All Around The World)-(Little Milton)
16 Bar-B-Q Ribs-Raynel Wynglas
17 Stuffed Peppers-Frank Armstrong
18 Grits N Corn Bread-The Soul Runners
19 Funky Chicken-The New York Jets
20 Soul Food-Rufus Thomas
21 Hot Grits!!!-Elijah & The Ebonies
22 Cookin’ Catfish-Albert Collins
23 Hot Potato Pts 1&2-The Rinky Dinks
24 Egg Roll-The M & S Band
25 Egg Foo Fried Rice-Race St. Chinatown Band
26 Soul Food (Reprise)-Funk Shone


Part 3

01 Every Saturday Night-Maceo Parker
02 Cold Turkey-Del Jones
03 Watermelon Man-King Curtis
04 Pass The Hatchet-Roger & The Gypsies
05 The Blacker The Berrie-Isley Brothers
06 Is It Funky Enough?-Communicators & Black Experiences Band
07 Soul Cake-Dyke & The Blazers
08 Chocolate Sugar-Six Feet Under
09 Delights Of The Garden-The Last Poets
10 Bad Girl (Part 1)-Lee Moses
11 I’m Your Puppet-James & Bobby Purify
12 Leona-Wet Willie
13 Maximum Consumption-The Kinks
14 Black Coffee-Percy Mayfield
15 Troglodyte-The Jimmy Castor Bunch
16 You Can’t Have Your Cake-Tommie Young
17 Jelly Roll-The Granby St. Redevelopment (Plus Merrily Pick)
18 Strawberry Snowcone-Seven From Eleven
19 Chocolate-Mickey & the Soul Generation
20 Butter Your Popcorn-Hank Ballard
21 Ice Cream Man (The Gimme Game)-Don Covay
22 Loose Juice-Andre Williams

Phew - I'm hungry!!!!

Charles Walker New CD Still Finding My Way

Just picked up from Charles Walker's MySpace that he has a new album in the offing:

A new solo album, entitled "Still Finding My Way", will soon be available on CD Baby. It features a combination of various r&b, soul and funk grooves, from Otis Redding to Tower of Power, featuring a tight rhythm and horn section with strong backing vocals, both male and female. There are some very strong ballads such as "How Wrong Can One Man Be", and some furious funk on one cut titled "Livin In A World of Hurt". The title cut, reminiscent of "Sittin' On The Dock of the Bay", is about Charles’ life in the business.

Charles is one of the few remaining original soul singers from back in the day when what is termed today as "old school" was brand new on the popular music scene all around the world. There has recently been a resurgence of this style of music and it is finding a younger audience as well as rekindling memories for the old schoolers. If you’re a soul and R&B fan, you”ll enjoy this solo project from Charles "Wigg" Walker.

Drop over to his MySpace to get a blast of the new album.

Lotus Land 7th Anniversary Bash 1/12/07

Soul Shack On Starpoint

Osaka Monaurail European Tour

Back to Europe!

OSAKA MONAURAIL - REALITY OF THE PEOPLE TOUR 2007! + MARVA WHITNEY ..

11/21 Southampton, Soul Cellar
11/22 London, Jazz Cafe (w/ Marva Whitney)
11/23 Dublin, The Sugar Club (w/ Marva Whitney)
11/24 Paris, Batofar (w/ Marva Whitney)
11/30 Marseille, Espace Julien
12/01 Montpellier, Le Jam
12/05 Hannover, Palo Palo
12/06 Berlin, Bohannon
12/07 Bremen, Lagerhaus
12/08 Hamburg, Mandarin Kasino
12/11 Cologne, Bogen
12/13 Barcelona, Sala Apolo
12/14 Valencia, El Loco Club
12/15 Madrid, Sala Caracol

Walls Of Heartache@ The Cavern Walthamstow 24/11/07

Boomerang@Canal Tavern 19/1/08

Motown Magic Merry Christmas Party 22/12/07

Ronnie Walker @CIS Reunion Allnighter 7/12/07

New Untouchables 10th Anniversary 17/11/07

Brown Eyed Handsome Man

I have been an admirer of Robert Whatman's Brown Eyed Handsome Man blog since he began writing last year. His posts are always insightful and well researched. Here is the blurb he posted to describe his blog:

This blog is about music primarily: soul, r&b, blues, gospel, jazz. I'm not an expert or anything, I just enjoy it. I'm learning along the way. I veer towards southern soul, but I'll try to include a variety of music and write about its context, as well as write about a few things concerning history or issues once in a while.

I believe he has achieved his purpose and I have recently enjoyed his posts about the Liverpool group The Chants who are close to my heart. Give him your support!

"Rufus Thomas Back In Town"

Check out the YouTube clip of a cartoon of Rufus Thomas Back In Town which animates the Porretta Soul Music Festival official song sung by Charlie Wood - fun!!!!

Office Naps

Back to the blogroll and another blog which has turned me on to lots of new music is Office Naps. So I will give Danny a big shout because every Monday he stimulates my vinyl nerves. So if you have a taste for the esoteric or the underside of US music then Officenaps is the place for you!

Danny covers:

'60s Garage Bands
'60s Now Sound/Mod
'60s Psychedelic/Pop
Blues
Exotica/Space-Age
Gospel
Jazz Obscura
Latin
Miscellaneous Flotsam
New Wave
Soul
Surf/Instrumentals
Mixes

You can also download mixes and listen to the sides he features which is all the better!

Dynamites Featuring Charles Walker on YouTube

The guys have let me know that you see video of them in action at The Elysee Montmartre October, 19, 2007 on YouTube here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI3O42L37F8

Check out their MySpace to keep in touch with them.

Joey Gilmore On Youtube

Joey Gilmore has just let me know that he has some video up on Youtube which you can view here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3Kgxe5ox5s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLwz2EgU7RE

Oslo Soul Experience 5th Radio Show

Oslo Soul Experience have been in touch to say:

This show was recorded Sunday after a fantastic 4 years anniversary weekender so we we're lucky to have some guests; Matt Weingarden, Chak and Sami. Enjoy over two hours of soul and funk here:

http://oslosoul.com/radio/ose_radio05.mp3

Tommy: -

Phyllis Dyllon "Make me yours" -
Frank Butler "The love I need" -
Skip Mconey and Casuals "A town called no-where"

Gøran: -

Celeste Hardie - You're Gone -
Bobby Hebb - Evil Woman -
Mazacote - Francisco Kid -
Mixed Emotions - Am I Imposing -
GQ - Make My Dreams A Reality

Soul- Sami (club soul sides, helsinki finland)

ice band - live people (walking tall) -
frank alston - it must be love this time (cakras) -
family of eve - i wanna be loved by you (jeree eve) -
elaine and elleen - fill me up (lance)

The Fabulous Mr.C

The Legionnaires 'Monsoon Mud' Kama Sutra -
Quincy Jones "Hot Sake" Mercury -
Debara Johnson "To Get Love You've Got To Bring Love" Kent -
Bobby Bland "Honey Child" Duke -
Sheila Wilkerson "Baby Your A Jive Cat" RFT -
Hector Rivera & Latin Renaissance "Hecto-Mania"
4points -Joyce Harris "Baby, Baby, Baby" FUN -
Basic Sounds Of Pittsburgh "Down Beat" Baso -
Pam Kellum "What You See You Can't Get" A&B -
The Prophet and his Deciples "You fool, You fool" Pressco -
The Fabulettes "Muddy Waters" Access -
Accetate (Bob Ross Music Service)

Matt "Mr Fine Wine" Winegarden -

Johnnie Mae Matthews, "My Destination" (Northern) -
Francis Burr, "I Say No, No More" (Salem) -
Detroit Emeralds, "Things Are Looking Up" (Westbound) -
Main Attraction, "What Do I Wish For" (Cindy) -
Jesse Fisher, "You're Not Loving a Beginner" (Way Out) -
Mickey & Ernie, "Baby I'm in Love" (Hot Line Music Journal) -
Dorothie Berrie, "A Woman Needs a Good Man" (USA) -
Little Dondi, "I Forgot to Get Myself Together" (Raines) -
Webb People, "I'm Sending Vibrations" (TCB) -
Fabulous Performers, "Think About It" (Blackjack)

Soul- Sami

cheryl johnson - it's not too late (bug singers) -
almeta latimor - tobacco road (de-vel) -
dynamic corvettes - keep of the grass (ru-jac) -
urban crisis - sugar man (glades) -
pc's ltd - fast man booty man (fran)

The Fabulous Mr.C: -

Johnny Harris "Stepping Stones" WB (UK) -
The Apollos "Soul Funk-Tion" Jamal -
Bill Brown "Bip Bam Part-2" Brownstone -
Blue Rhythm Combo "Black Water Gold" Merry Disc (Barbados) -
Everyday People "World Full Of People" Brownstone

Tommy: -

Dewey Terry – Do on my feet -
Little Hank – Try to understand

Tobias Kirmayer's 'Soul Popcorn' Radioshow

Tobias Kirmayer is best known for his Tramp Record label but he hosts a radio show called Soul Popcorn with Daniel Köhler. here's what Tobis has to say about the show:

Together with Daniel Köhler I started a two-weekly radio show called 'Soul Popcorn' in march 2006. It takes place every second wednesday on Munich's independent radio station M94.5. We focus on Rare Funk, Raw Soul & Latin-Boogaloo. You can listen to it via live stream.For more info click here.

Here's Tobias's profile:

I began collecting records in the early 1990s. Influenced by my brother's excellent music tastes, I too quickly became a vinyl junky. At first only interested in Funk/Soul and Hip Hop, my musical interests developed over the years, adding Afro, Latin/Brasilian and funky Breaks and Beats to my pallet. In 2000 I became a professional DJ. In the same year I was touring Europe with 'The Poets of Rhythm', the worlds first retro-funk band which brought back the deep funk sound and had released one of their last albums on DJ Shadow's Quannum label. I continued DJ-ing and finally did a huge tour in June/July 2006 where I toured Europe and Australia to promote my second compilation 'Movements 2'. Watch out for the first compilation on Tramp entitled "This Is My Thing" which is out by May 2007.

A recent guest Max played a great set here is the link to listen to the show:

http://web5.v579.ncsrv.de/mp3/SoulPopcornRadio.mp3

Here's the tracklisting:

1. Big Joe Louis & Soul Investigators – Go-Go Train (TIMMION)
2. Lee Fields – You Made A New Man Out Of Me (SOUL FIRE lp-track)
3. Sharon Jones & Dap-Kings – Money Don’t Make The Man (DAPTONE)
4. Hot Property - Hard To Handle (GENERATION)
5. Paul Humphrey & His Cool Aid Chemists – Funky L.A. (LIZARD)
6. Sharon Jones & Dap-Kings – Keep On Looking (DAPTONE lp-track)
7. Sonny Raye & Fancy - Whip It On Me (JET STREAM)
8. Meters – Message From The Meters (JOSIE)
9. Little Johnny Hamilton – Do The Popcorn (SOUL SHACK)
10. F.B.I. – Rhythm Trip (DAISY)
11. 1984 – Psychadelic Love (ROUND)
12. New Yorkers – I Don’t Want To Be Your Fool (TAC-FUL)
13. Ulysses Crockett – Sunshine Superman (TRANSVERSE)
14. Freddie Fender & Comancheros – Boogaloo En Monterrey (DISCOS DOMINANTE)
15. unknown ???
16. Outcasts – Loving You Sometimes (PLATO)
17. Hykkers – Stone The Flower (H.M.V.)
18. Sunchild – Betwixt The Humps (STARBOUND)
19. Gabo Brown & Orchestre Poly-Rythmo – It’s A Vanity (ALBARIKA STORE)
20. Black Apollos – Funky Living (T.S.P.)
21. Gloria Barnes – I'll Call You Back Later (MAPLE)
22. Flewellen & Globe Masters – Cisumdoom (UNLIMITED)
23. Jimmy Ricks – Oh! What A Feeling (FESTIVAL)
24. Ronnie McCain – This Time I’m Gone (TRIODE)
25. Claude 'Baby' Huey – Drifting (M.I.O.B.)
26. Duke & Leonard – Just Do The Best You Can (STOMP TOWN)
27. Tom-Emmanuel & Ron Experience – Don’t Lose Your Groove (GOLDEN THREE)
28. Johnny King & Fatback Band – Keep On Brother, Keep On (B.C. PROJECT II)
29. Shades Of Time – Can You Dig It (BETTER WORLD)
30. Prince Eddie – Let A Woman Be A Woman (AZTEC)
31. Apollos – Soul Funk-Tion (JAMAL)
32. Betty Johnson – Can’t Help Myself (MID-WAY)
33. King C – Funk pt.II (NU-SOUND)
34. Electrostats – 21st Century Kenya (THREE OAKS)
35. Kokolo – The Way Up pt.I (TRAMP)
36. Ray J & Norma Jean – Raising Hell (HEP ME)
37. Rusty Bryant – Wildfire (PRESTIGE lp-track)
38. Doug Carn - Higher Ground (BLACK JAZZ lp-track)
39. Pi-R-Square – Fantasy pt.I (JAZZMAN)

Happy Jazz Show

Picked up a bulletin from Mark Taylor and Adrian Leach :

More great music from the Happy Jazz show and we have great pleasure in highlighting some un-signed and brand new talent. Big thanks to Arnaud - Switch Groove Exp - Babelize music, Keith Kehrer and Rae Marnie who contributed to the show in style.

Hear and read all about them in the first hour of this show. There is a real blend of styles echoing through the 2 hours. Jazz old and new, a lil Brazilian double from the great Arthur Verocai and a little vocal 7" via Jean Trevor and Don Cunningham (so nice!!). More great vocals from the wonderful Sheila Landis, Linda Williams, Natalie Cole and the Anita Kerr Singers. New voices via Boogaloo and the Paranormal Experience also get included.

Anyway, hear for yourself below at the sites listed or click on the download links and carry us around with you.

Part A - Adrian Leach

Happy Jazz show Part A

Uvama Hiroto : Waltz for Live Will Born
Switch Groove Exp. : Bon Tres Bien (Jazz Groove Edit) www.myspace.com/switchgroovexp Monassa : Water Circles
Keith Kehrer : Maas www.kamakazemusic.com
Ben Mi Duck : Patterns
The Paranormal Experience : People Like Boogaloo :
Humongous Steps (Back down to London) Yellow Productions feat Cut Killer : I Told Ya”
The Black Souls : Black People Crying
Bronx River Parkway & Candela Allstars : Agua Con
Sal Jean Trevor & Don Cunningham : We'll Start All Over Again
Rae Marnie : The Look of Love www.myspace.com/raemarniejazzbluesvocalist
Sheila Landis : Save Some For Me
Trio Marcel Edixhoven : African Song Part B -

Mark Taylor

Happy Jazz show Part B

Jon Eardley : Subtroyan Influence Christian Prommer :
Plastic Dreams Mike Taylor : Timewind
Sven Libaek : Start Growing Up
Anita Kerr Singers : You Make Me So Very Happy
Arthur Verocai : Dona Das Meninas
Arther Verocai : Sylvia
Joyce and Tutty Moreno : Penalty
Marvio Ciribelli : Centro Avante
Linda Williams : Our Song
Natalie Cole : Mr Melody
Charles Earland : Coming To You Live
Don Ray : Standing In The Rain

The Happy Jazz show now broadcasts from the following sites... www.danceandsoul.com www.mondomm.com (ON DEMAND) http://www.happyjazz.ipodyourmondo.c...eHappyJazz.php (ON DEMAND/ PODCASTS PLUS ARCHIVES).
www.radiopellenera.com (Every Wednesday 22:00 - 00:00 CET and ON DEMAND). www.ducktape.ca (RADIO PAGE PLUS ARCHIVES)
www.radio42.com (Every 2nd Sunday - 19:00 - 21:00 CET).
www.pulseradio.net

guest mixes archived at...

www.waxingdeep.org
www.cosmicsounds-london.com
www.danceandsoul.com

WWW.MYSPACE.COM/HAPPYJAZZSHOW

For any info, promo material, bookings, etc, please mail at happyjazz@hotmail.co.uk

88th Rhythmic Freedom On Air Show

Message from the guys:

Hi all, Our ON AIR SHOW has been updated. Most is soul oldies, only a few house tracks though. And they're blended by me, partially a bit too rough hahah... Hope you enjoy TheMix! T@RF

Playlist

Prince Phillip Mitchell / Top Of The Line / Atlantic

Temptations / Aiming At Your Heart / Gordy

Manhattans / It Couldn't Hurt / Columbia

Gene Redding / Once A Fool / Heaven

Charles Mann / Do It Again / ABC

Salsoul Orchestra / Seconds / Salsoul

Intruders / Be Thankful For What You Got / TSOP

Stephanie Cooke / Lover's Holiday / Westend

Byron Stingily / Flying High - brazillian vocal /

Nervous Rah Band / Float / RCA

Sharon Redd / Never Give You Up - inst. / Prelude

Breakwater / No Limit / Arista

Daybreak / Everybody Get Off / Prelude

Jay Player / Love Is The Answer / Bevnik

Black Ivory / Mainline / Buddah

Gladys Knight & The Pips / Baby, Baby Don't Waste My Time / Columbia

Ebony / We All Need Love / Quality

Archie Bell & The Drells / Everybody Have A Good Time / Phil Int'l

Rare Gems / I Love Disco Music / California Gold

Natural Four / I Think I Found That Girl / Curtom

Standards Of Living / Cut Up Mr. Kool / Pacific

Jimmy Scott / Love Language / Earwax

Rhythmic Freedom
Death Match japan soul radio
Them@Rhythmic Freedom on Myspace

Parkdale Funk Show

Got a message from the Parkdale Funk Show:

Hi Kids, This is a heads up that the Parkdale Funk Show is now up and running. Come visit the site and download the podcast to your itunes or stream it.

www.parkdalefunk.com

Track listing for current show:

Variations - Papa Was A Rolling Stone (Amouk)

King Hannibal - The Truth Shall Make You Free (Aware)

Floyd Smith - Soul Strut (Dakar)

Jackie Edwards & The Soul Maker’s - The Vamp (Daran)

Bobby Bland - Lover With A Reputation (Duke)

Pigmeat Markham - Sock It To ‘Em Judge (Chess)

Gene Dozier - A Hunk Of Funk (Mint)

Yvonne Fair - Say Yeah Yeah (Soulful Torino)

Tony Fox - Why Did You Lie To Me (Tri-Spin)

Rocky Brown And The Impacts - I’m Mad (Toxsan)

A.C. Reed - Talkin ‘bout My Friends (Nike)

Alder Ray Mathis - Take Me Baby (Jet Star)

Mad Dog & The Pups - Hip Squeeze (Magic City)

Daz’ Rene - The Back Street (Try-Hard)

Sony Raye & Fancy - Calvin No. 1 (Sportscene)

The Whatnauts & The Whatnaut Band - Message From A Black Man (A&I)

Jackie Ross - A One Woman Man (GSF)

Fred Lowery - Big Bo & The Arrows- I'm Sorry (ATCO)

Ray Sharp And The Soul Set - Earthquake (Sock & Soul)

Harmonica George - Get Some Order (Toddlin’ Town)

Virtues - Meditation Of The Soul (Andee)

Harlem Meat Compay - I Don’t Know Why (Cash)

The Soulful Strings - Burning Spear (Cadet)

Linda Lydell - What a Man (Volt)

Ian Wright In Berlin

The guys over at Soulkombinat dropped a message over on a recent gig Ian Wright did in Berlin:

When Ian played here on Saturday in Berlin at Bohannon Club again, he allowed us to record his set, as last year. many fast modern soul / disco soul tracks. very good. you will have as much fun at the Soul Spectrum in Edinburgh as we have had on saturday. :) enjoy!:

http://soulkombinat.org/funkyberlin/?p=222

Part one

abraham & metronomes - party

sunrise - ease it on in

johnny pate - you can't even walk in the park

badder than evil - hot wheels

cookin bag - this is me

invaders - the peanut man

dynasty of sound - get down everybody

zebra - simple song

7 miles per hour band - latin freak

black truth band - butter nut

rondels - get in the corners

groove merchants - there's got to be someone for me

uniques - give me another chance

duffy jackson - tamahawk

love experience - are you together for the new day

highlighters - funky 16 corners

philip wright - keep her happy

althea spencer - take me baby

honey & bees - love addict sandy gaye - watch the dog

barbara & gwen - right on

bobby newton - we got our thing together

Part two

salsoul orchestra - getaway

hermone & the boys - we are the boys in the band

new world - we gonna make it

florence trapp - love came into my life

ellipsis - people mellow madness - save the youth

motherfox - fallen into love

pages - heartaches & pain

ice - reality

t connection - do what you wanna do

vantage point - all night

willi j - boogie with your baby

continental showstoppers - not too young

harvey averne dozen - never learned to dance

isonics - sugar

toni & his showmen - try my love

yvonne baker - you never said a word

blue soul - getting the corners

jeannie tracey - tripping on the sounds

underground resurrection - reality

claude baby huey - drifting

Don't forget Soul Spectrum Edinburgh

Starts Saturday December 1st The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA.

http://www.soulspectrum.co.uk/

Loaded To The Gills

I have been trawling through my blogroll over the last couple of days and thought I'd share with you some of my discoveries.

First up - Loaded To The Gills - check out their feature on John Abercrombie's latest work with Natural Food and Birigwa for Porter Records which includes a download of his earlier work. Here's the tracklisting:

1. Souljazz Orchestra "Insurrection" Freedom No Go Die (Do Right Music)

2. Mulatu Astatqe "Netsanet" Ethio Jazz (L'Arome)

3. Dogliotti "Negro en sol menor" Candombe (Vampisoul)

4. Dave Cortez with the Moon Peo "Happy Soul With A Hook" (Fania)

5. Orlando Julius and the Modern Aces "James Brown Ride On" Orlando's Afro Ideas 1969-1972 (Soundway)

6. Birigwa "Yelewa" Birigwa (Porter Records)

7. Dreams "Dream Suite: Asset Stop/Jane/Crunchy Granola" Dreams (Columbia) ***

8. Stark Reality "Dreams" Stark Reality (Stones Throw) ***

9. Eddie Fisher & the Next Hundred Years "Either Or" (Chess)

10. Jesse Gresham Plus 3 "Shootin' The Grease" (Head)

11. Jean-Claude Vannier "Le roi des mouches et la confiture de Rouse" L' Enfant Assasin des Mouches (Finders Keepers)

12. Natural Food "Fair Breeze on Buzzard's Bay" Natural Food (Porter Records) ***
+ Dave Liebman "The Iguana's Ritual" Drum Ode (ECM) ***

John Abercrombie Courtesy of John Abercrombie.com

Randy Muller On Soul Files

Watch out for Nov. 15th , and listen to one Hour Radio Interview with music of Mr.RANDY MULLER.

Check his myspace page WWW.MYSPACE.COM/RANDYMULLERBOOMCHANGBANG

More on Randy’s music can be found here

WWW.PLAZARECORDS.COM/

Or here WWW.WAVEHILLRECORDS.COM/

The interview starts @ 11AM (Los Angeles Time) 2PM (New York Time) 20;00 European Time.

Later on it’s gonna be put on:

WWW.GROOVEINC.NL

And later 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,

DJ Funk-O-Nots , The Netherlands.

The Get Up

Here's another band who I have recently found on My Space -

Formed sometime in the depths of 2005, and now with new line up as of September 2006, The Get Up seek to create original funky Hammond led tunes. Trying to keep it real and at all times a bit retro has always been one of the aims of the band... no lightweight Hammond clones or Leslie simulators here!

The Get Up consist:

Mark Ashfield - Hammond
Mark Claydon - Drums
Clint Hough - Guitar
Ian Stevens - Bass

Check out their My Space

Mop Mop

Mop Mop are an interesting Italian group consisting:

Andrea Benini-drums,vocals, arrangements, production

Additional Musicians
Ale Trebo-piano,electric piano
Pasquale Mirra-vibes,marimba
Gabriele Pesaresi-dbass
Bruno Briscik-dbass
Salvatore Lauriola-dbass
Danilo Mineo-percussions
Max Castlunger-percussionsHorns
Gianluca Petrella-trombone
Guglielmo Pagnozzi-clarinet,alto sax
Beppe Scardino-baritone sax
Piero Bittolo Bon-flute,bass clarinet
Mirko Rubegni-trumpet
Alberto Oliva-trombone
Alessandro Scala-tenor sax
Marco Pretolani-tenor sax
Diego Frabetti-trumpet
Vocals Alan Farrington, Robina & Doktor Zoil

Beat Collector Vol 4

Beat Collector - a freind from MySpace dropped me this list - go over and download and enjoy!!!

Tracklisting -
Today I Want To Stay Inside - Act III
I Know You Dont Want Me - The Endeavors
We Are Neighbors - The Chi-Lites
Soul Train - Charles Wright
Father - The Quantic Soul Orchestra
Sunny - Marvin Gaye
Right On For Darkness - Curtis Mayfield
Let Her Go - Otis Smith
I Dig Your Act - The Whatnauts
The Hurt's On You Baby - Willie & The Mighty Magnificents
Have Love Will Travel - Rosey Jones
Don't Stop Now - The Originals
You Left The Water Running - Otis Redding
Captain Buckles - David Newman
The Stalker Pt.1 - The Frank Popp Ensemble
Ain't Nothing But A Houseparty - The Showstoppers
And Suddenly - The Cherry People

Holiday Soulside Party 8/12/07

Big Joe Louis Go Go Train

I have mentioned this 45 before in a previous post. However, just thought I'd give it another shout as it hasn't been too far away from my turntable since it dropped through the door. Go-Go Train is a dirty lowdown groover which is just what the doctor ordered for grey Autumn days.

Get over and give it a listen on Big Joe's My Space.

You can also catch the man this Friday:

Don't forget to check out his schedule on his MySpace for other dates around Europe.

Thanks to Big Joe and Jukka of The Boogaloo Investigators!!!!!

Andre De Lang Homecoming

The other day I came across Andre De Lang's My Space and discovered that he had a new album out called Homecoming. Check it out - I really like his mellow tones and have loved his music since I picked up on his previous 2 CDs Educate Your Soul and the earlier Worth The Wait Here is what Andre says on his My Space

I was given a new acoustic guitar as a birthday present by a friend, with the words "go write that song" - it was the beginning of Homecoming.

Inspired by the sound and the gesture I would quietly slip into the kitchen round midnight every night.

Those moments were devoted to praying, thinking, meditating and singing. It turned out to be my personal journey from the PAST-PRESENT to the FUTURE.

These are my songs, my life, my story, my Homecoming.

An inspirational artist who is worth searching out if you don't know his music. You can aslo drop into his website:

http://www.andredelang.com/

The Dynamics

I fell on the Dynamics on MySpace from a comment by a friend - please check them out:

The band was created near the end of 2003, after the release of Steve McQueen, a Patchworks 7 inch. The Dynamics music is a witness to the influence of American soul on Jamaican music. Their unique sound retraces the connections between soul, reggae and dub, mixing old-school flavours and modern production techniques. The result is deep, dynamic and characterized by strong vocals and an effective stage presence.

The band are:
MR DAY - Vocals; MOUNAM - Vocals; STEVIE LEVI - Vocals; FLAB MASTER FLAB - Live fxs; PATCHWORKS - Production

Defenders Of The Funk

Got a message to tell me about Kevin Burton (Eugene Blacknells's former Keyboardist)

Playin w/ the "DEFENDERS OF FUNK" Check it!

The Defenders of the Funk are:

Guitar: JIMMY "OLD E" Drums: JADON "FUNKY FIG" Bass: ANDREW "JC DREW" Lead Guitar: NATHAN "The Butter" Hammond Organ & Keys: Kevin Burton

Check out their MySpace

Jefferson Magazine Wins Award!

Just heard from the Swedish magazine Jefferson:

Jefferson will be honored with a Keeping the Blues Alive Award in the category Print Media. We are so proud!

From www.blues.org

Whether or not you speak Swedish, every Blues fan will enjoy flipping through Jefferson, the Blues magazine named after country Bluesman Blind Lemon Jefferson. Founded in 1968 by a 16-year-old Blues fan, Jefferson magazine is celebrating its 40th year of keeping Blues alive around the world. The mandate from the start was to focus mainly on the African-American Blues artists and their music. As such, writers, photographers, and editors traveled regularly to the United States to interview and photograph its Blues subjects. In addition, American writers like Dick Shurman write, in English, about the Blues scene around Chicago and the West Coast. Even though it is published thousands of miles from the Delta, Jefferson, like so many foreign publications, keeps American Blues vibrant as a unique musical art form.

Congratulations to the guys at Jefferson who have supported my projects with willie walker & The Butanes, Laura Lee and Freddie Hughes in the past.

Nathaniel Mayer European Tour

Just got info on above date but note Nathaniel Mayer is also playing the following gigs:

Dec 2 @ La Maroquinerie - Paris, France

Dec 4 @ Mistral Palace - Valence, France

Dec 5 @ Cite des Arts - Chambery, France

Dec 6 @ BT 59 - Bordeaux, FranceDec 7 - Andoin, France

Dec 8 @ John Lennon - Limoges, France

Check out his MySpace for further updates.

I must say that I am enjoying his latest CD "Why Don’t You Give It To Me?"

Here are some quick snapshot reviews:

Canada's national newspaper, The Globe and Mail, printed a four star review of Nathaniel Mayer disc on August 24. In fact it's highlighted as the disc of the week. "Guitarists Dan Auerbach (Black Keys) and Mathew Smith (Outrageous Cherry) team wiht bassist Troy Gregory (Dirtbombs) and drummer Dave Shettler to give Mayer a wicked backdrop to shout against". "This Album, it's the big one".

Detroit Soul R&B legend Nathaniel Mayer is back with a nice brew of R&B, blues, and funk. "Why Don't You Give It to Me?" features guitarist Matthew Smith of Outrageous Cherry, Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys, bassist Troy Gregory of the Dirtbombs, and drummer Dave Shettler of SSM/The Sights. The result is soul music with a psychedelic rock n' roll heart. "They're a great band, just a real different sound." - Nathaniel Mayer. "A stunning achievement from all involved." - AMG.

"Easily the best album of his career and very possibly one of the best rock/blues/soul/psychedelic albums I've ever heard." - Blogcritics.

"A slap-yourself-silly-it's-so-cool mélange of R&B, blues, funk and psychedelia." - Harp Magazine.

"Instead of borrowing tunes from Van Morrison, Brian Wilson, and Tom Waits, Mayer enlists background musicians from the Dirtbombs, Outrageous Cherry, and SSM. The result: desperate-sounding Detroit garage-soul. - Underground Online. "Not quite 'Electric Mud' - but close." - Westworld.

Go over to Nathaniel Mayer's MySpace to hear some tracks

Vertical Groove Clubnight 17/11/07

Boogaloo 5th Anniversary@Biko Club 24/11/07

Here's the top sides of the last 4 years:

BOOGALOO! clubnightdeep funk, rare soul, latin boogalooMost played in the last 4 years

Explosions - Hip Drop (Gold cup)

Shirley Lawson - One More Chance (Soul City)

Joe Bataan - Chick a boom (Vampi Soul)

Yvone Fair - Say yeah yeah (Dade)

The Bamboos - Tighten Up (KAY DEE)

Betty Harris - Mean man (JUBILEE)

Orchestra Harlow - Freak Off (FANIA)

Julian Covey - A little bit hurt (ISLAND)

Stoval Sisters - Hang On In There (REPRISE)

Earl Jackson - Soul Self Satisfaction (ABC)

Gwen McCrae Glsagow 16/11/07

I posted some previous dates for Gwen's European Tour back in October.

Just got a message through this AM to say she is also performing in Glasgow:

Thought you might want to know that Gwen is playing Glasgow 16th November 2007 and is back with new album "Gwen McCrae Sings TK"

www.seetickets.com

Also check out Gwen's MySpace because she has shared some great photos with us.

Funkdefy 17/11/07

Funkdefy 24/11/07

The Breaks & Born In The Bronx Photo Exhibition

Wax Poetics, the powerHouse Arena, Rizzoli/Universe, Zulu Nation, and Retna invite you to celebrate the launch of two landmark hip-hop monographs.

The Breaks:Stylin' and Profilin' 1982-1990
Photographs by Janette Beckman

Born in the Bronx:A Visual Record of the Early Days of Hip-HopEdited by Johan Kugelberg with Photographs by Joe Conzo

Reception: Friday, November 9, 2007 from 6:00-9:00pm
powerHouse Arena, 37 Main Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
For more information, please call 212-604-9074 x100

April Hill & Marlon Saunders@The Cobden 18/11/07

Motherfunk @ Opal Lounge Edinburgh

Fryer has let me know that he is still out there every Tuesday!

Revolutionary Freaked Out Dusk Club

Love these guy's posters! Check out their MySpace

Mustard Greens Northern Soul Special @ Club Nirvana Wigan

The Mustard Greens have been in touch to tell me about the above.

"Mustard Greens" is at Club Nirvana in Wigan UK on 3rd Saturday of every month. Music will range from all things soulful, with a twist of mod, beat, psyche, hammond, ska, reggae & rhythm & blues!!!

Johnny Boy will be paying a visit to Mustard Greens on Saturday 17th November to mark our 5th night down with a bang. Johnny Boy is big on the soul scene and has worked with the likes of artists such as Martha Reeves, Dean Parrish, Tommy Hunt and many more.

He will be hitting the stage at Club Nirvana and it wont be one to miss. Music til 4am will follow from the MGs DJs plus very special guests on the night.

Funky Music Lexicon Updates 2007

If you are into funk music then one essential buy is the excellent Peter Wermelinger's Funky Music Lexicon.

The book contains the following info;

> Introduction … Who, why, what, how and more …)
> What's Funk? … 40 Years of Funky Music (Explanations, Analysis and more)
> How To Start Collecting? … Helpful information for new collectors
> LPs/CDs/12"Reference- Guide ... ~7800 funky LPs/CDs/12" titles listed
> LP-Cover-Picture-Gallery … 1280 cover-pictures of the most sought after LPs
> 12"s-Picture-Gallery … 80 label-pictures of important 12" releases
> CDs-Picture-Gallery … 60 cover-pictures of important CD-only releases
> 45s-Reference-Guide … ~ 5880 funky 45s titles listed
> 45s-Label-Picture-Gallery … 1600 label-pictures of most sought after 45s
> Disc-Dating/Deadwax-Marks … Introduction to decoded numbering-systems
> Internet-Links to Funk- Recources … some important sites

Just picked up a message from Peter to say:

For those who have the Funky Music Records Lexicon print edition 2005, the cumulated online additions until November 2007 are now available including ... - LPs additions-list has now 5 pages (228 records) - 45s additions-list has now 19 pages (896 records) - Picture gallery will be updated later (last update July 2007)

http://www.funk.ch/funk-lexikon.htm

PS) Again thanks to all the contributors supporting this project with information, scans and recordings!!!

Soul Sorts Radio Show

I had a message through from my old mate Roger Williams to remind that you can now download his Sunday Solar Radio Show:

Podcast for latest show now available online:

http://www.jellycast.com/directory/index.php?page=jellycast&id=853

Playlist now up on the blog and also at

http://www.soulsorts.co.uk

New music from Will Downing, Marvin Winans, All Star Collective, Tonya Hairston Ware amongst others, plus an hour of classic 70s and 80s soul.A good way of whiling away a couple of hours with some quality soul music on the iPod!!

Roger Williams

Here's the playlist from his latest show:

Will Downing - All I Need Is You (After Tonight)

Marvin Winans - Alone But Not Alone (Alone But Not Alone)

The All Stars Collective ft. Hamish Stuart - Remedy(All About The Music)

Jully Black - Until I Stay (Revival)

TolumiDE - Speciality (Specialty EP)

Dave Sereny ft. N'Dea Davenport & Ladybug Mecca -Take This Ride (Take This Ride)

Will Downing - Satisfy You (After Tonight)

Marvin Winans - Come Out In The Rain (Alone But Not Alone)

The All Stars Collective - Satisfied (All About The Music)

Shei Atkins - Praise My Way Out (Girl Talk)

Cool Million ft. Lene Riebau - Naughty Girl(Rob's seductive soul vibe)

Will Downing - Fantasy (After Tonight)

Tonya Hairston Ware - Rain (The Voice)

Angela Bofill - Love & Marriage (Expansion Records 7" vinyl)
Billy Ocean - Whatever Turns You On(Nights [Feel Like Getting Down] - 1981)

Tomorrow's Edition - A Song For Everyone(A Song For Everyone - 1982)

Emotions - There're Never Be Another Moment(New Affair - 1981)

Webster Lewis - Hideaway (Touch My Love - 1978)

Billy Ocean - Rock-A-Bye-Baby (Inner Feelings - 1982)

Free Life - Wish You Were Here (Free Life - 1982)

O'Bryan - Love Has Found It's Way (Doin' Alright - 1982)

Tower Of Power - Heaven Must Have Made You(Back On The Streets - 1979)

Enchantment - I'm Dreaming (Utopia - 1983)

Gap Band - I'm In Love (Gap Band I - 1979)

The Duncans - Let Me Be (Gonna Stay In Love - 1981)

Paulinho Da Costa - Let's Get Together (Happy People - 1979)

Sharon Redd - Love Is Gonna Get Ya (Sharon Redd - 1980)

Thelma Jones on Right Track Radio Show Tonite

Just had a message through from Has and Diana to tell me that Thelma Jones is a guest on their Right Track Radio Show show .

Check it out here:

The Right Track Soul Radio Show
is on Tuesday evening on WFM 97.2 FM
from 8 pm - 11 pm or
listen in via the internet at
http://www.wfmradio.org/wfm.m3u

We've waited a long time for this one but at long last we'll be talking live to the wonderful
Thelma Jones

If you have any questions, hello's etc for Thelma please email this address as soon as possible:

hassoulman@yahoo.co.uk

You can contact us during the show on
0161 499 0222 or via the email at studio@wfmradio.org

And you can contact us any time via our personal email address: hassoulman@yahoo.co.uk

To listen to past shows click on

www.therighttrack.org.uk

Shaun Robbin's Sunday Soul Selection

I don't think I have given Shaun Robbins a shout before now but if you haven't listened to his Solar Radio show on a Sunday morning then you need to check it out to hear what you are missing!

Last Sunday he had Paul Thrower in the studio:

Paul Thrower's Sunday Soul Selection - Volume III'

Moving On A Groove'

William Bell - Relax (LP track)
Willie & Barbara - Sleep With Me (45)
ZZ Hill - Universal Love (45)
Smokey Robinson - I Love The Nearness Of You (45)
Noah - Got To Get Away (45)
Prince Phillip Mitchell - In Her Own Way (45)
Trammps - Trusting Heart (45)

'Leapers, Sleepers & Creepers'

Cortez - Girl I Been Watching You (45)
Joey Dee - Baby Don't You Know (45)
Bobby Taylor - It Was A Good Time (45)
Carrie Cleveland - Make Love To Me (45)
Ruby Andrews - Hey Boy Take A Chance On Me (45)
Sherrell Brothers - The Price (45)
Jacqueline Jones - A Frown On My Face (45)
Chuck Jackson - What's With This Loneliness (45) ... Mid-Morning Mover ... !

"The Sofa Soul Break'

Variations Of Love - I'll Always Love You (45)
Candi Staton - You Don't Love Me No More (45)
Paragons - Con Me (45)
Margie Alexander - Whatcha Trying To Do To Me (45)
Al Downing - Baby Let's Talk It Over (45)
Barbara Stant - I'm Still Your Man (45)
Shock - Why Should I Forgive You (45)
Tomorrow's Promise - Your Sweet, Your Fine (45)

'Soul Brother Selection'

Melissa Young - Rock With Me (CD)
Chris Jasper - Invincible (CD)
Vick Allen - The Same Thing (CD)
Rozetta Johnson - How Can You Lose Something You Never Had (CD)
Unifics - Tables Turned (LP track)
David Ruffin - Slow Dance (CD)
NB: April Hill - The Search ... just out on Soul Bro's own label ...

And thanks to Zane below you can listen again here:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=TNPJC7WA

Flea Market Recent Mixes

I caught up with DJ Prestige's latest mixes over on Flea Market Funk over the weekend and I thought I'd point you in his direction!

Move On Up Mix

Little Razor & the Swingmasters - Razor Blade/ Tri Us

Dennis Coffey - Getting It On ‘75/ Sussex

Senor Soul - It’s Your Thing/ Whiz

The Dynatones - The Fife Piper/ HBR

Truman Thomas - Mr. Soul/ Veep

Cal Tjader - Solar Heat/ Skye

Bobo Mr. Soul - H.L.I.C/ Ovide

Brother Soul - Feelin’ Funky/ ElmCor

The Family - Family Affair/ North Bay

Elijah & The Ebonies - Hot Grits/ Capsoul

Gus “The Groove” Lewis - Let The Groove Move You/ Tous Sea

Brother Jack McDuff - Black Is!/ CadetJohnny Hammond - Rock Steady/ Kudu

Clifford Curry - Soul Ranger/ SSS International

The San Remo Golden Strings - I’m Satisfied/ Ric Tic

Let’s Groove Together - Our Ladies of Soul/ Kelton

Shifting Gears High Octane Funk and Soul Mix Tracklist

The 13th Amendment - The Stretch/ Soul Stream

Vicki Anderson - Sound Funky/ Brownstone

Jesse Gresham Plus 3 - Shootin’ the Grease/ Head

Stoned Soul Picnic - One Dollar Hotel Part 1/ Raw Wax

Lee Moses - Time and Place/ Front Page

George Freeman - New Improved Funk/ Groove Merchant

Lowell Fulsom - Tramp/ Kent

Johnny Hammond - Shifting Gears/ Milestone

Etta James & Sugar Pie DeSanto - In the Basement/ Cadet

Maskmen & the Agents - Love Bandito/ Dynamo

Dynamic Corvettes - Key To My Happiness/Abet

TNT Band - The Meditation/ Cotique

East LA Carpool - Linda Chicana/ GRC

Menahan Street Band - Make the Road By Walking/ Dunham

Sophy - Locuras Tengo De Ti/ Velvet

Get over and listen!!!

The Diggin' Deep Soul Shakedown

JJ Lopez dropped me a bulletin on his show:

The Diggin’ Deep Soul Shake-down w/ JJ Lopez
Every Saturday afternoon - 1-3pm
KRTU, Jazz for San Antonio 91.7 FM
San Antonio, TXKRTU - Jazz for San Antonio, Trinity University, audio link, audio archive, events + more

Join JJ Lopez every Saturday afternoon as he presents 2 hours of non-stop new and classic Soul Jazz, Funk, and Boogaloo. This specialty show visits that golden era when Jazz met R&B and R&B became Funky! Along side such greats as Jimmy Smith, Richard ‘Groove’ Holmes, Lou Donaldson, James Brown, and more, you will hear today’s greatest Soul Jazz and Funk artists such as Sharon Jones & The Dapkings, The Fabulous Soul Investigators, The James Taylor Quartet, Nick Rossi Set, and more.

Join JJ Lopez for the Diggin’ Deep Soul Shake-down where the deeper we dig, the higher we climb!!

Show Play-list – 11.03.07 1st hour

James Brown “Bring it Up” King
Etta James “Tighten up your Own Thing” Cadet
Top Shelf “No Second Thoughts” Lo Lo Records
Jimmy McGriff “Kiko” Sue
Jack McDuff “Rock Candy” Prestige
Sam Lamar “I Ain’t Mad at You” Checker
Fleetwood Mac “Evenin’ Boogie” Epic
Hank Marr “Tonk Game” Federal
Leon Haywood “Soul On’” Imperial
Jackie Lee “African Boo ga loo” Keyman
Ramsey Lewis “Ain’t That Peculiar” Cadet
Willie Bobo “Tweedlee Dee” Verve
James Brown “Lickin’ Stick Pt. 1” King
Louie Bellson “Trashin’” Concord Jazz
New Funk Feature
**Stoned Soul Picnic “One Dollar Hotel pt. 1” Raw Wax
The Sugarman 3 “Funky So & So” Daptone
King Curtis “Jump Back” Atco
Mark Putney “Don’t come around here no More” Atlantic
TSU Toronados “The Goose” Atlantic
Brother Jack McDuff Quartet "The Honeydipper Pt. 1" Prestige

2nd Hour
Special San Anto Soul Feature of the Week – 3 single run + Chicano Soul Jazz feature!!
Mickey & The Soul Generation “Iron Leg” Maxwell
Little Jr. Jesse & The Teardrops “Funky Stuff” Metrodome
Sunny & The Sunliners “If I could see you Now” Keylock
Thee Midniters “Chicano Power” Whittier
Latin Breed “Where are We” GCP
El Chicano “What’s Going On” MCA
Lonnie Liston Smith & The Cosmic Echoes “Devika” Flying Dutchman
Miles Davis “Mayisha” Columbia
Gil Scott Heron “Save the Children” Flying Dutchmanoutro
- Kool & The Gang "Duju" Delite

visit KRTU

George Porter Jr

I recently added George Porter Jr, New Orleans bass player extraordinaire, to my friends on MySpace and after spending some time on his space dropped over to his website. Both are well worth a visit to listen to clips of his recent album It's Life and to trawl through his wonderful collection of photos from back in the day to the present.

If you are not aware of his music then this is what he has to say:

"If I could not perform tomorrow...I know that I would still feel good about where I am today" -George Porter, Jr.

Few bass players in the history of modern New Orleans music are as storied as George Porter Jr. During the course of a career spanning four decades, Porter has not only made a deep impression with his work in the Meters, but he’s notched sessions with artists as diverse as Paul McCartney, Jimmy Buffett, David Byrne, Patti LaBelle, Robbie Robertson and Tori Amos. Early in his career, Porter worked with seminal New Orleans artists like Allen Toussaint, Earl King, Lee Dorsey, and Johnny Adams. Back in 1965, Porter joined on with the Meters, considered by many to be the ultimate fusion of rock, funk and R&B, and gained recognition as one of the scene’s elite bass players.

Porter’s rhythmic work in the Meters in lockstep with drummer Zigaboo Modeliste was epic. Those pockets, the long notes and fat holes, provided the cushion for Leo Nocentelli or Art Neville to play or sing over and created some of R&B history’s most memorable grooves.
Today, Porter features that epic bottom end in his latest collection of Porter Batiste Stoltz tunes. “It’s the ultimate jam band,” Porter says, “one that actually is more musical than just playing everything you know in every song. This band slaps people in the face until they see how good the stuff is!”

George describes his latest album as follows:

"It's Life" is the brand new studio album from George Porter, Jr. Boasting a backing band comprised of legendary New Orleans musicians, "It's Life" features seven never-before-heard original compositions, including the striking new song "Waterfall." These smooth sounds are featured alongside deep grooves like the Porter classic "All I Do Everyday," Curtis Mayfield's "Here But I'm Gone," and the Meters' "Out In The Country." A must have for any George fan!"It's Life" is now available for sale in stores and is also available worldwide through George's web store.

Yeah, you right. Funkify your life!

Chico Mann The Sweaty Underground Dance Party!

Milano Funk & Soul Allnighter 1/12/07

John Ridley Aka Sir Shambling On Soul Discovery

One of the highlights of the year on radio took place yesterday when John Ridley aka Sir Shambling was a guest on Soul Discovery. Don't worry if you missed the show because you can listen again here:

Archived show is currently available:

http://209radio.co.uk/shows/profile...w=souldiscovery

The show kicked off with host Mick O'Donnell playing some upfront sounds before John treated us to some deep soul for over 2 hours.

Here's the playlist:

Mick

Mel Waiters “Spend More Time”
Euge Groove “Baby If You Only Knew”
Floyd Taylor “Woman”
Leni “Love Is The Answer”
Parker “This World Gone Mad”
Butch Williams “Keep on Lovin’ Me”
Liberation Band “Lovin’ You”
Oak III “I Can’t Say No”
Marva Wright “I’m Still Wearing Your Name”
Walter Woolfman Washington “Close The Door”

John

Heaven Is My Home Soul Stirrers JT Lifetime
I Worship The Ground You Walk On Walter Rhodes Mascot 129
My Tears Are Dry Hoagy Lands MGM 13041
Two Steps From The Blues (Duke)Bobby "Blue" BlandI Pity The Fool/the Duke Recordings (Volume 1) (Disc 2)
Come To MeOtis ReddingVolt 116
I Want To Come HomeArthur FreemanJumbo 004
Thunder In My HeartTimmy ShawBon 003
I Tried It Over (And Over Again)Tyrone DavisSack 4359
I Love YouO C & The OriginalsStarr Mount 1008
Forever Keep On Loving MeOdell KnightValiant 101
You Messed Up My MindClay HammondKent 472
Invitation To LoveWDJ The Prince Of SoulGent's 50124
Time Waits For No ManJimmy BraswellJar-Val 15
I Love You Too MuchBen WigginsAlmeria 4003
This Love Of MineFrankie MillerFull HouseChrysalis
First You CryPercy SledgeBlue NightSky Ranch
I ConfessWess OliverStar Fire 19671Star Fire
Nobody Loved You The Way I Loved You (Undubbed)Jerry ButlerMercury 72698
Once In A LifetimeJimmy RobinsTangerine 995
Mr Green Mrs GreenGladys TylerDecca 32135
Everybody Makes A Mistake SometimeMitty CollierChess 2050
Really Really Need You/Shirley Butler/Hip 1004
One Way Love (Ain't No Good For Two)Tony TroutmanSwagger 407
I'll Try To Do BetterKim TolliverRojac 126Rojac
Satisfaction GuaranteedJudy WhiteBuddah 79
Don't Walk Off (And Leave Me)Geater DavisLuna
Letter Of RegretBlues Brothers No 1Eclipse 104
The Road Is RoughBobby ThomasBoblo 501
Hold On Your HeartReuben JamesFrontier 101
Standing Room OnlyGwen McCraePsychic Hot LineGoldwax
I Let You GoRicky FanteRewindVirgin

Don't forget to tune into Mick's show every fortnight as follows

Cambridge 105FM

http://www.209radio.co.uk/

soul@209radio.co.uk

Sunday 12.00-15.00

Also don't forget to drop over to John's website Sir Shambling's Soul Heaven which is a must for lovers of the deeper side of soul!

Sixties Detroit

I am so pleased to see Sixties Detroit go from strength to strength and anyone who enjoys Detroit music should get over there.

The last offering is The Correc-Tone Story from renowned Detroit expert Graham Finch.

Hats of to David Meikle for his excellent site!!! The site offers insights into the people behind the music, information on the studios that recorded the music and a chronicle of what was happening on the Detroit music scene in the 60's.

Here is a run down of what is on offer:

People

Berry Gordy Jr
Wingate & Bratton
Mike Hanks
Johnnie Mae Matthews
Robert West
Fred Bridges
Mike Terry
Emanuel Laskey
Tobi Lark
Darrell Banks
Rose Battiste
Bo Bo Jenkins
Melvin Davis
Just Brothers
The Holidays
McKinley Jackson
Wilbert Golden

Articles

Golden World

Chronicles

1963 - July
1963 - August
1963 - September
1963 - October

Laura Lee Gospel Brunch Photos

I mentioned last week in a post that Laura Lee was perfoming in Detroit at the St Regis Hotel.

Toad from Sixties Detroit Forum has allowed me to post photos of the event. Toad said

The Star of the show was the gorgeous Miss Laura Lee! Her performance was stellar, and she had the folks there in the palm of her hand. A great show, with some great gospel songs.
It was magical. Laura was besieged with folks who wanted to chat with her. It takes a special talent to put on a one person show, and she did it with relative ease.

My friend Sis posted that Laura sang the following songs:

People Get Ready
Oh, Happy Day
Precious Lord
God Bless Our Love
Changed

Just wish I had been there!

Thanks again to Toad for the photos and Sis for the info!

Lucerne Blues Festival 2-11 November

I have been a bit remiss to inform readers of the excellent Lucerne Blues Festival which is taking place this week especially because my old friends Willie Walker & The Butanes led by guitarist Curt Obeda are on the bill.

I have just picked up the photos of a brunch where Willie and the Butanes performed yesterday courtesy of the festival organisers.

Willie & The Butanes

Curt Obeda

Willie & John Lindberg

Willie & The Butanes appear on the main concert bill on Friday 9th November and I will report back on the concert next week.

The festival is one of Europe's premier blues events:

The presenting of the "Keeping The Blues Alive“ Award by the American Blues Foundation to the Lucerne Blues Festival confirms the outstanding quality of the program. The 13th edition of the festival is going to bring again different varieties of Blues at highest level to Lucerne. Together with the top-class cast, the tribute concert for Johnny “Clyde” Copeland will cause a sensation.

Ko Ko Taylor

It is fantastic that Koko Taylor, the charismatic, undisputable queen of the Chicago Blues will perform in Lucerne. But this will only be one of many enthralling concerts. By now, Blues fans and journalists speak of the best Lucerne Blues festival of all times. From November 2-11, Lucerne will experience a varied firework of Blues, which only consists of highlights.

Sonny Rhodes

A unique experience will be the tribute to Johnny “Clyde” Copeland. This concert in honor of the Blues legend, who died 10 years ago, arose exclusively at the request of the Lucerne Festival organizers. The most successful Swiss Bluesman Philipp Fankhauser and the American Sonny Rhodes, who has played with Copeland for a long time, will celebrate the music of their deceased friend. The renowned CrossCut Label, which is well-known for its high claims of quality, will record the concert and publish it on CD.

A change in the line-up of Big Pete Pearson’s band pricks up your ears: The substitute for the impeded guitarist Johnny Rapp is no lesser than Bob Margolin, who is well-known and high appreciated for his earlier appearances in Lucerne. He is a further enrichment of the fantastic program.

After the big success of last year’s edition, the Blues Support Stage in the Casineum will be on the program again. Newer or still unknown bands have the possibility to present themselves to a competent audience. On Friday and Saturday a band will play in the Casineum at the Grand Casino Lucerne from 11.00 p.m. till 1.00 a.m. This year the bands are The Chargers and Blues NETTwork, who will convince the audience with the quality of their music. The “Blues at school” event in co-operation with the high school Reussbuehl still belongs to the supporting program: musicians of the festival will familiarize the students with a deep understanding of the Blues culture.

Billy Branch

As every year, the Lucerne Blues Festival will start with a free concert at the Adagio in the Hotel Flora Lucerne (Friday, November 2nd, starting at 8.00 p.m. with Billy Branch and The Sons Of Blues). For the festival opening concert at the Grand Casino Lucerne on Wednesday, November 7th, starting at 11.00 p.m., no entry fee has to be paid as well.

The ticket price for one concert evening is CHF 64.00, the festivalpass for all three concert evenings (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) costs CHF 135.00. The tickets can be ordered online on http://www.bluesfestival.ch/.

Funky 16 Corners 3rd Anniversary

Congratulations to Larry Grogan over at Funky 16 Corners on reaching his 3rd Anniversary of blogging. Larry has been a source of inspiration to me and other bloggers as well as laying some fine sounds down on us.

Get over there and sample his latest mix called Illuminated. Here's the tracklisting to tempt you:

Ti Jean Speaks…

Funky16Corners Radio v.37- Illuminated Playlist

1. Ulysses Crockett – Major Funky (Transverse)
2. Jimmy Owens Quartet Plus – Chicago Light Green (Polydor)
3. Gary Burton Quartet – Sweet Rain (RCA)
4. Grant Green – Cease the Bombing (Blue Note)
5. Sonny Phillips – Bean Pie (Prestige)
6. Jack Wilson Quartet – Ramblin’ (Vault)
7. Leon Spencer – The Slide (Prestige)
8. Al Hirt – Harlem Hendoo (RCA)
9. Lonnie Smith (Slow High)
10. Mose Allison – I’m Not Talkin’ (Atlantic)
11. Les McCann – Compared to What (Limelight)

Also featuring Jack Kerouac, Neal Cassady, Allen Ginsberg, William S Burroughs, Herbert Huncke and the mighty Lord Buckley…

I see that Larry and I not only share a love of music but a passion for the Beats as well!!!

Mark Bicknell's Soul Shack on Starpoint Radio

Mark Bicknell has let me know:

I can now confirm that 'The Soul Shack' will return on www.starpointradio.com on a brand new slot every Sunday night between 10pm - Midnight and not on the Saturday night slot as first stated, big thanks to Carl Lewis at Starpoint for giving me the chance to join the station and I can promise 'The Soul Shack' magic will return on Sunday November 4th 2007 and then weekly at this superb new slot.

For requests, mentions and dedictaions contact bicknellmark@aol.com The format of the show will be basically the same playing all the very best in quality hard to find Northern Soul, 60's, 70's, Crossover, reviews and previews of all the latest CD and 45 re-issues, Guest Collectors and DJ's, detailed Venue Spotlights and What's On, Two For The Price Of One features and much more.

You can listen on www.starpointradio.com and on the SKY DIGITAL Channel which you have to tune in on your Sky box but it's really easy to do with full instructions on:

www.starpointradio.com

Really looking forward to getting back in 'The Soul Shack' and playing a few tunes again.

Regards Mark Bicknell.

UK Soul Jam 2/12/07@ Jazz Cafe London

Strictly Niceness 10/11/07

Soul Discharge 9/10 November

Shaolin Temple Defenders 23/24 November

Pandora's Box 17/11/07

Limelight Gala

Hermon Hitson In Alabama

Hermon Hitson has sent me through some photos from some gigs he performed during October in Fairhope and Summersville, Alabama. Hermon performed with his buddy Freddie Terrell along with Charlie and the Earthdog Blues band -a great blues band from that area.

Hermon tells me that they played a blues club on Friday 20/10/07 in Fairhope and on Saturday 21/10/07 the gig was a big outdoors event at Dorsey's Farm in Summersville.

Freddie Terrell

Hermon & Freddie with Charlie & Earthdog Blues Band

Don't forget to pick up Wax Poetics 24 for a feature on Hermon and Wax Poetics 22 for one on Freddie Terrell

Back To The Roots In Soho 1/12/07

AD-LIB Soul/R&B Club,Lincoln"Back to the Roots" Sat.
Dec. 1st 2007 Sun and Thirteen Cantons (cellar bar venue)
Great Pulteney St
Soho
London W1

Dave Woolley - underplayed uptempo 6ts soul/r&bFirthy - underplayed uptempo 6ts mod/r&b/hammond groovesJohn Paul - underplayed uptempo 6ts r&b/boogaloo/jazz

8.00pm-1.00am (late bar) admittance by TICKET ONLY (£4.00)
No admittance after 10.30pm
More info/tickets adlibsoul@yahoo.co.ukor tel. Glenn 07989 717 043

This venue is approx.10mins walk to the 100 club (Oxford St)

Eddie Bo Live!

Mohair Slim has sent me some photos of Eddie Bo in action from this last weekend and reminded me of his upcoming gig at the Corner Hotel:

Pics from his sold-out show at Rocket Bar Adelaide Saturday night (described by bar manager as together with Sharon Jones, the best show he’s seen).

TIX FOR SATURDAY SELLING FAST

Take a camera, this is history peoples.Penfold City Holden presents:EDDIE BO (USA) w/ The Bamboos+ DJs Miss Goldie, Manchild, Pierre Baroni, Mohair SlimCorner Hotel, Richmond

Saturday 10 November 2007
Phone - 9427 9198
Internet – www.cornerhotel.com
In person - 57 Swan St. Richmond, 11am-8pm Mon-Sat

Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show

The sho