I've not been hands-on with it yet, but the Soulvation (aka Northern Soul Stories) book by Neil Rushton certainly sounds interesting. According to the write-up, its a collection of 'I was there' quotes from the soul singers who made the tunes and the working class kids who bought it, from […]
Going Out
Friday Street Christmas Party
If you're in Glasgow and looking for a Christmas knees-up, you might want to check out the Friday Street Christmas Party. Taking place this Friday, 18th December, at Blackfriars Basement, 36 Bell St, Merchant City, Glasgow, resident DJ's Mikey and Paul will be spinning the very best in 60s Soul, […]
Mod Friday in Leeds
If you don't fancy 'mad Friday' round the shops, you could take the easy way out and check out Mod Friday, which takes place at the Sela Bar, 20 New Briggate in central Leeds – the date is 18th December 2009. DJ Johnny Marsden (and friends) will offer up some […]
Upcoming Boogaloo Bunker in London
Usually the first Frifday of the month, London's Boogaloo Bunker has had a change of date due to the new year – it's now on 8th January 2010. The night takes place at the Grand Union, 53-79 Highgate Road, London NW5, with a playlist of 60s soul, ska and R&B […]
Upcoming Mod events
We've already got a few NYE events listed, but if you fancy something out of the UK – or like to plan ahead – we have two more. Coming up soon is the Look At The Lights Go Up! mod weekender, which takes place in Hamburg from 30th December 2009 […]
6Ts 100 Club Christmas party
Fancy letting your hair down in the week before Christmas Day? You could get yourself down to the 100 Club on London's Oxford Street for the 6Ts Christmas party. It takes place on Tuesday 22nd December from 9pm until 2am, with DJs Mick Smith, Ady Croasdell, Russ Vickers and 'several […]
New band: Aunt Nelly
A new band formed from some familiar names – Aunt Nelly. The band is Phil, Dom and Alex from The Clique (they of the excellent Self Preservation Society album, still available via Detour), Snowy (The Effectives) and Gav (The Bresslaws), playing what they describe as 'psychedelic soul'. Sadly, no MySpace […]
Mousetrap Fuzz 4 Freaks allnighter
Fancy a long one next weekend? Well, if your tastes hover around, garage, psych and freakbeat, you'll probably fancy the Mousetrap Fuzz 4 Freaks allnighter, which takes place on Saturday December 12th 2009. Complete with groovy visuals in a atmospheric cellar club and a decent sound system, DJs Dr Robert […]
