There's been plenty of cheap and nasty Motown DVDs in the past, but Universal has just released one that might be worthy of your cash – Motown Definitive Performances – the DVD. Described as presenting '18 classic classic television performances', it uses original footage from between 1965 and 1972, including […]
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Divas Of Motown album reviewed
Another day, another Motown collection – the latest one being Divas Of Motown. Terrible title, but like all Motown collections, the music more than makes up for the marketing and packaging. In this case, 50 tracks of 'girl' Motown, all from the 60s and early 70s. We've just reviewed it […]
Hammond Street 4 reviewed
Yes, I know I've said it before, but the good ship music reviews is now back on the open seas, hopefully steering a course through the review backlog and taking in some of the new stuff doing the roundsd. The first of these is Hammond Street 4, Acid Jazz's latest […]
Spotify playlist: 80s jazz scene
We're going a bit leftfield with the latest Spotify playlist, back 20 or so years and into the world of jazz. Compiled by Slim Jenkins off the Modculture forums, it's called Jazz Grooves and is quite simply '…jazzy sounds…so me of which we used to enjoy in clubs back in […]
Brian Auger gigs in Leeds
A little last minute, but you've still got time to pick up some tickets to see Brian Auger at the Sela Bar in Leeds – indeed, you can get discounted tickets too. Brian Auger's Oblivion Express play in Leeds on 9th and 10th November, with tickets 'officially' selling for £17.50. […]
GDU at London's A Go-Go
London based Hammond quintet the Gene Drayton Unit will be playing their unique blend of 60s-style hammond jazz in the capital, specifically at the A Go-Go night. Along with a live set from GDU, tunes will be supplied by DJ Tim K (Mind Yuh Business), so expect a mix of […]
Fonxionaires 45 on Rowed Out label
Adam does a fine job of knocking out interesting new mod-friendly sounds with his Rowed Out label, with the latest 45 from the Fonxionaires being well worth a closer look. It's a 4-track vinyl EP titled 'It's R&B Time', featuring four authentic club R&B tunes – 'Uncle Willie Time' (as […]
Cameo pop memorabilia auction
Purely by chance, I've just discovered the Cameo Fine Art Auctioneers in Midgham, Berkshire, which has a Music & Entertainment auction on Tuesday 10th November 2009 – and by the looks of it, there's quite a few interesting and well-priced items. There's certainly plenty of vinyl listed, although sadly, much […]
