Still a bit of time before the event, but you might want to make a note in your diary for the upcoming Mind Yuh Business. The date is Saturday October 16th, with the night being a double header with leading London ska club Set The Tone 67. So expect two […]
Tag: funk
JTQ residency at Ronnie Scott's
JTQ has announced a residency at London's Ronnie Scott's. The band are playing six shows at the club on Frith St Soho from 21st to 25th September 2010, along with two shows on the Friday and Saturday. Support is from The Ronnie Scott's All Stars. Tickets for the last run […]
Georgie Fame – Seventh Son
The Flamingo might have become a distant memory, but Georgie Fame continued to knock out some cracking tunes as the 60s progressed, including this funky take on Mose Allison's Seventh Son. Even better, on this video he's wearing a dressing gown and dancing with Pan's People. As you do.
Mr Day – Tears of Joy video
Ok, I don't know much background to the act, so I'll just say what I've been sent about Mr Day. Apparently Mr Day is lead singer of The Dynamics and has just released his debut album entitled Small Fry on Favorite Recordings / Groove Attack. It's described as 'an original […]
Rock 'n' Roll Soul – June
If you happen to be in the capital this Friday (25th June), it might be worth checking out Rock 'n' Roll Soul at The Phoenix, Cavendish Square, W1. Following on from Martin Freeman, the guest DJ is Workingman's Soul curator Sie Watson, who will be spinning tunes and selling copies […]
Miles Davis Bitches Brew beer
One for the jazz heads out there, with Bitches Brew by Miles Davis now turned into a beer by Dogfish Head. It's a potent little number, described as 'a bold, dark beer that's a fusion of three threads imperial stout and one thread honey beer with gesho root, coming in […]
Mind Yuh Business night returns
A club we've featured in the past returns in July – Mind Yuh Business. DJs for the night, who will be providing a mix of vintage soul, ska, reggae, deep funk, boogaloo are Ashley Beedle (Xpress 2, Boys Own), Dean Rudland (Ace Records, BGP, Acid Jazz), Liam Large (Jukebox Jam) […]
Sharon Jones in London & Manchester
After a recent London gig at Koko, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings are back again, playing shows in London and Manchester, but not for some time yet. Presumably to promote the new album, I Learned the Hard Way (Daptone Records), the band return for two exclusive shows this November at […]
