It's out to buy this week on CD, with the vinyl copies of the Rare Mod Volume 3 album available from next week. So the perfect time to review the Rare Mod volume 3 album on Acid Jazz, which we have. The latest 'Nuggets' of the 60s mod scene offers […]
Tag: R&B
Jazzman launches Popcorn label
Yes, as the headline suggests, the Jazzman record label has launched an offshoot popcorn label – called Popcorn. The first 45 of the 'love' or 'hate' vintage genre is a split single, Dolly Lyons' 'slinky mover' Palm Of Your Hand, along with 'super-sleazy crime-jazz instrumental' Barricuda by the Page Boys, […]
Blues Kitchen's Big Night Out
Interesting event coming up in London – The Blues Kitchen's Big Night Out. The Camden club is heading to Highbury for one night, with two floors of vintage Rhythm n Blues until 2am. Live acts are The Pretty Things, Pete Molinari, Son Of Dave, The Fabulous Penetrators, King Salami & […]
Hideaway Club 12th anniversary night
Amazingly, Manchester's leading exponents of classic 60s R&B, the Hideaway Club, is 12 years old – and is hosting the Hideaway Club 12th anniversary on Saturday 26th February 2011. As ever, expect top notch 60s club sounds with resident DJs Neil Henderson, Mike Warburton and Paul Welsby, with special guests […]
Dandy Bloom allnighter – Southend
An allnighter in Southend, going by the name of Dandy Bloom and taking place on Saturday 19th February 2011. Two rooms, one playing northern and club soul, the other playing R&B and blu beat. There's also an (unnamed) live band downstairs. Venue is the Railway Hotel, 32 Clifftown Road, Southend, […]
R&B Spotlight album series
Just browsing through Amazon and noticed a series of albums called R&B Spotlight, which might well be of of interest, even if the sleeves are a bit ropey. Essentially, it's a series of big R&B tunes year-on-year, with 1960 just released as a 60-track set by Fantastic Voyage, following previous […]
Boom Shaka Lacka x Pork & Beans
Continuing our club focus series, we have a new night featured – the Boom Shaka Lacka x Pork & Beans allnighter. Tomas McGrath talks us through what to expect on February 19th at The Dogstar in Brixton, with the night running from 8pm until 4am. Check out the feature now […]
Dreamsville Mod Rally – Lowestoft
After the success of last year's event, the Dreamsville Mod Rally is back in Lowestoft. It takes place over the weekend of the 15th and 16th July and full details of the two days' goings on are now in the events section. So check it out there for the lowdown. […]
