MASSIVE news indeed...â�¨ Bobby Womack and his full American entourage (inc Altrina Grayson) will be playing a concert prior to the next 3-roomed Soul Night Out at the King Georges Hall in Blackburn on SATURDAY JUNE 25thâ�¨. As the concert ends the 3 rooms of music start up and as usual runs until 3am.â�¨ As this is Bobby's only appearance outside London it seems fitting to bring him to the UKs number one soul night - tickets will fly so please contact 0844 847 1664 They are priced at Â£30 & Â£35.Dj's on the night are Andy Davies, Mike Stephens, Barry Maleedy, Bigger, Mark Grice, Richard Searling, Colin Curtis, Ian Bad Vibes & more!!
The 19th Cleethorpes Soul Weekender takes place over the weekend of June 10th-12th at the Beachconber Holiday Park in Cleethorpes & features live performances from Noel Mckoy, Sandi Sheldon & Derek Martin. There are 2 rooms at this event with a host of Northern Soul DJ's including Ady Croasdell, Butch, Mick Smith, Roger Banks & many others. The Modern Soul Room includes DJ's Andy Davies, Terry Jones, Mark Randle, Ivor Jones, Soul Sam, Fish, Cliff Steele plus a guest set on the Saturday night from Andy "Tats" Taylor & Shaun Hampsey. Weekend passes are Â£59.00 & you can call 0207 636 2622 for info. Unfortunately there is no spare accommodation on site but Thorpe Park caravan park (next door to the Beachcomber) is always a good option. For reservations call Tel 01472 813395 (ideally for parties of four or more) or try the Cleethorpes Tourist Board 01472 323222 for alternative bed and breakfast / hotel accommodation.
Next time I will be reviewing the Luxury Soul Weekender featuring Eric Benet Live so look out for that!!
Below is a general top ten of Tunes that were heard at the recent Southport Weekender in the Connoisseurs Corner.