OT - Music. Gigs. Sounds bought.

[ramAnag]

Following that great night out with Bettye Lavette, I saw Rod Stewart at the Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam last week.

Wonderful concert. Still a great showman. Excellent band, all very good musicians. The background singers not only sang well. At various points they all played guitar. Two played the violin. One played harp. They also played various bits of percussion. They also did a dance routine. Multitalented and, mysogenistically, they were easy on the eye as well. Rod himself? Paced himself well, mixing the tempos. 3 costume changes saw an instrumental break and 2 songs sung by the background girls. Very enjoyable night out.

It doesn't end there, either. Last night I went to the Carre, Amsterdam to see the "Gladys Knight Farewell Tour". The show was opened by Mica Miller, born I believe in Manchester with ditto accent when speaking. That accent turns into American when she sings, which she does very well. Then it was Gladys's turn. Best known for "ballady" songs, she surprised everyone by starting the show with up tempo versions of "slowies". What a voice! 'Er indoors, who grudgingly came along, thoroughly enjoyed it. There were a couple of ballads sung but by and large she belted out up tempo number after up tempo number. She has one more gig in NL before going on to the UK leg of her tour. Mica is playing those gigs too. Her set was only 75 minutes long but it was well worth going and I'd recommend a visit if you're interested. There was also 2 gospel songs, the first of which saw some serious feedback for 10 seconds but that was soon sorted.

That completed a hattrick for me of exceedingly good concerts from a 78 year old, Bettye, 79 year old, Rod and 80 year old Gladys. All 3 well worth going to see/hear.

Next planned gig is the Pretenders in September, Chrissy is a spring chicken, reaching a mere 73 years old about 2 weeks prior to the concert. She's never let me down yet.

That’s not ‘mysogenistcally’…it’s just…….appreciative.

Deacon Blue next up for me, in August with my daughter. Something good to come out of Scotland. Sorry mac.

[Andy_Faber]

Next up and only decided on today, Hillbilly Vegas in Wolves on July 21. Also been invited to an Elvis ‘event’ https://elvislondonbridge.co.uk/special-events/ on July 5th but there’s no band.

MA please don’t feel the need to qualify appreciation of the female form!

[MadAmster]

Off to an "OVO" sweet soul gig at a posh City Centre Hotel tomorrow. 5 DJs spinning then best of sweet soul. A relaxing chill evening of ballads and slow R&B from the days of yore. No dancing allowed. Just appreciation of the music and chat among like minded friends. Last of this "season". Starts again in 4 months and is held every other month.

[Geoff Parkstone]

No dancing? While I thoroughly approve of such, I've never heard the like of it

[Andy_Faber]

Off to an "OVO" sweet soul gig at a posh City Centre Hotel tomorrow. 5 DJs spinning then best of sweet soul. A relaxing chill evening of ballads and slow R&B from the days of yore. No dancing allowed. Just appreciation of the music and chat among like minded friends. Last of this "season". Starts again in 4 months and is held every other month.

Liking the sound of that - do you mean 70s? JJ Barnes, Ihio players era?

[MadAmster]

Liking the sound of that - do you mean 70s? JJ Barnes, Ihio players era?

I can't find any of the playlists from previous evenings but Hans and Harry, the 2 guys who run it, have been doing a weekly soul radio show, every Thursday night, for the past 26 years and have a weekly audience from around the globe. The Finger Poppin Soul Show.

Here's their playlist from last week
Artistics - Glad I met you
Jules Broussard - Through it all
Chantana Kityapan & the Professionals - Are you man enough
Sarah Vaughan - Right in the next room
Barbara Mason - Let me in your life
Wilson Pickett - Trust me
Joe Simon - Yours love
Ledgends - Got to let you go
Trinity - If I follow my heart
Monica Rocha & Malik Melo - Hello stranger
Jonny Benavidez - Playing the fool
Aaron Fraser - One woman man
Barbara Stant - That man of mine
The Staples Jr Singers - When do we get paid
Bob and the True Hearts - Yield not to temptation
Curtis Mayfield - the other side of town
Al Wilson - The poor side of town
Jackie Ross - This world’s in a hell of a shape
Slim Moore and the Mar-Keys - Just can’t get ahead
Aaron Neville - Fragile world
Stevie Face - Tell it like it is
Al Brown - Ain’t no love in the city
Bad Vic Benavidez - Change your mind
Billy Jones - Yes I’m ready
Barbara Mason - What am I gonna do
Rocky Padilla - Wrong number
Sunny and the Sunliners - Best of both worlds
Baby Bash ft Mikey Jimenez - Taking all my love
Ralfi Pagan - Too late

[Andy_Faber]

I can't find any of the playlists from previous evenings but Hans and Harry, the 2 guys who run it, have been doing a weekly soul radio show, every Thursday night, for the past 26 years and have a weekly audience from around the globe. The Finger Poppin Soul Show.

Here's their playlist from last week
Artistics - Glad I met you
Jules Broussard - Through it all
Chantana Kityapan & the Professionals - Are you man enough
Sarah Vaughan - Right in the next room
Barbara Mason - Let me in your life
Wilson Pickett - Trust me
Joe Simon - Yours love
Ledgends - Got to let you go
Trinity - If I follow my heart
Monica Rocha & Malik Melo - Hello stranger
Jonny Benavidez - Playing the fool
Aaron Fraser - One woman man
Barbara Stant - That man of mine
The Staples Jr Singers - When do we get paid
Bob and the True Hearts - Yield not to temptation
Curtis Mayfield - the other side of town
Al Wilson - The poor side of town
Jackie Ross - This world’s in a hell of a shape
Slim Moore and the Mar-Keys - Just can’t get ahead
Aaron Neville - Fragile world
Stevie Face - Tell it like it is
Al Brown - Ain’t no love in the city
Bad Vic Benavidez - Change your mind
Billy Jones - Yes I’m ready
Barbara Mason - What am I gonna do
Rocky Padilla - Wrong number
Sunny and the Sunliners - Best of both worlds
Baby Bash ft Mikey Jimenez - Taking all my love
Ralfi Pagan - Too late

I just found last nights show on mixcloud which started with ‘caught in a whirlwind’ so I’m a convert already. Sits nicely with my usual go-to station, Funky Radio out of Italy which is more upbeat

[MadAmster]

I just found last nights show on mixcloud which started with ‘caught in a whirlwind’ so I’m a convert already. Sits nicely with my usual go-to station, Funky Radio out of Italy which is more upbeat

Next "season" starts either September or October. If you like I can give you a heads up on the gigs. You already know where the radio shows are to be found. Here's the set lists and urls for 4 of the 5 DJs...

Taco set 1:
https://www.mixcloud.com/.../hideawa...24-taco-set-1/
The variations - empty words
Superiors band - amateur lover
Fred Johnson - dont leave me
New people - till the end of time
Cynthia lane - make this moment last
Jason joshua - la vida es fria
Pratt and moody - lost lost lost
Connie mcgill and the visions - I can’t live without you
Jimmy holiday - baby I love you
Young souls - puppet on a string
Mark Set 1:
https://www.mixcloud.com/.../hideawa...-2024-mark.../
Frank Tenella & The Years People - You Came Along And Changed My Whole Life, And Made It Worth Living
The Gospel I.Q.’s of Grover, N.C. – Waiting On You
Archie Bell & The Drells - I Just Want To Fall In Love
The Positive Sounds - You're The One I Need
The Mar-Keys - Heavenly Thing
Hans set 1:
https://www.mixcloud.com/.../hideawa...-2024-hans.../
Jimmy Sabater - Now that you’ve gone
Beverley Hills - I don’t care anymore
Chicago Gangsters - Blind over you
Black Ivory - Don’t turn around
Purple Mundi - Man from the sky
Los Autenticos Mozambiques - Siempre tu
Bitty McLean - My lover’s call
Malik Malo - I could never hurt you girl
Impressions - Sooner or later
Kev set 1:
https://www.mixcloud.com/.../amsterd...away-28-06.../
Playlist to follow
Taco set 2:
https://www.mixcloud.com/.../amsterd...away-28-06.../
Ice water slum - supersonic megatonic
Smokey - cruisin
O jays - look over tour shoulder
Pandella kelly - stand in for love
Jones bros - without your love
Joe Bataan - ordinary guy
Volumes - im gonna miss you
Lee williams and the symbols - i love you moore
Joyful gospel singers - yesterday will be like sunday
Mark set 2:
https://www.mixcloud.com/.../amsterd...away-28-06.../
Duke Turner – Give Me Some Sugar "Baby"
Lee Hurst - Whole Lotta Your Love
John Herby - You
The Creations - Peek-A-Boo
Donnie Scales - I’m Gonna Make It
Sunny & Sunliners - Should I Take Her Home
Johnny Burgos - Hit Me Like
The Capitols – Hello Stranger
Butch & The Newports – Out Of My Hands
Hans set 2:
https://www.mixcloud.com/.../amsterd...away-28-06.../
Main Ingredient - Let me prove my love to you
Ultimates - You’re my lady
Jackie Ross - One hand wash the other
Black Harmony - Tightrope
Gloria Lynne - Seems like I gotta do wrong
Soul Survivors - I don’t know why
Tony Sherman – I’ll be there
Tropic Shadow - Gee baby
Desmond Dekker & the Aces - Don’t blame me
Kev set 2:
https://www.mixcloud.com/.../amsterd...away-28-06.../
Harry final set:
https://www.mixcloud.com/.../amsterd...away-28-06.../
Alton Ellis - If you love me still
John McLean - If i gave my heart to you
Aswad - Need your love so bad
John Holt- Danger in your eyes
Renaldo Domino- Never thought
Carlton and the Shoes - Sweet feeling
Windy City - I still love you
Rocky Padilla- Wrong number
Bad Vic Benavides- Change your mind
Jo Jo and the Outcast- Why baby
Billy McGregor - It's my turn now
Lee Moses - I can't take no chances
Sugar Minott- She stays on my mind
Investigators- Summer time Blues
Eunice Collins- At the Hotel

[MadAmster]

Bank Holiday Sunday August 25th, 4PM till 1AM on the Monday. Soul at the Venue, Abbey Street, Derby.

One of the DJs is my good self. Anybody up for it, it's free entry. Not expecting masses of you but a couple of you turning up would be excellent.

[Andy_Faber]

Bank Holiday Sunday August 25th, 4PM till 1AM on the Monday. Soul at the Venue, Abbey Street, Derby.

One of the DJs is my good self. Anybody up for it, it's free entry. Not expecting masses of you but a couple of you turning up would be excellent.

I’ll suggest it to the soul-loving faction of my friends