FreakyTrigger (Free subscription) | 11/06/2008
(#457, 2nd May 1980) The insight that took Kevin Rowland from punker to star was that the DIY aesthetic which formed some part of punk’s appeal – the idea that inspiration could and should trump technical ability – could as easily be applied to soul. If soul was a passion that emerged from within, why [...]
the void (Free subscription) | 09/15/2008
Yeah, we know, things in the void have been sparse. The other largely reformist, potentially money grabbing and very time consuming website has been sapping most of the energy and what follows is a blatant repost of this weekend’s free stuff. the void will be back, Grumpy Old Anarchist is threatening to make an appearance this [...]
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 05/14/2008
The Telegraph's guide to this summer's music festivals.
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 05/14/2008
The Telegraph's guide to this summer's music festivals.
Crewe blog (Free subscription) | 05/01/2008
There's a top soul night coming up at the M Club on May 17th with Geno Washington ( his website here ) headlining, plus the Ram Jam Band and soul DJs playing until 2am. But that's not the point of this post. The GHOST MFX music studio in Crewe if offering soul fans the chance to bid for a special Geno package, with the proceeds going to Geno's nominated charity for the young lad Jack Brown . . Here's...
Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 03/01/2008
Songs about other people who sing songs
News Scotsman (Free subscription) | 03/01/2008
Songs about other people who sing songs
The Man from Catford (Free subscription) | 02/18/2008
More on the pub dearth in the Borough . Lewisham's Forum of Conservation and Amenity Societies is seeking to secure more protection for traditional pubs under threat from developers. TMFC says all power to their elbow. Apparently over the past 20 years, the number of pubs has gone down from 163 to 70 throughout the whole of Lewisham. That's over half. That's like losing a leg. The borough needs places...
Transpontine (Free subscription) | 02/02/2008
Some classy soul nights coming up at The Broadway Theatre in Catford in the next month. Next Friday (the 8th) they've got Alexander O'Neal, followed a week later by The Drifters. Then on March 1st, there's a show with Eddie Floyd, Geno Washington and Pauline Black. Details here.
News Scotsman (Free subscription) | 01/27/2008
The people have accepted this song and they accept me singing it, and that's very important.
Waxidermy (Free subscription) | 01/15/2008
American singer Herbie Goins found himself in London after leaving the US armed forces in 1963. In 1964 he formed a band called the Nightimers & set about bringing soul music to the UK. Herbie's first documented recordings that I can track were a guest spot as a featured vocalist on Alexis Korner's [...]
KAZ (Free subscription) | 12/12/2007
FORTIES Went to VE day celebrations in mother’s womb. Don't remember a thing. FIFTIES: They didn't really happen over ‘ere. Grey war films and Doris Day…until our parents read about Elvis and locked us up SIXTIES Life began. Beatles and Blackburn Rovers Crossed Pennines to university - where there were great bands - Geno Washington, Animals, Spencer Davies, Kinks. Joe Cocker. Julie Driscoll, Shame...
Heavenly Worldliness (Free subscription) | 10/09/2007
This list was prompted by a question on University Challenge last night. [Three points if you recognise the pic] 1. Duke Ellington (Sir Duke) - Stevie Wonder 2. Geno [Washington] - Dexy's Midnight Runners (This Geno Washington is apparently not to be confused with Gino Washington another artiste) 3. Syd Barrett (Shine on you crazy diamond) - Pink Floyd 5. Paul McCartney - Scissor Sisters 6. John Lennon...
Can't Stop the Bleeding (Free subscription) | 09/21/2007
(I was unsuccessful in finding a decent pic of FSU's Geno Hayes, so this snapshot of Dexy's muse Geno Washington will have to suffice) It's been an amazering week of tasering in the Sunshine State. And yes, I know amazering isn't a real word, and that's why Andrew Carter writes for the Sun-Sentinel, while I’m merely [...]
Electric Roulette (Free subscription) | 06/24/2007
Hopefully you've checked out our review of the Take My Tip: 25 British Mod Artefacts From The EMI Vaults CD. But before you rush out and buy one, wait a minute - because we have five copies to give away....
