Archive for July, 2007
by Modculture 20 July, 2007
Georgie Fame’s CBS output is back under the spotlight for a new compilation CD – Somebody Stole My Thunder (Jazz-Soul Grooves 1967-1971).
It’s a mixed bag of material, headed up of course by the title track and regular mod dancefloor filler, as well as a number of soul and soul/jazz tunes (as the title suggests), including the likes of Knock On Wood, Roadrunner and the marvellous Seventh Son. And there’s some material new to CD, notably a live take on Parchman Farm.
Read on over the turn for the full tracklisting. It’s out on 30th July, look out for a review on here.
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by Modculture 20 July, 2007
Mono Media is offering the new Darron J Connett EP absolutely free to Modculture readers – all you have to do is send your address, no matter where you are in the world and you’ll get one within 14 days.
The EP – Onwards and Upwards – is released today on the Original Ikon Music label, featuring:
1. Just A Boy
2. Problem Page
3.Nobody Cares
4. Forgot To Give Back
– there’s 200 to give away. Sounds a lot, but if you knew how many people read this site, you would get your name down quickly. If you want one, send your name and address to mono_media@hotmail.com and if you are in time, you’ll get one.
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by Modculture 20 July, 2007
Barry Murphy once more trawls the TV and radio guides (so you don’t have to) to find anything worth tuning into this week. All listings are for UK terrestrial TV, Freeview and national radio, with the shows running from Friday 20th July to Thursday 26th July.
Highlights of the week
TV
A few bits’n'pieces to highlight on the telly this week. Soul Britannia begins a terrestrial repeat starting on BBC 2 on Friday 20th, continuing Tuesday 24th. If you haven’t already seen this series, it is well worth a look, particularly the first episode. BBC 4 devote Wednesday 25th to an evening of programming to the late George Melly, including Smokey Dives, a look at the postwar rise of Jazz in Britain. The highlight however, must go to a rare screening of a 1969 Hollies concert (see below).
In Concert: the Hollies.Thursday 26th July. BBC 4. 7.30pm
Performance from the group from 1969, recorded in Golders Green.
Radio
The Thing about Syd. Saturday 21st July. BBC Radio 2. 8.00pm
Mark Radcliffe pays tribute to experiential, influential and troubled singer and songwriter Syd Barrett, who spearheaded Pink Floyd’s drugs-inspired psychedelic period of the late 60s, epitomised by the 1967 classics Arnold Layne and See Emily Play. Barratt, who died a year ago, aged 60, suffered mental illness and opted out of the music scene in the early 70s. Featuring input from original Floyd members Rick Wright and Nick Mason, and David Gilmour, who replaced Barrett in 1968. Plus manager Peter Jenner and Barrett’s sister Rosemary.
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by Modculture 10 July, 2007
The latest Vertigo night in Manchester takes place on Saturday 28th July at Attic on Oxford Road in the city centre.
It promises nothern, British beat, R&B and ska, all on original vinyl from 10pm until 3am, with entry £5 on the door. DJs this month include Brian walker (Twisted Wheel), Steve Crooks (North Wales), John Elias (Golbourne), Dave Jackson (Here Come The Girls), Coops (Revolver), Martin Mellors (Carnaby Street).
And if you want to spin some tunes, get in touch in advance and you can probably be acoomodated for a short set.
Email allthatjazz_mcr@hotmail.com for more details or call Lee on 07748325490.
by Modculture 10 July, 2007
Probably the most well-worn compilation path in recent years, but if you’re after a ‘starter set’ of northern soul, you might want to check out the Northern Soul Story volumes 1-4.
Each one based around a particular venue - The Twisted Wheel (volume 1), The Golden Torch (volume 2), Blackpool Mecca (volume 3) and the Wigan Casino (volume 4). The press claims they present ‘the most definitive, best researched and most authoritatively annotated survey of Northern Soul ever released on CD in the UK’, as well featuring a 12 page full colour booklet covering the tracks and the clubs concerned.
They’re available from 30th July 2007 – we might well have reviews online before then. And if you want to know the tracklistings, read on after the turn.
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by Modculture 5 July, 2007
News of a new night in Derby starting on Friday 20th July – Shangri-la.
DJs Matt and Jo will be playing sixties soul, R&B, girl groups, pysch and garage, kicking off at 9pm. It’s a limited capacity, so get down early if you fancy it. It takes place at The Mist on Normanton Road, Derby (at the top end of Babington Lane), with free admission and the night running until 1:30am. The second night will be Friday 12th October, then every two months.
The Mist,
25 Normanton Road,
Derby DE1 2GJ
01283 530743
Find out more at the MySpace site
by Modculture 5 July, 2007
Barry Murphy once more trawls the TV and radio guides (so you don’t have to) to find anything worth tuning into this week. All listings are for UK terrestrial TV, Freeview and national radio, with the shows running from Friday 6th July to Thursday 12th July.
Highlights of the week
TV – Film: Mayor of Sunset Strip (2003) – Monday 9th July, More4. 10.30pm.
Documentary. Concluding More4′s short season of punk films, this is a portrait of Rodney Bingenheimer, the LA DJ who helped to launch the careers of many of the most influential bands in rock music history. A quiet, shy man, Rodney seems to have a ‘Zelig’ quality, appearing to be photographed standing next to virtually every important rock artist of the last four decades. The bands who practically owe their careers to Rodney Bingenheimer include Blondie, the Ramones, the Sex Pistols, the Runaways, the Go-Go’s, No Doubt, Coldplay, and many many others.
Radio – Paul Jones – Monday 9th July, BBC Radio 2. 7.00pm
A special edition of the R&B/blues programme featuring guest Mavis Staples, the youngest and lead singer of familial gospel-soul act the Staples Singers. She discusses the civil rights struggle, Hurricane Katrina and her recent collaboration with Ry Cooder. Tonight’s playlist features career highlights from the 1950s onwards.
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