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Hi there, Just thought I’d drop you a line to let you know about a few developments regarding SOULFUSION. There’s lot going on in the background but for now I’d like to let you know a few things
I am very pleased to announce that with immediate effect HIPPO will be joining me as resident DJ in the Northern Soul room, Needless to say Hippo is very pleased about his appointment, and is looking forward to getting the Joint jumping on May 19th. This is great news for Soulfusion. Fans of the Hipster will no doubt be happy at his inclusion in the team.
I have also asked ADY POUNTAIN & STEVE LLOYD to join me as resident DJs in the Modern Soul Lounge. This will bring continuity to the event allowing the DJs to play lesser known tracks and to build up a list of regular sounds that will become SOULFUSION Anthems.
This is all good for the future of SOULFUSION and for the Gloucestershire Soul scene in general.
Room 3 continues under the banner of “Soulfreedom” with KEV BAYNHAM, MIKE ASHLEY & MIKE SHAWE playing Soulful Dance in their own Styles.
Last time this room really came into it’s own, and I am very pleased with the reaction it had with the Soulfusion faithful.
MAY19th is our next event which is only event number 7. I am pleased to say that the membership is increasing on a daily basis with the website having plenty of hits. Membership nearing 1100 members. thanks for your support.
HIPPO is headlinging in the Northern room assisted by MIKE VENN & all the usual reprobates (myself included).
The Modern Soul lounge will see a very special guest DJ Crazybeat’s GARY DENNIS playing a 2 hour set for the SOULFUSION Crowd.
Gary is travelling a long way to be with us so let’s show him just how the Soulfusion crowd know how to party.
I hope you will make the effort for this very special night. please remember if you want membership for friends then get in touch at least 48 hours before the 19th of May.
Untill then have a soulful few weeks
regards
Neil Self
SOULFUSION
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Upcoming CD Compilation through Expansion Records via Soul Tracks
Best Kept Secret – TL Cross
Getting Happy – The Family Stand
Family Affair – Black I feat. Omar
Make You Mine – Heavy
The Morning After – Mike Hammond
Outside The Box – Ra-Re Valverde
Look At Me Now – Morrison Slick
Outa Time (12″ Original)
DJ Spinna feat. The Free Radikalz
Boyfriend – Martha Redbone
Lady – Russell Taylor
You Can’t Be Late – JEREMY JAMES
Heaven – Gil Small
feat. Laurone McClendon
Movin’ On – Nick Rolfe
Someday We’ll All Be Free -
Jewell Zaire & TL Cross
When I’m With You (DJ Spinna Remix) – Traciana Graves
Marvin – Peter Hadar
Grand Larceny – Lavell
UPDATES/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- 5/26 Black Music Cabaret Ticket Prices are now $40 and will be raised on May 1 (order tickets online using the button below)
- 5/27 Black Music/Culture Panel Discussions Looking for panelists for our educational program/black music & culture town hall (scroll down for the details)
- New Sponsors: WURD-AM 900 & Brown Eyez Magazine (check out the links to their websites on the right side of the page)
UPDATED CONFIRMED SOUL-PATROL AWARD WINNERS: Jazz Trumpeter Ginetta’s Vendetta
As many of you are already aware, for the 2007 Soul-Patrol Convention this year we are partnering with the Philadelphia Black Heritage Festival and the Convention will be at Clark Park (map) and The Enterprise Center in Philadelphia from May 24 – May 27th. We are expecting 10,000 – 15,000 (or more) to attend the combined Soul-Patrol Convention & Black Heritage Festival. We have partnered with Black Heritage Festival because our objectives for the Soul-Patrol Convention and the Philadelphia Black Heritage Festival are 100 percent in lockstep with each other.
The entire convention/festival will be FREE with the exception of the Black Music Cabaret, thanks to the generosity of our 2007 sponsors.
THE OBJECTIVE:
To help facilitate the extension of OUR CULTURE into the future… 
Click here to view the detailed agenda
We have formed this partnership because both organizations feel that we need to be more proactive helping to facilitate the expansion of authentic Black culture into the future. We feel that our children are currently being hoodwinked by the mass media and we want to provide positive activities to counteract the posion they are being fed about what Black culture is. We think this is a good way to help insure that Black culture actually has a future, that is derived from it’s past.
So if you are coming out, please do bring your children. There will be a host of activities such as Creativity Over Crime Workshops, Black Hist. Village & Workshops, Double Dutch Contest, African Storytellers, Native Dance Contest, African Drum Circle, Sidewalk Chalk Festival there beyond the music that specificly are desinged for children. And we want to get to the children “by any means nessecary”, via music or other activities.
We think that by directly exposing these younger people to “Great Black Music From The Ancient To The Future”, in all of it’s forms it will do much more than we ever could here on the internet to extend the music and the culture. And our sponsors concur.
Here is what we have on tap for this 3 day event:
- Black Music Film Festival (@ Enterprise Center former studios of the American Bandstand TV show)
- Black Music Awards Ceremony/Concert (@ Clark Park)
- Black Music Cabaret (@ Enterprise Center former studios of the American Bandstand TV show)
- Black Music/Culture Panel Discussions (@ Clark Park)
- Black Music Trade Show (@ Clark Park)
So far we have over 25 artists confirmed as attending and include some of the biggest names in the history of Black music as well as some of the most important artists on today’s progressive/independent music scene, so we will have many unforgettable & one of a kind live performances.
We also will have many authors, film makers, broadcasters and activists participating in various events at the convention. We are expecting over 15,000 to descend on Philadelphia from around the world to attend the combined Black Heritage Festival/Soul-Patrol Convention this year.
Hotel rooms are being booked quickly. If you are coming we have a block of rooms at the Philadelphia Airport Hilton for $108/night. Street address is 4509 Island Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19153, (215) 365-4150. You may be able to do better on your own, but that’s what we have.
Outdoor events are scheduled for historic Clark Park and indoor events (Cabaret & Film Festival) are scheduled for nearby The Enterprise Center (the former studios of the American Bandstand TV show).
Eric Roberson hosts this week’s ‘Neo-Soul Special’ on The Basement
Erro on 1xtra The Basement – one week only!
Award-winning New York songwriter-artist Gordon Chambers decided to begin recording as a vocalist himself after a decade of writing hits for the likes of Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Anita Baker, Brownstone, Patti Labelle, Angie Stone and the Isley Brothers.
His new album is unashamedly a collection of love stories “in the tradition of classic soul music of the Seventies but with a current feel”. Highlights include “To Love Again” with San Francisco soul star Ledisi, his own version of “If You Love Me”, the stand- out ballad “If It Wasn’t For Your Love” (previously recorded by US star Heather Headley, and much performed at weddings and anniversaries), and “Stay Together”, co-written by Eric Benet and originally recorded by the Temptations.
You can catch Gordon at London’s Jazz Cafe on June 12th. Contact the venue and usual ticket outlets for further details.
Eric is back in May (11/12/13) at London’s Jazz Cafe and will be one of the performers at the annual Stevie Wonder Birthday Tribute shows. Also on the bill will be Frank McComb, Roachford and Noel McKoy. Please contact the venue for ticket details, but be warned that previous shows have sold-out so get your tickets early!
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Here’s the playlist from last week’s show aired on April 17, 2007: Additional playlists from previous weeks can be found on the Rhythm & Soul Radio MySpace site: www.myspace.com/rhythmandsoulradio. If youy’re an artist or know of an artist who wants their music considered to be played on Rhythm & Soul Radio music can be sent via mp3 to Marko@Injoyenterprises.com or mailed to:
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On Sunday, April 29th, join us for GROOVEOLOGY! Music, food, drinks, cool folks, GOOD TIMES!!!! Join us for the Indie Soul Brunch! Enjoy a 3 course brunch along with unlimited Mimosas and Bloody Marys, while listening to the sounds of the Soul underground provided by DAN C.E. and Shay Stevens! (12pm – 4pm) The vibe continues throughout the night with special guest DJs, food, drinks and great people in an intimate setting. Come check it out! (4pm-12am) Upcoming GROOVEOLOGY events: Regional Tributes 1: MINNEAPOLIS has been postponed until a later date. Stay tuned… All taking place at: SIP Lounge GROOVEOLOGY monthly highlights: 1st Sundays – Indie Soul Brunch w/ Pointmen Events, Special guest Indie Soul artist or DJ cd listening/signing. Happy Hour w/art show reception & special guest DJ. Every week at GROOVEOLOGY: 12pm-4pm – The Indie Soul Brunch
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La Sonya Gunther – Mmm Mmm Soulchoonz
Newtone – Wish I Sang Like Marvin Gaye
Tami Davis – How Do I Say I’m Sorry Red Ant
Tiffany – Tell Me Expansions
Adriana Evans – Hey Now Expansions
Connor Reeves – Joy Still Waters
U Nam – Loves Taken Over(Remix)
Donald McCollom – No Matter Expansions
Carlton J Smith – I’d Better Tru Beat
Full Flava Feat Beverlei Brown – I Specialise In Love Dome
Bobby Taylor – Love Train Soulchoonz
Amp Fiddler – If I Dont Genuine
Natalie Williams – This Girl East Side
Brooklyn Knights – Stand Up Bless UK
Gene Douglas – Almost Heaven
Leon Beal – Dance With Me Soulchoonz
Jimmy Levine – Where Is The Love Thump
Eric Roberson – Been In Love Dome
Browns bag – Me Around Soulchoonz
Tel: Dave Burton 07971144282
The legendary Godfather of soul’s birthday is next week….would you
like to celebrate his life and music in the tradition that he lived
it….live and soul-filled? Don’t miss this event!! ********THIS EVENT
TAKES PLACE THE DAY BEFORE JAMES’ ACTUAL BIRTHDAY!!!******
Peace,
CR
Soul Soldier Entertainment
& Party Rebel Entertainment present
The Official Birthday Celebration for The Godfather of Soul James
Brown
Wednesday May 2nd, 2007 @ The Canal Room 285 West Broadway (at Canal
St)
Doors open 9pm
Live orchestra conducted by Chris Rob
Featuring Maurice Brown, Brother Jacques & original JB’s Fred Thomas
and Mousy Thompson
Hip Hop vs James Brown set featuring
DJ Center
additional sounds by DJ Reborn
Special guests include
Maya Azucena
Kendra Ross
RAHJ
The Real Live Show
Hosted by Amanda Diva
General admission $20
$15 with RSVP…. $12 in advance
RSVP @ jbtribute@partyrebel.com
Hay,
Here’s the playlist from my latest show, broadcast across the UK on the Galaxy Radio and Digital Network.
THE FUNKBASE: Grown & Sexy R&B Music For Grown & Sexy R&B People:
Mondays 2255 – 0055 (UK BST) – Galaxy Radio Network
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The Galaxy ISDN numbers are 0191 295 0181 and 0191 263 0960.
You can listen online via www.galaxyfm.co.uk, and DAB Digital Radio and on the digital services of BSkyB, NTL and Telewest across the UK.
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Tracks can be emailed to me at wayne.mcdonald@galaxyfm.co.uk
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My mailing address is:
Wayne C. McDonald
DC Joseph Productions
10 Western Drive
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 8SQ
England
+44 (0) 7966 398 396 (cell)
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Funkbase Playlist
23rd April 2007
Tru Menace – Mine – 2 Tone
Ne-Yo ft Jay Z – Crazy – Def Jam
Joe – If I Want Her – Jive
B5 ft Bow Wow & Diddy – Hydrolics – Bad Boy
LeMarvin ft Paperboyz – Edge – Motown
Charli – Meet Me At The Club – Phases
Earl B – Long As I’m With You – I-4/Trackblazers
Nate James – Kingdom Falls – FroFunk
Anusha – Freeze (Hop Hip Remix) – CDR
Cognac – Vibe Tonight – David
August – Neva Eva (Remix) – CDR
De-A-Co – Stop Trippin – CDR
Tinashe – Cage It Up (Remix) – CDR
KillaKut:
Michelle Taylor – Doin Da Do – Hearsay
Joe – That’s What I Like – Jive
Dizzie Rascal – Sirens – XL
Diddy ft Yung Joc, Game, Big Boi, Rich Boi & Keyshia Cole – Last Night (Remix) – Bad Boy
Timbaland ft Jay Z & Justin Timberlake – Give It To Me (Remix) – MMG/Interscope
Lady Lyric – I Like It – CDR
Beyonce ft TI – Upgrade U (Remix) – CDR
Monica ft Smitty – Replacement – CDR
T Pain ft Akon – Bartender – Konvict
Throwback:
Alexander O’Neal ft Cherrelle – Never Knew Love Like This – Tabu (1987)
Trey Songz ft Jim Jones – Fly Together – CDR
Andrea Keriah – No More – CDR
Donnavin J – Reasons Why – CDR
Kyle – She Wants To Get It – CDR
Devante – Better Than Me – Tripplatinum
3 Flow – Sending Out – Real Smooth
Glenn Lewis – I Cant Live Without You – Underdog
Joe – You Should Know Me – Jive
Mila J – Go Public – Tug
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You can catch me:
Fridays: CrazySexyCool @ The Apartment, Newcastle, UK
Saturday: Urban Rewind @ Club Hidden, Birmingham, UK (monthly residency)
Sundays: Smooch @ Blue, Quayside, Newcastle, UK
21st April 2007 (My Birthday) – Urban Rewind @ Club Hidden, Birmingham, UK
2nd May 2007 – Mint Club, Leeds, UK
4th May 2007 – Atlantis, Switzerland
6th May 2007 – James Brown Tribute, Sage Gateshead, UK
26th May 2007 – Pulse & Ritzy, Lincoln, UK
Wayne C McDonald
The Funkbase -
Mondays 2255-0055 Galaxy Radio Network, UK
“Grown & Sexy R&B Music for Grown & Sexy R&B People”
e: wayne.mcdonald@galaxyfm.co.uk
w: www.myspace.com/waynecmcdonald
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