News Archives

Some sad news that Mrs.Hilda Woods,the lady that worked on the door at Wigan Casino,passed away on Oct 27th, aged 88yrs. Still passionate about the Heart of Soul,her favourite person was Jethro from Wolverhampton. Although rather frail I took her to the Casino Exhibition, this time last year. The funeral is Thursday Nov 3rd at St.James, Poolstock, Wigan 2.30. Just thought everyone should know.....she had so many friends..a lovely lady....Russ Submitted by Russ Winstanley

This is quite long .... but it includes lots of info (some new to me) ....... ... GIRL GROUPS: the Grit, the Glamour, the Glory ..... http://metrotimes.co...glory-1.1443481 added by site Preview of Metro Times 3 page article full article link http://metrotimes.co....1443481?pgno=1 ...ultimately caught the ear of noted Detroit songwriter and record producer Richard “Popcorn” Wylie, who would take the girls to Moto

Just a reminder that the Charity CD mentioned earlier, done by Andy Dyson is available. Already a big sum has been raised and had rave reviews address for cash is Andy Dyson 12 MICKLEBRING GROVE , CONISBROUGH , NEAR DONCASTER , SOUTH YORKS DN11 9UT

Known as one of the most respected Djs/collectors/dealers around. Heres Andy Dysons current Top Ten Can catch him regularly spinning quality like this at one of the Norths leading Niters - The Wilton and can also catch him at the CSC Dome event this Friday in London 25th Jan. HOLLIDAYS - SET ME ON MY FEET - HOLIDAY TURBINES - WE MUST START OVER - CENCO MELVIN BROWN - LOVES STORMY WEATHER - PHILLMORE ROBERT TENNER - SWEET MEMORIES - MEGATONE ALFREDA BROCKINGHAM - DONT CRY OVER SPILT MILK - UNISS

Details of an informative article on the legendary Shrine label One of the DMSC regular dj team not only manages to entertain big style at Lowton over the weekend with partners in crime and DMSC regular dj Rob Thomas and John Poole He also helps spread the word with news of a new lengthy informative article on the legendary Shrine label. Which has been published on the website of major newspaper Washington Post   Link to Washington Post article is no longer active - see comments b

Hello all, My name is Mark and along with my partner Wally run a small independent record label out here in Los Angeles called Angel City Records. Over the last 20 years, we've been putting on DJ nights and live shows here in LA featuring soul and reggae artists of the 1960s. In the last year, we have been working on establishing the label with the help of artists, writers, producers that we have worked with from that era. We've been busy in the studio writing and recording new material wi

Hello All, We've just released the EP for Xiantoni Ari on Angel City Records. This is a clip of the upcoming 45 taken from the EP:     please visit our website to pick up a copy at: http://www.angelcityentertainment.info/#!merc/c1yqi Hope you all enjoy this release. Thanks for all the support. Truly appreciate it. kinds regards Mark Angel City Records  

see Anna Gordy has passed away. rip Anna     http://www.heavy.com/entertainment/2014/01/marvin-gaye-wife-dead-dies-anna-gordy/     added by site   Anna Gordy Gaye, the ex-wife of late soul legend Marvin Gaye and the older sister of Motown record label founder Berry Gordy Jr., died in Los Angeles on Friday at the age of 92, the family publicist said.   "She died today at her Los Angeles home. She passed away from natural causes. They discovered her body at 3:00 a.m.," said Maureen O'Connor, execu

After the good news I brought you last night with the Crosley deck this hit me like a brick in the head. Thanks to Dave W over on EMS for posting the original story up. RIP Technics decks. Panasonic is set to discontinue production of its famous SL-1200 turntable after 38 years of manufacturing, due to a lack of demand and the difficulty of finding components to service the iconic deck. The SL-1200 is currently available in its 'Mark 6′

New CD Liquid Blue Hadley Murrell has been at work again, re-packaging more of his old catalog. This time to bring you a collection of tracks from Liquid Blue, the group that brought you the pretty 70's sweet group dancer 'Take it any way you want to' and 'Ain't that what you want' on HDM. Hadley Murrell is well known to many for his 60's productions on The Servicemen, Eddie & Ernie, Freddi-Henchi & The Soulsetters. His prolific output continued on into th

Tripped up on this in my email box, in York this upcoming weekend does say shown before and do have a faint memory of reading something round then. However if do have more info or news feel free to add using the comments feature (link above) Here's a clip form the website this is york have to laugh dont cha? can read full article via link below full article here

First Time Ever on VINYL  Remixed by Tom Moulton First in a series of new releases from the Arctic Archives LIMITED TO 500 First in a series of 45's designed for DJ's with never before heard instrumental tracks on the flip side. Hand Picked by Brewerytown Beat Video Trailer   Flyer   Arctic Records Info Founded by WDAS program director/deejay Jimmy Bishop in conjunction with Jamie/Guyden Records in 1964, Arctic Records was one of Philadelp

Received word about a service being offered by Ethosmedia that concerns itself with the most recent Aretha Frankin's film Amazing Grace Basically they have an arrangement with the film distributors for any group to host their own screening of the film in their local cinema at a date/time of their choosing, if they do they will receive a £100 gift from Ourscreen.com that can be used towards the screening or for the organiser. Looks like it could be an interesting service,  if anyone doe

If waiting for the long overdue Aretha Franklin documentary "Amazing Grace" you may have to wait just that little bit longer as Variety is reporting the below...   The Toronto Film Festival has pulled “Amazing Grace” after the Aretha Franklin documentary became the subject of a legal dispute. In a statement, the festival said the film’s producers made the decision not to show the picture about the “Respect” singer. “We are extremely disappointed that Toronto audiences will not be able to see thi

Within contemporary arts practice there has been an increasing focus on notions of the archive with particular emphasis in the fields of photography and on collections of historical documents. Vinyl records are documents of popular culture and record collecting is a common social practise. But can a record collection be an artwork? And what might transform a record collection into an archive? 9000 vinyl records examines these issues. The exhibition displays artist Stephen Williams’ personal

Soul History On The Wall - Art Of Soul Legends Authentic Memorabilia. The Northern Soul scene is so rich in history being the Daddy of club culture, collecting obscure Black American Soul records is a passion for pretty much everybody who is bitten by the bug, along the way we meet our heroes either when they venture to the UK to perform or by a trip over the pond to track them down, meeting these people is another level of the passion and to get an Album, 45, or photograph signed is a very s

Sad news reported in the forum by Soul Source member John Smith (Roburt) of the passing on of Arthur Brooks once of the Impressions  (1958–1962). The forum thread and follow on comments can be read via this link - view forum thread  A recent soul source article titled the Richard Brooks story was posted by Chalky in 2014 to accompany a Richard Brooks Soul Junction 45 release - view Richard Brooks story. This article covers both brothers recording history and does have a lot of info on

Just found out via Ceefax that Arthur Conley died of a heart attack yesterday. Sweet Soul Music was the first soul record I can remember hearing as a mere lad of 13 and thinking what a blinding record it was. Feel as part of my youth has just gone. Sad news indeed.

Ady C posted up in the forums today the sad news that Arthur G Wright  passed on last week "A giant of our music died last week aged 78 years. His influence on soul music was immense and we listen to his arrangements and guitar at virtually every night we go out to dance. So sad" you can read and comment on this sad news via the forum thread here... The website Arthur G Wright is well worth a visit as it is full of info, pics and more, the 'about me' section is a 4 page story of

Atlanta Soul Artistry 1965-1975 - Various Artists (Hotlanta/ GMG) A new vinyl lp release from Kent Records 'This album is a great overview of the musicians’ and singers’ work – the cream of Atlanta Soul' Release Notes Clip Though built with highly questionable finances, gangster Michael Thevis’ GRC, Aware and Hotlanta labels produced some scintillating mid-70s soul music. Thevis knew his limitations and allowed his producers, arrangers and songwriters free reign as long as th

On November 15th 2005, BFG Records will be releasing a new album by Jermaine Stewart - best remembered for hits "Say It Again", "Get Lucky" and the perennial DJ favourite "We Don't Have To (Take Our Clothes Off)" The album is called "Attention - A Tribute To Jermaine Stewart", and features 12 tracks, 9 of which have never before been released. The selections were recorded over Jermaine's career, closely up to his untimely passing in 1997. The project has been supervised by

Just had news of Dave Godin related items on auction on ebay, the full info on this auction is further below. The worthwhile aim is to raise funds for a "Memorial tree & plaque to Dave and/or (depending on how much we raise) an all-night soul Party in Dave's memory". Link to the list of all the items is below and as its ending very shortly if you wish to get involved then need to get over to ebay and bid as soon as you can I'm writing to let you know there's several items formerly b

Ace Records - Etrack 2006 august   New Releases for August 2006 from Ace Records***News Flash***Ace are excited to announce two special live shows scheduled in the coming months. The first will feature the undisputed queen of rock-a-billy WANDA JACKSON in a very rare UK club date. The second features Ace's very own house band THE FLAMING STARS. Check the underlined links (above) for more information.. ____________________________________________________     ARTIST: KENNY VANCE & THE PLANOTON

Jimmy's 45 'bump's' all the way to the top this month. After upgrades and such just got some time for our regular Soul Source eBay catch up. The top eBay soul related auctions from the last month August 2020 went something like this...    Soul Record Auctions - Recent Completed Soul Auctions [sorted by value] Jimmy Phillips On Bump S She Belongs To Me Mod ..  $5403.00   ended 22 Aug   Mark Brown Agrava-s

Out today! Soul Junctions latest addition to the wide world of quality soul releases August Heat You And Me/Hooked On You SJ 524 This month sees a great double sider Soul Junction 45 released from the group August Heat "You and Me" is the leading track but for my monday morning ears "Hooked on You" is the necessary side You can listen to both sides here.... https://www.soul-source.co.uk/uploads/junction/august-heat.mp3 Availa

As Northern Soul was an underground scene in the UK, it has remained so in Australia. Moving over here from the UK as most of us did, it could take a while to settle in and many weren't aware there was a scene here. Particularly before the internet became part of our daily routine. I think there are lots here in Sydney who don't know yet! Maybe we'll find them this year. The Australian National is an annual event and is held in a different city every year. Last year it was he

News and details of Kents most recent motown related  releases If you need something to kick off a week then this cd could be the one,  with it offering a fine mix of rare female motown  soul (including 14 previously unissued tracks). This collection compiled by Keith Hughes & Mick Patrick certainly puts a spring in your step. Details and preview follow below...   Listen while you read preview   Release notes by Keith Hughes & Mick Patrick  (preview) More ra

Continuing the weekend soul feast and here's something we have not done for a while audio wise, yeah bang back up to date and back to todays current Rare Soul Scene Its the DJ sessions; and this one sees the return of Pete Coulson whos last lot seemed to have gone down well. From the North West, have caught his sets at Tonys and Llandudno recently and did good things to my ears. You can catch him at next Saturdays niter at Llandudno. Pete also runs the fanzine Northern Essence ( s

Backbeats Artists Series - First 5 Releases — Track Listings Since its launch in early 2010, the Backbeats Series has subsequently released 30 compilations covering numerous genres within black music throughout the previous 50 years all at an incredible budget price which appeals to consumers. This is probably the reason why combined sales of the series have now reached 125,000 and are continuing to grow. Following the demand for the multi-artist compilations, we decide

Last years much talked about film 'Northern Soul' does feature in the just announced Bafta award nominations The film makes a showing in the nomination list via the announcement of Elaine Constantines nomination in the 'Outstanding Debut...' category as per below Outstanding debut by a British writer, director or producer nominations Elaine Constantine (writer/director) Northern Soul Gregory Burke (writer), Yann Demange (director) ’71 Hong Khaou (writer/director) Lilting

BBE Music Twitter feed led to this great article along with listens on Bandcamp, that may be of interest to some on here A History of Street Soul, the Sound That Swept the UK Underground Written By Andy Thomas · November 19, 2020 In the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, the UK was in thrall to the searing sounds of Acid House. But at the same time, another, more DIY sound was rising out of the Black inner city neighborhoods. That sound was street soul—and as the history of club culture ha

Sadly it has come to my attention that the great Memphis soul singer Barbara Brown passed away at the beginning of the month.   When we released a CD of her material it became clear to me that her body of work was as good as anything to emerge from that city and I am very glad that she became aware of how fondly her music is now regarded. It was especially rewarding to send her the reviews of both her own CD and the "Take Me To The River" Southern Soul box set from the likes of Mojo and Uncut, w

A great Sunday morning listen from Colemine Records via youtube, listen in full to the recently released Barbara Howards Colemine LP Available in Vinyl, Cd, mp3 and Audio Cassette formats Barbara Howard - On The Rise LP [FULL ALBUM STREAM] Barbara Howard’s On The Rise is more than just another rare soul LP. It’s a love story. It’s a dream. It was an attempt to break through. And although Barbara certainly never became a star, one song did become a staple in rare soul and funk DJ s

This might interest some on here if you can get, was told about it last night and think was told it was this coming weekend but looks like it has been rescheduled. Giants of Rare Groove 4 featuring The Emotions, Natural Four and Barbara Mason....December 17th.

News that Bardo Martinez & The Soul Investigator great 'Bad Education' track is now available on 45 This new release does push or should that be punch a few buttons here on first listen, listed and read (and rate) below...   Sellers blurb Bad Education is a soulful heater that will shake your hips and your social consciousness. Inspired by the afro-latin soul blends from the likes of Joe Bataan and Ray Barretto, this collaboration between Timmion Records and Yemay

Just read news soul legendary artist Barry White has passed away The singer died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre, at around 2pm British time yesterday, said his manager, Ned Shankman. White had suffered kidney failure from years of high blood pressure. http://www.thescotsman.co.uk/entertainment.cfm?id=732662003]Scotsman report   Own personal view on Barry White, while more famous for his 70s classics, that to me have quietly stood the test of time. His

BB King has died in Las Vegas at age 89, his lawyer says. Brent Bryson told the Associated Press King died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday at his home in Las Vegas.   Although he had continued to perform well into his 80s, the 15-time Grammy winner suffered from diabetes and had been in declining health during the past year. He collapsed during a concert in Chicago last October, later blaming dehydration and exhaustion. He had been in hospice care at his Las Vegas home.  

Series exploring the life and career of soul artist Curtis Mayfield, previously broadcast on Radio 6 Part 1 was broadcast  last Monday, but you can still catch it on the BBC iplayer if you are quick. Part 2 this Monday at 23:30 on BBC Radio 2 Move On Up 2/4. Exploring Curtis Mayfield's life and career throughout the 1960s and 70s. link for Part 1 below www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00q2qlb/A_Man_Like_Curtis_People_Get_Ready/ BBC Series info Lenny Kravitz,

Just been passed on some mainstream media news from long time member Kevin Johansen @wiggyflat  It's all about  tomorrow's episode of BBC Fake Britain Tv show. In fact the latest episode (showing tomorrow) features a segment taking a look at 'the vinyl copies that are fleecing record collectors out of thousands'. Kevin passes on that he was interviewed as part of this segment in 'The Book And Record Bar' record shop in Tulse Hill London. Kevin J being well known for various promotions/dj-

Posted up in the forums yesterday a request from the BBC asking for dancers for the 26th March in London for 'The One Show'   The full request can be read via the source forum link below       While nothing shows up yet on just what the focus of this segment is going to be, guess this news (and recent word about a bbc4 project) does sort of show that the mainstreams interest in northern soul isn't fading just yet...

As you may be aware the recent BBC 'Northern Soul At the Proms' feature was broadcast live on BBC radio back in July, You can read our 'busy' Source Forum topic on the showing here - tap here to read   The concert was also filmed for a later TV broadcast and as such the feature will be broadcast in the Uk on BBC TWO this Saturday 26th August at 19:45 - 21.15 hrs, that's a 1 hour, 30-minute show. Details from the BBC website on the tv show follow below Northern Soul at the P

An interesting email pass on about a documentary showing on BBC 2 on June 11th. Called "Britain In A Day" the film appears to be a 90 minute snapshot of Britain on the day of Saturday the 12 of November 2011 filmed by Britain itself . Apparently the Blackpool Tower Weekender features as one of the many clips that will make up this snapshot moment in time view of Britain today BBC info below Britain In A Day Confirmed for Monday 11 June on BBC Two at 9.00- 10.30pm On Saturday 12 Nov

Gospel according to Mica – The Story of Gospel Music in Six Songs British soul singer Mica Paris was brought up on gospel music and sang in church from an early age. In her teens, she became an international star, singing pop and soul and having worldwide hits. Now though, Mica is curious about the origins of the songs she sang so easily as a child, why some of her contemporaries have returned to their gospel roots as well as thinking about her own faith and her own big teenage decision

Showing on BBC 4 Friday 24 th July 2020 a 1 hour documentary on Jazz Funk BBC 4 Rodney P's Jazz Funk  Release date: 24 July 2020 58 minutes BBC blurb goes like this UK rap legend Rodney P reveals how the first generation of British-born black kids was inspired by the avant-garde musical fusions of black America in the 70s to lay the foundations of modern-day multiculturalism by creating the first black British music culture with the jazz-funk movement. As new clubs spran

On TV this Friday 11 November 2016  BBC FOUR has the first showing of Roots, Reggae, Rebellion documentary lined up for 22:00hrs  'In the 1970s, Jamaica came alive to the sounds of roots reggae. British rapper, poet and political commentator Akala tells the story of this golden period in the island's musical history, a time when a small group of musicians took songs of Rastafari, revolution and hope to the international stage...' BBC 4 Roots, Reggae, Rebellion Youtube Music Trailer

BBC Four has a new three-part series starting next Friday that may be of interest. Titled 'Soul America' it sets out to chronicle the journey of Soul Music. Friday 4 September 9.30pm-10.30pm  BBC FOUR Soul America is a three-part series chronicling the journey of soul music, from its birth out of gospel and R&B in the 1960s, when it delivered an assertive, integrated vision of black America, and produced its first generation of stars including Otis Redding and Aretha Franklin.

BBC Breakfast - Wigan Casino 50th Anniversary Northern Soul 22nd September 2023 Mainstream media has been going in heavy on the 50th Anniversary of Wigan Casino opening, in recent days there's been Wigan Casino related articles all over the place. BBC Breakfast joined in this feeding frenzy this morning and ran a 9 minute feature broadcast live from Blackpool. For those who don't do early mornings here's a clip...  

Everybody in the Place: an Incomplete History of Britain 1984-1992 A re-evaluation of acid house, a musical phenomenon that, as this film shows, did not spring out of nowhere, but owed its emergence to the social and political landscape of 1980s Britain.   On TV Today 02 August 2019 - 23:35hrs BBC FOUR Credits Role    Contributor Presenter    Jeremy Deller Producer    Avi Grewal Producer    Jacqui Edenbrow Director    Jeremy Deller Production Comp

Details of a  new documentary showing on BBC 4 this Friday 20th March 2020 and the Saturday after The title says it all ... The Story of Ready Steady Go!  A 60 Min documentary showing at 9pm Friday and available via the BBC IPlayer afterwards 'Documentary that showcases Britain’s iconic 1960s music show, Ready Steady Go!, which revolutionised television 'for the kids' and introduced emerging talent from the era'   Video Clip   Could be an interesting documentar

Another interesting music documentary video shows up on BBC IPlayer Jazzology with Soweto Kinch Saxophonist Soweto Kinch takes a personal journey into jazz through New Orleans, New York and London, where he meets and plays with fellow musicians.  Available for 4 weeks, BBC blurb and IPlayer Video link follows below In New Orleans, New York and London, saxophonist Soweto Kinch meets and plays with fellow musicians and discovers a music that's political, spiritual and rooted in