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Botanica Rare Soul at The New York Times

Finally, he put the needle down

By Mike in News Archives
Published 10 Aug 2018

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Interesting article on The New York Times concerning Botanica Rare Soul and  longtime internet types such as Mr Fine wine, titled 'Where Fans of Rare Retro Soul Get Their Groove on' it s worth the walkover...

 

Matt Weingarden was running late. Clutching a box of records, he asked the couple in the window seat at the candlelit bar to relocate. He bussed a pint glass from their table, set up two turntables and a mixer, and set his records up on the windowsill. Switches were flipped. Knobs were turned. A green light blinked on. Finally, he put the needle down.

 

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/09/nyregion/soul-music-botanica-radio.html



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Winsford Soul

Winsford Soul 15,963

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Thanks for posting.  Fantastic story. With some great records attached to it.

Love the Brothers of Soul. Dream. 

Ste 

Stevegods

Stevegods 1,459

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Great read .. and shows the love of vinyl never dies . 

 

Thanks 

Dave Rimmer

Dave Rimmer 1,735

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It’s a great night, and a fantastic achievement by Matt to have been doing it weekly for 23 years. 

 

He kindly let me interrupt proceedings and do a guest spot about three years ago. Loved it. 

Johnmcc

Johnmcc 198

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Congratulations Matt, it's an excellent way to spend a Wednesday night!

 

John Mc.    Michael R.      Matt W.

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John Mc.      Callum S.

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Weingarden

Weingarden 172

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Thanks, John. That was a great night! And yeah, any visitors to New York who are around on a Wednesday should check it out!

Jnixon

Jnixon 956

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It's amazing the longevity of both the radio show and Botanica.  

 

No easy task these days and almost impossible to pull off in London due to the turnover of bar owners, staff etc. 




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