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News below on the upcoming luxury soul weekender feat Incognito in Jan 2007 The great news for soul fans north and south is that our luxury soul weekender returns in 4-star opulence to the "Hilton Hotel" in Blackpool between the 5th & 7th January 2007. As well as 4 rooms of top quality contemporary and classic soul, Jazz Funk and Soulful dance, 60s Soul and Ska, played by the UKs best DJ team, we are absolutely delighted to be able to announce that we have booked the UK's best ever soul act to appear exclusively for us in the North West for the first time in over 10 years: Incognito With 'Bluey' at the helm, Incognito have been together for over 25 years and consistently deliver top quality albums each year. Their hits include "Always There", "Don't You Worry About A Thing" and "Still A Friend Of Mine" for Talking Loud records, and at Blackpool they will be performing these and all your favourite Incognito tracks + songs from their brand new album. We are proud to present this legendary act in our headline concert taking place on Saturday January 6th- and due to the guaranteed high demand and our limited capacity we advise that you book as soon as possible. more info and booking details at the website http://www.luxurysoulweekender.com/index.asp

New Releases for October 2006 from Ace RecordsDon't miss The Flaming Stars performing live in London next week. ____________________________________________________ ARTIST: VARIOUS ARTISTS (PRODUCER COMPILATIONS) CATALOGUE NUMBER: CDCHD 1130 TITLE: HARD WORKIN' MAN: THE JACK NITZSCHE STORY VOLUME 2 LABEL: ACE Hot on the heels of the critically acclaimed first-ever career retrospective highlighting the achievements of the prolific arranger/conductor/producer/composer comes this second volume of THE JACK NITZSCHE STORY. ... http://www.acerecord.co.uk/content.php?pag...mp;release=7370 ____________________________________________________ ARTIST: THE JAMES BOND SEXTET CATALOGUE NUMBER: CDBGPM 179 TITLE: THE JAMES BOND SONGBOOK LABEL: BEAT GOES PUBLIC When Ian Fleming sat down to write his first James Bond book in early 1952 he had just left Naval Intelligence and was about to get married. He could not have foreseen the effect his newly-created spy would have on the ... http://www.acerecord.co.uk/content.php?pag...mp;release=7372 ____________________________________________________ ARTIST: WILLIE HEADEN CATALOGUE NUMBER: CDCHD 1118 TITLE: BLAME IT ON THE BLUES LABEL: ACE Blame it on the Blues or blame it on the shifting sands of musical taste even back in the 50s - folks have always been fickle. But though Willie Headen never made that break through to stardom he left behind a fine and ... http://www.acerecord.co.uk/content.php?pag...mp;release=7365 ____________________________________________________ ARTIST: VARIOUS ARTISTS (ROCK) CATALOGUE NUMBER: CDCHD 1131 TITLE: FIREBEAT! THE GREAT LOST VOCAL ALBUM LABEL: ACE Ace Records long relationship with the Fireballs is common knowledge. Over the past fifteen years, we have had the good fortune to feature the bulk of their work across a dozen or more releases in the catalogue. The ... http://www.acerecord.co.uk/content.php?pag...mp;release=7374 ____________________________________________________ ARTIST: THE NINETEENTH HOLE CATALOGUE NUMBER: CDSEWM 143 TITLE: SMILIN' LABEL: WESTBOUND About a year ago we were sent a letter by a Mrs Cardwell who had discovered that Ace had put out a track by her husband Harold Cardwells old band the Nineteenth Whole. She was letting us know that the members of the ... http://www.acerecord.co.uk/content.php?pag...mp;release=7366 ____________________________________________________ ARTIST: VARIOUS ARTISTS (NORTHERN SOUL) CATALOGUE NUMBER: CDKEND 267 TITLE: THE SOUL OF MONEY RECORDS VOLUME 2 LABEL: KENT Money records issued some fine, fine music on nearly 50 singles over twenty two years in a variety of musical styles showcased in this second volume (of a planned threesome). Money first operated between 1954 ... http://www.acerecord.co.uk/content.php?pag...mp;release=7376 ____________________________________________________ ARTIST: MILLIE JACKSON CATALOGUE NUMBER: CDSEWM 219 TITLE: IT HURTS SO GOOD LABEL: SOUTHBOUND Dave Godin, late-lamented music journalist and sometime Ace/Kent consultant, wrote long and often about the nature of soul music. Like most people who really know soul, Dave realized that there could be no trite or easy ... http://www.acerecord.co.uk/content.php?pag...mp;release=7371 ____________________________________________________ ARTIST: THE FLAMING STARS CATALOGUE NUMBER: CDWIKD 258 TITLE: BORN UNDER A BAD NEON SIGN LABEL: BIG BEAT Following on from our double CD collection London After Midnight Singles, Rarities & Bar Room Floor Fillers 1995-2005 released in May 2006 and covering the highlights of our career for the now defunct vinyl Japan ... http://www.acerecord.co.uk/content.php?pag...mp;release=7377 ____________________________________________________ ARTIST: VARIOUS ARTISTS (FOLK) CATALOGUE NUMBER: CDTAK 1048 TITLE: THE JOHN FAHEY TRIBUTE ALBUM: THE REVENGE OF BLIND JOE DEATH LABEL: TAKOMA http://www.acerecord.co.uk/content.php?pag...mp;release=7378 ____________________________________________________ ARTIST: THE CLANCY BROTHERS CATALOGUE NUMBER: VMD 79488 TITLE: OLDER BUT NO WISER LABEL: VANGUARD http://www.acerecord.co.uk/content.php?pag...mp;release=7367 ____________________________________________________ ARTIST: HOWLIN' WILF & THE VEE-JAYS CATALOGUE NUMBER: CDWIKM 51 TITLE: CRY WILF! LABEL: BIG BEAT Camden Town in the mid-80s fancied itself as a mini Harlem, as a bunch of new bands playing old tunes sprung up around the clubs. Leading the way without a doubt was Howlin Wilf and his Vee Jays. With the stunning ... http://www.acerecord.co.uk/content.php?pag...mp;release=7375 ____________________________________________________ ARTIST: JIM KWESKIN AND THE JUG BAND CATALOGUE NUMBER: VMD 79521 TITLE: ACOUSTIC SWING & JUG LABEL: VANGUARD http://www.acerecord.co.uk/content.php?pag...mp;release=7369 ____________________________________________________ ARTIST: IAN TYSON CATALOGUE NUMBER: VMD 79495 TITLE: ALL THE GOOD 'UNS LABEL: VANGUARD http://www.acerecord.co.uk/content.php?pag...mp;release=7368 ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ Ace Records 42-50 Steele RoadLondon NW10 7AS tel: 020 8453 1311fax: 020 8961 8725 www.acerecords.co.uk info@acerecords.co.uk

Just a quick blast on a relatively busy time for the Irish scene. Thanks to those out last month's SN for the charity gig, we donated 300 to Irish Spina Bifida & Hydrochepalus (Coolock Branch) , so well done. Thats possiby/probably/deffo last gig in Earl, a flight from the earl imminent. Was hoping to have confirmed venue (another one!) before this mailout, but time wont allow, will mail local addresses on monday Next Sleepless 20th October somewhere Guests: Charlie Gillan, Phil Shields. Also hoping to get Tony Hanlon for a spot, ermm just gotta find another venue arghh. A few events on: Tonight its the B-Side Soul Club in McCrackens Bar, High Street, Belfast. 8 til late, proceeds to Cystic Fibrosis. Plenty-o-djs: Big Daddy Roger, Paul May, Gaz, Pip, Charlie, Harpo, Jimy Mack, Paulie D, Dundee Davie Thereafter last friday of month. Tomorrow its another For Dancers Only in Wexford organised by Bill Kealy at the Rowing Club, big buzz for this dj'ss; Big Rodg, Funky Fresh Phil, Paul Grant, Danny Duggan 8 til late Mivian plays her weekly saturday gig in the Gaiety tomorrow nite. Belfast Soul Club, celebrate their 2nd Anniversary over 2 days next week 7-8th October DAVE RIMMER . DANNY DUGGAN . CHRIS MORGAN . MATT SMART . PAUL GRANT. MICHAEL FUCHS . CHIC .HARPO + RESIDENTS. A mini niter on saturday followed by an all dayer sunday Jellyroll Dublin: Thomas Read's on Dame Street, now 2nd saturday of month, guess that means the 14th of October. Joe Moran & Guests playing all things soul, free in From Martin...Next LEESIDE SOUL night at the LV Bar at 55 McCurtain street, Cork, is on Friday the 27th Of October starting at 9.00pm, admission is free. Regular LEESIDE SOUL DJ's Martin & Aiden will be joined by Sleepless Nights resident DJ's Pip and Danny Duggan (plus others to be confirmed...Franko C..) playing their favourite Soul vinyl 45's from the 60's/70's . Should be a great night. So if you want a break from the straw boater hats and Dixieland toones (It's the Jazz weekend here in Cork), then this is definitely for you....... Congat's to (Harpo) Tony on new arrival Ben recently Have a good one ya'll

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