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Singer-songwriter Billy Preston dies Keyboardist who played with Beatles, wrote numerous hits, had been in coma since November By Bob Christie The Associated Press Originally published June 6, 2006, 2:36 PM EDT Billy Preston, the exuberant keyboardist who landed dream gigs with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones and enjoyed his own series of hit singles including "Outta Space" and "Nothing From Nothing," died Tuesday at 59. Preston's longtime manager, Joyce Moore, said Preston had been in a coma since November in a care facility and was taken to a Scottsdale hospital Saturday after his condition deteriorated. "He had a very, very beautiful last few hours and a really beautiful passing," Full article can be read here forum posts here

Asked to pass on the line up for this months Fridays Lowton Main Hall Djs include Mick H Bob Hinsley Andy McCabe Robbo Vanessa Dean Mitchell For those not east coast bound this weeekend looks a good un, hopefully the two other rooms info will be posted in the "event talk" forum later

The Pavilion, Matlock Bath affectionately known as 'The Pav' lays the foundations for a brand new MONTHLY night in association with VIP Radio. Open 8pm-4am, Admission £6 before 10 Resident DJ's; Chris King, Rob Smith, Snowy, Kev Roberts and monthly Guests. DATES; AUGUST 12th (Guest;Ginger Taylor) SEPTEMBER 16th (Guest; Sean Chapman) OCTOBER 7th (Guest ;Dave Raistrick) www.goldsoul.co.uk 'Lovely Town,Great Venue, Experienced Line-up'

VIP Radio launches on SKY The UK's newest NATIONAL Radio Station launches today, Monday, June 5th on SKY Digital Channel 0196 (UK and Western Europe). A new brand dedicated to the 35 plus market. The MUSIC mix is heavily weighted to CLASSIC SOUL with a few Adult Contemporary hits rotating the balance. Specialist shows include; The Northern Soul Hall of Fame(Mon-Fri 8-9pm,Sat 11pm-Mid, Sun 9-10pm), Behind The Hits(Sunday 12 noon), Soul Night (Sunday from 7pm) and much more. See our web site for more details www.vipradio.net If you have a SKY Digibox, listen on Channel 0196. Got a Sky Gnome? Great...then take us around the house and garden. And always live on the net. VIP Radio 'where good times last forever'

News from Mr Cato... Back again this Sat for another dash of rare soul....Who is coming out to play then!..we have some more first time guest djs to go along with the residents..Cheap bar/happy hour from 8pm to 10.30,bar to 2.45 also..If you like your soul on the rare side then come along..Please pass on this message to others.. regards Steve x Soul Or Nothing Saturday....3rd June.. 8pm to 3am.....£5 entry.... Aqua Bar..Manchester opp g-mex behind the hacienda,100 yards from Deansgate Station.200 yards from the Ritz.. Guest Djs.. Wayne Dearman Big Phil.....Soul Salvation Pete Griffin.. Steve Thomas Residents.. Jumpin Joan,, Karl Rhodes.. Adam Leaver. style.. rare 60s/70s northern soul,crossover,big beat ballads,RnB....etc.. etc... details..www.cooloff.net..mob..07752084878 email...stevecato64@yahoo.co.uk Free parking outside on side street and in small car park..Plus all night multi story opposite and NCP round the corner on Whitworth Street...

That is the fourth on the trot with numbers increased through the door,have confirmed the civics future right up 2008 when we go to the new civic and with quality lineups the future is looking very good. Probably the best nite we have had so far musicaly all the djs were great for me thought sam just shaded it this time in the main room. Hammy and pete did great spots in the rare room and it was good to see jayne carter and davey bell back in action at the civic.The backbeat room just keeps gettin better and better and with joe dutton confirming that the club will be staying at the civic that is great news for r n b fans,as usual this room carried on 40 mins longer than the rest of us but i think the civic management have accepted that is the norm now. The record bar did good buisness again,all the tables were booked again,but wish people wouldnt reserve tables then not turn up not fair to the guys i turned away. All in all 500 through the door and not one complaint must be doin somethin right,so many thanks to all concerned in making it a great nite. NEXT NITE JULY 15 AND THEN SEPT 9TH WITH RALPH SOUL JACKSON LIVE] (posted originally up in the forum by Andy)

Sad news was posted in the forum regarding Desmond Dekker A clip is below and can read further in this thread desmond dekker RIP plus sound clips Reggae legend Desmond Dekker has died suddenly from a heart attack, his manager has announced. The 64-year-old Jamaican, best known for his 1969 hit Israelites, collapsed at his Surrey home. Manager Delroy Williams said the performer had seemed fine when they met a day earlier. "It is such a shock. I don't think I will ever get over this," he said, adding that Dekker led the way for reggae stars such as Bob Marley. "Desmond was the first legend, believe it or not. When he released Israelites nobody had heard of Bob Marley - he paved the way for all of them." The star was divorced with a son and daughter. forum posts https://www.soul-source.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=29095

ST. PAUL&THE MINNEAPOLIS ALLSTARS TO PERFORM IN LONDON St. Paul, accompanied by The Minneapolis All-Stars brings his special brand of Minneapolis funk to London for the very first time this June. A former member of funk groups The Time and The Family, critically acclaimed solo artist, platinum-selling songwriter and sought after musician St. Paul is one artist whose talents truly run the full gamut of the music industry. Discovered by Prince as 17 year old, St Paul appeared in the now legendary movie 'Purple Rain' as a member of The Time, fronted the critically acclaimed funk outfit The Family (who have been acknowledged by artists such as D'angelo, ?uestlove and Musiq) and released several US R&B and Top 40 Pop Hits as a solo artist. Featuring classic tunes such as 'Nothing Compares 2 U' (later covered by Sinead O'Connor), 'The Screams Of Passion', 'Mutiny', 'Jungle Love', 'Stranger To Love', 'Rich Man', 'Intimacy' and much more this is a must see show for those who like it funky! The Minneapolis AllStars are: keyboardist Ricky Peterson, a critically acclaimed jazz-funk artist in his own right (and arguably the world's finest B3 player) whose productions credits include Prince, George Benson, David Sanborn and Howard Hewett (to name a few); former Prince&The NPG guitarist Kat Dyson, a regular member of Sheila E's band whose resume includes Cyndi Lauper, Bernie Worrell and Ziggy Marley (and many more); JP Delaire (saxophone/keyboards) sideman for Alexander O'Neal, Solo, Carmen Electra and Michael Bolton along with drummer extraordinaire Joey Finger a Minneapolis favourite who played with the likes of Boz Scaggs, Jonny Lang, Prince, The Steeles, Kenny G, Bryan White and Bruce Willis! "St Paul has been one of my favourite artists&bass players for so many years. It's wonderful finally seeing him on DVD. It shows how Talented and Funky he really is. Get ready to feel the FUNK." -- Victor Wooten (discussing the 'Live at Bunkers' DVD) "Paul is the total musician with a sound that can caress you or make you jump up and dance." -- Oleta Adams "There is great and there is Greatness. Greatness is the man, the sound, the soul, and the undeniable spirit of St. Paul Peterson." -- Sheila E "St. Paul is the funkiest dog in the pack!" -- Ben Sidran St Paul&The Minneapolis All-Stars play The 100 Club on Thursday 29 June 2006. Showtime 8pm. Tickets £20. www.wegottickets.com/event/9714 Neil Richards info@squareoneentertainment.net http://www.myspace.com/square1ent Company Square One Entertainment