Chalky

Got to agree Ali, heard the man two or three times this year and he's superb. No blinkers, just soul music. The English can also learn a lot from the Scandanavians as well IMO. Oslo was superb, 60's, 70's, funk, rarities, soul from all eras, great stuff

There's a few it seems..... >>sonics lps<<

If it is it's on the LP The Sonics Boom (1966) A rock & roll band from Tacoma, WA, the Sonics' original members were Gerry Roslie (lead singer and piano/organ), Andy Parypa (guitar), Larry Parypa (bass), Bob Bennett (drums), and Rob Lind (saxophone). Forming in the wake of the early-'60s success of local favorites the Kingsmen and the Wailers (whose Etiquette label they recorded for), the Sonics combined the classic Northwest-area teen-band raunch with early English band grit (particularly influenced by the Kinks), relentless rhythmic drive, and unabashed '50s-style blues-shouting for a combination that still makes their brand of rock & roll perhaps the raunchiest ever captured on wax. Lead singer Gerry Roslie was no less than a white Little Richard, whose harrowing soul-screams were startling even to the Northwest teen audience, who liked their music powerful and driving with little regard to commercial subtleties. With hit after hit on the local charts (and influencing every local band that ever took the stage), the band inexplicably was never able to break out nationally, leaving their sound largely undiluted for mass consumption. Breaking up in the late '60s (after one ill-fated album attempt to water down their style for national attention), the Sonics continue today to be revered by '60s collectors the world over for their unique brand of rock & roll raunch. Artists Direct.

I thought I had this on tape somewhere but can't find it although thats nothing new, not very organised my tapes If someone want s to send me the MP3 I'll stick it on cd for you Mark.

The Sonics according to the player

Cheers. Hope Samanthas is a success and another venue playing different stuff rather than the same old same. Heard good things about the Polish Club too, will try and make one sometime in the future, maybe meet some of old Barnsley mates who I've not seen for few years.

Maybe we should call it the soulcrossoverR&B60'sacrosstherareboardnorthernsoul scene

Memory not greaqt but wasn't Turn Ups the one with the raised or bump in the dance floor?

I'm not a lover of instrumentals but the one Butch plays pisses all over the vocal

Hi John, what time does the 29th event start and finish?

No, I'm talking about Gonna Be A Showdown

Great record this one, not often heard out, if ever...has anyone the balls to play it????

LOads of 'em??? There was 25, a handful of dealers had the majority between them. As far as I'm aware no more have turned up.

The photo I've seen is diffeerent, about 8 in the group and one is dressed lioke a complete and utter twat I'll see if I can get it scanned.

Which one, the Highland release? Wasn't aware it had been booted??

Bobby Bennett awesome beat ballad IMO Pete. Only a handful of originals. There is a boot though, can't remember if it's Jamacain or Canadian boot. There is also a look a like boot, our friends in LA I think.

Bobby Peterson Irresistible You Bobby Peterson Mama Get Your Hammer Bobby Parker Watch Your Step Steal Your Heart Away Herb Johnson That's The Way Life Goes Big Boy Myles She's So Fine The Flame Bunny Sigler Hold On Bobby Bennett Alone With My Tears Never Going To Let You Go Jay J Jones I Don't Know About You Bring Back My Dog Any additions????