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Make a Date with Irene Farmer on Tuesday 14th on Good Afternoon, between 1pm and 3pm, as we bring you our Gateway Valentine’s special!
We’re taking your requests, and if you do, you could be in with a chance of having a free rose delivered to your door!
Entries are now being invited, so email your request to valentine@gateway978.com with your contact details and we could be delivering a single rose to your loved one.
Brought to you in association with World of flowers Pitsea.
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Well it is that time of the year ! Inevitably after a busy week of quiz nights and radio, the throat gave way and if you listen carefully to the repeat play of the show tomorrow evening you can the croaks coming in loud and clear towards the end ! However, as I always say, its all about the music and boy I found some corkers for you to enjoy this time. I introduced a new feature in the second hour of the show called “Philly Dips” which will take a couple of cuts each week from my much treasured 14-LP box set “The Philadelphia Story” and bring you some lesser known tracks fromsome of the great names from the famous 70s & 80s soul label. It starts with Teddy Pendergrass teaming up with an uncredited Stephanie Mills and follows up with a funky slice of gospel style soul from Patti Labelle. Also on the show are three or four fabulously cheesy slices of 70s disco, a jazz-funk cover of a rock tune for the ”Old Gits Jazzy Bit”, some “Short Trousered Soul” from the early 70s days of Motown, a track that ISN’T by the Jackson 5 but really sounds as though it must be from the “rare groove” era and rarely played tunes by great names such as Stevie Wonder, Anita Baker & Luther Vandross. All in all an ESSENTIAL soulful selection, available againthis Saturday from 5pm at Gateway 97.8FM and online right here !
This Week’s Tunes:
George Benson - Never Give Up On A Good Thing
Larry Graham - Sooner Or Later
Cashflow - Mine All Mine
Band AKA - Joy
Leroy Hutson - Lucky Fellow
Luther Vandross - A Better Love
Stevie Wonder - Overjoyed
Eric Roberson – What Is Love Made Of
Galaxy - Head Over Heels
K C & The Sunshine Band - Keep It Coming Love
Anita Baker – Squeeze Me
Mike Mandell – Peg
Foster Sylvers - Misdemeanor
Chic - Dance Dance Dance (Yowsah Yowsah Yowsah)
Full Flava feat Ce Ce Peniston - I Think About Him
Karyn White & Babyface – Love Saw It
Detroit Spinners - Could It Be I’m Falling In Love
Teddy Pendergrass & Stephanie Mills – Take Me In Your Arms Tonight
Patti Labelle - The Spirit’s In It
Supremes - Automatically Sunshine
Silver Convention - Fly Robin Fly
Gladys Knight & The Pips - Come Back & Finish What You Started
Candido - Dancin’ & Prancing
Recommended Old Gits Nights Out:
See last week’s post for the latest events – nothing’s changed !
New events will be added next week though …
Do you know of any soulful, jazzy, funky gigs taking place early in 2012 ? Let me know the details whether you are a DJ or a punter and I can spread the word to fellow “Old Gits” in this space !
E-mail: studio@gateway978.com or send a voice/text message to (01268)833978
The Old Gits Soul Show is on Gateway 97.8 in Basildon & East Thurrock and also around the world via www.gateway978.com from 7pm – 9pm every Monday – plus you can catch it again Saturday evening from 5pm – 7pm.
read moreNeil Gits A Bit Behind…
As well as hosting my “Old Gits Soul” show live each Monday, I also run quiz nights and last week was one of those freak ones where straight after the programme I had a run of four on the trot – which takes a lot of preparation ! Hence, I never got round to adding my blog so just for the sake of completion here is the playlist for last week’s show, plus a fully updated list of soul events in the Basildon & East Thurrock area .. and then some ! I WILL get back on track later this week, promise…
The Tunes:
Alexander O’Neal - Fake
Love Unlimited Orchestra - Lift Your Voice & Say
Chaka Khan - Eye To Eye
Jacksons - Show You The Way To Go
Heatwave - Dreaming You
Chic - Soup For One
Force MDs - Tender Love
Lionel Richie - You Are
Etta James - Tell Mama
Linx - So This Is Romance
Evelyn King - If You Want My Loving
Stylistics – Love Is Not The Answer
Down To The Bone – Keep On Keeping On
Champs Boys - Tubular Bells
Steve Arrington - Dancing In the Key Of Life
Brand New Heavies - Dream Come True
Philip Bailey - Keep Your Head To The Sky
Crusaders - Keep That Same Old Feeling
Ray Charles - I Got A Woman
France Joli - Gonna Get Over You
Stetsasonic - Talking All That Jazz
Raydio - Is This A Love Thing
Lonnie Liston Smith - Sunburst
The Events:
Friday 3rd February
“Zero Soul Night”
Marco’s Wine Bar, Eastwood Road, Rayleigh.
DJ Darren Bull & Guest Lee Aldwinkle
“Soul, Disco, Jazz-Funk & Dance Anthems”
8.30pm - 1am - Admission Free
*First Friday Every Month*
http://www.facebook.com/events/273068179419049/
Saturday 4th February
“Soul On The Harbour”
Jacksons Wharf, Ramsgate
8pm - 1am - Admission Free
“Classic and upfront Soul, Funk, Jazz & Soulful house.
East Kent Soul Connection DJs
Special Guest : Atlantis DJ Paul French
*Charity Night In Aid Of UNICEF – inc Prize Draw*
http://www.facebook.com/events/268503903213113/
Saturday 11th February
“Valentines Soul Night”
The Treacle Mine, Lodge Lane, Grays, RM17 5PR
DJs: Bully & MJ – Soulful Seduction
“Caister Soul Anthems & 90s Dance Classics”
8pm - 11.30 - Free Admission
http://www.facebook.com/events/267808266615181/
Saturday 11th February
“Dance To Donate – Soul All Dayer”
*In Aid Of Chailey Heritage School*
The Squire, North Street, Romford
2pm - 2am - Admission £15
DJ Line-Up Includes Dr Bob Jones, Scott James & Mark Webster
http://www.facebook.com/events/259876524062020/
Saturday 18th February
“The Goldmine Reunion”
La Quinta, 22-28, Benfleet Rd, Hadleigh, Essex SS7 1QB
DJs: Chris Hill & Mad Marx aka Snowboy
9pm til 3.00am - Tickets £12.50 in advance from the venue 07811 111333 or www.ticketbank.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/events/104207603032534/
Saturday 25th February
“ Street Soul!”
Henry’s Bar, Romford Road, Aveley, RM15 4XB
DJs: Andy davies, Terry Jones, Ginger Tony, Grumpy brown, Steve Kite
9pm – 2am - £5 on the door - Tel(01708) 864042
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150599098764388&set=o.293780927330405&type=1&theater
Saturday 3rd March
“Soul By The Jetty”
Lobster Smack (Upstairs), Haven Road, Canvey Island
DJs: Jonny Layton, Mr Messy & Brian Kelly
Special Guest DJ: Graham “Grumpy” Brown
Wristbands £5 in advance on (07989)591399
“Soul Funk & Jazz Grooves – Keeping The Spirit Of The Goldmine Alive!”
http://www.facebook.com/events/291871807536694/
Saturday 10th March
“KTF Soul Club – 2nd Anniversary Bash”
Stifford Clays Social Club, Crammavill Street, Grays, RM16 2AP
Featuring “Soul On The Square” DJs:
Jim Watson, Ian Stebbings, Sly Aylott & Chris Redman
7.30 pm - 1.00 am - £2.50 in advance or £4 on the door
Telephone Danny: (07895) 538835
http://www.facebook.com/events/305051239545104/
Saturday 7th April
“Essex Funkers Spring Bash”
Harlow Town FC, Barrows Farm Stadium, Elizabeth Way, CM19 5BE
DJs: Les Knott, Paul Clark, Jonny Layton
8pm - 1am - Tickets £8 in advance, £12 on the door
Tel: (07800)724757 / (07989) 591399 / (01273) 413800
http://www.facebook.com/events/333562700001217/
Saturday 7th April
“Soul Connexion All-Dayer”
The Royal Hotel, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1JE
DJs Dave Palmer & Dave Burton plus guests
Three rooms of music playing …
“Soul, Funk, Boogie, Rare Groove & Caister Anthems”
12 pm - 3 am - £8 in advance, £10 on the door
Tickets available from Dave Burton: dave@soulconnexion.com 07584626972 and Dave Palmer: davesaab@yahoo.co.uk 07961101746
www.soulconnexion.com
Every Friday:
“Soul @ The Squire”
The Squire Public House, North Street, Romford
Free Entry – 8pm – 1am
Resident DJ: Steve Kite (Caister) plus various guests
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=32049673126
Every Saturday:
Love Canvey Soul
Bar Monico, Canvey Seafront
8pm – 2am – Free Admission
Tony D with Guest Djs & Live Acts
“Jazz, Funk, Soul, Old Skool, Disco, Boogie, Motown & Reggae”
Singing live this week 4th Februay “J.D.”
Monthly Events:
First Friday: Zero Soul Night Out – Marcos, Rayleigh – next one Feb 3rd First Friday: 80s Soul Funk & Disco Night – The King Willy, Sawbridgeworth
Last Friday: Soul Survivors – Bar Vic – Victoria Avenue, Southend – next 24th Feb
Bi-Monthly Events:
Soul By The Jetty – next one 3rd March
2012 Dates: 28th April, 23rd June, 25th Aug, 20th Oct, 15th Dec
CLACTON SOUL WEEKENDER 2012
Friday 30th March – Sunday 1st April
The Comfort Hotel, Clacton-on-Sea
***Tickets & Accomodation Selling Fast ! Hurry! ***
More info at www.soulstopover.co.uk and
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197324840310537
And don’t forget…
Live Jazz @ The Inn On The Green – Mountnessing Road, Billericay
Every First Sunday of the month
Lunchtime Session: 1pm – 4pm
Next date : Resumes in March 2012
If you enjoy the show, then the chances are you will like what happens each month here with music provided by The Dan Banks Duo
Admission is FREE ! Hope to add more details here soon…
Also recommended…
Friday nights at…
Lot 75 , Shenfield with Graham Norton
Plasma, Wickford with Geoff Grove
Both guys play every other week and include plenty of “our” tunes amongst other styles…
Do you know of any soulful, jazzy, funky gigs taking place early in 2012 ? Let me know the details whether you are a DJ or a punter and I can spread the word to fellow “Old Gits” in this space !
E-mail: studio@gateway978.com or send a voice/text message to (01268)833978
The Old Gits Soul Show is on Gateway 97.8 in Basildon & East Thurrock and also around the world via www.gateway978.com from 7pm – 9pm every Monday – plus you can catch it again Saturday evening from 5pm – 7pm
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Saturday Sport’s Show 3-5pm
The Saturday Sport’s Show returns this Saturday 28th January on the award winning Gateway 97.8 with Reece, Charlie and Owen in the studio.
Like us and follow us on Facebook. Don’t forget you can listen to us online, and on 97.8 FM
We will be catching up on what’s been happening during the last week, plus news of what’s on in the coming week ahead.
This week there’s local and national league and non-league soccer. Updates throughout the show from the local games, plus all your favourites.
There will be national news, and weather on the hour.
3-5 pm on Saturdays, you will find Jimmy Lindsay, or Reece Lock and Charles Winch in the studio supported by Owen Hunt bringing you truly local sports reports.
We will have local sporting guests in the studio, a few national sporting icons, Gerry Smith will bring live reports from local soccer matches when available, plus we”ll have the latest scores from all the big games and events.
If you feel that your particular sport is not getting enough coverage, or you have a particular fixture or event that needs a mention, please email sport@gateway978.com and we will do our level best to put that right.
Maybe you would like to come on the show and promote it yourself, guests are always welcome.
If you can kick it, catch it, drive it, bat it, throw it, jump, walk, swim, if you need boots, trainers, shorts, trunks, a bivvy or even a sword. You’ll find it right here right now.
If you would like to contact the sport’s show please email: sport@gateway978.com or phone 01268 833978
Now you are on the website why not click on the listen live button, it’s at the top of this page, or you could tune your radio, phone or car radio to 97.8 fm.
http://www.facebook.com/saturdaysportshow
Thanks for listening.
read moreMonday Drivetime!
It may seem a bit bizzare posting this over 2 hours since the show aired, but I thought I might as well let you know I’m going to be doing Monday Drivetime on a “regular” basis!
So what does that mean? Well all the usual features will be in the show of course, 2 job vacancies, sport, showbiz, travel and national and international news – but I’ll throw in some different ones as well.
Something that goes great with the first day after the weekend, the box office figures – they get sent over, giving you an insight into the most popular local films. Another random one I tried today, was “Number one, but a few years ago” which today was ‘Mika – Grace Kelly’, from 2007.
I’m always thinking of random things to take for a whirl on the show, so don’t be surprised if you hear something that wasn’t planned at all!
Side notes: I tripped up an escalator today, before the show, deleted MySpace and according to Jade, who works at the station- I’m a “hipster”, purely based on this picture:
Hipster pic?
Anyway, I’ll let you be the judge of the whole “instagram” thing that I have going on recently. But most importantly, the thing you should take away from this seemingly pointless blog post is that:
A – You should listen to Drivetime from 4pm every weekday
B – You should listen to MONDAY drivetime’s from 4pm on . . . Monday, funnily enough!
That’s all for now, back next week! :-)
read moreChinese New Year 2012
The Chinese New Year festivities came to Eastgate last weekend as they do every year, as the centre hosted a day of celebration, with fun and games throughout. See our pictures here, and if you have your own let us know, email Ryan at webmaster@gateway978.com and we’ll get them uploaded!
Chinese New Year on Coffee and Tea
It doesn’t seem a year ago that the lions invaded the studio but they came back and did it all again as part of the celebrations for Chinese New Year.
In keeping with tradition the lion ripped down the lettuce, which we had hung up in the studio, and digested it before then spitting it out again; giving something back – representing growth and good fortune.
You can see above what was left when it had all died down again and peace restored in the studio .
Happy Chinese New Year!
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