Memories of an Essex soul boy.........Gold mine,Crocs,Zero6 Caister, A12,Water pistols,Robbie Vincent,roller skates, wedge haircuts,boob tubes,best disco in town Lyceum, 12" american imports,Japenese jazz,Ford Capris,Radio London,Capital Radio,soul boy belts,sailors shoes,Chris Hill,Jeff Young,Greg Edwards,Dave Brown,Tony "shades" Valance,Ceiling dripping at Caister, Chalets freezing cold,Soul patrols,Silk shirts,Flicks Dartford balcony jumping,Orsett hall Sunday nights,Sam Lords Pub,Burgers at five bells or Orsett Cock,Rowing on the floor at the Zero, Griffin cloths shop in Romford,Marks and spencer wool crew neck sweaters,Prohibition Pub Pitsea, seems like yesterday and I am 50 this year. Happy days.
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(Posted on 2010-06-19 21:23:00 by )
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nice site reliving the good old days what about a mention for americas club southall a great club from 78 onwards with the likes of sean french chris brown fergie robbie vincent greg edwards oh and of course me
(Posted on 2010-05-22 18:34:00 by ) -
what a great site....such good memories of the good old soul jazz funk days! I miss those times!
(Posted on 2010-04-05 07:53:00 by ) -
hello smooth-groovers and funkateers
first of all,great site.being only a baby compared to (i`m sure) some of you lot,i`m 41,i missed the jazz-funk soul explosion of the 70s and early 80s but my god...what did i miss!!! i`ve always loved a bit of soul and a bit of brass but,being as i`m a mobile dj,i`ve started to listen more to all things with a groove that make you move,and i can`t believe i`ve missed out on a whole musical way of life all these years.the songs and music i keep finding,crossing the whole genre of jazz funk soul fusion ect is mindblowing.it`s an absolute joy to find sites like these that keep the dream alive for you `oldens` but also encourage and educate `youngens` like me on the joys of all things groovey n funky.also i`m trying to find a local venue in my home town ,margate,to stage a 70s & 80s `bring back the groove` night at some point in the summer,so keep your eyes peeled for it on here (sadly not at the atlantis!!).great site and keep giving it all that funk with a smooth groove,y`all.....
lee
(Posted on 2010-04-01 09:45:00 by ) -
Great site, lots of memories of pringle diamond sweaters, lyle & scott polos, wexman slacks and my wedge. Fantastic!
(Posted on 2010-03-21 13:56:00 by ) -
congrates on keeping the faith,great site,hello steve and johnny,its ash from folkestone spent many good nights with you boys all those years ago.hello from my mate trev he was the dancer.
(Posted on 2010-03-20 13:22:00 by ) -
What a great memory trip! I remember Mac and I still see Justin Prior, must tell him about this and his photo is here! Terrific job and I will fish out some phtos! Well done X
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(Posted on 2010-02-14 14:42:00 by )
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Thank you for putting together the best Jazz Funk Soul website I have seen!
As one of the djs that had the honour of playing on Londons Premier Soul music station Radio Invicta 92.4 its great to see so many people are still into the tunes.
Keep The Faith
Darren James Radio Invicta
(Posted on 2010-02-06 17:44:00 by ) -
We have a green light for the Stage 3 reunion!!!
Easter Bank Holiday Sunday 4th April.
SOUTHERN SOUL SPECTACULAR
at Strawberry Moons (Maidstone)
DJs (TBC): Tom Felton, John Osbourne, Greg Edwards, Tom Holland, Paul Clark, Sean French.
MORE DETAILS SOON
Start spreading the word!
(Posted on 2010-01-19 14:46:00 by ) -
Hi Tony and Tom
Thanks for your comments and info.I have managed to get Delirium on aCD mix,compilation,and also Groove On and Oneness of Juju (absolute quality)
Life is pretty quiet at the moment (downside of moving and living in Norwich) however I didn't realise until very recently that one of me work colleagues is a massive jazz funk freak and he is only early 30s and he guest DJs now and again.He downloaded me a copy of one of his sessions,only 60 mins but he's definitely got a good mix and taste.seems that some youth have got a music brain.
If there is any functions going on in the future,let me know by replying to this email on the jazzfunksoul page or you can email me personally at
richard.thomas884@btinternet.com
Cheers guys and keep the faith.Funk forever
Richie T
(Posted on 2010-01-08 18:46:00 by ) -
Nicely put Richie T. Yes, I NEARLy sold all my vinyl but did not in the end. I just kept getting silly offers for it and in the end I thought @What the heck am I doing ?@ No amount of offers will ever be enough !!! :-) So I kept my 1,745 12" Singles and loads more 45's.
Now, I've set up Funk-U-Radio instead and play it for all Soul & Funksters :-) And have a great time doing it and taking reuests etc etc :-)
If you ever fancy a trip down memory lane and hearing some of those chooons from back in the day do tune in and come say 'Hi' in our chatroom :-)
All the best,
Keep in Funked.
DJ Tony Wrightley.
(Posted on 2010-01-04 23:05:00 by ) -
Note for Richie1
From Tom, Crystal Palace, London
tomlyons77@btconnect.com
Ripple, Beat Goes On, Available if required
Francine Magee, Delirium, Also Available
Munich Machine, Get On The Funk Train, Also Available
(Posted on 2009-12-31 23:13:00 by ) -
Hi, I just want to say that what a breath of fresh air it is to find your site. Im 53 this year and during the 70/80s I was a DJ in Essex (Juicy Duck) in Bishops Stortford,where all that I played was Soul,Jazz,Funk,Blues and Motown.Seeing this website has brought back so many memories. I had approx.5000 records mainly 12" singles including white labels and imports. Why don't they make music like this any more?Ripple ,El Coco Roy Ayers Maze Wilton Felder Jean Carne,the list is endless.Went to Caister, and Knebworth but couldn't get to many functions as I was aways working. Remember seeing Chris Hill and Jeff Young and Pete Tong a few times,also remember listening to Greg Edwards on a Sat evening to hear the latest,and at the time unavailable except on import,sounds .Unfortunately I ended up selling all my vinyl. HOW I REGRET IT NOW but Ive managed to get quite a bit on CD now (Not the same as that lovely black vinyl though) Still unable to get 12" version of Ripple The Beat goes On and ather tracks like Francine Mcgee Delirium and 100s of others.
Time moves on but as a few of my friends say to me Im stuck in The 80s. Yep and Im glad I am with so much crap being played now on the radio and in clubs and bars. I always said that Rap should have a C in front of it and as for R&B,utter rubbish. Anyway I look forward to hearing from other soul people/tribes out ther.
Bye for now and keep up the good work
RICHIE T (Keep on funking)
(Posted on 2009-09-24 22:03:00 by ) -
Hi, I just want to say that what a breath of fresh air it is to find your site. Im 53 this year and during the 70/80s I was a DJ in Essex (Juicy Duck) in Bishops Stortford,where all that I played was Soul,Jazz,Funk,Blues and Motown.Seeing this website has brought back so many memories. I had approx.5000 records mainly 12" singles including white labels and imports. Why don't they make music like this any more?Ripple ,El Coco Roy Ayers Maze Wilton Felder Jean Carne,the list is endless.Went to Caister, and Knebworth but couldn't get to many functions as I was aways working. Remember seeing Chris Hill and Jeff Young and Pete Tong a few times,also remember listening to Greg Edwards on a Sat evening to hear the latest,and at the time unavailable except on import,sounds .Unfortunately I ended up selling all my vinyl. HOW I REGRET IT NOW but Ive managed to get quite a bit on CD now (Not the same as that lovely black vinyl though) Still unable to get 12" version of Ripple The Beat goes On and ather tracks like Francine Mcgee Delirium and 100s of others.
Time moves on but as a few of my friends say to me Im stuck in The 80s. Yep and Im glad I am with so much crap being played now on the radio and in clubs and bars. I always said that Rap should have a C in front of it and as for R&B,utter rubbish. Anyway I look forward to hearing from other soul people/tribes out ther.
Bye for now and keep up the good work
RICHIE T (Keep on funking)
(Posted on 2009-09-24 22:03:00 by ) -
Tom................talk to Rob & Mark; Official Reunion is being arranged !!!!!!!!!!
(Posted on 2009-09-11 16:51:00 by ) -
Only just found the site and nice to share great memories wiv great ppol, will visit the site more often, even considering caister this year. About time we did do a real stage 3 reunion. TOM FELTON STAGE 3'S, NUMBER 1!.
Nice one Gibbo, let the music play.
(Posted on 2009-06-19 21:45:00 by ) -
Hi there,
Wow, what a great ideology and website ! It is commendable. And very informative :-)
I'm a radio presenter at Funk-U-Radio and is a station that's all about the 70's & 80's Jazz, Funk & Soul Scene.
Keep up the good work. Maybe we can link the twi websites...
All the best,
Tony Wrightley.
(Posted on 2009-06-14 15:58:00 by ) -
Hi Lorraine, Karen and Dave
I remember all you guys and hope you are well
Thanks for your kind comments - unfortunately I have had little time to spend on the site recently as my business and other commitments have taken over at the moment but I will let you know when it is being updated.
Regards to all that know me
Steve
(Posted on 2009-05-19 09:30:00 by ) -
Spread the word.......Listening to the music here makes it all seem like only yesterday eh...Those were the days.
(Posted on 2009-05-19 03:48:00 by ) -
Thanks Steve,
What a great site. Lots of happy memories and a few familiar faces on the pics. Is that Chevron in the Jesters outfit? I remember him singing Easy. ahh, those were the days. xxx
(Posted on 2009-05-17 16:43:00 by ) -
great site brings back good memories love stage 3 my second home
(Posted on 2009-05-17 16:21:00 by ) -
Hi Steve Fantastic site! So great to hear the sounds of that era and it really took me back to a fantastic time. To hear some of the old tunes gave me butterflies !!!
Bring the family back ! xxx
(Posted on 2009-05-08 08:20:00 by ) -
Fantastic site mate. I was the lighting jock there for a couple of years after a guy called Tony left. As you can imagine looking at this site has brought back memories of some of the best times of my life !!! Thanks.
(Posted on 2009-05-01 16:57:00 by ) -
fantastic site ,i was there stage 3,gold mine,hammersmith palais, i o wight weekenders,
just love it .
(Posted on 2009-05-01 07:24:00 by ) -
Thanks Tom - for being the first to send in some photo's
(Posted on 2009-04-07 23:30:00 by ) -
Thanks Guys
(Posted on 2009-04-07 09:33:00 by ) -
great site matey.
(Posted on 2009-04-07 08:13:00 by ) -
Hi Steve,
Just havin' a gander..Good site mate.
Keep up the good work.
Respect
KJ (JFSB's)
(Posted on 2009-03-29 17:29:00 by ) -
Thanks Rob - That would be great you can email me from the link below
(Posted on 2009-03-08 14:54:00 by ) -
Hi Steve, great site. I will have a look through the archives, I think I have some video footage taken inside Stage 3 one Saturday night from around 1980.
(Posted on 2009-03-04 22:56:00 by ) -
Hi Guys - Been a bit busy lately so have'nt had a chance to add much to the site. Will be updating again shortly though so keep returning and thanks for all the kind comments.
(Posted on 2009-03-01 13:04:00 by ) -
Please visit the Bring Back Robbie Campaign
http://www.radiocafe.co.uk/talk/?p=35
AL
(Posted on 2009-02-27 13:15:00 by ) -
Hi everyone,
The Goldmine back in the day,loved it excellent it brings it all back we are very lucky people to have been there to see it and to feel the soul, happy days
(Posted on 2009-02-22 22:20:00 by ) -
Hi Steve , some interesting stuff mate will be at Caister 30 too! will see you there catch up with you there . Johnny Boy
(Posted on 2009-02-22 16:01:00 by ) -
Cheers Chev,
We shared a lot of great times always my brother man - 4 life
(Posted on 2008-12-30 12:08:00 by ) -
Steve,
This site bought a tear to my eye. It bought back so many memories. Dancing in those days was our lives. Keep it going mate, it is brilliant.
Cheers
Shev
(Posted on 2008-12-29 16:55:00 by ) -
Great site, best of luck with it...Keep the soul alive, and see ya'll at Caister 30
(Posted on 2008-12-27 16:02:00 by ) -
Thanks Julie
Have a Great time at Caister
(Posted on 2008-12-20 14:40:00 by ) -
Hi Steve,
It is great to see how many people still love all this. It was a fab time and a group of us are revisiting Caister next May after a 27 year break - we couldn't believe it was still our age group, we're so excited!! Bring the music on....
(Posted on 2008-12-17 22:08:00 by ) -
Steve. Keep it comin mate. Lookin good. Sounds like Robs up for a reunion.........
(Posted on 2008-12-12 17:58:00 by ) -
Haha, Brilliant. It brings back so many good memories.
Bring on a great big re-union
(Posted on 2008-12-11 22:46:00 by ) -
bring the family back!!!
(Posted on 2008-12-08 19:54:00 by ) -
Cheers Mac
(Posted on 2008-11-29 12:27:00 by ) -
steve this wicked
(Posted on 2008-11-28 20:07:00 by )
Great site brought back loads of classic memories. As a 14 year old (yes 14) I used to hang out at Flicks in Dartford 3 nights a week. I spent the rest of the week tuned into JFM and Horizon radio in order to listen to music that just quite simply made me want to shout from the roof tops with joy. I love this site especially listening to all the old tunes MAZE Joy and Pain is a particular favourite. Keep up the very good work xxxx