Riverside Soul uses as its main venue the Riverside Sports and Social club in St. Oswalds Road, Gloucester. We are independent of the club management in the running and format of soul nights. The name 'Riverside Soul' is one that I see, as one, that can be taken to other locations throughout the area, either as one-off or a more permanent measure.
Our music policy is 'Across the Board' . My definition of that is Upfront 60's, some 70's, Quality oldies, dash of R&B and quality Motown. We are a OVO (original vinyl only) venue, with the exception of previously unissued material, such as Kent 45's. The resident DJ's are always looking to play new finds and not to keep playing the same oldies over and over again. Of course, the floor has to be catered for. For 2009 I will not be using Top Line Guest DJ's at every event but will use local quality DJ's as well as one o r two of the top names. . In 2008 I have had : Sean Chapman, Nige Brown, Nick Borst(Cleethorpes), Pete Stone(Rotherham), Sammy Dee, Steve LLoyd, Jerry Hipkiss, and of course, we have Des Parker as one of the resident DJ's. Fo 2009 I have lined up Pete Lyster(Bridgewater Soul), John Weston, Sean Chapman and Nige Brown. The latter two on the same night in September. Details of the dates are on the events page.
LATEST NEWS On August 14th Riversidesoul is on the Road for our first 'Allnighter' See events page for more details and locations page for directions. We have as resident DJ's : Sean Chapman, Pete Lyster, Nige Graham,Des Parker, Mike Eskins, Leon Brown, Sue and Martin Taylor. In addition we will have guest DJ's and Mick H is booked for the event on October 16th. Am in the process of arranging guest DJ's for August.
TICKET INFORMATION FOR ALLNIGHTER/SOUL NIGHTS I am already getting lots of enquiries for tickets for the allnighter. This event is potentially going to be a packer and with 250 capacity in main room I would suggest buying a ticket. Tickets can be obtained through sending me an E Mail and arranging delivery or pay through paypal. My account is mike.eskins1@blueyounder.co.uk Alternatively if you wish to pay by Cheque/cash send me a E mail or PM when I will give you my address for which to send it to
Following on from the success of the Motown and old soul night on 22nd February 2008, We have held and are planning more such events. Details can be found on the events page. Sue Taylor, who is a Motown Dj has now joined the resident team of Jocks for our soul nights. Because we cannot have two rooms at the current venue, I hope that this will give us a true 'across the board' feel. See the DJ's page for a brief summary of each jock. I will do my best to get playlists from each DJ following Soul nights. However, a growing number of DJ's are reluctant to produce playlist for a variety of reasons. I respect their decision as to whether or not to do a playlist. Playlists can be found by going to the DJ's page and then clicking the 'playlist' link to the right of the page.
I believe that we have a friendly regular group of regulars and you will be made most welcome. So whether you like to dance or listen to good tunes come and give us a visit.
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Mike Eskins
SOUL DATES FOR 2009 ARE; JAN 31ST, MARCH 28TH, MAY 9th, JUNE 20TH, SEPTEMBER 26TH AND NOVEMBER 14TH
MOTOWN/OLD SOUL NIGHTS WILL BE ARRANGED ON A SHORT TERM BASIS