Now I'm not one for Live Events but some say they are the life blood of the tiny UK based Modern Soul Music scene. Once you get over 40 years young- you've pretty much had it really. Nightclubbing is something you do young (in the UK)-the mid 20t's are middle aged on this time line. Modern Soul Events though cater for the over 30t's right up to the late 50t's. There isn't any foam nor dancing round to a Car Alarm, but there are soft drugs, a lot of booze and some decent music (if you like that sort of thing-which I kinda). Once used to the shock of seeing really old people line dance- it's possible to have a good time at them. Which brings me to the 10th Anniversery of Soul Underground held last Saturday 17th September. I didn't go of course but it's been hard for me to ignore. Now I'm not one to turn the knife (as if) but the brouhaha has been a little on the excessive. If asked to sum up the nights I'd say on the positive they were independent, varied and took risks with untried DJ's. Indeed the only slight negative was that in the early days they seemed to have some nepotism on show. Even this though over time has proven to be a good thing because as of yet Jamie Taylor hasn't got a job at the Bates Motel and has graduated to greater things.
If you want to know about the night and it's history check this out.
But all you REALLY need to know about it is that like the Soul Kandi and Seductive Soul Events- yours truly has never been approached to DJ. It's not likely ever going to happen either but I wear rejection well.
.....................................................................................................................................................
Now 3 Single track downloads:
Marsha Ambrosius - Have Your Way
Eric Benet - Real Love
Raheem DeVaughn - Can We Make Up
