Blues and Soul Music Magazine

Issue 1100

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BRINGING YOU THE STORIES BEHIND MUSIC + ESSENTIAL NEWS, REVIEWS AND INTERVIEWS

Editorial STUFF

After featuring authentic soul/r&b/blues band The Teskey Brothers waaaay ahead of the rest, it gives us great pleasure to follow that with an exclusive interview with lead guitarist Sam Teskey, now turned solo singer/songwriter/producer and multi-instrumentalist on his lockdown derived outstanding new album, “Cycles”... Queen Of Lover’s Rock, Carroll Thompson, celebrates the 40th anniversary of her seminal all-time classic album, “Hopelessly In Love”. Acid jazz icons The Brand New Heavies update us on their new album plans and current tour goings-on. We get the party started with DJ/presenter/actor Craig Charles, who opens his Trunk Of Funk and tells us all about his brand new T.O.F. funk/soul compilation - well, Christmas is coming! Those inventive masters of the beat The Allergies are itching to tell us all about their new album “Promised Land”. Orchestra conductor, composer and arranger with a difference, Jules Buckley, pushes boundaries yet again! New album “The Breaks” features a heady mix of breakbeats, scratching and US funk which started in the ‘70s and took off in the ‘80s… Oh, and he also uses an orchestra! Naturally! DJ supreme: Huck Fin celebrates his 35th year on the decks and we bag a not to be missed exclusive with the man himself... New talent: in this issue, we present a triple helping of our “one’s to watch” feature. MC/DJ Elléot, a relative newcomer but is already making waves in the dance world. US singer/songwriter Louise Cappi deftly blends blues, soul, jazz and funk and is certainly one to keep an eye on, as is Acantha Lang, who infuses her blues roots with a quality contemporary soul and delivers next level soul/r&b. Read their exclusive stories right here and then watch out for releases/performances from these artists in the coming months… believe me, you’ll be glad you did! ALSO IN THIS ISSUE… Live reviews include London events Yam Carnival at Clapham Common and Cross The Tracks at Brockwell Park. Also, the inaugural Great Yarmouth Soul Weekender features live performances from Incognito and The Brand New Heavies.... Charts/lists include B&S Urban Hot Chart, Grooveyard Essential Dance Chart, finger firmly on the pulse Hip List and for Philly lovers, were continue our 50th anniversary Philadelphia International Records celebration with a list of PIR’s Biggest UK Floor Fillers... Blues & Soul Years travels back to 1976, a pivotal year for the underground soul scene which had now drawn level with its soul counterpart, the northern soul scene. This feature also mentions the DJ’s/clubs, as well as the artists/tracks which stood out. There’s also ‘best of’ charts and B&S 1976 Reader’s Poll winners... B&S columnist Ralph Tee delivers bang-on reviews and latest release info. Grooveyard columnist Ben Lovett drops news and reviews the latest essential tracks. Richard Searling BEM brings an unmissable slice of what’s on and northern soul happenings and Frank Elson check’s out The Poppy Club near Preston. Lastly, don’t forget to check out our Soulful Social page, where you can have your say! Find us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook (all @BluesandSoul) and listen to the latest B&S tracklists and charts via the Blues & Soul profile on Spotify. Let us know what you think of our efforts and we could be adding your comments to our next print issue! Till then, stay safe. Lee Tyler (Editor) Twitter/Insta @LeeTyler13B&S

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Sam Teskey interview @bluesandsoul.com - Photo Kristian Laemmle-Ruff Sam Teskey interview @bluesandsoul.com - Photo Kristian Laemmle-Ruff Sam Teskey interview @bluesandsoul.com - Photo Kristian Laemmle-Ruff Sam Teskey interview @bluesandsoul.com - Photo Kristian Laemmle-Ruff

Sam Teskey: My Own Way

Lee Tyler talks to Teskey Brothers' Sam Teskey about his impressive debut solo album, "Cycles", an album which contains a heady mix of blues, rock, soul, folk with a psychedelic vibe mixed the Teskey way...

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The Brand New Heavies: Playing it Cool

Karen Lawler interviews Acid Jazz pioneers The Brand New Heavies who are celebrating their 30th Anniversary as they remember past glories and look forward to new releases in an unmissable interview...

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Carroll Thompson: A Lovers Rock Story

B&S' Dave Burke talks to Queen of Lovers Rock Carroll Thompson who celebrates the 40th Anniversary of her era defining album "Hopelessly In Love" which catapulted her to stardom 4 decades ago...

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Craig Charles interview @bluesandsoul.com - Photo Dean Chalkley (BBC) Craig Charles interview @bluesandsoul.com - Photo Dean Chalkley (BBC) Craig Charles interview @bluesandsoul.com - Photo Dean Chalkley (BBC) Craig Charles interview @bluesandsoul.com - Photo Dean Chalkley (BBC)

Craig Charles: Funky Sensation

B&S Editor Lee Tyler talks to actor, presenter, comedian, author, DJ and people’s funk & soul champion, Craig Charles, who tell us all about his new essential compilation, Trunk of Funk Volume 2...

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The Allergies interview @bluesandsoul.com Photo: Khali Ackford The Allergies interview @bluesandsoul.com Photo: Khali Ackford The Allergies interview @bluesandsoul.com Photo: Khali Ackford The Allergies interview @bluesandsoul.com Photo: Khali Ackford

The Allergies: To Boldly Go…

B&S Editor Lee Tyler talks to insanely talented duo The Allergies whose latest must-have album “Promised Land” boasts heady mix of sampling, scratching, break-beats, killer vocals and lost retro beats...

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Acantha Lang: Great Expectations

Pete Lewis interviews US soul/blues singer/songwriter Acantha Lang who releases her acclaimed EP “Sugar Woman" with brassy, varied grooves blending her Southern soul heritage with a nine-piece band...

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KSI: Kentish Town Forum, London 13/10/21 @bluesandsoul.com REVIEW KSI: Kentish Town Forum, London 13/10/21 @bluesandsoul.com REVIEW KSI: Kentish Town Forum, London 13/10/21 @bluesandsoul.com REVIEW KSI: Kentish Town Forum, London 13/10/21 @bluesandsoul.com REVIEW

KSI: Kentish Town Forum, London 13/10/21

It's been a massive few months for YouTuber-turned-rapper KSI. Proof of the artist's appeal came in the speed at which he sold out Kentish Town Forum...

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Gregory Porter: Royal Albert Hall, London 16/10/21 @bluesandsoul.com REVIEW Gregory Porter: Royal Albert Hall, London 16/10/21 @bluesandsoul.com REVIEW Gregory Porter: Royal Albert Hall, London 16/10/21 @bluesandsoul.com REVIEW Gregory Porter: Royal Albert Hall, London 16/10/21 @bluesandsoul.com REVIEW

Gregory Porter: Royal Albert Hall, London 14/10/21

The sight of a 32-strong City of London Symphonia behind US jazz royal Gregory Porter on the Royal Albert Hall stage raised the audience’s anticipation level to max...

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Cc2 Craig Charles: The Boatyard, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex 29/10/21 REVIEW Cc4 Cc5

Craig Charles, Ria Currie, The King Rooster + Urban Allstars: Boatyard, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex 29/10/21

The great thing about Craig Charles is that he presides over a genuine shared experience and he knows instinctively how to read a room...

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BLXST: Electric Ballroom, Camden Town, London 25/10/21 REVIEW BLXST: Electric Ballroom, Camden Town, London 25/10/21 REVIEW BLXST: Electric Ballroom, Camden Town, London 25/10/21 REVIEW BLXST: Electric Ballroom, Camden Town, London 25/10/21 REVIEW

Blxst: Electric Ballroom, Camden Town, London 25/10/21

Electric Ballroom was the setting for Blxst's opening London performances, with the singer-rapper's shows selling out two successive nights, demand massively outstripping supply...

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Ms Banks: Xlusive Fest 2021 @Showground, St Albans, Hertfordshire 31/10/21 REVIEW Inkra Debelle: Xlusive Fest 2021 @Showground, St Albans, Hertfordshire 31/10/21 REVIEW Marno Soprano: Xlusive Fest 2021 @Showground, St Albans, Hertfordshire 31/10/21 REVIEW Kay2B: Xlusive Fest 2021 @Showground, St Albans, Hertfordshire 31/10/21 REVIEW

Xlusive Fest: Showground, St Albans, Hertfordshire 31/10/21

Xlusive Fest, in its first year, launched to thousands of fans, boasting some of the country's top grime, drill, soca and r'n'b talent, with plenty more mixed in....

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Teddy Douglas presents Baltimore Philadelphia International - A Tribute to Gamble & Huff (Qu

Teddy Douglas presents Baltimore Philadelphia International (Quantize Recordings)

Teddy Douglas pays tribute to one of the finest soul music labels that ever was, Philadelphia International Records, and legendary label owners/songwriting duo, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff...

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Joe Ventura Ft. Sulene Fleming: I’ll Wait (BIG Speaker Music) @bluesandsoul.com REVIEW

Joe Ventura Ft. Sulene Fleming: I’ll Wait (BIG Speaker Music)

Sulene Fleming join forces once again on a new piano house stomper, that could be likened to a vibe similar to that of the Brothers In Rhythm house sound of the early ’90s...

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DJ Vivon: Love And Night Ft. Lizwi (Sunclock Records) @bluesandsoul.com REVIEW

DJ Vivona Feat. Lizwi: Love And Night (Sunclock Records)

"Love And Night" is a deep house collaboration between Siciliy’s most prominent house producer, DJ Vivona and South African chanteuse, Lizwi...

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