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Soul City, Ibiza - it just doesn't stop!
By Mark Devlin | 15 July 2011
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The competition has come and gone over the years, but Soul City has held its own as the original Ibiza venue specialising in urban music, and its reputation has now hit such a buzz that it seems to get still livelier every year.
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Se7en at Mandolay Bay Hote, Guildford, Saturday 9th July
By Mark Devlin | 05 July 2011
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Soulful DJing legend Bigger joins residents Mr Jay and Matt Tobin this Saturday for the latest instalment of the Se7en night at The Mandolay Bay Hotel in Guildford. As the names involved suggest, it's neo soul, Weekender anthems and soulful grooves all the way.
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Soul Fusion at Bamboo Bar, Fleet, Saturday 16th July
By Mark Devlin | 05 July 2011
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Key player in the soulful grooves community, DJ Mr, Jay, begins a new event on Saturday 16th July, as Soul Fusion hits Bamboo Bar & Lounge in Fleet. 80s soul, upfront R&B and rare grooves are on the agenda.
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Soul Revival at Cherrywood Lounge, Farnborough, Friday 5th August
By Mark Devlin | 05 July 2011
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Hold tight for another instalment of Soul Revival at The Cherrywood Lounge on the grounds of Farnborough F.C. On Friday 5th August, veteran Capital Radio Soul Spectrum legend Greg Edward joins DJ Mr Jay and Keith Diamond for a session of soulful grooves old and new.
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Soul City Ibiza - once again it's on!
By Mark Devlin | 07 June 2011
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If imitation really is the kindest form of flattery, then the team behind Soul City in Ibiza can be sure they've got a winning formula. There's been an intense bout of competition in recent times - some of it very close to home - but Soul City remains the island's…
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Black Sheep Mag guests at Supa Dupa Fly, The Jazz Café, London, Friday 8th July
By Mark Devlin | 07 June 2011
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Any 'urban' club night that deviates from the usual predictable fare of hybrid pop dance is to be welcomed these days, (especially by the Black Sheep Mag team!) and we found an absolute gem a few months ago when Supa Dupa Fly launched monthly at the legendary Jazz Cafe in…
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Suncebeat Festival 2, The Garden Petrcane, Croatia, 29th-31st July 2011
By Mark Devlin | 04 June 2011
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The promoters behind the UK's legendary Southport Weekender are de-camping to the Adriatic coast of Croatia this Summer, for their second foray with the Suncebeat Festival, offering the same diverse mix of soulful black music as its UK counterpart.
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Plug and play is a non-profit organisation set up by a collective of successful media professionals focused on delivering a unique annual charitable event. This year’s event is in aid of Cancer Research UK. www.cancer.org.uk and will be held at the Westbourne Studios in West London's Portobello area.
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Rude Love @ Bliss, Southampton, every Saturday
By Mark Devlin | 19 April 2011
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In an era where many peoples' understanding of the term 'R&B' is 'Rihanna & Beyonce', where Soulja Boy is cited as a sick hip-hop lyricist, and where the same 20 songs are guaranteed to be played every Friday night in every High Street venue in the land ... you could…
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Greg Edwards and DJ Mr Jay at Mandolay Hotel, Guildford, Friday 25th March
By Mark Devlin | 02 March 2011
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Soulful legend Greg Edwards' sessions on Capital Radio's Soul Spectrum have long since passed into legend. He's still active on the clubland circuit, too, and on Friday 25th March, he touches down alongside key player DJ Mr Jay for a jam at the plush Mandolay Hotel in Guildford.
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