After a fantastic June with DOMU and Illum Sphere, July sees us welcome back an old friend – not only to Northern Comfort but back to Manchester, where he spent his last ten years as a stalwart behind the shop counter and decks for Fat City. Since selling the bulk of his record collection and moving back to his home city of Newcastle, Manchester has literally been a bit quieter without him. All that’s about change for the better though as we say ‘Hello again, Darren Laws!’
Last down at the Sally with old chum Martin Brew back in September, Darren helped bring the party nice for a ram-up session with some chunky funk and a selection of soulful pleasers. This time around we find him solo, and in more reflective mood promising – as befits all men of a certain age – some jazz and more earthy, eclectic nuggets. Hurrah I say for one, should be a great night (as ever).
Peering intently over Darren’s shoulder and earnestly stroking chins in the background will be Northern Comfort residents.
Northern Comfort featuring Darren Laws, Saturday 11th July, 8pm – 1am. The Salutation, Higher Chatham Street, Manchester. Free.
Many, many thanks to Domu and Illum Sphere Ffor what was a fantastic night of music and beer on Saturday! They were both absolute gents and everyone had a fantastic time. Pics to follow!
Me and the missus went to Berlin last weekend – ace, if massive, city – you should go. You.
Anyway, I picked up some records when I was there; it’s hard not to, Berlin has got records like you wouldn’t believe. Everywhere you turn at the weekend there’s a flea market with a couple of dealers on with ace records in sleeves in mint condition.
So here we go. First, one I’ve been looking for ‘in the wild’ for ages, Ernie Hines – Electrified. You’ll know the track ‘Our Generation’, sampled on ‘Straighten it out’, but there are a couple of other crackers on there too.
Next, The Ponderosa Twins – 2+2+1. Obviously an attempt at making another Jacksons, the vocal (and production) here and there is a bit trebley, but there is some great soul music there too. Got this from Soultrade.
Next up, Gregory James Edition – Prophets of Soul. Some amazing stuff on this, starting with their version of ‘Aint no Sunshine’:
Now to Andrew White; I’ve come across a couple of his LPs recently, one in Utrecht and this one. Unfortunately I can’t find anything on Youtube, so here’s a link to an online shop selling it.
And finally, a bit of Serge. Anna is the soundtrack to the film. You may know the Portishead track “Requiem for Anna”
Well that’s the nearest I can find on youtube – so until I can get round to sorting, that’s your lot! Enjoy, leave a comment if you like it!
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