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BODY MUSIC @ Plan B, (monthly Saturdays, 9pm-5am)

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07989 870117

With a past guest line-up including such names as Quentin Harris, Kerri Chandler, DJ Spinna and Louis Benedetti, it’s clear that London’s Body Music crew have friends in high places, and don’t mess about when it comes to supplying

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London/South East

London BODY MUSIC @ Plan B, (monthly Saturdays, 9pm-5am)
Expect everything from house to disco to jazz to afrobeat to latin to downtempo grooves, say the promoters. Room one has Mr. V, John Oudo, Andy Bird and Pablo Martinez. Room two is handled by Jazzanova and the Warm/ Sonar Kollectkiv DJs.
418 Brixton Road, Brixton, London
With a past guest line-up including such names as Quentin Harris, Kerri Chandler, DJ Spinna and Louis Benedetti, it’s clear that London’s Body Music crew have friends in high places, and don’t mess about when it comes to supplying
07989 870117
London, W1 SINTILLATE @ CC Club (every Friday, 10pm-3.30am)
It’s quite an achievement for a night to last five years in the volatile and competitive world of Central London clubbing. It’s even more impressive when it doesn’t sell out musically in order to achieve such a status.
13 Coventry Street, London, W1
It’s quite an achievement for a night to last five years in the volatile and competitive world of Central London clubbing. It’s even more impressive when it doesn’t sell out musically in order to achieve such a status.
0207 731 0000
Bordon SOUNDSATIONAL @ Club Indigo, (every Friday, 9pm-3am)
The best in urban, R&B, soul and house is promised, courtesy of DJ Mr. Jay and guests.
High Street, Bordon
01420 474847
Enfield FUNKY FAMILY @ Rattlers, (every Thursday, 9pm-1am)
Resident Tony Fernandez holds down the soulful sounds weekly, and is joined by guest Stretch Taylor on the last Thursday of each month.
London Road, Enfield
Ilford KEEP DANCIN' @ Blue Ice (every Sunday, 9pm-1am)
A session of strictly sexy, funky house, broken beats, and just a touch of R&B. Residents Swirley and Elliott Ness are joined by the likes of Supa D, Wigman, Kismet and Leona H on rotation.
74-76 Cranbrook Road, Ilford
07957 627242
London, EC1 100 PER CENT DYNAMITE @ Elektrowerkz, (fortnightly Saturdays.)
A reggae, hip hop, funk, old school jungle and dubstep warehouse party. The Soul Jazz Sound System are your residents, with MC Oxman on the mic, and the occasional guest passing through.
7 Torrens Street, London, EC1
London, SW11 ACOUSTIC SUNDAYS @ The Halo Bar (Every Sunday, 6-11pm)
Musicians and wordsmith in live performance, not with a full band, but in pared-down, organic style. Expect the likes of Nathan, L-Marie, Terri Walker, Natalie Williams and Kevin Mark Trail in showcase.
317 Battersea Park Road, London, SW11
0208 923 1790
London, NW1 ADVENTURES IN RHYME @ Bar Vinyl, (every Friday, 8pm-1am)
Residents Man-One, Grizzly and DYSU hit you with a firing selection of old school UK and US hip hop.
6 Inverness Street, Camden, London, NW1
0207 482 5545
London, W8 ANGEL DELIGHT @ Arch Angel, (every Saturday, 9pm-2am)
The residents get busy mixing up the funky house, party classics, 80s soul and more. Watch out for Femi Fem and Aitch B on regular rotation.
11-13 Kensington High Street, London, W8
0207 938 4137
London, NW1 BACK TO MY ROOTS @ Bar Vinyl, (every Thursday, 8pm-1am)
The legendary Paul ‘Trouble’ Anderson gets to grips with his new residency, bringing a cool mix of soul, funk jazz and disco.
6 Inverness Street, Camden, London, NW1
0207 482 5545
London, W1D BIG TUESDAYS @ Teatro (every Tuesday, 10pm-late)
A smart, casual crowd gets down weekly to R&B, hip hop, funky house and old school.
93-107 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D
London, W1 BLOCK PARTY @ Camouflage, (every Thursday, 9pm-late)
A session that harks back to the better days of clubbing. Rotational residents She Devil, DJ Sai, Martin ‘Liberty’ Larner, Afrodiziaks and Teebone are joined by guests like Shy FX, Master Stepz and Wookie.
84-86 Wardour Street, London, W1
07939 721963
London, SW9 BODY MUSIC @ Plan B, (Saturday 4th August, 9pm-5am)
Two rooms of deep and soulful house/ dance music, with Vikter Duplaix joining Body Music residents John Oudo and Pablo Martinez in the main room. MJ Cole and Andy Bird handle the Basement Boogie Sessions.
418 Brixton Road, London, SW9
07973 695517
London, W1 BOUNCE @ Bar Rumba, (first Saturday of every month, 9pm-4am)
Booty breaks, bass and bashment from DJs Deekline and Wizard, plus guests.
36 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1
0207 287 6933
London, W1 BUBBLIN' OVER @ Bar Rumba (Every Sunday, 8pm-1am)
Now more than a decade deep, Matt White, Brian Norman, Lloyd Boogie Boy, DJ Stylez and Ben & Pete continue to rock a ghetto-style selection of street soul, hip hop and reggae, and are now joined by DJ Swerve on the last Sunday of each month.
36 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1
0207 287 6933
London, W1 CHAMPAGNE THURSDAYS @ Sound, (every Thursday, 10pm-3.30am)
The JK Promotions crew are behind this presentation, offering R&B, hip hop, bashment and funky house with assorted DJs.
1 Leicester Square, London, W1
07985 584130
London, EC4 CHOCOLATE SUNDAES @ Shadans (every Sunday, 10pm-3am)
80s classics and R&B grooves all night, delivered by Kojo and the Play Worldwide DJs.
90 New Bridge Street, London, EC4
07944 536929
London, E2 COAST TO COAST @ On The Rocks (fortnightly Saturdays, 9pm-late)
One for fans of ska, reggae, Motown, soul, funk and boogaloo, as DJ Cello and guests mix up the sounds of 60s and 70s black America and Jamaica.
25 Kingsland Road, Shoreditch, London, E2
London, NW1 CONGO CONNECTION @ Bar Vinyl, (every Saturday, 8pm-1am)
A unique blend of Latin and funk-fuelled house gets delivered each week by DJs Raw and Bones. Live drums are supplied by Drums of Freedom.
6 Inverness Street, Camden, London, NW1
0207 482 5545
London COUGAR PINKS @ Cougar Pinks, (every Saturday, 10pm-late)
DJs Piya, Derek and The Hostesses mix up R&B with funky house.
4 Great Queen Street, Holborn, London
London, W1 DESTINATION SOUL @ Metro, (second Sunday of every month.)
Legendary DJ and Latin jazz band blender Snowboy is joined by fellow legends Keb Darge, Ian Wright and James Trouble to throw down the jazz-dance, deep funk and retro soul grooves.
19-23 Oxford Street, London, W1
London, NW1 DJ CHALLENGE @ Bar Vinyl, (every Monday, 7pm-12am)
DJ Normski hosts this challenge to find the hottest up and coming spinner, with the ultimate chance of winning a spot on a local radio station.
6 Inverness Street, Camden, London, NW1
0207 482 5545
London, W1T DJ SHARMA @ Jerusalem (Every Saturday, 9pm-late)
DJ Sharma handles a high-flying and wide-reaching musical selection every week, incorporating old school, funk, party classics, house and R&B.
33-34 Rathbone Place, London, W1T
0208 340 1887
London, W13 DJ SLY @ The Avenue Winebar, (every Thursday, 9pm-late)
DJ Sly gets busy with an evening of rare groove, classic soul and smooth jazz, with a touch of contemporary R&B, hip hop and reggae.
19 The Avenue, Ealing, London, W13
07850 858687
London ELECTRIC PARTIES @ Sin (Every Friday, 10pm-5am)
With several rooms of music on offer in this spacious and varied venue, you’re guaranteed to find something to your liking. Music varies from funky and soulful house, to R&B and hip hop.
144 Charing Cross Road, London
0207 031 0885
London, W1 ENCHANTED @ Babble, (every Saturday, 10pm-late)
DJs Scotty B, Davy Diamond and guests play R&B, hip hop and soul classics.
54 Berkley Square, London, W1
London, NW1 EXPRESS YOURSELF @ Undersolo, (every Tuesday, 8pm-1am)
A night of live soulful, funky music. The house band get the jam going after a tidy selection of rare grooves, courtesy of resident DJ FM Inc. Then other musicians and vocaliasts get the chance to do their thing.
20 Inverness Street, Camden, London, NW1
07722 624059
London, W1 FLIP'D @ Bar Rumba (Every Saturday except first of the month, 9pm-3.30am)
R&B and dance classics from DJs Lloyd The Boogie Boy, El Moreno and DJ Stylez. Watch out for Lee Dagger, aka Bimbo Jones guesting on 19th May.
36 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1
0207 287 6933
London, WC2 FRIDAY NIGHT @ Ruby Blue, (every Friday, 10pm-3am)
A new presentation from the JK Promotions outfit that covers cool pop tunes mixed with funky house and dance anthems on level one, complemented by club-friendly R&B on level two.
1 Leicester Place, Leicester Square, London, WC2
07985 584130
London, N10 FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS @ The Hill (Every Friday/ Saturday, 10pm-4am)
Expect off-the-hook urban party vibes every weekend, with DJs including Scottie B, Razman, Running Man and Sweet P delivering the R&B, bashment, hip hop and throwbacks.
56 Muswell Hill, London, N10
0208 365 3651
London FRIDAYS @ Cougar Pinks, (every Friday, 10pm-6am)
An over 21s night across two rooms, dealing with R&B, hip hop and funky house.
4 Great Queen Street, Holborn, London
London, SW8 FRIDAYS @ The Annexe (every Friday, 9pm-6am)
Deep, funky house of the underground variety rocks the spot each week, with residents Trevor Fung, Tim Webster and Jafar.
Unit 1, Brighton Terrace, London, SW8
0207 737 2095
London, SW9 FULL FLAVA @ The Dogstar, (every Thursday, 9pm-2am)
DJ D-Zine mixes and scratches for a night of old and new school R&B and hip hop with a splash of bashment.
389 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, London, SW9
0207 733 7515
London, WC1A GANGSTALICIOUS @ Soul Central (every Wednesday, 10pm-late)
A lively and full-on experience to help you through the midweek blues is promised every Wednesday. R&B, hip hop and bashment gets thrown down by DJs Unusual Suspects, Dukez, Shaun Powerz and Bravehearts Crew, with frequent guest PAs.
Centra Point, New Oxford Street, London, WC1A
07856 100307
London, W1 GET DOWN @ Bar Rumba (Every Friday, 9pm-3.30am)
The residents include Sharma, Maurice, Its and Mista Jam, alongside regular guests and themes and branded nights most weeks. Expect a lively mash up of hip hop, reggae dancehall, R&B, urban classics, garage, grime and lots more besides.
36 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1
0207 287 6933
London, W1 HEADS UP @ Ruby Lo, (second Thursday of every month, 8pm-2am)
DJs Dub (aka Jim’ll Mix It,) Superbug and Frampster promise a wildly eclectic session where you might get to hear Roni Size, Louis Armstrong, Paul Wall and Stevie Wonder all in the same selection!
23 Orchard Street, London, W1
London, SW11 HED KANDI @ Pacha, (Saturday 28th July, 10pm-5am)
It's the Taste of Kandi Glitter Ball tonight, with the uplifting soulful dance tunes dropped by David Dunne, Jim Breese and Rupert Osmond, plus Pav on percussion and Heavenly Heather on sax.
Terminus Place, Victoria, London, SW11
0870 246 2050
London, E2 HERBAL @ Herbal (every Tuesday, 9pm-2am)
DJs Go and Jazz hit you with breakbeat and hip hop bombs.
14 Kingsland Road, Shoreditch, London, E2
0207 613 4462
London, SW9 JOHNNY REBEL'S BOOGIE BUSINESS @ Club Bar (every Saturday, 6pm-2am)
Soul, rare groove, jazz funk, hip hop and club soul classics come your way every week courtesy of the residents, alongside percussionists and soul jazz poetry artists.
64-66 Atlantic Road, Brixton, London, SW9
07977 537084
London, W8 JUST FRIDAYS @ Arch Angel, (every Friday, 8pm-2am)
A night for the mature crowd offering a chance to unwind from the pressures of the week with throwback and revival sounds that other spots don’t play enough of! DJs Legs, Ace and director Dex make it happen.
11-13 Kensington High Street, London, W8
0207 938 4137
London, W1 MAX MONDAYS @ CC Club (every Monday, 10pm-late)
R&B, hip hop, funky house and reggaeton to get the party week off to a heavy start.
13 Coventry Street, London, W1
London, W1 MOVEMENT @ Bar Rumba (every Thursday, 8pm-3.30am)
Bryan G, Ray Keith, AI and Ruffstuff are the residents, and are joined by the likes of Bailey, Fabio and Donovan ‘Bad Boy’ Smith on regular rotation.
36 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1
0207 287 6933
London, W10 NOTHING BUT THE SOUL @ The Blag Club, (Friday 27th July, 9.30pm-2am)
DJs Ash Selector, Jerry Bascombe and Lewis give you a night of 70s and 80s classic soul, funk, rare groove and boogie, with a touch of the coolest R&B, new jack swing and soulful house.
Canalot Studios, 222 Kensal Road, London, W10
London, W11 PHAT FRIDAYS @ Rainforest Cafe (every Friday, 10pm-late)
A selection of DJs mix up the R&B, hip hop, old skool anthems and party classics.
Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W11
London, W1 PING: THE TALENT HANGOUT @ Mash (every Wednesday, 10.30pm-2.30am)
R&B, soul, funk and hip hop, plus the added attraction of a special talent showcase for upcoming artists.
19-21 Great Portland Street, London, W1
0207 708 3237
London, WC2 PLAY @ Cougar Pinks
Play gets a new home. Expect R&B, party hip hop, old school soul, funk and rare groove, with a dash of basement, old school garage and funky house. DJs are Ronnie Herel, JP, Dodge, Steve Wren, Skinz, Playboys, Ice, Sway and Simba on rotation.
4 Great Queen Street, London, WC2
07939 593718
London, W1 PLAYBACK @ Market Place, (third Saturday of every month, 8pm-1am)
Resident Marcia Da Vinyl MC gets busy with the deeper house, funk, disco, boogie, soul, broken beats and jazz, alongside frequent guests, including the Euphoric House DJs from Push FM on 17th March.
11 Market Place, London, W1
07961 050391
London, WC2 PURE PLAY @ Studio 4 (formerly Cougar Pinks,) (every Saturday, 10pm-5am)
Play now unites with the Pure brand, dropping quality R&B, soul and party classics to a classy and knowledgeable crowd. Manny Norte and Ice are your weekly residents, alongside regular top guests like Ronnie Herel, Dodge, Skiz, Playboys, Sway and
4 Great Queen Street, London, WC2
07939 593718
London, SW2 PURE REGGAE @ The Brixton Telegraph (every Thursday, 9pm-2am)
The Hunk Papa crew are behind this one, and undertake to lift your spirits with bass, drums and, as the title suggests, pure reggae. DJs Dump, (nice!), Blue, Skin Deep, Harry Monk, Rockit Man, Rohit and Beatbug are joined by occasional guests.
228 Brixton Hill, London, SW2
0208 678 0777
London, N1 REAL MUSIC 4 REAL PEOPLE @ Under Belly, (third Saturday of every month, 9pm-1am)
The Perfect Gentlemen spin soulful, funky house, classic soul, funk, old school hip hop and anything else that takes their fancy.
11 Hoxton Square, Shoreditch, London, N1
London, W1 ROCK YOUR EGO @ Embassy, (every Friday, 10pm-late)
R&B, hip hop and funky house in this two-floored venue that continues to attract off-duty celebs and classy clubbers weekly.
29 Old Burlington Street, London, W1
London, SE1 SATURDAY SESSIONS @ Ministry Of Sound (Every Saturday, 11pm-7am)
It’s the deep and soulful side of house all the way, with residents Steve Angello, Mark Knight and Marc Hughes, plus various international guests repping every week.
103 Gaunt Street, London, SE1
London, W14 SATURDAYS @ Arch Angel (every Saturday, 8pm-late)
The residents get busy mixing up the funky house, party classics, 80s soul and more. Watch out for Femi Fem of the Young Disciples on 31st March, followed by a B&S magazine special on 7th April hosted by Mark Devlin.
11-13 Kensington High Street, London, W14
0207 938 4137
London, N1 SATURDAYS @ The Embassy Bar, (every Saturday, 9pm-2am)
DJ Freestyle spins the best hip hop, breaks, funk, R&B and more.
119 Essex Road, Islington, London, N1
07958 778160.
London, W1 SECRETS @ Rex (every Friday, 10pm-late)
Sexy R&B, hip hop and soul classics.
21 Rupert Street, London, W1
London, W1 SEED @ CC Club (every Tuesday, 10pm-late)
DJs N-Sway, DSD, IC5 and Coty drop R&B and hip hop at this ever-popular student-orientated night.
13 Coventry Street, London, W1
London, W1 SEXY BACK: BLOCK PARTY @ Camouflage (every Thursday, 10pm-late)
R&B, hip hop, funky house and club classics to ignite your Thursday night party, with a DJ cast including Blaze, Crime, Silk, Simba and special guests.
84-86 Wardour Street, London, W1
London, WC2H SIN FRIDAYS @ Sin (every Friday, 10pm-late)
R&B, hip hop and funky house across four rooms.
144 Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H
London, W1 SINTILLATE @ Opium, (every Saturday, 10pm-4am)
R&B, funky house and party-style club classics delivered by the Sintillate DJs.
1a Dean Street, Soho, London, W1
London, W1 SINTILLATE @ The Suite (every Friday, 10pm-3am)
R&B, funky house and party-style club classics delivered by DJs from the Sintillate roster.
8th Floor, 1 Leicester Square, London, W1
London, W1 SINTILLATE @ Umbaba (every Wednesday, 10pm-3am)
R&B, funky house and party-style club classics delivered by the Sintillate DJ collective.
15-21 Ganton Street, London, W1
London, W1 SINTILLATE @ View Lounge, (every Saturday, 10pm-3am)
Club classics and funky house come courtesy of the Sintillate DJ crew.
6th Floor, 1 Leicester Square, London, W1
London SOLAR RADIO BOAT PARTY @ The Pridela, (Saturday 28th July, 7pm-12am)
Get on the boat to hear a whole world of DJs including Ash Selector, Raj Selli, James Anthony, Neville, Phil Baker, Leigh the Flava and many more playing the best in soul classics, modern soul, soulful house, jazz funk, neo soul and rare grooves.
The Pridela Boat, London
07956 370363
London, E1 SOUL BREW @ The Vibe Bar, (Sunday 26th August, 8pm-1am)
The Soul Brew All Stars featuring Andy Bird and Spin Doctor are joined by Chris Read and Development. Expect block-rocking hip hop and funk, along with soulful house and disco in room two.
91-95 Brick Lane, London, E1
0207 247 3479
London, WC2 SOUL BREW BOAT PARTY @ The Golden Jubilee, (Sunday 26th August, 9pm-2am)
Step aboard the boat for an evening of Thames cruising to soulful sounds from the likes of The Soul Brew All Stars featuring Spin Doctor and Andy Bird, Brad Baloo and Paul Simmons. Tickets are £15 in advance. Get 'em early from www.soulb
Opposite Temple Tube, Embankment, London, WC2
0207 253 0483
London, EC4 SOUL IN THE CITY @ Alibi Bar, (third Friday of every month, 8pm-late)
Expect live soulful acts in performance, followed by some gems from the turntables. Your DJs are Mark Ross, Lee Drummond, Sharky, Ricardo Rocafella and Tony Montano. The ticket includes a fashion show, canapes, and a complimentary drink before 10pm.
18 Lime Office Court, Shoe Lane, London, EC4
0207 842 0620
London, E1 SOUL IN THE CITY @ The Ditch Bar, (third Saturday of every month, 10pm-4am)
DJ Ash Selector pledges to play the very best classic and Modern soul, R&B, soulful house, garage and funky jazz, alongside Bigger, Ginger Tony and James Anthony on rotation.
145 Shoreditch High Street, London, E1
London, EC2M SOUL VILLAGE REUNION @ Pomodoro, (Saturday 4th August, 10pm-late)
Join a whole bunch of familiar faces from the recent Soul Village Weekender in Great Yarmouth, including Gordon Mac, Mistri, Mastermind, Vivy B and Fitzroy Da Buzz Boy, across two rooms encompassing soulful, funky music from across the decades.
Bishopsgate Church Yard, off Old Broad Street, London, EC2M
07867 802558
London, E1 SOULFUL SUNDAY SESSIONS @ The Lane Bar (Every Sunday, 4pm-12am)
Real soul music for real soul people is the promise at this one. Expect some funk, boogie, disco and jazz in the mix, too. DJs include Master Jay, Still Waters and Unknown.
12 Osborn Street, London, E1
07050 266475
London, W1 SPINBACK PROMOTIONS PRESENTS THE BLUE ROOM @ Cafe De Paris, (every Friday, 10pm-3am)
DJs Freestyle and Compact play 70s and 80s club classics in the VIP Room, while Elite Clubbing’s Chucky and Dan handle the tunes in the second room.
Coventry Street, London, W1
07958 778160
London, W8 SPONTANEOUS CONSTRUCTION @ Arch Angel, (every Tuesday, 8pm-2am)
A jazzy mix of spontaneous music orchestrated by Basil ‘Black II Basic’. Expect everything from funk, rare groove, soul, boogie and soulful dance. Plus live musicians will be jamming all things Afro funk.
11-13 Kensington High Street, London, W8
0207 938 4137
London, W1 SPOTLIGHT @ Ruby Blue (every Thursday, 10pm-3am)
The best of funky house, R&B and hip hop is promised weekly.
Leicester Place, Leicester Square, London, W1
London, SW2 STEP OUT @ Myth, (third Friday of every month, 7pm-1.30am)
Soul, funk, boogie, hip hop, broken beat, ska, rocksteady and party classics are all the agenda. Keith Lawrence and Phil Edwards make it happen, alongside Maxi Jazz, Andy Smith, Rob Birch, Pete Adarkwah, Kyri and Mistah Brown on regular rotation.
123 Acre Lane, Brixton, London, SW2
London, SW2 STEP OUT @ Myth, (third Friday of every month, 7pm-1.30am)
A party-style selection of feel-good soul, funk, classic hip hop, 80s boogie, disco, afro, broken beats, party breaks, ska and classic reggae. Residents Keith Lawrence and Phil Edwards are joined by Rob Birch on 20th July, and Daz-I-Kue on 21st September.
123 Acre Lane, Brixton, London, SW2
0207 274 1787
London, NW1 SUB @ Bar Vinyl, every Wednesday, 7pm-12am)
DJs Diamond and Cypher take you on a journey to the liquid and intelligent side of drum and bass.
6 Inverness Street, Camden, London, NW1
0207 482 5545
London, NW1 SUPERFUNK @ Zensai, (every Friday, 9pm-2am)
DJ Dek plays soul, funk, and old school hip hop, from Motown classics to Def Jam.
16 Inverness Street, Camden, London, NW1
0207 424 9527
London, NW1 THE BLOCK PARTY @ Zensai, (every Saturday, 9pm-2am)
Real hip hop, funk and soul for the mature crowd, dropped by DJ Chris Powell.
16 Inverness Street, Camden, London, NW1
0207 424 9527
London, W1 THE HI HAT @ Metro, (last Sunday of every month, 7pm-12am)
A new session for the jazz dance crowd. Support comes from Phil Levene, dropping the hardest, fastest, meanest, darkest jazz fusion, be bop, Blue Note, Mambo, Afro Cuban/ Brazilian jazz and Afro beat.
19-23 Oxford Street, London, W1
London, W1 THE HIP HOP PARTY @ Zoo Bar (every Wednesday, 10pm-late)
DJs and MCs Natty and Charlie Little dish out the R&B, hip hop, ragga and dancehall past and present.
Bear Street, Leicester Square, London, W1
London, NW1 THE LATE NIGHT SHOW @ Undersolo, (every Friday, 8pm-2am)
Different DJs guest weekly, bringing their own distinctive and eclectic sounds. Jon Coomer and Jonathan George are in on 11th May, followed by a five-hour Loft Revisited session with Paul ‘Trouble’ Anderson on 18th.
20 Inverness Street, Camden, London, NW1
07722 624059
London, W1 THE ONE @ The Play Room (every Monday, 10pm-late)
10 Air Street, London, W1
London, EC1R THE SOUL SOLUTION @ Shish Lounge Bar, (Every Thursday, 8pm-12am)
DJ Soul Provyder and friends serve up a tasty selection of soul, funk, boogie, rare groove, nu jazz and broken beats.
313-319 Old Street, London, EC1R
07915 090013
London, W1 TRUE SCHOOL @ Bar Rumba, (every Monday, 8pm-1am)
It's an Atlantic Records special on 2nd July, followed by DJ Matchstick dropping 'the full 360 degrees' of house and garage on 9th, and a Rumble B Boy Battle on 16th hosted by Imperial Steps and 1 Motion. The 23rd has a £1-entr
36 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1
0207 287 6933
London, W1 UNDERGROUND SOUL @ Akbar (Every Friday/ Saturday, 8pm-1am)
DJ Eleanora gives you two weekly sessions of soul, nu-jazz, Latin, broken beat, deep and soulful house and lounge music. And it’s all for free.
The Red Fort, 77 Dean Street, London, W1
London, W8 URBAN LATIN @ Arch Angel, (every Monday, 9.30pm-2am)
Barrio Latino resident DJ Chino invites you to dance to quality Latin sound, playing the crispest salsa, timba, mambo, merengue, reggaeton, R&B and bashment. Support comes from DJ Javier and special guests.
11-13 Kensington High Street, London, W8
London, SW4 VINTAGE GROOVES @ The White House, (Every Thursday, 8pm-3am)
A new night hosted by the vintage soulful music connoisseur Ian Dewhirst. The night sets to reflect the 'Vintage Grooves' album series, unearthing classic tracks and re-discovered gems. Second resident is Simon Dawson, alongside guests.
65 Clapham Park Road, London, SW4
0207 498 3388
London, SW4 VINTAGE GROOVES @ The White House, (Thursday 26th July, 8pm-3am)
A new night hosted by the vintage soulful music connoisseur Ian Dewhirst. The night sets to reflect the Vintage Grooves album series, unearthing classic tracks and re-discovered gems spanning multiple genres. Guest tonight is Greg Wilson.
65 Clapham Park Road, London, SW4
0207 498 3388
London, W8 W8 LIVE @ Arch Angel, (every Thursday, 9pm-2am)
This one acts as a showcase for up and coming UK soul and R&B talent, plus a touch off spoken word poetry. You also get DJs Sharma, Maurice, Scandal and guests tearing it up with R&B, hip hop, house and old school.
11-13 Kensington High Street, London, W8
0207 938 4137
London, N1 WEEKENDS @ The Garden, (every Friday/ Saturday, 9pm-2am)
07958 778160.
179 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1
07958 778160.
London, SW2 WEEKENDS @ Z Bar
30 Acre Lane, Brixton, London, SW2
0207 501 9001
London, NW6 WHAT SUNDAYS ARE MADE FOR @ Eclipse
DJ Edward Adoo promises you a relaxed, leisurely session where you can expect to hear anything from the likes of Steely Dan, Luther Vandross and Nina Simone, to Miguel Migs, Bugz In The Attic and Frankie Knuckles.
283-285 West End Lane, West Hampstead, London, NW6
London WHAT SUNDAYS ARE MADE FOR @ Eclipse, (Bank Holiday Sunday, 27th August, 4pm-2am)
A bank holiday special of the regular Sunday session, which sees Edward Adoo and guests keeping the Notting Hill Carnival spirit going with a feel-good fusion of house, hip-hop, soul, funk, jazz, reggae and broken beats.
283-285 West End Lane, West Hampstead, London
London, W1 WOOLOUNGE @ Teatro, (every Friday, 10pm-late)
DJ Piya mixes up the sexy R&B, funky house and party classics.
93-107 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1
London, NW1 WORD OF MOUTH @ Undersolo, (every Tuesday, 8pm-1am)
Fusion jazz is the way it goes down every week. Featuring Troy Miller, Alexei Elfenbein, Aaron Liddard, Myles Kayne and Asha Elfenbein plus guests.
20 Inverness Street, Camden, London, NW1
07722 624059
London, W11 YO YO @ Notting Hill Arts Club (every Thursday, 9pm-late)
Meaningful hip hop, soul and R&B, from DJs Seb Chew, Leo Greenslade and special guests.
21 Notting Hill Gate, London, W11
0208 964 3806
St. Albans SATURDAYS @ Batchwood Hall, (Every Saturday, 9.30pm-3am)
DJ Snydee is your man in the Cocktail Lounge, dropping the sexiest R&B, bashment and slow jams. DJ J-Mo deals with house music and party anthems in the main room, meanwhile, while Reno is on hand in the D.I.S.C.O room.
Batchwood Drive, St. Albans
01727 856596
Watford FAB FRIDAYS @ Baraka (every Friday, 8pm-3am)
House music of the soulful and funky variety each week, courtesy of London DJ legend Laurence Nelson.
The Parade, Watford
01923 239848
Watford HUSH @ Destiny (Every Friday, 10pm-3am)
DJ Terry Marks and The Goose pack ‘em in to hear R&B, garage and club anthems.
127 The Parade, Watford
01923 239848
Watford HUSH @ Destiny, (every Friday, 10pm-3am)
DJ Terry Marks and The Goose pack ‘em in to hear R&B, garage and club anthems.
127 The Parade, Watford
01923 239848
Watford PURE SOULFUL @ Baraka (every Thursday, 8pm-1am)
X Rated, Stu and Nico Da Funksta deliver up the good soulful vibes.
The Parade, Watford
01923 281500
Watford SEDUCTION @ Destiny (every Saturday, 10pm-3am)
R&B and dance and party anthems dropped by DJ Simon King, with soul and funk nuggets from John Matthews in room two.
127 The Parade, Watford
01923 239848
Watford SUBCULTURE @ Area (every Saturday, 10pm-3am)
Funky house in the main room, R&B in Hide and funk and soul in Premier.
77a The Parade, Watford
0870 850 8573
Watford SUBCULTURE @ Area (every Saturday, 10pm-3am)
Funky house in the main room, R&B in Hide and funk and soul in Premier.
77a The Parade, High St., Watford
0870 850 8573
Watford SUBLIME @ Baraka (every Saturday, 8pm-3am)
Funk, disco and classic house with DJs Jo Lively and Laurence Nelson.
The Parade, Watford
01923 281500
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