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Soul Trip USA 2004
The
Los Angeles Classic Soul Festival!
From: Kev Roberts, Hi
Everyone,
This mailing is for Soul
star performers, VIP's and close friends of the
promoters. With less than 3 weeks to go, I am writing to
you from the UK to highlight our plans for this truly
amazing get together. For those of you 'out of the loop'
(possibly due to me only connecting with
you recently), the
festival is aimed at bringing together over 400
enthusiasts from Gt. Britain, and US fans of Soul music
from the 60's-80's.
The UK has championed this
genre for 35 years, with many songs extremely popular
over here while the artist and in some cases record
companies, have been oblivious to the fact!
The UK end have a spirit
and camaraderie all their own with Northern Soul. And
for those of you still a little hazy over the movement,
think Motown 1966 and you will be halfway there!
The audience, primarily
white, dance frantically to obscure 45's from artists
like Patrice Holloway, The Sequins, Gwen Owens
and 1,000's of others, while they love the hit makers
too, such as Brenton Wood, Bobby Freeman, Kim Weston
etc.
The romance of this
incredible underground is sealed by countless TV
programmes, cd compilations, magazines currently on sale
in Europe.
Our aim is to showcase
many 'gone but not forgotten' artists into one great
weekend of nostalgia and eye opening hoopla!
To simplify our plans,
take a quick glance at exactly what's happening and
when, and contact me with any questions. I will be on
hand throughout the week of March 11-18(the week the
British contingent are in town) to speak with new
contacts and old friends.
Here is the rundown of
activity; March 11 UK contingent arrive in LA. Staying
at the Wilshire Grand hotel, 930, Wilshire Blvd.
(downtown!)
March 12 Pre-Weekend party
in the Sports Bar from 9pm 'A 60's Soul night-all
welcome) March 13 THE BIG ONE in the Pacific Ballroom
starting at 5pm. Over 800 expected for this incredible
night of nostalgia. LIVE on stage from 8pm Freddie
Hughes, Dean Courtney, The Olympics, Evie Sands, Rufus
Wonder, Alexander Patton, Lou Ragland, Marva Holiday,
The Magnificents and Jewel Akens.
Many other artists will be
with us in a 'greet and meet' and PA capacity (that
could mean you!) Network with other industry pros-Meet
the UK film crew-See the UK passion for great songs from
the past.
We have either mailed you
VIP passes or you are on the guest list. If you require
additional GUEST passes, please let us know. The evening
ends at 2am.
March 14 The Weekend
continues at 11am with a RECORD SWAP-MEET.
Hungry collectors will be
eager to buy rare and collectible 45's and albums. Over
20 dealers will be on hand with vinyl, books, cd's etc.
If you have any oddities-BRING THEM TO THE SWAP MEET.
It's all a case of
awareness, Alexander Patton (a failed but
excellent vocalist from Long Beach) was amazed to find
his one shot 45 on Capitol in 1966 is $200.
Edna Wright, former
lead with chart toppers The Honeycone (Want Ads
etc) was thrilled to hear her first 45's under the
recording name of Sandy Wynns are worth hundreds of
dollars!
Miles Grayson, a superb
producer of many 60's independent labels in the LA area,
has at least 5 productions worth a 'grand' each!!
Following the show, the dancing continues in the
adjoining Pacific Ballroom from 5pm-12 mid. March 15-17
We are nightly in the Sports Bar from 9pm. Feel free to
join us.
THIS IS ONE UNUSUAL BUT
HIGHLY ENTERTAINING SPECTACLE. AND A GREAT CHANCE FOR US
ALL TO MEET AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS AND BUSINESS CONTACTS.
I look forward to meeting
all of you. Best Wishes from the United Kingdom.
Sincerely,
Kev Roberts
The KRL Group,
PO Box 909,
S80 3YZ
United Kingdom
Tel;44-
(0)1909-774111(ext 20)
Direct dial from
USA 011-44-1909-774111(ext 20)
e-
kev@kevroberts.com
www.goldsoul.co.uk
www.rwe-usa.com
In April, an original recording of "RUFUS WONDER- Under the moon. northern soul"
was up for auction on Ebay. The single sold for a lot of money. 
