Here's hoping you have a tremendous Christmas, and there's hoping we see you at the Lounge this coming Sunday (27th) where we'll be recovering in our usual relaxed fashion, 2 'til 7.
Is there a name for the period between Christmas and New Year? The lack of an obvious one makes life very difficult for those of us who like to supply rubbishy puns or (failing that) alliterative names for the kind of events which might take place on the 27th of December. It's too bad. I'm off for a drink.
Wednesday, 23 December 2009
Wednesday, 16 December 2009
Name That Tune: Make This Young Lady Mine
“What’s that song that De La Soul sampled?”
That, thanks for asking, was Make This Young Lady Mine by The Mad Lads, whose striking guitar riff was sampled by De La Soul for Eye Know. At least one other DJ of this parish might prefer Steely Dan’s Peg, which was also sampled for Eye Know, but The Mad Lads’ 1968 Stax single is solid gold soul.
There’s no youtube stream of this song, but it’s on Impressed! 24 groups inspired by the legendary Curtis Mayfield and The Impressions, one of the very best Kent CD compilations. I’d urge anyone interested in classic soul to buy it.
Strictly speaking, The Mad Lads’ work up until about 1966 owed more to Mayfield’s legacy of group soul harmonisation than Make This Young Lady Mine does, and I expect Booker T, the song’s co-writer, might see the blend of gospel and pop-funk as very clearly stamped with his hallmark, but no matter; this is one of the unheralded greats of soul’s classic age.
That, thanks for asking, was Make This Young Lady Mine by The Mad Lads, whose striking guitar riff was sampled by De La Soul for Eye Know. At least one other DJ of this parish might prefer Steely Dan’s Peg, which was also sampled for Eye Know, but The Mad Lads’ 1968 Stax single is solid gold soul.
There’s no youtube stream of this song, but it’s on Impressed! 24 groups inspired by the legendary Curtis Mayfield and The Impressions, one of the very best Kent CD compilations. I’d urge anyone interested in classic soul to buy it.
Strictly speaking, The Mad Lads’ work up until about 1966 owed more to Mayfield’s legacy of group soul harmonisation than Make This Young Lady Mine does, and I expect Booker T, the song’s co-writer, might see the blend of gospel and pop-funk as very clearly stamped with his hallmark, but no matter; this is one of the unheralded greats of soul’s classic age.
Christmas Opening Hours
All reliable predictions are for a hangover on Sunday December 27. Worry not, as the Hangover Lounge will be open from 2pm offering a variety of tunes to salve the mind and soothe the soul.
There'll always be booze to drink and people to chat to, which years of dedicated research by our resident DJs proves works just fine.
There'll always be booze to drink and people to chat to, which years of dedicated research by our resident DJs proves works just fine.
Tuesday, 1 December 2009
Clientele and Cavalcade live this Sunday - FREE!
Two great bands, one great relaxing club and no entrance fee. This Sunday, December 6, we're delighted to host one of our long-time favourites, The Clientele, and one of the UK's most exciting prospects, The Cavalcade.We open our doors at 2pm for drinks and soothing tunes; the live music will start by 3pm.
Thursday, 26 November 2009
Time Out's Best Sunday Lunches
The Lexington earns its place as one of the best places to eat Sunday lunch in a Time Out feature.
They describe the Hangover Lounge as "a day-after session with soothing indie music and fortifying drinks", which is sort of right as most of the soul and reggae we play was issued on indies.
The Lexington's kitchen is currently closed - it'll re-open soon with similar American-themed food, only the prices will be lower - but in the meantime you can buy pizza from the excellent Basilico across the road and bring it in to the pub.
They describe the Hangover Lounge as "a day-after session with soothing indie music and fortifying drinks", which is sort of right as most of the soul and reggae we play was issued on indies.
The Lexington's kitchen is currently closed - it'll re-open soon with similar American-themed food, only the prices will be lower - but in the meantime you can buy pizza from the excellent Basilico across the road and bring it in to the pub.
Thursday, 12 November 2009
Gig times 15 November
Stage times are a little earlier than usual this Sunday, so get to the Lexington early for your free acoustic treats:
Birdie: 3.20 EDIT: just to be on the safe side, turn up at 3pm as times may be brought forward.
Peter and Jessica of the Would-Be-Goods: 3.45
Gregory Webster: 4.20
Birdie: 3.20 EDIT: just to be on the safe side, turn up at 3pm as times may be brought forward.
Peter and Jessica of the Would-Be-Goods: 3.45
Gregory Webster: 4.20
Tuesday, 3 November 2009
Chickfactor Special featuring Would-Be-Goods and Gregory Webster and Birdie live
We're delighted to welcome back the Chickfactor ladies to the Hangover Lounge decks on November 15. Gregory Webster returns to the Lounge's live forum in support of his Promised Land single, a splendid 12-string trip through 1966 via the pop perfection of the Razorcuts' 1987 ep I Heard You The First Time. After much cajoling, browbeating and haranguing, we've managed to persuade The Would-Be-Goods to play live as well. I know that's enough, but just so you're really spoiled, Birdie have kindly agreed to grace the stage for the first time in years. Result! What are you waiting for? November 15, obviously.
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