Soul On The Canal Side returns for a second happening of the Summer season for 2024! Starting early, join us for anouther epic summer session, full of jazzy soulful goodness lasting long into the night.
The Mucho Soul crew put together another stellar line up of top selectors to take you through the afternoon and into the early evening out on the Canal Side Terrace. Expect everything from Classic and 2-step Soul, Jazz and Funk to Deep and Soulful House music at their various sessions, DJ Gigs and Radio shows and Ket and Alan always ensure that their guests apply the same musical policy!
Originally hailing from Bari in Italy, Roberta is a DJ, radio host and co-producer of Brazilian Superstar Flora Purim's Grammy Nominated Album ‘If You Will’. An avid vinyl collector with a soulful but eclectic taste with a love of Afro, Disco, Funk, Deep Soulful House, Jazz and Brazilian beats Roberta has an incredible knowledge and refined taste in anything authentic, soulful and sonically meaningful and knows exactly how to read a room. Playing a set to an amazing space is something that most of the times aims at making her audiences feel at ease, engaged and open to let go!
Bob Selway
Bob is one of the South Coasts most revered and acknowledged scientists of soul. Based in Hastings/St Leonards On Sea his regular Klood Up! sessions draw crowds from as far as London, Brighton and Eastbourne with sets crafted to take you on a wild journey of rhythm, beats, and unbridled joy. Bob is renowned for delivering the very best in soul, funk and delectable Afro and Latin House grooves.
Mucho Soul (DJ A.K.A & Ket Shah)
Mucho Soul are the brainchild of long time muso’s and record collectors Alan Kenny Arscott (DJ A.K.A) and Ket Shah and have appeared at the Inspiracion Festival Tenerife alongside Rainer Truby, The Sunsplash Festival Turkey with Norman Jay and most recently The We Out Here Festival with Gilles Peterson. With over 40 years of experience between them and a weekly broadcast on Totally Wired Radio, they continue to conistently deliver quality soulful music taking you on a twisting turning adventure in sound.
Late Night Basement Session
Si Kurrage
Si is one of West London’s original home grown talents and has been a dedicated vinyl junkie since the early 90s. Working firstly for the original rave orgs “World Dance” and “AWOL” and then “Milk and 2 Sugars”, Kurrage earned his stripes with some of the most legendary DJ’s in the business. He’s the cofounder of the infamous “Size Doesn’t Matter” seven inch only night and has worked alongside the recently departed Frankie Knuckles aswell as other legends such as Danny Krivit, Timmy Regisford, Tony Humphries and Norman Jay. Simon is notorious for throwing down the freshest beats when and wherever he can, blessing ear drums with his twisted take on what a DJ should be. Causing havoc, starting riots, leading your sons and daughters astray, coming home late, finding the the best crowds to get down with and generally spanking the ass out of the dance floor.
Please note: 100% of tickets will be available on the door. Free before 9pm, £6 from 9pm, £8 from 10pm.
Standing Tickets: Our tickets provide access to the standing area, allowing you to immerse yourself in the energy of the event. Reserved Tables: While our tickets do not include a table, we encourage you to book one in advance to secure your preferred spot.
If you’d like a table, please visit OpenTable to make a reservation. Arriving early is recommended to secure your seating. Click on the widget to the right and select the date of the event and pick your time. There are a limited amount of tables available to book of varying sizes and there are plenty of spaces available for walk-ups on any day. We accept bookings up till 3pm.
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