Caledoniasoul book launch (west) + club night
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Join writer and broadcaster Stuart Cosgrove plus the Calesoul residents at Beech Avenue Social Club, Glasgow, for an evening of words and music to mark the much-anticipated publication of 'Caledonia Soul: How Scotland helped shape northern soul'.
For the first part of the evening Stuart talks to author Martin Gavin about the years of research behind the book – the interviews gathered across Scotland, archives discovered, unique memorabilia revealed and history preserved. The result is a richly detailed account of how Black American music travelled across the Atlantic in the post-war era uniting communities divided by gang loyalties, politics and religion to reshape fashion, nightlife and popular culture.
Hear memories relived from those who were there about the fizzing R&B scene of the early 1960s, Scotland's first northern soul events or young soul boys and girls heading south with little more than a holdall and an advert clipped from Blues & Soul magazine.
The book launch gives way to a Caledoniasoul club night, carrying the celebration onto the dancefloor until 11pm. Stuart Cosgrove joins residents Lenny Harkins and Michael Higgins on the decks for a five-hour journey through the records and shared experiences at the heart of the book. Also appearing will be the publication’s art director and designer, Andrew Divine – a 100% northern soul set from one of Glasgow’s most consistent and best loved DJs and record collectors. Get your ticket early, guaranteed sell out event.
For the first part of the evening Stuart talks to author Martin Gavin about the years of research behind the book – the interviews gathered across Scotland, archives discovered, unique memorabilia revealed and history preserved. The result is a richly detailed account of how Black American music travelled across the Atlantic in the post-war era uniting communities divided by gang loyalties, politics and religion to reshape fashion, nightlife and popular culture.
Hear memories relived from those who were there about the fizzing R&B scene of the early 1960s, Scotland's first northern soul events or young soul boys and girls heading south with little more than a holdall and an advert clipped from Blues & Soul magazine.
The book launch gives way to a Caledoniasoul club night, carrying the celebration onto the dancefloor until 11pm. Stuart Cosgrove joins residents Lenny Harkins and Michael Higgins on the decks for a five-hour journey through the records and shared experiences at the heart of the book. Also appearing will be the publication’s art director and designer, Andrew Divine – a 100% northern soul set from one of Glasgow’s most consistent and best loved DJs and record collectors. Get your ticket early, guaranteed sell out event.
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1 Beech Avenue, Glasgow, G41 5DF, United Kingdom
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