FatHand Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 For those of you that have an interest in Aberdeen soul music, Souled Asylum recently split up due to differences in musical direction. This has allowed the majority of us to reformed under a different name with a different goal. (don't ask the name just yet as it has not been fully decided - by far the hardest task when starting a band!)We have decided to downsize a lot on gear (understatement) and have fewer musicians so we can get back to a more raw and spontaneous sound - a bit more authentic and fun on stage. This also means that we can play smaller, more intimate gigs with a more diverse range of songs (possibly work in some original stuff - a bit further down the line). Only good things really. The fact that we have lost the use of an enormous PA worth a squiiiilion pounds does not phase us due to that fact that amazing soul music and bands have existed for a good while longer than such equipment became available!Our new line up is still quite large but consists of:5 brass (3 of whom switch between organ/piano/synth and harmonica)4 singers (1 male and 3 female)BassGuitarDrumsI will put another post on this thread once we have decided on a name and then it is just a matter of coming along to watch!Anybody wanting to hire a soul band please feel free to PM me, we will be ready (after an overhaul of songs) to gig in about October time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatHand Posted July 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Since I started booking gigs we really had to come up with a name quick so please welcome and come along to enjoy the newest and funkiest 12 piece band in Aberdeen:Soul Funkin HotFirst confirmed gig is: Saturday 25th November @ The Tunnels followed by Good Foot Club. I think entry will be 5 which includes entry to the club night after - Soul, Funk and Disco!It is going to be awsome night.Hope to see you all there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatHand Posted November 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 New date for people's diary is 15th December in the Tunnels - doors open at 8pm.http://www.myspace.com/soulfunkinhothttp://www.soulfunkinhot.co.ukIts going to be a great night so get yourselves down there for some fun and dancing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonie Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 i've watched the commitments three times in the last month. i'd love to be in a soul band! /x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatHand Posted November 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Its a blast! Its amazing how much like the commitments playing in a band with so many people is like. A lot of tastes to take care of. Its a lot of fun doing the arrangements of songs, I think its important not to carbon copy songs. It makes for a much fresher and diverse sound and allows to account for different influences in people's playing.You fancy taking a trip up to Aberdeen to watch? Are you in Dundee or Edinburgh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonie Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 edinburgh unfortunately and i've already got either daft friday or the maiden gig in glasgow that night, depending on what my lady says!! otherwise i'd have possibly been up, because i may be playing up there on the sat. will endeavour to check you out tho. good soul is tough to come by. /x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatHand Posted November 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Next gigs will be in March next year due to holidays and things of that nature. Should have a very diverse couple of sets by that point. Really want to play a few gigs outside of Aberdeen through the year as well. Might try and get down to Dundee for a start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonie Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 excellent, i'll keep an eye out and try and make it along. best of luck for the 15th. /x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatHand Posted November 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tam o' Shantie Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 sounds like a blast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatHand Posted December 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 The web site is fully operational now so check it out, see what we look like and find out how ace we think we are Joking aside Lisa, one of our amazing singers, has made an excellent job of it. Good work Lisa!Enjoy and rembemer to come down to the Tunnels on 15th December - an ideal venue if you are on a work night out or just out for a good time (cheeze). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Milner Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 I remeber seeing you guys in ellon a few years back, it was amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatHand Posted December 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Ellon is a great place to play, everyone is really up for dancing and having a good time. It is, however, a different band. The quality is still the same (if not better) but the songs are different and have a bit more groove behind them.Our rhythm section is top notch - new bass player is excellent.Any suggestion about what would make for good additions to the website? We don't have any recordings yet so that is one thing on the to do list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 I remeber seeing you guys in ellon a few years back, it was amazing.Yeah, I saw Souled Asylum in the Forum at the tail end of last year, they were bloody brilliant. If the new band is anything like them, then they're absolutely worth seeing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black_matter Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 ahh i know julie from soul funking hot, she'll either be piano/keyboard or brass. Top lass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatHand Posted December 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 This Friday @ Tunnels!!! get there early, going to be on at about 9.30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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