Ceri James album launch at the Duke

Ceri James has been a key part of the SE London live music scene for as long as this blog has been going, and over the years we have featured some of his songs here (including 'Blythe Hill Fields', 'Deptford Broadway' and the New Cross cultural history of 'The Real Coffee Shop'). Recently he has playing regularly at the Wickham Arms in Brockley as part of the Wickham Songwriters Circle.

Tomorrow night (Thursday 10 April) he is launching his fourth album, Songs from the Saloon, at the Duke in Deptford, with some good support. Admission is free, with the line up as follows:

- Dai Herbert - start 8pm

- Jimmy Lyons - start 8.20pm

- Dan Raza - start 8.45pm

- Ceri James (Band) and guests 9.10 pm

Further details on facebook

Ceri James - Songs from the Saloon album cover
(photograph taken in the Ivy House)

Brockley Soul

Friday night, 30th April, sees the launch of the new Brockley Soul night at The Wickham Arms (69 Upper Brockley Road, SE4). It promises a night of Northern And Rare Soul, Funk, Crossover And Modern 70's Soul until 2am.

Worse case scenario it will be a nice drink to some top tunes, but it looks like it could be much better than that. DJ Ollie Lailey already puts on Crystal Palace Soul at the Alma, SE19. There's even a Brockley Soul mix you can download to get you in the mood.

Anyway, planning to give it a go and hopefully have a dance.

Puts me in mind of Deptford Soul City.