We are back by DOPE demand after a stack of positive messages & e-mails we will be hosting our second ‘Blockparty Picnic’ on SUNDAY 4th Dec parkside in a hush hush location in Alexandria.

Similar vibes as the last one, a family friendly sunday picnic in the park from 12pm with day time beats from rotating DJ’s including; Phil Toke, Michael Zac & Eadie Ramia +  C Man, Mason (Paper Plane Project) & Nathan (DoJo Cuts & The Liberators)

Facebook Event –> Here

Stay close for more info.

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A massive THANK YOU! to everyone who helped get this off this ground last Sunday, it was a little rushed.. a little unorganised but ended up being a pretty special day for us & really confirmed how much the REAL MUSIC heads in Sydney love to party. Great crew to get down with.

Hats off to all who came out during the day.. & massive thanks to you guys who made us set the Sound System under the covers of some massive trees even after the rain came in.. You cats ARE THE SOUL OF SYDNEY!

Special thanks to the DJ’s who got right behind the day; Mason (Paper Plane Project), Nathan (The Liberators & DOJO Cuts) , Phil Toke, Eaddie Ramia & Michael Zac (Our House DJ’s).

We will be getting this going again very soon! so get in touch on our facebook page or email us for details or if you want to get invloved playing some music etc.

Peace

Venue Update (20th Nov 9am)

E-mail soulofsydney@gmail.com if any issues finding us etc.

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In the name of spreading REAL MUSIC, SOUL OF SYDNEY & TONE have teamed up to put forward a small number of hush-hush out door POP UP street & parkside throwdowns during summer.

The idea is a series of free Pop-UP Sunday afternoon family friendly Picnic’s in various outdoor locations around this beautiful city, featuring rotating sets from local DJ’s & Artists still flying the flag for quality music in Sydney.

If you like the idea of hearing everything from James Brown, Jocelyn Brown, Erykah Badu, De La Soul, Dilla & Masters At Work & Frankie Knuckles in an outdoor location where you can have a Sunday Picnic in the sunshine, then join us as we celebrate the gift of great music, in a relaxed environment with friends and al-fresco on picnic blankets!

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We will be kicking off next Sunday 20th Nov in a special Innercity Parkside location

Music Policy: Soul, Afro-beat, Disco, Funk, Hip Hop & Soulful House

Free entry: Open Mic, Open Decks & Open Floor (for all you dancers)

Soul of Sydney DJ’s + Guests dropping a everything from NEO SOUL, CLASSIC FUNK BREAKS, DISCO, & B-boy Boogie

E-mail soulofsydney@gmail.com for details.

PLEASE NOTE: events will depend on weather so we will make a decision late in the week & send venue information via email & sms by weeks end. Venue info WILL NOT be posted on FB, so if you are interested please shoot us an email at soulofsydney@gmail.com with your mobile number so we can keep you posted.

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Updated INFO:

We have a few spots near Alexandria but waiting to see if the weather holds up, if it is blue sky’s then we are in business and will be sending an sms blast out of where you can be found.

Few points that might help you organize you day better;

· It is a family friendly picnic first and foremost so could be a good idea really to pack an eski/ picnic basket, fruit, drinks and something to sit on etc.

· We have a spot with a stack of grass around with plenty of room for kids, it is 5 mins from city around Alexandria, there is shade but best people bring some hats etc. \

· We will have a basic DJ set up playing everything from Sade to James Brown to De La Soul, Erykah Badu & Masters At Work. It is open decks with rotating DJ’s (but best people get in touch via email if keen to play to confirm time slots)

· We are hoping to kick off by 12pm till around 5 or 6

· We will be waiting for the weather forecast before we make the call as it is outdoors, if it does look like it’s going to rain then we will simply move till next sunny Sunday. (We will be in touch later in the week via email and on the day via SMS in case we have to move the party so we will need your Mob. details too.)

· If you are a local Musician, Mc, Singer, Percussionist or DJ then we are very keen to hear from you if you would like to play, especially if you down to play percussion along the Djs in an open jam vibe for Sunday. (we are hoping to get thing going as a regular Sunday afternoon local soul funk and hip hop open jam session so if your keen to be part of it let us know)

· For local Soul music fan then we simply wants you there enjoying the music, so get a group of friends together, spared the word and come down for a day out it the park.

Stay Updated online at;

Twitter http://www.twitter.com/soulofsydney
FB: http://www.facebook.com/soulofsydney
Online: http://www.soulofsydney.org/blockparty

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WHY NOW?

This came about due to the overwhelming disappointment with the closure of so many GREAT music venues in Sydney recently. So we felt the time was right to organise a local music communal get together for the locals who have been supporting the music and venues we all love.

We will have a Sound System, Decks & Mic set up, so if you are keen to help out with music or a mini show case, let us know via FB or e-mail.

Peace,

From your good friends at

Soul of Sydney & Tone

Updated Event Info –> http://www.soulofsydney.org/blockparty

Proudly Supported By Sydney’s REAL MUSIC VENUE TONE, back-online verysoon to support sydneys music scene –> http://www.tone.net.au/

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BLOCK-PARTY FUNK MIXTAPE TRIBUTE TO OBAMA

Mixed by: Phil Toke & Soul Of Sydney, of Sydney Australia

Running Time: 74 minutes

DOWNLOAD:

at Sound Cloud or Here

Track List

1. The Love Unlimited Orchestra – Midnight Groove,<Soul Of Sydney Edit>
2. Fatback Band – Mister Bass Man
3. The Head Hunters- God Made Me Funky
4. The Honey Drippers- Impeach The President
5. The O’Jays- Give The People What They Want
6. James Brown- The Boss
7. Bill Withers- Lovely Day
8. Herb Alpert – RiseYObama EDIT>
9. James Brown – Funky President
10. Maceo & The Macks – Soul Power ’74
11. Donald Byrd- Change- Makes You Want To Hustle
12. Curtis Mayfield- Right on For The Darkness
13. Stevie Wonder- Black Man
14. The Blackbyrds- Rock City Park
15. Odyssey- Going Back To My Roots
16. John McLaughlin- Planetary Citizen
17. Issac Hays- Theme From S.H.A.F.Tt black President.
18. The Beginning of The End- Funky Nassau (Part 1)
19. George Clinton – One Nation Under A Groove
20. Stevie Wonder – Higher Ground
21. Lonnie Liston Smith- Expansions
22. George Benson- You Can Do It < Phil Toke & Soul of Sydney ‘I Have A DREAM EDIT’
23. Roy Ayers- Evolution

Just caught some GREAT  news on twitter that Erykah Badu will back in Sydney early next year performing at the Sydney Opera House & what better way then celebrate with a BADU Mixtape of her dropping rare classic funk and hip hop gems on BBC radio.

Niche Productions & Live Nation present

ERYKAH BADU

Sunday 19th Feb – Sydney Opera House
Wednesday 22nd Feb – Palais – Melbourne with Fat Freddy’s Drop
Saturday 25th Feb – Kings Park & Botanic Garden – Perth with Fat Freddy’s Drop

GRAMMY® award winning artist Erykah Badu is touching down in Australia this summer in what is sure to be the hottest ticket of the season.

Forging her own path in soul music and almost single-handedly directing the genre since the ’97 debut Baduizm, Badu’s releases have always demanded critics attention, whilst her live shows incite rapturous engagement from audiences as she bursts through hits like On & On, Love Of My Life, Apple Tree, Tyrone, Bag Lady, Window Seat and more.

Her latest release New Amerykah Part II (Return Of The Ankh) further pushed the boundaries of contemporary soul music, enlisting the work of previous collaborators James Poyser and Ahmir ?uestlove Thompson (The Roots, Al Green) as well as cutting edge producers like Madlib, Sa Ra Creative Partners, Karriem Riggins (Diana Krall) and the late J Dilla.

Erykah Badu will perform live for the very first time in her own headline shows in Australia, offering fans their first taste to see her in concert in exquisite and historic venues such as Sydney Opera House, Melbourne’s Palais Theatre and Perth’s picturesque Kings Park. For the latter two events, she will be joined by New Zealand’s Fat Freddy’s Drop.

The enigmatic seven piece soul act have won the world over with their hypnotic live performances which translate their impeccable records to a live setting in a similarly dynamic fashion to Badu’s razor sharp band. Their last album ‘Live At Roundhouse London’ showcased the incredible live show, which takes in highlights from their albums ‘Based On A True Story’ and ‘Dr Boondigga and the Big BW’ and Australian audiences may be in for a taste of new material, which is hinted at a mid 2012 release.

Do not miss the captivating Erykah Badu as she tours across Australia for the first time in her own headline shows, joined by Fat Freddy’s Drop in Melbourne and Perth for some of the most musically exquisite engagements of the summer programme.

Niche Productions & Live Nation present Erykah Badu February 2012 Tour

Sunday 19th Feb – Sydney Opera House
Tickets: http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/ 02 9250 7777 http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/ 136 100
PRESALE (INSIDERS – Sydney Opera House ‘Insider’ members): TUE 8 NOV
PRESALE (INHOUSE – Sydney Opera House enews subscribers): WED 9 NOV
GP ONSALE: MON 14 NOV

Wednesday 22nd Feb – Palais – Melbourne with Fat Freddy’s Drop
Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/ 136 100
LN & NP PRESALE: TUE 8 NOV – THUR 10 NOV
GP ONSALE: – MON 14 NOV

Saturday 25th Feb – Kings Park & Botanic Garden – Perth with Fat Freddy’s Drop
Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/ 136 100
ME PRESALE: – MON 7 NOV – TUE 8 NOV
TM PRESALE: – WED 9 NOV – THUR 10 NOV
GP ONSALE: – MON 14 NOV

The Erykah Badu Mixtape!

Erykah Badu Mix live on BBC radio

1. Sa-Ra – Sun [Delmark]
2. Stark Reality – Cooking [Stones Throw]
3. Funkadelic – Miss You A Lot [Westbound]
4. Michael White – The Blessing Song [Freestyle]
5. Muro – I’m Just Doing My Job [Staple Design]
6. Day Light – Give It Up [White]
7. Ramp – I Just Love You
8. Sun Ra – Where There Is No Sun [Art Yard]
9. Earth, Wind & Fire – Clover [Columbia]
10. The Blackbyrds – Rock Creek Park [Fantasy]
11. War – Me & Baby Brother
12. Trouble Funk – Trouble Funk Express [Greyhound]
13. Cybotron – Clear [Fantasy]
14. Erykah Badu – On And On [Instrumental]