JC - The Real SoulUtion

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Sunday 6pm-8pm

 Northern Soul, Tamla & Old School

I was raised on the sweet sounds of Motown. My big sister and her husband were deep into the soul scene, and by 1976, I was hooked. At 14, I started sneaking into soul clubs in my hometown of Colchester — Sunday Soul Nights at the Embassy Suite were absolutely electric. That’s where I fell in love with what’s now called Soul Music, the fashion, the energy, the sound. If you grew up in the '70s, soul music wasn’t just background noise — it was life. From there, I discovered modern soul, crossover, jazz, and funk. I’ve never let go. Every set I play is a tribute to those eras and the memories they gave me.

Lifting souls. That’s it. Creating moments, sparking memories, and telling stories through music for those tuned in and dancing — that’s the magic.

Tough one! But if I had to choose Satisfaction Guaranteed   by Teddy Pendergrass is a guaranteed floor-filler. It breaks down all inhibitions. That said, I always read the room — the right track depends on the crowd and the vibe.

One of my most memorable experiences wasn’t even a live gig — it was during a livestream. The chat function brought listeners together in a way I hadn’t seen before. People were sharing stories, reacting to tracks,  connecting.  During Covid, that sense of community was a gift. It reminded me that music isn’t just sound — it’s a shared experience.

Depends on my mood. My roots are in Northern Soul, but I bounce between Motown, disco, '70s soul, modern grooves, jazz, and the more soulful side of house. Each genre has its own heartbeat.

Oof — that’s a hard one. So many legends to choose from. But if I had to pick, David Ruffin takes it. That voice? Pure soul. Unmatched.

Keep the Fire Burning by Gwen McCrae. It never fails. Always gets a reaction, always lifts the room.