Dublin City Soul Festival

Friday 22nd & Saturday 23rd of May 2009
Doors 7.30pm / Show 8.30pm

Tickets just €40

www.tickets.ie

(includes free admission to night club)

*Note – musical entertainment from 7.30pm

Nicole Whitlock was born and raised in Holly Springs, Mississippi where she began singing in church at the tender age of 9. Everyone that heard her knew she had a gift. As an adult she moved to Memphis, Tennessee to pursue her career as a singer. Her unique style and sassy stage presence earning her the name "Ms. Nickki". A regular in the world famous juke joint Wild Bill’s, this Dynamic and irrepressible Soul Diva soul-shouts her way through classics such as “Chain of Fools,” “Mustang Sally,” & “Breaking Up Somebody’s Home,” offering risqué lessons in love between songs.

The Memphis Soul Survivors Band is made up of four true Blues & Soul lovers.

Original and Senior Memphis Soul Survivor, Dr. Melvin Lee has played Bass guitar all over the world with legends such as Albert King and Little Jimmy King. Another original Memphis Soul Survivor is Archie “Hubbie” Turner, raised in the studio with Poppa Willie Mitchell.

He's recorded several songs over the years and played for countless artists including soul giants Al Green & Anne Peebles.
One of the newer Memphis Soul Survivors is Drummer Neal ”Real Deal” Rudgely. Described by those in the know as a “real drummer”, Neal has won several drum competitions over the years and it’s easy to see why as he lays down an effortless, rolling backbeat that keeps the dance floor packed all night long.
The baby of the bunch is Christopher Pitts but don’t let that mislead you, when this young man straps on his guitar an "old blues man" takes over. Chris plays and sings the blues with a feeling. You can tell he loves every moment. He is making his mark so remember his name.
Vince Johnson, founder of the legendary Plantation All Stars Band, is famous all over the world for his skilful, longwinded playing of the ‘Mississippi Saxophone’ (a.k.a. the harmonica).
Vince Johnson is a true Blues Man. He belts the blues then blows the blues!

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to sample the amazing and original sounds of blues & soul…not to be missed.