Ton van der Kolk, Timothy van der Holst, Ron Smith, Curtis T., Thomas Streutgers, Ruud Kleiss, Tjeerd Brouwer & special guest Jimi Bell Martin
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Daptone Records, Staxx, Booker T & MG's, Sharon Jones, The Dapkings, Otis Redding, Poets of Rhythm, Deejays Soul Rabbi, Keb Darge & Henry Storch, Will Holland aka Quantic, Alice Russel, James Brown, Sugarman3, Lee Fields, New Mastersounds, Speedometer, Daktaris, Budos Band, AIFF and lots of others...
The Soul Snatchers are coming to getcha!
Real Soul Music never dies. That’s what the insatiable musicians of the Dutch band The Soul Snatchers prove every time they treat a swinging crowd to their timeless, down to earth funk and soul tunes, that find their roots in the sexy Sixties and Seventies of the 20th century. Taking pure Soul Music right across the bridge into the new century, The Soul Snatchers combine unknown classics and original compositions into a show that not only appeals to connoisseurs, but just as well to bigger, more mainstream-oriented audiences. The Soul Snatchers don’t claim to have invented Soul Music. Neither do they pretend to re-invent it. They… just HAVE it! And they LOVE to share it with Rhythm & Blues-lovers in every corner of the globe. Founded rock solid on the well oiled rhythm section of clean drums and thumping bass, the dangerously growling Hammond organ and the reverbing guitar sounds find their way to your soul blindly. Add to that the threeheaded copper section The Dynamite Horns, the charismatic performances of singer Curtis T. and special guest vocalist Jimi Bell Martin… and all ingredients for a real Soul Party are present.
In the Fall of 2006 The Soul Snatchers’ first 7” vinyl record on the Social Beats label, ‘Sniffin’ & Snatchin’, was released. It immediately caught the attention of deejays like Keb Darge, Henry Storch, Andy Smith, Kenny Dope, Soul Rabbi and Paul Weller. And of quite a lot of record buyers: it didn’t take long before the record had to be re-pressed! In 2006, The Soul Snatchers also appeared on compilation albums such as ‘Various Soul Shakers Vol. 3’ (Recordkicks), ‘Stay on the Groove Vol. 2’ (Freestyle Records) and ‘New Testament of Funk Vol. 5’ (Unique Records).
In September, 2007 the second 7” record, with Dutch Soul singer Jimi Bell Martin, is released. In the early 70’s, with funky songs like ‘So Fine’ and ‘Moviestar’, Jimi stormed the charts and even held the 1 position in Latin America for weeks. During the past decades, he toured with people like Eric Burdon, Percy Sledge and Lou Rawls. The CD ‘Dutch Rare Groove’ brought Jimi back into the limelight in 2005 with his own vintage Soul tracks. Last year, he toured all the major Dutch venues and brought the soulful Dutch hits from the Seventies back to life successfully, together with musicians like Oscar Harris, Peter Smidt and Louis Debeij.
In January, 2008 The Soul Snatchers’ first full album with mainly original compositions, named ‘Sniffin’ and Snatchin’ ‘, is released worldwide on the Social Beats record label. Japan will even be treated to a special Limited Edition of the album. The 12 short’n’spicy soul tracks with the Sixties Sound all over them result in an album with good old LP-length. So… no wonder ‘Sniffin’ and Snatchin’' will be available on nice crispy black vinyl!
In August, 2009 The Soul Snatchers release their 3rd 7". Musical contentment is very clear on their new single. The Motown beat of the A-side “Good and Plenty” will move even the biggest sourpuss. With this new single the group brings a more stylish sixties sound and groove. The music is playful yet serious, captivating and inspiring. The rhythm section is tight but not forced, the horns play heavy and singer Cutis T. proves to be one of the best new Dutch soul singers! The B-side is definitely not a ‘B’ choice! “Soul to Soul” sees legendary Dutch Soul singer Jimi Bellmartin taking the lead. The Soul Snatchers are a nine piece group with an abundance of ideas. They show us time and time again how to play good authentic funk.
Soul Revue Live
Inspired by the original Soul Revues - like the ones that legendary labels Stax, Atlantic and Motown brought in the 1960‘s - The Soul Snatchers present a 90 minute long whirlwind show with instrumentals played by the Hammond organ wizard and the tight horn section and sizzling songs performed by several vocalists.
The Soul Snatchers are: Ron Smith – Guitar / Ton VanderKolk – Bass / Phil Martin – Drums / Frank Montis – Organ / Curtis T. –Vocals / Tjeerd Brouwer - Trombone / Ruud Kleiss - Trompet / Thomas Streutgers – Sax / Jimi Bell Martin - Vocals
Yeah,,, I got a good word. It is the best record to go in my box so far this year. I am gonna hammer both sides. I played "I can't stand it" twice last Friday, second time my old mate and dj partner Guy Hennigan (a man not easily moved by records) came to the decks shouting "What the fuck is this ?". Number one in my chart for the next few months without a doubt.Keb Darge
Super crispy, super funky, uptempo soul 45 from this Dutch band. Great production especially on drums and percussion. They say themselves that this is nothing new and that they're not trying to reinvent soul music, they are just loving the heritage and playing it damn well. Sometimes good music is just that and getting all precious about taking things forward is not needed. Just listen to the samples... Pete Isaac
Founded rock solid on the well oiled rhythm section of heavy Ludwig drums and thumping Fender bass, Dutch band The Soul Snatchers are alive and kicking, playing music that, inspiration-wise, clearly goes way back to the 60s and 70s. Add to that a dangerously growling Hammond organ, reverbing Gretsch guitar, two or three-headed horn section and female singer Jojo and you have a killer live soul // Picadilly Records
The Soul Snatchers — Soul To Soul Played on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show – BBC 6Music Listen again on http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/shows/funk_soul/
Download Show: http://www.migrationsradio.com/worldwide/novaplanet/2009.09.30.rar acousmatic group/gentle jazzy remix appuntamento al porto (irma promo) wambue project say goodbye (demo) brother groove can’t you see (holophon promo) jj vianello cincinnati kid (irma) bamboos turn it ip (tru thoughts promo) soul snatchers good & plenty (unique promo) una mas trio move my feet (agogo) AFMB/here there sunshine rain live version joy & pain (compost promo) michael henderson take me i’m yours blacktop/opolopo reversed (exchange bureau cd-r) christos Kedras/marconi de morais piano mix choice (kappa promo) nick van gelder step in time (bbe promo) kira neris together (faces promo) TRACK OF THE MONTH
Hi Sweet. Nice to present you the new episode of The Adventures of Captain Funk. Hope you enjoy it at ruifelix.podomatic.com A soul tribute to funky people.
Hey Ton! Thanks for letting me play with you guys in Jaen...an honour. Great to meet you all. Yes i will e-mail you so that we are in contact (of course!!). Big hug from Madrid. Chip.
just came by to let you know, there is a new Feature Funk series from Manmade. Featuring Basementfreaks, Slynk, Funkanomics and Manmade (CMC&.Silenta Edit).
Lots of news from the Funk Salad kitchens: New tracks to listen to, and a DJ mix to download on the site: http://www.myspace.com/peeweesfunksalad
We've been getting some funk love from those lovely funky northern monkeys over at The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show! You can re-listen here (we're at 1hr21mins in): http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/b00m5r9n
You can listen to all the tracks and some fun(k) based bootlegs over at: http://www.soundcloud.com/peewees-funk-salad
...and as if that wasn't enough, you can keep up-to-date with the latest recipes over at our very swanky new Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/pages/PeeWees-Funk-Salad/128370078888?ref=mf
or Twitter page: http://www.twitter.com/FunkSalad
Phew!! So there you go, no excuses people - come and have a nibble you little tinkers!
