The Greatest Soul Show on the Coast

Soul by the Sea

Saturday 5^th July 2014

After the huge success of Sixties by the Sea, Aldeburgh plays host to another fantastic open air, live music charity concert at Soul by the Sea from 5pm on Saturday 5^th July 2014.

The free event, opposite The White Lion Hotel in Aldeburgh, includes live acts including Geno Washington, who fronted Ram Jam Band and had hits with Water, Que Sera Sera and You Don’t Know Like I Know, along with ultimate party band Soul Kitchen performing a high energy set of favourites including Dancing in the Street, Play That Funky Music and Brown Eyed Girl.

Champagne and beer marquees along with bbq and food outlets will provide fuel for dancing into the early hours, while The RV8tors, flying their remarkably fast, fully aerobatic aircraft with powerful smoke systems, will perform an unforgettable display. Unique extras such as a Spitfire flyby and fireworks at the end of the night will wow the crowds.

Peter Osborne, General Manager of the White Lion Hotel comments: “King of the Swingers Geno Washington is the real deal when it comes to soul, while Soul Kitchen will wow the audience with their spectacular high energy sets, dancing and chef outfits! After the huge success of last year’s 60s by the Sea we want people to dig deep as they are entertained with live music.”

Geno Washington says: “This is my first time to Suffolk and I’m looking forward to bringing the show to a close with a bang. It’s great to be asked to support this charitable event”.

Mike Rushmore aka lead singer ‘Ed Chef’ from Soul Kitchen says:  “I can’t wait! Who’d have thought that after 23 years a crazy bunch of chefs would be playing on the same stage as some real musicians? And a chance of a swim afterwards in one of the most beautiful towns in the country!”

Money raised will be donated to local Aldeburgh Charities, The Beach Help an East Coast Child and Town 102 Kids Trust.

Sally Budden, Trustee Director of the Anglian Radio Trust says: “We are absolutely delighted that Soul by the Sea has chosen Help An East Coast Child and Town 102 Kids Trust to benefit from funds raised this year. The money from the sale of the programmes at this event will directly benefit a local child in need. What better way to spend a summer’s evening than on the beach, hearing a fantastic line up of soul groups and showing support for disadvantaged children at the same time”.

Howard Bowles, Director of Anglian Radio says: “Town 102 and The Beach are truly local radio stations that serve their communities. Both Anglian Radio owned radio stations are proud to be able to work with the folks of Aldeburgh, plus Noel Vine from The Beach and Paul Morris from Town 102 who are hosting the event. Paul Morris hosts the Soul Show heard every Saturday afternoon”.

The event is kindly being sponsored by the TA Hotel Collection, East of England Co-op, Direct Seafoods, Aldeburgh Fish & Chip Shop, Frèrejean Feres, Pressi, Fuller Davies, Shorthose Russell, EDF, Suffolk new College, M.R King and Suffolk Secrets.

Last year over £4,000 was raised for charity.

Visit www.soulbythesea.net and follow @soulby_thesea for more information.

 

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