Big Week of Soul Goings-On!

Happy New Year! Spread the word!

1. Wednesday, January 10, Botanica...10 till late...no cover...heavy soul 45 action with Mr. Fine Wine and special guests all night long...every Wednesday since 1996...47 East Houston, between Mulberry and Mott...21 and over WITH I.D.!...Guests over the years have included Cut Chemist, Keb Darge, Ian Wright, Egon...you never know who might show up with records!

2. Friday, January 12, Atlanta, Georgia @ the Earl...488 Flat Shoals Ave. SE...The Mighty Hannibal's triumphant return to his hometown, with backing band the Black Lips!...and the Reigning Sound!...and DJs Greg Cartwright, Brian "Agent 45" Poust, and Mr. Fine Wine! See www.themightyhannibal.com and www.myspace.com/mightyhannibal....

3. Saturday, January 13, Bumpshop @ APT, 419 West 13th St., meatpacking district, NYC...our TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY with special guest Kenny Dope!! $10 (or e-mail me for guest-list access)...10 till 4...DJs David G., Jared B., Chairman Mao, and Mr. Fine Wine...heavy funk, Latin boogaloo, sweet soul all night long on a great sound system...www.bumpshopnyc.com, www.aptwebsite.com....Thanks for your support!

And a heads-up: The next Horse River Social dance party is next Friday, January 19, at Royal Oak in Williamsburg...nonstop dance-floor soul mayhem till 4 a.m. and it's free!!