We celebrate the music from the legendary record labels
Motown, Atlantic and Stax, which dominated the Soul and R&B charts late last centrury.
Songs performed by artists, like Otis Redding, Stevie Wonder and Willson Picket along side groups like the Drifters, the Foor Tops and the Tempations continue to enthrall audiences today .
If this is your kind of music then don’t miss the soulful voice of Newton Brown. and his band The Soulfools
Introducing Soulfools
Lead Singer - Newton Brown
With years of experience performing with legendary groups like The American Four Tops, The Sound of the Drifters, and The Platters, Newton Brown is a seasoned professional with a voice that is sure to move you.
If you're a fan of Motown music, you won't want to miss the soulful voice of Newton Brown. With years of experience performing with legendary groups like The American Four Tops, The Sound of the Drifters, and The Platters, Newton Brown is a seasoned professional with a voice that is sure to move you.
He is also a talented songwriter and producer, creating his own music that showcases his unique blend of soul, R&B, and Motown influences. With his smooth vocals and undeniable charisma, Newton Brown is a true force to be reckoned with in the world of Motown music.
Guitar - Magnus Ericson
Magnus moved from Sweden to the UK 10 years ago, after finishing tech music school (now BIMM). Magnus had the pleasure to do gigs in th UK for numerous artists & events, at venues such as Jazz Cafe, Indigo 02,
He's regularly tours in Europe and the Caribbean with original projects.
Magnus is an accomplished rock guitarist with a love for soul/blues & jazz.
He's been a member of the Motown soul band "Soulfools" since 2016.
Bass - Mem
Mehmet Raif is a Session Bass player with over 20 years' experience, performing a wide range of musical styles that range from soul music to pop to Bollywood.
This has seen him perform at many prestigious venues such Ovo Arena Wembley, First Direct Arena Leeds and the 02 Indigo.
As well as being a bass player Mehmet is also a composer under the artist name A Guy Called Mem
Drums - Daniele Bogo
Born in Italy in a small town of Belluno, when at seven years he said to his mum “I want to become a drummer”.
By 1999 he was playing drums and percussions with the Musical Director Franco Rossi, performing gigs in theatres, arenas and public spaces.
Daniele arrived in London in October 2012, where he performed as a Session Musician, with singer/songwriter Hollie Stephenson who signed with Dave Stewart, legendary guitarist of the Eurythmics. They went on to recorded and perfomed many gigs including a live performance on BBC Radio, ‘The Ledderman Show’.
Daniele has been play with the London based Soulfools band since September 2022.
Horns - Peter Walker
Peter Walker learnt his music in the North East of England playing cornet in the local town’s brass band.
In the early 2000’s he took up playing the saxophone, prompted by a band member asking if he could make his trumpet sound like a saxophone. “I’d spent over 10 years trying to make my trumpet sound like a trumpet.”
Sometime later Peter learnt how to play flute. “I saw Dave Valentin play a flute with Tito Puente’s band at The Royal Festival Hall. I was hooked on flute!”
For the past ten years Peter has played sax and flute in soul covers band - Soulfools - which regularly plays in venues in London and the SE.