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Willie Hutch's "Midnight Dancer" (1979) – A Soulful Odyssey Under Disco Lights

In the late '70s, as the disco fever swept across dance floors worldwide, soulful crooner Willie Hutch decided to throw his hat into the glittering ring with "Midnight Dancer" – an album that seamlessly marries his signature smooth soul vocals with the pulsating beats of disco. Released in 1979, this album marked a departure from Hutch's Motown roots, and it's safe to say that he made the transition with impeccable style. Soulful Charisma: "Midnight Dancer" opens with the titular track, and from the first note, it's clear that Hutch's soulful charisma is front and center. His rich, emotive voice, reminiscent of Marvin Gaye, finds new life in the world of disco, adding depth and authenticity to the genre. Groove-Inducing Disco Jams: Throughout the album, Hutch effortlessly navigates the disco landscape with tracks like "Party Down" and "Disco Thang." These songs are pure, unadulterated dancefloor bliss. The basslines are funky,

Manchester Klondyke Club and Happy Daze present : FRUIT TONES PINK WAFER FACTORY ALBUM LAUNCH NOV 2022

The Klondyke, is preparing for an intergalactic evening of steam roller psychedelics, fire blazing garage and cosmic funk!  On stage - The Fruit Tones, Sister Wives,  Well Yeah, and Brokli. When the music starts people will witness four groups of musicians providing backbone and might in this evening of entertainment. The Fruit Tones will launch this event with their high impact and energetic garage.   Now, are you ripe and ready to be roused? As these bands have amazing and though provoking musics, as well as stella moves and outfits. Well Yeah's - Caroline Faruloo is calibrated to inspire and lead us down a 60's and 70's Psychedelic , surf tropical path. After the surf, energy will glide towards the formidable Sister Wives who hail from Sheffield. They have an intense hypnotising sound, that whisks a windy tale of power, which can take  listeners on a trip reconnecting them to forefathers or ancient mythical spirits.   Finally the event will end with Manchester's v