Don’t forget you can listen to a sample of what 97.8 can offer on our FM frequency now. We are going live in a few weeks.

3-5 pm on Saturdays, you will find Jimmy Lindsay, Gerry Smith and Charles Winch at the helm hoping to keep the ship on an even keel.

We will have local sporting guests in the studio, a few national sporting icons, live reports from local soccer matches, plus the latest scores from all the big games and events.

We will be catching up on what’s been happening during the last week, plus news of what’s on in the coming week ahead.

There will be national news, with local news and weather on the hour.

If you can kick it, catch it, drive it, bat it, throw it, jump, walk, swim, if you need boots, trainers, shorts, trunks, a bivvy or even a sword. You’ll find it right here right now.

If you would like to contact the sport’s show please email 

sport@gateway978.com or phone 01268 833978

Now you are on the website why not click on the listen live button.

It’s at the top of this page.

Well being and health are all part of the all round sporting experience, and our guests I hope you agree will reflect activities for all ages and abilities.

We will of course be keeping you up to date with all the sporting action, local and national as it happens including, soccer, rugby, cricket and any breaking sports news headlines.

There will be live reports from local teams.

Live in the studio each week myself  Gerry and Charles will be continuing in our quest to give you the best local sporting coverage

Weather and news on the hour, plus the weather for the week ahead, so if you are fishing, golfing, playing football, jogging or just taking the dog for a walk, we can help you decide on your choice of clothing.

If you feel that your particular sport is not getting enough coverage, please email sport@gateway978.com and we will do our level best to put that right.

You may have a particular fixture or event that needs a mention then email details to sport@gateway978.com and it will be included on the show.

Other contact methods can be found on the website, and of course you can listen online. Just click on the ‘Listen Live’ button (at the top of this web page).

We will be returning , on the 97.8 FM frequency, keep your ears and eyes on guard for more info on this.

Have a good one.

Here’s the playlist from the show, I think I’ve listed everything:

The Jokers: Big Rock & Roll Show
Velvet Revolver: Come on, Come in
Chasing Ora: Falling
Blameless: Breathe A Little Deeper
Shinedown: Second Chance
Blue Gillespie: Making Sound
Blue Gillespie: Sugarglass
Soundgarden: Superunknown
Guns N Roses: Paradise City
We Are The Fallen: I Will Stay
Def Leppard: When Love & Hate Collide
Alter Bridge: Blackbird
Led Zeppelin: Carouselambra
Logan: Lost & Found
Lacuna Coil: I Won’t Tell You
Fozzy: Let the Madness Begin
Rage Against the Machine: Killing in the Name
Within Temptation: What Have You Done
Evanescence: Sweet Sacrifice
Kiss: God Gave Rock & Roll To You Share on Facebook

Here’s the show playlist:

Stevie Wonder  -  Sir Duke

Archie Bell & The Drells  -  Tighten Up At The Disco

Musique  -  Keep On Jumping

Mac Band  -  Roses Are Red

Peabo Bryson  -  I’ve Been Down

Floaters  -  Float On

Hall & Oates  -  She’s Gone

Sharon Brown  -  I Specialize In Love

Carol Williams  -  Love Is You

George McCrae  -  I Get Lifted

First Choice  -  Armed & Extremely Dangerous

Secret Weapon  -  Must Be The Music

Brothers Johnson  -  Streetwave

Don’t forget, until our FM launch day on September 25th, this show is exclusive to the station’s online service at www.gateway978.com but you can hear the odd “cool soul” tune amongst the music being played on our test transmissions for Basildon & East Thurrock on 97.8FM !

Recommended “Old Gits Nights Out” :

Saturday 11th September

“Al Fresco Soul All Dayer”

The Ship, New Road, Leigh-on-Sea

1pm  -  Midnight

“A celebration of soul, funk, jazz, rare groove, Northern Soul and Soulful House from the last five decades”

Entry is free but collections will be made for Southend Hospital’s Bosom Pals Breast Cancer Appeal

More information on (07739) 093256

And don’t forget…

Live Jazz @ The Inn On The Green – Mountnessing Road, Billericay

Monthly lunchtime session – 1pm – 4pm – Next date in September – TBC

If you enjoy the show, then the chances are you will like what happens each month here with musicians including Dan Banks

Admission is FREE !  Hope to add more details here soon…

Don’t forget, to get in touch with a soul, disco or jazz-funk request for the next show, or to let me know details of any top local gigs happening soon, especially in the Basildon/East Thurrock area. Send an e-mail to studio@gateway978.com or find me on Facebook.

Make sure you tune in on Wednesday for the repeat play at 10pm.

See ya,

Neil   -   www.djneilmatthew.co.uk

In case you missed it, here it is.

Oh, and Rik himself will post from here on!

Gareth David Lloyd Interview – Rik Moran

One of Anita Baker’s many gorgeous  ballads takes the spotlight for the “Soul Smoothie” , there’s a classic from the late Johnny Bristol and soul with more than a touch of funk ‘n’ jazz from Harvey Mason & The Fatback Band, plus plenty more tasty fayre to whet your appetite ! Full tracklist below…

Sister Sledge  -  Lost In Music

Rick James  -  Superfreak

Patti Labelle -  When Am I Gonna Find True Love

Johnny Bristol  -  Hang On In There Baby

England Dan & John Ford Coley  -  Love Is The Answer

Merc & Monc  -  Baby Face

Anita Baker  -  Caught Up In The Rapture

Stephanie Mills  -  Never Knew Love Like This Before

Jeanette Lady Day  – Come Let Me Love You

Rare Pleasure  -  Let Me Down Easy

Fatback Band  -  Do The Spanish Hustle

Harvey Mason  -  Till You Take My Love

Eddie Russ – Zaius

Recommended “Old Gits Nights Out” :

Coming up this Bank Holiday Weekend :

Friday 27th August: “Soul Desire”

                               The Hottest Soulful Music On The Planet!”

                                Bar Lambs, 270 Station Road, Westcliff, SS0 7SD

                                DJs Birdy, Marky Mark, Dave Marley & guests

                                9pm – 2am  -  Admission £5 before 11pm

                                Details on (07739) 182803

                                If successful this will become a monthly gig !

Saturday 28th: “Soul By The Jetty” at the Miners Bar, Lobster Smack.

                                      Haven Road, Canvey Island  -  SS8 0AR

                                      8pm  -  1am (Beachwear optional…)

                                     Guest DJ : Caister Legend  -  GARY DENNIS

                                    Playing soul, funk & rare groove …

                                   ” keeping the spirit of the Goldmine alive! “

                                    AND IT IS FREE ENTRY TOO !!!!!!!

Sunday 29th: “Snowboy & the Latin Section – Live!”  -                                                                    

                                 The Boatyard, Leigh-on-Sea

                                Guest salsa singer Alfonso De Jesus from Cuba !

                                 Plus DJ support from Gary Turner 

                                 Tickets & more info from Ria (07702) 089264

                                Over 350 sold already so hurry up !

And don’t forget…

Live Jazz @ The Inn On The Green – Mountnessing Road, Billericay

Monthly lunchtime session – 1pm – 4pm – Next date in September – TBC

If you enjoy the show, then the chances are you will like what happens each month here with musicians including Dan Banks

Admission is FREE !  Hope to add more details here soon…

Don’t forget, to get in touch with a soul, disco or jazz-funk request for the next show, or to let me know details of any top local gigs happening soon, especially in the Basildon/East Thurrock area. Send an e-mail to studio@gateway978.com or find me on Facebook.

Make sure you tune in on Wednesday for the repeat play at 10pm.

See ya,

Neil   -   www.djneilmatthew.co.uk

however that doesn’t mean there wont be a show, so join Tyler and Chris for another fun packed show with lots of random chat and some exciting gadgets.

Schools out on Gateway 97.8 7-9 on www.gateway978.com .

Make it a date !!

Here’s the chart from last week, just in case you missed it:

1.  Ne-Yo / Beautiful Monster
2.  Flo-rida ft. David Guetta / Club Can’t Handle Me
3.  Yolanda Be Cool Vs D Cup / We No Speak Americano
4.  Wanted / All Time Low
5.  Eminem ft. Rihanna / Love The Way You Lie
6.  Travie McCoy ft. Bruno Mars / Billionaire
7.  Bob ft. Hayley Williams / Airplanes
8.  Eliza Doolittle / Pack Up
9.  Swedish House Mafia ft. Pharrell / One (Your Name)
10.Katy Perry ft. Snoop Dogg / California Gurls

But will there be a new number one this week?? Find out tomorrow!

Ps. There’s a new feature as well, but shh!

So, not for the first time recently, it is nice to get in the studio for an hour, switch off from everything and just enjoy playing a few choice tunes from the 70s & 80s for you (although one is actually from much more recent times than that!) If you like cool soul, groovy funk, tasty disco and some sophisticated jazz, then I am sure you will love the latest show, especially the tunes by Billy Paul, Light Of The World, Van McCoy & The Manhattans …

Here is the full tracklist :

Kool & The Gang  -  Take It To The Top

Light Of The World  -  Ride The Love Train

Brecker Brothers  -  Sneakin’ Up Behind You

Van McCoy  -  The Hustle

Walter Beaseley  -  Lil’ Touch Of Jazz

Player – Baby Come Back

Manhattans  -  Kiss & Say Goodbye

Billy Paul  – Let’s Make A Baby

Strikers  -  Body Music

France Joli  -  Gonna Get Over You

Evelyn “Champagne” King  -  Shame

Spyro Gyra  -  Morning Dance 

Recommended “Old Gits Nights Out” :

Coming up in August:

Friday 27th August: “Soul Desire”

                               The Hottest Soulful Music On The Planet!”

                                Bar Lambs, 270 Station Road, Westcliff, SS0 7SD

                                DJs Birdy, Marky Mark, Dave Marley & guests

                                9pm – 2am  -  Admission £5 before 11pm

                                Details on (07739) 182803

                                If successful this will become a monthly gig !

Saturday 28th: “Soul By The Jetty” at the Miners Bar, Lobster Smack.

                                      Haven Road, Canvey Island  -  SS8 0AR

                                      8pm  -  1am (Beachwear optional…)

                                     Guest DJ : Caister Legend  -  GARY DENNIS

                                    Playing soul, funk & rare groove …

                                   ” keeping the spirit of the Goldmine alive! “

                                    AND IT IS FREE ENTRY TOO !!!!!!!

Sunday 29th: “Snowboy & the Latin Section – Live!”  -                                                                    

                                 The Boatyard, Leigh-on-Sea

                                Guest salsa singer Alfonso De Jesus from Cuba !

                                 Plus DJ support from Gary Turner 

                                 Tickets & more info from Ria (07702) 089264

                                Over 350 sold already so hurry up !

And don’t forget…

Live Jazz @ The Inn On The Green – Mountnessing Road, Billericay

Monthly lunchtime session – 1pm – 4pm – Next date: 15th August

If you enjoy the show, then the chances are you will like what happens each month here with musicians including Dan Banks

Admission is FREE !  Hope to add more details here soon…

Don’t forget, to get in touch with a soul, disco or jazz-funk request for the next show, or to let me know details of any top local gigs happening soon, especially in the Basildon/East Thurrock area. Send an e-mail to studio@gateway978.com or find me on Facebook.

Make sure you tune in on Wednesday for the repeat play at 10pm.

See ya,

Neil   -   www.djneilmatthew.co.uk

Meanwhile, exclusively to you on t’internet only (for the time being!) here are the tracks that feature in the current show  -  hear it againWednesday at 10pm :

Sylvester  -  You Make Me Feel Mighty Real

Teddy Pendergrass  -  The More I Get The More I Want

Sly & The Family Stone -  Thank U Faletin Me Be Mice Elf

Booker Newbury III – Love Town

Boz Scaggs   -  What Can I Say

Curtis Mayfield  -  Trippin’

Billy Preston & Syreeta  -  With You I’m Born Again

Crown Heights Affair  -  Galaxy Of Love

James Brown  -  Funky Men

Michael Zager Band  -  Let’s All Chant

Celi Bee & The Buzzy Bunch  – One Love

Conquest  – Give It To Me 

Recommended “Old Gits Nights Out” :

Coming up in August:

Friday 13th: Killer Soul Night @ Lords Golf & Country Club, Hullbridge

Wristbands £5.50 in advance – advance tickets nearly sold out.

A limited number of £7 tickets will be on sale at the door.

More info :  www.zeroradio.co.uk

Friday 27th August: “Soul Desire”

                               The Hottest Soulful Music On The Planet!”

                                Bar Lambs, 270 Station Road, Westcliff, SS0 7SD

                                DJs Birdy, Marky Mark, Dave Marley & guests

                                9pm – 2am  -  Admission £5 before 11pm

                                Details on (07739) 182803

                                If successful this will become a monthly gig !

Saturday 28th: “Soul By The Jetty” at the Miners Bar, Lobster Smack.

                                      Haven Road, Canvey Island  -  SS8 0AR

                                      A “semi-dayer”  -  6pm  -  1am

                                     Guest DJ : Caister Legend  -  GARY DENNIS

                                    Playing soul, funk & rare groove …

                                   ” keeping the spirit of the Goldmine alive! “

                                    AND IT IS FREE ENTRY TOO !!!!!!!

Sunday 29th: “Snowboy & the Latin Section – Live!”  -                                                                    

                                 The Boatyard, Leigh-on-Sea

                                 Plus DJ support from Gary Turner 

                                 Tickets & more info from Ria (07702) 089264

And don’t forget…

Live Jazz @ The Inn On The Green – Mountnessing Road, Billericay

Monthly lunchtime session – 1pm – 4pm – Next date: 15th August

If you enjoy the show, then the chances are you will like what happens each month here with musicians including Dan Banks

Admission is FREE !  Hope to add more details here soon…

Don’t forget, to get in touch with a soul, disco or jazz-funk request for the next show, or to let me know details of any top local gigs happening soon, especially in the Basildon/East Thurrock area. Send an e-mail to studio@gateway978.com or find me on Facebook.

Make sure you tune in on Wednesday for the repeat play at 10pm.

See ya,

Neil   -   www.djneilmatthew.co.uk