Mr.Thamesfm himself, Kelly B has more years broadcasting than most of us have had hot dinners. He has been at the heart of London's music scene since he was a young 'un, and starting as a dancer then progressed to make music and spin it at clubs and on various of London's legendary soul stations. The Lowrider style, the crossover 70s deep soul sound was something he introduced to London's discerning ear. His Vinyl Soul Shuffle Show is a staple - a weekend event - every Sunday from 8am to midday, he will pep you up, spin you around as he explores and digs deep down to unearth yet more gems - old sounds breaking new ground. Kelly B is a one-off.
Join him and catch his past shows here.
Join him and catch his past shows here.
Mark is no stranger to DJing. It has been in his blood for nigh on 50 years. His journey to ThamesFM is both inspring and fascinating. He has been around more blocks than most, and brings his immense love, talent and knowledge to his Mark Bicknell's Rhythm & Soul Riot show every Sunday from midday to 2pm. Expect the unexpected, rare and underplayed modern and Northern Soul, as well as brand new reissues from his very own Big Man Records label.
Paul a.k.a Don Pablo's Shacks brings you his Soul Grooves Show on a Saturday 2-4 and his Reggae Shack Sundays 2-5. Hailing from north London, Paul began collecting in the late 70s where his love of roots and culture was formed in blues dances and by following sounds. He began DJ-ing in the 80s in The Soul Soc across the midlands and back in London into the early 90s at one-offs and house parties. His blend of jazz-funk, deep soul, latin and rare grooves make his Saturday shows a journey through the grooves. His past Soul Grooves Shows are here.
On Sunday he unleashes his deep love of roots reggae, rub-a-dub, rocksteady, lovers' rock and dubwise version excursions, and has hosted Specials on King Tubby, Harry Mudie, Phase One and the sadly missed U-Roy too as well as hosting a truly inspiring interview with Roots Foundation artist Ras Midas . His blog posts are full of titbits and musical delights too.
Catch his past Reggae Shack shows again here.
On Sunday he unleashes his deep love of roots reggae, rub-a-dub, rocksteady, lovers' rock and dubwise version excursions, and has hosted Specials on King Tubby, Harry Mudie, Phase One and the sadly missed U-Roy too as well as hosting a truly inspiring interview with Roots Foundation artist Ras Midas . His blog posts are full of titbits and musical delights too.
Catch his past Reggae Shack shows again here.
Kez is the head of the Bognorphenia Charity, and at Thames she has got her groove on, presenting the wonderful Bognorphenia's Got Its Groove On every Sunday 7-8 where she always dazzles. Kez is a natural broadcaster, at ease and full of love behind the mic, her shows are a showcasing of female artists, and so you can expect to hear soul, funk, some reggae and more served up with elan and zest. Catch her past shows here.
Lynden J is leading exponent of the art of DJing, having been schooled in north London's finest clubs, collecting and spinning since the 70s. A long time radio presenter, he now brings you the wealth of his knowledge over some 50 years in his Soul Spectrum Show every Sunday 8-10pm. He plays deep from his crates, with special emphasis on the 70s Soul and Rare Groove classics, alongside 80s boogie and jazz funk and up to the minute edits and reworkings of the timeless grooves he loves so well.
Prepare to be schooled and entranced in equal measure by the Soulman. Catch all his past shows here.
Prepare to be schooled and entranced in equal measure by the Soulman. Catch all his past shows here.
Steve Burke plays Modern Soul, and so his Soul On The Modern Side will be full of the finest in Modern Soul, alongside new and rare releases and reissues and up to the minute truly 'modern' soul. His tastes are eclectic and his knowledge broad and wide. Catch him every Sunday from 10pm as he winds down your weekend in style.
Rosie is all about Mo Love , gracing the airwaves each and every Monday 8-10pm, where she will soothe and salve you with her exquisite sweet soul sounds, a mix of 60s soul, modern soul, some crossover and classic sounds, but all served with a cherry on top.She features special guests, such as the legendary Ady Croasdell of The 100 Club 6T’s fame, featuring rare and unreleased acetates from his very exclusive collection. Each of her shows is a work of love and you can catch them all again here.
Ady has had a Vinyl Addiction since he was a teen, and has been DJing for years now, up and down the South Coast and beyond. He brings his passion for Mod'n Soul, Ska, R&B, Latin and other musical delights every Monday, live from 6-8pm.
Brett's Southcoast Soul- A-Coaster is on every Tuesday 6-8, and Brett brings you some sweet solid soul filled sounds. Coming from Birmingham, Brett was playing Funk, Soul and Disco before he knew what it was. 'It was just what we played so I've literally grown up with it'. A history which started in Radio for the Birmingham Hospital's Broadcasting Network covered 23 hospitals in and around Birmingham before moving on to the DJ and club scene. All this stood him in good stead for the next move into entertainment working at a large holiday centre on the southcoast where you had to carry out the work wearing a Red jacket. No clues. The circle has finally been completed and Brett is back playing Funk, Soul and Disco. Join him for all the ups and downs on the aptly named 'Southcoast Soul - A - Coaster' Thursday 4 - 6pm with a promise there will be something for everyone. Seatbelts on please !
The Viscount, host of the super fabulous Magnificent Biscuits Show live and fresh every Tuesday 8-10pm, is a legend. Hailing from Norwich he has impeccable musical taste, and his shows are World Tours, featuring music from all corners of the globe, from Latin, be it cumbia, merengue or salsa dripping rhythms to Sengalese, Cameroonian, Nigerian grooves, Ethio-jazz and funk and soul from the Middle East, Japan, across Europe and back across the Atlantic to bring you Tropical Funk and all sorts of funk and soul.
He also co-hosts The People's Playlist on Sundays from 10pm - your choices, on our station - and is an all round top man, always with a smile and a warmth we at Thamesfm cherish. So grab a bite and enjoy, his past shows are here.
He also co-hosts The People's Playlist on Sundays from 10pm - your choices, on our station - and is an all round top man, always with a smile and a warmth we at Thamesfm cherish. So grab a bite and enjoy, his past shows are here.
Clive Brady is a Soul Music mainstay. He started his career as a live events DJ in the very hot summer of 1976 before becoming a London club DJ in 1980. It was 1985 when Clive began broadcasting his jazz funk and soul show on London's LWR, and now shares his broadcasting wonders with over 120 Radio Stations, including Thames FM. His past shows are always a delight, and you can catch his Funk & Soul Show every Wednesday 10 to midday where he brings you soul, funk and 80s soul classics.
A self-confessed Mod in his heart but a Casual in his wardrobe, Nic Dunnaway is the host of A Casual Affair. Coming to you every Wednesday 6-8 direct from his front room in Bognor Regis where he brings his extensive and ever growing collection to your ears; eclectic but always on point, he'll blend soul, funk, latin, disco, northern and dance classics, alongside reggae, afrobeat, jazz, hip-hop and anything else that takes his fancy. He has been on the DJ scene for years, and when able plays out to rapt joy and delight. Smart, crisp and very lovely. Catch his past shows here.
Andrew Medlock is a super fine DJ, he has the funk and soul to mellow and chill your soul. Immersed in music since the early 90’s, Andrew Medlock has spun live across a range of club nights in London and the Midlands, along with residences on Pirate radio and SLAMusic club nights. Hosting the Wind Down show on Thamesfm every Wednesday 8-10pm, Andrew brings an emphasis on blending modern chilled grooves with classic Soul, Funk, Hip-Hop, House Balearic drops and everything in between.
Expect an eclectic mix during his set with a weekly focus on key curators to get you deeper into their music.
Sit back, relax and let Medlock take you there. Catch all his past shows here.
Expect an eclectic mix during his set with a weekly focus on key curators to get you deeper into their music.
Sit back, relax and let Medlock take you there. Catch all his past shows here.
Join Dr Bob's Blues Bins every Thursday 6-8pm as he delves deep into his bins to dig out some old bits and pieces. Expect to hear Blues of all colours and hues, from the halycon days right up to the present day. Fact packed, and bursting with flavour and style, Dr Bob's bins are chock filled with a load of old rubbish you're gonna love him sift through.
Nic's CuTz is brought to you by Nic Coman, each Thursday from 8-10pm, where he will play the finest in UK Street Soul and Lover's Rock, with an emphasis on the bass in your face to get you nodding, bopping and spinning. Hailing from north London, now based in sunny Portugual, Nic has been an avid collector of music since an early age and brings a warmth and bounce to TFM. As well as co-hosting The People's Playlist every other Sunday from 5-7pm, Nic also drops House and Boogie Specials whenever the fancy takes him.
On Thursday evening 10-midnight and on Mondays, also from 4-6pm, Gary Prescott invites you come on board his Soul Train for a musical journey from the late 60s to early 90s across many genres. Crossover to Contemporary, Modern soul to Sweet/Deep, along with the finest RareGroove/Steppers many underplayed giving our artists airplay they deserved, as well as hosting Label specials celebrating the music we all savour. Truly demonstrating the diverse spectrum within our loved music. So join the train ride here.
Ian set the foundation stone and put his back to the wheel to spin the grooves and cogs TFM needs and needed. His Live On Thames FM Show is on most Fridays from 10pm to midnight, where he plays from his extensive and lovingly created collection of soul and funk, and jazz soul and fusion. He also drops deep soul and RnB and every show is a thing of joy and beauty. You will feel refreshed and enriched after one of his offerings, and if you want more, catch them all again here.
The Three Musketeers bring their wonderful collation of musical styles live and direct every Friday direct from Valencia in Spain, from 4-6pm.
Comprising DJ Coco Girl a.k.a Martina, DJ Contempo a.k.a Wayne and Trinity Roots a.k.a Fabi, they play r&b, ska, 60s soul, rare grooves, roots reggae, rocksteady and dub with love and laughter. Truly awesome selectors, they are a major part of Valencia's vibrant music scene, and you can catch Wayne at his funky bar Funkadelia Fabi is to be found dropping sounds all over the place through the Cultural Roots Crew and Martina is a part of both these set ups as well as doing her own thing whenever she can.
Comprising DJ Coco Girl a.k.a Martina, DJ Contempo a.k.a Wayne and Trinity Roots a.k.a Fabi, they play r&b, ska, 60s soul, rare grooves, roots reggae, rocksteady and dub with love and laughter. Truly awesome selectors, they are a major part of Valencia's vibrant music scene, and you can catch Wayne at his funky bar Funkadelia Fabi is to be found dropping sounds all over the place through the Cultural Roots Crew and Martina is a part of both these set ups as well as doing her own thing whenever she can.
Catch Steve Webb's Monthly For The Love of Music Show on the second Friday each month from 8-10pm. Steve's Show is a celebration of funk, soul and disco music and is driven by a desire to draw attention to the musical pioneers who have influenced much of the dance music we listen to now and inspired by the musical approach of famous 70's NYC club The Loft and the more current London Balearic scene. You can expect to hear mostly funk, soul & disco but also the originals of songs you might know through sample culture.
Alessandro Geo comes to you direct from Venica, Italy and plays electronic music from the mid-eighties projected into the future under the aliases: Circuitry Man, Oscillator, Nova Exprexx, The Shadow of A Doubt & Cachet Fiat. Aless is the owner of indie labels: Expect Nøthing, Camo Recordings, Geotronrecords..THE SHADOW OF A DOUBT (BIBIONE, S. MICHELE AL TAGLIAMENTO - VE) is an experimental project by Alessandro Geo and supported by his personal label Expect Nøthing.
Starting from the first demo “Experiment One” (1984), hiswork is characterized by a very varied sound (ambient, industrial, psychedelic noise, hardcore electronic). After several cassettes and participations in compilations of the time, in 1988 Aless released "Disagreeable Mental Defective (The God's Curse)". In 2017 his work " Spannung " featured in the monumental work published in Russia" Viva Italia "(Independent Electronic Music). At the end of the 80s his project evolved into Nova Exprexx. In 1994 there was a further mutation called Oscillator. Since 2004 Geo has been active as Circuitry Man: releasing two albums in 2018 and publishing old material on Bandcamp. Alessandro Geo: vocals, synths, noise, drum programming, tapes - catch his Futuristic Electro Dance Projection Friday & Saturday from midnight. His past shows are on Mixcloud, and you can check out all his releases here
Starting from the first demo “Experiment One” (1984), hiswork is characterized by a very varied sound (ambient, industrial, psychedelic noise, hardcore electronic). After several cassettes and participations in compilations of the time, in 1988 Aless released "Disagreeable Mental Defective (The God's Curse)". In 2017 his work " Spannung " featured in the monumental work published in Russia" Viva Italia "(Independent Electronic Music). At the end of the 80s his project evolved into Nova Exprexx. In 1994 there was a further mutation called Oscillator. Since 2004 Geo has been active as Circuitry Man: releasing two albums in 2018 and publishing old material on Bandcamp. Alessandro Geo: vocals, synths, noise, drum programming, tapes - catch his Futuristic Electro Dance Projection Friday & Saturday from midnight. His past shows are on Mixcloud, and you can check out all his releases here
Colsie's Saturday morning Soul Show 10 to midday is an institution - it's what Saturdays were made for - he plays the sounds of the century, well, of the last century, with soul and funk from the 80s, Casual Style and Fashion.
Jazz funk, boogie, disco, soul and dance classics from the era we all, well most of us, hail from and love.
He will get your body rocking, popping, boogieing and more, catch all his past shows here.
Jazz funk, boogie, disco, soul and dance classics from the era we all, well most of us, hail from and love.
He will get your body rocking, popping, boogieing and more, catch all his past shows here.
Johnny has been immersed in music and club culture from a young age.
After years on the rockin’ scene and then the northern soul scene, he started up the now legendary Valatone Soul Sessions. Originally a warm-up night for the 6T’s All-nighters at the 100 Club, Valatone soon gained its own dedicated following who appreciated the No Music Policy policy.
‘We gave our DJs the freedom to play whatever they wanted without the pressure to fill the floor.”
This approach created a real experimental vibe that gave light to many overlooked and often forgotten tracks that are now considered classics. ‘’ We definitely scratched an itch”
Sadly Valatone closed its door in 2007. But by popular demand and strong arm pressure from our stalwart veterans we put on a few reunion gigs at The Fiddlers Elbow in Camden. They were such a runaway success that they are annual fixtures now.
Johnny has always been a keen vinyl collector and DJ. His tastes range from all areas, doo wop to disco and all sorts in between. He has played at many all-nighters, clubs, weekenders, parties and festivals, including three separate stints at Wayne Hemingway’s Vintage Festival, where he performed on the Let it Rock, the Soul Casino and the Live Soul Stages.
Johnny’s show will feature a bit of everything from his collection, encompassing four decades of vintage music and the odd new release.
Tune in to Thames Fm on Saturday afternoons from midday to 2pm and join him on his wonderful journey through time as Johnny Valatone's House Party takes to the airwaves and transports you to sunnier and groovier times.
After years on the rockin’ scene and then the northern soul scene, he started up the now legendary Valatone Soul Sessions. Originally a warm-up night for the 6T’s All-nighters at the 100 Club, Valatone soon gained its own dedicated following who appreciated the No Music Policy policy.
‘We gave our DJs the freedom to play whatever they wanted without the pressure to fill the floor.”
This approach created a real experimental vibe that gave light to many overlooked and often forgotten tracks that are now considered classics. ‘’ We definitely scratched an itch”
Sadly Valatone closed its door in 2007. But by popular demand and strong arm pressure from our stalwart veterans we put on a few reunion gigs at The Fiddlers Elbow in Camden. They were such a runaway success that they are annual fixtures now.
Johnny has always been a keen vinyl collector and DJ. His tastes range from all areas, doo wop to disco and all sorts in between. He has played at many all-nighters, clubs, weekenders, parties and festivals, including three separate stints at Wayne Hemingway’s Vintage Festival, where he performed on the Let it Rock, the Soul Casino and the Live Soul Stages.
Johnny’s show will feature a bit of everything from his collection, encompassing four decades of vintage music and the odd new release.
Tune in to Thames Fm on Saturday afternoons from midday to 2pm and join him on his wonderful journey through time as Johnny Valatone's House Party takes to the airwaves and transports you to sunnier and groovier times.
Pete Brady bring his awesome Superfly Funk and Soul Show to us on a Saturday from 4-6pm. What began as just another regular Soul night in the City but has fast become an established brand, combining a popular online radio show with a website packed with interesting content, a range of merchandise and a high energy club night!
Pete is committed to showcasing all that is great about today’s scene, as well as recognizing some of the amazing artists from the past, offering a great mix for an ever-growing base of listeners. Expect to hear sounds from Curtis Mayfield and Donny Hathaway as well as some current day acts such as The Getup and Stone Foundation!
His club nights have proven to be one of the best nights out in Belfast and have continued to grow in both stature and in popularity, especially with the quality of acts who have been over to play, such as The Allergies, Smoove and Turrell and Crowd Company. Local bands such as The Organauts, Freedom 35’s and Supertonic Sound Club have all played, helping to play their part in some brilliant nights.
Superfly Funk and Soul has also had the privilege of playing support to many great acts over the last couple of years, such as The Excitements, Stone Foundation, The Haggis Horns, Craig Charles, Lack of Afro, Kevin Rowland, the legendary Pee Wee Ellis as well as this year’s Voice UK Finalist, Hannah Williams, amongst many others such as The Mighty Mocambos and The James Taylor Quartet, and so Pete looks forward to taking things to the next level in the near future. Pete also presents for our sister station, the highly respected Brooklyn based Face Radio. Catch him on ThamesFM every Saturday from 4-6pm, and have a gander at his wonderful website here
Pete is committed to showcasing all that is great about today’s scene, as well as recognizing some of the amazing artists from the past, offering a great mix for an ever-growing base of listeners. Expect to hear sounds from Curtis Mayfield and Donny Hathaway as well as some current day acts such as The Getup and Stone Foundation!
His club nights have proven to be one of the best nights out in Belfast and have continued to grow in both stature and in popularity, especially with the quality of acts who have been over to play, such as The Allergies, Smoove and Turrell and Crowd Company. Local bands such as The Organauts, Freedom 35’s and Supertonic Sound Club have all played, helping to play their part in some brilliant nights.
Superfly Funk and Soul has also had the privilege of playing support to many great acts over the last couple of years, such as The Excitements, Stone Foundation, The Haggis Horns, Craig Charles, Lack of Afro, Kevin Rowland, the legendary Pee Wee Ellis as well as this year’s Voice UK Finalist, Hannah Williams, amongst many others such as The Mighty Mocambos and The James Taylor Quartet, and so Pete looks forward to taking things to the next level in the near future. Pete also presents for our sister station, the highly respected Brooklyn based Face Radio. Catch him on ThamesFM every Saturday from 4-6pm, and have a gander at his wonderful website here
Stephen Beveney brings you the SMB Butterfly Bits n Pieces Show every other Saturday from 6-8 pm, playing the finest and tuffest tunes out there. He will drop house bangers, mixes and edits with his regular Power Play, and then his Funky Three which leads you into the mellow, the rare grooves, the soulful and splashes of roots and dubwise. A former soundman, Stephen has music in his fingers and he will delight and amaze you with his selections. A wizard with the touch of a sculptor, let his SMB Butterfly Bits n Pieces Show mould your ears to feel the joy and love.
Catch his past delights here.
Catch his past delights here.
Murz brings rough tough Hip Hop beats and flavours, old school and new cool. The Murzi Show is the boom.
He has a deep love of the grooves, and drops in fresh drops, alongside UK styles and fashions, playing dancehall and reggae riddims alongside hip-hop beats. Catch him every Saturday night 8 to 10. All his past shows are here
He has a deep love of the grooves, and drops in fresh drops, alongside UK styles and fashions, playing dancehall and reggae riddims alongside hip-hop beats. Catch him every Saturday night 8 to 10. All his past shows are here