Dexter Wansel RIP. What a legacy of music. Feel privileged to have attended the tribute concert in London just a few weeks ago. Here's the big one - 'Life On Mars'. #soul #funk #jazzfunk #dexgterwansel #phillysoul #philadelphiainternationalrecords www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNR-...

Tune of the week. If you are like me, you might have an imaginary jukebox in your head where there's one lovely song that is stuck on repeat. Welcome to my world. This is gorgeous. #soul #funk #naturalfour #leroyhutson #curtismayfield #curtomrecords www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zti...

Sonny Rollins RIP. The 'Saxophone Colossus' has left us. Get out your Rollins records and give them a listen. That will be the perfect tribute. #jazz #modernjazz #postbop #sonnyrollins #saxophonecollossus www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoX4...

Tune of the week. Sun's shining, so it has to be the classic rare groove two-stepper from Leo's Sunshipp. Stay hydrated Hatrackers. Scorchio.🌞😎 #soul #funk #jazz #raregroove #twostepper #leossunshipp #hatracksaturdaysessions www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ukbj...

Tune of the week. Incredible gospel-soul from the Mighty Chariots Of New Orleans. Close your eyes. Listen. Thank us later. You're welcome 💙 #soul #funk #gospel #gospelsoul #hatracksaturdaysessions www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6BB...

Hatrack Saturday Sessions. Lord Herbert (SE18) Saturday 16th May from 7pm. "Soul, funk, jazz & whatever we flippin' well like" - probably no Beatles records though! Martin H @martinharr966.bsky.social is our guest DJ. It's all on vinyl and it's free! #soul #funk #jazz #shootershill #plumstead

This Saturday night (16th) Hatrack DJs take over the Lord Herbert (SE18) for another monthly session of 'soul, funk, jazz & whatever we flippin' well like'. Martin H @martinharr966.bsky.social will be our guest. Tasty. #soul #funk #jazz #shootershill #london #woolwich #greenwich

Tune of the week. Millie Jackson 'Hypocrisy'. Killer funky soul from one of the great singers of our lifetime. More tunes of this caliber at our session at the Lord Herbert this Saturday (16th) www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBXX... #soul #funk #milliejackson #hatracksaturdaysessions #lordherbert

Well done to our Shooters Hill friends and neighbours for electing two Green Party councillors. Congratulations to Tamasin Rhymes and Max Green. Here's the greatest GREEN of all - Grant Green, doing a bit of James Brown 💚 Next Lord Herbert session - Sat 16th May www.youtube.com/watch?v=orOv...

Four flippin' years of playing whatever we flippin' well like at our favourite place - The Lord Herbert (SE18). Please bring your cards, gifts and cake on Saturday 16th May (from 7). Martin H is our esteemed guest. Fantastic (see what we did there?) #soul #funk #jazz #raregroove #itsallonvinylbaby

Four years of funky stuff at the Herbert. Come and give us a listen. Tons of vinyl goodies to wrap your ears around. Saturday 16th May is the date. Returning as our guest jock will be the 'cat in the hat' Martin H @martinharr966.bsky.social #soul #funk #jazz #shootershill #plumstead #greenwich

Tune of the week. Everyone knows at least one weasil like the subject matter of this song by Undisputed Truth. "Can You Dig It" #soul #funk #undisputedtruth #normanwhitfield #motown #psychedelicsoul #hatracksaturdaysessions www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9yB...

Happy International Jazz Day. "Could you call on John Coltrane". Oh yes! Ole! #jazz #johncoltrane #internationaljazzday www.youtube.com/watch?v=FktW...

Tune Of The Week. Monday morning blues? No problem, this tune will cure it. Pharoah Sanders in full-scale uplift mode. Freedom! #soul #jazz #funk #pharoahsanders #jazzdance #spiritualjazz #hatracksaturdaysessions www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6hZ...

Tune Of The Week. We like Ike. Isaac Hayes 'Joy (Part 1)'. Proper ear candy for the start of the week. #soul #funk #jazz #isaachayes #memphissoul #staxrecords www.youtube.com/watch?v=Md-q...

Tonight in the Herbert (SE18). Back-to-back Philly soul classics from 11pm until midnight. Plus our usual blend of 'soul, funk' jazz & whatever we flippin' well like'. Guest DJ - Rob Lewis. Free! #soul #funk #jazz #phillysoul #thesoundofphiladelphia #shootershill

Don't miss the next Hatrack At The Herbert (SE18) session this Saturday (18th). Soulful gems on vinyl a plenty. A special focus on classics from Philadelphia International Records. Rob Lewis guests. And it's free! #soul #funk #jazz #phillysoul #southeastlondon #hatracksaturdaysessions #vinyl

We will be two-stepping back in to the Herbert this Saturday (18th). As usual we'll play "what we flippin' well like" but with a healthy sprinkling of Philly soul. Rob Lewis guests. Free. #soul #funk #jazz #phillysoul #shootershill #plumstead #woolwich #woolwicharsenal #greenwich

Tune of the week. Blown away by last night's tribute concert for Dexter Wansel. The Philly mood will continue at our session at the Lord Herbert this Saturday (18th). Two-steppers welcome! #soul #funk #jazz #phillysoul #dexterwansel #philadelphiainternationalrecords www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj8P...

We storm back into the Herbert on Saturday 18th April. Our record bags are stuffed with goodies - including a good helping of Philly soul. Rob Lewis is our guest DJ. Free! #soul #funk #jazz #phillysoul #shootershill #plumstead #woolwich #woolwicharsenal #greenwich

Tune of the week. In honour of International Beaver Day (April 7th) here's a tune from our favourite Beaver - Willie 'Little Beaver' Hale. You can't make this shit up! #soul #funk #littlebeaver #williebeaverhale #miamifunk #miamisoul www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qslu...

James Gadson RIP. Smiling James Gadson has vacated the drum stool. A peerless and brilliant musician best known for his tenure with Bill Withers. Listen to his time-keeping on this live version of 'Use Me'. Love this man 💔 #soul #funk #jamesgadson #billwithers www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSqt...

Tune Of The Week. Dexter Wansel (due to play in London April 12th) wrote and produced this classic for the wonderful Jones Girls. What's not to like? #soul #funk #jazz #jonesgirls #dexterwansel #phillysoul #philadelphiainternationalrecords #mfsb www.youtube.com/watch?v=viGF...

Tune Of The Week. Milton Nascimento 'Crave E Canela'. A touch of Brazilian sunshine to start the week. Dedicated to those who made it to Saturday's session at the Herbert. Obrigado. #soul #funk #jazz #brazilianmusic #miltonnascimento #hatracksaturdaysessions www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7nn...

Lord Herbert (SE18) tonight from 7. Our guest DJ is artist Ray Richardson - a man with impeccable musical taste. He's on deck from 8.30 - 9.30. Come along and show us how to do the Hustle. #soul #funk #jazz #shootershill #plumstead #woolwich #woolwicharsenal #greenwich #soulonvinyl

In need of a burst of classy soul and funk? head to the Herbert this Saturday (21st). Let us TCB. Also on deck will be our guest DJ of the month, artist Ray Richardson. Check out Ray's Instagram (@rayrichardson1) for details of his latest show. #soul #funk #jazz #shootershill #plumstead #woolwich

Tune of the week. This one will shake the cobwebs off. Prime funk from the Stovall Sisters (1971). Hear this, and tons of other great tunes at our next session at Lord Herbert (SE18) this Saturday (21st) #soul #funk #jazz #raregroove #stovallsisters #vinyl www.youtube.com/watch?v=kB9t...

Hatrack at the Herbert next Saturday (21st). Guest DJ - artist Ray Richardson (rayrichardson.co.uk) Also check out our latest Spotify playlist (link below). open.spotify.com/playlist/0V3... #soul #funk #jazz #hatracksaturdaysessions #shootershill #plumstead #woolwich #woolwicharsenal #greenwich

"Get up offa that thing". Hatrackery returns to the Herbert - Sat 21st March. Guest dj - Artist Ray Richardson swaps his canvas for a pair of Technics. You don't want to miss this one! (Free) #soul #funk #jazz #woolwich #shootershill #plumstead #woolwicharsenal #greenwich

Tune of the week. A tune of passion, protest, hope and musical brilliance. And still so relevant in today's fucked-up world. Venceremos - We will win! #soul #funk #jazz #jazzdance #workingweek #simonbooth #larrystabbins #tracythorn #robertwyatt #claudiafigueroa www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsjS...

Put this one in your diary/calendar. Our monthly helping of 'soul, funk, jazz & whatever we flippin' well like' all served up with the help of our guest DJ, Ray Richardson. It all happens at Lord Herbert (SE18) on Saturday 21st March. It's free and it's all on vinyl baby! #soul #funk #jazz #vinyl

Tune Of The Week. We've nudged @acerecords.bsky.social a couple of time to give this superb track its first ever vinyl release. So happy that they have delivered the goods. Nice one Ace! #soul #funk #jazz #johnedwards #acerecords #hatracksaturdaysessions #vinyl www.youtube.com/watch?v=upBE...

Early warning! Thrilled to announce that our guest DJ for the March Hatrack session at Lord Herbert (SE18) will be renowned Woolwich-based artist and soul brother #1, Ray Richardson (rayrichardson.co.uk). Expect top tuneage. Sat 21st March. Free. #soul #funk #jazz #soultrain #lordherbert

Tune Of The Week. 'Captain' Norman Connors 'Once I've Been There' featuring Prince Phillip Mitchell on vocals. A monster tune. #soul #funk #jazz #normanconnors #princephillipmitchell #hatracksaturdaysessions #soulonvinyl #raregroove www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqpW...

Hatrack Saturday Sessions at the Lord Herbert (SE18) from 7pm tonight. "Soul, funk, jazz & whatever we flippin' well like". Guest DJ - Ben from #silkywilkinsondjs. The groove will be deeeeep! #soul #funk #jazz #hatracksaturdaysessions #shootershill #plumstead #woolwich #woolwicharsenal #greenwich

The Herbert will be shaking with an eruption of soulful sounds this Saturday (21st) from 7pm. Guest DJ - Ben from #silkywilkinsondjs. #soul #funk #jazz #raregroove #hatracksaturdaysessions #itsonvinylbaby #shootershill #plumstead #woolwich #woolwicharsenal #greenwich

Tune Of The Week. Etta Jones aka 'Not Etta James' . Latinizing Nature Boy to great effect. In the bag for Saturday's Hatrack. #soul #funk #jazz #ettajones #hatracksaturdaysessions #vunylcommunity youtu.be/4-SRMFY6U_I?...

Hatrack At The Herbert returns Saturday 21st Feb (from 7). Guest DJ this month is Ben from #silkywilkinsondjs. An abundance of vinyl excellence for you to enjoy. And there's pizza too. Plus, it's free (not the pizza!) #soul #funk #jazz #raregroove #shootershill #plumstead #woolwich #greenwich #vinyl

Tune Of The Week. Fancy some Miami sunshine? Milton Wright delivers it in spades. Total Hatrack favourite to make you feel good. Keep it up! #soul #funk #miltonwright #miamisoul #raregroove #hatracksaturdaysessions #vinylcommunity www.youtube.com/watch?v=afM9...

Tune Of The Week. Stan 'The Man' Turrentine. Big-toned jazz-funk from Papa T. Love it. #jazz #funk #soul #jazzfunk #souljazz #stanleyturrentine #fantasyrecords #hatracksaturdaysessions #vinylcommunity www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qfd...

Tune Of The Week. There really is only one tune. Maestro Gil Scott Heron had it all worked out 50 years ago. Winter In America. Indeed. #soul #funk #jazz #gilscottheron #brianjackson #fuckice #fuckmaga #fucknoem #fuckbovino #fuckspinelesspoliticians www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2zK...

Tune of the week. Still feeling pretty tetchy about stuff that's going on, so here's Sergio Mendes' take on 'For What It's Worth' - penned by Stephen Stills. "Something's happening here..." #soul #funk#protestsongs #stephenstills #sergiomendes #fuckice #fuckmaga www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpZc...

Here is your good vibes alert for this evening. #soul #funk #jazz #lord_herbert_plumstead #bestpubslondon #toledo_pizzeria_napolitana #hatracksaturdaysessions #shootershill #plumstead #woolwich #woolwicharsenal #greenwich

Let us cure your January blues. This Saturday in the Herbert from 7pm. Guest DJs - Kev From Canning Town & Mark Longhurst. Free! #soul #funk #jazz #vinyl #shootershill #plumstead #woolwich #woolwicharsenal #greenwich #SE18

Tune Of The Week. The Isley Brothers take on Neil Young's outrage at the slaying of four unarmed student protesters in Ohio by national guard troops (1970). Half a century later and the same shit is happening. RIP Renee. #isleybrothers #neilyoung #fuckice #fucktrump www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXng...

Our first Hatrack At The Herbert session for 26 will soon be upon us. Our usual vinyl-driven mix of "soul, funk, jazz & whatever we flippin' well like". Guest DJs - Kev From Canning Town and Mark Longhurst. Bring it on! #soul #funk #jazz #shootershill #plumstead #woolwich #woolwicharsenal #greenwich

Tune Of The Week. This one picked itself. This is why tin-pot dictators do what they do. Prophetic wisdom from one of the greatest funk bands of all time. #soul #funk #jazz #towerofpower #eastbaygrease #impeachtrump #invokethe25thamendmentnow www.youtube.com/watch?v=GORz...

Billy Harper - what a man! Kudos to Billy for cancelling his performance at the now defiled Kennedy Center. When it comes to balls, it seems like America's performers and artists are out-performing elected government members. Nice one Billy! www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI2f... #billyharper #fucktrump

Tune Of The Week. Can't beat a good cover version - and this one's really good. Top soul-boy number one, Paul Weller sings Sister Sledge. Modtastic. Happy New Year Hatrackers💙 #soul #funk #jazz #paulweller #sistersledge #nilerodgers #hatracksaturdaysessions #vinyl www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3qo...

Tune Of The Week. Huge thanks to everyone who came to the Hatrack at the Herbert on Saturday. Here's Otis in a festive mood. Feliz Navidad Hatrackers! #soul #funk #jazz #otisredding www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEyV...