Thee Faction - Live at The Railway Hotel Southend-on-Sea, September 08th

Here's a message from Retro Man Blog pals, Mondo and Piley of Radio Podrophenia...

"Calling all residents of the Podrophenia postcode: on September the 8th, we bring you - a third outing of the Podrophenia Roadshow - heading up the bill are Rhythm and Blues revolutionaries Thee Faction making their Southend debut at The Railway Hotel. If you haven't heard them yet - expect the driving stride of Dr. Feelgood, tag-teamed with a live Northern Soul horn section. But don't just take our word for how hot-rocking they are - browse the reviews below, then draw a bold, red ring around September the 8th. We'll hope too see you there..."

“Terrific stuff. Well done! Here, we celebrate the successes of the working class” - Danny Baker,

"Bringing down the Tories one song at a time” - The Guardian

"100% fun AND they 100% mean it, man. Catch live!” - Classic Rock

“Barricade storming, smart, fun, instantly energising” - Daily Mirror

“Timely. I love these mad bastards” - Simon Price, The Independent on Sunday

“Twinning Dr Feelgood and Eastern-bloc rockin’ beats to rabble-rouse your mind and Agit-prop your pop” - Vive Le Rock

“What a cracking record” - Kerrang!

Support comes from Eight Rounds Rapid and The Long Run, with Podrophenia Roadshow DJ's, Piley and Mondo, supplying their usual eclectic brand of Soul stompers and Psychedelic rockers. Entry is totally FREE! Get there early to make sure you get in...strictly first come basis.

Also, don't forget Retro Man Blog is again teaming up with Podrophenia, along with Southend Punk web-site, to present TV Smith's return to The Railway Hotel, Southend on November 23rd. Click Sophie Lo's excellent gig poster at the top right of the Blog for more information on what is shaping up to be another fantastic night.