Midweek Motown & Vintage Soul

If you are looking for a way to spend a Wednesday afternoon, there is a recurring session happening at The Ladies Mile in Patcham that focuses on vintage Motown and soul. On April 1, 2026, Rik Taub and Paddy Shevlin, known as 'those vintage relics', will be hosting another installment of their Midweek Motown & Vintage Soul event. The setup is straightforward: they play music exclusively on authentic vinyl, sticking to tracks that are at least 50 years old. It is a specific kind of listening experience if you enjoy the sound of records rather than digital playlists.

The music selection covers a range of classic Motown and soul artists. You can expect to hear tracks from acts like The Supremes, The Temptations, Four Tops, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Marvin Gaye, Edwin Starr, The Contours, Stevie Wonder, and Martha & The Vandellas. They also mix in artists such as Jackie Wilson, Otis Redding, The Drifters, and Sam Cooke. The event takes place in the room adjacent to the main pub at The Ladies Mile, located on Mackie Avenue (BN1 8RA).

For those planning to attend, the session starts at 14:00. The standard entry price is £3.00, though it is worth noting that this is a guide price and can change. The event has a history of supporting charitable causes, having previously raised funds for Breast Cancer Now, which adds a community element to the afternoon. Getting there is relatively simple, as there are bus routes that stop right by the door, and if you are driving, there is free car parking available in the immediate vicinity, just a few minutes from the A23/A27 junction.