Looking around the room at my fellow band members, it seemed only a short time ago that I had floated my idea of forming a band that specialised in performing classic and contemporary soul music, Getting the right people was never going to be easy but the time was right and things just fell into place. #soul #band #music

The Brown Cow, Cockermouth is well known for putting on live music on Sunday afternoons. We are really pleased to announce that we will be playing there on Sunday 29th January - starting at 4.30pm. Get down there for a soulful Sunday sojourn. #soul #gig #BrownCow

After a fantastic gig at Penrith Cons Club we have come back down to earth and are learning a whole new bunch of songs. We aim to widen our repertoire to include some Northern Soul numbers and increase our catalogue of classic soul songs. Get to our next gig to see what's new. #soul #music

After our amazing first gig in Penrith we have been inundated with requests to organise another gig in the area. So many people want to experience another great night out and those who couldn't make it want to catch us playing! We are in the process of identifying a suitable venue that can accommodate all of our fans, so watch this space and our Facebook page for an announcement. #gig #soul #band

The time between our last gig at Lazonby and the next one on 15th April in Cockermouth has been put to really good use. We have mastered a number of new songs, both classic and contemporary and produced them with our own unique sound. Look out for our bass player, Bill, nailing an Otis number accompanied by the horns. For a more present-day feel you can hear Clare singing something released in 1964 but covered brilliantly by Imelda May recently. There are plenty of other gre

As part of our Summer of Soul, we can announce that we are playing at 'Party in the Park', a mini festival that is to be held in Culgaith Recreation Ground, Cumbria on Saturday 24th June 2017. Soul Junction will be headlining and two other local bands - Covernote and 19 Hands will also be playing. Bring your own picnic and we'll provide the summer sound of soul. Ticket details here. #Culgaith #summer #gig #tickets #soul #festival

Shap FC won promotion to Division One this year and Soul Junction were asked to play at their celebration presentation this week. As the title of this post suggests, it was some presentation with the venue full of people out to enjoy themselves. The band has never heard so many enthusiastic singers - at one point Soul Junction singers dropped out and we accompanied the audience who were in full flow. What an experience! As befits a football team, the dancing was non-stop and

Everything you need to know about Soul Junction's next gig in our Summer of Soul events. But if you want to be there get your tickets now as they are selling fast and numbers are limited. Click the image below for details of how to buy your tickets. #gig #Culgaith #tickets #soul

Hot Off The Press Single day tickets are now on sale for the Mains Farm Festival on 22nd July, priced at £20 adults and £15 u-11s for either the Friday or Saturday. Full weekend tickets remain at £30 and £20. Both days Feature local bands, with food, stalls and bar etc. More details in this link.... #tickets #festival #Kirkoswald #gig #summer #soul

Party in the Park at Culgaith was sold out with 500 tickets selling like hot cakes. Unfortunately people were turned away at the gate on the day. If you didn't manage to get in and see us , why don't you book now for the remaining two festival gigs this summer. Visit our Facebook page @souljunction66 or our web site www.souljunction.co.uk for full details. #gig #soul #festival #culgaith #maryport #Kirkoswald #tickets

Full line-up announced for Mains Farm on Friday/Saturday 21/22 July. Just one week until the Mains Farm Festival, with 10 acts over two days, real ale barn, a prosecco tent, pizza ovens and Thai street food. Tickets: pickthalls@themains-kirkoswald.co.uk . Click the image for more details. #gig #Kirkoswald #festival #tickets #soul

It's only five months until Christmas, when Soul Junction celebrates its first birthday ... yes, believe it or not, it will have been a year since our first gig in Penrith! Many of you came along to support us last December, and we've also made lots of new friends along the way, playing at festivals, parties and pubs throughout Cumbria during the Summer of Soul. We've appreciated your support and we'd love you to celebrate with us at our Soul Junction Christmas Birthday Party

Our local newspaper, The Cumberland and Westmorland Herald, featured an article highlighting our first year successes. Why not come to our Christmas gig to help us celebrate? #christmas #gig #penrith #band #soul

We're off to the east of the County to support Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland celebrate 20 years of helping families in the community. Haybergill Centre, Warcop will be the venue for an evening of authentic soul provided by SJ. Admission includes a one-pot supper with a full bar service. This is a fabulous location for a summer gig so don't miss out. Get your tickets early from the Hospice at Home shop in Penrith or telephone 07846 308231. #gig #warcop #ticket #

If you missed a great night out at our recent Greystoke pop-up gig; don't despair! We are going to be playing at Beacon Social Club in Penrith on Saturday 10 March 2018. It's our first visit to this music venue so come and join us for our fantastic soul show and make it a night to remember! Free entry. #gig #Penrith #soul #music #free

Soul Junction at their anniversary gig December 2017 #video #soul #gig #penrith #anniversary #christmas