Colin Barnby

An original Soul Boy from back in the day, complete with a wedge hair cut (yes I once had hair) and all the clothing that went with it.

I started collecting and playing music back in the early 80’s Being a veteran and around the scene for so long means I have a vast knowledge of the music and often quote many anecdotal stories along with facts.

Whilst my roots lay musically very much in a Jazzy vein and I can often be found playing in the jazz room. I also love my Soul, Jazz Funk and RnB.

Musically I drop anything from Jazz, Latin, Jazz Funk, Soul, Funk, Rare Groove, RnB, and sometimes a splash of the Disco glitter ball is there to be heard too.

I’ve played at various All dayers, Weekenders, Soul Holiday Events aboard and gigs, I hold residencies around the Essex and East London area.

Soulanza

The Frogmarch

The Uncaisterables

The Goldmine

The Dance Floor

Soul by the Sea

SHUK

Soul Fiesta

Smooth Grooves

Radio

I currently present on Stomp Radio and have my own show Closer to the Source

I have also worked on The Soul Appreciation Society on Solar radio

To me, it’s all about the music and groove, seeing those happy smiling faces, as they dance to the tunes.