In September 2022 I went to the High Noon Saloon to see a band called The Periodicals. I was excited to see them because I’d heard they had a lot of energy, a vibrant lead singer, and a brass section to make their soul-pop songs shine.
I was blown away by their show! I said out loud that I wanted to play my vintage, Northern soul records before one of their gigs some day.
While I love polka music and enjoy playing it on the radio and at events, I also want to share soul music similar to what inspired British dancers to embrace the fast American soul music of the 60s. Like the Northern Soul scene in England that very much continues today, too many songs by Black American artists didn’t become top-40 hits even though the music, lyrics and vocals are spectacular. Like polka, I want new artists to hear songs that could inspire them to dance and explore more artists’ work.
