Music to Move You! - Rare Soul & 60's Dance Music with DJ Mod Myke

This week on Music to Move You on Working Class Radio, we are pulling double duty. We're celebrating the recent Summer Solstice and dropping Part 2 of this year's massive Lambretta Club USA Jamboree awards banquet spin—a multi-club collaboration featuring WCR, the Heart of Chicago Soul Club, and our own local Rescue Me Soul Club. For today's hour, expect nothing but top-tier Northern Soul, hard-hitting garage rock, and a splash of vintage reggae. We're setting the vibe with Billy Stewart's extra long version of "Summertime," keeping the energy soaring with The Temptations and The Cooperettes, and cranking up the fuzz with The Kinks.New episodes premiere Tuesdays at 4pm (Central) and replay on Thursdays at 5pm (Central) on www.workingclassradio.com.Playlists and extended archives are found at www.mixcloud.com/djmodmyke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Music to Move You on Working Class Radio, I am fresh off back-to-back vintage scooter weekends at the Midwest Classic in Wisconsin and the national Lambretta Jamboree in Eastern Kentucky. It was pure heaven: incredible roads, classic machines, and the chance to spin vinyl alongside my good friend DJ Debbie from the Heart of Chicago Soul Club.This hour captures the exact high-energy soundtrack from the Jamboree's awards banquet dance party. Picture a perfect day of riding through the Kentucky hills with 150 clubmates, getting dressed up, and hitting the floor the second the needle drops. We’re delivering the exact tracks that got the room moving, from The Magistrates and The Shirelles to the raw garage energy of The Shadows of Knight and vintage island rhythms from The Wailers.New episodes premiere Tuesdays at 4pm (Central) and replay on Thursdays at 5pm (Central) on www.workingclassradio.com.Playlists and extended archives are found at www.mixcloud.com/djmodmyke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Music to Move You on Working Class Radio, we are packing our bags and locking our record cases as we get ready to head out for the Lambretta Jamboree this weekend! But before we hit the road, I’ve lined up a stellar hour of 1960s vinyl guaranteed to get you moving and grooving. Today's stack of wax is loaded with super fun dancefloor tracks, a handful of emotional slow-burners, and some slick, newly acquired reggae cuts that I am incredibly stoked to have added to the crates. From the rhythmic opening driving force of Young William & the Jamaicans to the classic girl-group sounds of The Crystals and the boss reggae rhythms of The Eldorados, this hour is built for a good time.New episodes premiere Tuesdays at 4pm (Central) and replay on Thursdays at 5pm (Central) on www.workingclassradio.com.Playlists and extended archives are found at www.mixcloud.com/djmodmyke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Music to Move You on Working Class Radio, we are diving headfirst into a massive June packed with live DJ gigs. To match that energy, I’ve pulled a stack of wax entirely consisting of fresh records I’ve picked up over the last few months—tunes I’ve been absolutely itching to drop on the airwaves. We’re changing gears right out of the gate, kicking things off with a rowdy dose of rockabilly and early rock and roll before diving straight into the deep end of high-tempo Northern Soul and XOV. Strap your dancing shoes on and buckle in tight for an hour of pure vinyl heat, featuring incredible tracks from Benny Spellman, Mamie Galore, Byron Lee & the Dragonaires, and more. New episodes premiere Tuesdays at 4pm (Central) and replay on Thursdays at 5pm (Central) on www.workingclassradio.com.Playlists and extended archives are found at www.mixcloud.com/djmodmyke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Music to Move You on Working Class Radio, I’m fresh off a cross-state road trip to Kansas City with the scooter club! We took over the town, met up with local riders, and I even managed to hit a local record shop to grab some fresh wax that's hitting the turntable today. Looking ahead, I'm thrilled to announce the next Rescue Me Soul Club is officially locked in for Saturday, June 27th at Pop's Blue Moon. As for today's show, we are kicking things off with a fantastic, Mod Night-tested cover of a very familiar tune before diving into a heavy stack of Northern Soul, gritty garage rock, and a deep dive into some bluesy funk. From the dancefloor energy of Carmy Love to the funky rhythms of Bobby Rush, this hour is packed with vinyl heat built just for you.New episodes premiere Tuesdays at 4pm (Central) and replay on Thursdays at 5pm (Central) on www.workingclassradio.com.Playlists and extended archives are found at www.mixcloud.com/djmodmyke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Music to Move You on Working Class Radio, we are breaking into a stack of records pulled straight from the freshly cleaned and sorted boxes. Today's selection runs the full spectrum of our favorite mid-century sounds, dipping back into the 1950s for some raw, rhythm-driven R&B before ramping things up with rare Mod rock and a heavy dose of Northern Soul floor-fillers. It’s a carefully balanced mix of brand-new cuts making their show debut alongside a few tried-and-true favorites that have been living in my live DJ travel boxes over the last couple of months. From the early rockin' energy of Ray Charles and The Drifters to the powerhouse soul of The Velvelettes and Chris Clark, this hour is all killer, no filler, and entirely built to move.New episodes premiere Tuesdays at 4pm (Central) and replay on Thursdays at 5pm (Central) on www.workingclassradio.com.Playlists and extended archives are found at www.mixcloud.com/djmodmyke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Music to Move You on Working Class Radio, we are breaking back into the box of newly acquired and freshly cleaned vinyl to spin a set of entirely "new-to-the-show" 45s. We’re running the timeline from the early 1960s straight through to the late '70s, pulling out forgotten gems that deserve a spin on the airwaves again (or for the first time!). Expect a heavy mix of early rhythm and soul, Northern stompers, rare Mod rock, and disco-tinged crossover cuts. From the opening drive of J.J. Jackson and the legendary vocals of Mary Wells to the fuzz-rock energy of The Attack, it’s an hour of all-killer, no-filler wax curated to get you up and moving.New episodes premiere Tuesdays at 4pm (Central) and replay on Thursdays at 5pm (Central) on www.workingclassradio.com.Playlists and extended archives are found at www.mixcloud.com/djmodmyke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Music to Move You on Working Class Radio, I’ve finally finished cleaning and cataloging a massive haul of new vinyl, including more than a few gems from my recent trip to Plaid Room Records. As the weather warms up, I’m gearing up for a packed schedule of scooter rallies and DJ sets, but today the focus is entirely on these "new-to-the-show" 45s. We’re moving from the early R&B energy of Clyde McPhatter and Ruth Brown into some hard-hitting soul from The 3 Degrees and Ike & Tina Turner. We even take a powerful turn into a gospel-soul set featuring The Staple Singers and Naomi Shelton, proving that whether it’s the dancefloor or the spirit, this music was built to move. It’s a fresh, high-energy look at the newest additions to the crates—played loud and straight from the wax.New episodes premiere Tuesdays at 4pm (Central) and replay on Thursdays at 5pm (Central) on www.workingclassradio.com.Playlists and extended archives are found at www.mixcloud.com/djmodmyke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Music to Move You on Working Class Radio, I’m back from a whirlwind scooter weekender in Cincinnati with a record box stuffed to the brim. Between riding vintage scooters and hitting everything from disco nights to rare soul spins, I finally made the pilgrimage to The Plaid Room, home of the modern legend Colemine Records. I’ve pulled a set straight from that fresh haul, featuring brand-new finds alongside favorite 45s that haven't even made it back to the shelves yet. We’re moving through soulful instrumentals from Leon Haywood and Young Holt Unlimited into floor-filling vocal movers by The Olympics and The Holidays. It’s an hour of high-energy wax that captures the spirit of a weekend spent on the road and in the crates.New episodes premiere Tuesdays at 4pm (Central) and replay on Thursdays at 5pm (Central) on www.workingclassradio.com.Playlists and extended archives are found at www.mixcloud.com/djmodmyke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Music to Move You on Working Class Radio, I’m coming off a weekend that was absolutely packed with my favorite things. From a Saturday scooter club ride and Record Store Day digging to spinning for Mod Night at The Royale, my heart is full and my record crates are still overflowing. I’ve pulled today’s set straight from the travel boxes and the stacks waiting to be put away—an eclectic mix of Northern Soul, Mod bangers, Funk, and Rock. You’ll hear everything from the raw grit of Erkey Grant & the Eerwigs and Funkadelic to the soulful heights of Linda Perry & Soul Express and Gene Chandler. It’s a high-energy reflection of a weekend spent living the subculture, played loud and curated just for you.New episodes premiere Tuesdays at 4pm (Central) and replay on Thursdays at 5pm (Central) on www.workingclassradio.com.Playlists and extended archives are found at www.mixcloud.com/djmodmyke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Music to Move You on Working Class Radio, Spring has officially sprung. The days are getting longer, the sun is finally out, and the smell of two-stroke scooter exhaust is back in the air. To celebrate the season, I’ve put together a set designed to help you escape the noise of the world and lose yourself in an era with much better music. We’re digging into a box of Mod bangers, funky grooves, and dreamy mid-tempo cuts that build right into those essential Northern Soul stompers. With tracks from Mary Wells, Curtis Mayfield, and the heavy instrumental heat of The Bar-Kays, this hour is hand-picked to get you moving and help you leave your troubles behind for a while.New episodes premiere Tuesdays at 4pm (Central) and replay on Thursdays at 5pm (Central) on www.workingclassradio.com.Playlists and extended archives are found at www.mixcloud.com/djmodmyke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Music to Move You on Working Class Radio, we’re digging back into the crates for another hour of rare, obscure, and classic dance music. We’ve curated a stack of vintage 7" records specifically to keep your feet moving. We started things off with James Duncan, and the energy stays high with soulful movers from Dee Dee Sharp, Luther Ingram, and The Ideals. From the gritty R&B of The Fleas to the raw garage power of The Fenways, every track in this set is played straight from the original wax. Whether you’re a long-time enthusiast or just love a driving beat, this hour is built for your ears, and your feet!New episodes premiere Tuesdays at 4pm (Central) and replay on Thursdays at 5pm (Central) on www.workingclassradio.com.Playlists and extended archives are found at www.mixcloud.com/djmodmyke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Music to Move You, I’m still riding high from guest DJing at the Heart of Chicago Soul Club! I’m unpacking the exact crate I took to that wood-paneled dancefloor, featuring a near-recreation of my live set plus the heavy hitters that almost made the cut. We’re spinning an hour of pure Northern Soul adrenaline, from the driving beats of Gene Chandler and Edwin Starr to the floor-filling magic of The Yum Yums and Gerri Granger. Imagine the lights are low, the room is packed, and the DJ Mod Myke just dropped the needle. It’s a high-octane celebration of Chicago soul energy and the records that kept the crowd moving all night long!New episodes premiere Tuesdays at 4pm (Central) and replay on Thursdays at 5pm (Central) on www.workingclassradio.com.Playlists and extended archives are found at www.mixcloud.com/djmodmyke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Music to Move You on Working Class Radio, I’m gearing up for a big night spinning at the Heart of Chicago Soul Club this Saturday. Before I can pack the box, I’ve got to unpack it—pulling records from last weekend's Mod Night and mixing in some Northern Soul to get properly hyped. From ska shuffles to garage grit and dancefloor soul, this set is all about finding the groove that keeps a room moving. A little nerves, a lot of excitement, and a stack of records ready to prove their worth. So grab your scissors—it’s time to cut a rug.New episodes premiere Tuesdays at 4pm (Central) and replay on Thursdays at 5pm (Central) on www.workingclassradio.com.Playlists and extended archives are found at www.mixcloud.com/djmodmyke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Music to Move You on Working Class Radio, we’re celebrating last Saturday, 3/14 in true St. Louis style. Pi Day to the math crowd, 314 Day to the locals—and the perfect excuse to spotlight the sounds of the Gateway City. Today’s show is a hometown tribute, spinning nothing but St. Louis artists and labels. From rare soul and Northern Soul to gritty R&B, rock ’n’ roll, and a splash of funk, this hour is packed with local legends and deep-cut gems. It’s proof that some of the finest grooves ever pressed came straight out of the Gateway City. Fontella Bass, Oliver Sain, Bob Kuban, and more. Turn it up and let St. Louis move you.New episodes premiere Tuesdays at 4pm (Central) and replay on Thursdays at 5pm (Central) on www.workingclassradio.com.Playlists and extended archives are found at www.mixcloud.com/djmodmyke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.