Shindig!

Shindig! From 2011 to 2016, on the Last Friday of every month Splattermonkey, General Eclectic, Parkdale Funk brought you Shindig! Shindig! threw over sixty parties.

Shindig was one of Toronto's best all vinyl dance parties dedicated to the sounds of 50s & 60s Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Rockabilly, Garage Rock, Mod, & Ska from 2011 to 2016. A dance party specializing in rare and rockin' 1950s and 1960s Rhythm & Blues, 7" 45 rpm vinyl records! At the Piston, 937 Bloor Street West in Toronto, Ontario Canada! From it's humble beginnings at Sutra Tiki, moving down the

street to Crawford, then finally, settling in to our home for four and a half years at The Piston. Just over five years of sweet Soul, R&B, Jump Blues and Early Rock n' Roll.

With Stax Records – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 5 months in a row. 🎉
03/17/2026

With Stax Records – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 5 months in a row. 🎉

01/18/2026
https://www.mixcloud.com/splattermonkey/shindig-rockin-rhythm-blues/
01/18/2026

https://www.mixcloud.com/splattermonkey/shindig-rockin-rhythm-blues/

On the last Friday of every month at The Piston, 937 Bloor Street West in Toronto, Fusicology Canada, Splattermonkey, The Parkdale Funk Show, and General Eclectic present... Shindig! Toronto's ONLY all vinyl, 50s & 60s Rockin' Rhythm & Blues Dance Party! These are the type of tunes you can expect to...

08/25/2025

The Stax Museum of American Soul Music mourns the passing of Ronnie Williams — Tennessee-born soul and funk producer, songwriter, and organist whose creative spirit helped shape the Stax sound in the early 1970s.

Williams worked extensively with David Porter (David Porter Music) and was a key collaborator with groups like The Emotions and THE SOUL CHILDREN during Stax Records' Soul Explosion era.

Beyond his work with Porter, Williams lent his talents to many projects across the Stax family, contributing songs, organ, and arrangements that carried the grit and groove of Memphis soul. His discography reflects a deep commitment to both artistry and community, leaving behind a body of work that stands as a testament to his role in the evolution of American soul and funk.

Rest in power, Ronnie Williams.

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