Of all the bands I saw at the 2009 SXSW Festival, Eli “Paperboy” Reed & The True Loves definitely impressed me more than any other artist in Austin.  The group has an authentic soul sound and it should be no surprise that they recently signed a deal with Capitol Records.  Eli “Paperboy” Reed and Dig Deeper team up this weekend to present The Brooklyn Soul Festival on 08.28.09 & 08.29.09 at The Bell House.  The description says it all:

“Two nights of full sets from legends of soul music from around the country, rarely seen individually, never before on the same bill together – backed by two of the most in-demand bands in soul music today. Before and after the live performances, top soul DJs from around the world (Germany, Italy, LA, and NYC confirmed so far) plus your favorites DJ Honky & Mr. Robinson of Dig Deeper and Phast Phreddie The Boogaloo Omnibus, who will spin the finest 45s for this huge dancefloor.”

Performers include Otis Clay, Barbara Lynn, Otis Clay, Barbara Lynn, Maxine Brown, Roscoe Robinson, Hermon Hitson, Eli “Paperboy” Reed and the True Loves, and the Sweet Divines, Roscoe Robinson, Hermon Hitson, Eli “Paperboy” Reed and the True Loves, and The Sweet Divines.  Tickets are $15 for each night but your best bet is grabbing the two-day pass for only $25 and catching all of these incredible artists.  The rundown for the two-night festival as follows:

Day 1: Friday, 08.28.09; 8:00 PM – 4:00 AM

• •Barbara Lynn (The Soul Queen of the Gulf Coast)
• •Roscoe Robinson (The Baron of Birmingham, AL)
• •Hermon Hitson (The Georgia Grinder himself)

Friday’s artists backed by The True Loves, fresh off their world tour with Eli “Paperboy” Reed, performing songs from his forthcoming album on Virgin Records between sets.

Day 2: Saturday, 08.29.09; 8:00 PM - 4:00 AM

• •Otis Clay (The Crown Prince of Chicago Soul)
• •Maxine Brown (The Lovely Lady of New York Uptown Soul)
• •The Sweet Divines (NYC’s Old School Soul Sensation)