Black Wax

Live music promotion, label, blog, and radio show - www.blackwax.uk Adam Smith’s Back Wax was a weekly radio on a local community radio station.

Black Wax is now a live music promotions company and record label with a monthly radio show 'Let's Go' on Totally Wired Radio. Adam Smith was a concert promoter at The Square in Harlow, Essex since 2001 up until the venue’s closure in 2017. He's also promoted live and club events in and around Essex and London. He DJ’d the Rifles’ ‘No Love Lost’ 10th anniversary show at the Electric Ballroom (Camd

en) in 2015, Steve Diggle’s (Buzzcocks) album launch at the 100 Club (Oxford St.) in 2011 and at Butlins’ ‘Great British Alternative Festival’ in 2012. Adam promoted one of the last ever UK shows for legendary Small Faces (and Faces, and Rolling Stones) organist, Ian ‘Mac’ McLagan. Since 2007 he's also been a touring bassist for the Newtown Neurotics and more recently London power pop band Los Pepes. Adam's also played live for Eddie & The Hot Rods, Ed Tudor Pole and Chas Hodges. Fact: Adam rides a 1980 Vespa PX and likes Kiss, including the 80s stuff.

05/11/2024

It was great to be back spinning records at The Jazz Cafe last week.

Both live acts, The Altons and Thee Sinseers were superb.

Had a few people coming up asking about some of the tracks I played, so if you've managed to find our page, here's everything that had an outing:

Freddy DeBoe - Sneakin' (Fine Wine)
The Emkays - The Right Track (Wick Records)
Alanna Royale - Fall In Love Again (Colemine Records)
LaRose Jackson - How Did I Get Here? (Daptone Records)
Cookin On 3 Burners feat Kylie Auldist - This Girl (Freestyle Records)
Pratt and Moody - Creepin Around (Timmion Records)
Thee Sacred Souls - Love Comes Easy (Penrose Records)
ROGÊ - Eu Gosta Dela (Diamond West Records)
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings - This Land Is Your Land (Daptone)
Jonny Benavidez - My Echo, Shadow & Me (Timmion)
Aaron Frazer - Bad News (Colemine)
Bob & Gene feat The Innervisions - I Can Be Cool (Daptone)
Los Yesterdays - Nobody's Clown (Penrose)
Jeb Loy Nichols - I Just Can't Stop (Timmion)
Pama International - Heatwave (Record Kicks)
Lee Fields - You Can Count On Me (Daptone)
Johnny Ruiz & the Escapers - Oralia (Parkside)
Junior Scaife - When My Heart Beats (Penrose)
Eli Paperboy Reed / Masqueraders - Anytime You Want Me (Demo)

THE ALTONS LIVE

The James Hunter Six - Brother Or Other (Daptone)
Charles Bradley - Strictly Reserved For You (Dunham)
Menahan Street Band feat ROGÊ - Tropical Man (Diamond West)
The First Cuts - Didn't I Always (Rivas)
Jalen Ngonda - If You Don't Want My Love (Daptone)
Emma Noble & New Street Adventure and Nick Corbin - Back On Track (Big AC Records)
The Jay Vons - Did You See Her (Wick)
Kelly Finnigan - Leave You Alone (Colemine)
Thee Sacred Souls - Easier Said Than Done (Penrose)
Thee Baby Cuffs - You're My Reason (Timmion)
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings - Better Things (Daptone)

THEE SINSEERS LIVE

04/11/2024

We’ve done it 🔥

Daddy Long Legs live in Harlow, Essex is Sold Out‼️

Tickets can only be resold via WeGotTickets / See Tickets. Do not fall for scammers. Any tickets resold outside of the relevant ticket platform will not be valid for entry.

Can’t wait - see ya all Thursday

DADDY LONG LEGS
Tuppenny Bunters
PRB Presents
Yep Roc Records
Burnt Mill Snooker and Social Club

03/11/2024

We’re down to the final 8 tickets!

This Thursday DADDY LONG LEGS head to Harlow for the first time to exhibit their unique brand of rockin’ rhythm & blues.

Support from Tuppenny Bunters

Remaining tickets on SeeTickets / WeGotTickets.

PRB Presents
Yep Roc Records
Burnt Mill Snooker and Social Club
Daddy Long Legs live in Harlow, Essex

01/11/2024

We’ve made it to November which means it’s not long now til the Don't Worry - 10 Year Anniversary Show.

Over 70% of tickets have already gone. Don’t miss out on getting yours! Available on See Tickets and WeGotTickets

Don't Worry Saturday 30th November Redchurch Brewery

31/10/2024

One week to go!

Thursday 7th November - Daddy Long Legs live in Harlow, Essex at Burnt Mill Snooker and Social Club

Last remaining tickets on See Tickets / WeGotTickets. Less than 25 left!

DADDY LONG LEGS / Tuppenny Bunters / PRB Presents / Yep Roc Records

29/10/2024

Looking forward to spinning some soul records for Thee Sinseers & The Altons at The Jazz Cafe this Thursday 🎶

28/10/2024

It’s official!

Cast Band will be opening up for Oasis next year.

Hear all about it, and more, direct from Cast front man John Power at his Cast, The La’s, and Me – An Intimate Evening With John Power show at Harlow Playhouse in April.

Tickets direct from the Harlow Playhouse website.

We are delighted to confirm that we will be supporting Oasis as part of their worldwide tour, in the UK and Ireland performances in 2025, with Richard Ashcroft. Tickets are sold out, and we can’t wait to see you all for these BIBLICAL shows.

25/10/2024

DADDY LONG LEGS hit Harlow this November. Read all about it 🗞️

Daddy Long Legs live in Harlow, Essex / Tuppenny Bunters / PRB Presents / Burnt Mill Snooker and Social Club / Yep Roc Records / Your Harlow.Com

BLACK Wax, in association with PRB Presents DADDY LONG LEGS live in Harlow New York City’s most diabolical rhythm and blues street gang aren’t back, they never left. In dark […]

21/10/2024

‼️ Special guest DJ Hey Paula will be joining us to spin records before and between the bands for Daddy Long Legs live in Harlow, Essex ‼️

"Hey Paula started playing records in her hometown in Cadiz in South Spain, as a member of Club Cara B (The B-Side Club) at Medussa Music Bar.

Since she moved to London, she hasn't stopped attending to gigs and playing records wherever she's invited. Also, she was a member of The Green Door and The Deadbeat Club.

Her favourite styles include 1950s and 1960s rock'n'roll (R&B, rockabilly, surf, doo-wop...) , punk, power-pop, glam... and any other simple and primitive sounds related to RnR!!!

She started with the radio show 'Teensville' as a fortnight podcast for Mixcloud. Since August of 2021, she joined RadioLux."

You can check out her radio shows and podcasts to get yourself in the mood on https://www.mixcloud.com/heypaula/

📸 Zigpix

DADDY LONG LEGS + Tuppenny Bunters play Burnt Mill Snooker and Social Club on Thursday 7th November.
Tickets from SeeTickets / WeGotTickets

20/10/2024

🚨 LOW TICKET WARNING 🚨

We're down to the last 30 for Daddy Long Legs live in Harlow, Essex.

With just under 3 weeks to go, this is on course for a sell-out. Don't miss it! Ticket link in comments.

DADDY LONG LEGS // Tuppenny Bunters // PRB Presents // Burnt Mill Snooker and Social Club

19/10/2024

Wow!
A quarter of the tickets have sold in the first day, before we’ve even put up a poster - thank you 👊

The feedback on this on has been great, so we are expecting a sellout. This is in the smaller Theatre 2, and is going to be a great up close intimate evening.

Don’t miss it: https://harlowplayhouse.co.uk/event/black-wax-presents-john-power-cast-the-las-and-me/

Cast, The La’s, and Me – An Intimate Evening With John Power

📸 Andy Lee 2015

18/10/2024

Tickets for Cast, The La’s, and Me – An Intimate Evening With John Power at Harlow Playhouse are on sale now!

Wednesday 2nd April 2025

Tickets are available direct from Harlow Playhouse - link in comments.

17/10/2024

Cast to support Oasis next year!?

Hear about it direct from frontman John Power in a special intimate show where he'll tell tales and perform songs from his vast back catalogue, including the hits of Cast and The La's.

On sale Friday 9am!

Cast, The La’s, and Me – An Intimate Evening With John Power

13/10/2024

Harlow and surrounding areas: Keep an eye on your socials for a new gig announcement tomorrow, or join our mailing list to be the first to know!

https://blackwax.uk/mailing-list/

We're bringing a performer back to Harlow in 2025 for their 3rd appearance in town, following shows in 2005 and 2015. This will be our first collaboration with a venue we've not yet formally worked with, and we're looking forward to making it something special.

Visit the post for more.

10/10/2024

Daddy Long Legs live in Harlow, Essex coming up soon!

Tickets are now running low for this, so don't hang around. Link in comments.

DADDY LONG LEGS // Tuppenny Bunters // Burnt Mill Snooker and Social Club // PRB Presents

02/10/2024

Tickets are half sold for our 10 year anniversary show on 30th Nov in Harlow, Essex. Don’t forget to book yours asap! ✌️ https://www.seetickets.com/tour/don-t-worry-10-year-anniversary-show

We’ll be playing loads of songs from our back catalog as well as a few new ones, and we’ll be joined by Soot Sprite and Hadda Be ✨

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There are just 18 tickets remaining for the Don't Worry - 10 Year Anniversary Show at Redchurch Brewery (Harlow) on Saturday 30th November! SeeTickets / WeGotTickets Don't Worry

🚨 LOW TICKET WARNING 🚨 We're down to the last 30 for Daddy Long Legs live in Harlow, Essex. With just under 3 weeks to go, this is on course for a sell-out. Don't miss it! Ticket link in comments. DADDY LONG LEGS // Tuppenny Bunters // PRB Presents // Burnt Mill Snooker and Social Club

ESSEX! Do not miss the rhythm & blues rock & roll monster that is DADDY LONG LEGS The gang from New York City return to the UK this November and play Harlow's Burnt Mill Snooker and Social Club on Thursday 7th. Ticket links in comments. Daddy Long Legs live in Harlow, Essex Yep Roc Records PRB Presents

💥 ON SALE NOW! DADDY LONG LEGS / Daddy Long Legs live in Harlow, Essex 7th November Burnt Mill Snooker and Social Club PRB Presents Tix from See Tickets / WeGotTickets

Ahead of his performance at Black Deer festival, we took Eli Paperboy Reed to Glasgow and Manchester for a couple of club shows. Opening both shows was the magnificent Danny Toeman. High St. Funk & Soul's Paul was on the decks in Glasgow, and Manchester had the honour of DJ Greg Belson. Hammond and Wurly from Get Hire - thanks to Adam and the team for all the help. Technical support from Dave at 84 Audio. Andy Smith on band transport. Thank you to all involved in making these shows happen and all who came along to the party! Here's how they went down...

A special moment on stage in Manchester as Danny Toeman joined Eli Paperboy Reed for an impromptu rendition of I'm Your Puppet. Full version on Youtube.

THIS WEEK! Eli Paperboy Reed returns to the UK 🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Thursday (13th) Glasgow The Garage 🐝 Friday (14th) Manchester Academy Danny Toeman opening both shows. Tickets from Gigantic Tickets / See Tickets

Tickets on sale now! https://www.wegottickets.com/event/605852

This Friday: @ianprowse heads to Essex! The long awaited Harlow debut from the Pele & Amsterdam frontman along with the fiddle of fire. Supported by @paulhoward1966. 🎫 @wegottickets

One month to go! Eli Paperboy Reed returns to the UK. 13th June - Glasgow The Garage 14th June - Manchester Academy Special guest - Danny Toeman Hustlin' / Yep Roc Records / Greg Belson / Blues & Soul Magazine 🎫 link in comments

NOT LONG NOW... Eli Paperboy Reed back in the UK this June with special guest Danny Toeman Thu 13 June The Garage Fri 14 June Manchester Academy Ticket link in comments.

Up next: Ian Prowse & Amsterdam heads to Harlow for the first time. Don't miss the Merseyside hero here in Essex! Support from Harlow's own Paul Howard Friday 17th May at Burnt Mill Snooker and Social Club Ticket link in comments.

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Black Wax...

Adam Smith’s Back Wax was a weekly radio show throughout 2017 which now exists as 30 podcasts (ok, might have skipped a few weeks) over at Mixcloud. Go have a look and listen and you’ll quickly catch on to what kinda music we’re dealing with here!

I’ve been a concert promoter at The Square in Harlow, Essex since 2001 up until the venue’s closure in 2017.

I have also promoted live and club events in and around Essex and London. I DJ’d the Rifles’ ‘No Love Lost’ 10th anniversary show at the Electric Ballroom (Camden) in 2015, Steve Diggle’s (Buzzcocks) album launch at the 100 Club (Oxford St.) in 2011 and at Butlins’ ‘Great British Alternative Festival’ in 2012.

I promoted one of the last ever UK shows for legendary Small Faces (and Faces, and Rolling Stones) organist, Ian ‘Mac’ McLagan.

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