Well what a great night I had down at the canal tavern

It was hot and humid in that little room and I got lost in my own little sweaty world dancing to some superb tunes!

As normal we arrived at 8 - as soon as the doors were unlocked - this is to ensure no-one else sat on the table with the "reserved for the Essex gobshite" sign on it - and because I like to have a chat with Karen before it gets hectic

By 9 I was a sweaty dischevelled mess... nowt new there then

Really enjoyed listening to Cliff - I've never heard him do a weak or poor spot, and he certainly was on form at Thorne

And Kitch at the end was rather good too! it was great that he was the finisher, but a shame too as he played loads of tunes that I would normally dance too - I was just knackered and had cramp in my calves. Massive thanks for Lee McKinney... I just melted

Am already lookng forward to the August do

Seems forever since we were last at the "Canal Tavern", so all excited & giddy like small children, Gail, Gary, Steve & I head for Thorne, closely followed by Bev. As usual we're early but we're greeted by a smile as big as the Sun from the lovely Karen & a bell is rung to tell everyone that the "Unclean" have arrived. To my amazement we're not the first, someone's even giddier than we are!! Kirsty (with new haircut & a girlie dress, very elegant) & Mike plus a table of mates beat us to it, Arthur on decks filling the room with fine tunes & Maria at the bar flapping because she's a light short for the decks, soon sorted I think & all's well once more in the "Tavern".

Slow at first but then a sudden burst of entrants, so we're joined by Kev, Pauline & Kenny, Big Ian, Patto, Steve & the York lovelies, Darryl, Oxo,Kathy & Annette, Thorne Paul, Paul & Sue, also a few new faces which was nice & a suprise to see "Our Vicky" there, a nice suprise of course. Managed a short stilted chat with Mr Thorley & I think we made sense but Dave did say he'd been on the jollop since early that day & his tolerance levels were low anyway & he should know better but it's only hospitable as they was Pete & Karens guests while up here.

The music that's what were there for, well it speaks for itself IMHO & Kirsty was first on the floor whipping up enthusiasm & doing a lot of clapping I noticed, what a little wallflower, anyway it worked cos even without us toe tappers on the sidelines, the floor was constantly full. Cliff Steel was outstanding, playing known & unknown gems (to my ears that is) & to be honest I can't remember him ever playing a bad spot, who'd guess hey & I'm sure someone once commented that he wasn't a "TOP FRONTLINE DJ", I must have misheard???? Kitch had a hard act to follow but seemed to come up trumps for the assembled Soulsters, although I'm sure I saw his Lady picking tunes out of his box to play, so it was either her request or "Beer Blindness" on Kitch's part, it don't matter really as they were all good anyway. Finally these guys were ably backed up by resident Maria & Arthur, who music we all love anyway & who along with Karen & Pete are the oil that keeps this little motor running, so well done all & keep doing what your doing, ok.

Take care,be safe & "Stop what your doing to me, I like it & it's no good for me",
Spot.

p.s. Patto we must stop all this laughter & jolliness, my cheeks are still aching, along with my ribs.

This post has been edited by spot: May 11 08, 05:41 PM

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Mart....

Cunnie,
I was first honest, it's that Kirsty, what's she like , however I think you'll find Thorne had to be written about twice cos it's twice as nice as anywhere else.

Take care, be safe & Cunnie says once is enough, ok!!,
Spot.

thanks to maria & karen...i enjoyed it, from the first to the last record!! A+ , as always!

LOL
Malayka

Me, a man with my reputation, drunk surly not.

Dogs Nuts of a night out and great kebab after round the corner, well I think it was great!!!!!

Top night of musical entertainment once again at the Tavern.

Superb spots from both guests Cliff Steel and Kitch and the usual excellence from Arthur and Maria.

Numbers slightly down from the last one but as Spot says no lack of enthusiasm on the floor and everyone seemed to enjoy a good mix of 6t's and 7t's quality soul.

Thanks to Karen and Maria

See you in August

Paul & Sue

No matter how hard I prepare and plan, things always catch me out. The darn bulb died on stage before I finished, so we only had the one light. Yet those lovely guest DJs didn't even complain (nice, eh).
What a shame you couldn't turn yourself into a SPOT LIGHT

Many thanks for those who came and supported our guests and the wonderful music we all love
Some travelled far to be there, including the Thorleys, the Pountains, Kipper, the Greatstone gang and others. (Actually, Karen will know where everyone else lives, but I'm never that nosey ).
I hope everyone enjoyed themselves. I understand that there were 89 on the door + guests - so not as bad as I'd feared, as some of the regulars could not attend due to football or had good reason. There were so many nice people there smiling away - especially those fine women on the floor and in the vinyl bar area. The venue management love you all too.

Due to another fiasco (I don't do boring), we had a last minute need to book into the Belmont and before Cliff and Kitch could escape after breakfast, I did eventually ask for playlists. However, I can't actually remember if they said 'yes' as they ran out clutching Julia, Natalie, Elaine, their vinyl and bleeding ears.
It's up to them - but my fingers, toes and intestines are crossed!

m

fantastic night once again ,all the guest and resident djs played fantastic music,

Maria im not sure where you ve found that bald bloke from thats not a resident dj but make sure you keep him great spot,...... Arthur i think his name is

nothing else to say really

never had a bad night at Thorne its one of those places you just cannot miss i love it and sure as eggs are eggs we ll be there in August

Cliff Steel ! what can you say.He is a PRINCE among soul deejays.pure class every time I hear him.From The Impressions "Whereever She Leadeth Me(£5) to Wee "Try Me"(£500?) Pure soulful class WELL DONE THAT MAN .Besides that this is the best soul night in the country by miles

Here's what I recall as being my playlist from last Saturday's top night out.............

Roy Lee Johnson & The Villagers - I can't Stand This Lonliness - Stax LP
Larry Wedgworth & Clique - No More Games - Groovehall
Thomas East - Follow The Rainbow - True Soul
Tams - This Precious Moment - Sounds South
French Coffey - Nothing From Nothing - Pick-A-Hit
Clara Hardy - I Dream Of You - Tuna
Isley Brothers - Who's That Lady - United Artists
Brief Encounter - Human - Sound Plus
Wear Your Natural Baby - Towana & Total Destruction - Romark
Natural Four - I Thought You Were Mine - Boola Boola
The Earles - Everybody's Got Somebody - Tee-Ti
Purple Mundi - Stop Hurting Me Baby - Cat
Volcanos - You're Number 1 - Arctic
High Society - I Can't Believe - U.S.A
King George & The Fabulous Souls - I Need You - Audio Arts
The Summits - I Can't Get Over Losing You - Dontee
Get Your Point Over - Sebastian Williams - Ovide
Wee - Try Me - Owl
Duane Williams - Yes My Love Is Real - Soul Junction
The Chimes - The Beginning Of My Life - Down To Earth
Kelly & The Soul Explosions - Talking About My Baby's Love - Dynamite
Kool Blues - Can We Try Love Again - Capsoul
Brown Bombers & Soul Partners - Wait For Me - Amazing
Corletts - Lost Without Your Love - Capitol
Richard Stepp - Caught Up In A Whirlwind - Infinity LP
Tommy Tate - I Can't Do Enough For You Baby - Malaco LP
The Impressions - Wherever She Leadeth Me - Curtom
Brenda Jones - Big Mistake - Mercury

Can't remember if I also played......

Harry Moon - Woman's Man - Jenges.......

..........I know I meant to, though we'd been a bit busy at the bar since lunch time and I was feeling the effect...

Do definitely remember having a great time

Don't remember getting back to the hotel

Thanks again Cliff - just added it to our website now

Not heard back from Kitch yet, but hope he types a few tracks out for us.
I uploaded the other plays during the week, but forgot to post them up here , even though we really want the music to keep you all COMING BACK (...just like a boomerang )

First up, here's what our regular guest ARTHUR FENN played:

SET 1 (early doors)
Lou Courtney - Somebody New Is Lovin' On You (Epic LP)
Art Gentry - This Is My Chance (Kent promo LP)
Wee - Try Me (Owl LP)
Theola Kilgore - I Can't Stand It (Mercury)
Jimmie "Bo" Horne - If You Want My Love (Alston)
Charles Otis - I See Love Girl (Caraljo)
Little Beaver - Little Girl Blue (Cat)
Edwin Starr - Don't Tell Me I'm Crazy (Tamla Motown)
The Exits - Another Sundown In Watts (Kapp)
Out-Of-Sights - My Woman's Love (Saru)
Shelley Fisher - Girl I Love You (Dalya)
Marilyn Smith - Covers Mother (So-Jamm)
Ron Henderson & Choice Of Colour - Love Is Gone (Grapevine 2000)
Ernie Johnson - Big Man Cry (Steph and Lee)
Barbara Stant - (You've Got To) Try It Again (Shiptown)
Eddie Billups - Shake Of That Dream (Helpp)
Herman Lewis - Who's Kissing You Tonight (Mercury)
Cookie Woodson - I'll Be True (Colossus)
The Servicemen - I'll Stop Loving You (Grapevine)

SET 2
Jessie James - Are You Gonna Leave Me (Shirley)
The Nu-Rons - All Of My Life (Nu-Ron)
Soul Incorporated - My Proposal (Coconut Groove)
The Antellects - Love Slave (Flodavieur)
Charles Mintz - Running Back (Up Look)
Kae Williams - "Our Love Is Dying" (GM)
Donald Thomas - Calling Me Home (PMRC)
Herby Brown (with Randy Mather - Sax) - One More Broken Heart (Blue Ash)
Bottom & Company - Gonna Find A True Love (Motown)
Angela Davis & The Mighty Chevelles - My Love (Is So Strong) (Flaming Arrow)
Priceless - Love In Your Life (Decimal)
Ice - "Reality" (Ice)
Family Of Eve - Please Be Truthful (Jeree)
Lynn Varnado - Wash and Wear Love (Gator)