Grumpy Soul

Thanks for posting Phil. Going to be a fantastic night of soul music.

Guest DJ's for the night Mick H, Dave Welding, Kev Murphy. Can't bloody wait!!

Well, I had it down as a definate " Must Do Again".

But, as you said no cock waving,

I'm not so sure.



Take It Easy

Tony

About bleedin' time!!!! Count us in thoroughly enjoyed it last time.

deffo for me,just a suggestion,any chance of a speaker in the sales room ,nothing to loud,couldnt hear a thing last time ,mind you i was between Mace & Beggsy

Phil thanks for starting the post you know your better at it than the rest of us (was gonna put a nice little smiley face there for you Phil but can't find them again). Anyway as Phil said it was about time we sorted another date so everything's now in place and dj's confirmed, really looking forward to another great night. Salmon you'd deffo had no chance of hearing a thing if you we're sat next to Mace & Beggsy lol, will see what we can sort out for you regarding a another speaker.

Sharon

This is great news . I have to say we were both souled over with the sounds we heard on the first Grumpy soul night and it was such a massive surprise when we saw how many people were in the room when we arrived , really pleasing to see standing room only supported by many people that we had never seen before ...fresh meat !

I do hope the diary is free for Nige because this is one I wouldn't want to miss , if there is one do to make sure you get to and you live in the North west and like your sounds inspiringly upbeat and fresh then this one will defo hit the spot and with MickH on the line up well it cant fail !


I never understood why its called grumpy .... becuase they are far from it a very friendly vibe and stranger friendly do

Carms, on 08 October 2011 - 03:14 AM, said:

Hi Carms

Thank you so much for your kind words. It means a lot when people say they had a good time. It is the whole thinking behind and the reason why we put on Grumpy Soul. We took the name from the venue because we couldn't come up with anything else. Thanks for noticing we are not grumpy!

The music will be fantastic. Dave Welding, Kev Murphy and Mick H will all take the roof off  

Mick H always takes the roof of venues he frequent's, usually two hours after they've shut!
Have you seen the scrap price of lead these days

Dave (the bloke who usually holds Mick's ladder)

B hell! Only been up a couple of days and isn't until February but folk out and about say they are and seem to be buzzing about it already; how good is that! Can't wait.

Really looking forward to having you back Dave, sterling work last time pal as ever. Here's a cheeky and very early request: in light of recent events, NO BLOODY STICKY TAPE!!!

On that very subject, you (and your minx of a missus) may be interested to learn that, according to radio Lancashire, a rotund Welshman who goes by the name of 'Chico' has finally made it back to Wales safe and sound. The irate, red-faced and still puffing recordsmith told reporters:
"I couldn't believe my eyes. I'd not sold a single thing all weekend so I wasn't in the best of spirits anyway. Next thing, I turned up to collect my wares on Sunday morning to find all of my boxes had been mumified; the whole table was a sea of tape. I was a tad miffed I can tell you."

On a similar but lighter note, albeit one that seems to have added fuel to recent rumours that have been circulating about his apparent penchant for randomly locking himself in rooms, Lowton's ancient soul guru (and fabled heron slayer) Ian Cunliffe did manage to get out of his chalet following his appearance at the same Southport weekender. In what bore all the hallmarks of a copycat attack, possibly perpetrated by the same prankster(s), Mr Cunliffe [and his soon-to-be-bride Jane: he's definitely punching above his weight there btw], awoke to find that their doorway had been taped-up from top to bottom, apparently during the wee small hours of Saturday night.

A noticeably shaken and undeniably thinner Mr Cunliffe declined to comment and hurried away when approached by newsmen who were hoping he might shed light on a story that has been the talk of the town in Lowton, Leigh and surrounding areas ever since it emerged. However, he was heard to utter the words "that b*stard Wedling" as he left the camp site with his cardigan over his head some two days after the event had finished.

Like every good story though, this one has a happy ending... ... Jane was prepared to discuss the matter when a local newspaper visited her at her comfortable Lowton home [replete as it is with loads of valuable, uninsured antiques and no mortice lock on the front door ]. Moreover, in a deeply touching, heartfelt show of companionship and broader respect for the elderly per se, she informed us that, following the chalet and at least one previous and seemingly not unrelated incident, she has now invested in a red triangle and chord which attaches it to the ceiling and a warden, just in case her husband-to-be should encounter any door-related problems in future:
"It was becoming a regular occurrence and he is getting on after all" she said; "things like doors and handles and that aren't as easy for him these days. It's just a sad fact of life as you get older."

Mr Cunliffe again declined to speak to the media when they visited him at home. Ignoring the array of Thelma issues blue-tacked to the front door, newsmen battled on but he firmly resisted all requests to come to the door and give his side of events, choosing Instead to shout from an upstairs window and, garbled and incoherent though he was for much of the time, he is reputed to have said something along the lines of:
"you're not getting me with that tape again ... Jane, help, I'm locked in ... I've got better records on mi loft wall ... I once shot a heron in th'eye but don't be telling anyone"

We wish him well.

Fair cop! Philipo
In my defence, I have to say that in my inebriated condition I was cruelly led astray by the she -devil known as Jenni Banks. I would also like to apoligise to Roger and Louise who got the initial blame. I have since disposed of all the remaining rolls of tape with the exception of half a roll which I will be giving Ian-C as a momento of weekend in Southport. I've heard after his ordeal he booked two extra days off work sick, applied for early retirement due to ill heath and has asked Jane to buy him Terry Weight's book on dealing with hostage truma for Christmas.
The only problem I may have with accepting Yours, Kev's and Joan offer to Dj at the second installment of Grumpy's is actually surviving the night long enough to make to the wheels of steel !
I Keep having a re-occuring nightmare, where I'm being repeatedly beaten around the head by a Leek and Daffodil wielding Welshman, whose singing "Men Of HarLech". I'll try waring a "I Love Charlotte Church T-Shirt on the 18th of February that might just be the kind of patriotic gesture that'll calm Chico down. Nah! I'll just buy a Taser of e-bay and zap the b'stard instead!
Dave

Fair cop! Philipo
In my defence, I have to say that in my inebriated condition I was cruelly led astray by the she -devil known as Jenni Banks. I would also like to apoligise to Roger and Louise who got the initial blame. I have since disposed of all the remaining rolls of tape with the exception of half a roll which I will be giving Ian-C as a momento of his weekend in Southport. I've heard after his ordeal he booked two extra days off work sick, applied for early retirement due to ill heath and has asked Jane to buy him Terry Weight's book on dealing with hostage truma for Christmas.
The only problem I may have with accepting Yours, Kev's and Joan offer to Dj at the second installment of Grumpy's is actually surviving the night long enough to make to the wheels of steel !
I Keep having a re-occuring nightmare, where I'm being repeatedly beaten around the head by a Leek and Daffodil wielding Welshman, whose singing "Men Of HarLech". I'll try waring a "I Love Charlotte Church T-Shirt on the 18th of February that might just be the kind of patriotic gesture that'll calm Chico down. Nah! I'll just buy a Taser of e-bay and zap the b'stard instead!
Dave

Louise, on 09 October 2011 - 05:05 PM, said:

PMSL

Count me in matey(hip replacement not withstanding) & the rochdale/heywood crew,can i reserve a table space now as far away from Mace/Beggsy as poss,perhaps they could use one of the tables in the car park ?

munchkinette, on 07 October 2011 - 05:40 PM, said:

cheers Sharon

PhilT, on 09 October 2011 - 02:24 PM, said:

Heron no way it was a bloody great rat the size of a Staffy , regarding better records on mi loft wall use to have but i sold them all to you Phil and Wiggin Paul ha ha news men well my photo was in the Warrington Guardian, Leigh Journal and Irlam Local two weeks ago but it was regarding the French Fishing team that was over , cant wait till Feb just got hold of a tub of the Worlds strongest quick setting epoxy glue that bonds in seconds im sure i can find good use for it at Grumpy
Soul hey Mr & Mrs Welding he he

We're not worried by a tube of Poxy glue, you been shoplifting in B & Q again (hope Chris Anderton ain't reading this). I'm really shock Ian, shooting a poor Heron in the eye (were you aiming at Threlfall at the time) I never knew you was a man of violence
I deplore violence of any kiind, the only thing I kill on a regular basis is the dancefloor.
Grumpy's is gonna get real messy in Feb.
Dave

Dave

just ask Jane mate, she found a vast array of weaponry in Ian's wardrobe (she also said something about a paddle, a satsuma and, I think she said, a gym mask).  

Here's more food for thought Dave ... we were watching an accomplished, acrobatic young dancer on Saturday and Ian made reference to the old rice paper test, the one true measure of competence.

I once saw him carry a steaming hot meat n tatie pie from his kitchen across a carpet of said paper, said pie was wedged between his unprotected forearms. Not a flicker from old Kwai Chang and not a ripple in that rice paper.

ps. He also wrestles fierce dogs ... for a hobby!!!!

Brilliant Phil. Absolutely pmsl

I should point out that no unsuspecting soulie thinking about turning out on the 18th will have anything to worry about as far as gaffer tape, epoxy glue or rice paper is concerned

jumpinjoan, on 10 October 2011 - 10:32 AM, said:

One word Joan, VELCRO

PhilT, on 10 October 2011 - 08:45 AM, said:

OMG! Phil
When you said Ian was a potential serial killer, I thought you mean't the CO-Co pops variety!!!!
Dave

Flyers getting sorted next week or so.Keep your eye out for em round and about and spread the good word

Joan's been doing some work in readiness for the May 19th session and, trust me, the line-up for that one is starting to look absolutely fantastic

Watch this space ... ...

Louise, on 09 October 2011 - 08:29 PM, said:

It was a bloody rat not a heron anyway young sprogster cant wait to bump into ya all again down at the Grumpy soul shindig will be one hell of a neet thats for sure !!!!

PhilT, on 15 October 2011 - 01:12 PM, said:

Arrived today so they will be out and about soon.

As for May? It's in the bag as they say

Flyers seem to be receiving a good response out and about and plenty of folk saying they're well up for it and coming along in Feb so all good! By way of a very early heads-up, Joan has managed to get the incomparable (IMHO) Carl Fortnum to do the May session for us and the prospect of him playing an '80s' set (you know what I mean) is absolutely mouth watering; a dj and collector I've always really looked up to and someone we don't get a chance to hear anything like often enough, especially in this neck of the woods.

I remember - and often bang on about it to anyone who'll listen - an hour he did in a side-room at Middleton a couple of years ago and can honestly say it was head an shoulders above just about anything I've heard in my time on the scene, certainly in recent years. One after another after another, records I've had one tape for years and didn't know they actually existed, one-offs, old monster cover-ups, you name it ... ..., absolute magic! (I was on immediately before him as I recall and felt like setting fire to my box about 15 minutes into his set).

The tragedy was that there were about 5 people in that tiny room listening to it. Not at GS in May though! Hope the place is absolutely packed to the rafters and that we can do the bloke justice. He'll be ably supported by another cluster of solid souls of course and there'll be absolutely no compromises in terms of quality we can assure you, details to follow soon as we've firmed things up ... ... will post in events in due course. In the meantime, Feb is looking like it's gonna rock all night and we're really pushing it to try and recreate what we had first time out. Get along if you possibly can, gonna be another cracker we think Cheers

PhilT, on 13 November 2011 - 12:35 PM, said:

Made me larf that did!!!

PhilT, on 13 November 2011 - 12:35 PM, said:

Interesting statement for a CRICKETER.

See you there. I'll take a bucket of water just in case you get the urge to ignite your underwear.

Kev Bod

Na then young Kev, be great to see you mate!

PhilT, on 15 October 2011 - 01:12 PM, said:

Hi Phil
Flyers arrived via the Grumpy Munchkin and will spread all over south Yorkshire tonight !!
Dave

Louise, on 19 November 2011 - 10:46 AM, said:

Thanks Dave

No super-gluing them to peoples hands though

jumpinjoan, on 19 November 2011 - 10:52 AM, said:

Not their hands Joan, their foreheads are better!!!!!!

I hope everyone who's folding flyers up and putting em in their pocket doesn't bloody turn up, we'll need to expand into the snug!

Seriously, loads and loads of interest and dead positive comments - cheers - it all augurs well for a top, top night in Feb.

We were talking the other night about how it is only 2 months away and once Christmas is gone it will be here before we know it. Can't bloody wait!

Mick if you're reading this - don't forget

jumpinjoan, on 16 December 2011 - 11:03 AM, said:

That's so true Joan, Kev noticed the other day that Premier Inn are doing rooms for £29 so if anyone is thinking of staying over for the night as quite a few did last time it maybe worth having a look but these rooms have to be booked 4 weeks in advance our nearest is at Preston Brook which is not that far away from the venue however the nearest hotel is The Campanile which is just down the road I will put phone numbers and details up soon.
Hope you all have a lovely Christmas and we're really looking forward to another Grumpy Soul in the New Year.
Sharon x

Just a quick thanks to everyone who's plugging GS for us via getting flyers out, websites, radio etc; much appreciated

Have a great Christmas whatever you're up to and keep checking the thread for further info as outlined above. We're onto it!

Cheers
Phil

Oh POOO... this is the same night as another night I'm committed to. Hope it's a good one Phil.

TheSoulgirl, on 23 December 2011 - 07:23 PM, said:

Awh, that's a shame Karen. Will miss you for sure.

Merry Christmas hun and everyone else out there.

TheSoulgirl, on 23 December 2011 - 07:23 PM, said:

That's a real shame Karen, was hoping you could make it (thanks for the photos and blog action last time btw!)

Get March and Sept dates in that hectic ole diary of yours hun

TheSoulgirl, on 23 December 2011 - 07:23 PM, said:

I'm sure Phil can arrange a snatch squad for a bit of kidnapping down sarf', wot with his new found skills as a swan whisperer! it should be a piece of p*ss for him to creep up on a unsuspecting bird and whisk her away up north!!!!

Louise, on 29 December 2011 - 11:14 AM, said:

Mr Cunliffe is the one who has a way with the birds. How about it Ian?

jumpinjoan, on 29 December 2011 - 12:42 PM, said:

I stand corrected Joan, but Karen is a very formidable woman (especially when drunk) and as such I naturally assumed that Ian would be a integral member of the snatch squad, acting as a navigator due to Phil's notorious lack of sense of direction when driving. To quote Ian as they entered the outskirts of Bournmouth "Hey Phil did you remember to bring the blindfold and fluffy pink handcuffs"?
To which Phil replied " Of course I have you tw*t ! I've been wearing them since passing Knutsford Services"

Louise, on 29 December 2011 - 01:16 PM, said:

Phew! At least you didn't mention the gold sling-backs Dave (size 11). I was panicking there for a bit

Looking forward to this night,should be a cracker just like the first,top DJ's playing great tunes for the peeps and dancers.

KTF

Phil has a great sense of direction i can vouch for that when he was driving us to the Sunflower in Birmingham couple o years ago i said do you now where it is Phil he said i lived in Birmingham for years when i was playing cricket for Worcestershire
to which i replied then why are we at WARWICK services then mate , we had just missed a massive city like Birmingham, anyway back to Grumpy its gonna be a belter of a nite thats for sure with 100% real soul and 100% real soul people Cant wait.......................
All the best for 2012
Love , Peace & Happiness Always
Ian & Jane

Wigan Dancer, on 29 December 2011 - 10:02 PM, said:

Be really great to see you Ron!

IANCSLOFT, on 29 December 2011 - 11:42 PM, said:

I swear to God I didn't say Worcestershire!!!!!!!

You had overdosed on jelly babies i swear to god !!!! Later after our escapade in Sunflower City you said im not goin back to Birminghamshire he he

Wigan Dancer, on 29 December 2011 - 10:02 PM, said:

Will be great to see you again Ron. Hope you've had a lovely Christmas.

PhilT, on 29 December 2011 - 09:16 PM, said:

The thought never crossed my mind Phil.
As I know you always wear sensible shoes when driving, you hush puppy kind of guy you.
Dave
P.S Keep away from the current trend of 7" stiletto heels or you will really be walking around with your head in the clouds!!!

Louise, on 30 December 2011 - 01:56 PM, said:

I've heard it all now you old fashionista you

PhilT, on 30 December 2011 - 01:24 AM, said:

Likewise Phil,we'll have a catch up mate,

All the best for 2012

jumpinjoan, on 30 December 2011 - 10:13 AM, said:

Hi Joan,will be great to see you again also,had a nice Christmas but had a terrible year,i'll tell you when i see you.
Hope you have had a great Christmas and some good festive cheer.

All the best for 2012

Really looking forward to this not long to go, will be doing a podcast over the next few days, thing the first one will be a few sounds that were played on our first nite.....

Getting a tad excited (honest)......well as excited as im allowed too

First podcast for Grumpy Soul


NOT TOO LONG TO WAIT>> A NIGHT FULL OF GREAT DANCE FLOOR SOUNDS..........

Like Kev says, only a few short weeks now until the next instalment of Grumpy.

We all went down to the club last week to make sure everything is ok and all is good ... and dark.

I did notice one thing, the sign for the club that is on the road says Canal Walk and not Grumpy's Bar so look out for that. Everything else is tip top as they say and I for one can't wait!

Me neither, all good and buzzin!

Especially now that the Leigh branch of the GS promotional arm has got down to some serious work

http://www.soul-sour.../107307-hedley/

Haha great pic Ian I think you should be our PR man lol. As Joan said all looking good for the 18th, will be posting up hotel details later just in case anyone want's to stay over again.

Sharon x

Have been looking at prices for the local hotels so if anyone is thinking of staying over here's the details:-

Holiday Inn, Wood Lane, Beechwood, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 3HA book online or telephone 0871 423 4876 about £35

Campanile Hotel, Lowlands Road, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 5TP book online, telephone 01928 581771 or 0207 365 0519 prices start at £33 which is the cheapest I could fine and this one is the nearest to the club

Premier Inn, Chester Road, Preston Brook, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 3BB book online or telephone 0871 527 8954 the price quoted on this one was £54 which I'd say is a bit steep and is the furthest away from the club.

Sharon x

Travelling to grumpyville from Shrewsbury! Any travel lodge nearby? Will drive if I have to but prefer a beer!

OOps.! lesson learnt...must read the above
!

soulechoes, on 20 January 2012 - 11:48 PM, said:

Top stuff, come and say ello!

Hi Kev
I like the new Grumpy's banner on the front page of soul source, a lot more professional than Phil and Sharon walking around wearing sandwich boards !!!

Thanks Dave Mrs Livsey responsible for that ...ta joan....

Sharon and Phil in Hi Heels more like...

Kinell, on a public forum ... again!

I AM NOT A CROSS-DRESSER (I just get irritated when I can't do me blusher)

PhilT, on 21 January 2012 - 08:27 PM, said:

Pretty sure you are the only one who keeps going on about gold sling back's (size 12)

soulechoes, on 20 January 2012 - 11:48 PM, said:

Grumpyville, I like it. Looking forward to meeting you

Lookin forward to this one, me missed the previous due to being on holiday. Can't wait to become a 'Grumpian'!

Sue x

SoulieSue, on 22 January 2012 - 12:29 PM, said:

Whey hey! Great stuff Sue

Trent Sisters? Who's going to play that then

I SO saw that coming!!!!!!!

C'est magnifique btw

Following on from the success of the first Grumpy Soul promotional video, the DJ's have been on set filming part 2 for your visual pleasure. Watch this space

well be seeing you all at grumpy bumpy, we mite stop over wheres the nearest B&B all depends on mommy , and Kev and sharon I can show you piccys of me new uniform

oh and Joan tell tony bringing them 2 back not liking ect soz

PhilT, on 24 January 2012 - 12:27 AM, said:

Excusez-moi Quelle musique ecoutez-vous ? Je vous arrete Mr Threfall

Ah, Monsieur Cunleefe, mon ami. Comment est la boite la mouche?



Translation from the world famous French - English dictionary (Leigh and surrounding areas version):

"Aaareeet. Ow's yon maggit box tha missus bought thee fa Chichum"

Be great to see you n Woody as always Lou I've seen the uniform on your website btw, looking good (the boots might be a bit much for some folk but I really liked em)

Bringing any other WM reprobates with you? We might need to fence that canal off if Mr Weston is joining us and on the soup that's all

jumpinjoan, on 25 January 2012 - 11:34 PM, said:

Be very, very, very careful you!

couldnt come to the last one due to moving home . well not the house exactly just its contents but anyway wouldnt mis it for the world .

steptoe, on 26 January 2012 - 11:14 AM, said:

Be great to see you as always mate, your support is much appreciated; gonna be a crackin night!

Looking forward to a catch-up Saturday pal

Can't believe it's only a little over 3 weeks away. Proper excited already

Will post the first video as soon as I stop laughing

only 3 weeks Joan good god,now i,m going to be a grumpy old git that night ,as i go in to hospital on the 10th feb

for a dreaded kneep operation ,so will be on sticks that night so plenty of pampering joan going to the bar for me

and helping a grumpy old git up to the decks

but looking forward to a cracking night with you guys as allways

till then

b good

Mick on sticks H

ruppy, on 26 January 2012 - 07:32 PM, said:

Awh Mick, bless you!

Don't worry hun, you will be well looked after

Here's what you've all been waiting for - Kev and Dave getting down to Phil's latest purchase

jumpinjoan, on 26 January 2012 - 09:25 PM, said:

Absolutely helpless, PMSL
(Mind you, I'm ever so slightly nervous too as you might expect. Gotta get Mick on his sticks Joan)

Oi! Just seen the my 'latest purchase' bit, cheeky sod! I've not bought owt that good

What you nervous about?

well impressed, just a quick observation... i have more body hair ands a little more rotund.......

jumpinjoan, on 26 January 2012 - 10:24 PM, said:

Oh f*ck me I look a right tw*t, naturally enough, and it's a fair cop. I'm most disconcerted though by the fact that you seem to be sporting Bob Hoskins' barnet

Blimey never seen Joan dancin the Slow fizz before Mexico style , seen Phil doin it many times !!!!

IANCSLOFT, on 26 January 2012 - 10:49 PM, said:

I was gonna reply mate but there just aren't the words after watching THAT!

ps. I'll kill you Livesey Spanish Maiden is defo coming out!!

Hahaha fooking class love both vid's Joan, one question though is it Kev or Dave that's playing with their belly button. You know Kev will have to do one now don't you, nobody is safe lol.

Lou will be great to see you and Woody at Grumpy's as you know normally you could stay here but spare bedroom is already taken, havn't got a blow up bed thingymibob if you have bring it with you and you can stay here failing that I've put a list of hotel's on the thread already if you look back a few posts.

Sharon xx

munchkin, on 26 January 2012 - 10:34 PM, said:

Me too, on both counts

jumpinjoan, on 26 January 2012 - 11:10 PM, said:

Joanie Your a lady.......

jumpinjoan, on 26 January 2012 - 09:25 PM, said:

I won't be doing this again in a hurry I can tell you, I'm still hoovering grass from up my ass !!
Perhaps Mr Threlfall can join us next time and we can form an all male exotic dance troop known throughout the northwest as "Phil and the Philippino's
Is it true the Mr Cunliffe refused to do it if he had to take his string vest and sock suspenders off?
Dave

Grass skirts - now there's an idea. I'm sure Morrisons have an offer on coconuts

PhilT, on 26 January 2012 - 10:40 PM, said:

It came with the hat

Just sorting my playbox out for the 18th, so far we have:

Lavern Baker" Wrapped Tied And Tangled" for messers Trelfall, Cunliffe and Parry-Jones (Chico)

The Ventura's" Theme from Hawaii Five-O" (helps Kev reminisce when he was a young impressionable sprog at Wigan, as well as being the flavour of his favourite Pizza)

Rolf Harris's "Jake The Pake" (With His Extra Leg) (this should go down well with Mick H, and I've got a spare copy if he wants to make me an offer)

and more to follow
Dave