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Ghetto Soul Southampton Soul Club

Sat 28 Jan 2012   @  SOUTHAMPTON - UK soul night (Single Night Event)

Ghetto Soul Southampton Soul Club

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Type of Event:   Soul Nite
Added by: alfie00soul alfie00soul photomore
Venue Address: Totton con club (sailsbury road totton)
Town/City: SOUTHAMPTON
Country: UK Views: 1259   Comments:65


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GETTO SOUL

SATURDAY 28TH JAN 2012

SOUTHAMPTON SOUL CLUB

A NIGHT OF

RARE/UNDERPLAYED & LESSER KNOW SOULFUL GEMS

THE CONGLETON SUITE
TOTTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB
SALISBURY ROAD
TOTTON
SOUTHAMPTON
SO40 3PY

DJ LINE UP

ALFIE
TIM SMITHERS

PLUS GUESTS

BOB SNOW
DAVE ABBOTT
JOHN BROWNE

SAT 28TH JAN 2012

8PM TILL 1AM

BAR TILL MIDNIGHT

£5 OTD

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8 Attending

  • alfie00soul

    RSVP'd Jan 13 2012 03:45 PM

  • Bearsy

    RSVP'd Jan 12 2012 10:56 PM

  • BintofSoul

    RSVP'd Jan 10 2012 05:43 PM

  • Bob Snow

    RSVP'd Jan 28 2012 11:07 AM

  • Dave Mortimore

    RSVP'd Jan 02 2012 07:51 PM




65 Comments

Dave Mortimore Posted: Jan 05 2012 05:40 PM

Semi known gem


.
. On various occasions southern promoters have brought in big named D.J.s from further north, which raises expectations of something really special being delivered. Not special as say the superb Lou Pride - I'm comun home in the mornun, which we've all heard on many an occasion. But soul music with the same unquestionable quality, such as The Mellow Souls - We can make it. A rare sound that would make anyone's night.
. A fine example being when the venerable Tim Brown played at Moldie & Chris Thorley's 45th Birthday bash at The Crosseley Club in Lightwater some 4 years or so back. He produced some superb music that you just don't get to hear that often, such as Eddie Parker - I'm gone to rare stuff like Milton James - My lonely feeling.
. It was a top draw selection befitting of his status.
.
. Unfortunately, imported big hitters don't always deliver to the same high standard. They may have expensive record collections or a pedigree that goes back to a distant era. But I wonder what the hype is all about when I'm hearing good entertaining music that will fill a large dance floor and yet be quite familiar. There always needs to be that extra bit of spice in say at least two or three really special underplayed or quality rare tunes to make me feel that I've just paid homage to an icon.
.
. So why all this preamble? Well, it leads me on to say that sometimes many folk overlook the amount of talent we have on our own doorstep and that much of this talent is showcased at Ghetto Soul. Take for example Tim Smithers, a resident who will be acting alongside Alfie more or less as a warm up D.J. for the guest players on the 28th. Time and time again he has produced some excellent pieces of underground, virtually unknown soul music. There's certainly a raw edge to his music, which in truth may not be to everyone's cup of tea, particularly those who have an inclination towards Motown and commercial soul.
. He has got many big oldies by the likes of The Hesitations, Sam Williams, Judy Freeman, Frankie Beverley, Lillian Dupree, Johnny Sayles, Cecil Washington and so forth. Therefore he could play, if he so wished, to a more mainstream audience. But he prefers to go out on a limb and be more radical in his approach by introducing fresh or underplayed sounds. Therefore he is suited to Ghetto Soul and some of it's devotees who frequent the rare soul niter circuit.
. I'm sure a few wouldn't mind a piece of Tim, maybe a short full bodied 2nd set, spliced in later with the guest players. For it isn't always possible to get there early.
.
. Of the guest players, Bob Snow I imagine will probably apply a more generalised across the board set because I know that he has a wide diverse range of tastes from Modern Soul to rip roaring stompers. I think many of us on the southern soul scene consider Bob to be a very amiable character. In general conversation I've sometimes mentioned how I'd like to hear this or that long overlooked or forgotten Northern soul tune and Bob would more than often say, "I've got that one!" Which leads me to think that there's alot we haven't yet heard from Mr. Snow's collection. It should be interesting to see what he chooses to play.
.
. I'm afraid I've never encountered John Browne and to be quite truthful, I think I've only ever heard Dave Abbot play on three occasions. Yet each time he has produced pieces of unfamiliar soul music that had real substance and presence every bit as good as some of the rare and underplayed soul that Tim Brown delivered at The Crosseley Club.
.
. I've come to realize that we have many accomplished and talented players right here in our own back yard. Thanks to Ghetto Soul, we have a suitable platform to exhibit much of their off the well beaten track music. Some of which will inevitably break into the mainstream, which in turn keeps the wider soul scene evolving and an active minority of travelling southerners entertained.
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Russ Vickers Posted: Jan 05 2012 05:48 PM

warped !


Couldnt agree more, great post & hope Ghetto Soul is another great night.

Best Russ

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tim smithers Posted: Jan 07 2012 08:34 PM

Getting spins again


Looking forward to this as per norm, a great mix of dj.s should keep it intresting

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Bearsy Posted: Jan 10 2012 12:22 AM

anyone seen hercules !!!


The most exciting Soul Night in the South imho, you never know whats going to get played and the soulies spinning the tunes are attendees who know what Ghetto Soul is all about and thats the rare the forgotten the unknown the underplayed but most of all the tunes the ones spinning them love and believe in and the emphasis is on playing for the depth of your collection and from the heart and with that philosophy the one thing that has been in evidence is the sheer quality of the tuneage played and the atmosphere that has generated in the followers that come along every 3 months and with word getting out the numbers are growing and the reputation of Ghetto Soul is growing too, you could hear anything from a latest release to funky to r&b to 70s to 60s soul or anyhting else the dj feels is right for the night, chin strokers night ? nah. thought provoking night ? you better believe it :-)
this coming Ghetto will be yet another class night of quality tuneage and i for one cant wait to hear the sweet sounds of John & Bob alongside the man of the moment on the nighter scene mr Dave, Alfie and Tim this time around doing what they do best and build the night up for the guests to let rip and have a freedom that is seldom seen on this scene to play what they damn well want without the pressure of having to play safe to fill the dance floor BUT dont be fooled that this night wont be a dancers delight cos the dance floor although small gets plenty of action so if your at a loose end or just getting bored of the same old same old then come along give us a try cos i have a feeling you wont be disspointed and im confident in saying that cos many that have given it a go are now regulars and are helping spread the word of what ghetto Soul is all about,
see you there you know you want to :-)))))

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trev thomas Posted: Jan 10 2012 09:02 AM

Getting spins again


coming down for this, been a long time since i last attended a soul function in my home town

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alfie00soul Posted: Jan 11 2012 02:55 PM

Getting spins again


trev thomas, on 10 January 2012 - 09:02 AM, said:

coming down for this, been a long time since i last attended a soul function in my home town

Look forward to meeting up Trev...always a top night at Ghetto...see you soon...

Alfie

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alfie00soul Posted: Jan 11 2012 02:59 PM

Getting spins again


Dave Mortimore, on 05 January 2012 - 05:40 PM, said:

.. On various occasions southern promoters have brought in big named D.J.s from further north, which raises expectations of something really special being delivered. Not special as say the superb Lou Pride - I'm comun home in the mornun, which we've all heard on many an occasion. But soul music with the same unquestionable quality, such as The Mellow Souls - We can make it. A rare sound that would make anyone's night.. A fine example being when the venerable Tim Brown played at Moldie & Chris Thorley's 45th Birthday bash at The Crosseley Club in Lightwater some 4 years or so back. He produced some superb music that you just don't get to hear that often, such as Eddie Parker - I'm gone to rare stuff like Milton James - My lonely feeling.. It was a top draw selection befitting of his status... Unfortunately, imported big hitters don't always deliver to the same high standard. They may have expensive record collections or a pedigree that goes back to a distant era. But I wonder what the hype is all about when I'm hearing good entertaining music that will fill a large dance floor and yet be quite familiar. There always needs to be that extra bit of spice in say at least two or three really special underplayed or quality rare tunes to make me feel that I've just paid homage to an icon... So why all this preamble? Well, it leads me on to say that sometimes many folk overlook the amount of talent we have on our own doorstep and that much of this talent is showcased at Ghetto Soul. Take for example Tim Smithers, a resident who will be acting alongside Alfie more or less as a warm up D.J. for the guest players on the 28th. Time and time again he has produced some excellent pieces of underground, virtually unknown soul music. There's certainly a raw edge to his music, which in truth may not be to everyone's cup of tea, particularly those who have an inclination towards Motown and commercial soul.. He has got many big oldies by the likes of The Hesitations, Sam Williams, Judy Freeman, Frankie Beverley, Lillian Dupree, Johnny Sayles, Cecil Washington and so forth. Therefore he could play, if he so wished, to a more mainstream audience. But he prefers to go out on a limb and be more radical in his approach by introducing fresh or underplayed sounds. Therefore he is suited to Ghetto Soul and some of it's devotees who frequent the rare soul niter circuit.. I'm sure a few wouldn't mind a piece of Tim, maybe a short full bodied 2nd set, spliced in later with the guest players. For it isn't always possible to get there early... Of the guest players, Bob Snow I imagine will probably apply a more generalised across the board set because I know that he has a wide diverse range of tastes from Modern Soul to rip roaring stompers. I think many of us on the southern soul scene consider Bob to be a very amiable character. In general conversation I've sometimes mentioned how I'd like to hear this or that long overlooked or forgotten Northern soul tune and Bob would more than often say, "I've got that one!" Which leads me to think that there's alot we haven't yet heard from Mr. Snow's collection. It should be interesting to see what he chooses to play... I'm afraid I've never encountered John Browne and to be quite truthful, I think I've only ever heard Dave Abbot play on three occasions. Yet each time he has produced pieces of unfamiliar soul music that had real substance and presence every bit as good as some of the rare and underplayed soul that Tim Brown delivered at The Crosseley Club... I've come to realize that we have many accomplished and talented players right here in our own back yard. Thanks to Ghetto Soul, we have a suitable platform to exhibit much of their off the well beaten track music. Some of which will inevitably break into the mainstream, which in turn keeps the wider soul scene evolving and an active minority of travelling southerners entertained..


Just moveing some posts from the other Ghetto soul thread...will try & get that one closed down...

Alfie...


Great post Dave!

Really looking forward to Ghetto Soul. Small place but BIG tunes! I hope Alfie will be well enough to attend.

Nicki

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alfie00soul Posted: Jan 11 2012 03:05 PM

Getting spins again


Dave Mortimore, on 05 January 2012 - 05:40 PM, said:

.. On various occasions southern promoters have brought in big named D.J.s from further north, which raises expectations of something really special being delivered. Not special as say the superb Lou Pride - I'm comun home in the mornun, which we've all heard on many an occasion. But soul music with the same unquestionable quality, such as The Mellow Souls - We can make it. A rare sound that would make anyone's night.. A fine example being when the venerable Tim Brown played at Moldie & Chris Thorley's 45th Birthday bash at The Crosseley Club in Lightwater some 4 years or so back. He produced some superb music that you just don't get to hear that often, such as Eddie Parker - I'm gone to rare stuff like Milton James - My lonely feeling.. It was a top draw selection befitting of his status... Unfortunately, imported big hitters don't always deliver to the same high standard. They may have expensive record collections or a pedigree that goes back to a distant era. But I wonder what the hype is all about when I'm hearing good entertaining music that will fill a large dance floor and yet be quite familiar. There always needs to be that extra bit of spice in say at least two or three really special underplayed or quality rare tunes to make me feel that I've just paid homage to an icon... So why all this preamble? Well, it leads me on to say that sometimes many folk overlook the amount of talent we have on our own doorstep and that much of this talent is showcased at Ghetto Soul. Take for example Tim Smithers, a resident who will be acting alongside Alfie more or less as a warm up D.J. for the guest players on the 28th. Time and time again he has produced some excellent pieces of underground, virtually unknown soul music. There's certainly a raw edge to his music, which in truth may not be to everyone's cup of tea, particularly those who have an inclination towards Motown and commercial soul.. He has got many big oldies by the likes of The Hesitations, Sam Williams, Judy Freeman, Frankie Beverley, Lillian Dupree, Johnny Sayles, Cecil Washington and so forth. Therefore he could play, if he so wished, to a more mainstream audience. But he prefers to go out on a limb and be more radical in his approach by introducing fresh or underplayed sounds. Therefore he is suited to Ghetto Soul and some of it's devotees who frequent the rare soul niter circuit.. I'm sure a few wouldn't mind a piece of Tim, maybe a short full bodied 2nd set, spliced in later with the guest players. For it isn't always possible to get there early... Of the guest players, Bob Snow I imagine will probably apply a more generalised across the board set because I know that he has a wide diverse range of tastes from Modern Soul to rip roaring stompers. I think many of us on the southern soul scene consider Bob to be a very amiable character. In general conversation I've sometimes mentioned how I'd like to hear this or that long overlooked or forgotten Northern soul tune and Bob would more than often say, "I've got that one!" Which leads me to think that there's alot we haven't yet heard from Mr. Snow's collection. It should be interesting to see what he chooses to play... I'm afraid I've never encountered John Browne and to be quite truthful, I think I've only ever heard Dave Abbot play on three occasions. Yet each time he has produced pieces of unfamiliar soul music that had real substance and presence every bit as good as some of the rare and underplayed soul that Tim Brown delivered at The Crosseley Club... I've come to realize that we have many accomplished and talented players right here in our own back yard. Thanks to Ghetto Soul, we have a suitable platform to exhibit much of their off the well beaten track music. Some of which will inevitably break into the mainstream, which in turn keeps the wider soul scene evolving and an active minority of travelling southerners entertained..


Hi Dave hope you & Jan are well...thanx for getting the thread going on here for Ghetto Soul...i would of been on here by now if it was'nt for me being taken ill and ending up in hospital...At last i'm out and at home resting to get myself fighting fit so that i can get this event up & running on the night...Even if i was'nt well enough i know a couple of out standing freinds that would stand in for me and make sure this event still goes ahead....As always Dave a first class post for what is turning out to be a first class event hear down on the south coast...thank-you

Really looking forward to the next instalment of Ghetto Soul...Always a top night...A night of no presure for the dj's as they can just play those 45's that don't get much chance to leave the record collections...if it's soulful & underplayed then Ghetto Soul is the place to hear it down on the south coast...So why not pop along on the 28th jan and give it a try...you won't be dissapointed....

SO MUCH SOUL DOWN SOUTH & I'M LOVIN IT...

Alfie

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alfie00soul Posted: Jan 11 2012 03:20 PM

Getting spins again


alfie00soul, on 11 January 2012 - 02:59 PM, said:

Just moveing some posts from the other Ghetto soul thread...will try & get that one closed down...Alfie...Great post Dave!Really looking forward to Ghetto Soul. Small place but BIG tunes! I hope Alfie will be well enough to attend.Nicki


Hi Niki...look forward to catching up...hope all is well...a masive massive thanx for your continuing support...

Alfie x

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alfie00soul Posted: Jan 11 2012 04:35 PM

Getting spins again


Bearsy, on 10 January 2012 - 12:22 AM, said:

The most exciting Soul Night in the South imho, you never know whats going to get played and the soulies spinning the tunes are attendees who know what Ghetto Soul is all about and thats the rare the forgotten the unknown the underplayed but most of all the tunes the ones spinning them love and believe in and the emphasis is on playing for the depth of your collection and from the heart and with that philosophy the one thing that has been in evidence is the sheer quality of the tuneage played and the atmosphere that has generated in the followers that come along every 3 months and with word getting out the numbers are growing and the reputation of Ghetto Soul is growing too, you could hear anything from a latest release to funky to r&b to 70s to 60s soul or anyhting else the dj feels is right for the night, chin strokers night ? nah. thought provoking night ? you better believe it :-)this coming Ghetto will be yet another class night of quality tuneage and i for one cant wait to hear the sweet sounds of John & Bob alongside the man of the moment on the nighter scene mr Dave, Alfie and Tim this time around doing what they do best and build the night up for the guests to let rip and have a freedom that is seldom seen on this scene to play what they damn well want without the pressure of having to play safe to fill the dance floor BUT dont be fooled that this night wont be a dancers delight cos the dance floor although small gets plenty of action so if your at a loose end or just getting bored of the same old same old then come along give us a try cos i have a feeling you wont be disspointed and im confident in saying that cos many that have given it a go are now regulars and are helping spread the word of what ghetto Soul is all about,see you there you know you want to :-)))))

Gr8 write up Bearsy...as always...It's looking to be busy one with soulies coming from far & wide...I understand soulies are already booking up B&B''s...really looking forward to the next instalment of ghetto Soul...It will be the first proper soul fix for me this year...And i can't bloody wait...catch up soon till then take it easy...

Alfie

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alfie00soul Posted: Jan 11 2012 04:43 PM

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Russ Vickers, on 05 January 2012 - 05:48 PM, said:

Couldnt agree more, great post & hope Ghetto Soul is another great night.Best Russ

Nice one Russ...hope all is well and a happy new year to you & your family...Dave is the man for the pre & after info for any avent...spot on with all the facts...Hopeing that your over in the UK soon...need to talk to you about getting you to spin some of your quality underplayed choonage at one of Ghetto Soul's events in the near future...drop us a line if your about March or July time...till then take care...

Alfie

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alfie00soul Posted: Jan 12 2012 03:14 PM

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Russ Vickers, on 05 January 2012 - 05:48 PM, said:

Couldnt agree more, great post & hope Ghetto Soul is another great night.Best Russ

Was on the phone to Bob Smith & Nicki Shaw this morning...this is looking like to be another busy night with soulie's coming from far & wide that want to hear something a little different & with the locals that are now getting interested in the underplayed side of things,Ghetto Soul is promising to be a good night...Guest dj's for the night are Bob Snow,Dave Abbott & John Browne(JB) who will all k...now that have superb record collections...So you know your gonna be in for a real treat...Tim Smithers & myself will be warming up the night...I've had a few 45's through the post and no doubt Mr Smithers has so looking forward to giveing mine a spin & hearing what Tim has to offer...If your at a loose end on the 28th Jan why not come & join us at Ghetto Soul...Don't be shy give it a try...roll on the 28th...

Alfie

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BintofSoul Posted: Jan 12 2012 07:14 PM

I like CAKE!


alfie00soul, on 11 January 2012 - 03:20 PM, said:

Hi Niki...look forward to catching up...hope all is well...a masive massive thanx for your continuing support...Alfie x

Really pleased you're out of hospital Alfie and on the mend. Love Ghetto so we'll be there to support the event. Tracey will be providing the cup cakes!

Nicki XXX

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alfie00soul Posted: Jan 12 2012 09:25 PM

Getting spins again


BintofSoul, on 12 January 2012 - 07:14 PM, said:

Really pleased you're out of hospital Alfie and on the mend. Love Ghetto so we'll be there to support the event. Tracey will be providing the cup cakes!Nicki XXX


I reakon ppl will be there just for the soulful cupcakes...see you soon chuck...

Alfie xx

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alfie00soul Posted: Jan 13 2012 03:39 PM

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GHETTO SOUL...

A NIGHT OF UNDERPLAYED SOULFUL GEMS BEING SPUN BY DJ'S NOT HAVEING THE PRESSURE OF FILLING THE DANCE FLOOR...BUT DON'T BE FOOLED THE DANCE FLOOR GETS PLENTY OF ACTION...

PUSHING BOUNDARIES WHERE OTHERS FEAR TO TREAD ON THE SOUTH COAST...

SATURDAY 28TH JAN...8PM TILL 1AM...

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tim smithers Posted: Jan 13 2012 03:46 PM

Getting spins again


Will have to agree with that statement Alfie Boy

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alfie00soul Posted: Jan 13 2012 04:04 PM

Getting spins again


tim smithers, on 13 January 2012 - 03:46 PM, said:

Will have to agree with that statement Alfie Boy

I Double agree...but i'm not greedy lol...

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alfie00soul Posted: Jan 15 2012 09:09 PM

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GOOD EVENING SOULIES...

DJ TIMES FOR GHETTO SOUL

8.00pm till 8.50pm...Alfie

8.50pm till 9.50pm...Tim Smithers

9.50pm till 10.50pm...Bob Snow

10.50pm till 11.50pm...Dave Abbott

11.50pm till 12.50am...John Browne

12.50am till 1.00am...Alfie


IT'S LOOKING TO BE A BUSY ONE....

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tim smithers Posted: Jan 16 2012 06:03 PM

Getting spins again


For all the soulies that like to hear something refreshing, well this is the place to be on the 28th jan, theres nout else like it on in the south, so get down for some Ghetto i say

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alfie00soul Posted: Jan 16 2012 06:26 PM

Getting spins again


tim smithers, on 16 January 2012 - 06:03 PM, said:

For all the soulies that like to hear something refreshing, well this is the place to be on the 28th jan, theres nout else like it on in the south, so get down for some Ghetto i say


I'm gonna have to agree with you on the above Mr Smithers...looking forward to it...

Alfie

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tim smithers Posted: Jan 18 2012 12:02 PM

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Gonna mix it right up, will be playing Northern Soul / R&B / uptempo funk / afro funk / 70s soul

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alfie00soul Posted: Jan 22 2012 03:42 PM

Getting spins again


Less than a week to go for what is looking to be a gr8 night of underplayed Soulful Gems....Can't wait

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BENSON BOY Posted: Jan 25 2012 11:34 AM

Second Issue


All of us guys from the Oxford soul club will be there,really enjoyed our last visit,so it was a no brainer.
see you all on Saturday.
Maz

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alfie00soul Posted: Jan 25 2012 09:46 PM

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Hi Maz hope your well...

Gr8 news m8...A MASSIVE thanks to you & the rest of the oxford soul gang for your support...And Ghetto Soul Thanks You...

look forward to catching up with you all on saturday...

Alfie

DJ TIMES FOR GHETTO SOUL

8.00pm till 8.50pm...Alfie

8.50pm till 9.50pm...Tim Smithers

9.50pm till 10.50pm...Bob Snow

10.50pm till 11.50pm...Dave Abbott

11.50pm till 12.50am...John Browne

12.50am till 1.00am...Alfie


IT'S LOOKING TO BE A BUSY ONE....

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BintofSoul Posted: Jan 25 2012 10:21 PM

I like CAKE!


Our mate Bryans coming along too! No post party at the Premier Inn though!

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alfie00soul Posted: Jan 26 2012 05:30 PM

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BintofSoul, on 25 January 2012 - 10:21 PM, said:

Our mate Bryans coming along too! No post party at the Premier Inn though!


Afternoon Nicki...

Hope your feeling better, hows the shoulder doing????

Had a phone call from one of the i.o.w soulies today...another 5 will be joining us on the night...this could be the Busiest one yet...

Look forward to catching up on saturday till then take it easy...

Alfie

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markw Posted: Jan 26 2012 06:49 PM

Do you think that's wise?


.............and 2 coming from Cardiff. But please, "dim cymraeg, diolch yn fawr". Will John Browne be playing his Rhod Gilbert cover up?

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Bearsy Posted: Jan 26 2012 08:00 PM

anyone seen hercules !!!


markw, on 26 January 2012 - 06:49 PM, said:

.............and 2 coming from Cardiff. But please, "dim cymraeg, diolch yn fawr". Will John Browne be playing his Rhod Gilbert cover up?
best we hassle him enough to make sure he does Mark lol

Saturday really cant come quick enough its been a long time since ive been this excited about a soul night :-)

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tim smithers Posted: Jan 26 2012 09:30 PM

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Bearsy, on 26 January 2012 - 08:00 PM, said:

best we hassle him enough to make sure he does Mark lolSaturday really cant come quick enough its been a long time since ive been this excited about a soul night :-)

DITTO

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BintofSoul Posted: Jan 26 2012 09:39 PM

I like CAKE!


alfie00soul, on 26 January 2012 - 05:30 PM, said:

Afternoon Nicki...Hope your feeling better, hows the shoulder doing????Had a phone call from one of the i.o.w soulies today...another 5 will be joining us on the night...this could be the Busiest one yet...Look forward to catching up on saturday till then take it easy...Alfie

Excellent news. We'd better get there early to bag a table!!! Shoulder is healing its just me bruised coccyx bothering me now! ha Ha. Nowt a bit of dancing and a few merlots won't cure!

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Bob Snow Posted: Jan 27 2012 12:35 PM

Semi known gem


Gonna be some top tunes played by all the DJ's, some you've never heard before and some you haven't heard for ages and have forgotten about. It's a great soul night out. Real nice people, so get yourselves down there.



See ya there



Bob

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Russ Vickers Posted: Jan 27 2012 01:09 PM

warped !


BintofSoul, on 26 January 2012 - 09:39 PM, said:

Excellent news. We'd better get there early to bag a table!!! Shoulder is healing its just me bruised coccyx bothering me now! ha Ha. Nowt a bit of dancing and a few merlots won't cure!

Have a blast kids - will be thinkin of you all enjoying ya selves while I'm stuck int desert.........

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alfie00soul Posted: Jan 27 2012 07:45 PM

Getting spins again


Bob Snow, on 27 January 2012 - 12:35 PM, said:

Gonna be some top tunes played by all the DJ's, some you've never heard before and some you haven't heard for ages and have forgotten about. It's a great soul night out. Real nice people, so get yourselves down there.See ya thereBob

Hi Bob hope all is well...really looking forward to you spinning some choons down at Ghetto Soul as is everyone else...gonna be a top night indeed...the soulies are in for a real treat...

Catch up tomorrow...can't wait...

Alfie

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alfie00soul Posted: Jan 27 2012 07:46 PM

Getting spins again


Russ Vickers, on 27 January 2012 - 01:09 PM, said:

Have a blast kids - will be thinkin of you all enjoying ya selves while I'm stuck int desert.........


Cheers Russ...hope all is well out there in the desert...catch up with you when you get back to the uk...till then take it easy...

Alfie

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John Browne Posted: Jan 28 2012 12:09 AM

Second Issue


its gonna be a packer and the buzz reminds me of going to Stafford knowing your gonna hear soulful choons with loads of imagination! : )

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Adam Topping Posted: Jan 28 2012 01:30 PM

'soul45er' and a Tone deaf monkey..


Alfie/Tim...can you keep a bit of sales space for me please? Looking forward to hearing some 'ghetto sounds' tonight, see you all there later :)

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Bearsy Posted: Jan 28 2012 01:40 PM

anyone seen hercules !!!


Adam Topping, on 28 January 2012 - 01:30 PM, said:

Alfie/Tim...can you keep a bit of sales space for me please? Looking forward to hearing some 'ghetto sounds' tonight, see you all there later :)

if you can find some space Adam then you will be lucky lol maybe best to put a table at the top of the stairs for ya there is some space just to the side, i might bring a small box of sales too, see you later matey safe journey down ;-)

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alfie00soul Posted: Jan 28 2012 03:51 PM

Getting spins again


Adam Topping, on 28 January 2012 - 01:30 PM, said:

Alfie/Tim...can you keep a bit of sales space for me please? Looking forward to hearing some 'ghetto sounds' tonight, see you all there later :)


Hi Adam...

No worries m8....was chating to Bearsy earlia...a space will be sorted for you...catch up laters...safe journey's down...

Alfie

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alfie00soul Posted: Jan 28 2012 03:53 PM

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7tssoul, on 28 January 2012 - 12:09 AM, said:

its gonna be a packer and the buzz reminds me of going to Stafford knowing your gonna hear soulful choons with loads of imagination! : )


Quality post 7tssoul...your not wrong with all the interest and the confirmation of soulies coming tonight...look forward to catching up later...

Alfie

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alfie00soul Posted: Jan 28 2012 04:08 PM

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alfie00soul, on 28 January 2012 - 03:53 PM, said:

Quality post 7tssoul...your not wrong with all the interest and the confirmation of soulies coming tonight...look forward to catching up later...Alfie

LAST SHOUT FROM ME YOU LOVELY PPL BEFORE I MAKE MY WAY DOWN TO GHETTO SOUL & SET UP FOR TONIGHTS EVENT....IF YOUR AT A LOOSE END SOULIES & FANCY LISTENING TO SOME QUALITY UNDERPLAYED SOULFUL GEMS ON THE SOUTH COAST BY DJ'S WITH A PASSION AND NOT HAVEING THE PRESSURE OF FILLING A DANCE FLOOR AND PLAYING WHAT THEY BELIVE IN...THEN WHY POP ALONG DOWN TO GHETTO SOUL FOR WHAT IS PROMISING TO BE A TOP NIGHT WITH SOULIES TRAVELING FROM FAR & WIDE...CAN'T BLOODY WAIT.

SAFE JOURNEYS...

ALFIE

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tim smithers Posted: Jan 28 2012 05:36 PM

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Gonna be picking up Jonah, the place is gonna be rammed and thats not me saying Jonah's overwieght.
See ya laters

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Matt Posted: Jan 29 2012 02:22 PM

Semi known gem


Quality nite, quality tunes, great people- well worth the visit! well done to all concerned- ktf

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alfie00soul Posted: Jan 29 2012 02:25 PM

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Matt, on 29 January 2012 - 02:22 PM, said:

Quality nite, quality tunes, great people- well worth the visit! well done to all concerned- ktf


Hi Matt...

gr8 to see you last night...Many thanks for your support...Glad you had a top night...catch up soon till then take it easy...

Alfie

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alfie00soul Posted: Jan 29 2012 02:29 PM

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Good afternoon Soulies...

A fantastic night indeed at Ghetto Soul....A MASSIVE THANK-YOU TO ALL THAT CAME & SUPPORTED LAST NIGHTS EVENT...Could'nt of ask for more from the Guest dj's & not forgetting Mr Smithers...Quality....

Will put up a full review & my playlist later..

Enjoy your sunday soulies..

Alfie

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Bearsy Posted: Jan 29 2012 08:07 PM

anyone seen hercules !!!


What a brilliant night in ever way, very busy with a great atmosphere full dance nigh on all night and top quality music from start to finish by all the djs, the best one yet i thinks and the cakes were superb too, well done to all the djs and thanks for a great night the place was buzzing :-)

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romulus Posted: Jan 29 2012 08:17 PM

Second Issue


A truly superb night put on by Ghetto Soul Clubs Alfie, Tim Smithers & Bearsy. I had the difficult task of following the brilliant and imaginative sets of Alfie, Tim, Bob Snow & Dave Abbott, this is what i palyed if I remember rightly!!?, (INPO)

Mixed Emotions-"Gold of my life" (Rock way)

Festivals-"Hey girl" (Blue Rock)

The Fourcounts-"A home in loveland" (Lyndell)

Frank Howard-"Judy" (Excello)

Volumes-"You got it baby" (Impact)

Jackey Beavers-"Hold On" (ss7)

Timmy Thomas-"Whats bothering me" (Climax)

Oscar Weathers- "Just to prove I love you" (Top & Bottom)

Festivals-"Checkin out" (Blue rock)

Vontastics-"Let me down easy" (Toddlin town)

Summits-"Sophisticated lady" (La Salle)

Robert Parker-"I caught you in a lie" (Nola)

Blues Bag Ltd-"Im gonna love you" (Plumm)

Mixed Emotions-"Am I Imposing" (Rock-way)

Ronnie McCain-"This time Im gone" (Triode)

Ascots-"Just a few feet from the gutter" (Play boy)

The Profiles-"I still love you" (Bamboo)

George Soule-"Midnight affair" (Kent Anniversay)

TNT Band-"The Meditation" (Cotique)

Eugene Gaspard-"Holding on" (Rosemount)

The Roe-o-tation-"Old love" (Gerim)

Nick Allen-"Hard way to go" (Wallas)

Eddy Giles-"Losin' boy" (Murco)

Elsie Strong-"Ask the lonely" (Sounds International)

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Bearsy Posted: Jan 29 2012 08:19 PM

anyone seen hercules !!!


Quality set John it finished the night off perfecty ;-)

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Adam Topping Posted: Jan 29 2012 09:37 PM

'soul45er' and a Tone deaf monkey..


Well done to Alfie and everyone else involved in promoting Ghetto Soul. Brilliant venue, good sound system, open minded and friendly crowd, superb atmosphere and the music was top notch from all the DJs. Look forward to getting down for future dates.

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alfie00soul Posted: Jan 29 2012 10:15 PM

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Evening Soulies as promised a little review on last night's Ghetto Soul...

What a cracking night down on the south coast...As Bearsy has already said it was the busiest one yet...The venue itself only holds around 60 ppl...this might sound that it's small but for this type of event it is the perfect size...a room self contained with a bar/toilet facilities and a dance floor...last night saw a full house but there seemed to be plenty of room for the traveling & local soulies to mingle/dance and have a good chat...the atmosphere was spot on and all the guest DJ's did a fantastic job in keeping everyone happy with their selection of underplayed soulful choonage...i opened the night with a 45 min set(playlist to follow) Mr Smithers took over from me and did what he does best for the next hour and that is bang out quality tunes. Buy the end of the his set the venue was aleast half full of soulies that came to listen to some different soul records that you don't get to hear much(well down on the south coast)and also listen to dj's that get the chance to play without the pressure of filling the Dance Floor...After Mr Smithers set it was time for Ghetto Soul's first guest dj Mr Bob Snow...pure quality...A mixture of 70's/ x-over/r'n'b etc...the dance floor was seeing plenty of action throughout his set...Dave Abbott was up next and kept the atmosphere going aswell as keping the soulies busy dancing away to a first class uptempo hour of first class tunage....The place was full and the feedback that i was getting from everyone was top draw...and we still had Mr John Browne to go...John took over from Dave and and again his set just flowed perfectly...You could see that everyone was enjoying themselfs by listening & danceing the night away...before we knew it was time for me to say a massive thank-you to everyone that came & supported Ghetto soul & not forgetting the Guest DJ's Bob Snow,Dave Abbott,John Browne & of course Tim Smithers for making it a brilliant night of underplayed soulful choonage in what the DJ's believe in that should be getting played more...


Was Great seeing everyone...soulies traveled from...leeds/cardif/Brighton/CoverntryOxford/London/Bassinstoke & other places such as Poole/Bournemouth/Farnbourough/Frume/I.O.W & the the local Southampton erea...To many names to mention...would love to mention you all...but would take me ages...& you know my spelling...lol

A Massive thanx goes out to my Beatiful wife Ruth....Bearsy for all his help...Maria & Tracey for the Cakes...

And a MASSIVE MASSIVE THANK-YOU to each & everyone of you for makeing it a brilliant night...

Alfie

NEXT GHETTO SOUL...(A NIGHT OF UNDERPLAYED SOULFUL GEMS) IS ON SATURDAY 31ST MARCH...GUEST DJ'S... SISTERS OF SOUL NICKI & TRACEY SHAW and SALLIE RENOLDS PLUS MYSELF & BEARSY....

This is what i played...

The Invnations...Just Keep On Loving Me...Hit Sound
The N Group...Keep On Running...Wes Mar Records
The Jive Five...You'll Fall In Love...Musicor
Johnny & Jake...I Need Your Help Baby...Mod
Jess Roberts...A Good Soul In The Good Times...Acid Jazz
The Other Brothers...Nobody But Me...Kent Select
The Five Stairsteps...Ain't Gonna Rest...Windy C
Billy Sha-Rae...Do It...Spectrum
The Volumes...My Road Is The Right Road...Inferno demo
Wilson Picket...I Found A True Love...Atlantic
Etta James...You Got It...Cadet
Soul Twins...She's The One...Back Beat
Loyd Price...Oh, Lady Luck...Monument demo
Luther Thomas...Upset The Town...Change
Trade Martin...Moanin...Rca demo
Bobby Miller...Uncle Wille Time...constellation
Brother jack Mcduff...But It's Alright...Atlantic demo
The Tempests...Out Of My Life...Smash
Timmy Shaw...I'm A Lonely One...Wand
Richard Knight..showstopper...Allen
Junior Parker...In Love...Duke

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Bob Snow Posted: Jan 29 2012 10:30 PM

Semi known gem


Great night, just seems to get better and better, testimony for Alfie and the boys who put this great night on. Well done. Was great to play a few tunes for an up for it Crowd. I thought all the DJ's put their own personality on their sets, playing tunes they really believe in Well done Alfie,Tim, Dave and JB. Nice to see all the familiar faces and meet some new ones. Keep up the good work guys. All the best Bob.

I've posted the tunes i played last night in the events playlist.

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alfie00soul Posted: Jan 29 2012 11:06 PM

Getting spins again


Adam Topping, on 29 January 2012 - 09:37 PM, said:

Well done to Alfie and everyone else involved in promoting Ghetto Soul. Brilliant venue, good sound system, open minded and friendly crowd, superb atmosphere and the music was top notch from all the DJs. Look forward to getting down for future dates.

Thanx for the positive comments about Ghetto Soul...many thanx for coming down and supporting it...very greatful indeed...

Catch up soon till then take it easy...

Alfie

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trev thomas Posted: Jan 30 2012 11:10 AM

Getting spins again


first time at gheto soul for me, but certainly not the last, great intimate room with atmosphere to match, great mix of tunes, plenty that i didnt know which is what its all about for me, nice to see tunes that myself, dixie curtis and guy couch were playing to deaf ears in southampton 25 years ago finally getting the recognition they deserve, nice to meet alfie and bearsy and catch up with shay and gavin, all in all a top night that i cant recomend highly enough, keep up the good work and hopefully i'll be able to make down for the next one

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Dave Morris Posted: Jan 30 2012 02:11 PM

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Great night all round.Some blinding tunes played by all the dj's as is the way at Ghetto Soul.An open minded night where you get to hear tunes you'd forgotten or not heard before.Good to see a an up for it crowd in and enjoying the diversity of tunes on offer.

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BintofSoul Posted: Jan 30 2012 02:39 PM

I like CAKE!


Fantastic night Alfie. Great tunes played by all the DJ's, great atmosphere and great little venue filled with lovely soulful peeps! Bring on the 31st March!

Nicki XXX

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tim smithers Posted: Jan 30 2012 02:58 PM

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Wow..... Top nite, really enjoyed being part of it and the best part of the nite for me, is seeing people dancing to choons that where unfamilar too { in some cases } enjoyey every spot , thought that each spot complemented the one before, this is going from strenth to strenth, heres a few i played on the nite

Tyrone Davis / Shes looking good
Jimmy Lynch / There was a time
Marc De Noel / Aint no good
Donnie Jacobs /Proud man
Buddy Guy / Buddy's Groove
Clark Bridges / Foxy
U.S Warren / Hardheaded women
Charlie Brown / Whole world is watching
Tommy Bush / Stop and think
Roy Roberts Experiance / Bee hive
O.D Williams / Funky belly
Jesse Fisher / Little john
Chymes / Ive lost
Lee Edward / Eloise come back home
Gene Willis / We got it
Tyrone Davis / What if a man
Gene & Eunice / Soul loving
Gloria Bouschell / Dont make me get another man
Major Burkes / Break these chains
and a few cover ups, and thats about it i think

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Dave Mortimore Posted: Jan 30 2012 05:11 PM

Semi known gem


.
. We managed to arrive in time to catch the last half hour of Tim Smithers' set. He wasn't playing easy on yours ears, that warming you up gently style of soul and as he came to the end of the only play I vaguely knew Charlie Brown - whole world is watching, he announced that he was going to up the pace. Needless to say it became heavy and I imagine a little too harsh for most people's tastes, particularly with it being so early on.
. I've always been an exponent of Tim's enterprising approach in constantly bringing fresh music to the local scene. But may I ask, " Is there a Good Woman out there who can tame him? Without a motor or a boat! - Who can soften some of his raw edges and put a few hearts and flowers into his next wave of acquisitions, or maybe convince him to resurrect some of the many superb semi-known records that he once played but now chooses to ignore. I can only hope! For Tim will always be his own man.
.
. A few minutes before 10 o'clock Bob Snow came on to temper the atmosphere with some light and easy soulful 70s sounds that drew mainly females onto the floor. Now it may not be a pre-requisite to fill the dance floor at Ghetto Soul, but it certainly helps the music along when it does. For watching the various styles and flowing movements of Jackie, Nikki Shaw and co. was entertainment in itself, as the night was up and running with a full house.
. Then Bob upped the tempo to music that drew out a few of the males to join in with the ladies with Ronnie Forte - Nervous Breakdown, Baby Huey & The Baby Sitters - Just being careful, Calvin Grayson - Loves just begun and Freddie Williams - I've got to live while I can. There were some further 70s/Crossover sounds thrown in here and there for balance, but the one that drew my attention from Bob's varied set was a forgotten Oldie from the very beginnings of Wigan Casino, Viola Wills - I got love. So forgotten that I struggled to keep up with some of it's rifts whilst dancing. Maybe it's an age thing?
.
. The venue had filled to near capacity with standing room only for many who had come from far and wide. Following on from Bob Snow, Dave Abbott entered with an atmospheric mid-tempo tune of real distinction which set the tone for the earlier part of his set, themed on music somewhere between the genres of Curtis Mayfield and Gil Scott Heron. A flavour of soul that allured the ladies to once again monoplize the dance floor. Later on, Dave mixed in the odd Northern sounding tune. A couple I managed to clock were The Soul Stirrers - Don't you worry and a really good dance tune that I would like to experience on a large dance floor to give it full justice, Al Johnson - You got to make it for yourself.
. How often can you go up to the decks to eyeball what's just been played without making yourself a nuisance? When there is so much to pick up on. Well I decided that once more wouldn't hurt with Wally Coco - Message to society. Part 1 - I hope dave doesn't mind me making mention of these plays!
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. John Browne, the last of the three guest players, applied an initial 70s/Crossover approach as had Bob Snow with similar favourable results, before turning over to some Northern Soul of which Jackie Beavers - Hold on, Vontastics - Let me down easy and The Summits - Sophisicated Lady floated my boat. There were many others of note, such as the TNT Band - The meditation and the smooth and soulful Robert Parker - Caught you in a lie.
. Our venerable host, Alfie closed off with gratitude to the players and the superb stomper by Richard Knight - Show stopper, which for me was the icing on the cake from a very entertaining night that's lived on in my mind long afterwards.
.
. That's the beauty of this event, for you never come away feeling that a dead horse has just been flogged.
. Apart from enjoying much of the semi-known music that you just don't get to experience too often, some of the obscure and unknown plays do hit the sweet spot and revitalize the spirit of this unique underground soul scene.

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alfie00soul Posted: Jan 30 2012 08:18 PM

Getting spins again


Top Post Dave...A true and honest review of the night...quality...good to see you and Jan...many thanx for your continueing support...cacth up soon till then take it easy...

Hi Trev hope you and your wife had a good journey back to Yorkshire...many thanx for your feedback on the event and also coming along...hope to see you back down here soon till then take care...

Mr Morris...good to see you & Viv...many thanx for your support...glad you had a top night and many thanx for your feed back...

Top set as always Tim...the night sure did have the WOW factor...Your not wrong it is going from strengh to strengh...more and more soulies are coming along to give it a try and end up going away very happy...many thanx for spinning them choons of yours and for helping to Promote Ghetto Soul...very greatful indeed...

Gr8 seeing you Nicki...really looking forward to what your gonna be playing the next Ghetto Soul in March...(31st)...
see you soon chuck...

Bob Snow/John Browne...Brill....

Catch up soon ou lovely ppl...

Alfie

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tracey shaw Posted: Jan 30 2012 09:14 PM

Second Issue


Bravo! Bravo! to Ghetto Soul Club !!!!!!!

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alfie00soul Posted: Jan 30 2012 09:30 PM

Getting spins again


tracey shaw, on 30 January 2012 - 09:14 PM, said:

Bravo! Bravo! to Ghetto Soul Club !!!!!!!

Excellent....Gr8 seeing you Tracey...and the cakes were fab as always...make sure you sort those underplayed gems for 31st march...looking forward to it...catch up soon...

Alfie

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stevetedford Posted: Jan 30 2012 10:01 PM

Second Issue


48 hours later and I'm still buzzing. That was a truely awesome evening. Quality music shared with like-minded people. Brilliant. Big, big thanks to Alfie, Ruth and Bearsy and the djs. Roll on March 31st

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tim smithers Posted: Jan 30 2012 11:13 PM

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Forgot to say the most important thing from the nite

THE SOUL CAKES TASTED GREAT!

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markw Posted: Jan 30 2012 11:33 PM

Do you think that's wise?


stevetedford, on 30 January 2012 - 10:01 PM, said:

48 hours later and I'm still buzzing. That was a truely awesome evening. Quality music shared with like-minded people. Brilliant. Big, big thanks to Alfie, Ruth and Bearsy and the djs. Roll on March 31st
Me too - still buzzing! That was superb. Music and atmosphere was excellent all evening, as was the company. Can't wait to go there again. Well done to all involved for promoting such an open policy. Thanks for a great evening.

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salliejane Posted: Jan 31 2012 10:19 AM

Semi known gem


Bit late getting onto this thread....and most has been said already. But was probably the best nite so far at Ghetto. Great crowd of soulies and some brill tunes played through the evening. Well done Alfie and the rest of the gang. See you all in March....better start sorting through my tunes !!!

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Dave Abbott Posted: Feb 03 2012 08:41 PM

SSCDT Dictator


Dave Mortimore, on 30 January 2012 - 05:11 PM, said:

The venue had filled to near capacity with standing room only for many who had come from far and wide. Following on from Bob Snow, Dave Abbott entered with an atmospheric mid-tempo tune of real distinction which set the tone for the earlier part of his set, themed on music somewhere between the genres of Curtis Mayfield and Gil Scott Heron. A flavour of soul that allured the ladies to once again monoplize the dance floor. Later on, Dave mixed in the odd Northern sounding tune. A couple I managed to clock were The Soul Stirrers - Don't you worry and a really good dance tune that I would like to experience on a large dance floor to give it full justice, Al Johnson - You got to make it for yourself.. How often can you go up to the decks to eyeball what's just been played without making yourself a nuisance? When there is so much to pick up on. Well I decided that once more wouldn't hurt with Wally Coco - Message to society. Part 1 - I hope dave doesn't mind me making mention of these plays!..

Hi Dave;..the atmospheric opener was Willie Dale "Let Your Light Shine" - one of the finest 45s ever (imo). No problem at all you mentioning them or anything else just glad you enjoyed them.

Alfie..well done mate - a superb nite - not a bad tune played and a nice diverse mix...one of the best nites down here i have been to. A great crowd and wonderful music - thats all we need.

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markw Posted: Feb 03 2012 08:54 PM

Do you think that's wise?


Dave Abbott, on 03 February 2012 - 08:41 PM, said:

A great crowd and wonderful music - thats all we need.
Hear hear!

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