Hidden Gems

The F.A.B. crew of Alan Darker, Scott Taylor, The Soul Twins, Lee Wilson and Bernard Heap set sail on another musical journey calling at all ports from the 1960s through to the present day. As always, we pick the very best soul on vinyl to play in a relaxed, friendly, historical city centre pub selling real ales, craft beers, gins, wine etc.

Due to the Ritz Reunion taking place in Manchester on Easter Sunday, and most of our crew attending the event, we've decided to bring our next F.A.B. forward by one week. We're back to full strength with the return of Scott Taylor to join Alan Darker, The Soul Twins and Lee Wilson. Bernard Heap did such an excellent job covering for Scott that we've asked him to join us as a resident. As usual, it's the best in soul on vinyl ranging from the 60s to new releases in a historic, traditional pub serving real ales, craft beers, wines, gins etc in a relaxed and friendly environment.

This month sees the return of two F.A.B. regulars, Geoff Adshead and Paul Evans, who like to dig out their LPs for those album-only gems. They'll be joined by the regular crew of Alan Darker, The Soul Twins and Lee Wilson plus Bernard Heap who's still covering Scott Taylor's Antipodean antics. As always it's a friendly crowd in a relaxed, traditional city centre pub that sells real ales, craft beers, spirits, wines etc.

The first F.A.B. of 2024 sees the debut of our good friend Steve Duff who will be joining residents Alan Darker, The Soul Twins and Lee Wilson. Bernard Heap continues to cover for Scott Taylor while he's drinking his way around the Antipodes. As usual it's the best in soul on vinyl from the 60s through to new releases in a relaxed, friendly environment with good beers, wines, spirits etc.

We've decided to bring the next event forward by two weeks to avoid a clash with New Year's Eve and Christmas Eve. So join Alan Darker, The Soul Twins, Lee Wilson and special guests Bernard Heap and Dave Shaw for a festive get-together to listen to the best in soul on vinyl covering all eras. Many thanks to the DJs who have guested throughout the year and to those who have attended. It's very much appreciated.

I'm off on my travels for a few months so Bernard Heap has kindly agreed to join Alan Darker, The Soul Twins and Lee Wilson until I return. Our special guest from north of the border is George Williamson. As usual, it's the best in soul on vinyl across the decades.

The F.A.B. crew of Alan Darker, Scott Taylor, The Soul Twins and Lee Wilson welcome Gary Bratchford on board as our special guest for this month. As usual we'll be playing the best in soul music across all decades with the emphasis on quality rather than tempo.

Many thanks to everyone who packed out the Bank Holiday Sunday last month. Our next event features two special guests who are well known to most people on the scene. Local lad and F.A.B. regular Bernard Heap of Soulsville and Prestwich Con. Club renown and, making his F.A.B. DJ debut, Harrogate's finest, Blake Helliwell. As usual, the residents Alan Darker, Scott Taylor, The Soul Twins and Lee Wilson will be in attendance bringing you the best in soul on vinyl across the decades.

We're back on another Bank Holiday weekend with our guest Matt Walsh joining the regular crew of Alan Darker, Scott Taylor, The Soul Twins and Lee Wilson for the very best in soul on vinyl covering all eras.

We're delighted to be joined this month by our very special guest, Les Hare of King Bee Records. It's several years since Les joined us behind the decks and we're really looking forward to his return. Residents Alan Darker, Scott Taylor, The Soul Twins and Lee Wilson will also be spinning soul music of the highest quality ranging from the 60s to new releases.

This month sees the debut of special guests and F.A.B. regulars Geoff Adshead and Paul Evans who will be digging out some of their favourite album tracks. Residents Alan Darker, Scott Taylor, The Soul Twins and Lee Wilson will be providing the best in soul across the decades.

Thanks to all the people who packed out the last event. We've got another Bank Holiday Sunday this month with our special guest and good friend Dave Hulston. Alan Darker, Scott Taylor, The Soul Twins and Lee Wilson will be playing the usual, classy mix of the best in soul on vinyl ranging from the 60s through to new releases in a superb, relaxed and friendly environment.

We're back for the first of two bank holiday Sundays with the regular crew of Alan Darker, Scott Taylor, The Soul Twins and Lee Wilson. Our special guest is Bernard Heap of Prestwich Con. Club, Soulsville (Whitefield Con. Club) and numerous other guest spots around the North West. We've had some great turnouts recently and expect this to be a well-attended event.

We return for another monthly 8 hour session of the best in soul on vinyl across all eras with Alan Darker, Scott Taylor, The Soul Twins and Lee Wilson. Our special guest is "BBC" Terry Hallows, a true veteran of the Manchester scene.

Joining residents Alan Darker, Scott Taylor, The Soul Twins and Lee Wilson this month is our special guest Marco Arreghini who has DJd at many North West clubs including the Greatstone Hotel, Stretford, Soulsville, Whitefield, and the Carlton Club, Prestwich. Expect the best in soul on vinyl ranging from the 60s through to new releases and all eras in between.