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A GREAT START TO THIS YEAR'S BOURNEMOUTH PIER "SOUL ON THE SEA".

PEOPLE QUEUING TO GET IN BEFORE THE DOORS OPENED AT 8.00 P.M. WHICH
WAS A PROVEN FORECAST FOR ANOTHER "SOUL ON THE SEA" JAMROCK UK,
JAM PACKED NIGHT.

A BIG THANK YOU TO THE GUEST DJ'S DEREK MEAD & MICK PERRINS AND ALL THOSE
WHO ATTENDED FROM HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE.

[davemortimore]

[/quote].
. We hadn't been to this event in 15 months, mainly because we had opted for Bournemouth Railway Club or The Crown when these events and The Pier had clashed during the past year. The 2nd Anniversary of The Crown in Southampton was also going on during this same night and yet this time around we decided to stay in Bournemouth.
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. Now I don't know if Russ Vickers was on a commision or what Steve Lyons had paid over to him to submit the adverse comments on Bournemouth Piers last Events Lookback string. But it most certainly had produced dividends for the hosts. For some folk had read the posts and found some of the side swipes unnecessary and a little harsh.
. Steve Lyons is well liked and hence the response had delivered a general rallying call that swelled the numbers to produce an exceptionally high turn-out.
. I think Russ was initially looking for a play-list to expose perceived weaknesses on a lack of O.V.O policy. I reckon this may have been born out of frustration in Charmain's unbridled self promotion of her man and this event. However, what ensued turned a normally very limited Lookback string into a focal point of interest. With Soul Source, it's a case of 'No news isn't always good news!' So instead of spiking the event, the irony now was that it had been brought more into the public's eye and served as a catalyst for the night.
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. We, Sally Reynolds, Jan and I arrived a little before ten with the sound of T.J. Williams - 'Baby I need you,' floating above a warm undercurrent of anticipation. What followed were many of the recognized soul classics from The Top 500, supplemented with other recently established tunes, such as Billy Davis - 'Stanky Get Funky,' Sam Dees - 'Lonely for you' and Bobby Womack - 'Home is where the heart is.' It was a recipe for lively, well received sets and the warm atmoshpere generated, constantly flowed amongst the friendly people.
. As with Bournemouth Railway Club a couple of weeks earlier, the floor was consistently full. Even the fast stompers of Eddie Parker - 'Love you baby' and Joe Hicks - 'Don't it make you feel funky,' didn't have quite the same usual effect of weeding out the slower dancers and space was nearly always at a premium.
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. Now this event is unusual in that there is an adjoining bar/room that caters for Reggae and Ska. Consequently there are people with a foot in this camp who turn up also for the Northern Soul. Some of them may have long since given up their scooters for four wheels. However, their dress sense (i.e. buttoned down collared Ben Sherman or Fred Perry shirt) gave away their roots and they tended to mingle in groups casually amongst the local strictly soul fraternity. There was also quite a few younger people supplementing the numbers, but what surprised me about Saturday night was the number of travellers from far and wide that were in attendance. I noted faces I knew from Weymouth, Newbury, Chichester, the Hampshire/Surrey border and the M3 corridor. All of them established bonefide Northern Soul people, prepared to travel to Bournemouth for this particular brand of soul music.
. It'll always have it's place and at the end of Bournemouth Pier is where you'll find it.
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This post has been edited by davemortimore: 01 Feb 2010 - 02:31 PM

[lightwatersoul]

hi dave
imvho i know that russ had no devious plans to expose the format at the pier as its already well known by everyone....quite a few ppl i know are interested in going to the pier but dont want just another oldies night...i have in fact asked many promoters for play lists from there events...with some theres no need too as you get to know what certain djs like to play....steves likeability has never been in doubt...hes liked by everyone and not just as a person but for helping keep the scene going in b/mouth

moldie

This post has been edited by lightwatersoul: 01 Feb 2010 - 03:05 PM

[Matt]

Sorry I couldn't get to this one- it's always interesting to hear views on an event. I'll try to get to the Belvedere next saturday. I'm glad the turnout was good and that Bournemouth scene overall is very healthy. This is down to all the promoters and punters a like, everybody needs each other. Keep up the great work all of you!

[constellation161]

It was a pleasure to be asked to DJ at Bournemouth Pier alongside Steve and Derek. What a great crowd - 200 plus people all up for a good time; the dancefloor was very busy all night. Everyone was friendly and made us very welcome on our first visit back to Bournemouth since moving back up North. It was good to meet old friends Jeff & Carys and Dave & Tracey - quite like the old times at Cagneys - and made some new ones from the enthusiastic crowd. The venue is absolutely fantastic and yes people were queuing up to get in before 8 pm. We had a wonderful time and everyone seemed to feel the same. Many thanks to Steve and Charmain for inviting us down and giving us such a warm welcome (as they do to everyone).

Mick

[lightwatersoul]

your right mick...steve gives everybody a warm welcome......glad you had a great night.....post your playlist if you can remember it......not heard you dj out in ages

[losnardos]

Our last visit to the pier was a year ago.....as Dave mentioned earlier there was other do´s clashing on the same night!!!! (so annoying) We had an amazing night such a good crowd and great music from all the dj´s...the floor never emptied

Thanks go to Steve & Charmain...top night guys!!

Hope we will make the next one with the usual crowd.

Cheers

[RussianJo]

Wow..............eventually we got back to the pier (our last one was over a year ago) for a truly great night the music from the dj's was just what everyone was expecting to hear and the people just filled the floor all night long Great to see so many familiar faces enjoying this evening...to Steve & Charmain we had a brill time..Thanks Guys Hope we won't have to leave it so long next time.....ktf

Cheers

RussianJo x

[souliegirlie]

Thanks Steve and Charmain for giving us a blinding night! It more than made up for the very long, very cold walk to and from the hotel!

Music spot on, and I enjoyed the contrasting experience of the Reggae/ska. Dancefloor is good, only downside is that you have to walk across the floor with drinks to get to the tables, hence, a few "spillages"!

Worth the trip down from Newbury, maybe we'll manage the Easter fest...

Han X

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