[stash313]

Ahhh the Smoggies!

Not quite Geordies and not quite Mackems a strange blend indeed!
:-))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Looking forward to our first trip to the Riverside in January...

[espo]

[quote name='Livesey' date='Dec 22 2005, 04:51 PM' post='222002'] Ahhh the Smoggies!

Not quite Geordies and not quite Mackems a strange blend indeed!
:-))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Looking forward to our first trip to the Riverside in January...

Obviously never been to the Boro before-----We are a pure blooded race forged in the furnaces of Dorman Long steelworks------ The Geordies likewise---brought up on a diet of brown ale paid for with the ill gotten gains from the neighbours gas meters---the Makems are the blend in the middle----bit like the convicts we sent to australia last century

[stash313]

"Obviously never been to the Boro before-----We are a pure blooded race forged in the furnaces of Dorman Long steelworks------ The Geordies likewise---brought up on a diet of brown ale paid for with the ill gotten gains from the neighbours gas meters---the Makems are the blend in the middle----bit like the convicts we sent to australia last century"

You're right Espo! I haven't, but believe me my comments should be taken in the lightest and least serious fashion!

[wiganer1]

Kev Roberts, on Dec 21 2005, 02:42 PM, said:

Who's coming to the 'Boro?

===

dunno but middlesboro are coming down to nunearton borough for the FA cup 3rd round on jan 6th!!!

[Daz]

Kev Roberts, on Dec 9 2005, 11:51 AM, said:

I WILL BE VERY SURPRISED IF YOU GET OVER 75 PAYING CUSTOMERS. ON THE WHOLE BORO IS NOT THE BEST PLACE FOR A SOUL NIGHT / ALL NIGHTER HISTORY WILL TELL YOU THAT ! ?

NEEDLESS TO SAY I HAVE CHOSE NOT TO ATTEND.

GOOD LUCK WITH IT AND I HOPE IM WRONG AND YOU GET A COUPLE OF HUNDRED IN THERE.

[espo]

You're right Espo! I haven't, but believe me my comments should be taken in the lightest and least serious fashion!


They were --no probs

[Wally]

BORO NIL, on Dec 22 2005, 10:37 PM, said:

I WILL BE VERY SURPRISED IF YOU GET OVER 75 PAYING CUSTOMERS. ON THE WHOLE BORO IS NOT THE BEST PLACE FOR A SOUL NIGHT / ALL NIGHTER HISTORY WILL TELL YOU THAT ! ?

NEEDLESS TO SAY I HAVE CHOSE NOT TO ATTEND.

GOOD LUCK WITH IT AND I HOPE IM WRONG AND YOU GET A COUPLE OF HUNDRED IN THERE.

[SAFC-SOULBOY]

Hi Kev & co,sorry i can't make it tonight(work in the morning ) Hope it works out in down town Boro @ the Empire,you've certainly got some top local jocks on board who will no doubt do an excellent job.Harry will be there amongst the crowd flying the flag for South Durham Soul.

Anyway hope everyone has a top night a gives it full support & gets the North-East rightly on the soul map

GOOD LUCK

Edited by SAFC-SOULBOY, 23 December 2005 - 02:34 PM.

[chalky]

Whoever's going I'll see you there later

[headsy]

I heard it was a resounding success, well done Kev

[spanner]

Kev Roberts, on Dec 24 2005, 10:52 AM, said:

A very good start considering this is no All Nighter heartland. We'll be announcing another date for next year real soon.

Thanks to everyone who supported it.

Well done Kev might shut a few people up

[ 5 minute soulies lol]



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[ken]

BORO NIL, on Dec 22 2005, 11:37 PM, said:

I WILL BE VERY SURPRISED IF YOU GET OVER 75 PAYING CUSTOMERS. ON THE WHOLE BORO IS NOT THE BEST PLACE FOR A SOUL NIGHT / ALL NIGHTER HISTORY WILL TELL YOU THAT ! ?

NEEDLESS TO SAY I HAVE CHOSE NOT TO ATTEND.

GOOD LUCK WITH IT AND I HOPE IM WRONG AND YOU GET A COUPLE OF HUNDRED IN THERE.

Well if they`re all as enthusiastic in Boro,its gonna` be a cracker... merry xmas everybody

[headsy]

hope the next one can last till the 6.00 closedown as well, bit of a bummer when you are kicked out at 4.00 pm and have to go home instead of 6.00 pm, is this an all niter or a soul night ?

[stash313]

At 4.00 pm sounds like an all-dayer! lol

[headsy]

doh !! I meant 4.00 am of course........I feel sure refunds are on the way to everybody after all it's not about the money is it

[little-stevie]

headsy, on Dec 24 2005, 03:07 PM, said:

doh !! I meant 4.00 am of course........I feel sure refunds are on the way to everybody after all it's not about the money is it

What was the night like then..I hear the venue is really smart...Always good to see reports of new nights..

[Wally]

headsy, on Dec 24 2005, 10:54 AM, said:

hope the next one can last till the 6.00 closedown as well, bit of a bummer when you are kicked out at 4.00 pm and have to go home instead of 6.00 pm, is this an all niter or a soul night ?

Jeff, Question - did you go?. Answer - No .Enough said

[Dodger]

Will there EVER be a gig where some phuquer doesn't have a moan or a pop? It's pitiful at times on this board.

Edited by Dodger, 24 December 2005 - 03:55 PM.

[headsy]

Wally, on Dec 24 2005, 03:37 PM, said:

Jeff, Question - did you go?. Answer - No .Enough said

now Wally............. oh,and Dodger, stick up for your mate fine, but dont swear at me, have a great xmas.

[Dodger]

headsy, on Dec 24 2005, 07:02 PM, said:

now Wally............. oh,and Dodger, stick up for your mate fine, but dont swear at me, have a great xmas.

I wasn't swearing particularly at you, I read some of these threads that descend into slagging-off and just think "fo-phuques-sake give it a rest!!" It'd just be nice to do away with the negativity whoever it's aimed at, don'tcha think? Then back in the REAL world!!

All the best to your good self, Headsy, Merry Christmas.

[Neil Taylor]

ANY SOUL......IS GOOD SOUL......RARE,OLDIES,CROSSOVER,MODERN,WHAT EVER THE FLAVA ITS STILL THE BEST MUSIC ON THE FCUKING PLANET.......IMO....NEIL.

[Alamo]

Kev Roberts, on Dec 4 2005, 11:46 AM, said:

Friday, December 23rd at the famous EMPIRE, Corporation Rd, Middlesbrough. 9pm-6am

Tickets available from The Empire, Goldsoul www.goldsoul.co.uk , Denise North and Discount Disc 01782-266888

MAIN Room; Ginger Taylor, Kenny Burell, Chris King and Kev Roberts.

MODERN; Colin Curtis and guests

CONNOISSEURS; Chalky, Toma, Wally Francis, Steve Wilson, Dukesy

UNBELIEVABLE VENUE! Plus 2 Royal boxes!

Record Dealers-Free Tables.

[Alamo]

Hi,

I had seen the event splashed on a full page of N.Soul Mag and thought 'sounds potentially good I'll give it look'.

It is always good to encourage and support this kind of event, not to mention a new venue to visit. So off I trundled up the A47/17 & A1 and 225miles and 4 hours later I arrived from Norwich.

Had a right result in finding the local N.Soul hostelry - Square 1, where the local hosts made me feel extremely welcome, great music & atmosphere, and I thought good start to the night!

The venue is typical music hall, an ideal surrounding with good dance floors etc. The acoustics were excellent but the main room sound did overlay into the Modern room who in turn had to bang up the sound to be heard. This didn't really make visiting the Modern room a comfortable ear drum experience!

The rarities room 'at the top of the stairs' was a nice laid back comfortable affair and ideal for those fans to socialise and listen clearly without any distractions from the other floors.

In fairness the music was good and well attended (i'm not good a figures but 300/400 I thought) but it did attract a few Christmas revellers looking for a late drink and who were none the wiser about Allnighter etiquette which unfortunately lead to an alcohol drenched dance floor from some over exhuberent individuals.

The guys & gals from Middlesborough were very proud of this venue and rightly so and on the right night at the right time of year who knows? I would certainly give it another whirl but only if the next time it finishes as advertised at 6am and not 'all of a sudden' at 4am. Unaccepatable in my book and would be interested to hear an official line on this one. I dont take kindly to travelling 450 miles to attend a Soul Night!

However, I'm glad I did but still think everyone deserves an officail explanation.

Alamo - Norwich

[Dickytwang]

Kev Roberts, on Dec 24 2005, 10:52 AM, said:

A very good start considering this is no All Nighter heartland. We'll be announcing another date for next year real soon.

Thanks to everyone who supported it.

What happened to the 6am finish I clocked up a 400 mile round trip and the event finished at 4 am ?, plus you charged me £15 entry you failed to mention this Kev !!!

[little-stevie]

Hi Dick

Yes these questions and any others should be given by promoter srtaight away,they would always come back with an answer if it shed good light on them....I would always answer questions and this one is very important,some people can really go out to great lenghts to get to a night and turn up late,if i got there after 1am and only got 3 hours then i would ask the promoter some questions..Forums are good to answer these questions..We are all quick to take praise and should be there to answer these question or quick posting the night..,.Losing two hours is not a little matter,I was at a night that finished an hour early because there was only ten people left,i was still pissed off and told the promoter,he took it on the chin..Not having a go at just Kev but anyone who takes the cash and then we don't get what it says on the flyer...Not the best time of the year to judge a night,piss heads and less soulies around..I have heard the venue is first rate,plenty piss heads at Sheffield also,some people are going for the late night bar and not the music first...Its going on more and more now,if there is no late bar then a lot of folk stay away,how times have changed but we are not all has young as we was and just want to dance all night..Hats off to all who try and push a large all niter,its a lot of work and can be tough going...