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aka St Gregory Guild club, church street, Farnworth - a night of Northern Soul, Motown and the rest. Great DJ line-up - be there or be square! 7.30 - 12 £5 on the door

Just had the following news passed on from Martyn, shame as was looking forward to getting to this new series of fresh nighters and know Martyn and Co had put a lot of effort in. Hopefully more info on future plans etc later The Soul Renaissance all-nighter at Birmingham on 24th June is cancelled, as are all subsequent ones.

June 24 Cleethorpes Winter Gardens June 30 Royal Regency, Ilkeston July 7-9 Whitby Weekender/SOLD OUT July 22 Kings Hall,Stoke AllNighter Nov 10/11 Blackpool Tower Weekender Tickets available from 01782-266888 on line at www.goldsoul.co.uk Listen to the event guide nightly on Sky Channel 0196 VIP Radio 'where good times last forever'

Asked to pass on the line up for this months Fridays Lowton Main Hall Djs include Mick H Bob Hinsley Andy McCabe Robbo Vanessa Dean Mitchell For those not east coast bound this weeekend looks a good un, hopefully the two other rooms info will be posted in the "event talk" forum later

The Pavilion, Matlock Bath affectionately known as 'The Pav' lays the foundations for a brand new MONTHLY night in association with VIP Radio. Open 8pm-4am, Admission £6 before 10 Resident DJ's; Chris King, Rob Smith, Snowy, Kev Roberts and monthly Guests. DATES; AUGUST 12th (Guest;Ginger Taylor) SEPTEMBER 16th (Guest; Sean Chapman) OCTOBER 7th (Guest ;Dave Raistrick) www.goldsoul.co.uk 'Lovely Town,Great Venue, Experienced Line-up'

News from Mr Cato... Back again this Sat for another dash of rare soul....Who is coming out to play then!..we have some more first time guest djs to go along with the residents..Cheap bar/happy hour from 8pm to 10.30,bar to 2.45 also..If you like your soul on the rare side then come along..Please pass on this message to others.. regards Steve x Soul Or Nothing Saturday....3rd June.. 8pm to 3am.....£5 entry.... Aqua Bar..Manchester opp g-mex behind the hacienda,100 yards from Deansgate

That is the fourth on the trot with numbers increased through the door,have confirmed the civics future right up 2008 when we go to the new civic and with quality lineups the future is looking very good. Probably the best nite we have had so far musicaly all the djs were great for me thought sam just shaded it this time in the main room. Hammy and pete did great spots in the rare room and it was good to see jayne carter and davey bell back in action at the civic.The backbeat room just keeps ge

ST. PAUL&THE MINNEAPOLIS ALLSTARS TO PERFORM IN LONDON St. Paul, accompanied by The Minneapolis All-Stars brings his special brand of Minneapolis funk to London for the very first time this June. A former member of funk groups The Time and The Family, critically acclaimed solo artist, platinum-selling songwriter and sought after musician St. Paul is one artist whose talents truly run the full gamut of the music industry. Discovered by Prince as 17 year old, St Paul appeared in the now le

Saturday May 27th Melody's Club Lakeside Centre Lifford Lane, Kings Norton Birmingham B30 3NU Residents DJs: Robbo,Karl Rhodes, Kiddo, Woody,Andy Whitmore, Des Parker,Steve Thomas, Phil Richards, Guests: Bob Hinsley, Keith Money, Steve C and Molly 9pm till 7am £10 OTD Info: Phil 0785 1647978 or Chris 07737 341585

RSG 30th June 2006 back @ Westcott Social! this venue is Superb an old Officers Mess on a Disused airfield Guest DJ's Carl Fortnum & Eddie Hubbard joined by regulars Jon Buck Shaun Byrnes & Wayne Pugh.... Westcott Social is in Ashenden Road just off the A41 midway between Aylesbury & Bicester..... 12 miles from Junction 9 M40 7.30 till 1.30 g7.... 07977-330697.... Jon Buck

Northampton Weekender - May 26 - 28 2006 @ The Moat House Hotel, Silver Street, Northampton Hi Just a quick update about the weekender! For accomodation at the Moat House Hotel, all Double rooms have now sold out, and all single rooms have been sold out for some months! There is only a handful of twin bedded rooms available, so if you are intending booking to stay at the hotel now is the time to do it! Call the hot-line 01604 759719 We are issuing a very small amount of single night passes f

Hi Folks a good time had at the All dayer, and big thanks to all attending over the 2 days. Will put out playlists from there and recent Carlow and hopefully this weekends Belfast and Jellyroll gigs early next week, no time at mo sorry but some wanted to know dates for rest of year asap. Heading into our 5th year (wow) Next Sleepless Nights : 19th May, Earl of Kildare, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 9pm-2.30am âÅ¡¬ 5.00 rooms: earlofkildarehotel@hotmail.com tel;6794388 Rest of Year dates; Ju

After the great success of the first Lifeline Weekender held in February 2006, you will be pleased to know that we are going to hold another in 2007! The dates are February 9th, 10th and 11th 2007. The line up will again feature some of the worlds premier Soul DJ's. As well as the usual Lifeline residents, Butch, Andy Dyson, Mick H, Chalky, Cliff Steele and Soul Sam, guests including Dean Anderson, Kitch, Tim Brown, Arthur Fenn & Andy Whitmore and others to be confirmed, will be

Thanks to everyone who made Buzzard on 13th April....Nearly 350 Soul's Through The Door....Very Very Sorry About the power going off @ Midnight.... But it was beyond our control....Amends will be made by reduced addmision price @ The Next RSG Event in Leighton Buzzard....The Next Buzzard Will be on Tuesday 26th~Wednesday 27th or Thursday 28th December as soon as we have a definite date I will post it up & Also Eastser Thursday 5th April 2007 is a definite da

Not long now to go till Torquay on May 19th .This will be as always a great weekender,just ask Sean Chapman our regular dj at this event .Guest will be Ginger Taylor,Mick moylan,Nige Brown,John Barker,Mick bennett,Ady heaney.with other special guests.The hotel venue is excellent second to none.for info email souljok@tiscali.co.uk This event in its 3rd successful year.Music policy across the board with some of the best dj,s on the scene at the moment.Great atmosphere all weekend,with soulies f

For those of you that still haven't got tickets but still intend to come, or have just found out about it!! Yes people are ringing up and telling us that they have, amazingly, only just found out about it. The remaining few tickets will be available on a pay on the door basis at £20.00, but we strongly recommend that you contact us using any of the methods listed below, making ticket reservations in your name. CHICAGO SOUL LEGENDS VISIT YORKSHIRE

Detroit soul legend "Little" Carl Carlton has been added to the bill for the 6TS Northern & Modern Soul Weekender on the 9th, 10th & 11th June. Like his Cleethorpes co-star Darrow Fletcher, Carl was a teenage soul sensation in the 60s and also went on to have a long and successful career well into the eighties. His biggest hit "Bad Mama Jama" has featured in three major films recently but it's his more soulful dance numbers like "I Can Feel It", "Nothing No Sweeter Than Love", "So W

Another update of news and information on the Prestatyn 2006 Northern and Modern Soul  Weekenders website Latest news: Thursday Night Bonus! Open To All Northern DJ Line up - update of all the northern djs at the weekend More artist bios  added Can view Prestatyn 2006 website via the Midnight Hour website main page (catch up with info and news on all Midnight Hour Weekenders) http://www.soul-weekenders.co.uk or direct at the Prestatyn 2006 website http://www.soul-weekenders.co.uk/prestatyn2006/

A preview of the forthcoming Issue 1 of the new "Livin' the Nitelife" multi flyer release. Mentioned in a previous news article, now billed as "The Essential Northern and Modern Soul Events Guide" view original news item for more info here see above for a quick gander at front and back cover of issue 1

Dean Anderson show returns on Sunday 12 March Broadcasting via the net and Local FM the show returns for a four week run. From 6 to 9pm with live studio guests and a great mix of soul sounds the current four week run also includes a live show from the forthcoming Prestatyn Weekender. Live locally to Newark area on 87.7fm or via the web www.boundarysound.co.uk read more for clip of Deans bio from Boundary Sound Born and raised in Newark, being of Jamician Parentage, my early musical

Just a quicky to remind everyone to get on down to Valatone this Saturday Night for a magical night of Fun, Frolics, Soul and all that.......... more for the flyer

Chicago soul legend Darrow Fletcher will be appearing at the world's longest running Northern Soul Weekender in Cleethorpes on June 9-11th. The sprightly 54 year old will be prforming his classic 60s &70s soul songs The Pain Gets A Little Deeper, Infatuation, What Good Am I , My Young Misery, The Rising Cost Of Love, Changing By The Minute, It's No Mistake and What Have I Got Now. Run by the 26 year old 6TS organisation, dance passes for this exceptional event are still avalable. G

Dave Alcock's Memorial Soul Night Friday 3rd March 2006 George Hotel Burslem Stoke-on-Trent Staffs Friday 3rd March 2006 read more for flyer..

This Saturday. A Charity Alldayer in Aid of the Gambian School Aid Project is being held at White Hart Hotel, Sleaford. A mix of 60s/70s/RnB and lots more..... Superb raffle and quiz prizes read more for full info, flyer and links Charity Alldayer in Aid of the Gambian School Aid Project Saturday 18 February 2006 2pm - 1am White Hart Hotel, Sleaford A mix of 60s/70s/RnB and lots more..... Superb raffle and quiz prizes DJs from Stoke and Sheffield playgrounds include: DundeeDavie, Rach,

Kim Weston will be appearing at the Matthews Suite ,Blackpool FC with her 4 piece band on Friday 10th March 2006. The night will also feature Motown ,Classic 60's &70's soul and Philly music with a selection of DJ's and will run from 8pm-2am. Tickets available from Rod.Allsworth on 01253-700889(after 6pm please)-In advance £11 or remaining tickets £13 on the night I can also be contacted via e mail:eodallsworth@aol.com

Line up and latest info on Kings Hall Stoke Nighter Sat March 4th 9pm-6am  2 ROOMS/DEALERS MARKET PLACE DJ Line-up; BUTCH, GINGER TAYLOR, MICK H, KENNY BURRELL, CHRIS KING, BOB HINSLEY, DAVE EVISON, NEIL JONES and KEV ROBERTS. MODERN; COLIN CURTIS, TERRY JONES, ROGER WILLIAMS, NEIL RUSHTON. New Bar opening time in main room until 3am! TICKETS FROM; www.goldsoul.co.uk , DISCOUNT DISC 01782-266888, DENISE NORTH, BURY TOWN HALL SOUL NIGHTS,

Over the last 7 months we have been printing and designing a monthly multi flyer in which we give space to other promoters, this has helped bring down the cost, We all assisted in getting them distributed around venues nationwide. It was A4 folded to give 16 spaces for events or dealers, due to the interest, both locally and nationally that this has generated, we find our ourselves in the position of having to expand our flyer.....   The New Multi Flyer will be An 8 page A5, 4 sh

The legendary KIM WESTON LIVE with backing band  A charity soul and motown event at: The Grove Leisure Centre, Balderton, Newark, Notts. (600 capacity) 25th February 2006 7pm - 1am 2 rooms of across the board soul music DJ's to include Rob Smith, Dean Anderson, The Sweetsoul Crew plus others TBC Tickets £12.50 - proceeds to Hope House School, a local childrens charity call 07950 515524 / 01636 613022 email: events@bo

At last, things return to normal in TheBigO's household and we have now confirmed the dates for this years supersoulfultastic events at North Herts no1 venue for Rare Soul, the Plinston Hall in Letchworth, Herts. Those dates are: (all Fridays) 5th May 15th Sept - 4th Anniversary 10th Nov 1st Dec - Xmas Party The 5th May event will be another heaving and fun filled MODERN BY MOONLIGHT! night and full details will be posted on the events section asap. Spread the word and see you a

KIM WESTON IN WORKSOP, DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES (like the club owner not paying his bills !!!) The two Kim Weston Gigs in Worksop have been Changed to another venue. THE REGAL CENTRE THEATRE, CARLTON ROAD ,WORKSOP, NOTTS. We could not get both dates at the venue so have combined the two nights into one performance on SATURDAY 11th February 2006. 7.00 pm to Midnight Every cloud has a silver lining and the new venue holds more so the ticket price is cheaper !!! Tickets now £15 each. I thin

Easter Thursday 13th April @ The Unicorn Club Lake Street Leighton Buzzard now called Shades Easter Thursday 13th April @ The Unicorn Club Lake Street Leighton Buzzared now called Shades From 8-2am Re-Uniteing Danny Everard Carl Fortnum Jon Buck Dave Evison Brian Rae Keb Darge Mark Bicknell Tickets for this event £8 available from RSG 67 Townsend Hemel Hempstead HP2 5SU enclose S.A.E. Hotels in Buzzard The Swan £65 a room 01525-372148 [nearest] &The Bla

After the first Soul Or Nothing got 2006 off to a flying start last week, here's some bad news. Stevie Cato passed on that the venue is no more Got a call yesterday morning from the manager of 14 Loyd Street,he told me that the bar is closed,gone out of business,looks like the owner aint paid his bills.. Just had ten thousand flyers and posters done on Friday too and paid for,what a fucking waste... I have been looking around all yesterday for another venue,had a chat with a

KIM WESTON "LIVE" WITH A 4 PIECE BAND. IMPORTANT CHANGE OF VENUE NOW AT THE REGAL CENTRE, CARLTON ROAD , WORKSOP. NOTTS. STAURDAY 11TH FEBRUARY 2006  7.00pm TO Midnight SMALL 280 SEATED VENUE, PLUS MOTOWN &SOUL DISCO, LIC BAR  TICKETS NOW JUST  £15 DUE TO VENUE CHANGE. (THE 2 WESTGATE GIGS CANCELLED &MOVED TO THE REGAL FOR ONE PERFORMANCE IN THE LARGER VENUE) dJS ALAN TAYLOR &DAVE TIDSWELL MORE INFO OR TICK

Jamie and Rich (Soulsville International Playboys) are pleased to announce a new venue and a new chapter for the 'Soulsville' night in Leeds starting on Friday 24 February We're staying in Leeds City Centre and moving to the recently refurbished 'Northern Light' Club on Cross York Street, Leeds, LS2 7EE. We've got the 'Velvet' Bar situated downstairs in this 3 room venue. It's a converted Methodist School Building with plenty of character. Room holds 250, though we reckon 150 would l

Latest news and info from Kev R on Soultripusa read more for full score Busy in the USA at present finalising the last few names for SOULTRIPUSA. If you are still interested in joining the 400 plus already booked on the trip, then contact us at sales@goldsoul.co.uk or Txt 0784-1197874 The cost is 799 quid staying at the beautiful EAST BRUNSWICK HILTON, New Jersey. See the event at www.goldsoul.co.uk AllI can say at this st

CHELTENHAM'S FIRST EVER ALLNIGHTER! WILL BE AT ESSENCE NIGHTCLUB (REGENT ST) ON FRIDAY 26TH MAY (BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND) 300 CAPACITY, SO TICKETS ON SALE £8, £10 ON THE DOOR TIMES 9PM - 7AM read more for full line up and more info MAIN ROOM AND MODERN ROOM (SAME SIZE) RECORD SALES DJ LINE-UP CONFIRMED SOUL SAM MICK H DAVE RIMMER PETE FRENCH DAVE THORLEY DES PARKER NIGE SHAW H

Latest word on the Royal Regency event held on the last Friday of each month at Ilkestone, Derbyshire. Next one is Friday January 27th and features four rooms with 5 bars read more for full dj line up and all details Last year it was the country's most consistent and best attended Soul night. The new season starts as always on the last Friday of the month, JANUARY 27th. THE ROYAL REGENCY, WHARNCLIFFE RD, ILKESTON, Derbyshire. JNC 26/ M1 A 4 room experience with 5 bars. Admis

Latest word on upcoming Valatones event in London Town this Saturday " Our first session of 2006 takes place on Saturday 14th January..... We are proud to present two of the best looking DJ's in the Midlands...." read more to read on... Happy New Year Boys and Girls...... Our first session of 2006 takes place on Saturday 14th January..... We are proud to present two of the best looking DJ's in the Midlands DAVE RIMMER &JOHN WESTON plus the usual regulars and barhangers!!! Come on

Severn Souls Weekender Dates now confirmed Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th JUNE 2006 At Brean Sands Holiday Centre ,Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset. Featuring "Live" in concert THE MASQUERADERS  doing ALL their songs live in a full show. Two Rooms Northern &Rare 60s plus Crossover &70s/80s Room Over 3 nights in the summer Top Dj line up including Soul Sam, Kenny Burrell, Ginger Taylor, Mick H, Cliff Steele, Dave Greet. Andy Whitmore, Andy tats Taylor, plus more to follow--- Full supporting

Full news, dj line up details, directions, and more info including word on a free cd and maybe another freebie to mark the 25 years Anniversary of the RSG soul event on Friday 20th January. read more for full information Wow doesn't time fly ! RSG  started back in 1981 with the Mod revival.....But these days it is an Out &Out Northern Do that equals most around these days...... Here we are in 2006, &it is our 25th Anniversary, YES 25 YEARS on Friday 20th January @

Latest news and going ons for 2006 Plinston Soul Wise from Mr O read more to read more Ok, as so many have asked and keep asking, here's the latest on the Plinston Soul events. I have a load of dates that I will be looking at getting sorted in the next few days (whittling down to 6) and will then be in a position to book DJ's etc etc. As stated before we are in the Main Hall only for the time being with the usual mix of tip-top toons and balding sad old DJ's etc etc.

News of an Allnighter at Weston Winter Gardens in Weston-Super-Mare being held on the  April 1st 2006 Read more for dj line up and more info..... SUPERB VENUE WESTON WINTER GARDENS WESTON-SUPER-MARE ALLNIGHTER APRIL 1ST TOP DJ LINE UP SPECIAL GUEST GINGER TAYLOR, SEAN CHAPMAN, NIGE BROWN, MICK MOYLAN LITTLE SCOTTIE,JOHN BARKER, PHIL TURNER J11, MICK BENNETT, ADY HEANEY, TIN TIN. MUSIC POLICY ACROSS THE BOARD ,FANTASTIC VENUE WITH STUNNING DANCE FLOOR THI

Northern Soul Radio and Hayley Records are proud to announce the all star line up for the next Northampton Weekender to be held at the luxurious Moat House Hotel on 26th - 29th May,2006. Six acts from the U.S. will be performing 'live' over two evenings, headed by Motown stalwarts Bobby Taylor and Chris 'Do I love you' Clark, but there will also be appearances from the legendary Falcons featuring Carlis 'Sonny' Monroe, Belita Woods, Tommy Good and Miss Almeta Lattimore. PLEASE NOTE that al

Lowton Civic Hall New Years Eve Saturday 31st December 8pm - 2.00am Choice of three rooms to see in the New Year Northern Room including  Andy Dyson, Tim Brown and Molly, Ian Cunliffe, Steve Whittle. Modern Room - Baz Maleady and friends. RnB Room - Pete Coulson and friends

Wednesday night looks set to be the usual packer be early for the xmas prezzie (first 100) Also of note: The New years Eve Bash is now nearly sold out. The management at The Swan have no tickets left and I have a Few which will be available on Wednesday night at The Saracens. Will be dropping any spares back to The Swan Thursday lunchtime. So looks like Two full House's in a Week! Hope to see you there All the best Pete French

Latest News and Info on the Lifeline Weekender Full information and the latest new on this upcoming event. Not long now for the Lifeline Soul Club's first Real Deal Rare Soul Weekender to be held 3rd, 4th &5th of February 2006..... Being held at the "Ye Old Bell" Barmy Moor near Retford. Here's what the Hotel says of its self and having seen it we can only agree!! "The Ye Olde Bell, one of the most distinctive hotels in Nottinghamshire is set in several acres of beau

Updated news for the Boxing Day Allnigthter  Paul Sadot, Kev Murphy and Rachel now added to the line up Line up for Room One: Guy Hennigan, Dean Anderson, Karl Rhodes, Johnny Beggs, Colin Law, Des Parker, Chalky, Marco Santucci, Steve Thomas, Paul Sadot and Kev Murphy.  Line Up for Room Two: Dave Thorley, Andy Whitmore, Jayne Carter, Dave and Eddie, James Trouble, Matt Bolton, Rich Buckley, Baz Bond, Rachel, Jamien Hartford and Brett Franklin. Unfortunately Richard Bergman can't make the

Just a few days to the Drunken Monkey Xmas Bash @ the Old Hall Llandudno. Two full rooms giving a choice of usual monkey flavoured rare soul or a room full of feel good, good time Northern oldies! Usual regulars plus guests djs Paul Sadot and Karl Rhodes in one room and some of North Wales top oldie djs in other. This Friday 8 till late £ 5 in hit read more for the full rundown updated Monkey Two Room Xmas Bash Friday 16th December that time of year and got a special xmas monkey lined up Two

April 26-May 3rd at the East Brunswick Hilton, New Jersey,USA Package price; £799  for 7 nights in the luxury East Brunswick Hilton and a once in a lifetime Entertainment Package consisting of; Live and Greet and Meets; NELLA DODDS, THE SPELLBINDERS, THE TYMES, CINDY SCOTT, RONNIE WALKER, RALPH GRAHAM, KENNY HAMBER, MAGNETIC TOUCH, THE PERSUADERS, TONY DRAKE, SANDI SHELDON, THE LARKS, DON GARDNER, BOBBY CUTCHINS, LOUISE MURRAY, TIMOTHY WILSON, SIDNEY BARNES, GEORGE KERR, THE

Full info and line ups on Goldsouls two xmas events at Friday, Dec 23rd at the EMPIRE, Corporation Rd, Middlesbrough Boxing Night, Dec 26th at the ROYAL REGENCY, Ilkeston Hit read more to read ...more FRIDAY, Dec 23rd at the EMPIRE, Corporation Rd, Middlesbrough Main Room(Oldies/Motown) DJ's Kev Roberts, Ginger Taylor, Chris King, Kenny Burrell. Modern Room; Colin Curtis and local guests. Connoisseurs room; Wally Francis, Steve Wilson, Chalky, Toma, Duke