Event News

To ALL of YOU who came along to my Surprise Birthday Party last nite, organised by my daughter, Theresa with help from Taf and Lisa. Big Thank You to Michele (dj at Greenwich on tonite) for her spot, everyone commented on how good it was, which it was (also for keeping the secret even when we went out the other nite!). Also to Taff, who always keeps everyone happy, even when my family requested other music. To everyone who couldnt make it or my daughter forgot to

"For those who cant make Lou Pride (plus band) at the 100 Club on Thursday 8th April, heres a list of his tour dates across the UK." at the 100 Club on Thursday 8th April, heres a list of his tour dates across the UK. UK Dates in April 8 - 100 CLUB, London, UK 10 - NANTWICH JAZZ&BLUES FESTIVAL, Nantwich, UK 11 - BURNLEY BLUES FESTIVAL, Burnley, UK 13 - THE KOMEDIA, Brighton, UK 15 - THE BUTTERMARKET, Shrewsbury, UK 16 - THE STUDIO, Hartlepool, UK

Lou Pride with Mo' Indigo & the High Watt Horns are playing over the last weekend of this month in such far flung places as Southampton, Stamford and BrightonLou Pride with Mo' Indigo & the High Watt Horns are playing over the last weekend of this month in such far flung places as Southampton, Stamford and Stamford Arts Centre - Friday 24 November - at 8.00pm in the Theatre Ticket price: £12.00 (£10.00 concessions). BOOK ONLINE FOR THIS EVENT From Chicago's North Side

Friday Nite at Lowton Lowton on Friday also had great reports, with the boys from Carlise doing good things and local boy Ian Cuncliffe dishing out the goods as well. Asked Ian for a top 5 and as always hes more than happy to pass on the word and passed on the following to us. Nice one Ian and cheers Lowton was awesome this month First spot of the nite was by young Jake I think heÃÆ’¢âÅ¡¬âž¢s only 9 years old, and he played a great spot and had the floor m

6th Anniversary - Niter Looks like its going to be a good one 8-6am 10 quid in, limited to 550 DJs inc Shaun Livesey, Paul and Dave, Pat Brady, Chris king, Tim Brown, Ginger, Keith Money,George Hunt, Bob Hinsley, Robbo Plus modern room Chris Anderton, Mark Grice, Mick Allen, Tony D, Paul H, Barry M

A Friday night in August saw a long over due trip to Lowton Civic, dunno what's going on nowadays but feels like doing something wrong if can't get to an event that always enjoy as often as like. Always enjoy Lowton, the layout, three rooms, dj policy, record bar, cost and location all work together with result always have a enjoyable night there. The nite was a mini-niter, as in was open till 4am, fairly sure was told this was the last one open till 4am to be held, which at a guess is someth

Heres the latest CSC Djs "Magnifcent Sevens" A fair chance that most of these be thrown at you at that there saloon up Lowton way this Friday. Irish Greg Mayfield Singers - Dont stop now - Mayfield unissued Districts - One Lover (Just wont do) - Nile 4 Tops - Lonely Lover - Motown unissued Johnnie Mae Matthews - Dont mess with my Man - Big D Temptones - Baby yes I do - Arctic unissued

Soultown promotions Charity Soul Nite! In aid of Baby Abbey Tinkley (suffering from SMA trpe 1) LOWTON CIVIC HALL Friday 26th November 7pm till late Countrys top spinners all donating their services free Andy Dyson, Carl Willingham, Mick H, Rob Thomas, Mark Bicknall&Kev Murphy Loads of prizes kindly donated by Richard Searling, Kev Roberts&Tim Brown All monies raised donated!!! Please attend for a great night

Lowton Civic Friday 08 Aug Strange days in North Wales, last month has involved all sorts. Lifts failing to turn up for the Dome, plans to get to Wilton failing, people finding themselves at home on Saturdays nites watching tv with bemused families, a downward trend in vinyl going ons, reports of people staring at a phone all nite that never rings and so on. Now some think that all these strange going ons may have something to do with fact that a certain Holyhead person has just switched jobs

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

LOWTON CIVIC HALL Friday 11th April 2003 8.00p.m. - 2.00a.m. Hit read more for full details of the three rooms etc Featuring top northern jocks: - Jake - Ian Cunliffe - Steve Ashburn - George Rouse - George Hunt - Dickie Watt Hesketh Meadow Lane, Lowton, Nr Wigan. (Just off main A580 East Lancs Rd. exit 24 M6) Tel: 01942 672971 ADMISSION £5.00 (limited to 550) Second Friday of every month. Soulbase&#

After the Bank Holiday weekend a quick heads up on Fridays Lowton Event   The 'Big One' for a Friday night It's got everything you could want from a Northern night. Lowton is a venue made for Nothern Soul! The main room is big, dark, and mostly dancefloor with a raised stage at the top end and superb acustics, so you are 'enveloped' in the sound. Accross the event and just for you there's ;- CHOICE of MUSIC - Two Rooms....Room One QUALITY oldies and todays big plays coupled......Room Two T

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

LOWTON CIVIC HALL FRIDAY 9TH MAY 2003 8.OOp.m. - 4.a.m. The Very Best In Northern Soul&Motown At Lowton Civic Hall Spinning the platters that matter - SEAN LIVESEY - KEV&DAVE - BARRY SIMPSON - STE WHITTLE - ROB THOMAS - ANDY RIX - JOHN POOLE - DEAN ANDERSON CHECK OUT THE R&B ROOM WITH PETE&FRIENDS Hesketh Meadow Lane, Lowton, Nr Wigan (Just off main A580 East Lancs Rd

Lowton is Back, Bigger and Better!   Friday August 8th sees the return of the popular Lowton Civic Hall soul nights after the Summer break.   Lowton has remained one of the most popular Northern Soul nights on the soul calendar and many soulies have been looking forward to its return since the last event in April. The night is coming back bigger and better with a second room dedicated to the very popular 70’s soul revival happening in the North West at the moment.   The additional room is being

Lowton Soul Night Hits Its 13th Anniversary this Friday 13th Feb 2009! Friday 13th February 2009 sees LOWTON CIVIC HALL celebrating its 13th ANNIVERSARY. And in these days of a new soul night starting up every other minute, I’m sure you’ll agree 13 years is pretty good going! Originally the brainchild of longstanding local Northern Soul devotees Kev Murphy, Steve Connor and Bill Harrison, and ably assisted/promoted by Lynn (the Lowton Civic Hall Manageress

This Fridays Lowton Soul Night Event (Friday 8th April)  has been cancelled due to venue vandalism  More info via  

Just a pass on, looks a good one Friday 14th November 2003 Line up for this nite which is a MINI NITER goes like Main Room: Vanessa, Pete Eccles, Dave T, Kenny Burrell, Soul Sam, Dean Anderson, Mick H, Andy Dyson Modern Room: Colin Curtis, Kev Edwards, Baz Maleady, Pete Haigh, Mark Grice. Plus the R&B Room. Pete Coulson and friends! £5.00 on the door. 9.00 - 4.00 Mini Nighter.

Lowton Civic Hall Friday 14th March 2003. 8.00p.m. - 2.00a.m. The very best in northern soul&motown at Lowton Civic Hall Featuring top turntablists: -NEV -GLEN BRIERLEY -DEAN MITCHELL -BARRY MALEADY -BERNARD LOWE -ROLY FERGUSON Hesketh Meadow Lane, Lowton, Nr Wigan. (just off main A580 East Lancs Rd. exit 24 M6) Tel:01942 672971 Admission £5.00 (limited to 550) Secon

8--2am a plug great DJ line up this month Rare appearance of Northern Soul Legendary Mystery Man Dickie Watts spinning some of the worlds rarest soul 45,s along with the rest of the Carlisle Crew George Hunt, George Rouse, Steve Ashborne and Lowton,s own Ian Cunliffe propping up these heavyweight rare Soulsters. Last year these guys packed the floor for the full 6 hours, great music so get Easter off to a Soulful bang and get down to Lowton Thursday nite before Good Fri Hol&

A quick word passed on from Luton where the Talk Of The South held a soul nite at the rugby club featuring Andy Rix and David Flynn as the main guests. Well the word was that it was a top night, a great venue having a good sized bar and dance floor, quality sound system, a crowd from all over the UK, and .....believe it or not top quality real rare northern sounds. (Did I need to say that?) Definitely sounds like it was the down south northern place to be that nite.

Seems like the Top Nite for you down Southers this Saturday has gotta be Lutons Talk Of The Souths Soul Clubs Soul Nite at the rugby club, featuring two guests DJs from two of Londons Top soul nites: Mr Andy Rix, from Scenesville and Mr David Flynn from CSC Dome. what a strikeforce! More details in events

News below on the upcoming luxury soul weekender feat Incognito in Jan 2007 The great news for soul fans north and south is that our luxury soul weekender returns in 4-star opulence to the "Hilton Hotel" in Blackpool between the 5th & 7th January 2007. As well as 4 rooms of top quality contemporary and classic soul, Jazz Funk and Soulful dance, 60s Soul and Ska, played by the UKs best DJ team, we are absolutely delighted to be able to announce that we have booked the UK's best ev

Luxury Soul Weekender Friday 2nd - Sunday 4th Jan 2009 Info from website The Luxury Soul Weekender team are extremely pleased to announce our 12th Luxury Soul Weekender in 4-star opulence to the “Hilton Hotel” in Blackpool from Friday 2nd until Sunday 4th January 2009. As well as top quality contemporary and classic soul, Jazz Funk and Soulful dance, played by a top team of UK DJs, we will also be bringing you an exclusive UK performance on Saturday night by Rashaan Patterson and

In May nine "Lycra Clad Soul Boys" set out to raise money and awareness for Motor Neurone Disease.  I am delighted to be able to tell you that the final amount of money raised was an incredible £20,542,54....Yes £20k! The majority of this money was raised on the Soul Scene with collections, on-line sponsorship, auctions etc.  We would like to say a massive Thank You to everyone who contributed in any way.  Apparently...we are planning to do something similar next year too!!

In April 2015 our very good friend Paul Thrower was diagnosed with MND. This is a particularly random illness which strikes without warning and for no real reason. As you'll remember the ice bucket challenges have dramatically raised awareness, but there still needs to be far more research into how & why this disease works.Paul is facing this disease with great humour & bravery in his usual pant swinging & retro sock style, which we all know is part of his character! On the 1

North Wales Coast is on a sort of soul flood alert. Up and coming are the following major events The Northern and Modern Soul Weekender at Prestatyn. Week after Llandudno Bodafon Nite sees one of the major soul events of 2003. Myself looking forward to this as last year weekend was most enjoyable! Brief Highlights Top Uk Northern and Modern DJS, awesome live acts line up, legends and current soul stars, best facilities on offer for any uk

Manchester European Weekender - A Look Forward - 26-27 May 2013 The people of the city, and those who have engaged with it know it is a city of innovation — forward thinking, responsive, inclusive and open-minded. Architecturally speaking, one commentator wrote, “Manchester ... is the capital… the people know their geography is without equal. Their history is their response to it" Musically, the Manchester European Soul Weekender (MESW) is also a response to the space of the city,

Here's a shout about an upcoming festival that just may be of interest to some, its over 10 days and its in Manchester Which means that it more than likely that it will hit a lot of members on here   Its the Manchester Jazz festival 26 July - 4th August   Artist wise, while it does features the recently talked about Lee Fields & The Expressions Show at the Band in the Wall on the first weekend 27th July am not up to speed really on many of the other artists, so if any members can/want to poi

VINTAGE VINYL FAIR&COLLECTOR'S SOCIAL - MANCHESTER, JUNE 8th Word of a new event occuring in Manchester this weekend. If can't get over to the east coast seaside weekender this could ease the pain Have to say a cracking idea and with a similar styled regular mid-week event recently, wonder could this style of event be something that are going to see more off in the future. Here's the blurb from Concourse records Thanks to Little Stevie for flagging it up This is a new event in Mancheste

Parking information and map of venue Steve has had a lot of requests for info on venue info such as  parking and directions for this Saturdays Nothing But Soul Blast at Manchester,. Map showing parking below and this link for google map (inc directions) view google map

SOUL SHUFFLE - COLLECTORS RECORD SWAP MEET   Monday 24th February (7pm start)   The Waldorf, (upstairs function room) 12 Gore St, Manchester, Greater Manchester M1 3AQ   FREE entry for all record collectors and dealers to come along and swap, sell, exchange all their unwanted Soul 45's/LP's & 12's. In a superb friendly pub environment with great real ales and decks available to spin any tunes.   https://www.facebook.com/events/633549360040871/?fref=ts All enquiries : adey@silverfoxrecords.co

Manchester Soul Weekender Just a quick news post to inform Soul Source readers about the upcoming fabulous Manchester Soul Weekender.  An international, multi-cultural festival of soul music in the heart of the city of Manchester.  Over 40 hours of music, by 24 DJs in 7 venues. Playing tunes they believe in and all under the soul umbrella.   Music genres include: Northern and Rare, Deep, Gospel, Rare Grove and Ghetto Funk DJs Marc Forrest (Germany)            Greg Belson (USA)

Manchester Soul Weekender (6th July – 8th July) news release The Manchester Soul Weekender (6th July – 8th July) is now under two months away. The idea behind the weekender was to create a soul weekender that will grow and develop each year with passionate DJ’s. We have learnt a lot from year 1 and have made changes to make year 2 even more enjoyable. The DJ’s we have chosen will bring something different to the table and a play a cross-section of soul music for your enjoyment.  They a

Not sure when the first day of spring is officially but it certainly feels that the winter is long gone here in freedomsville 2011. And so as on this pleasant spring morning, I do have some time on my hands and a spring in my step it means its time for a quick look at this weekends allnighters and also some soul source site news and highlights Allnighter wise this weekend sees three up in the event guide 100 Club Allnighter is first up, with its first niter since word that the future o

Already creating a lot of interest in the Soul world, here's the news as it stands of the two upcoming weekenders in March. Both events are being held on North Wales Coast, both in the month of March and both appear to be Top Quality events. Already creating a lot of interest in the Soul world, heres the news as it stands of the two upcoming weekenders in March. Both events are being held on North Wales Coast, both in the month of March and both appear to be Top Quality events. To

timing correction Marine Hall this Saturday 13th August IS still on till 3am - not 2am as listed in On The Scene. It's the bar til 2am! Along with residents Jim, Andy, Chris & Steve............. Soul By The Sea welcomes back from Wales Steve Thomas, and for the first time to Marine Hall in the Northern room from Penrith, Kev Sowerby. In the Modern room........'Fish' from the Midlands, Without Boundries (Bass Museum) Southport

Forum pass on: Marlena Shaw in Manchester this March Just got tickets to see this lady.. The Band on the wall is a fantastic live music venue thats been closed for a good while and now is back after a massive facelift... Details below for any others who could want to see her live... Marlena Shaw.. Live at Band on the wall.. Swan St Manchester.. Sat 20th March 2010 – Doors open: 8pm.. Tickets £20 http://bandonthewall.org/event

Martha Reeves has announced new dates for shows in the UK in December. Having completed a four year run as a member of the Detroit City Council, Martha is back on the road full time, making sure that no one ever forgets the Motor City! The UK tour dates are: Sunday, December 16, Oran Mor, Glasgow "¨Monday, December 17, Norwich"¨ Tuesday, December 18, The Concorde2, Brighton "¨Wednesday & Thursday, December 19/20. The Jazz Cafe, London,"¨ Friday, De

"Marva Whitney is fondly remembered by funk devotees as one of the rawest, brassiest, most powerful divas the music ever produced." and you can catch her tomorrow! read more for info and flyer Marva Whitney is fondly remembered by funk devotees as one of the rawest, brassiest, most powerful divas the music ever produced. Along with fellow funk belters Lyn Collins, Martha High and Vicki Anderson, Marva made her name singing with the James Brown Revue, while her much-sampled r

When it comes to feisty femme funk or sassy sock-it-to-em soul, mighty Marva Whitney has no equal. Blessed with a lithe yet powerful church-raised voice, she first made her mark with the James Brown Revue in the late-1960s. Such was her impact during that time that she earned the titles "Marvellous Marva" and "Miss Excitement" for her dynamic stage performances. James Brown even went so far as to proclaim her "Soul Sister ..1". See her perform her classic dynamite soul

Marvin Smith Concert Cancelled     Early this morning we received an email from Marvin Smith, cancelling his performance on the 15th November at the Wilton’s Soulful Sessions, on medical grounds.   Marvin has just been diagnosed with TMJ, a condition which affects the jaw and muscles of the face.   Val and myself are very sorry that this has happened, but the situation is obviously out of our control. We have put so much work and money into this event over the past year, and we are totally devas

Press Release Green Onions – Keep the flame burnin’ Friday, 1st February 2002 9.00pm – 3.00am £4.00/3.00 concessions The Masque Venue, 90 Seel Street, Liverpool L1 4BH The Masque presents Liverpool’s coolest night – six hours of non-stop classic 6T’s soul, Motown, Northern Soul and R&B – with original DJs Phil Saxe (1968-71, the infamous Twisted Wheel: the birthplace of Northern Soul) and Stan Evans and Patrick (The Sink, Liv

Soul Legend Melba Moore is visiting these shores for a handful of dates later this year. Two shows at the world renown Jazz cafe in London and one in the North at Manchester's "Band On The Wall" will give fans a brief chance to see Melba perform tracks from the past, present and future.       Also featured on the show is Meli’sa Morgan, an accomplished songwriter, producer and actress. The Jazz cafe shows are onThursday 2nd May and Friday 5th May 2013 and Tickets can be purchased at:   http://m

Just a quick note to tie in the 3 confirmed "Live" gigs by Detroit Legend Melvin Davis. First Sunday 10th March at Birdwell Venue just off M1 jnc 36 at BARNSLEY 5pm to Midnight mini all-dayer. Barnsley United DJs Rob Wicks, Derek Greehough, Mick West, Roy Dale, Mickey 2 dinners Glover, MORT. Tickets from the venue or any of the DJs £8 advance £10 OTD Second Thursday 14th March, at the Carrington Hotel BOURNEMOUTH 8pm to 1 am DJs Derek Mead, Sallie Reynolds, Rob Wigl

Latest Details on Upcoming Manchester blast! I now have the membership cards ready for the launch night..If you and any others are coming along then drop me a line to my email below with..You can also send details if you are be at a future date in July.... full name Address Email Mobile... I can then have the cards waiting for you on the door and no waiting around... Cool Off presents... SOUL or NOTHING...

News from New Century regarding weekends upcoming northern soul allnighter Hi All I am sorry to say the Metros will not be appearing at our Wolverhampton All-Nighter this Saturday, they have had a falling out and will not travel together, that is as much as we know at present, I have tried to contact and have spoken to most people who had purchased tickets and arranged refunds where requested. We will still be holding our niter on Saturday and as a small gesture fo

Releasing her debut album 'Heaven Knows' to critical review earlier this year, Mica Millar has quickly become the UK’s brightest new Soul star, picking up Jazz FM's prestigious 'Soul Act of The Year 2022' award alongside a nomination for 'Breakthrough Act of The Year' and featuring on the front covers of iconic magazines like Blues & Soul and Echoes, amidst an array of five star album and live reviews, plus champions at national radio including the likes of BBC Radio 2’s Trevor Nelson and 6

This Sat 29 Jan - read more for full info FROBISHER SOUL NIGHTS 2005 THIS SATURDAY 29TH JANUARY 8pm - 2am. Admission £5.00. Late Bar 2005 kicks off with regular guest MICK H from Nottingham and, on his return visit, IAN CUNLIFF from Lancashire. Lets start our 10th ANNIVERSARY YEAR with another great night at the Frobisher. Resident DJs DAVE BOX&FRED WARD. Info: 01924 894555 / 891332 or SOULGALORE COMING SOON - TWO ROOM NITER - 10TH AN

The lovely Mick H has sent us his playlist from Friday to give you a flavour of what was spun: magnetics i have a girl -ra-sel delarks job opening -queen city aspirations you left me-peeches just brothers carlena -garrison trannells blessed with a love -fllo-jo primers how does it grab you-hale ackie day naughty boy-phelectron joe jammer -my life stemons express womon love theif -