Event News

As always no quality spared at the DMSC, Kev S is just one of the many guests jacked up for the Friday shindig on 23 May. Has passed on his plays from the last Albrighton (next one at 20 June) Check out full details of all guests, regulars and more at fri 23 may details and flyers Roy Wright - hook line and sinker - Mica Phonetics - don't let love get you down - Trudel Jimmy hart - tea house in china town - Mercury ZZ Hill - what more - Kent Billy storm - please don't mention her name - HB

Speaking to Martin T regular at These Old Shoes the other day, was telling us that since guesting at DMSC last year is now married and will be a proud father soon. Well we did say monkey changed your lives! Congratulations go out to Martin, who also told us . Alan H doing good things at these Old Shoes as now a regualr following Paul TPs nove back up north. Also passed on his own plays from last Shoes, cracking stuff! All below Betty Lloyd- Im catching on (BSC) Athens Rogues- sh

a team from the drunken monkey will be doing there stuff at birminghams locarno now zanzibar on the 25th may 7 till 3 :up:

Two weeks to go to the next Monkey at Springfield and everythings looking good for this one, got both regulars Andy Rix and Rob Thomas lined up ( both on top form at Lowton last nite) and the DMSC guest spot sees the welcome return of Carl Willingham (the almost monkey regular) Those with memory cells will remember last time Carl was at the monkey it was that night now known as the nite of pure quality where all the djs just blew us away with non stop quality sounds that took us to real norther

Heres a few plays from the Lime Street Event at Dunkenfield on 24 Apr. Putting us to shame here as me and Steve guested at the prev event and havent got round to knocking a few words out. Been a couple of times and know the crew put on a great nite, smart venue, friendly crowd and easy to find (if you get the right town hall)  Next one is on 31 May and full details can be found at link at bottom Thanks to Sid and Bernadette for passing on the plays below Here is the play list for lime s

DRIVERS CLUB - SOULER POWER - EDINBURGH 26/04/03 Playlists - Malc(Dundee)  Moses Smith-Come on,let me love you-Cotillion. Johnny Summers-I cant let go-Yorktown. Duke & Leonard-Just do the best you can-Stomptown.  Tony & The Showmen-Try my love-Ten Star. Drake & The En-Solids-Fight for love-Alteen. The Enticers-Calling for your love-Cotillion. Charles Farren-Youve changed my whole life around-Hawk. The Kelly Brothers-Crying days are over-Sims. The Vibrations-End

Well after a great packed last nite at Tonys it is no longer a current venue. The new location was annouced last nite and it seems its at the Lux Club Millgate Wigan Town Centre A bit of a report on going ons last nite will follow later If were there feel free to post up view using comments, submit news etc etc

Word on Newark Edwin Starr tribute event Quck word from Dougie Hall on recent tribute event to thank u guys for the assistance ref charity Edwin Starr tribute night Newark Notts Jimmy James was the stand in for the late Edwin Starr and he did not disappoint playing all his classic songs plus a medley of club soul 60`s style and gave us a twenty minute encore leaving the audience breathless All the local jox played good spots and the Edwin Star

Been told by one of the promotion crew, this is definitely the last one There will be no more niters held at Tonys Blackburn They will be keeping event going with another venue already sussed out On at same time - first Saturday of the month Full details will be announced on the Saturday nite at the niter Line up for this Saturday is Bob Hinsley Mick H Carl Willingham Pip Kev Murphy Pete Coulson Mark Morgan Plus Regs And Upsta

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

Just in case not aware there is no Soul At the Social at Bangor this Friday Jonhnny J sends apoligies to all regs, says its due to a double booking on the venues side

:up: 2 weeks before the next soulful night at North Herts Biggest Rare Soul event and the phone lines are begining to light up! Its another 3 room packer with Taffy, Nathan and Soul Sam doing the business in the upstairs Modern/Crossover room (The Ghetto); Fingers, Ab, Leon and TheBigO in the R&B/RnS room (The Mojo Room) with special guest Dave Edwards and Hammie, Fingers, TheBigO joined by those 2 lovely cuddly allround soulful bunnies Tony Warot and Pete Hulutt in the Main Hall for 6 hrs o

North Meets South - Birmingham Locarno Big event of the weekend seems like its going to be in Brumland, also featued live on Solar Radio North Meets South - 20th April Solar Radio are part of the Jazz Funk Soul and Boogie Bank Holiday Weekender at Birmingham Locarno (Now Known as Zanzibars) Hurst Street Birmingham 5pm - 3am. In the main room All Time Classics, All-nighter Floorpackers, Current Monsters and Classic Favourites. In the second ro

Union Club Nottingham Friday April 4th Sidney Barnes Well here we go. The night started well. The record dealers arrived with their boxes Roger Banks and a crate of john smiths. Dave Rimmer with his bible. Even Dave Clegg arrived, did he take the wrong direction thinking he was in the hundred club? Numbers well up again mostly travellers who want to hear top tunes and that's what they got! Blinding sets from the guests on the night Andy Dyson , where did that But

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

:-) Well just a few more weeks before the next Northern Soul @ The Plinstoncomes round again and time to start the build-up. As many people have requested it we have now made available the option to reserve tickets on the door with the Sinister Sisters (Jane, Kay, Jenny, Sarah)for those that dont have a credit card. All you need to do is call Jane on 01462-731543 and let her know how many and in which name and they will be waiting with the girls on the night. They will be held at the reserved pr

:-P Yes, at last the latest Rare Soul Trading Card in honour of our 2 special guest DJs - Tony Warot&Pete Hulutt - are now out in the soulful domain. Limited to less than 100 these will become collectors items and change hands for lots of money (no, honest they will!) Keep an eye out for them at venues or check out the gallery to see what you are looking for. Next card is Andy Rix as youve never seen him advertised before!!!!!! Tee Hee :-D hit this then the thumbnails to view in

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&#

SAT APR 12TH 1.30-8 am at THE 100 CLUB NORTHERN SOUL from HEAVYWEIGHT DJs KEITH MONEY, KENNY BURRELL, BUTCH, MICK SMITH&ADY CROASDELL enquiries 0207 636 2622 Dont forget Sid Barnes&Band at the 100 Club Friday April 25th 9pm-2am all welcome NO VALATONE SOUL NITE THIS MONTH - JOHNNY T SAYS NEXT ONE SAT 17 MAY

Shocking news from one of the promoting team. Been asked to pass on that the next niter at Tonys in Blackburn will be the last!! They just have been told that due to lease running out and management of venue changes, they will not be able to hold any more niters after the May one! As the 2nd longest running niter in the UK (been running 17 years) and one of the most famous niters, it will surely be missed by many. Such was the suddeness of this news that flyers for the May event have already bee

Keele Niter 05 Sat Apr This was the third niter since re-opening with the much improved format and feel. Enjoyed the last two and already in my view can be rated as one of the premier UK niters. Got to mention though shame that this one clashed with Tonys Blackburn niter, as yet again punters had to choose between two niters. And know a fair few who did go to Tonys attended the last Keele and more than likely would have again if no clash and also the other way around. Looking well forward

Newark On Trent's Edwin Starr Night April 26th will now be a tribute night instead and we have arranged for Jimmy James to play instead of Edwin and as the event was for charity we hope every one will still come many thanks Sweet Soul Newark Doug Hall

Firday saw the monthly Soul at the Social soul nite at Bangor. Run by Johnny J nite it is a "good time" northern nite. Always popular with locals and travellers from rest of North Wales. Guest wise was myself, Steve T, and Gareth. Fair sized crowd showed up, the whole style and mix of this nite always depends on the crowd, as in who shows up, as it varies along with reaction. Some nites we can cover whole range from r n b to 2k+ and give out a good fresh mix, other nites like tonite

Well after the March DMSC Springfield event went so well, (many calling it one of/if not the best one yet), been a case of the team taking time out from monkey things. So things been bit low key. But after a trip to desert sorted a few things out, things now picking up and fair few bits of news. Website stuff - Soul Source still home of dmsc. Now main bit firm its time to sort the dmsc bit out for once! revamping all dmsc stuff etc so few changes and be news of some new things. Just had photo

For those who haven’t checked out The Hideaway yet, the club is now firmly established in Manchester as the place to hear truly authentic "Mod" sounds. DJ's on Saturday (29 March) included regulars Neil Henderson, Mike Warburton and Paul Welsby , plus guest spinners –Mark Ellis and Dennis. They played some great 60’s soul and RnB (Mike throwing in a little ska / bluebeat for good measure) to an eclectic and incredibly friendly crowd (namely mods, soulies, and the odd rockabilly... hi Vince!).

Have to smile as this event is being billed as the "opening ceremony of Mr Dunlops 50th birthday celebration week" Guest inc Joe, Laurence, Barry, Ally M and Mick H Full details hit this link Hit here for full details

Word from Nick B Just grab a quick moment to remind you all of the details for this Fridays Scenesville shindig at the Camden Centre. Goes like this: SCENESVILLE 60s Rare and Northern Soul - with a passion! FRIDAY APRIL 4th 9pm-2am, at THE CAMDEN CENTRE EUSTON ROAD LONDON (directly opposite St Pancras Station) ANDY RIX, KITCH, DAWN BROWN and NICK BROWN Plus special guest JODIE DALEY spin 100% Rea

Greg passed on link to the soulgirl.com site which features even more photos from last Friday! Link to photos is hit here for pics Link to rest of site which is always worth a visit hit here for soulgirl.com site

Friday saw the return of Sidney Barnes to the CSC Dome event, reports say it was a good one but find out yourself, CSC Dome site has photos, views etc etc on the nite up already! Friday 28th March 2003 saw the return of Sidney Barnes to the Dome where he had made his UK debut! Once again it turned out to be a very, very special night as Sid performed for the first time ever, anywhere, his unissued Jobete song, "Safety zone", along with "Heart trouble" which he co-wrote

Keep your eye on your cars this Saturday Word has it that a DMSC minbus is attempting to reach the far side of Manchester for Lime St event at Dunkinfield Details as below Lime St Club Chapel Street{Off King St} [Opp Town Hall} Dukinfield Gtr Manchester Guest Djs Drunken Monkey escapees Steve Thomas and Mike H Resident Djs John Purvis Sid Jones Eddie Engels Alex Jones 8pm Til 1.30am O.T.D £3.50 Large Wooden Dancefloor

Word is that the live act for forthcoming Gingers 50th event will now be Velvelettes instead. Sidney Barnes appearance at Yorkshire Riders soul nite on May 10th in Halifax has been cancelled Hit read more for Colin W word on this. It is with regret that I have to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances the live appearance of Sidney Barnes at the Rider Club in Halifax on May 10th has been cancelled. I wont bore you with the reason for this decision being

Cologne Soul Weekender 16./17. May 2003 dan submitted the following Information: Email dan@soul.de www.soul.de cologne, germany live in concert INCOGNITO presenting their fabulous new album "who needs love" DJs KEB DARGE (LEGENDARY DEEP FUNK, UK) TERRY JONES (SOUL24-7, UK) EDDIE PILLER(ACID JAZZ RECS, UK) MIKE THOMPSON (LONDON, UK) JO WALLACE (THESE OLD SHOES, UK) LLOYD ATTRI

Reminder from those CSC people about this Fridays event at the Dome which features the return of Sidney Barnes "Dont forget the man will be with us this coming Friday at The Dome to perform a live PA and sign your records/pics etc...and for those of you that listen to the internet radio shows Sidney will be on Steve Guarnoris show on www.soul24-7.com between 7pm - 10 pm GMT this Friday 28th March, before joining us at Dome."

Latest news from togetherness All views etc as sent in * The March 2004 trip to Los Angeles is almost full. The cut off date is March 31st(10 days time!). If you want to join us(400 leaving from Heathrow) see details at www.togethernessonline.com Just added Jewel Akens, The Sequins and Freddie Gorman to the 40 strong artist guest list * Mr.Floods Party guest tomorrow with KR on Solar,Sky Digital Channel 879 at 10am www.solarradio.com * A week

Rare Soul Nites At The At the Union Club Nottingham Mick H passed on the next dates and djs for the next two nites at what seems to be another event going BIG. Heard many good things about this event from Many people. Friday April 4th 8 till 1am At the Union Club Nottingham Next door to notts forest fc riverside entrance £4.00.otd DJs: Mick H. Rob Thomas. Derek Allen With Special Guest Andy Dyson. Frid

Many thanks to all DMSC members who attended last nites Drunken Monkey Soul Club at the Springfield. Just a quick word for now Got to say all feedback have had so far has been immense All DJs on very top form with some great sets, numbers were well up on last one, a great atmosphere, great sounds, great people Lots of new faces and all spoke to were well impressed (some were shocked that such a nite has been going for so long without them knowing ) and defintely returning. It was a nite w

*Look out at venues for the limited edition (200) and rather quite groovy Plinston Rare Soul Trading Cards that feature tributes to guest DJs at the North Herts venue, in our own loving caring style!!!!! So far they have gone down a storm and look set to become a collectors item for the future (?!!?!) Happy Hunting!!! TheBigO

A one off Easter Weekend Soul Music Showcase. From Thursday April 17th through to Sunday April 20th - Twenty eight of the UKs finest DJs spinning the best in Northern Soul,Motown,Modern,Rare 60s&70s,RnB, and Jazz Funk............infact a real celebration of Soul music from its roots to the present day DJs include Dave Evison,Carl Willingham, Neil Jones,Dave Rimmer,Danny Spears,Mark Bicknell and many more. The big one over the weekend happens at the Win

Yeah next friday sees monkey at springfield hammering it on here Simple reason is .... here you go full details of the nite FRIDAY 21 March 2003 Raging Monkey Mayhem at the Springfield Hotel 2003 we are back after a break, fresher and harder than before. Friday March 21st sees the first of the year and its going to be pure uproar Two rooms, top venue, hard line up and as always the best punter friendly approach around. Quality Rare soul with a e

Watch out listeners in North West tomorrow Sunday 16 March 107.2 Wire FMs great Sunday Soul Connection Show hosted by Steve Fletcher and Steve Lewis will feature a special DMSC guest spot Two DMSC rogues Mike and Steve will be bringing a touch of monkey to the airwaves. Kicking off at 7pm and going on to 9pm got a few things lined up ! Gonna be interesting Turn On Tune in Drop Monkey

Last nite Lowton was a most enjoyable one. After hearing that the togetherness company had been swamping the uk with free tickets, have to say thought that this event may suffer. But glad to say that this wasnt case and at end of nite both main hall and r n b room floors were chocker. Great time, as always have a right old laugh. Hats off to all responsible Busy nite tonite Halifax Yorkshire riders Tonys Niter Goldbourne Niter Valatones 100 Club Dublin Pilsley Up Junction Nantwich and undoub

Hi just a special thanks to everyone who has helped us during the weekender and to all who made it there.We have had so many comments its unbelivable, my personal favorite was on saturday night just after the live showcase appearances.Someone shook my hand and said "I saw Major Lance at the Torch, Ive been waiting 30 years for that show to be beaten,Lou Pride, Don Gardner and Gwen Owens just did it !" THANKS See you all next year,846 all ready re-booked by monday morning ! Rob Wigley

SAT MARCH 15TH, 1.30-8am (actually Sun morning) AT THE 100 CLUB, 100 OXFORD STREET, LONDON W1 NORTHERN SOUL ALL-NIGHTER with DJs ANDY RIX, ROB THOMAS, MICK SMITH, JO WALLACE&ADY CROASDELL NOW WITH GLORIOUS AIR-CONDITIONING

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

Plinston gets better and better. Neil and the North Herts 6Ts Mafia put so much into this and it shows! Always friendly, always good music - something for everyone. Soul Sam - always brilliant too! With 3 rooms - no one can complain. Next one in May - if you havent been - WHY NOT?! - come and see for yourself, if you have - then see you there! KarenB :-) plus below from big o and gang Hi all, A HUGE thank you to the 300+ who turned up to make the last event what almost all are agreed

Both Friday and Saturday niters were great, top sessions from all djs, busy early on with numbers fading off in early hours.Lots of laughs, chat, catch up, and of course great sounds Sounds wise, loads of stop me in my tracks, and loads more to add to the list, Billed DJ line up was : Butch, Andy Dyson, Roger Banks, Bob Hinsley, Carl Willingham, Dave Rimmer, Chris Anderton, Derek Pearson, John Weston, Chic, Cliff Steele, Eddie Engle, Alex Jones, and Bernard. Caught 95% of above an

A quick line to say that last Fridays event at the Plinston was the best yet (despite numbers being down to 300 due to illness and having too good a time at the weekender the week before!!). All 3 rooms were buzzing and Soul Sam went down a storm, playing a superb set of Modern/Crossover gems in the Main Hall that saw the floor packed and then a connissuer set in the upstairs Ghetto that made the room buzz! Top man, top set!! All the DJs did a great job in getting the dance floor packed througho

The March Caledoniasoul night in Glagow has been moved due to a double booking. The popular 60s Northern event at the Woodside Social Club was to feature Keith Money on Saturday 22 March but will now be held on Saturday 29 March instead at the same venue. Unfortunately Keith cant make it, but, another guest is being lined up and regulars Lenny and martin will be there. Call Martin before setting off on 07887 633437 to verify.

Just a quick line for the masses (or should that be massive! BO!) re: membership for the Plinston. We have had loads of mails on this point and so thought wed post the answer here to end confusion...... Membership IS optional and NOT required for entry. You can get it on the night if you wish. Wed suggest you do apply as in future lives acts, allnighters etc will be members only. So, in conclusion, you do not need to have membership before the night (March 7th.)

Prestatyn 2003 Midnight Hour Northern and Modern SOUL Weekender Hours to go The buzz going around is almost deafening. "See you at Prestatyn" has almost become "the" catch phase amongst soul fans world wide over the last few weeks. Major current and legendary soul stars lined up, the best and respected quality soul djs, 4 major venues, top facilities, quality accommodation, 24 hour soul radio, top grade organisation, just a few of the reasons why people are head