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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

Putting the line under the CSC Dome reputation as one of the leading events, heres regular DJ, Carl Fs plays from the last one Carl Fortnums set list @ Capitol Soul Club Sept.28th The Furys - Im satisfied with you - Keyman Frank Foster - Movin From Detroit - Bell Acetate Roy Roberts - Got to have all your love - Bo Ro Nolan Chance - No one else will do - C/Up Jesse Davis - Theres room for me - Revere Martha Starr - Sweet Temptation -

Celebrate New Years Eve at The Parkside Social Club, Bramhall, Nr Stockport. Fabulous DJ line up,6 hours of top quality music. Full Hot and Cold Buffet and a free New Years prize draw with some brilliant prizes.I know it is a long way off but anyone wishing to come and stop over in Stockport will have to book hotels etc and also secure their tickets from me as we know it is going to be a sell out. I can supply hotel and taxi information if you ring me on 0161 285 0130 or email me on

Word about a change of venue for the The Class of 72 Party night at Stoke On Trent Oct 2012 Party Night at Stoke on trent Oct 27th 2012 3pm to 1am now at Cobridge Territorial Army Centre Waterloo Rd, Cobridge, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire ST6 3HJ Only 0.63 miles from our Nominated Accommodation The George Hotel Burslem Stoke On Trent READ ON? Every bloody year it would seem that the Stoke Gremlins are against us, as last year we've had

Chantel’s Memorial Soul Nite Saturday 27th April 2013 from 8pm until 2am @ Bedford Athletic Club, Wentworth Drive, BEDFORD, MK41 8QA Chantel was a spring baby, born on April 22nd 1958 in London, later moving to Watford and then Hitchin when she was in her teens. She grew up to be a bright and attractive young woman, with a warm lively personality and a way with people. This stood her in good stead in the various retail jobs she did throughout her life. All of them

Just been passed on to us that Charity Soul have been invited to be a partner with the Leeds Rhinos Foundation Trust Information from Charity Soul Secretary Dave Johnson... Yes, we here at Charity soul are involved with a major project which has just come to fruition.  Charity Soul is registered charity which runs fundraising soul music events throughout the UK and as such we are extremely delighted to announce that we have been asked to be partner with the Leeds Rhinos Foundation Tr

Charity Soul are delighted to announce that at our first appearance at the prestigious weekender, where we were met with brilliant comments and commendation about the merchandise stand and the ethos of Charity Soul's activities, it is with much appreciation to the music loving public at Prestatyn, who supported our efforts by raffle donations and purchases  of soul memorabilia,  that we able to announce that the figure raised during the weekender was: £1884.0.  We have still a number o

Manchester details below, see further down for all euro dates inc london and berlin Charles Bradley's voice has evolved from a lifetime of paying dues, having nomadically labored for decades at various day jobs from Maine to Alaska - singing and performing in his spare time - before re-settling in his hometown of Brooklyn and eventually finding a musical home at Dunham. In his distinctively rough-hewn timbre one hears the unmistakable voice of experience - each note and gruff inflection a

For the euro/uk types who like to plan ahead Charles Bradley Upcoming Tour Dates:   Wed, June 12 Paris, France - Maroquinerie TICKETS Fri, June 14 London, England @ Islington Assembly Hall TICKETS Sat, June 15 Bergen, Norway - BergenFest TICKETS Sun, June 16 Oslo, Norway - Norwegian Wood TICKETS Mon, June 17 Copenhagen, Denmark @ Vega TICKETS Wed, June 19 Hamburg, Germany @ Grünspan TICKETS Thurs, June 20 Dresden, Germany @ Beatpol TICKETS Sat, Jun 22 Ballinlough Castle, Ireland - Body&Soul

Charles 'Wigg' Walker turns it loose with the Dynamites Soul singer learned from funk and soul legends of the '50s and '60s May have read over the last few years on here reviews and such on Charles Walker's recent shows in the uk, just read an article detailing just what up to right now. A few clips below, just to show that its not just a run of the mill press release, but in fact a interesting read covering current, history, background and what he's trying to achieve and how  W

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

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

Rob W passed on word that the Aug one just gone was a good one. Hit read more for more info and the website details THE HOLLINGWOOD HOTEL SOUL NIGHT Chesterfield On it appears every first Friday of the month, next one Sep 5. Music policy from the web site The website has all the details, info, photos etc so check out here for the site

CHICAGO SOUL LEGENDS VISIT YORKSHIRE Jackie Ross and Syl Johnson, backed by Snake Davis &The Suspicions, will be appearing at the Frobisher, Stanley Ferry, Wakefield on 25th March 2006. This well-respected soul night has just celebrated its 10 years anniversary, with a very successful allnighter, and now stages a Chicago Soul Special. Direct from Chicago, exclusively for one night only, two Chicago soul legends will be performing some of their wonderfu

July Allnighter at Brookfields Wolverhampton featuring Chuck Corby LIVE Chuck Corby is appearing at the July 26th Allnighter at The Stables Brookfield Wolverhampton A free Chuck Corby cd will be available on the door at the 31st May Allnighter Throughout the 1960s and 1970s Chuck Corby recorded a series of singles for labels such as Sound, Chess, Spectre and most importantly Joe Averbachs Fee Bee label. Just as his name was changed by Averbach to reflect his output and g

As things have started falling in to place at long last on here , you should be seeing the news and articles section on here getting a kick up the arse and getting back to how it should be Some tale of two cities style event news Next month see's the return of the once regular Bangor Soul Nghts. Now with a new team taking it on they are returning on the first Friday of February and will be held on a bi-monthly format. Its same place as the last series ie the Con Club, but word is that the room h

News of a new across the board commercial night out, this is not a pure northern night but with soul music of all styles with a bit of everything to suit all tastes. Hopefully the style of music will evolve over future nights as we are planning a monthly soul night on the first Friday of the month in the centre of Alfreton Derbyshire. A great venue, Jesters and Kings until recently known as the Kings Banqueting Hall, this venue has original oak beams a balcony, lounge

Just announced the live artist for this years Cleethorpes Weekender... The 6TS Rhythm ‘N’ Soul Society is pleased to announce that Maxine Brown will be our live US soul act for the Cleethorpes Northern & Rare Soul Weekender on June 10th-12th 2016.   Maxine needs no introduction to European soul fans; she is the only singer to have appeared more than once at our original Rare Soul weekender - the longest-running event of its kind. She was due to a

Word just in  from member Ady @ady croasdell on this years Cleethorpes 2018 Weekender... I can at last confirm that Cleethorpes 2018 on the 8-10th June will definitely go ahead. I have secured the services of two excellent veterans of the rare soul scene who are going to help me with the weekender, primarily with the live act and the running of the event over the weekend. I will continue to run the bookings and DJ. We are agreed that here is not much wrong with the event that a li

THE LIVE ACTS FOR CLEETHORPES 2009 JESSE DAVIS & MELVIN DAVIS At long last, we are proud to announce we have two wonderful singers who aren’t double booked, have current US passports, don’t have over-ambitious managers and are in fine health and raring to go. This year really has been like no other for acts dropping out, but we were determined to present a memorable live show for you and I know we will be doing just that at midnight on June

Ady Croasdell & Steve Woomble are pleased to announce our 2nd Beachcomber All Dayer at the Home Of The Cleethorpes Weekender on Saturday 15th September, Seconds out, round 2! At the Home Of The Weekender................ CLEETHORPES BEACHCOMBER ALL DAYER! SATURDAY 15th SEPTEMBER - 2 til 2! A right royal knees up with Mick H, Adam, James Trouble, Ady Croasdell, Steve Woomble, the welcome return of all-round cheery chappy Rob Thomas, Roger Banks, Ivor

We have a limited number of Saturday night tickets for sale to witness one of the all time great soul singers giving her first live performance for over thirty years on her first appearance outside the USA. Admission will be from 8pm, Bettye will appear at midnight and the event runs until 8am.     They are available by post, £28 per person by cheque payable to 6TS Weekenders, 10 Hatfield House, 108 Gt Titchfield St, London W1W 6SN     Or by PayPal at £29 per person to this email address ady.cro

A final reminder ......... Andy Rix, Steve Woomble&Shaun Kearney all celebrate their 40th Birthdays with a non-stop night of soul at Cleethorpes Winter Gardens on Saturday August 31st ..... the night starts at 9pm and goes on until 2am. DJs are still being organised for this never to be repeated night but will include Arthur Fenn, Rob Thomas, Kitch, Roger Banks, Adam, Ivor Jones&a brief appearance from the Birthday Boys if they are still standing This i

The Cleethorpes Weekender is 100% on and has not had any problems in the slightest with the venue or management thereof. Some totally fictitious rumours, obviously started by small-minded mischief makers, have no basis in fact at all. I was recently alerted to this so felt I should put the record (OVO of course) straight. I'm always upfront in my dealings and would not be doing this if there was the hint of any problem to sort out. Everything is going to plan and I'm even up to date

2.30 am Friday 13th June 2014 Thursday afternoon, while I was at rehearsals with Sandy and Greg, I got a phone call from the Beachcomber telling me that due to a serious issue with an ex-member of staff, their application for the all-night dance licenses had not gone in until this Wednesday. Licenses must go in to the authorities ten working days before an event or five in exceptional circumstances. They had been trying to get the council to change their mind all Wednesday and Thursday morn

CLEETHORPES WINTER GARDENS ALL DAYER! Good Friday, 9th April, 2 p.m til 2 a.m. The return of the legendary (I think were justified in using that word for the Winter Gardens!) ALL-DAYERS! 3 superb rooms of outstanding quality soul, with an impressive DJ line up..... 1. MAIN BALLROOM - Oldies! Cleethorpes memories! Current floorfillers! Classic Northern soul how it should be, where it should be! Ginger&Eddie : Steve Woomble : Terry Da

A Special thanks to all the D.js who played some awesome records in the Gresham suite, on Good Friday. Roger Banks, Ginger Taylor, Rob Thomas, Arthur Fenn, and the gang. Couldnt beleive people were dancing to stuff like Moody Woman, in the main room, When some of the best D.Js in the country were on the decks in the same building. Great stuff guys thanks again.... John&Dian

CLEETHORPES WINTER GARDENS SOUL!! Saturday August 27th.... 8 til 2 2 rooms of the finest quality Northern & Modern Soul at this truly legendary venue! Ballroom : Northern Oldies, Cleethorpes memories, Soul club classics, Motown, current soul nite and niter spins... Rob Thomas, Steve Woomble, Mick Burnett (Scarborough 99 Soul Club), Nick Bost, Gig Reilly, Gaz Sewell 'Top Of The Stairs' : Modern soul in all its guises! &#

The latest official news from offical Prestatyn 2004 website http://www.soul-weekenders.co.uk'>http://www.soul-weekenders.co.uk NEWS FLASH! Now 100% and offical Cody Black added to the line up!!!! Cody Blacks bio by John Smith added to soul weekenders website in the artist section More details soonest http://www.soul-weekenders.co.uk'>http://www.soul-weekenders.co.uk how many days to go???

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

Yep it seems like that as the old saying goes "cream rises to the top". More news of what promises to be a great event! Check line up out! North Meets South Presents a northern soul spectacular At the legendary Birmingham Locarno (now Zanzibar ) Hurst St Birmingham Sunday 20th April 5pm -3am 10 un-missable hrs of non stop sounds from top DJs Main room AII time classics. all-nighter floorpackers, current mon

Following the great success of the previous two years events, it was quickly decided to run a third weekender in 2004. Weve changed venues though, because weve found a better hotel, and actually managed to reduce the price of the whole weekender to £70.00, including breakfast, so here are the details. ...hit read more for full info and link March 27th / 27th, 2004 The Westminster Hotel, 11 - 13 East Parade, Rhyl, North Wales DJs Booked to appear&#

Hi There Gonna have a birthday party not my coming out party at the Mint Lounge..Thursday 27th Jan... Its also gonna be the launch of the new weekly Cool Off night ...Its a great venue and im sure i have found a new home for the music that rocks my life..(read more for more) Let me know if you can make it please because its gonna be very busy and i need to sort out numbers and seating etc...I keep having these get togethers because its the only time a lot

The Leeside Soul Club soul nites in Cork in Ireland are held every 4th Saturday of the month. Been passed on that the future is bright as the future of this event is firm to at least next year. Going by what was told last one went like seems they got a good thing going there. Read more for full info on night. Leeside Soul Club Sat 25 June 9- late free entry its at phoenix bar (upstairs) union quay cork city regular djs and guests 4th satu

COTSWOLD PARK SOUL WEEKENDER Feb 25-27th 2022 JOE BATAAN Joe Bataan back in UK Info for 2022! A Jazz–Funk and Soul weekender held in the luxurious Cotswold Water Park Hotel set in the beautiful Gloucestershire countryside. Following the success of this years brilliant CPSW6 we will have Exclusive use of the whole hotel for number six in 2022, and this time can provide the full luxury weekend experience for nearly 600 people. Soul, Funk, Jazz-Funk, Jazz and House across the 3

Hayley Records is proud to present another Rare Soul, Motown and Detroit soul night Friday 9th December. 8pm-1am. DJs Rob Moss, Eddie Hubbard,Ralph Forster and Pat Wallace.£4OTD. at The Connexion Fitness Centre in Ryton on Dunsmore (Near Coventry) next to the Peugeot factory Read more for flyer

Not too long to go now till the 1st of August for the 10th Anniversary Cream Cracker. I have also decided that the 21st of Novembers Charity Cream Cracker in aid of Scotties Little Soldiers will be the last Cream Cracker. I wasnt going to mention this until nearer the date as I didn't want the usual "He's only doing this to get bums on seats and then it'll be back on next year", but Pete Lyster said I should, so I am. I have been thinking about this for around 18 months. To be honest there's jus

The Crescent City Soul All-Dayer A New Orleans Benefit Event. 100% of proceeds go to the Red Cross. Sunday October 2nd, 2pm till midnight at the Salmon and Compass 58 Penton Street, Angel, London, N1 9PZ Get up and dance to a worthy cause! DJs: Keb Darge, Ian Wright, Val Palmer, Andy Smith, Lisa Hurley, James Trouble, Yenn Vatiste, Dean Rudland, Gareth X, Adam Leaver, John Vegas, Martin LAwie, Nick Cope, Fryer + special guests. Further enquires : 02078373891

Description : London clubs are combining forces for an extra special all-nighter, so get yourselves ready for a weekend of quality soul as its The CSC Dome on Friday 31st Jan, followed the very next night by the following x3 room extravanganza: Room 1 x600 capacity Soul room with DJs Ady Croasdell, Butch&Mick Smith (100club) Andy Rix, Dawn&Nick Brown (Scenesville) Irish Greg&Alan H (Capitol Soul Club) Jo Wallace (These Old Shoes) &

Whey- hey... its back folks. Rob Bailey, Ady Croasdell and fellow London scenesters are bringing CROSSFIRE - PART 2. SATURDAY OCTOBER 25th 9pm - 3am Read more for full details Same Place as before .... THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS HOUSE 229 Great Portland Street, London (right opposite Gt Portland St tube station) The Northern Room holds 600 souls and has a brand new wooden dancefloor. The two other rooms will feauture the classiest Mod DJs pla

I think I speak for most is saying that I really hoped that the muck-raking would stop after the Crossfire and Rocket events both went ahead successfully. However, although not a member personally, it would appear that the general custard pie slinging and gauntlet throwing on the KTF forum / list has reached silly levels. So... in an ADULT response to these shinanigans the Crossfire promoters have placed a notice on the 6Ts website

Now in our seventh year the super successful London club night is back on Saturday 26 Septemberfor another rammed night of pure vintage retro partying in epic proportions. This 1000 capacity venue in the heart of Central London boasts a DJ line-up and live band that will have you dancing from dusk until dawn. Dance floor detonating DC Fontana celebrate their forthcoming debut album "Six Against Eight" live on stage at Crossfire, unveiling a 21st century

SATURDAY 7th OCTOBER 2006 9pm to 4am Same Place as ever .... THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS HOUSE (I.S.H.) 229 Great Portland Street, London (right opposite Gt Portland St tube station) The Northern Room holds 600 souls and has a massive wooden dancefloor. DJs will be announced closer to the date. The two other rooms will feature the classiest Mod DJs playing R&B, Club Soul, Beat & Boogaloo making this once again one

Crossfire are proud to announce our first all-night dance and two brilliant live acts for the opening nighter. Sat Oct 11th, 10pm-6am at the ISH Great Portland Street London W1 (right by the GPS tube station). Now in our sixth year the super successful London club night is back even bigger and better with an ALLNIGHTER and for the first time ever live artists in the main room and with deejays over three rooms. London's underground 60s mus

As part of the three day Modstock extravaganza at The Rocket from 28 May to 30 May, there will be a Crossfire all-nighter on the Sunday (30 May). Its a bank holiday weekend, so no excuses . Tickets are £12 on the door. Technically it is Crossfire, but to avoid any confusion with the normal Crossfire do that runs a couple of times a year at ISH, London, the promoters have called this event, at the Rocket, SoulStock. For further information visit:

I have just learnt of the dirty tricks campaign being waged against the promoters of Crossfire involving the attempt of individuals, as yet unknown, to cause the maximum amount of disruption to the event and to try and steer Soulies away from the venue this coming Saturday. (I am certain by the time I post this everyone will have been made aware of the details.) As a promoter myself and as someone who knows the guys behind the event well (and admires their love of the scene and the mu

CROSSFIRE NEWS FEBRUARY 04 Well, folks, things are really hotting up, with CROSSFIRE 3 all set to happen on Saturday, February 28th. The first two Crossfires really took the roof off, with a massive, 800-strong crowd packing in each time to enjoy the best in Northern Soul, R&B and Beat sounds, supplied by some of the leading clubs in their fields, all coming together in unity to celebrate an enthusiasm for their own music, and respect for each other's. The night is now well

6TS and The New Untouchables have a major new Crossfire date for your diary. Easter Sunday, April 12th, 10pm-6am will see the first all Northern Soul Oldies all nighter in London since the famous Rocket events back in 2002. It will be held at the Venue at the International Student House (ISH) on Great Portland Street, London W1 opposite Great Portland Street tube station. Admission will be £15 on the door. There will be a live appearance at midnight from th

Busy times! Catching up so just for now.... Heres Dave Holts playlist from last weeks CSC Dome mike DAVE HOLT SET LIST CSC 22.03.2002 KINDLY SHEPARDS - LEND ME YOUR HAND - CHECKER THE SWANS - NITTY GRITTY CITY - UNRELEASED DORE COOKIE JACKSON - DO YOU STILL LOVE ME - PROGRESS PATIENCE VALENTINE - IF YOU DONT COME - SAR BROOKES BROTHERS - LOOKING FOR A WOMAN - TAY MASQUADERS - THATS THE SAME THING - SOULTOWN MASQUERADERS - DO YOU LOVE ME BABY - WAND BRAND NEW FACES -