The Prestatyn Soul Weekender Returns !
Following huge public demand, Pontins have announced the welcome return of the Prestatyn Soul weekender at their largest holiday camp at Prestatyn in North Wales over the weekend of March 8-10th 2013.
Between 2001 and 2011 the weekender was widely acclaimed as the leading event of it's kind and quickly became a national institution for soul devotees from Great Britain and beyond.
Every March, over 2000 like-minded souls made the annual pilgrimage to
A highlight of the upcoming Prestayn Weekender thread, not just who's going but full of artist news, articles info and history on the various rooms/clubs/nighters etc
Here's Andy Dyson words on Lifeline Allnighters who are let loose on the Friday night in arena 2
LIFELINE - 70's SPECIAL ALL-NITER @ PRESTATYN - Friday Night - ARENA 2
During the turn of the millennium the Northern Soul scene's ability to survive and thriv
Performing live across the UK over September and October is US singer Yvonne Vernee.
Yvonne was the lead singer of a group called the Donays who recorded for Correc-tone where she alos recorded solo recording the Northern favourite from late Wigan early Stafford era "Does He Love Me Anymore".
As a solo artist she recorded for Sonbert the massive Northern 45 "Just Like You Did Me".
She then went onto replace Saundra Mallett in the reformed Elgins.
Event Title: BURNLEY ALLNIGHTER, THE KESTRAL SUITE
Event Author: Sean Haydon
Calendar: Allnighter/Weekenders
Event Date: Sat 22 January 2011
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BURNLEY ALLNIGHTER, THE KESTRAL SUITE.
(THE NEXT CHAPTER)
Following Barrie's unfortunate announcement that he no longer wishes to continue with the Burnley Allnighter, myself and Karl Heard have taken The Kestral Suite on to continue the nighte
Latest news is that have been informed by Pontins management that after our request for day passes etc. we can offer day passes @£15 also full weekend passes ( no accommodation) for £25.
Which is great news!!!!
From Pontins Website
Once again Pontins opens it’s doors the soul fraternity giving you classic SOUL from current floor fillers Stafford monsters to Wigan anthems bringing you the best in our SOUL.
We have some of the top soul spinners &
Bridlington 2008 "Something new to do" 2 Yorkshire Weekender The East Coast Soul Collective Soul Club are proud to present the sequel to the most talked about event of 2007. The second Bridlington Northern Soul Weekender will happen on Friday 27th to Sunday 29th of "sunny" June 2008. In the tradition seaside resort of Bridlington in Yorkshire's East Riding. link to full size flyer We will be moving to our new home in the fabulous newly re-furbished Bridlington Spa Pavilion on So
Goldsoul are pleased to announce that JOHN ELLISON, lead singer of famed 60's group SOUL BROTHERS SIX will be performing 6 dates during a whirlwind tour, Sept 27-29. With classics such as 'I'll Be Loving You', 'Thank You Baby For Loving Me', 'Some Kind of Wonderful' , 'You'd Better Check Yourself' among other Atlantic and Phila of Soul sides. A great vocalist with music and stories to match. Expect to see him in the following areas..... North Wales, East and West Midlands, Blackburn, South Y
Well it's taken 30 years but the Heart Of England Soul is back at The Manchester Ritz for an All-Dayer!
The event is promoted by Music & Media Consultancy & Soulvation and takes place on Sunday July 31 from 3pm till 11pm.
Features orginal Ritz DJ's back at The Ritxz n Whitworth Street (West) -
IAN LEVINE - RICHARD SEARLING - COLIN CURTIS - NEIL RUSHTON - IAN DEWHIRST & PAUL SCHOFIELD
INFO AND ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM
Manhattans a Brand new bar in tenerife! Live soul singers 7 nights a week, Top Northern soul and motown played every night by resident dj stevie b. Find them at... Terranova Plaza, Beach Level Puerto Colon (Next To Esculator) Torviscas Costa Adeje
Yep, we've finally nailed our man. The epitome of a 60s and 70s male soul singer and a mainstay of the mighty Stax records outta Memphis for so many years. He'll be wowing the crowd with a full band with three horns and two female backing vocalists and will perform a great cross section of his stompers, crossover, club soul and magnificent ballads; a show to relish. 'Happy', I Forgot To Be Your Lover', 'The Man In The Streets', 'Never Like This Before', 'Private Number', 'Born Under A Bad Sign
I am very happy to report that thanks to Kev Roberts and Richard Searling a benefit for Tony Jebb will take place during the Blackpool Tower Weekender in November this year. Full details below:
Tony Jebb Benefit at Blackpool Tower Weekender
Date: Nov 9-11, 2012
Special TJ Favourites Hour dedication on Saturday 10th November
Tony is eager to attend the event to meet friends old & new. It promises to be an emotional re-union.
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Just an update from New Century Soul Manchester, our July 28th all-nighter at Radcliffe Civic Suite will see a change of format; we will be closing the third room which hosted Soulvation and Soul Or Nothing.
The main hall music policy and line ups will stay the same, we will put Hoss and Roger from the R&B room with Steve Cato and Paul Grant from Soul Or Nothing in the second room and along with some guests and they will be playing totally free style.
As a promotion
Fay Jones has been in touch with news of her forthcoming Souldham 2 on saturday January 12th 2013. The highlight of the night will be the appearance of not one, not two, but three artists should guarantee a packed house.
Spyder Turner needs little introduction. His only appearance in this country to date was for a private event. With Northern Soul Classics to his name such as "I'm AlIve With The Loving Feeling", "You're Good Enough For Me", "I
Northern Soul @ The Crown in Ryde August Bank Holiday
Thursday 23rd Friday 24th Saturday 25th Sunday 26th.... With Dj's Pete Kelross...Mick Lloyd...Mischief...Jon Buck & Jimmy Drake every night till 3am for Just £3... http://www.freewebs.com/soulatthecrown/ This event was started at the 2004 rally, and is aimed fairly and squarely at true fans of Northern Soul, as we are now on our fourth year,we are looking forwards to four top nights playing 100% northern Soul ,R+B,with a hint
Well, you have seen the Village Soul compilations and heard of its reputation.......come and find out why-
"VILLAGE SOUL"is back on NOV 3!
A [very] brief outline:
The Norfolk Village [our original venue] in East London's Shoreditch area retains a special place in the hearts of all the Soul Fans who attended right through from Terry Jones` original Friday night residency from the 70`s onwards through to the 80s & 90s Saturday night specials with
Oslo Soul Experience - 10 Years Anniversary Past reviews and such should get away from the need to explain the highlighting of this anniversary Friday at Badstugata bar with open decks! Saturday at Leiligheten: 14.00-22.00; food and soul on the roof! From 22.00-03.30: Special guest DJs; Ian Wright and Butch! denboJul 24 2013 07:37 PM Love the 10th Anniversary flyer. Reminds me of an Ann Peebles Lp cover. Hoping to see you all there. :-) jordiripJul 25 2013 10:53 AM Brillian
6TS are pleased to announce a return guest appearance from Ian Levine who has not graced our decks for 12 years (he informs me).
He has been bitten by the collecting bug again and has a host of new discoveries and rarely heard soul sounds that he is itching to share with like-minded souls.
Knowing his professional reputation, I had no hesitation in booking him to entertain and elucidate in equal measure.
Our second guest is Marcus Hjoberg one of our many yo
Sawadee Kap or Hello from Thailand,
After several years extensive travel through South East Asia, myself and Guy Hennigan have decided what the area really lacks despite the rich culture , landscape vistas, beaches, bars and salacious night life is a "Right Good Soul Weekender".
To date we have sourced an excellent dance venue in the city of Pattaya a resort destination south of Bangkok and are currently working with local hoteliers and flight companies to offer an
Ian E has been in touch with news of a new weekender, continuing what seems to be a increasing trend nowadays for city centre venues
BRAND NEW WEEKENDER FOR 2011 - MANCHESTER WEEKENDER
THE RITZ/PALACE HOTEL 13th 14th & 15th May 2011
To commence the weekend we have Richie Pitts live at THE RITZ on friday night plus a host of djs (26) over the three days from across the uk.
THE RITZ venue as been forgotten about on the NORTHERN SO
For those Minehead bound next year here's the latest word on 2012's Southport Weekender
Southport Weekender 48
The 25th Anniversary Party
Friday 11th May - Sunday 13th May 2012
Butlins Holiday Resort, Minehead, Somerset TA24 5SH
The just released current provisional line up djs go like this...
Frankie Knuckles
David Morales
Danny Krivit
Kenny Dope
Kerri Chandler
Tony Humphries
Julio Bashmore
Andre Lodemann
Joe Claussell (Latin set)
Derrick Carter (disco set)
Karizma
Jo
mojo mag has the below news
A place for live music since 1942, last September's announcement that West End rock'n'roll omphalos the 100 Club was closing was grave indeed. And in December, it seemed the game really was up when a public campaign to buy it fell short of the £500,000 required. Even pleas by Macca, Mick Jagger and Beady Eye fell on deaf ears.
But the Converse shoe company - which, it should be remembered, has made special edition plimsolls featuring The Ramones, AC/DC, The
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)
6TS 100 Club 32nd Anniversary Incorporating Kent / Pied Piper Productions world debuts
Ace / Kent records are proud to announce that they have signed a deal with Pied Piper Productions for licensing their legendary mid 60s Detroit soul recordings. The vast majority of the master tapes have turned up along with unreleased gems from September Jones (4 stunning tracks including the original versions of both Mikki Farrow’s Karate sides with different lyrics), The Cavaliers, Willie Kend
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 for those who like to plan ahead....
A list of all the upcoming 2012 Soul Weekenders grabbed from the Soul Source Soul Event Guide as at 04 Jan 2012
Talking really worldwide nowadays, as alongside the likes of the Uk, Germany, Australia and Spain etc there are places such as Turkey, Hong Kong, Baltic, New Zealand, Egypt, Clacton etc now showing up
Just hit the links below to view each event details via the Soul Source Event Guide
Upcoming Soul Weekenders Jan 2012
Fri 03 Feb
I was delighted to receive an invitation to the wedding of Jim McCracken and Trisha Brown, and to be asked to DJ as well. So, on the Thursday evening I met up with Sian and Dean from Rugby to catch a flight to Belfast City airport.
The weather was horrendous, strong winds, lashing rain, and to Dean's horror, a small propeller driven plane. His reaction when he saw the pilot was even funnier though "That's all we need, a woman driver !"
She did a great job though, taxied
Now Cancelled!
Betty Wright on a Tuesday night in Manchester in a weeks time?
Surprising at times what can pass you by in this age of information overload
Here's the Info from the event post by Dean
Betty Wright comes to the ritz in Manchester on the strength of her killer vintage recordings and her strong new album. Night runs from 7 till 11 [which is good on a Tuesday] with DJ's Richard Searling and myself on warm up duties. Tickets from the Band On The Wall or Ritz ticket offices.
A News grab all about this Junes Cleethorpes Weekender
We have had final confirmation that Bettye will honour us with her presence and talents at this year's weekender.
She has never sung in Europe before and along with her neice is thrilled to be performing to the many admirers of her soul singing career thoroughout the 60s and 70s. This news will excite soul fans of every persuasion.
Booking details are below.
At this stage we are only selling weekend dance passes, details on the f
Word about a photographic exploration of Young Northern Soulies in Birmingham and the Midlands 27 January – 24 February 2017
Here's the blurb from the Parkside Gallery website...
Birmingham City University's Contemporary Art Gallery
All Because Of You - Northern Soul Portraits - Birmingham 2017
A photographic exploration of Young Northern Soulies in Birmingham and the Midlands
27 January – 24 February 2017
'Coming to Parkside Gallery this January is the work of Birmin
Just a quick pass on of event news and a reminder...
First the pass on of news that Atlantic Starr will be appearing at the 2013 January Weekender @ Blackpool
Event Guide Entry below
And now the reminder that if you do have major event news or words that you wish to pass on to all the soul fans who use soul source, then you can post them yourself via the news/article feature submission link found on every article page via the right sidebar
cheers now
mike
The BROTHERS OF SOUL (Fred Bridges, Richard Knight, Ben Knight and Bobby Eaton) will be performing in Britain, for the first time ever, on October 22nd 2011 at the Caribbean Centre in Coventry with full orchestral accompaniment. This is their only UK concert.
The group will be performing many of their own recordings as well as songs they wrote for other artists. The evening will be a celebration of Detroit’s important contribution to the rare soul scene and will only feature music
Prestatyn Northern and Modern Soul Weekender 2010 -Thursday 18th - Monday 22nd March 2010
Latest details for next years Prestatyn Weekender have just been posted up in the Events Forum
At the current moment it seems the main info out is the live artists and booking info
So here you go...
Live acts
Northern Soul: Live In Concert
Saturday Night - The Hesitations, Kenny Hamber, Sidney Barnes & Mary Love
Modern Soul: Live In Concert
Friday Night - Kenny Bobien & Stephanie Co
EVENTS NEWS UPDATE
Wilton’s Soulful Sessions. Saturday 10th November 2012
Features a very special appearance of a true Chicago soul legend:
DARROW FLETCHER
and a night of 70’s, Crossover, and Modern Soul Music at it’s best.
Tickets are selling fast, so don’t leave it too late and miss out on this very special event.
The last date to purchase advance tickets via the website www.wheatsheaf.com/allnighter to guarantee postal delivery
The 6TS Cleethorpes Northern & Modern Soul Weekender is proud to announce that our live acts for our 19thweekender on June 10th-12th 2011 will be Sandi Sheldon, Derek Martin and Noel McCoy.
I have been keen to see Sandi, who also sang under her real name Kendra Spotswood aka Kenni Woods, for many years. I missed her at her London performance at the Rocket some years ago and have regretted it ever since. Apart from her own records she was the lead singer on the Vonettes' stormer 'Touch My
Thanks to Dave Nowell, here's news about a play touring this autumn
Do I Love You ? A brand new play by John Godber
Here's the Company blurb ...
'Touring this autumn…
This hilarious new dance fuelled comedy follows burger bar employees, Natalie and Kyle, as they fall in love with Northern Soul. Trouble is Natalie and Kyle are not that soulful!
But long after a weekender in Skegness our star-crossed lovers can’t wait for the next all nighter in Blackpool. Ou
Just seen this in the local press. If anyone in Essex is not busy Vajazzling the cat and short of something to do on Fri 12th Oct it could be worth a butchers.
During the mid-1960s, Street performed with a Motown act called The Monitors, who had only one minor hit, 1966's "Greetings (This is Uncle Sam)", to its name."¨ Street knew the Temptations and Otis Williams, in particular, having worked for Motown in quality control and through his vocal work with the Distants and the Monito
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
It’s so rewarding to read the positive comments on this thread. Yes, we didn’t please everybody, but what a great night. From one comment, it would seem that having a few speciality nights until 3.00am might be the future for the Wilton events, but don’t expect artists every time.
I interviewed Darrow at his home in Chicago in 2010. Many of you will have read the results on this site and in the Soul Up North fanzine. Darrow was clearly in
Thought this might be of interest to some, given her Dreamgirls book success on screen on theatre it might not be as much show and tell as the original book, but hopefull will follow the book rather than the showbiz interpretations. I have seen this lady before and she can certainly sing. Sounds a great afternoon out for anyone that can make it I assume it is based on the book as below, which is one of the best biographies I have read. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dreamgirl:_My_Life_As_a_S
Don't know if this is the right forum to post this on
I was informed this afternoon that the October "Legends" event is not going to take place
Have been waiting to hear from Pontins since the March event
The reason I was given was that "The New Owners" have said that the costs for the event were too high.
I have not been given any official statement to publish, however I felt that people should be made aware of the situation at the earliest opportunity
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Another very busy night, lots of new visitors from near and far. Too much written and said already, for views and reviews see the event thread. As requested by a number of our guests.......the boys & girl playlists.........Tony The Greatstone Soul Club Play-Lists 20 Aug 2005 Chris Little Anthony & The Imperials - Better Off Without You (Harmony/Vogue Acetate) Willie Rogers - I Want to thank you (Ronn demo) Bobby Wade - Can't you hear me calling (Deluxe) Answers to Love
Pat Brady's 60th Birthday celebrations at The Wardrobe, Leeds Charity fundraiser for Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice. 7th May 2017. 2pm to 9.30 pm
A “heads up” to all Soul Source readers for a “must do” event !
Well they say “time & tide waits for no man”, well as incredible as it may seem, Premium record dealer, Wigan Casino & Stafford DJ, Promoter, Boxer and genial Yorkshireman, Pat Brady, reaches his land mark 60th Birthday in May this year.
In order to celebrate, Pat
The Greatstone Soul club is no more. it is with a heavy heart that i have to let you know that after 13 years in it's present format the Greatstone Soul club has finished, the longest running soul night (in same venue) is finished due to a few things but primarily low attendances. I am very proud of what we achieved over the years, Myself,Tony Jackson, Budgie, Paul Havekin and not forgetting our best ever Resident Mr Stevie Z, as a club we brought many tunes to the fore, and had many guest Dj's
Over the years on soul source when reading the posts you sometimes notice certain long gone events being spoke of in respected tones, perhaps they may not be the most mentioned or indeed the most name checked, but does seem a few which when they do get a mention there does seem to be a sort of revered almost hushed tone when discussing the event.
One such event is Parkers - Manchester...
Event Background by Dean Johnson
The legendry PARKERS Soul Nights in Manchester ran for fou
Prestatyn 2007 Website updated. A downloadable pre-event planner is now available Download the complete Arena planners for the whole weekender All 5 arenas and Radio Line ups Roy Roberts and Pat Lewis Bios just added to the Artist Section Not long now... Go to website for the downloadble pdf versions (strongly recommended due to layout etc that you do use the pdf version) http://www.soul-weekenders.co.uk/prestatyn2007/'>http://www.soul-weekenders.co.uk/prestatyn2007/ a text version is
Tim has passed on word of an off the beat event that brings a welcome vision of summer into the room on this dull spring's sort of here monday morning.
Press release below
The Mostly Jazz Festival 2011 will be taking place on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd July in Birmingham's Moseley Park.
The event will be headlined by Booker T and Matthew Herbert and The
Cinematic Orchestra. Other performances will include Pigbag, Brass
Roots, Hidden Orchestra, and Mil
Dates: 28/Sep/07 - 1/Oct/07 They say the sweetest soul music came from Motown and you can judge for yourself when we bring original artists and tribute bands together to celebrate the coolest music genre of them all. Don't wait 'til you hear it through the grape wine - just shimmy down to Butlins and we'll guarantee you a great time. Headlining: Jimmy James and the Vagabonds Andy Abraham
Plus fabulous support from:
Godfather of Soul By Buzz D'Angelo
The Motown Show feat Br
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 wanted to let you all know there is an Oddfellows reunion booked in Leicester at the original Nottingham Oddfellows Club venue that the nighters were held at in the 1980's. The date is bank holiday Sunday May 25th 2014, and it will run from 8pm - 2am in 3 rooms (although we are trying to start from 5pm - to allow everybody to catch up early doors but are waiting to have that confirmed.) To date 6 original DJ's are booked with a little bit more to do in that area. Finalised details will
It is with deep regret that we have to report that Sylvia died at Kettering hospital on Friday April 13th after five days on life support due to a heart attack.
Her sister Sue Henderson, with her partner Mark Johnson and Sylvia's partner Aby Marlow, were with her throughout; her children Charlotte and William visited her during this period.
Sylvia's funeral will be held at Tynemouth Crematorium, Walton Ave, North Shields, Tyne and Wear at 2.30 pm on Friday 27th Ap
