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Latest 6ts News inc 18 Aug Event and Anniversary Ticket News
Irish Pip belatedly added to Jack's 6TS nighter due to malfunctioning of promoter.
The DJing sensation of the last Cleethorpes weekender (no pressure there then Pip!) has just reminded me I booked him for next Saturday (18th Aug) nighter at Jack's and like the weevil I am, forgot to put him on the flyer.
He's trecking across the sea so this article should put that right and emphasise what a stunning line up of DJs it will be.
Butch, Keith Money, Ady Croasdell, Adam Torel, Warren Boogaloo and Pip.
Also don't forget that ickets for the 28th all nighter (Sept 22nd at the 100 Club) go on sale on the night.

By Ady Croasdell in Event News · August 8, 200717 yr

Double Northern Soul Header - Allnighter and Soul Nite!
This month of August we have a Double Header of events on offer, first off we are in Wolverhampton on Saturday the 25th with our usual bi-monthly soul night, Max, Ken, Ted and Scotty are joined by Mr Geoff Claxton from Soul at Salwick, Geoff has been a regular in the record bar down in Wolverhampton and it will be good to see him behind the decks playing some Salwick floor fillers.
Then on Sunday we are off up to Wigan for a Bank Holiday Sunday All-Nighter at The Cricketer, here we have two rooms, Northern in the main room with Mick Lyons, Little Scotty, Kev Murphy, Flanny and Brian Rae and not on the flyer Steve Thomas and Anton Ludwig. Modern in the smaller room with Harpo, Sandi, Paul Baldwin and Flanny.Its £5 for the soul night and £10 for the All-Nighter, or £10 if you attend both.Hope to see some of you there

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NCS Bank Holiday Allnighter
The Cricketer, Keats Avenue, Off Poolstock Lane, Wigan WN3 5UB
8pm til 8am £10 OTD
Northern Room DJ's Mick Lyons, Scotty, Kev Murphy, Flanny, Steve Thomas, Anton Ludwig Steve P and Brian Rae
Modern Room DJ's Paul Baldwin, Harpo, Flanny and friends
Info Contact Chris 07737 341585

Saturday August 25th
NCS Wolverhampton Soul Night
Brookfields Club (The Stables) Cannock Road, Shareshill, Wolverhampton, WV10 7LZ
just off M6 J11. A460 towards Wolverhampton then 400 yards on the left.
8pm till 2am, £5 Members £6 Non membersDJ's Kenny Onions, Little Scotty, Blue Max, Ted Massey Plus Guest Geoff Claxton
Free secure car park, late bar and hot food
Info Contact Max 01902 732795 or Chris 07737 341585

By Guest in Event News · August 6, 200717 yr

Well, it`s the first Saturday of the month again. How time seems to pass so quickly since the last one.
Anyway-7.30pm while late. 1st September. Playing Quality Soul Across The Board.
Cheap late bar. Cheap admission. Great intimate friendly atmosphere with probably the friendliest hosts you are ever likely to meet. Plus one of the best dancefloors you`ve ever danced on. Don`t take our word for it though-come and sample it for yourself.
Special Guest: Mark Hopes.
How to find us?
Whether coming from the North or from the South, Barrow Hill Memorial Club is easily reached from the M1 using either Junction 29 or Junction 30. Follow the signs for Barrow Hill Roundhouse.
We`ll be there. Will you?

By Stuart Bower in Event News · August 3, 200717 yr

The Marine Hall, Fleetwood Promenade, Fleetwood (5 mins from Cala Gran. Take Jct 3 off M55 follow Fleetwood Coastal Rd Theatre Tourist signs)

2 ROOMS OF SOUL
Ballroom:
Northern Soul / Tamla / R+B / Crossover
DJs: Bob Hinsley, Bryan (Mr Mecca) Wakelin, Paul (On the Scene) Metcalfe, John (Soul Collector) Orritt + more to be announced.
2nd Room:
Modern Soul / Upfront R&B / 80s - 90s Grooves
DJs: Bob Hinsley, Jim Hargreaves, Chris Priestley + more to be announced

8 till 2am Tkts £5 or £6 otd (space allowing)
+ FREE SOUL SCENE T-SHIRT TO ALL WHO BOOK TICKETS IN ADVANCE
Ticket Hotline: 01253 318267 - BOOK NOW or prepare to be disappointed

Future Dates: 27th October and 15th December.

By Guest in Event News · August 2, 200717 yr

Kent Soul Club Proudly Present their Next Top Notch Soul Night on Saturday 11th August @ The Royal Function Rooms Star Hill Rochester ME1 1XB from 8pm till 2am £5 on The Door ...
With Resident DJ's MAGGO & BUNNY this months guests Myself JON BUCK & GINGER LOU & The Flyer Say's BEARSY will be Cleaning The Toilets ! ! ! !
Realy looking forward to this, Havn't DJ'd in Kent Since I Used to DJ for some old mates Brent & Dave who used to run The Invicta Soul Club @ The King's Hall in Herne Bay, that must have been about 1988, & Before that was @ The Winter Gardens in Margate on one of the Big Scooter Rallies in the Early 80's....
I have heard good reports about this Royal Function Room in Rochester along with a good strong crowd, this has the makings of a top night that will be around for some time to come, & I shall do my best to make this a Memorable Night.....
JON BUCK....
Further info kentsoulclub@blueyonder.co.uk
Maggo 07884 057557

By jonbuck in News Archives · July 27, 200717 yr

Johnny G, Jack's manager, just rang me to say there were rumours at Stoke this weekend that the next Jack's nighter had been cancelled. Not at all, it's never been in doubt.
Butch, Mick Smith, Keith Money, Warren Boogaloo, Adam Torel and I will be playing some superlative soul sounds from 10pm-7am.
The rumour probably started because the R&B nighter Hard As Nails that I have nothing to do with has cancelled all their future nights at the venue.
See y'all on the 18th when 6TS 28th anniversary tickets for the 100 Club nighter on Sept 22nd go on sale. Ady

By Ady Croasdell in Event News · July 25, 200717 yr

LIFELINE RARE SOUL WEEKENDER

February 1st, 2nd&3rd 2008Weekender monies are now due.
If you had a room last year then you get first refusal.
If we haven't spoken to you about the room then get in touch.
There is a waiting list and the rooms will be given to others if we don't hear from you.As usual a top quality line up of DJ's are promised with the usual Lifeline policy playing the very best in rare, obscure, forgotten and underplayed soul music whatever the price!

For payment details, i.e. who to make cheques payable and the address contact one of us at or on.....
Andy Dyson @ Dysonsoul@aol.com or telephone 01302 744927
Mick H @ Trentsoul@aol.com or telephone 07968 030464
Chalky @ chalky.soul@googlemail.com or telephone 07743 863523
LIFELINE REAL DEAL RARE SOUL ALL-NIGHTER

Unfortunately there will be NO August all-nighter due to the room being unavailable.

However Lifeline will be back on the 27th October back in the usual main room. Two top quality guests are being lined up and as soon as they are confirmed we will let you know just who they are.In the meantime any further info or questions just give one of us a shout, details above!

By Chalky in Event News · July 21, 200717 yr

Return of the popular Allnighters/nite at Brookfields, Wolverhampton The Brookfields Club (The Stables), Cannock Road, Shareshill, Wolverhampton, WV10 7LZ just off M6 J11. A460 towards Wolverhampton then 400 yards on the left. DJ's Des Parker, Andy Whitmore, Karl Rhodes, Kenny Onions,, Phil Richards, Little Scotty, Blue Max, Ted Massey Plus guests Karl Heard and Molly 8pm till 7am, £10 Members £12 Non Members with a £5 Soul Night refund if you leave before 2am Free secure car park, late bar and hot food Contact Max 01902 732795 or Chris 07737 341585 chris@newcenturysoul.co.uk http://www.newcenturysoul.co.uk

By Guest in Event News · July 18, 200717 yr

Smokey Robinson Live at the Birmingham Symphony Hall by Brian Ellis
I must admit to deliberately not going to see many live soul acts as I'm often disappointed as more often than not the artists are never really able to match (or better) their original recording. However since there was the chance (maybe last chance) of seeing a live performance in the UK by a giant and absolute icon of soul music, my wife and I attended the Birmingham Symphony Hall to see Smokey Robinson on Friday night (29 June).
Show commenced at 7.30pm with a warm up act - a 'comedian' (I use the term cautiously) who was utterly attrocious, straining to raise even a titter from the audience (where's Bernard Manning when you need him!!). He was on for half an hour, then there was a further half hour wait with some background music playing.
The backing band, singers and strings section came on to the stage, accompanied by two female dancers who adopted a pose centre stage; the orchestra commenced playing, then rapidly moving into the opening bars of 'Going to a Go Go' and sliding in slowly from unlit left stage, dressed in a black three-quarter length coat, black shirt and black trousers was the unmistakable figure of Smokey, breaking quickly into the first lines of the song. Hairs on the back of the neck moment!! He proceeded into a medley of Temptations tracks ('The way you do the things you do', 'Get Ready', My Girl etc) to rapturous applause. Then went in to 'Baby, Baby' which was stunning - bringing out the best applause of the night and a standing ovation - more hairs on the neck.
He sang a number of other songs before moving off stage for a change of clothes and for the stage to be re-arranged. At this point a projector screen descended from the roof and an advertisement started to play with Smokey giving a very sugary commentary ('I love love, because love is timeless') to promote his latest CD. All a bit too sickly and 'American' for me.
This was the cue for the lights to rise and for us to see the stage re-arranged with a more intimate set up - a four piece jazz quartet arrangement, Smokey emerging newly attired in a dark suit, shirt and red tie. He launched in to his first number of his second set - a jazzy rendition of 'Fly me to the moon' (OMG - what's going on here?); this was quickly followed by other 'Andy Williams type arrangements' and me quickly losing a good bit of interest - but hanging on in there, as right before my eyes was an icon and a hero. Not sure how long this went on for (maybe 5 or 6 numbers) - whatever it was, was far too long for me.
This led to another break while the stage was re-arranged to its original format; Smokey re-emerged in a shirt and silver trousers. 'Being with you' and 'Just to see her' alongside 'Tears of a Clown' pushed the show back on to full power. He then brought forward Marv Tarplin to front stage - looking totally cool, relaxed and taking it all in his stride - everything went quiet and the opening guitar riff to 'Tracks of My Tears' started to leak from Marv's magical fingers - more hairs and the applause exploded. Smokey finished his performance and went off stage to a standing ovation and the inevitable 'More', More', 'More'.
He re-emerged and sang 'Cruising' - great stuff. Then for his finale he 'split' the audience down the middle and started a contest as to which side of the audience could sing best the chorus to 'Cruising'. FFS - the show had plummeted to the standard of a third rate Hi-de-Hi holiday camp concert. This was such a disappointing end.
To sum up my views - this was a bit of a 'curates egg' performance, good in parts (no, actually great in parts) but poor in other parts (no, actually dreadful in other parts). It really puzzles me why such a giant had to descend to such an amateurish ending and also why he had to resort to singing other people's songs when he has such a massive repertoire of his own material, that would have brought the house down.
Did I enjoy it - overall yes; would I have missed it - definitely not; would I spend £90 on seeing the show again - no. Smokey, despite being 67 years old, has lost nothing of his voice- and he still looks great (although the jury's out on the silver trousers which tended to show that his waistline isn't quite as svelt as it was). He gave us a solid 2 hours of his talent. He still remains a hero, icon and giant - I just wish the two elements of the show I've negatively commented on hadn't been included.
I guess that many other Soul Sourcers might have been to one of his UK performances and wondered what they thought of the shows?
Brian

By Guest in Articles · July 9, 200718 yr

Had word that can catch Soul Worm Radio tonight 6 -9pm , with the two Steves (Ex WireFM weekly soul show) now available through the net

18.00 - 21.00 (repeated on Thursdays from 20.00 - 22.00)

Steve Lewis and Steve Fletcher (formerly from Wire FM in Warrington) playing a mixture of Northern soul, Motown and crossover sprinkled with chat phone calls and your emails from all over the world.

18.30 The Golden Age Of Northern Soul ( 3 legendary floorfillers that just don't get played anymore)

18.45 Motown Sings Motown (A familiar Motown song by a different artist)

19.15 Handbag Special (Throw your bag into the middle of the dancefloor and dance with the girlies)

19.45 What's On (Add your own event by emailing us. studio@radioworm.co.uk)

20.00 Back to back soul favourites with no adverts

Radio Worm is an online radio station for Warrington, Cheshire, UK broadcasting 24 hours a day with no adverts. We have a massive database of music and recognise that soul music has a huge and very loyal following. That is why we are very proud of this show which ran on our previous radio station for over 8 years. We hope you enjoy it and we welcome all requests and comments.

studio@radioworm.co.uk

Tel 01925 423838

Warrington's Online Radio Media

get to listen at
http://www.radioworm.co.uk

By Mike in News Archives · July 8, 200718 yr

Due to computers being really mean and nasty to me and the odd crisis or three, I’ve not been able to do a proper mail-out or even get the new memberships sorted properly. Rest assured you’ll all get in tonight, the memberships are optional now anyway with the new licensing laws and you don’t really need them. The new membership cards will be on the door to be picked up. We’ve got a great DJ line up tonight featuring Butch, Mick Smith, John Weston, Mick H, Paul McKay and myself. As a rough guide, we’ll be playing club soul and well known stuff up to 1 am and the rarer dog’s bollocks after that through till 6 am. Don’t forget you can legally drink now right through to 5 am; so pace yourselves! Ady

By Ady Croasdell in Event News · July 7, 200718 yr

What a night! Thunderstorms and rain all day and right through this nine hour long knees up under the stars, in a rickety old dance lounge overlooking the sea on Bournemouth Beach! There was supposed to be a balcony buffet frrom 8-midnight but it was blasting down and the spray from the waves was breaking over the building at times! As the roof of the 1937 built Rowing Club leaked generously onto dancers, there was an electric atmosphere and the DJ'S played to a busy floor for most of the night.

This was an r+b free zone due to the tastes of the DJ's on offer and it was indeed so refreshing to attend a night that reminded us just how great 6T's and 70's soul classics can sound when they are played back-to-back and without reference to what a lot of the people who attended this event call 'rock and bloody roll records!' Dave Greet played two superb sets, combining modern and northern classics with ease and he was ably supported by Jason and Martin from Bournemouth, Guy Cooch and Pete Widd who all played sets brimming with quality and taste. It was my privilege to do the ' Midnight Motown Hour' and what a thrill to see a floor full of people grooving to some of the greatest records ever cut to vinyl!
On the whole, the atmosphere was pretty electric throughout and although it was a shame that the balcony could not be utilised due to the horrendous weather, the setting right next to the seashore added to the character and everybody got right into the swing of things and helped create a truly memorable night. This was a gathering of old friends and so many faces showed up from the 70's that it would be unfair to mention anyone in particular. The organisers would simply like to thank all of you for helping us stage a great Soul Night, in a great venue with a great atmosphere. The second Rowing Club Beach Party of the year will be on Sat August 18th and we look forward to welcoming you back for another soulful shindig by the sea!

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By Guest in Articles · July 6, 200718 yr

Mansfield Community Radio is on the air from 9 till 9 Monday to Saturday. SOUL SATISFACTION is on the air every Wednesday night from 7 till 9 pm, you can hear plenty of Motown and Northern sounds commercial and rare soul, some modern sounds as well, you can e mail for a request, a mention or to promote a soul night on our gig guide round up.

Mansfield Community Radio is on the air from 9 till 9 Monday to Saturday. SOUL SATISFACTION is on the air every Wednesday night from 7 till 9 pm, you can hear plenty of Motown and Northern sounds commercial and rare soul, some modern sounds as well, you can e mail for a request, a mention or to promote a soul night on our gig guide round up. We are on the internet : http://www.manrad.com/online/ e mail studio@manrad .com We publish our playlist every week, here's what we played this week

4th July 07 PLAYLIST FOR 4TH JULY 2007 FASCINATIONS – GIRLS ARE OUT TO GET YOU MARTHA & THE VANDELLAS – HONEY CHILE JERRY BUTLER – BEST LOVE I EVER HAD ZVEN ZETABERG – HEARTACHES WAS ALL YOU GOT FREDDIE KING – DRIVING SIDEWAYS BETTY SWANN – KISS MY LOVE GOODBYE JOHNNY JOHNSON – SWEET INSPIRATION SAM COOKE – EVERYBODY LOVES TO CHA CHA STEVIE WONDER – MORE THAN A DREAM KINGSMEN – LOUIE LOUIE ADANTES – LIKE A NIGHTMARE CHANGE – GLOW OF LOVE JAMES BROWN – HEY AMERICA EDWIN STARR – STOP THE WAR NOW TOM CLAY – WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW MARVIN & TAMMI – CALIFORNIA SOUL FANTASTIC FOUR – CAN’T STOP LOOKING FOR MY BABY HAROLD CURINGTON – ONE DAY GIRL BETTY LAVETTE – RIGHT OUT OF TIME CURTIS MAYFIELD – SUPERFLY SOUL BIRTHDAYS BILL WITHERS – LEAN ON ME EARTH, WIND & FIRE – SEPTEMBER GENE CHANDLER – DOES SHE HAVE A FRIEND FOR ME FUNK BROTHERS – TELL ME IT’S JUST A RUMOUR BILLY ECKSTINE – I WONDER WHY SISTER SLEDGE – THINKING OF YOU NICOLE WILLIS – IF THIS AIN’T LOVE BARBARA MCNAIR – FORGET YOU EVER MET ME BABY LOU RAWLS – YOU’RE MY BLESSING BILL BUSH – I’M WAITING JOHN MILES – ONE MINUTE EVERY HOUR LOVEMAKERS – WHEN YOU’RE NEXT TO ME KOOL & THE GANG – OPEN SESAEME

By Guest in Event News · July 6, 200718 yr

The Glades Kidderminster - 10th February '07
Posted by WorcSoulSurvivor, 06 February 2007
As expected Another great nite by the Kiddy Boys, although they messed up with the bar and venue times, so it finished at 12 rather than 12:30. Started off quite quiet then filled up quick. Boasting Northern Stompers, with the inclusion of well blended modern, the end of the night bought the fast pasers, with songs such as Bob Brady, Curtis Mayfield and ofcourse Human Beinz. Finishing off with
Tobi Ledgend's - Time Will Pass you By, all brilliant sets by Francis, Baz and Steve Russell.
If you missed this one then make a date for the Next one!!
Check out www.soulstuff.co.uk for all local events in the West Midlands and your souly needs
Abbey Soul - The Rsre - 3rd February '07
Posted by WorcSoulSurvivor, 04 February 2007
Last nite a large amount of us attended the ever popular RSRE in malvern, well malvern link. It once again housed some of the best, motown, northern soul, and philly in the scene. A great atmosphere and cheap drinks
For anyone who are interested the next is May 6th.
For Pictures of this event and future events throughout the West Midland and Beyond take a look at: www.soulstuff.co.uk
Coppertops Worcester - 3rd March '07
Posted by WorcSoulSurvivor, 28 February 2007
Another cracking night from the Worcs Soul Crew, with John Barker also playing a great set too. Even though they were a DJ down
they managed to keep the same high standard as usual, with Modern, Motown and Northern Soul played throughout,
Didn't go this time? WELL BE THERE NEXT TIME!!
Soul Starts from the Heart,
www.soulstuff.co.uk
Junction 11 Hednesford - 31st March '07
Posted by WorcSoulSurvivor, 28 February 2007
First night at the aquarius and there were a few disapointments, the bar queue was WAY too long!
However, the music was pretty good, a few too many slow ones and repeated ones, but on the
whole it was a good night. They want to get it sorted for next month or they will loose their reputation!
Next events 28th April be there!
www.junction11.co.uk
Soul Fusion Gloucester - 24th March 07
Posted by WorcSoulSurvivor, 17 February 2007 ·
Yet another great nite for Modern and Northern Lovers, both rooms boasting great sounds, although the speakers did mess up a bit in the northern room for a while, But there were no other glitches. If you still haven't been well you don't have a clue what your missing, go to the following site and register your membership...NOW!!
www.soulfusion-soulnites.co.uk/index.htm
Bossa Nova
Posted by WorcSoulSurvivor, 17 February 2007
This is a popular Worcester Bar, playing Motown, Jazz and a bit of Northern now and then.
Local band usually perform every Friday, such as the Fantastic Midnight Movers. If your a
local soul band this is the place to go and play.
www.bossanovabar.co.uk/
Soulfull Sessions Keystones Worcester - 16th February 07
Posted by WorcSoulSurvivor, 16 February 2007 ·
A modern dancers nite. While it is good as a social event, meeting up with people and the music
playing in the background. If your a fan of modern or in the mood for a drink. Another good attendance
for the underground venue. Want to know next Soulfull Session Check out the Site,
www.soulstuff.co.uk
4th Soultime Torquay Weekender
Posted by WorcSoulSurvivor, 21 May 2007
First time I've ever been to Torquay and I have to say it was GREAT! The Hotel itself caters for the event very well, with a large amount of ammenities...and bars! The rooms are of high standard, although we moreless through our cases in and off we went . The two lounges, one northern one modern, played the best of genres, and the dancefloors allowed easy use....and easy feet. Breakfast was extended to 10:15am so that we could have at best three hours of sleep. All DJ's were at there best, listening to the dancers and slowing the pase when needed! The weekend finished on a high, although we wish we had booked till the sunday....to give a better drive home and a good nights sleep!!!
Definitley one the best weekenders goin.....Next is ofcourse octobers Prestatyn for me
When Music Fills the Air.....DANCE DANCE DANCE!!
Soulfull Sessions Keystones Worcester - 20th April 07
Posted by WorcSoulSurvivor, 09 April 2007 ·
Well another nite to remember!!! The Music was playing and the drink was flowing!! A good turnout with people dancing throughout. Rob and Steve, joined by Mike Shawe kept the sounds playin till well past 1 nd if u didnt make it be there next time with Gavin Page and KGB Kevin Baynham, don't forget your dancing shoes!!
When in Doubt.......DANCE
The Glades Kidderminster - 28th April '07
Posted by WorcSoulSurvivor, 03 April 2007
Another Great Night for the Kiddi Guys although the music slipped for a wile...But it was built back up and the stompers continued. The Times were sorted out this time and that extra half hour makes all the difference!!! Still one of the best venues and soundsystems, meaning loud and clear! If you haven't given the Glades a chance yet you SHOULD!
When In Doubt.......DANCE
www.soulstuff.co.uk
Abbey Soul - The Rsre - 6th May '07
Posted by WorcSoulSurvivor, 30 March 2007
Yet again the Worcester Boys did us proud! A great blend of motown, northern, philly and modern kept everyone dancing till the end! The music was great and the Drink was cheap...What more could you ask for? Pics will be up sooon
Live your life from the SOUL
www.soulstuff.co.uk
Coppertops Worcester - 7th April '07
Posted by WorcSoulSurvivor, 30 March 2007
Another great nite from the worcester soul crew, although quiter than usual, playing great sound over and over!
Hippo Hipkiss gave a great stint playing true oldies and keeping the floor filled.
Coppertops returns in June.
See You there!
www.soulstuff.co.uk
Prestatyn Weekender 12th - 15th October 07
Posted by WorcSoulSurvivor, 26 September 2007
Legends Returns! Sure to be another great weekend for everyone who knows northern, modern, motown (cheese) or soul! Some more great acts live, some of which who havent been "comfirmed."
A tribute has been rumoured to the Late Great Marvin Gaye!
For those who have been before they know why their goin! To those 1st timers, you'll never forget it!!!!
WHEN IN DOUBT DANCE, SPIN, DANCE!
Soulfusion - 15th September 07
Posted by WorcSoulSurvivor, 26 September 2007 ·
Well a Brilliant night at Soulfusion again. The inclusion of a motown room was probably the best place idea in ages and it sure as hell paid off! Problems with the sound system in the Northern Room did play up the sounds just got better and better. Sean Chapman was the guest this month and filled the floor in the Northern Room, but in the modern wasn't so good. Soulfusion returns in November.
Keep The Faith All
http://www.soulfusio...co.uk/index.htm
Soul Fusion Gloucester - 21st July 07
Posted by WorcSoulSurvivor, 19 July 2007
Another great nite at soulfusion, although the northern room did seem to loose track for quite a while it ended brilliantly! Modern room was packed agen, actually finishing later than the northern room for a change! Some great sounds played through the nite. Soulfusion returns in a matter of weeks, 15th september with legendary DJ Sean Chapman taking a spin! As always Memberships are required so get one if dont have one!
If Music Be The Food Of Life......Dance On!
http://www.soulfusio...co.uk/index.htm
Abbey Soul - The Rsre - 7th July '07
Posted by WorcSoulSurvivor, 05 July 2007
Another great Cheese filled nite from the Worc Soul Crew. The BBQ must have made a lot of money! The music kept people dancing throughout the nite, all Dj's playing a great set. No-Smoking ban didn't seem to bother people either. Thats it from the RSRE this year, but the Abbey's final nite EVER is sure to go out with a bang in November!
www.soulstuff.co.uk
Coppertops Worcester - 16th June 07'
Posted by WorcSoulSurvivor, 03 June 2007
The Coppertop's Returns on the 16th with the Worcester Soul Crew and Guest DJ...Mr Sean Chapman, which ought to throw some things about!! Be there early to get a spot on the dancefloor and dont forget to have a drink ready for afterwards!
When in doubt..........DANCE DANCE DANCE
www.soulstuff.co.uk

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By Guest in Articles · July 3, 200718 yr

Just had news of Dave Godin related items on auction on ebay, the full info on this auction is further below.
The worthwhile aim is to raise funds for a "Memorial tree & plaque to Dave and/or (depending on how much we raise) an all-night soul Party in Dave's memory". Link to the list of all the items is below and as its ending very shortly if you wish to get involved then need to get over to ebay and bid as soon as you can

I'm writing to let you know there's several items formerly belonging to
Dave godin (a close friend of mine), for sale on ebay. Some items only have
a day or so left, others 3 & 4 days. Items for sale include original
signed/inscribed photo's of Marvin Gaye, Screamin Jay hawkins (Jalacy),
Doris Troy, Barbara Lynn, a signed Irma Thomas T-shirt, a selection of Soul
Music related books all signed to Dave by author and a few original sew-on
Soul-club badges - Wigan Casino etc. These things were originally intended
for an archive which now cannot happen due to another party refusing to
hand over the bulk of materials left for that purpose. We've decided the
next best option is to make them available to others for their own private
archives and use the funds raised to pay for a Memorial tree & plaque to
Dave and/or (depending on how much we raise) an all-night soul Party in
Dave's memory.

via email sun 01 july 2007

By Mike in News Archives · July 1, 200718 yr

Roots Of Rhythm Blog
Posted by NASHEE, 30 June 2007
ROOTS OF RHYTHM....23rd June 2007
The Roots of Rhythm event, was billed, rightly so, as UNMISSABLE....and bugger me...thats exactly what it was.
The Journey to the event for us started at 9am on Saturday morning. Bob Morrris picked us up and whisked us off via the m6...m5, to Merv's home. As per usual the hospitality offered by Merv & Shell was second to none. Jodie and Micky were already there, records were spinning, and we were made very much at home.
The mini bus was soon loaded...and the second leg of our journey began.
We arrived at The Market House, Western Super Mare around 1pm, and the party was soon in full swing.
The small back room, set aside for the afternoon bash (record fair & vinyl fest) was soon rockin' as dj's played their tunes, and plied their wares....Double decking seemed to be the name of the game during the afternoon sesh..Merv and Leon, Paul & Jason, Ted, Bob, Jodie & Kev all took their turn and I had the honour of doing a spot alongside Roger Banks.
There was a feeling in the air, I can't put into words...but we all smiled knowingly at each other...this was going to be a very special time for us.
More and more people arrived as the day turned to night, the back room closed its doors and we started the party proper in the front room....with its clean lines and walls decked out with musical memorobillia..we couldn't in our wildest dreams have hoped for better.
The Dj's waited patiently for their allotted spot...All 13 of them. No snobbery or one upmanship here, each one bravely experimenting with new sounds, styles and genres...only possible because of the truly open minded punters that were in attendance...so great were there numbers at one point, that the back room reopened...such was the volume of folk. The place was absolutely rocking.
The one aspect of the night that will always stick in my mind...In the whole 16hrs...Not one negative comment was uttered...NOT ONE !!!!
A special thank you must go to Martin...the Landlord extrordinaire...He wined us...dined us and gave us a bed to recover in....and all the time...he kept thanking US....What a guy !!
I bow to all those involved...This night will live in my memory till the day I die.
Linda.
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kid mohair
Getting spins again
Posted:Jun 30 2007 07:27 PM
Totally Agree, it was a long way and well worth it, i was really looking forward to it.Like Andrew said Merv had collected top rnb dj's "to deliver the goods".
Everyone was so friendly, fantastic atmosphere, Jenny smoked a pipe! and roger had a shirt on with Clyde mcphatter on it! also i made lots of new friends.
Gina xx

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RSG This Coming Saturday 30th June > Venue Change > Due to the Closure of Room 201. RSG Will be Right Back to Basics @ Nash Mills Village Hall Lower Road Hemel Hempstead HP3 8RT 7 till 2ish&it's Bring Your Own Booze > admission is £5 or if you have Comp Tickets for Room 201 they are still valid > With World Class DJ's James Trouble > Molly > Arthur Fenn > Carl Fortnum > Jon Buck&Shaun Byrnes 07977 330697 ready.steady.go@ntlworld.com > although I am calling this Back to Basics we will Still Have Our Usual Excellent Sound System ....The Cows are in a field @ the Rear of the Hall

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I Have An Alien In My Chest Trying To Get Out
Posted by Dave Rimmer, 13 June 2007 ·
At least that's what my post Cleethorpes cough feels like !!!!
Oh yeah, my knees still hurt like hell as well. Mind you, I suppose that's what you get for crawling up a dancefloor playing British Bulldog when you're 48 years old.
Apart from those two minor problems Cleethorpes was great.
We arrived around 1pm on the Friday afternoon and as Ady hadn't arrived made our way straight to the bar, as you do, a series of people joined us and quite a few beers were consumed. Now you'd possibly think that my consumption of said beers was responsible for the confusion when I tried to book in. No, it was all Sharon's fault !
Now she's a lovely girl, but somehow managed to confuse me with Dean Anderson. I'm sure Dean won't mind me saying this, but there are several essential differences between him and me. Firstly, I'm much younger looking, and the handsome one, but somewhat more critically, if it came it a Police ID parade, I think most people would notice the fact that Dean is Black, and I'm not !!! Having talked at cross purposes for sevearl minutes we established that Sharon wasn't really confusing me with Dean at all, she was confusing me with Dougie (On the basis that we both had beards, mind you I'm definately the younger and better looking one in this comparison !!!) who was sharing a caravan with Dean. That sorted I wandered off back to the bar with the wristbands in my possession.
We were in the same caravan as last year, no problems there, except the telly had gone missing since last year. Woody and Lou were next door, same as last year, and they didn't have a telly either. They also didn't have a cooker, table, chairs, and bedding, but we were ok.
Friday night started on time and I soon realised that most of my mates were here, and up for a good weekend, that's what it's all about though. Around half past ten I caught a glimpse of Lou adding to her collection of photos for the Dolce and Gabanna thread, Hoss, with his trousers round his ankles ! Lindsey and Karen (Soulgirl) arrived to say hello, and Lindsey stated categorically that she wouldn't sit with us again because she didn't think her liver could stand the damage after Prestatyn.
No Keith Money because he was fogged in on the rig in the North Sea, and it didn't get much better for Keith and Sandra either. Both of them were quite ill over the weekend, Sandra particularly, so I hope you're both feeling better now.
As usual I had the last DJ spot of the night, but as Ady took the decision to end the Friday at six am, it's a much better spot because there are still quite a lot of people there who are not just members of the living dead that don't sleep at all, so I really enjoyed that. Allegedly, I announced that it was Denise from Rugby's fiftieth Birthday, which made it even more satisfying when someone said "Never mind love, there's loads of us that age here", and someone else said "You look really good for fifty". She was only thirty nine.
Off to bed straight after.
Saturday afternoon: Again, everything started on time. I must admit I only paid attention to two spots, Jessica from New York, who played a real mixture of things, and Mark Speakman, who played an absolutely top spot and to be honest it was the best spot I heard all weekend. Well played mate.
I spent most of the afternoon chatting to Jessica who now lives in South Wales on a smallholding. Her husband still works in London during the week so she's only got the animals for company. That might possibly explain why she said she dreamt of her chickens on the Friday night ! To be fair, our conversation wandered from one topic to another: photography, records, castrating lambs, you know how it goes.......
Saturday night. First spot of the night for me. Well it would have been if the sound guys had got their act together. The artist sound check wasn't completed until fifty minutes after it should have been, and as my spot was only forty five minutes............ Ah well, such is life. I know that people had come to see the live acts not me DJ so had no problem with misisng my spot. Thanks must go to the four mates of mine, you know who you are, who all individually said it was the best spot they had ever heard me play.
Onto the live acts. What can I say (Apart from the fact that during the first number by The Apollas the feedback was appalling, just what were those sound guys doing ????). Great show from the ladies, and HB Barnum showed that he could have easily made his living as a singer rather than choosing to go down the path of writer, producer, arranger, musical director.

Sian and Denise arrived just as the bar shut. Sian had been ready since 10 pm, so was so hyper it was funny watching her bobbing about, although I was rather concerned when she started biting Denise to try and curb her excitement.

There was also a certain about of amusement from seeing a rather drunk demi God of the scene making a complete fool of himself by using obscenities over the mic, but such is life. if you can't hold your beer, don't drink it.
I lasted till about five thirty am, and then decided I was off to bed.
Sunday afternoon, and it's quiz time. Roger Banks and I spend quite a lot of time compiling the questions for the quiz, at least half an hour each, and we thought it was fairly easy this year, it appears from the answers we got back that it wasn't.
I'm going to use Sean Chapman as an example here. One of the questions was: "How many price guides has John Manship published ?", The correct answer was five. Four editions of the US price guide and one edition of the UK price guide.
Sean, bless his little cotton socks, put four. On his record stall guess what he had for sale.........Edition 4 of the US guide, and the UK price guide !!!!

Quiz done, it was off to get something to eat and get ready for the Sunday night. First spot again, sharing it with Roger Banks. Roger and I always have a great laugh when DJing together because we have similar tastes in music, so can make the spot flow which is quite hard to do when you are sharing a spot. But we also have a similar sense of humour, so if Ady is reading this, he will now discover why the stage was full of junk ! We managed to drag all the game show things, wheel of fortune, take the money, tombola, even a large wet paint sign, and a couple of music stands onto the stage, just to fill it up. I noticed later on that they had all been removed, but have no idea who did it. So now you know Ady, Roger and I put it all there.
We carried on DJing for a couple of hours because in the usual well organised Sunday night nobody else turned up. Then it was time to have a drink.
I'd like to thank the idiot that thought up British Bulldog. I've had real trouble walking because of the pain in my knees caused by crawling up the dancefloor. My own fault though, no excuses. H B Barnum showed what a wonderful sense of humour he had by taking part in what must have seeemd totally surreal to him. Well done, and another round of applause for the man. Still I hope everyone enjoyed it, and it was nice for Keith Money to walk away the winner, at least something went right for him.
It was actually Denise's birthday on the Monday, so it was pressies and cake for her as well. Hope you had a good 'un.
All I have left to do now is thank the people whose company made this probably one of the best weekenders ever at Cleethorpes. I'm not going to give any names because I'll only miss someone out, except for my wife Margie, Woody and Lou, John Weston, Sian and Denise, who all made me laugh over the weekend till it hurt.
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The Royal College Of Architects
Posted by Dave Rimmer, 29 April 2007 · 9 views
Couldn't have done it better.
Imagine the scene. You're sitting in your steel, chrome and black glass office, as the leading architect for the top firm in the country, when in walks this guy.
He says I want you to design a Northern Soul venue. It's got to have a big stage at one end, a big dancefloor with table round the edge, a bar area at the back, and then I want another bar area where the record dealers can set up.
So, you set your team of young, trendy designers to work. A fortnight later the guy comes back and says "Forget that job to design the perfect Northern Soul Venue. I've just found it, and Kent Soul Club run it every two months !"
I have to say this is one of the best venues I have come across for the smaller club nights (And by smaller I mean 150 people rather than 600), it really is that good. When you couple the venue with a top notch sound system, a gang of really enthusiastic local DJs, who have none of the ego problems I've seen in the Midlands for instance, and a friendly crowd who are well up for it, you know you are onto a winner.
Despite the four hour train journey each way it was a privelege to go down and DJ at Kent Soul club last night, and I can honestly recommend the place to anyone within traveling distance. As I've already said, the people were friendly, the beer was good (although proper 'Suvvern' prices ) and it was nice to put faces to several more Soul Sourcers.
The job's a good 'un !
Sleepless Nights
Posted by Dave Rimmer, 22 April 2007
I left home at 5am Saturday, and arrived back at 10am Sunday. In between I had a really great time in Dublin.
As we can add piccies to the Blogs now, here's a few of the SS members out enjoying themselves !

Ooh Ah Ooh Ah
Posted by Dave Rimmer, 15 April 2007
Taken from Sam cooke's 'Chain Gang', you know the bit, at the beginning when you can hear all the clanking and banging and the male backing singers go "Ooh Ah Ooh Ah", and then Sam starts singing "That's the sound of the men working on the chain gang".
Well that's what the inside of my head felt like this morning ! The reason being the bitter was only £1 a pint at Keele allnighter. At that price it would be rude not to have a few beers wouldn't it.
The night started with some fun from Jenny Banks who we discovered is scared of wasps. In a doomed attempt to kill the poor little blighter she covered everyone but the wasp in hairspray, mind you, I'm sure you could hear it coughing slightly. so we went from having a wasp flying around minding it's own business, to having a very pissed off wasp flying round looking to dig it's sting into someone. Well done Jen
Eventually Lou wacked it one with a record sleeve and I trod on the little bugger, so that ended his first allnighter.
Shame for him really because it was a good night. A nice mixture of music from all the DJs resulted in the dancefloor being full all night, and although the numbers were down from the last Keele, there were still enough people to generate a good atmosphere. I've always liked the venue anyway, and a good night was had by all.
Here's the playlist from my spot between 5am and 6am.
Thelma Lindsey - Prepared To Love You - Magic City
Valentinos - Sweeter Than The Day Before - Chess
Fabulous Peps - With These Eyes - Wee 3
Satisfactions - Take It Or Leave It - Smash
Vondells - Hey Girl - Airtown
Cooperettes - Shing A Ling - Brunswick
Mickie Champion - What Good Am I - Musette *
Tommy T & The Targets - Sales Pitch - Big R*
Patience Valentine - If You Don't Come - SAR
Five Royales - Catch That Teardrop - Home Of The Blues *
Watson & The Sherlocks - Groovemaker - C/U
Idols - Just A Little Bit More - Reveille
Johnny Sayles - I Can't Get Enough - St Lawrence
Ike & Tina Turner - Dust My Broom - Tangerine *
Joanne Courcy - I Got The Power - Twirl *
Bobby Freeman - swing Me - Unreleased Autumn (Jimmy Washburn C/U) *
Caressors - I Can't Stay Away - Ru-Jac
Marge Dodson - Be Your Baby - Decca
Magnetics - I Have A Girl - Ra-Sel *
Brooks Brothers - Lookin' For A Woman - Tay
Jack Montgomery - Baby Baby Take A Chance On Me - Revue
Larry Banks & Jaibi - My Life Is No Better - Unreleased GWP
Elbie Parker - Please Keep Away From Me - Veep
Troy Dodds - Try My Love - El Camino
Jimmy Wallace - I'll Be Back - Alpha
Fantastic Four - I Can't Stop Looking For My Baby - Ric-Tic
The tracks marked with an asterix were all requests.
Having not bought any records for quite a while I managed to gather quite a few into the fold this weekend.
Buddy Ace - It's Gonna Be Me - Duke
Sam & Kitty - i've Got Something Good - Four Brothers
Drifters - Chains Of Love - Atlantic
J.J.Jackson - It Seems Like I've Been Here Before - Calla
Jay Lewis - Had It Not Been For Love - Capitol
Deon Jackson - Love Takes A Long Time Growing - Carla
Billy Stewart - To Love To Love - Chess
Kittens - How Long Can I Go On - Chess
Robert John - If You Don't Want My Love - Columbia
Brenda Lee - Time & Time Again - Decca
Clyde Mcphatter - Only A Fool - Deram
Creations - I've Got To Find Her - Globe
Leona Dunn - Baby Don't Play Around - Hallmark
Gene Diamond - Lonely Drifter - Mothers
Platters - Fear Of Losing You - Musicor
Otis Clay - Show Place - One Der Ful
Pauline Shivers - Won't You Come Back Home - Opex
Entertainers - Why - Ovide
Total Eclipses - You Took Our Heart - Right On
Lou Courtney - You Aint Ready - Riverside
Kenny Young - Aint It Funny - Share
Dee & Lola - You Need Loving - Shurfine
Jesse Boone - No Particular One - Sunburst
Johnny Griffith - Do It - Triple B
Jerry Butler - I Can't Stand To See You Cry - Vee Jay
Chuck Jackson - Two Feet From Happiness - V.I.P.
Liz Damon - You're Falling In Love - White Whale
They're all for sale, so if you are interested in anything PM me.
Isn't The Telly On A Saturday Crap !
Posted by Dave Rimmer, 08 April 2007
Well I haven't been out at all this weekend, and it's the first Saturday when I've been at home since August last year. Hence I've never taken much notice of what's on the telly. I realised that I wasn't missing much at all, it was terrible. Bearing in mind that we have the full Sky package as well, so have probably nearly 200 channels to choose from, and I couldn't find anything worth watching, even the shows on the BBC4 Soul Weekender were all repeats !
Never mind, the mighty, mighty Wanderers won away from home at Wigan, so that cheered my day. Shame really because I don't want to see any Northern Club relegated and this defeat pushed Wigan closer to the drop. Well done to West Ham as well, superb win at the Emirates Stadium, which not only helped their own relegation worries, but also brought us three points closer to nicking the fourth spot from the Arsenal. The seasons not over yet Simsy !
Never mind, I'll make up for the lack of Soul over the next two weekends. I'm DJing at Leabrooks and Keele next weekend, and the weekend after DJing at Goodyears and then off to Dublin for Sleepless Nights 5th Anniversary.
Soccer, Basketball, Cricket, Snooker ?
Posted by Dave Rimmer, 01 April 2007 ·
No that's it ! It was Rugby last night !!!
No blog last week because I was DJing in Germany for the weekend (Check out the Event Feedback section for the Baltic Soul Weekender) but I'm back on the case today.
I've always enjoyed Rugby Soul Club, right from the beginning when Sian & Dean asked me if I'd like to DJ at their new Soul night. I've watched them struggle with low numbers through the first year or so, but it didn't put them off, they continued to book a good mixture of quality DJs who would play quality music, from Oldies, to unknowns, R & B, to Modern. Something for everyone.
Sian & Dean always make it a night to remember because they, and the bunch of assorted loonies that assist them, give the club a family feeling in the way that everyone is included in the fun and games.
With a mixture of guilt, and delight that it was a resounding success, I managed to get a booking in Italy the night of their first allnighter, so I missed the night when the club truly came of age. Everyone I have spoken to has had nothing but praise for that night, and I missed it !
So we all knew it was going to be a hard act to follow with a Soul night. Numbers were down from the niter, and down on previous Soul nights, but that didn't stop it being a great night. In fact as the numbers thinned out as people went onto the Wolverhampton niter it didn't really seem to matter. The ones who remained were still having a great time on the dancefloor and in the foyer. In fact I thought it was a mark of respect that so many people came to Rugby before going onto Wolverhampton, because that started at 8pm as well.
(At this point I should mention the Freestyle Room as well. I never seem to get in there, I'm either DJing or selling records, but I'm told Catriona played an outstanding spot, and Back Door Kenny had the room full with his second spot. Well done guys)
I did two spots, the first one was just an out and out stomping Oldies rip up. I generally play this sort of spot at this time of night because it gets the dancefloor moving, but it's always the second spot that I enjoy doing more. I basically play what I want, and people dance. Much like the 100 Club, I can play a record for the first time at Rugby and the dancefloor stays busy. That's a great thing for a DJ to have, and I've tried out lots of new records at Rugby that have gone onto become regular plays in my set.
I played my usual game with the two doormen, they came and told me to finish at 2am on the dot at about 1.55am. I'd already turned my watch back five minutes, so we agreed on another three records. The lights came on towards the end of the third one, and the floor just danced on. That's always going to be my abiding memory of Rugby, people still dancing with the lights on !! When the nights first started I was still playing records at 2.15am till they got wise to me.
I pushed my luck and put 'The Drifter' on very quietly as people were (supposed to be) leaving. Shouts of turn it up from a still half full dancefloor led me to strike a deal with the dancers. I'll turn it up if you all leave quickly when it ends. It worked as well. By the time I had closed my DJ box and walked off the stage there were only about twenty people still left in the room. (They had all just moved into the foyer, but that's a different matter, and not my fault !!!)
I don't know if the two regular Security guys will read this, but I have to say you are probably the best security I have ever seen working a venue. You are always around, but not intimidating people, you do your job and clear the room, politely, at the end of the night, and are friendly to everyone. Even to the point of getting to know regulars by name. So I promise I'll finish, almost on time next time. Cheers guys !
Here are the playlists from the two sets:
9.30 pm to 10.15 pm
The Cooperettes - Shing A Ling - Brunswick
Edwin Starr - Back Street - Ric-Tic
The Volcanos - The Laws Of Love - Arctic
The Valentinos - Sweeter Than The Day Before - Chess
The Cavaliers - Hold Onto My Baby - RCA
The Brilliant Corners - Three Lonely Guys - Modern
Linda Griner - Goodby Cruel Love - Motown
The Soul Brothers Six - Some Kind Of Wonderful - Atlantic
Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes - Get Out - Landa
Thelma Lindsey - Prepared To Love You - Magic City
Edward Hamilton - I'm Gonna Love You Baby - Carrie
The Van Dykes - Save My Love For A Rainy Day - Mala
Mel Wynn & The Rhythm Aces - Stop Sign - Wand
The International GTOs - I Love My Baby - Rojac
The Anglos - Since You've Been Gone - Scepter
Dee Dee Sharp - What Kind Of Lady - Gamble
Jack Montgomery - My Dear Beloved - Scepter
1.15am to 2.05pm
Ike & Tina Turner - Dust My Broom - Tangerine
Mickie Champion - What Good Am I - Musette
Betty O'Brien - She'll Be Gone - Liberty
Dorothy & The Hesitations - Trying To Work A Plan - Jamie
The 5 Royales - Catch That Teardrop - Home Of The Blues
Watson & The Sherlocks - Groovemaker - C/U
The Idols - Just A Little Bit More - Reveille
Dick Jordan - I Want Her Back - Jamie
Joanne Courcy - I Got The Power - Twirl
The Satisfactions - Take It Or Leave It - Smash
Tammy Wayne - Have A Good Time - Boom
The Caressors - I Can't Stay Away - Ru-Jac
The Magnetics - I Have A Girl - Ra-Sel
Elbie Parker - Please Keep Away From Me - Veep
Troy Dodds - Try My Love - El Camino
Andrea Henry - I Need You Like A Baby - MGM
Sam Fletcher - I'd Think It Over - Tollie
The Fantastic Four - Can't Stop Looking For My Baby - Ric-Tic
Gwenn Douglass - The Picture - Michelle
Ray Pollard - The Drifter - United Artists
Didn't buy a single record either last weekend, or this weekend.
I Am Just Going Outside, And May Be Some Time
Posted by Dave Rimmer, 20 March 2007 ·
Waking on the morning of March 17, 1912, Oates left the tent, stepping out into the blizzard with the memorable words "I am just going outside and may be some time." It was his 32nd birthday. His body has never been found.
Waking on the morning of March 17, 2007, Weston left the chalet, stepping out into the blizzard with the memorable words "I am just going to the pub and may be some time." It wasn't his Birthday, and we found him in the pub later.
I'm not saying the weather was bad this year, but the wind was blowing the great big wheelie bins round the site like dodgem cars.
But what a weekend ! For a variety of reasons, mostly because of my wife's lack of holidays from work, I found myself sharing a chalet with John Weston, Woody, and John Mills, which basically meant that not a single piece of food entered the fridge all weekend. We arrived on the Thursday afternoon all bright eyed and bushy tailed, and left on the Monday moning as shattered hulks of the men we once were ! God knows what happened in between to cause this serious deteriation in the physical health of four men.
Oh I remember, it was a weekender ! A bloody good one as well.
I suppose I'd better start at the beginning. So first of all I'd like to offer my sincere thanks to Dawn, who was our Chalet cleaner. the darling girl, who we never met to thank personally, had realised there was some electric left on the meter, so had put the heating on before we arrived. Instead of entering a shed with sub arctic temparatures we entered a modestly warm, luxurious shed.
However, that said, it was still a little boring, so having drunk the cans of lager Woody had brought we decided the best thing we could do was go and have a beer. Between the chalet and the bar I managed to completely lose John Weston and Woody. I thought he's started already ! How can he disappear in a walk of a few hundred yards ? I eventually found both John and Woody ensconced in the pub in solitary splendour ! Once I'd persuaded them sitting at the table nearest the outside door wasn't the best choice we got down to the serious business of the evening and had a few beers. Roger and Jenny Banks joined us shortly and we caught up with a few tales of derring do on the Northern Soul Scene. Much to Roger's delight Dee Dee Sharp was sitting at the table behind us. It didn't take long for him to engage her in conversation, and it didn't take Dee Dee Sharp long, under two minutes, to say to Roger "You are a bad man". We just howled with laughter because we knew she'd sussed him as a wind up merchant straight away. Well done that girl.
Moving onto the main room a bit later I was staggered to find what must have been getting on for 800 people in the place. It was on the Thursday night when the autograph hunters started as well. I'll explain: I'm DJing at the Baltic Soul weekender next weekend, and had received an email from the promoters, which must have gone out to all the live acts and DJs asking if they could sort out arrangements for autograph signing and interviews. Rob Wigley had also received the email and I was discussing it with Rob when John Poole overheard the conversation. John being John, thought it would be funny if he could set up people all weekend to come and ask for my autograph. If I was asked once, I must have been asked over a hundred times at Prestatyn for my autograph.
Having decided to take it steady on the Thursday night, Woody and I headed back to the Chalet at 3.30am. Now I'm not saying Woody snores, but Lou his wife has my sympathy ! It was like trying to sleep in a room with a train passing through it every thirty seconds. In the end I gave up trying to sleep in the bedroom and went to have a cup of tea. Eventually Mr Weston woke me up about 7am by knocking on the door.
The conversation went something like this:
"Why didn't you use your key ?"
"What key ?"
"The key I f*cking gave you when we came back"
"You didn't give me a key"
"Yes I did"
"You didn't"
"I DID !"
"You didn't"
"Empty your pockets", at which points he dumps the contents of his pockets on the table.
"Oh, sorry"
I waited until he fell asleep, turned the TV on full blast and left to have some breakfast in the restaurant with a happy smile on my face.
Passed three empty Police cars on the way and wondered who had had their weekend plans spoiled ? I was right as well, there were two arrests made on the Friday morning. So the Police had been planning that one for a few weeks because they knew which chalet to go to !
I went back to the chalet about 11am to find John still asleep, so I turned the telly back on and went to the toilet. He mustn't have realised I was in there, so he turned the telly off and got back into bed, so I turned it back on when I came out of the toilet. Petty ? Childish ? Oh yes, but revenge is so sweet !
Setting the sales stall up next to Roger Banks we both commented on how few stalls there were this year compared to last (Probably because the price of stalls this year went up to £100 each), and how many T-Shirt, clocks, cufflinks, lighters, mouse mats (!), birthday cards, and general market stalls there were. Certainly as many selling tat as there were selling records. I had a plan to join in but was foiled by the lack of a decent shop in Prestatyn. The idea was to buy a pack of plain white T-Shirts and a marker pen and then put our newly designed T-Shirts up for sale boldly emblazoned with the slogans:
Kepe The Faith, Norvvern Sole, and Wigun Casinno, and see if we could sell them !
How to ruin reputations #1
Mind you, a certain member of SS (I can't reveal anything about him other than his name: Clanger v2) obviously thought the same about all the tat on sale because he managed to totally wreck one T-Shirt stall on the Saturday. All he did was fall over into the middle of the stall !!!
Friday night's music did tend to be a little on the old oldies side early on, but if that's what people dance to, that's what the majority of DJs are going to play on the first offical night of a weekender. My spot ran from 5am to 6am, and Arthur Fenn followed me so my parting comment was "Arthur I'd love to hear you do a full on Northern Spot, but I'm off to bed". Which is what I did.
Saturday lunchtime approached with the speed of a tin tray on the Cresta run, except we were using the tray for beer ! More autographs to sign as well ! It was also the Man United Bolton match on the big screen in the Queen Vic that afternoon. So John Mills and I wandered over when the pub opened. Now I've never made it a secret that I have always been a Bolton Wanderers fan, and in all honesty the way the lads are playing at the moment, on paper it looked like we were due a stuffing from United who are at the top of their game at the moment. So, because it appeared that the pub was filling up with United fans, I thought I'd better get the insults in quickly before the game started. I spotted several other lads who I knew were Bolton fans but they were on the whole keeping their heads down. Not me though, several comments like asking if there was anyone from Manchester in the pub,etc etc. It was all done in jest though and I think really livened the atmosphere in the pub up.
Thirty minutes after kick off my nightmare was coming true, Bolton were losing 3 - 0. It's quite strange having sixty odd people in the room turning to point and laugh at you everytime United score !
I had to go and open the stall at this point, strange that it coincided with United's third goal going in, and the words that rang in my ears as I tried to creep out of the room came from Leon "Taxi for Mr Rimmer". All I can say is well done lads, I'll get my own back next year !
Saturday night, the live acts. What can I say ? Pat Lewis was probably the least well received, but in fairness she was a late addition and had a sore throat. Morris Chestnut was superbly attired in a bright red suit, and in all honesty who would have thought it would have been possible to see him sing 'Too Darn Soulful' live on stage in North wales !!
Roy Roberts, great guy, great singer, great show. Prince Philip Mitchell (If you are his mate do you call him Prince or Philip ?) apparently a bit of the prima donna attitude shown early in the day, but made up for it by delivering a superb show. For me though the star of the show was rightly Dee Dee Sharp. Such a small lady with such a big voice !!! Awesome, worth the money just to see her sing on stage. As usual the crowd were brilliant for all the artists, responding with applause, singing along, cheering, and generally being a UK Soul crowd having a good time.
Back to the music, slightly better than Friday, but why oh why do some DJs not listen to what has been played before them ? Wind up of the night involved Roger passing every empty glass he could fine along the line to Lindsey who then had to get up and put them round the corner. She was getting angrier and angrier as the night went on, I'd realised what Roger was doing and took delight in passing all the glasses to Lindsey.
The need for sleep overtook me about 4am so I sloped off and managed to get a good four hours before Woody and Weston returned. Woody went off to bed, and Johnny Weston had to endure me listening to Roger & Hoss's Mother's Day Special Breakfast radio show.
The idea of Roger to ring his Mother live on air to wish her Happy Mother's day was inspired and had me rolling about laughing.
Following the radio show it was time to go for some breakfast with John Mills, leaving the radio show on the telly for John Weston to listen to. It might have been a tad loud, but at least he wouldn't miss anything.
Sunday afternoon was spent sitting quietly reading a book of 17th century rennaisance poetry to a gathering of a select few, and signing a few more autographs. In fact I must have read so much poetry that I had to go for a lie down when I eventually packed the stall away at 5pm.
How to ruin reputations #2
If you were in the Oldies allnighter when Dave Evison blew all the power and all the sound went off, I can also reveal the truth now. It wasn't Dave Evison's fault at all. A certain Mr Ian Wills took the lid off his record box and it slid off the table and knocked the plug out of the socket !
6.30 Sunday night and the highlight of the weekend for me. John Weston and Keith Money double decking in the pub for two and a half hours. As an antidote to the Oldies of the main room these two started Sunday night off with stylish sychronsied DJ dancing behind the decks, oh yeah, they played one or two rather classy tracks as well. Keith has been my favourite DJ for a long time now, and of course Johnny Weston is one of my best mates so it was a real pleasure to hear them playing fresh and exciting tunes, which they both so obviously enjoyed playing.
How to ruin reputations #3
It was Lindsey's Birthday on the Sunday, and Karen's daughter (Who is only 12) had bought her a lovely card and written in it "Are you going to have a dance tonight or are you going to get trashed with the lads again ?"
So Lindsey is officially a lush, but I know she did enjoy the weekend and laughed so much on the Saturday when John Mills and I regalled her with tales of John Weston on tour that her ribs ached from laughing.
Sunday night is always the night the record Dealers have off work so to speak, so we always tend to get rather well oiled. Roger Banks and I do anyway, which might explain away some of the more bizarre moments of our joint sets late on the Sunday nights (It actually doesn't, but that's a different matter !!!). This year was no different, I started off with two instrumentals, and off we went. All credit to the crowd though, they danced to whatever we played. As the spot finshed I looked to the left of the stage and noticed a queue of people forming, all with bits of paper and pens in their hands, even with their own 'official photographer'. That's right. they were queuing up to get my bloody autograph !
Brilliant wind up organised by John Weston I believe. I also later discovered that it was videoed as well, so watch UTube for that one soon.
An hour later, and I'd lost my voice completely and was having difficulty forming words in a coherant fashion and I decided my poor body had taken enough abuse for one weekend and staggered off out into the wind to bed.
The end of another wonderful weekend. To the people who moaned about the music, get a life, Prestatyn isn't about the rarest of the rare all the time. It's about having a laugh, a dance, and a good time with your mates. We managed all that and had a great time doing it.
Records bought:
Just three
Dorothy & The Hesitations - Trying To Work Out A Plan- Jamie (Current play for Karl Heard, and soon one for me)
The Shufflers - Always Be Mine - Crackerjack White Demo (The really rare one that is by The Shufflers rather than by Jay & The Shufflers)
And a copy of the Watson & The Sherlocks cover up I'm currently playing, so if anyone is interested in making me an offer on that PM me.
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That Bloody Dog !
Posted by Dave Rimmer, 11 March 2007 · 13 views
I'll come to the dog later.
Well, purchases over the last couple of weeks (Because I forgot I bought something last week !)
Lou Rawls - I'll See You When I Get There - PIR (three copies, so if you want one, PM me)
Tommy Bush - I Don't Like It - Rika (Boot)
Ollie Jackson - Gotta Wipe Away The Teardrops - Magnum (Boot)
Lou Roberts - You Fooled Me - MGM (Boot)
Walter & The Admerations - Man O Man - Soul City
Edwin Starr - Back Street - Ric-Tic
All the above are for sale.
Elbie Parker - Please Keep Away From Me - Veep (and this one was for me)
Right. Onto the bloody dog ! I never wanted a dog, but when Margie took the kids to 'look at some puppies' thirteen years ago, and came home with one what can I do. Anyway. I normally do the walk last thing at night, and it's not a thick dog, he knows I do the last walk at night. (By the way. he's called Chaz, the kids thought it would be funny, given the fact I'm called Dave !!! Work it out!!!!)
So, if I arrive home at 7am, like this morning, the dog is waiting for his walk, because I didn't take him last night, and do you think I can get away with it ? Not a chance ! So, instead of heading off to bed, I'm walking the dog, and then doing his toast for breakfast as I type this !
Ah well.
Middleton last night was down slightly on numbers, but I suppose that's the Prestatyn effect. That said, the ones who did come were up for it and certainly the main room and the R & B room saw some heavy dancefloor action throughout the night.
Here's what I played between 2.30 and 3.30 am, in roughly the right sort of order.
Athens Rogues - She Could Love Me - Stop
Cavaliers - Hold Onto My Baby - RCA
Vondells - Hey Girl - Airtown
Van Dykes - Save My Love For A Rainy Day - Mala
Valentinos - Sweeter Than The Day Before - Chess
Satisfactions - Take It Or Leave It - Smash
Bobby Freeman - Swing Me - Unreleased Autumn (Jimmy Washburn C/U)
Elbie Parker - Please Keep Away From Me - Veep
Theresa Lindsy - Prepared To Love You - Magic City
Fabulous Peps - With These Eyes - Wee 3
Metros - Since I Found My Baby - RCA
Jack Montgomery - Baby Baby Take A Chance On Me - Revue
O'Jays - I'll Never Forget You - Imperial
Brooks Brothers - Looking For A Woman - Tay
Frank Dell - He Broke Your Game Wide Open - Valise
Brice Coefield - Ain't That Right - Omen
Joanne Courcey - I Got The Power - Twirl
Marge Dodson - Be Your Baby - Decca
Larry Atkins - Ain't That Love Enough - Highland
Caressors - I Can't Stay Away - Ru-Jac
Magnetics - I Have A Girl - Ra-Sel
Barbara Mason - Bobby Is My Baby - Arctic
Idols - Just A Little Bit More - Reveille
Gwen Douglass - The Picture - Michelle
Thoroughly enjoyed myself again, and have to say you can't really fault Andy McCabe when Middleton is on. Top nighter, as it should be.
Prestatyn next weekend, so don't expect anything sensible on the blog !
Night night
Building Up A Head Of Steam
Posted by Dave Rimmer, 05 March 2007 ·
Well, I was just too busy yesterday to write the blog, spending a good seven hours in Bristol at the first UK Munny exhibition where my youngest was exhibiting a piece (And if you don't understand that, don't worry !!!)
Back to Saturday though: Steam Allnighter.
A mixture of a comedy of errors and a great night out. Des Parker and Johnny Beggs are the guys who run the Steam allnighters, and their aim is to provide an allnighter in a reasonable venue, at a reasonable cost, which will play good quality Soul music from all eras and styles.
To that end, entry to Steam on Saturday was the grand total of £1 before 10pm last Saturday. The comedy of errors bit comes in when Des Parker, who had been ill all week with an upset stomach went to the Doctors on Friday, and they sent him to hospital, and kept him in. (Apparently he's ok now) Johnny Weston also cried off sick, Killah, who was the first DJ hadn't been told he was first, so didn't arrive on time, and the flyers that were put out prior to the event didn't have the date on them !
All the DJs basically work for nothing, but get the freedom to play whatever they want with no pressure to fill the dancefloor, hence Johnny Beggs played a spot of Latin Boogaloo and Phil Wainwright slipped some Disco, and it was Disco, into one of his spots.
No playlist this time, because I'm too idle to open the box and sort through it.
Last bit of news is that I've just been booked to DJ at the Baltic soul weekender on the 23rd and 24th of this month, so that's even more cheap tobacco I can stock up on. Thanks guys.
What A Weekend !
Posted by Dave Rimmer, 25 February 2007
The silly grin which I wore on my face all day Saturday has just about worn off now.
Why ? I hear you ask.
Well, if you're sitting comfortably I'll tell you. Friday night I didn't really fancy going out, there wasn't a Soul night on within easy travelling distance, and it was the World Club Challenge with St Helens playing Brisbane Broncos on Sky. Against my better judgement my darling beautiful and wealthy wife persuaded my to go down to the casino in Dudley for a couple of hours to meet Woody and Lou.
"Oh go on then, they'll be showing the rugby league on the big screen" At this point I have to mention that I don't go to the casino to gamble, Margie likes to play the slot machines and I generally watch sport on the telly whilst chatting to Woody and becoming more and more inebriated as the night goes on. I'll put a pound in a machine and if I don't win I'll walk away, and in fact if I do win, I'll take the money and walk away anyway.
I digress. We got to the Casino, and they were showing the Cardiff / Preston game, so that really made my night because I'd only really agreed to go because I thought I'd get to see the rugby !!!
Six hours later I was pleased as punch. Margie, bless her little cotton socks, had won over £1,000 on the machines. What made the night better was Lou had also won over £250 as well.
So, record dealers, be aware that some of the cash I'll be paying you with in the very near future is the proceeds of gambling because Margie, generous to a tee, has donated a healthy proportion of her winnings my way !!!!
Saturday was, of course Alan Johnson's and Andy McCabe's new allnighter at Bretby. Woody and Lou picked us up, and we set off on what should have been under an hours journey. Now over the years I must have made the trip to Bretby well over three hundred times. It's dead easy, the A461, then the A38, then the A511, and you're there. Woody decided to go the other way down the M42 !
A couple of hours after setting out we arrived at what is in fact a very nice venue. Up the stairs and there's a lobby for the record dealers, and then you're into the sweltering main room. I say sweltering because unlike some big venues, not only did the heating work, but it was on full blast. But, if you will let Roger Banks set up next to the thermostat !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Every other DJ was called Dave, but the set that impressed me most was by Rob Kay. Every time I hear him DJ he manages to pull a couple of crackers out of his DJ box that I didn't know he owned. Well done mate.
I was due to DJ at 3am, following Dave Welding. Imagine my surprise when I got to the decks to find Dave Evison with his records sorted all set up to go on. I pointed out that he was a little early, and that he was supposed to be following me. Much swearing accompanied the putting away of records. I blame it on all the Dave's. It just gets confusing when you're getting on in years.
Very busy night as well and although the beer was a bit pricy, it was Marston's Pedigree.
So, here's the playlist from 3am to 4am
Cavaliers - Hold Onto My Baby - RCA
Mel Wynn - Stop Sign - Wand
Cooperettes - Shing A Ling - Brunswick
Fabulous Peps - With These Eyes - Wee 3
Satisfactions - Take It Or Leave It - Smash
Fuller Brothers - Times A Wasting - Soul Clock
Ike & Tina Turner - Dust My Broom - Tangerine
Mickie Champion - What Good Am I - Musette
Gladys Tyler - Mr Green Mrs Green - Decca
Syng McGowan - That's What I Want - Hope
Baby Jean - If You Wanna - Stacy
Five Royales - Catch That Teardrop - Home Of The Blues
Tommy T & The Targets - Sales Pitch - Big R
Patience Valentine - If You Don't Come - Sar
Idols - Just A Little Bit More - Reveille
Watson & The Sherlocks - Little Old Groovemaker - C / U
Jimmy Lewis - Let Me Know - Minit
Jack Montgomery - Baby Baby Take A Chance On Me - Revue
Joanne Courcy - I Got The Power - Twirl
Vondells - Hey Girl - Airtown
Marge Dodson - Be Your Baby - Decca
Magnetics - I Have A Girl - Ra-Sel
Troy Dodds - Try My Love - El Camino
Gwen Douglass - The Picture - Michelle
Thoroughly enjoyed doing the spot and was pleased to see a full floor throughout.
'Til next weekend.
Sleep...need Sleep
Posted by Dave Rimmer, 18 February 2007
I sit here before you, a tired but happy man.
Friday night DJ'ed at Bury allnighter, managed to grab the first of the two records I bought this weekend there, and then it was back to the Midlands in the morning. Saturday, parents came to visit so couldn't slink off to bed, then it was back up the motorway to The Greatstone where I grabbed the second title. Finally arrived home at 5.30 am this morning !
Both events were great in different ways. Bury was a top class Northern Soul allnighter with each ofthe DJs contributing something different and people still dancing at 6 am. Greatstone was musically quite different from Bury, but just as much quality Soul music. Funny thing that Margie pointed out to me was that about 15 of the crowd at The Greatstone had made the journey up from the West Midlands. When the last record was played there were still 12 of 'em in the room !
Purchases this weekend
Gwen Douglass - The Picture - Michelle
The Satisfactions - Take It Or Leave It - Smash
Playlist from Bury later if I ever get the magazine finished !
A Tale Of Three Margarets
Posted by Dave Rimmer, 13 February 2007
Well, got back last night from DJing at the Wildcats Soul Club allnighter in Vicenza, Italy.
We travelled out on the Friday afternoon, and I tell you, I was a bit worried on the Thursady night before we left. There was a slight matter of some snow during the Thursday morning, which meant that when I went to bed on Thursday, Stansted Airport was closed, and Central trains were cancelling everything to Stansted !
Still, intrepid adventurers that we are, we set off Friday morning, and amazingly the train was running, the airport was open, and the flight was almost on time !
Arrived at Venice Treviso around 11.30 pm and Andrea & Renato were waiting to collect us. We went straight off to the local bar they all use in Vicenza where they had some decks set up. Arriving there about midnight I had to laugh. I'd expected a venue type of bar, but it wasn't, if you could get ten people in the bar it was rammed, but there were about sixty people standing outside as well ! I was asked if I'd do an hour's DJing, and of course I said yes, especially as I had heard the magic words 'Your money is no good in this bar'
Several beers later, we eventually arrived at our apartment, sixteen hours after having left home !
Saturday morning was spent exploring Vicenza with Margie, because although I'd been five years ago, she didn't come with me that time. Saturday afternoon was back at the bar. Vicenza were playing the mnighty Juventos that afternoon, so it ended up with me and Roccia having a few beers and discussing life in general (as you do) Margie had gone back to bed !
Saturday night it was back to the Nuovo Astra Bar to meet up and get a lift to the venue. As the niter was advertised to start at 11 pm I was a little surprised that we didn't set off for the venue until about 9.30 pm because there was a meal booked first. It was so Italian though, not only did 22 of us sit down for a four course meal an hour before the nighter started, it meant that the music didn't start until 12.15 am because all the DJs were still eating !
The venue itself was rather special as well, a restaurant, hotel, and night club, up the side of a mountain somewhere near Vicenza. Like a small version of Mr M's with the balconey, and it was still unchanged from the Seventies when it was turned into a club, well maintained, but not updated if you know what I mean.
A real mixture of music followed, from Fifties R & B, a little Ska, Latin Boogaloo, Oldies, Rarities, Uptempo, Midtempo, you name it, if it was Black American, one of the DJs probably played it. There were even two Seventies records played !
Back down the mountain, at twenty five miles an hour round the hairpin bends, in thick fog ! I was tempted by the idea of going for breakfast with Andrea and Renato, but Margie needed sleep again, so we declined and went to bed. The offer of meeting up for Sunday lunch was also there but we also politely declined that as well and decided to do the tourist bit and go to Venice on the train. A fabulous day out, enhanced by the fact it was 'Carnivale' in Venice, meant we arrived back at the apartment after 9pm, packed the case, and went to bed. An early start the next day saw us arriving back home, on time as well.
The tale of three Margarets ? Well there were three English women in the venue Saturday night: Margie from Dudley. Maggie from Sunderland, and Margaret from Liverpool, how about that for a coincidence !
Over the weekend I did three spots, an hour in the Nuovo Astra Bar, 45 minutes & 30 minutes at the niter. Here's what I played, but in alphabetical order, rather than split into the different spots.
Al Apollo - I'm Walking - Cub
Athens Rogues - She Could Love Me - Stop
Douglas Banks - Ain't That Just Like A Woman - Guyden
The Belles - Don't Pretend - Mirwood
Majorie Black - One More Hurt - Sue
Bobby Baskerville - I Gotcha Where I Wancha - Dot
Bobby Bland - Yum Yum Tree - Duke
The Brooks Brothers - Lookin' For A Woman - Tay
Solomon Burke - Stupidity - Atlantic
The Caressors - I Can't Stay Away - Ru-Jac
The Cavaliers - Hold On To My Baby - RCA
The Chandlers - Your Love Makes Me Lonely - Col-Soul
Brice Coefield - Ain't That Right - Omen
Joanne Courcy - I Got The Power - Twirl
Frank Dell - He Broke Your Game Wide Open - Valise
Troy Dodds - Try My Love - El Camino
Joe Douglas - Crazy Things - Playhouse
The Fabulous Peps - With These Eyes - Wee 3
The Five Royales - Catch That Teardrop - Home Of The Blues
Sam Fletcher - I'd Think It Over Twice - Tollie
Garland Green - Girl I Love You - Revue
Major Harris - Call Me Tomorrow - Okeh
Edward Hamilton - I'm Gonna Love You Tomorrow - Carrie
Andrea Henry - I Need You Like a Baby - MGM
The Idols - Just A Little Bit More - Reveille
International G T Os - I Love My Baby - Rojac
Baby Jean - If You Wanna - Stacy
Dick Jordan - I Want Her Back - Jamie
Syl Johnson - Try Me - Twilight
Charles Lamont - I've Got To Keep Movin' - Challenge
Jimmy Lewis - Let Me Know - Minit
Thelma Lindsey - Prepared To Love You - Magic City
The Magnetics - I Have A Girl - Ra-Sel
Ernie Marbray - Ain't Nobody's Business - Wee
Johnnie Mae Mathews - Lonely You'll Be - Atco
Johnnie Mae Mathews - I Have No Choice - Big Hit
The Metros - Since I Found My Baby - RCA
Jack Montgomery - My Dear Beloved - Scepter
Cliff Nobles - Your Love Is All I Need - Atlantic
Betty O'Brien - She'll Be Gone - Liberty
The Sophisticates - I Can't Stand It - Mutt
The Sparkels - Try Love - Old Town
Rose St John - I Know The Meaning - Veep
Tommy T & The Targets - Sales Pitch - Big R
Ted Taylor - I Miss You So - Ronn
Patience Valentine - If You Don't Come - SAR
The Vondells - Hey Girl - Airtown
Jimmy Wallace - I'll Be Back - Alpha
Watson & The Sherlocks - Little Old Groovemaker - C/U
Tammy Wayne - Have a Good Time - Boom
I'll just finish with by saying we had a great weekend.
Thanks guys.
Northern Soul On A Tuesday
Posted by Dave Rimmer, 08 February 2007 ·
Johnny Weston texted me to ask if I wanted to go to the Record meet that Des Parker and Johnny Beggs were organising in Stoke.
Why not I thought, something different. After driving round in circle for half an hour after Johnny boy said he jnew where it was I rang johnny Beggs and got directions.
The Pack Horse function room is something like a shed at the back of the pub, but there were tables for records, and a set of decks. What more could you ask for.
Buys, from Des Parker's box
Bobby Bland - Rockin' In The Same Old Boat - Duke
Bobby Patterson - The Knock Out Power Of Love - Jetstar
The Orlons - Crossfire - Cameo
Dan Brantley - Please Accept My Love - Sims
Arhur Conley - Star Review - Atco Demo
The 3 Degrees - I'm Gonna Ned You - Swan Demo
Peggy Scott & Jo Jo Benson - Soulshake - SSS International
Contributers Of Soul - Look What You Done For Me - New Miss
Gene Chandler - There Goes The Lover - Brunswick
Good night all round. Apparently the next one is being organised for Droitwich.
The Marrs Bar
Posted by Dave Rimmer, 04 February 2007
Another Sunday morning sitting at the PC.
The Marrs Bar was in terms of numbers very quiet last night, especially early on. It's hard to work out why as well really, there were people who never miss one, that didn't turn up, and yet there were some people who I didn't expect to see there because they live a lot closer to Winsford than Worcester.
That said, the music was of a consistently high standard all night, and Carl Fortnum even remembered to play 'Big City Playboy' by Jimmy Andrews for me. As I do very occasionally, I danced, and there was a flurry of people trying to get cameras on the grounds they had never seen me dance before.......Don't they know I was the DJ Dancing Competition winner at Cleethorpes one year ! (But that's another story in itself). However, the devil looks after his own, and none of the cameras worked !!!!
I really do enjoy The Marrs Bar though, and although this wasn't the busiest night everyone I spoke to enjoyed it as well.
I DJ'ed between Midnight and 1am, and despite low numbers, did manage to get a fairly busy dancefloor with this lot
Fabulous Peps - With These Eyes - Wee 3
Larry Atkins - Ain't That Love Enough - Highland
Cavaliers - Hold Onto My Baby - RCA
Metros - Since I Found My Baby - RCA
Jimmy Lewis - Let Me Know - Minit
Joanne Courcy - I Got The Power - Twirl
Edwin Starr - My Kind Of Woman - Ric-Tic
Brooks Brothers - Looking For A Woman - Tay
Tammy Wayne - Have A Good Time - Boom
Ike & Tina Turner - Dust My Broom - Tangerine
Mickie Champion - What Good Am I - Musette
Betty O'Brien - She'll Be Gone - Liberty
Idols - Just A Little Bit More - Reveille
Baby Jean - If You Wanna - Stacy
Five Royales - Catch That Teardrop - Home Of The Blues
Watson & The Sherlocks - Little Old Groovemaker - C/U
Syng McGowan - That's What I Want - Hope
Larry Davis - I've Been Hurt So Many Times - Kent
Valentinos - Sweeter Than The Day Before - Chess
Dee Dee Sharp - What Kind Of Lady - Gamble
Vondells - Hey Girl - Airtown
Caressors - I Can't Stay Away - Ru-Jac
Troy Dodds - Try My Love - El Camino
Larry Banks & Jaibi - My Life Is No Better - Unreleased GWP
Only one record purchase again this weekend, and that was the Baby Jean - If You Wanna - Stacy
Going To A Go Go On The Rare Side
Posted by Dave Rimmer, 28 January 2007
Made the trip down to wellingborough for the inaugural night of Going To A Go Go On The Rare Side. Great venue, could have done with about twenty more bodies in to make the place really buzz, but the music was superb all night.
Len Dopson played a cover up that has gone straight on my wants list, except I have no idea what it was ! Does anyone else know what it is, I can't even tell you what he's got it covered up as though.
I played two half hour sets, in roughly this sort of order:
First set was dedicated entirely to Len Dopson knowing what a fanatical R & B fan he is.
Betty O'Brien - She'll Be Gone - Liberty
Syl Johnson - Try Me - Twilight
Reatha Reese - Only Lies - Dot
Larry Davis - I've Been Hurt So Many Times - Kent
Tammy Wayne - Have A Good Time - Boom
Five Royales - Catch That Teardrop - Home Of The Blues
Patience Valentine - If You Don't Come - SAR
Big Daddy Rogers - I'm A Big Man - Midas
Syng McGowan - That's What I Want - Hope
Solomon Burke - Stupidity - Atlantic
The Idols - Just A Little Bit More - Reveille
Douglas Banks - Ain't That Just Like A Woman - Guyden
Second Set
Joanne Courcy - I Got The Power - Twirl
Thelma Lyndsey - Prepared To Love You - Magic City
Caressors - I Can't Stay Away - Ru-Jac
Vondells - Hey Girl - Airtown
Van Dykes - Save My Love For A Rainy Day - Mala
Frank Dell - He Broke Your Game Wide Open - Valise
Brooks Brothers - Looking For A Woman - Tay
Magnetics - I Have A Girl - Ra-Sel
Troy Dodds - Try My Love - El Camino
Sam Fletcher - I'd Think It Over - Tollie
Andrea Henry - I Need You Like A Baby - MGM
Harold Melvin & THe Bluenotes - Get Out - Landa
Overall thoroughly enjoyed myself, managed to sell a few records but didn't buy anything because there were only two other small sales boxes in the place.
The Morning After
Posted by Dave Rimmer, 21 January 2007
Well, with the cancellation of the 100 Club we decided to go North to the Greatstone Hotel, and it was a good decision as we had a great time.
No records actually bought this week, but one on it's way
Screaming Joe Neal - She's My Baby - Emerge
Week Two's Purchase And Playlist.
Posted by Dave Rimmer, 14 January 2007
Another busy weekend, Lowton on the Friday night with Johnny Weston, and then Steam on the Saturday. Only one purchase over the two events though:
The Idols - Just A Little Bit More - Dot
Rob Smith couldn't make it to Steam so Des Parker asked me if I'd fill in for him by playing a few records. It ended up only being thirty minutes, but here's what I played:
Steam Allnighter 13th January, 2007
Athens Rogues - If I Could Love You - Stop
The Eptones - A Love That's Real - Jox
The Dells - Thinkin' About You - Cadet
Bobby Freeman - Swing Me - Unreleased Autumn
Cliff Nobles - Your Love Is All I Need - Atlantic
The Swans - Nitty Gritty City - Unreleased Swan
Fabulous Peps - With These Eyes - Wee 3
The Paramounts I Won't Share Your Love - Mercury
Magnetics - I Have A Girl - Ra-Sel
Bettye Lavette - (Happiness Will Cost You) One Thin Dime - Unreleased Scepter
Carlena Weaver - Jealousy - Audel
Watson & The Sherlocks - Little Old Groovemaker - C/U
Gladys Tyler - Mr Green Mrs Green - Decca
The Idols - Just A Little Bit More - Reveille
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And Whilst I'm At It.......
Posted by Dave Rimmer, 07 January 2007 · 8 views
Here's my playlist from my first DJ spot of the year at the
London Bridge Allnighter on the 5th January
First Spot 2.15am To 3.15 Am
Al Apollo - I'm Walking - Cub
Bobby Baskerville - Gotcha Where I Wancha - Dot
Roy Wright - Hook Line & Sinker - Mica
Gladys Tyler - Mr Green Mrs Green - Decca
Watson & The Sherlocks - Little Old Groovemaker - C/U
Bobby Bland - Yum Yum Tree - Duke
Marion James - That's My Man - Excello
Dick Jordan - I Want Her Back - Jamie
Tommy T & The Targets - Sales Pitch - Big R
Bobby Bland - Sweet Lips Of Joy - Duke Lp
Betty O'Brien - She'll Be Gone - Liberty
Big Daddy Rogers - I'm A Big Man - Midas
Minnie Epperson - Grab Your Clothes - Peacock
Beverley Ann Gibson - A Three Dollar Bill - Jubilee
The Idols - Just A Little Bit More - Reveille
Joe Tex - Don't Play - Checker
Barbara Lynn - I'm A Good Woman - Tribe
Bobby Bland - Getting Used To The Blues - Duke
Reatha Reese - Only Lies - Dot
Patience Valentine - If You Don't Come - Sar
Larry Davis - I've Been Hurt So Many Times Before - Kent
Syl Johnson - Try Me - Twilight
Douglas Banks - Ain't That Just Like A Woman - Guyden
Second Spot 6.15am To 6.35 Am
Ike & Tina Turner - Dust My Broom - Tangerine
Ernie Marbray - Ain't Nobody's Business - Wee
Johnnie Mae Matthews - Lonely You'll Be - Atco
Mike Finnegan & The Serfs - Bread & Water - Rhythm & Soul
Jimmy Holland - Baby Don't Leave Me - Blue Rock
Marge Dodson - Be Your Baby - Decca
Syng McGowan - That's What I Want - Hope
Johnny Sayles - I Can't Get Enough Of Your Love - St Lawrence
King Curtis & The Kingpins - Foot Pattin' - Atco
Charles Lamont & The Extremes - I've Got To Keep Movin' - Challenge
The First Of The Year
Posted by Dave Rimmer, 07 January 2007
Following on from a thread in the Forum called 'The First of 2007', I decided it might be a good idea in amongst my ramblings to keep a list of the 45s that I buy during the course of the year. so, the entries for the first week of the year are:
The Stokes - Crystal Ball - Alon
And second copy of the Watson & The Sherlocks C/U
Bought from an American Website
Tyrone Davis - Running A Losing Race - Sack
Jimmy Lewis - Let Me Know - Minit Demo
Both bought at the London Bridge R & B allnighter
Johnnie Mae Matthews - Here Comes My Baby - Blue Rock
Cheapie off Ebay

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By Dave Rimmer in News Archives · June 13, 200718 yr

Site note - this article was originally published on Soul Source in full back in 2006, it was clipped approx 2012 at the author Rob Moss's request. Rob here in 2023, has just given us the ok to revive and re-publish this and others in full.
This is the second revived one and the plan is to revive the others on a weekly basis.
Famed Detroit producer/songwriter Clarence ‘Clay' McMurray once stated "...there are only two real voices in Detroit of any consequence - Emanuel Laskey and James Epps." Seen in the context of a post war setting, and ignoring the omnipresence of natives like Aretha, the Motown ensemble and Jackie Wilson, this statement has a resonance and reassurance that bears a lasting testament to two of the best singers to emerge from the Detroit music revolution of the early 1960s. Neither reached the commercial plateau their talents deserved, yet both made some of the most compelling recordings ever made during that very special decade. Both have distinctive, easily recognizable voices that easily convey the emotions they dealt with. Emanuel Laskey's career began in 1962 and spanned over two decades. This is his story.

James Emanuel Laskey passed away in his apartment in the lower east side of Detroit on 23rd June, 2006 after a long battle with cancer. He was 61.His legacy, as one of Detroit's finest vocalists and performers, is assured, and he leaves a significant body of recorded work that will maintain his memory ad infinitum. As a person, he was a very special individual who will be sorely missed and fondly remembered by all who had the privilege to have made his acquaintance.

From the outset, he opted to call himself Emanuel, and not his given name James, deciding that it sounded more ‘showbiz' and had a more attractive sound and appeal. While still a teenager, he began to frequent a local east side club where many aspiring singers and musicians gathered. With a wistful smile of fond recollection he reminisced about those early days. "We all started at this club, The Village, on Alexandrine and Seldon. Nathaniel Mayer was there, Billy Lee (Mitch Ryder) was there, Ronnie Abner, Tommy Stone (Storm) and Joe Harris and myself. The Village became a very strong starting point in Detroit for a compilation of local artists around '63, 64." It wasn't long before Laskey came to the attention of erstwhile Motown star, Richard Street, and producer Don Davis, who had aligned themselves with one of the many fledgling record labels in the city, Thelma's Records. The label was owned and operated by the parents of Berry Gordy Jnr.'s first wife Thelma, Robert and Hazel Coleman who named it after their daughter. " Thelma was the very first recording company that I did anything with professionally. Don hadn't got there at that point. Richard Street was there. Richard had his own group, the Distants, and he's the one who actually heard me sing - and when he heard me he immediately told the Colemans about me. He was playing piano for me. It was shortly after that that Don came. When Don Davis came in, that's when the ball started rolling." Davis began organizing recording sessions at United Sound Studios on Second Avenue, utilizing many of the local session musicians who would later develop into various strains of Detroit's famed ‘Funk Brothers' and scoured the city for additional artists, writers and producers. Laskey is philosophical about the rise of Gordy's Motown empire and the role played by all the other smaller operations in the city. "During that time, I think what it was, there were so many small labels in the city of Detroit, that had it not been for them, it would have been hard for Motown to be a focal point. There were people at Thelma Records, there was Correctone, Mike Hanks' D Town Records, Fortune ...with various artists that were just as comparable had they had the right finances behind them. Then Motown would have had some adequate competition." Producer Don Mancha, who wrote and produced two of Laskey's finest Thelma recordings, ‘Peace loving man' and ‘Sweet lies' agrees but goes a little further. "We had good songs but the artists didn't have good management and many of the smaller labels, including Thelma, didn't have the contacts across the country to allow national success. We had talent in Detroit but really, no one knew what they were doing compared to New York. It was like a gold rush but everyone was learning their craft as they went along."

Emanuel Laskey's first recording for Thelma was a song he wrote with Thelma Gordy (Coleman) and Richard Street in 1963 - ‘Welfare Cheese'. It became a sizeable regional hit, both in sales and radio play, on release and looked destined to crossover to a national market. Then, in November, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas and sales of the record were suspended. While this might seem an over reaction, the reasoning was sound and respectful, because a lyric in the song referred to Kennedy by name. By the time the record returned to the market, momentum had been lost and the opportunity missed. It was re issued as the B side of ‘Crazy' but never duplicated the previous success.A lasting legacy from this episode was the nickname ‘Cheese' that persisted throughout his life. Laskey assisted Thelma in other ways, by bringing other artists into the company. "Tommy, Ronnie and Joe did the background vocals on some of my records. Thelma Records in turn put them together as a group and they became the Fabulous Peps." He had known Billy Kennedy since their days working in the Wonderbread bakery together and readily recommended him. "He wanted to sing so much that he would work the nightshift, sit around the studio all day, go have a sleep for a couple of hours and then go back to work." Through his familiarity with many local performers he ‘discovered' Martha Star, and Joe Matthews who both recorded for the label along with a pre pubescent Rose Battiste who remembers her first foray into the heady world of entertainment clearly."The company was located across the street from my high school, which made it real easy to hang out there. The first person who took the time to hear me sing was Emanuel Laskey. He brought me to Don Davis and he recorded ‘I just can't leave you' on me when I was about 13 or 14. It was really exciting hearing your own song on the radio.I was queen of the neighbourhood!"

By 1965 Mr. And Mrs. Coleman had secured the services of two distinctive yet different teams of songwriters. Don Juan Mancha and Clay McMurray worked as freelancers around the city, usually in separate capacities. McMurray had formed his own Red Cap label as a teenager and was compiling a CV that would eventually take him to Motown. Mancha was a skilled songwriter who had worked in New York, Chicago and Detroit with a variety of artists and labels. Together they provided Laskey with his most successful record to date, the sublime ‘Peace loving Man' and ‘Sweet lies' (also covered by Martha Star with different lyrics as ‘I'm lonely').McMurray also contributed to the frenetic ‘I've got to run for my life' Mancha recalls Laskey's quiet manner around the studio. "He was a very conscientious young man who worked very hard ...easy to work with .. kinda delicate, sensitive, not harsh or rough like lots of others.He had really clear diction too. And he was popular around the city. ‘Peace loving man' was big in Chicago and New York. He needed better management." Joey ‘King Fish' Stribling and James Goffphine provided songs for many of the Thelma artists, including ‘Don't lead me on baby' for Emanuel Laskey. ‘Kingfish' reveals how his sessions worked. "We would always record Emanuel early in the morning - sometimes before nine - because his voice was softer then. As the day wore on his voice would kinda cut up and get quite rough. We already had the track ready so it was only overdubbing that needed to be done."

Laskey is the first to admit that his days with Thelma were some of the most enjoyable times he ever had. "Man, it was so much fun. The world was wonderful. You didn't think or see the real situation because you were too busy doing your thing. Great experiences. The Twenty Grand, Robin Seymour's ‘Swinging Time', Chit Chat Lounge. Club Bamboo. Phelps's Lounge. We did a Thelma Review one time. There was Rose Battiste, Fabulous Peps, Billy Kennedy, myself, Eddie Hill, Robert Ward. Everyone at Motown recognized and loved the Thelma artists. And I got to work with the best guys. Every record I did with Don Davis, James Jamerson played on. Mike Terry, Joe Hunter, Eddie Willis, Benny, Uriel, Pistol, Popcorn, Earl Van Dyke, Robert White all played on my sessions...wow. We had an Emancipation Celebration in Detroit and I played on it seven years straight- with cats like Tony Clarke,JJ Barnes,Betty Lavette, Walter Jackson. I was getting good money back then.$50 a night, four nights a week - that would pay the rent with lots left over. Everybody had a Cadillac back then, but I wasn't a Cadillac kind of person. I drove a Volkswagen. I've always been kind of conservative like that - no ‘show' " Although ‘Welfare cheese' remained his personal favourite, his general preferences are somewhat surprising. " I've always really liked the slower, soulful numbers, but I always seemed to do the uptempo numbers. At the time teenagers were the market - the audience - so we aimed at them."

Motown bought out Thelma Records in 1966, though none of the artists' contracts were taken up, which left Emanuel Laskey in limbo. "Mike Hanks called me with a song he wanted me to do, so we recorded ‘I love you madly' at Terra Shirma. James Epps was in the studio listening to me sing it. Then Mr. Wingate decided he wanted it for the Fantastic Four as the follow up to ‘The whole world is a stage' and I had to take the tape to James for him to learn. Man that was tough, especially when it became a hit." If every cloud does indeed have a silver lining Laskey found his in another song provided by Mike Hanks. Hanks had struck a deal with Armen Boladian's Westbound set up to release two songs he had recorded on Laskey, ‘More love (where this came from)' b/w ‘Letter from Vietnam'. ‘More love' became his biggest selling single mainly due to the national distribution Westbound was able to provide. Large sales didn't necessarily mean great returns for the vocalist however, "...we got 3 cents per copy sold or a percentage. The reason why artists didn't make that much was that if a record was a hit, the artist would be charged for studio time, musicians and producers fees and some distribution costs against royalties. That didn't leave much." As a result of the record's success, Laskey embarked on several national and regional tours to support and promote it, but faltered when the follow up, ‘Never my love', failed to capitalize on ‘More love's momentum. Which is a pity, because he managed to inject his own unique and truly soulful identity on a song that would usually be confined to lifts and supermarket aisles. Although he never recorded for Westbound again, the Laskey name would surface on several small labels well into the 1970s with such songs as ‘Remember me always' for Stag, ‘ Just the way (I want her to be)' for Music Now and ‘I'd rather leave on my feet' for Dennis Talley's DT label. The latter saw him swept up in the disco fad of the 1970s - surely the ultimate knackers yard for the truly soulful spirits that preceded it.

Emanuel Laskey had always maintained a close relationship with the Gaye family. He had dated Anna Gordy in the early days, before she married Marvin, and had stayed with Marvin, with his brother Charles, in 1975. Anna invited him to stay with her in 1978 in California, where he recorded several tracks at Robert Gordy's Stone Diamond Productions facility in concert with Mel Bolton and Marvin himself. Although previously unreleased, two of the tracks have recently been re mastered and made available commercially through Hayley Records in the UK. ‘(Put your name) In the hall of fame' b/w ‘A different kind of different' exhibit all the usual Laskey trademarks - impassioned, soulful vocals, poignant lyrics and clever arrangements. These songs would prove to be his last recordings. An industrial accident, sustained on his return to Detroit, restricted his mobility and curtailed any possibility of strenuous activity. This didn't prevent him helping to found The Original Historical Musical Society of Detroit, with Frankie Garcia, in 1993. The organization was dedicated to aiding and assisting the many Detroit artists with royalty dues, performance opportunities, recording possibilities and unreleased material release. In 1995 he produced a video intended to resurrect his career, and discussions took place to arrange some ‘live' performances in England, although, for health reasons, these never materialized. A book detailing his fascinating career was also discussed.

On a personal note, Emanuel's passing affected me deeply. We had become firm friends over the years, and had corresponded frequently. He never failed to amaze me with his staggering memory; often able to remember addresses, phone numbers and other detailed data about people he hadn't seen for over 40 years! And his soft and gentle persona seemed to easily handle whatever adversity or challenges came his way. I am a better person for having known him.

To conclude, here is a tribute written by his life time friend Larry Thomas Webster, who was a constant companion, confidante and ally to the man we still call ‘Cheese'

REMEMBER ME ALWAYS

We call him Jimmy...
But the music world knew him as Emanuel!
The young man with ‘The Golden Voice'
Unforgettable diction of an English Professor,
His smoothness was like Nat King Cole.
But he was my childhood buddy,
My teenage friend, and my lifetime brother.
Just like the record he recorded...
‘Peace loving man' he WAS a Peace Loving Man.
Love you my buddy!
Just like the wonderful song that you sung...
I was ‘Lucky to be loved by you'
I got ‘More love' in my heart for you.

Your brother for life,
Larry Thomas Webster.

Rob Moss
January, 2007

By Rob Moss in Articles · June 12, 200718 yr

3 x 45s and 1 x 45 have just been released by Hollygrove Records featuring previous unissued Sammy Campbell and Family Underground tarcks

Check out the Hollygrove website for the full information and also online purchasing.
Also check out the bio's on there on both, well worth a read
Release details below, can hear releases of all the 45s on the Hollygroove site
http://www.hollygroverecords.com/index.php?act=releases
Side A
1. Hold On Till Tomorrow
Side B
1. Only For The Love Of You
Sammy Campbell
7" 45rpm

HGR005
$10.00
Side A
1. Suga, Would Ya
Side B
1. Crazy About You
Sammy Campbell
7" 45rpm

HGR004
$10.00

Side A
1. All We Have Is A Song
Side B
1. There Must Be An Answer (1st version)
Family Underground
7" 45rpm
HGR003

$10.00

Side A
1. Nowhere To Run
Side B
1. Our Love's Gone By
Family Underground
7" 45rpm
HGR002
$10.00

Side A
1. I Don't Know Why
2. Dr. Music
3. For The Love Of Disco
4. All We Need Is Love

Side B

1. There Must Be An Answer
2. All We Have Is A Song

3. Nowhere

To Run
4. We Are Somebody

Family Underground

Once In A Lifetime LP
HGR001
$20.00
Hollygrove Records 2007

By Mike in News Archives · June 12, 200718 yr

Clefthorses 2007
Posted by Rugby Soul Club, 12 June 2007 ·
I was trying to think what to post in the thread but there was so much to say after a whole weekend, that a blog was needed.
I didn't think I was going to be able to get to Cleethorpes this year, trying to sort out someone to look after my two youngest children from Friday after school until Monday late afternoon is not an easy task.
A few months back the daughter-in-law anounced they were going to Thorpe Park from Mon 5th - 8th June.....
The brain started ticking.
If I pay the extra few days til the 11th, can we come up, stay with you and you look after my youngest two..... Oh and can Denise come too coz it's her birthday...
Perfect, the scene was set.
We arrived Friday at noon, chilled til 3pm, picked up tickets, then spent a bit of time with the family.
6pm we had to endure an "eat all you can" meal, then we were let loose.
I'd sorta hoped Friday would just be soul nite hours, then you are forced to rest up a bit ready for the blow out on Sat and don't burn out too quickly....it wasn't.
I found myself being drawn to the quality music being put out in the modern room and with only a short distance between the two rooms, it was perfect for me. I would have loved to try out the upstairs room but with no lift I wasn't wasting any dance energy on climbing stairs.
Being the sensible person I am, I left at 1pm and went back to the caravan for some rest, obviously Ganche couldn't leave and she assured me she would be fine.
She arrived home at 5.30am and went straight to bed.
I was then in mother mode again and found myself being forced to go to Ingoldmells for the day...
Arrived back at the caravan by 5pm, Ganche was still asleep, I did check her breathing.
With a desperate need for soulie company, I went to find Jo on the site, with grandson in toe.
She smiled as I walked in, said to my grandson "oo, you're a lovely little monkey, would you like a banana"?....
It's a lack of sleep thing, I said a lot more embarrassing things over the weekend but as it's my blog, I don't have to spill the beans.
I dragged her back to our caravan to get ready for the full on, go for it, Sat nite session.
We waited patiently for Ganche to wake up, by 11pm I couldn't wait anymore and woke her......16+ hours she had slept!!!!
We were in silly mood by this time, everyone else was in bed, so we had to get ready very quietly.
There was no door between us and the bedrooms, so when we put on the hairdryers, we had to stand with a quilt against the doorway to muffle the sound.
We got a good picture of me and Ganche being surgeons...
At 1am we got a txt from the bedroom asking when we were leaving and to be a bit more quiet.
We arrived at the venue at 2am and after being in mother mode for far too long, I was ready to burst.
I was a little OTT and some of the things I said and did should not be posted on here but to sum up, I had a bloody great time.
Sorry to Colin Wood (rider) who had to put up with my insane ramblings. Also to Chris & Carlos for bouncing in front of them to show how strong my legs were and saying "I always wanted to be a punk". To Donna, James and Jenny, you were very polite as I talked at you.
To anyone else I may have harrassed...
After feeling so poorly at Rugby last week I needed to let off steam and I did it big style...
Ganche was still recovering from the nite before and saving herself for Sunday...
We had intended leaving about 6am but I was on too much of a high to go back to the caravan and we would have got told off again for being too loud, so we stayed till 8am.
When the music finished, I clapped, yes, I was the only one but I'd had such a ball I didn't care.
Got back to the caravan to all children awake and my daughter-in-law laughing at me nervously.
Grabbed a few hours sleep while they were still there and able to watch the childrem.
They had to leave Sunday afernoon because the eldest son had his grading for his second dan black belt in Tae Kwon Do (and he passed).
I had intended to get to the Sunday afternoon session and take the children but for some reason, I didn't feel too good.
I realised I'd left my shoes in the venue, so had to venture over at 3pm, managed to hear some of Kenny's stuff....
Chantelle took my shoes off me, tied the laces together and proceeded to play footy on the dance floor with my children. I'd given them a lecture on dance floor etiquette that just flew out the door. And I was too fragile to fight back.
I rested all afternoon ready for the Sunday night party. Not having been to Cleethorpes before (yes, I was a virgin), I thought the Sunday nite thing would be quiet, subdued, chilled.
So with kids in toe, in we went. I hid them round the corner in what had been the record room.
I should have known that nothing is quiet and subdued on the northern scene, where everyone got the energy after a very long weekend, I'll never know...
Big thank you at this point for Ady allowing me to drag them along, it was Ganche's birthday at midnight and I so wanted to be there.
Come midnight, we did the cake and candles bit, gave her her pressys and off I went and left her to it.
I would have loved to have stayed till the "small wee hours" but we can't all lock the kids away and go and have fun...
I was still buzzing from the whole weekend, so I packed everything up before I got a few hours kip.
I got a txt from Chris Morgan to say, he'd got Ganche and would bring her back later.
At 7am, I said I would pick her up later, got one back saying pick her up now, so I bundled the kids in the car, thinking she must be ill.
He opened the door and said "I was joking".
Don't you just love the sence of humour of a soulie...
We manged to get out of the caravan for 10am and headed to town for a birthday brekky for Denise. The plan was for whoever was still there or still alive, to meet up with us.
The Rimmer party were still in their caravan tidying up!!!!
Cat's group haven't surfaced yet!!!!
I missed the call from Chris & Carlos, so by the time I realised, they'd left!!!
Never mind, Lionel and Marie managed to find us as it was the cafe next to their B & B.
We left Cleethorpes at 11.30am and I was back in bed by 3pm.
I haven't had so much fun in a long time, good music, great friends, I will be back.....
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Dave Rimmer
DJ Prostitute ! Taking Bookings Now.
Posted:Jun 13 2007 09:55 AM
So where is the photo of you and Denise as Surgeons ??????

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By Rugby Soul Club in Articles · June 12, 200718 yr

DETROIT’S INVICTUS
SAMPLED BY HIP HOP GREATS MADE BY MOTOWN HIT MAKERS

We are proud to present Detroit's Invictus, Sanctuary's first digital only compilation, which is an enthralling journey through the original context of sounds which may be familiar to modern ears in the form they have been sampled by artist such De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, Outkast, Fat Boy Slim and Pete Rock.

The 14 tracks featured on this compilation are all produced by the all-star song writing trio of Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian and Eddie Holland who have produced legendary gems for the likes of The Supremes, Junior Walker & The All Stars, The Four Tops, Martha & The Vandellas, The Isley Brothers and The Elgins at Motown in the 1960s. When the trio left Motown in 1968 they set up the Hot Wax and Invictus labels. In the early 1970s Hot Wax and Invictus scored hits with a variety of acts including Freda Payne, The Chairmen Of The Board, Laura Lee, 100 Proof (Aged In Soul) and The Honey Cone.

The tracks making up this unique compilation of sampled tracks are as follows:

1. Freda Payne - Unhooked Generation

As sampled by JVC Force's - Strong Island - 1988

2. Parliament - Little Old Country Boy

De La Soul - Potholes In My Lawn - 1989

3. 8th Day - She's Not Just Another Woman

The Diabolical Biz Markie - She's Not Just Another Woman (Monique) - 1989

4. Freda Payne - We've Gotta Find A Way Back To Love

A Tribe Called Quest - Ham and Eggs - 1990

5. Laura Lee - Crumbs Off The Table

D-Nice - Crumbs On The Table - 1990//Ice Cube - This Is A Man's World - 1990

6. Politicians - Free Your Mind

Professor Griff - Pawns In The Game - 1990//Nikki D - Letting Off Steam - 1991

7. Flaming Ember - Gotta Get Away

Diamond D - I'm Outta Here - 1992

8. Parliament - Come In Out Of The Rain

Jungle Brothers - I'm In Love With Indica - 1993//Outkast - Elevators - 1996//
Xzibit - What U See Is What U Get - 1998

9. 100 Proof Aged In Soul - Somebody's Been Sleeping (In My Bed)

Big Daddy Kane - Somebody's Been Sleeping In My Bed - 1994

10. The Just Brothers - Sliced Tomatoes

Fat Boy Slim - Rockafella Skank - 1998

11. Freda Payne - The Road We Didn't Take

Defari - Checkstand 3 - 1999//DJ Cam ft Afu-Ra - Voodoo Child (Premier Remix) - 2003

12. Freda Payne - Instrumental Prelude

Pete Rock - Give It To Y'all - 2001

13. Honey Cone - Want As

Mary Mary - Heaven - 2005

14. Honey Cone - Innocent Until Proven Guilty

Common - Testify - 2005

http://www.myspace.com/detroitsampled

About The Artist/Label:
A Hall of Fame songwriting and production trio, this all-star lineup paired brothers Brian and Eddie Holland with Lamont Dozier. They produced gems for the Supremes, Junior Walker & the All Stars, the Four Tops, Martha & the Vandellas, the Isley Brothers, and the Elgins until they left Motown in 1968.
After moving from Detroit to Los Angeles, the trio created the Hot Wax and Invictus labels. Freda Payne, the Chairman of the Board, Laura Lee, 100 Proof (Aged in Soul), and the Honey Cone were among the acts that scored hits in the early '70s.

About The Compilation:
First digital compilation from sanctuary. Features only sanctuary owned catalogue in a way that relates it to the present day and opens up new markets to not only these featured Invictus recordings but to the whole catalogue. Some of the artist who sampled Invictus catalogue are De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, Outkast, Fat Boy Slim and Pete Rock to name but a few.

By Mike in News Archives · June 11, 200718 yr

word passed on that a 2007 version of Soul On Wax just been released

I just wanted to inform you of our latest releases you might be interested
in and my first 45 on favorite recs 45 called soul on wax , re recorded on a
2007 version with live band .
hope you'll like it, hand it over !

keep on keeping on

Eric
Soul On Wax / Mr Day / VY_7 / £ 5.95
Uptempo Northern soul tinged timeless and totally
essential 7" from supreme vocalist Mr Day and his live band lifting a
touch of the Curtis Mayfield spirit into 2007.
can find clips of both on home page
http://myspace.com/eric_aka_mrday

By Mike in News Archives · June 10, 200718 yr

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
With the release Tuesday of Kaboom!, an album that fairly lives up to its incendiary title, the group is primed to secure a foothold in the burgeoning deep funk movement alongside Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, Breakestra and The Poets of Rhythm.....
Etta James and Sam Cooke were just two of the other luminaries with whom Walker worked during that era, a period in which he was fronting a "straight-up soul and R&B" combo called Little Charles & the Sidewinders. Thanks to a push from saxophonist King Curtis, another big name on the scene, Walker and the band went on to become mainstays at Small's Paradise in Harlem. With the Sidewinders, he also released a number of singles for Decca Records.
For a neo-funk band like the Dynamites, the tricky thing about turning it loose, to borrow from Walker, is to do it in a fresh way. This is especially the case when your touchstones include James Brown, Hank Ballard and Dyke & the Blazers, pioneers who patented their styles the better part of 50 years ago.
"The idea was to make a record that didn't sound like it was made in 1962," Elder said. "We kept that in mind at every point during the making of our album.
"Our goal was to have one foot planted in the funk and soul of the late '50s and '60s and yet also to give the music a new twist.....
Check out the full article By BILL FRISKICS-WARREN along with some great photos at the tennessean.com website
http://www.rctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070610/ENTERTAINMENT01/706100313/1005/MTCN0303
the new album is just out and clips can be streamed here
http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/7434396/a/Kaboom!.htm

By Mike in Event News · June 10, 200718 yr

Born in Providence, Rhode Island in 1933, he moved to New York as a child where he sang in his grandmother's gospel choir and even recorded some tracks as a solo singer before entering college with the intentions of becoming a doctor. By the '60s though, Freddie had given up medical school to work as a songwriter in the city's famed Brill Building. Among his compositions were Paul Anka's "It Only Lasts For A Little While" and Gene Chandler's "From Day To Day".
The full article can be read at http://www.oldiesmusic.com/news.htm
In 1963, Freddie Scott cut a demonstration record of "Hey Girl", a new song by Gerry Goffin and Carole King. The intended recipient was the hit-making Chuck Jackson, but he turned the song down. Instead, Goffin and King liked Scott's voice so much that they recorded their own version with him. Phil Spector heard the results and said, "You've got to put that out. It's a smash." "Hey Girl" was a Top Ten US hit and became a club favourite in the UK, being covered by several beat groups of the time.
full article can be read at http://news.independent.co.uk/people/obituaries/article2617422.ece
Thanks to Deltree for passing on this sad news
The forum thread can viewed here
https://www.soul-source.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=49930

By Mike in News Archives · June 8, 200718 yr

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