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Last Ever Northern Soul @ The Plinston Event!, It's All Over - Thanks for the memories

Have listened to all the feedback and discussed with members, friends and anyone who has an opinion on the subject and have come to the conclusion that it's time to hang up the soulful shoes at the club and make the next night on the 4th November the last NORTHERN SOUL @ THE PLINSTON! event, at least for the time being.
Despite we still have 200/250+ in we can no longer keep running at a loss and so I am closing the doors after 3 years.
It's been a fun time and have enjoyed it, at times!, and hope that as many of you as can make it will come along to the Nov 4th farewell night and see us out in style. The Big O (orig posted in forum)
By Mike in Event News ·

Dome ALLDAYER This Saturday 22nd October

A Nice Early Start to Your Saturday Entertainment This Coming Saturday 22nd October.Downstairs @ The Dome Junction Road Tufnell Park London N19 5QQ....Starting @ 4pm tru till 3am.11 Hours for A Fiver.A fine Selection of DJ's Including RobMesser-Taffy- NeilBrown-TonyParker-Toby-Phil Raines-Yan Vatiste-RBMan-JonBuck GrahamDriver-AndyKempster Free CD to the First 40 Paying Customers adypotts@hotmail.co.uk Also Sue Buck's 45th Birthday
By jonbuck in Event News ·

Hilton Smooth FM Luxury Soul Weekender 6th Jan - 8th Jan

Hilton Smooth FM Luxury Soul Weekender
Hilton Hotel
Blackpool
Friday 6th, Saturday 7th, Sunday 8th January 2006
Live acts:
Lenny Williams
Maysa Leak
Ledisi
Adriana Evans
Steve Harvey
Full DJ line up and rooms t.b.a.
£169 per person

more info -read more The booking number for full accommodation: 01253 754403

Hilton Hotel rooms sold out but rooms still available at THE IMPERIAL, THE
DEVERE and THE BIG BLUE.

Weekend passes - £59 each. There will be no SATURDAY ONLY passes.
By Mike in Event News ·

Soul related art print sale this Sunday in London

Hello everybody, I'm doing this rather last-minute impromptu exhibitionprint sale this Sunday at Leonards Bar, Northampton Road, Farringdon, London, EC1. It's organised by Jerome [Postal worker and Jazz dancer extrordinaire]. 3 other artist's are exhibiting. Do please drop in to say hi and have a beer, if you are around. U don't have to buy anything. It would be nice to see you; but I do have a new series of images, available as swanky prints
Best Wishes from Oscar
Oscar Romp Soul Artist (read more for flyer)
By Mike in News Archives ·

Ace 30 Years Birthday Celebration 1975-2005 - Soul and Funk

Latest new releases from Kent, first one is part of a set of releases marking Ace's 30 years
Ace 30 Years Birthday Celebration 1975-2005 - Soul and Funk

Its Soul-Funk time as Ace DJs and compilers Ady Croasdell and Dean Rudland force you to put on your dancing shoes and shake out some talc on the floor for a smooth ride into the heart of soul....
read more for tracklisting and info ..........It opens with the 'freshly minted to record for the first time' Dave Hamilton instrumental Brother Ratt - vibes, guitar and a funky drummer; what more could you ask for. Well you could ask for another 19 cuts as good as this and that's what you get. Kicking into the sublime Make Me Yours from Money Records' Bettye Swann and following with the cool cool sound of Mary Love's Tam-la-like Stoney Face. Some Northern, courtesy Bobby Angello and Toby Lark, some Psychedelic soul by Phillip Mitchell, and back to basics with the Johnny King and Fatback's Peace, Love Not War and really, you cannot argue with facts like that. Oh and it doesn't get any worse - the Diplomats Here's A Heart is guaranteed to tug those strings like few other records. The luscious sounds of Millie Jackson drop effortlessly into the street-wise reality of Anne Alford's search for employment. Oh and there is one of the finest from Memphis finest the late and indubitably great Mr James Carr. Have mercy and as the Ikettes suggest - be thankful.

CATALOGUE NUMBER CDCHK 1079

Track Listings

1. Brother Ratt - Dave Hamilton 2. Make Me Yours - Bettye Swann
3. Hey Stoney Face - Mary Love
4. Too Much For You - Bobby Angelle
5. Happiness Is Here - Tobi Lark
6. I Can't Take Any More - The Persians
7. I'll See You In Hell First - Phillip Mitchell
8. Peace Love Not War - Johnny King &The Fatback Band
9. What You See Is What You're Gonna Get - Brenda George
10. Momma, Momma - Betty Barney
11. Here's A Heart - The Diplomats12. It's Not That Easy - Reuben Bell
13. Angel In Your Arms - Millie Jackson
14. Got To Get Me A Job - Ann Alford
15. My Jealous Girl - Clay Hammond
16. Pouring Water On A Drowning Man - James Carr
17. Have Mercy Someone - Z Z Hill
18. Soul Feeling (Pt 1) - Eddie Giles
19. I'm So Thankful - The Ikettes
20. Careful Man - John Edwards

more info
http://www.acerecords.co.uk/
By Mike in Event News ·

Stand Up Monkey! Fri 28 Oct 2005 - News, info and all that

time to Stand Up Monkey!
Friday 28 Oct being the date , 8 -2am being the time and 5 quid being the price
Guest dj for this one is Roger Banks and along with the regs we reckon it be another good night at the third one at this new venue. As always just doing things our own way and be offering a quality soulful mix of current and revivals that you wont get anywhere else
Full line up
Roger Banks, Steve Thomas, Mark Speakman, Phil Blacknel, Chico, John Elias and Mike Hughes

The venue
is a large listed 16th century manor hall here, and while on the
outside it looks just like that, once inside the building there is a
bit of a tardis effect. The dance complex part is purpose made for such
an event, dj booth, a unusual floor and layout, all a bit different
from the usual but sort of tailor made if know what I mean,
Directions:
can be found on this page, along with maps, traffic camera and so on
Address is
Penrhyn Old Hall/Penrhyn Old Rd,
Penrhyn Bay,
Llandudno,
LL30 3EE
contact
email: monkey@soul-source.net
mobile/text: 07849255499
more info :
subscrible for monkey
Mobile phone that be on door is
07849255499
mobile phone (wap/pda)- if on the move can get all monkey event info (and others) via event guide, just enter n your phone/pda
plays
as always will be pushing out some plays from the djs before the event, first off a selection of current spins from Steve Thomas

THE NOMADS- THE LOVE I MISS - C/U
1984 LOVE MACHINE - YOUR BREAKING MY HART -EX DONNA COLMAN FIRST PLAYED BY YOURS TRULY.
CHRIS CLARK - SOMETHINGS WRONG - UNISSUIED TAMLA
HARVEY AVERNE DOZEN- NEVER LEARED TO DANCE-FANIA
POP TOPS - I WANT TO MAKE IT WITH YOU -SOUNDS INTERNATIONAL
THE LYRICS- PICK OF THE WEEK- CRACKERJACK
THE BRYM_MARS- KEEP ON GOIN - EEE
DELEGATES OF SOUL - TO MAKE YOU MINE - C/U
RAY JIMENEZ- I,LL KEEP ON LOVING YOU/ LEAVE HER ALONE -COLUMBIA
THE INTERNATIONALS- BEAUTIFUL PHILOSOPHY- DA`R
JOHNNY COOPER - THE FALLOUT- BARRINGTON

text messages - usual text messages be sent out today

accommodation - as always email us if need help on this, loads of hotels, guestys etc
dmsc section - can read stuff like last lookback at the last monkey and all past reviews news and views in the dmsc section on soul source


Next Monkey Event is a Xmas blast

16 December - At the Old Hall and start of the two room season - yep two rooms offering the best in current and revivals and as got a scary extension reckon its going to be uproar
January 2006 should at long last see the long overdue and anticpated Monkey nighter underway more details on this soonest.
As always thanks to all those who have supported us past, present and future, many similar independant clubs nowadays just doing their own thing and also like to pass on thanks to each one for all their support !
Till that friday then
stand up monkey!
dmsc team



By Mike in Event News ·

Sleepless Nights Oct Newsletter

Latest news and more on all sorts of going ons from the Sleepless night types Hello all just threw me german phrase book away after last nights failure of Gazzer O'Donkeytee, Iano Harte and Co However i digress a timely reminder...just over a week to next instalment of SN Friday October 21st The Hub Eustace Street Temple Bar D2 9.30-3am (bar till 2.30) âÅ¡¬ 5 b4 11 Usual geezers Al/Pip/Mitch/Danny/John This months special guests from Bedford: Pete Hulatt&Hammy. A few oldies and some top rare stuff that should go down a storm from these lads. Awhile away but have managed to get Kenny Burrell (Scotland)&Steve Thomas (Wales) to commit for our 4th anniversary. Future dates with confirmed guests at mo: nov 18; (Joe Moran, Paul Bennett) dec 16; (Brian Dunne) 2006 jan 13; (Macca) *annual oldies nite* feb 17; (Dave Miller) mar 24; apr 22; (Kenny Burrell, Steve Thomas) *4th anniversary saturday all dayer* may 19; jun 16 jul 21 aug 18 sep 15 oct 20 nov 17 dec 15 Cork next saturday and Backdrop next month so weekend spotlight back on Belfast an allniter tomorrow with Soul Incorporated ............. first Soul Incorporated event on Friday 14th October.A Northern soul allnighter from 11pm until 7am in The Kinara Restaurant Complex, Shore Road, Jordanstown, Belfast featuring DJ's Keith Money (fresh from a blinder at the 100 club anniversary) David Miller(Edinburgh) Paul Davis(Dublin) Paul Williams(Belfast) Ady Townsend(Carlow) Jim McCracken(Belfast) Kinara on the shores of Belfast Lough, close to University of Ulster, 5 miles north of Belfast central. Venue holds 300,large wooden dance floor, (bar til 2am) Indian restaurant food available ALL NIGHT. Full parking Getting there:- By air, - from either airport (Belfast City is the closest),taxi ride cost (from the City) about £10 By road - from Dublin, M1, A1 Lisburn, then M1 Belfast, across West Link onto M5, for Carrickfergus. Buses (To Carrickfergus) run past the front door. Last one from Belfast leaves approx 10.30pm Taxis run 24 hours from local depot Offer or Need to organise lifts contact Jim McCracken- djjimmymack@btinternet.com Paul Davis- davispau@ie.ibm.com Wales? next date for the monkey at penrin old hall is friday 28th oct; Steve at Steven00soul@aol.com Useful Links CLUBBING: Mivian at the Gaiety every week, 6ts pop, Motown, Northern till 3.30am saturdays RADIO---- Soul Kitchen every Saturday from 6pm - 8pm on 103.2FM with Chris Maher www.soulkitchen.ie @ Tonic CafÃÆ’© Bar, Blackrock Village every Wednesday night from 8.30pm free in RADIO--------Ray O'Reillys internet soulshow, mondays 9-11pm http://www.powerfm.org send requests comments to;studio@powerfm.org INFO---------Joe's soul website bout whats happening on this green isle: http://homepage.eircom.net/~dublinsoul mike hughes soul source for info and chat on all things northern : https://www.soul-source.co.uk/ RECORDS------------pat brady records, a place to get your vinyl (includes sound bytes); http://www.northernsoul45s.co.uk/ thanks for KTF Catch ya Danny
By Mike in News Archives ·

Valatone Soul Sessions (29th Oct)

Hello again boys and girls..... This month Valatone Soul Sessions are proud to present.... The fantastic Bernhard Schmitz from Vienna making the long journey over to Euston for your entertainment........plus, celebrating his 40th year in showbiz the fabulous Tony Smith.... You lucky people See you all on the floor Johnny x
By Mike in Event News ·

Jimmie Raye and the keys to the city

Article on the Niagara Gazette website tells the story how the philly dog man is re-presented the keys to the city of Niagara Falls

Getting his key back By Denise Jewell Wednesday, October 05, 2005

Jimmie Raye was on his way home to Los Angeles when he lost his key to the city of Niagara Falls back in 1981. A gift from then-mayor Michael O’Laughlin, the brass key was in the soul singer’s luggage when it disappeared. “I never did find out what happened to it,” said Raye, who grew up in Niagara Falls before touring the country and gaining the nickname “Mr. Soulspectacular” for .........

full article and photo here
link no longer valid
By Mike in News Archives ·

Lifeline Real Deal All-nighter

Lifeline Soul Club is back at it's new home THE FOX at Colsterworth on December the 10th 2005. The Fox can be found a couple of miles south of the Colsterworth roundabout on the A1 with the venue situated at the side of the A1. The venue is approx 30 minutes south of Newark and about the same north of Peterborough. The night will run 9.30pm until 8am and will be supplying the usual Lifeline policy of Rare (and cheap), underplayed and forgtotten gems both from the 60's and 70's. DJ's supplying the sounds are the usual residents of Butch, Andy Dyson, Mick H, Soul Sam, Cliff Steele & Chalky ably supported by guests Kitch and Paul Sadot and all the way from London Town special guest Teff!! All this for a tenner!!! Questions or info Andy @ Dysonsoul@aol.com or tel: 01302 744927 or Mick @ trentsoul@aol.com or tel: 07968 030464
By Mike in Event News ·

On the Scene is looking for record reviewers

If you have a knowledge of soul music and have a knack for scribbling and would love to see it in print then we would like to hear from you. We are due to increase the size of the mag to include more soul music but need reviewers for the new material we are receiving. The music in question is all Soul from Northern to Modern but we will only ask you to review material that is relevant to your knowledge and taste. For more info email paul@fresh-promotion.co.uk Remember this is a mag that is seen by many thousands of people so if your idea is to get yourself heard there can be no better way.
By Mike in News Archives ·

KINGS HALL, Stoke, Stoke on Trent NEW YEARS

Latest word on a New Years Eve Nighter: Dec 31st, 2005 £15.00 Ticket Only D/J line up includes: Kev Roberts, Terry Davies, Richard Searling, Mark Bicknell, Colin Curtis, Bob Hinsley, Neil Jones, John Barker / Phil Turner (Junction 11 crew). Opens 9pm - 6am, this event is in the main room and incldes a FREE MEAL... Tel; 01782-266888 for tickets book on line at www.goldsoul.co.uk "the uk's biggest all nighter"
By Mike in Event News ·

Soul Or Nothing This Saturday 8th October

Just a reminder that Soul or Nothing is back at 14 Lloyd Street, Manchester,this Saturday 8 October. This week we have Dundee's Davie Hudson joining an otherwise exclusively local lineup - The Greatstone Soul Club's Tony Jackson and Paul Havekin, Paul Sadot, Karl Rhodes and Adam Leaver joining resident dj and adopted Mancunian, the Reverend himself, Steve "Kenny Lynch" Cato. For directions/information call Steve 07752 084878 www.cooloff.net or Reg 07724 329925 The fun starts at 8pm and runs til 3am..... Hope to see you very soon Soul or Nothing
By Mike in Event News ·

Fortnum and Thorley @ RSG Friday 14th October

Latest info and details of the RSG @ Westcott Social Event Its on Friday the 14th of October at Westcott HP18-0PD Read more for full details, directions and info Soon be here our finest hour, RSG @ Westcott Social Friday 14th October, Ashenden Road Westcott HP18-0PD 7.30-1am With Guest DJ's Carl Fortnum&Dave Thorley, along with regulars Shaun Byrnes Wayne Pugh&Jon Buck, the venue is an old officers mess on a dissused airfield. 26 miles from M25&12 miles from Junction 9 M40, just off the A41 midway between Bicester&Aylesbury, once you turn off the A41 signposted Westcott&Ashenden you are on Ashenden Rd. Westcott Social is about 1 mile down on your right hand side, Sign outside Westcott Sports&Social Club, once through the gates keep going till you see an Orange Building this is it contact us 07977-330697 ready.steady.go@ntlworld.com
By jonbuck in Event News ·

Sharon Jones and Dap Kings - Manchester, Glasgow, Gateshead

Dates, locations and links for Sharon Jones and Dap Kings visit to Uk and France Glasgow, Gateshead, Manchester this week London, Bristol, Leeds the next Double header in Manchester on Saturday with soul or nothing after sounds good to me Thursday, October 6th, 2005 9:00 PM GLASGOW, SCOTLAND Mixed Bizness at the Sub Club Jamaica Street Glasgow, Scotland http://www.mixedbizness.co.uk Friday, October 7th, 2005 11:00 PM GATESHEAD, ENGLAND The Sage Gateshead St. Mary's Square Gateshead, England http://www.thesagegateshead.org Saturday, October 8th, 2005 MANCHESTER, ENGLAND The Roadhouse Newton Street Manchester, UK http://www.fatcity.co.uk Monday, October 10th, 2005 7:00 PM LONDON, ENGLAND The Jazz Cafe 5 Parkway, Camden, NW1 London NW1 7PG, UK http://www.meanfiddler.com/displayPage_jazz.asp?PageID87'>http://www.meanfiddler.com/displayPage_jazz.asp?PageID87 Price: 17.50 in Advance, 20 at the Door Tuesday, October 11th, 2005 7:00 PM LONDON, ENGLAND The Jazz Cafe 5 Parkway, Camden, NW1 London NW1 7PG, UK http://www.meanfiddler.com/displayPage_jazz.asp?PageID87'>http://www.meanfiddler.com/displayPage_jazz.asp?PageID87 Price: 17.50 in Advance, 20 at the Door Thursday, October 13th, 2005 11:00 PM BRISTOL, ENGLAND Seen Live @ Fiddlers Willway Street, Bedminster Bristol, UK http://www.futureboogie.com Friday, October 14th, 2005 Binky Griptite and the Dee Kays TBA Saturday, October 15th, 2005 Leeds, England The Wardrobe St. Peter's Square Leeds, UK
By Mike in Event News ·

Northampton Weekender Review 2005

by Paul d
Its whats in the groove that counts errr dunno about that after this weekend.
Several months ago Paddy from Nton who Id done some work for in that past asked me if I'd do a weekender for him with the highlight being some live USA acts, I agreed but advised him I could only two sessions as a weekend of NS would do my head in.
As the gig approached and the news of the live acts became known I was looking forward to my first ever 'weekender' appearance and watching some live stuff. The announcement that the Just Bros had been cancelled was a huge disappointment however the replacement group left me literally counting the hours back in August, the Might yMasqueraders were coming to the UK and I'm on the same bill!!!!!
Its now I should tell you that How is one of my all time favourite records, not a classic but a record that imho epitomises 1960s soul, its so atmospheric you can smell the Ford car plant in Detroit, who ever sang that record had a voice that has lived with me since the day I heard ˜how' for the first time, would they sing it, would they remember the words ¦we would find out/
FRI
So off I trundles off from my Peterborough home with my bother Mick who had recently come back from the States telling me about chats he had with Popcorn Wylie, Laura Lee, Little Jimmy Scot to name but a few we arrived at the Moat House though we couldn't understand why the exit barrier wouldn't go UP'¦lol. Into the reception area where people were congregating after their evening meal, a shower and in Tony Dellars case a '2hr nap'..Met some of the old lads I hadn’t seen for Donkeys a few beers and watched this 70 year old black bloke sipping from a pint of lager grey goatee beard probably no more than 9st and the biggest cowboy hat you've ever seen, I turned to my brother and said..'look at that ole bugger I bet he's the drummer in the backing band'it was then my turn to play a few, The Cautions, Dicky Wonder, Lada Edmund Jnr, Brice Coefield, Marie Knight, kept those that wanted to dance busy, 45 mins up and I made way for Rob Moss who played some nice un-released Detroit stuff then the backing band for Saturdays main event took to the stage, wow!!! One of the tightest soul bands I think I'd ever heard, the lead vocalist was fantastic not only did he look like Edwin Star he sounded remarkably like him, it was then Paddy told me he was in fact Edwin Stars younger brother…
SAT
Me and Brookey turned up at 8pm again had a few with friends I hadn't seen for years such as Bickers, Evo, Glen Bellamy, Mark Freeman, Katrina, Cliff Steel and before we knew it my ole mucker Tony Dellar was on, SAM WILIAMS, RUTH REECE, some R&B thing which filled the floor but was actually quite appalling, Tony was followed by the delectable Jo Wallace who I had never met before, what a breath of fresh air this lass was behind the decks, smash bang wallop, 'you will f***kin dance geezer'  was her attitude, a spot full of diversity from'''˜she blew a good thing to gonna be a big thing she also played a record which I used to play and clear the floor too in 1976 a gritty up-tempo number on Nu-tone but me and Brooky couldn remember who it was buy?? We did ask her to play The Magic Night and The Philharmonics for us but she forgot :~)
Evo followed Jo with a typical Evo spot, I actually think Dave is technically one of the greatest NS jocks ever, with the emphasise on jock, it was then Brookey asked me what I was going to play, it had been agreed prior to the gig that I would do a TORCH spot as it was OCT 1st 1972 that myself and three other guys from Peterborough gained entrance to that converted cinema in a Tunstall back street, but I had to wait until the live acts were finished I was looking forward to saying tongue in cheek, thanks Chuck Jackson for an excellent 60 mins as if Id just followed Pat Brady at Keele
The room was hardly crammed but a nice atmosphere was building up, me I was dead excited would the Masquerders do How..Enter Rob Moss who did an excellent job compeering the first part of the show, introducing the Adorables who waded into Oh Boy the left the stage for them to be hauled back on individually, Pat Lewis sang cant shake it loose, enter her Sister Diane who brilliantly sung her Wand recording I thank you kindly and enter a very nervous Betty Boo who did her very best to sing say it isnât so a bloody difficult song to sing at the best of times but with a few yells of “go on Betty go†from the crowd she got through it to rapturous applause, it was then it dawned on me just how good the backing band were, I turned to Brookey and said “you know what mate, HOW is a real possibilityâ€
Next on Stage was Barbara Mercer who sang liked shed been doing the circuit for the last 40years, Im sure she sung “happiness is here but I had to go off to the bogs for wee as my prostrate had gone into overdrive for some bizarre reason, my it was looking forward to the Masqueraders as much as I were.
Enter Rob Moss again a great intro to the Maskies telling us how he met them in Memphis etc and all of a sudden they were on stage¦and bugger me the old black dud with the goatee we had seen in the bar was one of them not only that but he was the lead singer on their first number HOW the place went wild, I had goose bumps on my bell end, well I think they were goose bumps…one with I got the Power and then a slow un and finishing with Do you love me baby†awesome, they sounded as if they were miming to the record they were that good.
A short break to refuel with Kalibar and Chuck Jackson entered, a master of deliverance, described as Mr Everything by someone who I thought was the compeer off Phoenix Nights.
He did a 90 min set churning out all his classics whilst interacting with the crowd telling them stories about Ready Steady go and the Rolling Stones, Edwin Starr and Smokey Robinson a truly wonderful showman however I could have done with a 60min set and more than four songs from the Masquerders they were so good.
Chuck Jackson finally left the stage singing Love lights it then dawned on me I had a job to and how the hell do I follow that, decided to stick with me guns and do me Torch spot
FIDELS-TRY A LITTLE HARDER
CINDY SCOTT-I LOVE YOU BABY
ALICE CLARK-YOU HIT ME
THE VIBRATIONS-SURPRISE PARTY
EARL WRIGHT-THUMB A RIDE
THE SUPERIORS-WHAT WOULD I DO
THE TYMES-WHAT WOULD I DO
BOBBY PATTERSON-MY BABYS COMING BACK
MAXINE BROWN-ONE IN A MILLION
CHARLES WRIGHT-KEEP SAYING
MR FLOODS PARTY-AND COMPARED TO WHAT
THE MOB-OPEN THE DOOR TO YOU HEART
THE OLYMPICS-THE SAME OLD THING
LORENZO MANLEY-SWOOP DOWN ON YOU
JEAN CARTER-LIKE ONE
And as I was so happy I finished with William Bell, superb night.
I can't go without praising the lads who promoted the weekender, they went out on limb with this and although I got the impression numbers could have been more the organisation, equipment we had to use plus the facilities were first class.
Well done to everyone and here's to next year.
Paul D
Oct 2005
By Nickg in Articles ·

Booking News Motown Legends at Great Yarmouth (Hemsby)

Newsflash KIM WESTON, BRENDA HOLLOWAY, FRANCIS NERO THE INVITATIONS and RICHIE PITTS Great news for people wishing to visit MOTOWN LEGENDS at Great Yarmouth (Hemsby) on the 14th to 17th October 2005. We can now offer short notice bookings for 2 people sharing our One Bedroom Budget accommodation for just...... .....£29.75 each (£59.50 for 2 people minimum share) This Includes 3 nights accommodation and all Dance hall passes And entry to view our three main Show-stopping live events, Kim Weston, Brenda Holloway and Francis Nero Live in Concert on Saturday night backed by The Prestatyn soul band. Plus Our special guests THE INVITATIONS their first visit back to the UK in over 30 years on the Friday evening and UK based soul man Richie Pitts on the Sunday evening. There is a full program of Motown all weekend for those who love the Motor City sound from the classic era's in all 3 arenas. We also have TWO Northern Soul All-nighters Friday&Saturday plus our dedicated modern venue "the Broadside" over 100 hours of music in a great weekend. Over 1,000 people are already coming, this is a great offer if you can only make it for the Friday or Saturday nights and is a fantastic bargain. To book call 0870 604 5606 and quote MT05 £29.75 OFFER. Get there for this event this year in its present format as we have exciting news to announce during the weekend about our 2006 Motown legends event !!! SEE YOU THERE
By Rob Wigley in Event News ·

Dean Anderson Last Sunday Soul Show - 6-9pm Special Guests

The popular Sunday Night Soul show hosted by Dean Anderson run finishes to night. Tune in to hear exclusive interview in the first half of the show featuring northern legends giving their first uk radio interview, and in the second half an interview with Richard Pitts one of the live acts at the forthcoming Motown weekender at Great Yarmouth 6-9pm at Boundary FM avail thru net at http://www.boundarysound.co.uk/
By Rob Wigley in Event News ·

Bobby Patterson Tour news

Legendary Texas Soul singer appears live on Friday, October 28th at the Royal Regency, Ilkeston, Derbys. Admission £5, plus the latest Togetherness weekender news plus latest news on the Togetherness Soul Weekender at the Cala Gran Holiday Park, Fleetwood. Nov 11-13 (appearing on stage with WILLIAM BELL and the SNAKE DAVIES BAND on Sat, Nov 12th) Visit www.goldsoul.co.uk for pricing. Tel; 01909-515150 for more details or Txt 0784-1197874
By Mike in Event News ·

Regs blog from 2005

From Here To Maternity
Posted by Reg 01 August 2005

Had a last wheel out before the imminent arrival of baby Reg at Steve's new night Soul or Nothing. Wow, what a turn out and, without any hint of bias, I have to say it was one of the best nights I've been at for a good while (with the possible exception of the launch night ).

Thing is he's got it just right for the kind of people he wants to attract. A plush venue with plenty of sofas ( for those of us who need to take the weight off out feet for whatever reason) , a fantastic dj list mainly consisting of collectors with the odd big name guest thrown in , a great location in City centre Manchester and a good age range of customers, not just from the soul scene. I invited a group of friends down who aren't soul scene regulars by stretch of the imagination and they had a fantastic time and are coming again next month. Also, there were a few young girls sitting near me on the door who danced all night and were asking me about other venues they could go to.

Steve's enthusiasm for the scene we love is infectious and this kind of night is perfect for introducing new people to rare soul -people who've maybe been to Matt Bolton's Move on Up in Leeds or Northern Funk in Manchester and want to hear more in a non intimidating, modern atmosphere -rather than be scared off by Oxford bags, chin strokers and wide eyed men old enough to be your father

I'd encourage any of you reading this (if there is anybody reading this....) to come down and try it out. The next one is August 27th....I'll be there in spirit
By Reg in Articles ·

Union Club Friday plus Guests DJ Steve C current plays!

Friday the 7th Oct sees the next in the long running series of monthly quality rare soul nights at Trentbridge Nottingham. Highly rated and a regular must get to by many soul fans. Read more for full details including one of this months guests Steve C current top of the crop plays FRIDAY 7TH OCT UNION SOUL NIGHTS PRESENTS ITS MONTHLY SOUL NIGHT AT THE TRENTBRIDGE INN, TRENTBRIDGE, NOTTIINGHAM 8 TILL 1AM MICK H ANDY RILEY MICK BOYLE BISH + SPECIAL GUESTS SOUTHERN SOUL MOVEMENT .MOLLY & STEVE C Plays your ears may be treated with on the night while Steve C is doing his set 60's Mac Staten - There she goes Fred Lowery - I'm sorry The Autographs - I can do it Big Frank & The Essences - I won't let her see me cry Voices Incorporated - Thinkin' Bobby Angelle - Too much for you Danny Harrison - Girl girl girl Paul Sindab - You dropped your candy in the sand Parisians - Twinkle little star Stewart Ames - Angelina oh Angelina 70's El Anthony - We've been in love too long Sons of Robin Stone - Lets do it now Jimmy Helms - Romeo and Juliet Gloria Taylor - Total Disaster David Ruffin - Rode by the place
By Mike in Event News ·

A word on the artists appearing at Northampton Weekender

For the first time in the UK a Soul Weekender is taking place in the luxurious surroundings of a top notch hotel in the heart of England. No freezing chalets or caravans here, with the icy chill of the North Atlantic winds rattling the bones " five star decadence in both place and content, as an all star cast prepares to deliver. Most of the featured artists are making the very first appearance in Britain, and with the exception of Chuck Jackson, will be performing their best loved northern anthems for the first time in public! The line up has undergone several key changes since the initial announcement, with the untimely withdrawal of The Just Brothers due to that now familiar organisational refrain of .passport problems', and Willie Kendrick, whose mother has suffered a massive stroke, forcing him to remain Stateside for the second time. He is desperate to perform here and has promised to visit us in the near future.

Their 'replacements' are no slouches however, and in The Adorables, Barbara Mercer and Betty Boo fans will gain a unique opportunity to witness three of Detroit's finest. The Adorables originally consisted of the two Lewis sisters, Pat and Diane, and Betty and Jackie Winston. Although Jackie sadly passed away several years ago, the remaining trio will be performing, not only as a group but in their individual personas. Lead singer Jackie Winston will be of particular interest to the 'northern' crowd in her 'Betty Boo' role. Many will remember what a massive record 'Say it isn't so' became at Wigan and beyond. Pat and Diane Lewis will perform individually too. Barbara Mercer's career at both Golden World and Sidra has been closely monitored for years in the UK, and it is a great privilege to finally see her performing on our shores. In concert with her husband George McGregor, Barbara has produced some of the most memorable songs to ever come out of Detroit, and she will not disappoint.

The Masqueraders have been together as a group for over 40 years, and are only eclipsed by The Dells for longevity. Their recording career began in Dallas in 1965 with the mega rare "That's the same thing" and progressed through a spell in Detroit with LaBeat Records, stints with Tommy Cogbill at American, Isaac Hayes for ABC, Bell, Hi in Memphis and numerous independent and self produced projects. Their residency at the Blues CafÃÆ’© on Beale Street in Memphis has allowed the lucky few to witness their live act. Now everyone else will get a chance. With master showman Chuck Jackson on hand to climax the show, everything looks set for this event to become one of the most memorable shows ever.


By Rob Moss in Event News ·

Crescent City Oct 2nd New Orleans Benefit All-Dayer

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

KINGS HALL, Stoke All Nighter, Sat Oct 15th

Northern Soul&Modern Soul for nine soulful hours in two mega rooms Read more for full details DJ line up for 15th October 2005: Northern Oldies: The biggest and best oldies from the UK's most experienced team comprising DJs: Kev Roberts, Ginger Taylor, Neil Jones, Bob Hinsley, Kenny Burrell, Dave Evison&Chris King. MODERN ROOM includes DJ's Colin Curtis, Terry Jones, Roger Williams&guests. The King's Hall is 7 minutes from Junctions 15/16 M6. Located in Stoke Town Centre, part of the Civic Buildings. Approx. 3 minutes by car from the Brittania Stadium. DO NOT head for CITY CENTRE (Hanley). Local hotels; The Plough Motel (2 mins away), North Stafford Hotel (5 mins) Credit Card bookings are subject to a 75p surcharge. For Events ONLY telephone bookings, please call 01782 266888
By Mike in Event News ·

New Century Soul New Nighter Birmingham Oct 29th

A new event in Birmingham Sat Oct 29th New Century Soul Brimingham All Nighter Directions From the North and South Jct 6 M6 follow the signs for A38M Birmingham, stay on the A38 untill you come to Bristol Street then turn left (south) onto A4029 Pebble Mill Road (0.2 miles) then turn right (south) onto A441 Pershore Road for (2.2 miles) turn left onto Lifford Lane for (0.6 miles) look right and you should see two big gates (Thats the club) M42 exit Jct 3 follow signs for A435 Birmingham/Redditch/Evesham for(0.2miles) At roundabout take THIRD exit onto A435 Alcester Road for (1.5miles) At next roundabout tke SECOND exit onto A435 Hollwood By Pass for (2.4miles) At next roundabout take SECOND exit onto Druids Lane for (0.2miles) keep straight onto Bells Lane for (1.1miles) At roundabout take the SECOND exit onto Broad Meadow Lane for (0.3miles) onto Lifford Lane look for large gates on left view streetmap.co.uk map view here ----------------------------------------------------------
By Mike in Event News ·

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