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Capitol Soul Club News 2004!

As the club steams into its fifth year at the Dome

I would like to thank everyone who has attended and made the Capitol Soul Club the success that it is. Mick H the man with the big tunes has joined the residents Carl Fortnum and Alan H so the qualities just gonna keep on coming.

Our next big night at the Dome takes place on Friday 30th January 2004 where the residents will be joined by Andy Faulkner and Birthday boy Ady Lupton. And we are giving away a free CD to the first hundred through the door so make sure you arrive early to get one.

Doors open 9.30 p.m. No entrance after 12.30 a.m. Door Tax £8. (Members Only!)

Our new website should be up and running by the weekend, but in the meantime any membership details can be sent to okehal@hotmail.com or via Dave Flynns Anorack’s corner http://www.capitolsoulclub.homestead.com.
Stay soulful
Alan H.

By Guest in Event News · January 13, 200421 yr

"For those who cant make Lou Pride (plus band) at the 100 Club on Thursday 8th April, heres a list of his tour dates across the UK."
at the 100 Club on Thursday 8th April, heres a list of his tour dates across the UK.
UK Dates in April
8 - 100 CLUB, London, UK
10 - NANTWICH JAZZ&BLUES FESTIVAL, Nantwich, UK
11 - BURNLEY BLUES FESTIVAL, Burnley, UK
13 - THE KOMEDIA, Brighton, UK
15 - THE BUTTERMARKET, Shrewsbury, UK
16 - THE STUDIO, Hartlepool, UK
17 - THE CITADEL, St. Helens, UK
19 - WHELANS, Dublin, Ireland
21 - LIFE CAFE, Manchester, UK

By Guest in Event News · January 13, 200421 yr

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings at the Jazz Cafe, London on Friday 9th January 2004
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings at the Jazz Cafe, London on Friday 9th January 2004
Fellow Soul Source, James Trouble is the DJ tonight and he plays a blinding 2 hour set to warm up the crowd. At 9.30pm, 8 men walk onto the stage looking more Reservoir Dogs than funk musicians, in their black suits, ties and white shirts. The Dap Kings are the house band for Daptone records and are made up of musicians from The Soul Providers and the Mighty Imperials, both of which gained recognition for laying the music behind Desco Records’ legendary catalogue of funk 45s and Lps.
The show commences with two hard instrumentals to get this Friday night crowd moving. As they begin to play “The Cassella Walk”, Dave, the trumpet player and MC walks over to the main mic to speak. “Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the Daptone Super Soul Revue. We are the Dap Kings and we’d like to introduce you to a funky and dynamic sister. The star of our show, the No.1 funk sister. Miss Sharon Jones!”
If you’ve seen this whirlwind live before, you know Sharon Jones is not one to waste time. With braids in her hair and a black baby doll dress, the five foot tall stick of dynamite backslides between the horn players, grabs the mic and declares that she has something on her mind she needs to share - cue her first single ‘Got a thing on my mind’ - a beautiful fast and tight track which was an overnight hit in the US. Spicing it up in the bridge, she shouts, “ got a thing on ma mind Mr Bush! Tell me, tell me, if the war in Iraq is over why don’t you send our brothers and sisters home!”
Men are still on her mind in the next song - a cover of ‘What have you done for me lately’.
“Miss Jackson did this song but i’m taking it and making it funk!” A mood brass section starts the song, the rhythm section kicks in and Sharon starts singing in a way only a great funk singer can ... “What have you done for me lately, I ain’t talking about last year, last month, last week, or yesterday. What have you done for me in the last second... huh!”
Next up is a gritty version of “Things Got To Get Better”, written by James Brown and originally sung by Marva Whitney. It’s here I realise that Sharon’s voice is more akin of the higher range’s Lyn Collins and Vicky Anderson but it works brilliantly on this track.
Sharon was born in Augusta, Georgia in the late 50s. As she shares with the crowd a story of her and her brother as kids practising the moves of fellow Georgian, James Brown, the Dap Kings take us into their third song and final cover, “There was a Time”. This gives Ms Jones the perfect opportunity to showcase her own floor work - the JB shuffle, mash potato, jerk, camel walk, boogaloo and finishing with the “Miss Sharon Jones”.
By now no one in the Jazz Cafe is standing still (except for the couple sucking each other’s faces off next to us!) The incredible wall of sound generated by the Dap Kings sounds as fresh now as it was when the godfather of soul played the New York Apollo 30 odd years ago.
Giving the crowd time to cool down, the next song is ‘Ain’t it Hard’, quickly followed by some audience participation for ‘Give Me A Chance’ as Sharon drags punters willing and good enough to dance on stage, encouraging them to “Shake the thang your mama give you!” James where was Annie! This also gives the guitar and bass section of the Dap Kings a chance to shine.
‘How Long Have I Got To Wait’ is followed by ‘You Make Me Feel Good’ and Ms Jones introduces each member of the Dap Kings, their respective tools of the trade and the reasons each one of them “make me feel good”. Tonight the band worked through most of their repertoire laid to tape, ‘Make It Good to Me’, ‘Got to Be the Way It Is’ being my favourites, and a few numbers I haven’t heard before including “I’m Glad” and ‘I Ain’t Paying’.
With each ensuing song the temperature continues to rise in the Jazz Cafe, Ms. Jones winding the room tighter and tighter with her tireless Dap Kings. She finished the show with ‘I’m Genuine’ (remember folks they’re American do genuine rhymes with serpentine!) and we head of into the cold night air shaking the thing our mama gave us.
The Dap Kings were:
Drums - Homer “Funky Foot” Jenkins
Congos – Fernando Velez
Guitar - TNT
Guitar - Al
Bass - Bosco ‘bass’ Mann (writer and arrange of all songs)
Tenor Sax - Otis Youngblood
Tenor Sax - Neil Sugarman (of Sugarman 3)
Dave Guy - Trumpet and MC
Further information on
Daptone Records
Sharon Jones
The Dap-Kings

Real Audio samples from Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings’s “Dap Dippin’” LP
Video Clip of "Aint It Hard" taken on the night by James pal, Fryer.
(up in refosoul)
Footnote:
We spoke to a Daptone rep on the night who was selling their catalogue of 45s. Sharon Jones’ version of ‘Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)’ is not set to be released on single yet but it is likely to be on their second album (date of release unknown).

By Guest in Articles · January 12, 200421 yr

Hi Folks just a quick blast. Our next night is an oldies/6ts one; a 1off break from our usual x the board policy. A good warm up for the "Once Upon a time in Wigan" play and Soul Night that arrives at the Helix in 1st week of february. Sleepless Nights does oldies with Al, Pip, Karl&John representing different eras from Dublin, Mark with Bretby, Macca from Derby&me with Bedford should be enough influences for a great Oldies night. 23rd JANUARY OLDIES NIGHT SLEEPLESS NIGHTS SOUL CLUB TOP FLOOR DOYLES FLEET STREET DUBLIN 2 8PM-2.30AM BAR TILL 2.30 âÅ¡¬ 6.00 Djs; Al, Pip, Mark T, Karl, Macca, Danny, John Future dates confirmed below FEBRUARY 20 (Guest Phil Shields- Belfast Backdrop) MARCH 5-7 PRESTATYN TRIP MARCH 19 APRIL 16 (2ND ANNIV) MAY 21 JUNE 11-13 CLEETHORPES TRIP JUNE 18 JULY 16 AUGUST 20 SEPTEMBER 17 OCTOBER 15 NOVEMBER 19 DECEMBER 17 (CHRISTMAS BASH) Once Upon a Time in Wigan Date: Tuesday 4&Wednesday 5 February 2004Time: Tues 5.15pm and 8.30pm, Wed at 8.30pmVenue: Helix TheatreTickets: 25 euro [20 with concessions]Ticket holders for Once Upon a Time in Wigan will get free admission to TheSoul Space, The Helixs very own soul club playing the very best in NorthernSoul each night before and after the performances. Join show director PaulSadot and guest DJs Karl Mitchell (5th) and Danny Duggan (4th) in the intimate Space studio theatre. To get a flavour of whats in store go to http://www.onceuponatimeinwigan.com or go to www.thehelix.ie TONIGHT Belfast: Backdrop: Is moving to 2nd friday of month in 2004, that means next one is TONIGHT 9th will get update from Liam soon! More info from Liam on:northernsoulie82@yahoo.co.uk, I know Phil Shields is playing Cork: Chapter 5; Continues to go keep the flame burning in Cork, dates below see (bar feb) a return to fortnightly on friday . Phil Hope; groovywoofy @hotmail.com Jan 9th Jan 30th Feb 13th 5th Mar 26th Mar 9th Apr 23rd Apr 7th May 21st May 4th Jun 18th Jun 2nd Jul Dublin: Hopefully its the beginning of a monthly Modern Soul Night from Paul Davis 7ts-y2K. Smoove Groove@ The Legal Eagle, Chancery Place, Dublin 7.(Beside the Four Courts) Saturday, 31st of January 8:30pm to 2am Admission 5 Euro DJs spinning 70s to Y2K Soul:Paul Duffy Lisa M Danny Duggan Honest John Paul Davis Joe Moran Next Smoove is 28th Feb Keb Darge is playing RiRa on January 15th LOST SOULS (Kempsey, Worcester UK), Paul Bennett&Crew, off the M5 on Fridays;More info: lostsoulofsouls@yahoo.com Next dates 30th January. Rumour has it that Pip&Me playin Fri 27-02-04 London 100 Club: tomorrow night Ade has everyone guessin bout a new mystery vocal of an old instrumental, Double Cooking, Elijah Rosking with soul and Footsie are some of our suggestions. Dont forget The Irish Soul Scene is as always updated and reviewed with Joe Moran:http: homepage.eircom.net/~dublinsoul catch ya later Danny PLAYLIST FROM John Dunne DECEMBER 03 Jackie Wilson: Because Of You Channel 3: Sweetest Thing Sunday: Aint Got No Problems Natural 4: I Thought You Were Mine Spinners: I Just Wanna Fall in Love Gwen McCrae: Lead Me On Edwin Starr: Love (The Lonely Peoples Prayer) Continental 4: The Way I Love You Baby Philly Devotions: Hurt So Bad................birthday request for Anne Supremes: Youve Been So Wonderful To Me Archie Bell: 1000 Wonders Carolyn Cooke: I Dont Mind Marvin Gaye: One More Heartache Beverly + Del Capris: Mama I Think Im In Love Adorables: Ooh Boy Sister Sledge: Thinking Of You.............................now officially retired !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 4 Tops: Baby I Need Your Loving

By Mike in News Archives · January 12, 200421 yr

With the weekend coming to an end and people planning for next weekends soulful fix we have been able to get a better grip on what the demand for tickets is going to be for Fridays event with Mick, Butch and Sam et all. In short HUGE!!!!! We have recieved over 40 emails requesting tickets for Friday (accounting for 100) and I know that the 100 Club was full of people saying they were coming down. If that is the case then we strongly advise you to get a ticket or reserve one before setting off as we have a regular attenence of over 350 and, having done the number crunching, if everyone turns up who says they will then we are on for another sell-out and a waiting list adopted to get in!!!!! Dont say we didnt warn you......that said, looks set to be an absolute BLINDING night so see ya inside. * Mick and Butch and Soul Sam will be on from 9pm onwards so come early

By TheBigO in Event News · January 12, 200421 yr

The South are always complaining that there isnt anywhere to go locally... well, they are wrong! You do not have to travel to London to find a decent soul gig with rare soul. You do not even have to travel to London for atmosphere! See, there is this amazing newish nighter born from two deeply passionate men down Portsmouth way. I know, your saying... well, not sure what they are gonna play.. dont wanna visit a new gig if they play the same old shit over and over... OK, I hear you!
So, here are a few of their playlists. The dancefloor is 100% wood heaven with a good dosing of talc. Blimey I hear you all say! And NO! That was not from the guest DJs, that was from the RESIDENT lads. Steve Csordas and Dave Abbott. Two hugely, fanatical, passionate guys whom deserve a lot of attention. Foremost because of their passion for taking the soul scene forward instead of patriotically paused... who are patrons of some of the best soul nights around the world and who care about the scene. I implore, all those that are the south to patronise this soul event as they do yours. 2004 dates are: 23 Jan Colin Wood and Eddie Engel 27 Feb Andy Faulkner and Simon Bridger - slurp 30 April Pete Hulatt and Molly - yippeeee 25 June & first anniversay Nige Shaw and Cookie and Guest 25 Sept Alan Hanscome and Ady Lupton - Dome? Bring it on! 27 NovBenji Schlamp and Heikki.. yeehaaaa... soul talk brilliance At the Racecourse Snooker Club, Southampton Road (A27), North Harbour, Cosham, Hampshire. Chuck that in your TomTom if you have one and save as a favourite I have!
Need more information? contact stephen.csordas1@ntlworld.com

Benny Spellman-This is for you my love-Alon
Little Milton-Sometimey-Checker
Joe L-(Im not gonna be) Worried-Clissac
Gloria Taylor-Total disaster-Mercury
Lil & Rene-Crazybout your love-Reprise
Danny White-Miss fine Miss fine-Frisco
Sinner Strong-Dont knock it-Serock
Edwin Starr-My kind of woman-Ric Tic
Stevie Wonder-Be cool be calm (and keep yourself together)-Down to Earth LP
Michael & Raymond-Man without a woman-RCA
The Q-Thats the way-Hound
Carol & Gerr-How can I ever find a way-MGM
Burt Jackson-Just for your love-Jamie
Intruders-(Youd better) Check yourself-Gamble
Johnny McCall-You cant get away-Satellite
Tyn Times-Baby I love you-Music Box
Isonics-Sugar-Kammy
Stewart Ames-Angelina Oh Angelina-J&W
Parisians-Twinkle little star-Demon Hot
Sidney Barnes-Youll always be in style-Red bird
Silky Hargraves-Keep loving me (like you do)-Dearborn
Masqueraders-I aint gonna stop-AGP
Diane Pane-What side your bread is buttered on-Logo
Carol & Gerri-On you heartaches look good-MGM
Bobby Hutton-Come see whats left of me-Phillips
Freddie Houston-If I had known-Old Town
Janie Marden-This empty place-UK Decca (Went down a storm with plenty of interest)
Johnny McCall-I need you-Alteen
Joannie Sommers-Dont pity me-WB
Jackie Wilson-Because of you-Brunswick
Luther-Dont wanna be a fool-Cotillion
Brown Sugar-The game is over-Capitol
Spinners-Are you ready for love- (From here to eternity LP)
A High Frequency-Summertime-NIA (West Kenyan 12" import)
Norma Jean Bell-Im the baddest bitch-F Communications (French 12" import)
Metros-Since I found my baby-RCA
Rose Batiste-Hit and run-Revilot
Bobby Hebb-Love love love-Phillips
Hugh McCracken-What I gotta do to satisfy you-Congress
Marie Knight-Little too lonely-Musicor
Kenny Smith-My day is coming-RCA
Those two-I cant treat her bad-Melic
Dynamics-I need your love-RCA
Rose St John & the Wonderettes-Mend my broken heart-UA Tyrone Davis- Running a losing race - Sack Bad Boys - What took you so long - Bell Corey Glover - Little Girl - pressing Betty Everett - Youre falling in love - Uni LP Continental 4 - The way i love you - Jay Walking Jackie Ross - Selfish one - Chess Porgy Monarchs - Hey girl - Musicor Nolan Porter - If i could only be sure - ABC Butlers- She tried to kiss me - Liberty Bell
Profiles - Take a gian step -Goldie Dean Parrish - Bricks, broken bottles.. -Musicor Majestics - I love her so much - Linda
Righteous Bros - Its up to you - Verve LP L Allen - Cant we talk it over - Green Dolphin Parliaments - Heart trouble - Golden World Don Ray - Born a loser- RCA Larry Atkins - Aint that love enough- Highland Patti Emblems - Love you long time- Kapp Wade Flemons - Jeanette - Ramsel Harvey Averne - Think it over -Atlantic LP Bobby Reed - Caldonia brown - Shrine UK Bobby Reed - The time is right for love - Bell Patti Austin - Hes good enough for me - Coral Ascots - Just a few feet from the gutter - Amerian Playboy Contemplations - Alone with no love - Dontee Gene Chandler - Mr bigshot - Constellation Artistics - The chase is on - Brunswick Vanguards - Good times bad times - Lamp Oxford Knights - Im such a lonley one - Delphi Chubby Turnpikes - I didnt try - Capitol Doug Banks - I just kept on dancing - Argo Kurt Harris - Emporer of my babys heart - Diamond Luther Ingram - If its all the same - HIB Roy Hamilton - You shook me up -RCA Geno Washington - Ive been hurt by love -Picadilly Bob Relf - Blowing my mind to pieces - Transamerica Colt 45s - Lady lady - Jerry Chryslers -Im not gonna lose you -Jody Forston & Scott - Sweet Lover - Pzazz Syl Johnson - Do you know what love is - Special Agent Babs Dane - Im on my way - Trey Enchantments - Im in love with your daughter - Faro Ringleaders - Baby whats happened - Mpac Wade Flemons - That other place -VJ Adams Apples - Dont take it out on this world - Brunswick Tommy Navaro - I cried my life away - Dejac Ray Pollard - The Drifter - UA Eddie Bishop - Call me - I played this for my mate, unfortunately he left a couple of hours earlier and was not too pleased when I rang him and played it down the phone at 3.30am. Theres no pleasing some people!! Played more but thatll do. I do know that I finished off with the following which I thought quite apt.! Bobby Womack - Something for my head - CBS LP

By Mike in Event News · January 11, 200421 yr

Forthcoming Grapevine 45s G2K 45-144 COREY BLAKE Due soon How Can I Go On Without You / Your Love Is Like A Boomerang G2K 45-143 GERRI HALL / THE JADES Due soon Who Can I Run To / Lucky Fellow check Grapevine web site out for more info hit read more for up to date of Grapevine 2000 releases so far G2K 45-144 COREY BLAKE Due soon How Can I Go On Without You / Your Love Is Like A Boomerang G2K 45-143 GERRI HALL / THE JADES Due soon Who Can I Run To / Lucky Fellow G2K 45-142 WILLIE TEE Teasing You Again / Teasing You G2K 45-141 CAROL ANDERSON Taking My Mind Off Love / Sad Girl G2K 45-140 SYL JOHNSON READ MORE All I Need Is Someone Like You / Do You Know What Love Is G2K 45-139 BOBBY RICH Theres A Girl Somewhere (For Me) / I Cant Help Myself (Im Just Dreamin) G2K 45-138 EDDIE HOLMAN Hold Me In Your Arms / Diggin It (Instrumental) G2K 45-137 TOMMY TATE Do You Think Theres A Chance / If You Got To Love Somebody G2K 45-136 THE SERVICEMEN Ill Stop Loving You / Sweet Magic G2K 45-135 CYNTHIA SHEELER / NORMA JEAN Ill Cry Over You / Ive Taken Over G2K 45-134 THE CHESTERFIELDS / THE M.R.S. BAND Think It Over / Why Did You Leave Me Baby G2K 45-133 MATT BROWN Everyday (I Love You Just A Little Bit More) / Baby Im A Want You G2K 45-132 PERCY STONE&THE EXPLOSIONS Withdrawn Chained / G2K 45-131 RON HENDERSON&CHOICE OF COLOUR Gemini Lady / Goodbye My Love G2K 45-130 THE MAGNETICS When Im With My Baby / Count The Days G2K 45-129 L.V. JOHNSON Trying To Hold On / I Love You, I Want You, I Need You G2K 45-128 WILLIE TEE Im Having So Much Fun / First Taste Of Hurt G2K 45-127 C.P. LOVE Trick Bag / Plenty Of Room For More G2K 45-126 EDDIE BILLUPS Ask My Heart / A Soldiers Prayer G2K 45-125 THE CARBON COPIES Just Dont Love You / Baby Im Coming Home G2K 45-124 MELVIN BROWN&JAMES MATTHEWS Love Stormy Weather / Soul Man G2K 45-123 THE JONES BROTHERS featuring Joe Jones Good Old Days / Lucky Lady G2K 45-122 THE FOUR DYNAMICS Things That A Lady Aint Supposed To Do / Thats What Girls Are Made For G2K 45-121 THE SPRINGERS Nothings Too Good For My Baby / I Cant Believe G2K 45-120 DON GARDNER Cheatin Kind / Is This Really Love G2K 45-119 THE MAGNETICS Ill Keep Holding On / Jackie Baby (Can You Do It) G2K 45-118 SWISS MOVEMENT I Wish Our Love Would Last Forever / One In A Million G2K 45-117 BILL CODAY / SANDRA WRIGHT A Man Cant Be A Man (Without A Woman) G2K 45-116 THE SERVICEMEN Are You Angry / I Need A Helping Hand G2K 45-115 ARCHIE HODGE I Really Want To See You Girl / If I Didnt Need You Woman G2K 45-114 THE MONTCLAIRS Hey You! Dont Fight It! / Never Ending Love G2K 45-113 SEX Its You (Baby Its You) / Its You (Baby Its You) (Extended Version) G2K 45-112 NATHAN WILLIAMS What Price / Reaching Higher G2K 45-111 FORTSON&SCOTT / ROBBY FORTSON Sweet Lover / Are You For Real G2K 45-110 ERNEST BAKER Alone Again / Do It With The Feeling G2K 45-109 GEORGE HOBSON Let It Be Real / A Place In My Heart G2K 45-108 LITTLE HANK Try To Understand / Mr. Bang Bang Man G2K 45-107 MATT BROWN Thank You Baby / Sweet Thing G2K 45-106 TAVASCO Love Is Trying To Get A Hold On Me (Radio Edit) / Love Is Trying To Get A Hold On Me G2K 45-105 TRUE IMAGE Im Not Over You / Im Not Over You (Extended Version) G2K 45-104 THE MAGNETICS That Look On Your Face / You Were Made For Love G2K 45-103 BOBBY WAYNE Long Hard Road / Do I Love You (Indeed I Do) G2K 45-102 CHOICE OF COLOUR Your Love / Love Is Gone G2K 45-101 ELECTRIC EXPRESS Hearsay / Hearsay (Instrumental) G2K 45-100 VICKI LABATT / GUITAR RAY Got To Keep Hanging On / Youre Gonna Wreck My Life

By Mike in News Archives · January 9, 200421 yr

Latest official info from the Midnight Hour Prestatyn 2004 Weekender Since the last announcement earlier this week, theres been over 100 plus bookings , so just in case you missed it, we suggest that if you dont want to be disappointed get over to the booking details page now
Also watch the web site for news of exciting developments on the modern side very soon!!
Check out a detailed bio on Phil Perry by John Smith recently added soul weekenders 2004 site
Phil Perry

By Mike in Event News · January 9, 200421 yr

Had word that the quality niters at the Camel Club Huddersfield are no more. Colin explains the management decision at the Camel Club website
Camel Club

Unfortunately and to my regret never managed to get over the pennines to the two held in nov and dec, though all reports had say that it the event had a lot of potenial and its a shame that its no more

By Mike in Event News · January 8, 200421 yr

Double whammy of the latest Midnight Hour 2004 Prestatyn Soul Weekenders news Wed 07 Jan Great news for rare soul fans, the U.K's No1 rare soul DJ BUTCH has just been added to the line up in the Northern Soul room at the Prestatyn Soul weekender in March. As one of the most valuable contributors to the rare scene in the U.K. ever, he will mark his debut at the Worlds largest rare soul weekender with spots during the Friday and Saturday all-nighters. Don't miss this weekender with Tim Brown and Carl Fortnum having joined the DJ roster already&with Prestatyn "old Boys" Rob Thomas, Mick "H" and Andy "2 pints" Dyson already sorting their spots out be prepared for an un-rivalled treat of "Hard to find" soul gems ! 2,300 soul fans already coming and filling up fast ! Get booking soon and don't be left out in the cold ! Mon, 5 Jan 2004 21:35:48 GMT Description: Well 2004 arrived and the biggest shock was looking at the countdown figure to the start of the weekender. Where did last year go Latest news on the booking side is that it the figure is now over 2300 !! The top tip is book soonest otherwise you may be disapointed! (As have had some enquires please remember that as last year there are no "local", "saturday nite only" or any other one day tickets. ) Watch out for some more exciting annoucements in the next 7 days or so!! posted on www.soul-weekenders.co.uk the place for the latest news, info and more on MIDNIGHT HOUR SOUL WEEKENDER PRESTATYN 2004

By Mike in Event News · January 7, 200421 yr

This was posted up in the forum by David N, but as David has posted regular over the last few years info on this nite, thought worthwhile moving it to news section. Best of luck with new ventures, apart from a rep as a great nite, will miss your flyers:)

No More George Jackson Soul Nites
Davids post

After three years we have decided to call it a day with George Jackson!, so I am afraid there will be no more events for the foreseeable future. Thanks for the support from all those that attended and to all our guest DJs. Anthony, Gareth, Mark and myself will continue to seek out great soul records and perhaps one day we will put on more great nights. In the meantime, for any that are interested I shall be playing at Kev Moores Grapevine Soul nights in Brixton, no doubt spinning a few GJ favourites.
Best wishes,
David Nossiter

By Mike in Event News · January 7, 200421 yr

Dates for 2004 pass on STATION SOUL @ STATION HOTEL Trindle Road, Dudley, West Mids playing Northern, Rare, Rnb ideal venue for dancers, listeners and record buyers 8.30 - 1, late bar, large carpark Guests January 16th - Mace and Paul Cross February 13th - John Weston & Martin Bradley March 12th - Dude and Steve Wileman Future dates April 16th May 14th June 4th July 16th August 13th September 17th October 15th November 12th December - provisional tbc Future guests including ; Mick H, Kenny Burrell, Dave Rimmer others to be confirmed more info phone regular spinners Col Kidson 01384 859529 or Phil Richards 0778 7886804

By Mike in Event News · January 7, 200421 yr

Ashby Allnighter

Location- North Street,Ashby-De-La-Zouch, Leics.

SATURDAY 31st JANUARY 04.Admission is £10.00 OTD.
Licenced bar till 2am. Times 10pm - 7am.
Enquiries to Steve on 07729770748 of ktfsw@aol.com

Directions- 5mins off A42 jnc13 motorway network or A511 - 15mins from old bretby venue.This is the old A50.

Full line-up - Wang, John Poole, Glynn Sissons, Sam Moore, Colin Kidson, Little Scotty, Roger Banks (Resident) Carl Willingham (Resident).

Info on the night- Carl Willingham will be DJing with an early spot as he has commitments in Manchester the same night.Dave Rimmer the other resident is in Manchester same night,but will be back with us in Febuary.

Current plans are to let the top DJs have 2 spots during the night in forthcoming months,similar to the 100 club.Febuary will be the start with Carl doing an early spot and a later spot.

Adverts going in Manifesto for up and coming months,so here is the preview for the Febuary and March dates:-

Febuary 28th. Line-Up - Steve Wileman, Dude, Derek Allen, John May, Mark Johnson, Roger Banks (Resident) Dave Rimmer (Resident) Carl Willingham (Resident). March 27th. Line-Up - Vanna, Sam Moore, Wang, Alley Meyer, Ginger Taylor, Rob Smith, Carl Willingham (Resident) Roger Banks (Resident) Dave Rimmer (Resident).

We did incur minor problems with the sound system on the first allnighter which has now been sorted.A big thanks to everybody concerned up and down the country that has helped out getting this venue up and running.It is mainly word of mouth that brings the people back to Ashby.Feedback phone calls emails etc have been very encouraging.

The December 13th gig went very well although we walked away £50 out of pocket.We left next morning with huge grins on our faces knowing we have a special venue here.At the end of the day we are just normal soulful people that dont look to make a profit out of it,but provide the entertainment that the midlands was missing since Bretby allnigher shut down.
We will continue to keep the event running all year,and thanks again for all your valued support.
All The Best Steve Wileman (South Derbyshire Soul Club).

By Mike in Event News · January 5, 200421 yr

To ALL of YOU who came along to my Surprise Birthday Party last nite, organised by my daughter, Theresa with help from Taf and Lisa.
Big Thank You to Michele (dj at Greenwich on tonite) for her spot, everyone commented on how good it was, which it was (also for keeping the secret even when we went out the other nite!). Also to Taff, who always keeps everyone happy, even when my family requested other music.

To everyone who couldnt make it or my daughter forgot to ask, you missed a great nite, e.g. DArcy, Trickster & Etsu in Japan, Dolly in Labour!

Hoping I wont forget anyone who attended BIG THANK YOU TO - Terry Cozens, Tony Wildman & Jackie, Kez & Barry, Kay & Mark, Mike & Liam, Trish & Paul, Toby & his wife, Chantelle & Hubby, and everyone else who I have probably forgotten - very sorry.

One person on everyones mind last nite, WHO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN, & of course, couldnt attend, RANDY COZENS. x x x

By Mike in Event News · January 3, 200421 yr

Still missed by so many on the scene his memory is kept alive constantly everywhere i go through the records djs are constantly playing and crediting to him.The turnout at the funeral & the subsequent all-dayer tribute was immense and showed what so many thought of this great guy.Always in our thoughts and in our music.

The highs of the year for me were Dean Parrish at Cleethorpes and of course Maxine,great as ever,the Plinston 1st Anniversary and going from strength to strength,managing to get Butch & Mick on there for January16th.A thought for the new year-Have fun,keep it soulful whether its 60s 70s 80s 90s or Y2K ITS ALL SOUL THE MUSIC WE LOVE.

Hi Taff, lovely to read what you said about Randy, I have had few people say to me how things arent the same without him, I certainly know that too. Many of us will always miss him just as much as we loved and cared for him, I know you would agree with me on that. I hope the new year will be good to you as well as others. Im going to listen to all singing all dancing now and hoping a tribute will go out to Randy who did so much for the scene and hoping that will always be remembered. He will certainly always be in my heart.

Karen x

By Guest in News Archives · January 2, 200421 yr

Message from Harboro Horace

Get your twinkling feet down to the 100 Club this Saturday January 10th ......
1.30-8am if you want to hear one of the greatest northern discoveries of all time.

Think of one of the top three classic northern instrumentals that have never had a genuine vocal. Then imagine a full male soul vocal group giving it all theyve got over the top of it.

This was recorded at the same time as the instrumental and has laid dormant for 35+ years.

Be among the chosen few to hear and dance to it on its first ever public appearance.

By Mike in Event News · January 1, 200421 yr

Hi-Just wanted to see if you could possibly pass the word on that the legendary Motown studio band, The Funk Brothers, will be playing two dates in the UK with guest vocalists Steve Winwood and Isaac Hayes.

The dates are Jan. 29th at the Apollo in Manchester and Jan. 30th in London at Royal Festival Hall.

We will be playing some predictable Motown songs but also some off-the-beaten track Motown and non-Motown songs the guys played on like "Function At The Junction," "Here Come The Judge," "Cool Jerk," "The Flick," and others.

Its usually not good form to go on websites to promote commercial ventures but in the case of the Funk Brothers, it falls more into the realm of a good deed as theyve waited four decades for the recognition and awards they e now receiving.

There are other European dates also scheduled on the tour which can be found on our website: www.standingintheshadowsofmotown.com

All the best, Allan (Dr. Licks) Slutsky

By Mike in News Archives · December 19, 200321 yr

Saturday 31st of January 2004 sees the first night of what will hopefully become a regular feature of the Dublin Soul scene. Smoove Groove kicks off upstairs in The Legal Eagle (aka The Bar) on Chancery Place, beside Dublins Four Coutrts at 8:30pm with resident DJs Joe Moran and Paul Davis plus guests Honest John, Danny Duggan, Lisa M and Paul Duffy. This promises to be a cracking night with Smoove Grooves from the 70s, to Y2K choons. Its modern soul all the way and hopefully will become a monthly night with lots of excellent modern DJs lined up for future nights. For more info on this and all the soulful happenings in the Emerald Isle check out the website http://homepage.eircom.net/~dublinsoul or email dublinsoul@eircom.net or pauljdavis@oceanfree.net. Paul Davis

By Mike in Event News · December 19, 200321 yr

Info below on what could be classed as the first highlite of 2004!! Friday 2nd jan 8 till 2am all star line up BUTCH ANDY DYSON DAVE BOX DAVE WELDING NIGE MAYFIELD + the man himself Mick H tickets £6.00 or £8.00 o.t.d. more info contact mick on 07968030464 trentsoul@aol.com

By Mike in Event News · December 19, 200321 yr

On The Scene The only FREE printed full colour National Soul Gig Guide. New issue now out please see screen shot of front cover attached. Listing National events for the month of January 2004. Please note any promoter wanting to get their event listed in the next issue needs to be quick as we are producing the next issue earlier than normal due to Xmas etc. There is an error, New Century Hall should be listed as the 31st of January instead of the 3rd of January. Our apologies here as it was a typing error. New copies are available at Beatin Rhythm and Kingbee Records Manchester as well as Records and Relics (Blackpool) and will soon (Wednesday) be at Milwards Records in the midlands, Soul Brother (London), Crazy Beat (Essex) as well as from Fresh Promotions direct by sending an SAE to; Fresh Promotions, Rosevilla, Dockypool Lane, Marton, Blackpool Lancashire FY4 5JG Failing that keep a look out at most soul venues around the UK and youll probably be able to pick up copies that way also, however subscription is the best way if you would like to guarantee your copy (£5 for the year which just pays for the postage and packing). Cheers Paul On The Scene The only FREE printed full colour National Soul Gig Guide.

By Mike in Event News · December 15, 200321 yr

Hi Somehow its our 21st Night/Xmas bash next week. Special guest is fellow Celt and Soul Talker, from the Drunken Monkey: Steve Thomas. 19th December Sleepless Night Top Floor Doyles Fleet Street Dublin 2 8-2.30am (bar til 2.30) Djs; Al, mark T, Pip, Mitch, Danny, Steve Thomas, John Dunne Our free CD listing is: 1 "Good Lovin" Fugitives - Sandman 2 "Your Love Made It All Worthwhile" Martha Reeves - Gordy 3 "How Can You Tell Me" Flirtations -Deram 4 "Never Stop Lovin" Watts Line - Bullet 5 "You're Everything I Need" Major Lance - Osiris 6 "Gotta Find A True Love" ET White - Great Potential 7 "Summer Ride" Persuasions - Erica 8 "Ain't Gonna Run" Royal Esquires - Prix 9 "Sermon" Arter Set - Musicland 10 "I Can't Get Over Losing You" Incredibles - Audio Arts 11 "Just Like Yesterday" Joe Simon - Irral 12 "Baby I Got To Cut You Loose" Prince Ella&Sidney Jones - Prince 13 "I Found My Place" Johnson Sisters - Broadway 14 "Gotta Have Your Love" Roy Roberts - Ninandy 15 "I Don't Have The Time To Love You" George Jackson - Mercury 16 "Don't Bring Back Memories" Four Tops - Motown 17 "You've Been So Wonderful To Me" Diana Ross - Motown 18 "Ain't Got No Problems" Sunday - Alteen 19 "Mama I Think I'm In Love" Beverley&The Del Capris - Columbia 20 "You Hurt Me" Voicemasters - Bamboo 21 "A Way Love To You" Volumes - Inferno 22 "I Didn't Try" Chubby and the Turnpikes - Capital 23 "Sugar" Isonics - Kammy 24 "Knick Knack Patty Wack" Lou Lawton - Wand 25 "Going Out The World Backwards" Taurus and Leo - Velvet Sounds 26 "No More Doggin" ZZ Hill - Kent 27 "All Of My Life" Ringleaders -M-Pac unreleased 28 "This Empty Place" Tangeers - Scepter Looking forward to seeing ya Steve, its gonna b a packer Danny D

By Mike in Event News · December 15, 200321 yr

It May Be Winter Outside But In My Heart Its Spring - Seasons Greetings From The Big Fellow........
Firstly I cant believe the huge number of hits my recent posting on the bootleg issue got, its fantastic to gain mainly support for my comments so thanks for that, all we need to do is Keep It Real and we should be fine.
2003 has been a fantastic year on the rare soul scene with many of the venues doing really well, some might say that there is a little too much on at the present time but one thing is the scene is possibly the most busy it has ever been over the past four decades and long may it continue.
Im really looking forward to 2004 as there are already some very tasty events to look forward to during the early part of the new year in particular the second New Century Soul Club Allnighter in Manchester on Saturday January 31st, this time in two rooms and if the massive first event was anything to go by it is hoped that the 700 plus people who attended will return with a friend and then this venue will be without question one of the leading Northern Soul venues in the country. 9pm through 7am -
DJs include TIM BROWN, MICK H, DAVE RIMMER, JO WALLACE, GARY COPE, KIDDO AND MYSELF IN THE MAIN ROOM AND RUSS WINSTANLEY, DAVE EVISON, STEVE WHITTLE AND BRIAN RAE IN THE DOWNSTAIRS SECOND ROOM which also hosts the after show party for Paul Sadots Once Upon A Time In Wigan production which ends its Manchester run and the start of the UK tour, so very much a Wigan Casino flava in room two that night.
The New Century event will run on the final Saturday every month throughout 2004 and there are some outstanding DJs booked in to play at future nights. Again thanks to everyone who attended the first Allnighter back on December 6th, it was simply a magic night and has set the venue in a good position to be able to grow to a bigger and better event. Plenty of soul gigs to attend over the Christmas period so have a fantastic time wherever you end up, also if you fancy a good soul night out check out
THE LIME STREET CLUB, CHAPEL STREET, OFF KING STREET, DUKINFIELD NEAR MANCHESTER ON SATURDAY DECEMBER 27TH - FROM 8PM THROUGH LATE, WITH DJS ALEX JONES, EDDIE ENGLES, SID JONES, MARK BICKNELL AND VERY SPECIAL GUESTS MICK H AND BIRTHDAY GIRL JUMPING JOAN - ADMISSION ADVANCE TICKET £4.00 OR £4.50 PAY ON THE DOOR PLUS A FREE SAMPLE CD FROM SID JONES TO THE FIRST 50 THROUGH THE DOOR FOR FURTHER INFORMATION TELEPHONE 0161 330 6267 OR 0161 338 7294 - A fantastic little soul night well worth a visit, good sound system, cheap bar, nice dance floor and used but not abused music policy.
Last but not least the massive Midnight Hour soul weekender is only a few weeks off now and bookings are well over 2000 so if you plan on going i would suggest that you get your bookings in now rather than miss out on what promises to be a huge event, details can be found here on Soulsource so check out the details as soon as you can. I trust you will all get what you desire this Christmas, mines a George Pepp if anyone can help....................... still cant complain as my wife Jacqui paid for a couple of recent Ebay wins as part of my Christmas present so i love her to bits.
Respect and big up to Mike Hughes and all at Soulsource, thanks to all the promoters who have booked me this year, big thanks to Chris Waterman and Lee Crank of The New Century Soul Club for having the faith in me to play at few tunes at their bright, fresh new venue in Manchester at the CIS and for supporting my radio show on Solar Radio,
SORRY IF I GO OVER THE TOP SOMETIMES ON CERTAIN ISSUES AND TOPICS CONNECTED WITH OUR SCENE BUT I ONLY DO IT AND SAY THE THINGS I SAY IF ITS WRONG OR OUT OF ORDER, WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER FOR THE REST OF OUR DAYS SO WE MUST RESPECT THE MUSIC, THE SCENE AND EACH OTHER IF WE ARE TO CONTINUE THIS AMAZING JOURNEY, ITS WITH US FOR LIFE GUYS SO LETS AT LEAST TRY TO GET ON EVEN IF SOME OF US CANT, LETS KEEP IT REAL AND STAY TRUE TO THE ORIGINS OF THE SCENE AND LETS MOVE ON AND FILL AS MANY VENUES AS WE CAN THROUGHOUT THE UK, IF NOTHING ELSE THE MUSIC DESERVES THAT RESPECT.
Its about people, its about sharing the whole deal, no one person is bigger than the music and we must at all cost let the scene survive and blossom because as Dena Barnes said If you ever walk out of my life there be tear drops and heartaches..........imagine life without this beautiful scene of ours.....I cant. To all promoters, DJs, collectors, dancers, record dealers in the land you, we, all of us make the scene what it is, there may be petty politics from time to time, we all dont agree on certain aspects of how the scene is run and worked but what we should all have in common is a passion for what we do and how we do it from the local 200 capacity venue to the monster events they are all keeping the whole thing going and im proud to be a part of just about the best cult music scene in the world.
Happy Christmas -
Keep It Real - Mark Bicknell.
Email bicknellmark@aol.com
Company mark bicknell dj services Location manchester

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By Mark Bicknell in News Archives · December 15, 200321 yr

One of the earliest and also the most worthwhile northern related web sites has been subject to a major revamp along with a new name Northern-Soul.com (aka Soul-a-Go-Go!) being the new name and domain, with new features, look and feel. It looks like it will build on its well deserved reputation and status as a regular worthwhile visit site click here to visit Always rated Martins site, as may have noticed theres a lot of northern related sites out there In attempt to seperate wheat from chaff, how about using comments to pass on your best rated sites

By Mike in News Archives · December 15, 200321 yr

Unfortunately due to events involved with, and my oh so reliable car, didnt make the first niter last month, didnt even manage to get out of wales never mind cross pennines. With the second one being one of the major events this weekend, feel after hearing how good first one was, its worthwhile hitting you with latest news from Camel Team And with the constant annoucements of new niters going on, only right in my view to draw attention to a event that has one of the strongest regular line ups around Colins Original Email: Our second all-niter at the Camel Club in Huddersfield is nearly upon us so I thought Id take this opportunity to keep you informed of whats happening. Its gonna be a belter as you can see from the info below so get yerselves along for a full night of top class soul music. Its members only but for your free membership get in contact with us before next Friday and Ill arrange for cards to be waiting for you at the door. Contact Colin or Shirley on 01422 310810, reply to this email or visit our website at http://totn.topcities.com and fill in the form on the membership page. Right on to the night itself: The Rare Soul Collective Xmas Bash Friday 19th December The Camel Club Byram Arcade John William Street Huddersfield HD1 1BS Resident DJs: ANDY DYSON, MICK H, GUY HENNIGAN, ALEX JONES, EDDIE ENGEL&COLIN WOOD. Special Guest DJ: Scotlands KEITH MONEY 10.00pm to 6.00am £10 otd Bar til 2.00am Come along and enjoy a truly top class night at the small club with the big atmosphere and upfront rare and not so rare Northern Soul sounds. Cheers, Colin.

By Mike in Event News · December 14, 200321 yr

Hi Brothers&Sisters, The family and I jet off this Friday for the rather nipple freezing -40c and 6ft of snow that is Minnesota at this time of the year for Xmas, where the wife and kids can sample the delights of the Mall Of America and I can be found, as usual, knee deep in shite, dust, the heady aroma of dubious leaf products from the staff wading through the racks of 45s and Lps that my little source has in his warehouse. Whilst Im away anyone that needs info on the forthcoming, and looking to be a sell-out, Plinston bash with Butch and Mick Smith guesting should call the lovely Kay on 01438-236808 where she will impart words of wisdom and answer any queries you may have. Have a lovely Xmas everyone and heres to a successful and soulful New Year for all clubs in 2004. Now, wheres my thermal jock strap?......

By TheBigO in Event News · December 13, 200321 yr

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