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Colin Wood&Shirley Stewart (formerly of the Rider Club in Halifax) would like to announce their new venture as promoters of Huddersfield's first Northern Soul all-niter at The Camel Club, Byram Court, John William Street, Huddersfield HD1 1BS Featuring top resident DJ line-up of ANDY DYSON, MICK H, GUY HENNIGAN, ALEX JONES, EDDIE ENGEL&COLIN WOOD plus GUESTS The inaugural event is FRIDAY 7th NOVEMBER 2003 and runs from 10.00pm to 06.00am with a £10 entrance fee. It is STRICTLY MEMBERS ONLY. Membership is free and can be obtained from Colin or Shirley on 01422 310810 or mobiles 07791 147848 or 07791 399341. You can also email your details to cswood@mrsjones.freeserve.co.uk or shirlsoul@fssmail.net. Visit our new website at http://totn.topcities.com for directions and more information. If this first one is a success then we plan to be every second month on the third Friday in the month, opposite months to Wilton. Come and join us and make this one to remember - its gonna be a cracker. Colin&Shirley.

By Mike in News Archives · October 2, 200321 yr

No David isnt guesting unfortunately, but he is available for you to pass on your warmest regards and/or abuse in his perspex cage just a double decks length away from the River Bar, Tower Bridge Road, London where These Old Shoes is happening a week on Thursday (October 9th). (nearest tube London Bridge or Tower Hill). Thats if he can last that long! Regulars DJs: Jo Wallace, Alan Handscombe, Martin Thomson plus guest Yann Vatiste. 8pm-12am, £4 on the door playing 60s newies, R&B, classic northern and motown. One of Londons longest running northern soul nights, now heading rapidly towards its FIFTH anniversary! Please note: that due to a national outbreak of "Blaine Baiting" (which has replaced home improvement as the national pastime)- there may be traffic delays over tower bridge as people queue up to laugh at a man who dares to call himself a "friend" of Uri Geller.

By Martint in News Archives · September 30, 200321 yr

New Releases for OCTOBER 2003 from Ace Records HY WEISS presents OLD TOWN RECORDS - ACE - CDCH2 979 It is hard to believe that this year marks the Golden Anniversary of Hy Weiss Old Town Records, the New York label that meant so much to me in my youth, and still does. So what did you want to be when you grew up? A rocknroll star, a baseball player, or maybe even a cop or a fireman? I wanted to be a record man, and Hy Weiss and Old Town Records were my first role models. more JIMMY NELSON / Cry Hard Luck - ACE - CDCHD 976 Its now been almost a quarter of a century since Ace struck its first deal to release masters from the Modern/RPM/Kent/Flair group of labels. Shortly thereafter - in the early 1980s, to be exact - we set up our first "ten inch series" and quickly released a slew of fine albums from some of Moderns mainstays of the early 50s, among them Jimmy McCracklin, Oscar McLollie and Jimmy "T-99" Nelson. more PHILS SPECTRE / A Wall Of Soundalikes - ACE - CDCHD 978 Phil Spectors vision rose far above and beyond that of any of his contemporaries. In fact, Spector saw himself as the sole occupant of a parallel recording universe where his was the only way, and everyone else was nowhere. This, to a large degree, was what made him different and difficult in equal measure. more THE JOHNNY OTIS SHOW / Vintage 1950s Broadcasts From Los Angeles - ACE - CDCHD 981 When Johnny Otis first made a name for himself in Los Angeles, it was the post-war golden era of Hamp and Mingus, Club Alabam, The Barrelhouse and Central Avenue; the urban crucible within which jazz begat rhythm and blues. A couple of years into the next decade, the action had to shifted slightly to Western and Broadway, Club Oasis, Club Alimony and the 5/4 Ballroom. All these thoroughfares were still geographical slivers of the black American community within the district known as Watts, a community as artistically vibrant as it was economically disenfranchised. more CREEDENCE CLEAWATER REVIVAL / Bad Moon Rising: The Best Of - FANTASY - CDFE 500 Creedence Clearwater Revival were a huge part of my mid-to-late teens. They seemed to come out of nowhere (which I later found out was actually a place in California called El Cerrito, a very nice town just north-east of San Francisco) at the beginning of 1969, and for a couple of subsequent years they dominated the US and UK charts with a string of hit singles that were, and remain, everything that good pop music always ought to be - short, sharp and to the point, and 35 years on, timeless in the way that only the best popular music - from Sun to Motown, Sinatra to the Sex Pistols - can be. more THE IMPRESSIONS / The Definitive Impressions Part 2 - KENT - CDKEND 213 This release speaks or sings for itself. Given the success and critical acclaim showered upon our best selling DEFINITIVE IMPRESSIONS, Kent CDKEND 923, we had a hard act to follow. more MASTERPIECES OF MODERN SOUL - KENT - CDKEND 222 To the uninitiated I wont go into the full explanation of Modern Soul, there are more than enough words in the sleevenotes. Suffice it to say that it is primarily danceable 70s soul music with a solid, as opposed to a funky beat. more Produced by Ace Records Ltd

By Mike in News Archives · September 30, 200321 yr

Release from Kent A varied collection of classy, mainly 70s, dance tracks that have consistently filled the floors of Modern soul rooms. Sleeve/release notes by Ady
To the uninitiated I won't go into the full explanation of Modern Soul, there are more than enough words in the sleevenotes. Suffice it to say that it is primarily danceable 70s soul music with a solid, as opposed to a funky beat.
Having said that, the Modern Soul crowd has a very liberal view on what is danceable and having emerged at least partly as an antidote to the 100mph Northern Soul stompers, are willing to wander on to the dancefloor to the most laid-back of tunes. In fact the intimacy of many of their venues and the occasional lack of floor space often sees discerning soul fans grooving to their favourites on linoleum, sticky carpet or even table tops. The quality of the song and the singer's performance are given higher priority than the correctness of the rhythm, while clever dance moves are considered less important than say flowery bowling shirts or an encyclopaedic knowledge of Tyrone Davis' recording career.
Side 1
01 Preview To Get Love You've Got To Give Love - Debra Johnson
02 Preview Don't Send Nobody Else - Millie Jackson
03 Preview Ain't No Telling - Houston Outlaws
04 Preview Two Wrongs Don't Make A Right - The Mayberry Movement
05 Preview Fair Warning - Ted Taylor
06 Preview Chase Those Clouds Away - Sam Nesbit
07 Preview I'm The One Who Loves You - The Millionaires
08 Preview I'm A Believer - Idris Muhammad
09 Preview Come Out Of The Sandbox - Mary Love Comer
10 Preview What Can I Do, I'm So In Love With You - Jean Shy
11 Preview A Frown On My Face - Jacqueline Jones
12 Preview One More Chance - The Four Tees
13 Preview To Be A Part Of You - Vernon Garrett
14 Preview Love Me Baby - Tender Loving Care
15 Preview You've Got To Try Harder (Times Are Bad) - Ronnie Walker
16 Preview Second Hand Love - Lynn Varnado
17 Preview I Call It Love - The Pretenders
18 Preview I'm Me Just Me - Gil Billingsley
19 Preview Here I Am Again - Denise LaSalle
20 Preview (You Gotta) Come Through Me - Garland Green
21 Preview I'm A Lonely Man - Al Christian
22 Preview Bringin' Me Back Home - Lou Pride

By Mike in News Archive - Comments · September 30, 200321 yr

Dear all Following another tremendous night at the beginning of September, Soul in the City is back for another northern soul session at the wonderful Nylon, 1 Addle Street, EC2 tomorrow night. Usual details: 6.30pm-12.00am; entry is FREE before 7pm then £3. Fantastic venue, great dancefloor area, and talc permitted... Nylon is located near to both Moorgate or Barbican tubes. At the decks will be Dave Greenhill, Mac, Paul McKay and myself, Martin Thomson, spinning quality northern soul off original 45s only. More information and a map are available on the website; www.soulitc.co.uk (includes info on how to join our emailing list so that you are kept up to date with any news and developments) We do try and play requests (as long as we have the record in the first place!), so if theres anything youd especially like to hear on the night, drop me a line at martin@soulitc.co.uk ,Ill pass it on, and well see what we can do. Hope to see you tomorrow night-start the month as you mean to go on! Soul in the City

By Martint in News Archives · September 30, 200321 yr

Well, its October again, which means ANNIVERSARY TIME once more here at Scenesville, where well be celebrating three years of Soul nights since we started with that first bash at Notre Dame. As the Vanguards say, weve had "good times, bad times", from losing Notre Dame to Boy George for his play, to nights of packed dancefloors, ground-breaking sounds and mad-for-itcrowds! Hit read more for full info, plus news of some new discoveries that are getting unleashed plus thanks from NB Its a welcome opportunity to thank all of you for your support over the last three years, especially those of you whove spread the word via websites, magazines and newsletters, offered to take flyers to pass on to friends, helped with odd jobs on the night, written reviews about the club, DJd as guests or simply turned up and had fun dancing, drinking or meeting up with fellow Soulies. The support people have given us and the sense of togetherness weve got from knowing that people are including our club in the efforts theyre making to try to create a healthy, vibrant Soul scene are both humbling and exhilarating. Once again, thank you all. Our anniversary party will feature the full team of Scenesville resident DJs spinning the best of the sounds that have made Scenesville what it is over the last three years, plus a special bonus in the shape of a haul of completely new, unreleased 60s sounds which have just been unearthed in the USA and which will be unveiled at the anniversary for the first time ever. These sounds are true monsters in the making, and you can be the first to hear them, along with all the best in yesterdays favourites, todays exclusives and tomorrows monsters, at the do on October 3. Full poop goes like this: Scenesville 60s Rare and Northern Soul - with a passion! THIRD ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL! Friday October 3, 2003, 10pm-3am at THE PHOENIX Cavendish Square, London W1 ANDY RIX, KITCH, CHRIS DALE, DAWN BROWN and NICK BROWN spin 100% Real Deal 60s Rare Soul! Yesterdays favourites, todays exclusives and tomorrows monsters! Come and celebrate three years of incredible Soul sounds - Scenesville style! Classic Soul venue, great dancefloor, top crowd and a late, late bar... Feet get ready cause its gonna be a Soulful shindig to remember! £6 members (£7 non-members) The Phoenix, Cavendish Square, London W1. 1 minutes walk from Oxford Circus tube, behind BHS Oxford Street. For full details, memberships, club sounds and reviews of our first three years visit www.scenesville.com or if you cant get to the website, e-mail driveller@supanet.com for membership info

By Mike in News Archives · September 30, 200321 yr

MIDNIGHT HOUR NORTHERN AND MODERN SOUL WEEKENDER : PRESTATYN 2004 After the last newsletter jaw dropping live artist news back to more ordinary style stuff Just a reminder of what could be said to be one of the best deals in the Soul World. 3 days full of quality soul, soul legends, massive venues, great varitey of soul and top quality accommodation all for the prices below Classic 1 bedroom 4 share £49.50 per person Classic 2 bedroom 6 share £40.00 per person Budget 1 bedroom 4 share £40.00 per person Budget 2 bedroom 6 share £33.00 per person which gives you 3 full nights accom. plus entry to all the dance venues and centre facilities during the full course of the Midnight Hour event. Also work on site continues, sounds from 2003 up, photos from 2003 being added as you read and more, still a bit of tweaking and a lot of adding to do, so keep checking back If anyone has any reviews, photos, videos, recordings either live or radio they would like to share with the rest of the soul world please get in touch Midnight Hour Web team http://www.soul-weekenders.co.uk SUBSCRIBE@SOUL-WEEKENDERS.CO.UK to get the latest up todate going ons info iinfo@soul-weekenders.co.uk to get in touch

By Mike in News Archives · September 29, 200321 yr

Hi everyone, received this note from Dave Shannon, the guy who organises Radio 2s northern soul progs.. too late for this ish of Soul Up North, so perhaps you might want to add your input... cheers.. Howard (editor - Soul Up North)
Hi Howard Could you let your readers know that they can bring in the New Year with another special edition of All Singing All Dancing All Night. BBC Radio Two has asked Stuart Maconie to present a show to help usher in 2004, the third year in succession the network has filled this high profile slot with Northern Soul. Stuart will be on air from 00.30 - 3.00 on Thursday 1st January. Requests should be sent to asadan@bbc.co.uk and if possible people should let us know where theyre likely to be partying as well.
Our snail mail address is Room 414, BBC, Pebblemill Rd, Birmingham B5 7QQ Looking further ahead our next six week series begins mid March, probably Wednesday 17th but Ill confirm the exact date nearer the time.
It has taken four or five years of hard work to win a regular place for Northern Soul in Radio Twos prestigious raft of specialist programmes and Stuart and I want to hear from fans what tracks, guests and features they want to hear.
That way we can keep hitting the right target and secure the exposure Northern Soul deserves. Cheers for now and keep up the good work
Dave Shannon (Producer, ASADAN)
Howard posted up this on the email side of soul talk and reposted here as wants word spread!

bbc

By Mike in News Archives · September 29, 200321 yr

Union Club Nottingham This Friday 03 Oct Place has been building up a name for itself over the months, and was recently described as the best Rare Soul Nite in the country by one respected dj type, (of course must have been just talking about England there ) CSC Guest stars and more DMSC Soul At Social - Bangor - North Wales Coast Friday 03 Oct Also this Friiday sees North Wales regular good time northern nite at Bangor Guests this month are Pete and Viv Coulson along with regulars Johnny Jones and Mike H 8- late a good time all styles northern nite Watch out for some suprising drunken monkey soul club news this weekend!! ..hit read more for full Union Club details Full story - always try and keep the spotlight a bit slim so what follows is the extended version Friday Nite -Union Club Notts and Soul At Social Bangor Posted by: mike-h Just had info emailed to us on this Fridays Rare Soul Nite line up at the Union Club in Nottingham. Place has been building up a name for itself over the months, and was recently described as the best Rare Soul Nite in the country by one respected dj type, (of course must have been just talking about England there ) Regulars Mick H and Derek Allen are joined by two guests from a certain club down south known as the Capitol Soul Club. A certain Irish Greg being one (name rings a bell) and Sir David Flynn being the other. Also guesting on the nite is Nick Stevenson. So sounds like gonna be a good one! watch out for some suprising drunken monkey soul club news this weekend!!

By Mike in News Archives · September 29, 200321 yr

Soul Up North #41 is now available.. in this issue there are features on.. Johnny Moore The Kittens Roy Hytower alongside loads of vinyl reviews Chicago Modern Soul RnB Beat Ballads from the pen of Sidney Barnes Venue reports from up and down the country always recommend this mag simply cause always a enjoyable read

By Mike in News Archives · September 29, 200321 yr

Wednesday 1st October is the next date for SITC @ Nylon 1 Addle Street London EC2 - Northern Soul with Dave Greenhill, Martin Thomson, Paul McKay&Mac 6.30-12.00 (&maybe beyond!) Free until 7.00pm&£3 after. Fantastic venue with great talc friendly dance floor. 5 minute walk from St.Pauls, Bank , Moorgate&Barbican tubes. Thanks to everyone who came to the September SITC&made it such a great night, hope to see everyone there on Wednesday. Any futher details phone Dave 0797 1876661

By Mike in News Archives · September 26, 200321 yr

looks like a good one out now from SPECTRUM at only £5.99 as well !!!
Track Listing;
1. I Got A Feeling 2. You Got Me Hurtin All Over 3. Can I Get A Witness 4. Bah Bah Bah 5. Another Day, Another Way 6. Chained 7. Its Got To Be A Miracle (this thing called love) 8. Baby Dont You Do It 9. Its Not Necessary 10. Ill Turn To Stone 11. Im So Thankful 12. (Im A) Roadrunner 13. The Look Of Love 14. Why Fight It 15. Whats Easy For Two (is so hard for one) 16. Why Did You Run Away 17. When It Rains It Pours 18. You Finally Outdone Yourself

By Mike in News Archives · September 24, 200321 yr

Just a short note to let you soul-folks know that our website have been updated with more labelscans and real audio samples. Check out the Sounds section for a collection of quality "across the board" soul and even some more "funky" stuff. Enjoy! OSLO SOUL EXPERIENCE www.oslosoul.com Kind regards, Christian B PS! If you run a website - please feel free to add us to your links - well do the same in return of course.

By Mike in News Archives · September 24, 200321 yr

MIDNIGHT HOUR 2004 NORTHERN AND MODERN SOUL WEEKENDER NEWS PHIL PERRY will be the main live act for the Modern Soul Room at next years Prestatyn Weekender MARCH 5TH - 8TH 2004, appearing with full backing band on Friday evening With the news of Phil Perry being the "modern" mainliner; the main line up is 100% and looks like: BABY WASHINGTON MELVIN DAVIS THE MASQUERADERS PHIL PERRY For full up to date news on the event and booking details please visit the revamped website (note web site is re-opened though "still under construction") http://www.soul-weekenders.co.uk

By Mike in News Archives · September 20, 200321 yr

FLIPside R&B Club presents the very FIRST Popcorn allnighter in the UK at Sheridans , Unit 50, Calder Warfe Mills ,Huddersfield Road ,Ravensthorpe ,Dewsbury ,West Yorkshire, England SATURDAY 6th DECEMBER 8pm - 8am £8 Members / £10 Non Members FLIPside R&B Club - "itll soon be Christmas" Lee Miller, Ciro, Ian Macc, Pete Shuttleworth, Pete Coulson, Teddy Couldstone, Joe Dutton, Mark Stewart, Dave Byrne Smokey Joes Cafe - Popcorn Special Representing the UK Damien Hewitt, Bob Morris, Graham "Elephant" Cooper, Malcolm Worsley, Andre Minta and our very own Nashee. Representing Europe Jeff Callebaut , Andre Seymus, Paul Vande Casteele for free membership web site etc read more please send either an email to flipside-r-and-b@fsmail.net or Flipside c/o 4 John Calvert Road Woodhouse Sheffield S13 7PW Stating name, full address, telephone number and e-mail address Also the website has now been updated to include online Membership form, Guest Book, Mini Polls as well as DJ profiles, Sounds, Gallery and much more Website www.flipsideclub.co.uk Club Info info@flipsideclub.co.uk Press Info FLIPside-press-office@fsmail.net

By Mike in News Archives · September 20, 200321 yr

NEW CENTURY SOUL CLUB - FIRST ALLNIGHTER SATURDAY DECEMBER 6TH 2003 - THEN THE LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH FROM JANUARY 2004 - ITS GONNA BE HUGE..............................
details below
A MAJOR AND I MEAN MAJOR NEW NORTHERN SOUL ALLNIGHTER HAS BEEN SECURED IN MANCHESTER WHICH WILL RUN ON A REGULAR MONTHLY BASIS SOMETHING WHICH IS MUCH NEEDED ON TODAYS SCENE. THE NEW CENTURY SOUL CLUB IS BORN AND THE FIRST NIGHT IS BOOKED AND CONFIRMED FOR SATURDAY DECEMBER 6TH 2003 AT NEW CENTURY HOUSE, CORPERATION STREET MANCHESTER M60 4ES - OPP MANCHESTER VICTORIA TRAIN STATION.
MUSIC POLICY WILL BE TOTALLY ACROSS THE BOARD WITH DJS BOOKED FOR THE FIRST ALLNIGHTER BEING CARL WILLINGHAM, STEVE THOMAS, KEVIN MURPHY,DAVE EVISON, BRIAN RAE, KARL RHODES, GARY COPE, PAUL KIDD, KIDDO AND MARK BICKNELL( RESIDENT ) had to get that one in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OTHER TOP NAMES WILL APPEAR AT FUTURE MONTHLY ALLNIGHTERS AT THIS SUPERB STATE OF THE ART VENUE, WHICH WILL HOST A TOP CLASS SOUND SYSTEM, LARGE DANCE FLOOR, BAR INFACT THE ROOM HAS IT ALL..........................
THE NIGHT WILL RUN FROM 9PM THROUGH TO 7AM AND ADMISSION WILL BE £10.00 FOR ADVANCE TICKETS AND £12.00 ON THE DOOR
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM - BEATIN RHYTHM 0161 834 7783 - KINGBEE RECORDS 0161 860 4762 - EARWAVES RECORDS 0161 236 4022 AND FROM ALL OF THE DJS PLAYING AT THE ALLNIGHTER
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT CHRIS 07989 415991 - LEE 07973 864256 OR info@goodtimes.co

By Mike in News Archives · September 20, 200321 yr

Hi all, Tickets now available for the South Derbyshires 1st Anniversary which so happens to be an allnighter.
The venue is the Ashby War Memorial Club situated in North Street,Ashby-De-La-Zouch,Leics.5miles from the Bretby Allnighter on A511 or just off the A42 motorway.
Starting date is Saturday 13th December.2004 dates are the last Saturday of the month.
Line-Up for December gig is Steve Wileman Wang Dude Kenny Burrell Rob Smith Dave Evison Dave Rimmer Mick H Sam Moore

Tickets are £10 each and is a guaranteed sell-out.Tickets can be brought via mail at ktfsw@aol.com or at the gigs.

I will be selling at Bretby allnighter September and the last one in October.Only 200 tickets in print with very little chance of paying on the door.So travellers please book in advance to avoid being turned away.

The event is well advertised with 1000 fliers at Keele the other week plus other venues around the area.Big line-ups for 2004 as well.Get in touch if you want a ticket as sales will no doubt be brisk
All The Best

Steve Wileman KTF

By Mike in News Archives · September 20, 200321 yr

Stats of site always interesting, and these figures do tell us just howmuch this site is getting used. Main fig interested in is average 416 unique visitors per day Thrown up below, make of them what you want! Monthly Statistics for August 2003 Total Hits 569503 Total Files 377672 Total Pages 71168 Total Visits 12914 Total KBytes 6254025 Average Max Hits per Hour 765 3466 Hits per Day 18371 29961 Files per Day 12182 16450 Pages per Day 2295 3798 Visits per Day 416 1006 KBytes per Day 201743 316204

By Mike in News Archives · September 14, 200321 yr

Yes chaps, if youve not got a ticket or made arrangements to pick one up on the door yet, its too late. The do is totally sold out.

The next one is on Oct 11th the night of England v Turkey; so no fezes if we lose. That night will just be pay on the door we only have advance tickets for the September night.

Cheers

Ady

PS Dean Parrish isnt on in October, hes coming over in January and well arrange a date then.

By Mike in News Archives · September 12, 200321 yr

Check out soul-source for a new article from the CSC boys called Come South & Carefree plus 25 mins of tunes played at the Capitol.
Resident DJ Sir Flynn of Woolwich has tracked down a few original 6ts Soul artists like Jesse Davis,Rufus Wonder,The Soul Set etc and has some interesting interviews plus Photos on his web site.
Go to Anoraks corner under rare soul legends section
Anoracks Corner

BE EARLY! doors open 9.30pm £7

Stay Soulful

The CSC
Paul Mc Namaras current top twenty
PIC AND BILL YOU WALK SO FINE VIBRATION
RICHIE HAVENS CANT MAKE IT ANYMORE MGM
SILKY HARGRAVES I KEEP ON TRYING WHEELSVILLE
MARVIN GAYE SWEET THING UNISSUED
DELACARDOS SHES THE ONE I LOVE ATLANTIC
FIESTAS THINK SMART OLD TOWN
UNITED FOUR BABY DONT YOU DO IT UNISSUED
JACKIE WILSON A LOVELY WAY TO DIE CORAL
LITTLE JOHN HEART BREAKING TIME MARTAY
GWEN OWENS GOT TO GET YOU BACK C/UP
FORRIS WOODS STONED ON LOVE ABBOTT
JESSIE DAVIS NEVER FOR YOUR LOVE C/UP
VOLTAIRES MY MY MY BABY BACONE
POOR BOY KNOW SHE LOVES ME BUTCHSTHANG
CARLENA WEAVER JEALOUSY AUDEL
PARRISH YOUR SMILE UPTITE
SEX ITS YOU BABY ITS YOU SUPER CITY
MOSES SMITH KEEP ON STRIVING COTILLION
MARVELLETTES DONT MAKE HURTING ME TAMLA
TY KARIM ONLY A FOOL ROACH
Pauls top BEERS
WEISBEER
FULLERS
ACE LAGER
MALTESE LAGER
TYLERS BATHTUB HOME BREW (pmsl)

Arthurs Finest

Differences - 5mins,
Saints - i,ll let you slide,
Charles mintz - candy baby,
Precious three - i need a man,
Ascots - a few feet from the gutter,
Stunners- nobody but me,
Hamilton movement - she,s gone,
Dottie Pearson - house made of love,
Toby lark - your time is running out,
Nat t Jones - moving forward,
Carpets - i just cant win,
Bobby wisdom - handwriting,
Camaro,s - wer,r not too young,
Towana & total - help me get that feeling back,
Enchanters - theres a look about you,
Rivage - strung out,
Districts - one lover,
Patrinel staten - love affair,
La ROM baker - youre the best,
Eddy Hughes - soul searcher.

By Mike in News Archives · September 10, 200321 yr

All 3 rooms saw heavy dance floor action, with an enthusiastic up-for-it crowd from the start dripping sweat and an electric atmosphere that filled the building. Even the fact that the Main Bar was shut due to refurbishment, resulting in the SG6 Bar being used as the main bar and a temporary bar set up in the Mojo Room, didn't dampen the spirits. Everyone received a free woven anniversary patch and a raffle ticket as they walked through the door and the usual warm greeting from the Sinister Sisters.

The mix of sounds was well balanced and all the DJ's, the Usual Suspects and guests alike, did a blinding job. Current Monsters, Forgotten Oldies, New Discoveries and Complete One-Off Exclusives (Soul Sam had stopped off at Manship's on the way down and visited Butch earlier) mixed with those Plinston anthems which had many dancing for the full 6 hrs. The Main Hall was rammed, the Mojo Room saw it's busiest night ever (so much so that at one stage when Big Daddy Bicknell was on you couldn't even get into the room!) and the Ghetto! lived up to Sam's declaration that it was certainly one of the best Modern rooms in the country. Praise indeed. On a lighter note, the best moment of the night came for me in The Ghetto! when I needed to get to the decks. The room was jammed solid with people getting down (even Mr Flynn was seen up there at one stage) and I had to raise my arms above my head to squeeze through. Halfway down the hall I look behind and everyone was now dancing with their arms high in the air, quickly becoming the whole room! My pleas that I wasn't getting them to dance like me fell on deaf ears as I was carried along on a tide of arm waving, grooving people. It was a special moment - NUTTERS!!!

Our thanks go to Mark Bicknell, Soul Sam and Dave 'Morten' Flynn who between them all played truly excellent sets, perhaps the best I've heard them play all year. They went down a storm with the appreciate crowd and truly deserved the thunderous applause they received. The Usual Suspects were also on top form and thanks go to them for their support to the club and for spinning those rare platters over the past 12 months.

The dance competition lived up to our promise of being one with a distinct 6T's Mafia twist, which saw the dancers dancing to Mr Day 'Soul On Wax' and The Coasters 'Crazy Baby' for the first round. The sea of dancers was then whittled down to 6 to dance in the final and this is where we retained our Mafia vibe as they were then forced to dance to win to the cheesy Latin dancer that is Al Escobar&His Swinging Camels 'I Watched You Slowly Slip Away'. The looks on their faces and the laughter and smiles from the crowd that filled the hall made it a MasterCard moment - priceless! The winners of the cash were Carol in 1st place, Trixster in 2nd and the lovely Dave Hill from Slade (Reg) in 3rd. Roll on next year's comp and you have been warned!

The raffle draw saw many winning CD's, DVD (Standing In The Shadows Of Motown), baseball caps, record vouchers and for one lucky winner free entry as a 'Made Man' to the Plinston for a year. Thanks go to Beatin' Rhythm Records in Manchester, Turntable Record Lists and Keith Hammond for their kind donations.

2am came around too soon and we ended the night with the Plinston anthem 'We're having a Friday Night Get-Together' by Eddy Jacobs and the place erupted with cheers, calls for more and one or two tears for what had been a brilliant night.

Our thanks go to all who supported us, not only on the night but also throughout the year. The Plinston is only successful and as popular as it is because of your support and we truly appreciate it. Thanks are also due to the Sinister Sisters of Jane, Kay, Sarah and Jenny for their tireless work on the door, taking both the praise, chat-up lines and abuse as well as the money.

Roll on Friday 14th November when we kick start our 2nd year with Mick H and Terry Jones - Remember, there is a reason why we say 'HERTS - FULL OF SOUL!'

TheBigO

* Footnote: As that grand old wizard of Modern/Crossover Soul, the legend that is Soul Sam, snuggled up in our spare room bed at the end of what had been a great night for him, how I longed for a camera to record his sleepy little frame tucked up soundly in bed with the Harry Potter bedsheets pulled tight around and Harry himself perched on the shelf above looking down on him! Sleep well SoulfulSam, sleep well.

* We have had extra patches made for those that wish to have them at £5 each, available at the next night or by post. Interested? Drop us a line at nh6tsmafia@aol.com

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By TheBigO in Articles · September 7, 200321 yr

QdOS presents An Invitation.................. On Saturday 20th September 2003 At a Secret South London location. 10pm till 6am. Djs include: Room 1 The House room Markymark (Baboushka,Nylon) Tony Hayzer (Soul 24-7) Neill Rydings (QdOS,Bridge&Tunnel) Mark H (Baboushka) FatTel (Freaky Disco) Room 2 Jazz Dance Adrain Leach&Mark Taylor (Happy Jazz 24-7) Phil Levene (Too many to list!) Ismael (Holland) Room 3 Rare groove&soul classics Mark Webster (Caister, Bridge&Tunnel) Chi (QdOS, Bridge&Tunnel) Stevie Cee (Jazz Cafe, Friends&Strangers) Gavin Fraser (Nuphonic, London Express) All enquiries&info, reply to this mail or to magsonjazz@hotmail.com Address given with ticket. Strictly no admittance after 1am. Full security, Bar, Cloakroom etc.

By Mike in News Archives · September 6, 200321 yr

For Immediate Release: Freddie Scott Representation:
MPI Location: New York Affiliation: BMI. AFTRA. September 4th. 2003. MPI management is proud to announce its affiliation with Freddie Scott.

MPI management works closely with new and established artists of today and yesterday, providing guidance and music industry advice in all aspects of the artists careers. MPI is also currently working with top Record Producers and Record companies striving to bring the best to our clients.

Freddie Scott has had 14 top 20 hits in a music career spanning 4 decades! Mr.Scott is responsible for the hit song,"Hey Girl", which reached #10 on Bill Boards Pop Chart and #1 on the Soul and R&B Charts. He achieved #1 status on BillBoard and the Soul and R&B Charts with,"Are You Lonely For Me", sometimes referred to as, "The Last Train To Jacksonville". Mr. Scott currently has 43 impressive song titles with BMI and is one of the most well known names of today and yesterday in the Music Industry. New Release Van Morrison recently contacted Freddie for a new project/album called,"Vanthology", which is a new release featuring some of the legends of Music performing the hits of Van Morrison. Freddie was honored to be asked to sing, "Brown Eyed Girl". Recorded by John Tiven on Evidence Records.

Available in all record stores and on the web. Mr. Scotts 1999 release enttiled, "Brand New Man", was just picked up by a major label. MPI is currently seeking a booking agent/agency/shows and venues for Freddies upcoming tour and future shows. Requirements are available through Steven Calapai at MPI.

A Full Biography on Mr.Scott is available at-http://www.mpiproductions.com Steven Calapai Email Address: scalapaiatmpi@aol.com All Media Inquiries: Magazine Interviews: Please contact: Steven Calapai, Personal Manager. 1-631-831-6460.

By Mike in News Archives · September 5, 200321 yr

Ok, things have now gone MAD!!!!! Tickets are flying out the door at an alarming rate as everyone seems to have woken up to the idea that this Fridays Anniversary looks set to be a sell-out. So, once again, if you are travelling distance to be with us on this unique night (unique in the respect that its an anniversary in September that doesnt mention the word Wigan or Casino!) make sure you either get a ticket from the box office at £8 (01462-672003) or from me (01462-731543 or email at nh6tsmafia@aol.com) otherwise you are running the risk of having to do a Martha - namely dancing in the streets. See you there Friday with the other 400+ for the usual debauchery and fun and games. TheBigO

By TheBigO in News Archives · September 2, 200321 yr

... smile! Check out this site, being a bit "jaded" recently with northern web sites on the internet it was a pleasure ....nah not a pleasure but a f****** joy to come across this one. SOUL GENERATION is the name, and while not coming from a 100% northern (as in music style) angle, it is to me one of the best have visited in a long while. Have been meaning to mention it for weeks, but it was that good wanted to add some words just to praise site rather than a quick mention. Check out the features, well written, informative, thought provoking and enjoyable, the KFC one and Nina Simone being highlights Top Tens, events and more sections all look good read good and undoubtely do you good The Excavations section to me fits in better with what I consider Northern is about. The constant search for decent quality 45s by soul fans, not afraid to pass on tips, no big wallet required. Just plain old soul music searched and talked about by soul fans. Spreadin and building up sounds by word of mouth, passing on info and tips , and so on. Not like some who seem think its just a case of shelling out $$, sponging info on web sites from others and then passing off as own "discoveries" without any credit ot acknowledgment. Design, layout, the look, the way it works all 100% and best tribute I can give it, is if this site is half as good when finished, will be happy As stumbled across this when just have visited some of the most cheesiest sites ever, why do people think that we want more scans of tatty 70s badges, sound clips of the bloody right track, whole northern web side at times sounds and looks like a online version of Phoneix Nites. When saw this site as said, it was like a breath of fresh air. Hats off to all involved a definite "come get to this" for the "soul Fan"! and the link is VISIT SOUL GENERATION know my words are not to every ones taste so heres their own: A new online site devoted to crate digging, deepfunk, northern soul from deep to northern stompers, mod jazz, soul food cookery, art, hip hop and whatever else we are feelin. This is my interpretation of soul - anything goes so long as it has that special something that moves you. Inside you will find the soul kitchen filled with recipes from the deep south and beyond, interviews with recording artists and illustrators/artists, excavations from the crates, top tens, audio clips, club listings and lots more.

By Mike in News Archives · September 1, 200321 yr

A record that may be classed as one of those many off the wall Northern misfits, has been given the 2003 treatment. The record which (so they say) got plays at the Wheel was Rubberneckin by Elvis Presley. It also got one (at least) spin by Dave Evison at Wigan Casino, after the effect it had on floor he said something like "well we used to dance to it at wheel" ( so says my memory)
Dug out a video link to hear/see what it sounds like and in my view....
broadband dial-up
its not bad in a 2003 mainstream popular style, not as good as that other remix imo, but defintly better than all the pop idol stuff.
(Anyone seen the itv advert for pop idol which rips off Corporate soul theme song).
And video is well done and worth a watch
trivia wise :
Mentioned when posted it up in forum another Northern link, Well points were on offer if you said that it featured in Elvis film "Change of habit" which also featured Barabara McNair as one of the nuns, didnt she also appear in Playboy later on, sure got a grainy scan somewhere
Theres also another Elvis track which has had plays, 5 points for the title?
(as with all trivia stuff, to go and actually check if details are correct takes the fun out of it for me, if feel wrong feel free to pass on, if have thumbed thru 99 mags, 3 databases, 6 websites, again feel free to pass on but ask if it was worth it:) )
Endbit:
Someone once stated that the trouble with 45s by artists such as Elvis, P J Proby, Tom Jones is that their voices were so instantly regonisable, that even if they had recorded the worlds best cover version of the worlds best soul track, it would still get slagged down. Yet a mediocre weak white 60s uk cover by some pure junior showtime artist would still be considered more credible by some. Anyone pass on whys that?

By Mike in News Archives · August 30, 200321 yr

FUNCTION AT THE JUNCTION Justin McArdle, UK, 2003 A fast-paced black comedy set at a Northern Soul dance competition at the Junction night club.
Has this been shown yet?
Seems its part of a season called "the shortest nite" on BBC 4 tv channel
Think was a bit of discussion mentioned on here before hand
Have out up a link Scooters, Doorman, and some bloke! Didnt fill me with much of a need to dig out more info but may be of interest.

Original link- no longer valid

Below added 2019
Function at the Junction short film presented by Left Hand Films and Urban Way Productions.

soul source

bbc

By Mike in News Archives · August 30, 200321 yr

1 Johnny Dixon - Where Are You - Boss Label (Tremendous Vocals)
2 Clyde McPhatter - Lonely People Cant Afford To Cry - Amy Label (His Hardest great)
3 Priscilla Page - Im Pretending - Topper Label
4 T C Lee - Up And Down The Hill - King
5 Cody Black - Slowly Molding - King
6 Lee Rogers - Troubles - Mahhs
7 Wade Femmons - Jeanette - Ramsell
8 Emanuel Laskey - Peace Loving Man - Thelma Demo
9 Darrow Fletcher - What Have I Got Now - Jacklyn
10 Dickie Wonder - Nobody Knows - Golden World
11 Dean Barlow - Third Window From The Right.- Lescay
12 Martinels - I Dont Care - Success (Storming R&B)
13 Martells - Where Can My Baby Be - A-La-Carte
14 Vontastics - Never Let Your Love Grow Cold - St Lawrence
15 Sheppards - Stubborn Heart - Jay Boy
16 Marjorie Black - One More Hurt - Sue
17 Falcans - Im A Fool I Must Love You.- Big Wheel
18 Flame N King - Ho Happy Days- NYCS Label
19 Jeff Perry - Love Dont Come No Stronger - Arista - Sam Moore&Myself spin this one.
20 Doris Troy - Face Up To The Truth - Capitol.

By Mike in News Archives · August 29, 200321 yr

Will Downing - Giving My All To You - CD: A Dream Fulfilled - Island
1993
Renee Diggs - You Didn't Know - CD: Oasis - Expansion 2001
Holloway - If You Want It - CD: Big Bad&Beautiful - Expansion 1999
Trey Lorenz - Find A Way - CD: Trey Lorenz - Epic 1992
Gato Barbieri featuring Frank McComb - I Want You - CD: Che Corazon 1999
Shabazz - Always On My Mind - CD: Better Days - FER 2001
Malik Pendleton - Little Ghetto Boy - Unissued
Bridgette McWilliams - Wishing - CD: Too Much Woman - Virgin Records
America 1997
Phil Perry - We Belong Together - CD: One Heart One Love - Private Music
1998
Dottie Pearson - Bring It Over Baby - forthcoming Grapevine 2003
Donny Hathaway - I Could Love No Other One But You - Unissued
Norman Connors featuring Glenn Jones - Sing A Love Song - LP: Mr. C -
Arista 1981
Perry&Sanlin - Since You (Came Into My Life) - LP: Perry&Sanlin -
Capitol 1980
Jimmy Sommers featuring Rahsaan Patterson - What Am I Gonna Do - CD:
Lovelife - Higher Octave Jazz 2003
Juewett Bostick featuring Denise Stewart - You Go To My Head - CD: It's
Not So Easy - CafÃÆ’© De Soul 2003
Kem - Brotha Man - CD: Kemistry - Motown 2003
Earth Wind&Fire - Suppose You Like Me - CD: The Promise - Kalimba 2003
Big Jim - Without Your Love (Come Home) - CD: Commitment Episode 1 - AMR
2003
LSG - What About Me - CD: LSG2 - Elektra 2003
Vickie Winans - You Never Left Me - CD: Vickie Winans - Intersound 1994
Ray Bady - Mercy Mercy Me - CD: Mission K.O.B. - Gospo Centric 2002
Luther Vandross - Nights In Harlem - CD: I Know - Virgin Records America
1998
Lisa Scott - You Got Me Dancin' - CD: Lisa Scott - Crystal Rose 1995
Angelo&Veronica - Wrapped Up In A Baby Boy - CD: Changes - Harmony
1999
Will Downing - I Try - CD: A Dream Fulfilled - Island 1993

By Mike in News Archives · August 29, 200321 yr

The next Soul In The City takes place this coming wednesday 3rd September at Nylon, 1 Addle Street London EC2 6.30-midnight. Nearest tubes, St Pauls, Bank, Moorgate. Free admissision before 7pm £3 after. DJs Martin Thomson, Paul McKay, Mac&special guest Andy Faulkner&if I dont get my arse into gear&book a late holiday in ....... read more for rest of info the next couple of days,Ill be there too! The first two at our new venue have been brill so if you havent been yet, dont delay get down on wednesday! See you there Dave G 0797 1876661

By Mike in News Archives · August 29, 200321 yr

Nick B asked us to pass on details of this Saturdays Scenesville, so here you go just hit that pesky read more thing (Check out the great review of last one) read review of last scenesville Hi all, Just grabbing a few moments away from the bus to mention a special one-off Scenesville all-guest sooper dooper spectacular next Saturday (thats right, SATURDAY, unusually for us) at the Phoenix. In the tradition of Scenesville special events, well be trying to make it something you were glad you were there for, and with any luck you wont have to gnash your teeth with envy afterwards when everyone starts telling you what a great night they had once the beer had taken hold, cos youll be there anyway, supping that London shandy half after half after half in a desperate effort to keep pace with the best of em! Leading the charge will be Louth legend ROB THOMAS, the only DJ ever to manage three guest appearances at Scenesville. The fact that hes giving us another try is either rampant optimism or just plain pity. Either way, we dont care, cause if what hes played before is anything to go by hell be taking the roof off, and thats fine by us. Next up is Norwich collecting ace ANDY GILL. Anyone whose DJ box contains the original studio acetates of the Ringleaders "All Of My Life" and "Win You Over" is worth putting on just for that. When he backs it up with stuff like Johnny Summers, The Poets and all the other shite-hot stuff he plays at the Backbeat club, we want him on, simple as that. Then theres STUART TYLER. A box of impeccable sounds, the taste to choose the ones thatll slay you and a head befuddled with Spitfire are always qualities which we like in a guest, but Stuart will most likely be going on earlier in the evening, so youll probably only get the benefit of two of these qualities. Make up your own minds which two on the night. Dawn&me will be bringing up the rear and, as usual, fighting over who gets to play the Dolls - probably itll be both of us again, which is actually good news, when you think about it. Full blurb below. Scenesville. It could get messy. Nick. ************************ Details: NEXT SCENESVILLE! SATURDAY 30th August 2003 9pm-3am THE PHOENIX Cavendish Square, London W1 (Behind BHS Oxford Street, 1 min. walk Oxford Circus tube) Super Summertime Saturday Scenesville Soul Special! with all-guest line-up of ROB THOMAS, ANDY GILL and STUART TYLER with support from Scenesville stalwarts DAWN BROWN and NICK BROWN £6 members, £7 non-members Full info at www.scenesville.com

By Mike in News Archives · August 27, 200321 yr

Havent seen it myself but have had mails saying that the latest ECHOES has managed to not mention our 1st anniversary at all and have also managed to put all our details under another venues event????? If this is the case can you lovely people spread the word that we are on and that we will not be djing at the stated venue. Confused? Not as much as me!!!! Cheers...TheBigO

By TheBigO in News Archives · August 24, 200321 yr

Afternoon all and time for a shameless plug for our forthcoming event (At least Im honest) at North Herts No 1 Rare Soul club - The Plinston Hall, Letchworth. Read more for very important news!
Ive had a couple of mails asking if they can turn up on the night travelling from Manchester and I said yes they can but chances are they wont get in as we expect this to be a sell-out, much along the lines of the opening night last year.
Sooooooooo, PLEASE, if you are travelling to the event either reserve your tickets at the box office (01462-672003) or drop me (TheBigO) a line at nh6tsmafia@aol.com and we will hold them with the Sinister Sisters on the door.
As the lovely Kay Seabrook is on the door on the night wed suggest you heed our words as she may want to kill you if you travel distance without a ticket and then have a moan that you cant get in.......
Weve confirmed Mick H and Terry Jones for the Nov 14th event and the Godlike Butch for our Jan event so make notes in your diaries. Ill be posting the latest Trading Cards and flyers over the weekend and a list of some of the tip top toons weve spun at the venue in all 3 rooms.
Right, spread the word and come along and check out one of the most talked about venues in the South.
TheBigO * Dave Flynn has agreed NOT to be spinning his rare A-Ha acetates on the night for those that have been concerned after reading his Trading Card!

By TheBigO in News Archives · August 22, 200321 yr

Hold on to your hats - the final push is ongoing. Still work in progress, Reminder to check out the latest articles from our regular contributors, Irish Greg helped by his muckers with some great stuff inc vinyl info, sessions, alchol tips and a bit of football. Big Daddys Soul Shack has a fresh article from Mark B with lots of news and info including his Solar radio show and BIG news of a regular Monthly Big All-Niter.

By Mike in News Archives · August 22, 200321 yr

Fair old buzz going round about this one, all djs, event, sound system and of course the "drink promotion" confirmed and all 100%.

Full event details and directions avail on site, and just to give you a taste of what is in store, we have pushed up Mick H (just one of the djs) plays from recent 100 Club . hit read more

set one
johnny honnycutt im coming on over -triode
the videls-aint gonna do you no good- capricorn
johnny rogers-make a change -amon
cautions-no other way- shrine
appointments-i saw you there- de-lite
damon fox-packen up - fairmount
youngbrothers -whats your game- soulpower
anthony &delsonics -everytime-emerge
devotions -do do da da -nation
nurons -all of my life - nu-ron
set two
camaros -were not to young -darcha
passions -if you see my baby -elvirtrue &satilite
monique - if you love me -maurci
sensations-demanding man -way out
walter&admirations -man o man -la-cindy
shaddows -pretty baby- cover up
winfeild parker -i love you just the same-ru-jac
soundmasters-lonely lonely - julet
proffesionals-thats why i love you -grove city
jackie day -naughty boy-pheletron
trannells-blessed with a love-flo-jo
homer banks-swettie pie-genie
eric mercury-lonely girl -sac
springers -nothings to good for my baby-whale
four tracks like my love for you-mandingo
aspirations -you left me-peeches
al williams -i am nothing -palmer
al scot -what happend to yesterday-genuine
grand prix -i see her pretty face -big mack
imperial cs -someone tel her-phil-a-soul
buddy smith -when you lose the one you love -brute

By Mike in News Archives · August 22, 200321 yr

"Standing in the Shadows of Motown" is one of those documentaries that make you appreciate someone you may never even knew existed.

In this case, it's The Funk Brothers, the 14 studio and concert musicians responsible for the "Motown sound" that distinguished that genre of music from all others in the 1960s.

THE MUSIC

Early on in ''Standing in the Shadows of Motown,'' the drummer Steve Jordan makes what seems, on its face, like an outrageous assertion about the music that emerged from the ''Hitsville, U.S.A.'' factory from 1959 to 1971. ''You could have had Deputy Dawg singing on some of this stuff and had a hit,'' he says. ''Because the tracks were just so incredible. They were musical entities unto themselves.''

I question whether "Respect" would have sounded anywhere near as great without Aretha Franklin's attitude. That said, what this film does so cleverly is to open your ears to music in a way that few musical documentaries have attempted., let alone succeeded in doing. More than an overdue celebration of the Funk Brothers, it's a revelatory aural journey that gets you to hear something you've always known without quite realizing it: that the magic of the Motown sound was, quite literally, a sound which the Funk Brothers created.

In one marvellous sequence, a half dozen of these supremely relaxed men, all in their 60s and 70s, sit down to play ''Ain't Too Proud to Beg,'' adding the instruments one by one. Uriel Jones lays down the bursting yet paradoxically delicate drumbeat, and when Bob Babbitt comes in with his walking bass, the song already sounds larger than its parts. Eddie Willis' staccato, off-the-beat guitar strums - pause, plank! pause, plank! - add color in the form of rhythm, and by the time they've been topped by the exultant spangle of Jack Ashford's tambourine, you realize why, in a sense, any singer could have succeeded atop this sublime chassis.

More than just great musicians, the Funk Brothers treated each and every instrument as a voice, blending them to create a unique sense of space - not a wall of sound but a harmonic globe of sound.

INTERVIEWS

Sadly, a few of The Funk Brothers have now passed away including:
- James Jamerson, considered to be a bass player of exceptional originality ("He put music to everything that had life"), went to Los Angeles when the company moved, but couldn't fit into the West Coast jive and started drinking.
- Benny "Papa Zita" Benjamin brought the backbeat to the early Motown hits. He was a drummer from Alabama, who overdosed on drugs.
- Earl Van Dyke played what they called "guerrilla piano" and became a huge influence to the sound on such classics as For Once In My Life and My Guy. In his later years, he taught music in the Detroit state schools.

However, ''Standing in the Shadows of Motown'' offers terrific interviews with the surviving Funk Brothers, who provide a tasty insider history of 4 a.m. recording sessions inside ''the snake pit'' (as the fabled Studio A was known) as well as a chilling description of their final kiss-off from Berry Gordy, the Motown mogul who treated them like indentured servants.

The interviews are woven around a reunion concert given in Detroit in 2000, with assorted contemporary singers filling in for the Motown greats. (The showstopping highlight: Joan Osborne doing ''What Becomes of the Broken Hearted.'')

The most fascinating anecdotes revolve around the man who was, by universal assent, the genius of the group -- the late bassist James Jamerson, who caressed his low notes into an angel's ostinato, so that he seemed to be wandering through, and creating, every dimension of a song. No studio musician ever cast a greater shadow.

THEN AND NOW

The Funk Brothers were underappreciated at the time, and they knew it, but they loved playing together. Now, decades later, they seem to enjoy swapping stories and sharing memories, quietly revelling in the idea that someone is finally giving them their due. It is always inspiring to see hard work rewarded, but especially when the workers haven't sought the spotlight.

The Funk Brothers were reunited for a concert a couple years ago, and footage of it is interspersed with interviews in this unfailingly upbeat documentary.

The film's finale covers the opening of this commemorative concert in Detroit, when The Funk Brothers take their places on stage, carrying life-size photographs of the faces of Jamerson and Benjamin and the others who "are here in spirit.". As they begin to play and Joan Osborne walks out to sing the first number, you know you are in the presence of greatness.

The purpose of the film is to celebrate the music as much as to tell the story behind it, and fans of all types of popular music will find it irreplaceable.

By Guest in Articles · August 22, 200321 yr

Had a call today informing me that Gaz Kellet as had his entire record collection stolen, for those who do not know Gaz, hes a great guy who as had a tough time recently, knowing how passionate he was about his records im sure he will be gutted ! So if you hear of any collections going containing stuff like the Gambrells, Kenny Carter, Bob and Gene etc etc. I am sure you will agree that the SCUM that did this should be dealt with ????? and the records returned, so PLEASE keep your eyes and ears open

By Mike in News Archives · August 22, 200321 yr

The venue for SOUL IN THE SUN 2003 in Tenerife has changed, and this year we will be going to the fantastic SOUL SELLER in Los Americos. Hit read more for info Already there are over 200 soul fanatics going for what will be a holiday of a lifetime (till next year) We now have room for another 60 or so, if you would like to join us check out http://www.soultime.org.uk or phone Eddy on 01539 734746 Passes just £25 per person for all week (7 nights and an all-dayer) Oh by the way the first week starts Friday November 7th and the second week (you guessed it) on November 14th DONT MISS OUT AGAIN (note: origannly posted by guest in soul articles - moved to news section)

By Mike in News Archives · August 19, 200321 yr

OK so its not northern but its still a pleasant way to while away a Wednesday evening listing to 60s-80s classic soul and tamla, club soul, latin soul, club jazz, hammond cuts etc. etc. in fabulous surroundings....hit read more for full details Not content with re-launching Soul in the City at the DELICIOUS Nylon Bar, were also taking over on the third Wednesday of the month to bring you this non-northern but still soulful evening where we get set loose on the broader spectrum of club soul sounds.... expect classic soul across the board, latin nuggets from the tico and fania stables and elsewhere, groovy organ goings-on and who knows what else. Its happening from 6.30pm-12am, Entry is £3. Launch night NEXT Wednesday, 20th August. DJs Dave Greenhill, Paul McKay, Martin Thomson and special guest Gene Robertson (Mac is away).... Nylon is located at 1, Addle Street, EC2, just off London Wall (easiest way on tube is Mooregate- follow exits for London wall- which is a street(!) directly off Moorgate- and Nylon is about 300 yards down London wall on the left hand side.

By Mike in News Archives · August 18, 200321 yr

Unfortunately have just remembered that after the raffle in "This Thing of ours" have two outstanding prizes that the winners are unable to use. The plan was to offer them up for auction with proceeds going to the Charity that was supported by "This Thing Of Ours" Well as time is tight, the format is a bit rushed, and not very well thought out, basically all you have to do to bid on these prizes is to use the comments feature on this post First Auction The Rare Soul Violence Event Four Tickets to This Saturdays Drunken Monkey Event A chance to not only get the best quality rare soul on offer anywhere this weekend but also have the warm feeling that you are getting wrecked for a good cause Second Auction Bank Holiday Sunday Ritz Nighter 4 tickets to the North West I was the proud winner of these tickets at the dayer!! Unfortunately can not take advantage of these due to other events, so they are up for grabs. Tried to find details, line up of this event on the web but sorry to say after considerable time spent have failed. As said time is short, all a bit rushed, but its for a worthy cause Please submit email when bidding

By Mike in News Archives · August 17, 200321 yr

Mark S passed on info, news and a request, all concerning FLIPside Mark Stewart submitted the following
Information: Email URL www.flipsideclub.co.uk Company FLIPside R&B Club Location Yorkshire Comments Im trying to contact a number of well know "Northern" DJs to see if they fancy a change of pace .....
Our club plays mostly newies from the late 50s through the 60s from R&B to Girl Group Soul ..... Anyway we wondered if Dave Rimmer would be interested ...
but we could be looking to March 2004 for the next free slot ;-( We have Carl Willingham playing "Popcorn" in December.
The next one (Sept 5th) we have Roger Banks playing "different stuff" (he hasnt quite sussed a playlist yet)....
All in all, if you like a busy dancefloor till 8am and plenty of stuff not doing the rounds yet, then FLIPside is the place ...
Cheers Mark Stewart For FLIPside R&B Club

By Mike in News Archives · August 15, 200321 yr

Whey- hey... its back folks. Rob Bailey, Ady Croasdell and fellow London scenesters are bringing CROSSFIRE - PART 2. SATURDAY OCTOBER 25th 9pm - 3am Read more for full details Same Place as before .... THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS HOUSE 229 Great Portland Street, London (right opposite Gt Portland St tube station) The Northern Room holds 600 souls and has a brand new wooden dancefloor. The two other rooms will feauture the classiest Mod DJs playing R&B, Club Soul, Ska, Dancefloor Jazz, Beat&Boogaloo making this once again one of the biggest rare black music events London has ever held. Happy hour is between 9 and 10pm, parking is available and of course record stalls and a cloakroom. ADMISSION IS £10 FOR TICKETS IN ADVANCE, £12 ON THE DOOR Telephone: 020 7631 8305 or email events@ish.org.uk For further information contact Rob on email: info@newuntouchables.com Ill post up more info here as and when I get it. * change to flyer - Ginger is not dj-ing

By Guest in News Archives · August 15, 200321 yr

Hi all, With the closure of the Bretby Allnighter in October this year i am currently in negotiations with the Ashby War Memorial Club about the possibility of me changing my soul night to an allnighter.Hit read more for more details and info...... In theory they have accepted my proposals so therefore there is a strong chance the Allnighter could be up and running in November.The event will be the second Saturday of every month.The venue is a 250 capacity,so is therefore a starting point for the South Derbyshire Soul Club.If it doesnt come off then this is our 1st anniversary line-up.The opening times will be 8pm-2am on the 13th December. 8pm - 9pm - Wang (Wayne Avery) 9pm - 10pm - Dude (Dave Bell) 10pm - 11pm - Sam Moore 11pm - 12am - Kenny Burrell 12am - 1am - Dave Evison 1am - 2am - Rob Smith These are confirmed bookings and will be subject to change hopefully if we are on all night.If this is the case it will be from 2200-0700.The first one will be a ticket only affair and tickets can only be brought by supporting the gig.They will be on sale from October 11th on our soul night at the gig.This will be a guaranteed sell-out.Tickets will be £8.00 each or £10 if on all night.I am currently forming a list of Allnighter DJs interested in playing this venue.My mail is ktfsw@aol.com or you can contact me direct on 01283 819397 Only reputable DJs need apply. Cheers Steve Wileman. South Derbyshire Soul Club.Swadlincote.

By Mike in News Archives · August 12, 200321 yr

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

By Mike in News Archives · August 8, 200321 yr

The 2nd FLIPside allnighter on Friday September 5th at Sheridans, Dewsbury 8pm - 8am - read more for full details inc djs, website info and more!! The 2nd FLIPside allnighter on Friday September 5th at Sheridans, Dewsbury 8pm - 8am - read more for full details inc djs, website info and more!! £8 members/ £10 non members for free membership please send either an email to flipside-r-and-b@fsmail.net or Flipside c/o 4 John Calvert Road Woodhouse Sheffield S13 7PW Stating name, full address, telephone number and e-mail address. September sees the foremost R&B DJ duo in the UK, Roger Banks and Carl Willingham at FLIPside. Neither need any introduction, they will be heading up the FLIPside Room with 50s and 60s R&B, early 60s soul and plenty of "60s newies". A full list of DJs is on the website. A good time is guaranteed. September also brings to FLIPsides specialist room "Club-A-GoGo", a full on "Club Soul" all-nighter, we have brought together some of the UKs leading DJs currently spinning Club Soul, to celebrate what became "Northern Soul". Appearing for the first time are Ciro and Eddie, both have served the Soul scene, Mod scene and Scooterist scene for many years and they blend uptempo R&B, Sweet sixties soul and early funk/soul crossover into pure dancefloor action. This will be a very busy room, bring a towel, some talc and your best dancing shoes and be prepared to dance. FLIPside Rhythm and Blues Club Club Info info@flipsideclub.co.uk Press Info FLIPside-press-office@fsmail.net

By Mike in News Archives · August 7, 200321 yr

TRILOGY II - NEWS UPDATE DUE TO AN ACCIDENTAL MISPRINT, THE DATES IN THE MANIFESTO WERE INCORRECT.THE DATES ARE AS ADVERTISED ON THE FLYERS AND CONFIRMED BELOW: SUNDAY 24th / MONDAY 25th AUGUST THIS IS THE ORIGINAL TRILOGY, AS HELD AT CLUB WOW, SHEFFIELD, AND NOW BASED IN ROTHERHAM, AND IS NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH ANY IMITATIONS. THE ZONE / 5TH AVENUE (OLD TIFFANY'S) MAIN STREET, ROTHERHAM, SOUTH YORKSHIRE. S60 1EJ. JUNCTION 33, M1 EVENT INFO: TERRY - 07789 241057 : SAM - 07939 835638

By Mike in News Archives · August 6, 200321 yr

Gregs Playlist From CSC @ The Dome July 2003

Eddie Holman - Hold me in your arms - Unissued Virtue (Grapevine)
Patti Austin - Hes good enough for me - Coral
Patti & The Emblems - Its the little things - Congress
Willie Kendick - The American Dollar - Unissued Rca (played twice)
Starlighters - I never thought - ??????????????
Charles Farren - You changed my whole life around - Hawk
Hyperions - Why you wanna treat me the way you do -Chattahoochee
Bobby Reed - Baby dont leave me - Unissued Shrine
OC Tolbert - Shooting High - Kent
Chandlers - Your love makes me lonely - Col Sol
Soul Joe Clements - Ever Ever - Treble Publishers Acetate
Hal Miller - A blessing in Disguise - Amy
Ov Wright - The nerve to cry - Backbeat lp
Jesse Davis - Not for the love of you woman - C/up
Oscar perry - Face Reality - Feron
Ducky & Glowlighters - Over over - Uptown Acetate
OC Tobert - You got me turned around - Kent
Johnny Gillingham - Find yourself another - Bomar
Boston Hitesmen - Just cant let it ride - Mta
Mayfield Singers - Dont stop none - Unissued mayfield
Rotations - I cant find it - Debrossard
Bobby Hill - Tell me you love me - Lo Lo
Little Ann - What should i do -kent
Deon Jackson - Someday the sun will shine - Unissued Atlantic
Ann Heywood - Crook his little finger - Hondo
Sinceres - Girl i love you - Pzazz
Brenda Holloway - Looking for the right guy - Tamla

Ps Lookout next week for my new page Come South & Carefree, it will cover latest spins, record reviews and my own view on the current goings on re the Scene in general. I wont be holding back and of course will talk football (only Chelsea im afraid). I will be joined by Stuart Tyler who will also do some record reviews ( the good b side review).

The Capitol Soul Club - July 2003 Review
As the Dome nears its 4th anniversary, it is showing no sign of losing the ..........to read what went on, view photos, read full playlists, check out local takeaway and more from those crazy csc types

Yes, proud to say Irish Greg aided by Stuart T will be joining the ever growing Soul Source Team with his own regular section very soon .. full details of this and all the rest of going ons involving Soul Source team, the site and more as soon as write them

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By Mike in News Archives · August 1, 200321 yr

Just a reminder that SITC has moved venues&at long last we have a wooden dance floor (hoorah!) talc friendly as well. Read more for more! Our next night is wednesday 6th August. A big thanks to the150+ through the doors at our first one &Im pleased to say that the beer problem has been sorted ! We drank the place dry , at least of lager&wine. We have been assured it wont happen again. Anyway the important news is we are now at : Nylon Bar 1 Addle Street LONDON EC2V 7EU 5 minute walk from Bank&St.Pauls tube 6.30 - 12.00 free entry before 7.00 £3.00 after DJs Martin Thomson, Mac, Paul Mckay&me Dave Greenhill

By Mike in News Archives · July 31, 200321 yr

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