Well it just had to happen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Northern Soul The Theme Park is on its way and will be built on the original Casino site in Wigan, this will include a total rebuild of the original building plus a whole host of special attractions within this multi million pound project..........the site will have it all such as retro nostalgia roller coasters which will transport you back to September 23rd 1973 with an audio visual blow your mind journey that you can relive again and again, soak up th
Note listings, details, cover ups may be a bit off as most are from 1998-2001 Soul Source Old Sessions Just dug up some of the session listings that have been up here over the years. Still have them stashed away somewhere, so if have a need to re-hear any of them again ....all you have to do is whistle List of them all follows, will try and keep the listings tidy but as from a wide era, it may get messy! (note - orignals had photos etc, so may be dead links and so on) alan h hot ki
Hi All, Just a quick blast and update on the new Manchester Allnighter under the New Century Soul Club banner which to recap happens on Saturday December 6th 2003 at The Century House Venue, Corporation Street, Manchester. Firstly to squash any rumour out there this is not my venue i am just one of the DJs ok. Im very proud to be connected with this first class promotion as this will become one of the leading events in the country very quickly, no question of that, there is a first class atti
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Dave Godin column including his account of visiting Paynes Cafe Royal while on holiday in Llandudno back in 1972
As you can read part of the article features his account of a holiday visit to Llandudno where he stumbles across Paynes weekly event.
Dave Godin in Llandudno - Blues and Soul Issue 82 -1972
Easter this year came as a chance to escape the City for a few days, and so I repaired to Llandudno m North Wales for a muc
Hi our 2nd year underway: heres a review from Wendy Flynn
Friday 23rd May was the first Sleepless Nights of year II. Anyone attending must have had low expectations - it couldn't possibly better the attendance and atmosphere of the 1st anniversary bash. Could it? Friday night would indicate SN will continue to be a great club. It also proved that SN is establishing a legacy.
Al was up first on the decks. Under the tutelage of Danny, Pip and John, Al has been spending slightly less mone
First a quick good to meet all the online types knocking around espically the down south ones who dont get to see so often nowadays. After fridays adventures, pleased to annouce all lost was car keys for a while and a houston outlaws for 30 mins Quick and fast report if interested Trip down: Listening to Cardiff promotion playoff match could have been the highlight, or would have been if you spoke welsh! and then it was the normal game of anyone bring tapes, nah so it was the one duty minib
Second Monkey At Springfield event of the year, and we were well looking forward to this one, know when you get that feeling? Well we felt a buzz of anticapation going around for this one... Ongoing car probs, clutch status: now only gets us round corner to asda, so had to scrounge lift of Ritchie and Ann, much appreciated. Turned up early and in a soon to be gone chill mood had a casual beer while looking out over the river to England, realising we could flyer it as 1km from England. Sound
Last ever Tonys
As well behind with many things, if dont do it here it never get done so all a bit its rough and ready...
Anyway looking back at it the last nite at Tonys was a very good un, think somewhere about 3-400 turned up for this final nite.
Popped in to an earlier all-dayer at Lowton which meant we were well up in the mood.
Having a laugh we were talking about what memorabilia we were going to rob, then later saw 3 or 4 people carrying out one of the red easy settee
YORKSHIRE RIDER LOOK BACK 12/04/03
“If it weren’t true…………………..”
Guest DJ: CRAIG BUTLER
Col & I went up to the Rider good ‘n’ early and, with the help of Eddie who arrived shortly after we did, the decks were set up and spinning toons well before the 8.30 kick off This gave us time to admire the newly refurbished & decorated room, the bar area had been transformed (complete with new barmaid), there were freshly painted walls, a new car
DRIVERS CLUB – SOULER POWER – EDINBURGH 26/04/03 Thanks to Shirley for yet another great review Guests Malc & John (Dundee) Colin Wood & Guy Hennigan (Yorkshire Rider Club) Sometimes living in the centre of England has it’s advantages, one of them being it’s as long as it’s wide to get to most places throughout the UK, so the journey to Edinburgh wasn’t really any further than say a trip to London for the night and we’d done just that on more than one occasion;-)) I’d been to Sc
It’s been a long time since I added anything worthwhile to this site so I though I ought to pull my finger out.
I haven’t been out much recently so can’t really say anything about venues although I do feel as if I am missing out on a lot at the moment! Despite that my system at home has taken plenty of hammer because the excellent tunes keep arriving. The soulful house epidemic seems to be dying down as the ratio of top quality sounds continues to reduce. It certainly seems that way t
After Broughton, the minibus headed for Goldbourne niter, picking up yet a few more North Welsh strays, was a great nite. Somewhere along the line Goldbourne has become a regular haunt for us, with a minibus full and 6 others from coast turning up at the event, there was a well strong presence from the homeland. Think the recent selection of djs , the venue and the fact we always have right old laugh there make this a most enjoyable niter. And the quality of sounds heard there makes this imo a g
Broughton Soul Nite North Wales Saturday 20 April It was case of get down expressway to Broughton on Saturday, famous for British Aerospace and also as the home of Soul Sams and Brian Ellis monthly soul nites. Have missed the last few so was looking forward to this one as with its own unique feel, crowd and atmosphere its always an enjoyable nite out. With a door tax of £2.50 and pints at £1.50 also a cheap nite out!! Venue is in the aerospace place, its held in the Silver Wings social club
On the Modern Soul list was a bit of discussion about a famous rairty. Thought the below may be of interest to others not on the list, so asked John Smith (Oxford way one) if ok to pass on, thanks go out to John as he said ok! http://www.topica.com/lists/ModernSoul Someone asked ... "Don Gardner Cheatin Kind ....... I was just interested to know how rare it is >" Johns reply: I talked at length with Don at this years Prestatyn Weekender. He was either on the road or in the studio throug
Gamble-Huff, Thom Bell and the Philly Groove By Pete Wingfield
Originally published in "Let It Rock"
Date of publication: January 1973
On a balmy night in the late summer of ’67, while the world was wearing flowers in its hair, I was sinking into my seat, trying to look inconspicuous amid hordes of black schoolkids and young mums in the middle of the stalls at the Uptown Theatre, Philadelphia Pa., two hours from the Big Apple by the mighty Greyhound. Philly, Doo Wop City: and the
Review continued with Keith Moneys Playlist 1st Set 1 Soul Incorporated "My Proposal" 2 Ree Flores "Look into My Heart" 3 Chris Bartley "My Heart Still Belongs To You" 4 T.S.U. Toronadoes "A Thousand Wonders" 5 Imperial C`s "Someone Tell Her" 6 Deon Jackson "Someday The Sun Will Shine" 7 Choice of Colour "Your Love" 8 Bobby Reed "The Time Is Right For Love" 9 Andrea Hendry "I Need You Like A Baby" 10 Spiedels "Dream Girl" 11 Flash McKinley "Ill Rescue You" 12 Bob and Fred "Ill Be On My Way" 13
6Ts @ The 100 Club: 12 April 2003
DJs: Mick Smith, Butch and Ady Croasdell plus guests Kenny Burrell and Keith Money.
Another sound night with the DJs particularly excelling. Kenny played his male version of Sweet Temptation (very different to Martha Starr) and gave airings to a lot of sounds we dont get to hear enough of.
Keith shone with a great deal of thought going into his set, changing the moods and tempos at just the appropriate times, he more than justified his recent sign
Theme Park Update and a reply to guest comment. Firstly i would like to make it perfectly clear to everyone on the scene that the new Manchester Allnighter on December 6th is NOT MY PROMOTION I am simply DJing there so as for putting my money where my mouth is and reducing the cover price/admission this has nothing to do with me, anyhow is £10.00 advance not in line with other current venues, this event is costing a huge amount of money to set up so it has to be covered.......... funny the e
March has been a full month of great soul so far. Col&I went to both the Prestatyn and Llandudno weekenders - whod have thought soul heaven was in Wales;-)))))) Both of these weekenders were excellent, great soulies, great soul acts, great music thanks to the organisers of both these weekenders all their hard work certainly showed in the end results. Im already looking forward to the next ones in 2004. Although the weekenders did take some recovering from, theyre well worth almost
Thanks go to to Dave Box for writing and passing on this review of a recent nite
Snake Davis & The Suspicions, Live at The Frobisher, Wakefield, 22nd February 2003.
By opening time at 8pm there were already in excess of 70 people, and the atmosphere was starting to tingle. By 9pm the room was full to bursting and the atmosphere was electric with the crowd full of anticipation. Dave started the night off on a high, with the dance floor full immediately, and t
Thanks to Dave M, a chance to read a great review of "Standing In The Shadows Of Motown" that was posted on Soul Talk
Take it away Dave.........
I waited nearly a year to see this was it worth the wait........read on........
SITSOM-THE MOVIE
Styrene45 and myself have just spent an hour and half in the company of a group of Detroit's finest,(via celluloid mind!), and for those who are unfortunately not in a position to see the movie yet, here is our review. As a devotee of TSO
Ok here we go with a look back at last nites xmas monkey. 8 o clock doors open, few early people already in, Not attempting much vinyl info, as still scrambled and as a lot of nite was spent darting about, was a case of missing a lot of vinyl going ons First up was Colin Wood one of promoters of the great Halifax Yorkshire Riders Club, got to say many thanks to Colin, fairly long story but end of day Colin put in a lot of effort to do this spot and know myself and Steve really appreciated thi
Had an enjoyable time at last weekends Niter/Dayer at Llandudno. As always it had its own unique feel and atmosphere and had a great time. Think niters been going over 6 years now, main thing I always say about them is they have their own unique feel, style and atmosphere. Hard to explain really, think many factors come in; the promotion, the location, venue, crowd and djs booked. All give event its own identity and feel. Of course being a "local" my view may be a bit different than others, a
Saturdays activities saw after last weeks trip to London for CSC 3rd annivesary event a bit of a change
Instead of us hiring a car Steve t had jacked up a pre booked cheap 7 seater discovery thing so we can meander thru the midlands of england to get to
a night of RARE SOUL at the FOX - COLSTERWORTH - DJ,s THE DOWLING DUO, CARL LLOYD, ANT PRICE
Guest DJs STEVE THOMAS,CIRO,JOHN WALMSLEY
cutting it short, got there 150 miles 2 and half hours ish later, no probs, its south of cw
A xmas carol - Winstons holiday adventures - more great stuff from your man
A Xmas Carol Review - Winston
Well what a weekend, it started just how I wanted, it to with Janine picking up myself and Steve Heinsen from Bedford. Made really good time getting to Willington near Derby, (a mini-nighter, 9 til 4 a.m.) with Janine expertly and safely driving her way through the snow and other associated bad conditions. We arrived around a quarter to ten, and were pleasantly surprised jus
Dome CSC, well after moving back to the homeland a while back , my attempts to get regular to Dome, slowly got less and less, the vast amount of events, petrol prices, other involvements all meant trips down south had to be curtailed a bit. As been a bit of time since did a review of a csc nite, standby for a return of the sense of puzzlement that usually accompanies these reviews.
Written for off-list thing with soul talk bit added on for list, so apoligies if context n
Many thanks to Neil and gang for taking time to pass on their view Regrettably, despite having read a lot about them, we havent been able to attend the previous DMSC nights so, when the five of us arrived at 8.45pm we were all officially monkey virgins!! Having paid our soul tax, we walked into the main room and immediately you could tell the room had atmosphere - WHY HAVENT WE GOT VENUES LIKE THIS IN SHROPSHIRE!! we all cried. What a great place!! Having grabbed some seats we headed for t
Soul talk
A Tale of Monkeyness
Well another monkey and another cracking nite
If cant be doing with my usual words to cut it short
Top Sounds, Top feel, Top people, top nite
A Most enjoyable nite!!
For the the extended version read on…….
Of course am involved in running of this event along with Steve Holyhead Thomas and cynics could say a totally biased view, and tell the truth they are more than likely right, but
Seems like it was just a week ago that I was somewhere in North London trying to find a night club where word was some lot called Capitol Soul had regular soul nites that were worth getting to. Cutting it short, well these nites later moved location to the Dome and the rest is history.
As 3rd anniversary coming up, thought throw up this special feature to mark the occasion. (A revised version of this featured in recent "Shades Of Soul"). Gotta say have had some of the most enjoyable nites e
Lowton A busy mini-niter (till 4am ) at Lowton last nite.
Looking forward to this one as had a smart line up, late finish and Lowton with its many rooms, places to chill and catch up is always a bit of a laugh Few words , some re-cycled quips and a disturbing lack of vinyl info follows. Lowton - things as always the same, Car park was full and as always no matter what that guy tells me when driving can never find how to get that bit around the back. In and at em. Somewhere along the line, h
As said David Flynn posted a few reviews on Soul Talk, heres another of them! Seems its as he says! Yet another must buy from these crazy kent people Read on
Eddie & Ernie - Lost Friends (CDKEND214)
Simply brilliant...a must buy for sure...this is one of the best CDs for ages and deserves a place on everyones shelves.
Tracks from Artco, Eastern (why no "I cant do it"?), Columbia ("Doggone it" is brill NS!), Shazam, Chess, Buddah, Revue, Ramco etc...and some mouth watering unis
Marc F from Germany recently travelled across seven seas to the Hideaway, and going by what he wrote had a right old time.
Here's his view on the nite and what he dished out.
The Hideaway was great, the people involved even better, namingly Mike Warburton, Neil Henderson and of course Paul Welsby.
Also it was great to meet Lee Miller for the first time in person (cheers mate!).
Lots of understanding, open-minded and knowing soul fans! I hardly can think of one recent night th
DMSC Soul nite was on last nite at the Springfield Hotel A55 Third one in the series and the final sort of see how things are going one.
Well how did combination of a line up featuring likes of KEITH MONEY, ION and DAVE THORLEY, a well smart venue and monkey attitude go?
Well need to hit read more for my own view and will just say watch out soon for next years dates, more top quality line ups and some near future news
Third Monkey happened Nite
Event teaser which included Stafford Article from the first issue of Manifesto
Almost there.....whats that noise??
Look Forward Sat 28 Sep 2002
Got some details of what Dave Thorley, has lined up for upcoming Monkey , from unissues by Carol Anderson from the same session that Sad Girl come from, supposed to be a killer. Also other one offs and top plays and a lot of fresh quality 60/70s Ears drolling already!
Look Back - Stafford
Looking back to the very first issue of
FORMER MOTOWN ARTIST BARBARA RANDOLPH DIES
The below was posted up on the soulful detroit forum (link in links) and on Motown Alumni Association list
I am deeply saddened to inform you all off the death of Barbara Randolph on July 15th. In an effort to re-establish contact with her for the Tammi Terrell project I sent a mail, via a friend, to Eddie Singleton in South Africa and this news has just been relayed to me. I have no idea of the circumstances and am feeling quite shocked right
Have to say, had a another enjoyable nite out at that Yorkshire Riders event in Halifax industrial estate
A fair few of us did the journey across and at end all gave it a very big thumbs up.With fresh sounds and a good friendly feel to the whole nite, had a great time.
Though would be appreciated by some if could move it to a nite with no niter after
read more for rest of view and plays
Must be something about Halifax, getting there and the event are great,it all goes
Had a good night last saturday at Broughton, an old face from many years ago appeared through the door in the guise of John "Jacko" Jackson AKA the fighting Postman from Rhyl.a few people havnt seen him for over 26 years and it was nice to see Mark Speakmans face, and Garry Beatties, when jacko tapped them on the shoulder !!
I used to go to Wigan with Jacko, and Ritchie "pants" Andrews who also made an appearance - (lovely to see you again mate ),along with Wuffer, Joey Dunlop, to name but
Birchfield Soul Nite - Widnes Well after last weekend, was half expecting a fairly mellow Friday nite.That was a mistake. Birchfield Recreation Club was the place and their monthly soul nite the event. Always on our regular list and always a fair old few make it across the border and the Mersey from the homeland.
Our usual car load was dmsc co-thingy Steve T , Bangor Social Johnnie J, Hef and meself. After so many visits have finally sorted widnes traffic system out, and for on
Well got there in the end, a bit slower starting this time, but come midnight it was case of Monkey a go go, with the main room full and kicking.
Second Room got off to a cracking first one, thanks to the efforts of the 4 guest second room djs
And as always big thanks to all members who helped, supported, turned up and made the nite.
A well lengthy view on nite is available....
...hit that read more to read more
Anyway finally me
Big thanks to Danny for posting this in ..great stuff, informative , enjoyable , top dog!
Northern Soul in Dublin is still alive. Sleepless Nights has taken up the mantle and ensures our growing family meet at least monthly. Add 2 successful allniters and 2002 will reflect that the rot has stopped and better days might be round the corner for our City. Raining for last few days, a few emails and a Paul Davis phone call before 10am ask the question is it still on tonight, "course it is" I t
In 1953 Berry Gordy started a record shop with partner Marv Johnson by 1955 It had gone bust. Its name was 3-D Record Mart.
Also in 1953 he married Thelma Coleman who started Thelma and Ge-Ge Records by 1956 she filed for divorce. In 1957 he co-wrote “Reet Petite” with local musician Tyran Carlo, who went under a pseudonym known as Billy Davis.
It launched Jackie Wilson solo career.
The first record Berry Gordy produced in 1957 “Ooh Shucks” for The Five Stars issued on George Gold
Indeed it is. 21st century, the year 2002 and all that. Life is very complicated these days and that includes the modern soul scene. What was seen to be a variation of the northern soul scene in the late 70s/early 80s, i.e. rare recently released soul, is now a mixture of many different sub-genres. The good news is that if you’re broad minded and like variety then there’s lots of good stuff out there to listen or dance to. The not so good news is that if you only like a certain type of mod
Orginally posted in news section, counts etc moved across Review of Prestatyn
- Midnight Hour Northern and Modern Soul weekender 2002
Well another weekend and another weekender! After the fabulous Conniseurs Weekend at Llandudno last weekend, it was time to yet again get act together and get on the road to carry out the short trip up coast to the Pontins Holiday Centre at Prestatyn to catch the first ever Midnight Hour Northern and Modern Soul weekender. Was it
This great bit of background info was originally posted on a soul list by andy rix who ok'd it to use, well interesting stuff-
<< Question.. "Love is allright" Volcanoes (cover up) anyone know `owt about it? >>
First played by Butch, covered-up as the Volcanos, ..the second acetate was obtained by myself when I became aware that the song was an alternate version of Cliff Nobles vocal of The Horse...Jesses James confirmed that he was the vocalist on thi
Northern Soul Top 500 Written by Kev Roberts, published by Goldmine/Soul Supply Ltd in 2000.
“Born in the ultra-cool Mod clubs of the late-sixties with names like The Blue Orchid, King Mojo and The Twisted Wheel, the sound was Motown, Stax, Atlantic and their imitators –
American Soul music with an express train beat that found a spiritual home in England’s North and a name… ‘Northern Soul’. Driven by incredible sounds from Detroit, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York & the West Coast,
OK the USA trip was unlike previous as it hadnt really been planned in advance...I usually spend 4 months or so organinsing the working schedule. The reason for the almost last minute decision to go was as a direct result of the death of Andy Lee...Rob & I decided "fuck it..lifes too short".
Normally I like to have lots of tasty things lined up but we decided we didnt really care if we came back with nothing. So day 1, Thursday evening, into Newark...spent hours waiting for our connecti
Well more than likely read the reports on last Saturdays Soul Nite at Yorkshire Riders Halifax, with guests Guy H and Andy Dyson, almost can be sure its going to be a good quality nite of rare soul. Well thanks to Shirley for letting us use her words on the night, which makes a well entertaining read. Includes full playlists from Guy H , Andy Dyson, the three regulars Colin J, Alex J, Eddie E, and John Purvis. And thats not all, starting off with a bit of a viewpoint which am sure many
Thanks to Steve Foran, as have for you his view on last Fridays nite at Great Moor Club in Stockport.
Orignally posted on Soul-Talk email list
Just thought I would post a listing of our soul night last night. Fri 22 Feb.
The evening was not like our usual nights. In Stockport we have lost two soulies recently. Firstly Nick Stamp died tragically on Christmas Day. Nick was a really nice lad, 38 with a family. Married into an extended soul family and a keen scooter fan. It was the fi
Thanks to Irish Greg for passing on some well informative info. Has been in touch with one of the members of Tyn Tymes, whos version of Baby I Love you was a recent in-demander.
Seems the groups got back together and have a web page up at (link not working) which is worth a visit.
Also passed on the info below from group member Mike Keracher
Nice one!
Thanks so much for playing our one and only record. We were all in college when we recorded that cut at the great "Fame Studio
Dorothy Berry
Interesting feature with info, photos, free download etc on Dorothy Berry known for her Soul Power, Driving Me Crazy, Dont give me love 45s etc from a Louie Louie angle
Preview Clip follows the article link is at the bottom
When author Richard Berry wrote the song, he combined romantic images of a distant love with a catchy Caribbean-inspired musical riff. At the time he wrote this song, he was involved in a romantic relationship with a beautiful girl from his old h
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