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Lou And Teds Excellent Adventure! Posted by mrs soul, 18 October 2009 well Ted how was it for you, cos it was great for us,what no-body realizes the logistics of getting us all to-gether in one place, because at first me and woody just could not afford to go, as with everybody monies an issue, but after alot of hoo har and endless texts and phone calls it all went to-gether with military precision!from the onset after being picked up by Ted, with John Pugh, Kenny onions and Ma
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The problem with the critics of Thatcher is that they always pick on the wrong things to criticise. Do we really want our children to leave school and get a job working underground? I grew up in Durham City but most of my friends lived in pit villages round about and I spent a lot of time in them and frankly, they were all dives. Her lasting legacy is that everything is now about her favourite son - Blairs 3 favourite things in the world: jobs, the economy, childcare. In other words, everythin -
It all started back in 2011 I got a phone call from Nige Brown telling me he heard a sound bite on ebay of a record he thought had something special and he would like my opinion on it before he set his bid . The record was Teri Mathews "round and Round" on the Preview label. Nige valued my thoughts on the subject as he knew my opinion would be an honest one , I don't suffer records that don't hit the mark and I say if I think they are not very good. Anyway I heard this sound bite and I was -
Weekend Trivia: Notre Dame - Word from those who went is 1st Annivesary was that it was a tremendous nite Wilton - keep hearing currently getting big recommends Llandudno - next niter wont be till next year Conniseurs Weekender Llandudno - in March almost sold out Line up for Weekender at Presatyn - also in March, line up looks well strong and fresh, more details soon Nantwich Niter - 20 Oct 01 Nantwich Civic Niter was the destination this weekend, after hearing great things about t
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Roots Of Rhythm Blog Posted by NASHEE, 30 June 2007 ROOTS OF RHYTHM....23rd June 2007 The Roots of Rhythm event, was billed, rightly so, as UNMISSABLE....and bugger me...thats exactly what it was. The Journey to the event for us started at 9am on Saturday morning. Bob Morrris picked us up and whisked us off via the m6...m5, to Merv's home. As per usual the hospitality offered by Merv & Shell was second to none. Jodie and Micky were already there, records were spinning, an
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Indie record label, Continued Sound, announces its first 7" vinyl release with the reissue of an unspeakably rare rock and soul-tinged single from 1973 by Kip Carmen, a Native American R&B artist from Huntington, New York. The record features two original songs ("That's Enough For Me" and "Loving in the Morning") recorded in NYC with veteran producer Bob Morgan (known for his work with Bobby Vinton and Marcos Valle) shortly before Kip signed with Hi Records in Memphis. Fans of garage an -
6 Whitworth Street - The Birthplace of Northern Soul Introduction This book is about the Northern Soul years of the Twisted Wheel Club, at its Whitworth Street location. It is about how one little basement club, in Manchester, created a worldwide music phenomenon. It attempts to follow the evolution of Black music at the club from Blues through to R&B, Mod, Soul to Northern Soul. Although the club went through different phases of Black music the lines were blurred and they were neve -
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a brilliant first night at The New Century House in Manchester on Saturday, still not done the final count but we had well over 600/700 people ther which made for a fantastic night, all the DJs did a fantastic job and we thank them for that from the bottom of our hearts...... Lee and Chris were perfect hosts and they are so pleased with the already superb feedback from many of you , it was simply wonderful. This has the makings of a legendary venue in all
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Florence Alabama Music Enterprises, or simply FAME, the world-renowned recording studio and record label owned by Rick Hall in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. It produced a wealth of hit records for many artists and was instrumental in creating the sound of Muscle Shoals. As well as the hits the studio and label also had an amazing amount of material that didn’t make the charts or was simply left in the can. However Ace Records struck a deal to go through the vaults and subsequently many trac -
THE NIGEL SHAW CHARITY ALL DAYER - BURTON BELVERDERE CLUB BURTON-ON-TRENT SAT 24 NOV 07 Over 8 months ago in conversation with Dave"Soulful Kinda" Rimmer he mentioned about doing another All Dayer that the late Nigel Shaw had organised at Weston Super Mare's Great Atlantic Hotel in May 2006 which turned out to be a roaring success and Nigel was so proud of this event. This was to be the last event Nigel organised as shortly after, Nige passed away. I quickly got hold off Shawies soul mate N
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East Kirkby Miners Welfare Posted by night nurse, 26 October 2007 NOVEMBER THE SECOND AT EAST KIRKBY MINERS WELFARE DJS ANDY HARRISON (NOTTINGHAM) IAN GEE (KINGSWAY) RES DJ DAVE & GAZ BAR TILL 12.30 CLOSE 1 AM WE ALSO HAVE A NEW PROMOTER TRACYBOOP WHO WILL BE PRODUCING NEW FLYERS AND WE ARE LOOKING TO OTHER OPPERTUNITY THAT HAVE COME OUR WAY SO KEEP A GOOD LOOK OUT FOR THE NEW LOOK FLYERS AND NEWS OF A ONE OF NEW EVENT COMING SOON WE AT
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No Tulips from Amsterdam, but a whole lot of soul. When I asked on Soul Source for the dates of European Soul nights, Jos from the Amsterdam Soul Club was the only person who replied. As I'd never been to Amsterdam before I soon arranged a date with Jos, and that date was the 19th November. So here's the lookback: In the intervening weeks I had offered my services as a DJ for the night and Jos had offered to provide me with overnight accommodation, so I was all set for a weekend in Amsterdam. -
An old article from the late 70s. Originally in a fanzine called North Wales Soul Review in late 70s and republished in Soul Notes Fanzine 20 or so years later on North Wales Soul Review The following are extracts taken from issue No. 1 of the North Wales Soul Review which dates from January 1979. We think that this is the only issue that was produced, but if anyone has any other issues or can give us some background information on this fanzine please let us know. Thanks to Brian Rae f -
As the years past it seems more and more archival material is becoming available online, local papers just being one available source for looking back. The British Newspaper archive being just one current source, be a bit wary as once you start digging the hours may fly past. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/ Used the North Wales Soul Club as an example as it did play a part in my own soul youth, while just a 13 year old kid at the time of the article, memories of -
by Paul d Its whats in the groove that counts errr dunno about that after this weekend. Several months ago Paddy from Nton who Id done some work for in that past asked me if I'd do a weekender for him with the highlight being some live USA acts, I agreed but advised him I could only two sessions as a weekend of NS would do my head in. As the gig approached and the news of the live acts became known I was looking forward to my first ever 'weekender' appearance and watching some liv
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The most recent issue of this long running informative series courtesy of Ken b aka @Kenb Northern Connections #37 Zodiac international – Jack Gillen, artists, writers, publishers, labels The private press Aquarious 1 album feels like it was maybe inspired shortly after the 1969 Woodstock festival, Bethel, NY. The Aquarian exposition. It takes on a similar astrological theme. However short-lived, the driving force behind Zodiac International, Jack Gillen, must have always felt a strong -
The latest issue of this long running informative series courtesy of Ken b aka @Kenb Northern Connections #38 - Ditalians, K & S Studio & Saxony This article is about shining a new light on key associations of Saxony like the Ditalians, and a couple more of its artists. From time-to-time, It does refer to Saxony Artists and staffers that are covered elsewhere, but only when I believe I'm presenting new information As always you can check out all Kens other quali -
Northern Essence edited by Pete Coulson - Review 1999 site note originally up in 1999 Well here you go, yet another classy fanzine that s dropped thru my letterbox. All I can say is that the amount of worthwhile fanzines/mags dedicated to soul music is awe inspiring, the time and effort that must go into them must be enormous. (not just taking easy way out if I got a shite one I would say!). Each one I've ever read has its own style and format but all achieve same results a f*cking goo -
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
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Here's a scan of a Record Mirror ( a long gone mainstream uk music paper) feature taken from the issue dated 15th Feb 1975. After their appearance on the BBC's Top Of The Pops as part of the 'Wigans Chosen Few' spot Record Mirror featured an article from Jan Iles having a chat with some of the dancers involved, Anne, Kip and Gethro.... -
Last month Soul Source had a look at the mainstream media coverage of the upcoming film titled "Northern Soul". As you may remember, in amongst the words we gave you a look forward to an exclusive interview with the award winning director Elaine Constantine. Well come October and ! am happy to pass on to you that not only do we have the interview below, but we also have an exclusive first look at a video teaser of this film, that should give you a idea of just what the film is all abou -
Another scan added to our reference feature. This one features a fairly lengthy look at the Northern Soul Scene from the Melody Maker music paper, the 25th January 1975 Issue, with the main focus on Blackpool Mecca and Wigan Casino. "Keep The Scene Alive" Inside the ballrooms that are the citadel of the NORTHERN SOUL scene. Great music. Athletic dancing.Later, breakfast and a swim."The scene is here as long as the punters want it" says one DJ. "Its essence is rarity and it's up to us to kee -
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 Sist
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Spring 2017 Points Of View A new month under way, just seeing the back of winter off, there's a spring both in the air and in the step, so let's have a go at this... Spring 2017 Points Of View - a new series set up to get some discussion going on concerning some interesting/relevant 2017 soul related topics. Start things off... Northern soul and age in 2017... carry on regardless ? Well it could be argued that if you ever need an example of an 'elephant in the room" t -
Member @Kenb has just passed up the first in a forthcoming series of soul music themed infographic 'connections' Here's the first... Northern Connections #1... -
Northern Soul Connections #10 October 2017 - My Soul Train - Around the 'L' All aboard the Soul Train, in fact all aboard the Chicago 'L' as this months Northern Soul Connections takes us onto the 'L' ... The Chicago "L" (short for "elevated")is the rapid transit system serving the city of Chicago and some of its surrounding suburbs in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is operated by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). It is the fourth-largest rapid transit system in the Uni -
Northern Soul Connections #11 - Two Hitsville Writers Paired - November 2017 #11 and for this northern soul connection we are offered up a paired view of two writers that you may just be familiar with .... -
Northern Soul Connections #12 - 12 Days Of Christmas - December 2017 Northern Soul Connections #12 and it's a rather apt northern connection, being it's the 12th one and the Christmas time one... Before you view, just a quick word to let you know that Kev has said... This will be my LAST REGULAR MONTHLY connections. I will, however, continue to post #13, etc, when I get “an itch” or some of the ongoing research I have develops better. Hopefully, it won't be too long before w -
Northern Soul Connections #13 - The Sherry & Inverts Neighbourhood After a bit of a break we have the latest in Northern Soul Connections series, it's #13 and this time around its a look at Sherry and the Inverts and their 'neighbourhood' Read on The Sherry & Inverts Neighbourhood... you can view all of Kevs 13 Northern soul Connections via this link Hit here to view all Kevs Northern Soul connections -
We have #14 of this now long running series 'Northern soul Connections' to enjoy Titled... Northern Soul Connections #14 - Confessin A Feeling For The Philharmonics This lengthy 'connection' is a welcome addition to the series from @Kenb The Philharmonics - I Need I Need Your Love Tony Owen - Confessin' A Feeling -
Northern Soul Connections #15 - Ronnie & Robyn For those that need a read at bank holiday...or are waiting for Cleethorpes. Northern Connections #15 There is only ever one Single-Truth, and then versions, accounts and even faded memories. And unless you are "the subject or directly related to the subject in time" there is no way to be 100% sure about that single-truth. So although I believe I have the compelling evidence for my views... On Ronnie & Robyn, Sidro, D -
Northern Connections #16 Benjamin and the... There’s been many a thread about the ‘survival’ of the NS scene on SS. 'A youth culture left in the hands of old men' to name just one. Well... if these guys have anything to do with it, it will flourish. (This sentiment also extends to the likes of Secret Stash, Hayley Records, Diggin’ Deep, Timmion, and others who are making ‘new’ N.S. music ). Ben Pirani “It’s Understanding” b side. Wouldn’t have been out of place had it been spun at a 1 -
Northern Connections #17 - It’s October. Spooky goings on, as we approach Halloween. Another Witch uncovered? The double life of the Warlock? Maybe, maybe not. Judge for yourself. -
Time for the latest edition of our long running infographic series 'Northern Soul Connections'. As you may be aware these 'infographics' are produced by member @Kenb and each issue takes a possible item of interest from the soul world' be it an artist, group or even a term and then builds up an infographic 'connected' view. This issue is #18 and the connection this time around is titled 'Living Color - We were 3 different shades of black'. View it all below... Rela -
Northern Soul Connections #19 - It's Easy The latest in our now long running series of infographics @Kenb This 'connection' is all about a hunt for a 45 titles 'it's easy' touching many genres, West Virginia, Kentucky, North Tennessee, a myriad of labels, studios and bands, some called Mark IV, V etc etc Read on below... Northern Soul Connections #19 - It's Easy -
member @kenb has just passed up the second in this ongoing series of soul music themed infographic 'connections' Here you go here's the second... Northern Connections #2... what's in a name -
Northern Soul Connections #20 lesser known Jerseydelphians re-discovered Site note - hitting a landmark here as we have reached Number 20 in this long running series from Ken B aka Soul Source member @Kenb This time around the Northern Soul Connections author takes us on a detailed dig into the going on's New Jersey and Philadelphia way... A change in delivery - the pdf version of Northern Soul Connections #20 is available via our very own intergated views and have added a -
Northern Connections #21 Alphonso Hamilton, Captain Soul, Teri Thornton, The Black Masons ... Site note - The first Northern Soul Connection of 2020, now at #21 in this long running series from Ken B aka Soul Source member @Kenb and it's a big one It was an impromptu look at the sleeve credits of a 1963 LP titled 'Adventures in Negro History', Highlight Radio Productions HRP-101 that started this articles journey. In 1963 Jerry Blocker a part-time DJ on WCHD-FM began producing... -
Northern Soul Connections #22 - Baltimore Site note - The most recent Northern Soul Connection of 2020, we are now at #22 in this long running series from Ken B aka Soul Source member @Kenb and this time around the focus is on Baltimore. Northern Connections #22 not just birthplace of the U.S. national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner" Baltimore and its close surroundings was a hotbed for music that became popular for our genre of Soul. The rosta of artists, songwriters, producers, la -
Soulsations ... and then some Soul Exotics, Emporers, Twila and the Twighlights, The Soulsations, and (no The) Soulsations. Preview/Intro Ronald J. Miller (Woody Miller) was a Soul Exotics male vocalist. His writing credit together with Bobby Fulton's appears on "Baby It's True" on the Terri Records label 5001. Both sides were produced by Phil Gaber. Amongst other things Phil Gaber was the producer on "Karate" Mala 543 for the Emporer's, then a vocal quartet backed by four instrument -
Northern Soul Connections #24 - Soul Reflections... who, where, what Sonny Harris And The Soul Reflections, Vancouver Soul Reflections, Soul Reflections feat Carroll Jones, Beloit-Wisconsin Soul Reflections, North Carolina Soul Reflections Ken B's latest northern soul connection #24 Northern Soul Connection #24 (click twice for best view) Site info - You can check out Kens other quality 23 Northern Connections all available via his 'activity' profile page, the -
First one of 2021. Ken b's latest Northern Soul Connections #25 Northern Soul Connections #25 Lewie & The 7 Days and friends from the Show-Me state (click twice for best view) Site info - You can check out Kens other quality 24 Northern Connections all available via his 'activity' profile page, the link follows below... More articles from KenB Related Videos -
It's time for another dose of Northern Soul Connections, in this long running series member @Kenb takes the time and effort to deliver soul related facts and info through an easy to read/view format. Northern Soul Connections #26 - Soul Sensations, The Soul Sounds and Devil Worshop Northern Soul Connection #26(click twice for best view) Site info - You can check out Kens other quality 26 Northern Connections all available via his 'activity' profile page, the link foll -
The latest (#27 no less) in the long running series of 'Northern Soul Connections' from @Kenb Teens With Talent Guests on the late Bob Abrahamian's Sitting In The Park radio shows would occasionally mention Teens With Talent (TWT). The show of that name was first presented Sunday 17th Feb 1963 at the Studebaker Theater, in the Fine Art Building, sponsored by Sears Roebuck Y.M.C.A. The main principles behind that first TWT were Al Johnson & Johnny Nixon. Al Johnson was an -
Northern Soul Connections #28 The Strange case of the Imaginations - Fraternity Records It's time to visit another Northern Soul Connection - Ken drops in on a strange neighbourhood... In the second half of 1967 a member of a young Dayton group went to see Tom Campbell to 'pitch' their plans, aspirations and dreams. Tom Campbell was a radio personality at WONE and became a columnist at the Dayton Daily News. From the mid 60's to early 70's Tom ran 'Campbell's Corner' and 'Off-t -
Northern Soul Connections #29 - Murphys Law - The latest in this long running series of soul connected connections from Ken B aks @Kenb Murphy's Law: "Everything that can go wrong, will go wrong" Roscoe Murphy Jr was 34 years old when he ran Mel's Record shop at 2130 S. 7th, which as it happens was destroyed by faulty electrical wiring and eventual fire in Jan 1973. The record shop and apartments were owned by Paul, Sylvan & Stephen Gross. Well known around Philadelphia as r -
member @Kenb has just passed up the third in this ongoing series of soul music themed infographic 'connections' Here you go time for # three and its a timely 'Valentines' connection.. Northern Connections #3... 'Valentines' connection -
Northern Soul Connections #30 - The Seventh Sense - The latest in this now very long running (30!) series of soul connected connections from Ken B aka @Kenb The manager of The Seventh Sense was James Shaw, Shaw Records SH-1. He was mostly a realtor at Lindsay & Shaw Real Estate, 13 Middle Turnpike, East Manchester, Connecticut- the same address as on the SH-1 Shaw Records label. James was an Irishman and brought big bands like Woody Herman to the Hartford area, at places like Pagani's C -
Northern Soul Connections #31 - Welcome to the latest in this now very long running series of soul connected connections from Ken B aka @Kenb Northern Soul Connections #31 Colstar label, FIRE, VIP's, Magicians A San Francisco Pop Festival that never happened, an associated album of that festival that didn't have the artists perform who were credited on it, and a Kiwi mod behind it. Upfront. I'm genuinely fond of the people and company's written about in this piece. Non of wh -
The latest Northern Connections episode #32 from Kenb Northern Soul Connections #32 i.e. that is Disciples of Soul Disciples of Soul-Phantom The Disciples of Soul vocalists on 'Together' & 'That's The Way Love Goes' were Bill Ferrell, Steve McKeown, and Bud Rand. They were under the management of Jeff Reed (Rand & McKeown names you can find on the Phantom label & credits) and the sides were recorded in the summer of 1968 and released in Feb 1969. Whenever I've lis
