Inner Soul Sheffield Saturday 25th June

INNER SOUL SHEFFIELD  28.12.2012---25.6.2016

First of all let me appologise for the length of this post but i just set off writing and couldnt stop.

Every few years if your lucky you manage to come accross a venue that just fits you personally. Its a different feeling for everyone but its just great when it comes your way. About three years ago after visiting countless same old soul nights i was pretty much well pissed off with the scene and ready for bailing out. Then after hearing good reports and playlists i thought that Inner Soul sounded like my vision of Northern Soul so i paid my first visit.I was nocked into a cocked Hat by what i found. 

A promoter Martin Smith exactly on my wave length,striving to run a soul night the right way adhearing to all the traditional principles i myself find important.

Resident DJs Chris Brooke,Dave Brenton,Roy Dale were all friendly,knowledgeable,and approachable,with fantastic original vinyl records. Real Deal Soul Men. 

An old skool venue that just captures you with a warm glow absorbing our music perfectly. A bit tired and worn at the eges but straight out of the 70s with a great dancefloor. It was a Northern Soul venue that screamed to hear the sound of dancing feet.

Add to this the great dancers,record collectors,and lovely people that regularly attended and you have the complete package and i had at last found my Northern Soul Nirvana.

As time went by i became an addicted regular and witnessed the growth of the club into a highly regarded oasis of traditional Northern soul. The records became better and top class guests were expertly selected by Martin to add to the mix. Each month it was the place to be. At its best the place created an atmosphere that was untouchable,and even at its worst it was still better than most other venues. It had that Northern x factor and Mr Smith had achieved what he set out to do.

A Year ago i was honoured to be asked to join the DJ team and became a resident alongside Martin,Chris,and Dave. I loved playing my records most of which had been in my box since the 80s. The guys all helped and encouraged me and i will be eternally grateful for the opportunity. We all blended together nicely and made a good team with me and Dave providing the early support before Martin and Chiris unleashed the big guns. It couldnt have been any better and it wont ever be any better. 

Now unfortunately we have arrived at our last ever Inner Soul night at the gas club. Nothing lasts forever and as the saying goes it is better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all. So lets try and give the old girl a good respectful send off. All the people that have played any part in the history of Inner Soul should feel very proud and the nights there will be talked about with warm hearts for years to come. I wish nothing but the best to all the team who have a very special place in my soul. We will all see each other still at other venues and the Scene of course goes on as it always has. 

SO LETS DO IT ONE LAST TIME AT THE GAS CLUB ON SATURDAY JUNE  25TH  ILL SEE YOU THERE  

PATTO