The Original Skegness Soul Weekender

Well what can I say about this latest Weekender....Brilliant time was had by all who was in my ear / eye shot including us two and company..... music to die for not same old same old either.... keep doing what you are doing Mr & Mrs Raistrick  it is obviously working as we have struggled to get accommodation for next year enough said. Love yas all xxxxx

Could only make Friday and Saturday nights and mainly in the ballroom, loved it.

Have been going to Skeggy since Year 2 giving the move to the Central a miss. Since Skeggy has been back in it's rightful home it has struggled to capture its unique vibe. Always a friendly, soulful gig, I'm sad to say its all but lost its magic. Friday night was authentic, Saturday ok. but the afternoons, were shockingly poor, save for Soul Sam (last hour Sunday). My loyalty to this weekender will likely continue as it holds so many fantastic memories of friends past and present. Bring back the Skeggy DJ stalwarts.  

Friday night was great . why do these gigs always clash .

Lucky enough to DJ upstairs in the Main Room.  Midnight Saturday, so spent most of my time up there to try not to repeat previously played records. 

dancefloor busy all night,both nights,great atmosphere.

Heres my playlist OVO.

Detroit Soul, All of my Life. Music Town

Marie Knight. Thats no way to treat a girl. Musicor

Herbert Hunter. i was born to love you. Spar

Valentinos. Sweeter than the day before. Chess

Lenny Welch. A hundred pounds of Pain. Mainstream

Frankie & Johnny. I'll Hold You. Hickory

Johnny Praye. Can't get too much Love. Sidewalk

David & Ruben. (i love her so much) It Hurts Me. Warner Brothers

Embers. Watch Out Girl. MGM

Dottie Cambridge. Cry your eyes out. MGM

Don Gardner. My baby likes too boogaloo. Tru glo town

High Voltage. Country Road. Columbia

Joy Lovejoy. In Orbit. Checker (request)

Seven Souls. I Still Love You. Okeh

Frank Dell. He broke your game wide open. Valise

Brothers of Soul. I'd be Grateful. Boo

Jesse Johnson. Left Out. Old Town

Terry Callier. Look at me Now. Cadet

Billy Davis. Stanky Cobblestone

Marvin Smith. Have more Time. Brunswick

Jimmy Soul Clark. Sweet Darlin. Soulhawk

Steinways. Youve been leadin me on . Oliver

Gerri Granger. I Go to Pieces. Bell

I also played the following through the course of the weekend....

Peoples Choice. Savin my lovin for you. Palmer

Lee Andrews. Ive Had it.Crimsom

Hesitations. Is this the way to treat a girl. GWP

Rock Candy (AKA Contemplations) Alone with no love. Dontee 

Fantastic Epics. Lets get Together. Kelton

Soul Gents. Wonders of love. Fros Ray

Jimmie Soul Clark. I'll be your winner. Soulhawk

Bottom & Company. Gonna find a true love. Motown

Mandrill. Too Late. Arista

Porgy & the Monarchs. Hey Girl ( its a dream ive always had). Musicor

O'Jays. No time for you. Imperial

Bobby Patterson. I'm in love with you. Jetstar

thanks to everyone for the favourable comments i got over the weekend.

Dave

Well that was a bit good!!! All over far too quickly but must say a massive thank you to Dave, Donna, Mick & Nettie for providing such a cracking Weekender...Personally didn't stray to far for from the  "VAULT" all weekend but from what I did see the whole event was enthusiastically enjoyed by everyone....
Chuffed to again start things off in the Vault on Saturday night. Terry Wrights "Boston Connection" Rupe suggested we double deck our spots so would like to thank Rupe for suggesting it as i think we went down alright...here's what I played in no particular order and without Rupe's choices but hopefully he'll put them up later: 

Double Decking with Rupe 9-1030pm

Voices Of East Harlem - Take a Stand
The Tom - Emmanuel And Ron Experience - When You Lose Your Groove
Mixed Emotions - Gold Of My Life
Brothers Of Soul - Dream
Le Frank O - Keep on Getting Down
J Jock O - I'm Gettin' Over
Las Vegas Connection - Running Back To You
Nate Calhoun - Funktown
Cold Blood - I'm A Good Woman
Bobby Valentine - BB
Black Sugar - Too Late
Archie Bell & The Drells - Thousand Wonders
Lorraine Rudolph - Keep Coming Back For More
Sonny Til - I Gave it All Up
Little Charles & The Sidewinders - Talkin' About You, Babe
Choice Of Colour - You Love 
Vondells - Hey Girl You've Changed
Chance & Tony - Pretty Baby
Ike Strong - Your Love Keeps Me Dancing