Soul Shoes At The Riverside Club Southampton

Unexpectedly in Southampton in the UK, checked SS Events and bingo! The venue is a forty minute walk from the centre so probably best to get a taxi to save on the old legs. The venue is up a staircase (always a good feeling) leading to a nice wooden dance-hall with a bar, lounge and terrace at the back. Drinks were very reasonably priced and the place is very well looked after - including the loos! Very friendly, older regulars made me welcome and kept the dance floor busy all night. The music policy was a refreshing mix of classic northern with plenty of R&B and some classy floaters. After the first hour where Toddy (Barry?) played some mellow stuff unknown to this dinosaur, the business began in earnest. The policy is play for the people not the dj's and so from about 9:00 onward, the floor was busy. Annie was the second dj and continued to keep the people happy. All requests are welcomed and searched for in earnest - not so easy when it's strictly OVO. I Would heartily recommend this venue to all soul fans. Apparently the club has been going for thirty-five years so they know what they are doing. Possibly the oldest peripatetic soul club in the UK?