Kidderminster Harriers Soul Club

Strangely quiet Saturday; apparently last week there were multiple events all over the place but this week (the week after most people's payday) there was only this, Stables or two all-nighters in pretty much the whole of the Midlands - So the 1st Saturday seems to be pretty low on events. 

Having been to Stables last month and on the suggestion of a friend we came here; a bit out of the way for us - I know there are quite a few events in Kidderminster but never really took much notice of which was which. Anyway, this was well worth the journey, very big room, huge woodstrip dancefloor perfectly clean and polished. Good range of DJ's; first couple of sets more modern and a bit of Motown but soon got down to the real business, mainly Northern but certainly not overplayed and not afraid to play something a bit different now and again; Jewel and The Rubies - Kidnapper was a nice spin late in the night. Some great dancers, most of the crowd were locals and long-serving soulies but a really friendly bunch, chatting to a couple of people with great stories and also saw a few faces from more familiar Black Country venues and some Birmingham regulars. So savvy people are making the trip out here. It seemed fairly full so we were both surprised that several people said it was pretty quiet tonight. 

Only 6 of these a year so definitely one to come back to.

Did a couple of sketches, still not managed to buy any more grey paper so in the sketchbook again. I think next time I'll have to get there early to bag a seat down the front - it's such a big room the DJ was miles away from me so had to "cheat" and use a photo to see what he was wearing. 

I rarely give 5 stars - I've noticed most reviews are by the promoters of the events who inevitably give 5 stars to everything. I am trying to be objective.