Philt 1,545 Posted July 31, 2017 (edited) Four weeks to go until session number two at the 'new' club then. First one was brilliant and packed-out; looks like this will be too. Mr Manship guesting this time out and he usually throws a couple of curve balls so looking forward to that. Us usual suspects filling in the gaps. We spent a morning checking and bashing the brains out of our revitalised sound system at the weekend - not that we're excited, obsessive or anything - and, without wanting to jinx the blighter, it sounded absolutely banging so that's good news. More to follow in due course. See you down there Phil Edited August 3, 2017 by PhilT 1 Link to comment
Jumpinjoan 1,823 Posted August 5, 2017 (edited) Yep, four weeks until our next installment The new gear sounded absolutely amazing when we tested it last week, seriously can't wait. Here's details for a few hotels for anyone wanting to stay over. We're a stones throw from Chester so why not make a lovely day / weekend of it! Gateway to Wales Hotel 0.9 miles from venue The Coach House 1.4 miles from venue Village Hotel, Chester St Davids 1.8 miles from venue Holiday Inn, A55 Chester West 2.9 miles from venue Northop Hall Country House Hotel 3 miles from venue Edited August 5, 2017 by jumpinjoan 1 Link to comment
btbktf67 13 Posted August 5, 2017 Great time last Saturday morning testing out the new gear ! Always a pleasure to help out & sounded feckin awesome the clarity at the volume we had it was amazin , yr gonna blow the bloody roof off . Really enjoyed watching yous twos strictly come dancing audition ! lol Unfortunately didn`t get video evidence so that i could bribe you both in exchange for records off mi wants list ! lmho . Really looking forward to getting down to this one at the new diggs would come to em all but due to other commitments , unfortunately doesn`t make it possible , which you know . See you on the 2nd if not before 2 Link to comment
Jumpinjoan 1,823 Posted August 5, 2017 Thanks for all your help Bob You went above and beyond sorting the club for the sound check, forgot all about our strictly debut 1 Link to comment
btbktf67 13 Posted August 5, 2017 Mr Threlfall pondering if we stick another 20000 watts on will it be loud enough Link to comment
Winsford Soul 15,963 Posted August 5, 2017 Anyone still need directions to the old grumpy venue. Joan . Phil and the gang. Just double checked work planner and I'm definitely playing out. Yippee nearly cancelled holiday because it clashed with your opening night but the threat of death off Lou changed my mind. So this is my opening night. Bring it on. Steve 3 Link to comment
Jumpinjoan 1,823 Posted August 14, 2017 (edited) Cheers Bob and Steve, great that you can make it. You'll love the venue, proper old school, perfect for Grumpy. We always welcome record dealers but as there's no longer an orangery, if you could please let us know if you'll be bringing anything more than a small box we'll get you set up A little over two weeks to go then, can't wait Edited August 14, 2017 by jumpinjoan 1 Link to comment
Popular Comment Philt 1,545 Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) Popular Comment Back off my hols and really looking forward to Saturday week. Mr Manship's up for it too it seems so looking good. For anyone thinking of giving it a whirl for the first time there's no free CDs, gym, spa or tai chi facilities I'm afraid, plus youre not gonna cop for a night load of the same records you'll hear everywhere else either. So, to avoid confusion and disappointment, all you'll get for your six quid is a dark, hot n sweaty room (old skool I think the kidz'd call it), seven hours of proper records, a quality sound system, a good dance floor and (hopefully) a room full of like minded people who think it's worth travelling from all over for. Oh aye, there's also a slightly sinister mechanical cat which spins while 'singing' Dana's all kinds of everything. Bargain! Edited August 23, 2017 by PhilT 4 Link to comment
SoulieSue 34 Posted August 23, 2017 Whoop, whoop can't wait to feel Grumpy again! X 3 Link to comment
Louise 1,534 Posted August 24, 2017 On 23/08/2017 at 21:06, PhilT said: Back off my hols and really looking forward to Saturday week. Mr Manship's up for it too it seems so looking good. For anyone thinking of giving it a whirl for the first time there's no free CDs, gym, spa or tai chi facilities I'm afraid, plus youre not gonna cop for a night load of the same records you'll hear everywhere else either. So, to avoid confusion and disappointment, all you'll get for your six quid is a dark, hot n sweaty room (old skool I think the kidz'd call it), seven hours of proper records, a quality sound system, a good dance floor and (hopefully) a room full of like minded people who think it's worth travelling from all over for. Oh aye, there's also a slightly sinister mechanical cat which spins while 'singing' Dana's all kinds of everything. Bargain! A slightly sinister cat, sounds like a lost episode of The Twilight Zone (let's hear it for The Astors) what ever next a female Doctor Who ! Link to comment
Dde 46 Posted August 26, 2017 Right then, only a week to go and I'm chomping at the bit. Heading down from Perthshire with Haydn and Alice in tow (who themselves are making the trek from Aberdeen). So who else is coming? Tell you what Phil, if you can throw some toilets with in built water feature, I think you may have created Utopia 1 Link to comment
Philt 1,545 Posted August 26, 2017 7 hours ago, DDe said: Tell you what Phil, if you can throw some toilets with in built water feature, I think you may have created Utopia Checked and 'The Priest' haven't been back in the interim Dale so expect the full Rocco Forte experience Be great to see you mate Link to comment
Big Tony 3 Posted August 26, 2017 (edited) On 31/07/2017 at 18:32, PhilT said: Four weeks to go until session number two at the 'new' club then. First one was brilliant and packed-out; looks like this will be too. Mr Manship guesting this time out and he usually throws a couple of curve balls so looking forward to that. Us usual suspects filling in the gaps. We spent a morning checking and bashing the brains out of our revitalised sound system at the weekend - not that we're excited, obsessive or anything - and, without wanting to jinx the blighter, it sounded absolutely banging so that's good news. More to follow in due course. See you down there Phil Mr T See your back playing the vinyl ,hard habit to kick may try and get up to see you Best Tom hall Edited August 26, 2017 by Big tony Link to comment
Micksmix 2,340 Posted August 29, 2017 Just back from my holiday,looking forward as ever to Grumpy and a night of top quality soul music!! 2 Link to comment
Mark Jones 159 Posted September 1, 2017 C ya tomoz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Excited 3 Link to comment
Philt 1,545 Posted September 1, 2017 2 hours ago, Mark Jones said: C ya tomoz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Excited Be really good to see you Mark! 1 Link to comment
Calvinlee 171 Posted September 2, 2017 How excited am I on a scale of 1 - 10.. a very strong 14 see ya's later 2 Link to comment
Philt 1,545 Posted September 2, 2017 1 hour ago, calvinlee said: How excited am I on a scale of 1 - 10.. a very strong 14 see ya's later See you later youth 1 Link to comment
Chalky 16,975 Posted September 2, 2017 Unfortunately gonna miss my fave Soul night, just back off holiday with loads to do and to top it all have man flu, feel like sh*t Link to comment
Philt 1,545 Posted September 2, 2017 2 minutes ago, chalky said: Unfortunately gonna miss my fave Soul night, just back off holiday with loads to do and to top it all have man flu, feel like sh*t Gutted you can't make it Chalks. Get well soon mate ( It'll be due to the fact that parts of your anatomy other that your right forearm copped for direct sunlight ) 1 Link to comment
Chalky 16,975 Posted September 2, 2017 14 minutes ago, PhilT said: Gutted you can't make it Chalks. Get well soon mate ( It'll be due to the fact that parts of your anatomy other that your right forearm copped for direct sunlight ) all that fresh air not good for you Link to comment
Jumpinjoan 1,823 Posted September 2, 2017 All set up and sounding seriously awesome! Safe journey everyone Link to comment
Mark Jones 159 Posted September 2, 2017 18 hours ago, PhilT said: Be really good to see you Mark! You too pal...can't wait! Link to comment
Mod4Ever 4 Posted September 3, 2017 (edited) Bugger....we missed it with family stuff on this week.When or what is the next date so we can put it in our diary please? Edited September 3, 2017 by Mod4Ever Link to comment
Philt 1,545 Posted September 3, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, Mod4Ever said: Bugger....we missed it with family stuff on this week.When or what is the next date so we can put it in our diary please? No dates confirmed as yet. We're onto it though; might squeeze one in before Christmas, will see how it goes. Really depends on calendar, work commitments etc. Will be more in 2018 for sure so hope to see you. Watch this space. Cheers Edited September 3, 2017 by PhilT 1 Link to comment