K D Soul Club - Radcliffe

Always a good night, I was looking forward to the K&D but Sandy wasn't feeling too good at all, her hip and back giving her a lot of pain. But she decided to join me, and was glad she did so. I think she was really worried I'd get off at the wrong bus stop or end up in Shudehill, actually quite a possibility.

We took a cab to the St Mary's Catholic Social Club and arrived about 8,15, Keiron was doing the first spot as usual, a nice mix of tunes including the Drifters' Nylon Stockings, never heard this played out, but a really nice Big City Soul sound.

He was followed by the guests, first Derek Gorman from the Irlam Soul Club, then George Hughes from Walkden Legion. Both guests played a mix of styles blending some classic oldies with lesser known tunes. One's that spring to my mind this morning are I'm The One Who Loves You; People That's Why (The Idle Race, love this one); Hurt So Bad (Cathy Carlson); Somewhere Down The Line; You've Got To Hold On; Baby What I Mean; Something About You; plenty more and a few that I didn't know.

I think Keiron took over after the guests, though I may be wrong. He played a mix of styles, even including some Ska, not my favourite style but his were okay.

We left just after midnight and were kindly given a lift home by Peter Triska, thanks very much.

A really enjoyable evening, although I was frustrated by my inability to dance due to having pulled a muscle or something in my left leg that has left me limping around. There was a good crowd in, despite the Bridlington weekender, nice to see friends as usual.

Thanks to Keiron and Diane and of course the DJs.