Mickyfinn September 22, 2024Sep 22 (edited) 14 of 14 members say helpful 14 / 14 members It was a muggy night in London and with a full house, the heat was palpable. But this is an event where the comfort of the patrons, is a distant second to a full on all nighter experience. An atmosphere rarely replicated, with an unparalleled DJ line up: Ady Croasdell, Butch, Tim Ashibende, Keith Money and Joel Maslin. Playing box office sounds to a packed dance floor. Butch lit up the room with his the “Mighty Lovers”, he played “Why”, I think it was Willie Mason version. The Notations “Trying my best to find her”, Darryl Banks “I’m knocking at your heart” and many I didn’t know. All with his typical stamp of real quality. Tim Ashibende always willing to mix up his sets and keep you guessing. Played the ever popular Servicemen double sider, this time it was “Connie” . A blast from the past the: Lovelites and “Get him off my conscience”. And a real nice track that was new to me by Joe Graves “Debbie” The main man for the night and for the past 45 years, Ady Croasdell honoured his legacy with Little Ann “ Who are you trying to fool”, The San Franciscan TKO’s, Paramount Four and Carla Thomas. One that got a huge response on the dance floor: the evergreen Kenny Carter “ What’s that on your finger”. Joel and Keith seemed to follow each other without me noticing, so apologies if I’ve attributed the incorrect tunes to the DJ, but I think I got I’ve got it right, fabulous sets. Joel played the peerless Papa Bear and his cubs “ Your so fine” And two that got a terrific response on the dance floor Harvey Averne and Clydene Jackson. Keith played a series of real midtempo showstoppers, Bob and Fred, Robert Tanner and the Sweets. And a Latin tune that is genuine marmite, Tony Middleton “ Spanish Maiden”. An incredible night of fabulous music, full on dancing, all shared with great people. The night concluded with Ady’s signature closing song. The Four Tops “ Baby I need your Lovin”. Edited September 23, 2024Sep 23 by Mickyfinn Response from the promoter: Thanks very much, you captured it well
