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Sat 14 Sep 2024

The absence of any reviews compelled me to write something of this magical Day. There are no shortage of Soul events that play familiar oldies, but few have the pedigree to pull in a huge crowd of lifelong soul fans. This was such an event.

For those of us who usually seek out something a bit less familiar, and gravitate to the rare and underplayed scene. And even the crossover/modern side of things. It’s great to remind yourself occasionally, why we loved this music in the first place. Most of the tunes played here are classics for a reason, and played to the right crowd at the right venue they remain magical.

Ian Wills played some top tunes, many covered up as someone else when first heard: Cecil Washington ( Joe Matthew’s), Vikki Bains (Christine Cooper) and the Outsiders “Time Won’t Let Me” ( Detroit Shakers) to name a few.

Brilliant sets played by all the DJ’s filled the dance floor with vibrant energy, perspiration and mass hand clapping for the whole event. It was nostalgia overload. Words can’t do it justice, as close as you can get to those halcyon days. Quite Incredible really.

A special mention to Tim who played the politically incorrect “Colouredman”. Last heard heard a lifetime ago. What a response he got on the dance floor. Fabulous.