Ashton Ukrainian Club - Ashton-under-lyne

WOW!!! 2025 is well under way at Ashton Ukrainian Club!! Once again an astonishing response a really busy turn out and bearing in mind, a few of our regulars were unable to make it, more new faces ,keen to check us out!!! Glad you enjoyed it Keamus Setna thanks for the kind words, it really is appreciated!!

Pete Hollander had to postpone his BIG birthday celebrations with the horrible virus thing that's currently doing the rounds, let's do it again next month at our Anniversary Event!!

Phil Dunn opened the proceedings with a great mix of quality oldies and some nice mid tempo offerings!!

Robert Hitchcock followed with a quality hour of Rare Soul Collectables!!

We had a slight change to the line up, with me standing in for Simon Ingham, nice to mix in a few requests Innersection for Angie(hope I played the correct side) and Wayne King Luther Vandross, just for you mate!!

Karl White AKA Chalky was up next, loving Marvin Gaye "a bitter pill" Garnett Mimms "as long as I have you" and many more!!

Top of the bill Carl AKA Sven Hedberg WHAT a set kicking off with the Classic Mecca Spin Lynn Vernardo, Tiarras "Foolish Girl" Tranells, John Hendley all accompanied by his personal Go Go dancer(check out the video LOL)

A couple of quotes from the night Derek Smith after Eddie Billups"that record was so good, I'm going back out and paying in again!!" and Natalie Nicholls The Laydee DJ always wears a Fred Perry T Shirt (essential LOL)

Nice to see the Radcliffe Possee Bob Spendlove and Pete Ratcliffe in attendance!!

Chris Churm arrived behind the decks, fashionably late and then blew us away with the usual eclectic selection, dance floor good to the last drop, job done!!

Anniversary time on February 15th and we welcome Mick H, looking forward to that already!! Keep your eye on here for more details !!

My Playlist 8.45-9.45

 

A. C Reed "my baby's been cheating"

The Harrison Brothers "run for your life"

Sam Dees "lonely for you baby"

Ivy Jo "I can feel the pain"

Delegates of Soul "I'll come running back"

Frankie + The Damons "man from soul"

Andrea Henry "I need you like a baby"

The Jackson Brothers "I gotta hear it from you"

The Soul Stirrers "don't you worry"

Buddy Connor "when you're alone"

Don Gardner "is this really love"

The Innersection "I'm in debt to you"

Barbara Mason "you better stop it"

Patrice Holloway "stolen hours"

The Gambrells "you better move"

Honey + The Bees "dynamite exploded"

E. Rodney Jones "peace of mind"

Little Johnny Hamilton "oh how I love you"

The Phonetics "pretty girl"

Bottom + Company "gonna find a true love"

Luther Van Dross "don't wanna be a fool"

Celeste Hardie "you're gone"

The Dynells "call on me"

 

Edited January 19Jan 19 by Micksmix

Our first time at Ashton. Fabulous venue tailor made for a night of quality rare soul. Super sets all round with Bob Hitchcock setting the standard early doors. Absolutely nothing to criticise and we’ll be back very soon!

Another great night at Ashton. Arrived early as usual to get a table. Was quiet till around 8.10 then boom back to business. Loved every set as such a varied mix of tunes. Carl came up with the goods on his debut and Chalky delivered as always. Hats off to all the D.J's for providing such a varied variety of tunes. Keep on keeping on

Sandra xx

Had a truly great Saturday night at the Ukrainian Club. Outstanding music in a perfectly suited (and dark!) venue full of up-for-it people. Really was everything they said it would be and then some. Special thanks to Simon and Emma for taxi service, a tidy bedroom and an endless supply of food and drink throughout the weekend — you are gems.

Here is what I played 10.45–11.45, following Chalky:

Lynn Varnado - Wash and wear love (Gator)

Tiaras - Foolish girl (Op-Art)

Tolbert - I’ve got it (Rojac)

Robert Tanner - Sweet memories (Megatone)

Temptations - I want a love I can see (Gordy)

Dells - Thinkin’ about you (Cadet)

Eddie Billups - Ask my heart (Peachtree)

Shirelles - Let’s give each other love (RCA)

Nu-Rons - All my life (Nu-Ron)

Inspirations - Your wish is my command (Midas)

New Wanderers - Let me render my service (Ready)

Gladys Knight & The Pips - If you ever get your hands on love (Tamla Motown)

Tranells - Blessed with a love (Flo-Jo)

John Wesley - Love is such a funny thing (Melic)

Carla Thomas - I play for keeps (Stax, off the Memphis queen LP)

Impressions - Wherever she leadeth me (Curtom)

Trips - Love can’t be modernized (Soundville)

Chuck Holiday - Just can’t trust nobody (Gloria)

Whispers - Where there is love (Janus, off the Bingo LP)

Carl Hall - Is your love going or growing (Mercury)

Magnetics - When I’m with my baby (Sable)

O.V. Wright - I can’t believe (Backbeat, off the Only for tonight LP)

Willie Hutch - Love runs out (Dunhill)

Impressions - You ought to be in heaven (ABC)

/Carl

Early doors suggested this may be quieter evening than normal, but suddenly normal service was resumed. A busy venue and an atmosphere that reminds you that you are somewhere very special.

Phil Dunn got proceedings under way with Roosevelt Grier and Terry Callier, then lighting up the dancefloor with Jimmy frazier.

Bob Hitchcock made a notable debut on the decks. Several tunes that were new to me, we also had the inimitable Silky Hargreaves I’ll Keep on Trying’.  And the alternate take to the 4 Dynamics: Cynthia and the Imaginations and ‘Hey Boy’.

Ashtons own Mick Howard was up next, a nice mix designed for the dance floor, Ivy Joe Hunter, Delegates of Soul and the incredible Soul Stirrers. Not forgetting 70’s magic, The Innersection ‘I’m in Debt to You’.

Chalky kicked his set off with a few Motown tracks, that included Marvin Gaye ‘A Bitter Pill to Swallow’. The brilliant Garnet Mimms ‘As Long as I have You’, sadly it seems is now too fast for me 🙄. Chalky always mixes things up and this was no exception, playing a favourite modern track: Wilson Williams ‘its Gonna Work Out Fine’. And completing his set with the impeccable Charlie Rich.

Stockholm’s finest Carl Hedberg was next up. The great sounds of Robert Tanner, Eddie Billups, The Nurons, The Trips ‘Love Can’t be Modernised’ and standout for me, the fabulous Carl Hall ‘Is Your Love Going or Growing’.

Chris Churm bookmarked a great evening, with a usual selection of top tunes, the timeless Judy Freeman, the Jackie Beavers flip, ‘A Love That Never Grows Old’ and the ideals ‘Mighty Lover to a receptive and appreciative dance floor.

We said our goodbyes far too soon, to the sounds of Troy Keynes ‘Let’s Take a Chance’

Edited January 20Jan 20 by Mickyfinn

On my last visit to Ashton I spent most of my time in the 'record bar' and didn't dance once. This one saw me on the floor more often than not. I enjoyed both nights equally. It's that sort of venue.

Apologies for taking up too much of Carl's time. I first met him at Boomerang a decade ago. It's been a while and the beer and reminiscing just flowed.

Anyway guys, another top night with a perfect blend of resident and guest dj's. Brilliant sets throughout, and well worth my 10 hour round trip. See you all soon.

Great night once again at Ashton with a great mix from all the Dj.

Here is my contribution (not necessarily in order and not sure if I've missed one or two).  Bit pf everything thrown in...

Marvin Gaye - Bitter Pill To Swallow

Gladys Knight & Pips - Top One Could Love You More

Temptations - Loneliness Made Me Realise (It’s You That I Need)

US Everyday People - Without Your Sweet Sweet Loving

Chuck Henley - Broken Heart

Garnet Mimms - As Long As I Have You

Tempest - Someday

Ohio Players -Love Slipped Through My Fingers

Khemistry - Can you Feel My Love

Michael Wycoff - Looking Up to You

Wilson Williams - I ThinK Its Gonna Work Out Fine

Sandra Wright - Midnight Affair

Rhetta Hughes - Cry Myself To Sleep

Benny Lattimore - Girl I Got News For You

Boss Four - Walkin’ By

Demotrons - Brother Where Are You

Hesitations -Soul Superman

Derek Martin - I Can’t Take It No More

Freddie Butler - Give Me Lots Of Loving

Charlie Rich - Don’t Turn Me Down