Culcheth Anniversary Alldayer
Culcheth, Warringt Sat 06 Sep 2025

1 hour ago, Bazm said:

Another 'Featured Sound' at CULCHETH recently is Henry Boatwright's outing 'I'm Hung Up a Dream' About which Mr Manship says "a lead-singer with SOUL BROTHERS INC. Henry Boatwright offers up a strong hammond driven MOD dancer, mighty vocal is more than matched by potent organ work.

Can't find a sound file for you so here's a piccie...Join us on the 6th to hear in crystal clear sound

Ditto that tune Baz!, how many folk have missed this?, expect as it catches on what copies there are out there, will dhsappear and the price will rise accordingly....or i'm wide of the mark?. Looked myself for a soundfile on youtube but amazingly, not there!

I can't remember the last time I heard The Squires played out, Ian Cunliffe put it on a tape for me and It was also on Baz's play list at The Saints but I'm thinking it was first played at Stafford. I loved it so much I even got Richard to give it a spin on his Sunset Radio show back in the day.

"You complain to me, about staying out late"

Edited August 31Aug 31 by Jessie Pinkman

3 hours ago, Bazm said:

Another 'Featured Sound' at CULCHETH recently is Henry Boatwright's outing 'I'm Hung Up a Dream' About which Mr Manship says "a lead-singer with SOUL BROTHERS INC. Henry Boatwright offers up a strong hammond driven MOD dancer, mighty vocal is more than matched by potent organ work.

Can't find a sound file for you so here's a piccie...Join us on the 6th to hear in crystal clear sound

Imb after good advice and for a relatively small sum off Simon Hunt. See this take a sharp rise in dancefloor action and value just now😉👍

2 minutes ago, Agentsmith said:

Imb after good advice and for a relatively small sum off Simon Hunt. See this take a sharp rise in dancefloor action and value just now😉👍

Rob our Simon's been giving it a spin at Culcheth as well, so it could get a couple of plays on the 6th Sept.✌

Edited August 22Aug 22 by Jessie Pinkman

57 minutes ago, Jessie Pinkman said:

Rob our Simon's been giving it a spin at Culcheth as well, so it could get a couple of plays on the 6th Sept.✌

Yes, very likely Bob....it's a sort of left field tune and as Baz said, suits the mod jazz element down to the ground....Simon catching onto plenty of neglected stuff as well as big hitters.👍

Speakin' of BIG HITTERS gotta feelin' this MONSTER will be on the stage ready for an airing on the 6th!

These two, could be in contention for a spin?

Always great to hear this LOWTON / PRESTWICH absolute GEM played out, worth travelling to any gig for but in this case 2 in the room at CULCHETH on Sept 6th....

The Modern Room, shaping up very nicely with the best in 'modern' being featured, definitely 'Something For Everyone' with everything from quality crossover and rare 70’s to 80’s club classics and all the latest, new vinyl releases with Pete Ratcliffe’s New Release ‘Showcase’.

We’ve got a great selection of dj's lined up including;

STEVE PLUMB - BAZ M - CHARLIE SMITH - BILL WILDMAN - PETE RATCLIFFE and special guests, local Modern Soul spinners;

TONY DAWBER (Charles Dickens Soul Collective Wigan)

HOWARD WHITESIDE (Soul Across the Tracks Leyland)

GED LUNT (CYDI and TSOP Manchester)

Join Us For 9 Hours of Quality Modern Soul Sounds 4pm thru 1am  

Just a few weeks to go before our ANNIVERSARY ALL-DAYER on SATURDAY 6th SEPT. With the Summer break behind us, we’re looking forward to some great nights planned over the coming months at CULCHETH, for Soul Peeps from all over the NORTH-WEST and Beyond…

Over the next few days, we’ll be telling you about some of the DJ’s appearing at the ANNIVERSARY ALL-DAYER just to give you a ‘feel’ for what’s planned on the day…

First up is the senior Statesman of Rare Soul Mr Julian Bentley

Julian is a dedicated Northern Soul DJ, renowned for his passion, rare vinyl collection, and ability to create unforgettable dancefloor moments. Spinning both classic favourites and hidden gems, Julian captures the true essence of Northern Soul, keeping the music and culture alive for loyal fans and new audiences alike. A resident at the Benidorm International Soul Weekender and a regular guest at East Lancs Soul Club and Bolton Spitfire Club, as well as many more, Julian is a welcome addition to the CULCHETH ALL-DAYER rota

Some of Julians' current spins include; J.T. Parker If You Want To Hold On, Paris Sleepless Nights, Patrinell Staton A Little Love Affair, Larry Clinton She’s Wanted, Magnetics Lady in Green, Professionals That’s Why I Love You and this absolute, stormin gem

Nabay Believe It or Not

Morning Baz & Rob and all some great post on this thread and top Tunes .

Im Really looking Forward to this Culcheth Anniversary not been over for Way to long and that a Fantastic line up of many good Friends on the line up and we are Garenteed some top notch tunes

I.ve got afew bits un bobs to play to gonna Play afew in Memory of my good Friend Kev Murphy and Brian To !

Just twigged its a 4 o'clock so i.ll have to leave Welsh Wales early for good Seats

On another note i start a new job on oct 4th so ill be a month on / off so i.ll know where i am for the year So will able to plan my Dj booking better and well ahead

Thats it for now S

Will be doing the same ste for Kev. I sold him my professionals 8 years ago when I was at deaths door and sold everything . Kev had wanted it for years so I let him have it fairly cheap , recently bought another copy for 3 times more. but hey had to have another copy

Edited August 27Aug 27 by Paul Shirley

Added to the forthcoming Culcheth All-Dayer DJ rota is Paul Shirley AKA Wigan Paul...

Paul has been around since the early days of the Casino, a regular at Lowton Civic as well as many more all-nighters and soul nights over the years including Culcheth, Burnley Lost Souls, Horwich RMI, Jacaranda Liverpool. Paul has always been know for being dedicated to the rarer side of Northern and has bought and sold collections over the years but today, he still has a great collection of the ‘Rarest of The Rare’ in both Northern and Modern!

So, looking forward to Paul spinning on the ‘Wheels of Steel’ at CULCHETH on Sept 6th…

Here’s one of Paul’s current spins

Arthur Willis and The Soulful Dynamics ,The Hurting Is Over

Edited August 28Aug 28 by Bazm

It's great to see Ged Lunt back in the modern room, I hope he brings this one with him.

He put this on CDR for me at Prestwich and I've just got round to buying myself a Jap copy.

Right next job clear the cobwebs off my CD player.

Ged also put this Mark Morrison classic on that same CDR in Feb 2010 and it immediately blew me away.

When I think back there was lots of great stuff played in that Prestwich modern room and now Culcheth is carrying on with the quality.

Edited August 29Aug 29 by Jessie Pinkman

6 hours ago, Jessie Pinkman said:

Ged also put this Mark Morrison classic on that same CDR in Feb 2010 and it immediately blew me away.

When I think back there was lots of great stuff played in that Prestwich modern room and now Culcheth is carrying on with the quality.

Like many others Bob, Ged, You, Myself viewed the Modern Room at Prestwich as a real 'Oasis'! Some of the nights and music played there over the years made a mark on sooo many peeps

Saturday morning and there's no Wheeler Dealers on Quest so I thought I'll check out that Sonny Til album I bought last month. Whilst browsing through the LP rack for it, I came across this 4 track sampler EP from 2009, I'd totally forgotten about it and how brilliant this track is. Perfect for the Culcheth modern room.

Listening to it now reminds me of Earth, Wind and Fire with a bit of George Benson thrown in for good measure with a killer backing, Love it.

Edited August 30Aug 30 by Jessie Pinkman

Baz I'm still sifting through the albums and I'm pretty sure this is on most peoples favourite playlist, and if it's not, it should be.

Okay Culcheth modern room hands up in the air for this one.

Edited August 31Aug 31 by Jessie Pinkman

On 30/08/2025 at 17:31, Jessie Pinkman said:

Baz I'm still sifting through the albums and I'm pretty sure this is on most peoples favourite playlist, and if it's not, it should be.

Okay Culcheth modern room hands up in the air for this one.

Quality tuneage ther Bob, a Modern Room staple even getting a 45 issue courtesy of 'Crates of Soul' and fetchin' BIG bucks on that format! A floor filler of the highest order!

It's been a while but we finally managed to 'snag' very popular DJ STEVE THOMAS and invite him onto the CULCHETH ALL-DAYER rota to 'spin a fewtunes'

Passionate Northern Soul and well known for his deep vinyl collection and love of keeping the dancefloor alive with rare grooves and classic floor-fillers. With years of experience behind the decks, Steve brings authentic energy to every set, celebrating the timeless spirit of Northern Soul and keeping the scene thriving for old and new generations alike. Like sooo many who frequent Culcheth Soul nights, a LOWTON ‘veteran’ but a DJ who is in demand all across North Wales and the North West, and rightly so! Looking forward to welcoming Steve on Sept 6th 

Here’s a tune from Steve picking up serious plays at the mo

Mamselles - Open Up Your Heart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvxlNF4vU_Q

I'm sure this West Coast Winner will get an airing with Robbo behind the decks!!

18 minutes ago, Micksmix said:

I'm sure this West Coast Winner will get an airing with Robbo behind the decks!!

What a top notch tune, Mick, and luckily heard at that hallowed ' twinny' venue too: Ashton Uky....Mancs at the forefront immense tuneage quality😉👍

Edited September 1Sep 1 by Agentsmith

On 31/08/2025 at 19:33, Bazm said:

It's been a while but we finally managed to 'snag' very popular DJ STEVE THOMAS and invite him onto the CULCHETH ALL-DAYER rota to 'spin a fewtunes'

Passionate Northern Soul and well known for his deep vinyl collection and love of keeping the dancefloor alive with rare grooves and classic floor-fillers. With years of experience behind the decks, Steve brings authentic energy to every set, celebrating the timeless spirit of Northern Soul and keeping the scene thriving for old and new generations alike. Like sooo many who frequent Culcheth Soul nights, a LOWTON ‘veteran’ but a DJ who is in demand all across North Wales and the North West, and rightly so! Looking forward to welcoming Steve on Sept 6th 

Here’s a tune from Steve picking up serious plays at the mo

Mamselles - Open Up Your Heart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvxlNF4vU_Q

Also run one of the best little nighters going some years ago ,

There's a tenuous link between Special Guest DJ Dean Anderson & this Sonny Til LP track that Dean played on his wonderful Soul show last month courtesy of Hoss and brought to our attention at Culcheth by Mick Howard.

How good is this.

2 hours ago, Paul Shirley said:

Also run one of the best little nighters going some years ago ,

Paul I remember playing at Steve's very successful nights at The Drunken Monkey as well.

Edited September 2Sep 2 by Jessie Pinkman