Guest roger H Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 I would just like to say what a fantastic night the Lads had from wolverhampton, Our great friend KARL HEARD was the guest DJ at this event and as is the norm we went to support him BUT the whole night was superb the music and DJs were all outstanding and every set was class, there were a lot of younger people there which was really great to see and really old people like DUSTY The club was great and set out really well and the sound system was really good, i would just like to say to the organisers and resident DJS a massive well done and the lads from wolverhampton are looking forward to the next one in JAN ............BRING IT ON Link to comment
aintgotit Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 I would just like to say what a fantastic night the Lads had from wolverhampton, Our great friend KARL HEARD was the guest DJ at this event and as is the norm we went to support him BUT the whole night was superb the music and DJs were all outstanding and every set was class, there were a lot of younger people there which was really great to see and really old people like DUSTY The club was great and set out really well and the sound system was really good, i would just like to say to the organisers and resident DJS a massive well done and the lads from wolverhampton are looking forward to the next one in JAN ............BRING IT ON id just like to thank aaron for inviting us over ,we loved the venue, good to see dusty and other familiar faces put in such effort to attend a cracker of a soul night..with some beltin tunes id never heard before played.lots of younger grown ups there to balance the number of us older adolescents. just right. nice one lads/lasses. see you in january Link to comment
Rich Buckley Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Cheers Rog What a brilliant time everyone seemed to have! We were well chuffed with the turnout and people had travelled from all over. Thanks to the Wolves posse, the Manchester contingent (Beat Boutique's Paul and Liam, plus Paul L and Veronica), Joe and Becky et al from Sheffield, plus Anya etc from the north east and of course a big thanks to all our local support too. Very special thanks to Karl Heard whose set was flippin' amazing! The floor was rammed from the very first record and the place was really buzzing. As Rog has touched on above, it is a brilliant venue with a superb polished wooden dancefloor for those who haven't tried it out yet and the sounds system is second to none. The club has its own sound engineer who does a full on proper sound check for half an hour as we're setting up and the results speak for themselves. The most pleasing thing for me personally was the mixture of ages and the fact that everyone was having such a brill time, which is obviously what it's all about! So thanks everyone for making our the 1st Anniversary of That Driving Beat so memorable and we'll see you the last Friday in January next year for the next instalment (we couldn't really do December as it falls on Xmas day!!) Hope you all enjoy the CD too! Will get the others to stick up their playlists in due course but here's mine from my 2 spots in no particular order: Ascots - A Few Feet From The Gutter (American Playboy) Danny Moore - Somebody New (Allrite) Magnificent Men - All Your Lovin's Gone To My Head (Capitol UK) California Rock Choir - Whoever You Are (Cyclone) Ruby Winters - Better (Diamond) Paris - Sleepless Nights (Doc) Phil Flowers - Where Did I Go Wrong (Dot) Ray Barretto - Right On (Fania) Joe Bataan - Subway Joe (Fania) The Royal Esquires - Aint Gonna Run (Prix) Blue Jays - Point Of View (Jay) Irma Thomas - What Are You Trying To Do (Imperial) Tommy Ridgley - My Love Is Getting Stronger (International City) Jock Mitchell - Not A Chance In A Million (Immpact) Marvellos - Something's Burning (Loma) Chuck Cockerham - Have I Got A Right (Mala) John Wesley - Lovve Is A Funny Thing (Relic) Freddie Houston - If I Had Known (Old Town) Cookie Scott - Misled (Orr) Sonny Fishback - Heartbreakin' Man (Out-A-Site) Dynamics - I Need Your Love (RCA) Rose Books - I'm Moanin' (Soul City) Millionaires - And The Rains Came (Speciality) Linda Griner - Goodbye Crule Love (canadian Tamla) Clara Hardy - I Dream Of You (Tuna) Mill Evans - When I'm Ready (Universal acetate) Elbie Parker - Please Keep Away From Me (Veep) Fabulous Peps - With These Eyes (Wheelsville) Carol Anderson - Taking My Mind Off Love (Whip) Gents - Love's Such A Beautiful Thing (Paramount) Reachers - I Just Want To Do My Own Thing (Magic Disc) The Quik - Bert's Apple Crumble (Deram UK) Link to comment
Alison H Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 That Driving Beat sure did it for me last night!! I'm ashamed to say this was my first visit. Ashamed as I'm from Leeds and hadn't made it down to this gem of a night before now. It certainly wont be my last visit !! Fantastic venue with that brilliant sunken dancefloor that was dark in just the right places. Music superb throughout so a big massive thanks to Karl Heard,Azza,Rich Buckley & Eddie Wainwright for keeping that great dancefloor busy & happy all night. As previously mentioned a fine mixture of people in attendance from the young,the old,the ancient & the simply unique (Steve Martin look-alike in the yellow teddy boy suit - top geezer & for the guys that lady who's dress was almost ripped in half at the back giving a fine view of her toned body & her very very brief underwear ...... & no it wasn't Kirsty S!!!). The night was Absolutely Awesome so well done guys Cant wait for January !! ATB Ali x Link to comment
Guest Sean Haydon Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 First time at this venue and gotta say how impressed I was. From the moment we descended the stairs and entered the dimly lit room, I knew we were in for a good night. The venue ticks all the right boxes, a basement type club tho not seedy. Great sound system, good dancefloor, nice friendly people, on average a younger crowd who clearly like a good time. The music was a perfect blend, from quality classic oldies to slightly obscure soulful mod type tunes. (All very danceable). With Mr Heard playing his remarkable Ghetto Funk set right in the middle, there was something for everyone. It makes a refreshing change to listen and dance to something different in a club with instant appeal and great atmosphere. Well done to the guys who run this place, you well deserve recognition. A bit of a trek from Wolves but well worth it. Till next time, thank you. Regards, Sean Link to comment
Kirsty S Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Me & Dee are absolutely buzzing from Friday night still, when of the best nights we've had for a long,long time. The music was absolutely astounding from start to finish, Karl, Rich, Azza & Eddie were all amazing. The venue is awesome & the bus stops right outside it from my house Have to also comment on the young, enthusiastic crowd as well, its what the scene needs Yes, Ali, the lady in the dress (or lack of it ) was certainly eye candy for the men. Cant wait to see the photos hun, you must of took about 300 It was lovely to meet Spirit & the couple from the posh side of Moss Side (sorry I'm useless with names). Roll on January K & scotchguard D xx Link to comment
spirit Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 (edited) Bloody great night. A wonderful mix of youngsters, nighter people and terrific music, and the brilliant home team DJs were in no way humbled by the awesome Mr. Heard. I really hope you manage to maintain this unique blend, lads - you will have established something really special if you do. Nice to chat to everyone I haven't before (Kirsty, D, Pasha, etc.), and the usual suspects too numerous to mention. Missed the scantily clad lass though, and frankly... Edited November 30, 2009 by spirit Link to comment
Liljimmycrank Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I would just like to say what a fantastic night the Lads had from wolverhampton, Our great friend KARL HEARD was the guest DJ at this event and as is the norm we went to support him BUT the whole night was superb the music and DJs were all outstanding and every set was class, there were a lot of younger people there which was really great to see and really old people like DUSTY The club was great and set out really well and the sound system was really good, i would just like to say to the organisers and resident DJS a massive well done and the lads from wolverhampton are looking forward to the next one in JAN ............BRING IT ON Thanks Roger for the very kind words, and starting the lookback off. Was great to meet you on Friday, and to see so many people travelling from such a distant to come to our night. It's truely humbling. I personally loved everything about Friday. It just seemed to click and to then come on here and read these fantastic comments makes it all worth while. Numbers were great, the dancefloor was packed all night...........and as for Mr Heard, well need i say more. The man just keeps on delivering. I'd also like to take the chance to thanks our sound guy, Andy. He's not a soulie of any kind, but takes 30-45mins every month with us before the gig to get teh sound and the lighting spot on. Karl talked to mentioned to me he's played all over Europe and at the biggest clubs in the UK but this was one of the best sound systems he's had the privellage to play with. We're really hoping That Driving Beat takes off in our new home at The Wardrobe cos i think Leeds needs a top soul night. Friday night gave me confidence this can be achieved and it was just so pleasing to see people having fun and enjoying the music, which as ever was a mix of rare, under played, classics, forward thinking, refreshing. I'll post my playlists up tomorrow as was DJing on Sunday and my box is a bit muddled. Azza Link to comment
Guest RichEvans Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Well done once again to the lads Azza, Rich & Eddie. This is definitely what Leeds needed, and long may it last. All the Dj's were on top form, and the mix of tunes as always complimenting each other, and sets well put together. Karl Heard lived up to high expectations, all over the gritty ghetto funk sounds. Great mix of people in too, nice to chat to loadsa new faces, though rememberin' names never is a forte of mine! Shame there isn't a night in December, but roll on January. Any guests booked for future month's to give us somethin t' look forward to?? Catch you all next time. Rich Link to comment
Liljimmycrank Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Any guests booked for future month's to give us somethin t' look forward to?? Just in the process of sorting this out now Rich, keep your eyes peeled............you wont be dissappointed mate, i guarentee that. Link to comment
Guest pls1 Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 what a belting night this is. fantastic music and a great venue. good to see so many young uns an all . im bringing my daughter to the next one cos i just know she will love it. thanks for the great cd too . roll on the next one wooop wooop Link to comment
Daniel Harvey Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Been keeping up with the feedback for Driving beat from afar and I'm dead pleased it went so well. From all the nights at Milo I always thought this night would takeoff and it seems to be doing that very thing. Well Done to Azza and Rich. Will be at the next one in January...though I will be farily jetlagged....absolutley can't wait ...I'll try bring along the mad man from the Faulklands! Link to comment
Miss Schmidt Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Can only agree, fantastic night with brilliant djs who played a great mix of RnB, gritty funk and Northern. Props to all of you boys!!! Sadly this was my first and possibly last time at this ace venue cause I will return to Germany next week. Keep up the good work peeps and to add, I enjoy the cd very much as well. All the best for next time. V Link to comment
Liljimmycrank Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Can only agree, fantastic night with brilliant djs who played a great mix of RnB, gritty funk and Northern. Props to all of you boys!!! Sadly this was my first and possibly last time at this ace venue cause I will return to Germany next week. Keep up the good work peeps and to add, I enjoy the cd very much as well. All the best for next time. V You're gonna be sorely missed on these shores Veruschka, and thanks for coming down on Friday. Great to see you again! I'll be in touch for sure about some trips over to Germany for some quality soul do's. Looked back through the box, and below's my playlists from two spots - Early doors with Rich, and straight after Karl to try and keep the floor going. Pretty sure the orders about right: Dee Dee Warwick - Funny how we change places Barbara Hall - You brought it on yourself Fantastic Puzzles - Come back Bobby Patterson - What a wonderful nigth for love Sunday - I aint got no problems Lorraine Rudolph - Keep coming back for more Willie Parker - I live the life i love Luther Ingram - You've got to give love to get love Otis Redding - Look at that girl Roscoe Robinson - Running for my life Profiles - Take a giant step Tommorrows Men - Who's that lady Ann Sexton - I still love you Rhonda Davis - Can you remember Embers - Where did i go wrong Detroit Soul - All of my life Mighty Marvellows - Talkin bout ya Montclairs - Unwanted love Ethics - I want my baby back Linda Jones - I just cant live my life Dee Irwin - I only get this feeling Darrow Fletcher - What good am I John Bowie - You're gonna miss a good thing Jo Armstead - I've been turned on Blue Notes - Hot chills and cold thrills Originals - Suspicion Supremes - Love is llike an itching Azza Link to comment
Liljimmycrank Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 And the low down from Mr Wainwright........... RIGHT MATE,IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER! FOUR PERFECTIONS - IM NOT STRONG ENOUGH - PARTYTIME CHAPTER 5 - YOU CANT MEAN IT - CBS BRITISH DEMO CECIL WASHINGTON - I DONT LIKE TO LOSE - PROPHONICS HERB WARD - STRANGE CHANGE - ARGO WILLIE MASON AND KING PINS - WHY - KALAMA OZZ & SPERLINGS - CAN YOU QUALIFY - GOLDENWAY JOHNNY OLEN - GOTTA KEEP MOVING - DEE GEE JJ JACKSON - OOH MA LIDDI - PRELUDE WILLIE WILLIAMS - HAVE YOU EVER BEEN PLAYED FOR A FOOL -ABC SHERRI TAYLOR - HES THE ONE WHO RINGS MY BELL - PG TOBI LARK - SWEEP IT OUT IN THE SHED - TOPPER CHANDLERS - YOUR LOVE MAKES ME LONELY - COL SOL JOE SIMON - WHOLE LOTTA LOVIN - SOUND STAGE 7 SAM DEES - LONELY FOR YOU BABY - SSS INTERNATIONAL DANNY WOODS - YOU HAD ME FOOLED - CORRECTONE TONY GALLA - IN LOVE - SWAN PATIENCE VALENTINE - IF YOU DONT COME - SAR LONNIE LESTER - YOU CANT GO - NU-TONE LOU LAWTON - KNICK KNACK PADDY WAK - WAND WADE FLEMONS - JEANETTE - RAMSEL HARVEY AND JOKERS - SOUL SOUND - SKO-FIELD OTIS LEE - HARD ROW TO HOE - QUAINT ZU ZU BLUES BAND - ZU ZU MAN - A&M ERNIE WASHINGTON - LONESOME SHACK - CHATTAHOOCHEE THE ROCKS - KEEP MY WOMAN HOME - WHITE CLIFFS WILLIE KENDRICKS - CHANGE YOUR WAYS - RCA LITTLE FLINT - PAIN -BEAST TRENDS - THANKS FOR A LITTLE LOVIN - RCA MICKIE CHAMPION - WHAT GOOD AM I - MUSETTE TITO PUENTO - HIT THE BONGO - TICO JOHNNY TAYLOR - BLUES IN THE NIGHT - FRENCH E.P TEST PRESS AND I DEFINATELY FINISHED OFF WITH TONY CLARK THE WRONG MAN-MS SEE YER SOON MATE Link to comment
Little-stevie Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Great feedback from Dirty Leeds Sorry we could not make it as the other half aint well.. Will be there soon for sure.. Maybe see some of you for an xmas drink on Saturday, its the West Yorkshire match of the day aint it.. HTFC.. XXXXXX Link to comment
Paulb Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Had a great night on friday. Top venue and great mix of soulies and music lovers. Make sure you all check it out in Jan. A night like this needs everyones support so that it can grow. Loved Karls spot as per. One of the few dj's that tick all the boxes for me. Prob won't be able to make Jan due to the impending arrival at our house, but hopefully will be over in Feb or March. Paul Link to comment
Alison H Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 (edited) The pics are in the gallery guy & gals Hope you like them. I didnt realise there were so many soul sourcers in attendance. Hope I managed to catch you all on camera If not ..... I'll get you next time !! Big love Ali "Paparazzi" xxx Edited December 4, 2009 by Alison H Link to comment
Kirsty S Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 The pics are in the gallery guy & gals Hope you like them. I didnt realise there were so many soul sourcers in attendance. Hope I managed to catch you all on camera If not ..... I'll get you next time !! Big love Ali "Paparazzi" xxx Great photos hun xxx Link to comment
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