2010-04-04: Stafford, Fancy Another One ?

[Chalky]

that's Easter Weekend spoken for

[Harry Crosby]

that's Easter Weekend spoken for

HERE, HERE.

[Gaz Lees]

Was a regular visitor to stafford living just down the road in Hednesford some great music remember one of our last visits there my missus spilt more Cherry Bs and Rum & Blacks down her new dress than she drunk cant take em anywhere eh!

Will bring back some great memories we'll be there Brilliant.

[Rob Wigley]

HERE, HERE.

we are THERE THERE

Rob & Karen

[Guest angf]

Thinking of running a "Scottish Soul Collective" bus down from Bonnie Scotland for this one if anyone/clubs interested, please let us know as it will all depend on the numbers we get if we can pull it off or not?

[Guest]

It surprised me that it was 5 years ago too. It was a fantastic night, with the only disappointment being Dave waiting until I had gone to the loo, to play Valerie Lamar. That wont happen this time Dave

In the photo's of the other rooms. Is the bottom one the upstairs? And the ones on top, downstairs?

Which Valeria Lamar track was it?

Just I may have one in my sales box if youre interested

Steve

[Theresa]

Should be fun

Dave

I've only just got round to filling in my new diary for next year, and this is the first thing I wrote in it!

[Guest]

Really, really looking forward to this, went to the one at Queen's Hall sadly the last time I had the pleasure of talking to Dave Alcock before his sad demise

Its going to be a strange night, looking forward to the music which I know will be top notch but know I will also be thinking of those especially from the old leicester crewe such as Tommy and Ozzie that wont be able to make it

I never realised at the time how great the music really was

Now where did I stash those bombers

[Guest in town Mikey]

Which Valeria Lamar track was it?

Just I may have one in my sales box if youre interested

Steve

It was Dave's old Anne Sexton cover up - Shame. I have one, bought from Dave, but if you have another copy I may still be interested

[Simon T]

Now that I've missed your thrillin touch

I missed your lovin oh so much

hey hey

I didnt know you didnt love me.

Is it the track I've uploaded as unknown? I can't remember what it is, but Keb used to play it

Edited December 15, 2009 by simon t

[Guest in town Mikey]

Thats it. I've been told so many times.

But like some people and Algebra, I just cant make this one stick :-(

BTW did you get these clips from Keb by any chance? I lent Trickster some of my tapes recorded in Stafford, and had some heavy rock nonsense given back to me. He did say he lent them to Keb to tape before the last reunion.

Edited December 15, 2009 by in town Mikey

[Guest SteveJohnston]

Kirsty

Lets just say, try not to eat to many Easter Eggs, will give out more info real soon,

so back to the orginal question

What would you like to hear Gary Rushbrooke play in his set?

7 Sons "don't you dare say no" Gary is the only one to play this or is he?

[Chalky]

Is it the track I've uploaded as unknown? I can't remember what it is, but Keb used to play it

Thats Wilbur Reynolds - Who'll Cry - Resist, Carolle Waller cover up for Guy wasn't it. Keb played the other one (instrumental) didn't he :g:or is it other way round

Edited December 15, 2009 by chalky

[Davetay]

Hi All

When Chris and I did the last one I said it was a one off. Well five years have passed since then and the love for the venue does not seem to have deminished, so plans are a foot to put on another re-union next year.

So the venue is going to be awesome, and if this time round we can persuade Gary Rushbrooke to do it, what playlist would you most like to hear him spin.

Any other little details or features you would like to see, we are already working on the infamous card school, with many of it's original players ready to lose their shirt in the wee small hours.

Dave

Dave, is it 5 years since the Zanisbar (Stafford) one or the Queens Hall (Stoke) one?

Dave.

[Simon T]

What is the track at 6 mins in 'Curtis Harrington ?' -" Such a sweet thing." Was it a cover up ? Bloody brilliant !

Matt Brown - Sweet Thing - Jar-Val

[Guest Polyvelts]

Matt Brown - Sweet Thing - Jar-Val

Cheers Simon

[Simon T]

Thats Wilbur Reynolds - Who'll Cry - Resist, Carolle Waller cover up for Guy wasn't it. Keb played the other one (instrumental) didn't he :g:or is it other way round

I think it was the other way round; I seem to remember on the video of the Oddfellows 2nd anniversary, Keb can be seen playing it in the little room.

[Ian Dewhirst]

will people that are too young and innocent to have gone to the original Stafford be allowed entry

and when are you thinking of arranging it for?

Not necessarily just young and innocent Kirsty.

What about the old and jaded?

Ian D

[Guest Chris Waterman]

Dave, is it 5 years since the Zanisbar (Stafford) one or the Queens Hall (Stoke) one?

Dave.

Hi Dave

It will be 5 years next April since we held the 20 year reunion at The Queens Hall, Burslem, Stoke.

[Wiganer1]

Hi Dave

It will be 5 years next April since we held the 20 year reunion at The Queens Hall, Burslem, Stoke.

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and that was a FOOKIN AWWESOME nite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Nz Soul]

great news on this

was only ever at 2 or 3 due 2 still being only a young pup

Edited December 15, 2009 by nz soul

[Guest Chris Waterman]

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and that was a FOOKIN AWWESOME nite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Mark

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it, I have some video footage from the night which I will post up once I have worked out how to edit it as it is a couple of hours long, also I have a review of the night from the Scootering Magazine from July 2005 and an interview with Dave Thorley from the same issue.

Best

Chris W

[Simon T]

Thats it. I've been told so many times.

But like some people and Algebra, I just cant make this one stick :-(

BTW did you get these clips from Keb by any chance?

No I was the tw*t recording with a ghetto blaster 10 time the size of his head!

I lent Trickster some of my tapes recorded in Stafford, and had some heavy rock nonsense given back to me.

Still, it could be worse, you could have been given back some tapes full of Wigan pop-tastic casino classics!

[Simon T]

For old times sake, could we be let in an hour earlier and sit on some stairs and listen to club sounds of the day played through a wall. If so, can I request Colonel Abrahams - Trapped.

And will the revolving dance floor return?

And can you play Jesse henderson 12" please.

Plus Colors - Am I gonna be the one 12" please

Edited December 16, 2009 by simon t

[Soulsider]

As someone who only had a "passive interest" in the scene in 80s (usual stuff - young family, money etc) I wanna go and see what it was like.

Love to go to a venue/building that stll exists.

[Mace]

Love to go to a venue/building that stll exists.

Makes a pleasant change from Shopping Centres and Carparks

[Dave Thorley]

Really, really looking forward to this, went to the one at Queen's Hall sadly the last time I had the pleasure of talking to Dave Alcock before his sad demise

Its going to be a strange night, looking forward to the music which I know will be top notch but know I will also be thinking of those especially from the old leicester crewe such as Tommy and Ozzie that wont be able to make it

I never realised at the time how great the music really was

Now where did I stash those bombers

Dave was due to DJ last time, but minutes before his set he had a case of the jitters and went home instead. He will be missed, such a lovely guy.

Dave

[Suinoz]

Hi All

When Chris and I did the last one I said it was a one off. Well five years have passed since then and the love for the venue does not seem to have deminished, so plans are a foot to put on another re-union next year.

So the venue is going to be awesome, and if this time round we can persuade Gary Rushbrooke to do it, what playlist would you most like to hear him spin.

Any other little details or features you would like to see, we are already working on the infamous card school, with many of it's original players ready to lose their shirt in the wee small hours.

Dave

To quote Spencer Tracy.. ' TOP OF THE WORLD MA ! ' Sadly we will have just returned to OZ after our U.K. jaunt, would have loved to have made this one. Sure as heck it's gonna be awesome. Tony T BONE. OZ. K.T.F.

[Wiganer1]

Hi Mark

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it, I have some video footage from the night which I will post up once I have worked out how to edit it as it is a couple of hours long, also I have a review of the night from the Scootering Magazine from July 2005 and an interview with Dave Thorley from the same issue.

Best

Chris W

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that d be brilliant to see Chris...

[Rbman]

Hi Mark

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it, I have some video footage from the night which I will post up once I have worked out how to edit it as it is a couple of hours long, also I have a review of the night from the Scootering Magazine from July 2005 and an interview with Dave Thorley from the same issue.

Best

Chris W

Even though I have never been near a scooter I purchased that edition of the mag to read the review and was surprised to see a picture with me in it being told where to go by Mr Waterman. That was a great night....was surprised when the last tune played and the lights went on...time just flew by.

[Rugby Soul Club]

We broke down on the way to that one, so talked the man into towing us to the all-niter and coming back to pick us up at 6am...

[Guest in town Mikey]

For old times sake, could we be let in an hour earlier and sit on some stairs and listen to club sounds of the day played through a wall. If so, can I request Colonel Abrahams - Trapped.

And will the revolving dance floor return?

And can you play Jesse henderson 12" please.

Plus Colors - Am I gonna be the one 12" please

I first heard Freedom by Wham at Stafford. Loved it

[Johnmcc]

To quote Spencer Tracy.. ' TOP OF THE WORLD MA ! ' Sadly we will have just returned to OZ after our U.K. jaunt, would have loved to have made this one. Sure as heck it's gonna be awesome. Tony T BONE. OZ. K.T.F.

James Cagney, surely?

Keep it OVO - Original Verse Only

[Suinoz]

James Cagney, surely?

Keep it OVO - Original Verse Only

Just Testing you !!! Dead right mate. Anyone remember the name of the movie ?? OVO all the way to the bank.

[Wrongcrowd]

For old times sake, could we be let in an hour earlier and sit on some stairs and listen to club sounds of the day played through a wall. If so, can I request Colonel Abrahams - Trapped.

And will the revolving dance floor return?

And can you play Jesse henderson 12" please.

Plus Colors - Am I gonna be the one 12" please

Seconded........

Really looking forward to this Dave................

...........but where's the Modern Soul Room.........

[binsy]

Booker Newbury 111 - love town

[Guest in town Mikey]

Seconded........

Really looking forward to this Dave................

...........but where's the Modern Soul Room.........

Keeping it real. In the Main room alongside the 60s stuff?

[Simon M]

Booker Newbury 111 - love town

Its Patches for you Mark

[Dave Thorley]

Seconded........

Really looking forward to this Dave................

...........but where's the Modern Soul Room.........

Your getting old dear boy, there was never a modern room, it was all played in the mainroom mixed in, as it should be. There were 2 seperate modern allniters done as specials in the upstairs room, maybe you were thinking of those. Had people like Bob Jones, Ivor Jones djing amongst others.

Dave

[Guest Nick Harrison]

lt was played in the mainroom mixed in, as it should be.

Dave

Yes Smack Dab In The Middle....................................Adam and Robin not up for it, you not spoken to these very nice guys yet - Dave. Would be great to unite.

Edited December 16, 2009 by Nick Harrison

[Marc Forrest]

That will be .... fantastic! I will defenitely go as will a load of other Soulies from Germany I am sure!

If we are allowed in that is.

What a great idea indeed.

Marc

Edited December 16, 2009 by Marc Forrest

[Wrongcrowd]

Your getting old dear boy, there was never a modern room, it was all played in the mainroom mixed in, as it should be. There were 2 seperate modern allniters done as specials in the upstairs room, maybe you were thinking of those. Had people like Bob Jones, Ivor Jones djing amongst others.

Dave

Oh dear Dave.....it's not me... ...there was definitely a modern room....I remember being torn between the two rooms, and not just for the modern all-nighters (which I also remember well).

I remember Adam and Robin occasionally playing in the main room....but I'm sure they mostly played upstairs with Sam and others...

[Guest Chris Waterman]

Yes Smack Dab In The Middle....................................Adam and Robin not up for it, you not spoken to these very nice guys yet - Dave. Would be great to unite.

Hi Nick,

Think Dave's got that covered, see below

[Guest Chris Waterman]

As promised below is the review that was published in The Scootering Magazine in July 2005

[Guest Byrney]

Cracking Stuff, Easter Frolics good and sorted.

Robin on too, good move gents

[Mace]

If we are allowed in that is.

Marc

Why wouldn't you be allowed in Marc?

[Mark Jones]

will the man in the chip van be onhand outside?

Was always the scrummy steak and kidney puddings for me!

[Guest mickeyb]

Any other little details or features you would like to see, we are already working on the infamous card school, with many of it's original players ready to lose their shirt in the wee small hours.

Dave

[Mace]

[Can we please have a lift in that big minibus. Stopping off at the Antelope in Stoke (Hanley?) first. Loved the card school - thanks to Ady for the occassional sub.

Not so sure this is a good idea?

https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/343449

Edited December 17, 2009 by Mace

[Jumpinjoan]

Whoo hoo

My only request is a better sound system than the one five years ago. It was torture not being able to hear all that great music!

That said it was still a top night. I wonder if Ady Harley will make it over again?