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as Alfie is strutting around Ikea i will get this lookback started :yes:

im being biased but im being honest too in saying that last nights Ghetto Soul was brilliant from start to finish with top tuneage being played by all the djs and a good size crowd lapping it all up, we had Nicki celebrating her birthday (hope you enjoy the pressies) and there was cake cake and more cake and bloody nice they was too :D a massive thanks to all those that made the effort to come and support last night we really do hope you went home happy and will be beack in the future for more of what Ghetto Soul has to offer :hatsoff2: great seeing the IOW crowd and no doubt will be looking for them tunes you got on your phones :D too many others to mention individualy but will mention a few like my great friend Ang, Matt from Trowbridge, Steve, Dave & Jan, Shay from dorset, Tracey & John, Bob & Ann, Sallie & Rod BUT the biggest thanks to all the djs and last nights guest djs Dave Morris (have you stopped smiling yet Dave) and Steve C for a couple of cracking sets to see the night out and for me make this probably the best Ghetto Soul yet :hatsoff2:

the standard has been set and our 1st Anniversay in October will be the next installment of Ghetto Soul and i for one just cant wait :thumbup:

once again thanks to everyone that made last night a cracking night its what it should be all about for me :yes:

Bearsy & Marie

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Tracey and John are relaxing after a fantastic night at Ghetto Soul Club last night. What a great why to celebrate my lovely sister nicki's birthday, along with our lovely friends and cake cake and more cake plus a few little drinkies.

We really enjoyed listerning to all the DJs sets and hearing rare and lesser known choons. My two favs were Papa Bear and the Cubs and Ann Peebles from Bearsy record box. Johns favs were Joe Simon 'When' (Dave Morris record box) and TNT band 'Meditation' again Bearsy set.

Thanks again for a brilliant evening Alfie and Bearsy see you soon for another fix of Ghetto

lots of love

Tracey and John XXX

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I must say what a great night it was last night.Big thanks to the boys for the invite to spin some underplayed tunes.I must admit that was a touch concerned about what to play but, having sorted a small box out off I went to Ghetto Soul courtesy of a lift from Tim.

I was on for an hour and had a really enjoyable time behind the decks playing tunes that normally I play early doors at The Uni nights in Bournemouth.

Bearsy no I haven't stopped smiling :D :D :D .

If you've not been up for this night then please put the next one in your diaries and go along with an open mind and enjoy the music.

My playlist as requested by couple of people.These are not rare but certainly need playing more IMHO.

Jackie Verdell - Are You Ready For This

Al Reed - Sorry About That

Grover Mitchell - Sorry About That

Charles Conrad - You Got The Love

Innocent Bystanders - Frantic Escape

Johnny & Jake - I Need Your Help

Lee LaMont - I'll Take Love

Charles Mann - Hey Little Girl

Kindly Shepherds - Lend Me Your Hand

Martha Bass - Since I've Been Born Again

Apollas - Sorry Mama

Syl Johnson - Try Me

Gene & Eddie - Sweet Little Girl

Lena & The Deltanettes - Turn Around Baby

Rivingtons - You're Gonna Pay

Casinos - If I Told You

T-K-O's - The Fat Man

Cynthia & The Imaginations - Hey Boy (I Love You)

Forest Hairston - We Go To Pieces

Joe Simon - When

Ty Karim - I Ain't Lying

Vivian Reed - The Shape Of Things To Come

Milt Grayson - Something That Gets To Me

Fred Hughes - Don't Let Me Down

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I had a fantastic night at Ghetto with my lovely soulful friends, Sis and JB, Thanks very much to Alfie for the cake and champagne, I was well chuffed, and to Tim & Bearsy for playing my requests and the vinyl birthday pressies. What more could a girl ask for :) !

This is a great event, small venue but BIG tunes :hatsoff2: . I'm looking forward to the Anni event in October!

Nicki XXXXX

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Good evening soulies...

Thanx to Bearsy for starting the thread...

I must say a massive thanx to each & everyone of you that came a supported Ghetto Soul last night...

Top choonage from start to finish getting spun by the dj's...was gr8 to catch up with the local & traveling soulies...

this event is going from strengh to strengh...Had a email from one of the I.O.W soulies saying they all had a fantastic night and defo will be back for more...

The next Ghetto Soul is on saturday 29th october...the guest dj's for the evening will be...Kevin Kent & David Goldswane(goldie)

This promises to be a busy night as it will be the 1st anniversary of Ghetto Soul...i am thinking of putting on another guest dj...will keep you posted...

Once again a massive massive thank you...

Alfie

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I had a fantastic night at Ghetto with my lovely soulful friends, Sis and JB, Thanks very much to Alfie for the cake and champagne, I was well chuffed, and to Tim & Bearsy for playing my requests and the vinyl birthday pressies. What more could a girl ask for :) !

This is a great event, small venue but BIG tunes :hatsoff2: . I'm looking forward to the Anni event in October!

Nicki XXXXX

Hi Nicki glad you had a top night & a top birthday...

Got to agree...small venue with big tunes...already looking forward to the anniversary do...

Catch up with ya at the Soul In The South's alnighter...

Alfie

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I must say what a great night it was last night.Big thanks to the boys for the invite to spin some underplayed tunes.I must admit that was a touch concerned about what to play but, having sorted a small box out off I went to Ghetto Soul courtesy of a lift from Tim.

I was on for an hour and had a really enjoyable time behind the decks playing tunes that normally I play early doors at The Uni nights in Bournemouth.

Bearsy no I haven't stopped smiling :D :D :D .

If you've not been up for this night then please put the next one in your diaries and go along with an open mind and enjoy the music.

My playlist as requested by couple of people.These are not rare but certainly need playing more IMHO.

Jackie Verdell - Are You Ready For This

Al Reed - Sorry About That

Grover Mitchell - Sorry About That

Charles Conrad - You Got The Love

Innocent Bystanders - Frantic Escape

Johnny & Jake - I Need Your Help

Lee LaMont - I'll Take Love

Charles Mann - Hey Little Girl

Kindly Shepherds - Lend Me Your Hand

Martha Bass - Since I've Been Born Again

Apollas - Sorry Mama

Syl Johnson - Try Me

Gene & Eddie - Sweet Little Girl

Lena & The Deltanettes - Turn Around Baby

Rivingtons - You're Gonna Pay

Casinos - If I Told You

T-K-O's - The Fat Man

Cynthia & The Imaginations - Hey Boy (I Love You)

Forest Hairston - We Go To Pieces

Joe Simon - When

Ty Karim - I Ain't Lying

Vivian Reed - The Shape Of Things To Come

Milt Grayson - Something That Gets To Me

Fred Hughes - Don't Let Me Down

Thanx for spiining some choons for us Dave...a top set by you and the other guys m8...catch up soon...

Alfie

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First time I've made this nite and what an enjoyable expierience it was, well done for the promoters for a well organised event! The Dj's did us all proud and I was well educated throughout the evening. It was great to see so many happy smiling soulies through the door- ktf and you've all done very well! (P.S first time I've seen free cakes on the door! top of the class!)

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Many thanks to Alfie for asking me to spin some tunes. Totally agree with the general concensus that the music was fresh and most enjoyable. Hadn't seen the likes of Matt, Dave and Shay/Jackie for some time so was good to see them aswell as the likes of Bearsy, Marie, Tim, Dave/Jan and the "Birthday" posse.

Four final words from me.....Smithers, "Foxy", Jammy B******!!!!!!

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Guest Bearsy

Tracey and John are relaxing after a fantastic night at Ghetto Soul Club last night. What a great why to celebrate my lovely sister nicki's birthday, along with our lovely friends and cake cake and more cake plus a few little drinkies.

We really enjoyed listerning to all the DJs sets and hearing rare and lesser known choons. My two favs were Papa Bear and the Cubs and Ann Peebles from Bearsy record box. Johns favs were Joe Simon 'When' (Dave Morris record box) and TNT band 'Meditation' again Bearsy set.

Thanks again for a brilliant evening Alfie and Bearsy see you soon for another fix of Ghetto

lots of love

Tracey and John XXX

Glad you had a great night and good to see you both again and hopefully catch up again soon :hatsoff2:

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I must say what a great night it was last night.Big thanks to the boys for the invite to spin some underplayed tunes.I must admit that was a touch concerned about what to play but, having sorted a small box out off I went to Ghetto Soul courtesy of a lift from Tim.

I was on for an hour and had a really enjoyable time behind the decks playing tunes that normally I play early doors at The Uni nights in Bournemouth.

Bearsy no I haven't stopped smiling :D :D :D .

If you've not been up for this night then please put the next one in your diaries and go along with an open mind and enjoy the music.

My playlist as requested by couple of people.These are not rare but certainly need playing more IMHO.

Jackie Verdell - Are You Ready For This

Al Reed - Sorry About That

Grover Mitchell - Sorry About That

Charles Conrad - You Got The Love

Innocent Bystanders - Frantic Escape

Johnny & Jake - I Need Your Help

Lee LaMont - I'll Take Love

Charles Mann - Hey Little Girl

Kindly Shepherds - Lend Me Your Hand

Martha Bass - Since I've Been Born Again

Apollas - Sorry Mama

Syl Johnson - Try Me

Gene & Eddie - Sweet Little Girl

Lena & The Deltanettes - Turn Around Baby

Rivingtons - You're Gonna Pay

Casinos - If I Told You

T-K-O's - The Fat Man

Cynthia & The Imaginations - Hey Boy (I Love You)

Forest Hairston - We Go To Pieces

Joe Simon - When

Ty Karim - I Ain't Lying

Vivian Reed - The Shape Of Things To Come

Milt Grayson - Something That Gets To Me

Fred Hughes - Don't Let Me Down

Superb set Dave glad you had a great night and keep smiling :D :D :D

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Guest Bearsy

I had a fantastic night at Ghetto with my lovely soulful friends, Sis and JB, Thanks very much to Alfie for the cake and champagne, I was well chuffed, and to Tim & Bearsy for playing my requests and the vinyl birthday pressies. What more could a girl ask for :) !

This is a great event, small venue but BIG tunes :hatsoff2: . I'm looking forward to the Anni event in October!

Nicki XXXXX

Hi Nicki :wave: was a great night wasnt and hopefully made it a birthday to remember for you and glad you liked your pressies and remember to play them LOUD :thumbup: see you on October 29th im gonna do a request night of anyhting ive played in previous Ghetto Soul nights :hatsoff2:

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Guest Bearsy

First time I've made this nite and what an enjoyable expierience it was, well done for the promoters for a well organised event! The Dj's did us all proud and I was well educated throughout the evening. It was great to see so many happy smiling soulies through the door- ktf and you've all done very well! (P.S first time I've seen free cakes on the door! top of the class!)

Great to see you Matt and glad you had a great time and hopefully you had an enjoyable journey home with a few tunes ringing in your ears :thumbsup:

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Many thanks to Alfie for asking me to spin some tunes. Totally agree with the general concensus that the music was fresh and most enjoyable. Hadn't seen the likes of Matt, Dave and Shay/Jackie for some time so was good to see them aswell as the likes of Bearsy, Marie, Tim, Dave/Jan and the "Birthday" posse.

Four final words from me.....Smithers, "Foxy", Jammy B******!!!!!!

great seeing you Steve & Ang, brilliant set to finish the night off and yeah Tim is a jammy B*******!!!!! the fella has some top tunes indeed, :yes:

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Well done Guys,What a great night,

mine and Anns first visit to Ghetto Soul. What a refreshing change, top tunes by all the DJ's :hatsoff2: and nice to catch up with all you great soul people.

I heard some great tunes, which were new to me and have been busy searching them out today.

What a way to celebrate Nicki's birthday, glad she enjoyed herself,

Ate too much cake and drank far too much and Bearsy, you were right, just up my street mate. Deffo be back for the Anniversary.

Once again good job guys.

ATB

Bob

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Guest Bearsy

Well done Guys,What a great night,

mine and Anns first visit to Ghetto Soul. What a refreshing change, top tunes by all the DJ's :hatsoff2: and nice to catch up with all you great soul people.

I heard some great tunes, which were new to me and have been busy searching them out today.

What a way to celebrate Nicki's birthday, glad she enjoyed herself,

Ate too much cake and drank far too much and Bearsy, you were right, just up my street mate. Deffo be back for the Anniversary.

Once again good job guys.

ATB

Bob

Hi Bob, was great seeing your good self and the lovely Ann and yep i dont like to say it but i will, I told you so :lol: already looking forward to the Anniversary even if its 3 months away but thats part of the buzz i suppose :thumbup:

Lil Major Williams :no::shades:

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Guest Dave Mortimore

. Ghetto Soul, Saturday July 30th.

.

.

. Well, I hope this write-up isn't a bit late in the day.

.

. Judging by the line-up for the occasion, there was no doubt in my mind that sizeable measures of uptempo soul music would be delivered throughout the night. Unfortunately, Jan & I arrived a little too late to get a flavour of Bearsy's music and although we were there, we couldn't devote too much attention to the first half of Tim Smithers' set either. It was one of those interactive nights where people wanted to catch up with one another and consequently, we found ourselves immersed in conversations.

. Eventually we settled down just as the music was turning to a more mid-tempo, lighter edged phase. I danced a little here and there, but noted with Simon Preston that Jackie (Shay's wife), Lynne, Nikki and Tracey Shaw, Sandy Kelly, Sallie Reynolds, Jan and other females were enjoying the dancefloor. Simon and Tim are really good friends. So much so that they often jokingly enjoy pulling fur out of one another. So Simon took great pleasure in pointing his finger and announcing, "Look! He's playing girlie music!"

. Even if that was the case? It was working well. Nikki Shaw was celebrating her birthday and as always had a big smile on her face. She's an independant type of woman who loves interacting with others. From what I've witnessed, she always enjoys a good night of soul.

. I know she's a little girl at heart! But I only counted 7 candles on her birthday cake?

.

. Tim's set ended with a cracking number by Johnnie Mae Mathews before he handed things over to Dave Morris. I think it was an astute move by Alfie to put a gap in between the offerings of Tim and Steve C. Two leading edge players that have a similar feel within some of their music.

. Dave Morris being raised in Blackburn, is from the old school who experienced the early years of Northern Soul and thus, he delved back to play alot of music from that era to provide an alternative feel to the night.

. Some I could pick out. Like Fred Hughes - Don't let me down, The Innocent Bystanders - Frantic Escape and The Apollas - Sorry Mamma. But much of Dave's really good (underplayed) rare music left question marks in my head as to whether or not I'd actually ever heard them?

. Another I did recognize was Vivian Reed's anthem - The shape of things to come, it's really growing on me courtesy of the couple of times I've heard it before from Dave at Bournemouth University soul nights.

.

. Steve C followed on and entered the fray with three upbeat RnB funk edged soul numbers. I couldn't name any of them, but they were in a similar vane to one of Tim's earlier plays Marva Whitney - Daddy don't know about sugar bear. Niter music that I believe is well received in The Midlands and up north and yet we generally struggle with down south. I liked them, but (as with some of Tim Smithers' plays) need to hear them again to fully grasp and truly appreciate them.

. Steve then lightened the tone, but still kept it fairly uptempo. I really enjoyed You can walk out the dooor if you want to - Yvonne Fair and Bags - It's Heavy. Steve when asked later, always a mine of information, provided an in depth background to these records. If ever there was a Mastermind of Soul Contest, he'd be a serious contender.

.

. Our venerable host Alfie, closed off with the last 15 minutes prior to 1 a.m. - Vontastics - You can work it out and the retro feel of Billy Hawks - O' Baby I believe I'm losing you did it for me.

.

. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

.

. To summarize, I think we've all at some time experienced a night where people are rooted to their seats and starring across an open space at one another like zombies. Well, with rare and underplayed music being on the menu, you would expect an element of this at Ghetto Soul.

. But in reality it wasn't a night of heavy chin scratching. It was warm and vibrant. People were taking to the floor at different stages and really getting into the music.

. There were times when I was dancing away with others during Dave Morris' and Steve C's sets, unable or too idle to venture over to the decks to clock certain plays. On more than a couple of occasions whilst catching a breather, I would belatedly turn to a fellow dancer and query, "What was that last record we were dancing to?" Each time I received a shrug of the shoulders or a shake of the head and a typical response, "I don't know? I just liked it!"

. We were dancing on instinct and impulse as you would when as a teenager. The night had that feel and special energy. We really enjoyed it!

.

. Dave & Jan Mortimore

.

. P.S. We also enjoyed the cake. Thanks Nikki (and no doubt, Tracey)

.

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Many thanks to Alfie for asking me to spin some tunes. Totally agree with the general concensus that the music was fresh and most enjoyable. Hadn't seen the likes of Matt, Dave and Shay/Jackie for some time so was good to see them aswell as the likes of Bearsy, Marie, Tim, Dave/Jan and the "Birthday" posse.

Four final words from me.....Smithers, "Foxy", Jammy B******!!!!!!

Dear Steve- really enjoyed the tunes throughout the nite- loved that instrumental you played (Mike Vickers cover up)! and was great to see you on top form!

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I must say what a great night it was last night.Big thanks to the boys for the invite to spin some underplayed tunes.I must admit that was a touch concerned about what to play but, having sorted a small box out off I went to Ghetto Soul courtesy of a lift from Tim.

I was on for an hour and had a really enjoyable time behind the decks playing tunes that normally I play early doors at The Uni nights in Bournemouth.

Bearsy no I haven't stopped smiling :D :D :D .

If you've not been up for this night then please put the next one in your diaries and go along with an open mind and enjoy the music.

My playlist as requested by couple of people.These are not rare but certainly need playing more IMHO.

Jackie Verdell - Are You Ready For This

Al Reed - Sorry About That

Grover Mitchell - Sorry About That

Charles Conrad - You Got The Love

Innocent Bystanders - Frantic Escape

Johnny & Jake - I Need Your Help

Lee LaMont - I'll Take Love

Charles Mann - Hey Little Girl

Kindly Shepherds - Lend Me Your Hand

Martha Bass - Since I've Been Born Again

Apollas - Sorry Mama

Syl Johnson - Try Me

Gene & Eddie - Sweet Little Girl

Lena & The Deltanettes - Turn Around Baby

Rivingtons - You're Gonna Pay

Casinos - If I Told You

T-K-O's - The Fat Man

Cynthia & The Imaginations - Hey Boy (I Love You)

Forest Hairston - We Go To Pieces

Joe Simon - When

Ty Karim - I Ain't Lying

Vivian Reed - The Shape Of Things To Come

Milt Grayson - Something That Gets To Me

Fred Hughes - Don't Let Me Down

Great spot mate enjoyed it throughout- ktf

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Great to see you Matt and glad you had a great time and hopefully you had an enjoyable journey home with a few tunes ringing in your ears :thumbsup:

Yes great nite mate- enjoyed the TNT Band and Ellie the prophet from your spot- don't hear them out very often- great nite all round ktf

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Dear Steve- really enjoyed the tunes throughout the nite- loved that instrumental you played (Mike Vickers cover up)! and was great to see you on top form!

Thanks Matt, as ever it was good to see you too BUT I'm still not coming to watch the Bristol C v Posh match :wink:

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Not much else to say, that already hasnt been said, top choons , top people, some well put together sets from all the djs, roll on the next one :thumbsup:

Well done mate some great tunes as with all the other dj's- well worth the trip and I glad I didn't break anymore of your vinyl!

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Many thanks to Alfie for asking me to spin some tunes. Totally agree with the general concensus that the music was fresh and most enjoyable. Hadn't seen the likes of Matt, Dave and Shay/Jackie for some time so was good to see them aswell as the likes of Bearsy, Marie, Tim, Dave/Jan and the "Birthday" posse.

Four final words from me.....Smithers, "Foxy", Jammy B******!!!!!!

Many Thanx for Steve...hope to catch up soon...

Alfie

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. Ghetto Soul, Saturday July 30th.

.

.

. Well, I hope this write-up isn't a bit late in the day.

.

. Judging by the line-up for the occasion, there was no doubt in my mind that sizeable measures of uptempo soul music would be delivered throughout the night. Unfortunately, Jan & I arrived a little too late to get a flavour of Bearsy's music and although we were there, we couldn't devote too much attention to the first half of Tim Smithers' set either. It was one of those interactive nights where people wanted to catch up with one another and consequently, we found ourselves immersed in conversations.

. Eventually we settled down just as the music was turning to a more mid-tempo, lighter edged phase. I danced a little here and there, but noted with Simon Preston that Jackie (Shay's wife), Lynne, Nikki and Tracey Shaw, Sandy Kelly, Sallie Reynolds, Jan and other females were enjoying the dancefloor. Simon and Tim are really good friends. So much so that they often jokingly enjoy pulling fur out of one another. So Simon took great pleasure in pointing his finger and announcing, "Look! He's playing girlie music!"

. Even if that was the case? It was working well. Nikki Shaw was celebrating her birthday and as always had a big smile on her face. She's an independant type of woman who loves interacting with others. From what I've witnessed, she always enjoys a good night of soul.

. I know she's a little girl at heart! But I only counted 7 candles on her birthday cake?

.

. Tim's set ended with a cracking number by Johnnie Mae Mathews before he handed things over to Dave Morris. I think it was an astute move by Alfie to put a gap in between the offerings of Tim and Steve C. Two leading edge players that have a similar feel within some of their music.

. Dave Morris being raised in Blackburn, is from the old school who experienced the early years of Northern Soul and thus, he delved back to play alot of music from that era to provide an alternative feel to the night.

. Some I could pick out. Like Fred Hughes - Don't let me down, The Innocent Bystanders - Frantic Escape and The Apollas - Sorry Mamma. But much of Dave's really good (underplayed) rare music left question marks in my head as to whether or not I'd actually ever heard them?

. Another I did recognize was Vivian Reed's anthem - The shape of things to come, it's really growing on me courtesy of the couple of times I've heard it before from Dave at Bournemouth University soul nights.

.

. Steve C followed on and entered the fray with three upbeat RnB funk edged soul numbers. I couldn't name any of them, but they were in a similar vane to one of Tim's earlier plays Marva Whitney - Daddy don't know about sugar bear. Niter music that I believe is well received in The Midlands and up north and yet we generally struggle with down south. I liked them, but (as with some of Tim Smithers' plays) need to hear them again to fully grasp and truly appreciate them.

. Steve then lightened the tone, but still kept it fairly uptempo. I really enjoyed You can walk out the dooor if you want to - Yvonne Fair and Bags - It's Heavy. Steve when asked later, always a mine of information, provided an in depth background to these records. If ever there was a Mastermind of Soul Contest, he'd be a serious contender.

.

. Our venerable host Alfie, closed off with the last 15 minutes prior to 1 a.m. - Vontastics - You can work it out and the retro feel of Billy Hawks - O' Baby I believe I'm losing you did it for me.

.

. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

.

. To summarize, I think we've all at some time experienced a night where people are rooted to their seats and starring across an open space at one another like zombies. Well, with rare and underplayed music being on the menu, you would expect an element of this at Ghetto Soul.

. But in reality it wasn't a night of heavy chin scratching. It was warm and vibrant. People were taking to the floor at different stages and really getting into the music.

. There were times when I was dancing away with others during Dave Morris' and Steve C's sets, unable or too idle to venture over to the decks to clock certain plays. On more than a couple of occasions whilst catching a breather, I would belatedly turn to a fellow dancer and query, "What was that last record we were dancing to?" Each time I received a shrug of the shoulders or a shake of the head and a typical response, "I don't know? I just liked it!"

. We were dancing on instinct and impulse as you would when as a teenager. The night had that feel and special energy. We really enjoyed it!

.

. Dave & Jan Mortimore

.

. P.S. We also enjoyed the cake. Thanks Nikki (and no doubt, Tracey)

.

Hi Dave Was good to see you & Jan...many thanx for the feed back...as always spot on...

looking forward to Octobers event already...hope to catch up soon till then take it easy...

Alfie...

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