Guest AudraT Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 It's our very good friend Geoff's 60th birthday on the 4th March. Many of you will know Geoff through Soul Source, KTF or from the London northern soul scene. It's being held at The Soul Bar on Saturday 4th March - 300 Hoe Street, Walthamstow - starts at 7pm until late. Lots of Geoff's friends will be DJ'ing. There will be food, drinks, good music and good company. We hope you will be able to join us - everyone is welcome! Link to comment
Guest Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 I've been meaning to get my sorry carcass up to Hoe Street for a while- being an ex 'Stow boy myself- looks like this might be the excuse I need ! Link to comment
Guest Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Looking forward to this Geoff, the bar were ready a month in advance. When I popped in on the 4th Feb, they were all set up and raring to go. Turned out they put both 4th Feb AND 4th March in their diary. If only we'd known, could have had two knees ups! Hoping to get the fella down for this, may need supporting home. Link to comment
Guest Pete Bennett Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 It's our very good friend Geoff's 60th birthday on the 4th March. Many of you will know Geoff through Soul Source, KTF or from the London northern soul scene. It's being held at The Soul Bar on Saturday 4th March - 300 Hoe Street, Walthamstow - starts at 7pm until late. Lots of Geoff's friends will be DJ'ing. There will be food, drinks, good music and good company. We hope you will be able to join us - everyone is welcome! Can't wait to see the old guy Let's make it a good one for him folks. As we all know Geoff is one real gentleman. Link to comment
Maria O Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Looking forward to this Geoff, the bar were ready a month in advance. When I popped in on the 4th Feb, they were all set up and raring to go. Turned out they put both 4th Feb AND 4th March in their diary. If only we'd known, could have had two knees ups! Hoping to get the fella down for this, may need supporting home. - don't you just love this venue Saw Geoff a couple of nights ago, wizzing of to the venue with Audra (who may be starting a business co-organising soul birthdays - based on her recent track record ). Anyway, he still has to post up the DJ lineup I said. We don't want people thinking us girls are involved in anything but food (hmmm, that's mainly Audra) and propping up the bar (hmmm, guess I'll have to give you a hand with that Alice). They're expecting a big turnout - coz it's Geoff m Link to comment
Guest Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Let's make it a good one for him folks. As we all know Geoff is one real gentleman. Totally agree with you on that one Link to comment
Gene-R Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Totally agree with you on that one So do I! Elaine and I are looking forward to it............... Link to comment
Guest Mac Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 So do I! Elaine and I are looking forward to it............... What a weekend this is going to be......our Office Christmas Party on Friday night I know it's March, but we do it every year! The mighty Dragons are playing Barnet on Saturday afternoon Then Geoff's bash at the Soul Bar So looking forward to a great weekend Ps....Don't tell the other half Link to comment
chrissie Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 It's our very good friend Geoff's 60th birthday on the 4th March. Many of you will know Geoff through Soul Source, KTF or from the London northern soul scene. It's being held at The Soul Bar on Saturday 4th March - 300 Hoe Street, Walthamstow - starts at 7pm until late. Lots of Geoff's friends will be DJ'ing. There will be food, drinks, good music and good company. We hope you will be able to join us - everyone is welcome! Very sad that I will be unable to make this as would love to help Geoff celebrate his birthday. Have a great birthday Geoff and will catch up with you soon QoFxx PS Geoff, the BOD CD's are going in the post tonight. Link to comment
Geoff Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Thanks to everyone for their kind words, I am really looking forward to it. Thanks to Audra and Martin for arranging it. Maria asked about DJs. Well Arthur Fenn will be there and hopefully can be persuaded to play some of his superb collection, I can think of several I'd like to hear. And all my London soul mates are doing spots as well: MartinT, Mac, Dave Greenhill, John Stubbs, RBMan and possibly Andy Faulkner. Hope I haven't missed anyone but I am all over the place today. I think the Stow-A-Way ladies are having a well-deserved rest that night. The soul scene has kept me going over the last few months and I am looking forward to seeing my friends and listening to the music we all love. Link to comment
Rbman Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 looking forward to this Geoff. .....Get Arthur on at 7.00....you know how he clears the dance floor with his late sets Link to comment
Chaoswomanuk Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Hello Geoff, Have a great night I will be the Eastbourne doo with Paul McKay djing we will have drink for you......... Linda xx Link to comment
Gene-R Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Look forward to seeing you there Geoff............ Link to comment
Dave Abbott Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Booked a hotel up the road so maximum birthday celebrations :-))) Link to comment
Guest Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 Anyone going from my way - ie via Gt Cambridge/North Circular? North to East (I dont mind driving - just need someone who knows where they are going!!) Link to comment
Dave Abbott Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 Booked a hotel up the road so maximum birthday celebrations :-))) me and janine looking forward to this - we like parties Link to comment
Rbman Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 Anyone going from my way - ie via Gt Cambridge/North Circular? North to East (I dont mind driving - just need someone who knows where they are going!!) I've PMed you.....TAXI Link to comment
Guest AudraT Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 me and janine looking forward to this - we like parties So do I, but unfortunately can't drink this weekend as on antibiotics - again! Which hotel did you book? Audra Link to comment
Dave Abbott Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 Check your pills Audra - a lot of antibiotics you can drink on nowadays :-) We booked the Holiday inn - walthamstow road (or street) what Hoe Street turns into. less that 2 mils from the do :-)) Link to comment
Andyf Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Check your pills Audra - a lot of antibiotics you can drink on nowadays :-) We booked the Holiday inn - walthamstow road (or street) what Hoe Street turns into. less that 2 mils from the do :-)) Moi aussi (That's French for the uneducated amongst us ) Link to comment
Gene-R Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Does anyone know if there is a cab office within easy walking distance from the Soul Bar? Link to comment
Guest Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Looks like work is going to keep me away but have a good one Geoff and happy birthday ! Link to comment
Guest Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Does anyone know if there is a cab office within easy walking distance from the Soul Bar? Gene - can drive you to one, if not one walking distance Link to comment
Guest Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Thats a shame Simon, not see you in ages. Im sure we can get the bar to book cabs if they are needed Saturday night, but im sure we can get lifts back to the hotel Link to comment
Gene-R Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Gene - can drive you to one, if not one walking distance Thanks - really kind of you! Don't want to stop you enjoying yourself though. See you Saturday. Gene Link to comment
Martint Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Thanks - really kind of you! Don't want to stop you enjoying yourself though. See you Saturday. Gene there are two cab offices either side of the Soul, 2 mins either way! No problemo.... Martin Link to comment
Guest Mac Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Hi Guy's should be at the Soul Bar by 8ish, just got to brave Holloway Road Looking forward to a good ole Soul knees up Gene the cab office next to the station is very reasonable Geoff any special requests? Link to comment
Gene-R Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Thanks Martin and Mac! Elaine and I look forward to seeing you there..... Link to comment
Guest in town Mikey Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Have a great night guys. If I manage to make it up to prestatyn Geoff the first round is on me! (the rest are on you lol) Link to comment
Rbman Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Have a great night guys. If I manage to make it up to prestatyn Geoff the first round is on me! (the rest are on you lol) Geoff is not going this year so just stick a cheque in the post....paypal Link to comment
Rbman Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Geoff any special requests? good point Mac,....................how much music can I get away with? Link to comment
Guest glocky478 Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Thanks to everyone for their kind words, I am really looking forward to it. Thanks to Audra and Martin for arranging it. Maria asked about DJs. Well Arthur Fenn will be there and hopefully can be persuaded to play some of his superb collection, I can think of several I'd like to hear. And all my London soul mates are doing spots as well: MartinT, Mac, Dave Greenhill, John Stubbs, RBMan and possibly Andy Faulkner. Hope I haven't missed anyone but I am all over the place today. I think the Stow-A-Way ladies are having a well-deserved rest that night. The soul scene has kept me going over the last few months and I am looking forward to seeing my friends and listening to the music we all love. Sorry i can't make it tomorrow Geoff. Hope you have a great time and I'll see you at the next Soul in the City cheers Dave Glock Link to comment
Martint Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 (edited) This the batting order for tonight (this is for information for those who are playing - as obviously we're all going because it's Geoff's birthday and who is playing what is not really the issue!) If anyone is missing from the list please drop me a PM or email martinmthomson@yahoo.co.uk and I'll re-jig it. 7.00 - 7.45 Martin Thomson 7.45 - 8.30 Martin Ainscough 8.30 - 9.15- John Stubbs 9.15 - 10.00 Dave Greenhill 10.00 - 10.45 Mac 10.45 - 11.30 Andy F 11.30 - 12.30 Arthur Fenn The bar actually stays open much later that this but they will want to put their own DJ on from 12.30am. However. if any of you are hankering to stay on to drink until 5am, then you can! Hope lots of you can make it, and see you tonight. regards Martin Edited March 4, 2006 by martint Link to comment
Boogaloo Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Have a great one Geoff, hope you like the CD. Lots of love and Karen sends her regards. All the best Warren Link to comment
Martint Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 revised timings, Arthur has very kindly agreed to do an earlier spot as several people have said they can't get there on time for the spots posted earlier so get there early! 7.00 - 7.45 Martin Thomson 7.45 - 8.30 Arthur Fenn 8.30 - 9.15 Martin Ainscough 9.15 - 10.00 John Stubbs 10.00 - 10.45 Dave Greenhill 10.45 - 11.30 Andy F 11.30 - 12.30 Mac See ya later Link to comment
Guest Andy BB Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 Happy Birthday Geoff! Have a corker. All the very best amigo Andy Link to comment
Guest dkd Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 (edited) Sorry can't make it Geoff (not sure if I explained lst Saturday or not), which is a total pain as it's right on my doorstep. Following on from our conversation on the Five Stairsteps, theres a good thread under 'look at your box' - about a couple of weeks old now. Have fun Dave Edited March 4, 2006 by dkd Link to comment
Rbman Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 It was great to see many people get together to help Geoff celebrate his 60th birthday. Thanks to Geoff for asking me to play a few of my collection in such esteemed company....I never thought when I came back to our scene 5 years ago that I would get to DJ between Martin Thomson and Arthur Fenn. Many thanks to all who put in the hard work to orgainse the night. This is what I played:- Edwin Starr....My Weakness Is You,,,,Gordy Darrell Banks....Somebody (Somewhere) Needs You.....Revilot Lou Johnson....Unsatisfied....Big Top W/D Little Sony.....Wade In The Water...Enterprise The Valentinos.....Sweeter Than The Day Before.....Chess John Lee Hooker.....Think Twice Before You Go......Bluesway Barbara Lynn....Second Fiddle Girl......Jamie W/D Ike and Tina Turner.....Dust My Broom....TRC Z Z Hill....Gimme, Gimme.....Kent Jimmy Robins....I Can't Please You.....Jerhart Jimmy Holiday.....The New Breed......Diplomacy Ray Charles.....Sticks and Stones....HMV W/D Darrow Fletcher.....The Pain Gets A Little Deeper....Groovy Eddie Holland.....Candy To Me....Motown Four Tops .......Something About You....Motown Barbara Lynn......Oh Baby.......Jamie Louise Brown.....Son-In-Law.....Witch Soloman Burke......Stupidity......Atlantic W/D June Bateman........Possum Belly Overalls....Shaw Joe Tex......Don't Play.......Checker Happy birthday Geoff. Link to comment
Gene-R Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 And here's a link to the pics from last night: https://www.soul-source.co.uk/index.p...album&album=400 Link to comment
Geoff Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 What can I say, I had the most fantastic night last night at my birthday do at the Soul, Hoe Street, Walthamstow. It was great to celebrate my birthday with so many of my friends and family. Special thanks to Audra and Martin who arranged it all. And thanks to all the DJs, your music was great. You all played loads of my favourites. Decided I am definitely not too old to dance. LOL. And also thanks to all my friend who attended, it was so good to see you all. It was kind of you to get me presents, honestly didn't expect it. The food was magnificent. Thank you Gwen and Carmel. The only downside was Les wasn't with me to celebrate, her birthday was 2nd March, day before mine. But I feel she was with me. Despite her absence it was a night I will always cherish and remember. However feeling a bit wrecked today. The photos are great Gene, thanks for taking them. Link to comment
Guest Mac Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 What can I say, I had the most fantastic night last night at my birthday do at the Soul, Hoe Street, Walthamstow. It was great to celebrate my birthday with so many of my friends and family. Special thanks to Audra and Martin who arranged it all. And thanks to all the DJs, your music was great. You all played loads of my favourites. Decided I am definitely not too old to dance. LOL. And also thanks to all my friend who attended, it was so good to see you all. It was kind of you to get me presents, honestly didn't expect it. The food was magnificent. Thank you Gwen and Carmel. The only downside was Les wasn't with me to celebrate, her birthday was 2nd March, day before mine. But I feel she was with me. Despite her absence it was a night I will always cherish and remember. However feeling a bit wrecked today. The photos are great Gene, thanks for taking them. Geoff it was a pleasure my friend! Link to comment
Guest Mac Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Geoff great stuff I enjoyed doing the last set Martin Mainly my usual suspects of floor fillers which even had the non - soulies up! See you soon hopefully at SITC Mac Link to comment
Guest Tig Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Thank you Geoff for a Super evening..... Music, company and food were great...... Some of those photo's are pretty good too..... The pic's of Karen and I are more than a little suspect... I'm surprised we didn't damage Gene's camera ! The DJ's played some cracking tracks. Stubby surpassed himself.... His set was Brilliant.... (except for one)... The whole evening was a Great tribute to you Geoff... I'm so glad you enjoyed yourself.... Lots of Love Denise xxx Link to comment
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