Mike Posted October 25, 2004 Share Posted October 25, 2004 Just posted up in news/article section Can read it here suggested that any discussion on article goes here in this thread for moment due to site;s current format ...more later edited : link changed Link to comment
Daved Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 I had some superb nights at The Dome. It think it'll go down as a very influential club. Very upfront without being afraid to play the odd classic. Thanks for putting it on fellas. Link to comment
Markw Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 Sad news. I know I haven't been since the anniversary last year (nothing personal - haven't been anywhere at all since!!) but I had some cracking nights there. Great seedy venue! Music policy when I was going was top drawer. Great atmosphere. A classic venue. Link to comment
Ady Croasdell Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 Damn, I've had some belting nights out there and got into all sorts of scrapes. I lost all my wages out of my back pocket last time I was on. Hopefully there was a very drunken tramp who found it. The long bar was a great feature and the music was never intrusive for us deaf old blokes. I was once chatting to a friend near the gents toilets and the ceiling started snowing down on us. The music was always great, something for everyone and it was an eclectic social mix. Well done to all concerned for entertaining us so well for so long. Link to comment
Guest Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 Excluding the very, very end, I thoroughly enjoyed my time promoting the Dome. Met some great soulies along the way, had some fantastic times, great Birthdays and a consider it a chunk of life that I won't forget in a hurry. Even to me it sounds strange hearing 'last Dome'...... Thanks to all who made it good during my era. Cheers Matt Jahans Link to comment
Pete S Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 Excluding the very, very end, I thoroughly enjoyed my time promoting the Dome. Met some great soulies along the way, had some fantastic times, great Birthdays and a consider it a chunk of life that I won't forget in a hurry. Even to me it sounds strange hearing 'last Dome'...... Thanks to all who made it good during my era. Cheers Matt Jahans link Matt, I remember when you lot persuaded me to come to the Dome when I was having a really bad time, I drove up with Janine, and you and Dave were so pleased to see me and actually thanked ME for coming...unbelievable...I remember meeting Maria there and thinking she was German for some reason. Always thought you were a bit of a gay stalker type though Link to comment
Guest Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 Matt, I remember when you lot persuaded me to come to the Dome when I was having a really bad time, I drove up with Janine, and you and Dave were so pleased to see me and actually thanked ME for coming...unbelievable...I remember meeting Maria there and thinking she was German for some reason. Always thought you were a bit of a gay stalker type though link StoneIsland, what's your name ? Can't guess who you are at the moment Cheers Matt Link to comment
Pete S Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 StoneIsland, what's your name ? Can't guess who you are at the moment Cheers Matt link Pete Link to comment
Pete S Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 StoneIsland, what's your name ? Can't guess who you are at the moment Cheers Matt link Actually thats a good point, think I'll reregister under my actual name... Link to comment
Guest Posted October 26, 2004 Share Posted October 26, 2004 Hello Pete I remember it well! Didn't I follow you for the two weeks prior, while wearing my pink tracksuit ? Gay stalker indeed ...... Cheers Matt Link to comment
Mike Posted October 26, 2004 Author Share Posted October 26, 2004 Thanks to all involved for such great times over the years Still looking for a soul nite that comes anywhere close to it Sue passes on thanks and best wishes to all for future as well Mike Link to comment
Guest in town Mikey Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 greg asked me to post this for him: As i have no involvement with the Northern Scene anymore i've asked mikey to copy this over to SS. Would like first to say a BIG thank you to everyone (the members) who attended the Capitol Soul Club. You made the club what it was by showing respect for new/old sounds and the people around you, i thank you for that. I would like to say Thank You to Mike Hughes/Soul Source who backed the Club and its ideals from the very early days @ Bar Shoredich onto The Dome. Without Mikes help i don't think the club would of attracted so many people from outside of the London Area, plus he's lovely wife always made me laugh in the cloakroom (she be always busy doing her knitting.... bless! lol). Alan and I never thought back in 1999 we would create a club that would become so important to the music scene we love. I suppose everything has to come to end and its going out on top, so i'll say well done to my long standing mate and co founder Alan and congrats to all my fellow DJ's for playing some outstanding records over the years. BIG shout going out to Dave Flynn and Carl Fortnum.....top collectors and most importantly good friends. Didn't we have a nice time Greg. Link to comment
Billywhizz Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Thanks to all involved for such great times over the years Still looking for a soul nite that comes anywhere close to it Sue passes on thanks and best wishes to all for future as well Mike link I can't quote to much on the Dome as I have only been there a handful of times, for what I experienced, great venue, very friendly people, excellent sounds, as well as obscure. What more can you ask for? Hope to make the anniversary with the EMACS. Cheers Billy Link to comment
Guest Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Very sorry to hear this, CSC was the 1st club I went to (at Shoreditch) on my return after a 15 year break & realised just what I had been missing so thanks for that! Absolutely tremendous nights at the Dome, Great obscurities mixed in with some more well known stuff, ideal mix for me & lots of mates there. Never liked getting home at 5am though after 2 night buses & sailing miles past my stop ;-) Link to comment
Guest Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Hats off to the Capitol Soul Club, always enjoyed my ventures into that wonderful club, brilliant atmosphere, great music, even my girl went with me to this blinding venue, it will be missed. Link to comment
Geoff Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Just like to thank everyone involved in the CSC at the Dome for the great evenings I've had there in the last 2 years. It was my first soul club after a phenomenally long time. Really going to miss it. Link to comment
Soulandy Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 Sorry to hear about the end of the Dome. Only went the once a couple of years back but will always remember it as a top nite (and weekend away) Always sad when a club ends, especially a well attented and respected one, but chin up the scene still thrives out there. All the best Andy Link to comment
Guest Kolla Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 Sorry, Al and I have been on holidy so just catching up with tyhe zillions of posts... what did the CSC news release actually say ? ( original link is down at present) Link to comment
Mike Posted November 1, 2004 Author Share Posted November 1, 2004 kolla its now at latest link ... <_> Link to comment
Pete S Posted November 1, 2004 Share Posted November 1, 2004 I only went a couple of times but the music policy was spot on, so nice not to have to suffer 70's/modern, and the 60's newies they broke were top notch. All good lads too. Link to comment
Mike Posted November 15, 2004 Author Share Posted November 15, 2004 Anyone info on line up for last one?? Link to comment
Chalky Posted November 15, 2004 Share Posted November 15, 2004 (edited) Anyone info on line up for last one?? link Well Mick H is down to DJ at both Dome and Lowton Will give him a call tomorrow if I remember Edited November 15, 2004 by chalky Link to comment
Guest Stuart T Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Anyone info on line up for last one?? link Ady Croasdell and Kenny Burrell as guests I think? I guess Karl and Mick, don't know whether Alan is doing it, but I'd imagine so. Link to comment
Guest Chris Waterman Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Well Mick H is down to DJ at both Dome and Lowton Will give him a call tomorrow if I remember link Just been talking to Mick H and he has not been asked to do Lowton so he will be in London on the 26th Regards Chris W Link to comment
Guest CapitolSC Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 (edited) The line up for the last Capitol is Carl Fortnum, Mick H and Alan too. Guest DJ's Kenny Burrell and Ady Croasdell. Also TOP man himself Kenny Burrell has compiled the free CD for the night! And what a great CD it is too!! Cheers S x Edited November 16, 2004 by CapitolSC Link to comment
Guest Kolla Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Sharnya, I can't find my membership. As it's the last one - do I need one, and if so, where do I send my details to ? Link to comment
Guest in town Mikey Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Cripes kolla. It has been a while hasnt it? I think Mary-ann (sp?) does the door for Alan now. I think Sharnya has lived North of the Border for a few years now. I have a couple of unused membership cards in my drawer here at work. If you want to PM me, I can post them up to you. Mike Link to comment
Guest CapitolSC Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Lucy is on the door for the night. I'm in London. No membership will be needed. Cheers Sx Link to comment
Guest in town Mikey Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Lucy is on the door for the night. I'm in London. No membership will be needed. Cheers Sx link DOH !! Of course its Lucy. Sorry. Sharnya how long have you been back? Link to comment
Guest Stuart T Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 DOH !! Of course its Lucy. Sorry. Sharnya how long have you been back? link PMSL you're paying double now Mikey. Link to comment
Guest in town Mikey Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Probably a good job I'm unlikely to make it. Link to comment
Guest Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Sharnya, I can't find my membership. As it's the last one - do I need one, and if so, where do I send my details to ? link Hi Kolla I'm coming down and I'm sure that I have a box of a few thousand unused membership cards somewhere Be good to see you Sharyna, long time no see Cheers Matt Link to comment
Guest CapitolSC Posted November 16, 2004 Share Posted November 16, 2004 Been back a while! Be good to see you too Matt for MAD one! S Link to comment
Guest Kolla Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 I have a box of a few thousand unused membership cards somewhere - Matt No membership will be needed. Cheers folks - seez yis there Link to comment
Guest Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 make sure that you check that the place is not bugged !!!!!!!! we would not want any of your sounds reaching the ears of the folk who dont attend , do we ? Link to comment
Pete S Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 make sure that you check that the place is not bugged !!!!!!!! we would not want any of your sounds reaching the ears of the folk who dont attend , do we ? link Alright mate? Link to comment
Guest Kolla Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 make sure that you check that the place is not bugged !!!!!!!! we would not want any of your sounds reaching the ears of the folk who dont attend , do we ? link If this is NOT a wind-up and indeed this really is THEEE Gavin then please take your whining and complaining else where. Soul Source is a happy place Link to comment
Guest Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 If this is NOT a wind-up and indeed this really is THEEE Gavin then please take your whining and complaining else where. Soul Source is a happy place link soul source is a happy place, unlike the dome. which is a sad place becuase it is closing for one reason only, it does not make money !!!!!!! it is poorley attended, the spin is greater than the event, and you think i am the bad guy , wake up and smell the coffee !!!!!!!!! Link to comment
Guest Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 Alright mate? link alright smifffffy Link to comment
Guest Stuart T Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 soul source is a happy place, unlike the dome. which is a sad place becuase it is closing for one reason only, it does not make money !!!!!!! it is poorley attended, the spin is greater than the event, and you think i am the bad guy , wake up and smell the coffee !!!!!!!!! link And where did you glean this little gem of information from? I was never aware that the intention was to make a profit. Unlike The Rocket, where your mates fucked up good and proper. The CSC at least achieved something. You're a clueless twat Gavin, why don't you run along now and play with your fat bootlegging mate in Acton? Or have his new comics got words too long for you to understand in them? I won't mistake coffee for bullshit. Link to comment
Guest Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 And where did you glean this little gem of information from? I was never aware that the intention was to make a profit. Unlike The Rocket, where your mates fucked up good and proper. The CSC at least achieved something. You're a clueless twat Gavin, why don't you run along now and play with your fat bootlegging mate in Acton? Or have his new comics got words too long for you to understand in them? I won't mistake coffee for bullshit. link you must be bigger mugs than i thought then, to run a venue at a lost for 5 years, i am glad i dont keep that sort of company. Link to comment
Guest Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 you must be bigger mugs than i thought then, to run a venue at a lost for 5 years, i am glad i dont keep that sort of company. link get you fact right, the rocket failed for the same reason as the dome, low numbers, but the rocket failed when we needed 600 to break even, unlike other london venues where that is 3 times the normal capicity of thier venues, the last rocket had 540 people , so it failed. and the lesson that was learnt was that northern soul in london on a large scale does not work and will never work. wake up and smell the coffee Link to comment
Guest Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 get you fact right, the rocket failed for the same reason as the dome, low numbers, but the rocket failed when we needed 600 to break even, unlike other london venues where that is 3 times the normal capicity of thier venues, the last rocket had 540 people , so it failed. and the lesson that was learnt was that northern soul in london on a large scale does not work and will never work. wake up and smell the coffee link the dome failed not becuase of the place, DJs, or music policy, but becuase northern soul in london does not work on a large scale. Link to comment
Guest Stuart T Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 get you fact right, the rocket failed for the same reason as the dome, low numbers, but the rocket failed when we needed 600 to break even, unlike other london venues where that is 3 times the normal capicity of thier venues, the last rocket had 540 people , so it failed. and the lesson that was learnt was that northern soul in london on a large scale does not work and will never work. wake up and smell the coffee link Mugs? You don't understand that some people might be running a venue for the love of the music? I don't believe it made a loss, but never generated much of a profit either, as far as I know. Crossfire is the only large London venue that survives. I was surprised, and remain surprised, at the numbers they get in. Clearly it has something right that The Rocket didn't achieve. Most people have long known that huge monthly events won't survive, so glad you've also now sussed that. 540 in at the last Rocket? BTW I was never a promoter at the CSC or involved in running it, some of my mates were. Link to comment
Guest Stuart T Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 (edited) Bloody hell, how many Gavins are there on here quoting each other all over the place? Are they breeding? Edited November 17, 2004 by Stuart T Link to comment
Guest CapitolSC Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 Mugs? You don't understand that some people might be running a venue for the love of the music? I don't believe it made a loss, but never generated much of a profit either, as far as I know. Crossfire is the only large London venue that survives. I was surprised, and remain surprised, at the numbers they get in. Clearly it has something right that The Rocket didn't achieve. Most people have long known that huge monthly events won't survive, so glad you've also now sussed that. 540 in at the last Rocket? BTW I was never a promoter at the CSC or involved in running it, some of my mates were. link Yeah Alan H here Capitol soul Club has had a brilliant 6 years in London. Im stopping the club not cos im losing money which i aint but because ive got other eggs ta hatch and i wanna move on. Its my choice ta end it and its gonna go out on a high. Ive not been able to fault the Fantastic djs or the commitmant of our members who have always made the Capitol soul club a very special place. Gavin its not numbers that count but the quality of the punters that you attract ive never had a problem if the tunes are hot im on the dancefloor, which is where ill be next year enjoying meself and not listening to complete twats like yaself going on and on and on lol. IM NOT GONNA ANSWER ANYMORE RUBBISH THAT ANYONE WANTS TO PUT UP ON HERE Ill be available at the next Dome in person if ya got a problem. Have fun soul people Al HXX Link to comment
Pete S Posted November 17, 2004 Share Posted November 17, 2004 The problem was that Ian thought he could attract more people than he really could, just because of who he was, except he forgot just how many people he had upset. He got this whole ANS list together and almost bullied all of them into saying they'd attend, I was definitely going to go and he went and had a go at me, in front of everyone on the list, which eventually led to him apologising and me not going - just because of Ian's outburst at me. I don't think there was anything wrong with the people or the dj's running it, it was just too ambitious and the place was too big. Gavin is actually a really nice guy if you meet him. First time I had a cross word with him he told me to meet him at TOS so he could kick my head in, but we're pals now Link to comment
Guest Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 some fair comments, i think Gavin is a great chap, he gives another side to the story and what is wrong with that. i dont think he was slagging of the dome , in fact he told me that he enjoyed the dome and thier was not a lot more they could do to improve thier set up, but the fact is that if the promotors where making a profit every 2 months then why fix something that is not broken, £500 every two months proift which is 50 people above break even = £6000 a year which is a nice few records or the morgage for the month, not to be sniffed at. but northern soul events in london do not pay, so why make out that they do, thats the reason why they only promote small venues and make out thier bigger than what they are. Give the guy Gavin a break, give your opinions after you have meet him , not what he says on a internet chat list, dont be a sheep Billy Hunt Link to comment
Guest in town Mikey Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 Come on Billy. He just came on here to antagonise. His posts are hardly all embracing are they. I've met him a few times. He seemed a nice bloke, as does Ian. But you cant keep acting like they do. They court the attention. And me even putting this post in is stupid, because thats what he wants. To be talked about. Back to the soul chat anyone? Link to comment
Guest ShaneH Posted November 18, 2004 Share Posted November 18, 2004 some fair comments, i think Gavin is a great chap, he gives another side to the story and what is wrong with that. i dont think he was slagging of the dome , in fact he told me that he enjoyed the dome and thier was not a lot more they could do to improve thier set up, but the fact is that if the promotors where making a profit every 2 months then why fix something that is not broken, £500 every two months proift which is 50 people above break even = £6000 a year which is a nice few records or the morgage for the month, not to be sniffed at. but northern soul events in london do not pay, so why make out that they do, thats the reason why they only promote small venues and make out thier bigger than what they are. Give the guy Gavin a break, give your opinions after you have meet him , not what he says on a internet chat list, dont be a sheep Billy Hunt link Is Billy Hunt really Gavin? :diablo: Shane Link to comment
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