ALFRETON SOUL CLUB Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 alfreton saturday night well the event started for me at 10:30 am ,at this time i'm down at the leisure centre getting all the tables,staging etc sorted out,yeah the guys at the leisure centre do it but i like to make sure everythings done right.i get that all sorted by about 1pm,before you know it its 6pm and i'm back at the leisure centre helping get all the sound equipment in and setting it up,since my last event there in 2005 the leisure centre have added a sound limiter ,but im assured it wont cause us any problems,me thinks different.anyway we set up and try the sound and that little red light is flashing like a beacon on a cop car lol,its just not giving us enough sound so i have to go look for the bar manager and see if he can adjust the settings for us,he tweeks it up.still no good and the sound guy tells me hes not stopping for the event,i'm thinking oh my god i can see disaster ahead.Well i'm just not prepared to let something like this ruin the night for everyone at alfreton after so much work has gone into it,so i say to the sound guy lets by pass the limiter,i see a big grin on his face and off we go looking for another power source,bingo we are in luck.we get the sound set up and by this time its 7:30 steve and oggie are in the building eager to get on the decks,ive still got a few bits n bobs to sort out,the melton lads start off with a few rarer sounds and a bit of r'n'b and i'm thinking i hope there not going to do a compleat spot like this ,but steve and oggie use there heads and as soon as the crowd are coming in they change the style of music accordingly.its now 8pm and we have a fair amount of people in the venue,i get some grief of a trader because another guy has taken his table,i really dont have time for this childish behavior ,ive set out the tables and done my bit,quiet frankly i dont care who has what table,first come first serverd. 8.15 the crowd are really coming in force now but everythings under control and going to plan up untill about 9pm then they are coming in so fast the bar just cant serve them fast enough,theres about 250 people in by this time,and for some reason people have chosen to form a que at the bar,something ive never seen at alfreton,all well and good,a fair way of getting served but the tailback is getting in the way of the door and its becoming a problem for my wife pat to actually tell whos coming in the venue and who's queuing for the bar.meanwhile graham weavers banging out 100 mph stormers at the crowd and the floor is heaving. the atmosphere is electric by this time and you can really feel it.people are walking in and saying wow this is how a venue should be,the temperature in there is building up as well.its about 9:30 now and pats gagging for a fag so i take over on the door,i'm usless at it lol god knows how she copes but she did a great job.by this time 10pm is approaching fast and ive had so much going on my head is spinning before i know it its 10pm and i'm up on the decks with glyn williams,he's the guy i originally started alfreton with back in 97,where do you start so many of the old alfreton sounds have been played,i settle for opening with wade in the water,its a safe opening but it gives me time to settle in. off we go the floors away i followed up with the contours and a little misunderstanding,its glyns turn now he kicks off with a old play at alfreton alternative version of i cant change - ynonne baker,its just like old times me and glyn up on the decks together and im feeling pretty good,we belt out some real classics and a few 70's phillip mitchell,bettye swan etc plus a instrumemental of suger baby im memory of derek allen and before you know it im on my last track so i finish with the ultimate alfreton play ,which the other dj's forgot to play,edwin star - time 11pm now and its time to hand over to our special guest dj terry davies ,who im really thankfull for him coming down and coming out of retirement to do us a spot.i cant remember terrys first record but i know it did the job,buy this time im gagging for a pint and have to dash to the bar,terrys knocking out some class northern and the crowds just loving him,im just starting to go round and say hello to a few people in the crowd because i've been so busy i dont even know whos in yet,pat's finished on the doors and i havnt got a clue where she is either lol.bump into some old faces from the past at alfreton.the st ives lads,peterbourgh crew,chris from sheffield wow must be 5 years since ive seen him.loads from doncaster,sheffield and a big supprise little t made it from rotherham this is just how it used to be, you came to alfreton and saw people there you hadnt seen in years and years even some of the old crowd from round alfreton was in there,glyns ex casino crew.but so many faces in there i didnt know and all soulies.i can honestly say i dont think there was one non soulie in there,mansfield lots in, chris collins long time no see,we still didnt get that chat mate,he was in a rush for the bar when i bumped into him,the place is full,the atmosphere electric and everyone wet through with sweat even the record bars are buzzing with people. everyone i spoke too was saying what a fantastic night and i should be doing more than one a year,but for now im leaving things as they are because theres a lot of refurbishments taking place at the leisure centre and at the moment i dont know how these with effect us regards soul nights,before i know it rob smiths up on the decks,this guy has got to be one of the most dedicated people i know he lives northern soul and i have so much respect for him,he has to be one of the nicest guys i know.anyway rob pulls all the stops out and the crowd just keep dancing and dancing,a few have left to go onto stoke by this time,but theres still plenty in.ive actually managed to find pat now and ask her the time its 12:45 and i'm thinking god its all over,it went so fast,i look at the floor and think these people are not going to want to go,but sadly they must and its all over untill next year,rob finishes with a classic ender,one of the late derek allens fav's timmi yuro - it'll never be over for me,and never a truer word,getting a little bit emotional here now because alfreton meant so much to me and when i closed it back in 2001 it was like part of me died,but thanks to all the people that brought it back to life on saturday night i just cant thank you enough,you will never know how much it ment to me seeing you all there once again ian marriott,excuse spelling etc BTW i'm doing a new soul night with glyn williams at the LEABROOKS CLUB on FRIDAY 11th AUGUST if anybody fancys comming down check out https://www.soultimepromotions.com/ for details and also some great photos taken at alfreton 2006 reunion Link to comment
Guest Baz Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 (edited) Good write up Ian....this is going straight in the 'lookbacks' section Cheers Baz Edited July 24, 2006 by Baz Link to comment
ALFRETON SOUL CLUB Posted July 24, 2006 Author Share Posted July 24, 2006 Good write up Ian....this is going straight in the 'lookbacks' section Cheers Baz thanks baz and again a big thankyou to all at soul source Link to comment
Guest Baz Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 (edited) thanks baz and again a big thankyou to all at soul source Any chance of sorting a couple of playlists Ian Member soultrader has posted about some pics on his website You prob noticed me taking quite a few pictures all over the place - if you want to see if you are in any of them check out the photo gallery at www.soultimepromotions.com Edited July 24, 2006 by Baz Link to comment
Glyn Williams Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 I think i can remember mine - for what it's worth Yvonne Baker - I Cant Change The Present - Many's The Slip Larry Santos - You got me where you want me Linda Jones - Just can't live my life Dean Parrish - Broken Bottles & sticks Freddie Houston - Soft Walkin Shirley Ellis - Soul Time Vel-vets - Got to find me somebody Rubin - youve been away Link to comment
Dendog Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 (edited) Thanks for a great night probably on of the best night for a long time (nearly as good as the Fez) Ha Ha Ha THANKS IAN & PAT Dendog = (Dennis & John the sound men) Edited July 24, 2006 by diverden Link to comment
Spanner Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Top night Ian and Pat ,another year and another packer brill night span Link to comment
Rugby Soul Club Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Any chance of sorting a couple of playlists Ian Member soultrader has posted about some pics on his website You prob noticed me taking quite a few pictures all over the place - if you want to see if you are in any of them check out the photo gallery at www.soultimepromotions.com Baz Love looking at fotos but followed your link and there isn't a foto gallery.... Unless, of course, I'm doing something wrong... Link to comment
Spanner Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 click on www.soultimepromotions.com then on pictures [one of me on ] spanner Link to comment
Guest Baz Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Baz Love looking at fotos but followed your link and there isn't a foto gallery.... Unless, of course, I'm doing something wrong... If you look down the right hand side of the page there is a bit that says 'Photo Gallery' that takes you to another page and if you click on 'alferton 2006' hey presto But i'll save you the bother and just follow this https://www.soultimepromotions.com/alfre2006.htm Link to comment
Guest Oggie Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 (edited) Any chance of sorting a couple of playlists Ian Hi all, What a great night! It was like 1998 all over again! Got through three sweat filled shirts so it must have been good We (Melton Mafia) arrived about 7.15 and was on the decks whilst the sound was being set up. We stuck on 4 or 5 sounds at random while the limiter was being bypassed and so we could check the Mic,learn the decks etc Then at exactly 7.30 We started the spot proper..The flyer said 100% Alfreton stormers,that was our aim,we loved every minute..Heres what we played... Sandy Wynns - A touch of venus (Champion) NF Porter - Keep on keeping on (Lizard) Mitch Ryder - You get your kicks (New Voice) Invitations - Whats wrong with me baby (Dynovoice) Bob Kuban & the In Men - The Cheater (Bell) Drifters - Baby what I mean (Atlantic) Williams & Watson - Too late (Okeh) Doris Troy - I'll do anything (Calla) Little Richard - I dont want to discuss it (Okeh) Spellbinders - Help Me (get myself together again) (Columbia) Nancy Wilson - The end of our love (Capitol) Sheila Ferguson - Heartbroken Memories (Swan) Gene Chandler - I can take care of myself (Constellation) Gerri Thomas - Look what I got (World Artists) Soul Twins - Quick change artist (Karen) Williams & Watson - A quitter never wins (Okeh) Steinways - You've been leading me on (Oliver) Etta James - Seven day fool (Argo) Harold Melvin - Get Out (Landa) Danny Wagner - I lost a true love ..Tribute to Derek Allen RIP Enchantments - I'm in love with your daughter (Faro) Shane Martin - I need you (Epic) Eddie Parker - Love you baby (Ashford) Moses Smith -Girl across the street (Dionn) Edwin Starr - I have faith in you (Ric-Tic) Willie Mitchell - The Champion pt 1 ( from LP That Driving Beat) Sam & Kitty - I got something good (Four Brothers) Dusty Springfield - Whats it gonna be (Phillips) Brenda Holloway - Just look what you done (Tamla) Dells - Run for cover (Cadet) Syng McGowan - Thats what I want (Hope) Superlatives - I still love you (Uptite) Vibrations - 'Caus your mine (Epic) Luther Ingram - If its all the same to you babe (Hib) Lenis Guess - Just ask me (SPQR) Nolan Chance - Just like the weather (Constellation) Jerry Williams - If you ask me (Calla) Steve & Oggie (Melton Mafia) Edited July 24, 2006 by Oggie Link to comment
Dendog Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Hi all, What a great night! It was like 1998 all over again! Got through three sweat filled shirts so it must have been good We (Melton Mafia) arrived about 7.15 and was on the decks whilst the sound was being set up. We stuck on 4 or 5 sounds at random while the limiter was being bypassed and so we could check the Mic,learn the decks etc Then at exactly 7.30 We started the spot proper..The flyer said 100% Alfreton stormers,that was our aim,we loved every minute..Heres what we played... Sandy Wynns - A touch of venus (Champion) NF Porter - Keep on keeping on (Lizard) Mitch Ryder - You get your kicks (New Voice) Invitations - Whats wrong with me baby (Dynovoice) Bob Kuban & the In Men - The Cheater (Bell) Drifters - Baby what I mean (Atlantic) Williams & Watson - Too late (Okeh) Doris Troy - I'll do anything (Calla) Little Richard - I dont want to discuss it (Okeh) Spellbinders - Help Me (get myself together again) (Columbia) Nancy Wilson - The end of our love (Capitol) Sheila Ferguson - Heartbroken Memories (Swan) Gene Chandler - I can take care of myself (Constellation) Gerri Thomas - Look what I got (World Artists) Soul Twins - Quick change artist (Karen) Williams & Watson - A quitter never wins (Okeh) Steinways - You've been leading me on (Oliver) Etta James - Seven day fool (Argo) Harold Melvin - Get Out (Landa) Danny Wagner - I lost a true love ..Tribute to Derek Allen RIP Enchantments - I'm in love with your daughter (Faro) Shane Martin - I need you (Epic) Eddie Parker - Love you baby (Ashford) Moses Smith -Girl across the street (Dionn) Edwin Starr - I have faith in you (Ric-Tic) Willie Mitchell - The Champion pt 1 ( from LP That Driving Beat) Sam & Kitty - I got something good (Four Brothers) Dusty Springfield - Whats it gonna be (Phillips) Brenda Holloway - Just look what you done (Tamla) Dells - Run for cover (Cadet) Syng McGowan - Thats what I want (Hope) Superlatives - I still love you (Uptite) Vibrations - 'Caus your mine (Epic) Luther Ingram - If its all the same to you babe (Hib) Lenis Guess - Just ask me (SPQR) Nolan Chance - Just like the weather (Constellation) Jerry Williams - If you ask me (Calla) Steve & Oggie (Melton Mafia) The Melton Mafia what a great pair my hat is of to you both "well done" Dennis (Dendog) remember you both after do it all agin at the FEZ on Friday m8y's Link to comment
Rugby Soul Club Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 If you look down the right hand side of the page there is a bit that says 'Photo Gallery' that takes you to another page and if you click on 'alferton 2006' hey presto But i'll save you the bother and just follow this https://www.soultimepromotions.com/alfre2006.htm Well they were definately not there at all earlier, or were they just hiding from me.... Is this another conspiracy theory..... Good job I'm not paranoid.... Link to comment
ALFRETON SOUL CLUB Posted July 24, 2006 Author Share Posted July 24, 2006 Well they were definately not there at all earlier, or were they just hiding from me.... Is this another conspiracy theory..... Good job I'm not paranoid.... whats the 5 red stars for ,anybody know Link to comment
ALFRETON SOUL CLUB Posted July 24, 2006 Author Share Posted July 24, 2006 whats the 5 red stars for ,anybody know great pics baz,i take it your a mate of titch's,anyway is it ok to use a few for my wesite.also if anybody else has any pics of alfreton past or presence i'd love to see them Link to comment
Guest Baz Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 great pics baz,i take it your a mate of titch's,anyway is it ok to use a few for my wesite.also if anybody else has any pics of alfreton past or presence i'd love to see them Not my pics 'soultrader' posted them on another thread Link to comment
ALFRETON SOUL CLUB Posted July 25, 2006 Author Share Posted July 25, 2006 Not my pics 'soultrader' posted them on another thread [/quote the pics im talking about are here https://www.soul-source.co.uk/index.p...m&album=569 amd ,my mistake baz they say they was posted by marky mole Link to comment
ALFRETON SOUL CLUB Posted July 26, 2006 Author Share Posted July 26, 2006 Any chance of sorting a couple of playlists Ian Member soultrader has posted about some pics on his website You prob noticed me taking quite a few pictures all over the place - if you want to see if you are in any of them check out the photo gallery at www.soultimepromotions.com ok heres what i played wade in the water - ramsey lewis a little misunderstanding - contours tell me its just a rumour - isley brothers i'm so happy - philip mitchell kiss my love goodbye - betty swann baby i need your loving - gayle adams sugar baby - connie clark orch (istrumental) double cookin - checkerboard squares if this is love i'd rather be lonely - eddie spencer lets talk it over - spencer wiggins time - edwin star ive missed one out,cant for the life of me remember what it was lol Link to comment
ALFRETON SOUL CLUB Posted August 2, 2006 Author Share Posted August 2, 2006 it would be nice to see more photos of the night,anybody got any??? Link to comment
Madmandy Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 it would be nice to see more photos of the night,anybody got any??? Hi Ian I managed to spot me on the dancefloor ( theres a surprise eh!) on pic no 8 and Big lad stood with his pint ( no surprises again!) on one further down We had an absolutely brill night! But I look forward to the new venues been to one already looking forward to the next Mand Link to comment
Guest Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Hi Ian I managed to spot me on the dancefloor ( theres a surprise eh!) on pic no 8 and Big lad stood with his pint ( no surprises again!) on one further down We had an absolutely brill night! But I look forward to the new venues been to one already looking forward to the next Mand Hiya Mandy this is my new id on here,yep thanks for comming to leabrooks and glad you enjoyed it,ive got one of them badges somewhere ian Link to comment
cressy Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Hi Ian didn't make it to the Leabrooks night I forgot all about it. Saw Pete Taylor the next day & he said it was great night with some top tunes played. See you & Glyn are back together, not sure why he makes comments about Bentinck on the forum, I thought all the local soul nights & promoters stick together & support each other in anyway they can. Should be able to make it to the one at Riddings. See you there if not before Cressy ps if you get chance to play the Al Green I won't dance to it but love hearing it. Been trying to find a copy for years & still no luck Link to comment
Glyn Williams Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 (edited) sorted now:) Edited August 26, 2006 by soultrader Link to comment
ALFRETON SOUL CLUB Posted August 26, 2006 Author Share Posted August 26, 2006 (edited) Hi Ian didn't make it to the Leabrooks night I forgot all about it. Saw Pete Taylor the next day & he said it was great night with some top tunes played. See you & Glyn are back together, not sure why he makes comments about Bentinck on the forum, I thought all the local soul nights & promoters stick together & support each other in anyway they can. Should be able to make it to the one at Riddings. See you there if not before Cressy ps if you get chance to play the Al Green I won't dance to it but love hearing it. Been trying to find a copy for years & still no luck hiya cressy just read these posts ,got to admit this is the first ive know about it,so i was a little confused when i read your post,ive checked out bentink posts and am now a little wiser,and i see glyn has appologised for comments made so i hope all is sorted out between you,but i can only emphasise the fact that i am not responsible for other peoples actions and that this is a alfreton soul club post and that glyn williams is not involved with alfreton soul club,so i would appreciate any further articles regarding this matter to be posted on the www.soultimepromotions.com site,saw a al green for sale at cleethorpes this year,a scottish dealer was selling it,if you can find out his name etc hes worth a try he wanted a ton for it i think. thanks ian Edited August 26, 2006 by ALFRETON SOUL CLUB Link to comment
Guest biggray1 Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 Ian Wich Al Green are you talkin about...got loads of his stuff,name the song please old miner!!! Graham Link to comment
ALFRETON SOUL CLUB Posted August 27, 2006 Author Share Posted August 27, 2006 Ian Wich Al Green are you talkin about...got loads of his stuff,name the song please old miner!!! Graham Keep on pushing love - al green cressys after one Link to comment
Guest biggray1 Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Yes i have it Ian,Lp track only i believe!!could have been put on 45!!hey nice tune....Gray Link to comment
Glyn Williams Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 was issued on a 12" single i believe, seen it for sale on ebay Link to comment
ALFRETON SOUL CLUB Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 Yes i have it Ian,Lp track only i believe!!could have been put on 45!!hey nice tune....Gray no not the togetherness lp this is original rca 12 inch as glyn said,about a £100 if you can find one,its finding them thats the hard bit lol Link to comment
ALFRETON SOUL CLUB Posted August 30, 2006 Author Share Posted August 30, 2006 no not the togetherness lp this is original rca 12 inch as glyn said,about a £100 if you can find one,its finding them thats the hard bit lol here another hard one to get hold of bettye levette - you made a believer out of me ,top northwest sound ,our lot round here are not ready for it yet though but they will be in time here another hard one to get hold of bettye levette - you made a believer out of me ,top northwest sound ,our lot round here are not ready for it yet though but they will be in time try the soultime promotions events we play owt from the snake to dj genisis Link to comment
sister dawn Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 no not the togetherness lp this is original rca 12 inch as glyn said,about a £100 if you can find one,its finding them thats the hard bit lol Managed to get one the other week lot less than a ton too on RCA 12 inch. fantastic tune Link to comment
ALFRETON SOUL CLUB Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 Managed to get one the other week lot less than a ton too on RCA 12 inch. fantastic tune joey negro mix is the one i play,you did well ,nige browns after one if you want to sell it.he wanted mine but i wouldnt sell it joey negro mix is the one i play,you did well ,nige browns after one if you want to sell it.he wanted mine but i wouldnt sell it dont forget cressy too Link to comment
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