After the recent scare i am pleased to say that 'The Soul Shack' is still on the air, your support and donations has secured the future, funding has always been a problem so again i can't thank you all enough. Future shows have been made possible with the support of 'Friends Of The Soul Shack' they all know who they are so again thanks.

Future Guest DJ's and Collectors -

There are several top guests due to pop into the studio over the next couple of months, Barry Maleedy will be joing me on Sunday August 6th with some of the Orwell 'Wall Of Sound' leading up to the Mini Allnighter in Wigan on Friday August 25th in two rooms with DJ's Barry, Flanny, Steve Connor, Steve Plumb, Soul Sam, Butch, Neil Jones and myself, future guests confirmed in the 'Soul Shack' include Nick Hackett, Dave Rimmer, Chris Anderton, Tony Smith, Neil Jones, Mark Ethridge, Jo Wallace, Mick Howard, the return of Flanny and Mr Plumb and others to be confirmed.

Venue Details and Requests Most Welcome -

For requests, mentions, dedications contact bicknellmark@aol.com - www.solarradio.com

Promotions are more than welcome to send details of all future events and i will gladly mention them on the show, please send details well in advance of the event so i can give it a good mention leading up to the date.

New Compilations - New Releases - Reviews/Previews -

As ever i will be reviewing/previewing all the current new re issue CD's from the likes of Ace/Kent, Goldmine Soul Supply, Universal, Grapevine, Hayley etc. and all re issue 45's etc. again please feel free to contact me with press releases etc. bicknellmark@aol.com

The Music -

I try to play a good cross section of quality music on the show, everything from big ticket Northern through to early 70's crossover, Detroit, Chicago, Soulful R'n'B, lesser knowns, classic oldies from time to time, artist features and much more -Cashmeres, Four Tracks, Inverts, Claude Huey, Falcons, Volumes, Brothers Of Soul, Willie Wade, Moses Dillard, Bettye Lavette, The Heartbreakers, Four Gents, Hestitations, O'Jays, Artistics, Metros, Ascots, Bobby Kline, Elbie Parker, Jimmy Burns, Emanuel Laskey and many many more.

Sponsors - Big Thanks -

Thanks again for all the dozens of emails, phone calls and donations you have without question kept the 'Soul Shack' dream alive. Many thanks to Mike Hughes for allowing me to post all this stuff on here, i return all favours via the show, will be thanking everyone via the show over the next few weeks.

Lastly big thanks go out to all sponsors past and present which include Paul Donelly, Stuart Cosgrove, Neil Jones And Jayne Malone, Andy McCabe, Chris Waterman, Paul Conroy, Eddy Edmundson, Jo Wallace, John Manship for on going selections to play on the show and all the new sponsors aka 'Friends Of The Soul Shack'

Stop Press - Stop Press - Stop Press - Stop Press.

A venue has been secured and booked for Saturday September 9th in London, for a 'Soul Shack' night full details to follow soon - Top DJ's TBC - Further details to follow.

Every Sunday 8pm - 10pm - www.solarradio.com SKY DIGITAL CHANNEL 0129.

Regards and thanks - Mark Bicknell.

Edited July 25, 200618 yr by Mark Bicknell

Fantastic idea 'bout the T shirts and can't believe Mark getting all coy bout the idea of his name emblazened across ladies chests

I know for a fact there are one or two that post on here into the clothing business, so come on boys offer your services

Well Dawn seeing as though you put it like that then....lol, on a serious note the T shirt idea has crossed my mind but it's not really my style, i only want people to make donations because they feel they want to rather than thrust gimmicks infront of them but who knows? the importance is to maintain and keep the show going so all avenues are being explored.

Thanks Again - Mark Bicknell.

Yes Steve infact sorry to everyone for last nights little problem, the first hour repeated twice totally out of my control, again Steve the offer of support at The Orwell on August 25th is fantastic.

Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Hi Mark

I'll ring you in the week to bounce some ideas off you before we make any formal announcements....but it's defo a goer

Cheers

Steve

Well Dawn seeing as though you put it like that then....lol, on a serious note the T shirt idea has crossed my mind but it's not really my style, i only want people to make donations because they feel they want to rather than thrust gimmicks infront of them but who knows? the importance is to maintain and keep the show going so all avenues are being explored.

Thanks Again - Mark Bicknell.

Every little bit helps (thats what you fellas always say to us girls) they will be collectors items in a few years too Mark