Guest Jolly Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 (edited) Always liked his spots at the Casino, where did he go after he stopped playing at Wigan? Edited April 26, 2015 by Jolly Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Wiganer1 Posted April 26, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 26, 2015 unsung hero at wigan....still in york i believe...top bloke 5 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sammy Seaman Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 (edited) agree what a djs he was people forget how good he was!+ gentleman he was, still lives is york ,would love him to get back on the scene againmy soul mates have tried from york to get him back with us,but with no luck as yet Edited April 26, 2015 by sammy seaman 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Andybellwood Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Many have tried . Last I heard he was working in York Halfords , Foss Islands. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mr Fred Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 (edited) Would be nice to see Alan again after all these years. Me and Phsyco(Chris Jenkinson) used to go over to the Hansom Cab in York on Sundays where he used to DJ. Can't someone from York get him out for say a one off ,I'm sure he would enjoy himself. Regards Fred Ward Edited April 26, 2015 by Mr Fred 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sanquine Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Saw him a few year's ago in Halfords, the last time I saw him, he crossed the road at Foss Island. May have retired now. Sure if he had any desires to be out on the scene again he would be. Thing's have changed so much since the old day's, some prefer it as it was... Karen Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Dewhirst Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Me and Phsyco(Chris Jenkinson)......... Regards Fred Ward Hi Fred, Talking of which, where's Chris gone these days? I haven't seen him since the early 90s either..... What is it with these disappearing guys ay? Ian D Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mr Fred Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Hi Fred, Talking of which, where's Chris gone these days? I haven't seen him since the early 90s either..... What is it with these disappearing guys ay? Ian D Hi Ian, hope your keeping well. Chris has been to the last two all dayers at the Central and believe it or not hasn't changed a bit, still the same.He'll be at the June Do and I'll mention you were asking after him.Might be a good idea for the future Where we and a few others could all meet up in Leeds for a drink and a meal then go onto the Central. Another few faces are becoming regulars Cam and Christine Froggat, Charlie Fineberg, Helen Swish's ex Tom o'leary and his wife,Jimmy Adams from Darlington I'm sure you remember all of these. Oh and John Caerns from York gets across. Look forward to your reply Regards Fred Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
grant Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Did a tape swap with Alan Rhodes around 16 years ago there was as some fine stuff on that 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Geoffp Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 One of the great wigan djs in my opinion. Always looked forward to his sets. Never disappointed. Good crowd used to come over from York as i remember. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Dewhirst Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Hi Ian, hope your keeping well. Chris has been to the last two all dayers at the Central and believe it or not hasn't changed a bit, still the same.He'll be at the June Do and I'll mention you were asking after him.Might be a good idea for the future Where we and a few others could all meet up in Leeds for a drink and a meal then go onto the Central. Another few faces are becoming regulars Cam and Christine Froggat, Charlie Fineberg, Helen Swish's ex Tom o'leary and his wife,Jimmy Adams from Darlington I'm sure you remember all of these. Oh and John Caerns from York gets across. Look forward to your reply Regards Fred I won't be at the June do but possibly the one after that. I'll speak to Steve and see when the next one is and see if I can plan a trip. Ian D Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wayoutgirl Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 (edited) Gave me Benny Sigler "Who you going turn to" at Wigan early hours of Sunday 29/4/1979 Lovely bloke x Edited May 21, 2015 by wayoutgirl Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Eddie Hubbard Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 bought Debbie Dean VIP demo off him at Wigan ,all his records had AR written on them neatly .Very nice fella ...cheers Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Theothertosspot Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 (edited) Gave me Benny Sigler "Who you going turn to" at Wigan early hours of Sunday 29/4/1979 Lovely bloke x Can you put up a soundfile please Edited May 21, 2015 by theothertosspot Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sammy Seaman Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Can you put up a soundfile please benny was bunny-its on you tube Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wayoutgirl Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 (edited) would do if I knew how lol like Sammy says it's on you tube and on refosoul on here under Benny Sigler x Edited May 21, 2015 by wayoutgirl Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulhawk1960 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 benny was bunny-its on you tube Benny Sigler was Bunnys Brother. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulhawk1960 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Alan was still buying records about 10 / 12 years ago because he bought some from me. Nice fellah. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sammy Seaman Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Benny Sigler was Bunnys Brother. thanks ron for putting me right,thought i`d read somewhere that was true i bow to your greater knowlage,agree with comment about alan he only lives up the road in york stewart see`s him regular catch up with you at harrogate cheers sammy 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Not Seen Alan for many years, think he still get a few records for people in York, so hopefully he is doing well. Picture of Alan in his younger Years late 70s 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
hullsoul Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Not Seen Alan for many years, think he still get a few records for people in York, so hopefully he is doing well. Picture of Alan in his younger Years late 70s Stan,Me,Alan.jpg A young Chris Holmes in the back row,another guy from York with an amazing collection. Used to love Alan's sets at The Casino & Oval Ball in York. Cheers Martyn Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wiganer1 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 got all but one of alan tunes at wigan,,,a cross between russ and richard some great records scored along the way brill bloke too 1 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ernie Andrews Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 My God Have not heard that name for over 30 years! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Peter99 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Obviously not the same Alan - this one is leader of the labour group at Notts County Council. https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/dms/Councillors/tabid/63/ctl/ViewCMIS_Person/mid/383/id/64/Default.aspx Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jan Scrafton Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Hi. Ian’s photo of Alan Rhodes and others from May 2015 , is from the early 80,s and was taken at Keith and Tina Grangers wedding. I know cos I’m stood at the back with the tash. Hi to all ,Jeb and Jan Scrafton 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Speedlimit Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 On 21/05/2015 at 22:36, Sammy Seaman said: benny was bunny-its on you tube Benny was bunny's older brother Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Speedlimit Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Sorry didn't read full post sammy Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Speedlimit Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Alan deffo unsung DJ of the casino remember first night he played Drake and the ensolids became a massive sound for him Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sammy Seaman Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Sure he still works at Halfords in York if he has not retired ! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 On 01/05/2019 at 08:09, Jan Scrafton said: Hi. Ian’s photo of Alan Rhodes and others from May 2015 , is from the early 80,s and was taken at Keith and Tina Grangers wedding. I know cos I’m stood at the back with the tash. Hi to all ,Jeb and Jan Scrafton Hi Jeb you are right Keiths weeding, hope you and Jan are keeping well Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gilly Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Used to know Alan quite well back at Wigan, a very nice guy and always approachable. Remember him for playing (yes I know a poppy type song) Eskew Affair. Salt and Pepper. Also Drake and the Ensolids and New York in the dark 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Colouredman Posted May 2, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 2, 2019 Gilly youre right; he was a nice guy; friendly and always approachable. Also, unlike some Wigan dj’s he didnt set himself apart; he would always mingle in the Record bar etc. I especially remember him for playing the superb Lou Roberts ‘Everything you always wanted to know’. I admired the fact that he played good ‘under the radar’ records which werent necesarily expensive, such as Lenny Welch ‘you cant run away’, on Mercury, and Grant Smith and the Power ‘Thinkin bout you’ MGM. Theres too few djs around now like him; not afraid to play cheap records; putting quality above value. As quite rightly said....’an unsung hero of the Casino’ 8 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Speedlimit Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 2 hours ago, colouredman said: Gilly youre right; he was a nice guy; friendly and always approachable. Also, unlike some Wigan dj’s he didnt set himself apart; he would always mingle in the Record bar etc. I especially remember him for playing the superb Lou Roberts ‘Everything you always wanted to know’. I admired the fact that he played good ‘under the radar’ records which werent necesarily expensive, such as Lenny Welch ‘you cant run away’, on Mercury, and Grant Smith and the Power ‘Thinkin bout you’ MGM. Theres too few djs around now like him; not afraid to play cheap records; putting quality above value. As quite rightly said....’an unsung hero of the Casino’ Hi Tim wasn't Grant Smith originally a Gary Rushbrooke play covered up if I remember right Hope you well regards Steve Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wiganer1 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Richard played GS in 78 never seen an issue Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Stevecee Posted May 8, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 8, 2019 I might have mentioned this before, but I have his last Dj spot at Wigan on tape which I keep meaning to put on mixcloud, will see what I can do this week, definately underated imo. Cheers 4 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wiganer1 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 look forward to it steve..top bloke allan Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mach Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 He had good taste imo, and spun some left field stuff as well i.e as mention esko affair etc and pretty sure he spun that Legends record on pumkin. p.s did Steve ever get round to uploading that last spot to mixcloud? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Stevecee Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 On 15/07/2019 at 12:54, Mach said: He had good taste imo, and spun some left field stuff as well i.e as mention esko affair etc and pretty sure he spun that Legends record on pumkin. p.s did Steve ever get round to uploading that last spot to mixcloud? Yes the Legends was one of his and no I forgot all about it, joys of getting old, will try and sort this week 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wiganer1 Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 on pumpkin took me 15 years to land a copy 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mach Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 15 hours ago, Wiganer1 said: on pumpkin took me 15 years to land a copy Hard Record, dont come up often. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wiganer1 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 great as well Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mach Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Totally agree, love hearing the forgotten underplayed, leftfield obscure Wigan floorfillers..it wasnt all freddy chavis etc.. Legends is IMB and its a keeper 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
elvingtonred Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 I jocked a few times with Alan at The Oval Ball and had him as a guest at Jaspers 1979-81. His best York club without doubt was The Ebor Suite in York when I first started going in 1975. I always rated Alan, he wasn't afraid to mix it with 'Mecca' stuff either, I still have a couple of records that I bought from him. Barbara Pennington 24hrs a day on a demo 12" he got from Levine. Sadly not the Kenny Smith issue (£15!) I think that he had his hands tied to a degree at Wigan, but he's held in high regard still in York. 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulstrutter Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 Funnily enough (?) I've just posted 4 hours worth of tapes from Casino 5th and the 2nd tape features a set by Alan (at least I think it's Alan ... someone standing in for Keith Minshull) - if it's not Alan can anyone tell who it is?) Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Blackpoolsoul Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 (edited) Article here with a picture and write up on 4th page down next to Dave Evison https://www.independentmovement.co.uk/articles/Wigan Casino 5th Anniversary.pdf Edited January 16, 2020 by Blackpoolsoul Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Parker Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 was this an AR biggie? i seem to remember him being associated with it ? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Stevecee Posted March 29, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 29, 2020 (edited) On 08/05/2019 at 19:12, SteveCee said: I might have mentioned this before, but I have his last Dj spot at Wigan on tape which I keep meaning to put on mixcloud, will see what I can do this week, definately underated imo. Cheers Well clearly I didn't get this done, but with all the free time we have currently I have found the tapes, also has Richard Searlings spot before Alans and there are some interesting comments from Alan during the handover. I'll post the playlists up tomorrow and stick them on Mixcloud once I find my audio leads! Cheers Steve Edited March 29, 2020 by SteveCee 5 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mach Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Great stuff Steve, .. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
The Tempest Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 (edited) I now found it quite iconic having listened to early live Wigan tapes when I was a kid in Scotland early 80 ‘s - listening to his spots - purchased from Richard Domar at the time - I loved his sets - I have lived just outside York for 20 yrs - but work in it daily - attended loads of soul nights / dayers etc ... But alas never met the guy to tell him how much of an influence he had on me as a kid and then going to soul nights / nighters mid eighties and my ongoing attendance since then The guy is truly one of the underclassed heroes of the scene Can anyone tell me how he got involved with Wigan at the beginning ? Did he already have an established reputation as a DJ at the time ? Edited March 29, 2020 by The Tempest 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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