lets try this ...

Same as the just gone Soul Comp one the idea is just get going a bit of light hearted members soul talk with a off the cuff poll type affair

All after this time is members nominations for what they consider what was to them their very own 'Top Soul Event of 2015'

Guidelines - Please follow

Only nominate events that you were not involved running or dj-ing
One nomination per member please, make sure you give the month of the event as well

Give a reason for your choice, and try and keep it all in the xmas spirit!

eg

"The Soul Ultras Night back last August - was a great night that...etc etc'

Will count up in 7 day if all goes well 

Happy Xmas!

mike

Over to you....

 

Gladys Knight UK tour in the summer. Because she was brilliant.

Some great events this year for me - don't have a problem with promoting or Djing disqualifying me!

Steve mentioned Gladys Knight -saw her at the Sage Gateshead....

Ann Sexton at the Wilton in November was superb....

Bilbao in October was as wonderful as ever - fantastic city and  a great weekend  - plus now live entertainment every year - Michael James Kirkland this year.

but the highlight for me was ....

The Ponderosa Stomp in New Orleans - 2/3 Oct - held every two years - this year included Brenda Holloway, Betty Harris, Jimmy Jules, Tony Owens, Barbara Lynn, Irma Thomas, Mable John, Roy Head and Willie Hightower - don't think I'll ever see a line-up like that again!!

 

George Clinton at koko in London, still crazy after all these years !!!

 THE 1st Spirit Allnighter @ The Box, Crewe, 12th December 

The vibe was awesome on the night

Music policy was so right for this venue & very refreshing to the scene 

Well promoted & organized 

A must do for soulies with open minds 

atb Kev 

Edited December 31, 20159 yr by Kev John

On 12/24/2015 at 10:44, mike said:

lets try this ...

Same as the just gone Soul Comp one the idea is just get going a bit of light hearted members soul talk with a off the cuff poll type affair

All after this time is members nominations for what they consider what was to them their very own 'Top Soul Event of 2015'

Guidelines - Please follow

Only nominate events that you were not involved running or dj-ing
One nomination per member please, make sure you give the month of the event as well

Give a reason for your choice, and try and keep it all in the xmas spirit!

eg

"The Soul Ultras Night back last August - was a great night that...etc etc'

Will count up in 7 day if all goes well 

Happy Xmas!

mike

Over to you....

 

a good start but seems things tailed away

so anyone else up for a go at this ?

 

Best event for me and my wife has got to be Twisted Wheel (Alter ego) Manchester. Being of that age 60+ no frills, no emphasise on playing "rare". Not many posers, a few o.a.p's reliving their youth i.e. smart suits and just a very good Sunday afternoon out. The three that stand out have been when Sean Chapman, Yocky and Mr. Taylor have guested.

Highly Recommended!!  

Best value event for me as to be Soul in the Sun, Tenerife 

Best UK weekender in my opinion is Butlins Northern Soul weekender

Best single event nationaly Twisted Wheel/Alto Ego Sean Chapman (Nov)

Best local do is The Stables at Wolverhampton.

Pete Leek

Best event for me (and Mrs H. H) is the Leeds Central

Descending the steps in the Central is like entering a Tardis and stepping back in time.

This place OOZES atmosphere, as one guy said ".....if you could bottle the atmosphere here you would make a small fortune", this place is so nostalgic and different from the eponymous, souless (excuse the pun) events held in various hall's around the UK,............ Leeds Central, small, crammed, low ceiling small dance floor, outstanding music and DJ's ...........................................................................I just love it, if you were around in the sixties/seventies this is the place to re-kindle the memories

 

Dave 

I hope we get a good cross section of views from this broad church of soul music.. The problem is that we don't get enough feedback from genuine punters who ain't djs/ collectors or promoters.. Let's hope this topic changes that...

The 6T's Soul Club's Anniversary allnighter at the 100 Club in September.  It's awesome music policy, fun atmosphere and the free single make it worth every penny of the return flight from Malaga.

100 Club in September , 36th Anniversary , superb night as always ... the hair stands up as you descend into that heady atmosphere every single time ... 

Mitch Ryder at Prestatyn and the Contours at the Butlins Weekender.

Two wonderful moments.

On 12/24/2015 at 10:44, mike said:

lets try this ...

Same as the just gone Soul Comp one the idea is just get going a bit of light hearted members soul talk with a off the cuff poll type affair

All after this time is members nominations for what they consider what was to them their very own 'Top Soul Event of 2015'

Guidelines - Please follow

Only nominate events that you were not involved running or dj-ing
One nomination per member please, make sure you give the month of the event as well

Give a reason for your choice, and try and keep it all in the xmas spirit!

eg

"The Soul Ultras Night back last August - was a great night that...etc etc'

Will count up in 7 day if all goes well 

Happy Xmas!

mike

Over to you....

 

Mike

Can't believe there has only been 8 responses to your thread 

With 1000's of events in a year !

Either Soulies dunna go out much or there is a lot of ghost events ?

I Know there are some great soul nights i've attended but i've DJ'd in the past so cannot count in because of the rules of the thread 

atb Kev 

Edited January 1, 20169 yr by Kev John

hi kev

yep a bit of a lukewarm response numbers wise to say the least

but was just a off the cuff sort of thing and as you say the 'not involved'  thing may have been a factor so no porbs

 

thanks to all who did pass on their nominations  

 if do get a few more responses then will add up, if not then will just leave the topic as it is

cheers and thanks

mike

May be just that most folk out playing on the dancefloors aren't on SoulSource to vote ....  and vice versa ... 

For me , got to be Horwich RMI ,this is a local venue , with a great range of music . 

Hoochie Coochie in Newcastle ! 

Soul on Sunday chill out sessions , Northern Soul Alldayers ,  fabulous live acts in this amazing dedicated soul club . All profits go to charity.  

Check out their website 

https://m.hoochiecoochie.co.uk/about/

Edited January 2, 20169 yr by andybellwood

Only saw 1 live soul act 2015, but it was a blinder - Ann Sexton, Wilton, November.

The DJ spots were top draw as well, not yer usual Same old Same old.

 

 

Edited January 3, 20169 yr by 50 Shades

horse and groom , sunday chill out in doncaster , don,t get as often as i should but when i do always a great day , and some great music to boot 

On 24 December 2015 at 10:44, mike said:

lets try this ...

Same as the just gone Soul Comp one the idea is just get going a bit of light hearted members soul talk with a off the cuff poll type affair

All after this time is members nominations for what they consider what was to them their very own 'Top Soul Event of 2015'

Guidelines - Please follow

Only nominate events that you were not involved running or dj-ing
One nomination per member please, make sure you give the month of the event as well

Give a reason for your choice, and try and keep it all in the xmas spirit!

eg

"The Soul Ultras Night back last August - was a great night that...etc etc'

Will count up in 7 day if all goes well 

Happy Xmas!

mike

Over to you....

 

So that's it 7 days is over nice poll

 

 

3 minutes ago, ZoomSoulBlue said:

So that's it 7 days is over nice poll

nah, below link has the latest on it all

so still time for your shout 

On the Pier Side Llandudno weekender

Mitch Ryder and Redemption room at Prestatyn

Grumpy Soul with Andy Rix guesting - just the best night of perfect dancefloor filling soul music from start to finish

 

Grumpy for me too. Great hosts, lovely folk and most importantly , fabulous records.

Proper dj's with infectious enthusiasm. Andy Rix' spot was perfection

 

As above - Grumpy for this Grumpy as well.

 

 

 

Was working for Andy Rix grumpy  but Joans Grumpy has to be up there with anything

Steve

For me its Grumpys, Burscough & Redemption @ Prestatyn in no particular order because of the music policy, sorry for breaking the 'one event' rule.

HORSE & GROOM CHILLOUTS AT DONCASTER   this venue is consistantly bloody great. the musical quality is of the highest order.now running into the 8th year and still as good as its ever been. in my humble opinion this place is totally unique  and stands out like a beacon 

Completely agree with Soap - Horse & Groom continues to set the standard for me, great event & great people both organisers and attendees.  It's a testament to the quality of the event when you see how many people regularly travel great distances to be there