News: Northern Soul - Sunday Talk at Carlisle Festival by Stuart Cosgrove

[Mike]

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[Tomangoes]

I hope this is a success.....and it goes national and international!

If anybody can define why this scene is what it is.............spread the word..............and ensure it continues for years to come.

Ed

[Steve S 60]

Thanks for the heads up. Just ordered my ticket.

[Mike]

if you can, let us all know how it went Steve 

[Steve S 60]

5 hours ago, mike said:

if you can, let us all know how it went Steve 

Very good.  Not what you'd call a soul crowd, probably a lot of literary types there, it being part of a book festival.  Stuart was introduced by a presenter from BBC Radio Cumbria, who asked a few questions of his own.  The author concentrated primarily on Young Soul Rebels, but did a preamble on Detroit 67, and its connection to the new book.  Stuart read a few extracts from the book, gave a bit of background on himself, how he got into the scene, told a few anecdotes about his experiences as a soul fan, record collector, student and author.  Don't want to go into any specifics in case Stuart has plans to hold further audiences, but I would imagine he's got countless tales to tell, and would tailor things to suit the audience, based around the Q & A session at the end.  Found it entertaining and informative, and also quite emotional in parts.  Thoroughly recommended, and looking forward to the new book, Memphis 68.