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We just want to say a massive thanks to Steve, Dean, Kev, Gary and Mr Mark Bicknell for the absolutely brilliant night at The Attic last night. Great atmosphere and tunes to die for!! On the way home we both said that this is what a northern night is all about and how we remembered them from 30 odd years ago. Some tunes you were very familiar with, some you thought you knew and some you just got up and danced to because you liked the sound of them!! We can truly and honestly say that this is the best night we've been to in ages and if you missed it then you really did miss an absolute treat.

By the way Mr Bicknell I'm the lady who asked for The Houston Outlaws 'Ain't no telling' which you didn't have with you.. Perhaps you could play it on your show??

Anyway.. Just keep on doing what you're doing lads.. You've obviously hit on a successful formula.

See you next month (or at Pilsley perhaps)

Chris and Sharon

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Thanks Chris and Sharon, appreciate the supportive comments. I think we're all just coming down at the moment, or in some cases sobering up. We've been in bit of daze all day, looking at each other and grinning "What a night". I am sorry for those who missed it, but given the size of the venue I'm really happy with just the number we had in. We wanted to create a northern soul social venue when we set out on this venture and I think last night it worked really well.

Apologies to those in early, I didn't think my spot was very good between 19.30 and 20.30, I was having a running battle with one of the decks and sounds that usually play good skipping, and wanted to save some bigger sounds until later when we'd filled up. In the event Steve and I decided to ask Mark if he wanted to play through as the night was in top gear and we wanted to keep it that way. I think everyone will agree we made a good decision there. Is there a record for the longest guest northern spot? Well done Mark, absolutlely top spot.

I thought Kev and Garrrry both did good spots on the night. But biggest thanks (Mark excepted) must go to Steve (the worry) Lydon, the drive behind this night was really down to Steve and his vision for a night like that.

I think it will stick in our minds for some time to come.

You will see us at Pilsley - I have never yet had a less than great night there and am always telling people so - The best night in Derbyshire (2nd in east mids !!??). It was good to see you both there, and to see Chris dancing with his shoes on!

Thanks to all who supported us, we had a great night and hope you all did. See you around, Dean.

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Just landed back in Manchester after a fantastic night out in Mansfield, the welcome and hospitality was awesome, a 90 minute spot turned into two and a half hours and it was a joy to play records for such a nice bunch of people, the breakfast was legendary, the company was out of this world, count on me returning to The Attic in the very near future, big thanks to Steve, Dean, Kev and Gary, a small venue that very quickly will gain a huge reputation.

Playlist to follow.

Regards and thanks - Mark Bicknell.

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As promised the playlist in no particular order as it's all a bit of a blur....lol

SKIP JACKSON AND THE SHANTONS - I'M ON TO YOU GIRL - DOT - MAR

MINNIE JONES AND THE MINUETTES - SHADOW OF A MEMORY - SUGAR

LEE WILLIAMS AND THE CYMBALS - IT'S EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU (THAT I LOVE) -

CARNIVAL

BOBBY KLINE - SAY SOMETHING NICE TO ME - MB

DELIGATES OF SOUL - I'LL COME RUNNING BACK - UP LOOK

CLAUDE "BABY" HUEY - DRIFTING - M.I.O.B.

THE MASQUERADERS - HOW - LA BEAT

THE SILHOUETTES - NOT ME BABY - GOODWAY DJ

LITTLE CHARLES AND THE SIDEWINDERS - TALKIN' ABOUT YOU BABE - DECCA DJ

THE DYNAMICS - I NEED YOUR LOVE - RCA VICTOR DJ

MOSES DILLARD AND THE DYNAMIC SHOWMAN - I'LL PAY THE PRICE - MARK V

THE CONSTELLATIONS - I DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU - GEMINI STAR

THE TEMPOS - I'LL NEVER FORGET - DIAMOND JIM

PATTI AUSTIN - (I'VE GIVEN) ALL MY LOVE TO YOU - CORAL DJ

HOLLIDAYS - I LOST YOU - GROOVE CITY

ANDREA HENRY - I NEED YOU LIKE A BABY - M.G.M DJ

RHONDA DAVIS - CAN YOU REMEMBER - DUKE

ELBIE PARKER - PLEASE KEEP AWAY FROM ME - VEEP DJ

JIMMY BURNS - I REALLY LOVE YOU - ERICA

FALCONS - LOVE LOOK IN HER EYES - BIG WHEEL

CAROL ANDERSON - TAKING MY MIND OFF LOVE - WHIP

THE VOLUMES - THAT SAME OLD FEELING - IMPACT DJ

THE ASCOTS - ANOTHER DAY - MIR-A-DON

SEMINOLES - YOU CAN LUMP IT - MID TOWN

RUFUS WOOD - BEFORE 2001 - ESPANOLA

THE FALCONS - GOOD GOOD FEELING - BIG WHEEL

PAT AND THE BLENDERS - "JUST BECAUSE" - FAST EDDIE

THE INSPIRATIONS - YOUR WISH IS MY COMMAND - MIDAS

THE METRICS - WISHES - CHADWICK

JOHNNY RODGERS WITH THE NU TONES - MAKE A CHANGE - AMON

FOUR TRACKS - LIKE MY LOVE FOR YOU - MANDINGO

TY KARIM - YOU REALLY MADE IT GOOD TO ME - SENATOR

JOHNNY GUITAR WATSON - AIN'T GONNA MOVE - JOWAT

HOLLYWOOD FLAMES - DANCE SENORITA - SYMBOL

THE CASHMERES - SHOW STOPPER - HEM

THE FIESTAS - THINK SMART - OLD TOWN

JIMMY WALLACE - I'LL BE BACK - ALPHA

STEVE MANCHA - FRIDAY NIGHT - GROOVESVILLE DJ

JOHNNY McCALL - YOU CAN'T GET AWAY - SATELLITE DJ

MONIQUE - IF YOPU LOVE ME (SHOW ME) - MAURCI

TONY CLARKE - (THEY CALL ME) A WRONG MAN - M-S DJ

THE FOUR GENTS - YOUNG GIRLS BEWARE - ONCORE

GEORGE BLACKWELL - CAN'T LOSE MY HEAD - SMOKE

THE HYTONES - "BIGGER AND BETTER" - A-BET

ROY (CORTEZ) BUTLER - A DREAM - BOO

THE FABULOUS APOLLOS - THE ONE ALONE - VALTONE

TROY DODDS - TRY MY LOVE - EL CAMINO DJ

CURLY MOORE - YOU DON'T MEAN - SANSU DJ

T.J. WILLIAMS AND TWO SHADES OF SOUL - BABY, I NEED YOU - JOSIE

THE INVERTS - TIME WILL CHANGE - BROADWAY DJ

FREDDIE HOUSTON - IF I HAD KNOWN - OLD TOWN DJ - I THINK I PLAYED THIS, ALL A BIT OF A BLUR....LOL

KEENY SHEPARD - WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE - MAXX DJ

GEORGE FREEMAN - DOWN AND OUT - VALANT DJ

Pretty much it i think, all a bit of a blur, really enjoyed it, well done once again to all the gang there in Mansfield.....as Jimmy Wallace said "I'll Be Back" real soon.

Regards - Mark Bicknell.

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As promised the playlist in no particular order as it's all a bit of a blur....lol

SKIP JACKSON AND THE SHANTONS - I'M ON TO YOU GIRL - DOT - MAR

MINNIE JONES AND THE MINUETTES - SHADOW OF A MEMORY - SUGAR

LEE WILLIAMS AND THE CYMBALS - IT'S EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU (THAT I LOVE) -

CARNIVAL

BOBBY KLINE - SAY SOMETHING NICE TO ME - MB

DELIGATES OF SOUL - I'LL COME RUNNING BACK - UP LOOK

CLAUDE "BABY" HUEY - DRIFTING - M.I.O.B.

THE MASQUERADERS - HOW - LA BEAT

THE SILHOUETTES - NOT ME BABY - GOODWAY DJ

LITTLE CHARLES AND THE SIDEWINDERS - TALKIN' ABOUT YOU BABE - DECCA DJ

THE DYNAMICS - I NEED YOUR LOVE - RCA VICTOR DJ

MOSES DILLARD AND THE DYNAMIC SHOWMAN - I'LL PAY THE PRICE - MARK V

THE CONSTELLATIONS - I DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU - GEMINI STAR

THE TEMPOS - I'LL NEVER FORGET - DIAMOND JIM

PATTI AUSTIN - (I'VE GIVEN) ALL MY LOVE TO YOU - CORAL DJ

HOLLIDAYS - I LOST YOU - GROOVE CITY

ANDREA HENRY - I NEED YOU LIKE A BABY - M.G.M DJ

RHONDA DAVIS - CAN YOU REMEMBER - DUKE

ELBIE PARKER - PLEASE KEEP AWAY FROM ME - VEEP DJ

JIMMY BURNS - I REALLY LOVE YOU - ERICA

FALCONS - LOVE LOOK IN HER EYES - BIG WHEEL

CAROL ANDERSON - TAKING MY MIND OFF LOVE - WHIP

THE VOLUMES - THAT SAME OLD FEELING - IMPACT DJ

THE ASCOTS - ANOTHER DAY - MIR-A-DON

SEMINOLES - YOU CAN LUMP IT - MID TOWN

RUFUS WOOD - BEFORE 2001 - ESPANOLA

THE FALCONS - GOOD GOOD FEELING - BIG WHEEL

PAT AND THE BLENDERS - "JUST BECAUSE" - FAST EDDIE

THE INSPIRATIONS - YOUR WISH IS MY COMMAND - MIDAS

THE METRICS - WISHES - CHADWICK

JOHNNY RODGERS WITH THE NU TONES - MAKE A CHANGE - AMON

FOUR TRACKS - LIKE MY LOVE FOR YOU - MANDINGO

TY KARIM - YOU REALLY MADE IT GOOD TO ME - SENATOR

JOHNNY GUITAR WATSON - AIN'T GONNA MOVE - JOWAT

HOLLYWOOD FLAMES - DANCE SENORITA - SYMBOL

THE CASHMERES - SHOW STOPPER - HEM

THE FIESTAS - THINK SMART - OLD TOWN

JIMMY WALLACE - I'LL BE BACK - ALPHA

STEVE MANCHA - FRIDAY NIGHT - GROOVESVILLE DJ

JOHNNY McCALL - YOU CAN'T GET AWAY - SATELLITE DJ

MONIQUE - IF YOPU LOVE ME (SHOW ME) - MAURCI

TONY CLARKE - (THEY CALL ME) A WRONG MAN - M-S DJ

THE FOUR GENTS - YOUNG GIRLS BEWARE - ONCORE

GEORGE BLACKWELL - CAN'T LOSE MY HEAD - SMOKE

THE HYTONES - "BIGGER AND BETTER" - A-BET

ROY (CORTEZ) BUTLER - A DREAM - BOO

THE FABULOUS APOLLOS - THE ONE ALONE - VALTONE

TROY DODDS - TRY MY LOVE - EL CAMINO DJ

CURLY MOORE - YOU DON'T MEAN - SANSU DJ

T.J. WILLIAMS AND TWO SHADES OF SOUL - BABY, I NEED YOU - JOSIE

THE INVERTS - TIME WILL CHANGE - BROADWAY DJ

FREDDIE HOUSTON - IF I HAD KNOWN - OLD TOWN DJ - I THINK I PLAYED THIS, ALL A BIT OF A BLUR....LOL

KEENY SHEPARD - WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE - MAXX DJ

GEORGE FREEMAN - DOWN AND OUT - VALANT DJ

Pretty much it i think, all a bit of a blur, really enjoyed it, well done once again to all the gang there in Mansfield.....as Jimmy Wallace said "I'll Be Back" real soon.

Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Hi guys !!

What a crackin night eh?? loads of folks up dancing and socialising

Mark B and Mak great to meet you both

(Mak you can bend Garys ear about Brian Clough and the forest glory days anytime ..

I have no doubt he will be able to keep up ! :thumbsup:

Apologies for my early departure

BUT... I passed!!!! YIPPEEE!!! (Im now a bona fide trampoline coach ) :D

I can now have my social life back!

Mark I have promised myself I will tune in to your show

Heard quite a few things in your set I remember from way way back (notts palais days) still familiar with the old grey matter !!!

Dean ..Listening to those tapes ...got my hairs standin up on the back of my neck!

Well done to all of you a brilliant night all the hard work is paying off

Mand :yes:

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As promised the playlist in no particular order as it's all a bit of a blur....lol

SKIP JACKSON AND THE SHANTONS - I'M ON TO YOU GIRL - DOT - MAR

MINNIE JONES AND THE MINUETTES - SHADOW OF A MEMORY - SUGAR

LEE WILLIAMS AND THE CYMBALS - IT'S EVERYTHING ABOUT YOU (THAT I LOVE) -

CARNIVAL

BOBBY KLINE - SAY SOMETHING NICE TO ME - MB

DELIGATES OF SOUL - I'LL COME RUNNING BACK - UP LOOK

CLAUDE "BABY" HUEY - DRIFTING - M.I.O.B.

THE MASQUERADERS - HOW - LA BEAT

THE SILHOUETTES - NOT ME BABY - GOODWAY DJ

LITTLE CHARLES AND THE SIDEWINDERS - TALKIN' ABOUT YOU BABE - DECCA DJ

THE DYNAMICS - I NEED YOUR LOVE - RCA VICTOR DJ

MOSES DILLARD AND THE DYNAMIC SHOWMAN - I'LL PAY THE PRICE - MARK V

THE CONSTELLATIONS - I DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU - GEMINI STAR

THE TEMPOS - I'LL NEVER FORGET - DIAMOND JIM

PATTI AUSTIN - (I'VE GIVEN) ALL MY LOVE TO YOU - CORAL DJ

HOLLIDAYS - I LOST YOU - GROOVE CITY

ANDREA HENRY - I NEED YOU LIKE A BABY - M.G.M DJ

RHONDA DAVIS - CAN YOU REMEMBER - DUKE

ELBIE PARKER - PLEASE KEEP AWAY FROM ME - VEEP DJ

JIMMY BURNS - I REALLY LOVE YOU - ERICA

FALCONS - LOVE LOOK IN HER EYES - BIG WHEEL

CAROL ANDERSON - TAKING MY MIND OFF LOVE - WHIP

THE VOLUMES - THAT SAME OLD FEELING - IMPACT DJ

THE ASCOTS - ANOTHER DAY - MIR-A-DON

SEMINOLES - YOU CAN LUMP IT - MID TOWN

RUFUS WOOD - BEFORE 2001 - ESPANOLA

THE FALCONS - GOOD GOOD FEELING - BIG WHEEL

PAT AND THE BLENDERS - "JUST BECAUSE" - FAST EDDIE

THE INSPIRATIONS - YOUR WISH IS MY COMMAND - MIDAS

THE METRICS - WISHES - CHADWICK

JOHNNY RODGERS WITH THE NU TONES - MAKE A CHANGE - AMON

FOUR TRACKS - LIKE MY LOVE FOR YOU - MANDINGO

TY KARIM - YOU REALLY MADE IT GOOD TO ME - SENATOR

JOHNNY GUITAR WATSON - AIN'T GONNA MOVE - JOWAT

HOLLYWOOD FLAMES - DANCE SENORITA - SYMBOL

THE CASHMERES - SHOW STOPPER - HEM

THE FIESTAS - THINK SMART - OLD TOWN

JIMMY WALLACE - I'LL BE BACK - ALPHA

STEVE MANCHA - FRIDAY NIGHT - GROOVESVILLE DJ

JOHNNY McCALL - YOU CAN'T GET AWAY - SATELLITE DJ

MONIQUE - IF YOPU LOVE ME (SHOW ME) - MAURCI

TONY CLARKE - (THEY CALL ME) A WRONG MAN - M-S DJ

THE FOUR GENTS - YOUNG GIRLS BEWARE - ONCORE

GEORGE BLACKWELL - CAN'T LOSE MY HEAD - SMOKE

THE HYTONES - "BIGGER AND BETTER" - A-BET

ROY (CORTEZ) BUTLER - A DREAM - BOO

THE FABULOUS APOLLOS - THE ONE ALONE - VALTONE

TROY DODDS - TRY MY LOVE - EL CAMINO DJ

CURLY MOORE - YOU DON'T MEAN - SANSU DJ

T.J. WILLIAMS AND TWO SHADES OF SOUL - BABY, I NEED YOU - JOSIE

THE INVERTS - TIME WILL CHANGE - BROADWAY DJ

FREDDIE HOUSTON - IF I HAD KNOWN - OLD TOWN DJ - I THINK I PLAYED THIS, ALL A BIT OF A BLUR....LOL

KEENY SHEPARD - WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES IT MAKE - MAXX DJ

GEORGE FREEMAN - DOWN AND OUT - VALANT DJ

Pretty much it i think, all a bit of a blur, really enjoyed it, well done once again to all the gang there in Mansfield.....as Jimmy Wallace said "I'll Be Back" real soon.

Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Quoting a radio DJ we all know,---------- IT DON'T GET MUCH BETTER THAN THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Well done last nite steve,kev,dean and gary for putting on a most amazing nite of top quality music.Mark bicknell your spot was awsome and not bad back at steves either.A bit knackered today but it was worth it dont leave to long before you return mark Bicknell and thanks again.

Regards Martin :D

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Well done last nite steve,kev,dean and gary for putting on a most amazing nite of top quality music.Mark bicknell your spot was awsome and not bad back at steves either.A bit knackered today but it was worth it dont leave to long before you return mark Bicknell and thanks again.

Regards Martin :thumbsup:

Nice one Martin, i'll see if i can remember the after party playlist but it all got a bit cloudy as the night went on....lol

Regards - Mark Bicknell.

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After party selections........even a bigger blur sorry....lol

The Four Arts - Who Do You Think You Are - Shee DJ

The Visitors - My Love Is Ready And Waiting - Tangerine

George Wydell - From Out Of Nowhere - Tangerine DJ

The Ascots - Anytime and Sometimes I Wonder - Mir-A-Don

The Quotations - I Don't Have To Worry - Di Venus

Little Nicky Soul - You Said - Shee

Don Gardner - Is This Really Love - Cedric

The Accents - You Better Think Again - One-Derful

Crown Four - Birth Of A Playboy - Lee John

Lou Johnson - You Better Let Him Go - Big Top DJ

The Creations - Just Remember Me - Globe

Sunlover's - My Poor Heart - Breakthrough

The Heartbreakers - I've Got To Face It - Derby City

Barbara Carr - My Mama Told Me - Chess DJ

Sheila Ferguson - "And In Return" - Swan DJ

The Four Sonics - Easier Said Than Done - Sport

Sonny Craver - I'm No Fool - Teri De

Barbara Jean And The Lyrics - Why Wern't You There - Big Hit

Johnny Bartel And The Soul Masters - "If This Isn't Love - Solid State DJ

Willie Wade - When Push Comes To Shove and Come Into My World - Nite Life DJ

Big Don's Rebellion - It Was True - Ethon DJ

and a few more....awesome night thanks again.

Regards - Mark Bicknell.

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well Mark ,what can i say!!!!.Fantastic nite, sublime playlist, and all that with only one deck towards the end!!!.

The after party went well(so i'm told,yes i know i was there,but only in spirit.Why do they call it Mansfield Smooth, i certainly didn't feel smooth this morning)

So, thanks again to Mr. Bicknell, and of course to everyone who came,you know you've witnessed a memorable nite. Maybe you'd like to guest again Mark? early next year?

Just gonna mention a few sounds i played.....

HIDE AND SEEK - LILLIAN DUPREE

HANG ON - WALL OF SOUND

BABY I LIKE IT - GODOY COLBERT

SPEAK YOUR PEACE - FABULOUS PEPS

BOY NEEDS A GIRL - JNR. MCCANTS

BABY BOY - JUANITA WILLIAMS

TALKIN BOUT YOU BABY - MIGHTY MARVELLO'S

TRUE LOVERS - FOUR CHAPS...

SEE YOU IN DECEMBER...KEV.

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Thanks Charlie - I'm getting a flavour of what you like now, Susann Farrar - The Big Hurt; Leslie Uggams - Don't you even care; those big vocal female perfomances, we have something else in common! :ohmy:

Thanks for your kind words, you and Alison have been there from the start and are really valued guests. I'm glad you made it on Saturday, I would've hated you to miss that having supported us this far. Saturday was very special.

No comments yet from Steve!!!! Is he at last lost for words, or has he finally been banned from the PC to prevent "unauthorised" purchases from ebay?

How do we follow this? We just keep on keepin on, bring on December with Cressy (or his evil twin Gressy). Hope you can make it Charlie.

A solid thanks to all who made Saturday so special, stay with us. Best wishes, Dean.

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Just want to echo the sentiments already posted.

As usual we made the long trip up from the beautiful south and I have to say ( forgive my ignorance here ) that I didn't know who Mark Bicknell was or what to expect soundwise.

Well I do now - Great sets as well from Dean (liked the Leslie Ugams), Garry and Kev and apologies for missing yours Steve.

I feel that the Attic really took off on Saturday and I'm already looking forward to December.

Thanks again Mark and the Attic regulars for a truly memorable night.

Charlie

Hi Charlie

You and Alison truly are dedicated soulsters!

You come all the way from cambridge? is that right ?

Gary and I have attended every one since september and have really enjoyed it

Do they have many soul nights your neck of the woods?

Mand :ohmy:

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Just landed back in Manchester after a fantastic night out in Mansfield, the welcome and hospitality was awesome, a 90 minute spot turned into two and a half hours and it was a joy to play records for such a nice bunch of people, the breakfast was legendary, the company was out of this world, count on me returning to The Attic in the very near future, big thanks to Steve, Dean, Kev and Gary, a small venue that very quickly will gain a huge reputation.

Playlist to follow.

Regards and thanks - Mark Bicknell.

:ohmy: well, the missus about summed it up for us with her ealier comments, but i want to say, whoa, i haven't been to a proper soul night like that for years. well done to the lads, great night, great atmosphere and fantastic northern music all the way through. Got any doubts, then read Marks play list, that will do it for you, unless of course you can't see by Edwin Starr and My Weakness is you or the Contours, A little Misunderstanding, great records, ruined by the 'this is what I danced to when i was on the northern scene' bridgade.

Reminded me of the days when Northern was truly northern. Mark you are a legend in your own time, please come and dj at Pilsley, anytime whenever you want., Sorry couldn't make the party after but was at Twikers for the big match on Sunday afternoon, should have gone to the party instead.

Thanks to all :yes::huh::yes::yes::ohmy:

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A message from steve due to the quality of northern soul played in his house on sat nite,hes had a power surge and his internet broadband as blown a fuse Mark Bicknell you do have alot to answer for :) .Serious now steve says thanks for everyone making it a special nite and he hopes to be on line by wednesday. :ohmy: .

:yes:
well, the missus about summed it up for us with her ealier comments, but i want to say, whoa, i haven't been to a proper soul night like that for years. well done to the lads, great night, great atmosphere and fantastic northern music all the way through. Got any doubts, then read Marks play list, that will do it for you, unless of course you can't see by Edwin Starr and My Weakness is you or the Contours, A little Misunderstanding, great records, ruined by the 'this is what I danced to when i was on the northern scene' bridgade.

Reminded me of the days when Northern was truly northern. Mark you are a legend in your own time, please come and dj at Pilsley, anytime whenever you want., Sorry couldn't make the party after but was at Twikers for the big match on Sunday afternoon, should have gone to the party instead.

Thanks to all
:huh::yes::yes::ohmy::lol:

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Thanks, Chris and Sharon for your great support!!, don't tell Barry it was soo good, he'll be kicking himself!!. :huh:

As Dean mentioned in earlier post BIG THANKS to everyone who came,

BIGGER THANKS TO BIG DADDY HIMSELF,it really was YOUR nite.

Quick plug for December, CRESSY from Bentinck is on, so if you think The Attic is letting up ,THINK AGAIN, and check out Cressy's playlist :ohmy: on the Union Club thread , awesome stuff for December 2nd,,Kev. :yes:

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Just want to echo the sentiments already posted.

As usual we made the long trip up from the beautiful south and I have to say ( forgive my ignorance here ) that I didn't know who Mark Bicknell was or what to expect soundwise.

Well I do now - Great sets as well from Dean (liked the Leslie Ugams), Garry and Kev and apologies for missing yours Steve.

I feel that the Attic really took off on Saturday and I'm already looking forward to December.

Thanks again Mark and the Attic regulars for a truly memorable night.

Charlie

Nice one Charlie, me i'm just one of the lads with a few good records, only been DJ'ing for about 26 years so i can unsderstand you not knowing the name....lol, glad you enjoyed the night.

Regards - Mark Bicknell.

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Thanks, Chris and Sharon for your great support!!, don't tell Barry it was soo good, he'll be kicking himself!!. :huh:

As Dean mentioned in earlier post BIG THANKS to everyone who came,

BIGGER THANKS TO BIG DADDY HIMSELF,it really was YOUR nite.

No Kev it was very much your night mate, just a pleasure to be asked to play a few tunes for you all, top night.

Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Quick plug for December, CRESSY from Bentinck is on, so if you think The Attic is letting up ,THINK AGAIN, and check out Cressy's playlist :ohmy: on the Union Club thread , awesome stuff for December 2nd,,Kev. :yes:

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smile.gif well, the missus about summed it up for us with her ealier comments, but i want to say, whoa, i haven't been to a proper soul night like that for years. well done to the lads, great night, great atmosphere and fantastic northern music all the way through. Got any doubts, then read Marks play list, that will do it for you, unless of course you can't see by Edwin Starr and My Weakness is you or the Contours, A little Misunderstanding, great records, ruined by the 'this is what I danced to when i was on the northern scene' bridgade.

Reminded me of the days when Northern was truly northern. Mark you are a legend in your own time, please come and dj at Pilsley, anytime whenever you want., Sorry couldn't make the party after but was at Twikers for the big match on Sunday afternoon, should have gone to the party instead.

Thanks to all :lol:smile.gifsmile.gif:D:)

Sent you PM looks like i'll be in Chesterfield very soon....lol

Regards - Mark Bicknell.

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Thanks, Chris and Sharon for your great support!!, don't tell Barry it was soo good, he'll be kicking himself!!. sad.gif

As Dean mentioned in earlier post BIG THANKS to everyone who came,

BIGGER THANKS TO BIG DADDY HIMSELF,it really was YOUR nite.

Quick plug for December, CRESSY from Bentinck is on, so if you think The Attic is letting up ,THINK AGAIN, and check out Cressy's playlist thumbsup.gif on the Union Club thread , awesome stuff for December 2nd,,Kev. :lol:

Just got back from great weekend trip to Belfast and it looks like I missed a great night at the Attic, oh well you can't win them all, best wishes to future events, hope to see you guys at Pilsley.

Barry Cooper

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Well done Mark , to battle on with only one deck. I bet the stylus was shaggedon the other deck..................................................What do you reckon Kev

i didn't want to say "i told you so" ,,shame on you Mak ,thinking i'd had one too many. where ever did you get that idea!!!,,see you at Bentinck,,.....Kev.

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Thanks, Chris and Sharon for your great support!!, don't tell Barry it was soo good, he'll be kicking himself!!. :(

As Dean mentioned in earlier post BIG THANKS to everyone who came,

BIGGER THANKS TO BIG DADDY HIMSELF,it really was YOUR nite.

Quick plug for December, CRESSY from Bentinck is on, so if you think The Attic is letting up ,THINK AGAIN, and check out Cressy's playlist :thumbsup: on the Union Club thread ,

awesome stuff for December 2nd,,Kev. :thumbsup:

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Hi chris and sharon you will see the "attic crew at pilsley "on the 18th, just booked a mini bus see you there folks.

Regards Martin :thumbsup:

We just want to say a massive thanks to Steve, Dean, Kev, Gary and Mr Mark Bicknell for the absolutely brilliant night at The Attic last night. Great atmosphere and tunes to die for!! On the way home we both said that this is what a northern night is all about and how we remembered them from 30 odd years ago. Some tunes you were very familiar with, some you thought you knew and some you just got up and danced to because you liked the sound of them!! We can truly and honestly say that this is the best night we've been to in ages and if you missed it then you really did miss an absolute treat.

By the way Mr Bicknell I'm the lady who asked for The Houston Outlaws 'Ain't no telling' which you didn't have with you.. Perhaps you could play it on your show??

Anyway.. Just keep on doing what you're doing lads.. You've obviously hit on a successful formula.

See you next month (or at Pilsley perhaps)

Chris and Sharon

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[quote] awesome stuff for December 2nd,,Kev. :thumbsup:

Nice one Kev can't wait for my spot at the Attic next month. Shame I missed the Mr Bicknalls night would liked have met him. Started listening to his radio show on Solar top man & who knows his stuff....Cressy

Cheers Cressy, i'm sure we will touch base really soon looks like i'm coming to Pisley in December, so let's have a natter and a cold one there.

Regards - Mark Bicknell.

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Heh you all - I'm lovin this thread, it's like some real brotherly love thing going on, Attic, Bentinck, Pilsley. F' d politics, we all seem happy doing what we're doing.

Just had a text from Steve about a mini-bus to Pilsley!

Chas - if you're around on the 18th I can give you directions or check with Steve if there's space on the bus. Pilsley and Bentick are more your proper soul clubs, where the Attic is more a soul social - and we're happy with that.

Hope to bump into Mark B again soon, genuine top dog good bloke, a real pleasure to meet you Mark.

Looking forward to Dec Cressy.

This scene is alright isn't it.

Dean

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Heh you all - I'm lovin this thread, it's like some real brotherly love thing going on, Attic, Bentinck, Pilsley. F' d politics, we all seem happy doing what we're doing.

Just had a text from Steve about a mini-bus to Pilsley!

Chas - if you're around on the 18th I can give you directions or check with Steve if there's space on the bus. Pilsley and Bentick are more your proper soul clubs, where the Attic is more a soul social - and we're happy with that.

Hope to bump into Mark B again soon, genuine top dog good bloke, a real pleasure to meet you Mark.

Looking forward to Dec Cressy.

This scene is alright isn't it.

Dean

Hi Dean, looks like we will be spending a little more time in each others company sooner than you think.......guess who's coming to Pisley in December????? with a couple of boxes of records this time, so i will be well tooled up mate....lol again you are all top blokes i had a blinding night at The Attic and will be back soon if i'm invited????

Regards - Mark Bicknell.

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Hi dean the mini bus is booked not sure on any spare places yet,you and kev are definetley on m8.

regards martin.

Heh you all - I'm lovin this thread, it's like some real brotherly love thing going on, Attic, Bentinck, Pilsley. F' d politics, we all seem happy doing what we're doing.

Just had a text from Steve about a mini-bus to Pilsley!

Chas - if you're around on the 18th I can give you directions or check with Steve if there's space on the bus. Pilsley and Bentick are more your proper soul clubs, where the Attic is more a soul social - and we're happy with that.

Hope to bump into Mark B again soon, genuine top dog good bloke, a real pleasure to meet you Mark.

Looking forward to Dec Cressy.

This scene is alright isn't it.

Dean

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Heh Mark, I thought that's what you were meaning. That is great news, Pilsley is a really good place. That hill can be a bit bleak in December though. Never had anything less than a great night there. Barry and Chris have to put up with Steve craning his neck over the decks all night, occasionally demanding "the other side - flip it over". I think he's picked that up from you! Great hosts. It will be good to see you, looking forward to it, Dean

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Heh Mark, I thought that's what you were meaning. That is great news, Pilsley is a really good place. That hill can be a bit bleak in December though. Never had anything less than a great night there. Barry and Chris have to put up with Steve craning his neck over the decks all night, occasionally demanding "the other side - flip it over". I think he's picked that up from you! Great hosts. It will be good to see you, looking forward to it, Dean

Nothing wrong with a bit of "Two For The Price Of One" lol

See you soon - Regards - Mark Bicknell.

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Hi dean the mini bus is booked not sure on any spare places yet,you and kev are definetley on m8.

regards martin.

Great stuff Mart, look forward another one - you're gettin pulled back in mate - you'll be buying vinyl again soon. Thanks for sorting this - thinking of a bus th Cleethorpes in Feb? Dean

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Hi dean the mini bus is booked not sure on any spare places yet,you and kev are definetley on m8.

regards martin.

Great stuff Mart, look forward another one - you're gettin pulled back in mate - you'll be buying vinyl again soon. Thanks for sorting this - thinking of a bus th Cleethorpes in Feb? Dean

Might bring a few old mates to Pisley in December to play out like Sam Williams, Peoples Choice, Willie Hutch and Co.....lol

Regards - Mark Bicknell.

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Never been out of the scene dean always been on the edge you know what i mean "children"!As for buying vinyl i should have collected in the late seventies when the bargains were there to be had, hindsight if only.see you on the 18th dean.

Regards martin

ps dean have you still got those photos from outside wigan 1978?.

Hi dean the mini bus is booked not sure on any spare places yet,you and kev are definetley on m8.

regards martin.

Great stuff Mart, look forward another one - you're gettin pulled back in mate - you'll be buying vinyl again soon. Thanks for sorting this - thinking of a bus th Cleethorpes in Feb? Dean

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Had a problem with the cable modem but I'm back now.

WOW what can i say that hasn't already been said, its now Wednesday and I'm still trying to come back down to earth,so at the risk of a bit of repetition I'm going to anyway:

I'd like to thank everyone who has supported us from the start, especially Chas & Alison who after a chance meeting at Sweet Soul in Newark have made the journey from Cambridge to Mansfield every time we've been on - hows that for dedication?

Also Mandy & Gary who have a slightly shorter journey from Ollerton :) Well done with the exams Mandy thumbsup.gif and tell Gary he's got a problem :lol: he'll know what I mean.

Christ this is starting to sound like an oscar winners acceptance speech!

Also big thanks to Mak, Mart, Neal & Karen Parkes who are behind us all the way.

I was blown away by the comments from Chris and Sharon from Pilsley, thanks guys :lol:

We'll be there next week, well done for getting MB down.

Now on to the real star of the night Mark Bicknell, words fail me to be honest - what a fantastic 2 1/4 hours of soul music, you'd have to go a long way to beat it. You know you dont need another invitation to come back down here mate :lol: You'll need a bit of practice at holding your beer for next time though :D

Like Dean said its not bad this scene of ours is it?

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Had a problem with the cable modem but I'm back now.

WOW what can i say that hasn't already been said, its now Wednesday and I'm still trying to come back down to earth,so at the risk of a bit of repetition I'm going to anyway:

I'd like to thank everyone who has supported us from the start, especially Chas & Alison who after a chance meeting at Sweet Soul in Newark have made the journey from Cambridge to Mansfield every time we've been on - hows that for dedication?

Also Mandy & Gary who have a slightly shorter journey from Ollerton smile.gif Well done with the exams Mandy :thumbsup: and tell Gary he's got a problem :yes: he'll know what I mean.

Christ this is starting to sound like an oscar winners acceptance speech!

Also big thanks to Mak, Mart, Neal & Karen Parkes who are behind us all the way.

I was blown away by the comments from Chris and Sharon from Pilsley, thanks guys :(

We'll be there next week, well done for getting MB down.

Now on to the real star of the night Mark Bicknell, words fail me to be honest - what a fantastic 2 1/4 hours of soul music, you'd have to go a long way to beat it. You know you dont need another invitation to come back down here mate :shades:You'll need a bit of practice at holding your beer for next time though :yes:

Steve, i think we all had a good practice mate...lol again thanks for the hospitality my friend, i'll be back soon i promise.

Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Like Dean said its not bad this scene of ours is it?

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Patience boys ................... just building up the tension for the first saturday in Dec with Cressy.

Not an entire playlist, but here's a dozen sample of my 7.30 - 8.30 spot.

Del Royals - Man of Value (Mercury promo)

Leslie Uggams - Don't you even care (Atlantic)

Tony Middleton - Already Satisfied (Speed)

Lou Roberts - Ten To One (MGM DJ)

Irma Thomas - What are you trying to do ((Imperial)

Jack Montgomery - Baby, baby, take a chance on me (Revue)

Eddie Spencer - If this is love (Arc)

Johnny Williams - You're something kinda mellow (Babylon)

Spyders Gang - Wait in line (Scepter promo)

Artistics - This Heart of Mine (OKEH)

Dee Edwards - All the way home (D-Town)

Johnny Copeland - It's Me (Wand)

Thanks to all who came along, it was a legendary night. Hope to see you back at the Attic on Sat 2nd Dec when we welcome Cressy as a special guest. This monthly event is feeling good and getting better.

Mark - see you at Pilsley, lookin forward to that, always a crackin' good night. Dean

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Patience boys ................... just building up the tension for the first saturday in Dec with Cressy.

Not an entire playlist, but here's a dozen sample of my 7.30 - 8.30 spot.

Del Royals - Man of Value (Mercury promo)

Leslie Uggams - Don't you even care (Atlantic)

Tony Middleton - Already Satisfied (Speed)

Lou Roberts - Ten To One (MGM DJ)

Irma Thomas - What are you trying to do ((Imperial)

Jack Montgomery - Baby, baby, take a chance on me (Revue)

Eddie Spencer - If this is love (Arc)

Johnny Williams - You're something kinda mellow (Babylon)

Spyders Gang - Wait in line (Scepter promo)

Artistics - This Heart of Mine (OKEH)

Dee Edwards - All the way home (D-Town)

Johnny Copeland - It's Me (Wand)

Thanks to all who came along, it was a legendary night. Hope to see you back at the Attic on Sat 2nd Dec when we welcome Cressy as a special guest. This monthly event is feeling good and getting better.

Mark - see you at Pilsley, lookin forward to that, always a crackin' good night. Dean

Looks like i'm gonna become a regular feature in your area....lol looking forward to the Pisley night.....any chance of going back to Steve's for another one of those legendary breakfasts....lol

See you soon - Regards - Mark Bicknell.

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always a good reason to come to this area( steve's BIG breakfast), wonder if there's a chance of a repeat after- party? :yes: ,,Kev.

SEE YOU AT PILSLEY MARK...

Funny you should say that Kev as we were only talking about that the other day. We`re just trying to sort out the son`s situations etc..To ensure a free night.. Might have to call on you lads if not?? :thumbsup:

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