A new topic set up for new (or even longtime ) members to post up a Soul Source intro

Nothing major needed, just a quick heads up to all our members, letting them know that you are on here and ideally a brief bit about yourself.

It's a great way to break the ice!

13 hours ago, Boogaloodude said:

Hi , thanks for accepting me.

I started my soul travels at the Brazenose St , Twisted Wheel around 1964, then Whitworth St. but had many great time at the Plebs and Cellar 44 in Halifax and a few different soul venues including Burnley and Blackpool Meccas. anyone remember these spots from the 60s? 
Be good to hear.

, 

My first all-nighter was at The Golden Disc in Keighley (aged 15 - my parents would have killed me if they'd known!) Also tried Blackpool Mecca, The Birdtrap, Lord Jim's, Plebs (Halifax) & String o' Beads (Bradford) but mostly it was The Wheel (Whitworth St) for me & then either The Blue Note or Top 20 on a Sunday morning - I was there pretty much every weekend without fail from 1966-1970. Fab times & I'd love to turn back the clock & do it all again!

Hi all! 
Thanks for having me as a part of Soul Souce.
I’m a soul fan, club-goer, DJ, and record collector 
I’m excited to get stompin’! 

Hi

I’m FDA and a big fan of music generally from Northern to Modern to Jazz Funk, Fusion, Latin,Funk, Broken Beats, Hip Hop and beyond, musically my taste is very broad!

I Look forward to discovering  more great music

On 22/03/2024 at 16:20, JLC said:

Thanks for having me as a part of Soul Souce.

 

5 hours ago, FDA said:

I Look forward to discovering  more great music

Welcome to you both, wishing you the best on your soul source journey, the breadth of knowledge across all genres of soul from not just the music but encompassing  past  events, venues and people etc is truly mind boggling at times, enjoy.

Wow, I’ve got so much to learn!!! 
My intro to NS reinvigorated my love of dance so I decided to open a venue in Ramsgate and go for it. 
The locals LOVE it! It’s surprising how many Northerners there are in the English Channel coastal towns. 
I’m keen to visit other venues as I’m able so will keep an eye on what’s coming up. 
My deepest thanks to all of you who have welcomed an Aussie into the fold. 

Hi Ramsgate NS. where is the venue you've opened in Ramsgate?

Hi Soulboy60

We run on the last Saturday of each month (generally) at The Ramsgate Small Boat Owners.  

Details are here in the link. Feel free to take a look, and thanks for your interest.
 

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ramsgatenorthernsoul

 

Hi everyone, just signed up to Soul Source. I've been using the events guide for several years now to find soul nights in the North West of England. I've had lots of fantastic nights out at great venues. Long may it continue. ATB - Stuart

Hi all I’m Ribsy from Wolverhampton. I’m 67 now so was into Northern Soul very soon after it exploded onto the scene. Sadly I was too young to attend the Catacombs before it was closed but all the sounds coming out of the club would syphon down to the many clubs i could get into inWolves. I’ve been an avid collector for all these years with a very large collection now. Loved the Impressions from the start then obviously Curtis Mayfield. 
Still get that tingly feeling when I hear something newly discovered or a track I’d almost forgotten. Can’t imagine life without Soul music in it .✊🏻

Great to find a place for fellow soul travellers. I’m a musician and tv director based in Huddersfield and London. I play keys and sing in an 8 Piece 60’s Soul and Motown tribute band called The Soul Shebang covering songs from the likes of Al Green, Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, Barbara Acklin, Erma Franklin, Frank Wilson etc.. check us out. 

On 22/05/2018 at 11:15, Source Team said:

A new topic set up for new (or even longtime ) members to post up a Soul Source intro

Nothing major needed, just a quick heads up to all our members, letting them know that you are on here and ideally a brief bit about yourself.

It's a great way to break the ice!

Hi Ya all members my n

 

On 22/05/2018 at 11:15, Source Team said:

A new topic set up for new (or even longtime ) members to post up a Soul Source intro

Nothing major needed, just a quick heads up to all our members, letting them know that you are on here and ideally a brief bit about yourself.

It's a great way to break the ice!

ame Andrew Sandel 59 years of age from Walsall West Midlands, i'm a new member just recen, i live and breathe for Northern Soul, Motown, Soul, R&B. I Love dancing i live for dancing, i have a question i'm thinking of going to The Victoria for SOUL KATZ tonight on Russell Street Walsall, does anyone knows if there's a dance floor? . Thank You, Kind Regards, Andrew 

On 10/05/2024 at 17:32, Andrew Sandel said:

Hi Ya all members my n

 

ame Andrew Sandel 59 years of age from Walsall West Midlands, i'm a new member just recen, i live and breathe for Northern Soul, Motown, Soul, R&B. I Love dancing i live for dancing, i have a question i'm thinking of going to The Victoria for SOUL KATZ tonight on Russell Street Walsall, does anyone knows if there's a dance floor? . Thank You, Kind Regards, Andrew 

Welcome Andrew

Good afternoon from Newark on Trent. 

Hoping to find a venue in the local area to shuffle around to some good Norther Soul tunes. Looking forward to looking around the forum.

 

Hi, My names James, I manage and play within an 8 Piece 100% live Soul & Motown band based in the UK called Soul Battalion. We play at a number of dance nights, theatres and festivals. We play across the board Soul & Motown with a bit of Northern for good measure. Please check us out! 

Hi all, My name is Mark, I got into Northern coming out of the mod revival thing back in the day in East London. I love all kinds of Music, at the moment educating myself about Jazz from the late 50s into the 60s and enjoying the current crop of new Jazz acts. Rare soul is my first love though and I’m just getting back into the collecting thing. Thanks all.

Welcome, enjoy

Hi all

Been into Northern and TSOP since I was 12 ( 1976). Have started to collect a few 45s, but mainly albums TBH. Have 2 TTs so can keep the discs spinning when I feel like having a session 

Hi finally a member of this lovely website. 

Thought I'd introduce myself.

I'm a vocalist in a soul band call The Notifications. We play a myriad of soul from Northern, motown and modern. 

My main passion is Northern Soul and I often attend many soul nights and all nighters with my dad. Wanted to be able to advertise our live soul events as not to clash in future. 

Hopefully see a few of you at a gig soon 🎵 

Keep the Faith x

 

Hi Newbie here! 

I'm an old Cleethorpes Pier and Winter Gardens groupie - from the days of Mary Chapman. 

Currently selling off my 50+ year old collection 

 

I have finally got around to posting some old pics on the album gallery if anyone recognises themselves! 

I attended my first all dayer at Cleethorpes Pier when I was 15 .

I went with my friend Carol and we loved it from the very first record we heard!

Being newbies we had no idea about the dance moves and the whole etiquette of the best dancers being closest to the stage . Consequently we had several of the cool guys taking the piss out of our attempts to dance.

On our way home , the elderly couple who ran the cloakroom at the pier asked if we were coming next week to the all nighter? I explained that being 15, I didnt think my Mum would allow me to stay out all night. The Lady (who seemed really old- but was probably about 40 ) said " Here's my phone number, tell your mum to ring me and I will tell her you'll both be safe coming"

So I got my Mum to ring (on the landline) and yes we were allowed to go regularly and by then we had learnt to dance without looking like puppets and had embraced the scene with a passion!

The Pier moved to The Winter Gardens and my mate moved on with a boyfriend so I used to go alone to layers/ nighters - there was always a crowd of friends and the camaraderie was brilliant.

Happy days and nights - I doubt there will ever be such a brilliant music scene that can top those wonderful days & nights 

Edited October 17, 2024Oct 17 by Anothergirlx
added to bio

ENJOY THIS LIFETIME JOURNEY 

Hello music fans! Andre aka DJ Oneofakind, ex Guernsey - now Hastings based. Long-ish time DJ (33rd year of spinning) and collector of most Funk related sounds and far beyond. Promoter of The Get Down and Pressing Matters Record Shop co-runner with fellow DJ nut/vinyl maniac Mr Thing.

Hope to learn a whole lot

22 hours ago, djoneofakind said:

Hello music fans!

Welcome, enjoy

Re-introduction.  I forgot my p/w and, as a result, and despite help to recover it, I lost my title (Soulfool) and 20 years membership of SS.  Lost all my badges too!  My name is David Miller btw, same dafty, different name!

I've run out of likes so; welcome to all the new members, some interesting new faces.

Dive in, contribute where you can and most importantly enjoy Soul Source.

Best wishes.

Peter

😉

Hi there, and thanks for letting me in.  I'm mostly known online as a Reggae specialist, but I love all genres of music.  I grew up with the sound of Motown all around me.  I'm a moderator over on 45cat, and I'm an editor on Roots Knotty Roots, the online Jamaican music discography database.

My real name is Andy, but most folks online know me as 'Charlie'!

15 minutes ago, Charlie Chalk said:

My real name is Andy, but most folks online know me as 'Charlie'!

Welcome , look forward to your posts

Hi all 

I'm Ricky, I have always been into vintage music , Including RnB, Mowtown, Rockin blues, Early Soul. Northern Soul,  My mum brought me up on that, Sadly went the Rockin blues  route but now getting a taste back for Northern Soul once again, After finding a fab location recently on my YouTube channel explores This has got me excited..Ritz Ballroom Brighouse,  Wow what an atmosphere here , Even though the dancing gas stopped, The History in the walls survives. 

Pleased to be a member of this Great Group. Thank you. KTF.

17 hours ago, Ricky Stuart said:

Hi all 

I'm Ricky, I have always been into vintage music , Including RnB, Mowtown, Rockin blues, Early Soul. Northern Soul,  My mum brought me up on that, Sadly went the Rockin blues  route but now getting a taste back for Northern Soul once again, After finding a fab location recently on my YouTube channel explores This has got me excited..Ritz Ballroom Brighouse,  Wow what an atmosphere here , Even though the dancing gas stopped, The History in the walls survives. 

Pleased to be a member of this Great Group. Thank you. KTF.

Welcome to Soul Source Ricky - enjoy!👋 

2 hours ago, Kathryn Magson said:

Welcome to Soul Source Ricky - enjoy!👋 

Thank you so much , Glad to be here,

Just trying to work it all out now,

Thanks Kathryn 😊 

hi y'all 

2 hours ago, Pedro pete said:

hi y'all 

Ay up Pete

Welcome to Soul Source. Do you like paella? 

Peter

Hi ya and ay up to you all here guys 

48 minutes ago, Ricky Stuart said:

Hi ya and ay up to you all here guys 

Hey Ricky Stuart

Welcome to soul source. Enjoy.

Peter

On 22/05/2018 at 11:15, Source Team said:

A new topic set up for new (or even longtime ) members to post up a Soul Source intro

Nothing major needed, just a quick heads up to all our members, letting them know that you are on here and ideally a brief bit about yourself.

It's a great way to break the ice!

Hi there. Jilly,  crazy lost in music dancing granny here. I am a friend of Allan, who has kindly introduced me to this wonderful community. Thank you for making me feel so welcome. Dancing gives me such a feeling of utter joy, takes me back to my teenage years at the youth club. I really do just lose myself, it's all so instinctual. Just need to learn the words and the steps and pluck up enough courage to speak to people. Oh and sort out the perspiration. Sooo attractive. Looking forward to next time. With much love and appreciation. Jilly

On 22/05/2018 at 17:17, Mike said:

A copy of the latest current site intro to all new members -

New Members

All new members get a green top bar displayed to them, welcoming them to the site. 
When clicked by the member displays  the following

 

Welcome to Soul Source

Just a few words to help you get your feet under the table

• Before posting it may pay to have a good look around and see how other members use Soul Source. There is a site help feature (link below} which may help you in your early days.
  https://www.soul-source.co.uk/source-help/
   

• Your first posts do need to be approved by the mod team, so there may be a brief delay before they appear to all. An intro post (see below) }will help speed up this process.
   
• Your new members account will automatically be upgraded to a full members account after 5 days.
   
• Please use the 'site stuff' support forum if you do have any questions or if you do need any advice.
  https://www.soul-source.co.uk/forums/forum/41-site-stuff/
   
• Please post a members intro into the intro topic below, it's just a quick way of saying hello to all and helps break the ice
  https://www.soul-source.co.uk/forums/topic/384871-members-intros-welcome-to-soul-source/

Thanks and again welcome to Soul Source

 

 

Thanks for adding me. I'm a long time fan of Soul music attending many allnighters in my youth. Still attending many soul, rnb and mod related events. Some of you may have come across my range of "mod vitamins" t-shirts based on, ahem, certain stimulants that may or may not have helped people get through a night of dancing! Happy to be on board.

Hello

My name is Steve Baker and I am a long time collector. I own an Internet Radio Station, www.jukinoldies.com and host a show which emphasizes 60’s mid-tempo soul

 

 

7 hours ago, Steve Baker said:

Hello

My name is Steve Baker and I am a long time collector. I own an Internet Radio Station, www.jukinoldies.com and host a show which emphasizes 60’s mid-tempo soul

 

 

Hi Steve

Welcome to Soul Source.

Peter

Welcome, look forward to future posts.

Welcome Steve , 

Let us know what's happening Stateside 

Hello friends, 

To quote the O’Jays, “I love music, any kind of music, as long as it’s swingin.” lol….Love listening to good music and am in search of lyrics from some of my favorite artists to make my listening experience a lot more enjoyable…Hope to find them here. 

Peace,

Shel

Hi all.

i am looking to make contact with a one time buddy, Dave Rimmer of Culcheth.

I anyone can help me it would be appreciated 

Steve Boocock of Culcheth 

2 hours ago, Steveb0610 said:

Hi all.

i am looking to make contact with a one time buddy, Dave Rimmer of Culcheth.

I anyone can help me it would be appreciated 

Steve Boocock of Culcheth 

He's on facebook if you're on there Steve - hope you manage to make contact with him. 

2 hours ago, Steveb0610 said:

Hi all.

i am looking to make contact with a one time buddy, Dave Rimmer of Culcheth.

I anyone can help me it would be appreciated 

Steve Boocock of Culcheth 

@Dave Rimmer

take it the same one, long time member, active a few hours ago

25 minutes ago, Mike said:

@Dave Rimmer

take it the same one, long time member, active a few hours ago

Thanks ✊

I left facehook many moons ago, but maybe I can message from here once I’m approved ✊

5 minutes ago, Steveb0610 said:

I left facehook many moons ago, but maybe I can message from here once I’m approved ✊

just hit the message icon on his profile

 

Original Stafford bird, spent my childhood envious of my big brother and his nights at Wigan Casino, Blackpool, and the Top Of The World. Just went to my very first all-nighter, The Gathering in Hanley, and had a total blast.

So, hi everyone! I expect to see more of you soon. 

1 hour ago, Lyn C Woo said:

Original Stafford bird, spent my childhood envious of my big brother and his nights at Wigan Casino, Blackpool, and the Top Of The World. Just went to my very first all-nighter, The Gathering in Hanley, and had a total blast.

So, hi everyone! I expect to see more of you soon. 

Welcome to SS Lyn.

Peter

Hi, I'm Dunc I used to be on here years ago, enjoyed travelling nights an nighters. Always loved backbeat room at middleton nighter, Shame its not on anymore

11 hours ago, Dunc1 said:

Hi, I'm Dunc

Welcome Dunc, look forward to seeing your contributions to the various forums.