Guest Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Been here for ages and allways wondered what Brian is up to nowerdays Used to knock around with him years ago and spent many a weekend together can anyone help me get in touch with him ????? Thanks Mark (tich) (the Macc lad) Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Denbo Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Been here for ages and allways wondered what Brian is up to nowerdays Used to knock around with him years ago and spent many a weekend together can anyone help me get in touch with him ????? Thanks Mark (tich) (the Macc lad) Must admit, been wondering where he is, or what he's been up to these days myself. Can anybody enlighten us? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Rimmer Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Must admit, been wondering where he is, or what he's been up to these days myself. Can anybody enlighten us? Brian is still around and pops up at different venues on a fairly regular basis. He did give me his email address once, and of course I lost it almost straight away , because I wanted to email him a photo of me, Brian, Pete Bennet, and Neil Jones, all of whom have Warrington connections, but non of us live there anymore. So if anyone has Brian's email addy, PM it to me please Ta Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
45cellar Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Brian is still around and pops up at different venues on a fairly regular basis. He did give me his email address once, and of course I lost it almost straight away , because I wanted to email him a photo of me, Brian, Pete Bennet, and Neil Jones, all of whom have Warrington connections, but non of us live there anymore. So if anyone has Brian's email addy, PM it to me please Ta I have just posted an Edwin Starr You Tube clip, mentions Brian Rae, on YouTube comments. >>> LINK <<< Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Nickg Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 According to this: He's in Peterborough a week on Friday Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest topcatnumpty1 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Well remember---sitting in his car with him about 4 a.m. outside Wigan or Clifton Hall(Rotherham) about 1979-81 --the car knee deep on litter(and Madeline,s empty bottles!!) and Brian would talk for hours about clubs i could only dream of--The Torch,Va-Va.s etc---god he cud talk --i think he got his lucozade in bulk!!! Happy Days Tony ColebyMust admit, been wondering where he is, or what he's been up to these days myself. Can anybody enlighten us? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Barry Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 (edited) As ever, in that fantastic air-tight NS world he inhabits. PM me fella, and I'll give you his number...it's obvious by post your he won't mind. Edited January 29, 2008 by Barry Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Anoraks Corner Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Top bloke. I worked with Brian (and Dave Evison) for a few years when we were all together at Charly Records back in the 80's! As you may imagine the main topic of discussion at the monthly sales meetings usually ended up about Northern! If anyone sees him next week, please pass on my regards...and indeed my contact details, if possible. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Emma Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Haven't seen Brian for ages! Hope he is well Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Casper Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Haven't seen Brian for ages! Hope he is well saw him and chatted a few times before christmas... he was well and fills the floor as ever... a true master Dj. casper Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest kid mohair Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Been here for ages and allways wondered what Brian is up to nowerdays Used to knock around with him years ago and spent many a weekend together can anyone help me get in touch with him ????? Thanks Mark (tich) (the Macc lad) He will be djing at barnsley fri feb 8th....in the rnb room.... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
corby john Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 He will be djing at barnsley fri feb 8th....in the rnb room.... [/quot According to previously posted flyer.............he seems to be on in Peterboro' & Barnsley on fri 8th Feb!! cheers, john mc. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 Dave just PMd you his contact details Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest livelikeasailor Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 According to previously posted flyer.............he seems to be on in Peterboro' & Barnsley on fri 8th Feb!! cheers, john mc. Barnsley's an all-nighter, don't worry we have done it loads of times, soul night down south and a nighter back up North some where. I love it its great fun,you never know what's going to happen next travelling with Brian!! And I get to dance to the music I love, and meet some amazing people at the different venues,I have been very lucky being with Brian!!?? Katy Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Thanks for all the info but as I live in Denmark now it will be hard for me to get to any nighters but can you say hi from me and wish him all the best ! I used to travel all over the place with Brian years ago and yes he can talk !!!! We would sit for hours and talk about the old days,old and new tunes etc etc. One of the top lads ever to grace the scene in my opinion, so great to hear he is still on the go. All my respect to him !!!!!!!!!!!!! Mark the macc lad Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Emma Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 According to previously posted flyer.............he seems to be on in Peterboro' & Barnsley on fri 8th Feb!! cheers, john mc. Barnsley's an all-nighter, don't worry we have done it loads of times, soul night down south and a nighter back up North some where. I love it its great fun,you never know what's going to happen next travelling with Brian!! And I get to dance to the music I love, and meet some amazing people at the different venues,I have been very lucky being with Brian!!?? Katy You used to normally end up at Pete's! Hope you're well Katy, say hello to Brian for us. Emma & Panch x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest livelikeasailor Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Hello Emma, yeh thats true! Im doing ok thanks,I hope you two are? Thanks for the good times and Panches tales from the crypt, sorry PAST, he should write a book! Ill say hello to Brian , bye for now, Katy Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Winsford Soul Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 the great man and mentor to me ,brianrae dj ed at my wedding and people were amazed at my great feat however he is at his sacred hollowed ground of the twisted wheel fri 28 mar c u there He DJ,ed at my wedding in 1982. and he wouldnt let me go the nighter afterwards with him Only joking. Once travelled up to Carlisle in the famous white van for a nighter with Mr Rae and i think Mr Brady Still laugh when i think of the stories they told. Seen him at Prestatyn last week. Still holding court to eager listeners Top man. Steve Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Brian is on facebook. Now then never a better time for me to click the little 'f' in the bottom left hand corner and send him this thread. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Now then never a better time for me to click the little 'f' in the bottom left hand corner and send him this thread. Sent. I'm blown away by all this technology, but I am an old get! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
mikecog Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 He DJ,ed at my wedding in 1982. and he wouldnt let me go the nighter afterwards with him Only joking. Once travelled up to Carlisle in the famous white van for a nighter with Mr Rae and i think Mr Brady Still laugh when i think of the stories they told. Seen him at Prestatyn last week. Still holding court to eager listeners Top man. Steve Oh yes the famous or infamous chevette van mate. It did sum milage that van takin many a young soulie,myself included to many places afar St Ives,Peterborough,yate,Loughborough to name a few. He told me chatting and laughing about it,it went more than twice round the clock LOL. Yes a true legend of the scene! I too seen him at Prestatyn. I think he still duz The Wheel . Mike Cog 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
funkyfeet Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 (edited) Brain lives in North Wales has done for long time now, he was DJing at the Prestatyn weekender and gets around and about most weekends, so certainly hasn't disappeared off the scene. Edited March 8, 2008 by funkyfeet Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Barry Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Must give a shout to Brians ex-missus, Madeleine - who used to sit on Bri's three for a quid box in the bar a Wigan. Got me Freddie Butler boot (That's When I Need You) of ov Madeliene and Bri as a kid in the bar for 33 and a third 'p'. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Must give a shout to Brians ex-missus, Madeleine - who used to sit on Bri's three for a quid box in the bar a Wigan. Got me Freddie Butler boot (That's When I Need You) of ov Madeliene and Bri as a kid in the bar for 33 and a third 'p'. 33 & a 1/3 P ? What is a 1/3 of a P ? I know that we had a 1/2 P , but please explain , Barry ........ Malc Burton Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 That reminds me a need to give her a ring havent seen her for a while, used to keep in regular contact when they split up but not rang her for a while. Those poor kids also did Ok Mark passed out of University with Honours, I cant remember Karen is doing but know she was doing ok last time I heard. They must have had the strangest childhood with the constant stream of people at their house at all times of day and night, always remember Mark's party trick was to put a full bowl of jelly on his head, bizaar Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 That reminds me a need to give her a ring havent seen her for a while, used to keep in regular contact when they split up but not rang her for a while. Those poor kids also did Ok Mark passed out of University with Honours, I cant remember Karen is doing but know she was doing ok last time I heard. They must have had the strangest childhood with the constant stream of people at their house at all times of day and night, always remember Mark's party trick was to put a full bowl of jelly on his head, bizaar Emptying it upside down onto his head , or balancing the bowl on it ? ....... Strange ? nothing strange in doing that ........ Going to Blackpool Mecca dressed as nuns is strange .......... Malc Burton Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Munchkin Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 He DJ,ed at my wedding in 1982. and he wouldnt let me go the nighter afterwards with him Only joking. Once travelled up to Carlisle in the famous white van for a nighter with Mr Rae and i think Mr Brady Still laugh when i think of the stories they told. Seen him at Prestatyn last week. Still holding court to eager listeners Top man. Steve dj at my 21st, then about 30 cars upto wigan what a night, also remember hip dj for us at a scooter do at queens hall widnes, when it kicked off bad style, brian turned off the tunes but couldnt get off stage with records ... why.... he was on crutches after on of his many crashes.. late nite teavel et all..lol Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sharon Cooper Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Mr Rae DJ`d at Prestatyn. Not sure how many times but was definately on after Chris and Barry on the Sunday afternoon Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Been here for ages and allways wondered what Brian is up to nowerdays Used to knock around with him years ago and spent many a weekend together can anyone help me get in touch with him ????? Thanks Mark (tich) (the Macc lad) Tich I have his mobile and home numbers if yo want to PM me He's DJing at the Soulful Shack in May along with Dave Rimmer or at least he was last time I spoke to him but this is Brian we're talking about Steve Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Barry Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 33 & a 1/3 P ? What is a 1/3 of a P ? I know that we had a 1/2 P , but please explain , Barry ........ Malc Burton It was a strange monetary denomination only available at all nighters Malc - I used to save my 1/3 'p's up and over a period of three months was able to get free transport from Wigan Bus Station to Winwick Roundabout (after 12.30pm) on a Sunday. This offer was only valid if you were able to produce an empty Wigan pie tin, a lock of Hilda Woods hair, and a black eye obtained from a bunch of Pemberton lads who thought you were knocking Stricnene Blueys out from behind the first radiator on the left through the double doors at the top of the stairs. Oh, the memories! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
macca Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 In an age of seemingly unapproachable DJs, Brian was already ready to share his knowledge of records & the early scene with whippersnappers like me. That meant a lot to me back then & still does now. Un tio cojonudo, as they say here. :-) Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Paul Shirley Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 (edited) In an age of seemingly unapproachable DJs, Brian was already ready to share his knowledge of records & the early scene with whippersnappers like me. That meant a lot to me back then & still does now. Un tio cojonudo, as they say here. :-) yes i can agree with that also remember fat kenny spence who brian put me in mind ` kenny died a long long time ago he was a wigan lad who was also extremley likeable ste whittle was telling me about the time the curtain went back on the big stage at the casino and there was kenny in a very comprising position with a girl over the grand piano , wasant there that night, the one night i dont go and i miss all this , was wandering if any body rimembers that ???? Edited March 16, 2008 by mepaul50 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 (edited) yes i can agree with that also remember fat kenny spence who brian put me in mind ` kenny died a long long time ago he was a wigan lad who was also extremley likeable ste whittle was telling me about the time the curtain went back on the big stage at the casino and there was kenny in a very comprising position with a girl over the grand piano , wasant there that night, the one night i dont go and i miss all this , was wandering if any body rimembers that ???? Yes , the episode has gone down ( steady - there may be children reading ) as one of the memorable events in NS history ........ It was stated that KS was showing the lass how to tune it ........ KS theme song for quite some time after was " I did it Steinway " ........ Malc Burton Edited March 16, 2008 by Malc Burton Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest soulmotion Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Ah Brian Rae - A Legend In His Own Lunchtime Always an enthusiastic supporter of Northern Soul and of course with a keen eye for fashion Hear him Live at St Ives on the special anniversary CD - still available at Soulmotion Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 hHavent seen brian for ages always a laugh in his van loads of shit hot times big respect to the great man cheers SKIPPY Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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