Dave Thorley Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Bit late with this as it was a month ago. Brad and Rob who run this, have done really well to build it up to be one of the best rare soul nites in the U.S. Runs on a monthly basis @ The Blind Pig, downtown, Ann Arbor with attendance from mainly Michigan. But from time to time the Pittsburgh crew make the 5 five hour drive over. Juddy and co had planned to make it to this one, but the weather was sh*t, so they didn't make it. But that aside, over 300 in and the place was rockin' from early doors. Malayka and I join in with Brad and Rob djing on a continual rotation maybe 10 records at a time. So the time just flew away. The crowd were mainly 20 something and just up for every thing. 60's, 70's, 80's and Malayka even threw in Sweet Vandals-Too much on Unique and Mary's Mine on Sunday Soul and the floor didn't miss a beat. Brad & Rob played a nice mix and bit of everything, Larry Wright-Sweet sweet kisses and Dennis Edwards-Johnnie on the spot to kickin' funk. Funny feeling to be playing these tunes, just a stones throw from where the were cut. Always the first friday in the month, don't miss it if your in Michigan, only about 40 mins from downtown Detroit. Link to comment
Maark Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Bit late with this as it was a month ago. Brad and Rob who run this, have done really well to build it up to be one of the best rare soul nites in the U.S. Runs on a monthly basis @ The Blind Pig, downtown, Ann Arbor with attendance from mainly Michigan. But from time to time the Pittsburgh crew make the 5 five hour drive over. Juddy and co had planned to make it to this one, but the weather was sh*t, so they didn't make it. But that aside, over 300 in and the place was rockin' from early doors. Malayka and I join in with Brad and Rob djing on a continual rotation maybe 10 records at a time. So the time just flew away. The crowd were mainly 20 something and just up for every thing. 60's, 70's, 80's and Malayka even threw in Sweet Vandals-Too much on Unique and Mary's Mine on Sunday Soul and the floor didn't miss a beat. Brad & Rob played a nice mix and bit of everything, Larry Wright-Sweet sweet kisses and Dennis Edwards-Johnnie on the spot to kickin' funk. Funny feeling to be playing these tunes, just a stones throw from where the were cut. Always the first friday in the month, don't miss it if your in Michigan, only about 40 mins from downtown Detroit. I know in America it's almost against the law not to dance with a partner of the opposite sex, so is this the case here, or do people dance solo as in the UK? Link to comment
Dave Thorley Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 I know in America it's almost against the law not to dance with a partner of the opposite sex, so is this the case here, or do people dance solo as in the UK? I'm not kidding when I say it was hard to tell the floor was rammed, but no they were doing there own thing. But they were young, they will learn. Link to comment
Newer Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 What % is Northern? Do they have a web site? When is the next one? Now the f##king snow is disappearing we will try and make the next one. Link to comment
Dave Thorley Posted April 2, 2008 Author Share Posted April 2, 2008 What % is Northern? Do they have a web site? When is the next one? Now the f##king snow is disappearing we will try and make the next one. About 80% northern, rest is a bit of modern and funk, just to give a bit of a mix, but all soul. They even play a bit of R&B, but I'll forgive them that. It is held on the first friday of the month. They have a Myspace site https://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fusea...endid=106590177 Dave Link to comment
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