Just got a call from a journalist from a Norwegian news paper. He wants to go over to UK to write an article about Northern soul.

He asked me where to go, what has been running long and so on. I told him to go to 100 club, but he also wanted to go north, so, what is the "biggest" soul club in the north?

He wants to go to both 100 club and a club in North. If possible the first weekend coming up.

Just got a call from a journalist from a Norwegian news paper. He wants to go over to UK to write an article about Northern soul.

He asked me where to go, what has been running long and so on. I told him to go to 100 club, but he also wanted to go north, so, what is the "biggest" soul club in the north?

He wants to go to both 100 club and a club in North. If possible the first weekend coming up.

Middleton does it for me. oops & Burnley

Edited January 27, 200916 yr by ken

How far north does he want to go?? He would not be disasapointed here https://easingtonsoul.webs.com/index.htm

easington febuary 14th.

chris

Edited January 27, 200916 yr by ChrisOD1964

Just got a call from a journalist from a Norwegian news paper. He wants to go over to UK to write an article about Northern soul.

He asked me where to go, what has been running long and so on. I told him to go to 100 club, but he also wanted to go north, so, what is the "biggest" soul club in the north?

He wants to go to both 100 club and a club in North. If possible the first weekend coming up.

Shame about the dates because Kings Hall, Stoke is a stunner of a night and a stunner of a venue.

Jayne.x

How far north does he want to go?? He would not be disasapointed here https://easingtonsoul.webs.com/index.htm

easington febuary 20th.

chris

think its the 14th me old mucker

I'm sure you all would take good care of this guy

I promised to find a good northern soul club up north which has been running for some time and which is well attended. I only know 100 club, never been up north before..

He asked for this weekend, but it can be within a month.

you are sooo right Harry was thinking or not as the case may be of the swallow. Its been a long day have now edited date Harry

chris

Edited January 27, 200916 yr by ChrisOD1964

I'm sure you all would take good care of this guy

I promised to find a good northern soul club up north which has been running for some time and which is well attended. I only know 100 club, never been up north before..

He asked for this weekend, but it can be within a month.

EDINBURGH has a Big event on this weekend !! 3 rooms I believe and always packed. Joans djing??

King Georges Hall Blackburn this Saturday, massive stunning venue, 3 rooms, always a 1800 sellout,

King Georges Hall Blackburn this Saturday, massive stunning venue, 3 rooms, always a 1800 sellout,

That'd be a good one.(if you can get tickets).

Twisted Wheel will be on this weekend. Not huge but it's certainly been running a long time and it's a good one from a journalistic point of view.

(I think.. )

or another week and you've got Prestwich on - now in it's 10th year.

Jayne.x

That'd be a good one.(if you can get tickets).

Twisted Wheel will be on this weekend. Not huge but it's certainly been running a long time and it's a good one from a journalistic point of view.

(I think.. )

or another week and you've got Prestwich on - now in it's 10th year.

Jayne.x

Correct Jayne, may still be ok but not for much longer, (tickets for KGH)

Prestwich next week was my next suggestion,

Pete E

Edited January 27, 200916 yr by pete60

, always a 1800 sellout

How will they get in then

[He asked for this weekend, but it can be within a month.

, always a 1800 sellout

How will they get in then

Dead easy.......buy a ticket like the other 1799

Correct Jayne, may still be ok but not for much longer,

Prestwich next week was my next suggestion,

Pete E

Ah, you see - great minds, etc.

I thought KGH had already sold out. (That's just an assumption though)

Steve has a point too, Winsford would be a good one to visit.

Jayne.x

Ah, you see - great minds, etc.

I thought KGH had already sold out. (That's just an assumption though)

Steve has a point too, Winsford would be a good one to visit.

Jayne.x

It may have sold out Jayne, but it may not have, LOL

Yea Winsford is a great shout

EDINBURGH has a Big event on this weekend !! 3 rooms I believe and always packed. Joans djing??

That would be Bumpin & Stompin....... 2 rooms, big modern room and smaller northern room..... also this saturday and the one for me is " Blacktrackin, Glasgow with Lifelines Andy Dyson and Chalky...... spoilt for choice up Scotland this weekend, and if you miss Joan on Saturday by attending Glasgow Blacktrackin you can also catch her at the Macmerry alldayer on Sunday. Great weekend in Scotland.

Edited January 27, 200916 yr by philly

Just got a call from a journalist from a Norwegian news paper. He wants to go over to UK to write an article about Northern soul.

He asked me where to go, what has been running long and so on. I told him to go to 100 club, but he also wanted to go north, so, what is the "biggest" soul club in the north?

He wants to go to both 100 club and a club in North. If possible the first weekend coming up.

Burnley is on the same weekend as the 100 club in February, so he could do both.

Stormin' Soul Allniter @ Citrus Rooms, Barnsley is this Friday.

Granted we are not one of the biggest capacity venues or indeed longest running...

BUT

We are definitely fresh, exciting and have a reputation as one of the best niters on todays scene.

It really depends what the journalist is after though. If he wants to know what the niter scene was like in a retrospective view then maybe he should wait for Kings Hall.

But if he wants something representative of the scene today and he wants to do it this weekend then Stormin' Soul is probably the best bet

Glasgow this Saturday with Andy Dyson and myself and Lifeline on February 28th

Thanks all of you

I'll get back to you asap, but I have a 3 month old kid here that I need to look after this evening Please let me know dates and which city, and especially if it's on the same weekend as 100 club

Glasgow this Saturday with Andy Dyson and myself and Lifeline on February 28th

Hey Chalky

Dont forget my CDs....... see you Saturday

Hey Chalky

Dont forget my CDs....... see you Saturday

I've not forgotten, just not had the time yet I'll do me best for you

Please correct me if I'm wrong.

EDINBURGH is a bit too far north I guess. I think he meant north England (sorry for my mix-up writing UK)

King Georges Hall Blackburn the 31st.

Easington febuary 14th (where is this?)

Kings Hall, Stoke (when is this?)

Prestwich, 7th of February

and Winsford nighter on the 7th Feb. And sorry again for my bad knowledge of British geography, but where on the map are these places?

.

THE BURNLEY ALLNIGHTER Friday 20th

February and 100 club on Saturday the 21st ?

Stormin' Soul Allniter @ Citrus Rooms, Barnsley is this Friday (29th.)

Glasgow this Saturday with Andy Dyson and Chalky, Lifeline on February 28th. I would love to be there , but I think it's too far for him..

Please correct me if I'm wrong.

EDINBURGH is a bit too far north I guess. I think he meant north England (sorry for my mix-up writing UK)

King Georges Hall Blackburn the 31st.

Easington febuary 14th (where is this?)

Kings Hall, Stoke (when is this?)

Prestwich, 7th of February

and Winsford nighter on the 7th Feb. And sorry again for my bad knowledge of British geography, but where on the map are these places?

.

THE BURNLEY ALLNIGHTER Friday 20th

February and 100 club on Saturday the 21st ?

Stormin' Soul Allniter @ Citrus Rooms, Barnsley is this Friday (29th.)

Glasgow this Saturday with Andy Dyson and Chalky, Lifeline on February 28th. I would love to be there , but I think it's too far for him..

Hi, correction - Prestwich is the 6th Feb (Friday) and is North Manchester

Winsford is Cheshire

Kings Hall, Stoke (when is this?)

21 st FEBRUARY!!! MAY 30th!!! OCT 3rd !!! DEC 31st 2009

Thanks guys

THE BURNLEY ALLNIGHTER Friday 20th

February and 100 club on Saturday the 21st ?

OHHHHH YES!

IF YOU WANT TO HEAR QUALITY FOR THE WHOLE NIGHT....WITH NO UPS AND DOWNS AND BORING SETS OF 70'S LULLABY'S.....THEN GET YOURSELF TO

BURNLEY ALLNIGHTER

THE BURNLEY ALLNIGHTER Friday 20th

February and 100 club on Saturday the 21st ?

OHHHHH YES!

OHHHH BLOODY YES

You neve know i might get some work and can afford to do both of these

Edited January 28, 200916 yr by Bearsy

He wants to go to both 100 club and a club in North. If possible the first weekend coming up.

Edited January 28, 200916 yr by soul45s

Dont send him to the Bournemouth Railway Club, because its Shite oh yeah its also to far south

Sorry to make things more complicated, but:

What's his agenda as a journalist? To represent the scene truthfully, or how we might like him to see it?

There are several strands within the (Northern) soul scene and it depends really what he's looking for as a journalist - the best/coolest nights (which is kind of subjective)? Or the most popular or culturally representative nights?

If he wants a good view of what the scene is about, he's going to have to visit more than 2 clubs.

For instance, the one problem with just doing (say) Burnley and 100 Club is that they are not representative of just how big and popular the more MOR events are.

And what about the endless small 'local soul for local people' clubs running all over the Midlands and the North - they are arguably the lifeblood of the scene, and though perhaps a little conservative and unglamorous he may want to mention them.

I mean, covering several strands just on that specific 100 club weekend on the Friday in the Manchester/Leeds area - and these are just the ones I've visited; I can't comment on the others:

Burnley is the best event (IMNSHO), intimate and atmospheric with more adventurous music.

Brighouse is a great representative of the popular oldies scene. Good atmosphere, normally very busy.

Beat Boutique in Manchester - young and vibrant crowd, but more of a nightclub thing with some good young dancers and a fresh NS-centred sound, but lacking the dancefloor discipline that's an important part of the NS culture. But good copy.

The biggest nights in the country that weekend (I think) will be Stoke Kings Hall on Saturday (is that the North of England, though?); Brighouse on the Friday.

I haven't yet been to the 100 Club, but I would have thought Stoke/Burnley would be more representative of what its all about from a journalistic perspective, and a better combination for a visit if restricted to that weekend.

Just got a call from a journalist from a Norwegian news paper. He wants to go over to UK to write an article about Northern soul.

He asked me where to go, what has been running long and so on. I told him to go to 100 club, but he also wanted to go north, so, what is the "biggest" soul club in the north?

He wants to go to both 100 club and a club in North. If possible the first weekend coming up.

How about Twisted Wheel this Friday where the scene began and Burnley for how it is now?it's a shame he's missed Middleton.

Bernard.

don't bother sending him to Boomerang

...it will only confuse him!

m

THE BURNLEY ALLNIGHTER Friday 20th

February and 100 club on Saturday the 21st ?

OHHHHH YES!

I'll second that, if you want to see things in the right pespective.

Regards Ritchie.

Please correct me if I'm wrong.

EDINBURGH is a bit too far north I guess. I think he meant north England (sorry for my mix-up writing UK)

King Georges Hall Blackburn the 31st.

Easington febuary 14th (where is this?)

Kings Hall, Stoke (when is this?)

Prestwich, 7th of February

and Winsford nighter on the 7th Feb. And sorry again for my bad knowledge of British geography, but where on the map are these places?

.

THE BURNLEY ALLNIGHTER Friday 20th

February and 100 club on Saturday the 21st ?

Stormin' Soul Allniter @ Citrus Rooms, Barnsley is this Friday (29th.)

Glasgow this Saturday with Andy Dyson and Chalky, Lifeline on February 28th. I would love to be there , but I think it's too far for him..

East Coast Soul Club (Easington Welfare Hall) County Durham

Resident Dj's

Dave Scott

Don Thompson

Bob Armstrong

Guests for Feb 14th 2009

Tonge

Steve Wilson

Col Denham

Paul Shoulder

Admission £4.00 7.30pm - 1.00am For info: contact

Don Thompson 07970559520

Dave Scott 07846745041

Bob Armstrong 0191 5271576

The second Saturday of every month

The best sprung dance floor in the north east

Playing original vinyl only

Please correct me if I'm wrong.

EDINBURGH is a bit too far north I guess. I think he meant north England (sorry for my mix-up writing UK)

King Georges Hall Blackburn the 31st.

Easington febuary 14th (where is this?)

Kings Hall, Stoke (when is this?)

Prestwich, 7th of February

and Winsford nighter on the 7th Feb. And sorry again for my bad knowledge of British geography, but where on the map are these places?

.

THE BURNLEY ALLNIGHTER Friday 20th

February and 100 club on Saturday the 21st ?

Stormin' Soul Allniter @ Citrus Rooms, Barnsley is this Friday (29th.)

Glasgow this Saturday with Andy Dyson and Chalky, Lifeline on February 28th. I would love to be there , but I think it's too far for him..

Have look here

https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tab=wl

if it doesnt take you directly to easington colliery just type easington colliery in search

chris

Edited January 28, 200916 yr by ChrisOD1964

there ya go all those places......so now he won't know where to go lol

Bit of publicity never hurt venues or clubs .

Try the Attic in Mansfield...........we too are Spartacus!!! .

don't bother sending him to Boomerang

...it will only confuse him!

m

Yes Maria,but what a nice way to get confused ,he can also hear

some ( BORING SETS OF 70'S LULLABY'S ) a Teza

Dave f...

Yes Maria,but what a nice way to get confused ,he can also hear

some ( BORING SETS OF 70'S LULLABY'S ) a Teza

Dave f...

no he needs cliff or lenny for that mate lol

How about Twisted Wheel this Friday where the scene began and Burnley for how it is now?it's a shame he's missed Middleton.

Bernard.

SPOT ON MY FRIEND THE TWISTED WHEEL and BURNLEY ENZO

Think Steve's missed a trick by not mentioning the longest running Soul Night in this area.

to whit Heywood,

next Friday the 6th of February.

But then, I keep telling him he's not pushy enough

Tony

Think Steve's missed a trick by not mentioning the longest running Soul Night in this area.

to whit Heywood,

next Friday the 6th of February.

But then, I keep telling him he's not pushy enough

Tony

he's missin' a trick by not flyering for it!

Jayne.x

He should vist a good amount of clubs in this country to get a feel of what Northern soul is all about

if i am not correct don't Cleethorpes still have big attending nights on he could go there and write not only today but how much of a legend the club was back in the day, not sure of the name think it was the pier.

I would guess Edinburgh is as close to London as any of the places mentioned

Its 40 minutes to fly from london and 4.30 by train.

The bumping and stomping oldies night is 2 minutes across from the train station.

The guys who run it Shaz and jolly Jolly for one used to dj at Wigan and shaz goes as far back as the early 70,s

He will also meet a lot of the Dundee and Aberdeen boys,thats dedication for you

MORLEY CARR.........

BURNLEY................

MY BARN................

MORLEY CARR.........

BURNLEY................

MY BARN................

he won't be able to handle your barn kev lol......not so sure what he'll think of the other two come to think of it lol