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Sad news - Tony Banks (real name Tony Newton) Yorkshire's legendary Northern Soul DJ passed away in Leeds on Monday 7th June. Tony, a DJ from the very start of the scene in the 1960s, is lately best remembered as the promoter / dj of the highly successful monthly soul night held at the Brighouse Ritz, which he organised for nearly 6 years before being forced to retire through ill health in September 2003. Tony's funeral will be held at Rawdon Crematorium in Leeds on Monday 14th June at 3:40 pm.

Banging out the word on this as a lot of interest at the last one. Using various web services can book a double room at the 3 star Springfield hotel at 41% discount (eg ÃÆ’Å¡£35 for 2 in double room) That means you have to book via the internet, (as in if you do it thru the hotel instead , you get charged full wack) Inclusive of Full English Breakfast 29.00* 41% discount inc D>Family(max 2 adults) Double Inclusive of Full English Breakfasts 35.00* . 41% discount inc Twin (max 2 adults) Twin Inclusive of Full English Breakfast. 35.00* 41% discount inc Prices per room not per person all info and booking can be found at http://www.thespringfieldhotel.activehotels.com/DTB

Together with Pam Sawyer, Lori Burton formed one of the better New York pop/rock songwriting teams of the 1960s, although not too many of their songs were widely known hits.Their "I Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore" gave the Rascals their first chart entry; "Baby Let's Wait," also done by the Rascals, gave the Royal Guardsmen a hit; Patti LaBelle & the Blue Bells did "All or Nothing"; and Prince Harold did "Forget About Me." Burton and Sawyer were briefly signed to Motown as songwriters and were one of the few (if not the only) female production teams on the New York rock scene in the mid-'60s. Burton was also a recording artist and is most known as the lead voice on the Whyte Boots' "Nightmare," one of the most accurate approximations of the Shangri-Las ever recorded. She was also a very credible blue-eyed pop-soul singer, though, with a low and sometimes raunchy voice. She began recording as a solo act for Roulette in the mid-'60s and in 1967, issued a hard-to-find album, Breakout, on Mercury. That LP was impressive, well-produced pop-soul with New York's sophisticated brand of pop-rock production, and it is unfortunate that Burton did not have the chance to develop further as a recording act in her own right. Burton and her husband, recording engineer Roy Cicala, began writing and producing together in the late '60s. Cicala became a top engineer in the industry and owner of the Record Plant (East) Studios in New York City, working on several John Lennon albums. Burton sang backup vocals on Lennon's "#9 Dream" in the mid-'70s, and recorded some tracks around that time that Lennon helped produce with Cicala. A couple of these numbers, which are poor disco-style tunes, appear on the CD packaged with Kristofer Engelhardt's book Beatles Undercover, which documents the Beatles' appearances on records by other artists

RUBY ANDREWS: Just Loving You cd listing " GVCD 3014 Released 10/05/04 NEW RUBY ANDREWS: Just Loving You GVCD 3014 We are proud to release the second album in our 'Chicago Soul Series': Just Loving You is an exhaustive collection of 28 tracks by highly acclaimed soul singer Ruby Andrews. Featuring the best of her Zodiac label recordings, dating from 1967 to 1973, including the big hit single "Casanova" plus many rare and in-demand tracks such as the 'northern' soul favourites "Just Loving You", "Wonderful Nite" and "Hey Boy (Take A Chance On Love)". An essential album with detailed liner notes by music historian and award-winning author Robert Pruter.PREVIEW Ruby Medley (1:42) realmedia file 01 Uh! Uh! Boy, That's A No No 02 Help Yourself (Lover) 03 Whatever It Takes To Please You 04 Casanova (Your Playing Days Are Over) 05 Can You Get Away 06 Since I Found Out 07 I Just Don't Believe It 08 Tit For Tat 09 You Got To Do The Same Thing 10 Good 'N Plenty 11 Let's Get A Groove Going On 12 You Can Run (But You Can't Hide) 13 Gotta Break Away 14 Just Loving You 15 I Let Him Take Me (In His Arms) 16 The Love I Need 17 Everybody Saw You 18 Come To Me 19 Wonderful Nite 20 My Love Is Comin' Down 21 Away From The Crowd 22 Didn't I Fool You 23 You Ole Boo Boo You 24 All The Way 25 I Guess That Don't Make Me A Loser 26 You Made A Believer (Out Of Me) 27 Where Have You Gone 28 Hey Boy (Take A Chance On Love)

As first one for a while, bit of a rambling thing as takes in event and more Yep, 6 months on and it was back to the Springfield, a long time coming, enjoyable feeling? Well not till about 9pm to be honest, the run in to this was not entirely trouble free (see elsewhere for background)after a exyended gap and problems with dates, clashes and all sorts of stuff, have to say was a slight element of doubt creeping in to the run up to this one. Anyway things fell together and on a sunny North Wales evening found meself back at the springfield car park. Think it was Dave Rimmer who once called Springfield a "brilliant venue" well after the recent refurbishment, it is now just a bit more smarter, espically the main room, which also now appears even more roomer, walking thru door and it even smelt smart The Two Dave's and Eddie as always were there and getting sound system sorted out, dunno if were new lowered roof but sounded best I ever heard it thru out the night. Top job there. And thanks to them the nite saw the return of the exiled monkey banner, which for last 6 months was in hiding somewhere in depths of Manchester. As said was suffering fom the pre-event clear head doubts, even Sue my wife had done a runner from this one, thankfully Steve and Julie f answered shout for help earlier on and took care of door side for the whole nite. Thanks go out for a great job. DJ wise, aim as always to give you best in quality exciting rare soul, no change in policy or ought, but now at the point where at every nearly all the djs invovled are monkey regulars as well Annie A kicked off the first shift, and did a cracking job with nice mix from her box getting things underway, ten plays from Ann below Anthony&The Aqua Lads ,I remember,Gold Bee Barbara Brown,So in love,Carnival Contessas,I keep on keepin' on,George Clements Prod, Leon Haywood,You don't have to see me cry,Decca Barbara Jackson,Big man,Warner Bros Ertha Kitt,Anyway you want it, baby,Musicor The Kittens,It's gotta be love,ABC Reparata + The Delrons,I can hear the rain,Rca Victor Mark Thatcher,Tell him you got someone else,Diamond Danny Boy Thomas,My love is over,The Groovy Thanks to Ann for getting things under way, First thru the door think were Sid, Bernadette and mucker - bit of a relief as nightmare scenarios were running thru head. Place slowly got busy and then round 9 ish pace picked up, most suprising turn up was Colin and Shirley as last weekend was putting some haphazard plan to get them over involving hot air balloons over pennines so chuffed to see made it. Andy Killock walked thru door at 9.15 picked up the torch round 9 16, his set went something like Bang Bang Bang Bang - rare soul ear assualt here's Andy's plays Devotions - De de do dop - Nation Delites - Lover - Cuppy Intensions - She needs somebody - USA Cashmeres - Don't let the door - Hem Timmy Carr - Workin - Kee Deltour - Sweet and lovely - Starville Shaddows - Together again - United Audio Jimmy Burns - I really love you - Erica Lou Pride - Get the message - C/U Blendels - You need love - Dontee Intensions - You say that you love me - USA Celebreties - I choose you - Boss Precisions - Sugar ain't sweet - Drew Utopias - Girls are against me - Lasalle Shametts - Don't waste your time - Gold Dust Jesse James - Are you gonna leave me - Shirley Empires - You're on top girl - Candi Caveliers - Tighten-up baby - Shrine Emory and the Dynamics - Lets take a look at our life - Peachtree Vicky Labat - Gotta keep hanging on - Shagg Professionals - Thats why I love you - Groove City Victorians - I want to belong to you - Rowena Damon Fox - Packin up - Fairmont Again many thanks to Andy for dishing out the above By now the pre-event fears had been washed away by lager and the sight of many regulars. Steve T fellow DMSC team bloke couldn't show till later on due to work but quickly made up for it. All Era Room - was on the go at this time, after the last one went so well, feeling was it was goining to be more of same, but while music continued in same upward vein, attendance wasn't up to last one. Possibly just plain down to way ratio of 60/70s fans on the nite. Chico Pete Bangor,Phil Blacknell, Mark Speakman were players on nite and continued music wise from where left off Pete Bangor (Roberts) Plays below Frankie Knuckles-What's going on Siani-Get Up on The Floor Kashif-About To Fall In Love Patti Labelle-New Day Marcus Valentine-Gone Joe-More and More Stacey Mallory-People Of The World DJ Pope-My Way Teena Marie-I'm Loving You Back to main room Ritchie Andrew was up at 10 and after Andy K set the pace, picked up th etorch and kept the nite moving with a great selection and a great mix peoples choice -saving my lovin for you -palmer pat and blenders - just because - fast eddie archie bell -1000 wonders -atlantic span brice coefield - ain't that right -omen virginia blakly - let nobody love you - mojo temptones - girl i love you -artic johnny maestro - stepping out of the picture - sceptre oracles - I ain't got time - OM Topics - hey girl -chadwick spiedels- dream girl - providence enchanters - there'sa look about you- tee pee gentlemen four -you can't keep a good man down -wand chubby and turnpikes - I know the inside story - capitol matadors -say yes baby -chavis clasic sullivans - shame sham e shame -master key age of bronze - i'm going to love you -guava betty lloyd - Im catching on - bsc lad teens - keep on rollin -cadillac mamselles -open up your heart - abc athens rogue - she could love me- stop jo ann garret -whole new plan - chess chevrons - Love i love you - mmc Again have to say thanks to Ritchie for the above, great stuff, by now it was 11pm and so far night was on a roll John Weston up and at them next, gave out a bit more of a 70s feel after Ritchies more 60's based spot. By now floor packed as it should be with stuff he was pushing out and am sure stayed that way right to end Almost a part of the dmsc furniture Carl Willingham was up and at them for last hour, someone once said prove of a great dj is how wide a range and Carl did this with yet another set which had a different feel than others caught recently. Great stuff,. New management and new staff of hotel, meant it had to be a on the dot finish which Carl did with "can't get over these memories" finishing the nite followed by all in showing their appreciation to all the djs for what to me was a tremendous night. Crowd - well with chaos had getting this one of the ground thought be touch and go, but though slow at first it picked up and while not the busiest have had, after all probs reckon was a good one Usual dodgy regulars showing up from all over Uk, Few think online name checks not mentioned above off top of head Joe Dunlop - he is monkey ztsc crew - zero tolerence sc smiling here as every time hear name keep having visions of them going round giving it "what you looking at" Kev and Karen S Gaye and Colin Stuart I Martin, Chris, Cel Colin Jean -will email you photos Karl, Kit Chris, Stevie C and gang Joan and Tony - hope car sorted? bound to missed loads Odds : ZTSC -Zero Tolerence Soul Club- good things about their recent Black Lion Hotel event in Manchester - sounds like on a winner On the Scene - new one out with new mod section New Weekly Summer Soul Nite on Thursdays to be launched soon at Kinmel Bay - more details when get them Soul-Seek: Gaye passed on that events inc Station, Royal and Warrens all going well - details www.soul-seek.co.uk camera - results from digital camera mean it is time to be sacked or at least dig out the manual end bit ok think its now about 2 years since kicked off monkey, as said at begining we're just doing things our own way, all based on us all getting a nite of exciting quality rare soul, and having a laugh with muckers when doing it thats it bottom line Think thats what got last nite, feedback got on nite said so Of course as always say my view on things is always a bit different as involved in organising things, all organising stuff and so on makes it so. So feel free to pass on your view if there Hopefully get plays from John and Carl later on and will add NEXT DATE In a rare spirit of organistaion had confiirmed the next date and annouced it so on nite, unfortunately it seems that there may be a unforseen problem with this and are currently sorting..business as normal there! Will annouce soonest feedback We had a Brilliant night last night, the All Era Room was Better than ever, shame there weren't more people there. Probably something to do with the cup final !! Well Done another Great night out ! We will be there on the 9th July. Ang&Jon Caddick - Deeside As always thanks to all dmsc team Mike and Steve

Pete's All Era Room Monkey Playlist Just posting my playlist before I go on my hols. Frankie Knuckles-What's going on Siani-Get Up on The Floor Kashif-About To Fall In Love Patti Labelle-New Day Marcus Valentine-Gone Joe-More and More Stacey Mallory-People Of The World DJ Pope-My Way Teena Marie-I'm Loving You

Drunken Monkey At Springfield Sat 22 May 04 -Vol 2 Return with a vengance Two rooms of exciting quality rare soul After a bit of a break due to hotel refurbishment and stuff, the monkey is finally back. As always just doing things our own style, if into exciting quality rare soul .....well you know the score. The Main Room and All Era Room Line Up Hardest nite around ...exciting quality rare soul Carl Willingham - returning to the monkey for one of its regular regular guests. John Weston - first time out at the monkey for midlands maverick maestro Ritchie Andrew - causing a right old stir with his drop dead sounds Andy Killock - return for Chesters jaw dropper Along with Steve Thomas Ann and Mike Hughes and more filling in gaps All Era Room Chico, Pete Bangor Phil Blacknell and Mark Speakman are all psyched up to continue where they left off at the last one, best from All Eras of soul Saturday 22 May 8 -1am £5 in Springfield Hotel A55 Junction 32A Last year was described as the "ultimate" venue, since then its been refurbished.....need say any more? Easy to get to, right next to the A55 Expressway J32 A (westbound) (15 m from Chester) 3 Star Hotel see below for description, last word was rooms still available (check link at end for £35 for two bedder plus breakfast) Drunken Monkey Soul Club As always if want latest news, score or word on ought monkey, as always just ask any of the DMSC team. Just say have had a fair few laughs hearing what "others" say the score is..... Clashes : May notice the orig date has changed, purely due to fact was clashing with Soul Sam/Brian Ellis event close by Silverwings event at Broughton, this was entirely our own fault. Cause of this the dates in "On the Scene" are wrong, please spread the word that 22 May is the date not the one in the guide (as said entirely our fault) North Wales: The DMSC is North Wales Coast based, and also holds other events round the North Wales coast and beyond , all monkey related events say so on flyers, ads etc, if it hasnt got that on it then it aint got Monkey Future Events Llandudno - Next DMSC Llandudno Soul Nite is coming up soon (this is the long running soul nites that have nought to do with any other llandudno events) Next Monkey at Springfield - standby for release of all future dates for rest of 2004 complete with line ups Other events - again more news to come.......watch this space Endnote Just like to pass on as hitting the 2 year point, to all who have had ought to do with monkey, thanks to all for their support and assistance. DMSC team- still climbing that tree Mike Hughes, Steve Thomas Hotel Info CHECK OUT THIS PAGE FOR REDUCED RATES!!!!! http://www.uk.laterooms.com/en/H84316.html £35 for two bedder plus breakfast LateRooms rates are the total price of the room and not the per person rate. All prices are inclusive of all local taxes. Set alongside the A55 Expressway with quick and easy access to and from North Wales. Only 3 miles from the country towns of Holywell, Flint and Mold. Only 20 minutes from the beautiful Roman City of Chester. The Hotel has an indoor heated pool and sauna, and has many rooms with stunning views over the Dee Estuary, along with a newly refurbished Restaurant and Bar. The Hotel is awaiting classification to 3*. Stunning scenery, Golf courses, Horse Riding, Ice Skating, Theatres and Castles - the choice is endless. DIRECTIONS Follow the A55 towards North Wales, travel past the turnings for Broughton, also Wrexham and Buckley. Take the slip road signposted Mold and the A55 Conwy/North Wales. Join the A55 on your right. Continue on this road until Junction 32A the B5123 Pentre Halkyn / Rhosesmor Road, come off the slip road here and the Springfield Hotel is on the left hand side TOP TIP Use the above for booking , use link below for map info etc etc info and description Just added a quick photo via trusty digital camera of the dmsc team and all guest djs.Taken at the pre-event launch party last week. Article Rated: 10.00 (2 votes)

Springfield Hotel info and directions! Top Tip Juction 32A westbound on A55 Springfield Hotel Info and directions Many soul fans make a weekend out of Monkey Nites, choosing to stay overnight at the hotel, due to this find below a fair bit of info and links to several web pages with more information about the Springfiled Hotel The hotel has been refurbished this year, as the venue was top grade before the refurb expect even more quality http://www.thespringfieldhotel.activehotels.com/DTB note above link often has special online buying offers such as £35 for a double room and breakfast all in (as in per room not per person) appears to be the main page for info and booking for the Springfield with an extensive list of facilities, information, on line booking and such. It is the place for full info and availbility! Please mention Drunken Monkey soul nite to take advantage of discounts etc Please email us at dmsc@soul-source.net for top tip[s or need more info A brief description follows including directions The Springfield has been recently acquired by Hotels of North Wales Ltd and is being restored through a full refurbishment programme to its position as one of the best Hotels in the area. The Hotel is easily accessible on the main A55 Expressway,..... The Springfield Hotel A55 Location - 10 mins from Chester, Cheshire, Merseyside, motorway to the rest of world, 50 miles Manchester, 100 miles Brum- its bang on the A55 Expressway North Wales Coast, just past Connahs Quay Location : 15 mins from Chester, Cheshire, Merseyside, 50 miles Manchester, 100 miles Brum Its bang on the A55 Expressway North Wales Coast, just past Connahs Quay from Chester (on the left hand side second after little chef - Junction 32A ) Pentre Halkyn, Nr Holywell, Flintshire CH8 8BD Location Map: http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=320721&Y=372876&A=Y&Z=5 Venue: Springfield Hotel A cracking venue someone said "ideal" top quality, bars, swimming pool The Springfield has been recently acquired by Hotels of North Wales Ltd and is being restored through a full refurbishment programme to its position as one of the best Hotels in the area. The Hotel is easily accessible on the main A55 Expressway, 3 miles from the country towns of Mold, Holywell, an... The Hotel boasts one of the largest Banqueting Suites in North Wales, accommodating from 20 to 500 people for Conferences, Dinners, Corporate Events, and Weddings, along with 42 well-equipped and comfortable bedrooms. The Springfield has been recently acquired by Hotels of North Wales Ltd and is being restored through a full refurbishment programme to its position as one of the best Hotels in the area. The Hotel is easily accessible on the main A55 Expressway, 3 miles from the country towns of Mold, Holywell, and Flint and only 15 minutes from the beautiful Roman city of Chester to the East and 20 minutes from the Welsh coast to the West. Inland the Snowdonia Mountain Range is 45 minutes drive. The Springfield Hotel was originally a Country Manor House built around 1800 A.D.. It has been tastefully converted and modernised and is now one of the areas most renowned Hotels. The Hotel boasts a fully heated indoor pool and Sauna and is delighted to offer residential swimming courses for those who have not learned to swim. Based on a 5 day programme over 6000 swimmers have learnt to swim at the Springfield - a 100% success rate! Springfield Hotel The Nant Pentre Halkyn Holywell Clwyd CH8 8BD Tel: 01352 780503 Top Tip Juction 32A on A55 visit http://www.thespringfieldhotel.activehotels.com/DTB for full info and availbility please mention Monkey soul nite to take advantage of discounts etc if need more details, enquires top tips etc etc dmsc@soul-source.net

Well it's now Monday and after a busy weekend still playing catch up. You may have come looking after a full detailed report of going ons from Saturdays monkey.... sorry, apoligies and all that but as a fair bit to put down and sort will be up soon. For now have added the message sent to all the dmsc members we have a email for. " " " " " " " " " " " " " "- Date: Sun, 09 Nov 2003 20:33:35 +0000 Just having a post-monkey catch up and just like to pass on many thanks to all members for making last nite such a good one on behalf of all the dmsc team Not recovered enough for names or a detailed report (or even a short one) but to all the djs, door team, sound crew, those who helped spread the word, photo crew, and of course you who fell thru the door and made it all happen .. many thanks! Lots of info, news, and more to pass on, which hopefully be out soon along with the usual post monkey stuff As always if want to pass on views, comments, photos, laughs, please do so, as always appreciated and welcome Many thanks as always Drunken Monkey Soul Club Team " " " " " " " " " " " " " "- Some feedback received already We should be thanking you!!! It was a brilliant night, the music superb throughout....absolute class! Wandered into the back room half way through the night, not really expecting much but Phil Blacknell behind the decks had the place bouncing. I understand it stayed like this throughout. I was too scared of missing the goodees in the main room, so I didn't tear myself away again. Everyone I spoke to enjoyed the night, and agreed it was one of the best (second only to the very first night, methinks....although I did miss the last one which I heard was also a stormer). Such a good night, and right on my door step. Keep doin' what you're doin' Rob Lloyd Caergwrle Soul Club, Wrexham. " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " "- FROM: Soul Collector Email List first time for me but was with friends who have been before very enjoyable hopefully i will have booked andy and rob for the greatstone for next year, brilliant night good dj's jumping joan is certainly energetic rob was great andy rix was brill A dyson very good carl wasjust getting into his stride when his half hour was up, will definatley be back. you will have to pay us a visit at the greatstone sometime. " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " "- As said will try and get full-ish report of all going ons as soon as can... Thanks again

Thanks to Joan for passing on her plays and have added details of regular event at Preston Next 21st Nov Thanks for your message - Had an absolute fantastic nite! All of us did...... I'd like to say thanks for letting me do a bit - it was an honour! You asked for 10 plays so here they are : Venturas - Heart of Love - Green Light Internationals - Beautiful Philosophy - D'ar Dynamics - You Make Me Feel Good - RCA Sharon McMahon - Got to Find Another Guy - Karen Ovations - One In a Million - Sounds of Memphis Dee Edwards - All the Way Home - D-Town Bobby Angelle - Just Gotta Be That Way - Money James Kelly Duhon - In School - Jude Jessie Johnson - Left Out - Old Town Soulful Twins - Can't Let You Go - Sable Anyway - gotta go - see you at Lowton Friday - and thanks again! THE VERY BEST IN ALL THINGS NORTHERN! at FRENCHWOOD SOCIAL CLUB, off Bence Road, Frenchwood, PRESTON. FREE ADMISSION!! TOP DJ's : This month along with Residents "JUMPING JOAN" and "SNAP-ON COL" we have joining us "MARK MAC" and the Lime St. Looney himself "SID JONES". If that's not enough - it's also TONY LIVESEY'S 45th Birthday - so why not come and go "BIRTHDAY BONKERS" with us!!! CHEAP BAR! What more could you want! So - "COME ON&DANCE - WE DARE YOU TO SIT!"

Absolutely Storming Nite" - In fact thats all I have been able to say to everyone I met over the weekend.... They must have thought I had been brainwashed or something. Told everyone that they HAVE to be at the next one... even the 80 year old guy next to me in the post office this morning.. lol Superb DMSC Team job guys..... Thoroughly enjoyed it - Its gonna be hard to follow that one... but Im confident you will. Managed to take a few photies - not sure if they are what you want - but I just snapped a few as quick as poss coz I didnt want to waste a minute longer than I had to, away from the dancefloor. Some of us took the Monkey spirit with us on to a couple of other events on Sunday and Monday night too. Myself, Steve & Johnny J - gave about 250- 300 potential Monkeys, a Soul Bashing at the Wellmans Club in Anglesey on Sunday night, and carried it on to The Sportsmans Arms (again in Anglesey) on Monday night. All in All a Fabulous weekend - and it certainly could not have got off to a better start than the Springfield Event. Thanks. Al (Salzz) A couple of pics from Al, (thanks) the rest will be added to the gallery filling up or the lull Ingrid, Bob h (possibly), and also Cel ( who is as always busy sorting out all his prev weeks "approvals" that have just been returned)