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Latest Event news Published by Johnny T on 2004/10/11 (113 reads) Valatone on Saturday - Thanks from the V people Wed just like to say a huge thank-you to all the boys and girls who made it down to Valatone on Saturday night.... special thanks to Andy BB, Mark Raison and Steve Csordas for the great music and atmosphere! Johnny&Phil

Annoucement of a new monthly Saturday Night Northern Soul club for London starting on November 20th 2004 We are pleased to announce a new monthy Saturday night northern soul club for London, starting on November 20th 2004, then on December 11th. From January 2005 onwards, we will be running on the third Saturday of every month. The venue is the brilliant Vivos of Watling Street, EC2 - some of you will know how fantastic this venue is because it is already home to top mid-week northern soul session Soul in the City. The music policy is 60s rare soul - with a leaning towards the lesser known, the underplayed and the forgotten while still blending in plenty of established floor pleasers. 9pm-2am, £5 on the door. Resident DJs are myself, (Gene Robertson), Stuart Tyler, Dave Greenhill and Martin Thomson, plus a monthly guest (to be confirmed). More information will be posted in due course. Meantime- make a date for November 20th! New Monthly Saturday Night Northern Soul Club for London Latest Event news Published by mike h- [mike-] on 2004/10/15 (207 reads)

Latest info on the new series of nighters planned for 2005 The Original Sounds Of Detroit&Chicago and Down To Midtempo Lounge Allnighter - Confirmed Dates For 2005. I can now confirm the three dates booked so far for THE ORIGINAL SOUNDS OF DETROIT AND CHICAGO ALLNIGHTERS and of course the down to mid tempo lounge set to happen AT SHERRIDANS, DEWSBURY next year, the event will run on the second Saturday of the month on February 12th/13th, May 14th/15th and August 13th/14th 2005 and possibly more dates if things go to plan. DJs are currently being worked out to give the best possible authentic flava to the night and its idea,so watch this space for full DJ line up soon. For further information please contact bicknellmark@aol.com or telephone 0161 330 6267. Flyers will be ready very soon and will provide you with all the information, already i have had a good solid buzz on this idea and do hope the nights are well supported, what i can promise is some outstanding tunes throughout. Regards and thanks - Mark Bicknell.

SOLID HIT SOUL ANNOUNCE THEIR FIRST GUEST DJ..................... We, at the Solid Hit Soul Club, are pleased to announce that Dave Rimmer will be our first guest DJ at our opening night. Details for the night are: DATE: Saturday 20th November 2004 TIME: 9pm - 2am VENUE: VIVOs, 17 Watling Street, LONDON, EC4 Dave will be joined by resident DJs Gene Robertson, Stuart Tyler, Martin Thomson and Dave Greenhill. The music policy is 60s rare soul - with a leaning towards the lesser known, the underplayed and the forgotten while still blending in plenty of established floor pleasers. Also, dont forget to make a note of our next night on Saturday 11th December. Take a soulful break from the Christmas shopping with us! Guest DJ on this night to be confirmed. Dont forget that during 2005, we will be running on the 3rd Saturday of every month, so be sure to make a note in your diaries!!! Latest Event news Published by Gene Robertson [Gene-R] on 2004/10/19 (83 reads

Latest Event news Published by Andyk123 PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO BOOKING PROBLEMS THE NEXT EVENT PLANNED FOR THE 28TH JAN 05 AT THE HITCHIN FOOTBALL CLUB HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: PAYNES PARK SOCIAL CLUB LEGION HOUSE PAYNES PARK HITCHIN HERTS SG5 1EH THE LINE UP REMAINS THE SAME...!!!! NOTE - BY MOVING TO THIS VENUE WE NOW HAVE A CHEAP BAR AND A WOODEN DANCE.....SO IT CANT BE ALL BAD, CAN IT! HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE, IF THIS IS ANYTHING LIKE THE LAST ONE THEN A GOOD NIGHT SHOULD BE HAS BY ALL ALL THE BEST ANDY TEL: 07841 652680 MAIL: NORTHERNSOUL_1@hotmail.com

Alcohol by Robert Jay - the story behind the track Alcohol, the first release from Voxpop45s. A new and completely legit record label working with the artists themselves. Each release on 7", no bootlegging. Detroit 1969. Robert Jay woke up one morning mad as hell. Firstly with himself for being so vulnerable, then with the demon alcohol. From that moment, armed with a strong tune in his head, he decided to combine a serious love of the blues and funk with sheer determination to combat the damaging effects of drinking. The result? 'Alcohol'; A smart transposition of 'I'm gonna ditch ya, troublesome woman' blues style lyrics over a pounding funk rhythm and the first release from new funk and soul re-issues label Voxpop45's. The Robert Jay story just goes to show not all rock 'n' roll addictions lead to unhappy endings, sometimes they lead to truly compelling music. "I came out of the service and got the habit. After I got my first drunk on, it took years to get off it. They arrested me for drinking and driving, then I went before the judge and he sent me to three different psychologists to see if I had a mental problem. He told me I had to go to AA so when I went back for my license I told him I didn't have a habit no more. I go to church now. I'm a Sunday school teacher." It's an unrelenting and powerful cautionary two-part tale. During 1969, a blue label release was recorded in-house with plain upfront lyrics and a strong backing track. The message slowly sinks in with the same infiltrating flow as liquor taking over the body. Four years later a second studio recording was laid down, this time onto a pink label. With better equipment, spiralling sax melodies, a glistening rhythm and a little help from his friends, the Blues influence is even stronger than it was before, creating such painful intensity that it's impossible not to dance. After all, this is a track of celebration and with family members hollering their support it has the sound of an after-hours whiskey-soaked block party from the depths of an underground basement. It's nice to know Robert wasn't alone on his road to recovery. "The female vocals were done by relatives of mine through marriage. Beverly, Sydney and their friend, I see them all the time, they live in the neighbourhood. My sister married their brother." Perhaps this and the fact only 300 copies were pressed before being given to friends, was why the record and artist had a following that remained within the boundaries of the city. Voxpop45's are making the track accessible again, re-issuing the music in its original format on 7" vinyl*. Alcohol's tough but soulful sound is proof that when one door closes another always opens and here what could have been a rock 'n' roll style tragedy is actually a blessing in disguise. In the words of Mr Jay... "Let the rhythm push you on"

Track listing of upcoming release inc unissued french live and alt versions THE VELVELETTES: ‘THE COMPLETE MOTOWN ANTHOLOGY’ due out 1 Nov Disc 1 1. Selfish Lover* 2. Should I Tell Them* 3. My Foolish Heart (Keeps Hanging On To A Memory)* 4. Mama Please* 5. There He Goes 6. Thats The Reason Why 7. I Know His Name (Only His Name) 8. (The) Monkey (Hokey Pokey)* 9. Thats A Funny Way* 10. You Cant Get Away* 11. Stop Beating Around The Bush 12. Needle In A Haystack [stereo version] 13. He Was Really Sayin Somethin [alternative version]* 14. Since Ive Lost You* 15. Think Of The Times 16. Throw A Farewell Kiss 17. Long Gone Lover 18. Lonely Lonely Girl Am I [alternative version]* 19. Im The Exception To The Rule 20. Why Must You Go* 21. A Bird In The Hand (Is Worth Two In The Bush) [alternative mix]* 22. Save Me (My Ship Of Love Is Sinking) [alternative version] 23. Since Youve Been Loving Me [stereo version]* 24. Let Love Live (A Little Bit Longer) [alternative mix]* Disc 2 1. The Boy From Crosstown [alternative mix]* 2. A Love So Deep Inside* 3. Aint No Place Like Motown 4. Hes The One* 5. Everybody Needs Love 6. Somethings Happening* 7. Love Is Good 8. These Things Will Keep Me Loving You 9. These Things Will Keep Me Loving You [alternative stereo version] 10. Your Heart Belongs To Me* 11. Seasons Greetings From Motown 1966 12. I’m In Love (And I Know It)* 13. (Weve Got) Honey Love* 14. Im So Glad Its Twilight Time 15. Bring Back The Sunshine* Bonus 1: Battle Of The Stars, Live at the Greystone, February 28, 1964 * 16. (The) Nitty Gritty 17. There He Goes 18. The Monkey Time 19. I Cant Wait Until I See My Baby’s Face 20. (Ain’t That) Good News Bonus 2: The French recordings* 21. Puisque Je Sais Qu’il Est à Moi (‘As Long As I Know Hes Mine’) 22. Tu Perds Le Plus Merveileux Garçon du Monde (‘You Lost The Sweetest Boy’) 23. Le Hokey Pokey ‘(The) Monkey’ 24. Je Veux Crier (‘My Foolish Heart (Keeps Hanging On To A Memory)’)

THE UK SUE LABEL STORY VOL 3 / The Soul of Sue • KENT - CDKEND 235 Read Dean Rutlands full review of the CD "UK Sue label story Vol 3 - The Soul of Sue" HERE . Track listing:- HURT BY LOVE - INEZ FOXX I CAN’T WAIT UNTIL I SEE MY BABY’S FACE - JUSTINE “BABY” WASHINGTON THE LAST MINUTE - JIMMY McGRIFF HITCH-HIKE PT I - RUSSELL BYRD AM I A FOOL IN LOVE - IKE & TINA TURNER CONTINENTAL MIND - ERNESTINE ANDERSON I CAN’T STAND IT - SOUL SISTERS INCENSE – ANGLOS DON’T MESS WITH MY MAN - IRMA THOMAS HARLEM SHUFFLE - BOB & EARL YOUR RED WAGON (YOU CAN PUSH IT OR PULL IT) - DONNIE ELBERT CRYIN’ DAYS ARE OVER - KELLY BROTHERS STRONGER - THELMA JONES DANCING FAST, DANCING SLOW - INTENTIONS BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE - JACKIE DAY THAT DID IT - BOBBY BLAND SEARCHIN’ FOR MY BABY – MANHATTANS WHAT DID YOU TELL THIS GIRL OF MINE - OV WRIGHT NIGHT TRAIN - JAMES BROWN & THE FAMOUS FLAMES DO- RE-MI - LEE DORSEY GIMME, GIMME - ZZ HILL TALKIN’ WOMAN - LOWELL FULSON OH HOW HAPPY - SHADES OF BLUE BELIEVE IN ME - JERRY BUTLER YOU DON’T WANT ME - JAMES CARR Read Dean Rutlands full review of the CD "UK Sue label story Vol 3 - The Soul of Sue" HERE .

SOUL FUNCTION (Northern Soul story) MUSIC DVD & CD SET Full info including sound streaming of all tracks and video clips available at the New Century Soulshop http://www.newcenturysoul.co.uk/modules/soulshop/ "In two and a half minutes life is magic" - V2 Music and the makers of the dance film hit "Function at the Junction" present "Soul Function" “It was all about self expression which was amazing really because to be a working class kid and to think about how you look was completely different. It was very creative." - Sir Paul Smith. "You get out on the dance floor. You rock it. To me that is quintessential Northern Soul." Ashley Beedle. DJ. TRACKLISTING DVD: FUNCTION AT THE JUNCTION — Short Film THE WAY OF THE CROWD — Documentary / Exclusive Photo Gallery Click image below for flash video intro or view quicktime file at new century soul shop (note - this video has been edited for internet and is a lesser quality than the dvd) Dance. Vinyl. DJs. Amphetamines. Club culture. Northern Soul culture fed on the energy of audiences discovering dance music classics for themselves. British appreciation of the under-appreciated and instinct for street-generated style lay at the heart of the Northern scene. The street-based energy that filled Northern club floors in the Seventies laid the foundations for the Rave scene in the Nineties. With film, archive footage, dance clips, documentary and twenty blistering dance tracks, "Soul Function" captures the excitement and power of Northern Soul. The Soul Function CD/DVD artifact features: CD: streaming available at New Century Soulshop (1) The Royal Esquires “Aint Gonna Run” (2) Calvin Grayson “Youve Got to Be Willing” (3) Dave Charles “Aint Gonna Cry No More” (4) Doris Troy “Face up to the Truth” (5) Harry Deal & The Galaxies “I still Love You” (6) Kiki Dee “Magic On A Carpet Ride (7) Nancy Butts “I want to hold your Hand” (8) Charles Mann “ Shonuff No Funny Stuff Love” (9) The Soulful Twins “Cant Let you Go” (10) Steve Mancha “Friday Night” (11) The Enchanters “Theres a Look about You” (12) Lela Martin “You Cant Have Your Cake” (13) Willy McDougal “Dont Turn Away” (14) Bobby Jonz “Win Your Love” (15) Clay Hunt “Your Loves Gone Bad” (16) Emmit Long “Call Me” (17) Judy Street “What” (18) The Mylestones “The Joker” (19) Mojo “Lets Get Ugly” (20) Tommy Neal “Going to a Happening” Rare archive footage of club and dance action Previously unreleased stills from the scene 20 rare Northern Soul classics, including previously un-released material 45 minute "Way of the Crowd" documentary charting the history of the scene Interviews with DJs Ashley Beedle, Stuart Patterson, DJ Paulette, Terry Farley, Bill Brewster, Geno Washington Commentary from Sir Paul Smith detailing the impact of Northern on British fashion Award winning short "Function at the Junction" as seen on the BBC, Sky, Sundance and on the web at Tiscali. Full info including sound streaming of all tracks and video clips available at the New Century Soulshop

NEW RELEASES – Monday October 18th Two more in our collectable 45s series : £10.00 each inc postage G2K 45-149 HERMAN HITSON : You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down / Ain’t No Other Way (great 70s coupling rare Sweet Rose 45 – Crossover dancer ‘A’ with in-de mand funker) G2K 45-150 EDDIE HOLMAN : Wanted In 3 States (classic Northern – here’s the previously unreleased original version Harthon recording) And two new CDs : £12.99 each inc postage GVCD 3016 : CAROL ANDERSON – Sad Girl (cult Detroit soulstress – inclueds all her known output including the title track and 2 other in-demand dancers – Taking My Mind Off Love & It Shouldn’ t Happen To A Dog) GVCD 3017 : VARIOUS ARTISTS – America’s Most Wanted Volume 2 (another visit to the vaults of Malaco for a 21 track dancer’s treasure – includes previously unreleased tracks – George Jackson’s own cut of “The Only Way Is Up”and a previously unknown femme delight Carol Bell. This one lives up to the high standard set by AMW 1) Order direct from Grapevine : Phone : 01924.2994641 or grapevine.musicgroup@virgin.net