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Latest News about next years much anticipated weeekender The Prestatyn Weekender2003 will feature as live guests: Spyder Turner Don Gardner and new addition to the line up Gwen Owens and big news in the modern room Ann Nesby yep of Sounds Of Blackness fame! doing big things on her tod nowadays Gonna be a good un!!!

Days to go till the return of CSC quality rares soul nite Guests inc highly rated Russ Vickers and all reg crew Check flyer out for full details

Things picking up now as next monkey gets close. Heres latest send out, thrown up here as top ten added. Monkey newsletters, memberships all getting sorted, the new revamped DMSC members only section be opening soon. Along with the online sign up. Next day or two should also see DMSC sound sessions up and running. Busy times Ok next monkey coming up in a couple of weeks - 28 Sep being the nite "THE MONKEY GETS HARD" Got together a right old lary line up for this one Keith Money, Ion, Dave Thorley, Andy Killick, Chico, Martin Thomson (These Old Shoes). Brian (back to the vinyl) Rae, Pete Coulson. Mark M and more Drunken Monkey Soul Club Somewhere on A55 near North Wales/Chester 28 Sep 02 - 8-0130 £5 in 2 rooms of rare soul mayhem All kicks off at 8, no warm up straight into it Along with the respected top of the tree names laying into you with pure rare soul violence later on The early boys have been kicking arse big style, past ones likes of Small Paul, Chris Penn, Ally Mayer, Phil Blacknell, been causing all sorts of soul turmoil.Then with the Second room gang, now getting in on act and kicking off big style at the last one. Reckon only fair to warn you off , if just turn up at 8 with a view to take max use of the 2 drinks for one promotion, watch out! Threatening you with a taste of just what damage these boys are gonna do to you, starting up a bit of a series on some of the djs lined up before the big boys and in the second room.. Kicking off with a current ten and a bit of background from Andy Killick lined up for the main hall at the 28 Sep event...... Top 10 tools Celebrities-I Choose You-Boss Hollidays-Set me on my feet alright-Holliday Professionals-Thats why I love you-Groove City New Wanderers-Let me render my service-Ready Charles Holiday-Dont lie-Playboy Delites-Lover-Cuppy Jesse James-Are you gonna leave me-Shirley Facinators-In other words-Bombay Lovers-No doubt about it-Frantic Anthony & Delsonics-Everytime-Emerge Bit bout me.... Chester based, very big collector of rare soul harmony. Returned to scene about three years ago after an absence of about 18 years, usual stuff marraige, kids, mortgage and career. Used to DJ in the anglia area, Huntingdon, Peterborough, St. Neots, and St.Ives. Have known Andy Rix since the St. Ivo days, both started at similar times, remember his favorate track back then..Lestor Tipton/LaBeat. Travelled all over the country back then Wigan, Rotherham, Derby, Manchester you name it, I did it. Andy Killick Thanks go out as always to all those who are spreading the word Drunken Monkey Soul Club - All about the monkey

Up this Friday Northern Soul nite at the Risboro Hotel Llandudno Guest Phil Blacknell Regs Mark Speakman, Steve Thomas , Mike H Plus special early session by Ritchie Andrews 8 - 1am £3 in Smart venue, Picking up and moving on :-)

Can you please put this up on your site guys to ensure that people are made aware of truth and not some very doddgy rumours. Ta very much. TheBigO "WE'RE HAVING A FRIDAY NIGHT GET TOGETHER!" Well the first night at the Plinston Hall in Letchworth has now been and gone and was, despite a few teething problems (see later), a blinding night with the venue SOLD OUT by 10.05pm!!!! The 400 strong crowd, who included many old faces from the past, were treated to current monsters, oldies and class modern/crossover anthems. If you've been to King George's in Blackburn or to Randys Southgate events then you'll have experienced a similar atmosphere and crowd! The atmosphere was great, the hall was fantastic according to all who got in and the mix and quality of sounds on offer, despite the fact that our 2 star DJ's couldn't show up, was excellent. A quick mention here to both Tony Warrot and Pete Hulatt who stepped in at short notice and played blinding sets. In short a fantastic opening night was the general consensus. That said we were a victim of our own success and we did have a few opening night problems. First let me take this opportunity to clear one rumour up. The event was sold out (much to our surprise!) and there were people who had travelled from the North West and the Midlands who didn't have tickets reserved or paid for, but EVERYONE (including them) did get in It just took a little time and a lot of skill on the part of Kay Seabrook to ensure that all that wanted to be in, got in. NOT ONE person was sent home who travelled. We did have a problem with drink being split on the dance floor but that was dealt with as soon as we were informed and that will not be happening again as we have set things in motion on that front. This is the reason the floor was a bit sticky towards the middle of the night and, as a dancer myself, I now how frustrating that is! We do apologise for this and can only restate that it shouldn't occur again, and as a footnote the floor had been polished and was perfect at the start of the evening. The only other comment was that there were a lot of civilians in but again we'd point out that we did have around 10% locals in (with no trouble or hassle I might add) but the rest were all old school northern soulers who dropped out over the years. As membership increases we will be soon running 'members only' nights so that should ensure it will be 100% soulies in future. The only thing to say now is with regards to forthcoming events on Nov. 1st and Jan. 10th is send for membership (with SAE) and BUY a ticket from the box office to ensure you will get in. I know others will be submitting reports of the night, or you can talk to Pete, Tony, Randy or Nick Brown for an honest appraisal, so I won't take up space here. In short great night and better to come. TheBigO (nh6tsmafia@aol.com)

. Saturday 28 September- The Monkey Gets Hard Soul Nite Yep summers over, dark nights on way, beach empty, leaves falling and worse of all.........that monkeys back Keeping up the pace, with a well hard, right in your face nite planned. We offer you ....... Just a full on rare two room soul feast Heres the score.......... Another two room spectacular jacked up 9 djs -Two room feast of in your face quality rare soul main room lineup: Main Room : All star, all guest, well hard international dj special Keith Money - Scotlands finest quality soul merchant Ion - Quality all the way, with a rare chance to catch this mans top sounds. Dave Thorley - Still scoring big style, big time with top rare soul Andy Killick - Another fresh quality neck snapper lined up (bring a brace) Chico - One of North Wales top spinners on a soul mission Second room : first one went down big style, so here you go, yet even more 6ts soul for you thugs dishing out more "on other side of street" 6ts soul Brian Rae (on a back to the unknown vinyl attitude trip) Martin Thomson (London "these old shoes" quality man) Pete Coulson ( hardcore r&b/soul ), Mark Morgan ( mixing the styles sessions) Get early, two for price of one drink promotion, it all kicks off at 8 Straight into the quality! Everything sorted!!! Note reg djs quality merchants Andy r and Rob t have done a runner for this one due to them getting some dates mixed up and having to honour an earlier booking. As always thanks to all who have helped spread the word. DMSC team - Monkey Soul .... its gonna get you

I know youre probably planning this weekends injection of fun, frivolities and soul music but dont forget that next Saturday 14 September is the date for the next Rider Club do in Halifax with the usual line-up of resident DJs: GUY HENNIGAN, ALEX JONES&EDDIE ENGEL with COLIN WOOD (thats me folks) and JOHN PURVIS providing the warm-up. This months special guests are Rochdales CHRIS SHEPHERD and the man who is rated as one of the countrys best ANDY DYSON, both playing top tunes from their respective awesome collections. 8.30pm til 2.00am with bar til 1.30am and its still only £3 on the door. Check out the Rider Club website for more details, directions and a few sound bytes that can be heard at the Rider http://totn.topcities.com Cheers, Colin.

Info for Stafford Night: West End Soul Club - Stafford Night The next soul night presented by the TLOOT crew at the West End Club in Coalville is on Friday 13th (!) September, being a special Stafford Night with guest DJ Guy Hennigan. Assisting him on the night will be Simon Hunt, Derek Allen and our very own Bob&Rob. Starting at 7.30 till late with a 12.00 bar. West End Club - Ashby Road - Coalville - Leicestershire Further details, email enquiries@tloot.co.uk or telephone (01530) 810 491 or (01530) 451 024 Advance Details - February sees our second anniversary alldayer, with plans well underway to bring down some special guests from the North West. More details to follow.....

Our first two CD albums are available now... Grapevine GVCD 3001 : Various Artists CAROLINA SOUL SURVEY 20 soul tracks with nine previously unissued recordings 8-page booklet with liner notes by John Ridley Grapevine GVCD 3002 : Various Artists CRESCENT CITY FUNK 20 rare deep funk tracks from New Orleans Liner notes by Jason Stirland Order direct from Grapevine or Millbrand at a special price of £12.99 each - inclusive of postage and packing to anywhere in the world. All major credit cards accepted. More information: www.grapevine2000.co.uk Garry J. Cape Grapevine Music Group 17 Blenheim Road, Wakefield WF1 3JZ, England UK Tel: 01924 299461 / Fax: 01924 299463 e-mail: grapevine.musicgroup@virgin.net Paul Mooney Millbrand Enterprises P.O. Box 357, Middlesbrough TS1 4WZ, England UK Tel: 01642 806795 / 01642 800986 e-mail: millbrand2000@ntlworld.com

Thursday 5th September 6.30pm onwards Upstairs at THE OLD BLUE LAST Great Eastern Street London EC2 Free Entrance Draught Beer £2 a pint Tubes: Liv Street&Old Street Buses: 8, 26, 35, 47, 48, 149, 242 e-mail: soulinthecityuk@yahoo.co.uk Tel: 0780 3133782 This is a regular date now on the 1st THURSDAY of the month

From : cogden5468@aol.com Ive just been on the Johnny Vaughans Web Site, if you havent seen it he has a part called "Johnny Vaughans Northern Soul Patrol" where 5 blokes turn up to anywhere in the country, they roll out a piece of LINO and cover it in talc, they proceed to play a bangin Northern track while dancing around, after the track is half way through they stop the music and just pack up there stuff and leave without saying a word, (youve got to see it to believe it). Ive got most of the ones they have played, eg. Spencer Wiggins Lets Talk It Over and Little Ann Who Are You Trying To Fool. But I have heard another track I think its called "Sweet Talking Daddy or Real Talking Daddy" or something like that, can you help me? Cheers Disco Fever. By the way Johnny Vaughans new show starts on Monday Night and he has brought back the Northern Soul. Watch it its worth it!!!!!!!!!!!

Word on recent freebie at Ritz was it was a packer, from dusk to dawn With Soul Sam and Tim Brown being the highlites according to one of the many soul source roving reporters Sam with likes of martha littles, mark four mixed in with the oldies while Tim Brown - mayfield singers , primers -?? (good un), kim westons you hit me instrumental - first play ? instro with chorus bits left on similar to instrumental version of next play crying time - brenda holloway - vocal (Top Tip next time see Andy Rix grab him drag him to his car and demand he plays the accapella version of this ..ouch!) moments, phonetics, pretty little girl next door - bobby day, william powell, damion fox, fred and turbines,. little willie faulk - look in to my heart.... next one boxing day