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A final reminder ......... Andy Rix, Steve Woomble&Shaun Kearney all celebrate their 40th Birthdays with a non-stop night of soul at Cleethorpes Winter Gardens on Saturday August 31st ..... the night starts at 9pm and goes on until 2am. DJs are still being organised for this never to be repeated night but will include Arthur Fenn, Rob Thomas, Kitch, Roger Banks, Adam, Ivor Jones&a brief appearance from the Birthday Boys if they are still standing This is an open invitation to anybody who wishes to join us three lads for a wild night&you dont need to worry about bringing money to get in ... its a proper party so its free to get in just like birthday celebrations should be. Spread the word, bring your friends&forward this invite to anybody who knows us ...its gonna be a cracker Andy

Have to say, had a another enjoyable nite out at that Yorkshire Riders event in Halifax industrial estate A fair few of us did the journey across and at end all gave it a very big thumbs up.With fresh sounds and a good friendly feel to the whole nite, had a great time. Though would be appreciated by some if could move it to a nite with no niter after read more for rest of view and plays Must be something about Halifax, getting there and the event are great,it all goes to #### once you try and get out! Last month after leaving,ended up in bradford instead of blackburn, add a speeding fine and then also a lost credit card ouch! Well on event, numbers wise fair few , 3 figures I reckon, not as many as last time, but dont think was other event on close by then. As Shirley say was a fair few travellers and I noticed that a fair few were at last one, so that was good to see and bit of proof that becoming a solid nite DJ wise, think we caught end of regulars Alex Jones and got to say that every spot heard him do this year has been a good one, with always a fair few "whats that" spins for me. Bit funny looking at playlists later on as dont always match the view you had on the night, know what I mean, anyway on nite view was two great sets by the guests, think the "no policy is our policy" thing is definitely worthwhile and got to say seemed that the two guests, Robbo and Bob H thrived on it, with avoiding the safe options, Lot of theorys going round in various conversation, one was "f*ck the dance floor" Cut it short, saying if someone walked in this event and judged nite on the dancefloor, would just call it an average nite as dance floor wasnt chokka But then if someone else come in and went round asking what the punters sitting down thought of the sounds, well then would get called a very good night. On guests plays, had to laugh a few times on night, ( in a good humoured way ) as ever so often when looking around one of the team would pop up, next to decks, at back etc with notebook out scribbling furiously! It was like a "Wheres Waldo" for trainspotters. :). On plays, think you missed the great Ujimas Im not ready - epic, off Bob H, would have told you, but its one of those words that cant get my mouth around, and last time tried to say it was almost stampeded by a herd of rhinos. * one was on ebay recently - anyone catch what it went for?? Voted the most "refreshing, " 45 of the night was "Eugene Jefferson - Pretty girl dressed in brown" which had us all smiling, and singing along, and left me with a yearning to hear "church going girl". Also the bloody soul twins ? "bloody" cause that was 3rd time in last 3 events its been played, surely not a new lease of life, * Robbo finished with a 70s tune, which he gave a big intro, it was called "mr *******?" by a one name guy something like leon or similar. Anyone know details??? Claimed it would be the next "messing with your mind", mmm didnt really ring any bells on first hear, Think Guy was on next, now think in last 6-8 weeks have heard Guy about 5 times, though was thinking may be getting a bit too familiar, but neednt have bothered worrying, as came out with a fair few different spins than last time, and must have been good as they had a effect on Stevie T to make him punch the air then clap a few times:) Again top stuff and seemed all enjoyed. Think Guy did up to finish,? Think one thing that puts event in perspective was that even though there was a niter close by , to us lot, this was the main event.of weekend and the niter was just a after thought. Highly recommended, Just to finish will say if listening to quality soul rare soul is your bag. and enjoy nites run by soul fans, whos sole aim is to just help push out quality rare soul. Well this is it, more than likely will have read reviews of previous nites , after few hiccups, have had a few solid nights, and myself reckon on its a good one Sheridans was next stop, well as rear vehicle in a 3 vehicle convoy, so no chance of getting lost. One hour later we were all in deserted Dewsbury town centre trying to pay a taxi driver to go to Sheridans so we could follow. Walked in to catch King M - I got the feeling spun by Soul Sam which was a good start Then spent a few hours in bar/modern area just cracking on.With Arthur Fenn and then Soul Sam doing modern modern style Had to laugh as Mr Day was being flogged by all place, even had it on sale at cafe bit. Left round 6-7 ish, not really there long enough to give it a fair view Ripped from Shirley here's playlist from riders Colin Wood & John Purvis Collections & Civics - Ill be there Magnetics - When Im with my baby Walter Scott - Brand new girl Willie & The Hand Jives - Gotta find a new love Matt Lucas - You better go go Pretenders - I wanna be Derek Martin - Breakaway Susan Coleman - Age of the wolf Jades - Hotter than fire Delfonics - Youll get enough Vows - Tell me Objectives - Love went away Gene Chandler - From day to day Little Sonny - No compromise c/u Tommy Tucker - Thats how much Willie Hutch - Cant fight the power Eddie Engel The Avons - Since I met you baby Steve Tyrell - A boy without a girl Herman Lewis - Whos kissing you tonight Azie Mortimer - You cant take it away Joey DeLorenzo - I lost my sense of direction Minnie Jones - Shadow of a memory Little Foxes - So glad you dont change Volumes - That same old feeling Calvin Williams - Lonely youll be Dottie & Millie - Talkin about my baby Little Tommy - Baby cant you see Little Johnny Hamilton - Oh how I love you Chalfontes - He loves me Trends - Thats how I like it Alex Jones Holly Maxwell - Dont say you love me Emory & The Dynamics - Take a look at our life Soul Set - Will you ever learn Delegates of Soul - Ill come running back Jesse Davis - Hang on in there girl Passions - If you see my baby Gerri Taylor - Im satisfied with your love Moonlighters - Lonely baby Gentlemen Four - You cant keep a good man down Tokays - Baby Baby Baby Clarence Townsend - I found a love Servicemen - ~Are you angry Agents - Trouble Earnest Mosely - Stubborn heart Morris Chestnut - Too darn soulful Robbo Bunny Sigler - For crying out loud Lewis Clark - I need you lovin so bad Luther Ingram - Run for your life Clarence Hill - Lotta love going round Joe Matthews - Aint nothing you can do Volumes - I aint gonna give you up Tobi Lark - Sweep it out the shed Paul Sindab - I was a fool Exits - You got to have money Major Harris - Call me tomorrow Soul Twins - Give the man a chance Tangeers - Let my heart and soul be free Bill Bush - Im waiting Reetha Reeves - Only lies Eugene Jefferson - Pretty girl dressed in brown Adorables - Ooh boy Johnny McCall - You cant get away Ellusions - You didnt have to leave Jellybeans - You dont mean me no good Eddie Hill - You got the best of me Charades - Key to my happiness Bob Hinsley Betty Wilson - Im yours Trannels - Blessed with a love Betty Lloyd - Im catching on Tommy Turner - Lazy Embers - First time Vanguards - Good times bad times Choice of Colour - Your love Cant remember title or artist for this one except to say it has the hook "look into my eyes" - can anyone name this one? Johnny Robinson - Shes gone but not forgotten Gambrells - You better move Guy Hennigan Apocryphals - Im losing you Lord Thunder - Chaos Detroit Rhythm Section - Back street Dream Masters - Lonely Lonely Eddie Ray - Glad I found you Anthony & The Delsonics - Every time Martha Valez - Bud Harper - Wherever you were Monroe Taylor - Proud guy Hayes Cotton - Black wings has my angel Irma & The Fascinators - You need love Joys of Life - Good times are over Johnny Gibson - Come on and let me know As usual any errors or omissions in the above playlists are of my own making and do not in any way reflect on the integrity of the promoters of the Rider Club - just that they were "too busy" (at the bar, refreshment and record - in other words couldnt be arsed to pick up a pen and write the tracks down themselves) Hope to see you next time - Saturday 14th September for another top soulful night when the guests will be Chris "Rochdale Cowboy" Shepherd & Andy "Bulldog" Dyson. Miss this at your peril. Shirley Stewart.

The second Soul nite at the renewed monthly soul nites at the Risboro hotel went well, Numbers were up on the last one, coming up close to 100 odd. A fair mixed crowd, from all over north wales coast and beyond, ranging from regular event goers to faces that havent seen for a fair while. Floor wise things didnt really get going to later on, and then it seemed that the best reaction was to well known familar stuff. Small Paul was guest, regular djs being Steve Thomas, Mark Speakman, Chico and meself, rotating slots each one. Have top 5s to throw up. once find them :-) :-) Next one is on Sep 13 guest being Phil B Thanks to all for the card, nice one

Had a good night last saturday at Broughton, an old face from many years ago appeared through the door in the guise of John "Jacko" Jackson AKA the fighting Postman from Rhyl.a few people havnt seen him for over 26 years and it was nice to see Mark Speakmans face, and Garry Beatties, when jacko tapped them on the shoulder !! I used to go to Wigan with Jacko, and Ritchie "pants" Andrews who also made an appearance - (lovely to see you again mate ),along with Wuffer, Joey Dunlop, to name but a few. I stopped going to wigan in 78 and never saw jacko again until 2AM one morning in 1982 8,000 miles away from home in San Carlos Bay Falkland Islands -we were two hours away from landing on Blue Beach at 0400 hrs Zulu time and the battle for the Falklands was about to commence. I went into the messroom to get a last brew and a bite to eat-the place was packed with Marines all doing the same -having a last bite-when I spied him, big ugly git with a buttie stuffed in his gob Johhnie Jackson !! what the fu*k was he doing here?? We had both left the soul scene and joined up and of all the ships down there me and jacko ended up bumping into each other. (we nearly ended up getting buried together) We both shared a taste of hell together down there, and neither of us will forget it, nor the mates we left behind. Now 20 years on I have hooked up with him again -Jacko lives in bridgwater Somerset- he works for the benefits agency now, and Geoff Hollis is a dog warden down there !!! I am going to cala grand with jacko and geoff and his missus in october so may see some of you there. Hope the Springfield venue is a success, see you all there . Cad, deeside N .wales July 20th 2002 Reviewer: Jon Caddick

Birchfield Soul Nite - Widnes Well after last weekend, was half expecting a fairly mellow Friday nite.That was a mistake. Birchfield Recreation Club was the place and their monthly soul nite the event. Always on our regular list and always a fair old few make it across the border and the Mersey from the homeland. Our usual car load was dmsc co-thingy Steve T , Bangor Social Johnnie J, Hef and meself. After so many visits have finally sorted widnes traffic system out, and for once got there fairly early for us, say for us, cause as always missed the freebie, which was a very decent cd. Venue is in the sort of club house - you know the sort next to a football pitch, though a fairly big building, with half being a social club type bar and the other half event place, a fair sized floor, seats and tables round it, a busy bar at one end, espically busy at the 9.30-1030 £1 a pint hour. Normal 3 quid in, the end of night around 1 am, though no bar extension. Sounds wise, well the team of three Dave Truscott, Chris Penn and Biff do a great job here. And while they do look after all tastes, the main thrust to me is of quality, covering all styles, in a well good flow All know the usual pitfalls many soul nites can end up on, but gotta say no danger of that here, while normally a fairly mixed crowd, its always an good mixed crowd that responds to all the music. None of this "dont know it so must be crap", or people moaning cause they have to put up with a few records thats not their bag, everyone seems to just go there, have a good time and enjoy the music whether it be current venue plays, like Mack Starr, Ruby Jean, current popular floorfillers like Harvey and Jokers , R and B style sesions, 6ts sax jams, modern or well known classics. Reaction no matter what the style is always good, that to me along with the feel and the way they do the music makes this nite a regular return. The guest to-nite was a certain Steve Thomas, mentioned before, whos bookings diary is fast becoming a uk event guide and even got a few other signing ups on nite. Well he seemed to go down very well, keeping with the style and the feel, pushed out a great mix, one highlight bit to me was houston outlaws followed by delegates of soul, which worked well sing a long time or what. To his credit after someone requested a certain 45, which he didnt have with him, then when strangely enough he started getting quite a fair few requests for that very same 45, he dealt with all in a very professional and courteous style.Will leave it up to Steve to post up some of his interesting plays, though he said afterwards that he had many requests for that Marv Johnson UA track, Anyway a well enjoyable nite, think place was full at some stage as the "no entry - full " signs were out and about So for me, hats off to the team of three, if you are after a well friendly nite, with a crowd just into enjoying all styles of soul, get along, we always enjoy it and know many others do. May not hear a lot in press about this one, but that "full " sign, a fair few travellers, appreciative crowd and that after feel of a right old good nite out, just proves that no matter what occurs in the so called limelight, clubs like this are just getting on with things and soul fans are out having a right old good time and just enjoying the soul music. Nice one Next one with guest Carl Willingham, 26 July - seems like its going to be another "cant miss event" website - www.birchfieldpark.fanspace.com - sounds, info and all the gear 5 from Steve thomas t ed taylor -look out -top rank big dons rebillion-it was true-ethon enchantments -i,m in love with your daughter-faro sound masters- lonley lonley=julet delegates of soul-i,ll come running back-uplook

presents soul in the city the art centre westgate road newcastle upon tyne saturday september 28th room 1 the soul cellar northern anthems & big beat balads djs toma / duncan mc callister /gazza white /steve wilson special guest top niter dj terry davies room 2 the cool room djs darren leach / frankie lucas /tim carr /wally francis + guests up front modern & crossover soul £5.00 on the door no adm after 10pm *info* toma 07990593505 paul 07812803410 tomaokeh@yahoo.com xmas santa soul special december 29th Note: new email add for art centre tomaokeh@yahoo.co.uk

Phil was doing the local spot and the monkey till you drop finish Giving out a fine selection of soul heres ten plays from him: Phil Blacknell Play list 27th July 2002 1-Annabelle Fox-Lonely Girl-Satin 2-The Rock masters-Raining Teardrops-Romulus 3-Arthur Alexander-Keep her guessing-Dot 4-Frances Burnett-How I miss you so-Coral 5-Unique Blend-Yes I’m in love –Eastbound 6-Sea Shells-Quit home-Villige 7-Keni Lewis-What’s her name-Buddah 8-The Inspirations-Your wish is my command-Midas 9-Reggie Soul- My world of ecstasy-Capri 10-Bill Brandon-The streets got my lady-Piedmont. Best Regards Phil

Well got there in the end, a bit slower starting this time, but come midnight it was case of Monkey a go go, with the main room full and kicking. Second Room got off to a cracking first one, thanks to the efforts of the 4 guest second room djs And as always big thanks to all members who helped, supported, turned up and made the nite. A well lengthy view on nite is available.... ...hit that read more to read more Anyway finally me and Sue got up to hotel. Into the non stop sorting. Plain sailing - yeah sure. Shape of things to come, seems hotel had a fair few changes of staff, so everything that had sorted out in the last one was unsorted, and they werent eager to go back, plus as new not clued up on what we were about, ho hum ,second room needed fair bit of work, as manager had set it up so could use it for a christening the next day, so didnt really have the look for a sweaty den of hardcore 6ts soul, move tables, more sweat, move tables, then found eldest had borrowed the mixer but forgot to put it back in box, frantic phonecalling and favours finally sorted it. Speaker cable no good. Partner in crime Steve was late, more sweat.. People starting arriving, more sweat, curtains needed sorting as daylight, they had to be in crap order, playlists, lights, yeah think thats it, chance to taste hour old pint. On wind up session well cause of the messing around with me and Steve all over the place - the "monkey wind up" was being done by someone else, no offence to anyone and all that but one choice had even Sue looking amazed. As had strongly pushed the get in early and jump straight in quality on newsletter, was just looking at ceiling at this stage.Quick walk around, nearly slipped over on the dance floor, this was start of the icerink saga. But in between had the not enough bar staff scenario, eventually solved when manager came in. Last time, though made sure floor was polished first, had a few saying werent that good, dont know what the hotel had done, but this time it was a skating rink, this was a major problem early on, as was well dodgy, needed the ideal solution, orange juice was one given, sand another suggested, Steve showing his chef expertise threw salt all over the place, nah, even a suggestion of get levine in and then no one will want to use it, by now people had marked their spot threw something down and then refused to budge. Final solution was mop and hot water, which seemed to work a bit.Though if anyone has a proven soloution let us know . OK now about 9 30, and apart from those who thought a promoter meant general handyman, things were on the way up. Best blagger of the nite award went to the guy who told Sue , " allright Im Rob Thomas dj-ing" and thus got in free and led to a later "no thats not Rob Thomas " conversation Most adaptable punter - had a local woman, heard it was a soul nite, assumed to be motown nite, turned up, asked nicely why no temptations, once told checked out second room and now part of the malcolm woosley R&B fan club Most content person -Small Paul who as hasnt even got a computer isnt doing that bad for online mentions, says cheers to john p Most unusal punter 1- Carl W who turned down bookings for this nite so could attend event Most unusal punter 2 - The first ever person at the two events to ask for oldies Anyway got this far and not a mention of any of real action, well Phil Blacknell did the first guest spot at 840 opening in fine style after the monkey wind up (think this one was wrong word wind up:), followed by Ally Mayer who started off with a early soul acetate recently picked up from new york, the real Rob Thomas was on next , a cracking set, Guy H the main guest was up at 11 - Andy Rix doing the 12 -1 with yet another top of the range set Phil B finished the nite off with the monkey till you drop spot - which as a bit of a throwback to the chaos early on, also had the new manager first trying to close it at 1.am, then 1.15, and then finally throwing the lights on in a strop about 1.30 with Phil B failing in the attempt to slip just one more on Off course got all plays logged in head and all the running bout early on didnt affect me, will add soonest Not just the main room this time, but also the second room was on the go, dj duties split between, malcolm worsley - tim fletcher - carl lloyd- johnny jones - all selected to give a fair old balance of non-main room stuff - fresh revivals, little heards, R&B, early soul etc Students of second room scientology ( was it john p who put up article on it) may be interested to know our thoughts on it and how it went Had to give this a lot of thought as looked at modern option and to tell truth dismissed it as to us seemed just to be a "get more thru the door" and as never see that much interaction between rooms, espically modern to main room. Thought wouldnt add anything to event for the mainly 6ts fan which event is about So decided 60s - then what r&b? name is to some a put off for some reason, and as nearly everyone has their own idea of what R&B is, sacked it Oldies room ? - Nah defintely not, think thoughts on this was, not what event is about Collectors Room - Could work, but name would put some off End Choice - Other Side Of Street - Bit of a mix - said non main hall stuff inc all sorts 60s soul, bit hard to categorize espically the non-main hall term , but thinking being that if have varied styles djs should result in a worthwhile addition to the soul; fans nite, as thats what they come for End Result - Bit slow to kick off but when it did, yep it worked very well, fairly packed thru out nite, someone said more in than the modern room at lowtown which was funny in a nice way, few ups and downs in numbers.as nite went on But overall 100% success and know all djs got big thumbs up from members. Was a bit of concern with numbers as could always drag people from the main hall, but never a problem, with both busy did close it at 1215. as main effort always gonna be the last 1hr 15. Plus with room whole event moved up a notch as the other bar was now more availble and the venue had more depth rather than just the one main room. Well thats the rooms/djs covered ought else... yeah of course most important one the crowd, bit slower filling up than last time, but later on was close to the same as the first one. We were thinking after the first for numbers to improve a bit but pre-event feedback gave better idea, a lot said it was because of clashes, though almost impossible to avoid them this time, and to me makes sense to clash with a commerical oldies nighter than any proper northern event, would like to avoid Bretby but if we did for example then be clashing with Keele for next one, do know a few moved on afterwards to either Bretby or togetherness. Crowdwise well words getting around a lot of travellers from all over the place down south, midlands and so on and a fair few doing their second visit, crowd yet again made the nite, bit subdued earlier on but made up for it later. Always lots of good comments on the feel and the attitude of the crowd, friendly, up for it being just some of the descriptions. Photos - well watch out a roving digital camera was busy on the nite, so expect a few laughs, portraits, and all the rest on site Anyway think thats the end of this lengthy piece, overall after a shakey start, a few problems, and the nite picked up to a well enjoyable one, some well ouch sounds were being dished out by the regulars with the guests doing the buisness as well. The second room format seems to be a winner.Have another all star line up for next one Think most of the hiccups were ironed out after the first hour or so. Apoligies if any of them had a bad effect on your nite, think most were due to the having new staff, The manager apoligies for the floor, again it was his first northern one, and think said floor was ideal for ballroom. He said that will repeat the drinks promotion at the next one in recognition of the problems Big thanks as always from all the Monkey Team to all members who supported the event, and all those who have helped with event, spread the word and flyers and as we say without you there be no monkey Next one is 28 Sep Note: All DMSC members feel free to pass on your views of last nites event, enjoyed it? suggestions? points? and so on We thrive on feedback!! Just hit that comments

Well got off our arses and managed to put together something informative. Managed to get 10 plays from each of the guests and also DMSC Steve Thomas who got things underway. Look out for the plays of regs Andy Rix and Rob Thomas coming up next Hit Read More STEVE THOMAS 7.45 TO 8.45 THE DAYLIGHTERS-COOL BREEZE-TIP TOP ROGER WADE-LITTLE GIRL-THELMA PASSIONS-HELLO COLLEGE GIRL(BOY)=ELVITRUE SAMMY CAMBELL-I NEVER THOUGHT- QUEEN CITY AUGUST MOON -WASTED YEARS- 0-GEE THE QUOTATIONS-I DONT HAVE TO WORRY=DIVENUS SHEILA FERGUSON= AND IN RETURN-SWAN AZIE MORTIMER-LIPS=BIG TOP MARV JOHNSON-THE MAN WHO DONT BELIEVE IN LOVE-UN LENNY O HENRY- MR MOONLIGHT=SMASH SMALL PAUL 8.45 TILL 9.15 THEN the 1.00 Monkey Till You Drop Finish T J WILLIAMS &THE SHADES OF SOUL-BABY I NEED YOU-JOSIE REE FLORES =LOOK INTO MY HEART-M&H CAESARS=GIRL I MISS YOU-LANIE CARL SPENCER -COVER GIRL =RUST ALBERT JONES-I DO LOVE YOU =TRI -CITY CYNTHIA AND THE IMAGINARY THREE= THATS WHAT I AM=BIG HIT DON GARDNER= CHEATIN KIND-SEDGRICK BLACK & BLUE=WHAT I GOT=MERCURY GUITAR RAY=YOU`RE GONNA WRECK MY LIFE -SHAG ESTHER PHILLIPS-JUST SAY GOODBYE-ATLANTIC CHRIS PENN 9.15 TO 10.00 COOKIE JACKSON- DO YOU STILL LOVE ME= PROGRESS JIMMY WALLACE =I LL BE BACK=ALPHA ARIN DEMAIN=SILENT TREATMEANT =BLUE STAR ELBIE PARKER =PLEASE KEEP AWAY FROM ME-VEEP BILL HORTON =I WANNA KNOW-KAYDEN ATHENS ROGUE= SHE COULD LOVE ME=STOP THE FASINATORS-IN OTHER WORDS= BOMBAY DEAN BARLOW-THIRD WINDOW FROM THE RIGHT=LESCAY REATHA REESE=ONLY LIES=DOT RUBY JEAN =EMPTY WORDS=SMB/MONSTER MASTERS? CARL WILLINGHAM 11.00 TILL12.00 SOUL SISTERS =YOU CANT BE MY BOYFRIEND=K-L FAYE SIMMONS -PLEASE TELL ME IM YOURS-SENCA HARRIOT LEVERN & THE LOVE NOTES= A LETTER TO MY LOVE=BRENNE COOKIE JACKSON=TRY LOVE -PROGRESS ADMIRATIONS-YOU LEFT ME-PEACHES PASSIONS -IF YOU SEE MY BABY-ELVITRUE SOUNDMASTERS =LONLEY LONLEY -JULET HARRISON BROTHERS=RUN FOR YOUR LIFE-BOBALOU NARBAY=BELIEVE IT OR NOT=IMPACT JOHNSON SISTERS-I FOUND MY PLACE=BROADWAY ROB THOMAS & ANDY RIX PLAY LIST TO FOLLOW Transfered comments on first one here Well if you were there last night you know the score. Next one 27 July - The Monkey Runs Amock All as last nite, plus second room details to follow. Regulars: Andy Rix Rob Thomas Guests: Guy Henningan Ally M Phil B Spread the word! Holyhead monkey says thanks for everybody turning up last night great support, makes it all worth while. Again big thanks to all, Mike Andy Rix, Rob Thomas, Small Paul, Chris Penn, everybody who put flyers out and put up info on web site, or spread the word again thanks and hope you enjoyed ourselves as much as me and Mike. Steve T Posted by anthonyprestatyn on Jun 23, 2002 - 09:13 PM After much anticipation and a big effort by the promoters the day finally come and off we went in search of a night that north Wales has been crying out for such a long time, the promise of a night of top quality soul. We arrived with the venue having over 100 already in and it was only 8.30pm! Steve Thomas was keeping the deck warm and top notch sound had the floor filled a credit to him so early on. Fantastic music great venue happy people enough said !!! Anthony Prestatyn

Heres a few bits of news thats all Monkey related. Know a lot of DMSC members went to both events last year and are looking forward to doing them both again. Prestatyn Weekender 28 FEB 2003 Well the buzz is buzzing even louder, recent going ons have just proved the fact that this one is an event run by soul fans for soul fans, advance bookings are continuing streaming in, flyers are out, and it looks like that this is going to be even better than last years one. If youre up for a weekend that has top of the range facilities, two main rooms - northern and modern plus a new addition - the room at the top - Mr Ms revival and spectaculars in the Old Vic, top live guests, and much much more and most importantly that is run by SOUL fans for SOUL fans. Well this is the place ......you all know the score! Llandudno Connoisseurs Weekend As all Monkey members who did this last year know, if youre into quality rare soul then get to this. Not a big full scale major event as above, but soul wise its a major quality event. Was a great friendly atmosphere. Check the line up out, and jump quick. A few words from the promoters - After the last successful weekender we quickly decided to run it again next year. In the spirit of co-operation, we checked with the Prestatyn Weekender promoters about dates, and sorted things out so that we werent running on the same dates. So, were going back to The Ormscliffe Hotel, on The Promenade, Llandudno, on the 7th, 8th, and 9th March, 2003. For those that werent there last year, the hotel is a three star hotel, with ensuite bathrooms in every room. The accommodation offered is either single, double, or twin bed rooms and due to the success of the last event we have been able to hold the prices the same as before. Therefore, the cost of the weekender is either £75.00 with Breakfast, or £65.00 without, per person. This is for accommodation on the Friday and Saturday nights. At the last weekender it was intended that we finished at 5.00 pm on the Sunday and all went home. What happened was that quite a lot of people booked with the hotel for an extra night, so the music actually finished at 3.30 am on the Monday morning. The downstairs room will again have a policy of Sixties rarities and unknowns, whilst upstairs will be a mixture of everything, This time, because we know we are going to using the upstairs lounge this year, it has also meant that the number of places for the weekender can be increased slightly. Both rooms have a bar, and relatively cheap drinks for a hotel, and very obliging bar hours. Our policy is still to have the best DJs in the country, playing the best records in the country. So far the DJs confirmed are as follows: Butch, Keith Money, Dave Rimmer, Roger Banks, Bob Hinsley, Andy Dyson, Chris Anderton, Derek Pearson, Chic, Cliff Steele, Stevie Z, John Weston, and John Mills. If you are interested, and want to reserve your place for this weekender, check out the booking form on the Soulful Kinda Music website and where to send your £15.00 deposit off. If you need any more information please ring either of us for a chat. John Mills: 01204 413973 Stevie Z: 0161 764 3995 Posted by admin on Jul 02, 2002 - 05:52 PM comments? | |

Lowton Civic Friday 08 Aug Strange days in North Wales, last month has involved all sorts. Lifts failing to turn up for the Dome, plans to get to Wilton failing, people finding themselves at home on Saturdays nites watching tv with bemused families, a downward trend in vinyl going ons, reports of people staring at a phone all nite that never rings and so on. Now some think that all these strange going ons may have something to do with fact that a certain Holyhead person has just switched jobs and now spends 30 days stretches on a ship sailing round the British Isles. Well the theorists seemed to have won the argument, as it was the first weekend that Stevie T was back on shore, and as at 9 o clock on a Friday I found myself going down A55, in a well worn out chugging minibus, that apparently gets used by a slaughter house team in week, which may explain the stains inside all over the roof and a funny smell. No slight ease back into it, myself and Shane (who was home from Manalia on holiday) did the mandatory half hour wait, a wtf look at state of the minibus, and then it was down the A55. Two hours later, a few wrong turns, we had people from all over the place in bus, all stops on the North Wales Coast, cars catching us up and people jumping in,even picked up a new recruit from Lowton, refreshment included a bottle of wine won at a far off Viaduct, yes it was business as normal. With the event being a mini-niter at Lowton, the first time for a few months for me, could say were definitely in the mood for a good night, we tumbled out, boxes, flyers going all over the place. With another 4 or 5 cars from North Wales was a fair old contingent. Got to say always enjoy Lowton, always have a laugh and a good crack, plus the dj line up as with most events attend more often than not seems to be a good one, the days of in one door to main hall, then driven straight back out by “big name” djs who think “just a little misunderstanding” is what people traveled a 100 odd miles for, doesn’t seem to happen anymore. Place was packed, knew Ian Cuncliffe was on, disappointed to find out he had to do a early set, so missed out. Popped in the modern room and it was kicking, a big crowd, good buzz, quick look for wanted new releases, quick birthday greetings to Pete known as Bangor’s modern soul man , who was celebrating his 40th birthday! Quick word with Roger W out and about as a punter and enjoying himself, quick try to flog Airtight 45 to him, but no joy due to his no more vinyl stance, a laugh at how when he did “All Era Room” at Monkey all the northern types wanted to clock him, and shocked when he was not a 6ft 6 permed hair ex mecca type with horns Plus the way he managed to steer 70 people from the modern list to visit Dave Lucas folded arms photo, but managed somehow to make them miss this “fetching” photo almost right next to it view Modern room what caught was definitely buzzing. Down corrider to R and B room, Big Mick was on and given out some quality r n b,.Steve T had a spot in their later on, me and Johnny J made the most of this as this gave us great ammo when continuing our ongoing banter battle:) But just joking, as always dished out some great selections. Main room was going strong, nice surprise to catch Soul Sam doing a set, but only caught last bit, stuff such as “If cant say anything good….” Marvin Gaye "come get to this" a bit of 2003 gear, finished set off playing flip of Morris Chestnut which in his usual enthusiastic way he just raved about. Tim Brown up next and gave out some great stuff, Vanguards, memory says an instrumental with last minute miracle/Motown flavour, Derek Martin and Flashback. Travels and trips between other rooms and even a trip out meant not much more main room details, memory says Andy D doubled decked with Dean A, was told Alex Jones was on, but not sure, caught some great stuff from Bob Hinsley, pure joy to hear Detroit Sounds Of Friction, plus stuff like Oz and Sperlings all sounded good. A lot of record sellers and dealers there with a wide selection of stuff on offer, best laugh was when was offered a cover up in some deal, it all clicked together, was sure heard a certain guest dj at 100 playing old North Wales fav King Curtis Foot Padding part 2 on atco, but when asked him, he gave me some story about it being Jr Walker “Across the track” on soul, which as it is a basically a jr walker rip off and my untrusty ears thought was plausible, but when found out it was a actual "cover" all came clear. Soul Sam was the next victim of my attempts to flog spare Airtight 45. And even got him listening but all was in vain, so can still pounce on it now. listen Sam passed on that next weeks Broughton guest is Arthur Fenn and event is going firm on every third Saturday, which fits in well with Goldbourne Niter for us as on way, the cheap prices both on door and beer make it a good 2 event nite. Think confirmed details for the 7 th time with Andy Dyson regarding future events, this time we got as far as writing the date down.. Overall had a most enjoyable time, was to me a great nite, great crowd, atmosphere, the best one had there for a while.

Big thanks to Danny for posting this in ..great stuff, informative , enjoyable , top dog! Northern Soul in Dublin is still alive. Sleepless Nights has taken up the mantle and ensures our growing family meet at least monthly. Add 2 successful allniters and 2002 will reflect that the rot has stopped and better days might be round the corner for our City. Raining for last few days, a few emails and a Paul Davis phone call before 10am ask the question is it still on tonight, "course it is" I tell them all defiantly....hey better check that Doyles isnt under 2 feet of water as its only yards from the river Liffey. A quick phone call confirms that my spoofing is rewarded this time. Friday night dos mean Im hoping to finish work early, not always possible in the courier business and again tonight its a big rush, roads closed, ok I will drive in, only have 2 pints and drive home (great intentions) Some roads impassable I get there about 9.15 thankfully lads already there shifting tables, music on etc (thanks John, Karl, Ross, Brian) Our first hour is a "free decks" slot, tonight Brian, johns brother plays a great intro/chill out set, ridding us of our tensions and getting everyone into a soul groove. Ross on only his 2nd dj slot ever officially starts things with some good xover. A "new" guy on the Dublin scene, Mike McNulty or Macca from Derby (MFD) turns up with some records and asks if we can play them later! Macca has been busy replacing the sounds he sold/mislaid over the years. We look at the cardboard packages posted from the US with mouths agape. Macca has just travelled back from somewhere in the middle east via Mayo where he now lives and booked a hotel in Dublin to be here tonight, we all spontaneously agree that we reduce our slots to 40 minutes and let Macca spin his own tunes. MFD wants to buy me a beer, I buy him one back... and the promise of only 2 pints goes straight out the window, I have a really low temptation level. MFD spins his sounds, some great oldies, the place is filling up and that feel good factor has hit us. Next on flows Karl Mitchell one of the resident three, Pip follows (this guy like the night itself keeps improving). These fellas make my job easy and everyone is up and dancing to the x the board set. John Dunne as usual finishes the night in his own unique way. From his playlist you will see that Chaka Khans "Im every woman" features? Maybe not a purists choice but most of the people attending are only at their 1st, 2nd or 3rd Northern Night, and the odd "disco" track helps break down barriers. It is great to see these kids hear and dance so enthusiastically to Northern for the first time, something thats commented on by overseas soul brothers/sisters attending nights in Dublin. Our intention being that Northern is delivered in an enjoyable way. Not always (but usually) on the original label, re issues and the odd boot allowed (we dont have a cd player, big scene or easy access to vinyl) Already we see the spin off with new collectors and an increasing awareness of the music from the requests received, this in turn will raise standards. HIT READ MORE FOR REST OF REVIEW INC FULL PLAYLISTS Playlist Ross Freddie and the Sounds of Soul - Cant Break Away From You The Cheers - Ive Made Up My Mind Bobby Taylor - Dont Be Afraid Jonelle Allen - Baby, I Just Want To Love You John Davis and The Monster Orchestra - Bourgie, Bourgie John Valenti - Why Dont We Fall In Love The Three Pieces - I Need You Girl Tyrone Edwards - Cant Get Enough Pauline Shivers - Wont You Come Back Home Claudell McKell - Experience Is The Best Teacher Martha Reeves and The Vandellas - Gotta Let You Go The Fashions - A Lovers Chance The Mirrettes - Hes Alright With Me The Originals - Dont Stop Now Walter Jackson - My Ship Is Coming In Macca LOOKING FOR YOU GARNETT MIMMS SHOES BOBBY BLAND I CANT BREAK THE NEWS BEN E KING SOMETHINGS ARE BETTER LEFT UNSAID KITTY LESTER IT WAS NEVER LIKE THIS BARBARA MCNAIR BLACKEYED GIRL BILLY THOMPSON I ONLY GET THIS FEELING BIG DEE IRWIN DUST MY BROOM IKE & TINA TURNER MY HEART IS CALING MAGNIFICENTS I STILL LOVE YOU SUPERLATIVES HIT & RUN ROSE BATISTE HIDE NOR HAIR EARL GRANT CAUSE YOUR MINE VIBRATIONS COMING TO YOUR RESCUE TRIUMPHS DETERMINATION DEAN PARRISH UNSATISFIED LOU JOHNSON HEARTACHES AWAY MY BOY CHRISTINE COOPER LET HER GO OTIS SMITH IF YOU EVER WALK OUT OF MY LIFE DENA BARNES Karl Mitchell No list at time Pip Honey Townsend - The World Again Doug Banks - Kept on Dancing Marjorie Black - One More Hurt Etta James - Seven Day Fool Ted Taylor - Somebodys always trying Barbara Dane - Im on my way Ronnie Love - Chills and Fevers Dee Dee Sharp - What Kind of Lady The Traits - Too good to be true A C Reed - My Babys Been Cheating Ad Libs - Johnny My Boy Sugar and Spices - Faith in me Determinations - Cant hold on to love Herbs - Never Never Jimmy Ruffin - Give her all the love I got Danny DO TO ME LONETTE MCKEE PHILHARMONICS I NEED, NEED YOUR LOVE BABY WHAT HAS HAPPENED RINGLEADERS I DONT KNOW ABOUT YOU CONSTELLATIONS JOB OPENING DEL LARKS IM COMING HOME IN THE MORNING LOU PRIDE I FEEL ALL RIGHT TURLEY RICHARDS MY LOVE IS YOUR LOVE ISLEY BROS LET ME MAKE YOU HAPPY BILLY WOODS I LOVE HER SO MUCH IT HURTS MAJESTICS SHELL COME RUNNING BACK MEL BRITT LOOK AT ME NOW TERRY CALLIER ANGEL BABY GARLAND GREEN HELP ME SPELLBINDERS WADE IN THE WATER MARLENA SHAW COME GO WITH ME GLORIA JONES GIRL ACROSS THE STREET MOSES SMITH MAKE SURE DELLS John Dunne Cookie Jackson: Do You Still Love Me Little Gigi: I Volunteer Sydney Barnes: Youll Always Be In Style The Monitors: Crying In The Night Rhonda Davis: Can You Remember Bonnie Herman: Hush Dont Cry The Adorables: Ohh Boy Channel 3: The Sweetest Thing The Ojays: I Love Music Jackie Wilson: Higher and Higher The Four Tops: 7 Rooms Of Gloom Marvin and Tammy: Aint No Mountain High Enough Betty Moorer: Speed up Soul Bros Six: Ill Be Loving You Brian Holland: Im So Glad Archie Bell: Where Do You Go When The Party is Over Chaka Khan: Im Every Woman..............for Wendy on her Birthday The Four Tops: Baby I Need Your Loving Thankfully Paul Davis ensured I had a lift home so no time for more drink or to say thanks to all on the night, next morning in a dishevelled state collecting my car I think "yeah roll on 20th December" Danny D