Mike

Weekend was a good one, few words on some of the events that went on... Heres some of the things that went on Been told the Bury soul nite on Friday was well packed, full dancefloor all nite, music mainly oldies style, with Ginger mixing in a fair few current sounds.Also Dave Evison and his son Joshua? 13 years old (?) in action Attendence of 1000+ there quoted, one mate says was a really good night with great atmosphere, and a great mix of sounds, only time floor wasnt full was when a couple of dodgy wigan "classics" were played. Plus heard that some DJs were having a great time with some great one-liners Saturday King Georges Blackburn was on, heard from one guy who went, that he didnt enjoy it, too many beer monsters in attendance meaning a soggy dancefloor Winsford Niter Saturday A most enjoyable nite, wasnt a packer but not sparse either. Top tip - turned up early to grab few beers, but the pub across carpark is now boarded up, so thought hit bar inside, big mistake as bottles only and at 2.20 each just a bit expensive, gotta be pub 5 mins down road next time Dj wise -There was some problems with planned line up as many were delayed and things had to be juggled a bit, which with my memory, the fact that was not driving, may just reflect in details! Keith Money - Scotlands finest. This spot was the main must hear for me as last time heard him at the 100 Club did a great set , must have been the most travelled furthest DJ but unfortunately was only given a 45 min spot, started off as expected top rare sounds, all his normal top stuff- dancefloor full of those who like their soul rare and full of quality, the last 15 mins or so dancefloor tailed off a bit though think was due to rare soul fatigue, as so much quality was dished out Derek Allen - Last time caught him think was down 100 club on return to uk about 3 year ago he was Mr Enthusiastic, dancing, singing, and can remember a great set this time, seemed to be lot more subdued and so did his plays Paul Baldwin - Great balanced set, he started off with a couple of classy floorfilling revivals, which went down well but had us thinking in for oldies session but then just dropped in Sonatas - Going Down The Road and then Montclairs dead casual like, and carried on with intelligent mixing, gotta be a winning formula as seemed to unify the crowd Roger Banks - Just caught brief bit of spot seemed normal quality worthwhile set Bob Hinsley -As always a great set Charisma Band, Bobby Rich and more classy 70s balanced with top 60s rare floorfillers Kerry L - Memory says mainly classic oldies Sam Moore - inc some uplifting r+b Little Scotty- Missed most Brian Rae - Finishing set and a lot different from last time here with some great choices of little heard and some first hear to me oldies Modern - Didnt spend as long as last time as main hall was a lot better this time, Liberation being the brand name with Roger Williams running the show, djs inc Mark Randle, Steve Aggasild and more. To me modern is a complete different kettle of fish nowadays and feel am not really the man to do justice to a review of the room, and not really fair just doing it by popping in every now and again, all I say is there was a fair few in there, dont think as packed as remember last one, dancefloor busy, crowd always seemed to be well enjoying themselves. So djs were doing the works, did hear some classy stuff. So I would consider it a job well done, of course if you were one of the many in there who were having a top time and want to give a more "informative" view feel free to send it in. Overall View- mix current and oldies, 50/50 may be fair guess, but what was good to hear was some thought going into some of the oldies set, a fair amount of interesting revivals, that did the job and got the floor busy, with not many groans of not that bloody record again that follow some "top" djs . Though thinking starting a Jackie Wilson Because of you Free award as cant remember not hearing it at a venue:) Current rarities, well many ultra rare and just plain normal rare quality sounds were dished out. Though gotta say never agree with total ban on repetition, but was a hell of a lot of it tonite, Cashmeres, Sugar and Spice were two of many that got repeated, sure some were played up to 3 times. Lot of R+B dished out ranging from current popular ones to bit more obscure. Odds: no lengthy detailed playlists as well busy but one r+b wise heard a great more up todate version of Lillians Offitt - Miss you so - sort of takes the happy days feel out of it and gives it more solid 60s r+b feel that works well and better to me.Ted Taylor on Ronn being the one to look for. Since found has in past been popular mod spin. End of story - a most enjoyable niter, better than last one in my view, myself would have prefered some of the well known oldies to have be given a rest, but one mans poison..... think the mix worked well with the crowd and a good balance and nite for all was achieved. As always just my own and others personal view of things, feel different? Well dont start moaning at me ...just use that submit button!

Always used to think try and do the right thing is the best policy for internet and thought that others would do same. Bit naive maybe but at least was happy with myself. Well after seeing a certain person try and devalue ( yet again) stuff I am involved with. I went off on one and replied to comments that he made in an issue of a magazine on this site. As was well jacked off with the way he lied and twisted things wrote most of it fuming. On reflection I now feel that at the time I had fallen briefly into the same sort of cess pit he enjoys living in and reacted in a way that people like that just thrive on. Due to this have pulled a couple of articles on this site Not because have changed my views, but feel there are better ways to sort it mike hughes

Had a fantastic night at the woodside on saturday. brilliant venue, top class records and full to the brim. great to see ady croasdell there along with others from the big smoke. fave sound for me was jackie wilsons because of you which epitomises everything thats great on our scene. well done, martin and kevin! looking forward to the next one. david meikle

News from Rob C of future event coming up Soul In The City Tue 11 Dec At McNab and co 21 College Hill London EC4R (off cannon street) 6.30pm - late free entry DJs inc Dave, Mac, Paul and Rob Classic Motown, 6Ts, Northern

If you are at loose end this saturday why not come up and see the legend that is Guy Hennigan at Bilston - (assuming he got back from Zurich and isnt still there celebrating the 2-1 victory) The Roar Nightclub, Bilston, two rooms (60s downstairs, modern upstairs) DJs Guy Hennigan, Blue Max, Soul Sam (playing in both rooms, oldies and modern) Dave Rimmer, Chic Gavin Page, Bumpy & Thumpy etc cheap bar, last one finished at 3 oclock, but if theres a good size crowd and they want to stay i think we can stretch it an hour or two :-)) for more details contact me john@solemole.fsnet.co.uk

Just to let you know that Ive just found out that Hoagy is yet again in hospital, but this time it is something to do with his legs. Just got a CD of Hoagys performance along with Sids from Cleethorpes and they are thinking of putting it out on CD after it has been edited. The sound quality is superb as the recording was made through the mixing desk at the venue. More details will be available through their websites http://hoagylands.members.easyspace.com/ http://www.sidneybarnes.com/ Best Mark Hanson http://www.soulupnorth.org/ http://soulville.members.easyspace.com/

7 NIGHTS OF NORTHERN SOUL HEAVEN...BAY OF SAN ANTONIO, IBIZA 12TH - 19TH MAY 2002 Join Northern Souls Top Djs: Terry Davies, Ginger Taylor, Chris King, Baz Maleedy, Steve Handbury and the Soulagogo Crew for 7 nights of Pure Soul Heaven, dancing from Dusk till Dawn at Europes Dance Capital Ibiza. All in package: £279.99 including club entrance, Week Long Pass only £50.00, Pay on Door Nightly: £10.00 per night. CHECK IT OUT!!!! URL: http://www.ibzgogo.co.uk Click Above for full description of resort Rodz

Building up to a big Nite at the end of the month, more stuff from those CSC people. With a look back at some of the sounds plus freebie news Tunes from the Capitol - 2nd Anniversary on the 30th Nov. In our opinion, The tunes listed below have done the business and had the biggest dance floor reaction consistently over the last 2 years. We decided to compile this list as a cheap advertisement ploy!! Cheers Mike,Right that explains that then. The D.J.s at the Capitol have provided the Scene with many great New Discoveries and have revived some of the Stafford Monsters (some are listed below) we seldom hear these days. We would like to thank everyone (Members, Djs,Websites, Fanzines, Record Dealers etc) for all the support over the last few years and long may it continue.Hope to see you all on the 30th, be early as we are expecting a large crowd - Greg, Alan, Matt, Carl & Dave. David Flynn (Grand Dragon of the CSC) BENNY SPELLMAN - THIS ONES FOR YOU MY LOVE - ALON SOUL INC. - MY PROPOSAL - COCONUT GROOVE SEPTEMBER JONES - GIVE ME ALL OF YOUR LOVE - PIED PIPER UNISSUED PATTI AUSTIN - THIS THING CALLED LOVE - CORAL UNISSUED TEMPTONES - BABY YES I DO - ARCTIC UNISSUED SIDNEY BARNES - SAFETY ZONE - JOBETE ACETATE BARBARA MERCER - GIVE ME ANOTHER CHANCE (MY DEAR) - SIDRA UNISSUED MONIQUE -IF YOU LOVE ME (SHOW ME) - MAURCI JIMMIE & ENTERTAINERS - NEW GIRL - TODDLIN TOWN SOUL SET - WILL YOU EVER LEARN - BI-ME Irish Greg SONATAS - GOING ON DOWN THE ROAD - HOT LINE CONQUISTADORS - I JUST CANT STOP LOVIN YOU - ACT IV JUDY FREEMAN - HOLD ON - UNISSUED VERSION DUKE BAXTER - KEEP IT UP - C/UP (BJ THOMAS & THE TRIUMPHS) CURLEY MOORE - YOU DONT MEAN - SANSU JOHNNIE MAE MATTHEWS - DONT MESS WITH MY MAN - BIG D JIMMY RICKS - O WHAT A FEELING - FESTIVAL GEORGE JAY - SAY THAT YOU LOVE ME - DYNAMIC ROCKY GIL & THE BISHOPS - ITS NOT THE END - TEARDROP ANITA ANDERSON - SECRETLY - CONTACT Carl Fortnum FRANK FOSTER - MOVIN FROM DETROIT - BELL ACETATE (UNISSUED) EDDIE CAMPBELL - CONTAGIOUS LOVE - ARTCO FRED & TURBINS - BERNADINE - CENCO LITTLE RICHIE - SOMETHING CALLED LOVE - C/UP LOUIE PALMER - DONT LEAVE ME - BOOTHEEL JIMMY & THE SUNDIALS - WHERE DID I LOSE YOU - V-TONE ROD KEITH - LIKE THE LORD SAID - PREVIEW TY KARIM - YOU JUST DONT KNOW - ROMARK ANTELLECTS - LOVE SLAVE - FLODAVIEUR ESTER GRANT - LETS GET THE MOST OUT OF LOVE - WILSTONE Alan Handscombe ALLEN SISTERS - IN WITH THE DOWNTOWN CROWD - QUALITY JENNIFER WELLS - DINING OUT IN CHINATOWN - GENUINE BARBARA REDD - ILL BE ALL ALONE - S.P.Q.R. CURTIS KNIGHT - VOODOO WOMEN - GULF EL COROLS - CHICK CHICK - ROUSER SAMMY RIDGLEY - LOCKED UP - HIT SOUND ISONICS - SUGUR - KAMMY JOHNNY GILLIAM - FIND YOURSELF ANOTHER - BOMAR MOUSIE & THE TRAPS - HOW ABOUT YOU - TODDLIN TOWN PEGGY PAXTON - AINT WHAT YOU DO - PAULA The first 50 punters will receive a free tape which includes unissued material and many monster tracks (some are listed below). Each punter on entry to the Venue will get a free 2nd Anniversary pin badge. Sample of Tracks on Free Tape. Liz lands - Midnight Johnny - Unissued Version Hattie Littles (Unissued) Districts - One lover just wont do - Nile Barbara Mercer - Unissued Sidra Donna Loren - Blowing out the candles - capitol Joe Tex - Don't play - Checker (current RnB biggie) Zenobia Bonner - All Alone - Accident El Corals (Rouser) - Chcik Chick

Quick Word on Broughton Wings Soul Nite. First time visit to this venue and a great nite. Held in the British Aerospace social club at Broughton near Chester, nite was a well welcomed change from the normal format of events. The club itself is a very plush venue that the words social club just doesnt do justice. Because of world events, there was a tightening of security but this was hardly noticable. Sounds wise, well few plays below but were talking about across the board feel here with all eras covered and not just the token 60s 45 as some "open minded " venues do, which fitted in perfectly with the venue and the crowd. As said just a quick word, but if youre after a classy nite out with some well classy soul this well could be your thing. Most definitely be returning and recommended. Couple of top plays from the nite from DJs Steve Thomas (Holyhead) first main spot Charles Johnson - Never had a love so good - Alston Soul Communicators - Those Lonely Nights - Fee Bee Jive Fyfe - If I had a Chance - Decca Dells - Thinking About You - Cadet Bob Hinsley Top 3 plays from the nite Bobby Rich - Theres A Girl Somewhere For me- Sambea Charisma Band - Aint Nothing Like Your Love- Buddah Vivian Carrol - Oh Yeah Yeah Yeah - Merleen Brian Ellis was on next but by that time was well in to enjoyment mood and forgot to ask plus memory let me down Soul Sam finished the nite with as always some great stuff Played a couple of Detroit 60s one offs - which sounded good on first hear one dodgy recollection was - Had a quick visual at one and tried comitting it to memory ! result was Marget Lettin - love will find a way - genloro but even now looking at it doesnt seem right at all, still its as good as it gets, treat it as a anagram challenge the other which after a determined effort to remember all 3 of us could come up with was errr.. it had the word angel in. Friday saw monthly local soul nite at Llandudno Rugby Club, Djs inc Mark Mac, Mark Morgan, Chico, Tash +, As always a good social nite, Sounds wise Oldies, Current , R n B and 70s Managed to grab top 3 from nite of Chico whos guesting at next Broughton Viola Edwards - love Me Baby TSU Tornados - Please Heart Dont Break - rampart st Jerry and Capreez - Shes Gone - c/up Sunday saw Soul Sam at The Carlton Pub Llandudno for a top local casual laid back pub quality soul nite. For your diarys both next Broughton and Soul Sam at Carlton are on weekend around the 15 Dec

latest news and video info Hi all 1) The Video featuring Sid Barnes live @ the Dome is now available, please visit the merchandise page on the web site for details. 2) 2002 Dates confirmed Friday January 25 Friday March (tbc this weekend - check web site) Friday May 31 Friday July 26 Friday September 27 Friday November 29 (3rd Anniversary) Friday December 13th (Xmas Party) 3)Reminder time! ENTRANCE WITH MEMBERSHIP ONLY The next date for the Capitol Soul Club, Friday 30th November 2nd Anniversary!!!! Resident DJs: Carl Fortnum, Irish Greg, Alan Handscombe and Dave Flynn Guest DJs: Kenny Burrell and warm-up Simon Bridger £6 to members. Time: 9.30pm until 3am - Arrive at 9.30, if possible, as due to the volume of membership applications, a large turn out is expected. The first 50 through the door claim a free tape compiled by the residents. Also a freebie to all through the door as well. See you there! Matt Jahans The Capitol Soul Club www.mjpromotions.com

The place to be for rare soul this weekend in the north west is the Greatstone Hotel, Stretford, Manchester. This weekends guest DJs are Phil Wainwright and Alex Jones, both of whom have superb collections - be prepared for some awesome seldom heard toons. For those of you who havent been its a cosy little cellar bar, not unlike the Beehive in Bradford, but this place is suited more toward the chin rubbers amongst us as there isnt that much room to dance. Another attraction is that you get a supper included with the admission.

Two events on NorthWales/Chester Area Friday sees the monthly Soul nite at Llandudno Rugby Club 8 - late djs inc: Mark Mac (Wigan) Mark Morgan Chico £3 in 8-late Saturday sees Broughton Wings event (near Chester) Guest Bob H. Be aware that due to current security situation, you need to have a special guest pass, to get one its as easy as phoning ken on 07887988955

Pavilions (formerly ICI weston) Runcorn Cheshire Friday 23rd November "Night To Remember" # 5 Motown and Northern Soul Club Classics £3 with a ticket (obtainable from the club) £4 without a ticket 8 till Late Djs line up Rod Looker (ex Wigan Casino Nighters), Tony + special Guest Biff (Widnes No 1Venue Birchfield) + Guest 01928 590508 / 01928 716634 for more details rod.looker@btinternet.com