Jez Jones

What makes you think its only male collector chinstrokers that it appeals to.....I went to an event and everyone appreciated the OVO concept 🙂

ahh right...ok didn't know

I'm not aware of any places that DON'T play vinyl...are there any ? serious question this

A man of integrity...good on ya sir !

no probs mate

Yep..like second hand cars....BUT correct me if I'm wrong but I think you may have got the wrong end of the stick on this thread..you seem to equate OVO with the cost of a record...that really isn't the point..maybe start another thread on the cost of records..am sure it would provoke some debate ..

You can bring out all the OVO stuff you like, but if no one gets up on the floor, Could you please tell me how playing OVO would stop people from getting on the dancefloor...are you confusing OVO with only being rare and underplayed ??...genuine question

Exactly mate...shame its come to this....but at least it differentiates....and the customer can make the choice Customer Guarantee : As you are aware..recent events have highlighted the illegal manufacture and distribution of 'bootleg' records We feel it incumbent upon us to offer you ..the customer ..our pledge On the evening...if any of our Collector/Dj's are seen/heard to play bootleg records then we will unequivocally refund your entrance fee forthwith. We feel strongly that you, the paying customer, can attend,enjoy and participate.. confident and safe in the knowledge that bootlegs will NOT be played Thanks for your understanding in this matter. Enjoy !!

Lets put it another way....lets say we've got a magic wand and we could wave it at all the bootleg/reissue type events and they were no more...would the scene suffer?? Would the paying punter feel short changed..I suspect the answer would be NO Those that want to hear their faves all night..could do...Those that like to hear original records played..could do....Those that wanna hear something a bit different ..could do I can't see anything really positive about supporting bootleg/re issue nights.....after all there is an original of a record out there somewhere if you ..just look

you were ..but a 'twinkle' in ya fathers eye Steve 🙂

I really do wish it was 1972 again...... 🙂.. .and me lol !!

I remember that 'era' as well and you're quite right in what you're saying for the most part.....However a LOT has happened since then, people have developed 'styles' of music they like, people have developed into collectors. in short now we are in 2019.. the scene has evolved and is still evolving (some may not like it I agree)...If the 'nostalgic model' you describe from the early to mid 70's was followed religiously, we'd all end up 70's stereotypes............but the important point I'm making is that in 2019....things have changed...not least we're adults now....we have opinions..we make choices YES it IS what's in the groove that counts !! BUT is it so 'anti-social..is it so wrong that some people choose to hear 'that groove; coming from an original record..its still the same sound....

WHAT is this record you're so concerned about..if you dont mind me asking ?

Hi May I ask why you are asking ? Are you doing a University project or the like ?

hahaha..have you not heard..its a 'faith' and a way of life !! 🙂

The recent Bootleg case has caused quite a stir on here and another social media platform. Staunch anti bootleg advocates have opinionated and a somewhat more 'forgiving' voice has also emerged as well.....that said....it may be of worth to look at the fallout from this...... Strong opinions have suggested a wider consequence of this will occur...in short the days of the bootleg spinning DJ are coming to an end..suggesting a precedent has been set with this case ... The legalities of it..are way too complex to discuss here,i would assume..BUT it does raise some interesting questions Moving forward... Will promoters take a more critical look at what DJ's they book in the future. in an effort to provide a bootleg free event..??? Will the paying public themselves 'vote ' with their feet and head towards the bootleg free type of events ??? How will the paying customers be reassured that they are attending a bootleg free event ? OR.....Does it really matter as we move into 2019 and the ever increasing popularity 'Northern Soul' (and any links to it) currently enjoys ??? AND...is this just a current whingeing 'fest' that will go away in a few days and the status quo, that currently prevails, will continue ?? A common and catchy strap line has come to the fore..'It's what's in the groove that counts'.....BUT is that REALLY all that counts ??? It would be interesting to get a few promoters to put forward their views as well....

Fay Jones in Cheshire .....

Yeah fair play mate..I know its general..and s**t does happen when you get ratted....luckily nowadays I think incidents like that are few and far between....I hope !!

glad you've got that off your chest !! 🙂

Have you asked your 'target' market.....the 'young' people if they wanna go and spend their leisure time down at the Church Hall, listening to music not of their choice ?? Sounds very much like the 'halycon' days of the 60's and 70's .........

Jez seems a popular name...lol 🙂

Fantastic !!...great work indeed

Great memories Michael... we were blessed at the time ,with UTJ, Torch etc carrying on and giving us more great sounds..from where the Wheel left off

Further reflections on our past 10years of CO72.....remembering when we were 'evifcted' from Ryan Hall (due to its closure)...we had to frantically find another venue at 2 or 3 weeks notice..we wanted to keep it in S-o-T to minimise disruption ....therefore we ended up at the Queens at Basford .....yes the very same (for locals of a certain age) that hosted the infamous 'grab a granny' nights in the 70;s 🙂 Well Paul Donnelly had organised a coach load of CO72 revellers from over there in the Fens..... All good so far..until we realised ..mmm Pauls a bit late with his coachload.. After several phone calls ..trying to determine where the f==k are you?... It transpires that him,coach driver and said revellers are LOST !! Picture the scene..me trying to explain where the Queens is......as he drives round and round and round Newcastle u Lyme...for those that know 'Castle is a pain to negotiate and get your bearings...one ways, bit of a ring road...and all roads either lead to Hanley or M6 !!!....organised chaos comes to mind......!!!...eventually they arrive about an hr late....with me virtually going out to middle of the road to flag em down !! before they end up on the A500 again !!...phew it aint easy lol !!

Just came across this...I think it was penned by the late Dave Turner (RIP) from Lincolnshire......a top lad and staunch enthusiast of CO72 from the get go... Brings a lump to lump to my throat and a tear to my eye. In a place called Tunstall, near Stoke-on-Trent A very special club, that I did frequent By road or rail, we all made our way there How we got home well we just didn't care Because to dance all night, was our thing To Sam and Kitty, or "Shingaling" The Kingspinners played, the whole night through Eddie Parker, The Shakers and "I Still Love You" One week there would be, a brand new sound The next it was yours, for just a pound Hoagy Lands, Rose Battiste, and Nolan Chance Roy Hamilton and Little Caesar, made everybody dance The Torch fans danced, the night away Showing off the steps, they practiced each day Some sliding and spinning, others seemed to flaot around These were the very best dancers, there were to be found I've Been Hurt "Landslide", and "He Who Picks a Rose" "Rat Race" "Thumb a Ride", the list just grows "Personally" "I'm Standing", "Crying Over You" "Angel Baby" "One in a Million", and "What Would I do" Junior Walker, Bob and Earl, and Doris Troy Fontella Bass, Edwin Starr, they were all a joy But When "Live at the Torch", was recorded by Major Lance It was one night there wasn't, any room to dance Each morning all too soon, when it was time to go Jimmy Radcliffe rang out loud, to finish off the show As the soul fans made, their way out of the door They all knew that they, would be back for sure When I look back on the Torch, the thing that stands out I feel honoured to have been, of this I have no doubt The Golden Torch may be, 35 years gone But in my heart, The Torch lives Right On!!