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WOW!! Lots of interest already and two birthday celebrations on the night!!

In the words of The Late Tony Wilson "This is Manchester(well Tameside) we do things differently here!! Ashton Ukrainian Club delivers again big time !! Rare Soul in all it's guises!!! July is traditionally a quiet month(yeah right) a full house and although a few of few of our regulars were away, yet more new attendees soaking up the atmosphere!! Phil Dunn opened the night in fine style, he had a few "deck peerers" having a look see what was on the decks! Next up (disco) Stu Cheetham, played an amazing set, Vanguards "good times, bad times" Anna Caudell and great to hear Larry Saunders sounding great all over again!! Karl Chalky White played a blinder, hard hitting 60s Garnett Mimms "as long as I have you" sounded the business "loud and proud" and Derek Martin (unissued) which to me shares the same backing track as Billy Prophet?? . The night just got better and better with Chris Anderton playing an opening salvo of 60s Bangers AC Reed , Martha Starr and many more, check out the video with Terry Callier lighting the room up, many thanks mate, you smashed it!! When you thought it can't get any better it did!! Ted Massey followed Antellects, Tranells, Joe Matthews he had the dance floor rocking, mighty fine set sir!! The Finisher Chris Churm opened with a few 70s faves Marshall, Donovan and Broomfield, Frederick Hymes and a few 60s evergreens sent the Ashton Faithful home, singing and dancing!! Always nice to catch up with Alan Jenkins and Natalie Nicholls who in her own words, after full on dancing for most of the night, resembled a Strawberry Picker lol Nice also to see Richard Gilly Gilbert paying us a visit, you all make the whole thing worthwhile,many thanks and respect!! Team Ukrainian !!! July Ashton Video.mp4

Staggering Feedback for this Saturday at Ashton Ukrainian Club A few asking for the DJ running order!! Phil Dunn 7-7.45 Stu Cheetham 7.45-8.45 Karl Chalky White 8.45-9.45 Chris Anderton 9.45-10.45 Ted Massey 10.45-11.45 11.45-00.30 Chris Churm Another Stunner of a night awaits, see you there!!

"Just like the weather" (pun intended) The Heat is building for this Saturday July 20th at Ashton Ukrainian Club !! A real strong DJ line up for The Ashton Faithful ! Phil Dunn will be kicking the night off, expect the usual quality mix of styles!!! Local Hero and Personal Trainer Stu Cheetham is chomping at the bit for his DJ return, expect a no holds barred hour of adrenaline soaked Rare Soul!! Fresh from the excellent Piercebridge Weekender ex Lifeline Resident Karl Chalky White, is back with us, after a storming set last year!! Talking of Weekenders Chris "Dab of Soul" Anderton always spins an eclectic mix of styles, look forward to that!! Ted Massey needs no introduction, check out the event page thread, for a sample of some Rare Soul Big Spins from The Maestro!!! Team Ukrainian main man Chris Churm completes an impressive line up. The action starts at 7pm till 00.30 and just £5 admission pay on the door. The feedback already has been off the scale, so as ever early arrival, is always advisable!!

Mid Tempo Magic, oozing atmosphere, from Chris Anderton's playbox!!

Back with Ted's Potential Spins, a monumental double sider!!

Looking forward to "getting my groove" from Crossover gems like this from Chris Anderton

As stated Ted always plays a wide spread of sounds and styles, hope he brings this with him !!

While only just over a week to go to our July 20th date at Ashton Ukrainian Club, we're absolutely staggered by the interest for that and our remaining 2024 dates already WOW!!! This little club has grabbed the attention of The Rare Soul Scene and for that we thank you, sealed with a promise of Quality DJ line ups to share our gratitude, not forgetting people who have us on their radar for a future visit, you won't be disappointed! For those travelling from further afield, there are some decent hotels, not too far from the venue!! Please check out the Soul-Source event page thread, for an ever growing list of soulful platters from our Resident and Guest DJ's!! Ted Massey needs no introduction with an Awesome selection of 45s for the assembled masses!! Chris DAB of Soul Anderton makes an all too infrequent return behind the decks in the North West. Karl Chalky White, a well respected former Lifeline Resident and scribe on various sites with a huge knowledge from the heady days of Stafford, 100 Club and beyond!! Stu Cheetham, always adds the adrenaline factor to his DJ sets, when he's not spinning the 45s you'll always catch Stu "in the thick of it" on the dancefloor!! Team Ukrainian Residents Phil Dunn and Chris Churm complete a tasty line up, for a hugely anticipated event!! The night runs 7pm-00.30 and what has to be the best value for money out there priced admission of £5 pay on the door!!!

As ever at Ashton, we play a broad spectrum of sounds, including evergreens like this from Ted Massey's playbox!!

Quality Group Soul from Chris Anderton

Expect an Eclectic Mix of class 60s soul and Crossover Soul from Chris Anderton. Kicking off the week in fine style, dancing in D Town!!!

Once again a new month, brings another busy period, on the Soul Calendar. We cannot thank the Ashton Faithful enough for the overwhelming support and appreciation for what we offer at Ashton Ukrainian Club!! Our next event Saturday July 20th brings another Quality DJ line up!! Ted Massey is back with us, expect a fine array of 60s/70s Soul, from The Super Rare, to the "it's too good not to play" regardless of monetary value. Chris Dab of Soul Anderton returns for a highly anticipated set, with a dip into the playlists of the Iconic 90s venues, like Bretby and Albrighton, mixed in with a healthy sprinkling of Crossover/70s soul!! Former Lifeline Resident Karl Chalky White, always has a few surprises in his playlist, with maybe a few unissued gems thrown in for good measure. All action Personal Trainer Stu Cheetham is chomping at the bit, to get back behind the decks, the usual adrenaline fuelled dancers for those who like to hit the floor early doors!!! Phil Dunn will be opening proceedings to get you "in the mood" for another five and a half hours of music with that indefinable "it" factor!! We might even shuffle the pack and put "The Finisher" Chris Churm (if you know, you know) earlier on in the night, watch this space!!! The night runs 7pm-00.30 and just £5 admission pay on the door(bargain) Check out the event page thread, for all the latest information and sample spins, as we look forward to another busy night!! Please feel free to RSVP the event, see you there!!

Karl Chalky White joins us again behind the decks at Ashton, expect overlooked 60s/70s records like this from the former Lifeline Resident!!

Looks like the perfect combination, Charlie Smith can supply the crossover for Veteran Striker JV to nod in "I'll get my coat"

Loving this Chris Anderton spin, femme soul perfection, which in parts reminds me of The Rockmasters "raining teardrops"

Another of Stu's selections and one from just a few years ago!!

Killer 60s group soul, for the next selection from Stu Cheetham!!!

Great knowledge Bob 👏