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A possible spin from me, still sounds the business and the flip is now getting spins Stateside on The Low Rider Scene!

Quality night at Culcheth last night, from the off we were treated to a feast of Rare Soul in the main room. Great opening set from mine host Baz Maleady, Sammy Lee "what goes around" Joe Matthews "check yourself" not a bad selection for the first hour!! Bob Taylor followed making his debut and yet more quality Royal Esquires, the old "playing the part of a fool" still sounded the business!! Yours Truly followed and aimed to play a good across the board mix, aimed as ever at the dance floor. I'll post a play list later!! Highlight for me one Mick H handing over to Another Mick H, ex Lifeline main man, didn't disappoint Hopkins Brothers, Poets "wrapped around your finger" Arthur Willis and so many more. The Wrexham Maestro Soul Sam finished the night in fine style Willie Dale "let your love shine"(wait for the beat) WOWSER !! Yvonne Vernee, always does the business! Charlie Smith was rocking da house when we popped in the modern room, rare as you dare 70s/80s Soul !! If you've yet to try Culcheth, what are you waiting for, quality venue and then some!! Culcheth Saturday June 7th my contributions to a great night 10pm-11pm A Bit of Something for everyone!! Maurice +The Radiants "baby you've got it" Ernie Andrews "fine young girl" Ivy Jo "I can feel the pain" Terry Callier "look at me now" George Kirby "what can I do" E.Rodney Jones "peace of mind" The Accents "who you gonna love" The Soul Blenders "love built on a strong foundation" Delegates of Soul "I'll come running back" Pat + The Blenders "just because" The Innersection "let me love yuh" Bill Harris "am I hot am I cold" The Dramatics "you're love was strange" J J Barnes "baby please come back home" Melvin Davis "I must love you" The Gambrells "you better move" The Hesitations "that's what love is" Frankie + The Damons "man from soul" Betty Brooks "funky funky" Sam Dees "lonely for you baby" Dean Courtney "love you just can't walk away"

Monday Morning and in Team Ukrainian Style, kicking off with a banger, courtesy of Guy Hennigan!!

This track caused a bit of a stir at the Last Ashton, shares the same backing track as Gail Nevels, but not the hefty price tag!! Sue is apparently Sue Ann Jones who had a release on TCB. Any Detroit Aficianados confirm??

Friday's Banger from yours truly, a big spin from the Halcyon days and a gritty version, by the writer Jimmy Holiday played by Guy on Dean Anderson's Sound of Soul Radio Show. This one still does it for me !!!

Saturday June 21st at Ashton Ukrainian Club we celebrate The Summer Equinox. A night of Quality Rare Soul awaits The Ashton Brethren, with a top notch DJ line up to mark the occasion!! Stafford TOTW Top Dog Guy Hennigan is still turning up High Octane 45s aimed directly at the dance floor, with I'm sure a healthy nod to the iconic venues like Shotts and the much missed Tony's All Nighters !! Steve Thomas is back on dry land from his sea faring travels with The Welsh Crazy Bus picking up along along The North Wales Coast. Amazing feedback with enquiries about what is shaping up to be a "you had to be there" kinda night !! Phil Dunn is back from his Wembley Football Visit Ssshh!! to kick start the night for the early arrivals. Team Ukrainian resident rascals Chris Churm and Mick Howard complete a pretty potent DJ Line up. Please check back regularly via the link for a feast of Soulful Delights on our Soul-Source event page thread, to find out what's in store. So many new faces on a monthly basis and lots who still have us on their radar to attend. You won't be disappointed!! Lots of quality Sales Boxes in the lounge/bar area to rummage and I'm sure lots of faces from the halcyon days to catch up with! The night runs 7pm-00.30 and just £6 admission pay on the door. We have had a few enquiries if it was ticket only admission, it is pay on the door, just to advise early arrival is recommended to avoid disappointment!! See everybody there !!

Classic Rare Soul Dancer from Ashton OG Chris Churm !!

WOW need to dig mine out and have a proper listen !!

Guy has been in touch and is really looking forward to playing for us, as well as the high octane dancers we associate with him, this piece of blinding mid tempo, will reach deep into your Soul WOW!!

Another possible from Soul Sam's playbox, oozing Soul! Just how we like it!!

Team Ukrainian are ready to provide a Mahooosive North West Welcome to Guy Hennigan on his UK tour of the UK Rare Soul Clubs!! Many thanks for the plug on the recent Dean Anderson's - Sound of Soul Show You will not be disappointed, with the internet crackling in anticipation of our Saturday June 21st Mid Summer Special at Ashton Ukrainian Club!! Add to that The North Wales Tafia rocking and rolling down the A55 to join us in support of Jolly Head's finest Steve Thomas sure to be a night that will live long in the memory!! Feel free to check back regularly for some outstanding Soulful Selections for you to enjoy on our Soul-Source event page thread!!

Hoping Simon has this hard hitting dancer with him on Saturday !!

A few quality Gospel flavoured tracks gaining favour on our scene. This one from Anglesey' s finest Mr Thomas !!

A good chance this killer 45 gets a spin from either Simon or Mick H !!

A different slant on our Monday Morning Banger. Instrumentals aren't to everyone's taste, but you can't deny the power behind this early Wigan Spin courtesy of Guy H !!

Another possible killer twofur from Sam or Mick H !!

Ending the week in style, our Friday Banger comes courtesy of Guy Hennigan WHOOOSH!!

The middle of the year is almost upon us!! WOW !! where does the time go? Not long to our Mid Summers day Soul Spectacular!! Saturday June 21st is the date for your diary, at Ashton Ukrainian Club we welcome Guy Hennigan from his whistle stop tour of the UK for his debut set at the Little Club with a lot of Soul!! Steve Thomas and the crazy bus, will be laden down with Rare Soul 45s ready to light up the dance floor at Ashton !! Hoping the M56 is trouble free for the journey guys !! Phil Dunn as ever will be lighting the blue touch paper to start the night off in fine style!! Lord Ashton Chris Churm and Mick Howard will be filling in the gaps of what is promising to be a monumental night of 60s/70s Rare Soul and I'm sure a huge nod to those heady nights at Stafford TOTW !! Lots of Sales boxes for those who like to browse and maybe pick up that elusive slice of Black Gold. Always a great place to catch up in the lounge/bar area and with the musical back drop from the main room, you can experience the best of both worlds!! The night runs 7pm-00.30 and a bargain busting £6 pay on the door, gets you over the threshold to immerse yourself in that indefinable "Atmosphere" that so many people have commented on!! Please check back regularly via the link to our Soul-Source event page thread and feel free to RSVP and share the event!!

Power House Detroit from a Motor City Legend, big fave at Ashton!!

Early 70s class for Steve Thomas next selection, still doing the do on the dancefloors!!