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The Ashton Faithful never fail to amaze, on a super busy Soul Calendar Saturday AND in the middle of Summer Holidays ,our Summer Soul Sensation at Ashton Ukrainian Club could have been affected ! In truth it was never in doubt, with quite a few regulars unable to attend, we had another influx of first time attendees and WHAT a night it was, with a real healthy turn out!! A small snapshot video attached!!! Phil Dunn did a sterling job, as ever, opening the proceedings and the room was already starting to fill up! Yours truly up next, mixing the styles and tempos for the early birds. I'll post a playlist in a bit!! William Mailey was up next returning behind the decks after a great set last year. Again the perfect blend, The Jaedes, Montclairs "hey you" El Corals Band, Clarence Hill, finishing with an awesome mid tempo gem from Tommy Tate "what's the matter" Steve Foran was making his debut at Ashton and lay down the gauntlet for what was to to come Ray Agee "losing again" The Professionals, Poets "wrapped around your finger" and so many more monstrous 45s and the dancers loved it!! Next up, making his first appearance at Ashton Colin Law started with a BANG!! Rudy Love in the first salvo of selections, set the tone, Ricky Allen, Originals "young train, Sag Warfare, Mixed Feelings, John Harris WOWSER and an awesome debut unissued 45 from Ronnie McCain just brilliant!! We hope to have you back behind the decks real soon!! Chris Churm AKA "The Finisher" rounded off a sensational night, Volumes "ain't gonna give you up" Jackey Beavers "a love that never grows old" finishing off with two class mid tempo gems Ralph Graham and Jack Montgomery "don't turn your back"!! The room has just been re-painted and the usual atmospheric wall lights have temporarily been removed, but will be back for our next date, Saturday August 16th with guest DJs Andrew Dyson and Preston Cyberman Gis Southworth, it's gonna be good !!! Keep a watch out on here, Soul-Source and Instagram for more details, as we near the date!! Once again thanks to the Ashton Brethren, both regulars and first time attendees, for making all the hard work worthwhile!! Great to spend time with Ann Mundey and Tony Mundey AKA "The Happy Mundeys" Happy Anniversary GillStephen Rudd, nice to see the old Willton regulars Michael LeBruin managed to play your request, Stephen Chuddy Dudley Craig A. Butler Derek Pearson Bernie Aspinall Ian Wills Angie Heap Wills and so many more, have a great week and enjoy the video! July Ashton Video.mp4

July Ashton Video.mp4

A few people asking about the DJ times for tomorrow night at Ashton Ukrainian Club. Phil Dunn 7pm-7.45pm Mick Howard 7.45pm-8.45pm William Mailey 8.45pm-9.45pm Steve Foran 9.45pm-10.45pm Colin Law 10.45pm-11.45pm Chris Churm 11.45pm-00.30 Amazing response yet again, so many thanks and I believe we have some first time attendees, you will not be disappointed !!

The Weekend Cometh and our Summer Soul Sensation at Ashton Ukrainian Club awaits. This Saturday July 19th The M60 is gonna get well used with The Gallagher Brothers Re-Union Tour continues just up the road. Just to clarify Tameside Council have no plans to erect fencing around the Ukrainian Club, BUT you will have to pay the princely sum of £6 admission pay on the door to Join The Ashton Faithful for another five and a half hours of Jaw Dropping Rare Soul, You'd be "mad fer it " to miss out !! Bucket Hats may be the order of the day, as in True Mancunian Style, the weather will be Sunshiiiine mixed with the wet stuff !! Colin Law is heading down from Scotland with an amazing selection of 45s as a regular DJ at The Best Venues all over The UK and Europe!! Steve Foran will be joining us for his debut set, please check back via the link for a selection of what he's all about on our Soul-Source event page thread, no pressure mate!! .Ashton Regular William Mailey is making a welcome return behind the decks, once again check back via the link and feel free to RSVP the event, while you enjoy his prime cuts of Black Gold !! Team Ukrainian Residents Phil Dunn Chris Churm Mick Howard will be taking care of your business for the remainder of the evening !! The night runs 7pm-00.30 Sales Boxes welcome although no Madchester 45s lol in our Lounge/Bar Area !! See you all on Saturday, it's gonna get Soulful !!!

Late 60s group soul crossover perfection for Billy Mailey's next selection!!

West Coast Winner from an Iconic Label on our scene oozing Atmosphere!!

In The words of The Magnetics "we're counting the days" to Saturday July 19th for our Mid Summer Soul Spectacular at Ashton Ukrainian Club. Colin Law a well known face and DJ on our scene is really looking forward to his debut set, as are we, should be a cracker!! Steve Foran resident DJ at Edgley Park Soul Club makes the short hop from Stockport, to Ashton with some monster Rare Soul 45s to entertain the dancers!! William Mailey is back with us after a great Debut Set last year, again an eclectic mix of 45s to cover all the bases. Team Ukrainian will be under pinning the whole thing, to make it the ultimate Old School Soul Club night out. Some amazing musical selections for the night, available to you via the link to our Soul-Source event page thread!!

WOW WOW WOW The best one yet at Piercebridge, musically right up there with the best !! Perfect Weather and company, what's not to like? As already stated, if you haven't been yet, what are you waiting for? Already looking forward to next year!!

The next selection from Steve Foran, a Monster Spin from the latter days of The Casino, formerly Maurice McCallister c/u !!!

Great stuff,lots of new faces every month.Looking like a great night on Saturday

Mean Moody Black and Bluesy for Billy Mailley's next selection AND breaking tradition it's a Monday Morning Mid Tempo Banger!!!

Along with under played gems that we shine a light on, you will also hear evergreen classics like this from the West Coast, on an Iconic label, courtesy of Steve Foran!!

The North West is currently basking in the Sunshiiiine, so "don't look back in anger" and head over to Ashton Ukrainian Club on Saturday July 19th Parkas optional, although not advisable !!! Colin Law is "mad for it" so much so, he's hitting the road South to make his debut behind the decks, prepare to get on that f$uk1n dancefloor !! Steve Foran is a regular at Ashton and knows the score, with some amazing records that are sure to get The Ashton Faithful "moving and grooving" on the dance floor!! William Mailey has amassed an awesome array of Rare Soul 45s, playing right across the board after a great Debut set last year, we look forward to his return set, it should be "well mint, our kid" !! That just leaves Team Ukrainian regulars Chris Churm Phil Dunn and yours truly Mick Howard Incredible response already so early arrival is advisable as The M60 and surrounding roads are gonna be busy, can't think why?? Lol The night runs 7pm-00.30 and no dynamic pricing £6 gets you in and immersed in that indefinable atmosphere, that so many have commented on. Our well stocked Bar/Lounge area is the place to catch up and peruse a whole plethora of Sales boxes. Please check back regularly via the link to our Soul-Source event page thread, for an ever expanding list of what musical delights to expect on the night and please RSVP the event!!