Len

We'll see by the result of course - But I've always thought to just serve up (as you put it) the same old same old, is patronizing to the punters. My view is that most people who enjoy SOUL music would welcome something new (and someone new if they were ok at DJing) As long as it's 'served up' properly, as in, not boring people to death by only playing tunes that the majority there are unfamiliar with. A good record is a good record! So 'something old something new' gets my vote every time - They compliment each other! (Although you have put 'something old someone new' in your title) Len

For those that missed it, here's a funny thread that may have some answers Len

When they've been heckled! ........Bitter experience talking here Len

Five I played last night at 'The Sunday Soul Session' Stanwick Northants - Ray Gant & Arabian Knights - Don't Leave Me Baby - Jay-Walking The Sophisticates - I Need You - Mutt The DeVons - Wise Up And Be Smart - Mr G Regina Sherard - Helpless Baby - King The Ster-phonics - Don't Leave Me - Mas-Tok Have a good week folks Len

I also have a window Brilliant! Len

Serious answer - To share the enjoyment they get from their PERSONAL taste (That's why I've always done it) Although it is a thankless task from time to time, and can be blo*dy hard work, so get ya point of why anyone would want to be a soul DJ - Especially nowadays, because it seems everyone is an expert! Len

Stop being so positive Sean - You're better than that! Len

On a Sunday! - Blimey! Len

Looks like a great project. Len

and this is on a Weds night - I will make a note to read your posts on a Sunday night! Len

'Lenny Williams - Choosing You' 'LaShawn Collins - What You Gonna Do With My Love' Great tunes! Len

I thought it was done with a marker pen! Thanks for posting it up. Len

Absolutely agree - It was a fantastic / exciting period of the scene. Manifesto Magazine has been mentioned on this thread - If any of you have old copies, look at the events section, just two pages for three months events! The same crowd mainly used to end up at the same events week in week out. Whereas today we're 'splintered' all over the place, with many venues struggling to get enough people in (Do the math) Great memories. Len

I may be remembering this wrong (So please correct me if so) But I'm sure I remember a kind of hand written flyer for the first 'Rarest Of The Rare' All-nighter (maybe done with a marker pen)......God knows what year though Great if someone can post it up. Len

Tim Brown first / then Gary Spencer - Great nights! Len P.s - Me too ref 'Out-A-Site' lists

Plenty going on this weekend - I've been told I'm camping in my garden with my daughter, so not a lot of soul for me. If my Son joins us he'll be playing 'Slipknot', so not so sure most of you will want my weekend's Top 5 next week Have a great Easter where ever you go. All the best, Len

'Linda Griner' - Ain't heard that played out in a long long time - Great tune Len

Yeh s*d it - I could do that with my Tippex Mouse. Which will be fine because it will become part of the record's history Len

Thanks for your posts so far - Enjoy where you go this weekend, and share a few more that catch ya ears with us next week Cheers. All the best, Len

Great voice ain't he? Len 'Joe Bataan - Crystal Blue Persuasion'

Yes, I like that Mike. I've always loved 'Gypsy Woman'. I used to have a few bits of Latin Soul ('Ray Barretto - Hard Hands' / 'Bobby Valentine - Bad Breath') Here's 'Gypsy Woman' live. Len

People are fascinating Len

I got this from my sister for Christmas - Do you like it? Len

Hi Ed, See below an old thread on the same subject, but it covers anyone on the scene (Quite an interesting read) Len

Hi Sean, No I didn't see your post ref your Benn Hall costs going up (26% is a huge hike!) Coincidentally I was thinking about the subject (probably related to my own usual business worries), and thought the way our scene is 'business wise' is pretty interesting (or bizarre even) Your numbers going up compensating for any rise in costs is a great achievement, especially nowadays. All the best, Len