Agentsmith

Steve, in my book, you're all top people, salt of the earth, say it how it is, love your music, welcome every one and no inhibitions about having a conversation...Lancs folk who are the fabric of the scene...i look up to you all....and it'll be a pleasure to shake hands again tomorrow and resume our friendship😉👍

I couldn't possibly say!🤣🤣 anyway i need to recover from that prologue so we're binge watching Vera😁👍

SO......Here's the thing....the very modest, unassuming, charming and passionate heart-on-the-sleeve lover of everything soulful, instigator of this event ( AND HE DIDN'T PAY ME TO SAY THAT🤣🤣 ) hasn't got his profile on here because it's entirely unnecessary for him to do that....because i'm doing it instead! Barry Maleedy ( no this is not an Eammon Andrews introduction ) just so happens to be a top bloke who displays his attributes in the best way possible and in a time honoured manner associated with other discerning djs of his ilk...behind the turntables, introducing the listener and dancer alike to a plethora of great tuneage both known and to the aspiring amongst us, unknown....he also multi-tasks the different genres past and present with consumate ease. En masse, you Lancastrians have known him far longer than me, my association began with Prestwich, through the relaunch of Lowton, to present day...so basically, it amounts to pretty much 25 years. I helped him run Tsop for almost 3 years when he saw no reason to pull the plug, and even when the annual reunions took place iwas there to help him again. It became a very similar ' partnership ' with Lowton Civic, somewhat longer at 7 years...Barry's enthusiam and optimism never waivered. When that venue came to a sudden end, he'd slready cased the locale for a new venue...keep the fires burning, keep the spirit going. Inbetween there was a short engagement at Lowton Labour club, but Barry wasn't to rest on his laurels and the rmergent village hall at nearby Culcheth has proved to be a happy home for those continuing to seek solace in music that continues the trend of being off piste...off the beaten track...less oldie orientated, more mould breaking in homage to the original catalyst, Stafford...from whence Lowton and many other venues sought to change people's opinions and broaden their horizons.....Barry, to my mind, has always been a champion of that, at the same time eager to hear what others are playing as it's highly likely he has the proverbial wants list as long as his arm...no surprise there then.....but, he has incredible knowledge with it and the wisdom to select like minded selectors for his functions. Barry as many of you know, has also had his brushes with health concerns, i can share that with him, as can Ian, and probably a good few more.....his will and determination to get back into the slipstream of the scene and put those demons..or challenges if you like behind him, is nothing short of admirable and courageous. His wife Sue, has stood by him like a rock and anchor, and a more successful marriage you couldn't wish to know of. Barry Maleedy the dj has a who's who of where he's played and whom with, a lifetime of great memories, functions and friends...he'd probably say that the venues i've mentioned, are amongst his all time favourites...and apologies as ive forgotten the Orwell, along with Mr. Plumb, Mr. Flanders and Mr. Connor...what a quartet they are in full flow!. Anyway......i'm sure we all wish Barry, nothing but total and absolute success with tomorrow's function...if anyone deserves a full house, it our Bazza...hopefully Leigh Leopards ( is it? ) will have heard the news, BM being a supporter of the oval ball, and will come and celebrate the occasion with him too...if that Cunliffe bloke pulls his finger out like i told him to!🤣. WELL DONE BARRY, YOU ARE SIMPLY ' THE BEST '👏👏😉👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Absolutely 100% salt-of-the-earth top people, always welcoming faces at Ashton when we've attended, Karen and Mick part n parcel of the scene....and mr.Howard has a tremendous array of tunes in his playbox....could well be wooden legs here, after he's finished his set!💃🎵🎶🕺😉👍

Proper west midlander, our Nat...aa us folk say...yow'm in fer sum bostin' tunes...ay ya!😁👍

Wonderful tunes...as is her other Topper release. I was fortunate to purchase this many years ago from Glen Brierley, at Prestwich. Little Ann cut it as well but, this is the best version.

Great lady, our Sue.....Les ain't a bad dj either!🤣😉👍 thanks for the portfolio of profile pics!😁

Part of the furniture, our Dave...you'd need a removals van to get him out!😲🤣🤣👍

Top class rarity, amazing tune!

Cracking line-up of guests, and all for free?....don't look a gift horse in the mouth as the saying goes...uphold the tradition of great soul nites in Wolvo....it don't get no better than this!..... and sample Banks's.......before it's consigned to history😉👍🎵💃🕺🎶

Slapped wrists!😲🤣

AND....For good measure, as a modern room is of the most essential, a selection of classics, across the board....and remember all bases are covered from the 70's through to state-of-the-art new releases, currently pounding the dancefloors!😉👍🎵💃🕺🎶

Young Timothy...he used to put himself about a bit back then. Still get an incredible collection too....

Hi Kev, good to hear from you, yes i suspect ive highlighted a few, which i know you put me onto a few years ago now. Looking forward to catching up pal😉👍

Wallpaper next Bob🤣👍

A function wouldn't be a function without Classic and Quality oldies...there a myriad of instances where great tunes aren't getting prominence...or perhaps that's for the good?, stay fresh, still have resonance with folk...the ' i haven't heard that for a good while ' incidence... Sure it would be greatly appreciated if mine modern room hosts would put together a modern montage for on here?....So Soulful 70's thru the now sound, an eclectic selection of past and present....c'mon team...lets have a room 3 deposition!😉👍🎵💃🕺🎶

Ooooh!......just a few more ' Classics '? 😉👍

You'll do better than that girlie, in good company...you know the ropes😉👍 X

You're welcome Natalie and we're sure you're going to put it a top set, anticipated as it is, plus..two west midlanders contributing!😉👍

Bob, most certainly did, 3 copies i think he got, you had one off him?, the story was hilarious!, but Barry can relate that😉👍😁

Never can tire of this, and sure to make an appearance from Mr. Shirley's box!

Bob, Tim thinks it may have been Dave Flynn