Agentsmith
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This fortnight's auction just finished: Fortson & Scott, just short of £2.5 k -
Yes, it came as a great shock and a very sad and untimely demise. Another top bloke was Dave, the west mids adopted him good and proper, would put his head in most places, and an avid vinyl collector. If Mick Smith happened to be in town for a record fair, Dave would show up. Had a picture one time of him, Mick and Dave Rivers, at Keele all nighter, proper suvverners reunion!
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Not seen Gary since the last time i did some record swaps with him...probably 2004, i got a Connie Stevens demo off him " Tick Tock " which of course has had some action in that time. Very knowledgeable bloke, and very likeable. I was looking this afternoon, at the playlist for for the last All Nighter at Trentham Gardens ( which i compiled - its on Dave Rimmers site ), he and Jordi Ripolles did a two hour set together...its amazing what was big back then, crossover wise. I looked to see if that had been included, but sadly not.
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Gary Holyman used to have a different version of Nolan Chance,on an acetate, im sure, deffo remember him playing it to me, getting on for 20 years ago now
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OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY....AT LAST! Where have those years gone?, dosnt seem 5 minutes since we first hosted this premier weekend event...along the way its become the uk's # 1 best loved and best supported Sundayer!. So much so, that for the 8th time in succession, the rooms have all sold out...and tickets are flying out even quicker!. A full list of suitable and recommended accomodation is available on the SITP website, check it out for full details, and how to book your tickets for what is sure to be a blockbusting Anniversary celebration!. A stellar line-up of djs, in 3 rooms, bringing you the best of Northern Soul, Motown, RnB, Modern Crossover, Nu Soul, Soulful House, and Jazz Funk grooves. This 5* venue also provides quality food & drink, as well as its own multi purpose leisure facilities. We look forward to seeing many faces, old and new, again as we make THE PARK, thee place to be, at the height of SUMMER. the Sunday Summer Soul Sizzler that really is " HOTTER THAN JULY " 😎🌞🎵💃🕺🎶👏👏👏⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐😉👍
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Frank Elson is the main man to speak to. Frank told me, probably over 12 months ago now, that he retains a recording of the show. I know that Dave Taylor also has a copy of it, aams he remembers taping it when it was first broadcast.
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I honestly dont think there us anyone alive with even the remotest notion of compiling such a thoroughly documented book, dedicated to a single year at the casino. As regards the 7 other years, thats been covered in his previous hardback print, The Wigan Casino Years. Tim attended the very first all nighter on September 23rd 1973, 48 years down the line, i wonder how many of the 700+ who attened alongside him, can remember that event, who are still alive?. Tim is old enough, thats all that needs to be known. The book would be of importance if it wasnt worth buying, writing a book of this nature in such as short space of time demands an accumulative mind of an extraordinary genius. As of today, Tim is the only person to have compiled two literary publications on the subject that are not viewed as personal journeys, but overviews of exactly how it was, what was played when, by whom and how the scene, and in particular the Casino, as the flagship, gained notoriety on an international stage.
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1975... the year that broke the mould! 12 months that saw the musical direction of the scene broker two different styles, acceptable to many, hard to swallow for some. 208 pages determining exactly where allegiances would lie...fully documented, many photographic items never in print before, along with media coverage of those heady times and the advertising to go with it.. the banality, the fun and the vociferous voices.. a year in the life of the devotee to the ever changing, constantly strange world of Northern Soul...and its Modern bedfellow! Tim Brown, puts it all into sharp focus and perspective. The real world through the eyes of one of the scene's foremost experts on not just the vinyl but the history as a whole. This will make a fascinating read for any collector and a momentous year end addition to your personal library! Official Description: The first ever detailed look at a specific year in the life of Northern Soul focuses on its most important year. It was the year when seventies soul was embraced to sit alongside traditional sixties stompers in all dancehalls and venues such as Cleethorpes Pier and The Ritz, Manchester as all-dayers took a hold on the scene. Wigan Casino and the Blackpool Mecca remained as twin towers of the nightlife however. Television, radio and newspapers were fascinated by the ultimate underground music scene and this book analyses their interest. Tim Brown, author of "The Wigan Casino Years" details all the events and records that make 1975 Northern Soul`s most important year, many of which are recounted for the first time. A definitive account of a year in the life of Northern Soul, richly illustrated in full colour. Check out the Anglo American website (link below) for full details of how to purchase https://www.raresoulvinyl.co.uk/ or email : raresoulvinyl@btconnect.com Or call: 01706 818604 -
New Book - 1975 - A Year In The Life Of Northern Soul View full article
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1975...the year that broke the mould!, 12 months that saw the musical direction of the scene broker two different styles, acceptable to many, hard to swallow for some. 208 pages determing exactly where allegiances would lie...fully documented, many photographic items never in print before, along with media coverage of those heady tmes and the advertising to go with it..the banality, the fun and the vociferous voices..a year in the life of the devotee to the ever changing, constantly strange world of Northern Soul...and its Modern bedfellow!. Tim Brown, puts it all into sharp focus and perspective..the real world through the eyes of one of the scene's foremost experts on not just the vinyl but the history as a whole. This will make a fascinating read for any collector and a great year end addition to your personal library! Check out the Anglo American website for full details of how to purchase email : raresoulvinyl@btconnect.com Or call: 01706 818604
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FANCY A STOPOVER? UP TO THE MINUTE RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE @THE WATERFRONT LODGE. 5 MINS WALK FROM VENUE, BY THE CANAL. CURRENT PRICES: STANDARD TWIN & DOUBLE ROOMS £ 57 (state single or double bed) /Two people sharing Add Breakfast: total cost, £77 Check their website for details or ring: 01484 715566
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Another busy night almost upon us, at the venue that speaks for itself!. As always we say please be early as parking space is at a premium as well as seating space....its that popular!!. Tickets for S.I.T.P.# 9 will be on sake as well, ask Shirley or Ginger for details.😉👍
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Barbara Carr - Shake Your Head - Chess vg+ plays fine. Wol & stamp, vinyl clean £35 Darrow Fletcher - Gotta Draw the Line - Groovy m- plays fine, faint felt x on a-side, labels clean, styrene £ 30 Freddie Scott - I'll Be Gone - Shout m- clean vinyl, label condition superb! £50 Willie Mitchell - Percolatin' - Hi vg+ couple of surface marks but plays clean, bellsound stamped, styrene, hard one to find, labels clean. £20 Debbie Gray - The In Crowd - London ( uk ) vg+ labels perfect, plays clean, iconic mod tune £12 Bar-kays - Knucklehead/soulfinger - Atlantic (SP ) m- mod instrumental classic double header, vinyl and labels immaculate. £10 James Brown - Out Of Sight - Phillips ( uk ) m- labels & vinyl clean, god/godfather of soul. £10 Leon Haywood - Soul Cargo - Fatfish vg+ plays clean, slight mark of a-side, labels intact/feint ringwear, classic instrumental from lp of same lname, ex-packers keyboard player. £15 Jimmy McGriff - Talkin' Bout My Girl - Sue m- vinyl and labels pristine, storming hammond driven mod instrumental dancer, unusual solid centred 33 1/3 rpm £20 Jimmy McGriff - Kiko - Sue vg+ labels and vinyl in great condition, another big mod dancer, covered by many, felt pen on a-side. £20 The Vows - Tell Me - V.I.P. vg+ vinyl surface marks, dosnt affect play, slight label ringwear, drill hole, stamped. Morris Chesnut led, mid tempo dancer, always difficult to find west coast production, written by Frank Wilson/Marc Gordon. £100 The Monitors - Number One In Your Heart - V.I.P. vg+ Original version, recorded in Detroit, no stamp but Marshall matrix scribed in run out groove, A-side label some staining, crack in run out groove, dosnt affect play. 2nd label design, frantic dancer. £25 PayPal accepted, postal charges on request.
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A Long awaited return to a proper Lancastrian Soul Night, famed in the 70's, almost 50 years on revived for the occasion at the ORIGINAL VENUE!. Come along and sample the sounds that made it the place to be in its halcyon years, classic Northern Soul and Motown Floor packers!!. Full details on flyer attached.😉👍
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PROPER lad,this one!😁, good friend and excellent dj as well as one the team who promotes SOUL on the east coast via Bridlington and Scarborough. No nonsense NORTHERN soul from Rob. Make sure you get out and support him, gonna be a cracking night at venue 73!👍
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East Coast Soul Collective's ROB WICKS, is February's special guest at Venue 73, along with Karate Bob Smith, plus residents and hosts, GINGER TAYLOR & JOOLS METCALFE. some great tuneage from Barnsley's top spinner and co-promoter of the BRIDLINGTON & SCARBOROUGH WEEKENDERS and Leed's big sunday get together at WARDROBE. PLEASE be early as it's always busy and parking plus seating is at a premium. As always: stopovers available at Weterfront Lodge ( town centre ), Premier Inn & Holiday Inn ( both 5 mins from venue ) Venue 73 ( formerly Brighouse Ritz ) is 1 mile from sJ25 - M62, situated on Bradford road.😉👍
