Everything posted by Rob Wigley
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Northern and Modern Weekender News From Prestatyn 2007 Website
News from Prestatyn 2007 website - less than 3 weeks to go ! Prestatyn Weekender News update Feb 2007 Summary: Hi everyone and thanks for you continued support and sorry it has taken so long to get this update on, we just wanted to be sure everything was in place and correct at the time of going to print on here ! Prestatyn Weekender News update The event reached its final "sell out point" in early December but a few places are still coming up as people who have booked in 2006 have found that circumstances have changed and have advised Pontins they can not now attend the event. We are running a "waiting list" for spare places Telephone the booking line 0870 604 5606 for info. OPEN TO ALL THURSDAY 15th MARCH Pre-event party night AT NO EXTRA COST. We are delighted to announce that The centre will be open for our pre-Weekender warm up session. You will be able to book in from 4.00pm and access you accommodation from that time. We have 2 rooms in operation The Main Arena 1 and the House of Soul Running from approximately 7.30pm until around 2.00 am in the morning. This is a great chance to beat the Friday traffic and get to the centre early and meet a few people and generally "Chill out" before the Weekend's events start in earnest. ARTIST LINE-UP Modern Room-Arena 2 FridayMeli'sa Morgan SaturdayRoy Roberts SundayMarc Evans (aka Ron Hall & Motherfunkas) Main Arena 1 Saturday Night ShowcaseMorris Chestnut Dee Dee Sharp Roy Roberts Prince Philip Mitchell & surprise guest !! Backed live by the fabulous Midnight Hour Soul Band Dancing competition Friday night Arena 1 11.00pm -serious dancers only please !! Dj line up to follow. We have the following rooms in operation throughout the weekend Main Northern Soul Arena 1 Main Modern Soul Arena 2 Queen Vic Pub Redemption Northern oldies room House of Soul Specialist Modern /Crossover /garage sets Channel Six 24hrs a day Soul Radio 10.00 am Friday to 9.00pm Sunday http://www.soul-weekenders.co.uk/prestatyn2007/
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Ivy Joe Hunter Rip ?
just had Richie Pitts on the phone telling me Motown Funk Brother Ivy Joe Hunter has died apparently after returning from the recent Funk brothers tour of Europe. he was here the week before last ! Anybody heard anything or confirm. Not be on here for a couple of days so i may have missed it. Rob & Karen
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Wigan Casino - A Question
As a regular at The casino over the years the early years (and more commercial) always seemed to be rammed solid. But the busiest night I can recall was the 2nd oldies anniversary (Feb 77 I think) , just totally wall to wall even when they opened Ms up it stayed full everywhere !! Rob
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Morris Chestnut At Prestatyn
DEE DEE Sharp Prince philip mitchel Morris chestnut roy roberts Melisa morgan plus some surprise guest if all goes well ! Rob & Karen
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New Kent 45s
How quick can you do them ?? Morris Chestnut is over in March at Prestatyn (although you are in Paris !!) and the Attractions "Destination You" c/w "Why shouldn't a man cry" would make a good pair to get signed at the event and two great sides as well. Rob & Karen
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Jackie Day R I P
Yet more bad news regarding great artists, as always see as many of them as you can and let them know that their work is appreciated. RIP Karen & Rob
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More Sad News
Very Very sad news. Julie was a wonderful person and died so young. Our thoughts go out to Steve one of the nicest people you could ever meet and our thoughts will be with you on wednesday. Rob & Karen
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How Did It Get There!?
Found loads of stuff over the years, but around 12 years ago i went for a drive in the Peak District one Sunday Morning and found a small "raise money for the under 9s football team" car boot sale. Only half a dozen booters on , all crap they were selling. I saw about 20 albums proped up against the wheel of a car and went to look. des O'Connor, Great Classics, top of the pops-----then out from inbetween then drops the only 45 on the whole boot sale---A mint UK DEMO copy, still in its sleeve---James Walsh Gypsy Band "Coz its you girl" RCA I paid my 25p and left with a smile----but how the F*** did it get there ??? The Record fairy ???
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Charles Russell - It Aint Easy
A great record originated of John Manship tapes / Cleethorpes Pier around 1976 I think. Got both copies but watch out it was BOOTLEGGED on Pysche late 70s.!!!
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John Manship Records
hi Sean Prestatyn is March Yarmouth is April tats 50th is February Rob & Karen
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Kev Roberts Myspace
Never Missed 'em, great venue.
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Kev Roberts Myspace
Was it VALENTINO'S Bucket ????
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Top Ten Northern Soul Towns
Archive press reports for The Birmingham Evening Mail state that 95% of people arrested at a raid on a famous all-night brothel cafe were from Northants and Harboro------- I think Kevin might have based the list on collectors & record shops as well as venues ! He always mentions the famous "Syd Booth's" from Mansfield.
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Kev Roberts Myspace
Andy Stewart , 8 weeks on the chart, number 4 high position dec 89 on Sloane records Nice
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Kev Roberts Myspace
- Kev Roberts Myspace
Hi Mark on bloody nights again Now the old memory is failing me but was it "Limited Editions" (Limmos) its on Clumber Street opp. where the New Wilkinsons has been built. There was that other place on Westgate "Digby's" ??? kev did the Tuesday "Grab a Granny" Night and "Where's me trou-sers" was his biggest party record----no I'm not making it up !!! rob- Kev Roberts Myspace
A young Borrat ? Seriously Kev did make "Donald where's your trousers" a massive hit the second time around, he was resident DJ at a club in Mansfield on Tuesday Nights--Honest.- Same "gerri" ?
the plot thickens !- Same "gerri" ?
So we are still none the wiser, my hearing ain't what it used to be--(they said the disco's would make me deaf) ---but it does sound like 2 women to me. Also is Gerri Granger Black then ? she sounds like she could be white ?? any pics ?- Proper Soulies
Strange thread, never seen any of those flyers myself, but you pay your money and you make your choice. A little bit of what you fancy does you good and if you don't like a venue or its music policy then you don't have to go. there are plenty of places to pick from at the moment and you can usually tell by the DJ line up what to expect. Its a social scene go out and enjoy it !- Same "gerri" ?
what about this one--just had an old tape from Wigan days on i found whilst clearing the office out. Gerri Granger "I go to pieces" and Carol & Gerri "how can i ever find a way" follow each other. vocal sounds nearly the same is it the same Gerri ? Anyone know ? i bet someone has some black and white footage somewhere !- Morris Chestnut
- Stanley Mitchell R.i.p
Such bad news this one. I can confirm that STANLEY MITCHELL WAS SIGNED FOR PRESTATYN 2007. He had returned his contract to appear 3 weeks ago after a lot of hard work behind the scenes by Dave Welding. he was going to be our "Surprise" artist and sing "get it baby" & "Quit twisting my arm" We seem to be saying week in week out about artist passing away without getting to appear here as we keep saying you have to see them before its too late. Our thoughts are with Stanleys family at this sad time Rob & karen Wigley on behalf of the Prestatyn Team- Construction - Hey Little Way Out Girl - Acetate
BRIAN DONKIN from Poole, I think Eddie was it £600 ???? cica 1979 thiink i was on £60 a week !!!- Soundmasters On Juliet Mp3 Wanted
Morris Chestnut on vocal anyone know the full line-up of this group ??? what year is the Julet 45 Photos ??? rob & karen - Kev Roberts Myspace