Rob Wigley

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

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

DEE DEE Sharp Prince philip mitchel Morris chestnut roy roberts Melisa morgan plus some surprise guest if all goes well ! Rob & Karen

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

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

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

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 ???

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.!!!

hi Sean Prestatyn is March Yarmouth is April tats 50th is February Rob & Karen

Never Missed 'em, great venue.

Was it VALENTINO'S Bucket ????

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.

Andy Stewart , 8 weeks on the chart, number 4 high position dec 89 on Sloane records Nice

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

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.

the plot thickens !

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 ?

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 !

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 !

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

BRIAN DONKIN from Poole, I think Eddie was it £600 ???? cica 1979 thiink i was on £60 a week !!!

Morris Chestnut on vocal anyone know the full line-up of this group ??? what year is the Julet 45 Photos ??? rob & karen

God help us when we all get older, pleased John has written most of this down !!!!!