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One of the UK’s most popular soul music clubs is calling it a day this weekend after five years of bringing the country’s top northern soul DJs to Glasgow. Caledoniasoul, at the Woodside Social Club this Saturday night (22 July), has introduced a generation to the mysterious world of Northern Soul with intricate dance steps and impossibly rare vinyl from the 1960s and 70s. The mixed crowd of celebrities, pop stars and soul fanatics, regularly topped 200 over the years while maintaining an underground feel through minimal publicity. The venue’s notoriously sweaty atmosphere is almost as famous as the music and Saturday’s finale promises to be no exception. Co-promoter and resident DJ, Scotch Martin, says: “This has been a fantastic club with a really mixed crowd of soul fans and people who are just curious. The 1970s Northern Soul scene was massive, and the precursor to Rave culture, but it’s been written out of 70s history in favour of Abba and Punk. Cale’soul was our way of demonstrating that this great music, based on the Motown sound, will never lose its relevance, even 30 years on. Thanks to everyone who enjoyed Caledoniasoul over the years, and thanks to Caroline, Keith, Lenny and Cathy for making it all run smoothly.” The special guest DJ for the final night is London’s Ady Lupton, a Mod fashion icon. :-) Martin has moved to London. In Glasgow, Goodfoot, Friday Street and Divine (Art School) will continue to champion to sound of vintage soul in Glasgow. Ends “Keep the Faith” 1) For more information please contact Martin Gavin on 07887 633437 or info@caledoniasoul.co.uk 2) Admission is £5.00, no admission after 1.00am 3) Woodside is no smoking in line with legislation 4) Event runs from 9:00pm until 2.00am 5) Woodside Social Club is at 329 North Woodside Road, Glasgow (Kelvinbridge Subway station)