Chalky

Many do like a drink though and tere is rarely a problem with it. It isn’t very often I get the chance as I drive a lot. I do hate those who are drunk slobbering over people and you do see quite a bit of it these days from people old enough to know better and who clearly can't take their drink.

People like a drink, I like a drink, given the choice of alcohol free event and one with a bar, then the alcohol free is going to lose out. its a myth to suggest that we didn’t drink BITD, we just filled our guts at a soul night before moving onto the nighters. Coach trips etc awash with ale.

Motown covers many genres of music amongst its many labels and to me “Motown” is simply used as a generic term for its output and not a genre. Yes there is formula for a lot of its output (probably too formulaic and rehearsed as alluded to) but the genres cover pop, middle of the road, easy listening, R&B, soul, soft rock and so on. Northern Soul isn’t a genre either, it is a scene that adopts records from many genres, labels artists etc, Motown included.

I’ve seen plenty of quality venues disappear at the expense of what I condider to be inferior events. Neither do I see the point of a choice between two venues in one town, surely one packed atmospheric venue is better than two half full devoid of atmosphere? I also find even if you have a choice you don’t have a choice because the music policy is invariably the same, pretty pointless IMO.

I think everyone can distinguish between a large event like an oddfellows all dayer and a two bob local event as you put it. But the opening post mentioned 11 two bob local events, there was no oddfellows alldayer in the area. So there is a problem wouldn’t you not agree. Not only is it locally a problem but nationally too. Three weekenders this weekend, two within an hour or so of each other, three allnighters, two in the west midlands and all three within an hour/ hour and half. Other large soul nights as well. Factor in all the two bob local nights as well of which there was dozens then its not rocket science to see that the scene will suffer or parts of it will suffer because of this over supply. There is a complete lack of respect from many towards others, with so many clashing with established long running events. Events that also gave many their break, from this you would expect a little loyalty or support in return but it is rarely returned. Every week we are seeing more events added to the calendar, not just yer two bob local nights but all-nighters as well. So it isn’t a case of a choice between a two bob promotion or one with some money behind it as there is more often than not an over supply of yer more professional promotions.

It wasn’t that long ago that the main allnighter venues were working together and even had a joint flyer, six of us I think.

I’ve been called many things by some on this scene but never a hero 😳🤗 however I’m afraid that chalky is the other version, Hitsville Chalky, so you will have to wait a little longer I’m afraid, sorry.

Little too much? It’s fcuking stupid. Promoters need to their heads banging together.

But isn’t the promoter you played for alos part of the problem? Maybe he or she is one of those exacerbating the situation, maybe the other 11 have been going longer, have a set up as good or better. I do agree it is a problem, choice isn’t always better, it just splits the crowd. Too many Djs who have nothing to offer that isn’t already on offer, too mnaybselfish promoters who want there 5 minutes of fame or an ego massaging. Why people are no longer happy to just attend as a punter is beyond me, promoting and Djing isn’t worh the hassle today From what I have been reading, venues do seem to be on the decline, even major large venues are seeing a drop in numbers but promoters and wannabe Djs do not care about the bigger picture, namely the scene and the health of the scene. A healthy scene with healthy attendances should be the sole aim, not setting up another needless event in an already over crowded calendar.

She is married to Greg Perry, Edna Wright another name of hers.

This week's show (22-11-18) with special guests Chris Waterman and Andy Dyson

Dean's show from last week (15-11-18) with special guest Brian "45" Phillips.

Listening to Timothy TJ. Williams - My Life, I’m not sure?

As many of you will know Dave Clegg, a great friend to many and one of the scene’s characters recently passed away. It has, as you will understand been a very difficult time for his wife Cheryl. Mick H has set up a go fund me page to help raise the funds towards Dave’s funeral. If you have a little to spare no matter how small then please donate and help make the burden on Cheryl a little easier to bear. Thanks. https://www.gofundme.com/dave-cleggs-funeral-costs

Such sad sad news. Far too many of ours leaving us 😢 Had many great nights that Dave organised or co-organised, Syl Johnson and Jackie Ross just two of the many memorable acts he help bring over here.. My thoughts are with Val at this terribly sad time. R.I.P. Dave

I thought I’d read when she was asked elsewhere that it wasn’t her singing?

I thought the Mirwood stuff Soussan actually did pay his dues and therefore not a bootleg?

It is the Mirwood artist, Shirlie Mae Matthews, not the Canadian one.

I don't think so, one of the latter ones. I was missing three or 4 if memory serves. All sorted now.

Have you tried Rod himself, he does have spares of some issues.

Both legit, not all artists are privvy to what the label did. Don Gardner didn’t know cheating kind was released, same for many others. Both yellow and orange done from the same master. Identical in every way apart from the label colour.

Dave Thorley was I think in touch with him at one time.

Great photo Tim.

Valentina Savio, all the way from Italy joins Dean and Gez to share some of her favourite music.

Yep many thanks Tim, too many who further our education by going that extra yard who don’t get the credit they deserve. Looking forward greatly to the full interviews. I have more interest in th8s type of stuff than venues these days, much more fun. Thank you.