Chalky

I wouldn't tell anyone what to play but what is the point of another, even if he or she is younger, DJ playing played out established sounds, none at all IMO. I also said what happens when a family or career dictates their life, will they still be part of this scene, travelling up and down the country? I doubt it very much, and if that is the case then they aren't important to the future of the scene, the scene needs soulies who will be in it for the long term, not just a few years. I didn't put you in any bracket, never really thought of anyone in particular to be honest.

I'm not saying that at all Winston, my point is the younger DJ's aren't going to play anything that is or has already been played by older more experienced DJ's, more often than not any new record that isn't in the hands of the top djs has more than likely been rejected by these as not good enough. These more experienced DJ's also have most of the contacts on the scene, that is not something that happens over night either and they are highly unlilkely to share these contacts. All I'm saying is why swap like for like, something different is what is need not some youngster playing oldies. I also wouldn't tell anyone what to play, I would book a DJ on his/her ability and what is in their play box and there ain't that many young ones out there right now who can move the older ones at the top of the tree out of the way, in fact there ain't any IMHO to nudge the likes of Butch, Andy Dyson, Soul Sam, Arthur Fenn etc out of the way. No disrespect to anyone intended with that comment but that is how I see the state of the scene right now.

don't think I'd book a dj if I'd never heard them play a set anywhere.

Any new or younger DJ has to , IMHO be seen to offer something different and preferably new. If they went down the oldies path, or a set of known records you might as well stick with the tried and trusted dj's some are keen to cast to one side :angry:

They are the scenes future IF they are going to be there in the future. What happens if a career gets in the way or when/if they have kids? Like I said before it's what a Dj has to offer not his or her age.

What do you think a DJ is worth? Up and coming, no disrespect but a Dj should be judged on what he (or she) has to offer, experience and knowledge also has a big part to play. You shouldn't a set just cause your young.

post your sales and close the topic Ted, thats the best way.

I would have thought somewhere in between those two figures. Dunno about it being obscure though.

no, it's not just you Joe.

the only people the promoters should be making happy is the paying customer, not their mates with a dj set. Unfortunately too much of this these days

best venue, tough one as so many over the years. Probably the Winding Wheel in Chesterfield, only half a dozen or so niters but a great venue. Best current venue, Lifeline. Best Dj, Butch.

probably didn't go down too well with todays dancers although some did dance. Suppose with records like that is when you play it, play 6 up tempo tracks, drop one in like that and the dancers might be glad of a plodder

45 minute sets are ok if you have another later on. 30 minutes sets ruin the night for me as more often than not the music is all over the place, different styles/genres, sets don't flow.

Bobby Bryd, not forgotten, it's just too cheap for most to DJ with Orthea Barnes, had many a spin nover the years. I've played the odd time over the last few years along with her Your Picture On The Wall.

I've seen it sell no problems at all for £250 and £300 in recent months. Mate had one at £200 and he could have sold dozens of times over. I've old lists of Andy Dysons from 1993ish and it was £15 on one of them. Wasn't this a one hit find (bit like the Ringleaders although nowhere near as many) with copies just being re-circulated amongst collectors and the market? Don't recall this being found in any great numbers for many years.

I reckon you are right Byrney, I'll have to dig the Echoes out and check.

Did Shaun run it before Guy? Can only remember Guy originally about '86/'87. MIck Lyons taking over in later years but the music just wasn't the same which was a shame as it was decent venue. Guy later went on to another Tony's Empress Ballroom in Mexborough, some great nights there too. Have the Old Grey Whistle Test on video, just copied it to DVD.

I'll back you up Ken, Guy's nighters were top notch alweays the top dj's of the time. Flyer attached and another.....

The Phil La Of Soul outing is called My Love My love/Go Go Annie (307). Little_John_Bowie___My_Love__My_Love___Phil_La_of_Soul.mp3

his side-kick

who's Joe

have seen between £100 and £150

It's one of those I got sick of hearing, seem to hear it at every venue Dunno why it still retains such a high price either, quite a few out there and fair few turned up not so long ago. Seemed to be a regular fixture on e-bay for a while.

been playing this regular at venues like Sheridans and Middleton. Always someone comes up and asks what it is. Sheridans two once came up, found out what it was and went into the record bar and bought a copy. Old Magnificent Men cover up if memory serves me right

been a couple or so over the last 12 months, around the $1000 mark.