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So, first chance I’ve had to sit down and put some words together about Saturday…So, first and foremost, thanks to everyone who travelled to be there from Chesterfield, Harrogate, Carlisle, Stockport, North Wales, St Helens, Preston, Leyland, Hull, Warrington and Wigan to name a few. Hope there was something for everyone across the two rooms, both were busy and great to see smiling faces in both. The resident DJ’s in both rooms were ‘plying their trade’ and the guests pulling out all the stops to keep the dancefloors moving. Carl and Maria were back for a second stint and decided to go for the jugular with a FANTASTIC selection of TOP QUALITY oldies mixed with some of their signature tunes, even Geoff P was impressed 😉 Here’s what they played BILLY WOODS LET ME MAKE YOU HAPPY - PROFESSIONALS THATS WHY I LOVE YOU - MOMENTS YOU SAID - JUST BROS SLICED TOMATOES - JOHNNY HAMPTON NOT MY GIRL - TRANELLS BLESSED WITH A LOVE - GWEN OWENS JUST SAY YOURE WANTED - NEW WANDERERS AINT GONNA DO YOU NO HARM - TERRI GOODNIGHT THEY DIDNT KNOW - JOHNNY HENDLEY MY BABY CAME FROM OUT OF NOWHERE - YVONNE VERNEE JUST KIKE YOU DID ME - PHONETICS JUST A BOYS DREAM - JOHN AND THE WIERDEST NO TIME - DON VARNER MOJO MAMA - JOHN HARRIS AND SOUL SAYERS HANGIN IN - TIMI YURO IT’LL NEVER BE OVER FOR ME - INEZ FOX JINGLE BELL ACETATE - SAM WARD SISTER LEE - KARMELLO BROOKS TELL ME BABY - FRANKIE KARL YOU SHOULD O HELD ON - AL WILLIAMS I AM NOTHING - LOU PRIDE IM COM’UN HOME - LILLIE BRYANT MEET ME HALF WAY - EDDIE HOLMAN WHERE IM NOT WANTED The Modern Room was bouncing from start to finish with everything from the latest new vinyl releases to 70’s classics, and everything in-between being played So, once again thanks to one and all, looking forward to the continued growth of CULCHETH being THE, must visit, monthly, two room soul night, and delivering a quality night for all to enjoy on the first Saturday of the month Next Night September 3rd with Special Guest GINGER TAYLOR and a certain Mr BOB HINSLEY making a return to the Modern Rooms!

WE ARE HOT!

There are some great ‘oldies’ from the earlier days of the scene that you kinda take for granted cause for whatever reason they were pressed and became available to all. They were generally part of the fabric of going out to All-Nighters, listening to records, dancing and collecting a few ‘bits’ as you went along…but then you see a ‘real deal original’ and it stops you as you look and reminisce of those halcycon days… Here’s two examples for me, both of which will be featured at CULCHETH This Saturday with Carl and Maria Willingham guesting

Phil Wainwright played this at Dab of Soul last Saturday, and we commented that it sounds great in a big room, so step forward the big room at Culcheth this Saturday and take a bow John Harris and the Soul Sayers

Orange is the new Yellow! maybe not but after speakin to Maria, unbelievebly this got missed off the playlist last month, so looking forward to hearing this gem on Saturday

True Image... Barbara Lynn... Alfie Davidson... Then maybe this?...BOOM!

Carl and Maria @ Culcheth YUP!

Some records defy labels, Northern, Modern, Crossover, this does 'em all Here's one from Carl and Maria, that gets my vote

Sorry Bob, completely unintentional 😉

Modern Soul Classics lining up for the back room... Take your pick

Mini- All Nighter...now there's an idea!

Steve Woomble is guesting in the Modern Room on August 6th and I know he'll have tunes like this in his box...Qualideee A MODERN SOUL CLASSIC

Sad news, another great artist and provider of many fantastic records for us to enjoy over the years...

CD, original format or recent 45 release take your pick, sounding sooo goodin the Modern Room

Son of Johnnie, and sounds just as good 👍 And again on August 6th 😉😃

Putting my 'Modern' hat on for a minute, one of our Modern Room regulars (Ged Lunt) has been dropping to to maximum effect Crossover? Northern? Modern?....SOUL!

WHOOOSHH, A Robbo FAVOURITE!

Big News from the CULCHETH Press Office! Due to POPULAR DEMAND, from those who were there and those who missed it, we are delighted to announce that CARL and MARIA WILLINGHAM will be back at CULCHETH on SATURDAY AUGUST 6th for a return session in the main room, to follow on from the fantastic rare soul set they played on July 2nd! CARL and MARIA will be joined by CULCHETH residents BOB HINSLEY, KEV MURPHY, SIMON INGHAM and ROBBO, spinning top quality 60’s and 70’s Northern, R&B and Rare Soul for you to enjoy. NOT ONLY THAT but we also have the MODERN ROOM which this month features ‘MODERN SOUL CLASSICS’ main man STEVE WOOMBLE! Steve is joined by SO SOULFUL 70’s anchor STEVE PLUMB, LOWTON and PRESTWICH Modern Room stalwart BAZ MALEEDY, CASSINELLIS and NEWTON CRICKET CLUB resident BILL WILDMAN and NEW RELEASE SOULSTER, PETE RATCLIFFE. Featuring music from the 70’s, 80’s right through to today’s vinyl selections, this is a MODERN ROOM experience NOT TO BE MISSED… So Soulful Saturday’s are here… ENJOY!

Everything looking good for another ‘So Soulful Saturday’ at Culcheth THIS SATURDAY. The Northern room focused on quality 60’s and R&B, will be providing a TOP selection of rare original tunes with resident DJ’s Kev Murphy, Bob Hinsley, Mick Howard and Simon Ingham, joined by this month’s special guests Carl and Maria Willingham . Expect quality oldies, newies and a few ‘underplayed’ tracks waiting for their chance in the limelight The Modern Room, features everything from soulful 70’s right up to today’s latest vinyl releases. Pete Ratcliffe will be showcasing the brand new releases, Ged Lunt gets his groove on with quality indie modern soul selections, So Soulful 70’s and more, fresh from the Blackpool Soul Weekender, Steve Plumb , Baz Maleedy Tsop Manchester keeping the vibe alive and all topped off with a special guest collectors spot from Lancashire’s Charlie Smith, featuring some of his fabulous acquisitions, what’s not to like! So, overall something for everyone THIS SATURDAY, join us for a great night out…

You got your wish 👍😉

It’s been a while since we welcomed Carl and Maria Willingham to CULCHETH but we are pleased to say that they are ‘back on the road’ and heading to CULCHETH on SATURDAY JULY 2nd. As regular guests at both LOWTON CIVIC and CLUCHETH, Carl and Maria have always brought something special to their sets, featuring everything, from the absolute rarest of the rare, through to current floor fillers and a few surprises, just for good measure. Loved and respected by the rare soul crowd, Carl and Maria have built a reputation over the years of being dedicated to the ethos of the original scene, pushing the musical boundaries, wherever they appear. We hope you will join us on July 2nd at one of the best soul venues in the North-West, we promise you won’t be disappointed