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ONE WEEK TO GO...THREE ROOMS WITH RUNNING SOUL!

Modern Soul Memories ...Room 2 Saturday afternoon 👍

Simply Soul - https://www.firstexperiencerecords.com/ - will be selling @ the next Culcheth event on February 1st - just like we were each month all those years ago on Friday nights @ Lowton in the 'Modern Room' !!

Room 3 Rare and Underplayed 60’s 70’s Soul and Crossover During its 20 plus years, LOWTON CIVIC had a rich history of pushing the musical boundaries not only in the main room with an exception guest DJ list but also in the two back rooms, with everything from the very sadly departed, Pete Coulson’s R&B sessions to a brief flirtation with Soulful House. But it was the ‘Room With a View’ and the superb DDA sessions hosted by Paul Sadot, Joan Livesey and the late, must missed and much loved Karl Rhodes along with their guests, who made such an effort to be a part of these back room sessions… The LOWTON back room sessions became the inspiration for the Kenwood Suite at the BURY TOWN HALL ALL-NIGHTERS, which in turn was continued and kept us all sane during lockdown as the Bury Virtual All Nighter online stream broadcasts. We are pleased to confirm that the Rare and Underplayed room at the Anniversary All-Dayer continues that ethos and many of the DJ’s involved in some of those brilliant sessions as well as some new faces will be digging deep into their collections to bring you an unrivalled selection of rare soul sounds from the 60’s and 70’s

Ahh, the joy of Modern... all in the mix Feb 1st

Great selection there Rob, but the AOE copy of Brand New would have Mr Plumb reachin' for the yellow card 😉😆

Now here's an 'under the radar' event that NEVER disappoints... Mine hosts, are Dab of Soul promoter Dave Lucas and Kev Rodgers, with Kev on a partial sabbatical for this one, but he has drafted in the rather marvellous, magnificent, musically-minded man that is Carl Molloy to take care of things in his absence. Guests on the day are North-West based Ged Lunt and Baz Maleedy, winging their way down with boxes of dusty vinyl to entertain the great crowd that assembles for the Groovin' Sunday sessions at the 'Tavern' in Derby.

LOWTON had one of the most popular Modern Rooms in the country and Modern has its place with the monthly Modern Room at CULCHETH. That continues with Modern Soul, All Day in Room 2, with the ‘Do with a Do’ as it’s become known. Starting with Pete Ratcliffe and his ‘Review of 2024’, showcasing vinyl releases from last year. After that, the groove continues right through to 1am in Sunday morning and including a special session on Saturday afternoon featuring ‘Modern Soul Memories’ from the dancefloors early Modern Soul scene, watch this space…

A solid selection of DJ's, many with long histories with LOWTON CIVIC HALL now booked and looking forward to, what is shaping up to be a very special night early in the 2025 Soul calendar... Looking back but also looking forward with some of today's popular DJ's on the scene, a prime example being Natalie Nichols and Alan Jenkins, bringing the enthusiasm found at the Midlands/Wolverhampton Friday night venue, 'Woolfies' to Culcheth on the 1st Feb

Great story that Bob and you mention two guys it's a pleasure to have on the 'Wheels of Steel' on the 1st Feb 👍 Two guys who have been on the scene for a long time and both of which over the years have bought, sold and played more records that I can think of. Looking forward to their sets on the day 👏

Some great memories and playlists coming in from the DJ's on the day and peeps lookin' forward to the day... Here's one that I always remember Bob H featuring in his playlists at Lowton, great uptemop rare soul

A great track Bob and one that I associate with Robbo, who reminds us of just how good it is by featuring it from time to time in his excellent sets👍

Just in case you missed it, DJ list now finalised, with a couple of sets still available on the rota, so watch this space...

THE WORD IS OUT!...The conversation is in full flow and the feelin’ is that this is going to be a MUST VISIT event! SATURDAY FEB 1st sees the first event back at CULCHETH for 2025 and what an event it’s going to be! THREE ROOMS, 21 DJ’s, 12 HOURS of SOLID SOUL SENSATIONS from 1pm through to 1am! Quality Oldies, Rarest of the Rare, Underplayed 60’s and 70’s, Crossover and Modern Soul as we celebrate the past with memories from LOWTON CIVIC HALL and look forward with the sounds of today’s NORTHERN and MODERN dancefloors. Just take a look at this and grab your diaries…

Us RL fans all have our ‘crosses’ to bear from time to time, the ascendency of ‘you know who’ and ‘you know who 2’ means we have to put up with ribbin’ from Warriors and Wire fans BUT it’s all good fun and in most cases, makes for great banter, just like our beloved Soul scene. It’d be boring if we all channelled the same furrow… sad part is, I probably like pies as much as the next mon 😆😆😉

Been asked for a list of hotels near Culcheth on Facebook for those wanting to travel, so I thought I'd share with fellow Soul Sourcers 👍 These are all within pretty much 10 mins by car from the venue, hope that helps Travelodge Warrington Lowton 322 Newton Rd, Lowton, Warrington WA3 1HD•0871 559 1851 B&B HOTEL Warrington Aston Ave, Risley, Warrington WA3 6ZN•01925 847050 Bay Horse Hotel 49-53 Warrington Rd, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN4 9PJ•01942 725032 The Kirkfield 2-4 Church St, Newton-le-Willows WA12 9SU•01925 222058 The Greyhound Hotel Leigh Sporting Lodge Inns, Warrington Rd, Leigh WN7 3XQ•01942 671256 Holiday Inn Express Leigh - Sports Village, an IHG Hotel Leigh Sports Village, Sale Wy, Leigh WN7 4JY•01942 366334 Premier Inn Haydock Park/M6 J23 hotel Yew Tree Way, Lowton, Warrington WA3 3JD•0333 003 1699 Mercure Haydock Hotel Penny Ln, Haydock, St Helens WA11 9SG•01942 559940 Village Hotel Warrington 110 Centre Park Square, Warrington WA1 1QA•01925 377540 Premier Inn Warrington (M6/J21) hotel Manchester Rd, Woolston, Warrington WA1 4GB•0333 321 9124

Things shaping up nicely, more to follow...