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Here's an underplayed oldie played at CULCHETH as a reactivation a while ago that's now getting spins around and about. John Weston played it on Dean Andersons excellent, weekly Thursday evening show last night and in the box for Saturday...

It's his trademark Rob, we've got Robbo with his shorts in the Main Room and Pete Ratcliffe in shorts in the Modern Room...no matter what the weather brings 😆 Mind you who cares when the both deliver the musical goods 👍👊👏

The Modern Room at CULCHETH goes from strength to strength, with each month getting better and better. Now that SOUL SAM has joined the resident team of STEVE PLUMB, CHARLIE SMITH, NICK McKINNON, BILL WILDMAN, PETE RATCLIFFE and BAZ MALEEDY for 2025, so that is set to get even better! The music policy, to coin a phrase, is ‘IF IT MOVES FUNK IT! Which if you are a seasoned veteran of Modern Rooms, you’ll know that means everything we do in there is aimed at the dancefloor and just having a great time… Join us on the first Saturday of the month for the ‘Do Within a Do’ and you’ll hear everything from FRAZELLE to FRANKIE KNUCKLES from LUTHER to LOWRELL… Soulful 70’s, Eclectic 80’s, Rare Grooves, and Disco Biscuits are all in the mix If It Feels Good…Do It 20250201_202231.mp4

And last but definitely not least, the main room wouldn’t be the main room without KEV MURPHY! From LOWTON to WIGAN to BLACKBURN to BOLTON to just about everywhere, CULCHETH resident Kev is becoming more and more popular as he showcases his incredible collection of oldies, real classics, forgotten spins and just quality rare soul music for all to see, hear and enjoy. Have you heard Dennis Edwards Johnny on the Spot? Fascinators ‘In Other Words’? Edith Brown ‘You Did It’? The Camaros ‘We’re Not Too Young’ ? No? well, you’re in for a treat on MARCH 1st at CULCHETH SEE YOU THERE…

Now here’s a DJ and ‘soul man’ in the truest sense of the term, cut him and he’ll ooze ‘SOUL’. ROBBO has been there and done that many times and he brings that love and enthusiasm for the music front and centre when he DJ’s. Robbo will play a Motown classic followed by a real rarity, followed by a forgotten oldie, weaving a web of soulful strands, capturing the hearts and minds to all in front of him, inviting them onto the dancefloor. Tobi Lark, Fortson and Scott, Gene Chandler, the wonderful Enticers and the brilliant Wigan MONSTER John Leach ‘Put that Woman Down, all in the box ready for CULCHETH playtime!

You're right there Bob, such FANTASTIC tunage ammassed over the years, impecable taste, this could be his signiture tune... 😉👏

Next up will be SIMON INGHAM carrying on from where Baz leaves off, Simon, a CULCHETH and ASHTON UKRANIAN resident is another DJ coming through the ranks due firstly to an absolute love of Rare and Underplayed soul but with an eye on the really sounds from the past from venues such as Morecambe, The Wilton, Lifeline and many more. Simon’s selections and choice of tunes would grace the decks of any venue so we are lucky to have him as a resident at CULCHETH. Simon continues to dig, so it’ll be a pleasure to hear on of his current picks Keith & Billie ‘Tastes Sour Don’t It’ as well as the superb oldie Lee Rogers ‘Go Go Girl’ 70’s stormer, True image ‘I’m Not Over You Yet’ Wow! The mega rare Cody Black ‘It's Our Time To Fall In Love’ the sublime Chuck Cockerham ‘Have I Got a Right’ and if it arrives in time the gem dancer below and it’s only 9 o’clock!

CULCHETH going from strength to strength... We are pleased to announce SOUL SAM has joined the team as resident at CULCHETH MODERN ROOM! Quality all the way…Nuff said really

One wek to go and the 'buzz' is there...Starting the proceedings on the night in the main hall will be Baz M, looking forward to airing some of his rare and underplayed selections, just as he used to do early doors at the SAINTS club in St Helens, featuring tracks that will be new to some and forgotten by others but great to hear played out while welcoming the CULCHETH faithful. Check out his current featured sides such as Eddie Bo ‘Our Love Will Never Falter’, Jackie Opel’s so soulful ‘Sometimes I Wonder’, The C-Quents forgotten 45 oldie,‘It’s You and Me’ now ripe for the pickin’ and last but definitely not least, the instantly recognisable Marilyn Calloway ’Shut Up’

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Our SPECIAL GUEST on MARCH 1st is none other than possibly the scenes busiest DJ, TED MASSEY! Now there’s a reason Ted is sooo busy, ‘Soul’ people want to hear and dance to what he plays…Simples! (either that or see what wild shirt he’s wearing this time out 😉 ) No it’s definitely the music and that’s why he’s always welcome at CULCHETH when he plays records like The Shades ‘Hit It’ Les Chansonettes C/U, Arin Demain ‘Silent Treatment’ The Antellects ‘Love Slave, the brilliant Arthur Griswold ‘Pretty Mama Blues’ and the superb James Lynn Marsh ‘You Made a Mistake’ So treat yourself and DON’T MISS THIS

Not surprising, that man's got great taste, looking forward to hearing him play on March 1st he ALWAYS pulls summat out the bag, or in his case toolbox 😆👍

Got asked for this gem last month so 'in the box' it goes...

Just lookin' at Si Ingham's set from Ashton last Saturday and thinkin' now THAT'S a benchmark of QUALITY! Johnny Gilliam - Room Full Of Tears, The Camaro's - We're Not Too Young, Chuck Cockerham - Have I Got A Right, Cody Black - It's Our Time To Fall In Love, The Falcons - Love You Like You've Never Been Loved, Tommy Ridgley - My Love Gets Stronger, Troy Dodds - Try My Love, Keith & Billie - Tastes Sour Don't It, Johnny Rodgers - Make A Change, Bo Fowler - The Upper Hand, J.J. Barnes - Baby Please Come Back Home, Henry Moore - You Really Grab Me, Nat Hall - Why, The Venturas - Heart Of Love, Leo Price Band - Hey Now Baby, The Informers - A Hard Way To Go, Timmie Williams - Competition, Traditions - Twinkle Little Star, Moses Smith - Come On Let Me Love You, Bobby Rich - There's A Girl Somewhere (For Me), True Image - I'm Not Over You, The Exits - Girl If You Come Back To Me Rare, underplayed, classic and just effin' great music...and definitely summat to look forward to on March 1st 😉

Haha, thanks for that Bob, bit like the swans on the river eh? 😉

There's a great buzz on Ashton Anniversary tonight, a 1am finish, 3 Culcheth residents, Chris and Phil AND two great guests, bloody hell what's not to LOVE about THAT! HAPPY VALENTINES 😍

Four great slabs of Soul there Steve, Love Doctor already gettin' spins at Culcheth 👍

CULCHETH continues to stamp its mark on the North West soul scene for those who want to hear the kind of music that excited us week in week out, that invited us to travel all over the country to hear the kind of music you couldn't hear anywhere else and sent us searching to find that latest 'big' record! Who better than TED MASSEY and SOUL SAM to carry the torch as they 'ply their trade' in the Rare Northern and Modern Rooms at CULCHETH on the 1st MARCH... and there's more😉

Some MONSTEROUS tuneage there Mick...Lookin' like an absolute stormer of a night in the offering 👍👏👊

Ted is always a popular choice with the Culcheth crowd, and along with Sam in the Modern Room, we are showing why Culcheth is intent on keeping the Rare Soul flag flying high for those that want something a bit different for their Saturday nights out 😉 👍

WOW Thanks Si and BIG thanks to Dave Holt, another LOWTON originator, and great to see him out and about... Fab memories there, click and enjoy Hope to see many of you later today 👍

Last of our DJ profiles, due to time constraints but DEFINITELY not Least... Alan Jenkins Falkirk Alan is one of our Special Guest DJ’s on Saturday, coming all the way from Falkirk, Scotland, (now there's dedication!!) Alan bring some quality rare soul for sure! Alan has an absolutely mind-blowing collection of Rare Soul, including tracks from the likes of Two+Two, Eddie Billups, Del Tours and many, many more. Just take a look at some of his recent spins…a ABSOLUTE dancers delight... Guitar Ray - You’re Gonna Wreck My Life Buddy Smith - When You Lose The One You Love The Camaro’s - We’re Not Too Young (To Fall In Love) Patrinell Staten - Little Love Affair Romona Collins - You’ve Been Cheating Tamala Lewis - You Won’t Say Nothing The Del-Tours - Sweet And Lovely William Powell - Heartache Souvenirs Ray Agee - I’m Losing Again Mello Souls - We Can Make It Little Richie - Just Another Heartache The Antellects - Love Slave Don Gardner - Cheatin’ Kind Soul Incorporated - My Proposal The Sonatas - Going On Down The Road Hayes Cotton - Black Wings Have My Angel Jimmy Phillips - She Belongs To Me Timmie Williams - Competition Lee Mckinney & The Magnetics - I’ll Keep Holding On The D.C. Blossoms - Hey Boy The Fabulous Jades - Come On And Live Al Scott - What Happened To Yesterday Chuck Cockerham - Have I Got A Right Chuck Holiday - Just Can’t Trust Nobody Tommy Ridgley - My Love Gets Stronger Johnny Mccall - I Need You JT Rhythm - All I Want Is You Eddie Whitehead - Just Your Fool The Tomangoes - I Really Love You The Del Larks - Job Opening Lester Tipton - This Won't Change Little John - Just Wait And See

Natalie Nicholls - Walsall One of our Special Guests and first-time visitor to CULCHETH is Wolverhampton based Natalie Nicholls. Natalie is the driving force behind the highly rated Wolfies Soul Nights in Walsall, and along with her partner Alan Jenkins is getting great reviews about her sets, both locally and further afield, including her recent DJ spot at the Ashton Ukrainian club, amongst others. Expect Natalie to be spinning some quality music, aimed firmly at the dance floor!!! Here's a Sample of Natalie's Recent Playlist The Tempests - Someday - Lp Mickie Champion - What Good Am I - Musette September Jones - Stuttering Sam - 100 Club Single Danny White - Keep My Woman Home - Atlas Garnett Mimms - Prove It To Me - United Artists Sam Fletcher - I'd Think It Over - Tollie Rotations - Put A Dime On D9 - Frantic Lewis Clark - I Need Your Loving So Bad - Tiger Town The Falcons - Love You Like You Never Been Loved - Big Wheel Nancy Butts - I Want To Hold Your Hand - Flaming Arrow The Sharpets - Lost In A World Of A Dream - Sound City Marion Stewart - I Must Be Losing You - R Anita Humes - What Did I Do - Roulette Canadian David Thomas - I'll Always Need You - Prime The Chevrons - Love I Love You - Independence Demo Little John - Heartbreaking Time - Martay Rose St John And The Wonderettes - I Know The Meaning - Veep Johnny Bartell - If This Isn't Love - Solid State Demo Sammy King - Your Old Stand By - Marathon The Hytones - Bigger And Better - A Bet Ruby Sherry - Feminine Ingenuity - Take 6 Marion Stewart - I Must Be Losing You - R Argie And The Arkettes - You're The Guy - Ronnie Little Ann - The Smile On Your Face - LP

Mick Howard Heywood Manchester It would be fair to say that Mick and his wife Karen are two of the mainstays of the scene in the North-West today. Both regulars at LOWTON CIVIC and a host of venues all across the North-West over the years, they have become barometers of quality venues, which thankfully, includes CULCHETH and ASHTON UKRAINIAN where Mick is involved as a DJ and co-promoter. Looking at Micks favourite selections both current and past, you can see why he’s part of the team at Saturdays ALL-DAYER Mick's LOWTON MEMORIES Gladys Knight " No One Can Love You More" Calvin Grayson "Love's Just Begun" Curly Moore "You Don't Mean" Barbara Lynn "Moving On A Groove" Nolan Porter "If I Could Only Be Sure" MICK's Five Current Spins Ivy Jo "I Can Feel The Pain" The Dramatics "Your Love Was Strange" The Gambrells "You Better Move" The Holidays "I Lost You" The Vontels "Ta Hula Hoop"