Dave West

try sitting in a beer garden with 30 smokers its worse than ever

About a year ago I promoted a soul night in my local town. This attracted 50+ soulies,however as this was a hotel there was a strict no smoking policy. This disrupted the room as the smoking area outside was across the dance floor, leading to a situation of patrons coming back and forth all night. With the new smoking laws in force very soon, small promoters can expect the same. ALSO if using the entrance to go "have a fag" the door man will be constantly asking for confirmation the punter has paid. A stamp on the back of the hand probably the quickest way to identify. Will the promoter be the person responsible to ensure the no smoking rules are adhered to as after all he has hired the room, or is it the responsibility of the landlord etc... COULD THIS BE THE END OF ANY SORT OF ATMOSPHERE AT SMALL VENUES

there was no official release on vinyl, its on the very best of C.D. however I seem to think it appeared on an unofficial E.P. with some non Marvin tracks.but, I have been wrong in the past but whatever.

Can anyone help me with a listing of mowest singles, U.K. and U.S.A. please Dave

As I started this link I thought I'd give my views and opinions. I'm a Motown collector but do DJ on occasion. I tend to use the mike if I'm playing a semi known track for example I would simply say this is Kim Weston , therefore anyone wanting to know can ask "what was that kim weston track" for a known track like "why when love is gone" I probably would just mix / fade it in as everybody will probably know it. for a different version of a track like for example Bobby taylors "its growing" I would say something like Although well known by the temps this is Bobby taylor... ( a great record by the way) the crowd should know the title..add to that some other bits and pieces and that should do.Dont forget the most important bit of all...LAST ORDERS AT THE BAR.. Dont think ive eveer seen a "top" DJ not use the mike. WESTY

What do you class as the role a DJ plays.Is it to bring us poular and / or unknown sounds. Is it to inform us. Is it to entertain us. Is it to educate us .Is it to trick us. How can somone DJ and not use the mike. Does he then just become a human jukebox.

DOTTIE AND MILLIE AND THAT RECORD THAT SOUNDS LIKE A CABARET TUNE,THE ONE WHERE YOU IMAGINE A GUY IN A VELVET SUIT WITH HIS BOW TIE UNDONE WARBLING AWAY. YEAH YOUVE GOT IT " THE SNAKE" YUK

Ive been buying from the states for some time now,and, they always charge me 6 dollars for one record. as I usually buy in batches of about 50 records they charge me 40 dollars. but remember you may get charged import duty depending on what it states on the green import sticker.

if i find out what it is i'll let you know

They play an Ivy Jo Hunter record at drax, does anyone know what its called and what label its on...Cheers Dave

the barmaid says "are you famous" Lenny replies "have you heard of earth,wind and fire" and then plays an immaginary keyboard, then John Shea says "meet wind, why dont you"

The story behind the film goes as follows (unless I'm greatly mistaken). The film has been shown twice by the BBC, They wanted to show it again and bring it out on DVD. However the actors involved took a small fee for appearing thinking they would get more cash from repeat fees. The beeb was happy to do this but some of the actors have now got too big for their boots,so to speak, and wont give the Beeb the permission they need to reshow it.Therefore unless you know someone with a copy, or occasionally one appears on ebay youre out of luck.I'll laeve it up to you to guess which actor / actors are involved, Ive got my own idea....

Heard a record the other day with same backing track as the Four Tops Something about you but as the D.J. didnt use the mike didnt get the name or artist. Anyone got any ideas.....Dave

I'm after the instrumentals, Aint no mountain high enough, Tell me its just a rumour and Do I love you indeed I do. Can anyone help with any details as to where I can get them..Dave

It may be a bit of a common track,although somewhat forgotton, and the intro sounds like Rick, Robin and Him but as a dancer I'll be doggone takes a hell of a lot of beating and should get more plays then it does Dave

Looking for a copy (boot) of Do I Love You instrumental on vinyl, and any other motown unreleased vinyl, Cheers Dave

Hi y'all, I'm thinking of re-creating a couple or so album sleeves measuring about one metre square to put in front of the decks anyone got any ideas which ones I could copy. I thought Jr Walkers Road Runner might be a good 'un but would appreciate your suggestions.. DAVE..

I'm after a jimmy ruffin, shake hands, can anyone help. :search:

Hi y'all, just got these from America, some sound modern, some sound RnB northern, all are in VG or better condition but I'm totally lost as to their value, please help if you ca. on n. 1. Little Milton...Cant hold back the tears / were gonna make it. on Checker 2. Oscar Tony jr. .Aint that true love / for your precious love. on Bell 3. Buddy Ace...Shes my baby / Never let me go..on Duke 4. Lou Courtney..Skate now..on Riverside 5. Bobby Bland..Poverty / Building a fire with rain..on Duke 6. L.C. Put me down easy / Take me for what I am...on SAR 7. Incredibles..I found another love / Heart and soul...on Audio Arts 8. Peaches and herb..I need your love / for your love. on Date 9. Intruders..Up and down the ladder / Together..on Gamble 10. Major Lance..Stay away from me / Gypsy woman..on Curtom 11. Jaggerz..Bring it back / (thats why) baby I love `you. on Gamble 12. Five Stairsteps and Cubie. Little young lover / Baby make me feel so good. on Curtom. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated. Dave.......

Does anyone play the junior Walker track "shut up' don't interupt me". Its on the, Its a gasssss album , and worth a listening to....