Ian Smith

This event was originally rescheduled for Friday 9 July 2021 but was cancelled after the Government did not relax the lockdown rules. It will now take place on Friday 30 July 2021. (It was originally supposed to be our June 2021 event!). This is a one off date and from October Bilton will return to its normal second Friday of even months slot. Top northern, Motown, and 70's tunes for dancers. For our first post lockdown extravaganza Dave Cervi Kilner (Movin' on a Groove @ Harrogate Ivory Bar) joins resident DJ's Keith Hudson, Steve Murphy and Ian Smith. Fantastic sprung floor, comfo

The Harrogate Cheltenham Club was the town's original (pioneereing) soul & RnB club between 1967 and 1969. This is the third annual reunion event recreating the spirit and vibe of the original venue. The venue is Ripley Star Club, the home of the world famous Ripley Live and Ripley Blues, which has hosted many famous acts over the years including Steve Cropper and Georgie Fame. It boasts an excellent hard wooden floor ideal for soul dancers. Ripley is an attractive village on the A61 between Harrogate and Ripon on the 36 bus route, with late bus services to both towns. This is NO

Soul returns to the Riley Smith Hall with 4 confirmed dates on 25 September 2021, 29 January 2022, 23 April 2022, and 24 September 2022. This iconic venue has an sprung floor and is one of the best dancefloors in Yorkshire. Floorfilling northern, seventies, 60's R&B, and crossover tunes played on the original vinyl releases by Andy Carling (Wetherby Engine Shed), Keith Hudson (Harrogate and Ilkley Soul Clubs), Diane Layton (Leeds Moortown and Wardrobe), and Ian Smith (Harrogate and Ilkley Soul Clubs). Top guest DJ to be confirmed for each event in due course. Events will run 7.30 to 12.30

Soul returns to the Riley Smith Hall with 4 confirmed dates on 25 September 2021, 29 January 2022, 23 April 2022, and 24 September 2022. This iconic venue has an sprung floor and is one of the best dancefloors in Yorkshire. Floorfilling northern, seventies, 60's R&B, and crossover tunes played on the original vinyl releases by Andy Carling (Wetherby Engine Shed), Keith Hudson (Harrogate and Ilkley Soul Clubs), Diane Layton (Leeds Moortown and Wardrobe), and Ian Smith (Harrogate and Ilkley Soul Clubs). Top guest DJ to be confirmed for each event in due course. Events will run 7.30 to 12.30

Soul returns to the Riley Smith Hall with 4 confirmed dates on 25 September 2021, 29 January 2022, 23 April 2022, and 24 September 2022. This iconic venue has an sprung floor and is one of the best dancefloors in Yorkshire. Floorfilling northern, seventies, 60's R&B, and crossover tunes played on the original vinyl releases by Andy Carling (Wetherby Engine Shed), Keith Hudson (Harrogate and Ilkley Soul Clubs), Diane Layton (Leeds Moortown and Wardrobe), and Ian Smith (Harrogate and Ilkley Soul Clubs). Top guest DJ to be confirmed for each event in due course. Events will run 7.30 to 12.30

Soul returns to the Riley Smith Hall with 4 confirmed dates on 25 September 2021, 29 January 2022, 23 April 2022, and 24 September 2022. This iconic venue has an sprung floor and is one of the best dancefloors in Yorkshire. Floorfilling northern, seventies, 60's R&B, and crossover tunes played on the original vinyl releases by Andy Carling (Wetherby Engine Shed), Keith Hudson (Harrogate and Ilkley Soul Clubs), Diane Layton (Leeds Moortown and Wardrobe), and Ian Smith (Harrogate and Ilkley Soul Clubs). The first post lockdown event is on Saturday 25 September 2021 and the gu

Postponed 10th anniversary special on the Club's 11th anniversary to the date and day!! Guest DJ's to be confirmed very shortly. Sprung Wooden Floor. Atmospheric & Friendly Club. Reasonable bar prices and Parking. Across the Board Floorfilling Soul Music - Northern, 60's R&B, Seventies and the occasional modern gem. Resident DJ's Keith Hudson, Stephen Murphy & Ian Smith. Look out for the Harrogate Soul All Dayer with Soulutions appearing live on Sunday 29 August 2021 (advance tickets £13) and other soul nights on Friday 9 July 2021 and Friday 8 October 2021.

Harrogate Northern Soul Club returns to its normal second Friday even month slot. Guest DJ's ROMAN & LODGIE. Sprung Wooden Floor. Atmospheric & Friendly Club. Reasonable bar prices and Parking. Across Board Floorfilling Soul Music - Northern, 60's R&B, Seventies and the occasional modern gem. Resident DJ's Keith Hudson, Stephen Murphy & Ian Smith (Flyer to follow). Look out for the Harrogate Soul All Dayer with the UK's No 1 Soul Band Soulutions appearing live on Sunday 29 August (tickets in advance £13 contact Ian 07826 925330) and other soul nights on Friday 9 Ju

Update 17 June 2021 - This date has been cancelled due to the latest Government announcements and will now take place on Friday 30 July 2021. The Soulutions concert is still scheduled for Bank Holiday Sunday 29 August and tickets are still available Post Lockdown Soul Extravaganza to dance away those lockdown blues. Guest DJ Dave Cervi Kilner (Movin' On a Groove - Harrogate Ivory Bar). Sprung Wooden Floor. Atmospheric & Friendly Club. Reasonable bar prices and Parking. Across Board Floorfilling Soul Music - Northern, 60's R&B, Seventies and the occasional modern gem. Reside

The all day soul spectacular carried over to 2021 after the 2020 August Bank Holiday event was cancelled due to Covid 19. 10 hours of across the board soul music in one room with a top line up of local DJ's with the UK's top soul band Soulutions appearing live. The full band will be appearing fronted by the charismatic vocalist Louise Mehan singing their hits Listen and Thankful along with new material. DJ's sets will vary from modern, to northern floor fillers, Motown, Seventies with a few soul hits and some underplayed numbers too. Something for everyone is guaranteed! It promises to be

This month the Soul Lounge welcomes a very special guest - Seth Mowshowitz straight from NYC but now resident in Leeds. Seth is the lead in the Leeds based band Fold and doubles as a funk DJ as his alter ego. Seth joins regulars Andy Brads and Ian Smith who will be supplementing the funk with some solid soul for the dancefloor - modern, northern, southern, soul hits, R&B of the 60's variety & boogie. Its a great night - atmospheric club with dance floor, comfortable lounge and good bar. 8 til 12 - free entry.

Soulful! is back at the Soul Lounge - Friday 31 January 8 until 12 - free entry. Soul Music across the board fa' dancin'! Spinners will be Ian Smith, John Lee and Steve Flynn(SOS Bradford). A fun night with a good crowd!

Harrogate Northern Soul Club - Valentine's night special with special guest DJ's Natalie Harrison (Lincoln) and Greg Gowlar (Charity Soul & Goole). Soul's odd couple are the ideal antidote to romance and cut an amusing but musically cutting edge set for dancing to. If you've never seen them perform before you will not be disappointed! Natalie and Greg are backed by resident DJ's Keith Hudson, Steve Murphy and Ian Smith who will be spinning northern dancers, up tempo Motown and 60's and 70's soul classics. The club has a great sprung wooden floor, comfortable lounge, reasonable bar prices a