Mike Rathbone

The Heart of Soul@thesanctuary Returns with the Stoned On Soul Team Ivan Bridgett, Mick Rathbone, Bringing the very best in those Northern, Motown, Across the board and underplayed Soulfilled Vibes on the best Dancefloor in Staffs, Mine hosts Neil and Karen and Staff await with a warm welcome at One of Stone's trendiest Bar/Cafes and Dance Venues We Start 2024 on February 18th 3 00pm till 8 00pm Then revert to the second sunday of every other month April 14th New Flyer to follow The Sanctuary Dance Venue 65 High Street Stone (opp B&M ) ST15 8AD 10/15 Mins walk from Rail Station Public Car Parks walking distance Sunday £1 00 ( all day )

Well we get underway on the Factory Floor @potbank in 2024 with another great line up This time Ivan Bridgett, Mike Coburn, and Colin Jona Jones, our good friend from the East midlands who this year retires from behind the decks it might well be his last spot here @potbank Colin and his collection will be a great loss but we wish him well and sure we will see him out and about and of course trying to keep order Mick R Sure to be an eclectic afternoon of the best in Soul and R&B and Northern, 2024 Sees the potbank S.S.S. sharing the Event space with Legacy Soul Doing alternative months Their maybe subtle differances in the events but will still be The No 1 Sunday Soul session in Stoke bringing the best the scene offers A flyer with 2024 dates on is being put together as we share this post 10/12 mins walk from rail station Limited on site parking The quarter restaurant ( bookings preferable) On site Aparthotel ( potbank apart hotel Web page)

After a barnstorming Event in November, Our Xmas Special on December 17th, We think it will be another cracker as we bring together three larger than life characters who have all made and still do, a mark on Soul Scene here in Stoke On Trent John Beggs, Torch Allnighter Dj and still Regulaly spinning his tunnes at The Cosey in Crewe Neil Clowes, Okeh Soul Clubs supremo and Original Keele Allnighter promoter, and last but not least Ozz Osbourne local radio presenter and a Kingpin at the Kings Hall who also supplies the gear for many events across the Uk 😄 Not that gear though 😉 and in among these guys is little old me Mick R It should be a belter as the Torch, meets Keele, meets Kings Hall, shining a light on what these clubs did and still on the Soul Scene 10/12 minutes walk from Rail Stn Limited on site parking On site Restaurant ( bookings advisable ) On site aparthotel see ( potbank aparthotel web page )

Our first Xmas Sunday soul session @thesanctuary with special guest "Ian Plimmer" one of Stone Soul Clubs founder members and Dj, Ian joins Ivan and Mick of the Stoned On Soul team to bring a festive feel to this Fabulous Venue We carry the history of Stone soul club forward and can only hope that we are doing it justice at this most prestigious of Venues in Staffordshire It promises to be an afternoon of everything Good about this Scene All we need is you guys to create the atmosphere for Ivan, Mick, and Ian, to thrive it all starts at 15 00pm till 21 00 Yes one extra hour for this Xmas special "THE HEART OF SOUL@thesanctuarySTONE" 10/15 minute walk from station, Town center venue, Fabulous sprung Dancefloor Great Bar/cocktails Neil, Karen and the team await with a warm welcome

November 19th Brings a DJ Giant of the soul scene and a local lad back to his Hometown "The Torch, Top Rank, Tiffanys, Blackpool Mecca, Highland Suite, and now Across the UK and beyond COLIN CURTIS along with Keith Minshall RIP, Dave Evison, Ian Pep Pereira, pioneers of the Northern Soul Scene here in Stoke On Trent And supporting Colin @potbank will be two longtime friends TIM ASHIBENDE, and DEAN BROADHURST It promises to be an afternoon full of memories of this Fabulous Scene and trying my best to keep some sort of order Mick R Resident 10 minute walk from Rail Station Limited on site parking the quarter restaurant ( Booking advisable ) On Site Aparthotel ( check potbank aparthotel web page )

The Factory Floor @potbank this month Welcome's two more new spinners to our event Chris Lethbridge from the East Midlands and Alan Baker from biddulph Both supported by one of City's Top Jocks Phil Ankers and of course keeping these guys in check Mick R Great Friendly Crowd Limited on site parking Short walk from Rail Station On site Restaurant the Quarter (booking advisable) On site Aparthotel check (potbank aparthotel web page) "Potbank sunday sessions bringing your Saturday night to a Sunday Afternoon"

The Soultrains next stop @thesanctuary with the Stoned On Soul Team is October 8th 2023 join Ivan and Mick from 15 00pm till 20 00pm for That Northern Soul Fix 60s 70s 80s and a touch of Modern If Souls where your at then climb aboard the Soultrain and take a trip through the Decades Nice Bar/Town center venue Great Dancefloor Local allday parking Sunday £1.00 The Heart of Soul in Stone ❤✊️

After the excitement of our fifth anniversary gig with non other than Dave Evison its back to our bread and butter gigs with not one but two New spinners @potbank Mark Bannister, of "Too darn soulful" Ay up duck radio on mixcloud and Rob Spender of Soul at the Man Leek, Both big supporters of what we do here on the Factory Floor @potbank and both Ably assisted by Coppenhall soul clubs Nige Astles and Res Mick R As we do here on the factory floor having Three guest DJs per month should be another slightly different feel whilst staying true to that Northern vibe Limited on site parking 10/12 minutes walk from rail station On site restaurant (booking advisable) On site Aparthotel ( potbank aparthotel web page "Potbank sunday soul sessions bringing your saturday night to a sunday afternoon"

August 20th marks a special event for marpresents @potbank Sunday Soul Sessions and a very special occasion For One of the Djs Dave Evison has he plays his last DJ Sets in his hometown Stoke. A stalwart of the scene Mr Ms Wigan Casino, The Torch, Twisted Wheel, Blackpool, Kingshall, and of course a presenter on Signal Soul show and recently at Hitmix Radio He brings his time behind the decks to a close in September in Blackpool at the 50th Anniversary of Wigan Casino and of course His book Launch 👌 As an advocate of what we have done here @potbank It fills us with a great deal of pride to get Dave here on our Fifth Anniversary Event And I.M.H.O. We have had the best of the best Djs in Staffs, Cheshire, Midlands, and Beyond not too mention our Fair share of National Djs play here for you, We thank them one and all ❤ But we could not have reached this milestone without Each and Everyone of you who has passed through our Doors We may not have got it right Everytime but you gave us the benefit and you keep on coming and here will still are, Dave will be doing two sets and will be Ably assisted by Geoff Macaskill who incidently was here on day one and myself Mick R it should be a Belter, So if you cant make Blackpool or the few events dave has yet to do Then this is your chance to give him the send off he deserves Limited onsite parking /local public parking free on Sunday Short walk from rail station Onsite aparthotel ( check potbank aparthotel web page) Onsite restaurant The Quarter (bookings recomended )

Not too long to wait for the next installment of Stoned On Soul@thesanctuary August 13th at this Fantastic Venue Ivan Bridgett Mick Rathbone will have all guns blazing with the best Northern, Motor town, Crossover, 70s 80s in fact if its got R&B and Its Soulful and we have it then we will play it The All New Heart Of Soul in Stone @thesanctuary 65 High Street Wristbands Available £5 00 from Venue or PM me Mick Rathbone or £6 00 On the door 15 00pm Till 20 00pm 20230611_174913.mp4

July 16th See's Three more guest djs on the Factory Floor Mike Coburn of the Winking Man Soul Club Leek, Chris Williams Top Rank, Wellington Stoke, and first time behind the decks @potbank but not to the venue Paul Fradley, and Hoping to keep these guys in check Mick R It promises to be Again, another varied and eclectic mix of Everything good in this soul scene All starts at 15 00pm "@potbank Sunday Soul Sessions on the Factory Floor bringing your Saturday Night to a Sunday Afternoon" Limited free parking on site On site Aparthotel ( potbank aparthotel web page ) On site restaurant "the quarter"( bookings preferable )

@potbank Sunday Soul Sessions the gift that keeps on giving and this month is no exception Back for another stint behind the decks from Shropshire, Laurence Proxton went down really well with our crew last time out and alongside is Stoke's number Jock Phil Ankers always popular here on the Factory Floor, and first time here "@potbank" Crewes Cosey Club Resident Curly Carl Shored up by Resident Mick R If you've not yet paid a visit to The Factory Floor now might just be the time 🎶🎶🎶 Limited on site parking, Free local parking on sundays Rail station within walking distance On site potbank Aparthotel/the quarter Restaurant booking preferable check Relevant websites

The time is right to bring Soul back to the heart of Stone, Ivan Bridgett, and Mick Rathbone, will be bringing their STONED ON SOUL Event to a New Venue "the sanctuary" Slap bang in the center of the High Street. Our very welcoming hosts have probably the best dancefloor for miles and along with a bar/cafe will we are sure make for a great afternoon of Soul Music Literally no Stone will be left unturned in pursuit of the very best of Northern, R&B, 60s,70s,80s, and from the modern side to make STONED ON SOUL @the sanctuary Sunday Session the place to be The First one takes place on June 11th, 15 00pm till 20 00pm Wristbands will be available from the Venue, and Mick Rathbone, pm me at facebook messenger for details at £5 00 alternatively you can pay on the door at £6 00 The Sanctuary Dance Venue, 65 High Street, STONE ST15 8AD CAR PARKING available within walking distance £1 00 per day on Sunday Rail station again within walking distance

Well where did that month go, Not too worry The Sunday Sessions @potbank is back with a very special guest this month non other than Sean Chapman The modster from Stafford and spinning alongside him is Moorville Soul Clubs Steve Amison, and Stoned on Souls Ivan Bridgett ably supported with Mick R Seans a top player on the Northern and Modernist Scene and has dj'ed far and wide at cleethorpes, Blackpool, Brighton, and here in Stoke at the Kings Hall A favourite with djs and dancers alike Sure to be another Cracking afternoon with Steve, Ivan, and Mick in the mix, the potbank sunday sessions on the Factory Floor the gift that keeps on giving Limited on site parking ( local council parking free on sunday) Short walk from Rail Station On site Aparthotel (check potbank website) On site Restaurant till 17 00pm ( booking advisable)

Ivan Bridgett and Mick R are back @Oulton village hall as it hosts another Stoned On Soul evening with the best of the Northern classics, Motown Gold, R & B gems and a dash of 70s 80s Dancers Great dancefloor Free Raffle Bar Free parking

Well not too long for our next Sunday Soul Gathering on The Factory Floor @potbank Stoke, We welcome The Cosey S.C.(Box) Ged Beggs, and along with Little Scotty (Good Year Essington S.C.) and our own Daz Howle and Mick R Playing Those Classic Northern, R&B favourites as well as those Underplayed and rare Gems with the occasional 70s n 80s vibe On site Restaurant The Quarter till 18 00pm(bookings advisable) Short walk from Rail Station Limited on site parking, Local council parking available free on Sunday "Potbank Sunday Soul Sessions bringing your Saturday Night to a Sunday Afternoon"

April 1st sees the return of "Stoned On Soul" (and it aint no joke) 😂 at Oulton Village Hall with Ivan Bridgett, Mick R, and back behind the decks Ian Plimmer Founder member of Stone Soul Club from which we have evolved climb aboard the Soul Train stopping at Youth Club, Northern, Motown, and back via The 70s n 80s vibe promises to be another great night Great dancefloor, Free Raffle, Bar, Ample parking,

Sunday Soul Sessions @potbank will be forever giving and to add to our home grown DJs this month we welcome a very special Guest BBC Radio Sheffield/Leeds Soul Guru Mr John Kane also of Blackpool/ Bridlington spa weekenders and The Twisted Wheel club in Manchester a Manch at Heart Bringing Soul to the Dales with the Kane Soul Family on Saturday Nights Ably supported on this Mothers Day @potbank Nick Marshall, Carol Beggs, and of course Resident Mick R Its sure to be another fabulous afternoon on the Factory Floor " potbank Sunday Soul Sessions Bringing your Saturday Night to a Sunday Afternoon" Limited on site parking Free parking on Sundays on local car parks 10/12 mins walk from Rail Station On site restaurant till 17 00 hrs On site Hotel

Potbank Sunday Soul Sessions this month brings back ex Tiffanys and Moorville Soul Clubs John Murphy and joining him is Coppenhall Soul Club Crewe's Kev Ellis and Keele Allnighters and Okeh Soul Clubs Neil Clowes And joining me for the first hour and back behind the decks Courtney Betts (Soulie Lass) We believe its another great mix of spinners to fill the factory floor throughtout the afternoon and evening Free on site parking The Quarter at potbank restaurant sunday lunch last sitting 17 00pm booking advisable On site aparthotel (check potbank hotel site) 10/12 mins walk from rail station

2023 The quarter@potbank Sunday Soul Sessions on The factory Floor, Kicks off with Another Great Line up for the 15th January With The Torches Original Nighter Dj John Beggs also one of Mansfields finest and making a welcome return Colin Jona Jones and no stranger to the potbank But this time behind the decks Joey Hartley and helping to keep these guys in check Resident Mick R We will endeavour again in 2023 to keep on bringing the best of the best spinners with a few surprises along the way as its what this event demands Short walk from rail station Free on/off site parking On site Aparthotel ( check potbank aparthotel web page )

Oulton village hall Hosts our first event of the year "Stoned On Soul" Climb aboard our Soul Train Stopping at Youth club, Motown, Northern, then across the board to 70s, 80s and Modern Gems. Ivan Bridgett, and Mick R, will be driving through the eras, and ticketmistress Jane Ryan will be on hand to help you aboard, 19 30pm it leaves the platform and returns by Midnight promises to be another cracker of a night