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r.i.p. steve mancha, a detroit legend.

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I am told that the sale of Pontin's is at an advanced stage either way the Weekender in March is fast approaching All preparations are going to plan and more news will be posted soon Don't forget it is the 10th Anniversary so to secure your place call the booking line on 0844 5765949 Be part of the History

Looking foward to this night big time, going f***ing stir crazy here ,not been allowed out in weeks ,but by the time the 22nd comes around ill be be bouncing of the bloody walls,so its Burnley here i come and back to some sort of normality See ya there Sean & Karl most deffinate Toby(aka ...boring fart stuck indoors ).

There are plenty of under 20's who are awesome soul dancers from what I've seen for the new movie by Elaine.

I think anybody appearing in any feature like this should be paid and respected. Whether behind the scenes as a consultant, or actor/dancer. It's all well and good getting people to do things for free, but if the production is commercial, it should be reflected in fees etc. Old bald blokes stroking chins...very funny. I nealry qualify then! On saying that, many balding older gentlemen are those coming up with the investment for new ventures with this music.

I will email the person. There is a massive shortage of 3D content at the moment. Not sport of course, but dance, music, theatre other etc. The UK is leading the way with 3D broadcasting and indeed movie technology. This project could well exploit and enhance the viewer experience by considering shooting in 3D (with a 2D version too). Something like this could showcase the dancing like never before, and get the material into interesting places where 3D is being trialled, showcased, broadcasted and featured...... Don't forget, anybody who has knowledge of this scene can change and influence producers on the shoot who may not be so familiar with the history of this music. If something goes down in the can it's better to have and don't need rather than need and don't have. It's refreshing to see some creativity again regarding this phenomena and a special invitation to those who may aspire to something interesting with their musical passions.

get in the kitchen woman lol

shall of course be wearing my badge..........and Danny will be wearing his robin badge ..........never mind the badges bring on the music

you cant ban the batman badges that I bought I'll have to think of some other form of batcave recognition insignia or we could all have a silly handshake or better still a silly walk

We now have confirmed dates for the remainder of the year: Saturday 23rd April Saturday 16th July Saturday 15th October Plus, Karl is working on a one off special. More details to follow. See you on the 22nd Sean

A sad loss once again to our music . Thank you Larry . Malc

I have both the albums , and can only recommend the purchase of this CD if you are an EP fan , and do not have them . Malc

54 thats no age is it, far too young R.I.P Teena

I'm sure we'll be able to squeeze you in Dave

Well that's the little things out the way!! Xmas and new year. Really looking forward to this. Were gona be in the stroppy in club untill this so will be well rested and up for a big blow out! Vicky x x x

I hope I dont offend any of you guys by posting my own feelings based on personal experience, as I am not a regular contributor to this forum. Many years ago I was at a weekender (Cala Gran Fleetwood promoted by Alex Lowes - a long time before the Togetherness events) and I bought a compilation on the basis it contained Voices of East Harlem (ironic). I was pretty young in 86/7 - but it was great to meet and chat to Richard for the first time as I was a massive fan of his Soul Source radio show, and he asked me what I had bought. I excitedly gave him the double album, explaining how I had heard a number of tracks on his show thinking he would be pleased. Realising that I was a complete novice he took the time to explain the difference between a genuine (artist hopefully paid) release and a bootleg in a completly non-patronising way - the dealers and Djs mainly treated yougsters as scum - sorry but its true. Later on, when funds allowed I became a collector (again apologies - Im not a big league guy, but i've got most of what I want) - mainly 70s - and I always rememberd that kindness - Bob Hinsley and Keith Minshell were also gents. Now Im sure you have all switched off by now, but the point I am making is that legitamcy has always been an issue to Richard Searling, and I for one will be collecting this new imprint. Its 25 years later for me (I know that still makes me a newcomer to many of you) and everythings changed - if you collect new soul (yes there is great new records available - the scene didnt finish with the Casino - it just evolved) it does mean downloading - but again there is a right way to do it (legally) or not. All the best for 2011

Hello Jimmy Long time no see,How yer doing? I had a drink with your keith,Coll Bradley and Toc just before Xmas.Did you get to the Torch reunion?Still see Edd, although he has been ill recently.Might see you at one of Boxy's venues. Happy New Year Jimmy to you and the family. Bob Synnott

remember seeing millie jackson singing "my man ect " at hanley in the 70's before it was released in the U.K

Both Karl and myself would like to wish everyone a Happy, prosperous and Soulful new year. Thanks to to all for your kind words and support on our new venture. We now have the DJ lineup for Sat April 23rd (order and times to be confirmed) Neil Toplis Neil Taylor (Funkinsoul) John McClure Stuart Bennet Danny Price Fred Kroll Cliff Camfield Karl Heard Future dates for the year to be announced shortly Here's to a great 2011 Sean

its all bums in beds these days, and biscuits come to my mind every time i hear the lable!! P

Not all 45s are aimed at hard-core fans so it doesn't always matter if they've been out before via bootlegs etc. In fact these kind of things can do quite well if they are marketed right. I think Richard's things will be aimed at a bigger and wider market and no doubt the series will become collectable. As for legality, I'm sure it's all above board. And I agree with Garry about putting out things that you like and letting people make their own minds up. That's always been my attitude and it works for me ...and it's more fun than following the crowd. Each to his own. Paul

Hi Tony /Sue ....strange how OZ is to my recollection 8-9 hrs ahead of Uk time ...but if you guys are ahead of us ,how come your the last to read this Back on track......tis a nice thought but to be honest ...this post was put up by Kev on behalf of Richard as a plug, which in hindsight would have been better in sales and locked Infact it did'nt even need to go past the 2nd post by soulman Trev....but this is soulsource forum where us mere mortals ,bored with nothing better to do ,feel obliged to join in and have a good old debate ......won't affect the outcome of sales in any way ,shape or form,so pointless really. Your of course totally right ...Richard will have done his homework ,will know who his market is ,would'nt be putting em out otherwise. On the other hand ....i don't think he'll come on here and explain any of his reasons to us ...or he'd already be a member and would have posted up the plug himself. Garry (dewsburyborn) ...nothing but praise for the things you've done ,keep doing what you believe is right ,don't ever stop releasing previously unreleased stuff, because whoever has a gripe with that does'nt really matter. And lastly ,your right.......it does seem to be a case of who is doing the re-issuing as to what is tolerated P.s Good luck to Richard with his latest venture and thanks for all you've given to the soul scene thus far