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Thanks AJ have now created a face book event http://www.facebook.com/events/147191105402439/ search siamsoul thailand there is also a a group Pattaya Soul Weekender which anyone can join and see latest info also Best Kevin

Seductive Soul Anthem for ages - Jeezzzz

Love these old stories. Great research, stunning sounds.

Kevin, Will be following this thread with interest. I am in Phuket, Thailand. Anybody else seen any signs of NS life in Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar(!) or even Laos drop me a line. Been retired from the scene since about '85 but still keep tabs through various sites, youtube etc. It is in the blood. I know it when I come across something online, hit 'play' and the obsessive compulsion kicks in, hairs stand on end.............. Keep on keeping on / AJ

Sad to hear this news used to come up from London about 10 years ago when Girlfriend was living in Lowton was always made welcome sad to see it go Rob

Hello fantastic news we have now confirmed our Top Class DJ Line up for this event (see thread below) Mick H - The man with the Tunes you want to hear Keb Darge - Northerm Soul Maestro Guy Hennigan - Mr Stafford Jorg - Record Shack Austria Dave Flynn - Japans finest Dean Anderson - Living Legend More to follow........................................... We appreciate the positive feed back we have received already, if your serious about coming dont delay in getting on our mailing list. kcox@soulspinner.com Best Kevin / Guy Sawadee Kap or Hello from Thailand, After several years extensive travel through South East Asia, myself and Guy Hennigan have decided what the area really lacks despite the rich culture , landscape vistas, beaches, bars and salacious night life is a "Right Good Soul Weekender". To date we have sourced an excellent dance venue in the city of Pattaya a resort destination south of Bangkok and are currently working with local hoteliers and flight companies to offer an all inclusive package. Occurring between 7th and 14th November 2012, the format will be World Class DJs doing what we all love best over 3 nights (9/10/11 November) leaving ample time for various other activities, in this unique setting. There is a large ex pat community here and a recent charity soul nite saw some 180 attendees. An overwhelmingly positive response following dialogue with DJs, fellow promoters and soul devotees, seems certain that this will be one of the major happenings this year and we expect a rapid take up once the package is finalized. feel free to email us:kcox@soulspinner.com Best Kevin / Guy

i went to an alniter as a 15 year old taken by older mates, in wardour street , the marquee club even got the membership card somewhere , i was treated as an alien with my broad yorkshire accent. lot of very flash women and heavy duty broad shouldered west end criminals -very evil ,kray twins stomping ground, a bottle of coke was 10 shillings ! a weeks pocket money!

Sad to hear that lads,had some fab times there,always enjoyed myself behind the decks always for the more progressive Soulie,top tunage always ,last year when I was flooded behind the decks while djing, bucket and mops everywhere ha ha Such a great achievement over 13 years,well done tony,Paul,mark Mick h

I turned it down when he offered it to me. And I gave him Ian's number... "Send your demo tape to Ian," I suggested. "I think he might be in the market for a bland record." But Ian turned him down too... I was quite impressed. Just a bit of harmless fun. Paul

good... but happy people still much better even now ...

Hi guy's Been expecting this for a while really ! I have been a regular for the whole trip, met some great people, heard many great tunes, and enjoyed some great nights over the years, I even went to the nights in the 70s, A great little place that i will really miss, thanks to all the promoters past and present for all the effort they put in over the years, cheers Jim.

so sorry to hear this tony and mark, not been for a while due to regular babysitting duties, but will always remember the great times i had there as a punter and d.j...the music was always second to none and would just like to close with a big thanks for all the great tunes and times i had there.

was recommended to get across to the Greatstone by two of the best people i know on the scene ..the much travelled Mick n Mo ...and believe me ,if they recommend something or someone..i listen! Everything i hoped it would be and more...and a top set of guy's running it ...all with great taste in music and knowledge to match ...and willing to share too! I even got to bring a box on my first visit and had the pleasure of double decking with Budgie ,and then an invite to dj on the same bill as Karl Heard No ego's ...just true soulies, putting on a night to share with us their different tastes in the rare and underplayed tunes ,that make travelling from the four corners of the Uk a easy choice . Thanks for a few great memories ..and let's hope we see /hear it's all just a bad dream ...and it's business as usual down the basement ..known as the GREATSTONE

Hi fella's, it's been an education musically to have known you people, fabulous taste in soul and always with the originals only ethos, i've spent many an enjoyable night down at the Greatstone, you gave me the opportunity to hear some of the finest music ever made and thanks to your friendship allowed me the information to obtain a few of these memorable and cherished items, i sincerely hope you find a new venue, everyone's collections deserve to be shared. Lastly thanks for giving me the chance to play my records some years back, a tremendous honour and privilege. Take care and be lucky Brett F.

Which of the two nights is it that is finishing mate,the first Saturday or the third Saturday of the month. Ta

there are no drum machines on the album. The only thing that isn't "live" are the strings, naturally. And Rick unless you've heard the whole album maybe you should reserve judgment? Give it a try.

I went to the Flamingo,back in the 60s-also" The Roaring Twenties"(Carnaby Street).Both Clubs were excellent,but,you had to watch yourself.

Why not persuade the developers to rebuild the Wheel in the basement of the new hotel? They moved the cavern in Liverpool and rebuilt it. Why not the Wheel. The Twisted Wheel is as much an important part of England's musical heritage as the Cavern. I'd prefer the layout of the old Wheel on Brasenose Street, with its different dance rooms and coffee bar. Peter McGowan Twisted Wheel 1964 --- to date

saw bobby womack at the apollo yrs ago was with his daughter on stage brilliant would love to see him again thought that was his last concert

I was getting worried, Ian... I thought it was just me! R Kelly always sounds a bit "contrived" to me, vocally and musically. But it was pretty interesting for five minutes.

Quite nice but I'm getting a bit sick of it already.

most excellent tune

Like it!

I,d have thought the only links you,d be able to get would be googled stuff available to anyone. It was the 60,s! I know blokes a bit older than me who used to go there and and the one thing in common they said about the place was it was extremely dodgy.

sad sad news rest in peace Don Cornelius.... a favorite performance... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmcsNu_pkok