Patto

Thats a very good point.I dont go to as many venues these days but most involve spending on average £20 on fuel to get there.Another point to consider is that most peoples wages havent increased much if any in the last 10 years and lots of us are in low paid or part time jobs.Nowadays my record buying and venue spending has to be strictly budgeted. On the whole i think most venues are still great value for money and some of the Weekenders even more so.But even at a weekender you have to factor in the price of your accomodation for 3 days. Take the point about wanting nice venues with good facilities but the so called run down clubs and halls have always and still have that certain atmospheric x factor that our music thrives on.Some of my all time fave venues have been in such places.Nothing i hate more that a Northern soul night in a plush night club style setting it just doesnt feel right.

Hi Guys Another Bargain Pack of 4 records on original Labels All in Ex condition.Records are Impressions--Youve been Cheating--Sparton (Canadian original label looks fantastic All time Classic) Marv Johnson---I Miss You Baby---U.K Tamla Motown ( fantastic Motown Northern Dancer) Nicole Willis---If This Ain't Love---Timmion (Finland Original of this Massive floorfiller from a few years ago) General Johnson---Dont Walk away---Arista ( Great 70s Fave old Searling Spin) Price for all 4 is only £30 inc PP first class recorded.Payment by CHEQUE OR RECORDED CONCELED CASH---NO PAYPAL PMs to reserve please Record scans below

Very nice list there mate.It took me ages to get a mint copy of the Intruders and had to pay £40 for it,and i think Garnet Mimms is getting sought after again so prob a bit more than £25 .But as stated before the prices for records these days are all over the place and it depends who you buy from

I started a similar thread a couple of years ago titled UNDERPLAYED UPTEMPO AND UNDER FIFTY. It prompted some fantastic posts full of great records that could be bought for up to 50 Quid.I think £25 is pushing it a bit but there are many still out there for that price.Two i have recently bought in that price range are both great dancers Syl Johnson---Try Me Henry Lumpkin--Soul is Taking Over

Hi Guys NOW SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD Bargain Pack of 4 records for sale here.All on original labels and all in Ex condition.Records are as follows Wayne Cochran--Im in Trouble--Mercury Demo ( old casino stomper) Butch Baker---Fat Man/Working at The Go Go---St Lawrence ( Old Skool Torch Cats Wheel Stomper ) Chuck Carter--I cant Help Myself---Brunswick ( Uptempo Pounding Dancer not that well known) Five Stairsteps---Change of Pace---Windy C ( Great uptempo Northern Dancer ) Price just £35 for the pack ( less than half book price).Payment Cheque or Recorded conceeled cash only.NO PAYPAL Scans of records below. PMs to secure please.

Hi Guys NOW SORTED SORTED SORTED THANKS Looking to replace my battered copy of ROSEMARY WHAT HAPPENED Seen a couple on dealers sites but looking to see if any are on offer here . looking for the Original White Demo or Issue NOT the Grapevine or the Counterfeit lookalike Boot. Pm s please with prices and details Thanks PATTO

Attended one of my fave nights last night and decided to give my Adidas Neos a try for the first time. They were fine to dance in although it takes some getting used to being flat with no heel as such.The venue has a great floor which is talc friendly and i seem to think the trainers would have been too grippy without a bit of talc.

WOW bet they have graced some famous floors Billy Nice one

I remember being in a group of 6 lads, all soulies walking to the local Youth club back in the late 70s.We were all wearing our fave shoes at the time for dancing in and we all thought we were the dogs b*llocks great dancers. One of us had Polyveltds,one Brogues,one Pods,one trainers,One loafers,and one with Docs Ms shoes. As we arrived in the que one of the girls shouted at us "Hey Where did you get your Soul Shoes from". All 6 of us looked puzzled not knowing who she was talking to as we all were wearing different dancing shoes.So i piped up and asked. "Which Ones do you Mean and which one of us in your opinion are wearing Soul Shoes".At which point she pointed to my mate Tony and said this cutting line that i remember to this day "His cause hes the only one out of all of you that can dance" By the wayTony was wearing the polyvets,but it just goes to show it doesnt matter what you wear if you can dance

Yeh it all depends on the grip of the sole.I have a pair of Adidas Neo Trainers and like you i tested them at home and the sole seems perfect with just the right amount of slide.With just a bit of talc they slip like mad.I have never danced with them at a venue but may try it soon and take my usuals as back up.

Nice one Martyn the WICKED HOOF step sounds impressive

Over the years i have used Brogues,and Hush Puppy/Padders type shoes,but never considered trainers.I imagine the extra grip could be fine for the acrobats but must play havoc on the knees and calfs.Must say after many years i have still not found the ideal type shoe yet but if the record grabs you you can dance in OWT i guess

It seems to be a trend at the moment to see a lot of dancers wearing trainers.Mostly its the younger guys.It puzzles me surely they are too grippy to dance easily in or are there particular brands that have smoother soles.Can anyone who uses trainers comment on why they prefere Trainers and how they perform on untalced floors.

The 3 from my modest box that i play most times i open it up are These 3 stormers.The Jimmy Robbins i was reminded of in a recent sales thread on here,The Alfreda Brockington i have had for ages, And Betty Harris a fantastic tune that i was put onto by Martyn Bird.Now just need to find a soul night where they get played. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WvB-dTjdME https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YW3HeGsBT1g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAlQA79R940

Official site says list of cinemas will be up this week.Its about time this info was released

Always thought the Soultown issue of A Little Togetherness --New Younghearts, Sounds a lot clearer and has more punch than the Canterbury release

Just Shows you beauty is in the EAR of the beholder. I much prefere the more bassy sound to the Pama release which when played out gives the record a more urgent ,raw and atmospheric sound.The Elf ones are much quieter and Tame in my opinion

Somebody needs to snap up that Jimmy Robbins an awesome tune

Thats very True Torture and Mr Creator(Candy & Kisses) are hard to find these days and the prices are rising.Even Melba Moore can be a hard one to bag.One of my faves is the Fashionettes version of Losing control wish that got played out more .I would be more than happy to attend a nighter that played just Kent unissued stuff all night, you would need a couple of shirt changes for that gig.

Has the Willie Kendricks--Time Changes Things been released on a Pied Piper single yet and if not is it scheduled for one.What a record,always loved the harmonies of the Metros version but the Kendricks has the Northern Factor

Ady The Recent Pied Piper Stuff is awesome. One i would dash out to buy on Vinyl is the Willie Kndricks Version of Time Changes Things.The fantastic unissued stuff you have put out over the years has had an incredible positive effect on the Northern scene i think everyone would endorse that as fact. Keep em coming they are your legasy and its a far greater contribution than the DJs who pump out the same wigan oldies in the same order week after week

For Sale NOW SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD Micky Moonshine Name It You Got It---Decca UK Record in Ex plus condition but has no center as can be seen in scan Price £40 inc first class recorded delivery. NO PAYPAL please Cheques or recorded cash only PM to reserve

I used to have a boot of Chuck Jackson--Chains of love on the MAGIC label and was told this was one of the earliest U.K Boot labels

Nice one mate .Great for a damp drizzle bank holiday, i enjoyed it thanks.From another member of the shit year club. Patto

Don't Know about that Mark what could be better looking than this