TheBigO
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If Ady's not available buy one of those 'Dancing Gophers' dolls because they dance EXACTLY like the Big Man !!! I placed one next to him at the Dome some time ago and it was spokky I tell ya. LOL. -
We had a dance comp at the Plinston anniversary last year (and plan to do so this year) but agree that in the end the standard isn't like the old days however we feel that we have levelled the playing field somewhat by the introduction of our selected toons to dance to. Last years was the Latin Soul version of 'I watched you slowly slip away' by Al Escobar & His Swinging Camels (if memory serves) which had most of the Hall in stitches and the dancers in total confusion. This years is a gem - be afraid! Besides, tradiations should be kept alive but maybe tweaked a bit :-))))))
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Twas about a year and a half ago on Ebay that they started to emerge (and I'm looking for the email I got from the guy's mate who said he'd got loads of them and to watch the auctions). Low and behold somewhere around 30 copies were sold from the same guy in the space of a few weeks. Not denying it's a great record, just pointing out what I witnessed and i still hold to the view that it's over priced. Having said that, and looking at the MADNESS (or is that Insania?!?) of prices at the moment (see Gayle Adams for example) I don't think anyone listens anymore :-)
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And well overpriced as I've seen loads of copies on ebay and in boxes! :-)
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Sandy Holt was also the UK kick boxing champ if memory serves me correct and was a fantastic dancer, lots of spin kicks etc. He's been on several TV progs about NS as well
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If he does smash them for a mosaic surely a huge mosaic arse would be more appropraite and a symbolic gesture?!?!?? I'll get the door......
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Andy Rix's retired!?! I am not happy!!!!! He has always been one of my fave DJ's, despite his resemblance to that character out of Ren & Stimpy (lol) and did a blinding set at the Plinston when he came down for us. Please tell me this isn't true :-( If your reading this Andy drop me a line mate as i would certainly have you behind the decks again at the Plinston. TheBigO
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Whilst DJing I've been asked for such classics as 'Skinhead in the snow'; 'You've got VD' (Bobby Valentines Bad Breath in case your wondering); and my own fave 'I've got a car Load' which turned out to be 'Manifesto!!!!!!!' - ah, the joys of the soulful ear
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Sadly Ady I did! Saw the Video on MTV Base earlier today, not sure if the said model did anything for me though :-)
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On the subject of Arthur's 45, and I am sure that Nick Brown has one doesn't he?, I did speak with Craig Moorer in the US a few years back about getting it and he said that he'd had a few of them in but sold all of them off cheap as he didn't rate it and couldn't understand what all the fuss was about. Anyone confirm?
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Ah Johnny the old Northern jape of playing a cover-up .... Happend to me with Jacko at a local Sunday night event where in made me big said toon up, having rushed all the way back from Stafford with it, whereupon I, like any decent soulful DJ, slapped it on the decks only to be confronted with some mindless PAP that was drowned out by the even more mindless laughing of all the assembled soulies....needless to say I check EVERYTHING given to me before spinning these days.
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The only person I know of to have recently tracked her down in 2002 was a journo by the name of James Maycock and he stated then that she was reclusive it won't be easy. Dont have a contact for said journo either. Sorry.
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Can I just say at this point I got mine some 8/9 years ago for the HUGE sum of 50p from a car boot sale in Blackburn - would this be what they mean by a boot record? :-))
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I can email you a pic of mine if you like unti you get one - No? I'll get the door :-)
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Hi Had a few calls asking when the guests would be on tonight, obviously looking to avoid my spot then!, so as Ill be running around from now until 2am tonight getting things sorted I thought Id pop a notice here... Alan H, Arthur Fenn and Dave Welding in that order will be on from 10.45pm until 1.30am in the Main Hall and Alan in the MOJO Room from approx 11.30ish and Dave and Arthur in The Ghetto from 11pm-12.30pm but that could change as anyone who has ever been a guest at the Plinston will testify and done The Plinston Dash. :-) Lastly can we please please please try and leave the huge posters on the walls until 12am this time and try and not to look too desperate PLEASE!!!!!! See you all tonight. TheBigO
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DJ Times @ The Plinston View full article
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Seems my posting worked then as weve gone through almost 200 tickets in less than a few days! Looks set to be another great night so if you are travelling PLEASE get a ticket from the Box Office (01462-672003) or reserve one from us at the usual contact address to avoid having to wait to get in or, worse, being turned away. We are very pleased to have our special guests joining us for this the 2nd Plinston of 2004: The Dome supremo and owner of tasty suits Mr Alan Handsome Handscombe who will be gracing the decks both in The Main Hall and The Mojo Room and spinning some of his little beauties that have got them grooving at the Tuffnel Park venue over the past few years; Arthur Fenn needs no introduction to most and will be in both the Main Hall, meaning Soul Sam will only be in The Ghetto! for this night, as well as The Ghetto! and a varied and exciting selection of tip top toons is expected; finally Mr Dave Welding is the Midlands best kept secret as far as we are concerned and should surprise a lot of people in both the Main Hall and The Ghetto! with his knowledge and collection that he has amassed over the last 30+ years on the scene. Dave has turned both Taff and myself, and countless other name DJs, on to some blinding obscure and not-so-obscure gems and so we are pleased that we have been able to give him the wider exposure he deserves and thus be able to doth our cap in his direction - a genuine guy and a tip-top soul boy. Of course The usual Suspects will be behind the decks as always and Keith Hammond and others will be there to help you part with your hard earned readies via the medium of merchandise :-) Probably my last post before the event so have a great weekend all and see ya next Friday for the usual Happy People Party that is the Plinston :-)
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NEWS IF TRAVELLING TO THE PLINSTON! View full article
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Latest news from the Box Office today is that they are no longer reserving tickets on the door for picking up on the night due to a change in policy. Dont have the full details yet but if you dont have a credit card then drop us a line at the 6Ts Mafia, along with all the names of those who want one put by, and we will sort it this time. The buzz on this one is huge and growing and looks set to be another packer so dont delay - be sure to put yourself where the action is on Friday May 7th! In addition the latest Trading Cards are out there, after a cock-up in the design stage (see elsewhere for the scan), and features The Plinston Family Movie and the July Trading Card reveals all on Roger Banks secret life :-) TheBigO nh6tsmafia@aol.com
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PLINSTON MAY 7TH UPDATE View full article
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Hi all, Just a note to say the latest issue of RECORD COLLECTOR has a 4 page article on Northern Soul with contributions from Ady, Alan Handscombe, Ginger Taylor, Jo Wallace amongst others. TheBigO *Oh, by the way Alan H, if you spin the Allen Sisters at the Plinston before I do I will have to take you over my knee and spank you like a very naughty boy!!!!!!
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NORTHERN SOUL IN THE MEDIA AGAIN View full article
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Just thought I'd say that I really enjoyed the lovely Jo's interview an choice of songs - however as I didn't get a mention and Taffy did I can no longer entertain the idea of having her DJing at the Plinston :-) So, looks like Ms Wallace it's having to wait until The Rocket re-opens for you....Neen Nee, Neee, Naaah Nahhh!!!!! Hugs and kisses
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I've no problems with people playing unissued tracks from CD's or the playing of CD's at venues like yours - the music is all important and getting new blood involved is vital if we are to survive and flourish as a scene. Besides having seen the prices of 45's recently go mental and pricing many out of the market I don't blame anyone who wants to promote this scene of ours having to turn to legal CD's. TheBIgO
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Hmmm, down to your own taste indeed as I love Ike & Tina and as for Mr Kline, a classic!!! Now me I loathe with a passion 'Trick Me, Treat Me, by the Cobblestones and there was a record Roger spun at the 100 Club in the 80's that I swear shared the same backing as 'Riders On The Storm'!!!! Now that was dire!!! (Anyone remember who it was??) Having heard some of the stuff Mr Levine was spinning on his recent return/leaving/return/leaving etc etc I can think of at least 20 more to add to my list :-) Rare does not equal quality/good - as I've said B4 on this very site, Searling summed it up best when he said it's a Rare Soul scene - rare in quality, not just quantity. TheBigO *Hopefully my profile pics uploaded now - see my taste in shirts has remained as consistent as my love of the scene
