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Once Upon A Time In Wigan is taking place at the Forum Theatre, Stockport July 29-31. Following a similar production in Ashton U Lyne in 2019, the company reached out to me to host the After Party which I agreed to do. If you haven’t seen it yet, hopefully see you soon. -
It is on www.goldsoul.co.uk
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And there will be, a Top 500 Rare, Rarer, Rarest it’s under scrutiny by industry colleagues right now.
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I think there will always be a Top 50 that most of us agree on. It’s the other 450 that’s subjective. Strange how tastes have changed though in the last couple of decades, even as the researcher, I do find it heartbreaking that The Sweet Things on Date barely has a pulse, yet Manny Cochado’s Pow Wow has risen prominently. But again, it is about popularity en masse. Still, I have broadened the church so at least the Top 20 fan will be reading about the origins of Acetates, Cover ups, New releases and the like. A good few experts are helping with the sub scenes. 👍
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I think there will always be a Top 50 that most of us agree on. It’s the other 450 that’s subjective. Strange how tastes have changed though in the last couple of decades, even as the researcher, I do find it heartbreaking that The Sweet Things on Date barely has a pulse, yet Manny Cochado’s Pow Wow has risen prominently. But again, it is about popularity en masse. Still, I have broadened the church so at least the Top 20 fan will be reading about the origins of Acetates, Cover ups, New releases and the like. A good few experts are helping with the sub scenes. 👍
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I think most seasoned collectors and fans wouldn’t disagree. I have to look though at the mega interest in the genre as a whole. Main thing is, the book will cover a fair few scenes, giving it more balance than previous editions.
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Back in 2000, a book launched to capture the popularity of the greatest music on earth....The Northern Soul Top 500. A best seller at the time, the phrase alone is the second most used within the genre after KTF. Two decades on and with a rafter of new interest, the book is being re-vamped to include a new 500, based on the North’s best loved dancers spanning well over half a century. The book expands to a Collectors and Soul night 500 too, topped off with Unique Trivia, Artist Interviews, DJ chronicles and a wealth of contributions from collectors to dancers and social media movers & shakers. At this stage, we are putting final touches to this historic body of work and by outlining your favourite songs to dance to. Ultimately, it’s all about the music and the grooves that lit the touch paper to our lives. Further details will roll out in coming weeks on the progress of the project and we’ll be hearing from many characters and artists that have made the Northern Soul scene an unrivalled weekend escape. For more information sales@goldsoul.co.uk #nstop500 Edit Now available from Amazon and all good retailers - see link below -
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Westgate Suites Long Eaton RE-OPENS JULY 30th
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Third annual Dumfries Weekender. 3 room event at a really good hotel venue. Ltd availability. Book at www.goldsoul.co.uk, Ticketweb & TicketSource DJs include: Chris Box, Andy Jackson, Kev Roberts, Ozz Osborne, Mick Taylor, Keith Fletcher, Snowy, Brent Howarth, Simone Black and many more. Two Live acts -
SOLD OUT The most popular All Nighter for 25 years returns at the famous Kings Hall Stoke. Existing tickets from last year are valid. This is a ticketless event £15 advance 2 rooms. 9pm-6am Quick heads up regarding the re-opening of the Kings Hall Stoke All Nighter. Firstly there are NO RESTRICTIONS. You control your own space. You are not forced to wear a mask or be challenged to provide Covid test results. 1. Anyone holding a July or October 2020 booking and wish to go on July 24 this year, just check in with the physical ticket or evidence of payment. 2. The Kings and Windsor are open plus the balcony. No restrictions. Capacity is as usual. You respectfully police your own space. 3. Note: For the time being the canteen is closed and replaced by a catering van outside the venue. Hopefully this will be rectified for October. 4. We prefer pre-booking but will accept cash on the night. The outlets selling for July 24 are Goldsoul, Ticketweb and TicketSource. All on line. Music Mania(Hanley) and Sarah Evison (pre-book with Sarah….car park sales have ended) 5. Absolutely no talc spreading on the dance floor. The venue have polished to the max, so it’s a NO! Stay well- stay safe. We look forward to seeing everyone again. 25 years since we first worked at this great venue. Any queries, just email us sales@goldsoul.co.uk DJ times JULY 24th Kings Hall Stoke Big Hitters & Oldies 9 Dave Evison 10 Ben Owen 11 Michael Taylor 12 Chris King 1 Sean Chapman 2 Kev Roberts 3 Dean Carr 4 Derek Mead 5 Ozz Osborne 6 End Windsor Suite:Rare, Rarer, Rarest 9.30 John Heaney 10.30 Julie H 11.30 Soul Sam 1 Ted Massey 3 End
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WE ARE BACK ! HERE IS THE DATE FOR YOUR DIARIES: *SUNDAY, SEPT 19 *The Winter Gardens Blackpool. A special "thank you to the NHS" Northern Soul and Motown event which, as promised will be FREE ADMISSION to everyone holding a current Blackpool International Soul Festival ticket, with advance tickets available to everyone else. It takes place in the magnificent Empress Ballroom, and we cannot wait to welcome you back with the music that loves you back! More details coming in the next few days, in the meantime please spread the word to everyone you know. This will be huge! DJs RICHARD SEARLING, KEV ROBERTS, COLIN CURTIS, GINGER TAYLOR, SAM EVANS, OZZ, ROD ALLSWORTH, JIMMY SCRIV in 3 rooms Tickets on sale www.goldsoul.co.uk
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Previously arranged for similar dates 2020/2021. We are now on June 17-19,2022 This has been caused by the pandemic uncertainty and logistics in getting 7 live acts from the USA to the venue. -
Mortonette is a dear friend who appeared for us at Soultripusa 2018 in Vegas. She performed Don’t You Care Anymore with Sonny Turner’s band. She spent most of her career as lead backing vocalist for Paul Anka. I spoke to her two weeks ago and she’s doing fine living in Nevada
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Goldmine released the title as they had the rights to Frank Bedinelli’s catalogue. The CD release was from master tapes I believe.
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SOLD OUT. DO NOT TRAVEL WITHOUT A PRIOR CONFIRMED BOOKING. Dates: Friday-Sunday, November 12th-14th 2021 Event: The Togetherness Northern Soul Weekender #14 Info: 3 Rooms! Northern Soul in the Ballroom, Modern Soul on Level 5 and Connoisseurs in the Walkway! A superb 3 days of soul in world-famous surroundings, including the World Northern Soul Dancing Competition. Times: Friday 8.30pm - 2 am Saturday: 1pm - 2 am Sunday: Midday - Midnight Pricing: Advance 3-day ticket £39 SOLD OUT THE 15th YEAR! www.goldsoul.co.uk Ticketweb. TicketSource. SOLD OUT -
Yes. From the same source. Unreleased Festival single. I don’t have a scan but Google should have one. Charlotte Stokes- Is This The Price I Have To Pay(Tip) from the same source too.
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The track was released on a short vinyl run by Festival Records owner Herb Abramson. Guide vocalist is Ken Williams. I was the UK distributor, sadly it didn’t sell due to the poor quality. Herb was a friend of mine and is best known as one of Atlantic’s founding fathers in 1947. Effectively the demo prior to the Bobbby Treetop release.
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Here are the facts again........Dave Godin intimated to Bill Downs his US counterpart that the Northern scene was strong. Greg Carmichael was requested to create something after listening to several tracks submitted by Bill. I was in and out of his office in New York regularly from February 1975 and he told me. I saw the whole Right On label unfold, met Chris Bartley, Sandra Philips although at the time more interested in Bill’s Jelly Beans and Ad Libs 45’s a decade or so before. Patrick Adams re-confirmed the scenario above after chatting about my Northern Soul Mystery Men podcast. Come Back.....The Fantastic Puzzles was recorded following a discussion between Godin and Downs for their Right On label. Hope that’s a bit clearer. The above was in reply to Merve not Benji. Thanks
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Never quite figured out why Greg Carmichael had it issued on New Moon. He was an intelligent guy who sought opportunities. I remember dealing with him in early 1980 licensing Dance Freak- Chain Reaction for my Destiny label.
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The single came about after Dave Godin suggested to his Right On counterpart Bill Downs(Ad Libs manager) that a Northern style 45 might make for an interesting release. Greg Carmichael was hired to create such a track. He enlisted the services of his friend Patrick Adams, who was somewhat familiar with the sound and feel requested, having worked on The Carlettes in late 67 for Bobby Robinson and then the Exciters for Herb Rooney and Ian Levine. Bill was a friend of mine and I remember being in his office surrounded by tons of Right On and Puzzles 45’s. His label manager at the time committed suicide(drug related I believe) a few weeks after I last saw him in late 75/76. He was British and name eludes me. As for the make up of the group, I’m not sure it was the same exact lineup as the Fatback, one, but they were assembled by Greg. One of the best tailor made styles ever in my opinion
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New Podcast from Mixcloud. https://www.mixcloud.com/goldsoul/northern-soul-mystery-men/ #northernsoul
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SEPT 10-12,2021 The WHITBY MOTOWN WEEKEND starring Phil Fearon, Tommy Hunt, Johnny Pryers, Ray Lewis(Drifters) For those who want a lighter weekender with more familiar favourites from the world of Motown and Soul's golden era(60's-80's), Whitby Pavilion is the perfect venue. On the clifftop looking over the beautiful town of Whitby, North Yorkshire. Venue capacity 1,400. Huge dance floors(no cramping into pubs with little floors!) PLEASE NOTE- THIS IS A TICKETLESS EVENT WHEN BUYING FROM GOLDSOUL. Make a note of your order number if possible. You will be automatically be added to our door list. A wristband will be issued upon arrival. Price includes a 3 night event Artists appears on Friday & Saturday evening. 3 rooms for dancing Already a massive hit with its July Northern Soul Weekend, this event at the famous venue, brings 3 nights of glorious music to one of the best locations on the East Coast. The wonderful town of WHITBY.. Note this is a dancing weekend with limited seating Friday 8pm-2am Saturday 8pm-2am (7.45pm early doors admission for the disabled and walking difficulties) KEV ROBERTS(Blackpool Tower/Wigan Casino), SNOWY(Whitby Weekender/Doncaster),HITSVILLE CHALKY(Wolverhampton) KEITH FLETCHER(BBC Radio Lancs), SOUL SAM(Whitby Weekender),OZZ(Kings Hall Stoke), CHRIS BOX(Luxury Soul), SAM EVANS(Nuneaton), SIMON HUNT(Derby),ROB SMITH(Kings Hall Stoke),TIM RABJOHN(Blackpool),Andy Bellwood,Dennis Bradbury, Ross Feeney, Paul Lightly, Finny plus Guests in 2 rooms. Main level(8pm-2am)- Motown, 60's-80's Club and Disco Classics, Familiar Dance floor favourites. Huge Stage, Classic Soul on the big screen and Competition prizes. Please note seating is limited Artists/DJs subject to change Downstairs(8.30pm-2am)- Stomping Northern Soul from the heady days of Wigan Casino, Twisted Wheel, Cleethorpes, The Torch and al the great Yorkshire venues etc. plus the Marketplace with stalls(open daytimes too for sales)and a fabulous 70's-90's Disco soundtrack to enjoy 9-2 FRIDAY & SATURDAY! plus a NEW feature SUNDAY 2pm-Midnight A Northern Soul Oldies & Motown All Dayer in the main room(included in your 3 day ticket price) Book now www.goldsoul.co.uk For more details email sales@goldsoul.co.uk Txt0784-1197874 Tickets also available from the Pavilion Box Office 01947-458899 www.whitbypavilion.co.uk Also from Ticketweb & TicketSource and Scarborough Tourism. Join us on Facebook: Goldsoul Events Dress Code: Smart Casual Any questions, text us 07841-197874 Directions Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby, North Yorkshire Road. From the South & York; M1, A1 then A64 to Malton; From Malton A169 to Whitby; The Coast Road; A171:Middlesbrough Whitby Scarborough. Sat nav YO21 3EP Nearest Railway Station: Whitby(Whitby to Middlesbrough line) -
I haven’t commented because I simply don’t know. Clearly venues will start opening but it’s going to be awhile before the scene is anywhere near normal. Sadly I cannot report anything you don’t already know. One would assume some events will survive others will fall by the wayside. For now it’s a case of grin n bear it 😩
