Everything posted by Arabica
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The Gear We Wore
Hi Chris Great memories you reminded me of a visit to Preston to watch Forest, this was linked to going on to Blackpool Mecca, I went on the pitch after to grab a word with Duncan Mckenzie I said Dunc dont leave Forest, He went the following week, and would you believe it he was the introduced Forest legend at the Swansea game, I shook his hand and reminded him i got a wry smile! What a player he admitted he could jump over a Mini? I was refused entry at the fountain for wearing a full lengh leather, Remember the Bodega also great place. See you out on the floor. Mall
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The Gear We Wore
Hi Ezzie Another memory jog, A friend of mine had a pair of brogues fitted with a Doc Martin Sole it started a boom at Smedleys coblers in Bulwell Nottingham, and you could dance in them great. Regards Mall
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The Gear We Wore
Hi Harry You know when i started this of i forgot about the word GEAR, you reminded me of my first visit to the Twisted Wheel, A chap wearing a black beret asked if i wanted any gear? And my reply was wearing it mate as the night wore on i sussed it. Thanks for the reminder brought a smile Mall
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The Gear We Wore
Back in the 60's through to the 70's the gear i wore was in it's prime. Getting the right stuff to go in to the northern gig's was a part of the scene. My personal favourite's were. Brogue or Loffa shoes black or oxblood (highly polished) Two Tone or stay press trousers or faded Levi's which had been boiled to bit's to fade them, A fred perry white shirt, or Slazenger,, White Ben Sherman with the loop at the back, Black leather gloves (for the back drops) the floor was tiled at the Wheel. A pair of Roxy Threads cord Baggies (not too Much Width) sewn in crease, Ticket pockets,Loads Buttons in fact zipped pockets. The Jacket was the best dark brown leather bomber silk lining went everywhere that did creased to bits. Also a good faded Levi Jacket. And of course the bag to hold the spare clobber to change into. I cannot remember what the ladies wore perhaps someone can remind me. But the clothes are not as good today as they was then perhaps they were all made in the Uk. Anyway i reminisce but what did you wear on the Soul scene Oh i still have my old sheepskin Jacket!!!!!!!! Mall Redman Central Soul & Federation Soul Clubs
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Soulville Steak House Notts
Hi Mand Soulsville has been open for about 12 month's Elite Building's Queen Street. Nottingham close to the Market Square. Mark is the Chef Owner. who is a Soul Man the records in the juke box are all his , and it is free play great idea it's good to have a read of the soul posters while waiting for the food, (which is very good )if do not wish to eat then you can have a coffee or a beer well worth a visit, also a meal voucher makes a nice gift for a soul friend. Regards Mall Redman
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Most Memorable Live Soul Group
Hi Dean Are the tapes live on stage film would love to see them. If you can find them?????? Mall
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Most Memorable Live Soul Group
I was very fortunate to see live in the 60s some truly great group's Junior Walker. Oscar Tony Junior. Edwin Star. But my favourite has to be Sam and Dave the footwork and songs gave that wow factor and when i hear the records today the memories flood back. Who did you see and when. I saw most at the Twisted Wheel and some in Nottingham. Mall
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Bootleg Detective
Call me if you wish or text me and i will call you not near pc going out the door to work 07778797800. mall
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Bootleg Detective
Hi Steve Give me a call 07778797800 just of out to work not near a pc be glad to discuss this with you or text and i will call you, Mall
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Bootleg Detective
Where and when??????????????????????
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Bootleg Detective
Ok but if you track back you will discover i have answered this point i am a non dj promoter do the markrting side let the music go through the ears through the heart and out the feet.
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Bootleg Detective
Hi ' Minnie Mouse' Thanks for your kind comment.
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Bootleg Detective
For the last eleven months the visitors have come along to the venue and enjoyed a great night. We offer a warm welcome and a freindly atmosphere it's up to the visitor to make the decision.
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Bootleg Detective
Hi John You know i can still dance a bit at 55years;But i ain't that quick i wonder if my old 200 records i purchased from Selectadisc in the 60s are kosher see you Friday dont forget the cake. Mall
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Bootleg Detective
I would not ask the Dj to open his box for inspection perhaps a visitor to our venue could bring along a real one and a bootleg and we well describe to me which is which.
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Bootleg Detective
I'm a promotor and dancer but not a DJ, I have noticed on previous thread's that people can work out looking at dark deck's if the tune is a bootleg or the origional. How do they do it that is all i want to know i dont know????????????????????
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Bootleg Detective
Who make's the decision this is a bootleg when the vinyl is spinning??????
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Bootleg Detective
Just who is the Bootleg Detective!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Future Of Northern Soul
Glad your back,just dotting the i's and crossing the t's.
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Future Of Northern Soul
You know i did not come up for air good point though just a new boy at this keyboard stuff lost the secretary.???????????
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Future Of Northern Soul
I recently had a meeting with a guy who i agreed with to purchase some soul products for our venue we got on to disscussing how long do you think northern soul will be around well who knows i was in at the begining last time i suppose i am fortunate to have been a 60s teenager who was into the Mod Skinhead and scooter scene who drifted into Northern locally going to the Brit Palais intercon 360 club and then the wheel in 1969 and Blackpool Mecca but i moved on joining the Army in the early 70s. But i allways played my tunes at home and remember well bumping into Tich Brewer in the Army who was a soulman like me i remember playing Humphry Stomp wheres that gone anyway i got back to soul 8 years ago started of going local to Annesley Awsworth Skegness various coastal weekenders then 18 months ago we decided to opena venue in Nottingham it all came about from just standing outside a venue not dancing the tunes were becoming a bit rare i like the 60s to be honest i like most of the northern i have a saying the tune goes in my ear through my heart and out my feet we have had a very enjoyable time running the venues yes we have two going the customers are enjoying a good night out some do make comments the music was not for them but as fellow promotors may agree it is hard to please all the time everytime this is not a plug for the venues but to make the comment that i do feel we have a future with our super soul music the customers want a good night out its a good place to meet people in a friendly atmosphere have a dance listen out for new tunes the djs are still finding them anyway as the tune goes it will never be over for me and i still get the Buzz when friday hits do you. Mall Redman January 18th 2008
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Northern Soul Interview .radio Nottingham
I am informed Radio features are not accesable only TV sport and news sorry if you tried to locate i will have aCD copy soon if anyone wants to listen Regards Mall Redman
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Northern Soul Interview .radio Nottingham
Hi Just to say the interview went very well you can listen if you wish by logging on to Radio Nottingham site we had some callers and played some nice tunes it was good to raise the awareness of our great northern soul and motown Rob was as he allways is a soul encyclopedia great stuff plus managed to plug our two venues in Nottingham. Playlist My weakness is you Going to a happening Catch that teardrop Right Track Walk in my shoes Thanks to Pete for listing this interview Mall Redman