steve z

A fantastic night gone. When Tony & Mark considered & then asked me to become resident DJ, I was thrilled. Just one answer. When you stepped down the stairs into the cellar, you immediately knew the Greatstone was a venue to savour. All the guys & girls are brill and those of whom had the good fortune to be behind the decks, were honoured. Friends danced, listened or did both. Let's not forget Martyn, who in the early years performed, without exception, some truly tasty food; chilli, curries (both meat & veg) amongst other succulent fayre. Many thanks to Martyn from us all. The Greatstone has over the years, had most of the best British (please note Keith) playing their quality, known & unknown tunes for all to appreciate. I do remember I used to go behind the decks around midnight, to occasionally turned 3am. One night in particular, the dance floor being mopped of perspiration and condensation; twenty three dancers crammed on the dance floor on an already packed night. Brilliant! Superb Jo. The conversations I had with too many to mention, especially about N.S. where enlightening. Those conversations about everything else.......so many laughs. Soul fans from around the country Scotland & Wales and occasionally from abroad, were always made very welcome. I loved it!!! Cheers to Tony,Mark, Paul, Pete (Budgie), Adrian & the Oswestry Gang. Thank you to everyone from the bottom of my heart; there will never be another night like the Greatstone. As the Artistics sang..." I'm gonna miss you". Lastly, a super big Thank You to Mike for this tremendous site- Soul Source. So many happy memories. Goodbye; but I hope to see you all in the future. Stevie Z

Hi Maria I was on auto pilot BUT it is tomorrow now! Hows Tony doing ,not seen him for a while.ATB Stevie Z

Hi Tony and fellow Greatstoners see you tomorrow night for my once a month night out! Raided the shelves for a few I have not played out yet.Looking forward to seeing new faces and the usual suspects.ATVB Stevie Z

Hi Tony and gang. Looking forward to the night and seeing my mates for a superb night of quality soul.ATVB Stevie Z

Hi Tony and guys.Its not me poorly this time ,my Mum is off to hospital late this week,bed available.Have a fab night and see you all for the next one.Stevie Z

Hi Mark ,fully recovered,well almost after last years nightmare for me.Really looking forward to everyones company and double decking with Paul. See you Saturday.All the best Stevie Z

Hi Mark had to get the Oxford dictionary out to try and find out what "fetting" means Nearest word is fettle See you Saturday .Stevie.

Hi Mace ,look forward to seeing you to,at a much happier event .Glenn will be listening in with his great sense of humour not far behind I've no doubt. 12 months since I snapped my achilles tendon and only just about better now.Look forward to your plays .ATB Stevie Z

Dear Glen,I always believed as healthy as you are you would be the last soul collector in the universe.Jim phoned me last night to tell me of this devastating information ,that you are no longer with us.He could not stay on the phone because he is so upset as am I.A Greatstone stalwart and fantastic ,knowledgeable ,collector of some of the rarest tunes available .I used to rib him when Bury beat Macclesfield on the occasion that they did. I shared many 1 to 1 conversations with him at the Greatstone and other qualitiy event 'cos thats where he would be.Its my turn to get the next round in when we meet up again Glen.Miss you Glen ,Stevie Z

Hi Tony,thanks for call earlier always good to hear a friendly voice for a few laughs You will have to make the cuppa's.Have a fab night .ATVB Steve

Hi Steve,I look forward to seeing you.Gonna miss the gang and tunes to be aired.Thought about the issues of being on sticks ....traversing the stairs,down and then later up........after a few beers the loo ...I would need a volunteer to help! Then just knocking into our friends around the Greatstone whilst on the crutches. Well really cheesed not to see you guys maybe next month I will have better news.Have an awesome night.ATVB Stevie

Hi Tony,thanks for the phone call.Bet I can still wup you at badminton! Nev did phone ,great fella knows his tunes.Still gonna be on crutches the next couple of months.Can't drive ,can brew up but cannot carry my cuppa to the settee,try this on sticks .Be back .ATVB Stevie Z

Hi Chris gonna play a couple of acetate tunes only ,at High Noon ,with the guys from the GSSC See you Sunday Stevie Z

Hi Julian I bet Mark is referring to all your cover ups..........MERRY XMAS ATVB Stevie