2011-01-22: Burnley Allnighter, The Kestral Suite

The glawster posse on way to spagetti westons.

As drinks are on woody I'll have my usual. That means working my way across all optics.

The glawster posse on way to spagetti westons.

As drinks are on woody I'll have my usual. That means working my way across all optics.

bloody hell vicki your not bringing our resident alcoholic are you

Yes ted and he's a bad influence on me lol

he's driving at the moment but think bob Wartcock gona be driving home!!!

Make sure you got your gorgous aftershave on so I can sniff you all night lol

x

just got back from Burnley

What an awesome night......packed out......dance floor full for 8 hours.......music was f**kin fantastic and it blew me away, never danced so much before......sore feet, blisters, dodgy knees, aching back....... but it was worth it

thank you to Sean and Karl for putting this back on, and a massive thank you to all the DJs..........you all made me a very happy woman

More to follow when we fully compose our thoughts but both Karl and I would like to say a great big Thank You to each and every one of you for supporting us last night and making it such a success.

Absolutely Brilliant!

Love and Respect to you all.

Sean

More to follow when we fully compose our thoughts but both Karl and I would like to say a great big Thank You to each and every one of you for supporting us last night and making it such a success.

Absolutely Brilliant!

Love and Respect to you all.

Sean

By the time you fully compose your thoughts mate we'll be having soul afternoons in our retirement complex . Though I probably won't have even started to compose my head by then.

Right onto the serious matter of a lookback/review for last night, short and to the point:

Brilliant, buzzing and with so many of the nighter crowd in attendance it was heaving, hot, sweaty and I loved it......banging tunes from everyone, across the genres, of mixed tempos and great blend of 'new' and 'known' with one common factor running through all of them.....they were dancers and the floor took a pounding as people showed their appreciation. Top night run by two top people........well done guys, you deserve it

fantastic night lads really enjoyed it,cant wait for the next one

Really good night

By the time you fully compose your thoughts mate we'll be having soul afternoons in our retirement complex . Though I probably won't have even started to compose my head by then.

Right onto the serious matter of a lookback/review for last night, short and to the point:

Brilliant, buzzing and with so many of the nighter crowd in attendance it was heaving, hot, sweaty and I loved it......banging tunes from everyone, across the genres, of mixed tempos and great blend of 'new' and 'known' with one common factor running through all of them.....they were dancers and the floor took a pounding as people showed their appreciation. Top night run by two top people........well done guys, you deserve it

and that was in january! come on april

Great night, well done

oooo I liked that............just reflecting on what a top night that was........well done to all concerned, you did yourself proud

great venue, great music and great people

p.s. thanks Karl for playing a couple of records for me

p.p.s Adam..that Carol Anderson is great and 'Disco Blues' oooer choooon!

I have to write something just to let those who were not there understand exactly what happened last night.

We got there at 10.10pm - a whole 10 minutes after the place officially opened. I was gob-smacked to walk in to a room with at least 100 people in. WTF? When does that happen these days.

By 12am Karl was worried that he would have to close the doors as there was over 200 in That is a one hell of an achievement in anyones book.

The dance floor was completely and totally rammed all night - and I mean right up til 6am. While this is a bit of a pisser to those of us who like to spread out when we express ourselves to the music (me and Elaine) - who gives a fcuk!

A perfect 10 out of 10 guys. What an absolutely incredible night. It was amazing!

You took the words from me Joan. When we walked in at 10 it was rammed. Still rammed when we left at half 5. Music was top notch all night . My knee withheld the toil....but will no doubt be hobbling like a good un for the rest of the week!!

All I can say is FANTASTIC

Here's to the next one in April.

Well done

And a huge thank you to Cliff for my birthday record

What a lovely and generous thing to do. I will treasure it always!

arrived half way through sean haydens set & wish id got there sooner, quality!. atmosphere brilliant, crowd unbelieveable ( struggling for a space on the dancefloor at 5 to 6, whats that about?). great to hear some mid tempo dancers & some funky stuff (more of both please)

Was a top night indeed, and well deserved for 2 great guys

Mind you, I spoke to Karl about 6pm Saturday evening and his head was right in the shed

By the way he was going on you have thought he had rewired & recarpeted the place before opening as well as wittling new furniture from a couple of local oak trees with nowt but the use of a penknife

Though the highlight of the night had to be seeing Beggsy and Rimmers faces when they first went the bar before the beer arrived.

I'm sure Beggsy nearly went into shock

Had to leave around 4ish cus Des wasn't feeling too well.

He'd had chest pains and a numb left arm the week before and neither Beggsy nor I had any breakdown cover on us, so didn't fancy being stuck on the M6 if Mr Parker threw a seven on the way home.

Just like to say well done to Sean & Karl for a top night.

Can't remember the last time I saw a dancefloor as full for as long.Credit to all dj's for keeping em on there with such great variety,don't usually like single anyone out but just loved Joan's set.

Only down side was having to leave early knowing I was missing so much............never mind be there til the end next time

Cheers

Martyn

LOST WATCH

A very thoughtful person handed us a watch at the end of the night.

If you are the owner or have an idea to who owns it, please PM me with details.

Sean

Me Lou and Woody got there at 10.30 busiest Burnely i have been to, great atmosphere and being nosed by Vicky was a pleasure

on the way bak it was decided we will be back

Good that Karl and shorny have had the balls to have a go looks like it might just pay of

Wow, what a cracking night, dj sets to make everyone happy, the atmosphere was electric and the place was full of up for it cheery smiley people who like their soul with a bit of umph, there wasn't a flat spot all night, that'll please Tezza .

A big thank you to Karl n' Shorny who asked me to kick off the proceedings, 'it was a big honour and a privilege guys', glad for you both the night was a huge success .

Also would like to thank all the people who travelled up/down/across the country for their kind words and support, 'you made this night something special' .

Roll on the next one.

A still buzzing Willie .

We went to Nelson,dont ask I had my psycho head on when I walked in.

Very good night,it seemed like we was only there for a couple of hours,sign of a good night.

nice to meet some of the ss gang,Tabs said Vicky was looking for me?

Kev

Its all been said already, quite simply SUPERB.

Congrats to Sean and Karl.

Well what a buzzing nite, not felt like that in ages, was so looking forward to it & deff had a fantastic nite, with great people ( sorry i spoke a lot of shit yet again), was great to see everyone all together for once, fantastic music all night, just had a problem getting on the dance floor, we should of all took it in turns , & it was still a packed floor when the lights came on, not disappointed one bit, the only problem for me steve's still talking shit , can't wait for the next one, Thanks to Shorn'y & Karl x

simply a fantastic night , the people the music the pa system .big thanks to sean and karl for making it happen and now so much to look forward too

paul

Fantastic first night.From Willie's "Ride your pony" - Betty Harris till Ted Ford at the end.

Inbetween? Just a brilliant mix of the very best music.Hats off to all behind the decks,and to Sean and Karl for putting themselves through the emotional rollercoaster,that is all nighter promoting.

Just got back from the most amazing night at Burnley, brilliant music, fantastic venue and great people.

Well done Sean and Karl for putting on this brilliant allnighter. It was well worth the 300 mile trip up from Bournemouth, we'll be back!

Very best wishes

Sallie & Rod

there was so much music id no clue as to who? what it was called . the first two spots set the tone though. willie,s set was pretty brave , but hugely enjoyable and 95 % of seans set was completely new to me. i wanted to ask joan what was the instrumental you played? But as i was originally headin off for a smoke and got distracted by the tunes i was hearing i thought id miss one if i went to the stage, so stayed in same spot on dancefloor.a wise choice . to the blond lass from the midlands who spins like eleanor powell i meant to say just that to but instead gave you a clip round the ear instead. im so sorry! But please look up eleanor powell on you tube , you,ll see what i mean.Thanks again for a great night.

Derek had been going on and on about this for some time but I wasn't convinced, I love "progressive soul music" but I have often been disappointed at various venues who have served up tiered and unimaginative "B" side standard dross straight from the CD Northernsoul Floor Clearer's Volume 16 my other fear was that I was setting out for a wasted Allnighter where yet again the dancers come a poor second to the beard stroking collectors trying to outdo each other and being clever.

I had also heard that there where rumour of a female DJ, something that I do not approve of and something that is still illegal in South Yorkshire!

We gathered our little band of South Yorkshire Soul Searchers and set out into the night, our destination Burnley.

We arrived very soon after the doors had opened and the first thing that was apparent was that the place was full and the dance floor was kicking! I literally looked at my watch to see if we had killed some time and arrived late but no, we were right on the button and the throng of early punters out on the floor was a settling sight indeed.

Quick scary around the room to see who was there and I'd guess that there was a healthy mix of "Nighter Faces" and fresh faces, which was great to see and on a purvey note, there was some well smart looking ladies, not that I'm interested in that sort of thing being married and all that.

I spoke to Karl and Sean at the beginning of the night and Karl told me that they were going to do their damdest to avoid any "flat spots", concentrating on the quality, tempo, and dancability without playing safe, laudable sentiment but the night was young.

I joined our little band of brothers, The Derbyshire Massive, who had got lost, and the usual whoop of dancers who are seen at most Allnightrers and as far as I'm concerned the only litmus test worth a dam.

I ventured out onto the dance floor like a young Billy Eliot wearing shorts and trainers and soon I was part of the thrash, the dance floor was chocker blocker and the room was limited to the more expressive dancers, I dance as if I'm mixing a pudding and I look as if I have eaten too many!

The dance space was easily adapted to and to be honest the heaving mass was a celebration of Northernsoul that may sound a little over the top but the punters who had ventured out this night where eager and ready to have their boundaries stretched and their ears educated.

I have been to many venues and heard new unknown stuff and to be honest I enjoy this immensely but it is not for everyone, I will say this with my hand on my heart and that is that I have never heard so many new sounds that pleased my all in one evening less for when I first started my Northernsoul journey many years ago.

The evening was a superb triumph and the clientele who are going to become the regulars of this stunning Allnighter are in for a treat, all I ask is that you don't lower the tempo during the dreaded 4 O'clock hour as many Allnightrers do for some reason killing the ambiance.

I was extremely impressed with what I got, outstanding accounts from all DJ's, including the bird who was playing, brilliant night and now firmly penned into my social calendar, well done to all involved.

P.S. There were some subtle yet nice additions to the evening, no stupid over the top bag searches that can often be embarrassing, Derek was found in the position of an anal intruder at Bidds that he said he used for his sore neck, Mace confiscated this a few months back and Derek is still waiting for its return.

Mega, and I mean MEGA to see a sensible "talc" policy, not Mrs Mop running up behind you tutting and finger wagging!

Great Job, Great Night.

Fred Kroll can you please tell me what the first three records where that you played, loved them and you should have played a few more seventies disks, there are far too few venues nodding towards the seventies and I think more would have fitted I, Oldies some times make me kill prostitutes after a while so well done for those three track and can we have more!!

Joan xx

Great night, lots of friendly faces to chat to, wall to wall quality sounds all night, rammed dancefloor, cans of Carling flowing nicely.

And there were still clean paper towels in the Gents at 4am! Amazing.

Glad it was such a brilliant start. See y'all at the next one.

there was so much music id no clue as to who? what it was called . the first two spots set the tone though. willie,s set was pretty brave , but hugely enjoyable and 95 % of seans set was completely new to me. i wanted to ask joan what was the instrumental you played? But as i was originally headin off for a smoke and got distracted by the tunes i was hearing i thought id miss one if i went to the stage, so stayed in same spot on dancefloor.a wise choice . to the blond lass from the midlands who spins like eleanor powell i meant to say just that to but instead gave you a clip round the ear instead. im so sorry! But please look up eleanor powell on you tube , you,ll see what i mean.Thanks again for a great night.

Hi Andy.

It was TSU Tornadoes - Getting The Corners - Atlantic

Hi Andy.

It was TSU Tornadoes - Getting The Corners - Atlantic

ha its funny was talking to ed about a copyof a thousand wonders for sale last night. shame this werent on a double a- side. its raucous.

Who was the female version of "Right Track" ???

Who was the female version of "Right Track" ???

Denise Lasalle.

Who was the female version of "Right Track" ???

Denise Lasalle, think Shorny played it.

WOW!

no joan thats not the one. this was pure intrumental. i ve heard another version of it with lyrics i think. when theres a break theres trumpets drums and a glock , americans call em vibes. and on one of the versions im sure theres what sounds like female backing singers shreikig " check it baby , check it baby , check it baby check it baby , big drum roll then back to the refrain.on the version you played theres no female backing anywhere. it just brass section vibes and drums bass and bongos

Who was the female version of "Right Track" ???

Another fantastic night at Burnley - packed with a well deserved crowd.

Haven't been for ages due to unfortunate combination of unstable asthma and badly fractured ankle between us. Found I was able to dance without wheezing and reaching for inhaler : )

What a night to return! Great sounds, friendly crowd, venue better than last time - even allowed talc on the floor.

Now limping, feeling very vague and trying to prepare for work and M60 rush hour drive tomorrow - why didn't I book the day off?

Looking forward to the next one.

no joan thats not the one. this was pure intrumental. i ve heard another version of it with lyrics i think. when theres a break theres trumpets drums and a glock , americans call em vibes. and on one of the versions im sure theres what sounds like female backing singers shreikig " check it baby , check it baby , check it baby check it baby , big drum roll then back to the refrain.on the version you played theres no female backing anywhere. it just brass section vibes and drums bass and bongos

Are you sure it was me who played it Andy? Pretty sure that was the only instrumental-ish type record I played.

Reading all the reviews I'm now kicking myself

Reading all the reviews I'm now kicking myself

You should be wearing steel toe capped boots Karen

Like anywhere you go, not all the music was to my taste but that matters not. The place was rocking and the dance floor rammed from start to finish - and I mean start to finish.

I have not been to a nighter like that for many years.

Spot on.

My Mojo has been well and truly kicked back into life.

Many thanks to one and all

Doc

One quick question. Why do some people seem to forget that they were young once ???

Are you sure it was me who played it Andy? Pretty sure that was the only instrumental-ish type record I played.

kin el im doubtin meself now, you were still at the decks sean was stood right next to you , did he take over from you ? could have been right at the end of your set.this tune and the four pros everybody,e got some soul" werent that far apart. ive heard this tune at lifeline , either sam or rob smith has played it. has all the same instruments being played .sorry if im doin yer head in .

The plan was to get in early doors and bag a table and have a base for the night... 10.12 i walked through the door and the fu"king place was packed ,

Good vibe from a real good seasoned niter crowd with a smattering of youth, a reeeeeeeeet good mix..

Had a social night and had many chats as could not get on the dancefloor many times in the night, chocker and bouncing, just what any dj wants to see...

Really good to have a good chat with bloke from Carlisle ( soul source member and had a freind called Pip ) thanks for the cds, will get them played tonight...

And a good chat with yet another Steve and his good wife, pleasure to chew your ears off....

So pleased for the promotions team and all involved, all the hard work paid off...

Got a lift back home to my door from them really nice shaggers, top blokes indeed..

Deep soul Sunday for me now after a niter " little Ann singing " deep shadows" .. Had my ying bigtime last night... Time for yang now....

peace... soul and rice pudding....

Steve

Very passionate night last night music wise, Burnley's on track again. Well done Carl and Sean a lot of works gone into it. Great set Joan excellent start to the new year. Cheers billy

kin el im doubtin meself now, you were still at the decks sean was stood right next to you , did he take over from you ? could have been right at the end of your set.this tune and the four pros everybody,e got some soul" werent that far apart. ive heard this tune at lifeline , either sam or rob smith has played it. has all the same instruments being played .sorry if im doin yer head in .

Not at all Andy!

Big Danny took over from me so might he have played it?

I will have a look through my box as soon as I can face it

WOW......WHAT A GREAT NIGHT.

It`s already been summed up nicely.

Everything came together in one big melting pot of soul music......and it worked.

Neil.

Sean & Danny.......Thank`s for the records.

Not at all Andy!

Big Danny took over from me so might he have played it?

I will have a look through my box as soon as I can face it

No pressure , can i have a full track listing by the morning please? . A peach of a set , cheers anyway