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Skegness Weekender 2015 Lookback via Winston

a view from the floor

By Winnie :-) in Articles
Updated on 14 Sep 2015 · Published 25 Mar 2015

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Skegness Weekender 2015 Lookback via Winston magazine cover

Forgive typos please, using my phone rather than a computer tongue emoticon

 

Skegness weekender and where to start? I could begin with a gushing wordy review of the music, venue, promoters, value for money, DJS, committed PROPER soul fans.... but I've done that many times in the past, and somethings are a given, and ever consistent. This is Skeg, the dancers dance, that's what they've come here for, novel idea that hopefully will catch on at nighters across the country. Wierdly, they smile and appear to be enjoying themselves, almost certainly part of that feeling of belonging which prevails, but then what would you expect from an event, where the promoters Donna Dean, Micheal D Cooper and David Raistrick meet you as you go in. Through the night they'll ask whether you're enjoying yourself, maybe a few other events might follow this template but that's asking a lot of northern's stand perfectly still evolvement, with the notable exception of Cleethorpes!! The most refreshing thing? There is a lack of Billy Bigbolloxity politics, Skeg clashed with another event, there was no wringing of hands, or snide digs, just acceptance that this occurs, and a willingness to try and avoid similar happening in the future. So much for not being wordy lol.

 

Musically, Soul Sam, Arthur Fenn, Bob Snow, Dick Krop, Steve Guarnori,Andy Powell, amongst many others, create the "Behave, all in the same venue, at the same time" wonderment, and this really is testament to their quality that I need say nothing more on that topic.

 

So to the thing I really want to get off my chest. In the era of "The fast buck, and fuck the punters", a venue that actively keeps piss heads out, and shows true ethical nous. Numbers were down, couldn't be missed really, an opportunity to swell the crowd with 40 local topers would have been gleefully accepted at lesser venues, NOT HERE!!! They were turned away, we were put first, and that is the definition of ethics in my book, and one of the things that will keep me returning. This one act was so appreciated, and I can say hand on heart, that whilst we as punters chatted about the numbers, not a single person said that they DIDN'T enjoy the weekender. A lot is written about the state of the soul scene, but looking at it objectively, mostly by people with an agenda. Their own venue, their own egos are clearly in play, and IMO they are only paying lip service to the northern scene. A lot like to "be seen" at whatever flavour venue is fashionable, it's incredibly shallow, The Grand Central, Skegness is an oasis, on the arid tundra, FFS quench your thirst properly!!

 

Oh, I danced a lot :P



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Guest Johnny One Trout

Guest Johnny One Trout

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Sounds like we missed out on a treat

 

Johnners

Coops

Coops 256

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all i am going to say is thank you so much to all those who supported the weekend either in being there or just moral support (if you don't know, don't ask), also thanks to David Raistrick and Donna Dean for allowing me to stay awake all weekend and not get told of by me mam!!!!!! finally and not least thank you to Nettie for sharing my soul over the weekend (and the last 26 years).
i'm not going to say how good or bad it was, i'm bias but thank you to the many who have told me how good it was and i'm thankful for there being no body (as yet) saying how bad it was. xxx

Andy Reynard

Andy Reynard 2,554

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It was the first time that we have attended this

Venue & won't be the last.

We was welcomed by smiling faces,

Our ears were treated with some

Marvellous souł music,

in rooms

filled with likeminded people,

Had a right good laff,

caught up,

with old friends

and new.

All in all bloody good stuff,

A thoroughly enjoyable experience .

Thanks!

Speedlimit

Speedlimit 757

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Brill weekend had by all, a laugh a minute with our fellow travellers from .East Anglia  Also great to catch up with people we don't see to often musically you couldn't fault it, top notch in all three rooms , It was a privalage to d.j. at the weekend. Like Winnie said this is a venue for those who want to be there not because it's the in place to be seen .  Just plain simple quality soul . I'll post my playlist in the right section later. was great double decking with my old mate Mr. Fortnum  .So if you haven't  attended this great venue and think it may be your thing  get yourselves to Skeggy in September

 

 

 regards Steve.  :thumbup:  :thumbup:

Bob Snow

Bob Snow 138

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Brill weekend had by all, a laugh a minute with our fellow travellers from .East Anglia  Also great to catch up with people we don't see to often musically you couldn't fault it, top notch in all three rooms , It was a privalage to d.j. at the weekend. Like Winnie said this is a venue for those who want to be there not because it's the in place to be seen .  Just plain simple quality soul . I'll post my playlist in the right section later. was great double decking with my old mate Mr. Fortnum  .So if you haven't  attended this great venue and think it may be your thing  get yourselves to Skeggy in September

 

 

 regards Steve.  :thumbup:  :thumbup:

Well said Steve,

Great spots with Mr Fortnum, i'll wait for your playlist, for the impressions track mate. Great to see you and Sue. Catch you soon mate.

Best

Bob

Raremusicdirect

Raremusicdirect 229

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Was indeed another fantastic weekender at Skegness; great variety of sounds throughout the day and night - really enjoy the Room At The Top................Maz, Bob Snow, Steve G, Soul Sam, etc etc..............brilliant.................................

Guest Byrney

Guest Byrney

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Good to know some promoters out there have integrity and won't flood a venue with anyone who rocks up just to make big bucks. Good write up Win.

Guest MissDee

Guest MissDee

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Running the Skegness Weekender is the easy part......the hard bit is finding a fresh, new original way to say thank you and to show our appreciation to the continued loyalty of the crowd who attend and have supported us over the years. We really do appreciate each and every one of the fantastic comments received. This is a relatively short review as it really has all been said by everyone in their comments already; but we'd just like to add our thanks to Micheal D Cooper , my wingman Nettie, who makes the hours on the door so much fun, Jim the Doorman who helped keep the riffraff out, the fantastic team (because that's what they are - a team) of DJ's, but most of all, the friends (because that's what you all are - friends) who have continued to support us over the years and make our little Weekender by the sea the fantastic success it has become. Thank you all again, and see you soon!!! D & D xxxxx



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