Ashton Ukrainian Club

Apologies for lateness, but been busy.

Each time I go to the Ashton Ukrainian Club soul night it seems better than the previous one. As I said to friends it is like a great allnighter but one that you can still go to bed afterwards at a reasonable time.

As usual I must say thank you to Derek and Janet Watmough for kindly giving Sandy and myself a lift to the club, it would be quite difficult to get there otherwise.

As we took our seats the DJ (Phil Dunn I think) was playing I Wanna Give You Tomorrow by Benny Troy, reminded me of seeing him at Prestatyn, seems years ago now.

All the DJs played fine sets, although as usual my memory has let me down a bit, I did take some paper and a pen but forgot a torch, it is a bit dark for writing without one. But some of the records played included Sad Little Girl; I'm Waiting; Down And Out; My Love Has Gone (my favourite record of the night); A Touch Of Venus (great oldie that you don't hear that often); You're Gonna Wreck My Life; I Didn't Try; I Think It's Gonna Work Out Fine (Wilson Williams); Hard Road To Hoe; Wake Up People And Live; with the final record being Make Sure by the Dells, reminded me of These Old Shoes with Jo Wallace et al. As my short list illustrates a wide range of sounds were played, and they made sure the dance floor was busy.

As usual there were plenty of friends there, great to see them and thanks for your company and chat. It's obvious that the people who attend this club know their soul music.

Thanks to all the DJs and the staff at the club for an excellent night. Hope to be at the next one.

The usual top night at the Ukrainian, a great little club that has a big reputation. Where arrived  7.30ish to hear Phil Dunn's last half hour which was the usual excellence and was getting the people up already with a decent number of people in so early in the night.  Robbo up next and you get the usual Robbo magic, mid tempo, beat ballads and dancers that kept the floor full.  Tony Mac was up next and was playing a great varied set but unfortunately we didn't get to hear all his set as we went to Keele......to be honest I wish I'd stayed at the Ukrainian 

Nice to see Derek smartly dressed as well and his carer Big Mick...top man love the guy.  Good to see Alison Nolan out and about as well, Rowena, Steve, Ken B and the usual faces.

Can't make the next one unfortunately as my shifts fall wrong but holiday going in for November

Spot on Mick with your review. Every month we think it won’t be as good as last time, but it certainly is!! Think that has to be my best night yet!! Well worth paying an extra £69 to come back from our holiday in Tenerife 2 nights earlier so as not to miss it

All spots were AWESOME but have to agree with Mick, Tony Mac’s spot stood out for me I did warn him not to play all my favourites as I’ve got a dodgy knee, alas that fell on deaf ears and today I’m suffering but was definitely worth it!! 
Hats off to Chris Churm & Co. for keeping this fantastic soul Club running. Already looking forward to next month….

One of my hips has been playing me up...(if i can't dance i'll give it up) but 'No Time For You' and others got me up. 

excellent DJ's all round

Wow what another cracking night.  I knew there would be a bonus of Sunday matches for me and no fixtures getting in the way of me attending.  Busy after the slight lull in August due to folk on holiday but everyone made up for it. Top drawer sounds and something for everyone. Thanks again to the promoters, dj,s and not forgetting the lovely ladies that keep the customers happy with the refreshments.

See you next month x   

Ashton Ukrainian Club September 17th WOW!! Running out of superlatives for this great little club. It just gets better every month!!

Phil Dunn started the night off with a nice mix of classic rare soul. That man Robbo up next, he came, he saw, he delivered in spades. Starting off in beat ballad heaven George Freeman "down and out" Jack Montgomery "don't turn your back on me", fire lit with the dancers and we were off, too many gems to mention, top drawer sir!!

Tony Mac followed and for me personally played the spot of the night. In fact it was Tony who got me back on this musical journey 89/90 at a local do in not so sunny Heywood British Legion I think, which re-ignited the spark. A few recent acquisitions hit the spot, Otis Lee, Falcons and many many more, great mix of styles and tempos, take a bow mate.

Gibby and Colin Wood or was it John Hillel lol Johnny slipmat you have serious competition lol .Joking aside really enjoyable 90 mins double decking. Wilson Williams the tune of the spot. We even had Matthew Simpson dancing to a James Brown record!!

The maestro Mr Chris Churm rounded the last 30 mins in style, with one of my all time favourite enders to finish a great night. The Dells "make sure" pure goose bumps!! Lots more new faces once again and another full house, just WOW!!

Check out the events page on here and soul-source for details of the October Event, when we welcome back Ted Massey and Welsh Wizzard Steve Thomas, can't wait!!!