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For me the best Culcheth yet. It will be hard to top. Musically the Dj line up worked well, the dancefloor was busy all night.Great set by Simon kicking off with my request for Vigon a first time play at Culcheth and him being delighted how well it went down with the dancers, Mick followed Carl & Maria with tune after tune aimed fairly and squarely at the dancefloor, and Kev finishing the evening off with some of his classic mega rarity's. Carl & Maria was the icing on top of the cake.their music was top notch,I hope you can get them back on some time soon,the decks worked better dancefloor level, I felt more involved, the sound sounded great, there was no excuse to have the volume too loud, you couldn't have put us any closer to the speakers,I loved it in fact I'm still buzzing.The banner looked great as well. Congratulations all round for a belter of a night. I caught some of Ged Lunts set in the modern room and his taste is right up my street. perfect modern soul. This is the first time I've felt the need to leave a review but the night was that good.

Firstly, upon entry it looked different. Huge banner on Stage took the place of the decks. Which had been placed on top right corner. It then made perfect sense after a mind blowing set by Simon Ingham. Carl and Maria Willingham came to the decks. Obviously Carl is in a Wheel Chair. So a humble move by Baz to accommodate. Listen the simple things are often the best. We were treated to some excellent music. so total respect all involved. Such a thoughtful move. Both rooms were packed. I sat with the Bolton crew. Davey Bates brought me a tea bag . No cake said as I have heart problems am not allowed any. Want proper cup of tea next time fella. Earl Grey sir

Caught up with few my mates from Dundee who travelled. Many others and Dave Rimmer, talking about music policies at our respective Clubs. Well as with Culcheth it's on the money in my opinion. Mick Howard played a blinder, modern room not my thing but was heaving. 

Great night. Truly all things Soulful 10/10 Baz.

Sometimes in the lead up to an event you get a feeling(ripple-under current) call it what you will, BUT lots of people on here and facebook were all adding their intentions to attend what looked like a great night and it didn't disappoint!! Car park almost full for doors opening and I must admit to doing a double take and making my way up to the stage  Luckily Baz spotted and drew my attention to the new deck set up just below the stage.

Sir Bob was entertaining the masses with as ever quality spins from the halcyon days right up to present and Yep Sharon Jones sounded the business jumping out of those speakers. Next up Simon Ingham with some monster big hitters Celebrities " I choose you" Earnestine Eady "let's talk it over" Quality R+B Thornton Sisters on Cuppy and how good does Lee Rogers sound!!

Carl + Maria followed again some of the biggies that we have come to associate them with Admirations on peaches, Jackie Day "naughty boy" and the odd curve ball Jimmy Burns "I really love you" instrumental version. 

I had the unenviable task of following after an emotion dripped last record John + The Weirdest "can't get over these memories" Thanks to Dave Hutchy for the kind words the new deck position left it open for the deck peerers Phew think I was alright    Kev Murphy rounded off a great night Lester Tipton and many more.

Lots of smiling faces and a busy dancefloor through out The Modern Room was as ever super busy, what a great night, look forward to August!!   

A belated review - I'm an expert at excuses but I won't bother LOL 

Another great night at Culcheth and as my fellow regulars have already waxed lyrical I can only agree, walking into the main room at just after 8 to see the layout changed threw me at first, but I actually enjoyed the decks being at dance floor level - it just worked really well for some reason!

Sir Bob was his usual competent self - cool as a cucumber and right on the money, nothing new there  - I followed and gotta say I'm not used to the earlier sets so that was a new challenge; no pressure following Bob and leading into the Willinghams set then eh! I've posted my playlist below for fun.

Carl & Maria smashed it out of the park as expected leaving Mick Howard to deliver his usual polished performance (great job Mick) and at the top of the night Kev Murph himself kept things rolling right up until he was politely asked to play his last record by the obviously wilting staff LOL

Great venue, great music, great folk - see you next time

Simon Ingham 21:00 - 22:00

The Sparkles - Try Love

Tommy Ridgley - My Love Gets Stronger

The Celebrities - I Choose You Baby

Irma and the Larks - Without You Baby

The Gambrells - You Better Move

The Paramount Four - You Don't Know

The Thornton Sisters - I Keep Forgettin'

Nat Hall - Why

Carol Anderson - Taking My Mind Off Love

The Venturas - Heart Of Love

Curly Moore - You Don't Mean

Ernestine Eady - Let's Talk It Over

Timmie Williams - Competition

Jerry Ganey - You Don't Love Me

Lee Rogers - Go Go Girls

Edwin Starr - I Just Wanted To Cry

Billy Butler - Sweet Darling

David Coleman - Drown My Heart

Flash McKinley - I'll Rescue You

Supremes & Four Tops - A Taste Of Honey

True Image - Keeps Me Dancing (Alt.)