Ashton Ukrainian Club

Looking forward to welcoming back Grumpy Soul Residents Phil Threlfall and Jumpin' Joan behind the decks, expect a healthy slice of Stafford, Shotts biggies and never afraid to dig deep and showcase some under the radar quality cheapies, just how we like it!! 

Add to that two Legends from the Halcyon days at Wigan Casino Ian Wills Ashton Ukrainian Regular and well known as one of the resident DJs at Mr M's, there is so much more to Ian, a real knowledgeable guy, with a collection to match!! Tim Ashibende needs no introduction a well known face from the casino days and along with Butch was one of the original crate diggers in the US unearthing many of today's big sounds!! Still very active on the scene today after a recent DJ spot at the 100 club.

You just know it's gonna be good, October 19th, put that date in your diary!!  

Looking forward to Phil Threlfall's return behind the decks, expect a wide range of styles from up tempo 60s stormers, to classy crossover dancers like this from William Bell's Iconic Peachtree Label!!

Fabulous track Micksmix, love listening to your choices on here, you know your music young man

Premier League Detroit from one of the worlds finest Groups The Masqueraders and one that always fills the floor for Jumpin' Joan !!

Tremendous what a beaut, love It

Another Pearl from Joan, cool cool 70s and no, not the high pitched Saturday Night Fever Guys  

Back to Stafford memories, from Phil T, almost walking pace, but achingly Soulful!!

What a great tune Micksmix A delight to listen too ,

As September draws to a close, we're already laying plans for when The Grumpy Soul Crew are back with us at Ashton Ukrainian Club.

Saturday October 19th another Top DJ line up awaits Phil Threlfall and Jumpin' Joan bringing you all the biggies from Iconic Soul Clubs in the 80s Stafford TOTW, Shotts, Morecambe Pier and many more, mixed in with some quality "back of the box" cheapies, just waiting to light up the dance floor!!

Add to that ex Mr M's resident Ian Wills and fellow Wigan Casino stalwart Tim Ashibende, both of these guys have been active Post Wigan and Tim in particular, is responsible for unearthing some of today's current big spins to the scene while he was viny hunting Stateside late 70s and built up an enviable list of dealer and record producer contacts !! Both capable of providing a few surprises in their sets, not to be missed for sure!!

Phil Dunn will be kick starting the proceedings and Ashton Head Honcho Chris Churm will be providing the usual rock solid support!!!

All this for just £5 admission pay on the door, the night runs 7pm-00.30 Record Sales Boxes are most welcome, as the bar area doubles as a chill out/record sales area. Some top quality vinyl been changing hands recently!!

See you there!!

Eager anticipation awaits for Tim Ashibende's  return behind the decks, always ready to spring a few surprises and of course a healthy nod to the past, with classic Detroit Dancers like this!!

I hope Phil T brings this with him, group soul par excellence!!

Tim Ashibende played this Blackpool Mecca Classic last April and boy did it sound good, all over again!!

Just Superb, can It get any better love this

Classic !!

Spot on Micksmix

I've seen comments Grumpy Soul v Wigan,but it's so much more,both Tim + Ian prepared to dig deep into extensive collections 

This line up has captured the interest for sure!!

2 hours ago, Micksmix said:

I've seen comments Grumpy Soul v Wigan,but it's so much more,both Tim + Ian prepared to dig deep into extensive collections 

This line up has captured the interest for sure!!

 

I rather think that it'll be a great night of quality music, where all the DJs will compliment each other than some kind of competition Mick, they all have something special to bring to the table  

3 hours ago, Eddiefoster said:

I rather think that it'll be a great night of quality music, where all the DJs will compliment each other than some kind of competition Mick, they all have something special to bring to the table  

Yeah Tim always has a few surprises 

Looking forward to Ian Wills spot,digging to the back of the box 

Haven’t been out for a few months so .looking forward to digging a few records out and a bit of a catch up

10 hours ago, Philt said:

Haven’t been out for a few months so .looking forward to digging a few records out and a bit of a catch up

Yeah me too mate,should be a cracker!

Outstanding October is under way with Quality venues a plenty in The North West !!
Saturday October 19th is the date for your diary. A Grumpy Soul Spectacular awaits at Ashton Ukrainian Club Phil Threlfall and Jumping Joan back on the decks,in the words of a song " ask my heart" can I really miss this? Didn't think so!!
Add to that Tim Ashibende who always entertains and some spellbinding stories about where and when he found the record,we eagerly await Tim going to print with his tales of record digging in the States!
Ian Wills is this months debutante with a spot that's been in the making for sometime.  A Former resident in the now legendary Mr M's sessions at Wigan Casino "gonna be a big thing" (see what I did there)
Ashton head honcho Chris Churm and Team Ukrainian Anchor man Phil Dunn complete an impressive line up.
All the above for £5 pay on the door,we hit the ground running 7pm-00.30
Keep checking back on the soul-source event page thread for some quality DJ selections and feel free to RSVP the event!!

As well as the main room,we have the music piped into the lounge area. For all the record hounds,while browsing the vinyl sales boxes.

Doubles as a chill out and catch up zone,essential!!

Time moving on up,like a Soulful Express Train to our October date at Ashton Ukrainian Club.
We aim to please,with an amazing DJ line up!!
Saturday October 19th see you there!!

Just over a week to go, hope Joan brings this with her!!!