Bradford Modern Room 91-jesus It Was Hot

[Guest]

This place was Heaven on Earth to me,and thanks Barry(yes thee Barry),Dave and Alex for

dropping some great choonz,anyway here's my top 3

3 Eve Gallagher-Love ls The Master Of Disguise

2 FR Mystery- l Just Wanna Be

1 Paradise Orchestra-Color Me

Edited May 16, 2009 by webbydublin

[Guest Nick Harrison]

This place was Heaven on Earth to me,and thanks Barry(yes thee Barry),Dave and Alex for

dropping some great choonz,anyway here's my top 3

3 Eve Gallagher-Love ls The Master Of Disguise

2 FR Mystery- l Just Wanna Be

1 Paradise Orchestra-Color Me

Always remember you - Phillip giving it a huge floor full, completly trousered to Nikta Warren- I Need You........... , remember it well.

You not got any school books to mark this afternoon - Sir.

There is a thread re Bradford contained within all our yesterday's....................on here.

Edited May 16, 2009 by Nick Harrison

[Guest wrightypaul36]

HIYA PHILL,

3. ARTHUR BAKER. - LET THERE BE LOVE.

2. ARTHUR MILES. - HELPING HAND.

1. EVE GALLAGHER. - LOVE IS THE MASTER OF DISGUISE.

ALL THE BEST WRIGHTY.

[Jill Bayles]

Can't do this...cos I loved em all...but will give it some thought ands see what I can come up with...prob won't know title or artist so will likely be a lot of "it went like this" and "some of the words are"...

[Jill Bayles]

HIYA PHILL,

3. ARTHUR BAKER. - LET THERE BE LOVE.

2. ARTHUR MILES. - HELPING HAND.

1. EVE GALLAGHER. - LOVE IS THE MASTER OF DISGUISE.

ALL THE BEST WRIGHTY.

God you're not our Paul Wright from Darlo are you? If so great to have you on board. If not, still great to have you on board

[Guest wrightypaul36]

God you're not our Paul Wright from Darlo are you? If so great to have you on board. If not, still great to have you on board

YES ITS ME JILL,HOW ARE YOU? GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU.

ALL THE BEST WRIGHTY.

[Guest Nick Harrison]

There is a thread re Bradford contained within all our yesterday's....................on here.

Phil, with reference to my earlier post, if you haven't already looked on the above mentioned thread - please do................

Page 3 posted by Barry May on 27 November 2008 entitled "Bradford Queens Hall Flyer", which contains valued track listings, a Mass Order download and comments and thanks from Barry etc etc. Interesting reading indeed.

Beware .

And yes - I am aware the thread asked for your top 3 - but looking at that lot back them, sure makes it tough Phil.

Edited May 16, 2009 by Nick Harrison

[Guest Byrney]

This place was Heaven on Earth to me,and thanks Barry(yes thee Barry),Dave and Alex for

dropping some great choonz,anyway here's my top 3

3 Eve Gallagher-Love ls The Master Of Disguise

2 FR Mystery- l Just Wanna Be

1 Paradise Orchestra-Color Me

Bradford, Venus, Garage City - they all merge into one big, lovely, messy fog for me I'm afraid

The three big classic oldies from this period for me are:

3. Sue Chaloner - I want to Thank you

2. Mass Order - Lift Every Voice

1. Ralphi Rosario - Instrument Need

Edited May 16, 2009 by Byrney

[Alison H]

Only 3 ??

Jill is right - there are far too many to name favourites & it does seem a tad unfair when they were all fantastic !!

BUT I will do as Im told

Reverse order

Johnny Bristol - Come to me

Tyrell Corporation - 6 O'clock

Tammy Payne - Take me Now

Ooh Ive changed mi mind

Yo Yo Honey - Groove on

Marva Hicks - Got you where I want

Michael Tarone - I can tell

Oh no !! Ive changed it again

Incognito - Always there

Joey Negro - Do what you feel

Ce Ce Peniston - Finally

I know !! I'm very naughty listing more than 3 but its a woman's perogative to change her mind .... or is it ?

Barry & Dave did an amazing job & thanks must go to Steve Croft & Adrian for having the initiative to roll with it.

Alex Badass,Pip (where is he these days?) & Chris Creane also helped make it the most special place in the whole wide world for me & my pals !

Big love

Ali xxx

[Alison H]

Bloody Hell everything you said there l remember

XX Phil.....and brilliant..int t'internet brilliant? ta! xx

It is !! and aren't I doing well. I've just done my first ever quote reply (successfully I think?).

Thank you for being my guinea pig Phil.

All the best

Ali xx

[Guest BIG H]

Bradford, Venus, Garage City - they all merge into one big, lovely, messy fog for me I'm afraid

The three big classic oldies from this period for me are:

3. Sue Chaloner - I want to Thank you

2. Mass Order - Lift Every Voice

1. Ralphi Rosario - Instrument Need

To right matey happy days (or should that be happy daze) great night and well worth the journey from scotland my 3 would be

aly us - follow me

phase 2 - reaching

4 love - hold your head up high

[Guest Byrney]

To right matey happy days (or should that be happy daze) great night and well worth the journey from scotland my 3 would be

aly us - follow me

phase 2 - reaching

4 love - hold your head up high

Been too long H, you're over due a visit to the burbs.

Pick me trim Trabs up from Kerso on the way down mate

[Guest Byrney]

Crackering tunes,matey!

Mass Order...That'll Do for me...

That Bratford refosoul is getting some hammer mate

[Alison H]

That Bratford refosoul is getting some hammer mate

Yeah ! Ive just hammered it too but I couldnt work out how to turn the volume up.

Not the same when you have to shuv your ears right up to the computer - I would give owt to be getting ready now for our fortnightly fix of Bradford oops I mean Bratford.

I loved both rooms equally. I know not many would flit between the two but I did & I feel (imo) I got the best of both worlds.

Ali x

[Simon T]

Bratford Upstairs

Posted info:

T'other side of the C90 from the same night, about 4 hours later, upstairs. The DJ was the original 'shouty (and swearing)young man' Nigel Parker> Nevertheless, a good DJ with a fine taste for tunes IMO. N.B. the tracks cut short which I was sick of hearing nearly 20 years ago!

[Jill Bayles]

YES ITS ME JILL,HOW ARE YOU? GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU.

ALL THE BEST WRIGHTY.

Good Lord...well I never...where are you based these days? If still local we'll have to hook up and play catch up...that will take forever

Someone told me they'd seen you recently and that you're doing fine...can't remember who or where...onset of Alzheimer's sorry :wacko:

Good to hear from you mate

[Alison H]

hippopotamus said:

Bratford Upstairs

T'other side of the C90 from the same night, about 4 hours later, upstairs. The DJ was the original 'shouty (and swearing)young man' Nigel Parker> Nevertheless, a good DJ with a fine taste for tunes IMO. N.B. the tracks cut short which I was sick of hearing nearly 20 years ago!

That is awesome to listen to as now that Ive found out how to turn my volume up on here (I havent had this laptop long!) its great hearing people chatter & swear (still shit hot!!) in the background & remembering the atmosphere of the place.

What date in 91 did you record it ? Ive just checked one of my many diaries & this weekend in 91, 18/5 to be precise good old Queens Hall was on. I dont think I missed any so Its freaky to think that 18 years ago when I was dancing away without a care in the world I would be listening & feeling the atmosphere of the exact night all over again sadly from the comfort of my own home this time but its still good & bizarre as well.

How nice is that Steve Mancha song. It makes me want to cry but I wont. I guess you didnt like Sandpipers cos you certainly cut that one short

Right thats me done,off to bed now (huh wouldnt have been saying that 18 years ago tonight!)

THANK YOU for your brilliant recording.

Goodnite & godbless

Ali xxx (a happy little soul)

[Jill Bayles]

Only 3 ??

Jill is right - there are far too many to name favourites & it does seem a tad unfair when they were all fantastic !!

BUT I will do as Im told

Reverse order

Johnny Bristol - Come to me

Tyrell Corporation - 6 O'clock

Tammy Payne - Take me Now

Ooh Ive changed mi mind

Yo Yo Honey - Groove on

Marva Hicks - Got you where I want

Michael Tarone - I can tell

Oh no !! Ive changed it again

Incognito - Always there

Joey Negro - Do what you feel

Ce Ce Peniston - Finally

I know !! I'm very naughty listing more than 3 but its a woman's perogative to change her mind .... or is it ?

Barry & Dave did an amazing job & thanks must go to Steve Croft & Adrian for having the initiative to roll with it.

Alex Badass,Pip (where is he these days?) & Chris Creane also helped make it the most special place in the whole wide world for me & my pals !

Big love

Ali xxx

See what I mean...Ali thanks for your support and I've giggled all the way through reading your post and then some...still laughing now

But I have thought of three...watch one of em not have even been played there...I was in a different place every time I was there...thanks to Webby

1. Sue Challoner-Answer My Prayer

2. Lenny Williams-Gotta Lota Luv

3. Johnny Bristol-Come To Me

My fave ever club by a country mile, I loved the bones of it, it shaped my musical taste into what it is today and for that I will be forever grateful.

Edited May 17, 2009 by Jill Bayles

[Jill Bayles]

That is awesome to listen to as now that Ive found out how to turn my volume up on here (I havent had this laptop long!) its great hearing people chatter & swear (still shit hot!!) in the background & remembering the atmosphere of the place.

What date in 91 did you record it ? Ive just checked one of my many diaries & this weekend in 91, 18/5 to be precise good old Queens Hall was on. I dont think I missed any so Its freaky to think that 18 years ago when I was dancing away without a care in the world I would be listening & feeling the atmosphere of the exact night all over again sadly from the comfort of my own home this time but its still good & bizarre as well.

How nice is that Steve Mancha song. It makes me want to cry but I wont. I guess you didnt like Sandpipers cos you certainly cut that one short

Right thats me done,off to bed now (huh wouldnt have been saying that 18 years ago tonight!)

THANK YOU for your brilliant recording.

Goodnite & godbless

Ali xxx (a happy little soul)

How spooky is that Ali? I've just listened to it and it made me get that tingly feeling.

I bet I was there as well...never missed if I could help it...wouldn't even go on holiday cos I'd have had to miss at least one...well never missed from the time I started but wasn't there from the beginning, more's the pity. As for diaries I've not got any of them...life was far too messy back then for any form of organisation...no pics either

Wish I'd done some taping...I used to do that mind...made some tapes at Burnley Bank Hall Miners...still got em somewhere, hoarder that I am...none from Bradford though...my recorder had given up the ghost long before that and I never replaced it.

Happy days

[Jill Bayles]

To right matey happy days (or should that be happy daze) great night and well worth the journey from scotland my 3 would be

aly us - follow me

phase 2 - reaching

4 love - hold your head up high

Good choice...that's my second top 3

[Guest]

This place was Heaven on Earth to me,and thanks Barry(yes thee Barry),Dave and Alex for

dropping some great choonz,anyway here's my top 3

3 Eve Gallagher-Love ls The Master Of Disguise

2 FR Mystery- l Just Wanna Be

1 Paradise Orchestra-Color Me

We drove up from Wales in our mark 2 ford escort which we always left in the Indian take away car park (after the late meal) and then we would join the que, which was always round the corner by then.

Great music and great memories. I was only 18 at the time.

f***............life creeps up on ya dont it?

Ive really enjoyed listening to the recordings from the hall.

6 months later we were all even more spaced out !

1988 was a strange year !

[Jill Bayles]

We drove up from Wales in our mark 2 ford escort which we always left in the Indian take away car park (after the late meal) and then we would join the que, which was always round the corner by then.

Great music and great memories. I was only 18 at the time.

f***............life creeps up on ya dont it?

Ive really enjoyed listening to the recordings from the hall.

6 months later we were all even more spaced out !

1988 was a strange year !

Hi You

Yet another Bradford space cadet...I met peeps there that I'm still in touch with now...best time of my life that was.

Long time no hear mate, hope all is ok in your world anyway

[Guest]

Hi You

Yet another Bradford space cadet...I met peeps there that I'm still in touch with now...best time of my life that was.

Long time no hear mate, hope all is ok in your world anyway

All good really All things considered

Nice thread this BWT ! Bradford should be applauded and remembered !

For the new Soulful blood LIKE ME (at the time) It was a top trip to make.

Yes the 100 club every month and Keel were great ......... but Bradford was different............ they had all the best fanny downstairs

We used to pop downstairs just to chat the spaced out Yorkshire totty up !

We will never be 18 again !

M

Edited May 17, 2009 by mossy

[Guest wrightypaul36]

Good Lord...well I never...where are you based these days? If still local we'll have to hook up and play catch up...that will take forever

Someone told me they'd seen you recently and that you're doing fine...can't remember who or where...onset of Alzheimer's sorry :wacko:

Good to hear from you mate

Im living in Stockton Jill and im very well thanks.I settled here some years ago and met and married my wife Paula.I work away so only get to a few dos these days. Could it have been Garry you were talking to? as i was talking with him at Northallerton a bit back. As for a catch up,that would be great (ive got loads to tell you) All the best Jill. Wrighty.

[Guest thenogger]

Talking off BRADFORD, what happened to SHELVO (Paul Shelvington) from LEICESTER. Anybody know, could you let me know. BRADFORD was an excellent venue, many a good night was had there.

thenogger

[Guest topcatnumpty1]

Im living in Stockton Jill and im very well thanks.I settled here some years ago and met and married my wife Paula.I work away so only get to a few dos these days. Could it have been Garry you were talking to? as i was talking with him at Northallerton a bit back. As for a catch up,that would be great (ive got loads to tell you) All the best Jill. Wrighty.

Hello---Wrighty----i,m Tony Coleby----How are you----haven,t spoke for ages

T.c.

[Guest wrightypaul36]

Hello---Wrighty----i,m Tony Coleby----How are you----haven,t spoke for ages

T.c.

Hiya tony,what you up to this morning? How did the footie go for you?Wrighty.

[Guest topcatnumpty1]

Hiya tony,what you up to this morning? How did the footie go for you?Wrighty.

1--1 it,s easy now only Man u. to beat next week!!!!

Just listening to Shaun R and Richard Searling on Solar ---f-----g excellent!!!!

Get your ears on

T.C.

[Guest Byrney]

Met him at Renaisance in Mansfield in 93 where he reminded me l owed him

a tenner from Bradford.Think Nick from Skipton would be your best bet for info,mate.

There's a few of Shelvo's old muckers on here Nogger. Alan Greaves used to knock around with him - he's on here mate.

Renaissance at the old Trotters site in Mansfield Phil, another regular for me

[Soul Shrews]

,Pip (where is he these days?)

Pips fine Ali, living and working in Manchester.

Not involved with the "scene " these days tho still loving his music

Cheers Paul

[Alison H]

Pips fine Ali, living and working in Manchester.

Not involved with the "scene " these days tho still loving his music

Cheers Paul

Aaw thats great to know he's ok Paul.

He was a lovely fella & no doubt will still be a lovely fella. I've still got the tapes that he used to bang out at Bradford. Seasons of a Dove etc.

When you next see him or speak to him will you tell him the young lass from Leeds (well I was in those days!) that came round to his flat in Manchester with Derek Pearson & a few others many moons ago says a big hello & sends him her best wishes.

Cheers Paul

Ali x

[Alison H]

Talking off BRADFORD, what happened to SHELVO (Paul Shelvington) from LEICESTER. Anybody know, could you let me know. BRADFORD was an excellent venue, many a good night was had there.

thenogger

Hey Nogger !

R u still supporting Scum ?

Aint seen you for ages. Winsford I think was the last time but that was years ago when they had a modern room. Me & the 3 Teresa's used to have brilliant times there.

No it cant have been that long ago since Ive seen you. Anyway where-ever it was Im sure it was fine .......... as long as you weren't wearing a scum shirt !!

All the best

Ali x

[Jill Bayles]

All good really All things considered

Nice thread this BWT ! Bradford should be applauded and remembered !

For the new Soulful blood LIKE ME (at the time) It was a top trip to make.

Yes the 100 club every month and Keel were great ......... but Bradford was different............ they had all the best fanny downstairs

We used to pop downstairs just to chat the spaced out Yorkshire totty up !

We will never be 18 again !

M

Wot are you like with your early morning posts

Edited May 17, 2009 by Jill Bayles

[Alison H]

Would l be right in saying that The Modern Room (as we know it) only lasted 6 months May-Nov 91

And one more in Jan 92.....?

Best time l ever had!!

Surely not ?? It must have gone on longer than that. Mind you if it was every two weeks at certain periods then I s'pose thats why it might have felt like it went on for years.

Im with you on the best time I ever had and that does go for the whole of BQH - Upstairs & down. from 87 right through to 92

Nothing compares for me I'm afraid.

Al x

[Jill Bayles]

Im living in Stockton Jill and im very well thanks.I settled here some years ago and met and married my wife Paula.I work away so only get to a few dos these days. Could it have been Garry you were talking to? as i was talking with him at Northallerton a bit back. As for a catch up,that would be great (ive got loads to tell you) All the best Jill. Wrighty.

I knew you'd moved to Stockton but didn't know that you were still there nor that you had re-married.

Yes it was Gary from Hartlepool! Thanks for the reminder mate

PM me with some dates when you'll be back home and then we can arrange a meet up. I've got loads to tell you too.

Take care mate.

[Alison H]

See what I mean...Ali thanks for your support and I've giggled all the way through reading your post and then some...still laughing now

But I have thought of three...watch one of em not have even been played there...I was in a different place every time I was there...thanks to Webby

1. Sue Challoner-Answer My Prayer

2. Lenny Williams-Gotta Lota Luv

3. Johnny Bristol-Come To Me

My fave ever club by a country mile, I loved the bones of it, it shaped my musical taste into what it is today and for that I will be forever grateful.

Pmsl Jill at YOUR post.

Oh girl why did I go shopping today & get piss wet through when I could have been on here chatting & laughing away with you.

You are so funny & I do remember them 3 great tunes from Bradford.

All the best

Ali x

[Jill Bayles]

Surely not ?? It must have gone on longer than that. Mind you if it was every two weeks at certain periods then I s'pose thats why it might have felt like it went on for years.

Im with you on the best time I ever had and that does go for the whole of BQH - Upstairs & down. from 87 right through to 92

Nothing compares for me I'm afraid.

Al x

I wasn't there from the start but Phil took me..."There's this great club at Bradford and you've got to come cos you'd love it and there's these ***** you can get called ***** and you've got to try em"

Little did I know that the experience would be life-changing. I'm sure I went for a lot longer than 6 months but I could be wrong. Never went upstairs only downstairs...the only time I went upstairs was to go to the ladies...hated that passing through bit...used to shut my eyes and block out the music...t'was just a tad difficult trying to maintain balance walking about...can't for the life of me think why

Edited May 17, 2009 by Jill Bayles

[Garswood]

only missed a few nights at bradford but spent most of the time upstairs but my girlfriend now wife got me to buy this record, got it off barry may when he worked at hott wax in warrington....enjoy

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[richardf]

Was a Bradford regular between 89 and the end in 92

I believe Barry and Dave ran downstairs between early 91 and Jan 92. I thought it finished in Nov 91 but remember going after Christmas that year. Michael Watford - Holding On and a big Disco re edit thing on Lifeforce (I believe) being the big tunes of the time. ( I'll have a look for it later)

Funny how your memory plays tricks on you.

I remember it going fortnightly from monthly but can't remember when. I do know that in the first few weeks everybody (myself included) hated what was going on downstairs, but soon grew to love it, and it was indeed a life changing experience.

I still see Barry regularly and Dave occasionally. Used to see Johnny Kerslake at Southport, but not for a while. Always bump into Geordie Bri and Alison there too.

Saw Steve Croft in Chesterfield market a couple of years ago. the man was (is) a genius.

Also used to love the playlists, usually featuring Phil on the front page.

Chucked mine away years ago, and always regretted.

Great days and always worth the trip up from London.

Happy memories

Richard

[Jill Bayles]

only missed a few nights at bradford but spent most of the time upstairs but my girlfriend now wife got me to buy this record, got it off barry may when he worked at hott wax in warrington....enjoy

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[Jill Bayles]

Was a Bradford regular between 89 and the end in 92

I believe Barry and Dave ran downstairs between early 91 and Jan 92. I thought it finished in Nov 91 but remember going after Christmas that year. Michael Watford - Holding On and a big Disco re edit thing on Lifeforce (I believe) being the big tunes of the time. ( I'll have a look for it later)

Funny how your memory plays tricks on you.

I remember it going fortnightly from monthly but can't remember when. I do know that in the first few weeks everybody (myself included) hated what was going on downstairs, but soon grew to love it, and it was indeed a life changing experience.

I still see Barry regularly and Dave occasionally. Used to see Johnny Kerslake at Southport, but not for a while. Always bump into Geordie Bri and Alison there too.

Saw Steve Croft in Chesterfield market a couple of years ago. the man was (is) a genius.

Also used to love the playlists, usually featuring Phil on the front page.

Chucked mine away years ago, and always regretted.

Great days and always worth the trip up from London.

Happy memories

Richard

Hi Richard how ya doin mate ok I hope.

You won't see me anymore at Southport as I've well and truly retired. Can't remember the last time I was there. Must be my age and a menopausal thing I think I must have missed out on the first bit of Bradford cos I was off the scene raving and I didn't know about it til 90, maybe 91. I'd have been back like a shot if I'd known what I was missing Loved the playlists too, I also kept em, probs still got em in the bottom of old handbags somewhere in the attic/garage, cos that's a hoarder for you. I'd have travelled to the ends of the earth and back for Bradford, that's how much I loved it. Mind you you travelled far enough my lad Happy memories indeed...if I could just go back there one more time...I'd wanna go again

[Guest]

Extremely Happy,and you are so right,l didn't understand downstairs and thought it was

'Too Ravey' but it wasn't it was just great contemporary Soul Music!!

Remember everyone on this post but remind me of Johnny Kerslake cos his name certainly rings a bell

Great to read your comments...and life changing is a comment used alot on this thread

.....and so it was!!!

Don't know if its any help but posstot on here is actually Dave's brother and sees him on much too often a basis

[Alison H]

Was a Bradford regular between 89 and the end in 92

I believe Barry and Dave ran downstairs between early 91 and Jan 92. I thought it finished in Nov 91 but remember going after Christmas that year. Michael Watford - Holding On and a big Disco re edit thing on Lifeforce (I believe) being the big tunes of the time. ( I'll have a look for it later)

Funny how your memory plays tricks on you.

I remember it going fortnightly from monthly but can't remember when. I do know that in the first few weeks everybody (myself included) hated what was going on downstairs, but soon grew to love it, and it was indeed a life changing experience.

I still see Barry regularly and Dave occasionally. Used to see Johnny Kerslake at Southport, but not for a while. Always bump into Geordie Bri and Alison there too.

Saw Steve Croft in Chesterfield market a couple of years ago. the man was (is) a genius.

Also used to love the playlists, usually featuring Phil on the front page.

Chucked mine away years ago, and always regretted.

Great days and always worth the trip up from London.

Happy memories

Richard

Aaw Richard !

Nice of you to join in this homage to Queens Hall.

Crofty !! I would love to bump into him & his mum (I think she was called Betty) She was a real good sport staying up all night with us lot making sure we were all fed & watered. Aint seen him since Bradford closed which is a real shame.

I did bump into his co-promoter Adrian (the quiet one with dark hair & glasses-he'll kill me for saying that) at Prestatyn a couple of years back and y'know somat the jammy bugger hasn't aged at all & is still a lovely guy.

I think I chewed his ear off most of the night about how great BQH was & how we needed a re-union. Sadly I dont think the upstairs could facilitate a re-union as I believe there is a bar in the middle of the dancefloor (thinking about it that could be handy for some punters!). Im not sure what is going on downstairs (just like back then) so maybe there is a glimmer of hope if Crofty & Adrian ever read this read.

I know people will think get over it & move on and believe me I have tried & altho I do have awesome nights at other places nothing quite does it for me like Bradford did. (I think I should change my name on here from Alison H to BQH Forever !!)

It was good to see you again at Southport even if it was just as I was leaving ! Thats Southport for you ! Ann Nesby stole the show for me.

Take care Richard & see you somewhere soon.

Ali x (BQH Forever!!)

[Alison H]

Don't know if its any help but posstot on here is actually Dave's brother and sees him on much too often a basis

Which brother ??

I knew Paul,Jeff & Barry (I hope I have got all their names right) & there's another brother I think but as I only met him once and I cant recall his name. Aint seen any of them for ages.

They did a stint of running the modern room at Winsford which was brilliant. Nice set of lads & Paul's wife Julie was such a lovely lady (hope they are still together). If posstot (ha ha trust one of them to have a name like that!) wants to remain annonymous will you pm me which one it is & I'll say hello to him.

But in the meantime I'll say helloooo ! to all of them on here !

Naked Music Rules !!!

Al x

[Alison H]

Extremely Happy,and you are so right,l didn't understand downstairs and thought it was

'Too Ravey' but it wasn't it was just great contemporary Soul Music!!

Remember everyone on this post but remind me of Johnny Kerslake cos his name certainly rings a bell

Great to read your comments...and life changing is a comment used alot on this thread

.....and so it was!!!

Phil

Johnny Kearsley is from Wigan married to the wonderful Sue (I cant remember Sue from Bradford but met her later at various soul nights/nighters). They still get out & about occasionally (last saw them in March at my birthday party ) but as they have become grandparents recently they are spending time at home with the family.

You will definitely know him. He was as mad as you & .... still is

Al x

[richardf]

Ali

Always nice to see you at Southport

Adrian. I saw him at a soul night in Doncaster about 7 years ago. An unsung hero.

The room at the top of the stairs, the best cup of tea at 5 in the morning that money could buy. Unfortunately I believe Steve's mother is no longer with us.

Always knew Johnny as 'Johnny from Wigan'. I may have his surname spelt incorrectly. I apologise if I have..

Jill. Still banging on to Barry about On Hubert Street. one day!. The Queens Hall is now a Flares night club, or it was last time I was in Bradford. Crikey 5 yrs ago. I'll dig out the pics of it.

Still remember being in there when Steve announced that David Ruffin had died and then played "Walk away from love" Memories eh.

Phil, Just spoke to Barry, He sends his love.

Richard

[richardf]

Ali

Sorry was on the phone between posts so apologies if I've duplicated some of what you've said

[Guest]

Which brother ??

I knew Paul,Jeff & Barry (I hope I have got all their names right) & there's another brother I think but as I only met him once and I cant recall his name. Aint seen any of them for ages.

They did a stint of running the modern room at Winsford which was brilliant. Nice set of lads & Paul's wife Julie was such a lovely lady (hope they are still together). If posstot (ha ha trust one of them to have a name like that!) wants to remain annonymous will you pm me which one it is & I'll say hello to him.

But in the meantime I'll say helloooo ! to all of them on here !

Naked Music Rules !!!

Al x

The one your missing is Mike

I used to knock around with all the Hawkins lads and lived at their house for a very short time

Me and Mike ran the Soulful Shack in Culceth and are currently looking for a new venue, speak to him usually a couple of times a week

Havent seen Paul (Jim) or Barry in years or Richard Connop that used to hang around with them but see Jeff occasionally and Dave usually round at Mikes or we have a game of golf once every so often

Sure he would love to hear from you

ATB

Steve

[Jill Bayles]

Jill. Still banging on to Barry about On Hubert Street. one day!.

I loved OHS...only other club I felt really at home at since Bradford...can't think why Didn't discover that place until very late on in it's life either...which is probably just as well or I'd probably have burned myself out there. And if I'd started going to Bradford earlier I definitely would never have completed my degree...I came out of temporary retirement to go there and boy oh boy am I glad I did.

I read on here a while back that Barry was considering a Bradford Reunion but I'm not sure where that notion of his went to...that would be the bestest thing ever....just one more night to see if the magic is still there...and of course it would be.

OHS-come-Bradford...nowt finer...I for one would be in heaven

Think me and you should work our magic and see what we can come up with...

Edited May 18, 2009 by Jill Bayles

[Alison H]

Ali

Sorry was on the phone between posts so apologies if I've duplicated some of what you've said

No need to apologise you daft un!

I know what you mean about surnames tho. People dont know that Im Lady Hamilton (well the people who read this thread will do now ).

I must admit I thought your surname was Franklin for years so we all suffer from the surname syndrome - actually at times I suffer from the first name syndrome also .

Aaaw Steve's mum was a real part of that night & I bet she is still missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Im signing off now as Im completely shattered - all the brilliant sound clips, the memories & this banter about what we got up to 18 years ago is as if I've been doing it all over again ..... only now I cant take the pace .

So nite nite to my fellow BQH's Im off for some

Al xxx