Soulfinger Posted February 25, 2010 Posted February 25, 2010 Surely its called 'Shawiins Northern Soul Dance Academy' or WiiGan Casino or Wiistanley .... It makes sense coz in the vitual world Wankstanley has never stopped trying to make a living of what was virtulally just a brief period in the scenes history. In fact what does he do for a job? Did you call him Wankstanley when he DJ'd at the first night of Once Upon a Time in Wigan at the Contact Theatre....or was that bit of dining out on his Wigan Casino connection OK because you were involved in it too? Your constant aiming of vitriol at him is bordering on the obsessive. I have this vision of you burning your toast and screaming "Damn your evil heart Wankstanley you useless, regressive bastard; this is all your fault." What does what he does for a job have to do with anything? Is trying to make a living out of soul music verboten for everyone or just for him? The way this thread has drawn out the True Keepers of the Faith is seriously depressing. Why does soul music attract so many people who just know best?
Paul-s Posted February 25, 2010 Author Posted February 25, 2010 Did you call him Wankstanley when he DJ'd at the first night of Once Upon a Time in Wigan at the Contact Theatre....or was that bit of dining out on his Wigan Casino connection OK because you were involved in it too? Your constant aiming of vitriol at him is bordering on the obsessive. I have this vision of you burning your toast and screaming "Damn your evil heart Wankstanley you useless, regressive bastard; this is all your fault." What does what he does for a job have to do with anything? Is trying to make a living out of soul music verboten for everyone or just for him? The way this thread has drawn out the True Keepers of the Faith is seriously depressing. Why does soul music attract so many people who just know best? TRUE KEEPERS OF THE FAITH Well, since you ask "Did I call him Wankstanley'? Im going to tell you a tale, it will take a bit typing it, so bare with me, but watch this space. Im so pleased YOU asked, i was being discreet. Back in a mo
Paul-s Posted February 25, 2010 Author Posted February 25, 2010 (edited) Did you call him Wankstanley when he DJ'd at the first night of Once Upon a Time in Wigan at the Contact Theatre....or was that bit of dining out on his Wigan Casino connection OK because you were involved in it too? Your constant aiming of vitriol at him is bordering on the obsessive. I have this vision of you burning your toast and screaming "Damn your evil heart Wankstanley you useless, regressive bastard; this is all your fault." What does what he does for a job have to do with anything? Is trying to make a living out of soul music verboten for everyone or just for him? The way this thread has drawn out the True Keepers of the Faith is seriously depressing. Why does soul music attract so many people who just know best? I actually hadn't met or wanted to meet Russ before the play. But had nothing against the bloke and out of respect I invited ALL the Wigan djs to the play (except one who I didn't want to). So no special treatment their. I ALSO, invited most of them to DJ and most of them did?! BUT most of them didn't even ask for a fee, but received one, as is right. Russ straight off said 'Yes' £250.' I hadn't ever hired a dj, so paid him! Even after seeing his crap bootlegs behind the decks! This in addition to the, probably close to 40 or more FREE tickets I gave him to the play. Every other week, "can so and so have a ticket"?. When the play struggled to go into rehearsal the second tour, he did f--k all to help,. I actually went to Wigan council myself to ask for £5000, he didnt offer or help at all. and i didnt get it. But, as soon as it opened he was there supporting (via free tickets) and clinging onto the play with both hands...he still is...its got the word 'Wigan' in it! Seemed to me and a lot of others, that it's a case of take, take, take? But no give? Not even buying ov vinyl. Which, if he represents WIGAN CASINO (as you seem to believe), must surely be an essential for such a figurehead. BECAUSE the DJ's at the place ran on and worshipped original vinyl from the U.S...they respected the origins of the music and the vinyl ORIGIN ATED, from the US? Not a factory in the north! When I originally planned the play I was going to use slides instead of film and so I started getting photos to put on slide. I needed a photo of the label for SISTER LEE. "No problem" said RUSS," ill bring mine in you can copy that". Great I thought. But Next day, my face dropped as he handed me the white label boot! I guess I just hate the fakery.of it all. Its shallow, sly and soulless (to me). Is he a dance expert? You seen him dance? Then "why the f—k is he endorsing a dance school"? HE would turn up to endorse any piece of s—t with the name Wigan Casino or Northern Soul on it. Preferably the two phrases in unison 'Wigan Casino, Northern Soul'! So if he cared about 'Our' memories and not selling them, down the swanny, so that we cringe everytime we see a shopping centre soul do or a f—kin dog coat, with Casino on...if he cared, why doesn't he show any respect or say 'no' to crap. He has clung on to the words Wigan Casino relentlessly and claws to keep a grasp, as if the mere mention smells of cash.! 'WE' , the punters, made Wigan Casino, as much as any dj or promoter! Its my memories hes tarnishing with his retelling and re selling of the Casino story and all its merchandise! He's spent 30 years pushing what was once proudly underground and rebellious, what was once real and to do with MUSIC, onto mugs, tea towels and into shopping centres! He once asked me to DJ at the MONACO, but i said no as i can't dj next to guys playing boots! You asked Edited February 25, 2010 by paul-s
Paul-s Posted February 25, 2010 Author Posted February 25, 2010 (edited) Did you call him Wankstanley when he DJ'd at the first night of Once Upon a Time in Wigan at the Contact Theatre....or was that bit of dining out on his Wigan Casino connection OK because you were involved in it too? Your constant aiming of vitriol at him is bordering on the obsessive. I have this vision of you burning your toast and screaming "Damn your evil heart Wankstanley you useless, regressive bastard; this is all your fault." What does what he does for a job have to do with anything? Is trying to make a living out of soul music verboten for everyone or just for him? The way this thread has drawn out the True Keepers of the Faith is seriously depressing. Why does soul music attract so many people who just know best? Hey TRUE KEEPER OF THE FAITH...i didnt have time to do a vitriolic version, but can have a go later if you want more tales from the crypt! Anyway, you 'Keeper' your hijaking this thread and making it about Russ! Back to dance academys! Edited February 25, 2010 by paul-s
Naughty Boy Posted February 26, 2010 Posted February 26, 2010 Anyway, you 'Keeper' your hijaking this thread and making it about Russ! Back to dance academys! Heres the Japanese Northern Soul dance academy... you just got to admire these dudes putting all the praccie in... it looks like danceology has been franchised the floor, in fact the room would make a topping northern do https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpLZE3_2XLc&feature=related
Paul-s Posted February 26, 2010 Author Posted February 26, 2010 Heres the Japanese Northern Soul dance academy... you just got to admire these dudes putting all the praccie in... it looks like danceology has been franchised the floor, in fact the room would make a topping northern do https://www.youtube.c...feature=related Yes..nice room. The girls with the short skirts seem to be struggling with the splits!
Soulfinger Posted February 26, 2010 Posted February 26, 2010 You asked Thanks for taking the time to type that. So he asked for cash and blagged free tickets. I have to say I'm relieved. I thought he must've stabbed your granny or something.
Soulfinger Posted February 26, 2010 Posted February 26, 2010 Hey TRUE KEEPER OF THE FAITH. I keep no faith and would never claim to. I just like good music and a dance. Have done for 37 years. Didn't like the backstabbing back in the 70's, don't like the modern cyber-bullying equivalent. I neither like nor dislike Russ Winstanley, I don't know him well enough to have an opinion. Anyway, you 'Keeper' your hijaking this thread and making it about Russ! Oh yeah. That's me, first to mention him in the thread.
Guest becchio Posted February 26, 2010 Posted February 26, 2010 I agree with most of what you say paul and its obvious you care passionatly but i disagree about it always being an "underground " scene . Iv just had a bit of a rant re that in - what is northern soul- . If there is still such a er thing as "northern scene" . God i need a drink . Gonna traipse up the garage in a bit . Anyone else want one ?
Naughty Boy Posted February 26, 2010 Posted February 26, 2010 (edited) Gonna traipse up the garage in a bit . Anyone else want one ? What a garage ????? got one no thanks... Have you got your dance floor in there jokin btw Edited February 26, 2010 by Naughty Boy
Guest Posted February 26, 2010 Posted February 26, 2010 I agree with most of what you say paul and its obvious you care passionatly but i disagree about it always being an "underground " scene . Iv just had a bit of a rant re that in - what is northern soul- . If there is still such a er thing as "northern scene" . God i need a drink . Gonna traipse up the garage in a bit . Anyone else want one ? Not heard the word " traipse " since Kenneth Williams and Hugh Paddick used it in their Julian and Sandy sketches in " Round The Horne " . Malc Burton
Little-stevie Posted February 26, 2010 Posted February 26, 2010 10 pages in and its still going.. I think the dance class topic been covered now and all who want it have been in touch with Sharon... Orders have been made for ktf mugs/ briefs and dog blankets.... Mr Wigans been hung drawn and put out on the line again... As the yanks say... Are we looking at closure now Paul ????? As with many topics its drifed a little from the original post and that topics been done already and i guess will be done again sometime....
Guest BigPaul Posted February 26, 2010 Posted February 26, 2010 Paul, I think calling the fella Wankstanley is a bit of a slight on many a male member on heres younger days I for one remember the early pin-ups of Ursuala Andress and Jane Fonda on the beach. Vivien Neves in the Mail (i believe) Jilly Johnson, Nina Carter, Linda Lusardi and many more Take that back sir Off to the loo for me daily constitutional Best Paul
Guest BigPaul Posted February 26, 2010 Posted February 26, 2010 Paul, I think calling the fella Wankstanley is a bit of a slight on many a male member on heres younger days I for one remember the early pin-ups of Ursuala Andress and Jane Fonda on the beach. Vivien Neves in the Mail (i believe) Jilly Johnson, Nina Carter, Linda Lusardi and many more Take that back sir Off to the loo for me daily constitutional Best Paul Wow thats better feel a ton lighter now Dont you just love toilet humour
Paul-s Posted February 26, 2010 Author Posted February 26, 2010 10 pages in and its still going.. I think the dance class topic been covered now and all who want it have been in touch with Sharon... Orders have been made for ktf mugs/ briefs and dog blankets.... Mr Wigans been hung drawn and put out on the line again... As the yanks say... Are we looking at closure now Paul ????? As with many topics its drifed a little from the original post and that topics been done already and i guess will be done again sometime.... YEP! I think its all been covered Stevie. I feel a sense of closure and that we have been able to cope with the oft cringeworthy aspects of Northern Soul via the medium of laughter and ridicule. Lets move on..
Steve G Posted February 26, 2010 Posted February 26, 2010 YEP! I think its all been covered Stevie. I feel a sense of closure and that we have been able to cope with the oft cringeworthy aspects of Northern Soul via the medium of laughter and ridicule. Lets move on.. Until next time then
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