Mark Bicknell Posted July 17, 2006 Author Posted July 17, 2006 And still the messages, emails keep coming, this is just awesome! Regards - Mark Bicknell.
Eamesy Posted July 17, 2006 Posted July 17, 2006 And still the messages, emails keep coming, this is just awesome! Regards - Mark Bicknell. Hi Big Fella, Read your message last night & felt for you mate, i know this has been an ongoing problem for you for a while. But it strikes me that when youre in a spot on this scene you can count the support & help of many people, totally deserved in this case mate!! If it will keep the show on the road - or airwaves - count us in for £40 a month. Will ring you later this week and sort out sending you some sovs. Long may your quality show stay on the air pal!!!!!!! Al
Mark Bicknell Posted July 17, 2006 Author Posted July 17, 2006 Hi Big Fella, Read your message last night & felt for you mate, i know this has been an ongoing problem for you for a while. But it strikes me that when youre in a spot on this scene you can count the support & help of many people, totally deserved in this case mate!! If it will keep the show on the road - or airwaves - count us in for £40 a month. Will ring you later this week and sort out sending you some sovs. Long may your quality show stay on the air pal!!!!!!! Al Thanks Alan, if you can contact Solar direct with this offer tony.monson@btinternet.com that would be fantastic, you and i go back years and as you say when there's trouble everyone rallies round, this has been a tuff twenty four hours and hard for me to swallow humble pie but so many decent folks have come through for me it's just wonderful. Cheers Alan - regards - Mark Bicknell.
Mark Bicknell Posted July 17, 2006 Author Posted July 17, 2006 I have just this minute recieved an email from Tony Monson at Solar and thanks to all of you with the offers on the table at present the show is safe, he will be contacting everyone who has offered a donation and sponsorship and yes we really must do a couple of events as i now don't want to take my foot off the peddle with this one to find myself in this situation further on down the line if i do ease up, your support and kindness is without question what the scene is all about, thank you all so much, the SOUL SHACK is still standing, www.solarradio.com CHANNEL 0129 SKY DIGITAL EVERY SUNDAY FROM 8PM - For requests, mentions, dedications please contact bicknellmark@aol.com For sponsorship, donations and reasonable advertising rates please contact tony.monson@btinternet.com With all my heart i thank you. Regards - Mark Bicknell.
Guest Bearsoul Posted July 17, 2006 Posted July 17, 2006 GOOD TO TO HEAR THAT MARK..HOPE THEY CHANGE THEIR MINDS PERMANENTLY
Mark Bicknell Posted July 17, 2006 Author Posted July 17, 2006 GOOD TO TO HEAR THAT MARK..HOPE THEY CHANGE THEIR MINDS PERMANENTLY Cheers mate, it's an uphill climb as old Walter once said but the response off here has saved the show without question. Thanks - Mark Bicknell.
Guest garv Posted July 17, 2006 Posted July 17, 2006 I have just this minute recieved an email from Tony Monson at Solar and thanks to all of you with the offers on the table at present the show is safe, he will be contacting everyone who has offered a donation and sponsorship and yes we really must do a couple of events as i now don't want to take my foot off the peddle with this one to find myself in this situation further on down the line if i do ease up, your support and kindness is without question what the scene is all about, thank you all so much, the SOUL SHACK is still standing, www.solarradio.com CHANNEL 0129 SKY DIGITAL EVERY SUNDAY FROM 8PM - For requests, mentions, dedications please contact bicknellmark@aol.com For sponsorship, donations and reasonable advertising rates please contact tony.monson@btinternet.com With all my heart i thank you. Regards - Mark Bicknell. Great news ............ as Vinny Jones said, " its been emotional" soul fans showing there true soul.
Mark Bicknell Posted July 17, 2006 Author Posted July 17, 2006 Great news ............ as Vinny Jones said, " its been emotional" soul fans showing there true soul. Emotional......i should say so, good job i'm on my days off from work, been up most of the night and on here on and off all day and to get that email from the station was yes very emotional. Thanks again - Mark Bicknell.
Richard Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 I think it would be rude not to.....ring me tonight at home and we'll hatch a plot Jo Jo Tried to ring you a couple of times last night, will you be in tonight??
Baz Atkinson Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 Always good to keep the rare soul going on the radio..I can offer the venue we use for Soul Or Nothing for a one off event,no cost involved,i am sure we will have many djs who would gladly come and play for free...100 tickets to keep in comfy at £10 each...Thats a £1000 towards the show..I don't really listen to the show that much but with so many getting pleasure from this i think its worthy indeed...Let me know soon as and i can sort out a date.. steve YES THE NORTH EAST LADS WOULD SUPPORT THAT AND OFFER SERVICES FOR NOWT PLUS ILL GET THEM TO GET THEIR HANDS IN THEIR POCKETTS AND FORK OUT SPONSORSHIP. PM ME BAZ ATKINSON.
Mark Bicknell Posted July 18, 2006 Author Posted July 18, 2006 I was in total turmoil and despair 48 hours ago and now well YOU, all of you have turned it around, The Soul Shack certainly for now is very much here to stay thanks to you. Regarding all pledges and offers of donations you still need to contact the station directly tony.monson@btinternet.com - i will be thanking everyone personally and via the show over the next few weeks, there will also be some great news regarding some events to follow, i should have conformation on one venue who have offered their support coming up in August, there will be no pressure or hard sell and people attending can donate if they wish to rather than be forced into it, i hate this begging bowl approach as it's not normally my style but it's never been about being my show or my ego it's simply about trying to present this music of ours the only way i know how and that's from the heart and for everyone who tunes in every Sunday, it's always been your show, unique and of a quality.I have no agenda apart from trying to play quality tunes.... thanks again for keeping me on air, it means so much. PLEASE KEEP ME INFORMED DIRECTLY OF ALL PLEDGES AND DONATIONS SO I CAN KEEP TRACK OF WHO SENT IT AND WHERE WE ARE UP TO WITH THIS, SOLAR WILL INFORM ME BUT I DON'T WANT TO MISS OUT ANYONE WHO HAS SO KINDLY HELPED ME bicknellmark@aol.com Barry Maleedy, Chris Anderton and several other guests are coming into the Shack real soon, for any requests, mentions, dedications please contact bicknellmark@aol.com THE SOUL SHACK - EVERY SUNDAY - 8PM - 10PM UK - 9PM - 11PM EUROPE - www.solarradio.com - CHANNEL 0129 SKY DIGITAL - www.solarradio.com Thanks Again - Regards - Mark Bicknell.
Makemvinyl Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 Sweet Soul Newark offers their sound rig if required FOC so long as it doesnt clash with anything Im doing plus djs and transport(me Van) etc Doug
Guest vinylvixen Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 Jo Tried to ring you a couple of times last night, will you be in tonight?? Yep, got stuck on a train in a tunnel last night.....grimsville Leave your home no with Andy. Jo
vaultofsouler Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 I was in total turmoil and despair 48 hours ago and now well YOU, all of you have turned it around, The Soul Shack certainly for now is very much here to stay thanks to you. Regarding all pledges and offers of donations you still need to contact the station directly tony.monson@btinternet.com - i will be thanking everyone personally and via the show over the next few weeks, there will also be some great news regarding some events to follow, i should have conformation on one venue who have offered their support coming up in August, there will be no pressure or hard sell and people attending can donate if they wish to rather than be forced into it, i hate this begging bowl approach as it's not normally my style but it's never been about being my show or my ego it's simply about trying to present this music of ours the only way i know how and that's from the heart and for everyone who tunes in every Sunday, it's always been your show, unique and of a quality.I have no agenda apart from trying to play quality tunes.... thanks again for keeping me on air, it means so much. PLEASE KEEP ME INFORMED DIRECTLY OF ALL PLEDGES AND DONATIONS SO I CAN KEEP TRACK OF WHO SENT IT AND WHERE WE ARE UP TO WITH THIS, SOLAR WILL INFORM ME BUT I DON'T WANT TO MISS OUT ANYONE WHO HAS SO KINDLY HELPED ME bicknellmark@aol.com Barry Maleedy, Chris Anderton and several other guests are coming into the Shack real soon, for any requests, mentions, dedications please contact bicknellmark@aol.com THE SOUL SHACK - EVERY SUNDAY - 8PM - 10PM UK - 9PM - 11PM EUROPE - www.solarradio.com - CHANNEL 0129 SKY DIGITAL - www.solarradio.com Thanks Again - Regards - Mark Bicknell. Hi Mark.... just letting you know that I have sent e-mail with regards to what we spoke about on the telephone Sunday night .... Will let you know of any response/reply....
Mark Bicknell Posted July 18, 2006 Author Posted July 18, 2006 Hi Mark.... just letting you know that I have sent e-mail with regards to what we spoke about on the telephone Sunday night .... Will let you know of any response/reply.... Thanks Mark it's all worked out well in the end thanks to the likes of you and many other generous kind souls. Regards - Mark Bicknell. Sweet Soul Newark offers their sound rig if required FOC so long as it doesnt clash with anything Im doing plus djs and transport(me Van) etc Doug Cheers Dougie, it's all looking rather good now and i'm sure there will now be one or two events so someone will be in touch and keep you posted mate. Regards - Mark Bicknell.
Chalky Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 Cheers Dougie, it's all looking rather good now and i'm sure there will now be one or two events so someone will be in touch and keep you posted mate. Regards - Mark Bicknell. If I'm free Mark will gladly offer my services if it helps at all. Loved doing the show and hope to do another one soon.
Guest soultempo Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 Hi Mark ... wow ... ! what a response ... ! Yours is one of the shows that we "must" hold onto IMVhumbleO ... ! Kind regards and very best wishes ... Shaun.
Mark Bicknell Posted July 18, 2006 Author Posted July 18, 2006 Still the support keeps coming, we will have some news real soon regarding a couple of events to help things along so watch this space, i've had a fantastic afternoon in the company of Barry Maleedy....outstanding tunes, so it's gone from all doom and gloom to this in 48 hours simply stunning. Regards - Mark Bicknell.
Mark Bicknell Posted July 18, 2006 Author Posted July 18, 2006 Someone asked for contact address again to send donations and contributions - here it is again. Payable to - Solar Broadcasting Limited. Address - Solar Radio Boulevard, 221 - 225 Grove Hall Court, Hall Road. London, NW8 9NR. You can also contact Tony Monson at the station and he will advise you on all the details - tony.monson@btinternet.com Thanks again - Regards - Mark Bicknell.
Lloydee Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 Mark, when is Barry is due on then, pls say this Sunday
Mark Bicknell Posted July 18, 2006 Author Posted July 18, 2006 Mark, when is Barry is due on then, pls say this Sunday Hi Barry will be on the show on Sunday August 6th www.solarradio,com Regards - Mark Bicknell.
Dave Rimmer Posted July 18, 2006 Posted July 18, 2006 Count me in to DJ at any events that run (That's if you want me ) as long as I'm not booked anywhere else.
Mark Bicknell Posted July 18, 2006 Author Posted July 18, 2006 Count me in to DJ at any events that run (That's if you want me ) as long as I'm not booked anywhere else. You got it Dave, I've sent you a PM mate, want you to guest on the show real soon mate, thanks for the support. Regards - Mark Bicknell.
Richard Posted July 19, 2006 Posted July 19, 2006 (edited) Hi all The date we are planning for the London gig is 2nd September, does anyone know if there is anything else on in London on that date????? I know Boogaloo is on that night and am trying to contact Warren, but is anything else on at all??? The night will be in a 3 storey venue and tickets will be £5 in advance by cheque made payable to Solar Broadcasting Limited. The night has a working title of Save Our Soul Shack until we come up with something better. Would any kind souls out there like to help us with the London gig? We can get dj's, we can sort the venue and have one set of equipment but what we are short of is someone to print 200 numbered tickets and a another set of decks, amp, speakers etc. If someone can help out it would be splendid. My email address is richardpx@hotmail.com Cheers Richard Edited July 19, 2006 by richard
Richard Posted July 19, 2006 Posted July 19, 2006 (edited) By the way Jo Wallace will be lining up a top roster of dj's for this so everyones help and support will be very much appreciated Edited July 19, 2006 by richard
Mark Bicknell Posted July 19, 2006 Author Posted July 19, 2006 Wow Richard you do move fast, this is so good of you, remember i don't want to step on anyones toes with this so clashing is not an option, this is a remarkable gesture and it humbles me, i do have one request DJ wise please, if Tony Smith is out there and reads this well would you sir?????DJ that is, best check with Miss Wallace but as well as a fund raising event for Solar i want it to be a good night and Tony would be nice to have on, London based, great records and an old mate, i hope this works and again it's a brilliant gesture......oh am i allowed to DJ???? lol try and stop me. Regards - Mark Bicknell.
Mark Bicknell Posted July 19, 2006 Author Posted July 19, 2006 Even more support tonight so it's all calm in the Soul Shack, looking forward to some outstanding guests over the next few months including Barry Maleedy, Chris Anderton, Tony Smith, Andy Killick, Dave Rimmer and more....watch this space when the gigs are confirmed. Regards - Mark Bicknell - www.solarradio.com
Mace Posted July 19, 2006 Posted July 19, 2006 but what we are short of is someone to print 200 numbered tickets Cheers Richard Richard, can't actually help with the ticket print run as such but do know a print company that will print 600 x 3 stub numbered tickets with foil security logo and your artwork/logo for about £70 (inc postage)...might even have been slightly less. Although not exactly cheap, the reason I've mentioned it is that you can actually have them done with 2 different sets of events info so you get 2 lots of 300 tickets, seperately numbered, for each event. I'm not planning on using tickets for the Solar Event I'm hoping to do for Mark, but if you can find somebody else who needs 300 tickets for an event you will only pay about £35 each. P.M. me if you need any more details. Mark, let me know if other events dates are sorted and I will check events calender to see if I can fit Bidds Solar night in before November? Regards Mace
Richard Posted July 19, 2006 Posted July 19, 2006 I do try Mark Hmmmm, think I may have done a wrong un using the working title of cunning stunt though as it might have given the wrong impression, so now we'll just call it Save Our Soul Shack. Just in case anyone did think it was a very late April Fools it really isnt
Mark Bicknell Posted July 20, 2006 Author Posted July 20, 2006 Mace, Richard - this is all so brilliant thanks for your efforts so far. Regards - Mark Bicknell.
Richard Posted July 20, 2006 Posted July 20, 2006 Cheers Mace but it appears that we now have the ticket situation sorted.
Mark Bicknell Posted July 20, 2006 Author Posted July 20, 2006 I have had several emails from people confirming that they have already kindly sent off their donations, if you can all keep me posted via email bicknellmark@aol.com of the amount sent and your full names etc. i really want to thank everyone via the show over the next few weeks, i thank you all yet again for your wonderful support, i intend to produce the best possible shows i can and keep up the standard, there are going to be a few slight changes nothing major which i hope will improve things, some fabulous new tunes will be added in the mix every Sunday, for requests,mentions and dedications please contact bicknellmark@aol.com Looks like there will be some fantastic news real soon regarding a top night being put together so watch this space! Regards - Mark Bicknell.
Mark Bicknell Posted July 24, 2006 Author Posted July 24, 2006 Well what a week that was.....everything now is very much back on track and the Soul Shack is here to stay for the time being, i've had a long chat with Tony Monson at Solar and the bottom line is due to all of your wonderful support and donations the funding problem has been solved, i can't thank everyone enough infact we have all been totally blown away including Solar with the support. Looking forward to the possible Soul nights that may come together again in support of the show...so watch this space. Regards and thanks - Mark Bicknell. www.solarradio.com
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