Soulboyslim Posted April 6, 2015 Posted April 6, 2015 RAFA CLUB 4th April 2015 – SPECIAL GUEST DJ’S: Rob Haigh (Agent Smith) from Telford and Dave Eyley (Tyneside) After picking up the dj’s from the local Holiday Inn things ran like clockwork from the kick off at 7.30pm. Early punters through the doors so it was on with the music starting with promoter Ian to get things going. Ian Shoulder up to 8.00pm. Original Breed – The Prophet – Karol Buddy Miles – Just a kiss away – Columbia Millionaires – Ain’t no achievement – Speciality Ron and the Embracers – You came into my life – Spectrum Lovemasters – Pushing and pulling – Jacklyn Bootleggers – Don’t count on tomorrow – Discovery Rockmasters – Raining Teardrops – Romulus Lonnie Russ – say Girl – Kerwood Hytones – Bigger and Better – A-Bet Frankie and the Damons – The man from soul – JCP The Brymars – Keep on going – EEE Bobby James – I really love you – Karol Brice Coefield – Ain’t that right – Omen Jesse Fischer – Loving a beginner – Way out Marva Whitney – Saving my love for my baby – Federal Some great underplayed soul records there with many being “tape swappers” fodder from the 80’s and 90’s being picked up for just a few quid each. Dancers up already to the RnB beat and continuing that theme thorugh to a bit of modern ance funk from Angela Davis to some crossover and finishing with a tribute to the late great Billy Butler. Paul Shoulder 8.00 – 8.30pm Tobi Lark – Sweep it out in the shed – Topper Ted Taylor – Somebody’s always trying – Okeh Parisians – Twinkle little star – Demon Hot Buddy Ace Screaming please – Duke Limitations – I’m lonely I’m troubled – Bacone Sonny Til – Hey little woman – CP records Angela Davis – My love is so strong – Flaming Arrow Betty Lloyd – I’m catching on – BSC Bobby Reed – The time is right for love – Bell Johnnie Mae Matthews – I have no choice – Big Hit Robert Parker – I caught you in a lie – Nola Friday, Saturday, Sunday – There must be something – DIG Billy Butler – Found true love – Okeh Esther Phillips – Just say goodbye. Next up for the quick fire set is guest DJ Dave Eyley....8.30 – 9.00pm. Starting with everyone’s fave tape swapper ( try getting one now for £2.00 though) and picking his way through 4 tracks from the free cd on the night. The Ultimations – Would I do it over Delettes – What’s the use Billy Butler – Sweet Darling Vicki Labatt – Got to keep hanging on Dynells – Call on me Durettes – Sweet Sweet Love Archie Bell – When you left heartaches began Fabulous Jades – Come on and live The Larks – The Penguin Bobby Hutton – Come see what’s left of me It’s 9.00pm and AGENT SMITH A.K.A. Rob Haigh from Telford in Shropshire is next in the firing line. From picking Rob up at the hotel his enthusiasm gushed which lasted the whole night long and Rob started with... Homer Strickland – I’ll get over you James Bounty – Action speaks louder than words Jo Armstead – Got my taste of the honey Maxine Brown – Just give me one good reason Oscar Weathers – Just to prove I love you Bong & Nolson – Do you remember Malcolm (Hope I got that right Rob?) Lee Williams – It’s everything about you Robert Parker – I caught you in a lie (you must have been in the loo when I played that one Rob????) Commands – Hey It’s love Creations – A dream Tina Britt – Look Rob’s enthusiasm for the night kept on through his set with great delivery and introductions of each record played with a genuine love of the music. More from him later but next up is local DJ and resident rare soul man Paul Ackley. Paul Ackley 9.30 – 10.30pm New Wanderers – Ain’t gonna do you no harm – Ready Pat Lewis – No one to love – Solid hit Eric Mercury – Lonely girl – Sac Gene Toones – What more do you want – Simco Larry Clinton – She’s wanted in 3 states – Dynamo Eddie Campbell – Contagious love – Artco Camaros – We’re not too young – Dar-Cha Kenny Smith – Everybody knows I love you – Kogan Wendell Watts – Kiss a good thing goodbye – Ref-O-Ree Lenny Curtis – Nothing can help you now – End Sam Williams – Love slipped through my fingers – Tower Tomangoe’s – I really love you – Washpan Dennis Edwards – Johnnie on the spot – Int’ Soulville The Appointments – I saw you there – De-Lite Magnetics – Count the Days – Sable Imperial C’s – Somebody tell her – Phil-La Mr Soul – What happened to yesterday – Genuine Billy Byrd – lost in the crowd – Scream Ebonistic – Is it good to you – Scream Eddie Daniels – Is he better than me – Boots Paul Vann – One track mind – Chance Wanda Davis – Save me – Project Soul Robert Tanner – Sweet Memories – Megatone Chuck Cockerham – Have I the right – Mala Phew! What a set, kicking off with monster soul from the late Casino days to Stafford’s Top of the world records to current monsters of today to a few relatively unknowns, just the right recipe for the Serious Shades of Soul Club in Aycliffe. Ebonistic and Kenny Smith receiving air play as they should and surely to become future requests at the rafa Club. Dave Eyley next up for his main set, what a fellah he is with such devotion to collecting rare northern soul with a pedigree for filling the dance floor – 5,4,3,2,1 – DAVE EYLEY IS GO!!! Cashmere’s – Showstopper Phonetics – Just a boys dream Brooks Brothers – Looking for a woman Jokers – Soul Sound Del Larks – Job opening (part 2) Just Brothers – Carlena Empires – You’re on top girl Bob and Fred – I’ll be on my way Embraceables - Let my baby go Otis Lee – Hard road to hoe Al Williams – I am nothing Fortson & Scott – Sweet lover Gwen Owens – Wanted and needed Eddie Parker – I’m gone Delites - Lover Mel Britt – She’ll come running back Ronnie McNair – Isn’t she a pretty girl Bobby Kline – Say something nice There now... told you his aim was to please.. and if you weren’t then there’s no hope for you at all. The Embraceables creeping in to Dave’s set and buttressed by Al Williams, Bob and Fred and monster soul from the Del Larks, Gwen Owens and Eddie Parker’s “Gone” which is a trade mark sound of the RAFA club. If you don’t know Dave then get in touch and book the guy – awesome records and great guy to boot. Next up is the main dj AGENT SMITH – Rob Haigh. Patrice Holloway – Stolen Hours Demures – Raining teardrops Spiedells – Dream Girl Liz Verdi – Think it over Big Don’s rebellion – It was true Pat and the Blenders – Just because Paramount 4 – Sorry ain’t the word Ivory’s – Please stay L. Allen – can’t we talk it over Connie Stevens – Tick Tock Tamiko Jones – Spellbound Junior Wells - Cramp your style Barbara Lewis – Straighten up your heart Gillettes – Same identical thing Bud Harper – Where ever you were Seven Souls - I still love you Luther – Don’t want to be your fool Doris Troy – Face up to the truth After travelling nearly 190 miles to Newton Aycliffe and humble in his approach to everyone one, Rob was a breath of fresh air and as stated before his enthusiasm for the northern soul scene was unbounded. This guy is infectious with his love of the music and all we can say is thank you for putting yourself forward as a travelling DJ and please come again.......... Promoters Kev Cowey and Paul Shoulder close the night for the last half hour or so with... Guitar Ray – You’re gonna wreck my life – Shagg Sam Dees – Lonely for you baby – SSS Monique – If you love me – Maurci Sam Fletcher – I’d think it over twice – Tollie Teddy Rendazzo – You don’t need a heart – DCP Danny Woods - You had me fooled – Correctone Ruby Sherry – Feminine Ingenuity – Take 6 Kenny Wells – Isn’t it just a shame – New Voice Willie Kendrick – What’s that on your finger – RCA Four Tracks - Like my love for you – Mandingo The night absolutely flew over and it was great to have so many positive comments from people about the DJ’s on the night and with punters in from Hull, Nottingham, Clitheroe, Northumberland and of course Telford proves we’re on the right track to delivering a great Rare Northern Soul night and keeping Newton Aycliffe as one of the great soul towns in the UK. Next month we have local dj’s “The Mcgannon Brothers” bringing their own spin on dance Northern soul and we welcome the “Young Bluds” back to keep our age limit average low!! The main guest Dj is to be announced. June brings John Parker back as main dj and backing him up will be Dave Scott from Peterlee, Geoff Buckley from Clitheroe is our main dj in July, and confirmed for September is Pat Bleasdale. Some sizzling summer soul coming your way so.....” Use it before you lose it” and keep it soulful. All the best folks – from Paul, Ian, Kev and Paul.
hullsoul Posted April 6, 2015 Posted April 6, 2015 Ebonistic – Is it good to you – Scream.........record of the night for me,sounded brilliant out loud. Cheers Martyn
Mtay9778 Posted April 6, 2015 Posted April 6, 2015 Always love reading through these and admiring other people's records. Some serious stuff played here!
Agentsmith Posted April 6, 2015 Posted April 6, 2015 seeing these tunes lined -up..is every bit as good as reading them here every month..it was a honor to be on the dj list and to meet you all...what a great bunch of people, some truly unheralded but totally devoted record collectors who love to tell it like it is and awesome collections you certainly have! what was played by you guys is nothing short of breath taking..and judging by what i and many others already know...this place will not only endure, but will go from strength to strength as the word spreads...the destination folks, is north for serious shades of soul..a massive well done to PAUL, IAN, KEV & PAUL,..THANKYOU SO MUCH and KEEP UP THE BRILLIANT WORK!!
Andybellwood Posted April 6, 2015 Posted April 6, 2015 (edited) Great play lists and excellent mix . Nice to see Gillettes ' Same identical thing ' getting a spin here as well' . Seems to be the picking up deserved plays at a few choice venues recently. Edited April 6, 2015 by andybellwood
John Parker Posted April 6, 2015 Posted April 6, 2015 Brill...hey nice to see Kenny Smith and Wendell Watts on the playlist the Kenny Smith has a very interesting funky flipside..
Soulboyslim Posted April 6, 2015 Author Posted April 6, 2015 Brill...hey nice to see Kenny Smith and Wendell Watts on the playlist the Kenny Smith has a very interesting funky flipside.. Nice to hear from you John - how was Easington on Sat' night? We look forward to seeing you back at the RAFA Club in June.
Dsoulie Posted April 6, 2015 Posted April 6, 2015 Excellent night of music from start to finish with Dave Eyley blowing the roof off. Martyn Bird was well amazed with Daves set.
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