Joxer66 Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Hi - am looking for information on Female involvement in the evolution of the Northern scene. There are lots of anecdotal accounts of females as punters but not so sure that there is a record of women as movers and shakers, so to speak. Who was the first Female Soul deejay to gain widespread recognition. Were there women deejaying at local soul nights. Were women promoting or otherwise organising things behind the scenes. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Peter99 Posted November 30, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2018 14 minutes ago, Joxer66 said: Hi - am looking for information on Female involvement in the evolution of the Northern scene. There are lots of anecdotal accounts of females as punters but not so sure that there is a record of women as movers and shakers, so to speak. Who was the first Female Soul deejay to gain widespread recognition. Were there women deejaying at local soul nights. Were women promoting or otherwise organising things behind the scenes. Mary Chapman was a mover and a shaker of immense influence on the scene - particularly the Cleethorpes venue/sounds. Pete 6 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Joxer66 Posted November 30, 2018 Author Share Posted November 30, 2018 Cheers Peter .... just been reading a thread about her. thats the kind of stuff am looking for. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Val Palmer top Dj, especially late 80s early 90s, 100 Club etc 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Joxer66 Posted November 30, 2018 Author Share Posted November 30, 2018 Chalky - thanks - Was thinking of her but wasnt sure if she was first of the national Female Deejays.... Is she still deejaying? Is she on here? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Joxer66 said: Chalky - thanks - Was thinking of her but wasnt sure if she was first of the national Female Deejays.... Is she still deejaying? Is she on here? Not sure if she does any djing these days @ady croasdell might know better or one of the other London lot. Edited November 30, 2018 by chalky 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Daved Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Jo Wallace. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Geeselad Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 (edited) Jumping Joan is on here, she give you a good morning insight into the female perspective. Edited December 1, 2018 by geeselad 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Joxer66 Posted November 30, 2018 Author Share Posted November 30, 2018 thanks geeselad and DaveD.... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kegsy Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 1 hour ago, daved said: Jo Wallace. Mad as a badger. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Davenpete Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Judy Moss Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kegsy Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 24 minutes ago, DaveNPete said: Judy Moss I love that girl, always been there, always been whatcha see is whatcha get. People like Judy make the scene what it is. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ady Croasdell Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 2 hours ago, chalky said: Not sure if she does any djing these days @ady croasdell might know better or one of the other London lot. Yes Val has all her records and often DJs, no regular venues as far as I know but plenty of guest spots. Lisa Hurley does a few and Donna Driscoll occasionally. Younger DJs include Sarah Jane and Lisa Wolverson, I'm sure there are loads more 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 (edited) Can't remember her name, but back in the early days, 71-72, the Orbit in Rhyl, under the Palace hotel on the prom, was renowned for being a great little soul venue. The DJ was a larger than life blonde woman. I'm sure some of the older North Wales lads on here will remember her. Dave'n'Pete. Ditto to Judy. One or two other female "characters" back in the day, but exactly what, if any, lasting positive contribution to the scene they may have made is very much open to debate! Edited November 30, 2018 by Guest Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Wicked Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 18 minutes ago, Joey said: Can't remember her name, but back in the early days, 71-72, the Orbit in Rhyl, under the Palace hotel on the prom, was renowned for being a great little soul venue. The DJ was a larger than life blonde woman. I'm sure some of the older North Wales lads on here will remember her. Dave'n'Pete. Ditto to Judy. One or two other female "characters" back in the day, but exactly what, if any, lasting contribution to the scene they may have made is open to debate! Could be Pat Swallow or something like that, there was a bit of tension between Llandudno and Rhyl (skinhead days) so we didn't go there. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 1 minute ago, wicked said: Could be Pat Swallow or something like that, there was a bit of tension between Llandudno and Rhyl (skinhead days) so we didn't go there. That name definitely rings a bell. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Winsford Soul Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 One of the Widnes girl's( KM )used to move and shake me What about Nancy , sorry can't remember her surname used to buy and sell plenty of tunes, think she may have DJ at Lowton Civic in the early days. Steve Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Kevinkent Posted November 30, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2018 Well I think Maria Willingham does a damn fine job on and off the decks. - Kev 5 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Joxer66 Posted December 1, 2018 Author Share Posted December 1, 2018 Quote thanks for that tips lads. lots to be getting on with there. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Philb Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 Soulful Chris. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bitchdj Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 Duh !! me of course... 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Geeselad Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 20 hours ago, KevinKent said: Well I think Maria Willingham does a damn fine job on and off the decks. - Kewell said totally forgot about Maria, very articulate about the scene. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kegsy Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 (edited) 21 hours ago, Winsford Soul said: One of the Widnes girl's( KM )used to move and shake me What about Nancy , sorry can't remember her surname used to buy and sell plenty of tunes, think she may have DJ at Lowton Civic in the early days. Steve Nancy Yahiro currently living in Darlington via LA and Italy. Edited December 1, 2018 by Kegsy 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Winsford Soul Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 16 hours ago, Kegsy said: Nancy Yahiro currently living in Darlington via LA and Italy. Thanks kegsy. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jez Jones Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Fay Jones in Cheshire ..... 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sunnysoul Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Gail Smith is a top class DJ in Australia and plays at most of the major events. Check her out here ... https://thefaceradio.com/archives/gail-smiths-work-your-soul-june-2018 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Spain pete Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 41 minutes ago, sunnysoul said: Gail Smith is a top class DJ in Australia and plays at most of the major events. Check her out here ... https://thefaceradio.com/archives/gail-smiths-work-your-soul-june-2018 Is she not on solar radio ? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Sunnysoul Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 1 hour ago, Spain pete said: Is she not on solar radio ? Not to my knowledge . The link given above is to The Face Radio. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jez Jones Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 On 30/11/2018 at 15:19, Joxer66 said: Hi - am looking for information on Female involvement in the evolution of the Northern scene. There are lots of anecdotal accounts of females as punters but not so sure that there is a record of women as movers and shakers, so to speak. Who was the first Female Soul deejay to gain widespread recognition. Were there women deejaying at local soul nights. Were women promoting or otherwise organising things behind the scenes. Hi May I ask why you are asking ? Are you doing a University project or the like ? 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Amsterdam Russ Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Jo Wallace, currently living on the south coast. Compiler of Motown CDs over the years, DJ, promoter, and nowadays owner of her own record label. She was a member here, but don't know her user name. She is on Facebook, here: https://www.facebook.com/jo.wallace.144 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Zoomsoulblue Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Mid 70ts through to early 80ts I knew a few women who were knocking gear out on the scene- if that helps 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Joxer66 Posted December 18, 2018 Author Share Posted December 18, 2018 On 06/12/2018 at 06:30, jez jones said: Hi May I ask why you are asking ? Are you doing a University project or the like ? HI Jez - not doing anything for Uni. The question came about from a conversation i had with a friend and it got me thinking that it might make a fine write up. thanks to the rest of you for tips and names... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Professorturnups Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 From a current perspective I suggest Charlotte Hindley. Helps promote the Wigan events with Jordan and is a regular on the nighter scene. Great dancer too! Mark C Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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