Nighters Or Local Do's

[Bazza]

well I went to stoke Nighter,and apart from Sean chapman and Niel Jones who both did a cracking set,the others were in my opinion a little bland,I know some of the folk there thought it was a cracking night,not for me tho'

I know when I go to my localish do's with a good mix of tunes ,I never have a bad night

are Nighters loosing there way a bit ???????

Give me my local do's anyday

Bazza

[Simon M]

All-dayers .. Like Without Boundries

Edited March 5, 2007 by Simon M

[asboannie]

Only do evenings now, and just the odd nighter's, as I can't handle them any more. Used to have all dayer's at Llandudno......but not any more, and used to have a good day there.

Edited March 5, 2007 by asboannie

[Winnie :-)]

well I went to stoke Nighter,and apart from Sean chapman and Niel Jones who both did a cracking set,the others were in my opinion a little bland,I know some of the folk there thought it was a cracking night,not for me tho'

I know when I go to my localish do's with a good mix of tunes ,I never have a bad night

are Nighters loosing there way a bit ???????

Give me my local do's anyday

Bazza

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Personally I prefer nighters as they have more scope to play what they like. Having said that, I rarely go to them anymore, as the recovery period is just too long these days. Overall, lots of quality soul nights and nighters to choose from (dependant on your personal view of quality) so difficult for me to seperate them on anything other than a personal preference of liking the feeling of being at a nighter.

Winnie:-)

[Guest]

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Personally I prefer nighters as they have more scope to play what they like. Having said that, I rarely go to them anymore, as the recovery period is just too long these days. Overall, lots of quality soul nights and nighters to choose from (dependant on your personal view of quality) so difficult for me to seperate them on anything other than a personal preference of liking the feeling of being at a nighter.

Winnie:-)

I agree with all that!

There are some local 'small' dos that dont get much mention - only maybe the regulars - and they have more atmosphere, good dif. selection of music, to please all and as I do like to have a laugh too, they are not as serious as some dos are, which can get a bit boring in my book, i.e. Lightwater, SoS., Chalfont

[Bazza]

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Personally I prefer nighters as they have more scope to play what they like. Having said that, I rarely go to them anymore, as the recovery period is just too long these days. Overall, lots of quality soul nights and nighters to choose from (dependant on your personal view of quality) so difficult for me to seperate them on anything other than a personal preference of liking the feeling of being at a nighter.

Winnie:-)

Yes Winnie they do have the scope,but I think some local type do's are playing more diverse and interesting tunes,Just my opinion,I think the chaps at Stoke were playing it a bit too safe,but as I said some of em loved it,is it just me?????...dunno

Bazza

Edited March 5, 2007 by bazza

[Winnie :-)]

Yes Winnie they do have the scope,but I think some local type do's are playing more diverse and interesting tunes,Just my opinion,I think the chaps at Stoke were playing it a bit too safe,but as I said some of loved it,is it just me?????...dunno

Bazza

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Thought it was a general question as opposed to being about Stoke? Or have I read it wrong?

[Bazza]

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Thought it was a general question as opposed to being about Stoke? Or have I read it wrong?

No,its just that stoke is fresh in my mind.

Bazza

[KevH]

Yes Winnie they do have the scope,but I think some local type do's are playing more diverse and interesting tunes,Just my opinion,I think the chaps at Stoke were playing it a bit too safe,but as I said some of em loved it,is it just me?????...dunno

Bazza

maybe some local do's have nowt to loose(ie; reputations,) and that allows them to be let loose?.ANY LOCAL NITES IN PARTICULAR BAZZA?,,,KEV.

[Bazza]

maybe some local do's have nowt to loose(ie; reputations,) and that allows them to be let loose?.ANY LOCAL NITES IN PARTICULAR BAZZA?,,,KEV.

Kev you already know

Bazza

[Sanquine]

By 1am I'm raring to go - my body has just kicked into dancing mode so it's either a 9pm - 3am mini-niter/soul nite or preferably an All-niter for me

Plenty of niters offering good if not excellent dj set's, so probably best to check out the dj line up first to ensure musically your in for a good nite/niter

Karen

Edited March 5, 2007 by sanquine

[Guest Matt Male]

By 1am I'm raring to go - my body has just kicked into dancing mode so it's either a 9pm - 3am mini-niter/soul nite or preferably an All-niter for me

I agree, i wish that there were more mini-niters, 9-3. I used to love the Dome. You could turn up, spend a couple of hours in the pub next door, then up to the niter about 11. By 3 it was still buzzing and everyone left on a high. It was just the right length (as my missus says ).Niters that go on until 7 usually just seem to die a slow death.

[Bazza]

I agree, i wish that there were more mini-niters, 9-3. I used to love the Dome. You could turn up, spend a couple of hours in the pub next door, then up to the niter about 11. By 3 it was still buzzing and everyone left on a high. It was just the right length (as my missus says ).Niters that go on until 7 usually just seem to die a slow death.

I agree,if my localish do's went on till 2 or 3 ,I would'nt bother with "nighters" at all,not that I get to that many these days

Bazza

[Guest vinylvixen]

I agree with all that!

There are some local 'small' dos that dont get much mention - only maybe the regulars - and they have more atmosphere, good dif. selection of music, to please all and as I do like to have a laugh too, they are not as serious as some dos are, which can get a bit boring in my book, i.e. Lightwater, SoS., Chalfont

Bazza/ Karen, over the last 18 months the most outstanding events for me have been non-nighters...Banbury, Willington & Ponds Forge. I'm notorious for having the attention span of a flea so I think the shorter nights have it....although the nighters are easier to get home from... Jo

[Guest vinylvixen]

I agree, i wish that there were more mini-niters, 9-3. I used to love the Dome.

So did I....the balance seemed just right at the Dome Jo

[Guest Bearsy]

Bazza/ Karen, over the last 18 months the most outstanding events for me have been non-nighters...Banbury, Willington & Ponds Forge. I'm notorious for having the attention span of a flea so I think the shorter nights have it....although the nighters are easier to get home from... Jo

Jo you forgot to mention The Kent Soul Club that goes from 8pm - 2 am which is the same amount of time as a mini nighter but starts an hour ealrier but finishes an hour earlier so it could be called a night mini nighter maybe and you still get 6 hours of soul now thats what you call a plug

Bearsy, i like every kind of night/nighter as long as it soul

Edited March 5, 2007 by Bearsy

[Guest vinylvixen]

Jo you forgot to mention The Kent Soul Club that goes from 8pm - 2 am which is the same amount of time as a mini nighter but starts an hour ealrier but finishes an hour earlier so it could be called a night mini nighter maybe and you still get 6 hours of soul now thats what you call a plug

Bearsy, i like every kind of night/nighter as long as it soul

I didn't forget....I didn't know if the finish time was going to stay at 2am tho.... Nothing like a shameless plug...but YOU forgot to mention that the wonderful Dave Rimmer is the special guest for April's knees up.....tisk tisk Jo

[Guest Bearsy]

I didn't forget....I didn't know if the finish time was going to stay at 2am tho.... Nothing like a shameless plug...but YOU forgot to mention that the wonderful Dave Rimmer is the special guest for April's knees up.....tisk tisk Jo

I thought the shameless plug i gave it was enough but then i looked at my signature and look what it says in big blue letters

[Guest vinylvixen]

I thought the shameless plug i gave it was enough but then i looked at my signature and look what it says in big blue letters

Yes but no but....whatever....you're just a soul sponge.... Jo

[Guest Bearsy]

Yes but no but....whatever....you're just a soul sponge.... Jo

im lost for words Jo thats the nicest thing ive been called for ages as its normally got an "r" on the end

[Dave]

As usual a potentially interesting subject is rendered as dull as ditch-water by self-interest and promotion.

[Guest Bearsy]

As usual a potentially interesting subject is rendered as dull as ditch-water by self-interest and promotion.

lighten up Dave, it was a bit of fun with Jo and a shameless plug 2 months away, but if you read the bottom of my post i said i dont mind what i prefer as i like nights and nighters.

[Biggordy]

I love nighters but I have to watch how I go these days so maybe staying up all night isn't the best idea anymore. Soul nights are good too as they're more intimate and the more times you go the more familiar people become and you can end up making some good mates locally.

So I'd say soul nights just edge it for me.

Regards

Gordy

[Reg]

Prefer the later finishing Soul Nights. I do the occasional allniter at weekenders and the odd Lifeline but, like a lot of people, the recovery period after an all-niter is far too long for someone with an ever expanding family! Plus nobody wants to see me going out into the bright early morning after a night on the pop

[Chalky]

No,its just that stoke is fresh in my mind.

Bazza

How many other all-nighters you been to lately? What's your opiniuon on others? Not many I've been to are bland as most have good mix of DJ's. Stoke does what it says on the tin so I don't think anyone can really complain about Stoke.

[Quinvy]

Prefer the later finishing Soul Nights. I do the occasional allniter at weekenders and the odd Lifeline but, like a lot of people, the recovery period after an all-niter is far too long for someone with an ever expanding family! Plus nobody wants to see me going out into the bright early morning after a night on the pop

I've thought a lot about this subject. I used to run a rare soul night [8pm-2am] on a Saturday night. The problems were, 1. some of the people wouldn't get there till 10pm-11pm, because of the distance they were travelling. 2. If there was a nighter on the same night, most punters would shoot off half way through the evening, to go to the nighter, and 3. Sometimes if it was a busy Saturday nobody would come at all.

Then I read a post on here asking the same question, soul night or nighter. And was amazed that the majority said deffo nighter....

So I now run a rare soul nighter, and have it on a Friday, Why?, you get two days to recover.

I have tasted the future, and so far so good.

[Chalky]

I personally would prefer allnighters that started at midnight or 1 am like they used and to do a warm up do local to the all-nighter first. All-nighters are starting too early these days not only killing off local soul nights but many people treat the all-nighters as a soul night by going early and heading home at 3 or 4 in the morning and therefore the all-nighter slowly goes down hill as the place empties and the atmosphere can be and usually is lost.

Edited March 5, 2007 by chalky

[Guest kid mohair]

Local do then onto the allnighter.......

[Guest clanger v2]

I personally would prefer allnighters that started at midnight or 1 am like they used and to do a warm up do local to the all-nighter first. All-nighters are starting too early these days not only killing off local soul nights but many people treat the all-nighters as a soul night by going early and heading home at 3 or 4 in the morning and therefore the all-nighter slowly goes down hill as the place empties and the atmosphere can be and usually is lost.

Agree with this

When I go to a soul night, I'm always left wanting more.

Just about learned how to pace myself thru an allnighter, and enjoy the buzz of looking through the sales boxes and chatting to people....then leaving them mid-conversation when I hear something I've just got to dance to!

Thge journey home after an allnighter is more fun too!

[Guest Trevski]

I personally would prefer allnighters that started at midnight or 1 am like they used and to do a warm up do local to the all-nighter first. All-nighters are starting too early these days not only killing off local soul nights but many people treat the all-nighters as a soul night by going early and heading home at 3 or 4 in the morning and therefore the all-nighter slowly goes down hill as the place empties and the atmosphere can be and usually is lost.

Hear hear!!

Bring back the midnite start! Nowt like the atmosphere of a 'niter if its buzzin, and the 12 o clock start makes it easier for everyone to get there on time! (Stop pushing at the back!, those were the days!)

[Bazza]

How many other all-nighters you been to lately? What's your opiniuon on others? Not many I've been to are bland as most have good mix of DJ's. Stoke does what it says on the tin so I don't think anyone can really complain about Stoke.

Last 12 month only 4,stoke twice and a couple in sheffield,whats that got to do with it,I was asking for other folks opinions,But I understand what they might like may be different from what suits me,all boils down to personal music tastes I suppose

I think the local do's I attend these days,play a far greater range of tunes than any of the weekenders or nighters I have been to lately,I am not saying I dont enjoy em cos I do,but I do prefare the localish do's as far as the music is concerned

Bazza

oh before you ask the weekenders where Skeggy and Whitby

p/s Chalky I know you dont attend any of the localish Do's,you ought to check em out,you may be surprised

Edited March 5, 2007 by bazza

[Chalky]

Last 12 month only 4,stoke twice and a couple in sheffield,whats that got to do with it,I was asking for other folks opinions,But I understand what they might like may be different from what suits me,all boils down to personal music tastes I suppose

I think the local do's I attend these days,play a far greater range of tunes than any of the weekenders or nighters I have been to lately,I am not saying I dont enjoy em cos I do,but I do prefare the localish do's as far as the music is concerned

Bazza

It read like you was making a judgement on the all-nighter scene when you don't really support the all-nighter scene. Stoke and two in Sheffield, Sammanthas I presume, in the last 12 months is hardly your typical all-nighter scene.

And as for the local venues, I live in the same area as you and the only two I can see that play something other than the same old same and oldies you hear everywhere are The Attic (which I will get to very soon) and The Union Soul nights at the Brit, I have to travel even for a soul night as the others have little to offer in the way of anything different from the playlists I've read and comments from mates round here.

[Chalky]

ps. I will check out Pilsley sometime in the future, I know you rate the venue highly Bazza.

Edited March 5, 2007 by chalky

[Bazza]

It read like you was making a judgement on the all-nighter scene when you don't really support the all-nighter scene. Stoke and two in Sheffield, Sammanthas I presume, in the last 12 months is hardly your typical all-nighter scene.

And as for the local venues, I live in the same area as you and the only two I can see that play something other than the same old same and oldies you hear everywhere are The Attic (which I will get to very soon) and The Union Soul nights at the Brit, I have to travel even for a soul night as the others have little to offer in the way of anything different from the playlists I've read and comments from mates round here.

Whats the typical all - nighter scene then chalky,I can only comment on my own experience of the places I've been,yes one of the places at sheffield was a one off at the Adelphi

Bazza

[Chalky]

Whats the typical all - nighter scene then chalky,I can only comment on my own experience of the places I've been,yes one of the places at sheffield was a one off at the Adelphi

Bazza

From my experience most all-nighters are very different from Stoke which doesn't claim to be anything other than an oldies all-nighter. There are plenty of promoters trying to make a difference and book DJ's to play varied sets offering something different to the likes of Stoke.

Lifeline is the nighter probably more local to you being at Barnby Moor near Retford. Get yourself along on the 21st April and you will hear something completely different to Stoke.

Edited March 5, 2007 by chalky

[Bazza]

From my experience most all-nighters are very different from Stoke which doesn't claim to be anything other than an oldies all-nighter. There are plenty of promoters trying to make a difference and book DJ's to play varied sets offering something different to the likes of Stoke.

Lifeline is the nighter probably more local to you being at Barnby Moor near Retford. Get yourself along on the 21st April and you will hear something completely different to Stoke.

Cant make that one Chalky,going to soul in the sun on 21st,bit of a holiday from it all

Bazza

[Bazm]

I personally would prefer allnighters that started at midnight or 1 am like they used and to do a warm up do local to the all-nighter first. All-nighters are starting too early these days not only killing off local soul nights but many people treat the all-nighters as a soul night by going early and heading home at 3 or 4 in the morning and therefore the all-nighter slowly goes down hill as the place empties and the atmosphere can be and usually is lost.

Spot On! on all levels IMHO.....................Can only speak from my recent experience but for me Lowton and the aformentioned Mr Jones Bury gig, push the musical boundaries a little more than your average soul neet and so are a worthy of a visit for those who like to be in bed at a reasonable time. As a bonus every so often they metamorphasise into an All Nighter for special occasions just to keep everyone happy.

The choice is there.....

BazM

[Bazza]

ps. I will check out Pilsley sometime in the future, I know you rate the venue highly Bazza.

Missed this post Chalky,yes I do and I know You would be made very welcome,sure you would enjoy it,be nice to see ya

Bazza

Edited March 5, 2007 by bazza

[Skegsoul]

my take on this is living in skegness we have to travel to hear music that is more upfront than can hear locally.if this means 7 hour round trip to soul nites at say the greatstone or 3 greyhounds then it must be done. was over the moon when thorne started again because at under 2 hours away feels local, the same can be said of the britt. would'nt travel to a soul night that i thought had nothing to offer musically. will do soul nites when dj's guesting that i know will put together great sets of music.always try & support certain dj's who i've got the upmost respect for, the ripolles bros, arther fenn,steve green, chic, the greatstone collective spring to mind.all play toons they believe in & play with a passion.but as for normal soul nites, playing same old,same old not for me.some great niters to go to at the moment .seems to me the niter crowd i meet at say, middleton, wilton, lifeline ect are not the same crowd you see at soul nites, & by the same token i dont seem to see many of the people i know who do soul nites at niters. its all down to what sort of music you need to hear.

[Mark B]

I am firmly in the soul night camp have not done a full all nighter since about 1979, enjoy the weekenders as well cleethorpes is my favourite. i do not think i could physically do an all nighter anymore and to be honest the 6 or 7 hours at a night is perfect for me, normally back at home in bed for 3 am so dont feel to bad on sat or sunday.

i think the idea for putting nighters back to the 12 till 8 or 1 till 8 sounds like a good idea then local nights would benefit as they would be looked upon as a warm up's may make a difference to attendances,

mark

[Mark B]

my take on this is living in skegness we have to travel to hear music that is more upfront than can hear locally.if this means 7 hour round trip to soul nites at say the greatstone or 3 greyhounds then it must be done. was over the moon when thorne started again because at under 2 hours away feels local, the same can be said of the britt. would'nt travel to a soul night that i thought had nothing to offer musically. will do soul nites when dj's guesting that i know will put together great sets of music.always try & support certain dj's who i've got the upmost respect for, the ripolles bros, arther fenn,steve green, chic, the greatstone collective spring to mind.all play toons they believe in & play with a passion.but as for normal soul nites, playing same old,same old not for me.some great niters to go to at the moment .seems to me the niter crowd i meet at say, middleton, wilton, lifeline ect are not the same crowd you see at soul nites, & by the same token i dont seem to see many of the people i know who do soul nites at niters. its all down to what sort of music you need to hear.

hi mick

i have now got my turntable up and running so will soon sort you out some cd,s

mark

[Mark Bicknell]

From a DJ perspective i get asked and choose to do far more Soul nights 8 till 2's rather than the allnighter situation, mainly down to my work/day job situation that i pretty much have to plan my Soul life around work rather than the other way round, a good allnighter is still a buzz to do from time to time but just now and again, makes me a bit of a part timer i know but it's how it is.

Musically some early sessions can match most allnighters in terms of being more upfront playing a good mix of tunes, i guess it's down to the DJ's booked and if the music policy is open rather than limited to one style or era, 'across the board' get's used a lot these days on the flyers and if this can be accepted and applied it has to be the best possible format, slightly off the topic sorry.......Soul nights for me no question.....allnighters take days to recover from....lol

Regards - Mark Bicknell.

[Guest Baz]

Nighters for me

Would like to see a few more mini-nighters on too, the 1am thing just dont really cut it for me.....only getting going then.

[Skegsoul]

cheers mark, gonna try & get over from prestatyn on the sat nite,looking forward to hearing top soul greatstone style, dave ripolles on as well,top guest.say hi to the team from me. and remember,

keep it fresh / keep it soulful.

[Mark B]

cheers mark, gonna try & get over from prestatyn on the sat nite,looking forward to hearing top soul greatstone style, dave ripolles on as well,top guest.say hi to the team from me. and remember,

keep it fresh / keep it soulful.

hi mick daves not on till april

mark

[Russ Vickers]

'ALLNIGHTERS'.........GET A GRIP, ITS WHAT THE SCENE IS ALL ABOUT INNIT. TUCKED UP IN BED WITH A NICE MILKY COCOA BY 3AM.........JEEZ GET A SOUL LIFE !!!!. COULD YOU IMAGINE READING SOME OF THESE POSTS IN 1976, YOU LOT NEED SOME BETTER MEDICATION.

RUSS

[Guest soul kitten]

COULD YOU IMAGINE READING SOME OF THESE POSTS IN 1976, RUSS

my point exactly 1976 did nighters,dayer nighter no problem ,the innocence of Youth

now however 31 years later,find need lot longer recovery time ,more responsibilities now etc.

also find it hard explaining to child why his 50year old dad is going out all night,should be me questioning him what he s doing ,not the other way round

still love doing the odd nighter but tend to do more soul nights due to work/family/financial commitments.

i love nighter s but they don t love me if you get what i mean.

[Guest rasfoz]

Yes Winnie they do have the scope,but I think some local type do's are playing more diverse and interesting tunes,Just my opinion,I think the chaps at Stoke were playing it a bit too safe,but as I said some of em loved it,is it just me?????...dunno

Bazza

Funny you should say that i thought the same on reflection lastime i went to stoke

[Russ Vickers]

my point exactly 1976 did nighters,dayer nighter no problem ,the innocence of Youth

now however 31 years later,find need lot longer recovery time ,more responsibilities now etc.

also find it hard explaining to child why his 50year old dad is going out all night,should be me questioning him what he s doing ,not the other way round

still love doing the odd nighter but tend to do more soul nights due to work/family/financial commitments.

i love nighter s but they don t love me if you get what i mean.

I too am getting on a bit, I have an extremely responsible job & a seven year old boy. Also do not have any Nighters on my doorstep, where ever I go when in the UK, I am travelling. Thing is if you are passionate about the 'scene' you can get around these things with a little planning..............its about dedication, its what seperates us from the rest of the adult world.........how many sugars in ya cocoa matey.

BTW when I was a nipper it took me most of the week to recover...........not much has changed either. If you live the life you get it sorted dont you. My wife just lets me get on with it now pretty much, she knows I would be unbearable if I couldnt at least go to the 100 Club & usually at least one other Allnighter a month & compared with many Im a part timer !!!. We do go to a local soul night together one weekend too, tho.

Russ

[Guest WPaulVanDyk]

I prefer local nights usually the 7.30 - 12.45/1.00 ones and one club does it till 2.00 which is ok to me. but i could go to the odd all nighter but need to sleep before hand or i get to 2.00 and be sleepy. plus at your local nights you might see people you know and all your friends who attend