This is a pre-emptive strike as there may be a further career move in the future. Anyone enlighten me as to any places in Swindon or the surrounding area that do soul nights. I have no desire to lose what I have re-discovered since moving to Yorkshire approx ten years ago.

Any info gratefully received and stored for future reference. However if I do move, like General MacArthur I will return

Dave

  2648 W Grand Boulevard said:

This is a pre-emptive strike as there may be a further career move in the future. Anyone enlighten me as to any places in Swindon or the surrounding area that do soul nights. I have no desire to lose what I have re-discovered since moving to Yorkshire approx ten years ago.

Any info gratefully received and stored for future reference. However if I do move, like General MacArthur I will return

Dave

Dave - nothing in Swindon regualr as far as i know - plenty in Cheltenham / Gloucs / Worcs well attended and variety of tunes!! - lots advertised in oxford - have not been personally but have heard good reports. Potentially great allnighter in Power Station Berkely - Gloucs run by Dave Thorley with top DJs but poorly attended. I'm from E Yorks been down hear years and healthy scene if you are preepared to travel a bit. Bridgewater nights also good!

There are a couple of regular (monthly) nights in Bristol

- Go, Go Children (that I'm involved in) - all 60s - underplayed soul / r'n'b / boss reggae / even some 60's beat

- Getting Together - 60s / Crossover / 70s

  john s said:

There are a couple of regular (monthly) nights in Bristol

- Go, Go Children (that I'm involved in) - all 60s - underplayed soul / r'n'b / boss reggae / even some 60's beat

- Getting Together - 60s / Crossover / 70s

Sorry John - forgot to mention Bristol events - i was aware of them but have not made it yet as have had other things on that clashed - apologies. - adam

Suggest you get down to Soulfusion (betweenn Cheltenham/Gloucester) on the 15th, you'll enjoy yourself no end!

Thanx for the info. If it all pans out at least I have a few recommendations.

All the best, Dave

I don't think there's a lot on in Swindon (if there is it's not very well advertised) but plenty in Cheltenham/Gloucester/Bristol. The extremely popular "Soulfusion" is on next - lots of cheesy, but good oldies and an absolutely cracking Modern room. If you want a bit more "upfront" 60's/R & B then give the Riverside, or Pete French's doo's a try!! Haven't been to Dean's event yet, but it's got a very good reputation. Lots of excellent choice there, plus a few C.D./bootleg events that from a passionate soul fan's perspective, could be described as "Shite" at best, though good fun I expect, if you're not fussy!!

Des Parker

  2648 W Grand Boulevard said:

This is a pre-emptive strike as there may be a further career move in the future. Anyone enlighten me as to any places in Swindon or the surrounding area that do soul nights. I have no desire to lose what I have re-discovered since moving to Yorkshire approx ten years ago.

Any info gratefully received and stored for future reference. However if I do move, like General MacArthur I will return

Dave

Hi Davey Boy,

The Great Western calleth ??

I would say at the moment Swindon is the most Souless town in the UK

However there is stuff in Bath, Cheltenham, Worcester, 100 club, Bristol, Weston Super mare etc to look out for and worth travelling to, as most of the Swindon gang travel to all-nighters and not soul nights as such.Good buch of people down there, why not start something yourself !

take care

Rob & karen

If you want to have a look at the Riversidesoul website it will tell you a bit more about us and future events. www.riversidesoul.co.uk

  Karen and Rob Wigley said:

Hi Davey Boy,

The Great Western calleth ??

I would say at the moment Swindon is the most Souless town in the UK

However there is stuff in Bath, Cheltenham, Worcester, 100 club, Bristol, Weston Super mare etc to look out for and worth travelling to, as most of the Swindon gang travel to all-nighters and not soul nights as such.Good buch of people down there, why not start something yourself !

take care

Rob & karen

Not forgetting RIVERSIDE @ Gloucester

www.riversidesoul.co.uk

Edited November 11, 200816 yr by Glawster

If you don't mind driving then there's Bournemouth Uni do on sat 6th Dec.Future dates for next year already in events calendar.

Plus there's other do's on as well.Railway club and Opera House.

Dave.

There is also the rather smashing Bisley, about an hour away.

  Karen and Rob Wigley said:

Hi Davey Boy,

The Great Western calleth ??

I would say at the moment Swindon is the most Souless town in the UK

However there is stuff in Bath, Cheltenham, Worcester, 100 club, Bristol, Weston Super mare etc to look out for and worth travelling to, as most of the Swindon gang travel to all-nighters and not soul nights as such.Good buch of people down there, why not start something yourself !

take care

Rob & karen

We used to think Oxford was the most soulless town until we created a monster and started our club.

hahahahaha

Straight road (road from hell A420) from Swindon to Oxford. 35 miles approx.

Our next night is our second anniversary with Chris King and you are most welcome to come down and party with us.

See Events,,,, SATURDAY THE 13TH. OF DECEMBER 2008

The troubles and egos are left at the door and we are only there to enjoy the music and have a great time.

Maz, Steve, and I have always run our nights just for the hell of it and never take ourselves too seriously. (It's a bit difficult to be serious when you come from Planet Del.)

So, if you feel like trying us email us at:

dcsoxford@aol.com

and I'll send you directions to The Empress.

Looking forward to seeing you,

Del.

Oxford Soul Club

P.S.

Sorry, still rough from going to the Mallett last night

P.P.S.

Soulfusion is brilliant, we love it and so would you.