Tommy1 Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Just got a call from a journalist from a Norwegian news paper. He wants to go over to UK to write an article about Northern soul. He asked me where to go, what has been running long and so on. I told him to go to 100 club, but he also wanted to go north, so, what is the "biggest" soul club in the north? He wants to go to both 100 club and a club in North. If possible the first weekend coming up.
Guest Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 (edited) Just got a call from a journalist from a Norwegian news paper. He wants to go over to UK to write an article about Northern soul. He asked me where to go, what has been running long and so on. I told him to go to 100 club, but he also wanted to go north, so, what is the "biggest" soul club in the north? He wants to go to both 100 club and a club in North. If possible the first weekend coming up. Middleton does it for me. oops & Burnley Edited January 27, 2009 by ken
ChrisOD1964 Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 (edited) How far north does he want to go?? He would not be disasapointed here https://easingtonsoul.webs.com/index.htm easington febuary 14th. chris Edited January 27, 2009 by ChrisOD1964
Guest Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Just got a call from a journalist from a Norwegian news paper. He wants to go over to UK to write an article about Northern soul. He asked me where to go, what has been running long and so on. I told him to go to 100 club, but he also wanted to go north, so, what is the "biggest" soul club in the north? He wants to go to both 100 club and a club in North. If possible the first weekend coming up. Shame about the dates because Kings Hall, Stoke is a stunner of a night and a stunner of a venue. Jayne.x
Harry Crosby Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 How far north does he want to go?? He would not be disasapointed here https://easingtonsoul.webs.com/index.htm easington febuary 20th. chris think its the 14th me old mucker
Tommy1 Posted January 27, 2009 Author Posted January 27, 2009 I'm sure you all would take good care of this guy I promised to find a good northern soul club up north which has been running for some time and which is well attended. I only know 100 club, never been up north before.. He asked for this weekend, but it can be within a month.
ChrisOD1964 Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 (edited) you are sooo right Harry was thinking or not as the case may be of the swallow. Its been a long day have now edited date Harry chris Edited January 27, 2009 by ChrisOD1964
Paul-s Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 I'm sure you all would take good care of this guy I promised to find a good northern soul club up north which has been running for some time and which is well attended. I only know 100 club, never been up north before.. He asked for this weekend, but it can be within a month. EDINBURGH has a Big event on this weekend !! 3 rooms I believe and always packed. Joans djing??
Pete Eccles Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 King Georges Hall Blackburn this Saturday, massive stunning venue, 3 rooms, always a 1800 sellout,
Guest Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 King Georges Hall Blackburn this Saturday, massive stunning venue, 3 rooms, always a 1800 sellout, That'd be a good one.(if you can get tickets). Twisted Wheel will be on this weekend. Not huge but it's certainly been running a long time and it's a good one from a journalistic point of view. (I think.. ) or another week and you've got Prestwich on - now in it's 10th year. Jayne.x
Pete Eccles Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 (edited) That'd be a good one.(if you can get tickets). Twisted Wheel will be on this weekend. Not huge but it's certainly been running a long time and it's a good one from a journalistic point of view. (I think.. ) or another week and you've got Prestwich on - now in it's 10th year. Jayne.x Correct Jayne, may still be ok but not for much longer, (tickets for KGH) Prestwich next week was my next suggestion, Pete E Edited January 27, 2009 by pete60
Paul-s Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 , always a 1800 sellout How will they get in then
Winsford Soul Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 [He asked for this weekend, but it can be within a month.
Pete Eccles Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 , always a 1800 sellout How will they get in then Dead easy.......buy a ticket like the other 1799
Guest Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Correct Jayne, may still be ok but not for much longer, Prestwich next week was my next suggestion, Pete E Ah, you see - great minds, etc. I thought KGH had already sold out. (That's just an assumption though) Steve has a point too, Winsford would be a good one to visit. Jayne.x
Pete Eccles Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Ah, you see - great minds, etc. I thought KGH had already sold out. (That's just an assumption though) Steve has a point too, Winsford would be a good one to visit. Jayne.x It may have sold out Jayne, but it may not have, LOL Yea Winsford is a great shout
Philly Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 (edited) EDINBURGH has a Big event on this weekend !! 3 rooms I believe and always packed. Joans djing?? That would be Bumpin & Stompin....... 2 rooms, big modern room and smaller northern room..... also this saturday and the one for me is " Blacktrackin, Glasgow with Lifelines Andy Dyson and Chalky...... spoilt for choice up Scotland this weekend, and if you miss Joan on Saturday by attending Glasgow Blacktrackin you can also catch her at the Macmerry alldayer on Sunday. Great weekend in Scotland. Edited January 27, 2009 by philly
Quinvy Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Just got a call from a journalist from a Norwegian news paper. He wants to go over to UK to write an article about Northern soul. He asked me where to go, what has been running long and so on. I told him to go to 100 club, but he also wanted to go north, so, what is the "biggest" soul club in the north? He wants to go to both 100 club and a club in North. If possible the first weekend coming up. Burnley is on the same weekend as the 100 club in February, so he could do both.
Guest Stormin Si Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Stormin' Soul Allniter @ Citrus Rooms, Barnsley is this Friday. Granted we are not one of the biggest capacity venues or indeed longest running... BUT We are definitely fresh, exciting and have a reputation as one of the best niters on todays scene. It really depends what the journalist is after though. If he wants to know what the niter scene was like in a retrospective view then maybe he should wait for Kings Hall. But if he wants something representative of the scene today and he wants to do it this weekend then Stormin' Soul is probably the best bet
Chalky Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Glasgow this Saturday with Andy Dyson and myself and Lifeline on February 28th
Tommy1 Posted January 27, 2009 Author Posted January 27, 2009 Thanks all of you I'll get back to you asap, but I have a 3 month old kid here that I need to look after this evening Please let me know dates and which city, and especially if it's on the same weekend as 100 club
Philly Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Glasgow this Saturday with Andy Dyson and myself and Lifeline on February 28th Hey Chalky Dont forget my CDs....... see you Saturday
Chalky Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Hey Chalky Dont forget my CDs....... see you Saturday I've not forgotten, just not had the time yet I'll do me best for you
Tommy1 Posted January 27, 2009 Author Posted January 27, 2009 Please correct me if I'm wrong. EDINBURGH is a bit too far north I guess. I think he meant north England (sorry for my mix-up writing UK) King Georges Hall Blackburn the 31st. Easington febuary 14th (where is this?) Kings Hall, Stoke (when is this?) Prestwich, 7th of February and Winsford nighter on the 7th Feb. And sorry again for my bad knowledge of British geography, but where on the map are these places? . THE BURNLEY ALLNIGHTER Friday 20th February and 100 club on Saturday the 21st ? Stormin' Soul Allniter @ Citrus Rooms, Barnsley is this Friday (29th.) Glasgow this Saturday with Andy Dyson and Chalky, Lifeline on February 28th. I would love to be there , but I think it's too far for him..
Pete Eccles Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Please correct me if I'm wrong. EDINBURGH is a bit too far north I guess. I think he meant north England (sorry for my mix-up writing UK) King Georges Hall Blackburn the 31st. Easington febuary 14th (where is this?) Kings Hall, Stoke (when is this?) Prestwich, 7th of February and Winsford nighter on the 7th Feb. And sorry again for my bad knowledge of British geography, but where on the map are these places? . THE BURNLEY ALLNIGHTER Friday 20th February and 100 club on Saturday the 21st ? Stormin' Soul Allniter @ Citrus Rooms, Barnsley is this Friday (29th.) Glasgow this Saturday with Andy Dyson and Chalky, Lifeline on February 28th. I would love to be there , but I think it's too far for him.. Hi, correction - Prestwich is the 6th Feb (Friday) and is North Manchester Winsford is Cheshire
Nige Brown Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Kings Hall, Stoke (when is this?) 21 st FEBRUARY!!! MAY 30th!!! OCT 3rd !!! DEC 31st 2009
Quinvy Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 THE BURNLEY ALLNIGHTER Friday 20th February and 100 club on Saturday the 21st ? OHHHHH YES!
Guest gordon russell Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 IF YOU WANT TO HEAR QUALITY FOR THE WHOLE NIGHT....WITH NO UPS AND DOWNS AND BORING SETS OF 70'S LULLABY'S.....THEN GET YOURSELF TO BURNLEY ALLNIGHTER
Guest Bearsy Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 (edited) THE BURNLEY ALLNIGHTER Friday 20th February and 100 club on Saturday the 21st ? OHHHHH YES! OHHHH BLOODY YES You neve know i might get some work and can afford to do both of these Edited January 28, 2009 by Bearsy
soul45s Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 (edited) He wants to go to both 100 club and a club in North. If possible the first weekend coming up. Edited January 28, 2009 by soul45s
Tim Smithers Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 Dont send him to the Bournemouth Railway Club, because its Shite oh yeah its also to far south
spirit Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 Sorry to make things more complicated, but: What's his agenda as a journalist? To represent the scene truthfully, or how we might like him to see it? There are several strands within the (Northern) soul scene and it depends really what he's looking for as a journalist - the best/coolest nights (which is kind of subjective)? Or the most popular or culturally representative nights? If he wants a good view of what the scene is about, he's going to have to visit more than 2 clubs. For instance, the one problem with just doing (say) Burnley and 100 Club is that they are not representative of just how big and popular the more MOR events are. And what about the endless small 'local soul for local people' clubs running all over the Midlands and the North - they are arguably the lifeblood of the scene, and though perhaps a little conservative and unglamorous he may want to mention them.
spirit Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 I mean, covering several strands just on that specific 100 club weekend on the Friday in the Manchester/Leeds area - and these are just the ones I've visited; I can't comment on the others: Burnley is the best event (IMNSHO), intimate and atmospheric with more adventurous music. Brighouse is a great representative of the popular oldies scene. Good atmosphere, normally very busy. Beat Boutique in Manchester - young and vibrant crowd, but more of a nightclub thing with some good young dancers and a fresh NS-centred sound, but lacking the dancefloor discipline that's an important part of the NS culture. But good copy. The biggest nights in the country that weekend (I think) will be Stoke Kings Hall on Saturday (is that the North of England, though?); Brighouse on the Friday. I haven't yet been to the 100 Club, but I would have thought Stoke/Burnley would be more representative of what its all about from a journalistic perspective, and a better combination for a visit if restricted to that weekend.
NorthernMoorSoul Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 Just got a call from a journalist from a Norwegian news paper. He wants to go over to UK to write an article about Northern soul. He asked me where to go, what has been running long and so on. I told him to go to 100 club, but he also wanted to go north, so, what is the "biggest" soul club in the north? He wants to go to both 100 club and a club in North. If possible the first weekend coming up. How about Twisted Wheel this Friday where the scene began and Burnley for how it is now?it's a shame he's missed Middleton. Bernard.
Maria O Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 don't bother sending him to Boomerang ...it will only confuse him! m
Ritchieandrew Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 THE BURNLEY ALLNIGHTER Friday 20th February and 100 club on Saturday the 21st ? OHHHHH YES! I'll second that, if you want to see things in the right pespective. Regards Ritchie.
Dsoulie Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 Please correct me if I'm wrong. EDINBURGH is a bit too far north I guess. I think he meant north England (sorry for my mix-up writing UK) King Georges Hall Blackburn the 31st. Easington febuary 14th (where is this?) Kings Hall, Stoke (when is this?) Prestwich, 7th of February and Winsford nighter on the 7th Feb. And sorry again for my bad knowledge of British geography, but where on the map are these places? . THE BURNLEY ALLNIGHTER Friday 20th February and 100 club on Saturday the 21st ? Stormin' Soul Allniter @ Citrus Rooms, Barnsley is this Friday (29th.) Glasgow this Saturday with Andy Dyson and Chalky, Lifeline on February 28th. I would love to be there , but I think it's too far for him.. East Coast Soul Club (Easington Welfare Hall) County Durham Resident Dj's Dave Scott Don Thompson Bob Armstrong Guests for Feb 14th 2009 Tonge Steve Wilson Col Denham Paul Shoulder Admission £4.00 7.30pm - 1.00am For info: contact Don Thompson 07970559520 Dave Scott 07846745041 Bob Armstrong 0191 5271576 The second Saturday of every month The best sprung dance floor in the north east Playing original vinyl only
ChrisOD1964 Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 (edited) Please correct me if I'm wrong. EDINBURGH is a bit too far north I guess. I think he meant north England (sorry for my mix-up writing UK) King Georges Hall Blackburn the 31st. Easington febuary 14th (where is this?) Kings Hall, Stoke (when is this?) Prestwich, 7th of February and Winsford nighter on the 7th Feb. And sorry again for my bad knowledge of British geography, but where on the map are these places? . THE BURNLEY ALLNIGHTER Friday 20th February and 100 club on Saturday the 21st ? Stormin' Soul Allniter @ Citrus Rooms, Barnsley is this Friday (29th.) Glasgow this Saturday with Andy Dyson and Chalky, Lifeline on February 28th. I would love to be there , but I think it's too far for him.. Have look here https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tab=wl if it doesnt take you directly to easington colliery just type easington colliery in search chris Edited January 28, 2009 by ChrisOD1964
Guest gordon russell Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 there ya go all those places......so now he won't know where to go lol
KevH Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 Bit of publicity never hurt venues or clubs . Try the Attic in Mansfield...........we too are Spartacus!!! .
Dave Fleming Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 don't bother sending him to Boomerang ...it will only confuse him! m Yes Maria,but what a nice way to get confused ,he can also hear some ( BORING SETS OF 70'S LULLABY'S ) a Teza Dave f...
Guest gordon russell Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 Yes Maria,but what a nice way to get confused ,he can also hear some ( BORING SETS OF 70'S LULLABY'S ) a Teza Dave f... no he needs cliff or lenny for that mate lol
Themoneyshot Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 How about Twisted Wheel this Friday where the scene began and Burnley for how it is now?it's a shame he's missed Middleton. Bernard. SPOT ON MY FRIEND THE TWISTED WHEEL and BURNLEY ENZO
Citizen P Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 Think Steve's missed a trick by not mentioning the longest running Soul Night in this area. to whit Heywood, next Friday the 6th of February. But then, I keep telling him he's not pushy enough Tony
Guest Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 Think Steve's missed a trick by not mentioning the longest running Soul Night in this area. to whit Heywood, next Friday the 6th of February. But then, I keep telling him he's not pushy enough Tony he's missin' a trick by not flyering for it! Jayne.x
Guest WPaulVanDyk Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 He should vist a good amount of clubs in this country to get a feel of what Northern soul is all about if i am not correct don't Cleethorpes still have big attending nights on he could go there and write not only today but how much of a legend the club was back in the day, not sure of the name think it was the pier.
Guest wigantojapan Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 I would guess Edinburgh is as close to London as any of the places mentioned Its 40 minutes to fly from london and 4.30 by train. The bumping and stomping oldies night is 2 minutes across from the train station. The guys who run it Shaz and jolly Jolly for one used to dj at Wigan and shaz goes as far back as the early 70,s He will also meet a lot of the Dundee and Aberdeen boys,thats dedication for you
Soulbarner Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 MORLEY CARR......... BURNLEY................ MY BARN................
Guest gordon russell Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 MORLEY CARR......... BURNLEY................ MY BARN................ he won't be able to handle your barn kev lol......not so sure what he'll think of the other two come to think of it lol
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