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    Add on events for 2005 Carlton, Morecambe, Lancs JUNE Villa Marina, Isle of Man JULY Torquay Soul Weekender OCT 7-9 ARTISTS joining us in 05 ALEXANDER PATTON(JULY), WILLIAM BELL, JAMES FOUNTAIN, JEFF FLOYD (NOV 11-13) Nige Brown the NEW resident at the UKS BEST ATTENDED MONTHLY Soul night at the Royal Regency, Ilkeston. NEW NSOUL magazine due in 2 weeks. Visit www.goldsoul.co.uk
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    Northern Soul is a religion, a total consuming lifestyle,Northern Soul is like the point where Ying and Yang meet...it's a sensation, and the place to express this feeling is on the dance floor.... Tap to view this Soul Source News/Article in full
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    Northern Soul is a religion, a total consuming lifestyle Northern Soul is like the point where Ying and Yang meet...it's a sensation, and the place to express this feeling is on the dance floor.... "Keeping The Faith" a book by photographer John Barrett A new book out now. 223 pages full of black and white images taken on todays Northern Soul scene, at venues all around the country, John Barret's stunning photos capture the people and the whole aspect and feel of the Northern Soul Scene perfectly . Featuring a foreword by Dave Godin (printed below) this book is the result of two years work by John Barrett as is detailed in his introduction. Available now at £14.99 plus £2.00 postage within the UK this could be said to be the ideal christmas gift for the soul fan. Available only online at the New Century Soulshop To purchase or for more details please visit the New Century Soulshop Below photos and quotes excerpted from "Keeping The Faith" a book by photographer John Barrett. Copyright © 2004 Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved Excerpts from the Introduction This photographic project grew out of a conversation with friends at the Twisted Wheel reunion all nighter in Manchester during the summer of 2001 when we tried to recollect what had happened during the 1960s&70s soul scene. It became abundantly clear that I had either lost or misplaced any documentation about this time. Only scant evidence and information existed In the form of battered and torn membership cards, posters and faded photographs. Apparently, no detailed photographic record had been compiled as few people had a camera or were Interested In spending their precious (dancing) time recording what was happening around them on the soul scene'. It was as If an Important element of the working-class youth cultural explosion of that time had vanished from view. Moreover, it was no coincidence that this was part of the attitude of the soul community, preferring obscurity to mainstream in order to keep the scene 'underground' indefinitely. On leaving the Twisted Wheel Club, by coincidence we met Dave Godin and persuaded him to pose for a photograph In front of the original building. As I photographed Dave and other original soulies in front of this now legendary site I realised that although I could only have memories of the original soul scene, what I could do was compile photographs of the scene as it is now for posterity. The current soul scene was just as exciting and the re-emergence of soul venues needed to be recognized. Initially my main objective was to record a year In the life of the British soul scene, but due to my full-time commitments at work and home I began to realise I might need to spend two years on the project. I decided to start the project on December 27th 2001 at the Ritz all-nlghter in Manchester. My main objective would be to visit as many soul venues as possible in order to provide an overview of the soul scene in the UK. During these two years, Ive have met some amazing people. I have rekindled old friendships, been introduced to new friends and contacts. My photographs reveal that soul folk have an impeccable taste In music and sometImes a bizarre and eclectic dress code. They have an astonishingly detailed knowledge of soul music and an obsessive loyalty to the authenticity and pedigree of the music. It is difficult to define their clothes and fashion sense as it ranges from sharp, clean mohair suits (for mods) to extra wide Wigan baggies'. The choice partly depends on the particular strain of the music they favour. Age and social background appears to be Irrelevant and a strange etiquette exists as the appreciation of the music overrides differences of opinions. At a large soul weekender, such as Cleethorpes in June, you will find people from all over the world. The audience for the Velvelettes at their Cleethorpes concert consisted of visitors from Japan, Sweden, Germany, Spain, USA and so on. The full cross-section of society exists at a big soul event You have old, young, able, disabled, children white, black, asian... mods, suede heads, skin heads, northern soulers, rastas. modern soulers... tattooed builders, factory workers, lorry drivers, housewives students, teachers, doctors, lawyers, ex-prisoners... Some of the 'soulies' have been going to soul venues, non-stop since the 1960s whilst others are young and completely new to the scene. Perhaps its the atmosphere which attracts both young and old. When you enter a venue, particularly at the large events such as the King Georges Hall in Stoke. the atmosphere is electric. With the quasi religious fever in the air you notice many dancers have intense, trance like expressions. Soul appears to be a religion and devotees express their beliefs out on the dance floor In an Infinite variety of ways. Music is the focal point of their faith. I hope 'Keeping the Faith' makes a small contribution to showing how in 2004 thIs uniquely British Soul Scene continues to flourish. John Barrett, August 2004
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    We are pleased to confirm that John Weston will be our guest for the January Solid Hit Soul Club held at 17 Watling Street London EC4 Dont forget we have Arthur Fenn guesting this saturday 11th December&with residents Martin Thomson, Stuart Tyler,... Tap to view this Soul Source News/Article in full
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    We are pleased to confirm that John Weston will be our guest for the January Solid Hit Soul Club held at 17 Watling Street London EC4 Dont forget we have Arthur Fenn guesting this saturday 11th December&with residents Martin Thomson, Stuart Tyler,Gene Robertson&Dave Greenhill will be playing Current Nighter plays, classic favourite floorfillers as well as forgotten&underplayed oldies. Certainly something for everyone. Entrance is 5 quid, doors open 9pm till 2am. All night buses 2 minute walk. Licensed taxis on the door. Street parking Tubes&DLR, Bank, Mansion house 2 mins, City Thameslink 5 mins Any other details Dave G 0797 1876661
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    godz section was a test sorta reference thing its been moved under the "in your box" section as didnt fit in with sales theres a post up there saying all
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    test finished - post left up and moved just to explain
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    Just a shout for thoughts Often view/hear very interesting stuff (scans, clips, pics etc ) posted up on here As by amount of posts, reckon a lot may get buried looking at using the gallery and such to make viewing/hearing stuff that been posted up easier and more available - basically a case of copying across with orig info/poster etc just thought be worthwhile putting up a shout for any views/thoughts if any, before going firm
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    Subject: list as requested (was list as requested) Date: 12/6/2004, 13:09 From: Keith Williams keith@soulsearcherrecords.co.uk SOUL SEARCHER RECORDS ,WISTASTON , CREWE ,CHESHIRE ENGLAND SOUL 45s SALES LIST Phone Orders 01270-xxxxxx or e-mail keith@soulsearcherrecords.co.uk POSTAGE UK-1-00 one disc or 2-00 per order (recorded add 1-00 to total( up to 28-00 is covered) Special delivery is 4-00 per order to cover 250 pounds Airmail 3-00 PER Order / International sign for 5-00 to cover 250 pounds Any records send at own risk unless covered by above, (Remember I don't loose them the post office do:) payment methods mastercard/visa-------ring / email your numbers./expiry date (Over 2 mails) switch----as above only orders over 15-00 sorry+start date/end date of card PAYPAL---ID is same as this e-mail address Cheq----to Soul Searcher Records uk bank only Cash----uk money at your own risk ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… THE BIG LOCK­Middlewich Cheshire-Nr M6 JUNCTION 18 Follow sign to Middlewich town centre then Canal packed out is the norm­only 3-00-quid in/FIRST FRIDAY OF MONTH …………………………………………………………………………………………………… Girls----GET YOUR XMAS PRESENTS HERE What better thing than to buy your husband a nice tune or two,or let him pick one and pay for it for himJ wants just e-mail me,have 2000+ things for sale on my web site www.soulsearcherrecords.co.uk click on this link to take you there,or copy and paste in browse PRICES ON THIS LIST ALL IN UK POUNDS / MINIMUM ORDER 15-00 Northern--------------- * = demo 1 HOLLY MAXWELL ONLY WHEN YOURE LONELY Stunning mid-tempo girl dancer . cool voice all her stuff is brilliant x-on label CONSTELLATION 150* 2 JIMMY PREACHER ELLIE IM GONNA DO IT BY MYSELF Monster nighter spin ,2 hard edged dancers on this rare white demo JEWEL 100* 3 AMBERS POTION OF LOVE /ANOTHER LOVE 2 spins for your money,uptempo oldie n cool mid tempo, horizontal label design sounds great now SMASH 60 4 EDDIE RAY YOU GOT ME Big up north (Manchester) class irresistible mid-tempo ,hard again now H s p 100 5 DEE EDWARDS ALL THE WAY HOME Stamped DEMO, what a great oldie D-TOWN 90* 6 VOLCANOS STORM WARNING Some marker marks on label buy hey it's a sided .sided white DEMO ARCTIC 25* 7 JIMMY MILLER ON A BACK STREET Cant believe I didn't sell this last time I listed it .dogs naggers comes to play COUNTERPOINT 120 8 INVERTS LOOK OUT LOVE Re-activated oldie now TOWER 40 9 KITTENS I GOTTA KNOW NOW Mar-v-lus girl group dancer. Nice demo ABC-PARAMOUNT 30* 10 HAROLD HUTTON LUCKY BOY Would walk miles to hear this ,its Bobby Hutton early 60s stormer CHECKER 60* 11 VI VELASCO I DON'T WANT TO GO ON Class girl spin beat balladish pace like Jean king, Tony O Brien will luv this VEE JAY 50 12 BRONZETTES BABY DON'T LEAVE ME 150 On a big dealers list , mint copy absolute bargin merry xmas DOUBLE SOUL 80 13 FIRESTONES I JUST CANT WAIT One for the big boys ,huge in demand Detroit monster ,Wont see this for years first one Ive had MOIRA 250 14 REGGIE GARNER HOT LINE Nice Mecca /Casino spin sounds the dogs again after not hearing for ages CAPITOL 30 15 VICKI COLLINS IM BETTER Worth a go high pitched girl dancer not over fast but has a lot of things going for it in my view SOULVILLE 30 16 CALVIN WILLIAMS LONELY YOULL BE Rarest label this is awesome also done by Johnnie Mae Mathews NORTHERN DEL-LA 60 17 MASQUARADERS I AINT GONNA STOP Nice to get a mint copy of this gem AGP 30 18 ARTISTICS THIS HEART OF MINE M-A-S-S-I-V-E. but what a flip side m-or just a tad under but superb plays OKEH 100 19 GEORGE BYRD IM AVAILABLE Wow so brilliant red/black label orig such a happy dancer great memories TRC 60 20 WILLIE PARKER DON'T HURT THE ONE YOU LOVE Strong voiced dancer get it !!!!!!! M-PAC 30 21 SOPHISTICATES I CANT STAND IT Play this to yer mates and tell then it was 200 pounds coz that's how good it is be quick only one MUTT 40 22 ANDY MACK LATER THAN YOU THING Only vg++ but would be 100 mint in this demo version,2 top in-demanders CHESS 60* 23 FOUR PROS JUST ANOTHER GIRL ONLY VG But massive everywhere CARLA 90* 24 ELVIN SPENCER LIFT THIS HURT Stonking x-over rarity brill mid-tempo WINNER 80 25 JAY PLAYER LOVE IS THA ANSWER Massive re-activation 2nd issue but no copies about 1st is 150 quid ---2 only BENVIK 30 26 SAM COOKE SUGAR DUMPLING Biggie wol,white demo EX+++ RCA 30* 27 LILIAN DUPREE HIDE AND SEEK TOP TOON Mint copy D-TOWN 100 28 BOBBY McCLURE YOU GOT ME BABY Ozz copy solid centre so rare CHESS 40 29 POETS IVE GOT TWO HEARTS How good a dancer is this * * * * * SYMBOL 60 30 JACQUELINE JONES A FROWN ON MY FACE One of the most soulful dancers on the planet cool x-over beat with smooth as silk vocal LOADSTONE 75 CASINO / OLDIES / CLASSICS 31 APOLLAS JUST CANT GET ENOUGH Top dancer LOMA 20 32 ARTISTICS THE CHASE IS ON Howard Chase is big again this is another version BRUNSWICK 20 33 LOU JOHNSON UNSATISFIED BLUE styrene copy BIG TOP 20 34 SUPREMES HE'S ALL I GOT Big everywhere MOTOWN 15 35 BIRD ROLLINS LOVE MAN FROM CAROLINA Wheel stomper CALLA 15 36 NANCY WILSON THE END OF OUR LOVE Superb first northern record I bought CAPITOL 20 37 BILLY BUTLER NEVERTHELESS Chicago beater great voice,wdj copy OKEH 20* 38 JOEL CHRISTIE SINCE I FOUND YOU Sounds brilliant now .class underplayed oldie from the Casino IMPERIAL 20* 39 RONNIE WALKER TROUBLE Limited edition from usa IMPACT 15 40 RAELETTES ONE ROOM PARADISE Current biggie TRC 20 41 MARVELETTES I'LL KEEP HOLDING ON Monster motown spin TAMLA 30 42 CHARTS FELL IN LOVE WITH YOU BABY Male version mid-tempo og Linda Elliott /desiree is other side WAND 30 43 BARBARA MASON DON'T EVER WANT TO LOOSE YOUR LOVING Va Va biggie for Richard Searling ARCTIC 20 44 BENNY SPELLMAN FORTUNE TELLER BOOT ? But so in demand BANDY 20 45 CHUCK BERNARD EVERY HURT MAKES YOU STRONGER Gritty Chicago ,wol well recommended SATELITE 20 46 BRENDA HOLLOWAY WHEN IM GONE Scarce now.still a great record TAMLA 15 47 DEE DEE SHARP THERE AINT NOTHING Sounds like a 100 quid toon class CAMEO 15 48 GLADYS KNIGHT JUST WALK IN MY SHOES Classic Uk TMG 813 10 49 MIKE POST BUBBLEGUM BREAKTHROUGH Great Casino inst WB 10* 50 MODERN REDCAPS NEVER TOO YOUNG As above , great to spin too Uk SWAN 10 51 HUMAN BEINZ NOBODY BUT ME Green demo manic dancer CAPITOL 20* 52 VOICEBOX BABY BABY DON'T YOU KNOW Sublime underplayed oldie LOMA 20 53 MADELINE BELL PICTURE ME GONE v-rarely see this mid blue CANADIAN COPIES PHILIPS 20 54 MARKETTS STIRLIN UP SOME SOUL Wheel/Torch gritty inst WB 20 55 JUDY CLAY YOU BUSTED MY MIND Stomps or what, defo original SCEPTER 25 R&B =MOD SPECIAL 56 EDDIE G GILES SOUL FEELING Stax type mover MURCO 15* 57 BOBBY BLAND AINT NOTHIN YOU CAN DO At his best DUKE 15 58 BOBBY BLAND GOOD TIME CHARLIE Bit faster gritty dancer DUKE 15 59 BOBBY BYRD I FOUND OUT IN DEMANDER FEDERAL 50 60 RUTH BROWN MAMA HE TREATS YOUR DAUGHTER MEAN Best version poos all over the Big Maybelle effort PHILIPS 60 61 BILLY CONN I SHOULD OF KNOWN BIG BIG IN-DEMANDER See @ 75 FEDERAL 60 62 RAY AGEE THE LOVE OF LIFE THE Main man R&B at its best BRANDIN 30 63 JR WELLS IM GONNA CRAMP YOUR STYLE Another goodie from this giant BRIGHT STAR 15 64 SAMMY JONES SWEEP YOUR DIRT UNDER THE SHED Forget the tittle this is dyna-mite JENESIS 20 65 WILLIE PARKER YOU GOT YOUR FINGER IN MY EYE Torch killer UK PRESIDENT 10 66 JOE SIMON DON'T LET ME LOOSE THIS FEELING Joe is popular @ moment SS7 8 67 KO KO TAYLOR INSTANT EVERYTHING Like Etta James , powerful vocals YAMBO 8 68 FASCINATIONS MAMA DIDN'T LIE Nice getting spins ABC-PARA 30 69 Z Z HILL OH DARLIN Slight water stain label bargin KENT 15 70 WILLIE HARPER BUT I COULDN'T Classic last couple left ALON 20 MODERN­X-OVER­MECCA –70S –Grapevine M1 MAURICE JACKSON LUCKY FELLOW Rarer mix what a voice pure soul LAKESIDE 60 M2 BUCK TRUST ME THIS NIGHT If you like your x-over like Cliff Steele plays this is for you perfection PLAYBOY 50 M3 SONNY TILL TEARS AND MYSERY Orange issue copy---wonderful RCA 30 M4 PERSUASIONS ONE THING ON YOUR MIND Cookie spin @ one time superb also it's a white demo A&M 30* M5 BETTY LAVETTE YOULL WAKE UP WISER IN –DEMAND ATCO 30 M6 MARVIN SEASE THANKFUL FOR LIVING THIS LIFE On manship @75 DOUBLE M 20 M7 JAMES GOVAN UPHILL CLIMB Love this Stafford monster ENVELOPE 20 M8 N A ALLEN EVERYTIME IT RAINS WHAT A TOON ,sends a chill down your back mid-tempo perfection RONN 50 M9 HARI PARIS YOU HIT MT LOVE Old winter gardens spin CAREDAJA 30 M10 EUGENE RECORD WHERE ARE YOU Big record @ Lea Manor for me WB 30 M11 LEON WARE WHATS YOUR NAME Floorpacker FABULOUS 20 M12 G Q MAKE MY DREAMS A REALITY As above packer ARISTA 15 M13 SAINTS I'LL LET YOU SLIDE Only 3 originals in uk/ uk release GRAPEVINE 10 M14 RAY DAHROUGE I CAN SEE HIM MAKIN LOVE Original version written by the man for Anderson bros POLYDOR 15* M15 DAVID RUFFIN YOURE MY PEACE OF MIND Stupendous MOTOWN 15* M16 PIERRE HUNT IVE GOT TO HAVE YOUR LOVE Ritz shuffler in mid 70s,silver copy GOLDEN WHEELS 20 M17 TIMOTHY WILSON JUST ANOTHER GUY GREAT VERSION BUDDAH 20 M18 SHERYL SWOPE LETS GET THIS SHOW ON THE ROAD Cant do no wrong for me powerful like jo armstead (Stone good lover) DUO 40 M20 GARLAND GREEN JEALOUS KIND OF FELLA If you went Fleetwood youll want this UNI 15 M21 JEAN CARN IF YOU WANNA GO BACK CLASS PIR 15* M21 D C LARUE CATHEDRALS Wot a dancer and so hard on us,dancer to this loads @ the Ritz PYRAMID 20 M22 DAVID SEA ANGEL Very last copy,sold quite a few T-JAYE 15 M23 LEE BATES WHAT AM I GONNA DO Recommended very strongly IX CHAINS 30* M24 MIND & MATTER IM UNDER YUR SPELL 2 Total monsters (Double sider M&M 750 M25 PROMATICS SUGAR PIE HONEY Same as Fuller Bros/Whispers JO JO 15 JUST LIKE TO THANK ANYONE WHO WAS @ COVO In BOLOGNA (italy) Gave me a great time/danced to all the stuff I spun and said nice things after Especially Francesco/Luca/Carlo/Marco ,the other D.Js And Valetta who told me the things in english Soul Searcher Records---- Wistaston.CREWE Cheshire pay by mastercard/visa/ chq uk/cash uk/(Paypal but Please ask first) website www.soulsearcherrecords.co.uk 2000+ records for sale ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Soul Searcher Records---- Wistaston.CREWE Cheshire pay by mastercard/visa/ chq uk/cash uk/(Paypal but Please ask first) website www.soulsearcherrecords.co.uk 2000+ records for sale ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Keith Williams
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    Pete if you want, as sure be of interest to a fair few, add us to email send and can batch load them up here
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    sent to site via contact us God bless you Derek & rest in peace. Everyones friend. A great loss to the Soul Scene. I`ts been a pleasure having you as a mate 1st and 2nd time round & will never forget all the help & advice you gave me when we talked, most recently at Cala Gran where you were awesome. Me & Sam Moore at Awsworth Village Hall Soul Club would like to pass our condolances to your family at this very sad time. Paul Gats
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    DEREK ALLEN ONE OF THE STALLWARTS OF THE NORTHERN SCENE COLLAPASED AND DIED ON STAGE WHILST DJ ing ON SATURDAY 4th DECEMBER 2004. Tap to view this Soul Source News/Article in full
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    More information about "DEREK ALLEN NOTTS DJ DIES SUDDENLY"
    DEREK ALLEN ONE OF THE STALLWARTS OF THE NORTHERN SCENE COLLAPASED AND DIED ON STAGE WHILST DJ ing ON SATURDAY 4th DECEMBER 2004. DETAILS ARE SKETCHY AT THE MOMENT (1.30 am Sunday Morning) BUT IT APPEARS DEREK WAS DJing AT A MOD/SCOOTER EVENT AND HAD JUST FINISHED HIS SPOT WHEN HE COLLAPSED AND WAS UNABLE TO BE REVIVED. ITS SAD WHEN ONE OF THE MOST POULAR PEOPLE ON THE SCENE DIES IN THIS WAY AND THE SHOCK WAVES HAVE ALREADY STARTED TO SPREAD AROUND. WILL KEEP YOU POSTED WHEN I HEAR MORE BUT OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH DEREKS FAMILY AND CLOSE FRIENDS. R.I.P DEREK Rob & Karen Wigley comments from the original article Poster Thread Guest Posted: 2004/12/5 7:07 Updated: 2004/12/5 10:04 Re: DEREK ALLEN NOTTS DJ DIES SUDDENLY Shocking and very sad news, remember Derek making me laugh time and time again with his understated humour at Cleethorpes earlier this year when i had drinks and food with all the Hinckley crowd in their caravan.My thoughts go out to his family and friends. R.I.P. Reply Guest Posted: 2004/12/5 8:49 Updated: 2004/12/5 10:04 Re: DEREK ALLEN NOTTS DJ DIES SUDDENLY dreadful news one of the nicest guys around regards mark Reply Guest Posted: 2004/12/5 10:31 Updated: 2004/12/5 11:09 Re: DEREK ALLEN NOTTS DJ DIES SUDDENLY Devestating! Souliemolie. Reply Guest Posted: 2004/12/5 10:47 Updated: 2004/12/5 11:08 Re: DEREK ALLEN NOTTS DJ DIES SUDDENLY Have had the pleasure of Dereks Freindship for Decades!cant put into words how sad i feel about the Sad loss!My condolences too his family and freinds!Peace too you my old pal!You will be missed by many. Love Rosy n Graham Dexter Reply biggray1 Posted: 2004/12/5 10:54 Updated: 2004/12/5 10:54 Just cant stay away Joined: 2003/8/15 From: kIRKBY-IN ASHFIELD EAST MIDS Posts: 123 Re: DEREK ALLEN NOTTS DJ DIES SUDDENLY Very Sad News indeed! Derek was a close freind of ours and his contribution too our scene will be sadly missed! R.I.P Derek. Rosy n Graham Dexter. xxx Reply shute Posted: 2004/12/5 11:07 Updated: 2004/12/5 11:07 Home away from home Joined: 2004/8/1 From: Stafford Posts: 348 Re: DEREK ALLEN NOTTS DJ DIES SUDDENLY Deepest regards goes out to all family of the nicest man you could ever want to know.. Sadley missed already.......RIP Shute Reply Guest Posted: 2004/12/5 11:17 Updated: 2004/12/5 11:17 Re: DEREK ALLEN NOTTS DJ DIES SUDDENLY I was told at the 100 last night...absolutely gutted. I truly doubt well see his like again on the scene...Ive never met a nicer, more enthusiastic, approachable, gentler man than Derek, he will be greatly missed. Condolences to his family...from his adopted family .....the Northern scene. RIP Derek Winnie X Reply Supercorsa Posted: 2004/12/5 11:31 Updated: 2004/12/5 11:31 Home away from home Joined: 2004/3/15 From: Staines. England. Posts: 220 Re: DEREK ALLEN NOTTS DJ DIES SUDDENLY I was going to have a rant this morning, about missing Lightwater last night, due to waiting in for the Gasman who never turned up! Then I read this, it puts my problems into perspective. Even though I never met Derek Allen, my thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends. Reply Guest Posted: 2004/12/5 12:00 Updated: 2004/12/5 12:00 Re: DEREK ALLEN NOTTS DJ DIES SUDDENLY Im deeply upset by the sudden loss of Derek.He was a great friend to me,although I have dropped off the scene,many will remember the hours derek spent dancing with myself and Jo,He always looked after me.I stayed with derek at blackpool weekender ,he was kind enough to give Jo and I the double room,a large banging sound was heard from dereks room,Jo and I rushed in to find poor derek stuck on the mini top bunk!!Iv got lots of happy memories of derek,and my heart and deepest respect go out to his family..God bless Derek ...kay from leicester Reply Guest Posted: 2004/12/5 12:04 Updated: 2004/12/5 12:04 Re: DEREK ALLEN NOTTS DJ DIES SUDDENLY Like many people I immediately want to send condolences to Dereks family. Whilst Ive only know him a short while, he has been a great guy to call a "friend" on the scene. Shocked and very saddened - best wishes to family and friends of one of the nicest guys around. When the time is right to contact me for funeral arrangements etc, please do so. Stephen Bounden www.soulmotion.co.uk Reply Guest Posted: 2004/12/5 12:14 Updated: 2004/12/5 12:14 Re: DEREK ALLEN NOTTS DJ DIES SUDDENLY A true gentleman, and all round good guy, he was the number one draw at the Soul ole, condolences to all the family. We will miss him Wayne Andy & Dave (Peterborough Soulole) Reply mischief Posted: 2004/12/5 13:50 Updated: 2004/12/5 13:50 Home away from home Joined: 2003/12/14 From: Bromley Kent Posts: 208 Re: DEREK ALLEN NOTTS DJ DIES SUDDENLY I never really knew Derek, I only really spoke to him properly one night when we both djd at Bisley, but Id like to send my condolences to his family. Reply Guest Posted: 2004/12/5 14:11 Updated: 2004/12/5 14:11 Re: DEREK ALLEN NOTTS DJ DIES SUDDENLY had seen him DJ loads of times and he never ever disapointed you, always smiling,always happy, will be sadly missed by everyone connected with this great scene of ours. RIP Derek. Ian. Reply Guest Posted: 2004/12/5 16:43 Updated: 2004/12/5 16:43 Re: DEREK ALLEN NOTTS DJ DIES SUDDENLY DEEPLY SHOCKED BY THE NEWS OF DEREKS DEATH, WAS INFORMED THIS MORNING BY MICK .H AS MICK AND MYSELF ONLY D.J.ED WITH DEREK FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE UNION WERE DEREK WAS A RESIDENT HE WAS HIS NORMAL CHEERFUL ,HAPPY GO LUCKY SELF , SEEN BOUNDING AROUND THE DECKS AND I FOR ONE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM THIS WAY .DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TOO HIS FAMILY FROM ALL WHO ATTENDED THE UNION FRIDAY NIGHT ,HE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED BY EVERYONE ON THE SCENE IN NOTTS &ALL OVER THE COUNTRY .A NICER GUY YOU COULD NEVER MEET DEEPEST REGUARDS STEVE PHILLIS Reply Guest Posted: 2004/12/5 17:41 Updated: 2004/12/5 17:41 Re: DEREK ALLEN NOTTS DJ DIES SUDDENLY The scene has lost one of its regular DJs over many years. I met Derek at various venues and djd on the same bill (100club etc) a few times. I found him to be a very genuine man and always very polite. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP Greg Reply Guest Posted: 2004/12/5 18:11 Updated: 2004/12/5 18:11 Re: DEREK ALLEN NOTTS DJ DIES SUDDENLY NORTHERN DOS WONT BE THE SAME WITHOUT DEREKS SINGING AND DANCING ON STAGE. NEVER BEFORE HAVE I MET ANYONE SO ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT DJING. MY HEART GOES OUT TO HIS FAMILY. REST IN PEACE DEREK. Reply Guest Posted: 2004/12/5 20:16 Updated: 2004/12/5 20:16 Re: DEREK ALLEN NOTTS DJ DIES SUDDENLY many thanks to rob wiggley for putting the post up about the sad loss of derek allen,and to all the people for there posts.Derek was a very close freind to me we had so many good times running alfreton and shirland soul nights with him,god ill miss him so much he was one of only a very few guenuine people on the scene i knew,always happy ,always cheerful ,dancin derek were going to miss you mate dereks wife paula is going to get in touch tomorrow with arrangements,she wants all his freinds who knew him to attend the funeral as he would have wanted them there,its hoped to be at bramcote crem in notts,ill keep you posted on it. his wife dosnt have a clue how to get intouch with all the people he knew,sure this will help ian marriott(alfreton) Reply pekaydub Posted: 2004/12/5 23:28 Updated: 2004/12/5 23:28 Just popping in Joined: 2003/9/21 From: Posts: 1 Re: DEREK ALLEN NOTTS DJ DIES SUDDENLY sad sad news, followed this guy everywhere, never seen anybody with so much enthusiasm on stage he was a legend and sight to behold he will be greatly missed by all at Kings Lynn God rest his SOUL Paul Whiting / Steve Flint / Dave Joy Reply hatman Posted: 2004/12/6 9:12 Updated: 2004/12/6 9:12 Just popping in Joined: 2004/11/24 From: Posts: 1 Re: DEREK ALLEN NOTTS DJ DIES SUDDENLY Absolutely devasted when I heard the news One of the most polite men you could ever wish to know. Boundless enthusiasm and an absolute proffessional I have many many memories to cherish and loads of conversations to recall My thoughts at this time are with his family Reply Guest Posted: 2004/12/6 9:57 Updated: 2004/12/6 9:57 Re: DEREK ALLEN NOTTS DJ DIES SUDDENLY I didnt know Derek well, only saw him DJ a handful of times, and spoke to him a couple of times. However despite this, I still feel compelled to post a message to say how sad Im that the Northern scene has lost a great bloke, and to pass on my condolences to Dereks family and friends. Everytime I was lucky to witness Derek DJing I had a fantastic time. As well as playing top tunes, I loved the actions and little dances he did on stage along with the music. It was great to see a DJ enjoying the songs with as much enthusiam as us out on the floor. Once, when hed finished a set, I told him how good it had been and how much Id enjoyed it. Modestly he struggled to accept the praise and seemed very embarrassed by it. A terrific bloke, and nice to encounter a DJ without a huge ego. A sad sad loss, Derek will be missed by many. Rest in peace Derek. AndyP Leeds Reply Guest Posted: 2004/12/6 10:08 Updated: 2004/12/6 10:08 Re: DEREK ALLEN NOTTS DJ DIES SUDDENLY Hard to take in that the scene has lost one of the nice guys.derek has been a resident for me for the past five years.friday night at the union soul night nottm was our last one there.derek his normal self jumping smiling punching the air was his trademark when djing.i will be holding a tribute night to derek at our next new venue friday 7th jan. which will be held at the trent bridge inn just 100 yards from the union club a host of djs who have worked with derek will be joining me for this speical occasion in memory of gentleman who gave so much joy to people for over 35 years behind the decks. Mick H Reply Guest Posted: 2004/12/6 13:13 Updated: 2004/12/6 13:13 Re: DEREK ALLEN NOTTS DJ DIES SUDDENLY I came back on the scene five years ago, Derek was one of the many who welcomed me back, a great DJ and a true gent who will be saddly missed. pat Reply Guest Posted: 2004/12/6 17:40 Updated: 2004/12/6 17:40 Re: DEREK ALLEN NOTTS DJ DIES SUDDENLY Dear Derek, Im so sad to hear this news of your departure from us, we go back 30 years or more and it honestly wont be the same without you, always a smile and a laugh and not forgetting the latest gossip, I will miss you dear friend. For those who didnt know you so well, can I add that Derek was a gentleman in the true sense of the word, not many of them around now, always helfull, he would always ask me if he could take My flyers to venues he was going to, and Phil K and I always looked forward to Derek doing a spot at our place in Mansfield, well never forget him dancing away whilst D Jing, totally enjoying himself and entertaining the crowd. One of the Greats of the Human Race, GOD BLESS YOU DEREK.R.I.P My sincerest condolences to your family at this very sad time Chris & Rita (Collins ) Reply Guest Posted: 2004/12/6 22:34 Updated: 2004/12/6 22:34 Re: DEREK ALLEN NOTTS DJ DIES SUDDENLY When informed of the very sad and shocking news that Derek had died i was gutted, i had lost a good friend and so has the Northern Soul scene.My wife Carole and my thoughts go out to Dereks wife and family and friends.I shall never be able to listen to Cody Blacks "Im Slowly Moulding" without thinking of Derek.Here in the East Midlands from Hinkley to Alfreton and from Leicester to Notts and far beyond Derek will be sadly missed by all who knew him and heard him Dj.Derek was one of the nice Guys. RIP Derek Deepest Regards Steve & Carloe & The Melton Mafia Reply asoulfulgal Posted: 2004/12/7 10:00 Updated: 2004/12/7 10:00 Just popping in Joined: 2004/12/7 From: Posts: 0 Re: DEREK ALLEN NOTTS DJ DIES SUDDENLY derek allen.One of a kind.This has got to be a great loss to the scene.I have never met a guy like derek before and don,t expect to meet another.He was to me one in a million.i never saw this man looking down in the mouth .he constantly wore a smile and his smile was contageuos,even if you were not feeling on top of the world yourself ,as soon as you saw derek with that smile ,dancing away behind the decks he lifted your spirits without saying a word.always good for a chat and a giggle .he had great humour .we will certainly feel the loss of derek and our thoughts are with his wife paula and his family.This is the second d.j to pass over in the last month.i hope derek and billy are playing sweet soul sounds together in that soul venue in the sky.god bless you derek.R.I.P carole and tony bish Reply Guest Posted: 2004/12/7 12:04 Updated: 2004/12/7 12:04 Re: DEREK ALLEN NOTTS DJ DIES SUDDENLY Totally gutted when i heard about this. Derek was a regular DJ at opur Alfreton Soul Nights and he helped get ourselves on our feet in the first place. Hes the olny guy I ever met who still got enthusiastic about playing Bobby Hebbs Love Love Love for the 3000th time! Ill miss ya Derek and cant believe ill never see that cheeky grin again. Condolancies to all the family There will be some sweet music in heaven when him and Edwin meet up! Glyn & Daphne Williams Reply Guest Posted: 2004/12/7 13:07 Updated: 2004/12/7 13:07 Re: DEREK ALLEN NOTTS DJ DIES SUDDENLY if anyone as funeral details could they please post them as soon as they have them ,i have sketchy details probably friday at bramcote cremitoriam notts but dont quote me i know mny people whom would like to pay there last respects to the scenes nicest and friendlest guy from all in st ives & huntingdon r.i.p old friend k.t.f. Reply Guest Posted: 2004/12/7 21:53 Updated: 2004/12/7 21:53 Re: DEREK ALLEN NOTTS DJ DIES SUDDENLY Really very sad to hear of the loss of one of the nicest blokes ever. I met Derek for the first time about 10 years ago when I hadnt long been back on the scene. Seeing Derek with all his enthusiasm dancing behind the decks and entertaining us all is a great everlasting memory. I feel very honoured to have stood beside him djing and shared some great nights over the years. Derek you will be sadly missed, all the best mate. Hammie Reply SOUL SYNDICATE Posted: 2004/12/7 22:10 Updated: 2004/12/7 22:10 Just popping in Joined: 2004/12/7 From: Posts: 0 Re: DEREK ALLEN NOTTS DJ DIES SUDDENLY Derek was a cracking DJ who never really realised how accomplished he was at what he loved doing.He had a way of getting the most reticent of crowds up on the dancefloor enjoying themselves to the full.His musical taste, foresight, delivery and friendly unassuming character are the very qualities of soul scene legends. We will remember Derek with the utmost respect as a true gent and lovely bloke who shared his knowledge and talents so enthusiastically on our scene. STEVE & HEATHER DOWLING Reply Guest Posted: 2004/12/8 8:39 Updated: 2004/12/8 8:39 Re: DEREK ALLEN NOTTS DJ DIES SUDDENLY ok i know this isnt a subject i want to have to talk about but it has to be done. regards the funeral arrangements for derek,things seem to have been held up at the moment due to a post mortem all i can tell you is it will be at bramcote crem and also that kev roberts is talking about everyone going to ilkeston co-op afterwards,as bramcote manor wont be big enough.i should know more either later today or tomorrowi and ill post any info asap unless its already been done ian marriott Reply Guest Posted: 2004/12/8 9:07 Updated: 2004/12/8 9:07 Re: DEREK ALLEN NOTTS DJ DIES SUDDENLY I cant really add any more but just agree with every one elses comments . Both me and the wife were devastated when we were told last Sunday. I cant remember Karen ever sitting down to any record he played. Derek played a major part in putting Nottinghamshire back on the Northern Soul map. He will be sadly missed. Steve Brown Reply soul58uk Posted: 2004/12/8 16:24 Updated: 2004/12/8 16:24 Just popping in Joined: 2004/12/6 From: Posts: 1 Re: DEREK ALLEN NOTTS DJ DIES SUDDENLY I agree with the above, re the funeral but concur that there will be hundreds wanting to go myself included. Can someone who knows make sure details are posted here. It still feels like we have lost a "family" member. Reply Guest Posted: 2004/12/9 7:47 Updated: 2004/12/9 7:47 Re: DEREK ALLEN NOTTS DJ DIES SUDDENLY A Funeral service will be held at Bramcote Crematorium, Nottingham on Friday December 17th at 12.20pm, details of the get together afterwards will be announced shortly.http://www.goldsoul.co.uk/your-ns/derekallen.html check the link out theres a book of condolances there too ian marriott Reply
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    News has reached the Prestatyn web site that one of our performers from 2003 and northern Soul legend LOU PRIDE has suffered a heart attack whilst in Europe. Lou had arrived in switzerland to perform and luckily had the heart attack whilst he was in... Tap to view this Soul Source News/Article in full
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    News has reached the Prestatyn web site that one of our performers from 2003 and northern Soul legend LOU PRIDE has suffered a heart attack whilst in Europe. Lou had arrived in Switzerland to perform and luckily had the heart attack whilst he was in his hotel so David Earl president of Lous label Severn records was able to rush him to hospital in Luzern where he underwent surgery to place two "stints" near his heart. After just over a week in hospital lou was allowed to "come home in the mornin" and fly back to Chicago last week where he is now recuperating. oLus prognosis is very good and with care, exercise and no back drops he is expected to make a full recovery. lou had just finished recording a new album for Severn records and will now put the finishing touches to it in February for release in the spring 2005. Anyone wishing to send a get well message to lou can do so via myself at robw@yelp.fsnet.co.uk and i will forward them on to Lous management team.
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    AYANNA HOBSON&THE SOULMATES: Looking For A Home Too - FREE [wmp=480,111]http://www.cdbaby.com/allmp3/ahts.m3u?cdbaby=771a1e7646600ffb488d8bb7e3c5b52a[/wmp] or STREAMING at CD BABY http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ahts. AYANNA&THE SOULMATES "Looking For A Home Too" BY PETER "BLEWZZMAN" LAURO, MARY 4 BLUES © NOVEMBER, 2004 I cant quite put my finger on it, but there is obviously a reason I felt so compelled to review this CD. Usually I shy away from the R&B style of the blues and stay more focused on the real mainstream blues. Yet, during the several listens that I give a CD before making the final decision, each listen of "LOOKING FOR A HOME TOO", caused me to listen closer the next time. Ultimately, I was able to put the "style preference" behind me and when I did, what I heard was nothing short of shear excellence. On AYANNA&THE SOULMATES CD "LOOKING FOR A HOME TOO", all of the songs music and lyrics are written by BUSTER "LITTLE BUSTER" FOREHAND, and the title of the CD is directly taken from a previously released CD by LITTLE BUSTER called LOOKING FOR A HOME" - but the similarities stop there. Everything about this band, which consists of AYANNA HOBSON on vocals; CHRIS HIATT on guitar; RICH ALFANO on bass; JOHNNY FLORES on drums; special guests JOHN CAZAN on organ and guitar; KATHERINE QUINIF on background vocals; and DEAN MURPHY on guitar, is original Throughout the CD, AYANNAS vocals are one of its highlights. Her voice is so strong, commanding and articulate that you cant help but think she could carry the song without a microphone. It didnt surprise me one bit when I read in her bio that she has an operatic 4.5 Octave vocal range and that she performed in many musical theater productions. "MY DARLING", is one of the CDs bluesier tracks. CHRIS HIATT gets in his share of blues licks on this one. His playing throughout the CD impressed me enough to wish I could here him flat out play nothing but the blues. This track also features JOHNNY FLORES on a very nice drum solo. "TOUGHER THAN TOUGH" may be the best track on the CD. The whole band is peaking and the vocals and background vocal are superb. The song has a bit of a gospel sound to it as it progressively gets faster and faster after each verse. This was a hot one. The whole CD is hot. The Production Department deserves a nod here also. The mixing is perfect. Each instrument can be heard well enough to realize that respective musicians excellent talent, which "LOOKING FOR A HOME TOO" is abundant with. Thats it, it took me till the end of the review to realize what the compelling force of the CD was - TALENT!
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    AYANNA HOBSON&THE SOULMATES: Looking For A Home Too - FREE http://www.cdbaby.com/allmp3/ahts.m3u?cdbaby=771a1e7646600ffb488d8bb7e3c5b52a or STREAMING at CD BABY http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ahts. AYANNA&THE SOULMATES "Looking For A Home To... Tap to view this Soul Source News/Article in full
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    CICERO BLAKE was involved in a serious car accident on Friday, November 26th, sustaining multiple injuries. The accident happened as Cicero was returning from church in his home town of Chicago. He had been booked to perform at a club in St. Louis,... Tap to view this Soul Source News/Article in full
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    CICERO BLAKE was involved in a serious car accident on Friday, November 26th, sustaining multiple injuries. The accident happened as Cicero was returning from church in his home town of Chicago. He had been booked to perform at a club in St. Louis, MO. on the Saturday. Following surgery, Cicero is recovering in Mt. Sinai hospital where his condition continues to improve. Grapevine consultant Edward Keyes visited him and was happy to report that Cicero was feeling hungry. "Thats a good sign," said Keyes. "Cicero is optimistic and he wants to get back to work as soon as possible." Grapevine Music Group will continue with the release of Ciceros album Here Comes The Heartache. The scheduled release date is December 13th. News of the accident was received just as the Grapevine staff were finishing the liner notes for Ciceros forthcoming album. In his notes, Paul Mooney had described Cicero as a "survivor", having recently battled against a serious illness. "We really believe Cicero is a survivor," said Mooney. "And of course we all pray that he makes a full and fast recovery." Messages can be sent to Cicero care of the Grapevine office. Send an e-mail message to Cicero Blake: cicero@grapevine-soul.com LATEST NEWS: www.grapevine-soul.com
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    PRESS RELEASE Heres news of a very limited edition 7" single: DOTTIE PEARSON A House Made Of Love / Bring It Over Baby (Grapevine G2K 45-152) This monster modern soul anthem is now crossing over to the northern soul crowd, coupled w... Tap to view this Soul Source News/Article in full
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    PRESS RELEASE Heres news of a very limited edition 7" single: DOTTIE PEARSON A House Made Of Love / Bring It Over Baby (Grapevine G2K 45-152) This monster modern soul anthem is now crossing over to the northern soul crowd, coupled with the new modern soul favourite as played by DJ Richard Searling etc. This vinyl edition is released due to huge public demand following the release of Dotties album (Grapevine album GVCD 3011) last year. The official release date is mid December but a few copies are available NOW. E-mail your orders to garry@grapevine-soul.com or phone Garry J. Cape on 01924 299461 Best regards, Paul Mooney paul@grapevine-soul.com Visit our website: www.grapevine-soul.com
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    2 nights at the Mint Lounge..djs Steve Cato plus guests.. 60/early 70s deep soul/funk/jazz/ghetto blues.. launch night..thursday 2nd dec..8pm to midnight.. free entry... Oldham Street,Manchester.. details...www.cooloff.net...07752084878 Tap to view this Soul Source News/Article in full
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    2 nights at the Mint Lounge..djs Steve Cato plus guests.. 60/early 70s deep soul/funk/jazz/ghetto blues.. launch night..thursday 2nd dec..8pm to midnight.. free entry... Oldham Street,Manchester.. details...www.cooloff.net...07752084878


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