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Banging out the word on this as a lot of interest at the last one. Using various web services can book a double room at the 3 star Springfield hotel at 41% discount (eg ÃÆ’Å¡£35 for 2 in double room) That means you have to book via the internet, (as in if you do it thru the hotel instead , you get charged full wack) Inclusive of Full English Breakfast 29.00* 41% discount inc D>Family(max 2 adults) Double Inclusive of Full English Breakfasts 35.00* . 41% discount inc Twin (max 2 adults) Twin Inclusive of Full English Breakfast. 35.00* 41% discount inc Prices per room not per person all info and booking can be found at http://www.thespringfieldhotel.activehotels.com/DTB

Together with Pam Sawyer, Lori Burton formed one of the better New York pop/rock songwriting teams of the 1960s, although not too many of their songs were widely known hits.Their "I Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore" gave the Rascals their first chart entry; "Baby Let's Wait," also done by the Rascals, gave the Royal Guardsmen a hit; Patti LaBelle & the Blue Bells did "All or Nothing"; and Prince Harold did "Forget About Me." Burton and Sawyer were briefly signed to Motown as songwriters and were one of the few (if not the only) female production teams on the New York rock scene in the mid-'60s. Burton was also a recording artist and is most known as the lead voice on the Whyte Boots' "Nightmare," one of the most accurate approximations of the Shangri-Las ever recorded. She was also a very credible blue-eyed pop-soul singer, though, with a low and sometimes raunchy voice. She began recording as a solo act for Roulette in the mid-'60s and in 1967, issued a hard-to-find album, Breakout, on Mercury. That LP was impressive, well-produced pop-soul with New York's sophisticated brand of pop-rock production, and it is unfortunate that Burton did not have the chance to develop further as a recording act in her own right. Burton and her husband, recording engineer Roy Cicala, began writing and producing together in the late '60s. Cicala became a top engineer in the industry and owner of the Record Plant (East) Studios in New York City, working on several John Lennon albums. Burton sang backup vocals on Lennon's "#9 Dream" in the mid-'70s, and recorded some tracks around that time that Lennon helped produce with Cicala. A couple of these numbers, which are poor disco-style tunes, appear on the CD packaged with Kristofer Engelhardt's book Beatles Undercover, which documents the Beatles' appearances on records by other artists

RUBY ANDREWS: Just Loving You cd listing " GVCD 3014 Released 10/05/04 NEW RUBY ANDREWS: Just Loving You GVCD 3014 We are proud to release the second album in our 'Chicago Soul Series': Just Loving You is an exhaustive collection of 28 tracks by highly acclaimed soul singer Ruby Andrews. Featuring the best of her Zodiac label recordings, dating from 1967 to 1973, including the big hit single "Casanova" plus many rare and in-demand tracks such as the 'northern' soul favourites "Just Loving You", "Wonderful Nite" and "Hey Boy (Take A Chance On Love)". An essential album with detailed liner notes by music historian and award-winning author Robert Pruter.PREVIEW Ruby Medley (1:42) realmedia file 01 Uh! Uh! Boy, That's A No No 02 Help Yourself (Lover) 03 Whatever It Takes To Please You 04 Casanova (Your Playing Days Are Over) 05 Can You Get Away 06 Since I Found Out 07 I Just Don't Believe It 08 Tit For Tat 09 You Got To Do The Same Thing 10 Good 'N Plenty 11 Let's Get A Groove Going On 12 You Can Run (But You Can't Hide) 13 Gotta Break Away 14 Just Loving You 15 I Let Him Take Me (In His Arms) 16 The Love I Need 17 Everybody Saw You 18 Come To Me 19 Wonderful Nite 20 My Love Is Comin' Down 21 Away From The Crowd 22 Didn't I Fool You 23 You Ole Boo Boo You 24 All The Way 25 I Guess That Don't Make Me A Loser 26 You Made A Believer (Out Of Me) 27 Where Have You Gone 28 Hey Boy (Take A Chance On Love)

As first one for a while, bit of a rambling thing as takes in event and more Yep, 6 months on and it was back to the Springfield, a long time coming, enjoyable feeling? Well not till about 9pm to be honest, the run in to this was not entirely trouble free (see elsewhere for background)after a exyended gap and problems with dates, clashes and all sorts of stuff, have to say was a slight element of doubt creeping in to the run up to this one. Anyway things fell together and on a sunny North Wales evening found meself back at the springfield car park. Think it was Dave Rimmer who once called Springfield a "brilliant venue" well after the recent refurbishment, it is now just a bit more smarter, espically the main room, which also now appears even more roomer, walking thru door and it even smelt smart The Two Dave's and Eddie as always were there and getting sound system sorted out, dunno if were new lowered roof but sounded best I ever heard it thru out the night. Top job there. And thanks to them the nite saw the return of the exiled monkey banner, which for last 6 months was in hiding somewhere in depths of Manchester. As said was suffering fom the pre-event clear head doubts, even Sue my wife had done a runner from this one, thankfully Steve and Julie f answered shout for help earlier on and took care of door side for the whole nite. Thanks go out for a great job. DJ wise, aim as always to give you best in quality exciting rare soul, no change in policy or ought, but now at the point where at every nearly all the djs invovled are monkey regulars as well Annie A kicked off the first shift, and did a cracking job with nice mix from her box getting things underway, ten plays from Ann below Anthony&The Aqua Lads ,I remember,Gold Bee Barbara Brown,So in love,Carnival Contessas,I keep on keepin' on,George Clements Prod, Leon Haywood,You don't have to see me cry,Decca Barbara Jackson,Big man,Warner Bros Ertha Kitt,Anyway you want it, baby,Musicor The Kittens,It's gotta be love,ABC Reparata + The Delrons,I can hear the rain,Rca Victor Mark Thatcher,Tell him you got someone else,Diamond Danny Boy Thomas,My love is over,The Groovy Thanks to Ann for getting things under way, First thru the door think were Sid, Bernadette and mucker - bit of a relief as nightmare scenarios were running thru head. Place slowly got busy and then round 9 ish pace picked up, most suprising turn up was Colin and Shirley as last weekend was putting some haphazard plan to get them over involving hot air balloons over pennines so chuffed to see made it. Andy Killock walked thru door at 9.15 picked up the torch round 9 16, his set went something like Bang Bang Bang Bang - rare soul ear assualt here's Andy's plays Devotions - De de do dop - Nation Delites - Lover - Cuppy Intensions - She needs somebody - USA Cashmeres - Don't let the door - Hem Timmy Carr - Workin - Kee Deltour - Sweet and lovely - Starville Shaddows - Together again - United Audio Jimmy Burns - I really love you - Erica Lou Pride - Get the message - C/U Blendels - You need love - Dontee Intensions - You say that you love me - USA Celebreties - I choose you - Boss Precisions - Sugar ain't sweet - Drew Utopias - Girls are against me - Lasalle Shametts - Don't waste your time - Gold Dust Jesse James - Are you gonna leave me - Shirley Empires - You're on top girl - Candi Caveliers - Tighten-up baby - Shrine Emory and the Dynamics - Lets take a look at our life - Peachtree Vicky Labat - Gotta keep hanging on - Shagg Professionals - Thats why I love you - Groove City Victorians - I want to belong to you - Rowena Damon Fox - Packin up - Fairmont Again many thanks to Andy for dishing out the above By now the pre-event fears had been washed away by lager and the sight of many regulars. Steve T fellow DMSC team bloke couldn't show till later on due to work but quickly made up for it. All Era Room - was on the go at this time, after the last one went so well, feeling was it was goining to be more of same, but while music continued in same upward vein, attendance wasn't up to last one. Possibly just plain down to way ratio of 60/70s fans on the nite. Chico Pete Bangor,Phil Blacknell, Mark Speakman were players on nite and continued music wise from where left off Pete Bangor (Roberts) Plays below Frankie Knuckles-What's going on Siani-Get Up on The Floor Kashif-About To Fall In Love Patti Labelle-New Day Marcus Valentine-Gone Joe-More and More Stacey Mallory-People Of The World DJ Pope-My Way Teena Marie-I'm Loving You Back to main room Ritchie Andrew was up at 10 and after Andy K set the pace, picked up th etorch and kept the nite moving with a great selection and a great mix peoples choice -saving my lovin for you -palmer pat and blenders - just because - fast eddie archie bell -1000 wonders -atlantic span brice coefield - ain't that right -omen virginia blakly - let nobody love you - mojo temptones - girl i love you -artic johnny maestro - stepping out of the picture - sceptre oracles - I ain't got time - OM Topics - hey girl -chadwick spiedels- dream girl - providence enchanters - there'sa look about you- tee pee gentlemen four -you can't keep a good man down -wand chubby and turnpikes - I know the inside story - capitol matadors -say yes baby -chavis clasic sullivans - shame sham e shame -master key age of bronze - i'm going to love you -guava betty lloyd - Im catching on - bsc lad teens - keep on rollin -cadillac mamselles -open up your heart - abc athens rogue - she could love me- stop jo ann garret -whole new plan - chess chevrons - Love i love you - mmc Again have to say thanks to Ritchie for the above, great stuff, by now it was 11pm and so far night was on a roll John Weston up and at them next, gave out a bit more of a 70s feel after Ritchies more 60's based spot. By now floor packed as it should be with stuff he was pushing out and am sure stayed that way right to end Almost a part of the dmsc furniture Carl Willingham was up and at them for last hour, someone once said prove of a great dj is how wide a range and Carl did this with yet another set which had a different feel than others caught recently. Great stuff,. New management and new staff of hotel, meant it had to be a on the dot finish which Carl did with "can't get over these memories" finishing the nite followed by all in showing their appreciation to all the djs for what to me was a tremendous night. Crowd - well with chaos had getting this one of the ground thought be touch and go, but though slow at first it picked up and while not the busiest have had, after all probs reckon was a good one Usual dodgy regulars showing up from all over Uk, Few think online name checks not mentioned above off top of head Joe Dunlop - he is monkey ztsc crew - zero tolerence sc smiling here as every time hear name keep having visions of them going round giving it "what you looking at" Kev and Karen S Gaye and Colin Stuart I Martin, Chris, Cel Colin Jean -will email you photos Karl, Kit Chris, Stevie C and gang Joan and Tony - hope car sorted? bound to missed loads Odds : ZTSC -Zero Tolerence Soul Club- good things about their recent Black Lion Hotel event in Manchester - sounds like on a winner On the Scene - new one out with new mod section New Weekly Summer Soul Nite on Thursdays to be launched soon at Kinmel Bay - more details when get them Soul-Seek: Gaye passed on that events inc Station, Royal and Warrens all going well - details www.soul-seek.co.uk camera - results from digital camera mean it is time to be sacked or at least dig out the manual end bit ok think its now about 2 years since kicked off monkey, as said at begining we're just doing things our own way, all based on us all getting a nite of exciting quality rare soul, and having a laugh with muckers when doing it thats it bottom line Think thats what got last nite, feedback got on nite said so Of course as always say my view on things is always a bit different as involved in organising things, all organising stuff and so on makes it so. So feel free to pass on your view if there Hopefully get plays from John and Carl later on and will add NEXT DATE In a rare spirit of organistaion had confiirmed the next date and annouced it so on nite, unfortunately it seems that there may be a unforseen problem with this and are currently sorting..business as normal there! Will annouce soonest feedback We had a Brilliant night last night, the All Era Room was Better than ever, shame there weren't more people there. Probably something to do with the cup final !! Well Done another Great night out ! We will be there on the 9th July. Ang&Jon Caddick - Deeside As always thanks to all dmsc team Mike and Steve

Pete's All Era Room Monkey Playlist Just posting my playlist before I go on my hols. Frankie Knuckles-What's going on Siani-Get Up on The Floor Kashif-About To Fall In Love Patti Labelle-New Day Marcus Valentine-Gone Joe-More and More Stacey Mallory-People Of The World DJ Pope-My Way Teena Marie-I'm Loving You

Drunken Monkey At Springfield Sat 22 May 04 -Vol 2 Return with a vengance Two rooms of exciting quality rare soul After a bit of a break due to hotel refurbishment and stuff, the monkey is finally back. As always just doing things our own style, if into exciting quality rare soul .....well you know the score. The Main Room and All Era Room Line Up Hardest nite around ...exciting quality rare soul Carl Willingham - returning to the monkey for one of its regular regular guests. John Weston - first time out at the monkey for midlands maverick maestro Ritchie Andrew - causing a right old stir with his drop dead sounds Andy Killock - return for Chesters jaw dropper Along with Steve Thomas Ann and Mike Hughes and more filling in gaps All Era Room Chico, Pete Bangor Phil Blacknell and Mark Speakman are all psyched up to continue where they left off at the last one, best from All Eras of soul Saturday 22 May 8 -1am £5 in Springfield Hotel A55 Junction 32A Last year was described as the "ultimate" venue, since then its been refurbished.....need say any more? Easy to get to, right next to the A55 Expressway J32 A (westbound) (15 m from Chester) 3 Star Hotel see below for description, last word was rooms still available (check link at end for £35 for two bedder plus breakfast) Drunken Monkey Soul Club As always if want latest news, score or word on ought monkey, as always just ask any of the DMSC team. Just say have had a fair few laughs hearing what "others" say the score is..... Clashes : May notice the orig date has changed, purely due to fact was clashing with Soul Sam/Brian Ellis event close by Silverwings event at Broughton, this was entirely our own fault. Cause of this the dates in "On the Scene" are wrong, please spread the word that 22 May is the date not the one in the guide (as said entirely our fault) North Wales: The DMSC is North Wales Coast based, and also holds other events round the North Wales coast and beyond , all monkey related events say so on flyers, ads etc, if it hasnt got that on it then it aint got Monkey Future Events Llandudno - Next DMSC Llandudno Soul Nite is coming up soon (this is the long running soul nites that have nought to do with any other llandudno events) Next Monkey at Springfield - standby for release of all future dates for rest of 2004 complete with line ups Other events - again more news to come.......watch this space Endnote Just like to pass on as hitting the 2 year point, to all who have had ought to do with monkey, thanks to all for their support and assistance. DMSC team- still climbing that tree Mike Hughes, Steve Thomas Hotel Info CHECK OUT THIS PAGE FOR REDUCED RATES!!!!! http://www.uk.laterooms.com/en/H84316.html £35 for two bedder plus breakfast LateRooms rates are the total price of the room and not the per person rate. All prices are inclusive of all local taxes. Set alongside the A55 Expressway with quick and easy access to and from North Wales. Only 3 miles from the country towns of Holywell, Flint and Mold. Only 20 minutes from the beautiful Roman City of Chester. The Hotel has an indoor heated pool and sauna, and has many rooms with stunning views over the Dee Estuary, along with a newly refurbished Restaurant and Bar. The Hotel is awaiting classification to 3*. Stunning scenery, Golf courses, Horse Riding, Ice Skating, Theatres and Castles - the choice is endless. DIRECTIONS Follow the A55 towards North Wales, travel past the turnings for Broughton, also Wrexham and Buckley. Take the slip road signposted Mold and the A55 Conwy/North Wales. Join the A55 on your right. Continue on this road until Junction 32A the B5123 Pentre Halkyn / Rhosesmor Road, come off the slip road here and the Springfield Hotel is on the left hand side TOP TIP Use the above for booking , use link below for map info etc etc info and description Just added a quick photo via trusty digital camera of the dmsc team and all guest djs.Taken at the pre-event launch party last week. Article Rated: 10.00 (2 votes)

Springfield Hotel info and directions! Top Tip Juction 32A westbound on A55 Springfield Hotel Info and directions Many soul fans make a weekend out of Monkey Nites, choosing to stay overnight at the hotel, due to this find below a fair bit of info and links to several web pages with more information about the Springfiled Hotel The hotel has been refurbished this year, as the venue was top grade before the refurb expect even more quality http://www.thespringfieldhotel.activehotels.com/DTB note above link often has special online buying offers such as £35 for a double room and breakfast all in (as in per room not per person) appears to be the main page for info and booking for the Springfield with an extensive list of facilities, information, on line booking and such. It is the place for full info and availbility! Please mention Drunken Monkey soul nite to take advantage of discounts etc Please email us at dmsc@soul-source.net for top tip[s or need more info A brief description follows including directions The Springfield has been recently acquired by Hotels of North Wales Ltd and is being restored through a full refurbishment programme to its position as one of the best Hotels in the area. The Hotel is easily accessible on the main A55 Expressway,..... The Springfield Hotel A55 Location - 10 mins from Chester, Cheshire, Merseyside, motorway to the rest of world, 50 miles Manchester, 100 miles Brum- its bang on the A55 Expressway North Wales Coast, just past Connahs Quay Location : 15 mins from Chester, Cheshire, Merseyside, 50 miles Manchester, 100 miles Brum Its bang on the A55 Expressway North Wales Coast, just past Connahs Quay from Chester (on the left hand side second after little chef - Junction 32A ) Pentre Halkyn, Nr Holywell, Flintshire CH8 8BD Location Map: http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=320721&Y=372876&A=Y&Z=5 Venue: Springfield Hotel A cracking venue someone said "ideal" top quality, bars, swimming pool The Springfield has been recently acquired by Hotels of North Wales Ltd and is being restored through a full refurbishment programme to its position as one of the best Hotels in the area. The Hotel is easily accessible on the main A55 Expressway, 3 miles from the country towns of Mold, Holywell, an... The Hotel boasts one of the largest Banqueting Suites in North Wales, accommodating from 20 to 500 people for Conferences, Dinners, Corporate Events, and Weddings, along with 42 well-equipped and comfortable bedrooms. The Springfield has been recently acquired by Hotels of North Wales Ltd and is being restored through a full refurbishment programme to its position as one of the best Hotels in the area. The Hotel is easily accessible on the main A55 Expressway, 3 miles from the country towns of Mold, Holywell, and Flint and only 15 minutes from the beautiful Roman city of Chester to the East and 20 minutes from the Welsh coast to the West. Inland the Snowdonia Mountain Range is 45 minutes drive. The Springfield Hotel was originally a Country Manor House built around 1800 A.D.. It has been tastefully converted and modernised and is now one of the areas most renowned Hotels. The Hotel boasts a fully heated indoor pool and Sauna and is delighted to offer residential swimming courses for those who have not learned to swim. Based on a 5 day programme over 6000 swimmers have learnt to swim at the Springfield - a 100% success rate! Springfield Hotel The Nant Pentre Halkyn Holywell Clwyd CH8 8BD Tel: 01352 780503 Top Tip Juction 32A on A55 visit http://www.thespringfieldhotel.activehotels.com/DTB for full info and availbility please mention Monkey soul nite to take advantage of discounts etc if need more details, enquires top tips etc etc dmsc@soul-source.net

Well it's now Monday and after a busy weekend still playing catch up. You may have come looking after a full detailed report of going ons from Saturdays monkey.... sorry, apoligies and all that but as a fair bit to put down and sort will be up soon. For now have added the message sent to all the dmsc members we have a email for. " " " " " " " " " " " " " "- Date: Sun, 09 Nov 2003 20:33:35 +0000 Just having a post-monkey catch up and just like to pass on many thanks to all members for making last nite such a good one on behalf of all the dmsc team Not recovered enough for names or a detailed report (or even a short one) but to all the djs, door team, sound crew, those who helped spread the word, photo crew, and of course you who fell thru the door and made it all happen .. many thanks! Lots of info, news, and more to pass on, which hopefully be out soon along with the usual post monkey stuff As always if want to pass on views, comments, photos, laughs, please do so, as always appreciated and welcome Many thanks as always Drunken Monkey Soul Club Team " " " " " " " " " " " " " "- Some feedback received already We should be thanking you!!! It was a brilliant night, the music superb throughout....absolute class! Wandered into the back room half way through the night, not really expecting much but Phil Blacknell behind the decks had the place bouncing. I understand it stayed like this throughout. I was too scared of missing the goodees in the main room, so I didn't tear myself away again. Everyone I spoke to enjoyed the night, and agreed it was one of the best (second only to the very first night, methinks....although I did miss the last one which I heard was also a stormer). Such a good night, and right on my door step. Keep doin' what you're doin' Rob Lloyd Caergwrle Soul Club, Wrexham. " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " "- FROM: Soul Collector Email List first time for me but was with friends who have been before very enjoyable hopefully i will have booked andy and rob for the greatstone for next year, brilliant night good dj's jumping joan is certainly energetic rob was great andy rix was brill A dyson very good carl wasjust getting into his stride when his half hour was up, will definatley be back. you will have to pay us a visit at the greatstone sometime. " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " "- As said will try and get full-ish report of all going ons as soon as can... Thanks again

Thanks to Joan for passing on her plays and have added details of regular event at Preston Next 21st Nov Thanks for your message - Had an absolute fantastic nite! All of us did...... I'd like to say thanks for letting me do a bit - it was an honour! You asked for 10 plays so here they are : Venturas - Heart of Love - Green Light Internationals - Beautiful Philosophy - D'ar Dynamics - You Make Me Feel Good - RCA Sharon McMahon - Got to Find Another Guy - Karen Ovations - One In a Million - Sounds of Memphis Dee Edwards - All the Way Home - D-Town Bobby Angelle - Just Gotta Be That Way - Money James Kelly Duhon - In School - Jude Jessie Johnson - Left Out - Old Town Soulful Twins - Can't Let You Go - Sable Anyway - gotta go - see you at Lowton Friday - and thanks again! THE VERY BEST IN ALL THINGS NORTHERN! at FRENCHWOOD SOCIAL CLUB, off Bence Road, Frenchwood, PRESTON. FREE ADMISSION!! TOP DJ's : This month along with Residents "JUMPING JOAN" and "SNAP-ON COL" we have joining us "MARK MAC" and the Lime St. Looney himself "SID JONES". If that's not enough - it's also TONY LIVESEY'S 45th Birthday - so why not come and go "BIRTHDAY BONKERS" with us!!! CHEAP BAR! What more could you want! So - "COME ON&DANCE - WE DARE YOU TO SIT!"

Absolutely Storming Nite" - In fact thats all I have been able to say to everyone I met over the weekend.... They must have thought I had been brainwashed or something. Told everyone that they HAVE to be at the next one... even the 80 year old guy next to me in the post office this morning.. lol Superb DMSC Team job guys..... Thoroughly enjoyed it - Its gonna be hard to follow that one... but Im confident you will. Managed to take a few photies - not sure if they are what you want - but I just snapped a few as quick as poss coz I didnt want to waste a minute longer than I had to, away from the dancefloor. Some of us took the Monkey spirit with us on to a couple of other events on Sunday and Monday night too. Myself, Steve & Johnny J - gave about 250- 300 potential Monkeys, a Soul Bashing at the Wellmans Club in Anglesey on Sunday night, and carried it on to The Sportsmans Arms (again in Anglesey) on Monday night. All in All a Fabulous weekend - and it certainly could not have got off to a better start than the Springfield Event. Thanks. Al (Salzz) A couple of pics from Al, (thanks) the rest will be added to the gallery filling up or the lull Ingrid, Bob h (possibly), and also Cel ( who is as always busy sorting out all his prev weeks "approvals" that have just been returned)

Just my view on last nite, its written for Drunken Monkey Soul Club members like, so its bit lengthy as also a fair few things like info and news that like to pass on to members. Dmsc - Rare Soul Violence 23 Aug 03 Just my view on last nite, its written for Drunken Monkey Soul Club members like, so its bit lengthy as also a fair few things like info and news that like to pass on to members. Well what was this one like? Initial feedback have had goes like below Best time since Prestatyn weekender, pure magic, place was bouncing, I love this place, we need a ****** , no where else, is this the wedding reception? As involved with dmsc organising all I can say is on above ....too right, totally agree! Reason is, we do dmsc for pure enjoyment, we enjoy listening to quality rare soul and having a good crack, last nite certainly had that. Still buzzing on the nite now, certainly one if not the best one in my view. Fair few going ons before this event, and heard that was a few rumours going round, as always we say if any member wants to know what the score is , just ask one of the team. Theres a bit at end about happenings with venue. The Actual Nite A nite of all sorts, starting off with me forgetting allsorts, and then shock of turning up with Stevie T and Johnny being there early, chilling with lager. Dave and Eddie were on ball with sound system, those who remember the last one will understand why they didnt wire it into the hotels inbuilt sound system this time, phase "blew the roof off" fits last time Sue was under pressure to perform on the desk, with vital parts of the DMSC team missing, Julie and Dave were both awol. But got thru it, though not much cross stitching. The hotel seemed to have had another complete change of staff, so was odd prob or two early on, but soon sorted. Draw the curtains, move tables, get Johnny to kick off with the "its 8pm so have some of this" spot. Pint of lager please.....And we were back in swing of it Right scene set, thats enough of logical format, will now go all over the place, stuff as it pops up. Main Room Nite Of Rare Soul Violence? Well we were not talking about going thru the motions to memories , we were talking about getting assaulted by hard-core quality rare soul, aim that post-monkey feeling off just having your head kicked in by the event, we were after when you left, your head and body knew you been to monkey. With a DJ line completely made up of regular Monkey punters, Mick H, Robbo, Chic, Steve T, Johnny J, these dmsc members knew just what the score was, and fellow members knew it was going to be good. Reckon going by the look of members at the end of nite we achieved our aim. Lull before the storm at first, bit quiet early on, floor getting used, Johnny J did a great opening set, setting things up nicely for the mayhem. Chic from Shrewsbury was down for the 9 -10 "rare soul hero " set and while still filling up at start, the stuff he threw out was hitting them as soon as walked thru door and by the end of his spot, he had the place revved up and that monkey "feel" was building up...... Steve 00 Thomas was up next, we managed to drag him away from causing mayhem at north west venues, sack the organizing, just work that turntable, he picked up the that monkey "feel", and away he went, the "feel" was still building up and up, Throw in a quick soundbite from steve t "did you hear the clapping? played "the game is over" looked down on the floor about 80 to 100 dancing but theyre all looking up at the stage and singing ......magic moment!!" kicking now but still building up , now turn of Robbo carrying on with the quality, place was red hot by now the soul just kept coming, a few had to take time outside, still it went on , midnite and now Mick H was up, no remorse, with Mick H unleasing all sorts of damage, last time on caused a storm, this time talking hurricanes, such was buzz went 15 mins over. DMSC team as in meself this time did the normal "monkey till you drop", bit of a short one just popular up for it dmsc stuff, old days of stretching finish out by a hour seem to be over as manager was up on the dot at 1 30, and the plea of come on just one more didnt cut no ice. So bit of a sudden stop saw the end of the nite. DJs : Thanks to all djs, as said one of the good things about last and also other nites is that all the djs are just plain old regular members of the dmsc, they have in past queued , put their money on table and had good crack. And afterwards as always was great to hear that they seemed to enjoy it just as much as the crowd, if not more! Some plays, bit light on details as all over the place most of nite, awaiting some stuff thrown up/sent in later, learnt not to trust my memory - as takes less time and less mistakes -(Shirley - need your help and notes here girl!) Johnny 8-9 up soonest Chic 9-10 work in progress to get plays Steve 00 Thomas 10-11 john lee hooker-send me your pillow-stateside, sonny till= hey little woman-cp, parsians=twinkle little star-demon hot, rick sheperd- can we share it -columbia, sound masters-lonely lonely-juliet brown sugar- the game is over-capitol Robbo 11-12 work in progress to get plays Mick H 12-0115 Will email them in, can read 100 club playlist if need idea. He had just stepped off the plane from holiday hours before turning up! Lot of laughs with Mick, espically the fact that cause of names similarity, people have been asking me if just bought Cheatin Kind. Rumours that I answered yes, had a quick shave and been accepting bookings and appearing as him are totally false! His last play (details sadly totally gone) had the unique effect on Sue , up from behind the table demanding info on just what it was. That doesnt happen often, all can recall as a bit hazy, even though did shout it when saying the thanks, it was a one-off, by male artist and was a "stop you in your tracks"sound. " Monkey till you drop" finish No suprises just 15/20 mins of popular all dmsc events good time plays from meself - usual hughes rubbish so easy to recall, no suprises no pretence no thought stuff, isonics, llandudno outlaws, 3 lonely monkeys,smallest monkey alive, im monkeying home, jr monkey, choke that monkey ex-san remo strings cover, b j thomas - keep it monkey, aint that monkey enough and ...... Crowd Come 11 place was well packed, all members seemed well up for it, as always loads of dmsc regs there, plus as always the mix of crowd knocks us out Wide age range, all styles, soul fans inc collectors, djs, promoter types, all era room exiles, and so on. But all in tune with that same thirst for quality soul and enjoying themselves. Someone commented about suprised it being a 50/50 mix sex wise, thought was on about all sorts, but turned out was on about gender, never noticed really but cause was suprised thought I mention it. Online members - as always good to meet up with members behind the emails , Kim and his gang from Northamptonshire which believe is somewhere in leicester, Dave from Blackpool, who was on a night mission throughout this part of uk, wont say any more till checked how public his actual mission is:) And with a bit of a drive to get all new members emails, and mobiles think can say theres a fair bunch of us online dmsc types. Many characters deserve a mention, many travellers, many muckers, many laughs, but have to pass as to mention them all, well as getting to stage where all crowd knows all, it will just take too long Rest assured all usual DMSC rogues were well out in force, north wales types, midlands, north west, yorkshire, south of brum, Scotland (kit the exile) Good to see our famous regulars were there, This couple have only missed one event, (were on lookout for 100%s members got a few ideas but let us know if done them all) and as live somewhere near leicester (well st ives actually), gotta say we are impressed. Hope enjoyed the vip treatment Was good to see early bird award winners Colin and Shirley all way from Halifax there, almost knocking on the door, famous for well respected Yorkshire Riders, were full of plans to keep that quality soul flag flying over there in that land of industrial estates and crap road signs. Get a mention as last time in north wales they had to suffer a 730 am tour of the Great Orme , we thought had lost them for good. Special mention gotta go out to a bunch from Telford way, well we knew they were hardcore dmsc, but didnt realise just how hard. Remember those small monkeys used to hang from stage, well they didnt last long, but seems that one of these monkeys has had time of his life. These Telford girls, laid claim to him, seems this blue monkey now has a life of his own, rigged out clothes wise, now wherever they go, he goes with them, seems hes living the life. Even got his own suitcase been on holiday and all sorts. After hearing that it wasnt just Roger Banks, or those kids on that estate causing havoc with those monkey flyer masks, seems Telford was subject to a nite of monkey havoc as well, was laughing, had 5 of them telling it at same time, been promised pics of this renegrade blue monkey on his travels, looking forward to that and will push up. Greets to all else talked to, know missed a few out wanted to catch up with, but organising things got in way of stuff, Vinyl wise a fair few individual sales boxes, no major dealers taking advantage of that free entry though, just say if wanna flog a lot of stuff, pick up new regulars, see a few fresh boxes/content, ask likes of Dave Rimmer Roger Banks and more, how they got on flogging at the monkey Anyone grabbed any good buys? didnt look much meself as too busy trying to offload but been told was some tasty stuff available, with a distinct lack of rubbish Flyers and odds Lot of laughs at some of comments of first bunch of flyers, time was tight so pushed out loads with just pic of smashed monkey and date. Got some great feedback on remarks from non-dmsc types passed on from the dmsc flyer people. (thanks for help) No prize winners for the next version we pushed out, was beer on offer if got info right to me last nite, next one be out soon Thanks to all who helped spread the word, as always if want help spread word with flyer hand out, get in touch, hopefully we will get em out well in time.for next one. While on flyers Kev S turned up with handfull of flyers for todays event at Zanzibars , with usual guess the artist, easy one this time, must be as I got it straight away Phone on door appears to have been out of order, though other numbers should have been ok. endnote Well there you go, just the way I saw nite, all feedback have had on nite and after, so far seems to go with above. On behalf of all involved with setting nite up, just like to say many thanks to all for turning up and while know a few couldnt make it, have to say thanks for all the support we get off all members. end of day its your monkey cause you are the monkey See you in November or sooner! non-members wanna know more just ask a member or email us at dmsc@soul-source.net Drunken Monkey Soul club Members News Few things and info just like to pass on as said in review thanks go to all our members for last nite, it was a good one! Members All members should have got email newsletter and sms info. Say "should " as had a few probs with data, plus many have updated phones, changed emails etc. If not get in touch and will add. Merchandise: Had a few qs if us chancers are going into the "togetherness" buisness. Seems that monkey related clothing is popping up here and there. Well ...just a straight forward "No its nought to do with us". Cause of our name it seems that can get "monkey" related stuff all over the place, Seen some well smart t-shirts, tops and such, and all have been unique monkey stylish designs as you would expect:) Right laugh as many been trying to get the most odd, unusual or unique design No danger of us branching out to the merchandise side. Doubt if we could do it cheaper for members than all the shops sell it, at so no need. Photos Ann and Trev should be passing on some snaps from nite soonest. Plus have had offer of others. If got any snaps wanna share, pass them on either via email or mail Other dmsc events coming up -full details when avail at www.soul-source.co.uk DMSC Bangor Soul At The Social - First Friday of month 05 Sep all styles good time northern nite Guests Ritchie Andrew, Gerry Hogan, Dave EE, regs Johnny J and Mike H DMSC Llandudno Soul Nite - returns in Sep - details asp Other events : Eddie and Dave asked to pass on details of their All Era event in September , sounds a good one, but have to wait for full details once dig out flyers! Zanzibars tonite - all details on event guide and reads like the place to be for bank holiday sunday Future Unfortunately had a few kicks recently with some of our "in progress" planning, we are now sussing out various stuff, The Springfield is our permanent venue, the next one here will be along the same format as previous. But as always watch this space... The next Sat 08 Nov -The Monkey - DMSC at Springfield (date changed from fri 07) i ts monkey again with top djs, top sounds, top people Details almost 100% Flyers - any members who like to pass on flyers give us a shout, Clashes Few asked why after all our usual carefull planning, did we clash with a event close by. The answer gave was "**** knows", first knew about it when it popped up on event guide on soul source site, shame they couldnt take time to get in touch while posting it. Our date was annouced 8 months ago, if they had got in touch we could have worked together, transport afterwards etc. But they didnt. All a bit disapointing Accomodation/help/lifts If anyone wants to have extended monkey, can book at hotel or if need by we can help out with details of cheap guestys, free couches, after-event going ons and so on, and suss out lifts Lifts - same again, if having probs getting to monkey, may be able to help. Either with lifts from other members or suss out the famous dmsc minibus service Going Ons - Event was a fairly landmark one, after the May Bank Holiday event, which reckon was one of the best, on a high, we then suffered from a late short notice cancellation by the hotel of our June Event, and then also this Aug bank holiday event was under threat as well. Will just say that our planning was on the ball and not the problem. As also had just passed the one year mark, team did do a fair bit of thinking, events being cancelled at short notice wasnt welcome and plans, options, ideas were thought about, think due to this and as always asking what members think , we did hear later off several rumours going around. Bound to happen, with the organisers living in a area stretching 150 miles along North Wales Coast and North West, members uk wide, and as theres always plans/ideas going on to make the DMSC even better sometimes stuff does the rounds. All we say everytime to every rumour, story, info....... Wanna know the score ? Whole dmsc is wide open, just ask. Ok so in end managed to sort out hotel whats going on and retirieve our orignal booking, (but lost the 2nd room for this). We did have plans to enhance this event, "the summer of monkey love" ring any bells? But to be honest with all other events going on, after looking at it harder didnt seem viable. Anyway thats what was occuring, all future plans are firm . If heard any rumour of moving, quitting, last one, ... look at them serious for 5 secs, then just smile Annivesary (as was asked about) - 12 months of monkey passed by in june and to mark this grand occasion we decided to celebrate the event by not having one, it seemed to make sense Drink Promotion : Well it was good while it lasted, apparently as the management told us, there is a crackdown on "encouraging binge" drinking, stuff like happy hours and so on can have a effect on the licence. Not a lot we can do bout it, so all can say is that was the last 2 for 1. Website Stuff- Plans to improve dmsc web site for members, along with new features time availbility is the kicker. Suggestions welcome Thats All As always welcome any feedback, requests, suggestions, and so on. Email us at till the next one... dmsc team - all feeling slightly rough

Travel plans for Locarmo Brum on Sun 25 of May 2003 Will involve as many minibuses, coaches as needed. With stops all way via Holyhead A55, motorway bit thru Chester , M6 as demanded by members. And even possibilites of a few detours if needed. After 1000s of miles already done this year by taxi monkey got to say its a laugh Get seats reserved now just email mike h or Stevie T if dont have email addresses click here to get in touch Contact Monkey Just say what after, seats, 3 litre bottle of Bargain Booze 8% cider @ £1.99, or the 4 cans deal @ £1.99, pickup point, and ought else like Name and if dmsc member Cost will be worked out once numbers known but will be normal dmsc bottom line punter friendly/deal. The last Locarno "North Meets South" event was said to be a cracker With all 3 rooms jumping, top quality UK DJs giving out full on soul enjoyment and live broadcast via SOLAR and SKY, the event is now well established as the UKs BIG alldayer on bank Holidays Ok thats the travel stuff dished out, if a dmsc member and making your own way let us know as may have some benefical news After some of our days out know what ever happens we gonna have a laugh!