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Ten years on and NUTs present MODSTOCK 2 - 40 years of Modernist culture on Whitsun bank holiday, the last weekend of May 2004, to be held at the Rocket, Holloway Road, London. The hand of Mod has spread its wings all over the World and is truly a global phenomenon in 2004 as this event will show with pilgrims from all 4 corners of the Globe heading for London, the birthplace of Mod. And this is the reason why. We have an amazing 3 day program of events planned for you which you will discover as you read on. The headline bands speak for themselves and need no introduction. Hugely popular with the Mods throughout our history and influencing a whole new generation of Yardbirds, Creation, Action and Prisoners wannabes. Other bands confirmed to appear who featured at the original event are scene faves The Aardvarks and Germanys Apemen. From Japan and playing their 1st UK show Les Cappuccinos. From London featuring the talents of another Modstock veteran from the Clique, Jon Paul Harper with new band Fur Delux and Graham Day and Alan Crockfords new band the Solarflares. Visit our website for profiles on all the bands and DJs appearing at MODSTOCK. An amazing line-up of talented DJs from all over the World have been booked as well as many familiar fave scene DJs, with three rooms of music covering all aspects of the Mod spectrum from the past to present this will give you a chance to check out sounds from around the globe from many people who chances are you never heard play! These DJs are prepared to wear the souls from your dancing shoes from sunset to sunrise so bring a spare pair! There is a fashion show including a short film that will take us through a journey of enthusiasts, collectors and professionals that have either influenced or been influenced by Mod fashion. We will also have in our fourth room a huge market area which will be full of stallholders from around the globe again selling clothes, records and memorabilia etc at daytime events until the early evening. Daytime events will again feature some great scene bands and new DJ talent. There is also a courtyard that will be open where we will have BBQ available throughout the day. Add to this art and photo exhibitions, and a scooter competition and run taking in all the spectacular sights of Central London. The Rocket is the perfect venue for an event like this with a capacity of 1000 + with four rooms of entertainment including a courtyard for daytimes and excellent travel links to all areas of the City. The Rocket is on the A1 with great links to the rest of the UK including airports. Cheap accomodation is available through the International Students House opposite Regents park as well as numerous local Bed and Breakfast and small hotels offering good deals in the Kings Cross, Finsbury Park, Russell Square areas plus the Ibis Hotel in nearby Euston The Mod Phenomenon has touched the hearts of so many people all over the World. It is still influencing fashion, music and culture to this day. This event is a celebration of 40 YEARS of MOD not from its mysterious birth but from when it swept across the whole of Britain. Since then it has re invented itself time and time again in keeping with the original spirit of its forefathers. This event will be filmed for a future video and TV documentary and the bands recorded for a second live album so make sure youre part of this historical event! Rob Bailey

IMPORTANT NEWS EXTRA ACCOMODATION NOW AVAILABLE !! We have been able to consolidate several bookings to leave us with a very small number of apartments. This is very limited, but does includes a couple of "Top of the range" CLUB apartments which are very "In Demand". If you want to book or know of anyone who is trying to get for the weekend this is the VERY LAST CHANCE to get in !!!!!!! Telephone the booking line now 0870 604 5644 to check availability ! We have been sold out for nearly 2 weeks so this extra availability has come as real bonus, nearly 2,800 dedicated soul fans under one roof . 5 amazing venues 6 fantastic live acts and 24 hour live rare soul radio direct to your apartment !!If you want to be part of history in the making this is your last chance. Remember NO WEEKEND or DANCE HALL ONLY PASSES are available at this weekender, you must book in advance ! Remember rare soul artists Bobby Hutton and CODY BLACK are now appearing at this event at short notice. Telephone 0870 604 5644 Hope to see you there........Be quick ! Midnight Hour Team http://www.soul-weekenders.co.uk

This was posted up in articles, moved to news section Just wanted to congratulate John and organisers of the all-dayer in Wigan ( Mabbs Cross Hotel )It was a brilliant day and plenty people in there.Music was great.Enough food to feed a army and a really good atmosphere.I hope theres going to be more. It was the best all-dayer Ive been to in a long time and all for free!! Cheers

SET THE TONE @ THE SOCIAL www.set-the-tone-67.co.uk SET THE TONE invite you to a night of shufflenskank. Resident DJs Stephen Saunders, Dean Thatcher&Nick Avinit, will be joined by special guests: Irish Greg (100 Club / Capitol Soul Club) Monday 15th March. Alan Handscombe (Reggae Shack / Capitol Soul Club) Monday 19th April. Selecting the sweetest Rocksteady, the sharpest Ska&the rudest Reggae. 7pm - 11pm FREE ADMISSION THE SOCIAL 5 LITTLE PORTLAND STREET LONDON W1 "Less Anorak more Harrington..."

Shotgun! The most talked about club on the UK Modscene over the past two years is now pleased to announce that it now goes on all night! As it enters its 3rd year, the welcome additions to the resident deejay roster of Catford Chris (Mousetrap R&B Allnighter) and Irish Greg (Capitol Soul Club) to join current residents&club founders Gav Evans&Vic Ranger, plus the longer hours of 10pm - 6am (with All Night Bar!) means the Best has just got better! With people travelling regularly from all over the UK&Europe to dance and listen to the best in all forms of Black American Music from the 1960s in a cool basement club, with an electrically charged atmosphere generated by the sharply dressed clientele it really is an experience that no true connoisseur of Soul, R&B, Funk&dancefloor Jazz music will want to miss. If youve already been you already KNOW just how good it is. If You havent then come along to see what the fuss is all about for yourself. Shotgun Allnighter. Saturday 27th March 2004 10pm - 6am Belushis Basement Bar 161 Borough High Street London SE1 (London Bridge&Borough Tubes) £8 otd. Resident Djays Chris Dale, Irish Greg, Gav n Vic with guests Mary Perazonni&Jo Wallace

The latest official news from offical Prestatyn 2004 website http://www.soul-weekenders.co.uk'>http://www.soul-weekenders.co.uk NEWS FLASH! Now 100% and offical Cody Black added to the line up!!!! Cody Blacks bio by John Smith added to soul weekenders website in the artist section More details soonest http://www.soul-weekenders.co.uk'>http://www.soul-weekenders.co.uk how many days to go???