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ON THE SCENE (The only INDEPENDENT FREE UK SOUL GIG GUIDE) listing February events is now out. Available at all good specialist record shops as well as at most soul events throughout the UK. You can also obtain it direct from Fresh Promotions by sending an SAE to Fresh Promotions, PO Box 1088, Blackpool or taking out a yearly subscription by calling 01253 318267 to guarantee you dont miss an issue. Keep it soulful Paul Fresh Promotions

SOUL IN THE CITY - NEW VENUE Yes were on the move again, after 6 brilliant months at nylon we were evicted just before our January event. Despite the fact that their management initially approached us to put on a Northern night & their club was empty 5 nights a week they decided that our music alienated their clientele & the 150 that we averaged each month wasnt enough for them. Not to worry, Im pleased to say that we have managed to secure a brilliant venue just 5 minutes down the road at Vivo 17 Watling Street London EC4, Its an atmospheric air conditioned bar just 1 minute from Mansion House tube & a few minutes from St Pauls, Bank & Cannon Street . Although spread over two floors the upstairs bar will be closed although the cloakroom will be open & we will be stomping in the basement where there is plenty of comfy seating , a talc friendly wooden dance floor & a large bar where you will be pleased to hear there will be drinks promotions until 8pm. Pint of Lager (Carlsberg or Carling cant remember which but it begins with a C! selected other drinks all at £1.50 & even at normal prices still a lot cheaper than Nylon ! As before we will be starting at 6.30 & going on until Macs had enough, normally around 12.30-1.00 & you will hear across the board sixties, unknowns, underplayed oldies, current plays & classic oldies all mixed together, from Beat Ballads through to 100mph Stompers. A very big thanks to everyone who has supported us over the last 2 years & we hope to see you at ViVos on 4th February & the 1st Wednesday of every month. Entrance £4.00 DJs Martin Thomson, Paul McKay,Mac & Dave Greenhill Be early & get pissed with the DJs www.soulitc.co.uk Dave G. SITC #0797 1876661

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Hi Folks, Just a quick reminder that the Rhyl Connoisseurs weekender is running on the 26th / 27th March, 2004. I understand from the promoters, John Mills and Stevie Z, that the number of hotel rooms still available is quickly approaching single figures. However, if you just want to cme down for the Saturday night, tickets are now available. the full details are: Saturday 27th March, 2004 THE RHYL CONNOISSEURS ALLNIGHTER THE WESTMINSTER HOTEL 11 - 13 EAST PARADE, RHYL. 9 pm to 8 am. Possibly the strongest DJ line up ever seen in Wales: Butch, Keith Money, Mick H, Andy Dyson, Roger Banks, Dave Rimmer, John Weston, Chris Anderton, Stevie Z, Cliff Steele, Derek Pearson, and John Mills. Playing the best in Rare Sixties / Crossover / Modern Soul in two rooms. This will be an all ticket allnighter, and tickets are available two ways. Either send a cheque for £10 per ticket made payable to MR S ZELENYJ to Jon Mills, 178 Tong Moor Rd, Bolton, BL2 2HN. Tickets will also be on sale at Soul nights / allnighters from the following people - John Mills, Stevie Z, Andy Dyson, Mick H, and Dave Rimmer The buzz on this one is already building, and it is easily expected to sell out, so make sure you dont miss out and get your ticket early. Info line John Mills 01204 413973

Latest additions to the programme! Soul Nights to be featured in the Showcase Spot in the Northern room are Winter Gardens-Cleethorpes Birchfield Club-Widnes City Hall-Sheffield Junction 11 Heavenly Blocked-Weston Super Mare Along with news of extra sessions of R&B on Sunday afternoon/evening it seems that its defintely a case of "a weekend full of soul and ....then some" www.soul-weekenders.co.uk

Hi Folks just a quick blast. Our next night is an oldies/6ts one; a 1off break from our usual x the board policy. A good warm up for the "Once Upon a time in Wigan" play and Soul Night that arrives at the Helix in 1st week of february. Sleepless Nights does oldies with Al, Pip, Karl&John representing different eras from Dublin, Mark with Bretby, Macca from Derby&me with Bedford should be enough influences for a great Oldies night. 23rd JANUARY OLDIES NIGHT SLEEPLESS NIGHTS SOUL CLUB TOP FLOOR DOYLES FLEET STREET DUBLIN 2 8PM-2.30AM BAR TILL 2.30 âÅ¡¬ 6.00 Djs; Al, Pip, Mark T, Karl, Macca, Danny, John Future dates confirmed below FEBRUARY 20 (Guest Phil Shields- Belfast Backdrop) MARCH 5-7 PRESTATYN TRIP MARCH 19 APRIL 16 (2ND ANNIV) MAY 21 JUNE 11-13 CLEETHORPES TRIP JUNE 18 JULY 16 AUGUST 20 SEPTEMBER 17 OCTOBER 15 NOVEMBER 19 DECEMBER 17 (CHRISTMAS BASH) Once Upon a Time in Wigan Date: Tuesday 4&Wednesday 5 February 2004Time: Tues 5.15pm and 8.30pm, Wed at 8.30pmVenue: Helix TheatreTickets: 25 euro [20 with concessions]Ticket holders for Once Upon a Time in Wigan will get free admission to TheSoul Space, The Helixs very own soul club playing the very best in NorthernSoul each night before and after the performances. Join show director PaulSadot and guest DJs Karl Mitchell (5th) and Danny Duggan (4th) in the intimate Space studio theatre. To get a flavour of whats in store go to http://www.onceuponatimeinwigan.com or go to www.thehelix.ie TONIGHT Belfast: Backdrop: Is moving to 2nd friday of month in 2004, that means next one is TONIGHT 9th will get update from Liam soon! More info from Liam on:northernsoulie82@yahoo.co.uk, I know Phil Shields is playing Cork: Chapter 5; Continues to go keep the flame burning in Cork, dates below see (bar feb) a return to fortnightly on friday . Phil Hope; groovywoofy @hotmail.com Jan 9th Jan 30th Feb 13th 5th Mar 26th Mar 9th Apr 23rd Apr 7th May 21st May 4th Jun 18th Jun 2nd Jul Dublin: Hopefully its the beginning of a monthly Modern Soul Night from Paul Davis 7ts-y2K. Smoove Groove@ The Legal Eagle, Chancery Place, Dublin 7.(Beside the Four Courts) Saturday, 31st of January 8:30pm to 2am Admission 5 Euro DJs spinning 70s to Y2K Soul:Paul Duffy Lisa M Danny Duggan Honest John Paul Davis Joe Moran Next Smoove is 28th Feb Keb Darge is playing RiRa on January 15th LOST SOULS (Kempsey, Worcester UK), Paul Bennett&Crew, off the M5 on Fridays;More info: lostsoulofsouls@yahoo.com Next dates 30th January. Rumour has it that Pip&Me playin Fri 27-02-04 London 100 Club: tomorrow night Ade has everyone guessin bout a new mystery vocal of an old instrumental, Double Cooking, Elijah Rosking with soul and Footsie are some of our suggestions. Dont forget The Irish Soul Scene is as always updated and reviewed with Joe Moran:http: homepage.eircom.net/~dublinsoul catch ya later Danny PLAYLIST FROM John Dunne DECEMBER 03 Jackie Wilson: Because Of You Channel 3: Sweetest Thing Sunday: Aint Got No Problems Natural 4: I Thought You Were Mine Spinners: I Just Wanna Fall in Love Gwen McCrae: Lead Me On Edwin Starr: Love (The Lonely Peoples Prayer) Continental 4: The Way I Love You Baby Philly Devotions: Hurt So Bad................birthday request for Anne Supremes: Youve Been So Wonderful To Me Archie Bell: 1000 Wonders Carolyn Cooke: I Dont Mind Marvin Gaye: One More Heartache Beverly + Del Capris: Mama I Think Im In Love Adorables: Ooh Boy Sister Sledge: Thinking Of You.............................now officially retired !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 4 Tops: Baby I Need Your Loving

The South are always complaining that there isnt anywhere to go locally... well, they are wrong! You do not have to travel to London to find a decent soul gig with rare soul. You do not even have to travel to London for atmosphere! See, there is this amazing newish nighter born from two deeply passionate men down Portsmouth way. I know, your saying... well, not sure what they are gonna play.. dont wanna visit a new gig if they play the same old shit over and over... OK, I hear you! So, here are a few of their playlists. The dancefloor is 100% wood heaven with a good dosing of talc. Blimey I hear you all say! And NO! That was not from the guest DJs, that was from the RESIDENT lads. Steve Csordas and Dave Abbott. Two hugely, fanatical, passionate guys whom deserve a lot of attention. Foremost because of their passion for taking the soul scene forward instead of patriotically paused... who are patrons of some of the best soul nights around the world and who care about the scene. I implore, all those that are the south to patronise this soul event as they do yours. 2004 dates are: 23 Jan Colin Wood and Eddie Engel 27 Feb Andy Faulkner and Simon Bridger - slurp 30 April Pete Hulatt and Molly - yippeeee 25 June & first anniversay Nige Shaw and Cookie and Guest 25 Sept Alan Hanscome and Ady Lupton - Dome? Bring it on! 27 NovBenji Schlamp and Heikki.. yeehaaaa... soul talk brilliance At the Racecourse Snooker Club, Southampton Road (A27), North Harbour, Cosham, Hampshire. Chuck that in your TomTom if you have one and save as a favourite I have! Need more information? contact stephen.csordas1@ntlworld.com Benny Spellman-This is for you my love-Alon Little Milton-Sometimey-Checker Joe L-(Im not gonna be) Worried-Clissac Gloria Taylor-Total disaster-Mercury Lil & Rene-Crazybout your love-Reprise Danny White-Miss fine Miss fine-Frisco Sinner Strong-Dont knock it-Serock Edwin Starr-My kind of woman-Ric Tic Stevie Wonder-Be cool be calm (and keep yourself together)-Down to Earth LP Michael & Raymond-Man without a woman-RCA The Q-Thats the way-Hound Carol & Gerr-How can I ever find a way-MGM Burt Jackson-Just for your love-Jamie Intruders-(Youd better) Check yourself-Gamble Johnny McCall-You cant get away-Satellite Tyn Times-Baby I love you-Music Box Isonics-Sugar-Kammy Stewart Ames-Angelina Oh Angelina-J&W Parisians-Twinkle little star-Demon Hot Sidney Barnes-Youll always be in style-Red bird Silky Hargraves-Keep loving me (like you do)-Dearborn Masqueraders-I aint gonna stop-AGP Diane Pane-What side your bread is buttered on-Logo Carol & Gerri-On you heartaches look good-MGM Bobby Hutton-Come see whats left of me-Phillips Freddie Houston-If I had known-Old Town Janie Marden-This empty place-UK Decca (Went down a storm with plenty of interest) Johnny McCall-I need you-Alteen Joannie Sommers-Dont pity me-WB Jackie Wilson-Because of you-Brunswick Luther-Dont wanna be a fool-Cotillion Brown Sugar-The game is over-Capitol Spinners-Are you ready for love- (From here to eternity LP) A High Frequency-Summertime-NIA (West Kenyan 12" import) Norma Jean Bell-Im the baddest bitch-F Communications (French 12" import) Metros-Since I found my baby-RCA Rose Batiste-Hit and run-Revilot Bobby Hebb-Love love love-Phillips Hugh McCracken-What I gotta do to satisfy you-Congress Marie Knight-Little too lonely-Musicor Kenny Smith-My day is coming-RCA Those two-I cant treat her bad-Melic Dynamics-I need your love-RCA Rose St John & the Wonderettes-Mend my broken heart-UA Tyrone Davis- Running a losing race - Sack Bad Boys - What took you so long - Bell Corey Glover - Little Girl - pressing Betty Everett - Youre falling in love - Uni LP Continental 4 - The way i love you - Jay Walking Jackie Ross - Selfish one - Chess Porgy Monarchs - Hey girl - Musicor Nolan Porter - If i could only be sure - ABC Butlers- She tried to kiss me - Liberty Bell Profiles - Take a gian step -Goldie Dean Parrish - Bricks, broken bottles.. -Musicor Majestics - I love her so much - Linda Righteous Bros - Its up to you - Verve LP L Allen - Cant we talk it over - Green Dolphin Parliaments - Heart trouble - Golden World Don Ray - Born a loser- RCA Larry Atkins - Aint that love enough- Highland Patti Emblems - Love you long time- Kapp Wade Flemons - Jeanette - Ramsel Harvey Averne - Think it over -Atlantic LP Bobby Reed - Caldonia brown - Shrine UK Bobby Reed - The time is right for love - Bell Patti Austin - Hes good enough for me - Coral Ascots - Just a few feet from the gutter - Amerian Playboy Contemplations - Alone with no love - Dontee Gene Chandler - Mr bigshot - Constellation Artistics - The chase is on - Brunswick Vanguards - Good times bad times - Lamp Oxford Knights - Im such a lonley one - Delphi Chubby Turnpikes - I didnt try - Capitol Doug Banks - I just kept on dancing - Argo Kurt Harris - Emporer of my babys heart - Diamond Luther Ingram - If its all the same - HIB Roy Hamilton - You shook me up -RCA Geno Washington - Ive been hurt by love -Picadilly Bob Relf - Blowing my mind to pieces - Transamerica Colt 45s - Lady lady - Jerry Chryslers -Im not gonna lose you -Jody Forston & Scott - Sweet Lover - Pzazz Syl Johnson - Do you know what love is - Special Agent Babs Dane - Im on my way - Trey Enchantments - Im in love with your daughter - Faro Ringleaders - Baby whats happened - Mpac Wade Flemons - That other place -VJ Adams Apples - Dont take it out on this world - Brunswick Tommy Navaro - I cried my life away - Dejac Ray Pollard - The Drifter - UA Eddie Bishop - Call me - I played this for my mate, unfortunately he left a couple of hours earlier and was not too pleased when I rang him and played it down the phone at 3.30am. Theres no pleasing some people!! Played more but thatll do. I do know that I finished off with the following which I thought quite apt.! Bobby Womack - Something for my head - CBS LP

Forthcoming Grapevine 45s G2K 45-144 COREY BLAKE Due soon How Can I Go On Without You / Your Love Is Like A Boomerang G2K 45-143 GERRI HALL / THE JADES Due soon Who Can I Run To / Lucky Fellow check Grapevine web site out for more info hit read more for up to date of Grapevine 2000 releases so far G2K 45-144 COREY BLAKE Due soon How Can I Go On Without You / Your Love Is Like A Boomerang G2K 45-143 GERRI HALL / THE JADES Due soon Who Can I Run To / Lucky Fellow G2K 45-142 WILLIE TEE Teasing You Again / Teasing You G2K 45-141 CAROL ANDERSON Taking My Mind Off Love / Sad Girl G2K 45-140 SYL JOHNSON READ MORE All I Need Is Someone Like You / Do You Know What Love Is G2K 45-139 BOBBY RICH Theres A Girl Somewhere (For Me) / I Cant Help Myself (Im Just Dreamin) G2K 45-138 EDDIE HOLMAN Hold Me In Your Arms / Diggin It (Instrumental) G2K 45-137 TOMMY TATE Do You Think Theres A Chance / If You Got To Love Somebody G2K 45-136 THE SERVICEMEN Ill Stop Loving You / Sweet Magic G2K 45-135 CYNTHIA SHEELER / NORMA JEAN Ill Cry Over You / Ive Taken Over G2K 45-134 THE CHESTERFIELDS / THE M.R.S. BAND Think It Over / Why Did You Leave Me Baby G2K 45-133 MATT BROWN Everyday (I Love You Just A Little Bit More) / Baby Im A Want You G2K 45-132 PERCY STONE&THE EXPLOSIONS Withdrawn Chained / G2K 45-131 RON HENDERSON&CHOICE OF COLOUR Gemini Lady / Goodbye My Love G2K 45-130 THE MAGNETICS When Im With My Baby / Count The Days G2K 45-129 L.V. JOHNSON Trying To Hold On / I Love You, I Want You, I Need You G2K 45-128 WILLIE TEE Im Having So Much Fun / First Taste Of Hurt G2K 45-127 C.P. LOVE Trick Bag / Plenty Of Room For More G2K 45-126 EDDIE BILLUPS Ask My Heart / A Soldiers Prayer G2K 45-125 THE CARBON COPIES Just Dont Love You / Baby Im Coming Home G2K 45-124 MELVIN BROWN&JAMES MATTHEWS Love Stormy Weather / Soul Man G2K 45-123 THE JONES BROTHERS featuring Joe Jones Good Old Days / Lucky Lady G2K 45-122 THE FOUR DYNAMICS Things That A Lady Aint Supposed To Do / Thats What Girls Are Made For G2K 45-121 THE SPRINGERS Nothings Too Good For My Baby / I Cant Believe G2K 45-120 DON GARDNER Cheatin Kind / Is This Really Love G2K 45-119 THE MAGNETICS Ill Keep Holding On / Jackie Baby (Can You Do It) G2K 45-118 SWISS MOVEMENT I Wish Our Love Would Last Forever / One In A Million G2K 45-117 BILL CODAY / SANDRA WRIGHT A Man Cant Be A Man (Without A Woman) G2K 45-116 THE SERVICEMEN Are You Angry / I Need A Helping Hand G2K 45-115 ARCHIE HODGE I Really Want To See You Girl / If I Didnt Need You Woman G2K 45-114 THE MONTCLAIRS Hey You! Dont Fight It! / Never Ending Love G2K 45-113 SEX Its You (Baby Its You) / Its You (Baby Its You) (Extended Version) G2K 45-112 NATHAN WILLIAMS What Price / Reaching Higher G2K 45-111 FORTSON&SCOTT / ROBBY FORTSON Sweet Lover / Are You For Real G2K 45-110 ERNEST BAKER Alone Again / Do It With The Feeling G2K 45-109 GEORGE HOBSON Let It Be Real / A Place In My Heart G2K 45-108 LITTLE HANK Try To Understand / Mr. Bang Bang Man G2K 45-107 MATT BROWN Thank You Baby / Sweet Thing G2K 45-106 TAVASCO Love Is Trying To Get A Hold On Me (Radio Edit) / Love Is Trying To Get A Hold On Me G2K 45-105 TRUE IMAGE Im Not Over You / Im Not Over You (Extended Version) G2K 45-104 THE MAGNETICS That Look On Your Face / You Were Made For Love G2K 45-103 BOBBY WAYNE Long Hard Road / Do I Love You (Indeed I Do) G2K 45-102 CHOICE OF COLOUR Your Love / Love Is Gone G2K 45-101 ELECTRIC EXPRESS Hearsay / Hearsay (Instrumental) G2K 45-100 VICKI LABATT / GUITAR RAY Got To Keep Hanging On / Youre Gonna Wreck My Life