Mike

Following the great success of the previous two years events, it was quickly decided to run a third weekender in 2004. Weve changed venues though, because weve found a better hotel, and actually managed to reduce the price of the whole weekender to £70.00, including breakfast, so here are the details. ...hit read more for full info and link March 27th / 27th, 2004 The Westminster Hotel, 11 - 13 East Parade, Rhyl, North Wales DJs Booked to appear Andy Rix, Keith Money, Andy Dyson, Roger Banks, Dave Rimmer, Mick H, Derek Pearson, John Weston Chris Anderton, Cliff Steele, John Mills, Stevie Z For further information please ring John Mills on 01204 413973 To print off a booking form click here

As some of you are aware a brand new venture starts up on The South Coast next Saurday under the auspices of The Southern Soul Movement. Steve C and Dave Abbott will be attempting to bring 60s Rare Soul, RnB, lesser played gems and quality oldies to Hampshire-something thats been missing for some time and with the increasing Southerners making it to London on a regular basis to listen to the rarer and lesser played sounds theres now something on the doorstep!! Sat July 12 sees the inaugural night at The Racecourse Snooker Club, North Harbour, Cosham (less than a mile from the M27). The venue is situated right on the A27 opposite Tesco Express (North Harbour) and very close to both The Marriot hotel and the Travel Inn (virtually 2 min walk). The building itself has Paulsgrove Industrial Centre sprawled across the front of it-please dont let that put you off. Assisting both Dave and Steve on the opening night are Capitol Soul Clubs Irish Greg and Stuart Tyler. The wooden dance floor is huge and the management have no problems with Talc on the floor. Bar prices are extremely reasonable and there is plenty of room for record stalls/bars. The night runs from 8-2 and door Tax is £5. No entry after midnight. Future dates and guests are: Sat 30 August - Dave Flynn&Mark White Sat 11 October - John Weston&Phil Rains Sat 8 November - Shifty&Russ Vickers With your support we hope to make this a successful night and subsequently a regular one next year trying to get the top DJs in the country down. Why, even the management are not shocked by the possibility of an all-niter!! Please do not hesitate to contact one of us if you need further details: dajl1@aol.com 07747 005523 OR s.csordas@ntlworld.com 07710 246652 Heres hoping for you support Soulfully yours Steve&Dave

Just had the following in IMPORTANT ANNOUCEMENT We'd like to announce that our last soul night at the Rider Club in Halifax will be on Saturday 9th August, however, we are planning a new project and will be in touch as soon as we have firm details, watch this space........ It will be status quo this Saturday though with guest DJ PAUL JOHNSON and the usual line-up of residents GUY HENNIGAN, ALEX JONES, EDDIE ENGEL & COLIN WOOD. Again we remind you that our last night will be Saturday 9th August with guest on that night JOHNNY BEGGS. This will be the last two nights to be at the Rider under it's current music policy and as usual all kicks off at 8.30pm til 2.00am with bar until 1.30am and only £4 on the door. We would just like to say a big thank you to all who have supported us whilst weve been at the Rider, a better bunch of soulies we couldnt wish to meet, youre all good friends. See ya soon and keep on soulin... Col&Shirl.

Forthcoming Guests on the Kev Roberts shows are as follows; w/e July 12/13 Billy Griffin(The Miracles) w/e July 19/20 Sam Moore(Sam and Dave) forthcoming...John Hook(DJ, North Carolina/Beach Music etc), R.Dean Taylor, Rufus Wonder, James Bounty, The Spellbinders, The Ad-Libs, Freddie Hughes, John Manship(talks openly about the find), Eugene Record. Stations; SOLAR, Sky Digital Channel 879(Sat 10am and Sun 6pm) www.solarradio.com SAGA 106.6(East Midlands regional) Sun 8-10pm www.saga1066fm.co.uk MANSFIELD 103.2 (North Notts/North Derbys) Sun 5-7pm CLASSIC GOLD 954/1530 AM (Hereford/Worcs) Sun 5-7pm CURRENT TOP 10 Plays/Requests; 1. Breakaway-Frank Popp(unreleased Warner Music) 2. Party Time Man-The Futures (Philly Int) 3. Sold On You-Johnny Moore(Grapevine cd cut) 4. 8-3-1-Lisa Stansfield(Arista) 5. Gonna Make It Up To You-Kim Weston(unreleased Motown) 6. Are You Doing Me Wrong-Laura Lee(unreleased Chess) 7. Old People/ My Balloons Going Up-Archie Bell(Phil Int/Atlantic) 8. Comin Home Baby-Dee Dee Sharp(Cameo) 9. Gonna Keep On Trying-GC Cameron(unreleased Motown) 10. Tell Me Baby-Karmello Brooks(Milestone) Krl news Brand NEW CDs THE NORTHERN SOUL OF SHRINE(MID PRICE-30 TRACKS-ALL DANCERS) and HAVE A GOOD TIME-Various Artists (features Ted Wilson, Big Daddy Rogers, The Moments-You Said and many more! Ben E King-Cant Break The News To Myself/Bobby Sheen-Something New To Do(Warner 45) After Hours- Various Artists(Warner Music) features Afternoon Of The Rhino Blackpool Soul Weekender SELLING FAST at www.togethernessonline.com Oct 3-5 starring MARVIN SMITH and RUBY ANDREWS. 3 Rooms of Entertainment.

Last night me and jackie went to the Plinston. What a welcome we got on arrival at the pub beforehand. Everyone made us feel so welcome,we last saw each other at Soulgate and we feel a whole new set of friends has emerged. last night was wicked, the time pasted so quickly the old tunes are the best, but Taffy played some excellent tunes that had us all spinning on our toes, not a sad face in sight,jackie and amy danced al-night in between jackie eating crisps and chocolate,much too everyones digust.Everyone was smiling sweating and enjoying themselves too the full.jackie and Kaz took the buckets round again for the Royal Marsden Hospital we raised £180 what a result, we will pass the money onto Paul nad terry. Thanks again for a great welcome and a great night. We will be back for the Anniversary. Hope that all who received the Soulgate video enjoyed watching it, as i had a great time filming them. As for neil calling Tony the Honey MOnster(cheeky git) he,s been called alot worst. Keep smiling through the pain Jackie and Tony Wildmanxxxxxxxxxxxx :-D :-

Many thanks to Ritchie and Ann for sharing photos taken at the recent "This Thing Of Ours" 2003 Alldayer Up in the Gallery good quality and well worth a look

Just read news soul legendary artist Barry White has passed away The singer died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre, at around 2pm British time yesterday, said his manager, Ned Shankman. White had suffered kidney failure from years of high blood pressure. http://www.thescotsman.co.uk/entertainment.cfm?id=732662003]Scotsman report Own personal view on Barry White, while more famous for his 70s classics, that to me have quietly stood the test of time. His contribution to Soul Music is much greater. Only in recent years have been aware of just what things in the 1960s he was involved with. From record labels, 45s under his own and assumed names and much more. Will post up more 60s info later hopefully as am sure the rest of the media will concetrate on his 70s onwards stuff. If are aware of worthwhile resources or have any info, sure be of interest if you posted up

Fancy a hot and Soulful night out in Spain!!!!!!! Well look no further. On the 2nd of November 2003 at Chaplins Night club in Spain we are organising a northern soul night. The night as come about because a mate of mine started playing a few CDs in a bar he works in. People started asking what is this wonderful music! A mixture of ex pats and locals have said it would be great to have northern night and so we now going to give it a try. Calella is about ½ hour from Barcelona. The venue hold about 500 and will open at 9.30 till 3.00. Music policy will be across the board , top allnighter sounds, R&B, Modern & crossover, oldies from the wheel, torch, mecca&the casino. Entrance is 5 euros and the first drink is free!!! Already the night is creating a buzz in Spain, it would great to see support from soul fans from all over Europe. If the night is successful the idea is that a northern soul bar could be a establish bringing over british DJs to play. If anyone is interested in going to Spain to support the night please get in touch micked@talk21.com . Our anyone could distribute flyers please drop me a line. Keep the Faith. Mick. SOUL IN SPAIN

This Friday sees yet another DMSC "Soul At The Social " event at Bangor. A regular event held monthly at Bangor Citys social club run by Johnny J and offering a nite of all styles good time northern, missed last months one (first one missed in two years) but been told it was a cracker with a larger turnout inc many travellers. Guests this time are Chico and Karl Rhodes along with regulars Johnny J and meself should be a good one know I always enjoy them, £3 in 8 - late, all styles northern on offer

As said a fair few good sets were pushed out last weekend at the 100 Good to say Mick H took time to pass on his plays, dont forget his Union Club event is on this Friday with guest Guy H amongst others: Here you go: set one johnny honnycutt im coming on over -triode the videls-aint gonna do you no good- capricorn johnny rogers-make a change -amon cautions-no other way- shrine appointments-i saw you there- de-lite damon fox-packen up - fairmount youngbrothers -whats your game- soulpower anthony &delsonics -everytime-emerge devotions -do do da da -nation nurons -all of my life - nu-ron set two camaros -were not to young -darcha passions -if you see my baby -elvirtrue &satilite monique - if you love me -maurci sensations-demanding man -way out walter & admirations -man o man -la-cindy shaddows -pretty baby- cover up winfeild parker -i love you just the same-ru-jac soundmasters-lonely lonely - julet proffesionals-thats why i love you -grove city jackie day -naughty boy-pheletron trannells-blessed with a love-flo-jo homer banks-swettie pie-genie eric mercury-lonely girl -sac springers -nothings to good for my baby-whale four tracks like my love for you-mandingo aspirations -you left me-peeches al williams -i am nothing -palmer al scot -what happend to yesterday-genuine grand prix -i see her pretty face -big mack imperial cs -someone tel her-phil-a-soul buddy smith -when you lose the one you love -brute

Weekend View Jun 2003 100 Club and This Thing Of Ours A rushed view on weekend, 8.10am on a Saturday and got out of door only 10 mins late, picked up Ritchie and Ann, no sign of Dick John ( found out later hadnt finished Friday nite off yet) and set off. Was going to be a special one, the alldayer "This Thing Of Ours" due to the recent sad news, being a "Celebration of Randys Life and Music" and along with the 100 Club being on after as well it was one of those must gos. As Ritchie was making a return to scene of some of his past going ons, involving tales of vinyl, shoeshops and all-sorts, and for me a first visit to that far off capitol since last year it seemed was going to be a break from the old routine. As always things got off to a good start, set off , 1 hour later was back in Llandudno doing a quick car swap. Dont ask. Unexpectedly the rest of journey went fine, got down there quick found pub first time. Settled down for 10 hours of all-dayer, just a quick brief bit as more posted on site. Lots of catch ups, meet ups, and good to meet at lasts was going on, especially all the "online" lot who use this site. Outside the event was creeping into the high street, the southern sun was fierce (for us from more temperate climes), the beer flowed and the event was kicking. By now right old atmosphere was going, the dancefloor inside was busy, pub packed and a constant stream of djs kept music flowing, and as beer was flowing, was most enjoyable. By now after over 8 hours of the event things were just a bit hazy, our plans to get to 100 club swung in and was time to nip down to 100. As said in other post, many thanks go out to all who were involved with this event, with the sad news of Randy departure in everyone's mind, the way event went was a credit to all involved. Thanks After the dayer it was a quick jump to central London, quick as could be if take into accounts our tour of east London, all due to a forced police detour leaving us at mercy of inner London traffic signs. All we wanted was a sign saying London central, instead the whole city was against us, we ended up in all sorts of places, dead ends in inner London estates. Was just one of them nights, even taxi drivers and garage blokes were at it, giving us wrong directions. Eventually and I mean eventually ended up round the back of 100 parking. Been a fair while since last visit to 100 club, and have to say as soon as walking thru door realised what had been missing. Straight away could pick up that buzz. Down stairs and place was packed, quick look round and after getting over shook of first no Dave Rimmer in place (did they trade him in for air conditioning) then Johnny T greeting me in a very frightening way! Though first passed on good news that a great big wad of cash took from the Valatone event was passed on to the fund. Nice one. Had a quick stop and take it all in and it felt good. Bumped into fellow Llandudno renegade Christian and also Dick john had made it after all. Guest djs on nite were Mick H, Marco S and Neil Jones, with regs Butch. Mick Smith and of course Ady himself. Think right in saying nite was split up into 30 min sets, Great stuff from Mick H, stuff like Imp Cs Nu-Rons Camaros etc Mick said will pass on full playlist later, Marco S started one sets off with announcement no r n b, no x-over , just stompers and did just that with great set, Neil Jones think pushed out 3 sets, never been to his Bury event so dont know how typical it was but many popular sounds being pushed out. The regs pushed out great stuff, Butch dished out likes of the always so good to hear cover up Eric Lomax, the sounds better and better each time, great Jean Carter I Want to Know, Mellow Souls, Ritchie Adams Flashback and so on A first hear for me other version of Emanuel Laskys 1975 Dt 45 " Id rather leave on my feet (than on my knees) did get full info on 45 from him, but names gone west stuff think is 100% , its on DT as well, but only 2 copies, anyone fill in artist info or background. Mick Smith and Ady pushed out some great stuff as well, but as think hit a wall at the 20 hour mark so all details unlocked at moment As said well busy with large crowd, the air-conditioning certainly seemed to make a big difference, though not sure if on 100% of the nite as later on just could have been me getting hotter with ac saving me from full meltdown. Always surprises me at times just how, who and how often you bump into people, loads had caried on from the dayer event, but also bumped into many from all over uk at places get to odds: few things running round in head, maybe of interest Were not too young - Mick H played Camaros one - know of 3 versions of this all Jackie Beavers related - Karen Stirland? 150 quidish and not very good imo, Jackie Beavers one and of course the Camaros one, sure once heard yet another version female group more uptempo, anyone ? Mick H (who run into recently more often than me own family) passed on that the next Union Club is a Stafford flavoured nite Have a present passed on from Claire for Kates birthday who lives around Paul O way, if anyone meeting up with either and could pass it on please let us know, so she can get it soonest. Come 7 ish time to get home, as now at 23 hr mark it seemed a good idea. Easy journey back and was back to Llandudno. Verdict on it all, in past the cost, time it takes and so on have meant journeys down been bit limited, often fall victim to the easy option when faced with a choice of a 5/6 hour journey or a 1 hour journey when event choosing. As found nite certainly was one of most enjoyable events been to over this year just say now getting up to speed with rail discount system. Thanks to Ady, all the djs, and everyone else involved for a great time.

Latest News: Site, Out and about, DMSC and other post weekend ramblings Caught Out Big Style Please note at moment any emails to soul-source.net or my bt address or thru the "contact us" due to current pc nitemare have not been recieved and thus are un-answered. This includes ought sent over last 7 days Hopefully in a few days when finished current recovery plans will be able to sort, answer etc ALL SHOULD BE SORTED NOW...hopefully Out And About Broughton - 3rd Annivesary - Full on Oldies special, a lot in, classics and revivals, regulars Soul Sam and Brian Ellis did the business as always. Kev from wxm was one of guests and dished what crowd wanted out, other guest was Pep but due to travels missed him. Soul Heaven - Goldbourne - Missed last one which heard was a packer, this one numbers were a bit down, either due to other going ons or maybe last weekends events at joey ds mountain retreat. But as always there had a most enjoyable time, its a combination of the djs they book, the people, the feel and the fact always enjoy it. Line up inc likes of Mick H, Andy Dyson, Pete Coulson, Kev Murphy All cracked on and what heard dished out some top sets .full on mix of all styles, which worked well thru nite, though last oldies based bit at end not exactly my full cup of tea -shrug.Lots of laughs and the standard apoligies go out here to all where needed, fair few travellers inc Northampton lot (threw me this as thought that area between brum and london was just called cambridge) and good meet ups.Enjoyable nite to me, feel free to agree, disagree, slag me off etc etc Other Events -Well dont know how 100% these views are, some from people involved, some from quick chats etc etcFeel free to enhance! First RnB Niter went well at Sheridans Malcom Ws second event at other side of manchester went wellLast Lime Street at Dunkinfield was a good one Mark Bs birthday, next one coming up Heard Northern wise at Winsford niter last sat was a bit flat, modern side had great reviews. DMSC: Monkey burn out? or the Summer of Monkey Love Had word of some rumour going round that me and Steve have sacked the dmsc, and are now growing dreadlocks (maybe not me) and hanging round north wales town centres with dogs on bits of string.As we say if wanna know the score on ought to do with dmsc all you have to do is just ask us and we tell you!! Next Drunken Monkey at Springfield is on SATURDAY AUG 23 Details almost sorted but due to us living the life for a bit, will push them and a couple of flyers out next month Other DMSC stuff to come inc news of events and other stuff. DMSC Bangor Soul At Social being next upAfter reaching the one year point, we are proud to annouce our special........having a laugh, nothing planned, you know the scoreOdds: Have to mention birthdays as celebrated a few recently, and can pass on the whip round news, all were landmark ones, you can guess which ones, Steve Thomas ( was a whip round at lux to get him a years AA membership, but organiser Jonhny J changed it to record boxs, says thanks to all and all the names be on card). Paul O a partner in crime just did his and as always made the most of it. Steve Fletcher one of top North West Radio jocks and a great supporter and helper of dmsc also passed a landmark one as well. Congrats to all those old gits! Just heard its Dick Johns soon as well so congrats as wellNormal Service should be restored 2004. off to the beach