Mike

Hope all had a top xmas! Lots of news and all that All in place for a great nite at the Monkey tomorrow nite (Friday) Djs in main room Andy Rix, Rob Thomas, Guests Dave Rimmer Brian Ellis Colin Wood Second room goes all-era with guest Paul Baldwin bringing bit of revitalised upstairs at tonys to the springfiled along with some of North Wales finest all-era spinners Plus free cd (first 50) and lots of other xmas going ons Buzz about the forthcoming Feb 1st spectacular niter in London - CROSSFIRE being the name with what has to be one of the most strongest dj line ups ever seen, (see earlier post for list) this seems it is going to be one of the big ones in 2003. Likes of this and others such as Prestatyn Weekender and even more "real" quality northern events planned and going strong 2003 seems is going to be a top year! Niters coming up include Mick hs Nottingham one off , Bretby and Goldbourne, along with soul nites all over the place during next few days Still to come, review of Standing In The Shadows Of Motown Film, more plays from recent events, a look back at the year 2002 and more Laughable mainstream media article number 327 : Recent Sunday Observer featured more bullshit from the "fantasy world " of Northern Soul. Dale Winton ??....that about sums it all up

Dear all, A Merry Xmas and a stonking New Year to all of you at Soul Source and the Drunken Monkey from your friends at the 6Ts Mafia in North Herts. Long may your rather groovy site continue to bring us the news and views on the scene and the tongue in cheek coments that have become your trademark. We look forward to posting you all the skinny on the Plinston Hall events and the latest flyers and special flyers (Soul Sams will be landing with you by Jan 6th) as well as photos etc. We have confirmed the booking of Tony Warrot and Pete Hulutt for our May 9th event and hope to be able to post all the star DJs for next year very shortly. That said, have a great Christmas and bring on 2003!!!!!! TheBigO

Keele - the event Thought was a good one, large crowd in and well busy To me everything was on the ball Had a great time and know many other did. DJ line up was a pleasure to read, Mick Smith, Butch, Ady C, Bob Hinsley, Dave Welding, Dave Rimmer Keith Minshull Roger Banks were the billed line up From what I saw of the floor it was busy most of time and great reaction to all sounds. Great seeing stuff like Butchs Jean Carter cover up get such a floorfilling reaction Some great sets, know some thought a few "safe" ones but meself thought balance was achieved and defintely was no call to retire to cafe while so called big names bore us with overplayed crap Sounds still ringing in head had to be yet again Vanguards "good times bad times" and the wonderfull Eric Lomax cover up! (is it true that even mick s doesnt know the true details of this outrageously good tune. Good to hear Dave Rimmer first time for a while, and reckon his appearance at next monkey will do the buissness Crowd wise, seemed well busy when got in, espically at the bar, faces from all over Uk , including a fair few havent seen for a while. Was last day of me sell off spare vinyl thing campign, which was a relief as cant even keep a eye on me fags never mind a record box And laughs allround at my haggling wheeler/dealer skills Overall was a great nite to me, next one is on first weekend of April. And after this one got to say taking in all factors, crowd, venue, dj line up Even after just two niters its got to be already one of the best Northern Niters around and compared to the "old" keele a completely different event. Hats off to the promoters! News: SKM Latest SKM out on the streets and seems like as always its a must buy. Full of usual info, news, reviews and much more. Highly recommended Check out the Soulful Kinda Music website in links for more details along with online info etc etc Bury and Wrexham Travel plans and xmas made it a one event weekend.for me Heard from Kit and Caz that Viv Coulson did a great spot at Bury on Friday Dick j says Wrexham RAFA was a good one on Friday Notts Union Spoke to Mick h about his Notts Union Nites and all seems going very well. With quality dj line ups and sounds and crowd to match already being acclaimed as one of the top northern nites JazzFM Caught it for first time for ages, Ginger was guest as always a laugh, Shame the "how many times Prestwich is mentioned" pool isnt still going, though pretty impresive some of the connections Mr Searling uses as a excuse to mention it "its now coming up to a quarter to Prestwich." Enjoyable hour before got on the wrong side of the welsh mountains Crossfire 01 Feb Flyers were out for this new event - with a top grade line up with djs from some of the best and respected soul clubs/nites/niters in London. Causing a fair old bit of interest and anticipation this one already.

2003 - Word of a great new event on Feb 01 More details follows later, its a 3 room event and it promises to be one of "the" events of 2003 Taster - just check out the line up of just one of the rooms!!! CROSSFIRE 10pm - 6am @ The International Students House, 229 Gt. Portland St. Regents Park London Ouch! Room 1 the 600 capacity Soul room with the LONDON UTD DREAM TEAM djs (100 club) Ady Croasdell Butch Mick Smith (Scenesville) Andy Rix, Dawn Brown Nick Brown (Capitol Soul Club) Irish Greg Alan Handscombe (These Ole Shoes) Jo Wallace (Valatone) Soulful Chris PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS Ginger Taylor&Roger Banks more details soonest Lot of stuff to go up - time short so hopefully all awaiting stuff will be up soonest

You may have seen details out and about Second room what we call The Chameleon Room is "changing" format for this one Its going to be a case of All-Era soul Paul Baldwin is main guest in second room and took time to pass on his current plays: Paul bs top 5 The Groove Junkies - Inside my soul Big Moses - Trust yourself Anthony Flanagan - Its alright Michael Procter - Fall Down Jodie Watley - Photographs Team Factory featuring Kenny Bobien

"AND WONT IT BE FINE" ADY, MICK, CRISTINA&HORACE PLAYING THE BEST NORTHERN AND 60S SOUL OF THE PAST 40 YEARS (INC IM GOING XMAS SHOPPING!) £8 ON THE DOOR, MSHIPS NOT NEEDED BRING YOUR LIVER

Still getting word back on the last one, seems defintely hit the spot No apoligies for below, just passing it on as made our day! Quote had last nite on the November one was "Can honestly say that since early 70s have never had such a nite of hearing so many quality and fresh soul sounds in just one place in one nite!!" (Avoid embarrasment have left guys name out, any cynics just email us and will send email of the person) Well gotta say full credit to all the last event djs Rob Thomas, Carl Willingham, Andy Dyson, Mick H (Notts) Mark Speakman and credit to all members as well whos "up for it" attitude helped make it a most memorable nite. Know myself was in a state of sore mouth by the amount of drop jaw sounds dished out. Pure enjoyment... ! Hear buzz about the Friday 27 Dec one building, all things in place for a xmas rare soul cracker, quality rare soul sounds dished out by exciting passionate djs, top venue, punter friendly all the way, is whats on offer. Check DMSC bit for full info on line up and all rest plus photos from last one up Plus new second room format

Funny, dont know if Yorkshire was in some sort of time warp but heard a few thought Halifax and Sheridans was on this weekend, while regular followers of soul source event guide will know score on Halifax at least. Both on next week Very big buzz on Keele niter next week, seems word is that this revitalised venue is a must get to. Know went to the last one before it closed and the first one after it re-opened and the difference was massive - a complete different event to me. Was a 3 hour period that first nite that rivals any other event in last year for atmosphere and all that to me. With yet another strong line up inc likes of Ady Croasdale, Butch, Mick Smith, Dave Rimmer, Bob Hinsley, Roger Banks, Dave Welding, Keith Minshull It seems that this Decembers niter could be an all out blast, looking forward to it Albrighton Real life and travel probs meant had to dip out on this one, reports say was a top one, quality 60/70s sounds, quality passionate djs, great crowd. Well sounds like venue is back, and with its revised format, ( Paul C said to me format was "Quality 60/70s and punter friendly") sounds like its another "must go to" event for the northern soul fan Dome CSC Xmas bash Heard not so busy numbers wise but very busy enjoyment wise. Plays will undoubtely be on CSC site soonest (Paul O asked me to pass on how much enjoyed the Dec 7 event - so passed on)

Bury - Speaking to Neil Jones on weekend and he was good enough to take time to pass on his top 5, (always appreciated) its up in the Llandudno niter look back post below. Passed on news of next Bury town hall North Manchester Soul Club nite featuring a strong girls DJ line up on the 20 Dec with likes of Viv Coulson, Lynn and Donna Davies, Gill Dawber, Lizz Foster, Sandra G, Wendy Korol and loads more. 8pm - 1am being the times, 2 rooms, website and more info at http://geocities.com/northmanchestersoulclub Know a few of us making rough plans to get there to catch Viv C, (nowadays with all goings on and such dont know what doing tomorrow never mind 4 days ahead! but hopefully will come off)

Had an enjoyable time at last weekends Niter/Dayer at Llandudno. As always it had its own unique feel and atmosphere and had a great time. Think niters been going over 6 years now, main thing I always say about them is they have their own unique feel, style and atmosphere. Hard to explain really, think many factors come in; the promotion, the location, venue, crowd and djs booked. All give event its own identity and feel. Of course being a "local" my view may be a bit different than others, all spoke to gave it a big thumbs up. Got there fairly early, bit quiet early on, but picked up later. Place had a fair sized crowd in, not packed or over busy but no tumbleweed blowing either, and numbers had no effect on nite.Think all talked to said was a most enjoyable night.Well friendly feel, and as always a good crack. Loads of familar faces in attendance, good to meet up with Brian Dunn from Ireland, also greets to Adrian from Nuneaton and his wife who as always took up their regular post Loads of catch ups, most of usual partners in crime knocking about. Fair few familar vinyl sellers and some nice stuff around. Sounds wise, great mix of sets, the "something for everyone" phase a fair statement, dont think heard one bad set at all, of course not all sounds/styles my cup of tea but all went down well . Mark Bicknell - as always some classy quality stuff Dean Anderson -was a lot of very good comments on his set, Bob Hinsley - as always great stuff great mix Neil Jones - got top 5 and along with some news see post later for that Top 5 Lee Crandell Experience - Come on Baby Harrison Bros-Run Forryour life Irene and the Scots - Im Stuck on my baby The Tears - What Youre Doing to me Dickie Wonder - Nobody Knows Pete Coulson - great selection and yet again Pete gave a different flavour to his set and come out with some great and some inspired selections Rob Smith - last hour mainly oldies all way to finish 70s then 60s Mark Morgan - good stuff stamping his style Gary Beattie as always getting things under way doing the opening bit Whole mix of nite seemed to work well, few not my cup of teas but others enjoyed. A balanced mix of sounds, current indemanders, fresh stuff, little heards, some good to hear oldies and even some over played oldies for those who like that sort of thing. As said a enjoyable niter to me Dayer - to me a great part of whole event, held in rugby club got going bout 10 and finishes at 6 Come midday was a fair old crowd, with many from niter still living the life, cheers to Kit for tapes, Coulson family for enduring me, and all rest caught up with. Last two were in blazing sunshine and outdoor event really, this time defintly a indoor one, dj wise usually a mix of all sorts, policy being just get on and do what you want, always enjoyable as wide variety and ears have a day of enjoyment. Know missed a few of names, and brain currently on vinyl overload, so apoligies play details crap. , first names gone west - was bit quiet till 12 as normal sunday bacon sarnie meet ups going on, guys on dished out some nice stuff for us early morning pint of lager fiends and got event going nicely. Ritchie Andrews - place busy now, some may know name from past days - his and Bob Foster exploits in 70s, including responsible for supplying many sounds to djs, been back on scene and the vinyl trail! for a while now and dished out a great set of classy quality soulful stuff, some well horny sounds along with the odd quality revival, lots of thumbs up Managed to just grab his current top 5 1) 21 St Century Coming Right back/Shadow of a memory- Dot 2) Virginia Blakly Let Nobody love you- Mojo 3) Big Dee Irwin You really are Together- Fairmount 4) The Lazy Susans I Give In- Kapp 5) Patti Austin Someones Gonna Cry/Youd Better Know- Coral Debbie from Stockport - think her debut on decks and took to it like duck to water, and great example of someone really enjoying dj-ing and also fitting in getting on floor as well, great sounds, great balance, went really well hats off Mike H - always enjoy doing a bit here, went for a bit of mainly known local pleasers and all that , Playlist off top head so not error free Albert Washington - Im the man, Ted Taylor - Miss you So, Wilson Picket - Baby dont you weep, September Jones-Im coming home, Isonics- Sugar, El Corols - Chick Chick, Houston Outlaws- Aint No Telling, Jones - Name of the game, John Edwards -Aint that good enough, Gayle Adams - Baby need your loving Jamica Underground -Love Existing , Holland Dozier- New Breed Woman, Judy Freeman -Hold On (test lp vers- as always requested/demanded by Fran) Wooden Nickles, Tyn Times, Bleu Lights- They Dont Know, Sensatations - I wont be hurt, Four Chaps-True Lovers Don and Juan - What i really meant to say Pentagons - I wonder seemed to go well with good response to most Ouch names gone - mate of dave and eddies on next - some great stuff, a aretha franklin uk 1986 b-side intesity ? being just one of a fair few that caught ear dave c and eddie - Sound crew boys giving their own equipment some hammer - all good quality stuff, with some good first hears to me and great to hear agains Chris Fletcher - Finishing the long sunday off with more good stuff likes of charades okeh one and more from his box Come end, got to say feeling was apart from well worn head, brain and body out was a great sunday, and capped of a most enjoyable weekend. There you go mike

Dave G just passed on a view of last weeks London do "Soul In The City 1st Anniversary" 5th December 2002 Read on.... Apart from being a great day for Charton supporters i.e. the return 10 years ago to our beloved Valley its also the first anniverary of Soul In The City. Christ is it really a year ago ? We used to meet in a bar in the City of London, get pissed, talk football&Northern Soul .Rob Chadwick was getting divorced&Christmas was fast approaching. We decided to get a few mates together for a Xmas&divorce party . Mac knew a bar which sounded interesting,all the bar maids wore very short kilts! So one evening we found ourselves in McNabs asking the manager if there was any chance of playing a few tapes of Northern. Better than that he had some decks which we could use ! Ok get some flyers printed, Lets have a "do", Djs were Rob, Mac, Paul McKay &myself Dave Greenhill. The first night was a great success&we continued with monthly nights till February until problems with the owners forced us to move to our current venue The Old Blue Last. At that point Rob decided to pack up Djing&we were fortunate enough to recruit Martin Thomson onto the team. As well as our normal monthly nights we also ran a couple of highly successful All - Dayers during the year to cement our place on the London Northern Scene. So to the anniversary night :A fantastic night, lots of the normal London crowd, great atmosphere , loads of rarities&a great oldies set to finish the night from Paul which had the whole place up dancing until nearly an hour after the "official" closing time. Next one is 2/1/03&then the first Thursday of every month. For details phone Dave 0797 1876661 This was spotted on KTF on Friday&no we didnt pay him ! Hi Everyone, Just a quick one to say thanks to Martin and the other guys at Soul In The City last night. It was a really great evening, and Id recommend it to anyone who can get there. There was a friendly atmosphere, and the music was great, a nice mixture of some well-known numbers and loads that were new to me. One of my mates from work came there with me, hes not a soul fan, and I am trying to turn him on to our music. He really enjoyed it and at the end of the evening he was moving around to it. Hopefully another convert. Also hello to Andy, it was nice to speak to him again. Definitely going to the next one on 2 January 2003. Best wishes, Geoff Nice one Dave, Playlists from the nite are in the "read more " section: Martin Thomson Raelettes- all I need is his love (TRC) Trends- not another day (Abc demo) Chandeliers- stop dragging my heart around (Loadstone) Chubby&the Turnpikes- I know the inside story (Capital demo) Bobby Lee Timberlake- You hurt me (Mirwood demo) Clarence Hill- when sonny comes strolling home (Mainstream) Ike and Tina turner- wake up (Sue) Margie Joseph- keep on keeping on (Atlantic demo) Christine Kittrell- Call his name (King) Sandpipers- lonely too long (Giant) Hal frazier- after closing time (Reprise demo) Flirtations- stronger than her love (Festival demo) Sweethearts- Beauty is just skin deep (Kent) Tommy Payton- Mountain of soul pt 1 (Staff) Debonaires- Please come back baby (Soul Click) Sandy Wynns- Ill give that to you (Simco demo) Paul Sindab- you dropped your candy in the sand (Hype) Chants- Baby I dont need your love (UK RCA) Silky Hargreaves- keep loving me like you do (Dearborn demo) Gary Dean- you can say (Young) Tommy Navarro- I cried my life away (De Jac) Hayes Cotton- Love plays funny games (Claire) Lonnett- blue jeans (MS) Sea Shells- Quiet home (Villige) Paul McKay Lula Reed "Take your time" Tangerine DJ Pat&Blenders "Just because" Fast Eddie James Phelps "The look on your face" Apache Kenny Sheppard "What difference does it make" Maxx DJ Joann Garrett "A whole new plan" Chess Gloria Lynne "You dont have to be a tower of strength" Everest Velvet Satins "Nothing can compare to you" General American DJ Sam Dees "Lonely for you baby" SSS Int Kim Weston "Thrill a moment" Gordy Esther Phillips "Just say goodbye" Atlantic Doug Banks "I just kept on dancing" Argo Temptations "The girls alright with me" Gordy DJ Bobby Paris "I walked away" Capitol DJ Channel Three "The sweetest thing" Dakar DJ David&Ruben "I love her so much it hurts me" WB DJ Four Tops "Ask the lonely" Motown DJ Nolan Porter "If I could only be sure" UK Probe DJ Jackie Wilson "Because of you" Brunswick DJ Younghearts "A little togetherness" Canterbury Big Dons Rebellion "It was true" Ethon Denise Lasalle "A love reputation" Chess Patti Austin "Take away the pain stain" Coral Dave Greenhill Inez Foxx I see you my love Symbol Barbara Brown So in love Carnival Kenny Carter Ive gotta get myself together RCA Ketty Lester Please dont cry anymore RCA Little Milton Lets get together Checker Lonzine Cannon Quit while Im ahead Philips Demo Ike&Tina Turner Cant chance a break up Sue Marlina Mars Head&shoulders MGM Eddie Wilson Toast to the lady Tollie Demo Audrey Akins Down came my tears Petal Demo Frank Dell He broke your game wide open Valise Frank Polk Love is dangerous Capitol Pieces of Eight Come back girl A&M Demo Johnnie Bartell&Soul Masters If this isnt love Solid State Demo H.B.Barnum Hurts too much to cry RCA Joe Stampley&Uniques Not too long ago Paula Big Guys Hang my head&cry WB Demo Masters I need your love Crimson Village Sounds These windows Onyx Don&Ron Im so so sorry White Cliff Gale Garnet Ill cry alone RCA Charmaines Eternally Date Demo Otis Smith Let her go Perception Marshall&Chilites Love Bandit Daran Traditions My life with you Barclay Mary Wells Use your head 20th Century & Finally from Mac a top 5 only Ruby Andrews - Just loving you - Zodiac What would I do - Tymes - MGM Love, Love, Love - Bobby Hebb Try a little harder - Fidels Where were you - Epitome of Sound