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From Dave Mo a few words on the weekend. Who later added the words "BTW it was just like my 1st allnighter at Wigan or my 1st visit to The Mecca" Posted earlier on Soul-Talk - The Only List for Real Northern Soul Info and News! I would just like to say a massive thank you to Matt, all the djs and everyone who was there on Friday night for one of the most enjoyable nights Ive had in many years.The atmosphere and the sounds were brilliant. Myself and my mate Jason travelled up from Bournemouth on Friday and after finding a parking spot hit The Boston Arms for a couple of well earned pints after fighting our way thru the traffic where we met Steve Csordas and Carol plus his mate Molly. I dont know why its taken us 2yrs to get up to The Dome but well definitley be back in the new year and hopefully with a few more soulies from the Bournemouth area in tow. Thanks for the tape its the dogs proverbials and was on the tape deck in the car all the way home later that night. Once again many thanks to all the djs for a brilliant night. Dave Mo

Word on last nite at the Dome was that it was a packer, with one of the longest queues, normal quality great sounds, great atmosphere, described in the words of one as the nite was "well mental". A right old celebration of 2 great years Have a brief view on the nite by Mike Hump. Plus story about a guy who must live on another planet Dome 2nd Anniversary - Friday 2nd December 2001 A great deal has been said about the Dome since it opened 2 years ago in North London. Strangely there seemed to be less anticipation about this one than of late. Can't understand why there was the usual excellent home team line up with Guest DJ - Kenny Burrell. Perhaps the southern scene is suffering from excellence fatigue and is starting to take its three top nites (100 club, Scenesville and CSC) plus the many smaller events and warmers for granted. There seemed to be more chat in the week before about who would be let in (or not). For once I was early and was in the pub by 8.30, there was already a gaggle of soulies inside and the atmosphere soon warmed up. The first 50 through the door got a free tape - regretfully I was well to the back and missed out. But everyone was given a 2nd anniversary badge - nice one to match the first. Musically a top nite, I was feeling a bit rough with a cold and intended to leave early but after a gradual build up I stayed till the end. Kenny Burrell did a top mixed set, stand out for the crowd was "Wake up to the sunshine girl" which got the biggest applause of the night. Of course the floor was rammed to "that" record which also got a big cheer. The crowd doesn't forget their roots. What stood out for me was the consistent high quality of the sounds through the night. Also a particular pleasure for me was the top line R&B mix especially the last hour and a half. The night finished off with a few oldies leaving the crowd wanting more and me pleased that I didn't bunk off early. Dance floor was busy all evening, very few gaps - a further tribute to the DJ's. At the end the crowd wanted more and things only stopped when the managers took the cartridge off the decks. I think it was a first for me 1st time in two years of London events when I didn't hear "Voodoo Working" or maybe I just missed it. One or two moments that stuck out on the social side, Matt Jahans telling everyone that he was pissed - yeah, and his point was? Also, Steve Heinsen selling videotapes of the Dome "Sidney Barnes" 30th March nite. Good footage of the place, dancers and interviews by Winston of the DJ's: A snip at £8, watched it today - excellent value. Even better Steve sold one to Matt - what a salesman. If you want one you can mail Steve on sheinsen@aol.com. Written By Mike Hump Thanks as always to soul fans who take the time to pass on rest of us what went on -------------------------------------------------------------- Heard a story about a guy who needs to get himself on a "living in the real world" course as soon as possible! Imagine that you were involved with a new soul event. You plan it to run the day after the next CSC Dome event, not only that you plan it to run it in the same area, not only that but you plan to run it clashing with every CSC Dome for the whole bloody year!! With me so far, now also throw in the fact that you never once bothered to liase with any of the CSC to try and work out dates when setting up your event, and well gotta say that you dont sound either very clever or very friendly at all. Ok so just imagine you did the above, would you then turn up at the Dome and start flyering your new event without asking promoter or ought , you know the one that has been set up to clash in the same area, on the same weekend for the whole year! And if you did how long do you think you get away with it Well Kevin, you might be naive or just stupid, but when reading your moaning about it today thought, what planet are you living on. Did you honestly think it was a good idea trying to advertise in a nite that your new event has been set up to clash with?? Of course some may say it was a cynical PR stunt, from your mentors dirty tricks book. Nah never....

Well couldnt make this due to whole household going down with some bug, and as always, seems missed a storming nite. Bit late as busy times but heres some playlists from Irish Greg, David Flynn, Guests Kenny Burrell and Simon Bridger. Two years on and getting stronger each event! playlists............ Irish Greg Set list- CSC 2nd Anniversary - ( Not in order of play!! Lots of Requests) Districts - One lover (just wont do) -Nile Appreciations - I cant hide it - Aware Tokays - Baby Baby Baby -Brute Mayfield Singers - Dont stop now - Unissued Vocal T C Lee & The Bricklayers - Up & Down the hill - King George Blackwell - Cant lose my head - Smoke Ree Flores - Look into my heart - M&H Oc Tolbert - You got me turned around - Unissued Topper Four tops - Lonely lover - Jobette Nat Hall - Why - Loop Don Varner - Tear Stained face - Quinvy Sonatas - Going on down the road - Hot Line Judy Freeman - Hold on -Unissued lp version Brand New Faces - Brand New Faces - Lu Juana CP Love - Trick Bag - Unissued Version Curley Moore - You dont mean - Sansu Nat Hall - B side of "Why" - Loop Gentlemen Four - You cant keep a good man down - Wand Jackie Wilson - All because of you - Brunswick J Mae Matthews - Dont mess with my man - Big-D Honey & The Bees - Dynamite Exploded - Arctic Honey & The Bees - Two can play the same game to - Academy David Flynns 10.30 TO 11.00 ROSCOE SHELTON -YOURE THE DREAM -SS7 UNISSUED KENNY BERNARD & CHAPTER FIVE -ONE IN A MILLION -CBS UK UNISSUED TYRONE ASHLEY -I WANT MY BABY BACK -PHIL LA OF SOUL ALT.TAKE PRECIOUS THREE -I NEED A MAN -REFOREE OXFORD NIGHTS -IM SUCH A LONELY ONE -DELPHI HARVEY AVERNE DOZEN -THINK IT OVER -ATLANTIC LP SOUL INC. -MY PROPOSAL -COCONUT GROOVE SEPTEMBER JONES -GIVE ME ALL OF YOUR LOVE P-IED PIPER UNISSUED HELEN TROY -BRING THAT MAN MY WAY -C/UP FRAN OLIVER -SEARCHIN FOR MY MAN -C/UP LES CHANSONETTES -DONT LET HIM HURT YOU -SHRINE DEL LARKS -OUT OF THE IN-CROWD -JET VAN DYKES -SAVE MY LOVE FOR A RAINY DAY -MALA 2.30 TO END BENNY SPELLMAN -THIS ONES FOR YOU MY LOVE -ALON HAYES COTTON -BLACK WINGS HAVE MY ANGEL -RESIST CODY BLACK -IM SLOWLY MOLDING -KING RODD KEITH & THE RAINDROPS -LIKE THE LORD SAID -PREVIEW MAYFIELD PLAYERS -DONT STOP NONE (INST.) -MAYFIELD UNISSUED THE JOKERS -SOUL SOUND -SKO-FILED MARVA JOSIE -LATER FOR YOU BABY -TIME HELEN TROY -BRING THAT MAN MY WAY -C/UP SIDNEY BARNES -SAFETY ZONE -JOBETE ACETATE SEPTEMBER JONES -IM WITH YOU -PIED PIPER UNISSUED EDWARD HAMILTON & ARABIANS -BABY DONT YOU WEEP -MARY JANE DARRELL BANKS -OUR LOVE (IS IN THE POCKET) -REVILOT CHIP TYLER -BECAUSE I LOVE YOU -CHICKORY ARTHUR ALEXANDER -STAY WITH ME -MONUMENT UNISSUED RAY POLLARD -THE DRIFTER -UNITED ARTISTS Most of them were requests, so it was pretty much decided for me! Kenny Burrells 1. JOEY DELORENZO Wake up to the sunshine girl MIVAL 2. INMATES This is the day KOPPIT 3. REATHA REESE Only lies DOT 4. JERI SHAW A little less talk MASTERSOUND 5. WARD BURTON Sweet temptation PANTHER 6. ADMIRATIONS You left me PEACHES 7. INTENTIONS Feel so good MONEYTOWN 8.WALTER & ADMIRATIONS Man O Man LA CINDY 9. JIMMY BO HORN I cant speak DADE 10.MONTCLAIRS Hey You ARCH 11.KATIE BRIGGS Last time around MOSRAY 12."GINGER LOGAN" I know what I want C/U 13.JESSE JAMES Loves alright VIRTUE ACETATE 14.JOHNNY HONEYCUTT Im coming over TRIODE 15.TOMANGOES I really love you WASHPAN 16.JOE MATHEWS Aint nothing you can do KOOL KAT 17.FASCINATIONS Crazy BELL ACETATE 18.MAGNETICS I have a girl RASEL 19.WILLIAM POWELL Heartache Souvenirs POWERHOUSE 20.YOUNG BROTHERS Whats your game SOUL POWER 21.POETS Wrapped around your finger 22.TY KARIM You just dont know ROMARK 23.FRANK WILSON Do I love you SOUL Simon B from Brighton Heres what i played 10 till 10.30 (In no particular order): Jimmy Lipscomb - Pow pow pow @ Monique Denise Germaine - Hes a strange one @ ABC WD Miracles - If your mother only knew @ Tamla George Cameron - My heart tells me so @ Portrait Gene Holiday - Scratch my name off the mailbox @ johnson Delores Clark - Livin to please @ Antares Chaumonts - Now youve gone @ Bay Sound Betty Turner - Be careful girl @ Liberty WD Tommy Mosley - You lied, i cried, love died @ Uptown Deon Jackson - Ooh baby @ Carla Flirtations - Change my darkness into light @ Josie Bob Kayli - Tie me tight @ Tamla Robin Rice - Ive had it @ Crackerjack

Weekend was a good one, few words on some of the events that went on... Heres some of the things that went on Been told the Bury soul nite on Friday was well packed, full dancefloor all nite, music mainly oldies style, with Ginger mixing in a fair few current sounds.Also Dave Evison and his son Joshua? 13 years old (?) in action Attendence of 1000+ there quoted, one mate says was a really good night with great atmosphere, and a great mix of sounds, only time floor wasnt full was when a couple of dodgy wigan "classics" were played. Plus heard that some DJs were having a great time with some great one-liners Saturday King Georges Blackburn was on, heard from one guy who went, that he didnt enjoy it, too many beer monsters in attendance meaning a soggy dancefloor Winsford Niter Saturday A most enjoyable nite, wasnt a packer but not sparse either. Top tip - turned up early to grab few beers, but the pub across carpark is now boarded up, so thought hit bar inside, big mistake as bottles only and at 2.20 each just a bit expensive, gotta be pub 5 mins down road next time Dj wise -There was some problems with planned line up as many were delayed and things had to be juggled a bit, which with my memory, the fact that was not driving, may just reflect in details! Keith Money - Scotlands finest. This spot was the main must hear for me as last time heard him at the 100 Club did a great set , must have been the most travelled furthest DJ but unfortunately was only given a 45 min spot, started off as expected top rare sounds, all his normal top stuff- dancefloor full of those who like their soul rare and full of quality, the last 15 mins or so dancefloor tailed off a bit though think was due to rare soul fatigue, as so much quality was dished out Derek Allen - Last time caught him think was down 100 club on return to uk about 3 year ago he was Mr Enthusiastic, dancing, singing, and can remember a great set this time, seemed to be lot more subdued and so did his plays Paul Baldwin - Great balanced set, he started off with a couple of classy floorfilling revivals, which went down well but had us thinking in for oldies session but then just dropped in Sonatas - Going Down The Road and then Montclairs dead casual like, and carried on with intelligent mixing, gotta be a winning formula as seemed to unify the crowd Roger Banks - Just caught brief bit of spot seemed normal quality worthwhile set Bob Hinsley -As always a great set Charisma Band, Bobby Rich and more classy 70s balanced with top 60s rare floorfillers Kerry L - Memory says mainly classic oldies Sam Moore - inc some uplifting r+b Little Scotty- Missed most Brian Rae - Finishing set and a lot different from last time here with some great choices of little heard and some first hear to me oldies Modern - Didnt spend as long as last time as main hall was a lot better this time, Liberation being the brand name with Roger Williams running the show, djs inc Mark Randle, Steve Aggasild and more. To me modern is a complete different kettle of fish nowadays and feel am not really the man to do justice to a review of the room, and not really fair just doing it by popping in every now and again, all I say is there was a fair few in there, dont think as packed as remember last one, dancefloor busy, crowd always seemed to be well enjoying themselves. So djs were doing the works, did hear some classy stuff. So I would consider it a job well done, of course if you were one of the many in there who were having a top time and want to give a more "informative" view feel free to send it in. Overall View- mix current and oldies, 50/50 may be fair guess, but what was good to hear was some thought going into some of the oldies set, a fair amount of interesting revivals, that did the job and got the floor busy, with not many groans of not that bloody record again that follow some "top" djs . Though thinking starting a Jackie Wilson Because of you Free award as cant remember not hearing it at a venue:) Current rarities, well many ultra rare and just plain normal rare quality sounds were dished out. Though gotta say never agree with total ban on repetition, but was a hell of a lot of it tonite, Cashmeres, Sugar and Spice were two of many that got repeated, sure some were played up to 3 times. Lot of R+B dished out ranging from current popular ones to bit more obscure. Odds: no lengthy detailed playlists as well busy but one r+b wise heard a great more up todate version of Lillians Offitt - Miss you so - sort of takes the happy days feel out of it and gives it more solid 60s r+b feel that works well and better to me.Ted Taylor on Ronn being the one to look for. Since found has in past been popular mod spin. End of story - a most enjoyable niter, better than last one in my view, myself would have prefered some of the well known oldies to have be given a rest, but one mans poison..... think the mix worked well with the crowd and a good balance and nite for all was achieved. As always just my own and others personal view of things, feel different? Well dont start moaning at me ...just use that submit button!