All time low??
Yer havin a laff folks! You must be? Unless of course your too busy concerning yourself with your "scene", rather than enjoying what it is actually supposed to be about. A few recent highlights for me:
Listening to the Funk Brothers in Manchester via Dave Fergie's transatlantic cell phone call to me in the US. (A true friend)
Dancing and singing with Billy Jackson, Colin Dilnot and Dave Fergie on a street corner in Philly.
Welcoming mates and long time collectors to an annual shindig with the emphasis on dancin' chinstrokers and seeing everyone have a great time.
Watching Sammy Cambell put the band through it's paces on stage in NJ. (One of the highlights of my 'soul' life).
Sharing beer with Glenn Hunter out of a bag that we nicknamed the "Tardis".
Meeting Johnny Warren for the first time.
DJing at Barnoldswick where the egos are left at the door.
Finding a Copy of The Capitols Karen 1549 45 on White Demo
Striking up a real friendship with Johnny Stiles and Luther Randolph of Harthon fame having already done so with Weldon McDougal III.
Reading Pete Smith's "daily escapades" on Soul source.
Listening to a master craftsman at work when Phillip Mitchell put in a stunning performance at Prestatyn.
In two weeks I host a bunch of collectors and long time friends from both sides of the Atlantic to a weekend of music, records, dancin' beer, great food, sunshine and more records. Like I said at the begining ....yer havin ' a laff people. You're missing the point! And while you're be moaning what others are doing your wasting the energy that should be expended on what YOU enjoy about soul and all it has to offer.
Some folks would rather have a half empty glass than a half full one. That's fine.....crack on....but don't expect any sympathy from the rest of us...we're too busy having a good time!