Mark Bicknell

www.solarradio.com - bicknellmark@aol.com Just in case you missed this.....lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

We certainly are Mr Manship, however you have better records in your 'bargain basement' than i have in my DJ box so it should be interesting....lol be good to cath up and perhaps discuss 'Manships Selections' returning on the show....and yes i think this is a first for us DJ'ing at the same venue on the same night, really looking forward to it John...see you there. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Martyn, how odd you mentioned Ian Gill??? i got my copy from a collector in Sweden a few years back and i noticed 'Ian Gillbrand' written in the run out groove..i take it that's what you are refering too? Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Hi Rich again....lol, i've had a white demo of this superb double - header for over twenty years, not heard either side played anywhere for years, still i don't get out to as many events these days...lol not sure of it's current value? but a supeb record. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Sorry almost forgot anyone who is interested is either advertising or making a donation please make out all payments to SOLAR BROADCASTING LIMITED, send an email to me first for postal details bicknellmark@aol.com , thanks again. www.solarradio.com Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Thank's John i was half right then..lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Mine has LH - 5117 - RE scratched into the run out groove. Regards - Mark Bicknell. SWScan00039.BMP

Cheers Gene, where did you get that information from just out of interest. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Are you sure Dave? i always thought the black prints were second issues??? your right where's JM....lol Mark Bicknell.

Hi Rich, I can't comment on the seller mate but what i will say is this is a pressing/second issue call it what you will, the original is green with blue script and is a pretty hard record to locate £500.00 plus, the boots are pretty hard to find too, two great sides on this record. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

This maybe of interest to some of you out there who promote/run venues, as ever the self funding of my Sunday night show on Solar www.solarradio.com is still an on going issue so this new idea will certainly help you and support the show as well. I will always mention and plug Northern Soul events on the show as it's an important part of what i do and i always mention gigs when people either email the information or send flyers etc. I'm happy to do this for everyone who care to send details, taking this service one step further i would be happy to offer a four week - four mentions prior to an event for a small donation of £20.00 basically £5.00 per show, this has to be good value for money as the show has a big audience and i'm sure will pay for it's self. I consider this idea no different to say printed advertising which is chargable, i will spotlight the venue in detail, perhaps play a few tunes from the clubs playlist so it will be a unique way to advertise the venue for a very small donation, if you think this is too much then let's talk and maybe work out a deal bicknellmark@aol.com or perhaps donate what you think to be a fair amount?????? I would also be happy to offer this service to record sales/dealers etc. on a similar basis so again please get in touch bicknellmark@aol.com All donations and proceeds from this will go directly to Solar towards funding 'The Soul Shack', in addition to the four week - four mentions i will as before through in random plugs free of charge and will still support venues with or without the donation, i'm not looking to twist anyone's arm on this but i'm just trying to think of extra ways to raise the funds needed to keep the show alive. If you are interested in this idea then please get in touch bicknellmark@aol.com or telephone 0161 330 6267. This coming Easter Sunday's show is dedicted to 'The Pied Piper' production team inspired by Eddie Hubbard's superb piece in the recent issue three of 'There's That Beat' Magazine from Dave Moore and Co. there will also be an easy Email competition to win two copies of the mag kindly donated by Dave. A cracking show is in store from the likes of The Dynamics, Hestitations, Lorraine Chandler, Freddy Butler, The Metros, Mikki Farrow, Tony Hestor, Sharron Scott, Willie Kendrick and more. www.solarradio.com www.solarradio.com - CHANNEL 0129 SKY DIGITAL - 8PM - 10PM UK TIME - 9PM - 11PM CENTRAL EUROPE. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

They should have used us as extras Ady....lol remember the DJ dancing competitions at Cleethorpes a few years ago...i was robbed mate...lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Willie Kendrick has to be £300.00 for a demo, more for the stock/issue, Metros demo recently seen for £150.00 and more, Lorraine Chandler's around £100.00 plus, Nancy Wilcox demo around £70.00, Michael and Raymond seen that for over a ton recently, Mikki Farrow and Tony Hestor must book at £200.00 to £300.00 each, Hestitations, Metros and Freddy Butler Lp's around £80.00 to £100.00 each, Sharron Scott RCA 45 well worth £100.00 these days....as ever i bet i'm way out on these valuations...lol, slighty off the topic but this coming Sunday's show is dedicated to the Pied Piper production set up basically inspired by Eddie Hubbard's superb piece in the current issue of 'There's That Beat' magazine Issue 3 - pretty much all of the mentioned records feature and much more, also some of the superb unissued material Ady Croasdell turned up a few years ago, all in all a fantastic show is promised www.solarradio.com Regards - Mark Bicknell.

That was interesting...DJ cues up Revilot 45 and Alfie Davison - 'Love Is A Serious Business' comes on.....lol good movie though. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Well worth a punt this one, got my preview copy for the show a few days ago and i must say it helped me srtip wallpaper in our bedroom allday, Neil has done a fantastic job putting this together, superb sound quality, nice booklet, all in all a well presented forty year potted history of the scene's music. I will be giving this a nice preview on the show in a couple of weeks www.solarradio.com Regards - Mark Bicknell.

I can only think of a one non DJ promoters on the current scene Chris Waterman - New Century Soul Club, pushed to think of anymore but i'm sure there must be??? Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Nail on head i feel....it's cool to be involved in the scene in general so let's embrace it instead of pulling it to pieces all the time. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Phil, i think my reference to the beer box swung it for me....lol something that Mr Waterman avoids...lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Far better i feel to have a 'Cool Box' and i don't mean a box to put your beer in either or a box of cold records i mean cool as in nice records, records you actually like, have a passion for etc. need to carry a few big hitters, a few quality classics,a couple of things not so well known but again of a quality that you believe in, some new additions a little talent to string a set together and good communication to the dance floor...cool! Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Cheers Simon. Regards - Mark Bicknell. Ps...Rod come out, come out i know you are there!!!!

Simon, i know he has mate, Rod and myself are very good friends despite what he says...lol and i was just trying to inject a little humour here nothing more. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

No I'll leave it just as it is and see what happens in Sunderland lol, can you PM me need to chat about one or two things. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Come on Rod say something...lol i see you lurking there at the bottom of the page, i can also see the cogs working and you are now ready to contribute to this thread from a man who's box is well forget 'Hot' it's simply 'White Hot'...over to you Mr Shard...lol Mark Bicknell.