Mark Bicknell

Better late than never with my selections from last Friday, really hit home to me just how many records I have let go and how out of my depth I was as I've not really DJ'd anywhere in over two years apart from house party BBQ's at friends, ok to dip my toe now and again but I strongly believe if you are doing this DJ thing on a regular weekly basis then you should have the tools of the trade as it were quality ones at that,nice to see so many old faces and the party people having fun, nice cake by the way, enjoyed it and the several cold ones, nice to be asked to DJ at this superb venue which should be full to the rafters every month, quality sound system, good dance floor making it a top night, not got the DJ bug back but nice as I say to dip my toe every now and then, I'll leave it to the professionals like Grant, Mr Murphy and Co. who still have the passion and commitment to do it week in week out, respect and fair play to them. Playlist in no order but these were the 23 records I played. Little Hank - Mr Bang Bang Man - Sound Stage Seven The Incredibles - There's Nothing Else To Say - Audio Arts Joy Lovejoy - In Orbit - Checker Larry Atkins - Ain't That Love Enough - Highland Gene Chandler - Mr Big Shot - Constellation DJ Bobby Williams - I've Only Got Myself To Blame - Sure-Shot DJ The Belles - Don't Pretend - Mirwood The Soul Twins - Give The Man A Chance - Karen DJ Chuck Jackson - What's With The Lonliness - Kent 6T'S 8 Garland Green - Girl I Love You - Revue The Ringleaders - Baby What Has Happened To Our Love - M-Pac Tommy Neal - Goin' To A Happening - Vault DJ Johnny Wyatt - This Thing Called Love - Bronco The Poets - She Blew A Good Thing - Symbol DJ Ike And Tina Turner - Somebody Needs You - Loma DJ Jimmy Conwell - Too Much - Gemini Inez And Charlie Foxx - Tightrope - Dynamo The Falcons - Good Good Feeling - Big Wheel Steve Mancha - Friday Night - Groovesville DJ The O'Jays - I'll Never Forget You - Imperial DJ The Showmen - Our Love Will Grow - Swan DJ Emanuel Laskey - I'm A Peace Loving Man - Thelma Freddie Houston - If I Had Known - Old Town DJ

Time to start really pushing this event now any record dealers wishing to book a table please contact me asap. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Just watched it on You Tube lol and again something else to confirm that I'm best off out of it really, sad very sad indeed, the only correct statement regarding Frank Wilson was the fact that it sold for £26K the rest of it well rose tinted glasses spring to mind, would make a refreshing change if the TV people actually talked to people who still make a contribution to the scene instead of this watered down retro bullshit, talking about Talc, Frank etc. etc. is not a true reflection of what it's all about, to state that all Northern Soul records are poor Motown copies is without foundation in the bigger picture, yes the sound was a big inspiration to many of the small Mom And Pop record companies but some had their very own sound and does not wash with me sorry, it's a lazy and easy way to describe the music, perhaps a little more depth would best describe the sound rather than using Frank and Edwin all the time as examples. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

All records are in nice clean condition near mint condition unless otherwise stated, cheque/cash/postal orders and pay pal welcome as a gift to avoid fees, postage £1.75 sign for mail and £5.50 special delivery, contact bicknellmark@aol.com or via PM here. The Steelers - Just Begining To Love You - Crash 430 - dog rare record vinyl beautiful condition, minor tear/lable damage but nothing major, seen for £400.00 taking tear into account - £300.00 The Paramount Four - You Don't Know (Till It Happens To You) Southern City - beautiful hard to find 45 - £150.00 Buddy Conner - When You're Alone - Breakthrough 1003 Orange first issue - £250.00 Mr. Caldwell - Love Bandit - Scorpio - Massive Stafford record, beautiful copy M- £325.00 Cody Black - Mr. Blue - D-Town 1057 - Classy Detroit in nice condition - £400.00 The Ghetto Boys - Hand Wriiting On The Wall - Tarx 1009 - some marks on vinyl plays nice - £300.00 The Fi-Dels - Try A Little Harder - Keymen 106 - Classic Northern SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD Houston Outlaws - Ain't No Telling - Westbound Demo - beautiful record - £375.00 The Presentations - Call On Me - American Music Maker - Uptempo Classy Northern Dancer - £85.00 Alfreda Brockington - Your Love Has Got Me Chained And Bound - Phil-L.A Of Soul Demo - £100.00 Evelyn Smith - You Don't Mean A Thing To Me - Magic Touch 2006 - £100.00 Dave Newman - Make Up Your Mind - Look 5011 - Rare light blue stock/issue in stunning condition - £275.00 Steelers - Can't Take This Pain - Epic - bautiful record, stunning condition copy - £40.00 Chuck Henley And Band - Broken Heart - Coach 811 - Vinyl nice clean condition some lable wear, rare record - £250.00 Bernie Moore - I Wanna Be Loved To Death - Burdett 1914 - Stunning record in beautiful condition - £100.00

Record dealer tables selling well so please if you require a space please contact me as soon as possible. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

We could do that yes more the case of playing it by ear but I see no reason why not once some of the record dealers shut up shop, we will have the sound system set up anyway, leave it with me and let's see how the day pans out first, will let everyone know well in advance if we go on after the fair finishes. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Booking form now ready which I'm happy to send or you can print one off here and send it to me with table reservstion deposit or full payment. Full details now on it's own Events page on Facebook, please feel free to share event and spread the word with friends on Facebook. Regards - Mark Bicknell Hyde_Record_Fair_Booking_Form.pdf

You sir will be very welcome, small trades boxes also welcome. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Reserved for you Steve, jut sent you a PM requesting address so I can send you booking form and details. Regards - Mark

Several record dealers have already booked and reserved tables for this event, anyone else interested please get in contact with me and I will send booking information, bicknellmark@aol.com or via PM here. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Tuff tune to find Nige on an issue for sure. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

The Dynamics - Yes I Love You Baby - Top Ten 100 - Light Blue stock/issue - Dog rare issue of this classic Detroit winner in nice clean condition Sold Sold Sold Sold The Dynamics - Whenever I'm Without You - Top Ten 9409 - Beautiful clean condition copy, stunning record - £200.00 Special Delivery Postage included in prices. Cheques/Postal Orders/Cash and Pay Pal as a gift to avoid fees welcome, contact bicknellmark@aol.com or via PM here.

Offers welcome on these. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Willie Wade - When Push Comes To Shove b/w Come Into My World - Nite Life Demo - stunning double header in beautiful clean condition - £400.00 Barbara Jean And The Lyrics - Any Two Can Play It b/w Why Weren't You There - Big Hit - two awesome Detroit sides in nice clean condition - £300.00 Atlantics - What's So Good About Goodbye b/w Baby I Need You - Marquee - two great sides vinyl in nice clean condition some WOL felt pen and slight lable wear but nothing major - £300.00 Special delivery postage included, Cheques/Postal Orders/Cash and Pay Pal as a gift to avoid fees welcome, contact bicknellmark@aol.com or via PM here. Offers welcome on these contact bicknellmark@aol.com or via PM here.

Lol give us a spot then, however I must admit I've not DJ'd really anywhere in two years but doing the odd thing this summer, it's alway's there mate, in the blood I guess. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

PM sent have nice copy Valise Original. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

bicknellmark@aol.com mate send as a gift to avoid fees and let me have a copy of the booking form back please. Mark

Oh yes Grant, looking like there is going to plenty of tuneage to look through mate. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Will be good to see you Steve, perfect way to spend a nice summers day, few beers, good company and so quality tuneage to look through, let me know ASAP if you want a table space. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Record dealer booking forms are now ready, Simon Hunt, Joe Dutton and Mace yours went out in the post this afternoon, Chalky and Geoff Claxton need your contact details and Mr Dyson's so will get those out to you as soon as you contact me with details, address etc. anyone else who wants to book a table please get in contact and I will send details and booking form out to you. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Booking form and full details will be done in next couple of days and be going out to dealers this week, anyone interested in booking form for tables please contact bicknellmark@aol.com or via PM here. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Taking shape now, flyers and posters will be ready this weekend, any dealers interested in booking a table who have not already been in touch please PM or email bicknellmark@aol.com with full details, name, address and contact details and I will get a table booking form and full details off to you. Regards - Mark 'Come On You Blue Boys' Bicknell.

Reserved for you pal, this is gonna turn into one big piss up I can see it coming wonderful, beer, soul and bacon butty's crispy of course. Regards - Mark Bicknell.