Mark Bicknell

The event would be very much getting back to basics Cliff, people wheeling, dealing, buying, selling, swapping, trading, talking records, playing records on a one to one,under one roof up close and personal something that perhaps has been lost in modern times with the internet etc. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

As I said above this thread is a little too weird for me, I've just posted something up in 'Look In Your Box' section which may be of interest here, having rather more time on my hands recently since the Butty van was stolen this is something that's been work in progress as it were, rather than sitting back feeling sorry for myself I tend to kick back and do something constuctive so subject to gaining support from record dealers etc. this event should take shape pretty quickly. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Strange this as someone mentioned and started a thread here on Soul Source reference a Black Music Record Fair/Meet, I say strange but this is an idea I've been working on recently having rather a lot of time on my hands since the Butty Van was stolen, I did do a small scale one several years ago and never followed it up with a second event but the idea has alway's been there. Subject to securing a suitable venue the first step is to drum up interest and support from Record Dealers, I pretty much know everyone connected to the Northern scene so I'm pretty sure gaining support here is not going to be a problem, the venue TBC will be Manchester/North West based of a decent size and quality, the sales pitches will be based and sold on single 6ft tabel units where multiple tabels can be booked, again final stall/pitch prices have yet to be finalised but will be in line with current record fair prices and will be sold on a first come first serve basis. There will also be decks/speakers within the venue to allow dealers to promote their records and add to the atmosphere and fun of the event. At this stage before promotion and full details of the event are posted I would like to teast the water and see what the interest is for such an event and would like to invite and welcome ALL Black Music record dealers who may be interested in booking a pitch to get in touch with their details so I can formulate the dealer list. There will be a small admission price on the day to the record buying public which will go towards costs, promotion,advertising, venue hire etc. So basically it's over to you please contact bicknellmark@aol.com or Via PM here if you are a dealer wishing to get involved with this. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Bugger me all I can say is watch this space lol Regards - Mark Bicknell.

When I invented Northern Soul I never dreamed there would be so much politics and bad feeling within the ranks, I said to Frank Wilson at the recording session we may have something here Frank and I was right....lol

By eckk it were never like this in my day!!!!!!

Here we go again, helmets on folks as the brown stuff has just hit the fan yet again, all I can say is I've just had a wonderful hour or so with the new Lou Johnson CD and it sounds fucking fantastic thank you very much but venture out to a gig to play a few and the Big Top demo's go with me sorry. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Blinding Tony, stunning CD no messing, the sound quality is simply superb, Ady you do it to us time and time again mate, this package however will take some beating mate. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Wanted nice clean condition copy of The Ambers - I Love You - Verve, contact bicknellmark@aol.com or via PM here. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

offers welcome.

Offers welcome.

Lillian Dupree is a pretty poor recording at the best of times, two great sides though, what do you mean by cheap just out of interest? Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Gentle bump. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Shirley Wahls now sold, thanks. Mark Bicknell.

Barbara Lynn now sold, thank you.

All records are in nice clean condition unless otherwise stated, cheques/postal orders/cash and Pay Pal as a gift to avoid fees, postage included contact bicknellmark@aol.com or via PM here. Some records listed from previous lists, new titles added. Offers welcome. Jimmey Soul Clark - Sweet Darlin - Soulhawk stamped White Demo - All time classic - £75.00 Sold Sold Sold The Sweet Three - That's The Way it Is (When A Girls In Love) Decca Demo, awesome double header - £175.00 Sold Sold Sold Sold. Billy Keen - I Finally Get Wise - Galaxy Demo, two light black felt pen crosses on top side - £125.00 Mike Watson - I Dig Your Kind - Etah, awesome New Orleans hard to find gem of a record - £100.00 Tamiko - Don't Laugh If I Cry At Your Party - Atco,black felt pen mark on flipside, some wear on vinyl but plays perfectly well, hard to find 45 - £75.00 Timiko - Is It A Sin - White label Checker, no demo ident but beautiful copy - £40.00 The Fiestas - Broken Heart - Old Town, nice early group record - £25.00 Shirley And Jessie - You Can't Fight Love - Wand, classy R'n'B - £30.00 The Venturas - Baby Be Mine - Daniels, classy Chicago group record, hard to find - £175.00 Gerri Taylor - Empty Arms And Bitter Tears - Constellation, small dynamo sticker mark on topside otherwise nice clean copy - £100.00 The Objectives - Love Went Away - Jewel, small drill hole, nice obscure record - £25.00 King Coleman - Get On Board - Port Demo, nice record - £30.00 Carlena Weaver - Jealousy - Audel, hard to find record - £75.00 Jamo Thomas - Stop The Baby - Conlo, great record which needs some turntable action - £40.00 The Fashions - When Love Slips Away - 20th Century Demo, great version with a nice flip - £20.00 More titles to follow soon, thanks for looking. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Class album and how good is 'I'm With You All The Way' needs playing at the venues that track stunning. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

All records are in nice clean condition unless otherwise stated, cheques/postal orders/cash and Pay Pal as a gift welcome, contact bicknellmark@aol.com or via PM here.Some records listed are from previous list but many new titles feature, postage included free of charge. Offers welcome. The Sapphires - Gonna Be A Big Thing - ABC White Demo - Uptempo 100mph mental Northern, hard to find - £80.00 Albert Williams - I'M In Your Corner - Checker, drill hole on label, classy record - £25.00 Aaron Neville - A Hard Nut To Crack - Parlo, stunning New Orleans R'n'B - £25.00 Walter Jackson - After You There Can Be Nothing - Okeh, class act, class record - £20.00 Walter Jackson - It's An Uphill Climb To The Bottom - Okeh with picture cover which is a little tatty but hard to find with P/C - £75.00 The Elgins - I Lost My Heart In The Big City - Lummtone, awesome tune - £40.00 Darlene Love - Too Late To Say You're Sorry - Reprise Demo, fantastic tuneage in perfect clean condition - £125.00 Frank Butler - How I Feel About You - Space Age, nice R'n'B ditty, good record - £25.00 Joe Andersson - You And I - Buddah, great 70's soul - £30.00 The Lornettes - His Way With The Girls - Gallio, some light marks on vinyl but plays nice - £40.00 Billy Stewart - No Girl - Chess, class record - £25.00 Willie Harper - You, You - Sansu White Demo, Awesome New Orleans R'n'B - £40.00 Lee Calvin - You Got Me - Sansu White Demo, as above gret New Orleans R'n'B - £25.00 Barbara Lynn - I'm A Good Woman - Tribe, little slight ring wear on label nothing major, classy tune - £50.00 Sold Sold Sold Sold. Yvonne Fair - Say Yeah Yeah - Dade, Awesome R'n'B, slight cue burn hiss before record starts does not affect play - £50.00 Jackie Ross - Dynamite Lovin' - Chess White Demo - Stunning singer,hard to find Demo - £40.00 Ray Agee - Leave Me Alone - Celeste, Don't think this guy made a bad record, stunning R'n'B - £30.00 Ray Agee - I'm Not Looking Back - Celeste, Nice record, slight cue burn hiss before music kicks in, does not affect play - £40.00 Otis Brown And Band - Will You Wait - Ole', Great record - £50.00 Gene Williams - Don't Let Your Love Fade Away - Forte (Yellow Issue)Stunning crossover record - £60.00 The Webs - I Want You Back - Verve Black stocker/issue, Nice tune - £50.00 Betty Lavett - Witchcraft In The Air - Lu-Pine, Little Miss Detroit at here best - £25.00 Shirley Wahls - Why Am I Crying - King, Beautiful record - £40.00 Sold Sold Sold Sold. Ty Hunter - Love Walked Right Out On Me - Chess, One of the best records on the list - £40.00 Mitty Collier - Pain - Chess, Still hard to find, great record - £50.00 Master Four - Love From The Far East - Tay-Ster block label design, Nice record - £50.00 The Soothers - I Believe In You - Port, Black felt pen mark on label nothing major, highly collectable group sound - £50.00 Connie Questell - Give Up Girl B/W World Of Trouble - Decca Demo, some light marks on vinyl but both sides play perfectly, hard to find record with two awesome sides - £150.00 Big Ella - The Queen - Rush, white label with no demo ident but different to issue copy, very hard to find - £200.00 The Rumblers - Souful Jerk - Downey White Demo, looks like someone has used a pale yellow felt pen while record was playing, making topside discoloured, looks ok and plays perfectly - £30.00 Dorothy Williams - Watchdog - Volt,drill hole on label, class record - 40.00 SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD. Sylvia Shemwell - He'll Come Back - Philips White Demo, top tune - £75.00 The Exsaveyons - Running Wild - Smoke, top tune at a bargain price - £50.00 John Williams And The Tick Tocks - Do Me Like You Do Me - Sansu White Demo, hard to find New Orleans record - £50.00 Mighty Joe Young - Tell Me Something B/W Henpecked, hard to find Chicago R'n'B, beautiful tune - £50.00 More titles to follow so watch this space, thanks for looking. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

I think if you do your research here you will be suprised how close to home as it were Elaine Constantine is, all I can say is at last someone who has a first hand understanding of the scene, it's music and history, I'm sure the project will be detailed and authentic, like I say dig a little deeper and you will actually soon discover Elaine's connection here. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Played this on both my Solar and Starpoint Radio 'Soul Shacks' sometime back, stunning record and as Mr Thorley pointed out they don't have to be all big ticket items. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

The man is a genius with a velvet voice, love my Big Top Demo's lol, this is a must have CD for all the right reasons, top tuneage, cash going to Lou, first class sound quality, blinding sleeve notes as ever, certaily will be up there for the best CD of 2010 award, pure class. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Nice clean condition copy of The Vonettes - Touch My Heart - Cobblestone for sale - £100.00 includes postage, contact bicknellmark@aol.com or via PM here, off to football now Wolves away so won't be back until around 7pm so will answer any interest then. SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Over rated, over priced and worst of all over here lol I'm with Joan on this lousy record. Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Sent you a PM. Regards - Mark Bicknell.