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Revisiting Tony Mac's selections and a record for me synonymous with another North West Legend Sir Bob Hinsley. This record always drags tired limbs back on the dancefloor!! April 12th we can't wait!!!

Uptempo Stormer for Stu's next selection, hang on to your hats !!!

Delighted to have Baz Maleady back doing a guest spot. Baz is the original "Dark Horse" mistakenly assumed by some as a DJ purely associated with The Modern Soul Scene? That's only part of his back story, an OG from the early days of Wigan, through the Jazz Funk years and the natural progression in the early 80s of the fledgling Modern Soul Scene. His collection embraces all that and more BUT he has an amazing collection of Classic and Rare Soul 45s, like you wouldn't believe!! Always Championing the overlooked/underplayed 45s and is well remembered as the driving force of the much missed Saints Club in St Helens and 45s like The Dream Merchants had their "day in the sun" expect the unexpected !!!

I remember buying a copy of this for £20 on recommendation from Bob Hinsley, mid-late 90s when Soul Bowl's John Anderson, had quantity of this and most/all of Huey P Meaux back catalogue, managed to buy another off him which I sold on for about £50 OUCH. Kept my copy and managed to get it signed by Barbara Lynn when she appeared at The Fleetwood Weekender, probably in my top five live acts, she had everything!!! Unfortunately a few years when like most of us "something else" comes up for sale, think my copy went to a Swedish Collector, got what I considered a good price, Aah well!!! Flip gets a few outings on the European Scene I believe?

Looking forward to my debut DJ set at WOLFIES SOUL CLUB heard so many good things about the event and ten years running is no mean feat, take a bow Natalie Nicholls x DJ'ing in esteemed company, should be a great night AND the only way to start your Easter Weekend !!!

With our very own Personal Trainer/Drummer Stu Cheetham ready and raring to go, it should be a Parcel O' Soul (if you know, you know) Stu will be doing an early doors set with a few "left fielders" thrown in the mix. His next selection is an Anthem from The Rare Groove Scene, achingly Soulful, just how we like it!!

Group Soul Par Excellence from Stu Cheetham for our next selection!!

Culcheth Head Honcho Baz Maleady is back with us and is the DJ responsible for today's Monday Banger, to kick start our week. There's a theory in the DJ/collector Fraternity that all the best records are on Yellow Labels?? Case in Point, The Districts WHOOOOSH!!!

** Revised Line Up for April 12th event at Ashton Ukrainian Club ** Keeping The North West DJ flavour and the driving force for The Awesome Culcheth Soul Nights Baz Maleady is a wonderful addition to the night, I'm sure you will agree !! As ever please keep a watch on here , for any updates and musical additions, as we near the date!!

We started the week with a Tony Mac selection, only fitting we close the week, with another one from his playbox. Over to Chicago for an Achingly Soulful Mid Tempo Gem !!

April at Ashton Ukrainian Club is looking good already. Saturday April 12th is the date for your diary, as stated club commitments mean we run a week earlier than our normal third Saturday!! This Month is a Showcase of some amazing DJs in the North West!! Tony Mac, Ashton Regular and long time face on the scene, going all the way back to the Halcyon Days at The Pendulum Club in Manchester!! He has some amazing records for the dancers, as ever and always a popular name to include on the line up!! Another Ashton Regular, Stu Cheetham, Ace Personal Trainer and Drummer, gigging round the North West, is there no end to this man's talents? Nearly forgot a Class DJ, with his all action adrenaline fuelled "you gotta dance" DJ sets!! Add to that Team Ukrainian resident early doors DJ Phil Dunn who also provides a great opening set and a smiling face(occasionally lol) before he takes your admission fee, which is still an absolute bargain(we think) at £6!! Mick Howard and Chris Churm complete another quality line up, for The Ashton Faithful, who always make the night what it is, with that indefinable Old School Soul Club Atmosphere!! The night runs 7pm-00.30 We also have the music piped through to the Lounge/Record Bar Area, sales boxes always welcome!! Please check back regularly as we constantly add the guest DJ selections on our Soul-Source Event page thread!!

Blinding Mid Tempo from Jackie Beavers Detroit Stable is next up WHOOOSH!!!

This sounded a bit good, bouncing out of the speakers courtesy of Chris Churm at the March event!!

Our very own Personal Trainer/Funky Drummer and non too Shabby DJ Stu Cheetham is back with us from his very busy live gig schedule and I know he will be requesting this Chicago Monster Spin !!

** Stop Press** Please note we are running a week early, due to club commitments at The Ukrainian Club !! This month is a North West Showcase, displaying the depth of quality DJs in the area!! Looking forward to welcoming back Ashton Regular Tony Mac and talking of who, provides our customary Monday Banger !!!

On a crazy busy Saturday in the Soul Calendar, we had a great night at Ashton Ukrainian Club. Lots of events on, got to say a BIG thank you to our regulars, who made us your venue of choice, a slight dip in numbers, but the tunes and the Sound System sounded the business last night, crystal clear!! Phil Dunn looked to be enjoying himself with a great opening set, Joe Murphy "so blue" the stand out track for me. We went with a change in format with Simon"the fixer" Ingham doing an early 30mins set WOW The Gambrells "you better move" The Groovettes "think it over baby" and Shifty's old Des O'Connor c/u "hey girl", all before 8pm!! Lord Ashton Chris Churm also did an early 30mins set played some bangers The Specials "can't find another" New Yorkers "don't wanna be a fool" Barbara Jean + The Lyrics "any two can play" and many more. Local Collector/DJ Geoff Stubbs followed and played a few new to me? Mixed in with classics from Minnie Jones "shadow of a memory" Frank Dell, Bottom + Company, some classy selections!! Our man in the North East Chris Penn was up next and he didn't disappoint Volumes "ain't gonna give you up" Notations "trying my best to find her" Mark Lloyd "when I'm gonna find her" Rhonda Davis, Buddy Ace "screaming please" (you get the picture) Awesome set mate!! Roger Banks one of the most enthusiastic DJs on the scene followed some great girly dancers Liz Verdi, Sheila Ferguson "and in return" , mixed in with Leo Price, Alvin Cash "sweatin" AKA the old "you got me baby" c/u rocked the dancefloor, fine set Sir!! Simon Ingham finished the night off and WHAT a finishing spot Mac Staten, Nat Hall Cody Black "it's our time" tune after tune hitting the wheels of steel WHOOOSH!! Apologies no video this time, I was pre-occupied keeping The Belgrano Sisters in check, AKA Ann Mundey + Karen Howard naughty girls xx Normal service next month will resume ***Advance Warning" due to club commitments, we run a week early, next month. Saturday April 12th is the date for your diary. We welcome back Lowton/Culcheth Main Man Kev Murphy, look forward to that!! *** Keep your eyes on here and Soul-Source event page thread for more details and updates, as we near the time. Have a great weekend all, see you next time!!! PS Props to Mike Roche, Jane Roche and Steve Palmer for doing a Grand tour of Tameside to be with us, thanks guys, means a lot Peace + Love Team Ukrainian

Running Order for tomorrow night Phil Dunn 7.00pm-7.45pm Simon Ingham 7.45pm-8.15pm Chris Churm 8.15pm-8.45pm Geoff Stubbs 8.45pm-9.45pm Chris Penn 9.45pm-10.45pm Roger Banks 10.45pm-11.45pm Chris Churm/Simon Ingham 11.45pm-00.30

Roger has been in touch and really excited about his return to Ashton and as always a few surprises and memories of Hyde Botanical club, a much missed venue from the late 80s which Chris Churm was heavily involved with and memories of finding in a shop in Tameside multiple copies of this beauty !!!

Looking like another busy one on Saturday March 15th at Ashton Ukrainian Club. Astounding feedback yet again, as this event goes from Strength to Strength thanks to The Ashton Faithful and our ever growing list of first time attendees!!! Roger Banks is really looking forward to Saturday, as are we, he's been doing a deep dive into the collection and an all action 60 minutes is guaranteed!! Chris Penn has been adding to his playbox, a few classic examples of all the guest DJs can be found via the link at the bottom of the post to our Soul Source event page thread, lots of RSVP for the event already!! Ashton Regular Geoff Stubbs will be back behind the decks, to showcase some quality Rare Soul 45s, look forward to that!! Phil Dunn will be opening the night up, before we dim the lights and light the blue touch paper for an evening of Soul Heaven!! "The Vinylfellas" AKA Chris Churm and Simon Ingham will be filling in the gaps, early doors, before providing a Silky Smooth finish to your evening!! We run 7pm-00.30 and just £6 admission pay on the door, gets you in on the action. Hope to see you all Saturday, BUT have a great night, whatever you choose to do!!!

Dropping the pace, increasing the Soul Power for Chris Penn's next selection !!

Another Stunning addition to Chris Penn's playbox a UK Rarity from I believe an Australian Artist? and one that always hits the spot!

Another Classy Addition from Geoff Stubbs, looking good for Saturday!!