Micksmix

Anyone know? It's called Good Times...absolutely brilliant

Mick

Just being nosey,

When was your first nighter,Mine was 1975,Samanthas,We caught the train from Burton station,Me and Brendon Forster,Beddy,Andy Fletcher.

I think it was £1.20 to get in.

Kind Regards,Kev,Jarvis

Ps,Iam at Keele on the 2nd of Sept..

Wigan,march 1974,got the train from victoria station in manchester,know what you mean ged was a bit intimidating at first,the first record I remember hearing on the first night,velvet satins"nothing can compare to you" seem to remember,there was a few scrapes when "the bikers" got on at ince......happy days

Mick

I used to go quite regularly to rafters,seem to remember them running friday and saturday every week! couldn't imagine that happening now,john grant was famous for the special effects at the blackpool mecca all dayers(smoke and mini explosions)think john was from rochdale area originally and worked for british rail,rufus was another jazz funk club around that time in manchester,colin curtis used to do the entire night on his own,berlin at the back of deansgate was another in the mid eighties,will add more,searching the mental flypaper for the info

Mick

He/ she....Jo

What do you class as the role a DJ plays.Is it to bring us poular and / or unknown sounds. Is it to inform us. Is it to entertain us. Is it to educate us .Is it to trick us. How can somone DJ and not use the mike. Does he then just become a human jukebox.

The DJ's job is both to inform and entertain in equal measure,done correctly the DJ's enthusiasm for the records he's playing should be picked up by the audience,agree with shane, roger banks is a great example of this,seen many a DJ with mega bucks collections looking totally disinterested while doing a set,use of the microphone intelligently creates atmosphere,golden rule,limit the alcohol intake,stylus on slipmat sounds sh*t

Mick

Wanted:

Z.Z. Hill - That's it / What more - Kent

at least ex condition please, the b-side should play without noise.

Send a PM or email through my profile.

Thanks very much

Heikki

Mick

Hmmm, I play Look quite a bit. I'll have to flip it and give it a listen

Mick

This is by far my favourite version of this track - Knocks Steve Aldo into a cocked hat.

I think this is one of the best of the mini-documentaries. It's from a program shown in the Granada region called "N.W.A.". Well worth a look.

Mick

Hey up Paul,

When are we gonna see you back up in gods own county again ?

Not to worry as you'll be seeing me in Brighton next year for the little shindig down there

You should know better than to criticize Sam on't net Sutty as you could end up in allsorts of bother

That's a bargain Catfish as iv'e seen Michael proctor listed for £30 recently & now Sams playing it we all know what's going to happen.

Here's the other UBP track i promised you.

Bobby_Pruitt.mp3

I know the purists will wince :angry: at this but do you ever give certain records a rev or two, more or less and think it improves them?

Yes I know they should be played at the speed intended but what records do you "tweak"???

BH

PS Please ignore if your deck is not adjustable.

barons of soul "you need love" +4

Teddy P "do me" -2

Mick

After the recent scare i am pleased to say that 'The Soul Shack' is still on the air, your support and donations has secured the future, funding has always been a problem so again i can't thank you all enough. Future shows have been made possible with the support of 'Friends Of The Soul Shack' they all know who they are so again thanks.

Future Guest DJ's and Collectors -

There are several top guests due to pop into the studio over the next couple of months, Barry Maleedy will be joing me on Sunday August 6th with some of the Orwell 'Wall Of Sound' leading up to the Mini Allnighter in Wigan on Friday August 25th in two rooms with DJ's Barry, Flanny, Steve Connor, Steve Plumb, Soul Sam, Butch, Neil Jones and myself, future guests confirmed in the 'Soul Shack' include Nick Hackett, Dave Rimmer, Chris Anderton, Tony Smith, Neil Jones, Mark Ethridge, Jo Wallace, Mick Howard, the return of Flanny and Mr Plumb and others to be confirmed.

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New Compilations - New Releases - Reviews/Previews -

As ever i will be reviewing/previewing all the current new re issue CD's from the likes of Ace/Kent, Goldmine Soul Supply, Universal, Grapevine, Hayley etc. and all re issue 45's etc. again please feel free to contact me with press releases etc. bicknellmark@aol.com

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I try to play a good cross section of quality music on the show, everything from big ticket Northern through to early 70's crossover, Detroit, Chicago, Soulful R'n'B, lesser knowns, classic oldies from time to time, artist features and much more -Cashmeres, Four Tracks, Inverts, Claude Huey, Falcons, Volumes, Brothers Of Soul, Willie Wade, Moses Dillard, Bettye Lavette, The Heartbreakers, Four Gents, Hestitations, O'Jays, Artistics, Metros, Ascots, Bobby Kline, Elbie Parker, Jimmy Burns, Emanuel Laskey and many many more.

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Thanks again for all the dozens of emails, phone calls and donations you have without question kept the 'Soul Shack' dream alive. Many thanks to Mike Hughes for allowing me to post all this stuff on here, i return all favours via the show, will be thanking everyone via the show over the next few weeks.

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A venue has been secured and booked for Saturday September 9th in London, for a 'Soul Shack' night full details to follow soon - Top DJ's TBC - Further details to follow.

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Regards and thanks - Mark Bicknell.

PS the la beat cd is the business,speak soon

Mick

Don't know MELVIN MOORE or AL MASON ......... MP3s anyone ?

Mick

hi all, can anyone give me label info,fair price and availability on this please, think its called hes gone away, thanks in advance, jase

Mick

Hi Mark had a few copies of this and struggled to sell them at £20 ,about 5 years ago...is it now someones play?ATB Steve

Mick

I thought the listing showed up on both?

Regards,

Dave

www.hitsvillesoulclub.com

Mick

will be even better quality if and when i get me hands on one

regards

dave lucas

Mick

Mark, Give us a call mate and we will sort out a date....looking forward to it!

Cheers, Chris

Hi Mick

Great show last night mate - recorded it from about 8.30pm onwards (from 21st Century on Dot)........missed the beginning cos got engrossed in the footie

Will cut it for you - no probs.

Loadsa quality stuff last night matey - well done

Got the go ahead for me spot in the shack - scheduled for Sunday 2nd July

Cheers

Steve Plumb

Mick

quick reminder,(alright,blatant self promotion)for sunday june 18th's show,Mick Howard guesting on Mark's excellent soul shack 8-10 pm,early sixties soul,touch of R+B,storming northern soul and a few seventies/crossover things

Mick

Mick

Just a brief update on everything Soulful in the Soul Shack on Solar Radio - www.solarradio.com CHANNEL 0129 SKY DIGITAL - Every Sunday night from 8pm - 10pm UK and between 9pm - 11pm Central Europe and www.solarradio.com - Some superb guests to follow in the next few weeks with Mick Howard coming in on Sunday 19th June which should be a musical feast, also The Orwell Boys, Barry Maleady and Mr Steve Plumb will be joining me real soon which i'm so looking forward too, Chris Anderton is also coming up in the very near future, also listen out for The Rare Soul Man's selections via Mr Manship which is a new feature of the show from time to time.

For requests, mentions, dedications please send those all important emails to bicknellmark@aol.com

Solar is a perfect place to advertise your events etc. so please get in touch directly at the station or email me bicknellmark@aol.com

Current popular spins on the show include - The Scott Brothers - We Like Girls - Zachron, The Heartbreakers - I've Got To Face It - Derby City, Willie Wade - When Push Comes To Shove - Nite Life DJ, The Quotations - I Don't Have To Worry - Di - Venus and many others, CD and re issue reviews and previews, artist features and loads more........thanks for your support.......... www.solarradio.com

Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Mick

never set you free, the singer on this remindes me of cuba gooding,

could it be him

Mick

thanks steve

so what colour is the first issue?

Mick

Pete thorpe did it for me ,i was into all the shite played at wigan,pete took me to one side & said thats not soul listen to these and lent me some records,WOW,his knowledge of all things soulfull was and still is amazing,more into his deep stuff now .If you ask any of the big boys from mecca\wigan era they will know Pete as a quiet unassuming guy with encyclopeadic knowledge,remember him putting me onto james lately on temple in 81\2 and giving me a copy .Last i heard he was living in glostershire ,div commander of fire brigade.Would love to hear from him again

Hi salmon,yes pete thorpe always known for his great love/knowlege of the music,as you say more into the deep side of soul,think he took early retirement from the fire service and sold his collection about five years ago,but I did hear he'd started collecting again,remember you lending me your copy of the uptights"shy guy"'cause it was my favourite record at the time circa 79/80 and before you ask I did give it you back...coughs..

best Mick Howard

Just a brief update on everything Soulful in the Soul Shack on Solar Radio - www.solarradio.com CHANNEL 0129 SKY DIGITAL - Every Sunday night from 8pm - 10pm UK and between 9pm - 11pm Central Europe and www.solarradio.com - Some superb guests to follow in the next few weeks with Mick Howard coming in on Sunday 19th June which should be a musical feast, also The Orwell Boys, Barry Maleady and Mr Steve Plumb will be joining me real soon which i'm so looking forward too, Chris Anderton is also coming up in the very near future, also listen out for The Rare Soul Man's selections via Mr Manship which is a new feature of the show from time to time.

For requests, mentions, dedications please send those all important emails to bicknellmark@aol.com

Solar is a perfect place to advertise your events etc. so please get in touch directly at the station or email me bicknellmark@aol.com

Current popular spins on the show include - The Scott Brothers - We Like Girls - Zachron, The Heartbreakers - I've Got To Face It - Derby City, Willie Wade - When Push Comes To Shove - Nite Life DJ, The Quotations - I Don't Have To Worry - Di - Venus and many others, CD and re issue reviews and previews, artist features and loads more........thanks for your support.......... www.solarradio.com

Regards - Mark Bicknell.

Mick

Hi Mike

if you didnt know already the 12" masterful version is on spirit of philadelphia volume 2 cd out now on expansion

i wouldnt bother with the seven as it it is a bad edit

the 12" took me 16 years to track down

hope that helps cheers sean

I've got the 7" columbia promo,wouldn't say it was a bad edit,any truth in the story the lead singer is evelyn king?

Mick