Len

I'm not so sure that this wash of boot leg playing DJs exist - Maybe there's some in back of a pub type dos here and there. I dunno, maybe I'm wrong. Len

It was 'that particular night' - Sorry about that Len

Which one is real though? Len

I getcha - So basically selling said records to lots of people for £6.00 each. The fraud of originals is out there though isn't it? Len

Oh ok - Glad it wasn't anything to do with me, even if unbeknownst. The way it was asked got me suspicious for some reason, I suppose I thought it may have been for a single carver - I've only ever let people scan records for good reason (Article, Flyer, CD or what have you) Len

Hip replacements I'd hazard a guess. Len

Presume the two that got suspended sentences was because of being first offences. I got asked by one of them to borrow my 'The Parisians - Twinkle Little Star' because he wanted a decent scan of the label. I wasn't aware of why, but something didn't feel right, so I didn't oblige (Not sure if this record got counter-fitted) What records do we know have been counter-fitted by them? Be good to have them listed for people to be aware. So, have people been buying them for £6.00 from these guys, then selling them as originals for said value? Len

Hi Neal, Welcome to Soul-source mate. You may want to check your spelling of 'Rhythm' - I Only point it out because I spelled it wrong on my huge banner of 'The Wollaston Rhythm and Soul Club' back in the 80's, and all these years later I still get stick from Mace about my 'poor spelling' Enjoy! All the best, Len

Yup Sam's another one who is still on top of his game - All these years later! Len

Did any of them stand out for you, or were they all pretty bob on? All the best, Len

Lots have been brilliant over the years, but 'top of their game' doesn't last forever for some, which isn't a dig, just natural - It's very hard to be at one's peak for years. God knows how Butch does it, that takes some motivation! Len

Karl was certainly at 'the top of his game', doesn't DJ much now though - He soon commanded a lot of respect from loads of people during his time. I'm glad Mike said in 2018 in his opening post, so we don't get a list of DJs we all know / have been mentioned before. There's lots of DJs doing it in 2018, and I for one would be interested if any really stand out for anyone, as in, are unique, have something about them that separates them from the rest. It doesn't necessarily mean a new or young DJ, just someone you think are at their peak (which can take years) Len

That's fair enough, whereas I find most of these types a lotta fun - That's a compliment to you jez jones Len

Exactly! Len

"The cream will rise to the top" I wish that were true, and if it's judged by more people choosing an event, is that then classed as the cream purely on numbers through the door? What I'm witnessing, is devoted promoters and DJs that put so much in to our Scene being disheartened after putting all the ingredients that I believe to be right in to something, and not getting people through the door, whereas other events that are not for me can be really busy. Lot's of people go to McDonalds Len

Promoters used to work together - They / we all used to attend the same events, whereas nowadays they are in competition with each other. I know some have mentioned egos / 5 minutes of fame etc, and that may well be true in some cases. But, I think part of what influences some to put on events is pure blind enthusiasm - I remember standing with someone at my event, it was a busy night (as they all were back then in comparison to today), and he said....."This is great, I'll have to put one on".......I remember thinking, why? It's happening here right now! It has to be said that there are a lot more people on the scene now, so more events would come hand in hand with that. Also, a lot of them are localized, as in, catering for people in the immediate vicinity, which has stopped a lot of people from travelling as they get what they want close to home. Let's diarize to discuss again in 5 years time, see what changes - More events? Or die a death over time? (BabyBoyAndMyLass) All the best, Len

If memory serves - They even had the country's promoter's phone numbers at the bottom of the page, which shows how few people did promote back then. (It was all that was needed) Len

Oh god, do you think so?!!!......You know I won't sleep tonight now Len

I used to run a free fanzine ('Northern News') which had all the events within about 50 miles listed (along with the country's main All-nighters) Every single promoter included used to ring me to check if a date was free, and back then they even tried their best not to be the following week let alone the same weekend (same night was unheard of!) Hard to imagine now aye? Len

Promoters do fall out - More so nowadays. 15 years ago they respected each other's events / and genuinely cared about 'the bigger picture' (As mentioned)......They also DID THE MATH! Hey ho... Len

The trouble with you lot is that no matter how many are at a venue, you always have a good time! That don't help the promoter though - So less of that business please Steve Len

I know exactly where IanP is coming from with his opening post - It is so disheartening to witness, and is something that has gradually been going on for a good while now (like ageing) Once a venue starts to 'slide', it's almost impossible to turn it around (If you have a bad meal at a restaurant, you don't tend to go back) Personally I'm considering having a 'Northern Soul Gap Year', and hope that maybe the scene will naturally adjust (I'm not holding my breath though) Thank you to all the genuine promoters (and DJs) who are sticking with it. Ending on a positive - It's not all bad. There are some venues that are doing just fine. I believe 'The Rugby All-nighter' is one example (and well deserved) / and I expect 'The 100 Club' will go on forever Len

RIP Dave - We're two of the many people who have very happy memories of your Wilton All-nighters. Len 'n' Nina x

Yes a legend, never to be forgotten. We will miss you (and your unique Christmas cards) RIP my friend. Len and Nina x

We asked Ady this question eeeeevery year at The 100 Club! (Our clocks went back the moment we left the all-nighter) Len