Len

Tim Brown first / then Gary Spencer - Great nights! Len P.s - Me too ref 'Out-A-Site' lists

Plenty going on this weekend - I've been told I'm camping in my garden with my daughter, so not a lot of soul for me. If my Son joins us he'll be playing 'Slipknot', so not so sure most of you will want my weekend's Top 5 next week Have a great Easter where ever you go. All the best, Len

'Linda Griner' - Ain't heard that played out in a long long time - Great tune Len

Yeh s*d it - I could do that with my Tippex Mouse. Which will be fine because it will become part of the record's history Len

Thanks for your posts so far - Enjoy where you go this weekend, and share a few more that catch ya ears with us next week Cheers. All the best, Len

Great voice ain't he? Len 'Joe Bataan - Crystal Blue Persuasion'

Yes, I like that Mike. I've always loved 'Gypsy Woman'. I used to have a few bits of Latin Soul ('Ray Barretto - Hard Hands' / 'Bobby Valentine - Bad Breath') Here's 'Gypsy Woman' live. Len

People are fascinating Len

I got this from my sister for Christmas - Do you like it? Len

Hi Ed, See below an old thread on the same subject, but it covers anyone on the scene (Quite an interesting read) Len

Hi Sean, No I didn't see your post ref your Benn Hall costs going up (26% is a huge hike!) Coincidentally I was thinking about the subject (probably related to my own usual business worries), and thought the way our scene is 'business wise' is pretty interesting (or bizarre even) Your numbers going up compensating for any rise in costs is a great achievement, especially nowadays. All the best, Len

It's not a 'nice earner' though really is it? Ok, it's obviously better than ya average hourly rate, but personally I think, Butch for instance, should get £500.00 for an All-nighter, because he must attract at least 50 people (x £10.00 min) / and the other DJs for the rest of the nights' entertainment (depending how many people the promoter estimates they each attract) should get £200.00 each, to cover their expenses and a 'nod' for the night (That's really not a great deal especially if you compare it to some of today's 'great' DJs on other scenes) This would of course have to be incorporated in to the entrance fee (Ok so maybe £15.00), but I personally think that is its' worth Unless its a night of loads of DJs, but that's another take on it (Do the 'math' on this) All the best, Len

In my experience - Yes! I remember putting the entrance fee up from £2.00 to £3.00 at The Embankment Club many moons ago, and was surprised at how many mentioned it / complained, then I saw the very same people head straight to the record bar! It made me smile actually Len

That's fair enough. Isn't it funny (and kinda nice) that you kept the price at £5.00 for 11 years - A financial adviser would have kittens! ........Or did you keep it at £5.00 because that figure is so much easier to work out the change on the door? (Mine stayed at £5.00 for a long time for that very reason) Len

I think some people may be getting mixed up between what they can personally afford, and what the entrance fee to an All-nighter is actually worth (Which is understandable I hasten to add) All the best, Len

Two from me - All the best, Len

If I had the money / and somehow got the record, I would take it straight to a restorer to get the writing removed. Nothing personal against Kenny, only met him once or twice, but he seemed like a nice guy All the best, Len P.s - I may consider leaving Franks' name on it as it's already there though / not really sure on that.

Also the other side is very good 'Come Into My World' (Check it out if you don't know it) Cheers, Len

I remember a guy turning up at Life-line around 3.00am, he asked Mick H if he could get in for a fiver because he was late, I think Mick felt a bit 'put on the spot', and it was a bit awkward for a second or two, then the guy said he only had a fiver on him! At that point, I butted in and paid the other £5.00 myself because I felt it was uncalled for / and I kinda knew the said guy, so wanted the situation dealt with quickly (I was embarrassed by it) I used to get a bit of......"You're not going to charge me aya?".......from mates, but like to think most said it 'tongue in cheek' (Cheeky B*rstards) We're a strange lot when it comes to money! Len

I agree Chalky - The aprox £10.00 All-nighter / £5.00 Soul Night is now what we are used to. I feel for some promoters, because the margins can be very tight / and there is absolutely zero 'safety net' for if they have one or two nights with low attendance. Personally I would be happy to pay £15.00 to a promoter that I trusted to use that money to put on a decent event, not scrimping on kit, DJ fees, door staff fees etc etc etc. Also to have a bit for themselves because promoting can take up a lot of time - More so nowadays because of there being so much competition / which also brings more risk of not so many people through the door. Entrance fees aren't really a huge percentage of a night out if you travel far / drink / even stay over in hotels which is often the case nowadays, but raising those door prices does seem to be a sticking point, as I said, because it's what we are all used to - Although in reality, I don't think an extra £3.00 would be a 'deal breaker' for the majority of people, and that extra few quid would be welcomed / and well used by any decent promoter. All the best, Len

Welcome to the latest poll, thanks in advance for voting, any comments are as usual most welcome - We all appreciate getting value for money, but what do you consider ‘value’ when planning your weekend? Be it an All-nighter Soul Night, All-dayer or Weekender, is it live acts, a cracking venue, certain DJs, or an event being an ‘event’ like a reunion for instance? Share your vote choice and reasons with us (if happy to) What do you think is a reasonable price for an All-nighter / Soul Night nowadays etc? All the best, Len

Hi Folks, I know plenty of people enjoy reading play lists, but rather than just peoples' play lists, thought it would be of as much interest if people post their top 5 sounds that they hear played out over a weekend (and where you heard them) So, take your 'Little Black Books' with you (ok, your phones!) and please share with us what made you take notice / or simply enjoyed hearing once again this weekend. I'll look forward to reading them next week. Have a great night out wherever you go All the best, Len

Thanks to Gilly, I have a cut of it c/w the studio talking before the music kicks in - The talking bit is great. Thanks again Gilly Len

Yup I remember this tune - and probably danced to it (I've heard worse) ((Actually, I think there was a thread a while back, can't remember the title of the thread though, worse 5 records or somat)) Len

Thanks 'diamondjim' - Here ya go folks Len