Len

Hello mate, Yes that was very badly worded on my part, and it would be ridiculous to expect someone to apologise for doing nothing wrong. I meant give the guy a call saying something like...."Hi mate, sorry for the confusion ref using the venue where you hold your Soul Nights, I didn't realise there would be an issue, can we sort something on this, maybe a date far enough away from your event?"......etc. That sort of thing. All the best, Len P.s - As was stated earlier in the thread - Promoting really is a murky world!

My advice would be - to speak to the said promoter again, apologise for 'stepping on his toes' (so to speak) and maybe include him in the D.J line up (simply as a matter of respect of the fact that he may be a bit 'precious' about it)…If you still get a sh*tty response, then go ahead with your plans at the venue, and I will gladly D.J for you for no charge! All the best, Len N.B - The above is worded extremely badly - See future posts (we have it covered!)

Hello mate, Firstly, let me make this absolutely clear - You have done absolutely nothing wrong what so ever, the promoter (if they had an issue) should have spoken to you amicably, and I'm sure it would have been sorted there and then. I was presuming this event was well known in a "Ady (Croasdell) I'm thinking of having my 50th Birthday Party at The 100 Club - What the f*ck are you gonna do about it?"....kinda way ...If that makes sense! All the best, Len.

Yes, I know exactly what you mean / it's not 'a load of rubbish', and I know it seems absolutely ridiculous (especially as you pointed out, invite only), but all it is, is a matter of manners......In saying this, I'm talking 15 years ago, let's be honest - the calendar, and venues (probably) are just a free for all nowadays anyway - Not meant as a dig, it's just the way it is now. These things are made much easier if both sides see the others point of view - As I said, there was no call for the promoter to be rude or defensive because you obviously have all good intensions, so I think that bad start is most probably the end of your correspondence (which is a shame) All the best, Len

If someone is already using the venue, I personally think the done thing is to speak to them first, and maybe ask if they can incorporate your wishes in an event (or work together at least) It isn't a matter of being a baby, it is a matter of respect (and I don't mean in a contrived way) I have had this situation many times over the years, and it just so happens, the said peope have approached me before the venue because they were aware it was the venue I use, and every time, I returned that respect (consideration more so) by working together, and helping as much as I could. There's more to it than 'throwing ones dummy out' No offence intended - That is the way I see it, and best of luck with your event mate. If what I say happens to make you have a rethink and you approach the said promoter with this in mind, I bet you they will do everything they can to help you - It's so much nicer All the best, Len P.s - Also good luck with raising money for Charity (obviously), but that doesn't make any difference to how I think things should be approached P.p.s - It's a shame the person in question was rude to you, as you seem like the kind of person who would understand his objections, if spoken to properly, and no doubt would have sorted something amicably there and then - Good luck mate

Doh! Len

Hu'f*ckin'rray!.....I thought it was just me turning into my Dad!.........My 5 year old Daughter makes better sounds when playing Drums with Sauspans - Seriously! I can not see the 'skill' in just making noise. IMHO of course All the best, Len

Coincidently, last night I had a long conversation about D.J's that me and my mate thought great - They all had one thing in common, and that is they were 'quirky'. The records don't D.J, they do, they have a skill and an attraction that stands them apart from the rest (Infectious is the word I think) All the best, Len

I think the timing between records is very important, and when to talk / not to talk (just enough) or a set can come across as stilted. A few times at my own events, I've rushed up to the decks because I thought they had broken down.......That'll teach me not to give mates spots (It was the pressure they put me under I tell you!) All the best, Len

I wish - Try finding a decent welder that's looking for work.......and as for a young decent welder - impossible! ........These young welders don't seem to realise they need to start from the bottom completing their apprenticeship, before they're gonna get any of the good jobs All the best, Len

I do. Len

Here's a thread I started a while ago that links to this nicely - It has a slightly different take, more focusing on 'nurturing' the Scene carefully (I think some may find of interest) All the best, Len

.....Still watching you......... Len

...and a personality maybe? Not aimed at you Simsy as I gather from your postings you would agree - A C.D of tunes doesn't mean you can D.J / Choose the right moment to put an appropriate tune on. A D.J should be asked on merit alone - If not, it all gets a bit desperate. IMHO of course! All the best, Len P.s - No matter what age.

'Johnnie Hoyle - What About Me'......Just brilliant. Double that price if got more plays - IMHO of course! All the best, Len

God yes, I remember getting my original (after 20 years of looking / hoping) and thought it a nice gesture to give my pressing to Ping (from Huntingdon area) as he liked the record - I joked around with both copies for a while, then........"Hang on, which was in which hand?!" ........I think I gave him the right one Len P.s - I expect the pressing of that is quite rare anyway

.......It had better be..... Len

I prefer Elephants.........have I mentioned that? Len P.s - Well done you brave lass, for coming on here and saying you done it - Glad you enjoyed yaself

No Len P.s - Just kidding - I getcha point

This is my ‘Soul life’ (Present time) I’m not interested in anywhere else (which includes the area in which I live in) To those events I may like but have never attended, a time factor is included (I also have a life to lead) The Life-line All-nighter - Because I strongly believe in what they are doing (Just need to turn those lights down guys) ïŠ Grumpy Soul - Because it has that ‘Magic’ that I used to feel every weekend. I put that down to the promoters - It feeds through the event (More Mid-tempo would be nice for me) Boomerang - Some seem to have the impression that this event leans heavily towards the modern side, it may have at one time, but my experience of the place is just good soul music and far from a Modern Night. I go here for the music - it suits me down to the ground. The Burnley All-nighter - A real ‘Northern Soul All-nighter’ Probably just the once a year for me, what with my ‘Mid-tempo romantic side’ an’ all that - that’s just about all I can handle! But I do love ‘blowing off the cob webs’ there. Burnley is the All-nighter that picks you up, takes you, and spits you out at the end. You don’t need to ‘Gee’ this event on - it does it itself. (John Mc, I hope there’s still room for me for another trip there again soon) The Wilton - A place I love, and will go to various projects that Boxy may come up with. The Wilton is a precious part of my Soul history. The 100 Club - Haven’t been in a long time and almost forgot to mention it! Such is the ‘Engine of the Soul Scene’. It’s that good we take it for granted (a bit like Butch) I hope to pop in a little more from time to time, even just at Christmas (Also a very important part of my Soul history) Once the above venues have gone, I’ll be gone……In amongst the ‘awfulness’, I hope they can last and keep their special unique identities - That is what the Soul Scene is to me. All the best, Len P.s - Thanks to all those involved in the above venues - I have made some very special memories at your places.

'Ding Dong!' Poor Ali - Bless her Len

Good on ya 'youngun' All the best, Len

Oh, I getcha - Easily miss-read on this thread (That rhymes!) All the best, Len P.s - I keep running out of 'likes' on this thread.