Len

Apart from "ËœDon't go there girlfriend!' (For your own sanity) This would be my advice — 1) Do the D.J times before you book your D.J's or you may end up booking too many. 2) Do NOT be flattered by ANYONE offering their D.J services — make sure you know who you are booking and what they are about, so they suit your event. 3) I wouldn't bother with memberships, nowadays you need everyone you can get through the door, obviously keeping an eye on behaviour etc. 4) Anywhere else in the country I really would say you are just adding to the problem of too many events thus splintering the Scene even more but your location tells me different, so good luck to you. 5) Try and enjoy the night, as at your own event, it's hard to relax until the last record goes on. All the best, Len

I think Tony Parker had Rugs copy - I know I'm right on that, it's not as if I was seven years old at the time! All the best, Len

Gawd, I think I may be out of my depth here but here goes — I didn't think that Kent was anything to do with the other Kent. Forgive me Father if I am completely wrong! All the best, Len

....and I shall be playing it again at 'an event' this Saturday night and have to admit, this thread has reminded me to do so - What a record! (Which is the important thing) All the best, Len

Again?!!! All the best, Len

"Welcome to Northamptonshire - The Roses of The Shires!" Thanks for remembering my original post All the best, Len.

Brilliant! I'm always talking to myself — In my head! That's the first time; I've seen someone write to his self!... ....It almost prompts me to do a "Ëœlook back' on the last soul night in my kitchen (just me) it was one heck of a do....'numbers were low, but those "Ëœof me' who were there really enjoyed it'.... All the best, Len P.s - Night x

Of course it matters Ian! One more from me - "ËœClippity Cloppity Soul' - 'The Deletts — What's The Use — Blue Rock' - Tune! All the best, Len https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABKMPi4xgBM

B*gger, I forgot to leave an ironic comment......no, can't think of one, it's too late in the day. Good luck with the book, blog? thingymajig. Night, night. All the best, Len

Here's my effort - 'Mid-tempo Soul' - 'Little Hank - Try To Understand - Sound Stage Seven' An absolutely beautiful record! All the best, Len

Yes - Now you've said, I can see it now.....As if it was yesterday, he had a great 'way' about him didn't he? Ref another thread - It must be cool 'not to be on Soul-source' because Dom isn't on here.....Oh dear, I now feel really low.... All the best, Len

I haven't got a clue mate, I'm just thankful he played Darrow Fletcher's various tunes back then - Fantastic! Len

You're right mate, it's not going to happen. A few years back I said on a thread "Ëœwhy don't we stop all events within a 50 mile radius and have one "Ëœbig fat juicy' one that we all attend?'....Admittedly, I did follow it with....'But who would D.J?....there lies the problem' ....But I meant well because it's obvious to me, but I got absolutely slated for it — "ËœWho the f*ck's he think he is?' etc, etc. There's so many events on now, I don't even bother looking what's on - I just go to places I know. All the best, Len

I often hear that or similar......"ÂI'd rather 30 "ËœProper' people than 200 that don't get it"Â.....Surely that doesn't make sense - do the Math!.....30 x £5.00 = £150.00 / 200 x £5.00 = £1,000.00! ......Only joking! (Said in case it didn't come across in this strange cyber world!) I know what you mean I'm not saying which venues should close, the fact is (and I'm wincing for saying this "Ëœagain'!) There are too many venues and maybe some should ask themselves if they are really adding anything to the scene that's all, nothing malicious intended. All the best, Len P.s — Where do we stand on playing original vinyl?.....

Good point Jem, also the licence laws changed so All-nighters are able to happen in most places as well nowadays. Back then, it was almost impossible to get a venue to have an event that went on all night. Chr*t, sometimes I had to stand in front of 'The Committee' at working men's clubs to 'sell the idea' ...I won them over by saying "I don't really like the music they play nowadays, I kind of like the 60's more, do you know what I mean?"......"Woooh, yeh, now ya talking Son, that's the best blo*dy music"....It worked like a dream! All the best, Len

I think it would be healthy for the scene if some did. All the best, Len.

Yes, I think there is an 'exception to the rule' if it's an 'upfront / 'something different' night. All the best, Len.

Absolutely right, but some venues carry on regardless of low attendance which I find puzzling as it just adds to the 'splintering' of the Scene. It's good to hear you welcome feedback, whether it is positive or negative, there's nothing wrong with negative feedback as long it's constructive. All the best, Len

Us, the people on the Scene, we are entitled to make it loud and clear what we want from an event and to attend or not attend as and when we choose......Whether "Ëœpromoters' listen or take any notice, well that is entirely up to them of course. All the best, Len

I think it is. Len

Its 'rife' everywhere, worse now than it's ever been, due to the recession I suppose but some people are so tight! (Not aimed at the "ËœFree Post' post by the way) This morning I quoted a job for £3,000.00 and ended up 'bagging' the order for £2,500.00 - That's 'my bit' gone, so just my overheads it is then, great... What is wrong with people making a little bit of money ffs?! The funniest was when I put the entrance fee up to a soul event from £4.00 - £5.00, a handful of people really moaned but once in the event I would see them paying £100.00 plus for a record! You've got to laugh, although it can be irritating at times. Yes, good luck with the sale....If I make any profit; I may be interested in 'what's to come' All the best, Len

Fantastic record, I blooming well love it! I played it a while back at a local event and it completely cleared the floor....all except for one chap who danced his *rse off to it completely on his own in the middle of the huge dance floor....When the record ended he clapped so furiously, I honestly think it was a 'protest clap' at everyone who didn't dance or appreciate it..... .....Or I could be talking b*llocks..... ...Had to be there really, I know what I mean. All the best, Len

Yes, having records stolen is every D.J's nightmare. I didn't think it had actually happened until reading this thread as I kinda believed in the 'honour' thing still being alive - I'm pretty sure it wouldn't have happened years ago. Many times I have had various people round my house and even if one or two people may have come round with someone I knew, the trust thing has never been an issue. I often laugh at the state of the record room - records from everyones boxes all over the place, but 'as if by magic' they all end up back in the correct boxes at the end of the session All the best, Len.

Stop ya worrying, I bet no one else noticed......until now you've said! - All part of the 'fun' of D.Jing...I'm always getting the titles / artists wrong of the tunes I'm actually playing and no one notices, it makes me smile every time I do it - a bit like the 'Murray Walker' of the Soul Scene All the best, Len

We prefer 'Inspector Frost' in this house albeit repeats....Superintendent Mullet will catch you in the end and you know it Frost! (Tickles me every time!) Every single one of us were pulling it apart weren't we? How fantastically sad we all are - wouldn't change a thing about us! lol All the best, Len