Russ Vickers

Its actually not just about the tracks, its about capturing the atmosphere aswell, yes I appreciate the quality is not great Roburt, but its about having a memory of the Night in question. Russ

Thanks for the reply Roburt, but I was thinking more along the lines of the guys with cassette players on the stage at Nighters recording 'live'... Best Russ

Hey Bob, I was aware of the Kansas City group & realised there was no connection with Tommy Tate, actually became aware of em years ago when reseaching the TT group, what is confusing with the Kool 45 is the Texas release...hope you are well. Thank you for the info..... Russ

Do people still make 'live' recordings at Nighters....I love listening to the vintage ones & theyre a little piece of history with regards to the things played & by whom....do people still do em & what technology do they use ?. Best Russ

Tommy & the Derby's - Goin Back to Houston - Kool.......What a tune, have never heard it played out & only know of one copy, so just wondered will this forever live in the shadow of Tommy Tates 'Derby's' ?.......I have a spare kidney if one ever turns up....anyone have any info on the group or label or any other interesting facts.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=40ilLgyeJbg Bestest Russ

Proper f*ckin soulie too... Russ

PLEASE NOTE: This is a 24 hour sale - records will be withdrawn from sale @ 1200 Lunch time GMT Tuesday October 8th. I will be leaving the UK for a few months & cannot post records after this time. The transaction must be completed, including transfer of funds by this time & I will post tomorrow before leaving. Paypal/Bank Transfer ONLY. If using Paypal please use friends & family or add 4% to cover fees. No trades please. Postage extra at usual Royal Mail rates. Jeanie Tracy - Making New Friends - Brown Door - EX++ £900 Charles Holiday - Dont Lie - Playboy EX - £600 SOLD Bessie Banks - Dont You Worry Baby - Quality - M- £250 Andrea Henry - I Need You Like a Baby - MGM YD EX £225 Best Russ

Ohhhhh poo....hard luck mate... Russ

Thank you for all of the hard work Mike n the Mods

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There are still parts of this scene that even 7,200 people would be totally unaware of.... ...try asking em about Chuck Jackson cover up, Singing Tornadoes, Big Jay, unissued Piped Piper productions etc, etc, etc....99% wouldnt have a clue, indeed many of them wouldnt even understand the term cover up....chalk n cheese n long may it remain so.....the real scene is still underground ish & probably will remain so....the media are only really interested in that other scene anyway....the grockles think they know what NS is, so let em get on with it while we do our thing.... Russ

Very enjoyable & interesting listening.... Russ

We'll see Steve, what will be will be....I'm pretty much enjoying things anyway at the moment, both Rugby & the 100 Club great nights.... Russ

Have nothing against the event, but not sure I would be made very welcome, still best of luck to them... Russ

I know what your saying guys & agree to some extent, but we cant just roll over.....a small intimate promotion 300 at most, central location etc, etc.....I'm convinced that this isnt it, a venue has always come along out of the blue almost & I know it will happen again....you just wait & see.....SOMETHING WILL HAPPEN.....I can feel it in my water lol....the current scene will implode, all the tourists etc will depart & the big promoters will announce its dead.....remember the script ?.....the scene will go underground again proper n a venue will come along & take things to another level.....I wanna be there, do you ? Best Russ

I would add that there are odd Nighters out there still that do this ish...., unfortunately I think that a certain amount of lethargy as set in amongst punters & promoters do become dis heartened & jaded with the slog....reinvention & possibly a new venue & relaunch might shake things up a bit.... Russ

Here's a thing....why doesn't some enterprising promoter go back to how things once were, & should still be, IMHO, an eclectic mix of everything soulful on one dance floor....imaginative oldies, newies, rarities, 6ts, 7ts, 8ts & beyond - Northern, Modern, X over, RnB, Funk, stompers, floaters, steppers.....the only criteria should be quality dance floor SOUL with the X factor.....intimate, central venue, with proper DJ's who can string a set together encompassing all the above as & when necessary, TOTALLY disregard the nostalgia crowd, they will not be interested in any way shape or form, however there is a middle ground were those interested in proper oldies n those who want to hear more progressive sounds can come together in one venue, albeit a venue with less capacity than the 'big' promoters might be interested in....in a venue like this there would be room for DJ's like Paul Sadot, as well as DJ's who could play mixed sets....the DJ talent & records are out there, in theory the demand is there....step forward a proper promoter who has the vision & talent to pull it all together in a cohesive offensive against mediocrity (at best)....there will be someone out there that can do this & now could be the time to step up to the plate...... Best Russ

Now its sold - that is totally sh*te....who on this gods earth playing this croc of poo..... Russ

There will be another 'Stafford'....eventually there will be a back lash against the nostalgia whores & the majority of returnees will become bored again, the BIG promoters will make less money, so will move on to more lucrative business activities, a venue will rise from the ashes & the few hundred that have been lambasted for years for thier criticism of the fakers, will do what theyve always done....support the ethos of the original NS Scene. A new group of DJ's will lead the final surge, & we'll have one last hoorah, before the eventual death throws of the scene....... Russ

Apologies for posting in AATS but in the UK unexpectedly & need an Anniversary ticket for tonight, i think some people occasionally might buy two tickets to get two anniversary 45's....not bothered about the 45 but if i can have the entrance ticket....can paypal immediately or sort you out tonight.....even if its as late as midnight tonight dont hesitate, can be there in a couple of hours PM me or call on 01329 480363. Thank you Best Russ

Billy Scott masterpiece.....

MONSTER OLDIE ALERT....WHOOOOOOOSSSSSHHHHHH !!!!

DJ's on the NS Scene have always pitched records, usually +...I DJ'd at the weekend & several records I played in my set were pitched up slightly, non were distorted in any way & its done to keep the BPM flowing. I think what Stevie is saying, is what is the point with a ballad ?. Russ

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