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Looking forward to this event. Should be a belter

Surely a big part of the scene, and what attracted me to it, was the fact it was always cool. I’m 42 and started attending the CIS all nighters in Manchester when I was 21. I’ll never forget the first time I opened the doors and saw, and felt, the room. Most people were probably in the 35-50 age bracket and some seriously cool people. The whole spectacle was oozing excitement. Sheridan’s, Middleton, Soul or Nothing, Lowton, proper nights that were 100% amazing. 21 years later and those people are now 55 - 70. I don’t go out anymore really but when I do I’m only ever disappointed. The younger people that are allegedly taking things forward seem very tame. Where are all the hedonistic lunatics? That’s what the scene was all about for me. Proper characters that were bang into the music. It’s all very wishy washy now, and the modern interpretation wouldn’t excite the 21 year old me.

Amy is simply saying that the soul scene could be very appealing for people that are neurodiverse, not that everyone on it is neurodiverse.

Hi Amy, I don’t usually post on here but I think your post is very interesting and I totally agree with all the points you make. This won’t make any sense to those that aren’t neurodivergent (clear to see from some of the responses), but it resonates with me. ADHD is not widely understood, even for the people that have it! Constantly chasing excitement, routine, familiarity, hyper focus, impulsive behaviour - all available on the soul scene and in abundance. Obviously, the initial attraction is the music, but I think you are absolutely bang on with the other elements. I hope this thread doesn’t get inundated with replies from people that are uninformed of what neurodiversity actually is, or think it’s a load of rubbish, as it would be great to hear more from other people that can really relate to this.

Thanks all!

Hi, if there are any sellers that have Brazilian records (jazzy, Bossa, samba, etc) then please let me know via pm. Paul

100 soulful house, disco, modern records for sale as job lot. The vast majority in excellent condition, lots mint minus. These were all bought from a collector but I don’t really play them and want to clear some space. The photos attached show a selection of the records available. If anyone needs any more info please PM me. £200 for the lot.

Still looking

Ex copy of this very rare modern record. Last copy through eBay was vg minus and went for £400. Looking for offers over £500. PM if interested Paul

Looking for a copy - please pm if you can help Paul

All in at least vg+ condition The Kay Gees - Master Plan - Gang Executive Suite - You got the kind of love - North Bay Bird Rollins - Real true to you - Disco Record Co Undisputed Truth - You + me = Love - Whitfield Upheaval - Come on with the come on - Symphonical Truth - Excendrin Headache - SOC Please PM if interested

Little Tommy reissue - looks unplayed - £30 Clydene Jackson - Soul HQ - Ex - £75 (gone for £100 on Discogs) PM if interested. Cheers

Pat Bleasdale next up with a wonderful mix of big hitting nighter tunes https://www.mixcloud.com/Paul_Barker/get-ready-mix-session-pat-bleasdale/

Party mix with the kind of records we play at Get Ready. https://www.mixcloud.com/Paul_Barker/get-ready-mix-sessions-paul-barker/

Fantastic eclectic mix from Simon Fane https://www.mixcloud.com/Paul_Barker/get-ready-mix-sessions-simon-fane/

Greatstone Soul Club co promoter Paul Havekin https://m.mixcloud.com/Paul_Barker/get-ready-mix-sessions-paul-havekin/

Killer eclectic mix from Phil Wainwright https://m.mixcloud.com/Paul_Barker/get-ready-mix-sessions-phil-wainwright/

Next up is the main man Rich Buckley https://www.mixcloud.com/Paul_Barker/get-ready-mix-sessions-rich-buckley/

Manchester’s Different Strokes Club night resident Matty Hill https://m.mixcloud.com/Paul_Barker/get-ready-the-mix-sessions-matty-hill/

Manchester's 2 step King - Mr Dave Hulston https://www.mixcloud.com/Paul_Barker/get-ready-mix-sessions-dave-hulston/

Next up Mr Ollie Lailey https://m.mixcloud.com/Paul_Barker/get-ready-mix-session-ollie-lailey/

The third mix is now up from Richard Bergman and it is top class https://m.mixcloud.com/Paul_Barker/get-ready-mix-sessions-richard-bergman/

Next up we have the main man Joel Maslin - this mix is killer! https://m.mixcloud.com/Paul_Barker/get-ready-mix-sessions-joel-maslin/

A new project showcasing various djs from up and down the country, some of which don’t get the exposure they deserve. The first mix in the series comes from London DJ Lisa Hurley. https://m.mixcloud.com/Paul_Barker/get-ready-mix-sessions-lisa-hurley/

A new mix from myself. Across the board mix of rare soul records https://www.mixcloud.com/Paul_Barker/rare-soul-funk-and-modern-soul-45s-mix/