Paulb

I thinks it a good compilation. Not much of a mix album they just slightly run into each other. Still, good to see northern reaching a different audience.

Not sure on the venue but maybe new century. Jonny Howard- the chase is on Darrel Banks - open the door to your heart jj barnes - please let me in

If the scene had to end and you could enjoy one last night where would you like to be and what would be the three last songs you'd like to hear. Not taking into account whether its a nighter or if you're tired or the legs have gone, just three songs that would be suitable to sign off to.

The blokes only been on here a day and he's being accused of all sorts. How has everyone figured that he's a bloody fake from a couple of single line posts. Why should everyone have to come on and explain themselves and then see if they're accepted or pelted with ridicule. Thought this site was better than that.

Totally agree Jamie. The bloke comes on, makes one post and then everyones on his back. Totally pathetic. So well done folks, hope all concerned feel proud of their actions.

My mates all love if i could only be sure - nolan porter. That song, like most soul songs, is way ahead of its time.

When did the music take off in europe and why has it become so big compared to the uk where the scene is mainly 40+?

Thats why i wish promoters would tackle this issue because we (the younger crowd) will be the ones who suffer if a few years time. This is something that means a lot to me. I've been brought up on this music and i want it to carry on as long as possible.

Totally agree. But the sad thing is that in a day or two this thread will slide down the page and get forgotton about and no-one will really take any notice of its content and realise what has to be done.

I've always looked upon it that you lot are still having it every weekend instead of becoming one of the saddo's who congregate in the local working mens clubs putting your wage into the bandit. Nothing sad about having a dance to your favourite tunes.

Amen!

Why do you do it week in week out then? Because you love it and its not like a normal night out Shane. It gets inside you and then its game over. Rachel summed it up about wanting something different and my guess is there are a few people out there after that.

Im talking about getting people flyering in town or putting up posters, not having a northern special on granada tonight. You might get the odd trendy coming in, but they wont hang around long. If nothing is done and people dont change their ways then like Dan said, it will be dead in ten years. Thats the bottom line!

But thats where the soul scene is different. Its about the music. Not birds, or beer! Can you imagine the look on a girls face when you're having a chat, things are looking good, then the moment you've been dredding happens...... a song you love comes on! "Just wait there for 2 1/2 mins love"

My point exactly Dave. How are these people ever going to find out about northern soul?

These nice venues are ten a penny round manchester Dave. Most people would rather go there than to a social club and listen to northern. But id put money on there being more than a few who are sick of these commercial clubs, full of idiots accusing you of looking at their birds, etc. There's a northern, motown, 60's night in town thats packed every week. Reason why, its something different. You dont get a chance to hear these sounds anywhere so people go there to have a dance etc. I dont think the only reason my mates like CIS is because of the venue. but its always nice to be at a big, tidy venue. Took them down to the twisted wheel the other friday and they loved it there too and thats a million miles from CIS type of venue. They love the music and the friendlieness of the people. This is a topic i feel very pasionately about and know that there's a market for this. As the line in the film goes..."if you build it, they will come!"

Wasn't reffering to you mate.

So most people agree that new blood needs to be brought through, so the question is are promoters willing to get a younger crowd in. At the moment the only people being targetted for do's are the soulies already on the scene. As for young un's taking the piss then I think thats rubbish. Never had one of my mates laugh or dance silly. I have, however, seen a gang of four blokes at the queens hall in stoke standing on the dance floor with pints, talking and generally taking the piss out of the dancing. So i dont think its fair to immediately presume that a gang of lads or lasses in their 20's are going to be hard work!!! I really do feel that the time has come to start branching out in order to keep the scene alive. One person that i feel can do this is Chris Waterman. What better venue is there than CIS for your first all nighter! It somewhere that already attracts a younger crowd so it wont be off putting, ie, twelve fat blokes in vests "quick, sup up lads, we're off", and it really is a fantastic venue with a cracking atmosphere. And if someone starts dicking around then all it takes is a quick word and it will soon stop. And lets face it, only someone with something about them will turn up to a northern night anyway. Cant see your average townie being interested in such an event!

I think that the soul scene is really hard to get onto. Look at the popularity of the move on up nights in leeds and brighton beach, etc. Why not bang out flyers for different events there? The punters in clubs like that prob think they are the northern soul nights!!! I used to be well into all the indie music but how long can you listen to the same albums for? Northern soul is something totally different, not just music, well not to me anyway. Flyer around town and you might get some in thinking "whats this shit? Look at his pants!" and they will noever grace a northern night again. But then you'll get some in who will think "how have i missed this!". Just like i did the first time i walked into the CIS.

Being one of the younger soulies im all for a younger crowd coming onto he scene. This is happening at new century and steve cato's out of sight night but i think that in order to get them interested promoters need to look at their target areas. The only way you can find out about a soul night/all nighter is by picking up a flyer at another night, or through websites like this. Last sat me and a friend flyered for Chris Waterman for the once uopn a ..... night and we gave them to people we thought would like it. The flyers weren't the best but we managed to get a few coming in. I watched a group of four lads in their mid 20's just sit down with a pint and didn't take their eyes off the dance floor as though they could'nt believe a night like that existed. I had a chat to them later on and they loved it and said they'd be down for the nighter. But on the flipside, do the older gang want this to happen, ie, people getting in the way and not understanding the unwritten rules of the dance floor, or are the same people willing to show them the ropes and explain the do's and donts in order for the music to live on. All my mates love the CIS and now come every month and thats just through me telling them about it. So if the younger crowd were targetted with flyers or posters IMO it would benefit the world of northern soul and give people the chance to hear the best music in the world. What does everyone think?

Because im worth it....

Are you on about Shane with the hooped top. Thought he was about 40?

Saw that too. Was quite suprised. 100 greatest no 1's had a few motown numbers on too so not a bad night for soul on the tv.

What was it like then.....the play and the night.

Went to the twisted wheel on friday and heard out on the floor. I know everyone hates it but i think its brilliant. So there.........