northern soulin with the "something different"soul club,nottingham forest,walking,socialising,travelling and social club duties(which does do my head in)
With the month of fireworks and bonfires nearly over we have our own banger of a night of rhythm & soul to finish the month off.The ever present STAFF SOULSPINNERS will be lighting the fuse up there on the decks with their very own collections of vinyl.Our resident air bomb ROGER BANKS will be in attendance with his record shop,also doing a couple of sessions with the boys.This months guests are another couple of our loyal attendees PETE and SUE STONE,by all accounts have a cracker of a collection.So there you have it,see ya "up Staff".Check poster for details.
Look out for details of our 10th anniversary Christmas all-dayer Saturday 14th December!!..also a big announcement of a very special alldayer next August,I'm not saying anything else.
Hiya folks,the gang at Something Different rhythm and soul club invite you to a night of soul music.The STAFF SOULSPINNERS will be manning the decks with their own collections of vinyl,ROGER BANKS will also be in attendance with his music shop,also he'll be up there spinning a few discs.Our guests for this do will be a couple of our loyal followers CELIA LEMON & PETE MALLISCH,so if you fancy SOMETHING DIFFERENT Shirebrook staff sports and social club is the place to be..see ya there.
As we head into autumn we find ourselves inviting you all to our monthly instalment of rhythm and soul up here at the Staff.The STAFFSOULSPINNERS will be on hand to entertain us with their own collections of vinyl.ROGER BANKS will also be in attendance with his music shop,also putting in a couple of sessions on the decks.This months guest DJ is another 1 of our regulars IAN HARDWICK,sounds like we're gunna be in for another great night..see ya there.
I'm writing this review on behalf of the organizer.What a fantastic alldayer,all DJs playing tremendous spots to a packed house,thanks to everyone involved in getting this do organised but the biggest thankyou goes to all you people who put the effort in coming to Shirebrook,hope you enjoyed it,we'll let the dust settle and have a chat about possibly having 1 next year..thankyou.
Here we have the August instalment of Something Different,top night of rare underplayed rhythm and soul played by not DJs but collectors/enthusiasts who just love playing vinyl.We dont only pride ourselves on fantastic music but the friendly welcoming atmosphere we provide.So yeah the STAFF SOULSPINNERS will be on hand to entertain us,our resident DJ ROGER BANKS and his record shop will be in attendance and our guest this month is NEIL PAGE..See ya there.
One of the STAFF SOULSPINNERS(Krunch) Invites you all to his Soul & Motown night up the Staff on Friday 12th of July.Since setting a date for this do hes been inundated from lads with Soul & Motown collections to get on board and help out so it looks like a cracking night is in store.Krunch held 1 of these nights a while back and it was very enjoyable with folk asking when he's doing another 1 so here you have it folks.
Here we go with Julys instalment of Something Different rhythm and soul..hopefully everyone has had their summer holidays and itching to get back up the Staff for a night of mighty sounds supplied by the STAFF SOULSPINNERS.Our guests for this do are 2 of our regulars and by all accounts have both got great collections so we welcome on stage STEVE LONGWORTH & MARTYN GREENE.As usual our resident ROGER BANKS will be in attendance with his record shop,in between selling his wares strutting his stuff up on the decks..see ya in July!
Quite low on numbers this month,but with holidays etc it is expected,anyway,as usual we all enjoyed the music,good to have Rob back after a long lay off,no doubt we'll be seeing more of him..our guest for this month was GAZ STEELE..another great chap who's collection is very enjoyable and he does enjoy sharing them with us.Onto July,all STAFF SOULSPINNERS will be back so it'll be back to the nitty gritty.
I have just been informed from the organizer that SOUL SAM will be in attendance at this all-dayer,the guest DJs spots will now be juggled about to accommodate SOUL SAM,so watch this space.
Shirebrook Staff sports & social club ,the home of "Something Different rhythm & soul club"can proudly announce that this venue has been chosen to hold a prestigious soul music alldayer.One of the rhythm & soul clubs loyal followers has decided to put together an awesome line-up of DJs and as a thankyou to all at "Something Different" is going to showcase the event up the Staff.So please note this is not an "Something Different" rhythm & soul club event.
The event will be a charity do with all proceeds going to CANCER RESEARCH & JERRY GREEN DOG RESCUE so a £3 door tax has been implemented.A raffle will also take place with a few soul prizes up for grabs.
The afternoon kicks off at 1pm with the STAFF SOULSPINNERS then onto an amazing line-up taking us upto 1am.
17.30-18.30 MICK COOPER..18.30-1930 TERRY WESTHEAD..19.30-2030 ROGER BANKS..20.30-21.30 DAVE RAISTRICK..21.30-22.30 IAN WILLS..22.30-23.30 JOHN VINCENT..23.30-00.30 CHRIS DALTON...SOUL SAM dj spot TBA...GUEST DJ TIMES WILL NOW BE REARRANGED TO ACCOMMODATE "SOUL SAM"
Hopefully the weather will be on our side as an outside bar will be situated on the patio area,food will also be available,and all being well a couple more items will be added to the occasion...Just an update folks..A marquee will be joined onto the club,with a dancefloor and speakers with the temporary bar situated inside to make your visit comfortable.
Camping/caravanning is available with showers/toilets on site(charge applies,contact number on flyer for camping/caravanning enquiries)
Please RSVP this event.Check out the flyer!!
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT WAS ORIGINALLY BOOKED FOR THE 29TH OF JUNE.
Hiya everyone,Saturday June 22nd is our next soul night up here in Shirebrook,starting at 5pm and going through until 1am.
Great music guaranteed,with a friendly atmosphere,everyone welcome to our rhythm & soul club.This months guest is 1 of our loyal regulars,all the way from Barnsley GAZ STEELE,Gaz played a couple of great slots last time he was guest.I'll also mention the resident lads the STAFF SOULSPINNERS,who never fail to impress.
Get in early for "mams cobs" personally I think that's all folk come for ..see ya on the 22nd
Sorry for the delay in posting my review,I'll make it short and sweet..I got there quite late due to other commitments,big thanks to John for looking after it until I got there.
Walked in on a packed house,with the dancefloor full,our guests for the evening KEV DRAGE & STEVE TUCK definitely had the punters bopping with track after track of quality sounds,going off the stage to a rousing round of applause.Gotta mention the resident collectors/enthusiasts the STAFF SOULSPINNERS,I know I keep banging on about these lads but they never fail in keeping the us all entertained with their own collections of sounds..yep cracking night again,and thanks to you lot for coming its greatly appreciated,see ya June 22nd.
Here we go,2024 rolls on and we find ourselves with our May rhythm & soul session,after a belter of a night in April we're all looking forward to this one.The STAFF SOULSPINNERS will be on hand to entertain us with their own collections of vinyl.This months guests are another couple of our loyal regulars STEVE TUCK(Peterborough) and KEV DRAGE (Melton Mowbray) 2 top lads who no doubt will impress us with their sessions.Get yourself over,you wont be disappointed.
Camping/caravan is available at this venue if you want to stay over,just call for details.
Yet again another packed house up the Staff,visitors came from all over to join us all at "Something Different" 1 couple coming all the way from Liverpool!!..the music was fantastic all night,our guest for the night was KEV KUS,his 2 spots were very enjoyable and definitely had my foot tapping..yep another great night,next up May 11th..right gunna organise a meeting with the club committee,I want an extension to the club building!. See ya.