Pep

Looks like a very busy night in prospect!

Looking forward to it!

Just been updated by Civic Hall management and am very pleased to announce that as of this morning...
100s OF TICKETS HAVE ALREADY BEEN SOLD! 

DON'T MISS OUT - TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE BUT SELLING FAST 

For THE Black Country Classic Soul & Motown Event of the Decade. 
A unique opportunity to see the foremost living West Midlands' DJs of the 60s and early 70s on stage together for the first and only time. 

A celebration of the original discothèque music of the sixties, which was first played at pioneering clubs like the Twisted Wheel, Catacombs, Blue Note, Mojo, Marquee, Tiles, Sink, Chateau, etc. 
...and played this night by some of the DJs who played them at these very same venues! 

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The Black Country Soul Reunion To Beat All Reunions! 

Featuring several of the Top Sunrise Era Soul DJs together for the FIRST time. 

A complete 'NEVER TO BE REPEATED' one-off! 
In and presented by Brierley Hill Civic Hall 
one of the finest dancehalls in the Midlands. 

"LEGENDARY EARLY 'DISCOTHEQUE' YEARS SOUL DJ REUNION" 

Featuring the original Classic Soul, Motown and R&B music of the 60s and early 70s which became the foundation of today's Soul and Dance scenes. 

On: 
SATURDAY 12th MARCH 
7pm - 1.30am

Featuring Local Legendary DJs:  

'Oscar' Michael Hollis 
(Summerhill, Plaza, Kingfisher, Queen Mary, Club Lafayette, Cats, B/Hill YC, BeerKeller, Radio Luxembourg, Solar Radio, BRMB, etc) 

'Farmer' Carl Dene 
(Chateau Impney, Jazz Club, Cats, George Walsall, Queen Mary, Del Rio, Metro, 76Club Burton, Library Glos, etc) 

Ian 'Pep' Pereira 
(Catacombs, Wigan Casino, Yate, Studio One @ High Acres , Brum Locarno, Summerhill, Royal Hotel, Stone Manor, Oakengates TH, Bankhouse, Lord Hill, etc) 

'Barmy' Barry James
(Club Lafayette, Golden Torch, Adelphi, Tiles Oxford Street, Twisted Wheel, Smethwick Baths, Radio One, etc) 

Jamie Carr 
(TOW Stafford, Brierley Hill YC, Longlands YC, Longacres, Burntwood Baths, etc) 

TICKETS £10 + 50p booking fee 
from B/Hill Civic Box Office, link below. 
(£12 OTD unless sold out) 
600 limit, 
although limited to 500 in the interests of dance space!

https://www.soul-source.co.uk/calendar/event/69986-sunrise-era-soul-reunion/

Don't delay - limited tickets still vavailable here: 
https://boxoffice.bhillcivic.co.uk/performance/126/

Wow! What can I say about the inaugural Northern Soul Night at the Thistleberry on Saturday! 

Monster turnout... right up to the venue limit. 

Fantastic music from some of the areas best DJs; 

Geoff MacAskill opening, and setting a high standard for those who followed,  

Ray Casey keeping up the good work with selections from his excellent record collection, 

Phil Ankers in fine form with a perfect blend of top sounds and crowd-pleasing classics. 

The dancefloor was buzzing by the time Wigan oldies maestro Dave Evison took centre stage to do what he does best... fill the floor with a mixture of all-time favourites and forgotten gems, 

Jez Jones proceeded to up the ante with some current scene biggies interspersed with quality classics, 

I rounded off a thoroughly enjoyable night with the odd classic not already played, requests and dedications. 

A fabulous opening night! 

Top music, on original vinyl, from top DJs over an excellent sound system in a comfortable venue... and one of the hottest I have been in for a long while - reminiscent of the packed venues of the 70s and 90s. Hot Hot Hot, with music to match. 

A big thank you to the DJs, the hard working staff and management, and most importantly the dancers and listeners who turned up in force to make it such a wonderful, friendly and atmospheric first night at the 'Thiss'! 

Thank you. 

xx 

Pep

15 hours ago, Soull4d59 said:

Dance floor for  looks a bit small for a northern soul  nite. But maybe give it a  look.

Holds between 150 - 200 with plenty of room to dance. 

Full house expected - be early. 

Only £4 before 8pm. 

15 hours ago, Soull4d59 said:

Dance floor for  looks a bit small for a northern soul  nite. But maybe give it a  look.

Pretty sizeable 'in the flesh' actually. 

Not exactly a Blackpool Wintergardens but fine for a Northern Night.