Eddiefoster

I received an unsolicited message from one of the scenes nicest guys and a legend in my eyes, which is better than any review I could pen myself (thank you Sir Ste Smith it means a lot to the team): Ashton under Lyne Ukraine club. Light touch paper stand back and whoosh. Having become a must not miss night for me , it never ceases to amaze me when you get back home and think OMG how good was tonight and how are they going to match it next time out. Impossible you think then more often than not it just kind of gets better ( don't know if the soul fairies sprinkle you with magic dust as you walk in or what but something magical happens ) and last night was as good as it gets and what a way to see out 2024. Everyone involved with the club should take a bow. You have something very very special. Thank you

Smashie & Nicey! sounds like a pair of kids entertainers

Surprise last minute inclusion for me and an honour to double deck with one of my legends - already over excited and digging in the boxes .... anything could happen Let's see 2024 out with a bang - massive thanks to the Ashton faithful and all the DJs that have supported us this year.

Great news update - the night has been extended to finish at 01:00am so even more time to indulge yourselves

Fantastic company and music as always at Culcheth - unsurprisingly the bad weather effected the numbers with severe weather warnings all over the media but a great night nonetheless Here's my set from the night - great job from all the DJs and the crowd for making it. 1. Herman Lewis - Who's Kissing You Tonight 2. Tommy Turner - Lazy 3. Cleveland Robinson - Boy 4. Jimmy Seals - The Yesterday Of Our Love 5. Cleveland Robinson - Love Is A Trap 6. Keith & Billie - Tastes Sour Don't It 7. Bo Fowler - The Upper Hand 8. Vikki Styles - The Tears Won’t Stop Falling 9.Henry Moore - You Really Grab Me 10. The Informers - A Hard Way To Go 11. Jerry Ganey - You Don't Love Me 12. O.V. Wright - Love The Way You Love 13. Phonetics - Pretty Girl 14. The Turnpikes - Cast A Spell 15. Ernestine Eady - Let's Talk It Over 16. Walter & The Admiration's - Man Oh Man 17. Timmie Williams - Competition 18. Cody Black - I'm Slowly Molding 19. Tommy Ridgely - My Love Gets Stronger 20. Bill Bush - I'm Waiting 21. Chuck Cockerham - Have I Got A Right 22. Garland Green - Girl I Love You

A night at Culcheth - anything could happen and often does

Only a matter of days until Culcheth

This track I think actually featured on one of the Lowton Anniversary LPs? Kev Murph pointed it out to me at Ashton

Been digging around ITB for tracks that represent Ashton - not easy coz many of my spins feature at Culcheth too ..... hopefully not a bad thing

I was going to post a review but I'm always aware that involvement in the event can be rightly seen as bias...never my intention but then a review by a much respected legend of our beloved scene was shared with me . . I don't do Facebook so for those who haven't seen it this is what Dave Evison had to say about his first visit to Ashton (unsolicited and much appreciated) Just got back to Stafford after a truly superb night at the Ukranian.Our first visit...in fact I think the last time I was in Ashton was our regular monday night at Tiffs in the mid 70's! So many friends I literally hadn't seen since then! Right crowd,venue and sounds...right up my street...Chris even played my all time No1 60's "newie" for me...The Fascinators "In other words". Sarah and I pick and choose specific gigs to attend now and ok sometimes we don't go out for a month, but I think I've served my apprenticeship since 1967, so the days of djing every weekend somewhere in the UK...indeed every night of the week in Gtr M/cr in the 70's are over! No regrets, I'd do it all again...if I was in my 20's!!...Its specific nights like last night and a very similar offering at our other "never miss" venue,the wonderful Electric Club in Wolves that keep us in touch with the Northern scene now and we're in our absolute comfort zone! I did get one or two asking me what I was doing there...but in a genuinely "shocked, but nice to see you after so long Dave way!" My friends know that with my role on the scene as an Oldies dj I was typecasted! I was always delighted to do it, but ever since the Wheel on a personal note, dancing has always been foremost for me, albeit I can only manage one tune at a time nowadays!! I was bleedin' knackered last night but very happy! I don't profess to even knowing many of the newies let alone ever having owned them! I may have retired from treading the boards....but I couldn't imagine life without this soul scene and I dearly hope it continues! Special mentions for our lovely friends Penni Raith and Stuart Raith for reccommending it and getting us there and back....you were dead right about the Ukranian Club...wonderful!

Fantastic stuff - great selection from Matt, deffo a track getting traction with the Ashton faithful

What can one say ..... the best of the best, Grumpy Soul and Culcheth compliment each other perfectly! Grumpy has been so missed as a regular event and the takeovers at Culcheth are a great feature....a line up to die for! Personally I'm very much looking forward to the return of Mr Fortnum alongside great expectations from a well respected collector in Ady Potts...do yourself a favour and make the effort you won't be disappointed

A bit behind in posting my review but once again it echoes the insights already given and deservedly I always enjoy the honour of getting behind the wheels at Culcheth - this time was no exception..... lot's of great feedback on Carls' offerings on the night and he was good enough to forward me his playlist - here goes (mine included below too - I tried LOL) Carl Hedberg 23:00 - 00:00 Lil Major Williams - Girl don’t leave me Ace Spectrum - If you were there George Blackwell - Can’t lose my head Fortson & Scott - Sweet lover New Wanderers - Ain’t gonna do you no harm Profs - Look at you Al Wilson - You did it for me Nu-Rons - All my life Chuck Holiday - Just can’t trust nobody Independent Movement - Slippin’ away Chuck Cockerham - Have I got a right Eddie Billups - Ask my heart Kelly & The Soul Explosions - Talking about my baby’s love Charles Holiday - Don’t lie Deon Jackson - When your love has gone Al Scott - What happened to yesterday Five Stairsteps - I’m the one who loves you Soul Interiors - The inside guys Phonetics - Just a boy’s dream Bernard Williams - Focused on you Freddie Butler - Save your love for me Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes - Bad luck I-20 Connection - Dreamin Lynn Varnado - Wash and wear love Simon Ingham 00:00 - 01:00 1. Keith & Billie - Tastes Sour Don't It 2. Jimmy Seals - The Yesterdays Of Our Love 3. The Soul Stirrers - Don't You Worry 4. The Venturas - Heart Of Love 5. The Jackson Brothers - I Gotta Hear It From You 6. Nat Hall - Why 7. Hayes Cotton - Black Wings Have My Angel 8. Ernie Washington - Lonesome Shack 9. The Phonetics - Pretty Girl 10. Timmie Williams - Competition 11. Ernestine Eady - Let's Talk It Over 11. Walter & The Admeration's - Man O Man 12. The Versatones - With A Broken Heart 13. The Soul Blenders - Love Built On A Strong Foundation 14. Flash McKinley - I'll Resue You 15. US Everyday People - Without Your Sweet Lovin' 16. Bobby Rich - There's A Girl Somewhere 17. Eula Cooper - Let Our Love Grow Higher 18. True Image - I'm Not Over You 19. Bad Weather Inc. - I Never Never Knew 20. Don Gardner - We're Gonna Make It Big 21. Johnny Gilliam - Room Full Of Tears