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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

Maybe not the last call - but a penultimate evening call nonetheless for tomorrows exciting instalment at Culcheth and never too late to share a potential track from one of the DJs - a pure affordable, attainable class 45 bang in the Culcheth ethos from this months special guest Carl Hedberg (respect Carl )

Another potential from the Swedish maestro (maybe Carl???) A dancefloor smash and yellow label too - what could go wrong

Yes a twofer indeed .... I agree with Bob though Rollin' edges it with those backing vocals - just awesome... I'll play whichever side BazM doesn't Carl how's that

Sure thing Carl

How's this

A personal fave of mine and a potential spin for our Swedish brother

I rather think that it'll be a great night of quality music, where all the DJs will compliment each other than some kind of competition Mick, they all have something special to bring to the table

Expect the sublime to the ridiculous from our Swedish brother - he isn't scared of throwing in an accessible underplayed gem or too alongside the WOWSERS

Another night of class company & music at the Ukrainian Club!!! Here's my contribution to give anybody who hasn't had the chance to attend a feel of the night- not certain it's all in the right order I've slept since LOL! 1. Cleveland Robinson - Boy 2. Keith & Billie - Tastes Sour Don't It 3. Henry Moore - You Really Grab Me 4. The Fabulous Peps - Love Of My Life 5. Billy Hambric - I Found True Love 6. Carol Anderson - I'm Not Worried 7. Eddie Carlton - Misery 8. The Dream Merchants - Stop (You're Breaking My Heart) 9. The Traditions - Twinkle Little Star 10. Garnet Mimms - As Long As I Have You 11. Howard Tate - Sweet Love Child 12. Chuck Henley - Broken Heart 13. Metronomes - Oh Brother 14. The Celebrities - I Choose You Baby 15. Bill Bush - I'm Waiting 16. Tommy Ridgely - My Love Gets Stronger 17. Chuck Cockerham - Have I Got A Right 18. Cody Black - It's Our Time To Fall In Love 19. Archie Bell & The Drells - A Thousand Wonders 20. Exits - Girl If You Come Back To Me 21. Bobby Rich - There's A Girl Somewhere For Me 22. J.P. Robinson - Our Day Is Here 23. Johnny Gilliam - Room Full Of Tears

I can only echo BazMs comments - great night, great venue, great music, great people as always delivered at Culcheth Here's my contribution - thanks to everyone for the continued support of this excellent night, if you've not attended yet you're missing out! Keith & Billie - Tastes Sour Don't It Jackie Beavers - A Love That Never Grows Old Cleveland Robinson - Love Is A Trap Bob Soprano - Hey Girl Buddy Conner - When You're Alone The Fabulous Peps - Love Of My Life Johnny Rodgers - Make A change Groovettes - Think It Over Baby Four Tops - Is There Anything I Can Do The Marvellos - It's Your Love That I Need George Tinley - Ain't Gonna Worry About You The Adventurers - Nobody Can Save Me Vivian Carol - Oh Yeah Yeah Gene Toones - What More Do You Want Henry Moore - You Really Grab Me Timmie Williams - Competition Garnet Mimms - As Long As I Have You Lou Bond - You Shake Me Up Curtis Lee - Is She In Your Town Sonny Rhodes - You Better Stop David Coleman - Drown My Heart Celest Hardie - You're Gone Bobby Rich - There's A Girl Somewhere (For Me) Bobby Joy - You Sweet Devil You