Andybellwood

Despite the coronvirus anxiety and uncertainty, this one was a packer (again) by 5.30 pm , soulies travelling from far and wide again plus those locally keen to enjoy all things 'Moovin' on a Groove' on a Sunday afternoon/evening in Harrogate at the excellent, up market Ivory Club venue. Friendly and welcoming, great sound system, drinks promos, these bi monthly sessions are a 'must attend' for so many ....with the convenience of bargain rates at the Travel Lodge next door for travellers and added bonus of its central Harrogate location with eateries and shops, including 'Space Vintage' opposite. A fitting 2nd Anniversary with Jonny Crawhaw from Soul Provision guesting and the residents , Mike , Graham and Dave playing the vinyl with panash to a great reaction....A rousing evening set with Dave playing the northern classics and Motown prior to which it was 7ts, rare and underplayed gems , x- over , mid tempo and Modern. Three tunes particularly caught the ear if only to illustrate what Moovin' is all about, something a little different rather than the same old same old repetition. So I give you Sonny Craver - 'Outside Of Memphis' (Dalya) , Paul Revere and the Raiders 'ain't nothing wrong' (Jay Boy) and Robert Taylor 'Time keeps ticking by' (Lu Tall) So with the Covid-19 measures now in place, thankful that we made it to 'Moovin'' and massive thanks to the organisers (Graham Spink, Mike Lowcock and Dave Cervi), the venue owners & staff and everybody there who made it rather special.