Ian Smith

At The Harrogate Soul Lounge anything goes providing if its on the soul spectrum - northern, funk, R&B, club and soul hits, modern, jazz funk and a bit of disco for good measure. Slower pace before 9 and dancers after. All tunes on OVO. Its a relaxed and enjoyable evening. The Soul Lounge is situated at St Roberts Club, Robert Street, Harrogate, HG1 1HP. Robert Street is opposite Waitrose on the main Station Parade, its about 600 metres from Harrogate bus and train stations.

Boogie Night for Parkinsons UK. After last year's sold out summer event Boogie Nights return at Pannal Village Hall, Pannal Bank, Pannal, Harrogate, HG3 1JG. Boogie nights features floor filling soul hits, disco and jazz funk 80's favourites. Dancing from start to finish. Great dance floor and bar to relax on a summer evening. All proceeds to Parkinsons UK. Tickets available in advance from Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/boogie-night-at-pannal-village-hall-harrogate-tickets-866152715087?aff=oddtdtcreator £10 in advance - numbers are limited.

This is the second Lovetown Event at The Lilypad, Harrogate, following the initial and popular event over Christmas 2023. Get down and boogie to Jazz Funk, 80's and 90's grooves, Disco and Modern Soul. As Mr Newberry said "Bring Your Body down to Lovetown". Great atmosphere, spacious dance area and wooden floor, grood sound system and atmospheric venue with plenty of seating. Free entry for Goovers! Tunes played on original vinyl releases by Charlie, Chris, Alec and Ian.

The Harrogate Cheltenham Club was the Town's original Mod and Soul Club and ran from 1967 until 1969. This is an annual charity event to commemorate the original venue and to play the all the tunes once played at the club. Club soul, Motown, Stax, 60's R&B plus a few Mod tunes - all played on the original vinyl (US and UK) releases by one of the original Cheltenham spinners Michael Lowcock and Harrogate Northern Soul Club's Ian Smith. All music will be pre 1970 and will have to have been available to buy in the UK at that time. The emphasis is on floor filling, dancing tunes The original venue was in Harrogate town centre on Cheltenham Crescent. This event started back in 2018 and takes place at the home of Ripley Blues/ Live - a club where late 60's soul and Mod heroes Steve Cropper and Georgie Fame both have performed. The dancefloor is hard wood and mainatined to a high standard. Regular buses run to both Harrogate and Ripon until late if you don't want to drive. All proceeds, after deducting the concessionary hll hire fee, will go to Parkinsons UK. It's a great night and the event usually sells out so that advance booking is advised. Places can be purchased and reserved from the Ripley live web site - £8 in advance, including booking fee, and £10 OTD if any places are left.

At The Harrogate Soul Lounge anything goes providing if its on the soul spectrum - northern, funk, R&B, club and soul hits, modern, jazz funk and a bit of disco for good measure. Slower pace before 9 and dancers after. All tunes on OVO. Its a relaxed and enjoyable evening. The Soul Lounge is situated at St Roberts Club, Robert Street, Harrogate, HG1 1HP. Robert Street is opposite Waitrose on the main Station Parade, its about 600 metres from Harrogate bus and train stations.

At The Harrogate Soul lounge - anything goes providing if its on the soul spectrum - northern, funk, R&B, club and soul hits, modern, jazz funk and a bit of disco for good measure. Slower pace before 9 and dancers after. All tunes on OVO. Its a relaxed and enjoyable evening. The Soul Lounge is situated at St Roberts Club, Robert Street, Harrogate, HG1 1HP. Robert Street is opposite Waitrose on the main Station Parade, its about 600 metres from Harrogate bus and train stations.

Apologies for date confusion - we had to move the event originally planned for Good Friday 29 March to Friday 22 March due to licensing restrictions at the club. At The Harrogate Soul Lounge - anything goes providing if its on the soul spectrum - northern, funk, R&B, club and soul hits, modern, jazz funk and a bit of disco for good measure. Slower pace before 9 and dancers after. All tunes on OVO. Its a relaxed and enjoyable evening. The Soul Lounge is situated at St Roberts Club, Robert Street, Harrogate, HG1 1HP. Robert Street is opposite Waitrose on the main Station Parade, its about 600 metres from Harrogate bus and train stations.

UPDATE - THIS DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO FRIDAY 22 MARCH! Many apologies for any inconvenience. Due to an admin 'cock up', and licensing restrictions on Good Friday at the Club, we have have to change the date of the March Harrogate Soul Lounge from Good Friday 29 March to Friday 22 March - one week earlier. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience that this may have caused. After our action packed 2 room NYE event, which was a great success, The Harrogate Soul Lounge returns for 2024 with 3 confirmed dates for Friday 26 January, Friday 23 February and (Good) Friday 29 March. During the course of the year we will announce more dates and include some theme nights. However, for the first 3 events we will revert to our original eclectic format of Variety - anything goes providing if its on the soul spectrum - northern, funk, R&B, club and soul hits, modern, jazz funk and a bit of disco for good measure. Slower pace before 9 and dancers after. All tunes on OVO. Its a relaxed and enjoyable evening. The Soul Lounge is situated at St Roberts Club, Robert Street, Harrogate, HG1 1HP. Robert Street is opposite Waitrose on the main Station Parade, its about 600 metres from Harrogate bus and train stations.

After our action packed 2 room NYE event, which was a great success, The Harrogate Soul Lounge returns for 2024 with 3 confirmed dates for Friday 26 January, Friday 23 February and (Good) Friday 29 March. During the course of the year we will announce more dates and include some theme nights. However, for the first 3 events we will revert to our original eclectic format of Variety - anything goes providing if its on the soul spectrum - northern, funk, R&B, club and soul hits, modern, jazz funk and a bit of disco for good measure. Slower pace before 9 and dancers after. All tunes on OVO. Its a relaxed and enjoyable evening. The Soul Lounge is situated at St Roberts Club, Robert Street, Harrogate, HG1 1HP. Robert Street is opposite Waitrose on the main Station Parade, its about 600 metres from Harrogate bus and train stations.

After our action packed 2 room NYE event, which was a great success, The Harrogate Soul Lounge returns for 2024 with 3 confirmed dates for Friday 26 January, Friday 23 February and (Good) Friday 29 March. During the course of the year we will announce more dates and include some theme nights. However, for the first 3 events we will revert to our original eclectic format of Variety - anything goes providing if its on the soul spectrum - northern, funk, R&B, club and soul hits, modern, jazz funk and a bit of disco for good measure. Slower pace before 9 and dancers after. All tunes on OVO. Its a relaxed and enjoyable evening. The Soul Lounge is situated at St Roberts Club, Robert Street, Harrogate, HG1 1HP. Robert Street is opposite Waitrose on the main Station Parade, its about 600 metres from Harrogate bus and train stations.

Northern Soul at The Riley Smith Tadcaster - Northern, Seventies and Motown dancefloor favourites at one of Yorkshire's most iconic venures with sprung hard wooden floor. (No talc needed). All tunes played on original vinyl releases by local DJ's Andy Carling, Keith Hudson, Diane Layton and Ian Smith. This month's guest is Mick Glover from Junction 36 Soul Club, near Barnsley. A top night is guaranteed. 7 'til Midnight £7 OTD. Look out for our other 2024 dates Saturdays 3 February & 25 May .

Soul at The Riley Smith Tadcaster - Northern, Seventies and Motown dancefloor favourites at one of Yorkshire's most iconic venures with sprung hard wooden floor. (No talc needed). All tunes played on original vinyl releases by local DJ's Andy Carling, Keith Hudson, Diane Layton and Ian Smith. This month's guest is Craig Patterson from the famous Sheffield Gas Club. A top night is guaranteed. 7 'til Midnight £7OTD. Look out for our other 2024 dates Saturdays 25 May and 28 September.

HARROGATE NORTHERN SOUL CLUB (Bilton). Always a great night. Fab sound system; one of best dance floors in Yorkshire; Thumping Dance floor tunes - northern, Motown and 70's soul; Atmospheric venue with seating surrounding and above dance floor; 3 popular resident DJ's - Keith Hudson, Steve Murphy, and Ian Smith with top guests. FINAL GUEST DJ'S FOR 2024: GREG GOWLAR (GOOLE CAPRICORN SOUL CLUB) AND HARROGATE's ROB TURNBULL (Paul Weaver is unable to make it unfortunately) PLEASE NOTE BILTON DATES FOR 2025 - second Fridays of even months - 14 February, 11 April, 13 June, 8 August, 10 October and 12 December 2025.

HARROGATE NORTHERN SOUL CLUB (Bilton). Always a great night. Fab sound system; one of best dance floors in Yorkshire; Thumping Dance floor tunes - northern, Motown and 70's soul; Atmospheric venue with seating surrounding and above dance floor; 3 popular resident DJ's - Keith Hudson, Steve Murphy, and Ian Smith with top guests. Bilton dates - second Fridays of even months - 9 February, 12 April, 14 June, 9 August, 11 October and 13 December 2024. GUEST DJ'S THIS MONTH: Marc Silverside and Carl Eastwood (Soul Brew at Jeremy's Brighouse, & Harold Club Bradford). Diane Layton and Andy Carling are unable to make it this time.

HARROGATE NORTHERN SOUL CLUB (Bilton). Always a great night. Fab sound system; one of best dance floors in Yorkshire; Thumping Dance floor tunes - northern, Motown and 70's soul; Atmospheric venue with seating surrounding and above dance floor; 3 popular resident DJ's - Keith Hudson, Steve Murphy, and Ian Smith with top guests. Bilton dates - second Fridays of even months - 9 February, 12 April, 14 June, 9 August, 11 October and 13 December 2024. GUEST DJ'S THIS MONTH: JINXY AND SPIKE (CASK SCARBOROUGH)

HARROGATE NORTHERN SOUL CLUB (Bilton). Always a great night. Fab sound system; one of best dance floors in Yorkshire; Thumping Dance floor tunes - northern, Motown and 70's soul; Atmospheric venue with seating surrounding and above dance floor; 3 popular resident DJ's - Keith Hudson, Steve Murphy, and Ian Smith with top guests. Our last few Bilton's have been busy so getting there early is advisable! Bilton dates - second Fridays of even months - 9 February, 12 April, 14 June, 9 August, 11 October and 13 December 2024. GUEST DJ'S THIS MONTH: CHRIS GWATKIN (SELBYSOUL CLUB) & LINDA K (GRANGE SOUL CLUB ROTHERHAM)

HARROGATE NORTHERN SOUL CLUB (Bilton). Always a great night. Fab sound system; one of best dance floors in Yorkshire; Thumping Dance floor tunes - northern, Motown and 70's soul; Atmospheric venue with seating surrounding and above dance floor; 3 popular resident DJ's - Keith Hudson, Steve Murphy, and Ian Smith with top guests. Steve Murphy is away this month and we are pleased to welcome Harrogate's Rob Turnbull to open proceedings. Steve will be back in June. Bilton dates - second Fridays of even months - 9 February, 12 April, 14 June, 9 August, 11 October and 13 December 2024. Guest DJ's - Phil Dick (Detroit a Go Go) & Stuart Arber (Crigg Soul Club)

HARROGATE NORTHERN SOUL CLUB (Bilton). Always a great night. Fab sound system; one of best dance floors in Yorkshire; Thumping Dance floor tunes - northern, Motown and 70's soul; Atmospheric venue with seating surrounding and above dance floor; 3 popular resident DJ's - Keith Hudson, Steve Murphy, and Ian Smith with top guests. Bilton dates - second Fridays of even months - 9 February, 12 April, 14 June, 9 August, 11 October and 13 December 2024. February Guests - Mally Meah (Bohemia - playing a mix of northern and modern) and Derek Pearson (BCB Radio Bradford - Shades of Soul)

Bring your body down to Lovetown on Wednesday 27 December and boogie away those Christmas Calories! Jazz Funk, 80's groove, Disco and Disco soul, plus Modern Soul. The Lilypad is a cool and atmospheric venue with a wooden floor. Top tunes and a laugh guaranteed!!

The Harrogate Soul Lounge NYE Party Night - Ticket Only - NOW SOLD OUT! SORRY!! Harrogate Soul Lounge is a free chilled out event, in a relaxed lounge setting with dancefloor. All music played on original vinyl releases. In the autumn we are shifting the music policy towards lively up front dancers of all soul persuasions and will be holding 3 soul theme nights plus a NYE special event. Friday 22 September - jazz funk, disco and neo soul. DJ's Ian, John, Mike & Alec Preston. Friday 27 October - 60's youth Club Classics with Motown, Stax, Northern and some Ska. DJ's Ian, John & Mike Friday 24 November - 70's soul with plenty of Philly DJ's Ian, John, Mike & Alec. Sunday 31 December 7pm til 1am - a special NYE Soul Party with all forms of soul and disco tunes. DJ's Ian, John, Mike & Alec. This will be an all ticket event admission £5 - details to follow soon. The Harrogate Soul Lounge is situated at St Robert's Club, 5 Robert Street, Harrogate HG1 1HP. It is located opposite Waitrose on Station Parade about 600 metres from Harrogate Bus and Train stations. There are late (36) buses to Leeds and Ripon.

Harrogate Soul Lounge is a free chilled out event, in a relaxed lounge setting with dancefloor. All music played on original vinyl releases. In the autumn we are shifting the music policy towards lively up front dancers of all soul persuasions (away from rare and crossover) and will be holding 3 soul theme nights plus a NYE special event. Friday 22 September - jazz funk, disco and neo soul. DJ's Ian, John, Mike & Alec Preston. Friday 27 October - 60's youth Club Classics with Motown, Stax, Northern and some Ska. DJ's Ian, John & Mike Friday 24 November - 70's soul with plenty of Philly DJ's Ian, John, Mike & Alec. Sunday 31 December 7pm til 1am - a special NYE Soul Party with all forms of soul and disco tunes. DJ's Ian, John, Mike & Alec. This will be an all ticket event admission £5 - details to follow soon. The Harrogate Soul Lounge is situated at St Robert's Club, 5 Robert Street, Harrogate HG1 1HP. It is located opposite Waitrose on Station Parade about 600 metres from Harrogate Bus and Train stations. There are late (36) buses to Leeds and Ripon.

Harrogate Soul Lounge is a free chilled out event, in a relaxed lounge setting with dancefloor. All music played on original vinyl releases. In the autumn we are shifting the music policy towards lively up front dancers of all soul persuasions (less rare soul and crossover) and will be holding 3 soul theme nights plus a NYE special event. Friday 22 September - jazz funk, disco and neo soul. DJ's Ian, John, Mike & Alec Preston. Friday 27 October - 60's youth Club Classics with Motown, Stax, Northern and some Ska. DJ's Ian, John & Mike Friday 24 November - 70's soul with plenty of Philly DJ's Ian, John, Mike & Alec. Sunday 31 December 7pm til 1am - a special NYE Soul Party with all forms of soul and disco tunes. DJ's Ian, John, Mike & Alec. This will be an all ticket event admission £5 - details to follow soon. The Harrogate Soul Longe is situated at St Robert's Club, 5 Robert Street, Harrogate HG1 1HP. It is located opposite Waitrose on Station Parade about 600 metres from Harrogate Bus and Train stations. There are late (36) buses to Leeds and Ripon.

Harrogate Soul Lounge is a free chilled out event, in a relaxed lounge setting with dancefloor. All music played on original vinyl releases. In the autumn we are shifting the music policy towards lively up front dancers of all soul persuasions and will be holding 3 soul theme nights plus a NYE special event. Friday 22 September - jazz funk, disco and neo soul. DJ's Ian, John, Mike & Alec Preston. Friday 27 October - 60's youth Club Classics with Motown, Stax, Northern and some Ska. DJ's Ian, John & Mike Friday 24 November - 70's soul with plenty of Philly DJ's Ian, John, Mike & Alec. Sunday 31 December 7pm til 1am - a special NYE Soul Party with all forms of soul and disco tunes. DJ's Ian, John, Mike & Alec. This will be an all ticket event admission £5 - details to follow soon. The Harrogate Soul Lounge is situated at St Robert's Club, 5 Robert Street, Harrogate HG1 1HP. It is located opposite Waitrose on Station Parade about 600 metres from Harrogate Bus and Train stations. There are late (36) buses to Leeds and Ripon.

Boogie Night - motown, club soul, disco and jazz funk hits. Dancers and feel good tunes guaranteed. All proceeds go to Parkinsons UK. Ian Smith, Michael Lowcock, and Alec Preston spin 60's, 70's and 80's club classics on original vinyl. Tickets are £10 in advance (due to limited capacity) from www.harrogateparkinsons.co.uk/

THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT - IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN GETTING ON THE RESERVE LIST THEN PLEASE MESSAGE IAN ON 07826 925330, BUT NOTHING CAN BE GUARANTEED. Get yer dancin’ shoes on for a night of proper 60’s soul and RnB music played on the original vinyl releases. The Harrogate Cheltenham Club was the town’s first soul/ RnB venue between 1967 and 1969. The music played there was similar to the famous Twisted Wheel Club in Manchester, and the regular Friday, Saturday and Sunday night dances attracted dancers and music fans from all over Yorkshire and beyond. This is the fifth annual Cheltenham reunion event held at Ripley Town Hall, the iconic home of Ripley Live (formerly Ripley Blues). The venue has hosted a number of live RnB acts in previous years, including Steve Cropper, of Booker T & MG’s fame, Georgie Fame, and Snake Davis. The venue has an excellent polished wooden floor ideal for all those soul dance moves. All the tunes will be played on the original vinyl releases by former Cheltenham Club DJ Michael Lowcock and Ian Smith, DJ at Harrogate Northern Soul Club, and will be those that dancers heard at the original venue. Book your place in advance on the Ripley live site at £8 (including booking fee). http://ripleylive.com Advance booking is recommended as places will be limited for dancer comfort. Any unsold places will be available on the night at £10. All proceeds, after the concessionary hire of the hall, go to the Harrogate branch of Parkinsons UK. Ripley Town Hall is just off the A61 between Harrogate and Ripon with frequent and late buses running in both directions. It promises to be a fun and memorable evening. Fully stocked licence bar and raffle, in aid of Parkinsons UK, will be available.