Hi Col long time since I saw you out n about... think it was at the L.L at the Fox - which has now moved near Retford would be nice if you could make the April niter.
Anyway back on topic.. had same problem with work mates or non soul friends not understanding the music - but can't for the life of me see what Amy Whinehouse and Northern etc have in common. Can see why they're unable to relate her music to the Northern tracks. I have listened to her voice objectively and Imo she can't sing - yes maybe by pop chart standards but couldn't possibly be likened or compared to the voices of the real soul singers we appreciate, there's no comparison again imo.
Great that you do them a cd, so they can appreciate it for what it is, but leave Amy in the pop charts....
Karen