Hi All
I have been lurking for many years. Got round to finally joining during lockdown, as it seems a nice friendly place in a world of faceless, (often nasty) social media.
Got into Northern Soul from an early age (when it was a new fad) in NW England. In fact I was still at Primary school and saw Footsie on TOTP and all the older kids getting into it, so jumped on.....
I had no idea it would be a lifelong love affair and a stable through the ups and downs of life!
Started going to Wigan in my early teens till it closed.
Then moved onto Jazz-Funk / Modern Soul / boogie /Jazz / reggae (particularly Lovers Rock).
Local night at that time for us was Newton-le-willows Cricket Club with Kev Edwards. Also went to Manchester Ritz, Parkers etc at that time.
Mooched round that scene for many years and now incorporate Soulful House as well.
General likes nowadays broadly in line with Colin Curtis.
Always been an ardent lover of the music, but had not been to any functions for many years.
Just started back on the Modern / Jazz Funk / Soulful House scene.
Looking forward to joining on the many varied topics.