'I know Ady Croasdell has given lots of relatively inexperienced D.J's spots down at The 100 Club over the years and that has worked really well. As he says himself, it has given an added dimension to each night. I think his experience in itself makes for good choices, but I also think as The 100 Club is a smaller venue than the big nighters, there is most probably a slighter less risk, if that makes sense.'
Totally agree Len - and Ady has to be commended for consistently bringing new soul lovers and DJs into the fold - it's great because it's inclusive and you get the immediate sense of being part of something very special. You can't put a value on that - and the proof of the pudding is how many stay with the scene (in the South at least) because of the 100 Club - I know I did because of it. I imagine it's the same for other soulies now, both young and old.
He is of course also in the enviable position of being able to fall back on three of the hardest working jocks in the business in Mick, Keith and Butch who have an unparalleled collection of soul records between them - not to mention the quality of the bank of frequent 100 club guests (Roger, Tony, Marco, Ion, Alan H, Greg, Pete to name just a few).
ps. Some people might say Tomangots. But they'd be wrong.