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Yeah, one of many 'cheapies' that've been GS plays from the get go too Baz. One of thousands of really high class things that needn't cost a fortune. What it's all about By way of an added bonus, there's a chance you might hear Joan's much punchier, extended mix acetate if you come on Saturday. Absolute class!

I suspected you might have it too Ady. Really looking forward to seeing you and hearing your records mate. Two Jimmy Gresham's (not to mention anything and everything else on Teri De) floating around then. It'll be rubbish

One of Carl’s that Baz; unbelievable record! Nearly as awesome as his Mott the Hoople cover up

Told you! PMSL.

I'll take that with me Baz (never a hardship playing it to be honest LOL) It'll be the usual [Grumpy] script record-wise, i.e. the full shooting match: unissued acetates, 10-20 quidders, proper oldies, things you've maybe forgotten about, rarities that you're less likely to hear out very often and a smattering of high class crossover. Not an 'oldies' night, not an 'upfront' night, just a proper soul night. If it's good enough and danceable its in mate

Couple of weeks to go. Proper, old style, no B/S night. Expect high quality soul records, a buzzing dance floor and great atmosphere from start to finish. We’ve always tried to book guests who have great records but aren’t on everywhere. Ady fits the bill perfectly

Really enjoyed last night. Thought the music was a good mix and enjoyed catching up with a few folk I hadn't seen for ages. Bit of a slow burner initially but filled up and there were plenty in and dancing by 9pm. Thought the sound system was a million times better than last time I went too Missed most of Phil's early set but what I caught was great; Willsy played a really nice mix of high quality sixties from Wigan onwards; Tim has forgotten more than most and certainly I know about soul music and his selections were as innovative, eclectic and well thought-out as you'd expect (e.g. playing the 'right' side of Gene Chandler); Joan just never plays a bad record (JJ Barnes, absolute class!); Chris has some cracking stuff and is also one of the nicest blokes around. Nice to play a few records I rarely get chance to, over and above the same old, tedious, expensive rarities, e.g. Jackson Bros - gotta hear it, Miracles - if your mother, Garnet Mimms - prove it, Pal Rames - can't deny the hurt, Don and Juan - heartbreaking truth etc. Thanks again for asking us. Next stop Grumpy Soul 2nd November. Out twice in the space of a month, jeez!

Looking forward to Ady joining Carl, Joan and I playing a few soul records. Be a really good night I reckon, as per. Great venue and sound system of course, courtesy of Baz Ps. Yes Pete, the dancing cat is still singing Dana songs and grooving away as disturbingly as ever.

Haven’t been out for a few months so .looking forward to digging a few records out and a bit of a catch up

Nah, I'll let Andy play The Prophets because without the passion and legwork of hounds like him there's a strong chance that minions like me wouldn't even know about most of that stuff; credit where it's due. Rest assured, there'll be at least as many inexpensive but fabulous records played by everyone on Saturday too, alongside a fair few acetates and unissued things no doubt. Variety and quality; what it's all about innit?