Goldsoul

I sussed Phil Armstrong out long ago and have watched his carefully constructed 'I'm a nice guy honest' routine. Yes he has a firm email from Goldsoul....with good cause. Especially after visiting my partner at the King Georges Hall, Blackburn, approaching several contacts at our Whitby and Stoke events with offers of work that do not exist. In fact he even admitted it last night in a mailing to us, stating he will see how the first ones go . He's also strategically roped in partners for the more difficult areas he would have been accepted in. Nice one PA, well thought out. The postings do not lie and nor do our feelings. First Rugby clashes( amazed they are so relaxed) then speaking to most DJs that we engage regularly at our own events, offering them work without giving them dates in some cases. Any promoter with half a brain can see where this guy is at. Even Barry who has run a Chesterfield event for 8 years now has a competitor on the same night. This is the same evening(Oct 2nd) Armstrong attempted to book DJs who are booked exclusively at the Stoke All Nighter. His web site is misleading, adding March 5, 2011 to his Barrow date with DJs who again are booked at Stoke the same night. No doubt he'll be pm'ing as many as possible to generate support, but as a fellow promoter I can read him like a book. Soulovereasy have every night to promote, but following discussions with several DJs who work for us regularly, I have drawn my own conclusion....and after 38 years on the scene I feel I have made the right decision in tackling Phil Armstrong. He's in business with Northern Soul and so are we. My advice to fellow promoters large and small, tighten up your game and quick. This used to be friendly!

The North will always engage competition. Sad to say but pre and post Soulboy the movie(Aug 27) there will be even more. Tin hats at the ready. In the last 3 weeks, we have had around 4 calls asking if 'we can help get a new night started'. We politely declined. Still, there's always the Phil1y's of this world, apologizing for clashing with various promoters(us included) then organises a major Soul night on March 5th, 2011 to clash with the Kings Hall. Not really worried about the clash, but then attempts to book DJs who are exclusive to us on that night. Yep, we are a bit protective over DJs when a lot of work goes into a nighter. I'm sure Lifeline would feel the same. The very same guy came to our events in Whitby and Stoke recently to approach DJs to work for him, without giving dates to the said DJs. Forget Goldsoul as any competition, look out for Soul Over Easy.......Sweeping into a town near you Soon!

Loughborough is certainly a good source for Northern Soul vinyl, cd, t shirts, badges, mugs, DVDs, 'Anniversary singles' etc. If you get together with the local promoter, it should be hugely profitable.

I didn't think it would be long before you cropped up!

Shipping Interviews today to all who requested them.

Just a reminder folks that The Epitome of Sound and the Salvadors talk for the first time ever on UK radio TODAY! Here their surprise at the Northern success of You Dont Love Me and Stick By Me Baby. Note: Only Signal 2 tonight between 8 and 9 has both interviews.

The accolades are in.....a momentous occasion with the Social Soul/Freestyle part, playing a key role of the Weekender. Well done to everybody.

Andy. Well thought out and a good listen. Please do it again next year.

Dave- A strange group indeed. Black lead singer, and 4 Italian/American's. The record was recorded for one main reason.........All revealed a week on Saturday!

A couple of real legends of interest to most Northern fans, THE SALVADORS and EPITOME of SOUND will be talking to us about their 'one shot wonder's' on Saturday-JULY 10th. Here are transmission times; Approx 11.30 on Solar,Sky Channel 0129 and www.solarradio.com Approx 8.10pm on Signal Radio, 1170AM,DAB across Staffs/Cheshire and www.signal2.co.uk Approx 6.20pm on Mansfield 103.2 in the North Midlands and www.mansfield103.co.uk Thanks to Bob(Chicago) and Bob(New Jersey) for making it happen. Here the full story behind the recordings of 'Stick By Me Baby' and 'You Don't Love Me'

Thought he was FANTASTIC. The improv duet on 'If You Really Love Me' was first class. Remember he's 60!

Oh no...another of our special Soultripper's. Our deepest sympathies to the family of a top guy.

Released eventually by Expansion after Sony(who funded the project, hence the Okeh branding) turned it down. She's a Londoner who made some noise around 5 years ago.

Just a few of the artists that have agreed to join us: The Epitome of Sound, The Salvadors, Jock Mitchell, Linda Lyndell, Carole Waller plus producers Henry Stone, Charles Calello, Artie Kornfeld and many more. You can stay 7,10 or 14 nights. SoultripUSA in Orlando. March 23-April 6 £150 deposit secures your place. E- dave.coupe@travelcounsellors.con or book on line at www.goldsoul.co.uk Memories that last a lifetime- SoultripUSA

Mick- If you could tender our apologies. Sadly I cannot make it tomorrow. Goldsoul have sent a wreath. Regards, Kev

To reserve, PM me or e-kev@kevroberts.com Most are VG+ to Mint. Many quality collectors items at lower prices. Postage is £2 per item Recorded or £4.50 Special Delivery. Payment via Paypal only to; kev@kevroberts.com Mark as 'gift' US Originals; Elijah Rockin' With Soul-Hank Jacobs(Call Me) 70- Making My Daydream Real-We The People(Lion) 75- Six by Six-Earl Van Dyke(Soul) 10- What Took You So Long-Bad Boys(Bell DJ) 20- The Who Who Song-Jackie Wilson(Australian Coral) 15- I'm Packing Up-Richard Dimples Fields(Red Fire) 50- Trying To Love Two-William Bell(Mercury) 10- Call On Me-Bobby Bland(Duke0 10- It's Time To Move-Sam Green(Goldsmith) 25- You Take My Love For Granted-Hodges,James and Smith(20th Century) 15- Waterfall-Jimmy Cliff(A&M) 8- Cross My Heart-Tamiko Jones(Metromedia) 30- If This Is Love-The Precisions(Drew) 15- I Got Love-Melba Moore(Mercury DJ) 10- When I'm Gone-Brenda Holloway(Tamla) 10- I Can't Make It On My Own- Vessie Simmons(Simco) 25- Keep On- Bobby Mac(Moonglow) 15- Selfish One-Jackie Ross(UK Pye Int'l no centre) 20- You Better Run-Ruby Jones(Curtom) 15- I Made My Choice-Sylvie Vartan(RCA DJ) 25- Monday,Monday- Dee Dee Warwick(Mercury) 10- If I Could Only Be Sure-Nolan Porter(ABC) 35- I Dig Your Act-The O'Jays(Bell) 10- That's When The Tears Start-The Blossoms(Reprise) 25- Right Track-Billy Butler(Okeh) 20- Not To Long Ago-The Uniques(Paula) 20- Baby Boy-Fred Hughes(Brunswick) 20- Yum Yum Tree-Bobby Bland(Duke) 10- Let's Get Together-The Pree Sisters(Capitol) 10- I'll Be Loving You-Soul Bros Six(Atlantic) 35- Rode By The Place-David Ruffin(Motown) 25- More adds in around a week including Norma Jenkins(Maltese) Stay well beautiful people. KR

I think we'll find 'Bob' will appear around the same time next year asking the same dumb question to get the Brid/ Whitby Soap opera fired up once more. Only this time he'll be 'Jim' or similar.

You mean EMS clashes with us. We have been there since 02! Convenient for Brid though.

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Both are run for profit and enjoyment. Whitby is £30 by the way.

Alan Day did not introduce to me Selecta Disc, John Brattan did. The history of Selecta dates back to a market stall in 1967 ran by Brian Selby and his colleague Roy. Brattan worked at Syd Booths and became friendly with Selby. They decided to open the legendary store in Arkwright St, Nottingham(later known as The Meadows). Upstairs was dedicated to the College crowd led by Kev Thomas who later owned Arcade Records. Downstairs was the Soul Cellar which featured Dave Williams(the D in the label BJD, the others being Brian and John and Alan Day(who was born Alan Parkin in Horsley Woodhouse). Later to be replaced by Geoff Wheeldon(Swifty) and John Heathcote(Hector). Steve Elliott followed by John Blach. I first encountered them on Mansfield market around '68 before venturing to Nott'm and purchasing Everyday People-Sly and the Family Stone in 1970(I think!) from Selby. The early days saw them buying from FL Moore before importing their own from Kape Records, New York and others. As I mentioned to my colleague Richard Searling and to many other close friends, I believe without Selecta Disc and their mass distribution of Northern Soul, I doubt the scene would ever have evolved in popularity. When you think back to the real golden era of interest, Selecta Disc were the suppliers of the bulk of the scene's interest. And even though some of the major label's knew there were the typical moody releases' in the shop, they more than compensated themselves by tapping into Selecta's finger on the trigger awareness. Epic in particular used the Nott'm outlet to gauge whether to release Billy Butler, Sandi Sheldon etc. Kev

Just a quick heads up regarding this event(see All Nighters/Weekenders) The All Nighter is a one off on Sat Aug 21st. No plans for any more. 2 rooms. One of which dedicated to 9 collectors showcasing their 'best game'. Admission only £5 before 10. Try and give this legendary venue your support and in particular the Soul Source DJ's!

Malc.....he's appearing in Orlando at SoultripUSA. March 26th 2011

If it's any help to promoters, I have 7 venues at present offering us sites, security and sound for FREE. They are all being turned down due to the current decline in business. Anyone looking for a venue, contact us!