Spyder is then followed on the Saturday night by the iconic group The Impressions, who will be performing an exclusive 60's and 70's show which will contain many songs that they have never performed live before. Spyder will be performing 8 of his classics including "I Can't Make It Anymore" and " I've Got To Get Myself Together" plus a couple of surprises. Now added to the line-up is Detroit legend Spyder Turner who will be live on stage at midnight on Friday accompanied by Snake Davis and The Suspicions. The new-look Prestatyn weekender takes place on Friday-Sunday March 7-9th 2014 at the Pontins Holiday Park in North Wales. You can pay on the door on the night, but advance tickets are advised as this is going to be busy. DJ's appearing on the night include myself, Dave Evison, Kev Roberts, Soul Sam, Chris King, Mark Freeman, Ginger Taylor and The Wigan Young Souls. It's the lady's first visit to these shores and will be an exclusive show. On Saturday September 28th, the very special "one-off" Blackpool Tower Ballroom All-Nighter celebrates Wigan Casino's 40th anniversary with a line-up of DJ's whom played an important part in the development of arguably the most famous Northern Soul venue ever, and just announced is the hot news that a Northern Soul legend, vocalist Ila Vann will be appearing on the night with her two huge dancefloor packers, "Can't help Lovin' Dat Man" and "You Made Me This Way". Going Out.Īs always, plenty to tell you about as 2013 continues to be an extremely vibrant year for events, artists appearing and great music being released and discovered. My "Wigan 40 at 40" Universal Music Group 2-CD collection looking good for a September release, hopefully accompanied by a limited edition Motown double header 45 from Frank Wilson and The Originals to be launched at the Blackpool Tower All-Nighter on Saturday September 21st. Right" backed with that perennial dance floor favourite, "I'm Just A Kiss Away" (Tick 013).next up from the label, another gem in the shape of "Anyone Can Tell (we're in love)" coupled with the Northern classic "Please Give Me One More Chance" both from the seminal soul and R&B hero, Clyde McPhatter…other new music recommended by myself includes The Romark Records collection on Kent CDKEND397, The Phillip Mitchell Songbook on Kent CDKEND394 and the latest series of the Backbeats series, 6 great titles covering Jazz Funk, Rare Groove and Deep and Modern Soul all put together by experts in each field. Now in the stores via Go Ahead Records is the fine 1974 Johnny Bristol-produced double header, "Got to find Ms. Huge turnout recently in both Todmorden and Brighouse for top DJ Ginger Taylor's 60th birthday.Blackpool's Winter Gardens venue will host a very special Soul and Motown New Year's Eve party this year, more details in the next issue.rave reviews coming in about Bettye Swann's debut appearance in the UK after all these years, with her set at the recent 6ts Cleethorpes Weekender being rated as one of the most accomplished ever… RELEASE NEWS Tim Brown's excellent "Wigan Years, 1973-1981" book is being updated and re-promoted in line with the Casino All-Nighters 40th anniversary celebrations, highly recommended to all if you haven't read it yet.as is Betty Lavette's revealing tome which was published in the last few months. Ady Croasdell, Keith Money and Joel Maslin will be presenting a matinee showcase of all that good and great about the club.other soul clubs will also be there and given exclusive sessions, watch out for a dynamite amalgamation from "Soul in the Sun" and "So Soulful 70s"… BOOK NEWS of The Dells.It has just been confirmed that selected DJ's from the famed "6ts / 100 Club" All-Nighters in London will be appearing at the Prestatyn Soul Weekender. Extremely sad news with the recent passing of the incomparable Marvin Jnr. Obviously, there are a few more.FROM THE INSIDE TRACK. Shotgun, Pucker Up Buttercup, How Sweet It Is. Anything pre the 'Bell' era, but especially 'At The Club' and 'Baby What I Mean' Let The Good Times Roll/Feel So Good.ĭrifters. I did my DJ 'ing in Nottm., but I also visited the Twisted Wheel, the Mojo etc.Īnyway, in no particular order, off the top of my head and subject to a modicum of Merlot. So, what might be 'rare' to some is commonplace to others. Click to expand.The trouble is that AFAICT there are regional variations.
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