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REVIEWS THIS REVIEW WAS PUT IN "SOUL UP NORTH" ISSUE NUMBER 71 FOR SPRING 2011 ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN BY ANDY BELLWOOD (YORK) FOLLOWING HIS VISIT TO OUR 15th ANNIVERSARY IN FEBRUARY 2011 Travelled up from rural North Yorkshire for the weekend and boy was it worth it, one of those memorable nights for all the right reasons. A venue oozing with charm and atmosphere, a throwback to those legendary 6t's vaulted basement mod/beat/jazz club venues. Managed about 7 of the 10 hours on offer and caught most of the excellent sets from the residents (Ray Parker, John Reid, Lenny Toshack and host extraordinaire George Wallace). I sadly missed Roddy Brass, but word was out it was outstanding. Throughout it was floor filling stuff including The Broadways - "You just dont know" Clifford Binns - "You've got to help me" Alma Faye - "Believed" and a current fav at "The Spiders Web" judging by the woops of delight, Lou Rawls - "Time will take care of Everything". Paricularly nice tunes from Eddie Hubbard (Standing in for Mick H), loved the in demand Denise LaSalle version of "The right track" and blown away with Barbara Grassi's set (All the way from Italy) , varied with lovely rarities, the occasional golden oldie, well crafted & flowed like a dream. Lots of stand out tracks, though for me Mark 1V - "Sounds of dying love", Nate Evans - "The look on your face" Sandra Wright - "Midnight Affair", just pipped it. The grand finale was of course (King) Kenny "Do I love you" Burrell, being his last ever DJ appearance. Uptempo and a floor packing reaction tune after tune - a simply wonderful tribute to the man who has embraced and contributed so much to the Northern Soul scene over the years. Brought a tear to the eye when Kenny played Katie Briggs - "Last Time Around" Exchanged a few CD's, extended the "wants List" and on Kenny's recommendation had the best Indian meal ever....... Big thanks to all who made us so welcome, nice to see a few from Yorkshire (especially Steve Crawshaw & Lydia) and from across the Pennines, Greatstones Pete & Lady Best ANDY BELLWOOD COMMENTS LEFT ON FACEBOOK AFTER OUR 15th ANNIVERSARY ALL-DAYER - FEBRUARY 2011
Thank you George, Ray, John and last but not least Lenny! Truely memorable night! Tis what the SOUL is all about xx KTF Twas a great night George Cracking night George,big up to the DJ's Great music, friendly people, fantastic atmosphere! thanks George... I'll be back for sure!! What a brilliant day / night that was, the last record by Kenny really hit home hard :( Just home after my long weekend on duty so sorry for the delay.....Took the day off specially and totally glad that I did, had an absolute ball, great day, great atmoz, great people and last but not least, great music, best dance I've had in a long time, massive congratulations to you George and not forgetting your partners in crime lol Take care :) x Have to say George... this is one of the best anniversaries ever... enjoyed it from start to finish and did not want it to end.... but end it did and with such style.... thank you for such a great time... xx A very different weekend than Im used to recently - Eventually got to Spiders Got to say what a fantastic night , thanks for making ma birthday a great night. x nxt year wot u on aboot george nxt month x Great night, see you all in a couple of months |
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