FabSwingers.com forum: Northern soul / Motown nights

By *r and mrs bangerboobs OP Couple
over a year ago

Bridgend

A bit of a random thread but is anyone aware of any clubs/pubs/halls etc etc in South Wales who hold northern soul and/or Motown nights?

I currently travel most weekends back to the midlands to meet with friends up there, but would like to find somewhere more local if possible

Thanks in advance xx

Mrs BB

KTF

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have PMed you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Theres a place in Newport think its called the Vineyard, its a wine bar x

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By *r and mrs bangerboobs OP Couple
over a year ago

Bridgend

Thanks both, I'll check them out

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By *riancantMan
over a year ago

bridgend

Think there is a regular slot inporthcawl

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By *r and mrs bangerboobs OP Couple
over a year ago

Bridgend

I'd looked for that as someone mentioned it a while back, but all info was historical and not current or future xx

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By *rgasmicFunCouple
over a year ago

Gwent

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By *rgasmicFunCouple
over a year ago

Gwent

Hi , there is a place in Glos that does northern soul nights , all nighter it use to be called the Roundabout years ago ,not sure wot it is now, lol, would love to find the place in newport for motown, we r origonaly from Bristol where there r loads of places that play motown, god miss those tunes lol gonna dig out some motown this week end and piss the kids off lol,

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By *affiaCouple
over a year ago

cardiff

Motown is m kind o music, have to say though havent seen many motown nights advertised locally

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By *r and mrs bangerboobs OP Couple
over a year ago

Bridgend

I'm on soul source and continually looking for local but Wales seems to be passed by when it comes to northern soul and Motown! I'm trying to convince some of the DJs from the midlands to come down, even just 3 monthly, to run some all nighters or even weekenders to make it worth their while lol xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hi , there is a place in Glos that does northern soul nights , all nighter it use to be called the Roundabout years ago ,not sure wot it is now, lol, would love to find the place in newport for motown, we r origonaly from Bristol where there r loads of places that play motown, god miss those tunes lol gonna dig out some motown this week end and piss the kids off lol, "

The niter in Gloucester is at The Wotton Hall and the next one is on Sat 19 October. Two rooms and you'll probably enjoy the main room but for me the room upstairs is so fresh and inspiring. Hope that helps. Thre is one very special guy DzJing that night lol

lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This is Wales page on Facebook has all the info your need

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"This is Wales page on Facebook has all the info your need

He's like the bloody oracle this fella!

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By *r and mrs bangerboobs OP Couple
over a year ago

Bridgend

I must be looking at a different page then as I can't see any info re soul and motown nights lol x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The roundabout has been gone for about 20 if not more years and I'm not aware of any places that do it here which is a shame

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't know of any nights in Wales, but have a listen to The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show on Radio 6, Saturdays 6-9pm, or on iPlayer.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The roundabout has been gone for about 20 if not more years and I'm not aware of any places that do it here which is a shame

Wotton Hall 19 Oct

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

The roundabout has been gone for about 20 if not more years and I'm not aware of any places that do it here which is a shame

try mr google riversidesoul based in Gloucester and has several all-nighters coming up before the end of the year

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

"I'm on soul source and continually looking for local but Wales seems to be passed by when it comes to northern soul and Motown! I'm trying to convince some of the DJs from the midlands to come down, even just 3 monthly, to run some all nighters or even weekenders to make it worth their while lol xx"

have you tried asking them to come down when topless that should do the trick

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By *r and mrs bangerboobs OP Couple
over a year ago

Bridgend

Thanks Sam....lol, you're not helping tho

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

"Thanks Sam....lol, you're not helping tho

xx"

I will come and spin a few tunes if you make it worth my while

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There's one in porthcawl I've been a few times. Can't beat some northern soul and some talc on the dancefloor

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hi... I know the 'four winds' pub on aberavon beach near port talbot have a once a month mowtown n soul night which may b of intrest

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

"A bit of a random thread but is anyone aware of any clubs/pubs/halls etc etc in South Wales who hold northern soul and/or Motown nights?

I currently travel most weekends back to the midlands to meet with friends up there, but would like to find somewhere more local if possible

Thanks in advance xx

Mrs BB

KTF"

Not strictly south wales but might be close enough

6ts, Mod and Northern Soul at Pontardawe Arts Centre near Swansea on Saturday 16th November. Just off Junction 45 of the M4. We will be screening the film 'Keep on Burning - The Story of Northern Soul' at 6pm with dj"s following at 8pm

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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff

Anyone see the recent Culture Show feature on NS done by the economics journalist Paul Mason?

Seen lots of features on it over the years, but this was really good.

Worth a look if it's still on I-player.

I went to a northern soul dance workshop at a festival recently. Still rubbish!

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By *ackInBlackMan
over a year ago

Caerphilly

For those of you who like Northern Soul and Motown, the wonderful Martha Reeves played Cardiff last night, in a small venue.

Not only was it a fantastic concert from a brilliant female vocalist, but the concert itself was preceded by a local DJ playing some excellent Northern Soul tunes.

Met the lovely Martha after the gig. What a fantastic lady, still got a great voice at 73 years of age!!

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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff

"For those of you who like Northern Soul and Motown, the wonderful Martha Reeves played Cardiff last night, in a small venue.

Not only was it a fantastic concert from a brilliant female vocalist, but the concert itself was preceded by a local DJ playing some excellent Northern Soul tunes.

Met the lovely Martha after the gig. What a fantastic lady, still got a great voice at 73 years of age!!

Don't tell me this - I almost went! I'm an idiot.

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

Remember seeing her live when I was around 14/15 in Birmingham with the vandellas had a record and a shirt signed

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By *ruffles2012Couple
over a year ago

Newport

There's a few old Retro Jocks around who have northen soul and mowtown classics (like)..

The old casino stuff never took off down here in south east wales , but personally I enjoyed playing it back in the early to late seventies, loved the high octane stuff........

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By *ruffles2012Couple
over a year ago

Newport

If you would like some wigan casino classic's then just let me know, sure I could send you some via email as they are all converted from vynl to mp3 format, got about 230 of them, plus loads and loads of mowtown xx

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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff

Really enjoying old soul records at the moment. Been buying vinyl for the first time in two or three years - I blame you buggers in this thread and your enthusiasm for the hole in my wallet!

Always loved the Alice Clark tune Don't You Care and now have her eponymous album that's been reissued.

A deep soul album by Doris Duke called I'm a Loser arrived yesterday - looking forward to giving that a spin. Heard a track called I Don't Care Anymore at a party and loved it.

Think 2014 will be a year of soul music for me! Must try to get to a club night

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

Just do it mate you wont regret it KTF

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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff

"Just do it mate you wont regret it KTF"

Cheers mun. I go out to a lot of music stuff, but not enough soul/northern soul stuff.

Had a little Sunday morning dance to some records this morning - think it's a sign! Will check for events.

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By *r and mrs bangerboobs OP Couple
over a year ago

Bridgend

Had a fantastic New Year's Eve at a northern soul all nighter - fave tunes of the evening Donnie Elbert - Little piece of leather, R L Burnside - It's bad you know, Dean Barlow - Third window from the right plus the 2013 track of the year Bob Sinclair - Tribute

Hope to see some of you at the weekenders

Mrs BB x x

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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff

"Had a fantastic New Year's Eve at a northern soul all nighter - fave tunes of the evening Donnie Elbert - Little piece of leather, R L Burnside - It's bad you know, Dean Barlow - Third window from the right plus the 2013 track of the year Bob Sinclair - Tribute

Hope to see some of you at the weekenders

Mrs BB x x"

Glad you had a great night. There was a Bob Sinclair around In the 90s - a DJ if I recall correctly. Would it be the same guy.

Out of interest, was it in South Wales?

I might try to get to an event in 2014

Hope to make some NS nights this year. Not sure I could make a whole weekender though

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By *r and mrs bangerboobs OP Couple
over a year ago

Bridgend

Yes _ost sock! Same guy, track features bob Carroll and Michael Robinson - was voted best NS track for 2013 apparantly

But no, the all nighter wasn't in Wales, unfortunately Wales didn't seem to take on board the whole NS scene and so haven't revived it either!! Lol xx

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By *ark CharmerMan
over a year ago

Horsham

I always go to the Soul Mowtown weekender @ Butlins Minehead. Already booked this year May 16th.

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By *r and mrs bangerboobs OP Couple
over a year ago

Bridgend

Is that better than the one in Skegness? Quite a few people I know on the soul scene said they were ok when they had decent artists but many of the attendees were just there for a general weekend and not to appreciate the music.....may stick with Bridlington, Whitby and Scarborough weekends x

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By *elshblue67Man
over a year ago

merthyr

Fabulous @ Dempsey's in Cardiff (opposite the castle)have a northern soul night every 2 months. Try Facebook

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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff

"Fabulous @ Dempsey's in Cardiff (opposite the castle)have a northern soul night every 2 months. Try Facebook "

Yeah, I'm aware of this night and know someone who used to go. Should give it a go.

I've seen a few other things advertised over the years, mainly stuff linked to scooter clubs.

It's funny, I've always felt there's been a big following for soul music in the Cardiff area and have stumbled on a few nights.

Also, it's a bit ironic given that Cardiff City hooligans called themselves the Soul Crew.

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By *ackInBlackMan
over a year ago

Caerphilly

"Fabulous @ Dempsey's in Cardiff (opposite the castle)have a northern soul night every 2 months. Try Facebook "

Think I'll try and get a few fabbers together for their next soul nite

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By *ackInBlackMan
over a year ago

Caerphilly

"Fabulous @ Dempsey's in Cardiff (opposite the castle)have a northern soul night every 2 months. Try Facebook

Yeah, I'm aware of this night and know someone who used to go. Should give it a go.

I've seen a few other things advertised over the years, mainly stuff linked to scooter clubs.

It's funny, I've always felt there's been a big following for soul music in the Cardiff area and have stumbled on a few nights.

Also, it's a bit ironic given that Cardiff City hooligans called themselves the Soul Crew."

The original Cardiff City Soul Crew back in the late 70s/early 80s were heavily into their soul music. A lot of them were inspired with their dress sense and taste of music by the Quadrophenia movie that came out in '79, and the music soundtrack that came with it. A lot of the scooter boys in the Cardiff Cougars were also City hoolies

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By *elshblue67Man
over a year ago

merthyr

"Fabulous @ Dempsey's in Cardiff (opposite the castle)have a northern soul night every 2 months. Try Facebook

Think I'll try and get a few fabbers together for their next soul nite"

2014 FABULOUS NIGHTS:

February 15th - Guest DJ Lee Davies

April 12th

June 21st

August 30th

October 4th

December 6th

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By *ackInBlackMan
over a year ago

Caerphilly

"Fabulous @ Dempsey's in Cardiff (opposite the castle)have a northern soul night every 2 months. Try Facebook

Think I'll try and get a few fabbers together for their next soul nite

2014 FABULOUS NIGHTS:

February 15th - Guest DJ Lee Davies

April 12th

June 21st

August 30th

October 4th

December 6th

Unfortunately the February date clashes with the Cardiff Social.

But as things stand, April is looking good

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