Northern Soul......................in Northern Cyprus

Corbyjohn


Joined: 30/11/2009
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
01/12/2009 00:03

Hi there everyone, just joined the forum from the U.K. as we have family in the Tatlisu area. However, we are thinking of putting on a Northern Soul Week or Week-ender sometime in Oct or Nov of 2010?

we have been out & looked at 1 or 2 possible venues in the area between Kyrenia & Tatlisu, but would appreciate any ideas that you may have, as you will know the places better than me.

The venue will need to have a good dancefloor & be of a resonable size, as that's what Northern Soul is all about!! The function would be across the board Northern Soul & at present, we are attempting to canvas local interest in the U.K. to see if it's a viable option & obviously wanted to know the views , or any interest from those of you living out in Northern Cyprus?

Please feel free to respond to this thread with any ideas or comments that you may have.

Many Thanks,

John Mc.

PMF68


Joined: 13/07/2008
Posts: 130

Message Posted:
01/12/2009 06:31

Great Idea ........Good luck



Wigan Casino eat your heart out

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
01/12/2009 07:54

Welcome to the Forum John and the best of luck to you all

citychick


Joined: 27/09/2008
Posts: 200

Message Posted:
01/12/2009 12:33

Welcome, what a good idea there are many Northern Soul fans here my husband and myself included we will be there. My Hubby's 2nd home was Wigan Casino!



Good luck



Citychick

Corbyjohn


Joined: 30/11/2009
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
01/12/2009 13:20

Thanks for the replies .................any idea's for venues that would be suitable?

regards,

John Mc.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
01/12/2009 17:06

Escape Beach Club..

rnckelly


Joined: 01/06/2009
Posts: 17

Message Posted:
01/12/2009 18:31

Put us down for some tickets - Hubby and I "love a bit of northen".

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
01/12/2009 18:39

put me and my missus down too!



not sure of where you should hold it tho , needs wooden dance floor for sure, wish there was somewhere in and around tatlisu as thats were our place is.



great idea and keep us all informed



andy

Mindy



Joined: 27/10/2008
Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
01/12/2009 18:46

My suggestion for a venue would be PIA BELLA HOTEL in Girne, it is a good size and is mid point for peoplle from east or west of Girne.

corbytown


Joined: 05/08/2008
Posts: 327

Message Posted:
01/12/2009 20:39

hello corby john

If you want to keep it east of kyrenia i think no1 doyen has the best suggestion. Also there is a place called Vogue not for from there which seems a big place but i aint got a clue if they have a dancefloor.

You could always try stevies bar or the moulos, and you would only need to print about 50 tickets !!!

I have emailed you john

tom

clayton


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 1143

Message Posted:
01/12/2009 21:27

great idea

bachelibelly


Joined: 04/09/2008
Posts: 275

Message Posted:
01/12/2009 22:29

Escape beach was west last time i looked ,then again last time i went to wigan a little the worse for wear saw signs for bristol ,so what do i know !!! great idea to get "out on the floor" again .Tatlisu beledesi restuarant , outdoor ,wooden floor ,on the sea, but its decking , so afa fill in the gaps lol ,regds

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
01/12/2009 22:56

how about calling this gig " nothing but blue skys " a bit relevent init ! classic jacki wilson norther soul track and classic northern cyprus weather ( hopefully)



andy

corbytown


Joined: 05/08/2008
Posts: 327

Message Posted:
01/12/2009 23:33

Yeah thats right escape beach is west, no1 doyen!!!!! take no notice of him john !

Anyone go to the "wheel" in stoke ?

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
01/12/2009 23:57

the wheel in stoke? the wheel was in manchester , it was the torch in stoke. .



andy

sagsy22


Joined: 21/11/2008
Posts: 1125

Message Posted:
02/12/2009 09:07

Hi John,

There is a Northern Soul tribute this Saturday at Sunset Marine Bar - Lapta, this is a popular event out here.

Dont know of any venues in your area.

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
02/12/2009 09:17

15



the twisted wheel ....be a great night but somebody from wigan will have to the pies lol



kav

corbytown


Joined: 05/08/2008
Posts: 327

Message Posted:
02/12/2009 10:28

Your absolutely correct Andy, i did mean in manchester

Maybe one glass of wine too many last night !

cyprusgiant


Joined: 08/07/2009
Posts: 467

Message Posted:
02/12/2009 13:48

What are your favourite 3 Northern Soul Tracks?



Mine are :- Open the door to your heart - DARRELL BANKS

You Don't Want Me No More - MAJOR LANCE

You Didn't Say A Word - YVONNE BAKER



Who were you favourite live artists :-



Mine were Junior Walker at the Torch, & JJ Barnes and Major Lance at the Queens Hall in Leeds.



Keep the faith... Max...



PS Northern Soul is alive and well in TRNC, my radio show every Wednesday at 6pm on Radio Ada (96.3FM)



Tonight I'm featuring OTIS REDDING along with loads of Northern Soul Tracks.



Oh and finally the Torch at Tunstall brings back my favourite memories of the music.

sagsy22


Joined: 21/11/2008
Posts: 1125

Message Posted:
02/12/2009 15:24

Keep up the good work max your show is fab

Oilman


Joined: 19/09/2008
Posts: 225

Message Posted:
02/12/2009 15:26

Msg19 we surely must haqve met each other in the past! I've still got loads of the stuff. The Wheel and The Torch surely two of the best venues ever.

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
02/12/2009 18:32

my three favourite northern tracks . .



1. . larry atkins . lighten up



2. . the sharades . keys to my happiness



3. . lillie bryant . meet me half way



all three are pounders !

jinyx


Joined: 21/08/2009
Posts: 161

Message Posted:
02/12/2009 19:44

max, well done on the show tonight, and by chance you kicked off with a favourite of a friend of mine "heaven must have sent you" by the the elgins who, sadly died last year and it was played at his funeral, so brought back some good, and some sad memories. Followed by "theres a ghost in my house", by R dean taylor, who I saw in blackburn mecca in 1975. He had a beautiful 12 string steel guitar slung across his back and only played it once when singing "indiana wants me".... good memories!. Do you recall an artiste called tommy Hunt? I think he had a hit with a song called " loving on the losing side", again seen him in the blackburn mecca, he was known in the northern soul scene more than anything. Your featured artist tonight Otis reading was fantastic, and it makes you wonder what gems he would have created should he have lived past the very young age of 26, good choice!.



Speak to you soon

James

cyprusgiant


Joined: 08/07/2009
Posts: 467

Message Posted:
03/12/2009 11:55

Thanks for those nice comments Sagsy & James. It's comforting to know that someone listens in on a Wednesday. Shortly I'll be putting out a weekly show on Bayrack Radio. The shows will be recorded (unlike ADA which is live) and asked me what day/time that I'd like to show to go out. Any suggestions? Oilman, I'm sure that we would have met somewhere on the way. I used to go to the Torch, then early days at Wigan, Blackpool Mecca on a few occasions up in the Highlander and Winter Gardens in Cleethorpes. Local clubs I went to were the Central in Leeds. Sold all my records (sic) in 1984 for a song. Big Regret. I have over 1000 tracks on CD's now so although not valuable they bring back wonderful memories and of course they are more practible. Those who turn their nose up at Northern Soul simply have no idea of the diverse range of soul music that these clubs brought to the UK shores. It's still alive and kicking, well supported up and down the UK and even here in TRNC.