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MESSAGE ARCHIVE: June 23, 2006

Cheryl Felton
Listen every fri nite, addicted to your show. Please could you play "You turned my bitter into sweet",by Mary Love for Brian? Thanx Chez

Sarah Hadden
Please play something for my husband Steve Hadden as it's his birthday 9th June. He listens to your show every week on the internet, and sometimes listens again when he thinks we don't notice. He says that I'm his trophy wife (without the millions) but he doesn't realise that he's my trophy husband! His favourite song is 'My baby is like a magician' but I don't know who sings it. Tell him we love him from Sarah, Matt, Rob and Quint the dog.

jeff smith
Can you please play DONNIE ELBERT "WHERE DID OUR LOVE GO?" Thanks.

Twiggy
To Dave Packem,I agree with alot you have said but I reckon it would only take 5 compilation Cd's to cover most needs when it comes to rediscovering our past, records I remember when the Soul Scene went massive was 1 Cracking Up Over You 2 Blowing My Mind To Pieces 3 Too Late 4 Night Owl 5 You Better Keep Her 6 Love You Baby 7 Mr Bang Bang Man 8 Al Capone 9 Cool Aid 10 Cigarette Ashes and many more You know stuff like that,to be honest I love those tracks BUT the Soul Scene as many MORE MONSTERS that must have a chance to be heard on a World Wide scale,I personally aren't bothered if a dance floor is full,anybody who knows the basic Soul Tunes or have a few Soul Compilations have had all the spade work done for them, I have seen it all to many times,infact they empty places more than they fill um, I know that the media have begun to give The Underground Soul Tunes a play,its old hat to us and time is running out for US ORIGINAL SOULSTERS, just have a look back in the last 5 years who we have lost O C Smith,Lou Rawls,Billy Preston,Phylis Hyman, to name a few surely their stuff should be allowed a listen after all alot of them have progressed from the old scene to a newer scene,I know politics plays its part you have to be kept in place by those at the top of the pecking order,me personally doesn't think that some who play records on the Soul Scene should be allowed to,they haven't a clue about Northern and Soul Music and when they say they sold their record collections they don't sound the most faithful when they say Keep The Faith,the good thing about the Soul Scene is you and I have opinions and we can give our opinion,I know some won't agree,so what but I do think its time to move on a bit with selections,I dunna know how far back in time some of Marys guests want to take us but I would like to think before I kick the bucket we will get some more modern tunes played and I call Modern Tunes FROM 1974 onwards, I'm not a big lover of alot of the NEWER STUFF but thats my opinion, What Bugs me more than anything is Celebrities who are latching onto our Soul scene, hey where were they before and they think they know the music and the scene, i'm still learning but they seem to have learned it all in 2 minuites, The Northern Scene is as BIG as ever and it will never die.

Stu Morris Nottingham
Dear Mary Is it possible that the hierarchy at the BBC realise the amount of interest that your show is creating? Just finished listening to "The Motown Invasion" on Listen Again,I wonder if any of the fans out there got to see any of those shows. I was only 15 when I was dragged by a neighbours daughter to the De Montfort Hall in Leicester to see The Motown Review as it was called. At the time I did,nt know the music,like everybody else I was listening to English group covers. On that night Stevie Wonder, Supremes, Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Martha and the Vandellas,Marvelletes,Earl van Dyke orchestra, among others. Stupidly I didn,t buy a programme, I was only 15 and I couldn,t afford the extra 2/6d. What a show, the hall was only 1/2 full, but even so the atmosphere was fantastic. I must admit I felt out of my depth at first, most of the people there were older than me, but I was made welcome and made friends with people I,ve kept in touch with ever since,and who I know listen to the show.It means alot to us Mary,without being sad,it brings back memories that were long buried. Yours Stu Morris

GRAHAM ANDERSON
hi mary getting addicted to listening on the net now could you give another plug to the northern soul & motown night this saturday 10th june at the polish catholic club chamber rd hollins oldham very strong line up of local dj's including FAY "the soul witch" JONES who recently had two good articles in on the scene and manifesto myself graham anderson , dangerous brian (chorlton) albert "jock" heron (twisted wheel) and of course BIG SHED with his own superb set of northern classics admission is £4 doors open 8.00pm till 2.00am large wood dancefloor and secure parking in grounds of club. We are having our 2nd anniverary in july and i will update you with the line up of dj's well before then. thanks for a great show but as i always say "DON'T KEEP THE FAITH SPREAD IT" this is exactly what your show does well done girl !!!

Dave Packham (North of Brighton)
Hi Mary, thank you for your great show, since you started the soul world has changed. Before internet radio we had to rely on enthusiastic fans for mix tapes or fanzines for glowing reports on new sounds that had been played at various venues about the country. For some of us, for whatever reason, travelling long distance to venues was/is not an option. With the advance of the internet and it’s explosion of soul shows (BBC, commercial and independent enthusiasts) we are now able to listen to most of the types of soul (youth club, handbag, classic, northern, funk, modern, jazz funk, rhythm & blues, garage, house, disco, lounge……… ). What we don’t have is a programme that gives us an overview of all types. Having listened and collected most types of the above that have been played in clubs since 1968, In my opinion, I feel there now seems to be a void in the BBC’s schedule for a programme of this ilk. Nationally we have to suffer country, folk, blues/rock, 50’s, 60’s & 70’s pop, but archive soul is given the occasional airing via, Bank Holiday specials or six week half our slots once a year. Your programme, although held back by it’s title, has forwarded our cause by the strength of it’s listenership. So much so that other BBC local radio stations have followed in your path (James Watts big night in, Jenny Wilkes’ Soul Sunday ). There is also classic soul (Will Bank’s Soul Prescription). The recent barrage you have received regarding John Fishers guest spot worries me that the current trend may soon go into decline unless a looser criteria is used within your or somebody’s programme. John was rightfully criticised for his use of the term “cutting edge” but most DJ’s have ego’s, that’s what puts them on the stage. But as a DJ introducing new sounds to the audience is where all our old favourites originally came from. If the listener wants to listen to only the “songs of our youth” I suggest a collection of 30 cd’s would cover all your needs. It’s the occasional inclusion of unfamiliar tracks that makes any programme more interesting and educational. (and the reason I don’t mind paying for a TV license, One listen to the new SMOOTHFM London highlights the problem of commercial programming) The Major music industry has scraped the bottom of the barrel with it’s various Northern Soul Compilations and many look tired with those same old tracks. And if there not delivering the goods because there are no new popular discoveries, appreciation of soul will gradually go into obscurity and dwindle to a trickle just like the rock-a-billy boom of the 80’s. This letter is really a winge at the BBC for not having a regular National Soul Show to promote all aspects of soul music. Don’t listen to the blinkered Mary, at least we’ve got you. (That’s meant to be a compliment) Dave.

Goldie
Having great time in Greece .The Hotel Manager let me play Friday`s show over Amp system....This week going over to watch England game....Boris from Boston Lincs now getting turned on with Soul Music.. ( He & his wife Una have been married 51 years!!!! It was my wifes & mine Anniversary Yesterday.Aristoles allowed me to intervene with 30 minute special....so we had "The fabulous Peps" "Inez & Charlie".."Jackie Lee" Blasted out across the Agean...instead of the usual Plate smashing evening..Well Mary could you play Shell`s favourite & a typical Example of how a record does not have to be Rare to be FABULOUS."I HEAR A SYMPHONY" ..SUPREMES..anytime over next couple weeks would be great.....Tell Sylvia & Joe I miss Them ..cant wait to see them!!..I agree with Stuartb Morris who wrote previously...Keep doing it your way Mary!!!it suits me & others whose numbers are growing as we speak...people who prefer this "Soul Art" presented in another form..well they have lots of other outlets to connect to :Smooth F.M.,Jools Holland...or they can read books by people who for example ..managed to go to the " Twisted Wheel" twice in the sixties & felt worthy of writing half a dozen books specifically about the club :I am still Learning & loving it!!!!Diversity rules not everyone likes our music..bit those who have never heard need to be given the choice...THANK YOU VERY MUCH for yourshow..I will see you in September God Willing....now I am off to teach Crouchy how to dance

IAN EDWARDS (BILSTON YAM YAM)
Dear Mary, Just a little further information as regards our children in need soiree in November,I am going to do a dance competition on the night for the ladies and gents and I will have some signed framed t-shirts from well respected d-jays and new and old soul stars, So far I have all the black country d-jays and Dave Evison on one t-shirt, the d-jays at the torquay weekender including Ginger Taylor on another,by the weekend all the d-jays at Cleethorpes Weekender, Bobby Taylor has signed another, and one t-shirt has been signed by Wolverhampton's Beverley Knight ,BBC WM'S Jenny Wilkes and dear lady I want you to sign that one as well please,my good mate Chalky at J2 and Studio 1 is getting one signed by The Contours,and on the 30th of June I aim to get one signed by my all time heoin of soul music Gladys Knight,hope this may wet the appetite of people who intend to come to the children in need event, love and best wishes. IAN EDWARDS(BILSTON SOULIE)

Charlie in Phoenix
"Image" by Alan Haven in available on the CD box set "the in crowd - the ultimate mod collection" issued in 2001 by Universal. Lot's of other great stuff on the 4-CD including the brilliant "It Will Stand" by the Showmen (= General Johnson). Any chance of a spin? Cheers, Charlie

Russ Towers Boston USA
Mary.. Love the show and it's real cool how you bring a touch of Northern Soul to me here in the usa. Been here 12 years now but still collect record like mad and play em every night. Cool Show Russ

Bill Wright
Can you please play "Get Out" by ( I hope my memory serves me well ) Harold Melvin? Haven't heard it for 30 years but remember it as a real class track. Anybody know if it is available on CD or vinyl? Great show - and your Isle of Skye audience figures are at an all-time high.

Drew Colby
Saturday 3,June 2006 .23:44 Dear Mary Fox ,I,m enjoying,Hardwork by John Handy,from 1976 which is playing right now,can you please play,Rise by Herb Alpert from 1979, Thank you. Post Scriptum (Latin, written after)I always enjoy your show every week.

elroy in stoke
Anyone hear of www.soulshack45.com? Great soul. Now I have Mary's Show and the Soulshack. What more could a Soul bloke hope for.

jim [nailsea north somerset]
hi mary love the show listen on the tinternet down here in the west country.

Twiggy
Mary, you played a much better track off John Fishers Compilation,never heard it before but was much better. The Timi Yuro is a killer,we all know the personal experiences Timi Yuro went through and can any body sing that track like Timi,I doubt it,more of the Classy Soul please.

Ean x Nantwich now living on very sunny Exmoor
hi Mary its been ages......great to listen in again on internent...moved away to sunny Somerset and the weather has been brilliant.....please play a great old wigan tune for all the brothers and sisters in Crewe and Nantwich.....all the best Mary keep on .....Peace Ean XXXX

Jo Davies
Hi Mary, im listening down here in sunny beautiful cornwall, can i say hello to my freinds gary and lyn from gt.wryley, and say 'keep pushing the flyers for the Newquay soul weekend' your doing great

Dave (Kelowna BC) Canada
Hi Mary First I would like to thank Rob H. For getting back to me about the DVD. On the same note What ever happend to the film that was going to be made about Northern Soul?????Ok about this old soul v new soul thing.( brave or what??)I listen to the show every week, tape it and play it in my truck. All week for me its all about the old sound, it is nothing like any other music on the radio. I am younger than the the listeners that went to wigan ect but I was lucky that I had friends that moved from Newcastle to Edinburgh. Calum was given access to a box of about a doszen Northern Soul 45 singals in the late 7Ts and that was it . In 1986 I came to Canada with a tape of the same 12 records. To me this was my little bag of Gold. Yes I had more tapes about 10 (Theres not a lot you can take on a plane when your 19 and imagrating) After setteling in Kelowna some years later I started to collect soul CDs along with other CDs but for the biggest part it was soul. Then I got into special ordering. As the record stores are all about the latest craze not much Northern Soul. I got my first Northern Soul CD about five years ago. The best allnighter ever as it had most of my 12 singles on it. In the last three years I have realy gotten into Northern Soul thanks to the computer. I dont have the history so your show for me is like finding a top 20 show every week. I look forward to my fix of Northern Soul and Motown.Its not that I dont like the new soul music its just that to me the show is called The Northern Soul and Motown show and its only two hour but I have a solution. I think you have more than proved your self as a great Dj so can you tell your boss that we all feel that you should be put on the air for THREE hours that way you can have the time to play all things soul as there is a call for new soul. Tell your boss he can email me any time. What do you think soul fans. sounds great to me. Thanks Dave

scooby
mary can you tell shaggy that scooby will never forget him and things maybe alittle difficuilt at moment but we will get through it and hopefully have fun again please play it'll never be over for me by timi yuro thanks mary love the show

Alan (in Liverpool)
Just to say thanks for playing Gwen Owens for me last week. Love the show. Keep up the good work.

Stuart Morris
dear mary just been listening to lulu,s motown show on the net broadcast on bank holiday monday. good show, but certainly no threat to you.i thought she would have been a little more adventurous!be careful, mary,they,ll be headhunting you,and make you play things like "sky writer" by the jacksons. i dont normally agree with people like the guy who would keep our music underground, but when mainstream radio2 have a great opportunity to showcase Motown tunes that most people have,nt heard, and plough out the same old stuff i,m disappointed.so keep at it, mary. love the show.

graham anderson
i forgot to give you the address for the polish club in oldham it is THE POLISH CLUB CHAMBER RD HOLLINS OLDHAM.

GRAHAM ANDERSON
once again a top class show mary please could you give a mention to Northern Motown night we have going on here in Oldham on Saturday June 10th at the Polish Club dj's are Fay "SOUL WITCH" Jones Graham Anderson Dangerous Brian Ian Harrison Albert "jock" Heron (twisted wheel dj) & BIG SHED. The music policy is across the board NORTHERN SOUL & MOTOWN.There is a secure car park the club has a large wood dancefloor and is open from 8.00pm till 2.00pm. Also on the 15th july it is our 2nd anniversary do i will let you know dj line up well before then though.It would be a great boost to us if you could mention us and if at all possible play a sound for me GREG PERRY IT TAKES HEART TA LOVE KEEP THE SHOW GOING GRAHAM ANDERSON

IAN EDWARDS(BILSTON YAM YAM)
To Karen Hart, I read on the notice board that you were looking for any places in Torquay for a night out on your holiday,I worked down there myself for the police and to be honest I never found anything at all Karen they do have a few venues in Exeter and that is about 30 minutes drive away, what I can recommend is the record stall on Torquay indoor market the guy there does some very good stuff, they are cheap in price and not originals maybe but you can get classics on the cheap,and also some good LP'S as well, give it a go Karen it kept me sain while I was away, have a great time on holiday, and also while your there go to the little record shop in Brixham harbour bargains galore. KEEP THE FAITH IAN EDWARDS.

Derek Smith
Hi Mary, I was interested to hear from your guest this week concerning The group "The Real Thing" and "Grazing in the Grass" This group was discovered on Hughie Green's Opportunity Knocks T.V. show and "Grazing " was the song they sang on the programme. It was the one and only time I have ever voted for anything on television and they deserved to win. GREAT !!!!!! Always remember two things Mary, "you cannot be all things to all men" ,,,,and, "in 50 years time there will be nobody alive that will remember you." So why worry, "If it feels good do it" Great show as always, Del.

ian alford
the dusty sprigfield track in one of you letters is class how about also playing little richard i dont want to discuss it

Vicky J
Mary, just discovered your show last night whilst searching the internet for something else. So wonderful to hear all these old tunes - takes me back to my youth in Brum. I shall be listening regularly from now on. Thanks

Nick Marshall
Graham - sorry, I'm not the guy from the Notts Pallais

Nick Marshall
Hannes - the record you were asking about is "Breakdown" by the Millionaires, on the Big Bunny label. I don't know if it's on a CD, though Gerry Grainger's version is.

Nick Marshall
Syl Johnson fan in Chicago - the Syl Johnson LP cover lists the following: Syl Johnson, guitar; Ray Allison, drums; "Professor", keyboards; Herman Applewhite, bass; Michael Coleman, guitar; St. James, Keybaords; James Cotton & Sugar Blue, harmonica

Ivan-Nottingham
You played 2 tracks last week which you did not give the titles off. Can you please tell me what they were. 1 was by Gwen Owens and the other one was by Jimmy Ruffin.

John Hall
Could you mention a new soul site on your great show please. www.statesiderecords.com Needs to get off the ground. Cheers John Hall N. Manchester

Graham Harrison
Hi Mary. I am a Nottingham lad but now live in Beaumont Texas. Its only a 3 hour drive to New Orleans which i visit regularly. If you play my song i will send you something from the legendary Bourbon Street in New Orleans. {Marie Knight. thats no way to treat a girl.}P.S Is your Nick Marshall THE Nick Marshall who was the manager at the palais in Nottingham where i spent many an alldayer...Thanks Mary graham

Theresa
Roy HOW DARE YOU HOW VERY DARE YOU Angie Girl boring what a cheek, thats one of my all time fav's. Its not exactly northern but Mary's page does say Northern AND Motown. That record was on the jukebox in one of our pub's in Newquay and it was one of the most played tracks for your information.(lol) Anyway will this bore you. Mary could you play 'whats it gonna be' Dusty Springfield, that was on the jukebox in the Sneyd in Tunstall in 75, lets hear what Roy thinks of that!!!!!!!!!!! Thankx Mary

Niteowl
John Fishers "jazz funk" will never be northern soul while i appreciate NEW sounds are needed not that "DISCO CR*P* if he wants to be a Travolta Star its about time he got some flashing lights and a smoke machine!!!!

Goldie
Mary the show just gets better by the week........No luck yet with Street search!!!!..I will keep you posted......Sylvia & Joe & Jen & Deb: sounded like Torquay did the trick for them.!!!.......must try a taste of the Devon soul scene...sounds like I am looking for an invitation there Hey Mary????.........Off to Greece soon but first must keep looking for "My" Street.........Goldiexxxxxxxxx

NIGE ARCHER
HERE WE GO AGAIN IF IT'S NOT WHAT I LIKE IT'S NOT NORTHERN SOUL WHAT IS WRONG WITH SOME OF YOU CAN'T YOU TAKE ANYTHING ON FACE VALUE IF IT FEELS GOOD DO IT JUST BECAUSE IT DOESN'T FIT YOUR TASTE LET THOSE WHO DO LIKE IT HAVE THEIR PLEASURE AFTER ALL ONE SIZE DOESN'T NATURALLY FIT ALL WEARERS APOLOGYS IF YOU THINK I TALK BULL BUT IT'S MY OPINION & I'M ENTITLED TO IT.

Brad Nicholls
Hi Mary, Southport calling! Thanks for playing my youth club classic, Shotgun wedding, last week. Thankfully the soul police gave me a miss as they where after bigger Fisher! Ouch, sorry, could'nt resist. KTF Brad.

Gary Bond
hi mary - no sign of the competition prize yet. Did you get my address?

Dave (Kelowna B.C. Canada)
Hi Mary I am on holiday so this is my first time live with you. Cant think of a better way to start my day its only 11 am over in Kelowna.Can you play a song for my wife and son Sandra and Connor. Tell them Im looking forward to a great week with them. Thanks Dave

sylvia dean
Just got back from a great weekend in Torquay and what a great weekend!! Thanks again to the organisers from Kingsford Soul( Mick Bennett) in the Midlands a great weekend!!There were two rooms, one pure northern, loads of Motown, Wigan and Torch and Wheel stuff, and,where the floor was FULL ( 300+) from 8 until nearly 5am, a mix of ages. Room 2 upstairs, was more modern, ( still quite well patronised, and showed the the organisers were catering for all tastes )and while I tried it, it was not my taste,mainly because it does not have the diversity of northern and because it has that regular and dare I say, ( disco beat to it)!! Which does get tiresome. Not floorfiller material. Progressive? No I dont think so.... I like some modern but for a short spell, pure northern has far more longevity, and for me and judging by the 300+ others they too enjoyed their northern and just plain PURE soul, so I went back downstairs and there was such a variety of DJ`s styles and sounds which are the essence of northern. I totally agree with Ray!!! There is nothing like northern soul ....nothing KTF

Deb (Wolves)
Hi Mary, Torquay was a fabulous weekend,and to put the icing on the cake Sylvia and Joe Dean were there. I hope they got home OK. I am booking up for next year ASAP.

A Syl Johnson fan in Chicago wonders.....
Does anybody out there have a listing of the musicians who played on the Ms. Fine Brown Frame album released in 1982?

paul from rugeley
Hi Mary congratulations for inviting a progressive dj and lover of all soul music in John Fisher his three choices were brilliant in my opinion. Without people like john the soul scene will become stale soulies are not getting any younger we need our kids to love the music as much has we have done so the need to move forward is an urgent one i think or we will not have a soul scene at all in 10-20 years time so to all the northern fans who knock what john fisher played i ask is it your radio show or is radio stoke on a friday evening between 7-9 a show for everyone to express their own taste in soul music keep on soulin ps sorry Ray but yes you are a dinosaur

Nige
further to Fred Timson comments on John Fisher. i totally agree with him and these do not belong anywhere near Northern Soul. John Fisher might have walked past Wigan Casino to go to Blackpool that was up to him, but Mr Fisher is no Ian Lavine and never will be. and yes Fred he does play this and it does clear the dance floor all the time. the only place these records will be played in 10 or 20 years will be in John Fishers house a legend in his own ego mind.

Paul Wilkie from Shaw nr Oldham
Mary,please could you play any uplifting sound for my beltin wife Jean who was 50 on the 23rd,and say thanks to all the soulies who went to Kefalonia the other week for their company and the surprise meal,it was magic.And say hi to all the people who go to the Monaco Ballroom Hindley & Dancers only in Orrel top people.

Ray Pearce
Hi Mary I listened with interest to the John Fisher interview and selection of Sounds Which has prompted me to write the following for comment on the message board . We live in an age of the increasing awareness of diversity (respecting and valuing the differences in us all) and John's entitled to his views and opinions. Having stated this by the number of times John mentioned Modern and cutting edge I Think John is trying to convince the listeners that both the music in the so called modern mould (in itself a contradiction in terms)and the people associated with it are modern,cutting edge and progressive.Just like, as John recounted himself, he regarded Blackpool Mecca as he regularly walked past Wigan Casino over 30 years ago in his/our youth,to go to to places that were more "Cutting Edge". Good luck to you John. Followings and Cultures like the Northern Soul Scene have Norms, Values and beliefs that are shared by likeminded people. Over the years my understanding of the Northern Soul culture and scene is a love of Soul music with predominantly, although not exclusively, a driving pounding beat that touches your own soul and mind, makes you want to dance and move your feet and has the power and influence to immerse and envelop you, escaping the day to day cares and worries of life,lifting your sprits and sharing a common understanding with likeminded people (soulies). This is a culture I have shared and continue to share with discerning individuals who do not regard themselves as Modern, progressive and cutting edge but just Soulies who like to dance and enjoy themselves.Leave the Modern, progessive and cutting edge stuff for the Dome or Broad street in Birmingham or Wherever. As was said on the programme the punters vote with their feet.The people who predominantly go out to northern events although again not exclusively, are in their late 40's and early 50's, they still look good, many are still fit and can "shake their booty" and who identify with the thousands of sounds they have listened to over the past thirty something years. They are receptive to new material that has the required recipe (Ooh err do the DJ's decide that)which is regarded as Northern Soul. It's a matter of opinion of whats regarded as "cutting Edge and progressive" could it be more to do with ego or a "Mines better than yours" outlook? I'm all for freedom of choice but at the end of the day it's a successful venue full of people that speaks volumes not ego's. Sorry to go on perhaps two simple sayings could have briefly summed up what I have tried to say. 1) "You have go to know where you have been to know where you are going" and "Careful you don't throw the baby out with the bath water" Ktf Ray (or am I a dinosaur)

Fred Timson
I do not think the tracks by John Fisher can be considered as Northern Soul, more like soft soul this type of song should not be played in the same room, as it turns alot of people off and would clear most dance floors.

Jim Muir
Ms Fox Thank you for your work, I get to listen to your show on the net while catching up on e-mails etc. My formative years included trips across the Pennines to the Wheel, where the music ingrained itself into my being. I have lived in Staffordshire since the late 1970's, throughout which time I have added to my collection of vinyl till it has demanded a room of its own. One question springs to mind, when listeners are so privileged to get a programme like yours, why do they feel the need to be so bitterly critical of you or your guests. If ever I got the chance to guest I'd deem it an honour, and if any of your guests played three Ken Dodd tracks I'd laugh, I'd probably not listen, but I'd respect their right to enjoy their preferred music and their offer to share.

Rjchard
About John Fisher; great choices.

Den In Coventry
Please Please Mary play BILLYS BAG Billy Preston from the great Sue label, LOVE, Love your show, and can any one let this oldie know, if any Motown, N/S venues around Coventry area

hannes
hello mary, i am in desperate search for an male uptempo northern soul tune i can not get out of my mind. the refrain goes "...break down and cry for me, tell me that you are sorry, and break down - break down!!" it is quite distinctive, because it has very similar instrumentals like martha and vandells "heatwave". would you please so kind and sweet, to let me know the singer and title if you recognize which song i have in mind. i am a big fan of your uplifting show. you make the soundtrack of my mornings!! friendly greetings, hannes

hannes
hello mary, i am in desperate search for a tune i really dig. its an uptempo northern soul tune by a male singer, and the refrain goes like "...break down and cry for me, tell me that you are sorry and break down-break down!!" it is quite distinctive, because it has very similar insrumentals like martha and vandells "heatwave" would you be so sweet and kind to tell me the name of the singer and the proper title, if you recognize which song i have in my mind? i am a big fan of your uplifting show. it makes my day!! friendly greetings, hannes

paul
hi mary, could u please play some ruby winter on your show

Graham Harrison
About John Fisher. The 3 choices he made have got tyo be the worst i have ever heard on the show. I bet the soul police were having a fit. John , i have to say that you do not know northern soul if those are your choices. I take it as an insult to the music if you put these so called soul tunes in the same bracket bracket. Keep going to the disco and r& b scene because you have no place in the Northern scene.

melvyn from york
the torch what can i say met at the sneyd arms had a drink or two into the square had a chat with the lads into the torch down the steps into seventh heaven for 12 hours my local mate max from burslem is he still around? a plaque yes what a thought sooner the better what about a new torch would it be a possability is chris burton still around? thanks melvyn.

Billy from Harrogate
Thanks for the mention .Can you please play Wish I didnt miss you, by Angie Stone such a great track even better than Back Sabbers from where the tune was lifted I think.

IAN EDAWRDS (BILSTON YAM YAM)
Hi Mary, Tried in vain to contact show last week, BUT NO JOY text or phone I just want to wish Patch and Steve all the best for their Northern night at St Georges Social in Bromsgrove tonight the 26 th May, two great lads and hope its a huge success for them me and the mrs are coming to support ya boys,I would be very grateful Madam Renard if you could please play THE MAJESTICS, LOVE YOU SO MUCH IT HURTS. LOVE AND BEST WISHES IAN EDWARDS

Martin Wilson
Hi Mary,as usual great show this week!I particularly loved 'Stormy' by Diana Ross.My Son Robert (10) is currently singing 'Do i love you(indeed I do)by our namesake Frank Wilson, any chance of playing it please....all the best from Sunny Scunny!Martin and Robert Wilson.

Alan Rawlinson
Hi Mary, listening tonight on tinternet in Liverpool. Been off the scene for twenty five years or more, but you bring those memories back every week. You've even inspired me to get all my old 45's out of the attic and give them a spin, great memories of Wigan, Samantha's Sheffield, Yate, Skeggy and St. Ives. Play something for all the 'Soul Survivors' out there, any real old stomper will do, but Gwen Owens if you have it. Keep the Faith.

Rob H
TO Dave {canida} you can get your DVD Chiped if u know someone that is ok with eleric's???

Craig
Hi Mary, On last week's show you played a track called 'How big is big' but you didn't credit the artists. Come on you old tease, who is it by?

sandra
love the show. Always check out the play list. why has it not been updated during May?

Brad Nicholls
Hi Mary, Southport calling. Time to antagonise the soul police again!! Youth club classic please - Shotgun wedding by Roy C. Our youth club was run by the church verger who played us soul music all night. He gave us religion all right, and a deep spiritual love for the music which is still strong to this day. Keeping the faith here in Southport - Brad

Louise from Leek
As part of Leek Arts Festival why not come and see newish band Funk Station Zebra at The Swan in Leek on Friday 26th May at 8 pm. Not really true Northern Soul, but brilliant live band, Funk Station Zebra are devoted to performing the very best of 1970s funk - the deep beats of the Meters, Gap Band and Sly and the Family Stone; the disco funk of Chic, Trammps and KC and the Sunshine Band; and the soulful sounds of Stevie Wonder, the Isley Brothers and the O’Jays. Only a big line up can pull off this set list. The newly formed 12 piece band from Leek and Buxton has a full power brass section, backing singers to die for and is fronted by Janet Galloway (singer with successful 1990s Leek band The Godivas and widely respected on the jazz circuit). Funk Station Zebra are about having fun with some of the greatest dance music ever produced and making the full on funk and soul nights of the 1970s come alive again. Tickets are available at £6 from Leek Tourist Information or on the door, (though they are selling fast!).

ROB WILSON
THANKS MARY FOR FRIDAY YOU MADE US SO WELCOME ON YOUR SHOW CHEERS ROB

ROB WILSON
THANKS MARY FOR FRIDAY YOU MADE US SO WELCOME ON YOUR SHOW CHEERS ROB

Mal in Cannock
Hi Mary once again the show is jumpin!!! any chance of playing "dearly beloved" and giving Edward Street soul club in Cannock a mention for Saturday 20th large dance floor and importantly Good soul lovin people details at topof-thestairs.blogspot.com

Chris In Uttox
Hi Mary Thanks for another great show didn't get to hear this week till tuesday.Could i say Hello to Tim & the rest of the guy's - nice to see ya all Friday, sorry the place was not that full.See you all at burton on the 28th.KEEP ON KEEPIN' ON.

Billy & Sue Hatfield (Harrogate)
love the show we used to go many venues in the yorkshire area like Leeds Central, Leeds Cats Whiskers,Kay Gee Bee Sheffield, Cleethorpes Winter Gardens and the great Wigan Casino.The show brings back great memories.Please give a shout out to the Harrogate soul and scooter crowd. Some of your listeners may be intrested in an internet radio show called soul train to skaville on a site called GlobalGrooving.com just go to archive and click on the show.They also play great records more for the scooterist crowd.

Deb (Wolves)
Hi Mary, Me and Jen are off to Torquay for the Kingsford Soultime Weekender on Friday, could I ask you to play any record by The Isley Bros, my fav group at the moment, for all the soulies who will be in Torquay. Plus a special mention for Nige - keep on keeping on! KTF.

Chae Riley
Hi Yah Mary, Can you give the Northern Soul New Zealand Motown/Northern/60's night a mention please. May 27th 2006 Motown, Northern & 60's Soul Night Crook & Flail Bar Mercury Lane (Off "K" Road) Auckland City Center Time: 8pm - 3pm DJ's: Netti Page, Chae, Paul, Ian & Guests $10.00 per person payable at the door This is not a night just for Northern Soulies, so if you've got family, friends, work colleagues or know of anyone who loves Soul and wants to go somewhere where they can meet other people who enjoy good music, like to have a dance, drink and have a general chit chat then take them along with you, the more the merrier and it's guarantees the Soul nights keep going. Many thanks in advance Regards from New Zealand Chae PS Any chance of hearing Lew Kirton - Heaven in the afternoon

Karen Hart
Hi Mary keep up the great shows.Can anyone tell me if there are any pubs,clubs or places in Torquay that play soul or motown music.Going to Torquay for a week in June and would love to find somewhere that plays my type of music.It would make the holiday even better.Hope someone can find out

ANGUS RICHARDSON
GREAT SHOW ALL THE BEST FROM THE FORTIES ALPHA,CHARLIE AND DELTA OIL RIGS IN THE NORTH SEA, GIVE THE DUMFRIES SOUL CLUB A MENTION MOTOWN AND NORTHERN NIGHT IN ASSEMBLY ROOMS DUMFRIES SAT 2 SEPTEMBER 8PM - 2AM

miljuras motown man
hi mary gud'day from ozz. Thanks as always for the mention on this weeks show . I would be so so grateful if you would give a mention of my motown & northern soul radio show on thursday afternoon 1pm your time 10pm local on www.hotfm.org.au or visit my web site www,themotownshow.com many thanks david

sylvia dean
Great show again as ever Mary, I really look forward to Friday nights and your show after a long working week and it just gets better and better, some great guests the last couple of weeks and their choices !!! I agree with Ian from Bilston lets keep to the positive and all that is good about this excellent show and the Northern Scene in general. Which is very strong made more so by shows like Marys. Having just come back from New York and The SOUL TRIP USA, which had its moments,!! But there was much that was just priceless, Meeting with the artists, Archie Bell, Sandi Sheldon The Orlons,Cindy Scott, Rufus Wonder The Del Larks The Larks and so many more was just great!! But the best part for me was the new friends we made and all so different, ages from 30-60!! who all have the same interest the love of Northern Soul, and all with our own favourites, which just enriches our own knowledge and experiences. It all helps to Keep The Faith and long may Marys Show continue !!!

Theresa
Hi Mary, thank you for playing The Montclairs even though it played up. Yes it was for my friends birthday it was Pats 50th a soul girl from wigan. I did wonder where that message went to haha. Great show some of my all time favs on 81, montclairs, love love love. Thanks Mary oh by the way glad you like Newquay it is a wonderful place. Theresa

Ian Gray (Gosport)
Thanks to Tim for Little Hank 12/05, one of my "fav raves"and thanks for spinning The Unifics 5/5. One I'd love to hear (not sure if you have played before), Major Lance " Stay away from me" On MOJO a classic from the pen of Curtis Mayfield also either Aretha's or En Vouge's "Giving Him something he can feel" also from the late great Curtis. I can't live a week without hearing your sweet voice saying my name. Love to hear from any Northern Soulie from Gosport/Portsmouth/ Southampton area. Thanks Mary

NIGE ARCHER
HI MARY SPECIAL INVITE TO YOU ANYTIME YOU ARE IN THE YORKSHIRE AREA 4TH SATURDAY OF THE MONTH KICKING YOUR HEELS COME TO THE ROBIN HOOD AS MY GUEST FOR A CRACKING NIGHT OUT OUR 2ND ANNIVERSARY IS JUNE 24TH BYE FOR NOW

NIGE ARCHER
THANKS FOR PLAYING 5 ROYALES-- IT'S BETTER LATE THAN NEVER COULD YOU GIVE A MENTION FOR ROBIN HOOD SOUL NIGHT BRIERLEY WEST YORKSHIRE SAT 27TH MAY

goldie
Good Morning Mary.............just on my way to Cardiff........Postman in tears cos I got competition wrong last night ........he thinks i am the Bees Knees you see......the milkman just give me the thumbs up on the C.D i gave him last week :Platters (Home & Bargain £1-00)//"WashedAshore" " With This Ring etc .Your last two guests Tim & Bob were brill....Tims selection: Sugar Dumpling " "Competition aint nothing" & " Aint that peculiar "Brilliant choices............Cant wait to see you in September!!!! ...Teaming up with Joe & Sylvia that day......I have half a dozen D.J spots in between.....I will give them my best Shot....Mary its 12 months since I first tuned in to your show...blame all the Derby & Bath crowd for that ha ha..So has it is my first Birthday can you play TED FORD " YOUIR GONNA NEED ME"...THERE IS ONLY ONE TIME YOU CAN ENJOY THIS MUSIC >>>>>>>>THAT`S RIGHT THIS SECOND.......Yesterday has gone......& To-morrow does`nt exist (yet)..Keep going Mary ........GOLDIEXXX

Wayne Harrison
Mary Any news on the show been available as a podcast? Wayne

Goldie
Good Morning MARY I am just setting off for Cardiff....TED FORD PLAYING ON MY CAR CD..." YOUR GONNA NEED ME"........the postman(my greatest fan)...brokenhearted cos i got the competition wrong last night....he thinks I`m the bees knees when it comes to soul music ,you see! The milkman has just give me the thumbs up on "The platters C.D. I gave him last week.........£1-00 it cost me in HOME & BARGAIN "Washed Ashore" "With This Ring"........etc.....Tim & Bob ( your recent guest fans )were great Mary!!!.. cant wait to see you in September.!!!!!!!!!.I am meeting up with Joe & Sylvia that day also....I have half a dozen D.J spots to "perform" before then ..Iwill give them my best shot....11th May last year it was sugested to me that i tune in to your programme what a move that was !!!!!!!!!!!!!.....So as its my first birthday can you play TED FORD "YOUR GONNA NEED ME" when you get a chance.MARY..........P.S. Guest who played " Competition Aint Nothing" " Sugar Dumpling" & "Aint` That Peculiar" a man after my own heart........Recent "civilised" debate on "codgers".."if you were`nt there in 1875 etc then you know nowt about soul music etc........THERE IS ONLY ONE TIME YOU CAN ENJOY THIS MUSIC : right this second.....yesterday has gone & to-morrow is a million light years away...I hope to-days final is a good match& no trouble..I Love soul music Goldiexxxxxx

Tim Noblet
Hi Mary Thanks for the opportunity to be on the show. Proves how 'powerful' your show is as a gang of us are meeting in the Three Tuns tonite (12th) in Uttoxeter on way to Rocester! Great to see Nick again, memories of The Bear at Newcastle ! please play Little Hank and "Mr. Bang Bang Man" Hi to Chris and Ian. Tim

Paul Muzzer
Hi Mary just to let you know I ve been drumming up support for your excelllent soul show on fri nights in Auz (Down under)Seems they have a huge Northern soul following and some very good sounds and clubs.One to mention If I may is Twin Cites-A volentary radio station that has 2 ex pat soul fanantics running a show on Sunday afternoon 3-5.Well worth a plug to your listeners on tinternet-http://www.twincitiesfm.com.au/Rob and Kev are the main men and like yourself not adverse to playing sounds on request so give it a go you know you want to.Ps Thank you for contributing to many hours of real quality radio ps Say hello to Gammers in Shepshed leicestershire a real true soul "till I die man" not a bad mover either . Regards Paul Muz

John "Charlie" Taylor
Hey Mary, Love the show, I listen to it via my high speed internet connection in the heat of the desert, yes ma'am Phoenix Arizona, yeehaa!!!! Do I remember doing the footsy with you at Wigan Casino? I was the guy in the 6" plaforms and 20" white flares who looked a bit like David Bowie. Could you do me a big Northern Soul favour and play "Stanky Gone Funky" by Billy Preston? Cheers, Charlie.

steve clapperton
hi mary just to say big thanks to everyone who turned up for our n.soul/tamla night at the Elm Tree, in oxford great night extremely busy too many names to mention but thanks to Beast and staff for great support and yourselves for the many plugs more too come .steve,maz and dell

IAN EDWARDS {BILSTON)
Hi Mary, I was just reading through the message board and noticed not only the good messages but the bad.I really am amazed by the way people bicker about the rights and wrongs of what you play, and who was where and who went where in the old days.I would just like to say on my travels i have made many friends and loved hearing all the new and old tracks we are a big family who share a common love of this music and that is how it should be.I have been on your and show and seen how much effort you put in to make it work week in week out, so I find hard to bear the ungrateful attitude of those who dont appreciate your hard work for our benefit.but as for the "I WAS THERE BRIGADE" maybe so but you were born earlier than others,I am 45 and missed out on great venues in the 70'S,but I still made the most of what was available then and now all because I love NORTHERN SOUL.I would like to finally say I am wiser about this classic sound all due to the fine friends I have made in that time,I am Black Country born and bred and proud of it,but I enjoy spending the soul nights and all nighters in the company of the friends I have met from STOKE ON TRENT and WORCESTER WONDERFUL people who always make you feel welcome and always support you,so for the "NOTHINGS EVER RIGHT BRIGADE" please remeber 1.MARY FOX gives us wonderful memories and works hard for all of us 2.ALWAYS remember the friends you made, who you still miss and you always ask MARY to help you contact,she helps us,just listen and help her and stop the moaning. 3. Soon as the record says "TIME WILL PASS YOU BY.

Chris In Uttoxeter
Hi MARY Thanks For Playing My Request. Nice To Hear Tim Noblets Spot,Me And Steve P Met Him And His Mates "THE DRIFTERS" In Weatherspoons In Stoke Before The Kings Hall Allnighter A Few Months Ago.Could I Also Ask Ian Alford If He Still Get Out If So I Don't Mind Offering A Lift If We Are Going There & If He Keeps In Touch With Pete,As I Ain't Seen Him In Years.KEEP ON KEEPING ON !!!!

Phil in Orwich
Hi Mary,I agree with mijuras motown man why fix somthing when it's not broken, not happy in Orwich, Im also not happy with Mr Anonymous, probably because he's just out of his nappy, Alan Haven's 'Image' is one of the best tracks ever, I know it's not 'Northern' genre, but for pure atmosphere, brilliant. And by the way, my world cup track would be Willie Mitchell's 'The Champion(s)'. Keep up the great work and all credit to Nick, great tracks and insight. KTF.

Goldie
Friday`s show superb..Nick was great.."Image" fab sound used as closer in "Clouds " London Rd/Osmaston Rd .1968 also..Nicks other choices superb!Guest Tim hit the right notes...A track does`nt have to be rare to be good!! Talking of which E.bay is great for picking up items of soul music Rare ,Pricey ,&easy to attain.etc..but record /C.D buyers everywhere :dont forget to have a root thru the old boxes in Charity /2nd hand &discount record stores.....This month I picked up Vynil Donnie Elbert.." This Old heart of mine"/Our Day will come"..20pence........."I`m the one who loves you Impressions".....(scratched).but on its ABC/HMV label MASSIVE AT THE OLD WHEEL BRAZENOZE ST 1963....Just a note to Joe & Sylvia...see you in Stoke 29/09..cant wait!CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU MARY ALSO & STEVE!! RADIO STOKES FRIDAY NIGHT SOUL SHOW 7pm -TILL 9pm does the trick for " little ol me" I am not suggesting that it is everybody`s favourite.BUT IT`S MINE..keep up the great work guys..goldiexxx

mijuras motown man
ok mary come clean whose bright idea was it to change the web page. I got out of my nice warm bed at wait for it just past 4 am to listen to your wonderful radio show to find I couldnt link in because I was unable to find the the link listen to live. Now tell me mrs fox am I an uneducated aussie or is aunty given me the run around how dare they. I have been a loyal fan but alas this saturday morning wiping the cobwebs from my eyes no mary fox if you dont do something I wont send you a chrissy gift the man from down under david

Drew Colby
Drew Colby Friday ,5 May 2006 21:59 GMT , Dear Mary ,Can you Please play ,Grazing in the Grass by Hugh Masekela ,From 1968? . Thank you .Hugh Masekela ,was born 4 April 1939 in Witbank ,a town 100 miles (160 kilometres)east of Johannesburg in South Africa.

ian alford
could you tell chris robinson used to go to casino with pete meadows....i remember col morrison john finch plus others...nice one ktf

Alan from Manchester
The Alan Haven "Image" track was Bob Stewart's theme tune on Radio Caroline North. KTF Alan

Mick Crowe
Hi Mary It was good to hear Stevies Uptight last week. Any chance of following it up with Bill Cosbys take on the song, Little Ole Man. Not many times any one has bettered a Stevie Wonder song!

the motown man
mary when are you going to play my temptations track LADY SOUL its seems like an eternity since I requested it but I never hear you mention it regards the man from miljura oz

Theresa
Hi Mary, could you please say a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my sister Ang its her birthday on the 5th May. Could you play Its a Shame...Detroit Spinners as I know she loves this one. Tell her I miss her and I cant wait to see her in the summer it cant come fast enough. love Theresa x

Chris Robinson In Uttoxeter
Hi Mary Just A Few Lines To Say Thanks For All The Great Music.Nice To Hear A Wide Range Of "Old Soul Sounds".Could You Please Play "Look At The Boy" By Jean Plum,"Let Me Down Easy" By Betty Lavette Or "Make Me Yours" By Bettye Swann.I Know None Of These Are Motown Or Northern But They Are GREAT SOUL TUNES.Thanks!!!! Could You Say Hello To Ian Alford From A Fellow "70's UTTETER SOULIE" Ask If He Remembers Steve Pountain,John Edgerton,Col Morrison,Or Any Of The Other Guy's Who Went To "The Casino" "Top Of The World" Or "Notts Pallis" Late 70's Early 80's.

Denis (from Sussex)
Great show as ever Mary. Can anyone help with a Donnie Elbert CD which contains most or all of his famous covers. I have some of them on different compliations but cannot find an album which is still available that has the lot. Anyone help? Cheers

Ian Edwards (Bilston)
Hi Mary, Thanks for all the hard work you put in on the show for all our benefits it is always appreciated,will you please play when possible the Chris Clark monster SOMETHINGS WRONG its superb,The Children in Need line up on 9/11/06 is Little Scottie,Blue Max,John Barker and Mick Bennett,at The Springvale Sports and Social Club, Millfields Rd ,Bilston 9/11/06 7.30 till Midnight,and Miss Wilkes and your good self,keep up the good work,and can I and a mate come on the show 3/11/03 please lots of love your No 1 fan Ian.

Chae Riley
Hi Yah Mary, came to listen to this weeks show and got lost a wee bit with the new layout. But have to say it's a lot better to navigate than the old layout. Any chance of getting any of the following played : Terry Callier - Look at Me Now or Stemmons Express - Woman, Lover, Thief OR Les McCann - Sad Little Girl Regards from Auckland, New Zealand

NIGE ARCHER
HI MARY CAN YOU PLEASE PLAY CATCH THAT TEARDROP 5 ROYALES FOR ALL THE GANG AT THE EMPRESS BALLROOM MEXBOROUGH IF YOU CAN'T PLAY IT JUST GIVE US ALL A SHOUT ANYWAY TA VERY MUCH

GOLDIE
HI MARY.......Friday`s show was awesome...I say that cos IT`S TRUE!!!!With Ref to "part" of "ANON`S letter..I would like to say that...When I was younger going to the "Wheel", Mo-Jo, Cavern ,Catecombs,etc listening to this wonderful Music ...I did not want anyone other than a "select few" to listen to this fabulous music....Oh how I wish I had been more outgoing them days .....can I share something with you since November last year I have "sponsored" thirty new soulies iinto the soul Zone How.?.by playing them the music to them ,explaining the roots where I can..being patient ,taking them to giggs..GETTING THEM TO TUNE IN TO RADIO SLOTS LIKE MARY FOX`S!!! by the way when I was Younger I thought certain friends & family members were not cool enough to have the privilige of being "introduced to this music"..so I did`nt bother playing any of the new soul tracks I had discovered to those I did `nt think were valid/...........NOW I WANT THE WHOLE WORLD TO HERE THIS GREAT MUSIC IN IT`S FINEST ART FORM. Now I Understand How "NEW" folk on the scene could STEER this scene off track ..However there are enough oldies floating around to make sure the "HISTORY " does`nt get distorted..I was right in the middle of the soul explosion in the 60s I had awonderful time but do you know what: recently Iwent on a Club crawl Wheel,Sink,Alsager, Regent.J.B.Bath,etc meeting fab guys & girls &I fell in love with them all!!!IT WAS AS GOOD AS ANY NIGHT I HAD ALL THOSE YEARS AGO!!!!..MY DEAR MR .ANON i understand you wanting to "PROTECT " " OUR SCENE" & we need people like you on the SCENE!! I LOVE THIS MUSIC I WANT TO PLAY IT TO THE WHOLE WORLD.!!!...just think if I had been less secretive about this music in my youth ,when we put the Radio on now ,instead of hearing "Leo Sayers " "THunder In My Heart" every five mins we might be listening to :"tracks like "Magic Potion" Lou Johnson, " " Somebody Help Me" Spellbinders.."SAve Me " THE MIRACLES...........etc .. I was living in the STATES when I first heard " Donnie Elbert" " I Hear a Symphony" every time I play that song for someone they fall in love with it. My POSTMAN LOVES DONNIE ELBERT ..last year HE Had never heard of him!!1 The milkman cant get enough of "Homer Banks" now....My Mum in law has "Touch of velvet" on her answer machine..every where I go I introduce this music to people..If they like it FINE If they dont then we know It`s just not there cup of tea I have met & bonded with some wonderful people thru this MUSIC of OURS.......none more so than..........STAN EVANS,MAY EVANS,ALAN,DENIS DEARY,SYLVIA & JOE...& I FEEL I MADE A SOULFUL CONNECTION WITH RADIO STOKE.............LOVE TO SYLVIA & JOE IN NEW YORK.............a very grateful GOLDIEXXX

ian alford
eddy edmondsons soul site well worth a look.....hello to any northern soulies from the 70s in the uttoxeter and stafford areas...ktf

Ian Shuter
Mary, thank you for the show, it allows us 50 somethings stay in touch with our roots and trigger so many memories. I lived in Leicester when beer was 18p a pint but could never get to Stoke or Wigan because I couldn't afford it...but in Leicester and Loughborugh you used to get the odd all nighter even though none of my mates really liked the music. We had a great record shop on Narborough road where I spent many hours. The track that got me hooked for life was The Fury's I'm Satisfied. I still have the bootleg copy along with about 750 other 45's (even shipped 'em out to my new home near San Francisco. Keep up the good work.

NIGE ARCHER
CAN'T RESIST ANOTHER DIG AT ANONYMOUS WHO WOULD VET THE ELITE LIKE YOURSELF "THE CHOSEN FEW" WHAT MAKES YOU THINK YOU WOULD QUALIFY IS IT BECAUSE YOU WERE THERE IN THE EARLY YEARS AND SOME WERE NOT FOR MANY REASONS IF YOU THINK THAT YOU ARE SO SPECIAL FOR YOUR KNOWLEDGE ETC YOU SHOULD BE PUSHING THE SCENE NOT PUNISHING IT WITH YOUR I'M BETTER THAN YOU ATTITUDE & POLITICS THAT'S WHY THE SCENE COOLED FOR SO MANY YEARS. THE OTHER PROBLEM IS MOST BIG VENUES HAVE LONG SINCE GONE THOSE THAT ARE STILL AVAILABLE DON'T WANT US THEY WANT BANG BANG MUSIC & SHEEP BY THE THOUSAND OR MEGA BUCKS TO USE THEIR VENUES PEOPLE LIKE ME RUN SMALLER VENUES (200 PLUS) & FILL THEM TO SPREAD "OUR MUSIC" TO NEW & OLD SOULIES I REALLY BELIEVE THAT PEOPLE LIKE YOU ARE IN A MINORITY THANK GOD. K.T.F.