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wender sept 2008

comments courtesy of Soul Source: http://www.soul-source.co.uk/

Posted 27 September 2008 - 10:00 AM by 'COOPS'

Skegg weekender, the Friday night.
Business as normal at this jewel on the east coast, know as the friendly weekender it well lived up to it’s image.
Upstairs the floor was very, very busy right from the go only matched by the amply staffed but over worked bar!!

Slight change to music upstairs with an hour of Cleethorpes tunes slipped in and this will be repeated by Jonathan on the Saturday.
Some commented that the Vault seemed to lose a little of it’s up-front edge by some of the tune-smiths playing, in respect of the vault, a fairly safe set. That’s for others to discuss because I stayed upstairs and enjoyed dancing to some fond memories via the workings of Steve Foster, Mac, Yocky, Mick Moylans, Rob Smith Pete Taylor and Snowy, all to a one kept the crowd going who, in return kept them motivated.
A great Friday night, and, as per normal here at Skegg Saturday speaks of being even more busy inside this jewel of the East Coast.

Posted 28 September 2008 - 03:53 PM  by 'HARRY CROSBY'

Had a great weekend as we allways do here, mr raistrick you pulled it off again lots of happy soulies never spoke to anyone who wasn`t enjoying the weekend, a step back in time for me, met so many people who just made you feel welcome, greetings to all the crowd from australia nice to meet you all, saturday we went to the square peg where the wife was djing, same again great little venue so many friendly people, if you havn`t been to this weekener your missing out, no politics just everyone thier to enjoy themselves wich to me is what it all about ps roger & rupert just been unpacking and found our plant branch you gave di

Posted 28 September 2008 - 04:18 PM by 'ANDY JACKSON'

Once again an excellent weekend in great company, there were many highs for me. Although I didn't spend much time upstairs, when I did pop up there was a full dance floor and smiley faces , which is always good.

The standard of music in the vault was excellent on Saturday (wasn't there Friday), and the diversity was well received by the crowd who were both appreciative and respectful of the variety. I note a comment from Coops about the vault not delivering on the Friday, well it certainly did on the Saturday. Quite outstanding music.

After my spot quite a few people asked for track titles etc, so here is my playlist.

GQ - Make my dreams a reality
Bilalian creation - Save the children
Charles Johnson - Never had a love so good
Tribute - Bob Sinclair
UBP - We are one
Michael Proctor - Love don't live
Joi Caldwell - Let it go
Dreamgirls - Family
Philly All Stars - Clean up the ghetto (Chicago mix)
Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes - Reaching for the world
JB Bingham - All alone by the telephone
Neo - Smile

Thanks to the dancers for making it a very enjoyable set and to Roger Banks for understanding why I had to end with a house track.

Dont forget Upfront on the Seafront at Skeg 29th November at the Suncastle - Modern and Rare Soul.

Andy Jackson

Posted 28 September 2008 - 05:13 PM by 'LINCOLN KEZ'

went over friday nite,as always there was donna and dave welcoming everyone in with big smiles as always.
was surprised it wasnt as heaving as other past wkndr starter nites.. but still packed and so many lovely mates there that who really cares wether theres 10 or a 1000 in the place(well ye obviously daves pocket does)lol.
wish i could have made it saturday too but other plans had been made.
hope all had a great wknd tho.
big respect to dave and donna.. truly a fab couple.xxxxxx( thanx for my birthday drink donna)xx

Posted 28 September 2008 - 06:21 PM by 'MISS WASPERELLA'

Absolutely love the Skeggy Weekender it really does pull on the heart strings and keeps on calling us back for more and more - Great to hear the Cleethorpes sounds in the main room in fact No it was brilliant got the adrenalin pumping right through the body -thoroughly enjoyed the Vault - what a great mixture of music all weekend - Great atmosphere - Great music - Great people - one big happy family - well done Dave and Donna - see you in March xxxxxxxxx

Posted 29 September 2008 - 07:02 AM by JONAH

Absolutely brilliant ! Good music,good friends,plenty of beer,laughed so much my ribs were hurting,can't wait for March .
Going to catch up on my sleep now!
Jonah

Posted 29 September 2008 - 11:08 AM by 'KIRSTY S'

First time for us at Skeggy, but wont be the last, absolutely loved it.
What really struck us was the atmosphere, absolutely electric.
Highlight of the weekend was Sunday afternoon with Martha Reeves & the fat fellas, absolutely hilarious. Unfortunately we didnt have the camera on us, so couldnt take any piccies, but they wiped the floor with the Chippendales
A special thank you to the 2 guys who came to our rescue on Friday night when we locked oursleves out
Simon, I think you'd had too many drugs yesterday, I didnt see anyone dressed as a smurf on the dancefloor
Thanks to the York lot for the company & a special thanks to Jackie Chan for making me laugh all weekend .
The piccies are in the gallery.
Kx

Posted 29 September 2008 - 04:35 PM by 'DJDIVADI'

I loved my gift Rupe Well just wanna say what a SOOPA DOOPA weekend , as always down in sunny skeggy , superb music , fantastic people , just cant praise Dave & Donna enough for all they do two TOP TOP people so anyone who has never been YOU MUST BE MAD get youselves there , thanks to all the gang Dave & Mary , Sharon & Steve , Stevie G, Paul & Katie , Kirsty & Dee and Simon couldnt have been with better company THANKYOU lotsalove Di xxxxxxxx PS ROGER & RUPE YOU WERE BOTH VERY NAUGHTY BOYS but i wont go into that now thanks guys you had me laughing me little socks off xxxxx

Posted 29 September 2008 - 05:22 PM by 'NIGHT NURSE'

WELL WHAT CAN I SAY THAT HAS,NT BEEN SAID AND THAT WONT BE ADDED TO DURING THIS THREAD DAVE DONNA IT WAS A CRACKING WEEKEND WELL DONE BEST ONE I HAVE BEEN TO SINCE WE STARTED COMING 6YRS AGO AND ONLY MISSED ONE I THINK IN THAT TIME. THEY HAVE ALL BEEN CRACKING WEEKENDS BUT THIS ONE AS TOP THEM ALL THEY KEEP GETTING BETTER AND BETTER .
THIS TO ME IS WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT MUSIC AND GREAT COMPANY IT WAS FIRST CLASS WE WERE THERE TO HAVE FUN AND WE DID WE CANT FAULT IT ONE BIT. WE DONT HAVE A BEST NIGHT THEY WERE ALL GOOD BUT I MUST SAY SUNDAY IS AND AS BEEN THE BEST FOR US AND THIS SUNDAY TOP ALL OTHER SUNDAY YOCKIE /NEL AND /BARNEY YOU DID IT AGAIN GOD KNOWS YOU GOT SOME BOTTLE LADS TRUELY AWSOME PERFORMANCE OF THE NOW FAMOUS ARTHER REEVES AND THE FAT FELLA CAN SEE YOU GOING ON THE X FACTOR NEXT LADS
TOP LINE UP OF DJS AS ALWAYS TONY TUNA BOY YOU WERE THE TOPS MATE AT WOLFIES AND ON SATERDAY NIGHT AND IN THE CHIP SHOP YOUR FACE MATE IT WAS A PICTURE....... YOU HAD TO BE THERE TO SEE IT ......... BY THE WAY IM TALKING ABOUT TONY T BONE (OZ)

EVERY DJ PLAYED TO THE FLOOR COULDNT FAULT ONE OF UM AND CHRIS KING PLAYED A BLINDER ON SATERDAY NIGHT HE ROCKED THE PLACE NICE ONE MATE. BUT AS I HAVE SAID NOT ONE DJ FAILED IN MY EARS LASTESLY THE SOUND CREW AND ALL THEM FROM YORKSHIRE ONCE AGAIN MADE US LAUGH SO MUCH I MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO GO TO WORK TUES MY RIBS HURT SO MUCH EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU GET TOP MARKS YOU TOOK DEFEAT IN YOUR STRIDE BUT THEN AGAIN YOU MUST BE USED TO IT BY NOW LOL WE AT EAST KIRKBY LOVE YOU LOT TO BITS OVERHAUL A FANTASTIC WEEKEND CANT WAIT TILL MARCH AND DAVE & DONNA IF I HAD THE MONEY THE PLACE WOULD BE YOURS MARKS OUT OF 100 ARE 110 BRILL

Posted 30 September 2008 - 02:42 AM by 'PETE'

hi dave and donna ,,,and all who attended skegg ,,,
what a fantastic weekend ,,,,top people top sounds ,,, even dance to a few down stairs ,,,paul donnely your mate tony della in my oppinion played proberly the best spot up stairs,,, ,,, even going to have a word with me mate cressy to book him some time after april next year ,,,suit our main room a treat ,,,
friday night i was a bit down and went early bit tied i fink ,,,,saturday ,, i had picked up a lot ,,great day great company great evening ,,,got to thank ray ,,elaine,,dave,,hydee for addopting me for the weekend ,,meals etc ,,thanks guys ,,,and when in the event got to thank you all because you was all friendly ,,and great people to be with ,,, ..
untill next time ,,,,see you all around ,,,
pete ( bentinck soul club )xx

Posted 30 September 2008 - 08:50 AM by 'DENMAC'

the vault at skegg.dave you have created a haven for forward thinking dj`s and dancers. this weekend was for me one of those times when i dance to something and then ask what the,.,. was that. its in the grooves that count.the vault stands along sites like southport,fleetwood, cleethorps upstairs. how do i know? cos i`ve been there. at skegg some commented that upstairs seemed to loose a little of its oldies edge by some of the tune smiths playing newies. thats for others to discuss because i stayed down stairs and heard and danced to some brilliant new and different stuff.when i say new it was new to me when i say different it wasnt obviously northern.

Posted 30 September 2008 - 11:47 AM by 'GAZARCHER'

NEVER HEARD A BAD TUNE
NEVER STOPPED LAUGHING
NEVER DANCED SO MUCH
NEVER STOPPED DRINKING (OOOOOH MY HEAD)
NEVER EVER GONNA MISS THE BEST WEEKENDER ON THE PLANET

DAVE & DONNA, WELL DONE AND I'LL SEE YOU IN MARCH

BY THE WAY IF YOU RECIEVE A LETTER FROM MY SOLICITOR ITS BECUASE I'M SUEING YOU FOR DAMAGES........THE STATE OF MY LIVER!

ONLY JOKING, YOU'VE GIVEN US SKEGGY REGULARS SOME FAB TIMES AND GREAT MEMORIES, WE'VE MET SOME GREAT PEOPLE WHO ARE NOW LIKE FAMILY, AND I'M SURE THERE ARE SOME GREAT MOMENTS TO COME.............JUST LOVE IT

PS, DID YOU SEE MY SWALLOW DIVE FROM ONE TABLE TOP TO THE OTHER?

Posted 03 October 2008 - 10:38 AM by 'BARNEY'

hey up Ian owd luv a fort thar wo mi mate,dunt bi sendin them pics all ovver world.
HAD A CRACKIN WEEKEND LOVED EVRY MINUTE, FANTASTIC FOLK .GREAT MUSIC AND LOTS OF LAUGHS. WERE DROPPED ON WITH THE FAT FELLAS ,THANKS YOCKI N NEL LOVE YOU BOTH.

Posted 04 October 2008 - 12:56 PM by 'SOULFULLBABE'

Hi Dave and Donna. Its took me a week to get back to normal. Absolutely fantastic love the skeg weekenders and such great people in attendance pure magic. ELNEL YOKIE BELLYCHEST and all their crowd such great people, it was good to see young Alex and Rosie again. My song of the weekend RUBY ANDREWS.. JUST LOVING YOU, Had me in floods of tears such an intense euphoria of pure electric goose bumps FANTASTIC. The other Gaz Archer doing the BELLYFLOP oh and the pole dancers fantastic. Dave and Donna you two have the magic touch and you have our respect you both work hard bringing us soulies fantastic DJS and fantastic weekenders so THANKYOU BOTH VERY MUCH. Diane and Ian.

Posted 28 September 2008 - 05:16 PM by 'COOPS'

Square Peg @ The Skegg Weekender, 27th Sept.
When the promoters of the Square Peg were asked by Dave Raistrick to put an event on to compliment the Skegness Weekender as a kind of over-spill one or two of them were not totally sure it would work. They decided to embrace the idea in the spirit of co-operation (not least because Dave himself dee-jays at the Peg on occasions) and, in the end, didn’t regret one minute.
The Peg is a small but perfectly formed venue with a unique atmosphere of it’s own, that atmosphere wasn’t tainted in any way this evening it was multiplied and distilled into a heady brew of a wonderful night many will remember for quite some time.
The place was busy and buzzing from start to finish, although, by the time the 4:00 a.m. finish came along no one could have predicted just what a fantastic night it was.
The dee-jays joined the melting pot and provided such a variety of ingredients that the whole spectrum of musical tastes from this wonderful scene of ours were amply catered for.
Local man and promoter Brian ‘Hobbo’ Hobson kicked the evening off with an eclectic mix scanning the decades followed by Marcus Reid. Marcus spun mainly classic 60s in his first set which were well and truly complimented by the next one on the decks DJ Diva Di.
Di brought to the table a mouth watering portion of under played 60s northern soul, a pure pleasure to both listen and dance to.
Peterborough’s Martin Stanford was next up and pleased the ever increasing attendees with what I personally class as top-draw soul. (Any one who slips in a couple of Garland Greens in one set does it for me.)
Then Boston’s Chris Rose served up a piping hot dish of modern/modern oldies, 70s garnished with a bit of cross-over much to the delight of the ever ‘music’ hungry populous.
Marcus Reid then came back on double decking with Mick Cooper, soon to be joined in a triple decking revival of the recent East Anglian Soul Club trio by Martin Stanford.
Much to the delight of all Andy Riley had popped by to say hello and just happened to have his records with him (after doing a set at the weekender) so the last hour between three and four were in his more than capable hands.
A perfect night, a perfect crowd and perfect sounds.
The Peg has it’s 1st anniversary on Oct 18th with Ginger Taylor, Martin Topley, Mick ‘H’ and Dave Raistrick and although there are many give-a-ways that night and it promises to be a very, very good night I think it will be very hard to top the night the Peg started as an over-spill and finished with it’s own unique identity in tack and thriving.

Posted 28 September 2008 - 05:34 PM by 'HARRY CROSBY'

posted my comments on the other thread coops, but will re-itterate, we had a great weekend even more so by the warm and friendly welcome given to us from both venues, another memorable weekend in skegness, many thanks for the hard work the promoters put in to this event

Posted 29 September 2008 - 09:48 AM by 'TEACHERMAN'

Hi Mick
Perfect finish to Sat night. Loved it. Cant say anymore than that.! Thanks to everyone, promoters, dj's, dancers etc etc. Fantastic
See you soon mate, Andy

Posted 29 September 2008 - 11:47 AM by 'FATDANCER'

Just got to say a fantastic weekend,and want to say a big well done to every one that made for a great night,nice to meet up with harry and Di again, Andy well done m8 on your impromptu spot ,and coops great piccys m8,just finished a tad early for me at 4am,because me and the big dog were thirsty

Posted 29 September 2008 - 05:10 PM by 'DJDIVADI'

Decisions - I cant forget about you
Mighty Marvelows - Talkin bout ya baby
Maurice & the radiant - Baby you've got it
Lou Rawls - The house next door
Deon Jackson - You said you loved me
The Sapphires - The slow fizz
Syl Johnson - Try me
Ambassadors - Storm Warning
Traditions - my life with you
Royal Esquires - Aint gonna run
Pentagons - i wonder
Bernard Williams - Focused on you
Jack Montgomery - Baby baby take a chance on me (Vocal)
Buck Rogers movement - Take it from me girl
Amazers - Without a warning
Ambassadors - good love gone bad
Del counts - with another guy
Checkmates ltd - Kissing her and crying for you
Dee Dee Barnes - do what you wanna do
Clifford binns - You've got to help me
Volumes - gotta give her love
Jackie Ross - i've got the skill
Gene Chandler - Check yourself
Pic + Bill - come back baby
Lenis Guess - working for my baby

PHEW thats it i think hope you enjoyed it Di xxxxxxxxxx

Posted 30 September 2008 - 11:28 AM by 'KIRSTY S'

Had a great time at the Square Peg, it finished off Saturday night perfectly & Di was brill there earlier on, but then again I'm biased

Kx

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