1981 Although the Wigan casino had closed ,and it felt like the lights went out on the scene ,in truth it was the beginning of something new.

A time of rediscovery -of rare records,forgotton singers ,and a sound that refused to die .

The casino might be gone ,but the faith never left us .

because Northern Soul isn't just about a club ,or a record ,or even a dance floor -its about a feeling that lives deep inside .

Its Funny how things turn out- what started as a bit of practice for a Community Radio Show has turned into something I genuinely enjoy love doing every week

I want to thank everyone who listens ,shares ,and supports the show

Tonights Journey is through rare groves and Northern Soul Gems from The Tan Geers to Otis Clay ,Peggy woods ,The Vontastics ,The Heartbreakers ,Alder Ray and Jimmy Soul Clark ....and much more

From the Streets of Detriot to the backrooms of Chicago,

from the lost labels to the ones that shaped a generation

Tonight we have the Gene tones, the Bel aires ,Tina Roberts ,The four Pros ........ and includes my find of the month the Soulettes .

These are the tunes that didn't chart, the B Sides that almost dissapeared and the 45s that only true collectors and DJs knew - until now.

That'the magic of northern soul, passion ,discovery ,and the joy of finding a record that speaks directly to your heart .

Classic Friday night at the Northern soul club

tonight we spin the tracks from Chicago vocal groups to hidden gems ,and these tracks may have been forgotten in America but in the uk they became immortal

Welcome back and tonight I'm really digging deep for the gold seam of Northern Soul .

From Detroit ,Memphis ,Chicago and even some rare British Soul

Were celebrating over 50 years of the northern scene in tonights episode ---and its absolutely jam -packed with soul treasures ,dance floor classics and rare gems that shaped generations so get ready to relive the energy and passion .

It's the early 60s and there are two Soul Clubs which are the places to be ,.....in Manchester The Twisted Wheel ....in London The 100 Club .

Which one was the Best?

Every City has its style...its heartbeat ..... and its own identity

Tonight, we're heading a place where it all began Manchester and all the music formats from Vinyl to streaming