So
you've seen the adverts for fried chicken,bought the cd, found a pair
of Spencers in the local charity shop and now you fancy yourself as
a bit of a soul brother?...
(Spencers for the unitiated are trousers!)
Wigan
Casino celebrates it 30th Anniversary
Wigan
Casino Poster
Well
this weekend is your chance to prove you know what you're talking
about as one of the north's most famous clubs celebrates its 30th
anniversary.
When
Wigan Casino first opened its doors in 1973 it was the original
venue for those young things who didn't fit in with the mainstream.A
generation who didn't relate to soft rock and pretty boy pop, whose
desire to dance all night to obscure American soul music pushed
them as far underground as the local miners.
The
Wigan Casino faithful
It
enjoyed a brief fling with the media in the late seventies and then
disappeared again,maintained by the faithful until its final demise
in 1983 but the legend lives on and revived by the current advertising
trend for nostalgia its 30th anniversary this weekend is being broadcast
live on Radio 2 and courted by everyone from the tabloid press to
international tv!
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So
if you want to catch the real Northern Soul experience, ditch all
those dodgy pretender nights and check out one of the celebration
events.
Russ
Winstanley
But
not until you've listened to the man responsible for it all - Casino
founder Russ Winstanley.Click here
Russ
remains a Northern Soul man and hosts a show on 大象传媒 GMR every Saturday
lunchtime playing classic oldies and Motown.
But
if that's not enough to satisfy your lust for all things soulful
then here's our guide to Northern in a nutshell!
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In
a nutshell
Northern
Soul was a phrase coined by journalist Dave Godin
back in the early 70s to describe the phenomenon of young
white soul enthusiasts who wanted to dance all night to
obscure sixties soul music.
Its longevity is based on the passion of its fans and the
obsession with finding that 'elusive' rare record! Dancing plays a major part in the scene but if you
can't shake your thang don't worry 'cos original and individual
style is positively encouraged. Clothes and appearance are important, scruffy gits
won't feel at home nor will people who've had one too many
shandys - the bar shuts early!
Most Northern Soul punters are wary of mainstream media
interest but accept that to keep the scene alive they
need to attract new blood.
Things
not to ask about Northern Soul -
"Scuse me mr DJ do you play any of those tunes on the
new Woolies compilation?
"Is everybody over thirty five in here?"
"Do you still go to Wigan?"
Happy
Anniversary Wigan Casino
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