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24th January, 2010: Groovesville A Go Go!
Spat by Soulgirl at 12:03 pm | Comment here!
I made a snap decision to attend the Groovesville mini nighter in Bedford last night. It was free entry as well… a kind of apology due to the last one being cancelled at the very last minute due to unforeseen circumstances.
I’d not been to Groovesville before but what enticed me last year was the DJ line-up. The replay last night showcased the same line-up as the cancelled event so it was the excuse to attend I needed.
I packed a couple of clean tops in my spangly bag together with my electronic cigarette and hit the road. I’ve not wanted to smoke a cigarette since buying the electronic one. It’s fab… anyway, I digress… probably because I’m a bit knackered. I danced most of the night up to 4am and the sweat rolled off me like some old fish wife! I got into bed when I got home and stared at the back of my eyelids for two hours. Eventually I got back out of bed and sorted out the photos of last night.
Bedford’s a bit of a pain to get to from Wiltshire and it took around 2½ hours up the M4 and M1. A one-way nightmare of a road system, 3 circuits later we arrived outside the Angel :D
Toby and Andy greeted us on the door and wrapped pink bands around our wrists.
I don’t know who was playing when we first arrived but Simsy wasn’t able to be there so I think this other guy stepped in. All the DJ’s offered a plethora of soul that was a balanced mix and quite an exciting mix if you ask me!
Bearsy’s set was excellent. I thought he’d put it together very well and the floor responded with as much passion and enthusiasm as he was emanating from the stage. And thanks for the coconut dedication! Lots of chitchat throughout the night with his Girlfriend, Marie… you’ve got a diamond there Bearsy; she’s wonderful.
Fred Krol was pissed as a fart, he was so funny :D
Pissed or not, he still delivered the goods and we twirled and stomped across that dance floor tribal style. I’d missed him at the Burnley gig I went to as he was on holiday so I was glad to hear what he had to offer at last.
Had a nice chat with Steve Guarnori; couldn’t believe he was the one that I used to fight with tooth and nail on soul source because he seemed a lovely bloke and quite quiet too! Just goes to show that the internet really is a spawning ground for keyboard warriors (me included!).
Cliffe Steel was on top form as usual. His eye’s remind me of a cute dormouse; large, brown, warm and friendly.
Out of all the DJ’s not one of them had the Marva Whitney Pappa Bear record! Never mind, Cliffe said he’ll take it to Lifeline for me. YIPEEE.
Dr Pickles and Molly kept the floor heaving right until the end. All in all a superb night with fantastic company. Helen, you’re looking great! There’ll be nothing left of you come Prestatyn :D
The venue itself is a bit of a hole. Just how I like it. I would have preferred a larger dance floor but on reflection, the whole night worked well and the room was comfortably busy. I don’t think I had trouble getting on the dance floor but then I’m a bit of an argy bargy when it comes to getting floor space hehe. The bar staff were really friendly as well unlike the stuck up cow I endured at the last Lifeline :D
Really lovely to see Mark Pacan, and his sister Bev. Also lovely to see Denise out and about and also the two Lorrain’s. Molly’s partner and Dr Pickles partner. Yet another couple of lovely girls. The whole room was full of lovely people! :D
So pleased to see John Weston as I’ve not seen him for yonks. Also Woody & Lou… the whole night was like one big happy family :D
Thank you to the man who complimented me on my dancing… very much appreciated! And thank you Toby for the CD even if it only had 12 tracks on it 
So, a massive thank you to everyone that made my night what it was… FANTASTIC!
OK… here’s the photos (less the one of the couple embarking on an illicit affair!) tut tut… :D
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On January 25, 2010 at 8:21 pm
Steve said:
January 25, 2010 at 8:21 pm
Sounds good, I’ll go next time…was gutted when the last one was cancelled
see soon K
On January 26, 2010 at 12:14 am
Soulgirl said:
January 26, 2010 at 12:14 am
So sorry I didn’t message you about it Steve! I feel guilty now :-(