9th January, 2007: About Me & Contact!

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I’m a Northern Soul fan who travels far and wide in search of soul sustenance… upon my travels I take many photographs which you can view from the menu to the left…

Now, apart from my obvious obsession with Northern Soul I was also a back seat whiner and over opinionated.  I’m a text-book Capricorn!

These days I’ve lost most of the above and am turning into a bit of a hippy.  Perhaps the years of anger have now been laid to rest and I am enjoying life in the slow-lane.

Love and peace to all mankind

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1. On October 28, 2007 at 8:13 am lesley said:

   October 28, 2007 at 8:13 am

   well i really like soul myself dont travel like you do or have a website but i just like looking and i have to say you have a fantastic one i can look for hrs lovely wedding picsi have to say hope you dont mind me saying

2. On October 28, 2007 at 10:47 am Soulgirl said:

   October 28, 2007 at 10:47 am

   Thanks for your lovely comments Lesley, I appreciate them very much :)

3. On November 14, 2007 at 6:02 am gary said:

   November 14, 2007 at 6:02 am

   Great site, love the daily plays. Returned to OZ from Christchurch
   ( DORSET ) last Feb, was home for a couple of years working. Did not hear much northern around good ol Bournemouth.
   Just been to the Australian Nationals in Adelaide, met others from Poole, Bournemouth and Wool. I am just getting back to normal after a week of drunken dancing. My knees hurt.
   Great site.
   Gary

4. On November 14, 2007 at 7:14 am Soulgirl said:

   November 14, 2007 at 7:14 am

   Haha… I hear you about the knees although for me it affects my ankles! :D Got a spare room? Im done with the UK – it stinks LOL

5. On November 15, 2007 at 8:07 am mickeyckm said:

   November 15, 2007 at 8:07 am

   I think your email doesn’t work. I’ve tried emailing you about the latest version 1.4 that solve your requested problem of the sub-navigational bar of the i3Theme. really appreciate your support and sorry for the late response due to my exam preparation schedule. Take care.

   Mickey

6. On November 15, 2007 at 11:12 am Soulgirl said:

   November 15, 2007 at 11:12 am

   Thanks Mickey… I’ll download it later… I’ve put a ticket in about my email as yours is not the first complaint I’ve received.

   Karen x

7. On November 15, 2007 at 6:13 pm Soulgirl said:

   November 15, 2007 at 6:13 pm

   YIPEEE… the new version is perfect! Thank you so much :)

8. On December 5, 2007 at 2:01 pm Mike said:

   December 5, 2007 at 2:01 pm

   Karen, Would also like to commend you on your site. Like your jukebox too. Lots on there that others not have. Not seen you around scene since Torquay weekender in 2005. Nov I think. Yes, like your humour!

9. On December 5, 2007 at 5:34 pm Soulgirl said:

   December 5, 2007 at 5:34 pm

   Ahhh, thanks Mike! A lot of people can’t see the humour – maybe they’ve had surgery to remove theirs? LOL And thanks for your compliments… although not sure why you’ve not seen me out and about unless you’ve been locked in a dungeon somewhere!

10. On December 17, 2007 at 4:25 pm shaggy said:

    December 17, 2007 at 4:25 pm

    you are so gorgeous.

11. On December 17, 2007 at 4:29 pm shaggy said:

    December 17, 2007 at 4:29 pm

    again you are so gorgeous . l like your short hair. shaggy xxx

12. On December 17, 2007 at 5:46 pm Soulgirl said:

    December 17, 2007 at 5:46 pm

    Thanks Shaggy :D

13. On December 26, 2007 at 1:32 pm shaggy said:

    December 26, 2007 at 1:32 pm

    So gorgeous Tits . The best …….Shaggy . Mr. Lover……….

14. On January 15, 2008 at 6:27 am Mark said:

    January 15, 2008 at 6:27 am

    Who is Northern Soul?

    Mark’s last blog post..The Winner of January 14th

15. On January 15, 2008 at 7:15 am Soulgirl said:

    January 15, 2008 at 7:15 am

    Northern Soul is a music genre – Black 60′s American music :D

16. On January 15, 2008 at 5:35 pm Mick Howard said:

    January 15, 2008 at 5:35 pm

    Karen

    I’ve just see the ‘best dancing I’ve ever seen’ clip and thought you might find the following interesting (in an anoraky kind of way).

    I read an article in a NS fanzine in the 70′s about a ‘scene’ in the Carolinas in the USA called ‘Beach Music’ which intreagued me. I was in the RAF at that time and in then in 84 I was sent on detachment to…… Fort Bragg, North Carolina so I thought I’d seek out this ‘Beach Music’ scene at the nearby town of Fayetteville, get some (inter)views and write a follow up. Anyway, I don’t remember now in which fanzine it was published but the bottom line is that I managed to find a club where they played the music and discovered that it’s not a long way from NS but just a tad ‘poppy’. I also got to see some folks dancing and it was absolutely fantastic. It was couples and not singles like on our scene and when I enquired as to where the dancing originated, (and here comes the end of the shaggy dog story…..) the DJ told me that it came from the ‘Lindy Hop’ which is basically what those guys are doing in the clip.
    Good site Girl – keep it up!!!

17. On January 15, 2008 at 6:35 pm Soulgirl said:

    January 15, 2008 at 6:35 pm

    Thanks for the anorak Mick – very interesting! Thanks for the compliment too, I appreciate that :)

    Weren’t those guys great!!!

    Karen x

18. On March 15, 2008 at 7:29 am Mark O'Neill said:

    March 15, 2008 at 7:29 am

    Nice one Karen on the pay rise and bonus.
    Do you do your own website. I need mine doing cheeply for my own business,  Have you found anyone with Circles yet by Atlantic Star i think? lol
    Questions Questions Questions
    Have a great week end

19. On March 15, 2008 at 2:42 pm Soulgirl said:

    March 15, 2008 at 2:42 pm

    Mark… I’m sending you Circles direct by email!  Yes, I own my own website – what kind of business are you?  I can put something together for a beer if it’s not too big – otherwise it’ll cost you 2 beers :D

20. On March 23, 2008 at 11:16 am Steve said:

    March 23, 2008 at 11:16 am

    Hey Karen, I just joined northernsoul.co.nz and found your amazing site. I have lived in New Zealand for the last 3 years, and being a former wigan casino-ite,  luv what you are doing, your play list is fantastic. I now live in a place called Wanaka, NZ, and own a bar and with a regular of mine from Doncaster are hoping to host a NorthernSoul night/weekend in the town, he recently went to the Prestatyn gig, which has prompted us into organising an  NZ gig, wanna DJ it????

21. On March 23, 2008 at 11:27 am Soulgirl said:

    March 23, 2008 at 11:27 am

    Hi Steve, it’s a popular misconception that I own all the tracks on my website.  I don’t – in fact I only own around 20 real records.  I’m just not in love with vinyl

    My Brother lives in NZ – Palmerston North!  But there’s no way I could afford a trip to NZ in the near future and even if I did have lot’s of records, I’ve never DJ’d in my life   I just dance my arse off to what the real DJ’s play.

    Big luck for your planned soul night Steve – I hope it’s a resounding success. 

22. On March 23, 2008 at 11:30 am Soulgirl said:

    March 23, 2008 at 11:30 am

    PS – I wouldn’t want to say ‘Wanaka’ when drunk

23. On March 24, 2008 at 12:24 am Steve said:

    March 24, 2008 at 12:24 am

    Hey Karen,   Where did u download all your library from then?? Do you have a top 500?? you could send me??? Is your Bro into NS? maybe he knows people who would wanna come to Wanaka!!

24. On March 24, 2008 at 12:56 am Soulgirl said:

    March 24, 2008 at 12:56 am

    My Brother is a bible basher! He doesn’t do soul. And I didn’t download anything – they’ve all be sent to me :) Do I have a top 500? God yes, but that changes every month. At the moment I’m really into Latin and Popcorn :D You can see, in my library, My Favourites, although that’s not been updated for months and months.

    I would say, my favourites, right now, are the Steve Green folder! Check it out!

25. On March 24, 2008 at 12:57 am Soulgirl said:

    March 24, 2008 at 12:57 am

    Especially, Lonis Paul!  My God!  I just creamed my pants again

26. On April 12, 2008 at 10:40 pm stevie t said:

    April 12, 2008 at 10:40 pm

    well hi soulgirl
    on the jukebox, is there a dessies dancers A ? as im loving the B side

    cheers  steve

27. On April 13, 2008 at 5:30 pm Soulgirl said:

    April 13, 2008 at 5:30 pm

    There most certainly is an A… I’ll upload them tonight in the same folder as Jasons other picks ok :)

28. On April 29, 2008 at 9:06 pm Margaret Summers said:

    April 29, 2008 at 9:06 pm

    Karen,
    By now, you and all your readers may know that Al Wilson, soul artist best known for his songs “The Snake” and “Show and Tell” died last week in the U.S.  I think it was from a heart attack, and he was only 68 (I know 68 sounds “old” to younger folks!).  Could you feature his songs on your “soul cuts of the week” feature if you still do it on your site?  I admit I’ve not looked at it lately; I’ve been job hunting.  Take care, and a big ol’ Soul Salute to Al Wilson!
     

29. On June 18, 2008 at 12:16 pm Bob said:

    June 18, 2008 at 12:16 pm

    Hi,

    A group of us are down in Bournemouth this weekend so we will deffo be there for the soul nite…I;ll get you a beer !!

30. On June 18, 2008 at 1:40 pm Soulgirl said:

    June 18, 2008 at 1:40 pm

    YIPEEEE – Beer! :goofy:

31. On July 30, 2008 at 5:04 pm Carolyn Roberts (Caz) said:

    July 30, 2008 at 5:04 pm

    Hiya Karen,
                     I’ve never really commented on any websites I go on before now, but yours is probably my most visited website and  my first to comment on, fantastic website and it realistically keeps people up to date & informed ”long may it last” regurely check your music if there is a track I’ve come across I havent heard before. an i’ts usually there.
                                            We havent crossed paths at any venue yet. Although I’ve been at  some same venues  as you sometimes. 
                                         Have a fair amount of mp3 tracks I could send you on a DVD not on your lists as yet if you wish to have them and could send me details to send.”Fast paced stuff an stompers” most of them with a few fairly unknown classics.
                                            Basically as a thankyou for all tracks I would’nt of known about if it were not for your website 
                                       thankyou again Caz 

32. On July 30, 2008 at 8:07 pm Soulgirl said:

    July 30, 2008 at 8:07 pm

    Thanks so much Carolyn, I really appreicate your compliments and the offer of more music.  You can never have enough!  I’ve emailed you

33. On July 31, 2008 at 3:38 pm Jamie Trundle said:

    July 31, 2008 at 3:38 pm

    Please could you contact me re The Hunstanton Soul Weekend Thanks Jamie(Promoter) 07950468011

34. On July 31, 2008 at 8:57 pm Soulgirl said:

    July 31, 2008 at 8:57 pm

    Sure!

35. On September 28, 2008 at 11:34 am Muzzer said:

    September 28, 2008 at 11:34 am

    Hi Karen long time no chat, Im the guy in the midlands who invited you to the football site (you kindly attended)and have been mentioned on numerious occasions since(Bentleys roof).You may recall I mentioned if you are ever in the area ,well Rolls Royce Derby is on again next week .If you fancy a drive up the beers on me .We usually take a few peeps from leicester.
    Take care keep on keeping on your doing a brill job for the faith.
    Muzzer x

36. On September 28, 2008 at 1:45 pm Soulgirl said:

    September 28, 2008 at 1:45 pm

    Ahh, thanks for the invite Muzzer! Very civil of you :haha:

    I’m not going out for a couple of weeks now – sadly the purse wont stretch… I’m sure one day our paths will cross! :bye:

37. On October 6, 2008 at 8:53 pm Wings said:

    October 6, 2008 at 8:53 pm

    I am shit at this IT crap. Sent comment on the ‘I am a shy homicidial axe wielding manic stalker’ message thingy above. Just wanted to say, in public, great site. Does make me chuckle. Barking mad but hey, we can’t all have it that good!

    Wings

38. On October 7, 2008 at 6:52 am Soulgirl said:

    October 7, 2008 at 6:52 am

    :bye: Thanks Wings, I appreciate your compliments! I’m only a little bit mad by the way :haha:

39. On December 3, 2008 at 3:30 pm Dave said:

    December 3, 2008 at 3:30 pm

    Oi K.B,theres a fridge full of beer ,it’s coming on to summer and I’ve a bunch of soul and (real) RnB here …So whats keeping you?…I like your blog and will be visiting again.Nice 1,Dave.

40. On December 3, 2008 at 5:15 pm Soulgirl said:

    December 3, 2008 at 5:15 pm

    How I’d love to leave this stinking shithole… sadly, not something I can do right now… keep the beer on ice for me :D

41. On February 9, 2009 at 5:46 pm MICHAEL said:

    February 9, 2009 at 5:46 pm

    hi karen could you please post the full cooperettes track to win all your love many thanks mick

42. On February 9, 2009 at 7:25 pm Soulgirl said:

    February 9, 2009 at 7:25 pm

    I’m sorry Michael, I don’t have the full version. That’s what’s posted on the Lifeline website and it’s more an advertisement for their brilliant all-nighter. Next one is 28 February! I’m putting the feelers out for a full copy for you :)

43. On February 13, 2009 at 9:27 am glyn said:

    February 13, 2009 at 9:27 am

    hi karen great site, love your attitude towards soul it’s all about the music and not what medium you choose to listen to it on. Have you been to the kings hall allnighter in stoke? i went last october and i must say it blew me away. It was the fisrt nighter i’d attended for more years than i like to remember(25 or there about). I’ve found some great tunes on your jukebox. Being a bit of a techno-phobe it’s taken me a while to pluck up the courage to contact you, i did send you an email but i probably cocked it up somewhere along the line, anyway keep up the good work and keep the faith.

44. On February 13, 2009 at 12:31 pm Soulgirl said:

    February 13, 2009 at 12:31 pm

    Hi Glyn, I’m sure I repsonded to your email… perhaps it ended up in your trash folder?

    Thanks so much for your compliments; means a lot!

    I’ve been to stoke but I much prefer nighters such as Middleton Soultown and Lifeline at Wolverhampton! Next one is 28 February!! Go if you’re close or have the inclination. You can buy me a beer haha.

45. On February 18, 2009 at 7:24 pm steve howard said:

    February 18, 2009 at 7:24 pm

    hi Karen,me again. working on a lot of notes regarding the site I envision and was wondering if you’ve had any grief at all regarding the links for the music streams you have because I would want that facility also.

    look forward to hearing from you.

    steve

46. On February 19, 2009 at 10:59 am Soulgirl said:

    February 19, 2009 at 10:59 am

    No, nothing negative. Had lots of emails from the artists amazed we’re still plugging their songs though :)

47. On July 11, 2009 at 12:50 pm michelle or shell for short said:

    July 11, 2009 at 12:50 pm

    Hi there Karen
    first I have to say that I love your site…has to be one of the best!!
    I have been listening to a track on here and after searching the net are getting nowhere as to were I can buy it from on mp3 or cd it’s Larry santos ‘can’t get you off my mind’ any chance you can send it to me please so I can put it in my ipod??…very much appreciate it…Shell xx

48. On July 12, 2009 at 7:28 pm Soulgirl said:

    July 12, 2009 at 7:28 pm

    Sadly I don’t have the MP3 – this was a group share on a email group in 2002 and they were all small RA files :(

49. On October 28, 2009 at 12:03 am martyn field said:

    October 28, 2009 at 12:03 am

    hi karen alltho not a dedicated soulie more a skinhead with a heart for original skin trojan style i can often be seen at rallie dancin some say badly but who gives a shit im happy to northern alltho i do not no many titles ect so i was wonderin if you would mind very much if i broaden my horizons by downloadin some of your many tunes if it is ok please could you do a brief idots guide to downloadin them yours KEEP THE FAITH RIDE SAFE MARTYN FIELD OF THE SID JAMES SCOOTER CLUB XXXXXX (L)

50. On October 29, 2009 at 7:45 am Soulgirl said:

    October 29, 2009 at 7:45 am

    I sent you an email direct Martyn (Y)

51. On October 30, 2009 at 12:25 am alex said:

    October 30, 2009 at 12:25 am

    Hi Karen it was nice arguing with you tonight on the various merits of your obsession.
    Have you listened again to my favourite record ?
    I think you will find I am right.

    Alex. X.

52. On October 30, 2009 at 1:15 am Soulgirl said:

    October 30, 2009 at 1:15 am

    I did listen and can categorically state that you’re wrong LOL. Have a listen to the Districts – One Lover. Now THAT’S SOUL! (Y)

53. On November 9, 2009 at 10:02 pm acky said:

    November 9, 2009 at 10:02 pm

    Hi Karen
    Hope you enjoyed your weekend in bonny scotland while up for the Web & the All-Dayer just added some pics from the web if you want to check out
    http://www.bebo.com/AberdeenNortheG

54. On November 9, 2009 at 10:18 pm Soulgirl said:

    November 9, 2009 at 10:18 pm

    Yes, was a great weekend. Thanks for the link, I’ll check it out now :)

55. On November 10, 2009 at 7:48 pm Wings said:

    November 10, 2009 at 7:48 pm

    Hi Karen. Apologies for going about it this way, but have been working away from home for a while so I need to catch up what events are happening in the Poole-B/mouth area over the next few month, and who better to ask for guidance than the ‘Soul Oracle’ herself!. Please could you take the time to fire back any dates, venues, hyperlinks etc etc. Appreciate it.

    Wings(POOLE)

56. On November 11, 2009 at 10:57 am Soulgirl said:

    November 11, 2009 at 10:57 am

    I’ve emailed you direct :)

57. On November 13, 2009 at 8:35 pm Dave said:

    November 13, 2009 at 8:35 pm

    Hi, If your interested we have a book, a novel about the very beginings of Nortjhern Soul….

    See – http://lagondwanaland.com/SoulPublications/Book/Manchester_Wheelers/index.html

    (Y)

58. On November 14, 2009 at 10:49 am Soulgirl said:

    November 14, 2009 at 10:49 am

    Thanks for the link :)

59. On November 16, 2009 at 5:05 pm tony said:

    November 16, 2009 at 5:05 pm

    hello karen wonder if u can help me im lookin 4 the track listing 4 millionares 5 cd hope u or ur friends can help thnxs

60. On April 13, 2010 at 5:20 pm Ian Abbott said:

    April 13, 2010 at 5:20 pm

    Hi Karen,

    I was wondering if we could meet up sometime soon, I’m part of the brand new dance centre which is opening up in Bournemouth in September and I found your Northern Soul blog and would like to pick your brains a bit.

    Best wishes

    Ian

61. On April 14, 2010 at 7:43 pm Soulgirl said:

    April 14, 2010 at 7:43 pm

    Pick away but it’ll have to be email or phone as I’m no longer in Bournemouth :o) I’ve emailed you!

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