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 MOJO TO GO GO (BRIGHTON)
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Andy Roseaman talks us through the Brighton mod club.
1. When and why did you set up the club?

Mojo To Go Go started way back in 2005 at The Stagg pub, Kemptown Brighton. At the time there were no other 60s clubs in Brighton and we both love playing and collecting vinyl.

2. Who are you DJs? Do you have guest DJs coming in too? If so, anyone we might know?

Andy Roseaman (El Hammondo) and Dave Crozier (El Diablo). We have guest Djs each month. Just had Mary Boogaloo, Si Bridger of Do Ron Ron in March. Weve had Col de la Soul from Modesty, Mya and Dave Green from Brighton and other local DJs.

3. What kind of musical territory do you cover?

50s/60s RnB, Ska, Motown, Soul, Garage and Pysch

4. Give us an idea of a few tracks you might hear if you dropped in?

Little Johnnie Taylor – Somewhere Down The Line
Benny Spellman – Ammerette
Chance Halliday – Deep Sleep
Painted Ship – Frustration
Lindy Blaskell –You Ain't Tough

5. What do you think you offer that other clubs might not?

We attract purists and tourists, so to speak. Age wise 18-60, good atmosphere and we spin vinyl only. Does what it says on the flyer/poster.

6. Your current venue - how long and have you been there and how does it work for the club?

Two years and three months. Before we were at the famous Sussex Arts club. Current venue is the Hanbury Ballroom - nice wooden dancefloor, classy décor and sensible bar prices. Capacity 170.

7. And how many people do you tend to attract for each night? Do you think anything might put people off coming along?

Usually anywhere between 120 -180. Varies, recession doesn’t help but always 100 plus.

8. What's your view on the current state of mod/soul nights?

Plenty to choose from around the country. Nice to see folk from all over UK at our nights.

9. What's the best and worst thing that's happened with the club?

Best thing is excellent reviews in local magazines etc (see MySpace), good regular crowd-no nonsense attitude of the punters and nice mix of folk.

Worst thing – Sussex Arts club being sold off and having to move venues but ok now.

10. Finally, we need the lowdown on the club - listing details, how often, how to get in touch, that kind of thing.

Address- The Hanbury Ballroom, St Georges rd, Kemptwon, Brighton. Once a month, usually last Friday per month but dates can vary. Admission £6/5 conc. Start 9.30pm and finish 2.15am.

Contact Andy mobile 07762782052 or my email aroseaman@wsgfl.org.uk or myspace.com/mojotogogo'>

Last updated: 3rd March 2010