Vintage Glasgow

Not strictly a mod event, but there is plenty a Vintage Glasgow that’s likely to appeal to a mod audience. It takes place over 27th and 28th July 2013.

The event is down as ‘celebrating 7 decades of British cool: the music, dance, fashion, food, art, design and film from the 1920s to the 1980s’ over two days and nights, at the Old Fruitmarket in the city.

Over 13 hours each day, you can dance, take part in workshops, take in live performances, enjoy evade specific make-overs, sample vintage food and cocktails and shop at one of Scotland’s most exciting vintage marketplaces.

Key events from a mod point of view include the Vintage Sunday Social with Friday Street’s Paul Molly and Mikey Collins, joined by Eddie Piller, Simon Hodge and Mark Robb for boogaloo, lateen, mod classics, northern, ska and freakbeat. Alongside that is the Soul Casino Club with Eddie Piller and guests for northern soul sounds, plus Let It Rock for some 50s-style rhythm and blues.

All those other events too, with ticket prices based on which parts you wish to attend.

Get the full breakdown here and you can buy tickets for the event here.

Summer In The City Mod All-Dayer in London

Live music, along with DJ sounds at the Summer In The City Mod All-Dayer in London.

It takes place on Saturday 13th July from 2:30pm – 10:30pm at the Borderline, Orange Yard off Manette Street (nearest tube Tottenham Court Road) in central London.

The line-up right now is The Moment, Back To Zero, Squire and The Aardvarks, with the possibility of one other band to be confirmed. DJ sounds throughout the day will be provided by Dave Edwards.

Advance tickets  are available from www.reallylivemusic.com priced at £19.50, with more details available at the website.

Fay Hallam Trinity in Camden

The Fay Hallam Trinity play a rare gig in London this month.

Specifically, it is at The Fiddler’s Elbow in Camden on Friday May 24th 2013. Support will be from The Provisos, and throughout the night, DJ Tom Crawford will be spinning Hammond, Boogaloo, Northern Soul, Lounge, Kitsch, Exotica, Pop-Psyche, Freakbeat and much more.

It runs from 8pm until 2am, with entrance at £7. More details at the Fiddler’s Elbow website.

Phoenix Got Soul

Rob Bailey and Yann Vatiste present Phoenix Got Soul at The Phoenix, London W1.

Two friends who share a passion for Northern Soul set to launch a new club night with a Bank Holiday special at The Phoenix in the heart of the capital on Sunday the 26th of May 2013.

In the great tradition of the long bank holiday weekender, PGS promises the real deal in a fantastic Central London venue with large wooden dance floor playing the finest Northern & Rare Soul on 100% vintage vinyl with host DJ’s Yann Vatiste & Rob Bailey + special guests Michael Robinson (Dig Deeper NYC), Tomas McGrath (Inner City Soul), Rob Messer (Almost Grown) & Marcus Hjoberg who is leaving us for Sweden so let’s see him off in style.

The Phoenix 37 Cavendish Square W1G 0PP
Times: 9pm – 3am
Entry: £6 before 10 £8 after
For more info contact Rob Bailey drrobert@btinternet.com

Brighton Mod Weekender 2013

Details of the Brighton Mod Weekender 2013 are here, which takes place over August 23/24/25 2013.

The August bank holiday will see the mod scene return to its spiritual home.

Saturday and Sunday daytime events  are at the Volks Tavern 200 yards east of Brighton Pier (where the scooters arrive in the iconic film Quadrophenia). The venue has a well stocked bar and serves food all day complete with outside terrace and entry is free both afternoons.

Live bands Saturday afternoon include The Faith Keepers from Spain and Hypnotic Eye from London. Sunday will be the eagerly anticipated Scooter competition held outside the Volks at 3pm followed by a cruise. Both days will feature open decks DJ sessions and Market selling records, vintage and bespoke clothes, art and memorabilia.

Contact: drrobert@btinternet.com if you would like a stall in the market or a DJ spot in the afternoon open decks sessions.

Scooter rideout route:
Head East on Madeira Drive and up the ramp.
Turn right onto Marina Drive.
Continue for 5 miles.
Turn right into car park for Smugglers Rest pub

All evening events are at Brighton’s best venue the Komedia Theatre in the Lanes area.

The venue boasts two rooms fully air conditioned, two well stocked bars with friendly staff. The main room has a huge wooden dancefloor with low ceiling and plenty of seating around the edges complete with kicking sounds system and all night licence. Tickets for events will go on general sale Friday 3 May.

NUTS DJs: Pid, Rob Bailey, Lee Miller & Chris Dale will be joined by Mik Parry, Holly Calder, Jamie Parr, Rhys Webb, Craig ‘Swifty’ Simpson & Graeme Very + more TBA

On Sunday for the Brighton Got Soul Northern Soul allnighter in the main room special guests DJ’s Ginger Taylor, Yann Vatiste & Si Bridger join Chris Dale & Rob Bailey.

Accommodation www.visitbrighton.com

More details at the New Untouchables website.

Brighton Mod Weekender 2013

Dreamsville Mod Weekender

Read on for full details of the Dreamsville Mod Weekender, which takes place in Lowestoft over 5th and 6th July 2013.

Friday 5th July:
9pm – 2am
Mod, R&B, soul, jazz and ska sounds.

Saturday 6th July:
1pm – 6pm
Music and stalls.

9pm – 4am:
Mod, R&B, soul, jazz and ska sounds.

Dreamsville DJs include residents Andrea M, Lee Miller and Dave Edwards, along with guests Alan Handscombe (London), Pid (Birmingham), Steve Greensides (Norwich).

Smart dress only – no jeans, trainers etc.

Addresses:
Edgebar (afternoon)
Zoo (night)
- both Claremont Pier, Lowestoft, NR33 0BS

The venue has a capacity of just under 300, so please buy tickets in advance to avoid disappointment. Tickets can be ordered via dreamsvillepromotions@gmail.com, selling for £8 (Friday), £10 (Saturday) and weekend pass for £15.

Tourist information can be found at http://www.visit-sunrisecoast.co.uk

2013 Glasgow Mod Weekender

Friday Street Presents the 2013 Glasgow Mod Weekender.

The dates are Thursday 27th to Sunday 30th June, the programme is as follows:

Thursday 27th June:
8pm to Midnight in McChuills (Free Entry)
This years Weekender kicks off with a live set from The Beatroots – Plus Friday Street DJs.

In under a year The Beatroots have become firm live favourites with their unique Hammond organ and Sitar-laced take on classic and lesser known Mod, Garage and Psych nuggets.

Friday 28th June:
9.30pm to 3am – Friday Street in Blackfriars
Friday Street – Scotland’s Premier Mod Club
Resident Weekender DJ’s plus guests spin the very best in authentic 60s Mod sounds
Pre-club “’Instant Whip’ will be on in McChuills from 8pm onwards

Saturday 29th June (afternoon):
12.30pm to 5pm in McChuills (Free Entry)
Big Boss Man Live

Big Boss Man’s sound is a hip Hammond hybrid of Pop, 60s R’n’B, Latin Soul and Funk

After their dynamite performance in 2011 they are back by popular demand. Includes new guest DJs spinning across the board Mod tunes throughout the afternoon. Also stalls selling vintage clothing and rare vinyl.

Saturday 29th June (evening part 1):
Friday Street and Glasgow Jazz Festival Present: Georgie Fame and Three Line Whip Live
The Old Fruitmarket, Candleriggs, Glasgow G1 1NQ
Doors 7.30pm

The legend that is Georgie Fame is joined in this unique combo by his two sons, Tristan and James for their blend of Jazz and Rhythm and Blues. No introduction needed, quite simply an icon on the Mod Scene from the early 60s to the present day. Georgie’s records have been filling dance floors worldwide for decades, now see him perform some of these classics in the heart of the Merchant City before heading to the Barony Bar.

Ticket Price £20. Special ticket price to Glasgow Mod Weekender attendees £16 (Advance purchases only) Door Sales at £20. Only available via Friday Street page on Tickets Scotland website.
 
Saturday 29th June (evening part 2):
9.30pm till 3am in The Barony Bar
Resident Weekender DJs plus guests spin the very best in authentic 60s Mod sounds. A 400 capacity air conditioned venue with large wooden dance floor.

Sunday 30th June (afternoon):
12.30pm to 5pm in McChuills (Free Entry)
The Hamfat 4 Live

Taking inspiration from 60’s R’n’B and Soul, playing a selection of rare songs only familiar to Soul enthusiasts and nightclub dancers

Includes new guest DJs spinning across the board Mod tunes throughout the afternoon. Also stalls selling vintage clothing and rare vinyl. Scooter competition 1.30pm, prizes for best Vespa, best Lambretta and best Mod scooter. Also ride out through Glasgow City Centre and the West End

Sunday 30th June (evening):
9pm till 2am in Blackfriars
Farewell party – Friday Street DJ’s spin across the board Mod Club Classics.

Glasgow Mod Weekender DJs:
Paul ‘Smiler’ Anderson (Reading)
Scott Fraser Simpson (London)
Mikey Collins (Friday Street)
Paul Molloy (Friday Street)
Davy Quinn (Friday Street)

Weekender venues:
McChuills – 40 High Street, G1 1NL
Blackfrairs – 36 Bell Street, G1 1LG
The Old Fruitmarket – Candleriggs, G1 1NQ
The Barony Bar – Strathclyde University, 90 John Street G1 1JH

Ticket details:
Weekend tickets (Friday and Saturday) – £14 (limited number available)
Individual Friday and Saturday night tickets – £8 each
Any remaining tickets will be £10 on the door

You can get tickets here or here

Recommended hotels:
The Brunswick Hotel – www.brunswickhotel.co.uk
Merchant City Inn – www.merchantcityinn.com
Premier Inn George Square – www.premierinn.com
Premier Inn Ballater Street – www.premierinn.com
Mercure City Hotel – www.mercureglasgow.co.uk
Holiday Inn Express (Stockwell St) – www.expressglasgow.co.uk

Other accommodation – www.glasgowguide.co.uk

Further information: friday-street@hotmail.co.uk

Ready Steady Girls

If 1960s girl groups appeal to you, the Ready Steady Girls weekender should be right up your street.

It’s the first weekender along these lines, taking place at the Cygnet Club, 12 Swan Bank, Congleton, Cheshire CW12 1AH over Saturday 13th July and Sunday 14th July.

DJ’s from the UK and Europe include:
Kev and Linda (Ready Steady Girls)
Simon Bridger (Da Doo Ron Ron Brighton)
Eduardo Sala (Barcelona)
Paul Court (The Primitives)
Ian Watson (Great Big Kiss London)
Lucienne Cole (Crawdaddy London)
David Jackson (Here Come The Girls Manchester)
Richard Bergman, Simon Norfolk and Jez Jones (Crewesoul)

All will be playing classic  hits and rarities, including ’60s pop, northern soul, swinging Mademoiselles, rock, doo wop and Motown.

There will also be an assortment of vintage stalls, including Cuckoo Folk in Congleton.

Places to stay. Local hotels/B&Bs:
Lion & Swan 01260 273 115
Alexandra Court 01260 297 871
Lamb Inn 01260 272 731
Bulls Head 01260 273 388

Weekend passes available now at just £15 from wegottickets.com
Strictly ticket only – and it is expected to sell out very quickly with just 100 passes available.

More details and feedback at the Facebook page.

The Nu Beat Club in Manchester

If you remember the Hideaway Club, you’ll remember Paul Welsby, one of the the club’s resident DJs and promoters. He’s back with a new night in Manchester next month, called the Nu Beat Club.

This isn’t Hideaway part two, this is an all-new night, with Paul DJing alongside Sugar Merchant for a mod-friendly mix of the best original 1960s ska, rocksteady, reggae and soul. Sugar was one of the most popular guests at The Hideaway Club with his ska spots so the mix of the two DJs and sounds should be just the ticket.

It takes place at a very familiar venue too, The Waldorf, Gore Street, City Centre Manchester M1 3AQ. It runs from 9pm to 2am with entry £4 members / £5 non-members. The opening night is Saturday 30th March 2013 and then it takes place on the last Saturday of every other month for the remainder of the year (25 May, 27 July, 28 September and 30 November).

If you want to know more, see thenubeatclub.co.uk and a Facebook page The Nu Beat Club. A much needed monthly event for Manchester.

Moddingham 3 weekend rally in Nottingham

Moddingham 3 aka the Ska n B Special, takes place over 19th and 20th July 2013, at the Trent Side, West Bridgford, Nottingham.

Friday night:

Welcoming party at The Boat Club 8pm – 1am (Plus after party at Bar Rossa 1am until late) £7 entry.
Chris Dale, Mark Wilson, Louie Thompson, Gary Wall and Ian Grinham playing the best in Big Boss Skinhead Sounds, Rock Steady, Shuffle Ska, American & British R&B, Club Soul, Early Motown, Hammond Grooves, Northern, Popcorn, Sixties Classic Mod Club Sounds.

Saturday daytime event (Free):

Bar Rossa 11am – 5pm Free
Classic Mod sounds Open deck DJ session, vintage stalls, classic car & scooter comp and ride out and the general fantastic atmosphere.

The Boat Club 12pm-4pm (Free)
Classic Sounds from Jamaica open deck session.

Saturday night:
8pm – 1am (after party at Bar Rossa 1am until late) £10 Entry (includes access to all three venues and after party)

Three Venues – The Britannia Club (The Beat Room) The Boat Club (Ska n B Room) Bar Rossa (The Soul Cellar) all venues are practically next door to each other.

The DJs:

Chris Dale, Jim Atkins, Joe Dutton, Kev Such, Louie Thompson, Mark Wilson, Nick Joel Kinch, Roger Banks, Steve Brown, Steve Tuck, Gary wall, Ian Grinham

Moddingham 3 is a pay on the door event. Max capacity is 500, so arrive early to avoid disappointment. This has become a popular weekender, last year’s attendance was close to 400, and more expected this year. So we advise to book hotels on the Radcliffe Road sooner rather than later and take advantage of the 1 minute walk or crawl back to your hotel.

For further info visit our main event page on Facebook, or contact Moddingham Weekenders via Facebook. Flyer to follow (watch this space).