Northern
Soul - does Birmingham love you (indeed we do).
The genre
has always had a big following in its north of England and Midlands heartlands
influencing a host of artists since the '60s, including the likes of The Small
Faces, Stone Roses and Plan B.
And now
the scene returns to it's Midlands heartlands this summer with the launch of
new nightclub The Night Owl.
Organisers
had been tight lipped about the venue's opening but have now revealed it kicks
off on Friday, July 17 at its Lower Trinity Street home.
The new as
yet unconfirmed venue is expected to include an authentic spring dancefloor
which should provide a good base for ladies and gents to flex their best high
octane moves to the likes of Frank Wilson, James Fountain, Dana Valery and
Archie Bell & the Drells.
The bar,
run by northern soul man Richard Priest, announced the opening night will
feature only music from the genre on vinyl for the opening night.
Future
events are expected to include ska, reggae and mod.
Soulvation's
northern soul nights at the Hare and Hounds in Kings Heath and last year's
Testify Northern Soul All Dayer in Alfie Birds, the Custard Factory, have
attracted good crowds in recent times.
Looks like
Brummies are keeping the faith.
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