Whilst
Northern Soul is not everyone’s ideal taste in music, a visit to Quorn Soul Club is well worth making. The soul club is
run by Kevin Meek and is named after the village in which is takes place. The
drive into the village of Quorn, Loughborough is a very relaxing one as the
surroundings are very picturesque and there is a very relaxed feeling
throughout this lovely little village.
The venue for the do itself is the Con Club,
Station Road and ideally has a large car park opposite, a very friendly pub
named the White Horse across the road for a few pre-do drinks and various
eateries nearby if required.
The club is popular and has an old school
soul club vibe. The venue is quite small
it does get very busy so arriving early is recommended. The outstanding feel
you get when walking into the venue is one of welcome as although it is
frequented by many “local” people they go out of their way to make newcomers
feel very welcome.
After paying and chatting with the very
friendly door staff you enter the venue itself which is quite deceptive from
the outside. There is a seating area and bar as you walk in but as you venture
further into the building you will find the dance floor and DJ box. We have
been several times now and never once seen the dance floor empty, quite the
contrary, it is often hard to find a spot!
The club has its resident DJs such as Julian
Clapton, Kev, Twinny, Aga Steans as well has playing host to several guest DJs
each month such as Alessandro D’Alessio, Rob Glover, Glyn Preece and Soup and
Bread. We have always found that there are plenty of dance-floor fillers and
classics played, so great for a good night of dancing.
The club has also a very nice beer garden at
the back which is very useful to cool off after you have worked up a sweat on
the dance-floor.
The club runs the 2nd Friday of every month,
8pm to late and is £3 otd – Con Club, Station Road, Quorn.
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