The Northern Soul Podcast

Before the all-nighters, before Wigan Casino, and before Northern Soul became a movement, there was the Mod scene.
In this episode of This Is Northern Soul, we travel back to the late 1950s and 1960s to explore the music, fashion and culture that laid the foundations for Northern Soul. From the sharp-suited Modernists and the Modettes of Swinging London to the dance floors of the Scene Club and the Twisted Wheel, we'll follow the journey from modern jazz and American rhythm and blues through Jamaican Blue Beat and ska, to the arrival of Motown, Stax and Atlantic soul.
Featuring classic tracks and forgotten gems from artists including , Doris Troy, The Blossoms, Mel and Tim, and many more, this episode tells the story of a remarkable crossover period—when the Mod scene was evolving and a new generation of soul fans was unknowingly creating what would become Northern Soul.
It's the story of the music that came before the movement... and the records that started it all.
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Wigan Casino: The Last Dance Was Wigan Casino the club that saved Northern Soul... or the one that changed it forever?
In this episode of This Is Northern Soul, we step inside the legendary Wigan Casino on its final all-nighter in 1981 before turning the clock back to discover how an old Lancashire ballroom became the spiritual home of a musical movement.We'll explore the closure of the Twisted Wheel and the Golden Torch, the vision of Russ Winstanley, the unforgettable all-nighters, the resident DJs, the dancers, the rare American soul records and the unique atmosphere that drew thousands of people from across Britain every weekend.We'll also examine the debate that still divides Northern Soul fans today. Did Wigan Casino preserve the underground spirit of the scene, or did its popularity transform it forever?Featuring the story of the legendary Three Before Eight, this is the story of a club that became far more than four walls and a dance floor. It became a place where friendships were made, memories were created and a generation found somewhere they truly belonged.
Whether you were there or you're discovering Northern Soul for the very first time, this is the story of Wigan Casino – The Last Dance.

Before Wigan Casino became the most famous name in Northern Soul, there were two clubs that laid the foundations of a movement.In this episode of This Is Northern Soul, we travel back to the mid and late 1960s to explore the legendary Twisted Wheel in Manchester and the iconic Golden Torch in Stoke-on-Trent. Discover how these groundbreaking venues became the home of rare American soul records, pioneering DJs, unforgettable all-nighters and a new generation of dancers searching for the perfect beat.We'll trace the story from the Mod era and the rise of obscure imported soul singles, to the influential DJs Roger Eagle, Bob D, Keith Minshull and Colin Curtis, whose passion for rare records helped shape what we now know as Northern Soul.Featuring personal memories, fascinating history and the music that defined an era, this episode uncovers how two remarkable clubs changed British music culture forever.

In this episode, we rewind to the summer of 1966, tracing the roots of Northern Soul from Detroit's bustling studios to the underground energy of the Catacombs in Wolverhampton. Featuring rare cuts from Shrine Records, overlooked Motown gems from artists like Chris Clark and The Monitors, and the scene that shaped a culture, as DJs and dancers pursued the thrill of discovering the next forgotten record. Relive the sounds that defined a generation and kept the dance floors moving all night long.
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This week Episode ,I'm sharing my own Northern Soul story.From the unforgettable lunchtime school discos where I first heard those magical sounds, to the Sunny Coffee Bar in Ashton-under-Lyne and the legendary Birdcage nightclub, this is the journey that sparked a lifelong passion for soul music.Along the way, I'll be playing the records that shaped my life—rare, iconic and unforgettable tracks that eventually led me to become a DJ, own my own independent record shop, and spend the golden years of 1974 to 1979 behind the decks in Manchester clubs.But this episode isn't just about me.It's about all of us.Where did your Northern Soul journey begin? What was the first record that stopped you in your tracks? I'd love to hear your memories because every Northern Soul fan has a story to tell.Join me as we celebrate the music, the memories, and the friendships that make Northern Soul more than just a scene—it's a way of life.
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