Northern Soul Night
Contact Information
Thwaites Empire TheatreAqueduct Road
Ewood
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB2 4HT
Tel: 01254 685500
Summer is certainly not over and we have not yet parted because we welcome the late great EDWIN STARR’S brother ANGELO STARR is the original musical director of THE TEAM. He has now taken over lead vocals performing all the fantastic Edwin Starr classics, plus dynamic performances of some great Northern Soul covers. EDWIN STARR’S original 8 piece band THE TEAM who backed Edwin on all his shows are still intact, with sax, keyboard, lead guitar, bass guitar, drums, percussion & female backing vocalist.They have a new CD out called “Keeping the Faith ”The first track is titled “Bless My Northern Soul” www.theteam-online.co.uk
‘Northern Soul legend’ LORRAINE SILVER recorded “LOST SUMMER LOVE” when she was 13 years old in 1965. It became iconic at the legendary Wigan Casino in the 70’s without her knowledge. It is still a massive record on the Northern Soul & Scooter scene and is featured on numerous compilations. Find out more of her at www.lorrainesilver.com
Road Directions
Leave M65 motorway at junction 4 & follow A666 towards Blackburn. Thwaites Empire Theatre is just off A666 at Ewood. There is a car park directly opposite the theatre.
Contact Blackburn Visitor Centre for further information 01254 688040
Public Transport Directions
There is a direct bus service from Blackburn, Accrington & Darwen. No: 1 Service
Contact Blackburn Visitor Centre for further details of Public Transport 01254 688040
For Information on public transport out of normal office hours contact:
Traveline 0871 200 22 33
National Rail Enquiries 0845 48 49 50
