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Live at Canada Day REVIEW by David Fyfe - Northern Soul DJ, Kelowna BC

In the spirit of the northern soul scene Mr M and the All Nighters have captured the essence of what it is to be a soul band; simply put they are 100% pure energy. It's all here, the power vocal of Aretha Franklin, a brass style of the Bar Kays and that Hammond beat that takes me back to the sound of Stax records

Mr M has a knowledge base that would equal any Wigan Casino DJ.The band has that feel good sound about them - they combine the sound of summer and the sound of Motown just needed if you want a night out. This is the band to see.

This cd will have you dancing in your living room wishing you were Jackie Wilson or The Supremes and there based right here in East Vancouver.

David Fyfe
About The Mr M & The All Nighters
Ian Gregson - founder member, Born in Wigan, England. Playing guitar since 15. Musical influences: anything from classic rock to jazz and of course Northern Soul Ms Rebel Valentine - dancer and singer, orignally from Toronto. Musical influences from rock, pop, jazz and blues Joel Liman - guitar and vocals. Originally from Minnesota, USA. Strongly influenced by 60's music ranging from soul and funk and the Grateful Dead
Since 2006 over 40 musicians have formed the ranks of Mr M - our alumni include: Cory Sweet, Darrell Richards, Ross Barrett, Lorick Russow, Mike Ramos, Teresa Martin, Martin Eade, Allyson Rota, Michael Graham, Bodie MacNiell, D'arcy Zhan, Jayson Hoover Jnr, Hilary Tanner, Pete Smith, Lelani Beckett, Karl Meinhart, Jamie Dale, Tim T-Spoon, Wayne Turone, Cesar Montes, Shawn Lester, Tina Chalmers, Bill Hurd, Trevor Whitridge, Howard Humenick, Sheryl Joy, Omar Kahn, John Elton, Alex Christopher, Bruce Faulkner, Stephen Parker, Brandon Walker, Rhian Walker, Anne Nyguyen, Eric, Vern, James, Marcello, Dave, Lawrence, Gregg, Irwin and many others - fine, fine musicians all.
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Mr M & The All Nighters are Vancouver's Northern Soul Tribute band and have been featured on numerous radio shows over the years including the BBC [Craig Charles and Mary Fox] and on the CBC and CITR in Canada.

Founded in September 2006 and inspired by the Wigan Casino scene circa 73-81; the band plays classic stompin' soul in the British tradition [uptempo/upbeat]. For you the audience member or listener, you get to hear classic and rare soul, played authentically and without limitation.

In 2002 founding member Ian Gregson returned home to Wigan for a school reunion. The DJ hired for the event was none other than legendary Northern Soul DJ Russ Winstanley. On returning home to Vancouver and reading Russ's book "Soul Survivors" and listenening to the compilation CD of the same name; Ian decided to form his band and name it Mr M & The All Nighters.

The name Mr M & The All Nighters is derived from the "all-nighters" that occurred at Wigan Casino from 1973-1981. Mr M's was a side room of Wigan Casino dedicated to rare oldies, named after the Casino manager Gerry Marshall.

Today, Northern Soul is seeing a major resurgence across Europe, the UK and North America. In 2010 the feature movie "Soul Boy" hit the British theaters, dedicated to the glory days of Wigan Casino. Vancouver's Soul revival features a monthly Soul Night at the Waldorf, various events at the Biltmore and the weekly event at the Mod Club.

Northern Soul continues to inspire performers ranging from Soft Cell, The Jam/Paul Weller, Oasis, Ocean Colour Scene, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Amy Winehouse and many more.

Mr M & The All Nighters are recognised as Canada's only Northern Soul Tribute show and are subsequently are in high demand; the combined experience and professionalism of the musicians ensures the highest possible production values at all times... And of course a first-rate performance that will help you realise a great evening’s entertainment no matter what the event!

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 All the Classics

Chain of Fools

Heatwave

Move On Up

Tainted Love

Higher and Higher

Unchain my Heart

Get Ready

Lay this Burden Down

Knock on Wood

The Joker

Comin Home Baby

Green Onions

634-5789

Mercy

Do I Love You[indeed I do]

Seven Day Fool

Landslide and many more