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Motown Knights at Royal Hotel Scunthorpe – Sat 30th April 2011

motown nights — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:31:41 +0000

Hi,

This is going out to all our Scunthorpe (Scunny) fans…and of course anyone who doesn’t mind travelling to see us.

The Motown Knights will be appearing at the Royal Hotel in Scunthorpe on the 30th April 2011. It’s a ticketed event and the word on the grapevine is that tickets are going fast…

So if you would like to see the Motown Knights at The Royal Hotel in Scunthorpe – don’t hang about. Don’t miss what I’m sure will be another great night…

Get in touch with the Royal Hotel and secure your ticket today. Their contact details are below: -

The Royal Hotel, Doncaster Rd, Scunthorpe, DN15 7DE
Tel: 01724 282233

Email: royalhotel.scunthorpe@thespiritgroup.com

We hope to see you on the night…
Best Wishes

Emmanuel & Lloyd – The Motown Knights

Motown Knights at Redbourn Club Again…Friday 9th July !…

motown nights — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 03:13:04 +0000

Hurry! Get Your Motown Knights – Redbourn Club Gig Tickets Now…Ring Christine on 07786 964248

Yes folks the rumors are true – the Motown Knights will be taking to the stage at The Redbourn Club, Scunthorpe again….Two weeks on Friday…9th July. Those of you who were at our last performance there will remember that the night was “kick ass”.

A few tickets are still available from your good friend and ours – Christine Watson… Ring her on the above number (07786 964248) to reserve your ticket today…

Cheers

Emmanuel - The Motown Knights

Motown Knights – Ashby Mill Road Club – Scunthorpe 18.04.09

motown nights — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:51:09 +0000

On Saturday we had a crackin’ night with the members of Ashby Mill Rd Club in Scunthorpe. It’s no exaggeration to say that there was only standing room left – and not much of that. People were literally dancing in the aisles to the Motown Knights “riddim”!

If that wasn’t good enough – the members of the club also contributed very generously to my Swimathon appeal – in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care.

In fact a grand total of £111.36 was donated on the night. This total incudes a very generous £15 from Chris, Cath & “the lads”. The Motown Knights would like to say a huge THANKS to each and every member who contributed on Saturday night…This amount was raised after informing everyone of my succesful Swimathon challenge!…

Yes folks – you’ll be pleased to hear that I did indeed complete 5000 metres at Ponds Forge Swimming Pool on the morning of Friday 17th April 2009. That is 200 x 25 metre breadths or 100 x 50 metre lengths. The medal now hangs on my wall…

I completed the swim in a time of 2hrs and 30 mins exactly. I’m quite pleased with the time considering I only had one weeks training….Next year I might have a go at the English Channel. What do ya think? -I can see the headlines now “Motown Knights Swim Channel!”. I suppose that should be “Motown Knight” – there’s absolutely no chance of “Lloydy” doing it – LOL…

Unfortunately the evening was slightly marred at the end by the completely unwarranted, disgusting behaviour of three Ashby Mill Rd Club “comittee members” – they know who they are…who should hang their heads in shame. I will not dignify their actions by discussing them here. I think it sufficent to say that I believe their actions were addressed correctly by the Police…

If you would like to donate a little more to my SWIMATHON appeal there’s still a little time left – just click the link.

In closing the Motown Knights would also just like to say a big “thanks” to Steve Hare for booking us and organising the evening and “Stuart” for spinning the vinyl in true DJ styleee! Booyaka!

Best Wishes

Emmanuel aka David James – Motown Knights

Motown Knights – Bramley Social Club 12.04.08

motown nights — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:57:52 +0000

Hello,

A big THANK YOU going out to all the good members of Bramley Social club who like the Arundel Club before them – gave generously to my Swimathon appeal at the Motown Knights gig on Sunday 12 04 09.

On the night you raised a grand total of £72.89. Every penny of this will be going to Marie Curie Cancer Care this week – as promised on the night. If you would like to make any further donations there is still a little time left just click this SWIMATHON link.

The Motown Knights hope to see you all again at Bramley Club some time soon…

Cheers

Emmanuel – Motown Knights

Motown Knights – The Arundel Club, Sheffield, 11 April 2009

motown nights — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 03:19:09 +0000

Hello Everybody…

Just had to say thanks to the good people of the Arundel Club – City Rd, Sheffield. Why? Well tonight I announced on stage that I had done a very “foolish” thing. What? Well I’ve entered for the Sheffield Swimathon in aid of the Marie Curie Cancer Trust…with just one week to go…!

Yes folks – on the morning of Friday the 17th April at 7.00pm I “Emmanuel” of the Motown Knights will be jumping into Ponds Forge Swimming Pool – and attempting to swim 5000 metres (100 lengths of a 50m pool) for this worthwhile charity… I haven’t left myself very much training time but what the hell – I’m a rock star…I’ll do it – somehow!…Anyway like I said I would like to say a big thank you to the members – and guests of the Arundel Club who raised the grand total of £88.37 at our Motown Knights gig this Saturday Night. I am truly touched by your generosity especially given the – financially challenging times in which we live at present.

The above total includes a very generous tenner from Lloyd B Richards – the Motown Knights guitarist and another tenner from – L. Sweet. Now if I include the £2.00 donated by my very kind and lovely next door neighbour Mary it means that I’m only £9.63 away from my initial target of £100 by Friday the 17th….

I think I’m going to have to increase my initial target folks! After all this really is “all in a good cause”. If you’d like to sponsor me – you can do it right here by clicking this Swimathon link….Every “little” helps…

We look forward to seeing all Arundel Club at another Motown Night soon…

Bless

Emmanuel aka David James – Motown Knights

The Motown Knights Bring Another Great Motown Night to KG’S SPORTS BAR & SOCIAL CLUB, Wombwell, Barnsley

motown nights — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:15:32 +0000

Yesterday night the Motown Knights appeared at KG’s for around about the fourth time in as many years. I have to say that as usual we went down -a storm! I’m pleased to say that the people of Wombwell have lost none of their enthusiasm for Motown Soul, and Reggae. We gave everyone another Motown Night to remember – if I say so myself and the good people of Barnsley gave us their usual friendly and good – natured welcome….

Lloyd B Richards and I – can’t wait to return…

Cheers

Emmanuel – Motown Knights

The Old Halfway House in Wakefield Plays Host to The Motown Knights!

motown nights — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:23:46 +0000

On Sunday the 7th September the Motown Knights played to a receptive and very friendly crowd in the Old Halfway House, Wakefield. This was a Motown night or should I say – “Motown afternoon” – par excellence! Check out our Top Motown Nights page for highlights.

Bye for Now….

Emmanuel – Motown Knights

Motown Knights Bring a Dazzling Motown Night to the Star Hotel, Cudworth, Barnsley!

motown nights — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:00:56 +0000

The Motown Knights have played the Star Hotel in Cudworth Barnsley previously about 12 months ago…So Lloyd and I thought that we knew what to expect. The people in Barnsley love their Motown nights but even we were pleasantly surprised by the ecstatic reception we received at last Thursday’s Motown night. We literally had ‘em jumpin’ in the isles to Motown music from The Four Tops, the Drifters, etc, etc. However at this Motown night the people were also quite partial to a little Bob Marley, and UB40.

We – the Motown Knights - have built up a little following in Barnsley and it was no surprise to see a few familiar faces. Here’s a shout going out to Marcia, Mary, Jayne, Mick Wayne, Sue….and everyone else who made the effort to come and support us…

We know y’all enjoyed yourelves and the Motown Knights hope to see more of you at up and coming Motown nights in the future….

Peace and Love

Lloyd and Emmanuel – The Motown Knights

Motown Knights Have a Ball at Styrrup Hall Golf & Country Club – Doncaster !

motown nights — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:30:07 +0000

Greetings from a crackin’ motown night at Styrrup Golf & Country Club. I’m sat on the stage – in between our sets and bloggin’ like a goodun. The people are gettin’ down and when we’re playing on stage you can feel the love! There are not that many folk but every one here seems determined to have a party. This motown night is goin’ to be one to remember – I can feel it in my mojo…..Gotta go now – second set coming up….

Peace

Emmanuel – Motown Knights

Motown Knights Bring a Sizzling Motown Night to Doncaster Rugby Club…

motown nights — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 20:15:45 +0000

Hi folks – greetings from our Wedding Reception / Motown Night at Doncaster Rugby Club – Armthorpe Rd, Doncaster…

The Motown Knights are just tuning up and getting ready to give Kelly Suttie and Phil a wedding celebration to remember. This Motown Night is gonna be special…well aren’t they all.

The place is packed, the buffet is served and we are going to lay down some serious Motown, Soul and Reggae grooves on this Doncaster Motown Night….

Find out how it all went on our Top Motown Nights page…

Cheers

Emmanuel – Motown Knights