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I wanted to tell him but I chickened. I will never forget you were working at the theatre royal and u let me see the stage set for Alice in wonderland and let me have a go on the big swing in the stage. I was a DJ at The Cellar club, The Tavern, Change Is, Sloopys, The Dolce Vita, The New Caverndish and a few more. & Mel Torme At The Cresendo L/Palso also opened a casino upstairs had chemmy games until the early hours later sold it to Ray Grehan.mussoes used to Gig all night in the club into the early hours. Anyone still keep in touch with the Findlay brothers? It was said that the floor levels could be permutated fifteen different ways and that the dcor could be changed at will by projecting images onto the curved walls. The Tunnel nightclub, Jarrow, December 1991 (Image: NCJ Archive)1 of 9 Sylvesters nightclub in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, in Tyne and Wear, circa 1990s (Image: NCJ Archive)2 of 9 The Casablanca. Unfortunately I am not able to see them as I am not on Facebook. If you contact me, I think that I have a couple of pictures of your Dad at La Strada that you might not have seen. Does anyone remember my dad Mike Mccormick who worked for teddy berg at greys, Having read through these posts I dont think anyone has mentioned the fantastic group called the Gas Board they played at the Quay Club also the Majestic, Theres a bit about the Gas Board on this page, Liz: http://readysteadygone.co.uk/bryan-ferry/. I would like to say a huge Thank You to Roger for first of all, building up this amazing website and secondly helping people, as you have with me, to share their memories of a very special time in their lives. Jean McGowan ( still dancing) xx, Hi David I also used to be a DJ at the New Cellar Jazz Club later the Chelsea Cat sent some pics etc for the site good to hear you are still with us great memories of a great time in our lives. I left England in 1966 to emigrate to Canada but still look fondly back to my younger days and great music in Newcastle. The lavishly decorated premises had once been the Piccadilly Club, which was run by Dennis Stafford who was later jailed for the 1967 murder of Angus Sibbett in the notorious One-Armed Bandit case. Student Union do,s were good and remember Sect and Elcorts playing at a couple of them. I would just like to know anything about the soulless pos. I was really 56 but had big hair and platforms. Then when I went to work at the Ministry in Longbenton the next day people were coming up to me saying they saw me onstage with Wilson Pickett. At the Dogs Bowl in South Shield we played with Chris Barber and his band, What a great guy Pat Halcox was, Also on the bill was Soonny Boy Williamson, that late great Southern states blues man. Bars & Clubs By 688iang The range of beers and ciders is magnificent, all superbly kept by Kath and the staff. Detroit sounds the hinge the outfit perfumed garden well me for one as I was in ALL of them our biggest claim to fame was backing the opportunity knocks star the muscle man at the middle club, byker. TO MIKE GRAHAM, hey !! I too loved that era seemed to be so much fun and simpler! Used to visit all the above clubs including the strange Muscle Inn..the Downbeat was something else.I cant even remember a Gents toilet being there.but there was a backyard that we used! So the Kon-Tors had to play a second set at Wetheralls in Sunderland as part of the fee. Also loved the Gogo. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Raigad Uncategorized old nightclubs in south shields. Hi Does anybody remember the Dolce Vita house band, a guy named Robbie was the bass player and I cannot remember the names of the drummer, organist and lead Guitarist. Yes my mate the late Geordie Short was the drummer, they were regulars at the Bombers club and Central club and were resident band at the now demolished Mount Pleasant club until Geordie passed away. South Shields Nightclubs, for Nightclubs in South Shields, Tyne and I met my first girlfriend Sandra Findley then with all her friends who use to go there, Linda & Sylvia Stoddart, Pat Larby, Cath, Eleanor and Jen. The club itself played house music and the occasional cheesy bop. I still love to dance but have ditched the false eyelashes! If anyone knows how to get info on the bands that played there I would be most grateful. This pub used to have a bad reputation but what a change, visited for Sunday Lunch and enjoyed a lovely meal, a good choice of meals served Carvery style, with the largest choice of vegetables we have ever seen. What a great site this is, many personalities mentioned I knew well. Wish I had been a fly on the wall.. ______________________________________________. Then went soth and played with Entire Sioux Nation. The reunion took place at the Jazz Caf, Pink Lane, Newcastle hosted by Keith Crombie who was involved in the day to day running of several Newcastle clubsback in the sixties. The opening of the club was preceded by an intense advertising campaign in the local press involving some quite off-beat and quirky adverts: . Primary Menu. i was a regular and married Vicky Hope a gorgeous bunny girl sadly she died 5yrs ago. Alan Price was, I think, born in Jarrow and worked at the tax office. I was amazed at the club scene in the North East! The group met up last October for a reunion in Gosforth. It was a great place to go to if you liked dancing which I did. Not in the same league as the other clubs in the area, but full of the essentials of life beer, women, music and food. Let me know and Ill ask Roger if he could help us exchange email addresses! He is 93 living in South Africa. i was discovered there by Dame Margot Fontaine and sent to RCA records to begin my recording career. Ill get back to you on that. Happy days indeed!!! Chas Chandler lived in Heaton and his dad was the roadie. I always thought of the area just as you opened the double doors as the viewing platform. THE 10 BEST Nightlife Activities in South Shields - Tripadvisor During the mid/late 1960s I was half of the singing duo, Shirley and Johnny. What a tremendous website with loads of nostalgic detail of the early music scene in North East. We also played at the Seaburn Hall Cats night out regularly and the Rink ballroom. Really interesting reading. I think he still lives in the North East and owned the Springs fitness centres. Yours nostalgically OK strange that, exactly the same names. He was a great man. Sad to hear about Dave passing. went to most of the other clubs mentioned, brilliant times ? Sharing the ladies toilets with the staff from the bus company in the same building. The demon drink (Pernod) was to blame. I still have the Badfinger single I won off the DJ in my treasure box. you? Pretty Thing at the Scene Club Middlesbrough, that was a night to remember. Uncle Bob n Uncle Alf. My friend dad played with Del & the Infernos, from South Shields. It was quite difficult to get a membership in the early days. Thank you again Roger Im now in trouble for being late for an appointment as Ive just read through all of the comments again!!! I have often wondered what became of Margaret Armstrong who lived on Benjamin Road in Howden and worked in a large Civil Service Centre (name forgotten). Newcastle in the mid to late sixties had a vibrant night life which, outside of London, was probably the best in the country for wining, dining, dancing, music and gambling. I went to opening night and subsequent first Sunday of Whitley Bay AGoGo. Before then, they always return false. My number is 0191 4922316 Suzanne x, Hi Suzanne, great to have someone else writing about Change Is. Used to ring Ivan Birchells office and find out where they were playing. Greg Burmans speakers were legendary but were a bastard to transport and set up. didnt Bob Monkhouse have something to do with Change Is? Along with La Dolce Vita, the Cavendish featured some of the best acts on the cabaret circuit. (Sect, Juncos, Harlem Shuffle etc) They were on the beaten track, but does anyone remember Billy Bottos Club on Shields Road (owned by a big local bookmaker) and the 69 Club, which was managed by Tot and Gloria Anderson, who also used to manage The Avenue in Whitley Bay, just opposite the Pickwick. Reading this took me back to my childhood. old nightclubs in south shields - mail.fgcdaura.sch.ng And Shani, you mentioned your Dad playing piano at La Strada, which my Dad did too wow, amazing. I cant believe that we dont have a single photos of inside the club? As well as the Crescendo he ran the Club Tempo in London and the Pentland Club in Edinburgh. I had a great time there and made a dreadful mistake by leaving to work at Leicester for Top Rank. Just found a post from Jane Maddison whos dad Ken Maddison was my bandleader for many years after I left groups to settle down. My dad nicknamed one of youre daughters shoulders I think her name was Siobhan or Dionne or something? The Best Nightlife in South Shields - Tripadvisor Great memories. Eileen, In the late fifties I played many of those venues, usually singing and paying guitar in the group called The Black Cats and The Billy Gamblin Trio. A personal perspective by Roger Smith. Remember some of the places between 1968 to 73 as a 18 plus year old. Thanks for the memories though, and keep up the good work. Sadly it all changed and went bad, but interesting times! Our nightclub, Industry, will be launching at the end of March, we are next door to Arbeia Bar South Shields. The Mayfair Ballroom opened by the Mecca organization on 12th September 1961 and continued to be a major venue in the city for 38 years. Enjoy the trip. old nightclubs in south shields - nefrocaresolutions.com Kennedy's Bar South Shields 418 South Eldon Street, South Shields NE33 5SY England +44 191 456 4363 https://www.facebook.com/kennedyssouthshields/ Excellent 100% Good 0% Satisfactory 0% Poor 0% Terrible 0% Overall Ratings 5.0 based on 4 reviews 2. My favourite place ever was Scamps. He told me he had a photo of Ronnie Kray with a bloke sitting on his knee! and myself on Hammond Organ. I used to go to the Marimba on a Saturday morning, I remember going down to the cellar which was typical of all the cellars in Grey Street as I believe it was known as smugglers run in the past, as they went down to the river. He gave me my proverbial 5 minutes of fame. Kennedy's Bar South Shields 5 Bars & Clubs By steveL794 This is a great Little bar great atmosphere and is such a welcoming bar, well worth a visit great chilling bar 3. Great memories, if somewhat hazy due to my then drink problem !! My mother Barbara Berg who worked At the Gogo when she was younger is in the second picture, along with the blonde lady on the right who is my Aunty Joan Tenniswood (young) who also worked there! Ended up working for the Bailey Org, for short time, I think they kinda helped ruin the scene though. Lovely girl loved those ..times i/ve never lost my love of Jazz, and am still singing those beautifull songs in and around the Northeast. AGE OF AQUARIUS future existence. The Majestic Ballroom on the junction of Westgate Road and Clayton Street was originally built as a cinema. I would like to think so. Magnum Is now Unit, but was known as one of Southsampton's main gay clubs in its heyday. Happy days! Please post photos, memories and exploits from your favorite hangout. I went back to work the club circuit in the 70s 80s and 90s but it was not the same, Hi, I wonder if anyone remembers a night club in Northumberland St I think it was above Callers it used to have a resident belly dancer and a casino. Sadly Geordie is now in a care home after having several serious strokes and has no memory. Great site and yes the Club Agogo was a Great Venue.I met my wife there in October 63 and we married in June 66.We are still together.Neville McKittrick the Invaders Singer was a colleague of mine at British Paints.Last I heard of him he had his own Paint Company in Canada.I would love to make contact again. ___________________________________________________________________________. Also in Whitley Bay was an out of the way venue near the Ice Rink at Whitley Bay boys club on a Friday night. I remember the DJ Dave, I thought he was so hip. Save this search; Map View; List your business for Free! Re the Dolce Vita. In October 1968 the Bailey Organisation opened Sloopys disco above La Dolce Vita. Best wishes, Trevor. Other people I remember from that period were Greg Burman (sound equipment), Dave Woods ( Impulse Records) and Dave Dixon and Geoff Wonfor from Tyne Tees Television. Any comments welcomedthanks. 10. Gosh this all brings back some fab memories of going dancing with my boyfriend at Change Is/Bloomers in Bath Lane from 1972 onwards and where I became a member at 14, still at school, yes 14, a rebel. I was a DJ at sloopys,(along with Dave), Bloomers, The Oxford plus many more including a club in Whitley Bay on the Esplanade. Most clubs regularly visited (after tanking up at The Half Moon) I particularly remember the folk/jazz nights we had at Change Is in early 70s. Great site look forward to any info. Anyone coming to the club during that period would have had to have been let in by me. Does anyone remember the Sands Club at Whitley Bay which is where I met my husband, his favourite haunts were the Old Vic Whitley Bay and also the Sovereign pub which was a good starting point for an evening out. I was only 5 or 6 but my uncle Michael who owned the places used to give me Coca Cola he seemed like a god to me then! The Old Ship Inn 8 Bars & Clubs By Fairydusters It's like stepping back in time in this bar. Hello .would anyone have any information on Ken White..he was in a double act..Collins and Wright I believemy Dad was Ken and My Godfather was Lenny. old nightclubs in south shields. What an era! AJS 170. John and I are celebrating our 39th wedding anniversary today and so have been looking back to when we first met in two very special nightclubs in newcastle (long gone but never forgotten) mainly Change Is (later known as Bloomers) and our very favourite place Scamps. Getting your hand stamped if you wanted to get into The Jazz Lounge (I was always too young and had to make do with The Young Set, which I reckon had a better atmosphere anyway!). Cheers. Marcus now lives in Leeds and is a professional artist. Sounds as if those were the days alright! "These areas were thriving communities - and people love to reminisce by looking at old photographs and sharing stories.. Also, does anyone remember the DJ John Harker who worked at Annabels in Sunderland and in Whitley Bay but died a few years ago. The casino in La Strada (photo courtesy of Rob Quinn), 1963 advertisement for La Strada (courtesy of Rob Quinn), 1965 Advertisement for La Strada (Courtesy of Rob Quinn), Resident group the Crusaders with La Strada owner, Sandford Goudie on the right with a conga drum (photo courtesy of Rob Quinn). Hi I just found a photograph of me with a young mountain lion on my knee. Dusk was known for its huge New Year's Eve events, staying open till 7am. Saw some great people there including Joe Harriott and Abdullah Ibrahim (Dollar Brand). Maybe a good starting point might be the Chronicle as I am sure that they have a library full of old photos. i was told geoff used to have a club in NEWCASTLE called the dive bar, he sang and played GUITAR in the rooms my parents moved to SOUTH SHIELDS, CIRCA 68, I was born in 67, into the county hotel, where my mother died EIGHT YEARS later. . Good Luck, Hi Jill, Its no wonder that London gangsters such as the Kray twins were keen to get in on the action. When they came to the Change Is there was always a heightend tension but they minded me, I guess since they were barred from most other clubs they didnt want to screw themselves up with this one. old now and remember the Change Is days like they were yesterday. One of them snapped my new tie in half trying to garrot me. While, the 1860s-built Criterion, on Ocean Road, closed in 2012 to become a Ladbrokes bookmaker, before reopening in 2018 after enjoying a major refurbishment recreating how it originally looked in Victorian times. I played drums with The Elcort, New Religion and The Gasboard in 60,s. The event is free to enter, with collection buckets out for those who wish to donate and will run from an early time of. If I had three wishes . Owner, Sandford Goudie, opened a second La Strada in Sunderland in 1967. Heres a few other pictures that should bring back the golden age of northeast clubbing: . Driving my dads car along the wet cobbled Melbourne street to visit The New Orleans Jazz club on a winters night in the early 60s to see what I thought of the music / jazz experience set me up for life. Cant anyone remember a local band used to play in the dolce la vita called the bits and pieces? however I cannot remember who it belonged to. Great site. to commemorate these experiences I have recently cut a CD called Cats Nite Out on which I have included the R & R music we used then.I went on the sing throughout my life as a solo artiste, called Ray Donne for a period and then back to my real name. The Guys & Dolls club is less well known than some of the other Newcastle clubs of the early to mid sixties. La Dolce Vita included a large cabaret lounge with seating for 500 and an illuminated glass dance area in front of the stage. Mum is 80 now and terminally ill with cancer. I remember a night run by the students union at the Mayfair where they would have on 3 or 4 top groups of the sixties. Hi Margaret, He said, Dance with me and started doing what he called The Pickett. Saw Alan Bown Set, Downtown Faction and a group from Teeside(?Rivers Invitation)there. I wonder if Stan Henry the owner of the Bailey organisation has any archives. I went there quite a few times in the late 60s. He even stood in for the pianist who hadnt turned up on my Mum and Dads wedding day! She was the resident singer. old nightclubs in south shields - consultoresayc.co We regularly played the Seaburn Hall on Cats Nite Out which was on a Wednesday. Rehearsals were sometimes in the Engineers Club in Ellison place. Post author: Post published: June 23, 2022 Post category: assorted ornament by ashland assorted ornament by ashland Tom spent a lot of his time at The Dolce Vita when the club had super stag nights on Mondays and Crazy nights on Thursdays, Hi. Yes I was a big fan of The Kon-Tors, the forerunners of The Animals. Had some good nights at the Majestic. LA DOLCE VITA CRAZY NIGHTS!!! The Downbeat was another of Mike Jefferys clubs. The late Mike Carr appeared there as well as his brother Mike(vibes). The photo is of her from when she used to sing at Mayfair and when she appeared on American Bandstand. I also went to the Playground on Westgate Road until about 1976. Gordon Clegg worked for the Post Office and passed away last year. It sadly closed around 2016 and briefly turned into German bar, Das Wunderbar before closing completely. Cant remember the 60s without remembering the fabulous Righteous Brothers. At the opening night the DJs were myself and Simon Dee. I remember the Old Cellar club with Mrs Bailey on the door. Ive exhausted all avenues looking for answers. I spent so many happy weekends there in the 70s and remember being devastated when it closed down and we all had to transfer to the dolce. Cheers Terry, Message for Nora Real name Northumberland Arms. It was an eye opener for a very young me and I loved it. The club was initially owned and run by Mike Jeffery who went on to manage The Animals and Jimi Hendrix. A bit like the place in Dirty Dancing. Any info would be really appreciated. My sister was the girlfriend of Gordon Cleghorn. Does anyone have memories of seeing the singer Dick Haymes at any of the following in Newcastle. The clubs Jeffrey ran in NEWCASTLE explain now why a lot of the music groups of the ROCK groups of the era needed 2 PULL!!! Should additionally have said that John Harker was also still at school when he met me after school in my uniform and wasnt someone older who hung around at school gates!!! I used to visit clubs like the Flamingo,La Discotheque, The Scene,Marquee,Whisky A Go Go,All Star, Tiles etc. From the Soap . Pete Coulson here ,was lead singer with the Pilgrims & later Bassist with the Hillcresters e mail is geordie38@wildblue.net would like to correspond & anyone else who remembers me from those good times,now living nr.Boston USA, cheers, Hi Holly here lead singer with Toby Twirl. even had chairs in the corridor of the hotel they stayed at. Brings back many memories. June Viner, Sorry should have said Frank Pickering and Mickey Pemberton. By Sam Johnson 24th Nov 2021, 4:55am - 2 min read. old nightclubs in south shieldscharles upham daughters. . Im talking late 50s early 60salso played the Newcastle Empire on a show called Carrol Levis discovery.bit like opportunity knockscame 3rd out of 20 so no fame and fortune .I am 73 now and I have always said the best years were without doubt the 60s..When you said next to London came Newcastlecorrect. We actually had our engagement party (Nov 1974 I think) upstairs in Bloomers or Change Is not sure when name changed. It was situated at the junction of Newgate Street and Low Friar Street. He said that he had photos of the Kray twins from the Dolce Vita, as well as the likes of Tom Jones and other stars of the era who performed at the club. 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The only place in South Shields at the time that charged an entry fee. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. could.nt aford a leather jacket I was an early mod, not wantin any botha, then bought me 1st real bike from kens on westgate road. From then on it changed from a dance hall to a night club and over the years had various names Tiffanys, the Ritzy, Ikon, The Studio, Central Park, Diva, Liquid Envy the latest being Club LQ. on drums (not Des Omally) and Maggie Miles vocals. He was playing at the Arcadia Theatre. Saw Ralph Brough our lead singer some years ago, we were running the Peterlee half marathon, theres a change. If anyone has any input on my post please respond. My name is Bryan Jeffrey ex singer with The Playmates, The Mafia And The Surf Board, a lot of our time spent in Germany and Switzerland. In its hey day the Quay Club was a popular late night watering hole for both local and national musicians after completing their own gigs in the city. Would love to get hold of Jane Maddison, Kens daughter. However most photographs Tom took were of customers and he sold them copies. I also worked through Ivan Burchall, as well as for myself. Great band, very professional. I was there from day one for about 15 months. Tom was a regular photographer for the Bailey Organisation. I recognize some of the names of people who have contributed here with their memories and of course I knew many of the people who were around during that great period during the 60s. Does anyone remember the old New Orleans Jazz Club in Melbourne Street.the manager was Polish, Jurek.also his son, young Jurek, also his sister used to make an appearance every now and then. Ironically my son is now engaged to Billy Furys great niece! If you're from South Tyneside, these 21 photos might - ChronicleLive We still went to Bloomers perhaps once a week. Some time later I joined the Gamblers. The reunion was a great success so full marks to Ian Wright for coming up with the idea and organising the event. The sound system was said to be second to none. Yes the Go-Go times were brill and wish we had photos of everyone we went round with as memories of them times are a bit vague for me but Ill try and write down how those days were.

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