I DONT KNOW WHERE THE BALANCE OF THE GAMBLERS ARE, BUT GREAT TIMES. he was garbage and so were we! According to her they had sex on the floor there. So if you two ever want to meet up just let me know, my email is david.coates@autosounds.co.uk. I can still remember the feeling of excitement as you stepped down each dark stair til you opened the door and the whole place came alive, with music, gorgeous people and the amazing music which never sounded the same anywhere else and still doesnt! Brought back a loot of memories. The club was in a street of semi derelict terrace house and the club itself was an ordinary terraced house with the music on the upper floor. 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. OK strange that, exactly the same names. old nightclubs in south shields. 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. 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. Hi David, great to hear from someone who worked in so many places, back in the disco days, doing such an important job by providing the fab music. Yours nostalgically It opened in 1959 and ran for around 6 years. I now live in Florida where I teach piano and still do a few gigs. old nightclubs in south shields - kvkraigad.org Many happy memories flooding back. Great memories, if somewhat hazy due to my then drink problem !! Im the daughter of Ken Maddison who had a resident trio in various local clubs in the 60s the Pickwick in Whitley Bay, La Strada in South Shields, and the Baileys clubs in Newcastle, I remember him being at La Dolce Vita, and (I think) the Latino.Sadly hes not around any more to ask, but I remember as a child hearing some of the names you mention here. of Newcastle in the 60s. Lived in Heaton as I remember. The building that housed the Marimba no longer exists. 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Great bloke and wonderful muso. Anyway, I hope your life is going well Trevor. I used to go to the Club A Gogo in 1967/1968 as a 15 year old and saw many great bands; Hendrix, John Mayall, Cream, Family and loads of others. 2. l have always lived in the North east area and found loads of old haunts from the 50s on here. 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. what a great club. It was an eye opener for a very young me and I loved it. The Old Ship Inn (South Shields) - Tripadvisor old nightclubs in south shields - jjbluesbar.com Youve managed to make a truly great website even better THANK YOU!!! 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 mortified. What a great little site! Great band, very professional. Also, does anyone remember the DJ John Harker who worked at Annabels in Sunderland and in Whitley Bay but died a few years ago. King Crimson did their 1st try out gig at Change Is. John Colin Woodland, greetings. Loved the stories behind the venues and the old photos. It closed in 2015. i was a regular and married Vicky Hope a gorgeous bunny girl sadly she died 5yrs ago. Wish I had been a fly on the wall.. ______________________________________________. Just stumbled across your website. I remember early 70s nightlife which began for me in the Dive Bar underneath the Swallow hotel. I have a photo from The Viewer (the forefunner of the TV Times) showing a line-up of pianists and singers, Dad is on there but the only other pianist I recognise is (the much-admired, not least by my Dad) Billy Hutchinson. Chas Chandler lived in Heaton and his dad was the roadie. Cheers. Ill get back to you on that. He still talks about those days in the 1960s, happy days. The club, which is in Greys Court at the bottom of Grey Street, has had several makeovers since opening as a cabaret club in the early sixties. June 9, 2022 . Closed to become Ocean & Collins and has since rebranded as Bliss and is now Voodoo. The photos are of the Crusaders (with manager Dave Golden in the dark suit) and the Crusaders with Jimmy Tarbuck and Ray Ellington in 1963. Pretty Thing at the Scene Club Middlesbrough, that was a night to remember. Both my grandmothers once worked in the Tyne Dock Hotel, now Kennedys at Tyne Dock, and I remember passing Slake Terrace on my way to work in Newcastle, with the Grapes Hotel and many other public houses before they were demolished. Did you ever go to the Playground on Westgate road -about the same time as I have a very grainy photo of the outside and also way before that I loved going to the Dive Bar part of the Swallow Hotel on Newgate Street? In the 21st century, we've seen many pubs adapting to cater for families, or attracting sports fans by providing large-screen coverage, and increasingly serving meals - not just pork scratchings. I stayed with Kim when she went solo but only again for a short time. He was always a dapper dresser!! 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. to be just a newcastle club owner & darn with the peace & love universal. Hi Margaret, June 14th, 2022 mandarin high school basketball mandarin high school basketball Great memories. The Majestic Ballroom is probably most famous for hosting the Beatles very first appearance in the city on 28th January 1963. Tom was a regular photographer for the Bailey Organisation. Sadly Geordie is now in a care home after having several serious strokes and has no memory. Dave Coates. Sunderland. The late Joes favourite tale which I have heard dozens of times was the night they were working the GoGo and a very young band were guests, in Joes words bloody useless. Im trying to find anyone who may have worked with her. Spent my late teens / early twenties in Newcastle 66 77 Worked in theatre but then at Change Is from 69 onwards till it turned into Bloomers, but have fond memories of all the venues listed here as well as Change Is. It was fun to meet and party with many stars of the times, Marty Wylde, Kathy Kirby etc. Pete Wallis. Hi, I was in the Ken Maddison band for a number of years but when he died then Margaret I lost touch with her. Does anyone remember the coffee bar called the Palleta on Blacket Street? The dive bar under the Swallow Hotel was called the Gay Trooper in my day.. Wouldnt get away with that now. Also meeting up on Saturday at the Pit then up to the Go-Go in the afternoon, purple hearts were the thing to have instead of alcohol. A long time ago! My favourite place ever was Scamps. Saw Ralph Brough our lead singer some years ago, we were running the Peterlee half marathon, theres a change. Julie Macsorley had been cooking a chicken at her home near South Shields when her carbon monoxide (CO) alarm alerted her to the danger. I was so petrified that I felt that every part of my body froze. He told me he had a photo of Ronnie Kray with a bloke sitting on his knee! What a night!!!!!!! Does nobody remember the Jimmy Bence Orchestra the resident band at the Mayfair? TO MIKE GRAHAM, hey !! thank you. Whatever happened to them ? A long shot here but wondering if you ever heard of a band called the Lyle Brown showband or similarplayed in whitley bay in the mid 60s. June Viner. A couple of years ago we were in Benidorm and we got talking to these three couples, one of them said You are obviously from the Newcastle area, where did you go on Friday nights in Toon ? I answered The Maj Ok he said, now who where the resident group ? Rue and the Rockets I answered, Well meet Rue and the Rockets, its us three and we are still going in fact we are on the Dynastic tonight. Johny Sampson provided the music with Mirelle Grey and later Johny Heenan. Used to tell my mam I was going to the one at Whitley Bay as I wasnt allowed to go to the Newcastle one. If anyone reading this knew my mother or any other members of the Jimmy Bence Orchestra, please leave a comment on this site. Happy Days. I played drums with The Elcort, New Religion and The Gasboard in 60,s. Ziggy's 19 Bars & Clubs By C9460ITmarkg 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. I was born in Teesside in 1971 my Dad and Godfather had been doing the club circuit until we moved to Brighton about 73. Some pubs might aim to attract a younger 'trendy' crowd; while others cater for a 'traditional' clientele who want nothing more than a pint of proper ale and the environment in which to enjoy some peace and quiet or an uninterrupted conversation. The Downbeat was another of Mike Jefferys clubs. Bernie MacKie was rhythm guitar and started his working life in a shop on Gateshead High St. called Barkers, an electrical shop. Ronnie P knew all about them being a Londoner tho little heard of them in Newcastle at the time.He said women and children wernt safe from them. The Del 5s drummer was Quentin (think thats how you spell it) Bernie Watsons brother cant think of the other sax player though. Also played drums on I Keep Singing that same old song, Heavy Jelly (Skip Bifferty). Thank you. Some of the guests hadnt seen each other for decades so there was a lot of catching up to do. To Anna (156) yes I remember The Kontors. The group met up last October for a reunion in Gosforth. any stories to share or anyone who knows my granddad or great uncles feel free to share! Ken, remembers you as a great singer. It was situated on the forth and fifth floor of a building at 1 Pink Lane, opposite Bowers restaurant. The Marimba was open for just over a year before being gutted by fire. thankyou for bringing back fantastic memories every one. old nightclubs in south shields charles upham daughters Thank you. He was playing at the Arcadia Theatre. Id listen to the bands, be dazzled by the girls! He was the minder for Tom Jones when he came to the La Dolce Vita. 1967 Advertisement for La Strada in Sunderland. Jean (still dancing) x. Occasionally, I heard it referred to as the Gay Trouper. Post author: Post published: June 23, 2022 Post category: assorted ornament by ashland assorted ornament by ashland I probably went there between 1971 and 72 (I was 18 in 72) and can remember the feeling if excitement at hearing the very loud music coming from a juke box. The Beacon The Beacon in Green's Place on the Lawe Top was one of the oldest pubs in South Shields, having served drinks since the late 1800s. I wonder if Stan Henry the owner of the Bailey organisation has any archives. Jean McGowan x, re: comment 94 George Sinclair I spend my time between Corbridge and Florida. 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. Good job with the website. The second picture down, which has David Macbeth on, also has two of my aunts who both worked at Go Go. 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. The demon drink (Pernod) was to blame. Cheers. The line up was Ken Brady, Jimmy Crawford, Alan Blacks, Barry Preston, Spud Tate ( sadly passed away ). Most public houses have been swept away by what we are told is progress, but the communities that once lived in those areas often still remember the days when men would come out of the shipyards and offices to pop in for a pint. Many people (including myself) have mentioned photographs, or rather a lack of them and I wondered if it would be at all possible to make a plea for any photos your readers may have relating to 60s clubland 1972, Please forgive me if this is something youve already covered but photos bring back so many memories it may be worth another go? even had chairs in the corridor of the hotel they stayed at. A former South Shields nightclub is set to return to the town for one night only - and even has the support of Little Mix star Jade Thirwall. What an era! Told him Id seen Tubby Hayes and John Dankworth/Clea Laine at Club 11. LA DOLCE VITA CRAZY NIGHTS!!! 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. Met my husband there and saw some great bands and stood next to Eric Burdon at the bar. Im mainly interested in the lead singer of the time called John Little (or possibly also used the name Osbourne). You may remember us as Jean and John the tall couple who danced a lot! Jill, Hi Jill, We split at 21, she had a daughter I remember, and I heard she died at 34/35 a great shock to me at the time, we were the same age and both Pisces. Does anyone have a list of bands appearing at the Ballroom in the University Union in the 1960s, Eclection, Family, Jethro Tull, Graham Bond, Taste, Pink Floyd , Alex Harvey for starters. I attended this event At the jazz cafe with my parents Barbara and Teddy Berg. I am still alive!! Davey, worked at club agogo sadly passed away yesterday morning great man. He also played at The Cavendish and LA Dolce Vita. Photo: sg Photo Sales 2.. I was a regular there in the 60s maybe 63-64-65ish I bet he wasnt too happy when he was told. I would just like to know anything about the soulless pos. The band names mentioned on this site Junco Partners Alan Hull (bless im) and The Sect. any help would be great as they are my great uncles. Brings back many memories. My old mans band (Alan NIcholson snr). Was the crescendo manager Ken Brady from the Gamblers? Greys club is one of the few Newcastle Clubs that has been running since the sixties. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. One of my haunts was the Jazz Club at the bottom of Pilgrim Street which was a seedy little place during the day but came alive with light and music at night. I was told that Davey FINLAY my dad was sent to prison for 10 years for something done down the country but as I dont really know him I cant say. The North East in the 60s as a wonderful time for musicians and performers and I am so pleased to have been there. Absolutely loved it. Hi. 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. 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!!! Yes Trever. I met my first girlfriend Yvonne there, started going to the Downbeat also Club Eleven in Sunderland with my close pal Rod. ANNE MILLAR (TAYLOR) I DONT REMEMBER THE VENUE ANNE, BUT WE WORKED ALL OF THE AREA IN THE SIXTIES. The Majestic closed as a music venue in 1967 and became the Gala Bingo Hall. The Forever 54 charity night will take place at Arbeia on Saturday, July 2nd. Thank you again Roger Im now in trouble for being late for an appointment as Ive just read through all of the comments again!!! One of them snapped my new tie in half trying to garrot me. There was mutual respect there. Two Scotsmen together in a nightclub, what could possibly go wrong! 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. Dave Finlay was a very good decorator and I used to pick him up at his house in Jesmond and travel on to Whitley Bay At the time the club was only open on Friday and Saturday evenings . As I am on a roll heres another one, local group from the Felling, started off as a skiffle group and went on the play many venues Ritson Hunters Silver Six, they had a female vocalist Ann Castlehow I think she was called which was unusual at the time, think they played the Oxford a few times, not sure of that tho, they eventually spawned the Decca Rhythm Group with Jimmy Laine. It was so dark and there were couples kissing in corners and dancing where they stood. Nine lost North East nightclubs of the 1970s, 80s & 90s didnt Bob Monkhouse have something to do with Change Is? Some magic names and places. Ahhh the memories of such magical days She said: "The pubs of South Shields are numerous and each has its own fascinating history. The club itself played house music and the occasional cheesy bop. Great site. THE 10 BEST South Shields Bars & Clubs - Tripadvisor I also went to the Playground on Westgate Road until about 1976. Loved both Dave and Tommy Findlay But I am sure that they also got a lot of bands from London.
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