You may remember us as Jean and John the tall couple who danced a lot! Roger, thanks for a great website, it continues to bring back memories some good, some bad and some unprintable. i still havent managed to see any pics of inside Bloomers and would be really pleased if you could help, as Im not on Facebook. He had a son with cerebal palsy who needed to attend Prudhoe hospital on a regular basis and he felt he needed some sort of base in the north east. Fantastic memories of Newcastle and the North East club scene. We worked with the likes of the Shadows, Seekers, Joe Brown, Lonnie Donegan, Roy Castle, Acker Bilk, Kenny Ball, the Barron Knights, Freddie Starr(oh dear), Jimmy Tarbuck, Dave Allan, Engelbert Humperdinck, Val Doonjcan to name but a few. I have tried unsuccessfully to find photos but no one took photos way back then and so all of those precious moments and memories were never captured. The group met up last October for a reunion in Gosforth. Nobody danced once they came out. Alan Price was, I think, born in Jarrow and worked at the tax office. What an era! They made an acetate demo at Morton Sound in Carliol Sq. 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. 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. I also spent many a Monday night at your home testing scotch with your folks and a feisty small terrier before you moved from Whitley Bay. After the refurb of the Crescendo I carried on working for Ray firstly on his new house in Forest Hall and then on his new project which was amusement arcades in Sheffield and Nottingham I think he was talked into these by his brother in law I dont think his heart was in this part of the business as he loved the buzz of music and clubs when the Crescendo burned down he went on to buy The Deleval Arms on Scotswood road but it never opened.The last time I saw him was around 1977 but he seemed to have lost his sparkle definitely not the man I knew.As I had moved away from the area shortly after this I was shocked to learn years later that he had passed away he had been one of the best bosses I ever had. Brilliant site! 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. Thank you La Strada in South Shields opened around 1962 and ran throughout the 1960s. Its no wonder that London gangsters such as the Kray twins were keen to get in on the action. My mobile no is 07580452584. Primary Menu. Geoff Wonfor became famous as a music video producer. Some good people who were pioneers back then and desrve a lot of credit for making Newcastle (a millon miles from London)a firm favourite with some great artists in the 60s from all over the UK and abroad wanting to play this region. Lead singer John Little or possibly used the name Osbourne or Osmond. It sadly closed around 2016 and briefly turned into German bar, Das Wunderbar before closing completely. Unofficially, the jazz sessions at the Marimba continued long after midnight. Your parents would be overjoyed if you managed to find any photos. Fond memories of him. I went to a few with Billys Mills bonzo.. remember Trevor Chance practising above a pub in Clayton Street,.. My dad used to service the fruit machines in lots of these clubs for my uncle in the 60s. Jean McGowan x, re: comment 94 George Sinclair Thank you again Roger Im now in trouble for being late for an appointment as Ive just read through all of the comments again!!! Heres a few other pictures that should bring back the golden age of northeast clubbing: . Sixties and seventies I had 7 music and record shops around Tyneside so was involved with the discos and nightclubs dance music sounds and strings. The Tube being one of his projects. old nightclubs in south shields - nefrocaresolutions.com Top 10 Nightlife in South Shields, England - Things To Do I have fond memories of the Cavendish Club from 1967. 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. We had a drink with him at the hotel and what a lovely man he is. Tommy Oxley can be seen in the film Get Carter. Great bunch of guys. George, John is still looking to see if he has any photos of the entrance to Bloomers on Bath Lane. I lived there from when it opened in late1973 or early 1974. Happy Times. Myself, Cass and Ken went down to Kings Road and came back with Leather Coats down to the ankles. I was there in the 60s with Joe Brown & The Bruvvers. I always say that a photograph is a moment of time captured, that youll never get back! He was an alto sax/clarinet player with Don Smith in the 60s and I worked in the cloakroom for about a year. Unfortunately I am not able to see them as I am not on Facebook. Loved them! old nightclubs in south shields - kvkraigad.org If you go on Google and type in Rare cds- the Kon-Tors there is a site which will sell you a CD off this record for around 8. would love to find out anything from this.thank you Shyirra. The Guys and Dolls, Marimba and the El toro featured a lot in my life then, my sister Ann Taylor worked as a receptionist at the Turks and has contributed previously, happy days. What a great site this is, many personalities mentioned I knew well. The night club continued to host cabarets Freddy Starr, Mud and many many more for a few more years and was always called the Dolce Vita until it was renamed Walkers. Cant remember the 60s without remembering the fabulous Righteous Brothers. Finally, in relation to the Seaburn Hall in Sunderland we also used to go there does anyone remember Ronnie Stephens and Ray Huntley great dancers. Hi I just found a photograph of me with a young mountain lion on my knee. Would be good to have a reunion.. sorry to hear of joe lisles death the 69 club owner. I am a cockney! Those of us of a certain age will remember clubs like La Dolce Vita, Greys Club, the Cavendish and the Club AGogo. I live in France now,so dont get many chances to visit the old stomping grounds. Eric Burdon of the Animals lived in the Walker area and I remember standing next to him in the bus queue shortly before he rocketed to international fame. Where is she now I wonder. Also seem to remember a free concert at Leazes Park with a lot of local bandsmay have been 1967-68? Was at a place called St.Charles, outside Chicago, a couple of years ago and who should be playing there but Bill Smedley (Righteous Brothers). Great site look forward to any info. 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. I seem to recall that The Rocking Berries played there on one occasion in the Spring of 1967 and they dedicated Hes in Town to my girlfriend Margaret Armstrong. Ill post a comment as soon as I have anything to report. Regards George, Re Photographs and Tom Oxley. Any comments welcomedthanks. Jane Maddison, How are you? He was playing at the Arcadia Theatre. You and I used to share guitar vocals with Ken Maddison in the early 70s at La Strada until I moved to Montego Bay. Bars & Clubs By 688iang The range of beers and ciders is magnificent, all superbly kept by Kath and the staff. The Club AGogo opened in 1962 and ran for just over six years. 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. Happy days indeed!!! Chas Chandler went on to become an impresario on the north east scene and was heavily involved with the Animals. On a different note, is Keith Crombie the same guy who I bought a truck from when he was a truck salesman at Minories in the sixties. Stumbled over your great website while searching for music in Newcastle in the 60s. Many happy memories flooding back. Ill get back to you on that. Does nobody remember the Jimmy Bence Orchestra the resident band at the Mayfair? Remember some of the places between 1968 to 73 as a 18 plus year old. My memories of that time are very hazy, I know we had good times, I just cannot remember many of them. I had a great time there and made a dreadful mistake by leaving to work at Leicester for Top Rank. If you want to get in touch enquiry@deadgoodvideo.co.uk. I was only 18/19 years old and really loved the beat, the melody the arrangement and have been hooked all my life. Can you remember what the music was that was played at the start of every evening- was it by the BarKays? I was a DJ at The Cellar club, The Tavern, Change Is, Sloopys, The Dolce Vita, The New Caverndish and a few more. I remember early 70s nightlife which began for me in the Dive Bar underneath the Swallow hotel. they were with some very large chaps and i believe an escort of C.I.D. Cheers. My sister is Anna Louise Findlay. 15 years of age in 1962. my 1st beer was in the railwaiy, whist livin on hillheads road. 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. Happy Days. The Marimba opened in 1959 serving Italian food and snacks during the day at prices students could afford. It had a bad name she said. anybody remember? Near the North/South Shields ferry landing. During his time working for the organisation he became aquainted with both Vince and Michael Lavaglio and Denis Stafford.. he always found them to be perfect gentlemen in his dealings both on a business and social level. Thank you. We were also friends with music journalist Phil Penfold. thank you. there was a keyboard player and a drummer called Allan, who drove around Newcastle in a big left hand drive American car. 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. 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. One of our group was Pat Carling. THE 10 BEST South Shields Bars & Clubs - Tripadvisor 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! It was quite difficult to get a membership in the early days. We were more 18 year olds from Sunderland who found our way to the Club A Gogo hoping to meet someone to give us a lift home! How time flies. Jean x. The Majestic closed as a music venue in 1967 and became the Gala Bingo Hall. by | Jun 15, 2022 | seguin accident report | is money matters america legit | Jun 15, 2022 | seguin accident report | is money matters america legit "These areas were thriving communities - and people love to reminisce by looking at old photographs and sharing stories.. Does anyone have any info on Jimmy Bence and his Orchestra, particularly around 1965ish? Jill, Hi Jill, The club was situated on Bath Lane, Newcastle and was spread over three floors with a reception, a disco and a cabaret room, all with curved walls. It has been lovely reading through these posts , brought a smile to my face x. I,VE JUST REMEMBERED I WAS THE DJ on the opening night of Sloopys the disco above La Dolce Vita. We all gave up the Go-Go after Sloopys opened at about 1967, Then it was Change Is which changed to Bloomers where I met my wife Joan, and by that time everyone had moved on and got married, I got married in 1976 aged 27 and now still Happily married with 3 kids and 3 grandchildren . Please see cornell . The 'leisure industry' pubs of 2021, of course, exist in a very different world to their mid-20th century predecessors when the town's hardworking men - seafarers , shipbuilders, coal miners and the like - were the main customers in the street-corner and riverfront bars. Our selection of photographs recall an era of social club beauty contests, colliery wagons,. dancing from 1969. loved those ..times i/ve never lost my love of Jazz, and am still singing those beautifull songs in and around the Northeast. - Mike Mezz. 60s Clubs - Ready Steady Gone! In the event they failed to show up, probably much to the relief of the host Keith Crombie. I went to opening night and subsequent first Sunday of Whitley Bay AGoGo. 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. Theres also a poster from the 60s of The Seaburn Hall when the Crusaders supported the Moody Blues. Not in the same league as the other clubs in the area, but full of the essentials of life beer, women, music and food. My sister was the girlfriend of Gordon Cleghorn. The club was situated on the ground floor and in the basement of an old building on the Side, almost opposite the Crown Posada public house. 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). Might be worth trawling facebook or look for Brenda Marsh who was close. I frequented most of the clubs at one time or another so it has been brilliant to find this website to bring back the memories. She said: "The pubs of South Shields are numerous and each has its own fascinating history. The Crays were huge guys ,looked the part and were decked out in very flash but obviously very expensive suits . Im loving the new web site a fantastic design and fantastic photos. 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. June I knew John Harker ( he was a freind of my brother Gordon) and I do know Ray Huntley I will have to pass on your compliments. old nightclubs in south shields. I am still alive!! Can you believe I used to have to buy a friend a drink just to get her to dance to something I loved probably JamesBrown or Family or something great! Was told to read your comments from one of the girls, Jen Sherwood, and it was nice to see that you are both still with us. We also went to the Cellar Jazz Club in South Shields and to the jazz club at the Grange Hotel in Fulwell, Sunderland where lots of art students from Sunderland Art College went. I would just like to know anything about the soulless pos. 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. The band names mentioned on this site Junco Partners Alan Hull (bless im) and The Sect. I spend my time between Corbridge and Florida. When the Grey Street premises closed in the mid-seventies, the New Cavendish opened at the site previously occupied by Change Is and Bloomers on Bath Lane. 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. We used to wet the backs of our hands and press them onto someone elses hand trying to transfer the fluorescent stamp that was needed to get into JAZZ LOUNGE. you? Saw a lot of these bands at the Rex Hotel in Whitley Bay.It was mobbed when Love Affair on.!!! Myself and Ken Cooper were friends from Broadwood Junior school and we started going into town aged 14, as rockers with Brylcream quiffs, Jackson the Tailor drapes, drainpipes and beetle crushers and walking around in circles at the Maj Westgate road. ___________________________________________________________________________. Hey everyone Good Luck, Hi Jill, any stories to share or anyone who knows my granddad or great uncles feel free to share! That building and those surrounding it were demolished and have been rebuilt. I cant believe that we dont have a single photos of inside the club? Your email address will not be published. The club itself played house music and the occasional cheesy bop. to be just a newcastle club owner & darn with the peace & love universal. They gave me a flyer which had their past and present in it. however I cannot remember who it belonged to. I have one photograph of me in Sloopys in 1970. HAPPY DAYS>, Anyone still keep in contact with David or Tommy Findlay? I dont suppose you have any photographs or memorabilia of any of the clubs you worked in I have memberships cards and entrance tickets but no photos! My best friend married one of his friends (later divorced). Apparently thats where John first spotted me when I was dancing and that was all I was interested in at the time! thankyou for bringing back fantastic memories every one. Jean (still dancing) x. What a very comprehensive and informative site and great to see some of the places that meant quite a lot to me in my younger days. If anyone has any input on my post please respond. Hi June I do remember the Palleta, it used to be the place to go during the day, they cannot have done much business as we all used to buy one drink and make it last for hours until we got kicked out. I had my engagement party (yes I met John there) upstairs in Change Is in October 1974 and not a single photo was taken..such a shame! Julie Macsorley had been cooking a chicken at her home near South Shields when her carbon monoxide (CO) alarm alerted her to the danger. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. unfortunately I missed the Go Go but spent many happy hours at The Dolce,Sloopys,Cavendish,Bloomers (Change Is) Ruperts,Annabels ,Sands Club,Sombrero,Chelsea Cat,Julies,Burgundy Cobbler,Latino,Fiesta the list goes on and on saw some great live acts over the years. Any info would be really appreciated. My mate and I were upstairs buying hot dogs and I got ours and put plenty of Tomato sauce and Mustard on both and went to move away from the counter when a guy in a light tan suede cowboy Jacket backed into me covering his suede tassels in sauce. So if you two ever want to meet up just let me know, my email is david.coates@autosounds.co.uk. I played most north east theatres and eventually retired (I think) in 2016. blog 28 mentions thelate Mike Carr.. been on wikepedia and seems he still walks among us.. thankfully. I have mentioned (more than once) in my previous posts about what a real shame it is that there arent any photographs of such an amazing time; with so many good nightclubs in Newcastle alone. 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. Is it true? Vintage photos of clubs and bands in N.J. - nj.com Any information you have would be great. 5th Gear - Baltimore Pike, Media, PA. 19th Hole - North Hills, PA. 25th Hour - Wilkes Barre, PA. 94th Aero Squadron - 2750 Red Lion Rd. 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. Memories just keep flooding back of all those tremendous venues. Ken was great with fashions and always wore the latest gear, he got a job at City Stylish so we always tried to keep up with the latest trends. The line up was Ken Brady, Jimmy Crawford, Alan Blacks, Barry Preston, Spud Tate ( sadly passed away ). Another of those in attendance was Marcus Levey, who with his twobrothers ran La Dolce Vita before selling the club to the Bailey Organisation in 1965. 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. We went to Newcastle in 1967 to see them play Southampton. He was with his daughter who is also a sInger. The Quay Club, which opened in 1965, was a popular venue in the sixties. 69 Club Westgate Street plus MANY social clubs all around the North East. In particular a band member called Bill Mills. When they played The Cellar Club, So. Uncle Bob n Uncle Alf. :)A perfect gentleman. I used to work at the Oxford with Don Smith and Jims 2 room as singer with the trio. Trevor Chance. Tinker Smiths Great bloke and wonderful muso. Vogue. Remember them all.. 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. 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! Nowadays though I would just dance solo but back then I never did did. Bob Redhead. Not in the same league as the other clubs in the area, but full of the essentials of life - beer, women, music and food. I played drums with The Elcort, New Religion and The Gasboard in 60,s. Greys; Dolce Vita; Cavendish. King Crimson did their 1st try out gig at Change Is. Also the GoGo and the majestic, many others wish I could turn the clock back, just to revisit these places. Below is a modern day aerial view with the same locations marked (some of the original buildings have now gone).
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