I would like to think so. I remember you Chic Reid if you see this please get in touch. Went to the Dolce for years and my mate at the time was DJ at Sloopys. We drove all night and met some great Geordie at the match and who then took us to the Cavendish where we saw from memory Gerry and the pacemakers. If anyone reading this knew my mother or any other members of the Jimmy Bence Orchestra, please leave a comment on this site. I briefly played guitar with the George Ricco Band, rotating between Wetherals, La Dolce Vita and the Cavendish, 1965/66, Does anyone remember the Carousel Club in Chester le Street? 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. 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 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. Bars & Clubs By 688iang The range of beers and ciders is magnificent, all superbly kept by Kath and the staff. ___________________________________________________________________________. 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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. I also went to the Majestic when I was about 14. I was there from day one for about 15 months. I was about 17 when Wilson Picket pulled me up onto the tiny stage at the Newcastle Club aGoGo Jazz Lounge. 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. Some time later I joined the Gamblers. It was a no-brainer that these lads were something very special. Me and my brother had some great nights in La Strada. old nightclubs in south shields. THE 10 BEST South Shields Bars & Clubs (with Photos) - Tripadvisor What a great site this is, many personalities mentioned I knew well. Its said the CID were only two steps behind them where ever they went from the minute they got here. He was the minder for Tom Jones when he came to the La Dolce Vita. 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. Suzanne, Of course I remember your dad Jimmy, many great times working together. He gave me my proverbial 5 minutes of fame. The Downbeat was situated in Carliol Square, Newcastle not far from Worswick Street bus station. 69 Club Westgate Street plus MANY social clubs all around the North East. There were two lads called Tich and Grass who frequented the club and fancied themselves as hard men.They beat up Paul Williams, who was then with Mayall, when he bumped into one of them. I stayed with Kim when she went solo but only again for a short time. Saw some great people there including Joe Harriott and Abdullah Ibrahim (Dollar Brand). Thanks My grandfather owned a number of clubs and pubs before WW2, including Balmbras in the Cloth Market, of Blaydon Races fame, and Uncle Toms Cabin, an infamous sailors pub in North Shields. Happy days! Just been reading a comment from Pete Wallis from May 2015. Best wishes, Trevor. I talked to Ken Brady today and he remembers Pete with affection. The Kon-Tors didnt play original music but were a great cover band. Comment by Michael finlay December 12, 2011], How can u be his son micheal -when u cant even spell his name rite -and he hasnt got a clue who jackie is, Anyone remember Purple Haze, a school band from Redwell School in 1968 Johnathan,Richard,Frank and Michael, Hello everyone I dont supose for one minute that anyone remembers me, I was lead singer for The Strangers and The Strollers,what Im really trying to find out kylastron Mac is buried so I can go and pay my respects to an old and dear friend who I lost touch with a long time ago thanks, Hi Im very interested in your post regarding a photographer who may taken photos of the nightclubs many of us attended. Jean x. Save this search; Map View; List your business for Free! The Quay Club, which opened in 1965, was a popular venue in the sixties. Unfortunately I am not able to see them as I am not on Facebook. Also when I used go to the Dolce there used to be a DJ called Jimmy Walker. I was best friends with Pongo (Keith to me) and for a short while roady for them. He had retired to the Seahouses area with his wife. I met my first girlfriend Yvonne there, started going to the Downbeat also Club Eleven in Sunderland with my close pal Rod. The club was managed by Ken Brady who used to be in the resident band at the Majestic in Newcastle. I then returned to a normal life !!!! Thank you power bi relative date filter include current month; old nightclubs in south shields. 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. Like George I have been looking for pics for years. Is it true? I am a cockney! 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. 54-56 Ocean Road, South shields, NE33 2JD 0191 4967500. Good job with the website. I was just a nipper at the time but I remember my folks going to all those clubs as well as Change Is. I have great memories of spending many nights, years later, listening to Nigel Stanger and Lindolph DOliviera playing with the East Side Torpedoes too. old nightclubs in south shieldscharles upham daughters. A former nurse said she feels "lucky to . Restaurants in South Shields 1. Is Jim wright still alive? Tommy Oxley can be seen in the film Get Carter. Loved them! Dawn Ralston (nee. Cheers. Hi Alfie Wright AKA Tony Sands Hypnotist opened the Cresendo Club Whitley bay I named it after The Cresendo Club in U.S.A which was poor quality, scratches etc. Whatever happened to them ? Great article, as with Michael(the previous poster)I have a family connection to these times. I had a great time.Lots of memories. Id listen to the bands, be dazzled by the girls! The sound system was said to be second to none. 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. away from him: Jeffrey managed the ANIMALS & JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE like small club bands. Its no wonder that London gangsters such as the Kray twins were keen to get in on the action. any stories to share or anyone who knows my granddad or great uncles feel free to share! Thursday nights at the Agogo were the highlights of my week thats when the big-name touring acts played there, and admission was seven shillings and sixpence. Any comments welcomedthanks. TO MIKE GRAHAM, hey !! Also played drums on I Keep Singing that same old song, Heavy Jelly (Skip Bifferty). Nice to see some old familiar names that I have met in my past days around NE. Good Luck, Hi Jill, 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? I heard later from her father, that she married a fellow called Bill. Great memories. Another guy from that era I worked with was the tragic big Geordie Short, his group Bits & Pieces were well known around the WMC scene, they ended up as resident group at the now demolished Mount Pleasant club. 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. old nightclubs in south shields. Like you and George I have searched through every possible website trying to find photos and memorabilia. Owner, Sandford Goudie, opened a second La Strada in Sunderland in 1967. Had a great time in the 60s. Wow, this is very interesting information, Im Mark Ward Im the son of Chuck & Kathy Ward, along with Mike Jeffries they founded the Marimba in High Bridge and were true sultans of the Jazz and Latin America music scene in Newcastle, I have always been searching for information and any photographs of the Marimba, on searching I have always been a bit let down that my father has never had any mention for the part they played in this cool and underground scene, when everybody else was bopping. I played drums with The Elcort, New Religion and The Gasboard in 60,s. "These areas were thriving communities - and people love to reminisce by looking at old photographs and sharing stories.. 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. 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. From the Soap . I was born in a Newcastle club (the Hillfield on Grainger Park Road, which my parents owned) and spent a lot of my late teens at the Pickwick in Whitley Bay (my home town), with frequent trips to Newcastle and the big-city night spots, mainly the Agogo, followed by the Cavendish and the Dolce Vita, or Greys if we were a bit flush. Our selection of photographs recall an era of social club beauty contests, colliery wagons,. Buy tickets from a trusted primary outlet. Hi Fred A TOUCH OF VELVET, A STING OF BRASS your intro tune? Ifeel so incredibly nostalgic about those very important days, which went over much too quickly. My sister was the girlfriend of Gordon Cleghorn. Johny Sampson provided the music with Mirelle Grey and later Johny Heenan. You and I used to share guitar vocals with Ken Maddison in the early 70s at La Strada until I moved to Montego Bay. Hello, this has been a great read. 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. Brings back many memories. It was situated on the forth and fifth floor of a building at 1 Pink Lane, opposite Bowers restaurant. 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 was too young to have gone to the legendary Club AGogo as I was still at infant school at Stanley, Co.Durham in the late 60s & 70s, but a good mate of mine John from my village in Burnopfield, was a regular there throughout the Go gos duration & John has told me over the years, all the stories & Im jealous as hell that I never had at least one night at the Club AGogo to enjoy it! Hi I used to go to most of the clubs and dance halls in Newcastle the Gogo Downbeat Dolce Oxford Galleries but mostly the Majestic Ballroom where I first saw Rue and the Rockets who were from Carlisle and are still playing. 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. Thank you again Roger Im now in trouble for being late for an appointment as Ive just read through all of the comments again!!! The Forever 54 charity night will take place at Arbeia on Saturday, July 2nd. 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. Does anybody remember the house band at La Dolce Vita in the early seventies, Robbie was the bass player, John the lead guitar. Maybe a good starting point might be the Chronicle as I am sure that they have a library full of old photos. there was a keyboard player and a drummer called Allan, who drove around Newcastle in a big left hand drive American car. 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 concept was that the club would not be the same from one week to the next. Maggy Ross could be Maggy Heskith who died a few years ago. Went to nearly all the clubs mentioned. Would anyone know where I may get hold of a photo of the Gay Trouper pub. THE 10 BEST Nightlife Activities in South Shields - Tripadvisor I would like to add, we played with Johnny Dankworth at Club Eleven, on the same bill was Danny Williams (Moon River) Great guys and what a night. Now a block of flats. Dave and Tommy Findley worked the door most week-endsI cant remember the name of the resident group but the singer was called Billy , the saxophinist was Peter and the organist was Bernie . Her stage name was Julie Johnson. 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. 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. Hi, I was in the Ken Maddison band for a number of years but when he died then Margaret I lost touch with her. 21 long forgotten nights clubs in Southampton | Daily Echo 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. I remember going to the GOGO, but could only go in young set. Regards George, Re Photographs and Tom Oxley. Top 10 Nightlife in South Shields, England - Things To Do 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 Crays quickly found the law too darned hot up here and returned south after a short and unproductive trip. The Downbeat was another of Mike Jefferys clubs. But who were the men and woman who owned and ran the north easts iconic clubs and kept us entertained throughout the sixties? Does anyone remember Joe and Pat McBeth,fab dancers, Does anyone know of any Italian restaurant where someone called Frank Calzini or Franco Calzini worked in 1967 it was in Pink Lane. My Grandad, Billy Findlay was Davey and Tommys uncle, they used to both work and own some clubs in Newcastle, they also ran the downbeat (all of this is what my granddad tells me) there does seem to be some confusion with people saying they were related etc the second name is FINDLAY not finlay haha! AGE OF AQUARIUS future existence. View listing packages . 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. During the late fifties and early sixties the Maj was a very popular venue for dancing. dancing from 1969. They are both sisters of my mother Loretta, who also worked there. Equally we are desperately trying to find an internal shot of Scamps? Mighty Joe Young was the band of our choice.many musicians stood in with them, Nigel Stanger being one of them, Ronny McLean on tromboneEric Burdon often sang or shouted there and Allan Price raised the roof with his piano and electric organ if I remember rightly. It had a bad name she said. 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. I went there quite a few times in the late 60s. Cube in the spotlight A scene from. 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. The Majestic Ballroom on the junction of Westgate Road and Clayton Street was originally built as a cinema. - Mike Mezz. La Dolce Vita went into decline in the seventies and had several name changes before finally closing its doors as a venue in 2002. Thanks to Roger, I have been able to share memories with someone else who was working in Change Is at that time and I know he mustve played great music as I was always the last one dancing every night! Loved both Dave and Tommy Findlay Hi Margaret, Great times Anna. by | Jun 15, 2022 | seguin accident report | is money matters america legit | Jun 15, 2022 | seguin accident report | is money matters america legit I was only 18/19 years old and really loved the beat, the melody the arrangement and have been hooked all my life. Starting with the Downbeat Jazz Club in 1960 and most of the other venues mentioned. We made many friends and had a wonderful time with so many happy memories. ___________________________________________________________________________. I DONT KNOW WHERE THE BALANCE OF THE GAMBLERS ARE, BUT GREAT TIMES. 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. & 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. I used to work at the Oxford with Don Smith and Jims 2 room as singer with the trio. Facebook Instagram Email. Closed to become Ocean & Collins and has since rebranded as Bliss and is now Voodoo. After the gig was finished Joe was going home and this band of youngsters were sitting in the arcade, one of them said Joe, lend us 10 bob to get some chips, were skint and starving so Joe took pity and obliged, that band turned out to be the Faces and the kid he loaned the 10 bob to was Rod Stewart, Joe was always moaning he never got his 10 bob back. The Marimba opened in 1959 serving Italian food and snacks during the day at prices students could afford. Great site. anybody remember? 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. Memories just keep flooding back of all those tremendous venues. I remember seeing Sandford Goudie and his glamorous wife there regularly.We watched a young comedian called Jimmy Tarbuck performing, just before he came to fame at the London Palladium.

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