Memories just keep flooding back of all those tremendous venues. Like you and George I have searched through every possible website trying to find photos and memorabilia. The Del 5s drummer was Quentin (think thats how you spell it) Bernie Watsons brother cant think of the other sax player though. David and Tommy Finlay did work the door at the Crescendo Club in Whitley Bay. The Beatles played for 5 bob. Hi Alfie Wright AKA Tony Sands Hypnotist opened the Cresendo Club Whitley bay I named it after The Cresendo Club in U.S.A Told him Id seen Tubby Hayes and John Dankworth/Clea Laine at Club 11. My favourite thing to do was go immediately to the clubs ( can you believe I used to think going to the pubs a waste of good dancing time!) HI, The Greg Burman Sound was resident at the Quay Club and I will never forget Greg showing me the proper way to play James Browns I Feel Good top bloke. Good Luck, Hi Jill, Jane Maddison, How are you? 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. I have tried to find photos of places frequented for such a short time but at the time felt like it would last forever. FABULOUS SITE MY HUSBAND DENNIS BRAZIL REMEMBERS THESE CLUBS WHEN WORKING IN NEWCASTLE YEARS LATER BEFORE WE WERE MARRIED I REMEMBER FROM WORKING IN NEWCASTLE WITH A FRIEND LOVED NEWCASTLE AND THE CLUBS ESPECIALLY THE PEOPLE WE ARE IN LEEDS. 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. As a PS Leam Lane WMC still have a thriving group night on Fridays, they also have a first class resident duo in Dougie and Carl, not many if any clubs still have live backing for the turns. 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. The club closed as Change Is and reopened as Bloomers. He also played at The Cavendish and LA Dolce Vita. After leaving the Invaders I played there regularly with Blues Band Vermen, with the late Keith Waring on lead and harmonica,Malcolm,ex lead guitar from Kylastrones,forget bass players name and Les Proud singer. 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. however I cannot remember who it belonged to. Just stumbled across this, I am the son of David Finlay please put all your stories from the hay days so I can get some sort of history to pass on to my kids as my mother jackie and davey split up when I was a baby and I only have his reputation to talk of and dont know if what I am told is true. Me mam and dad met there in 1970 and Id love to get them a photo made? old nightclubs in south shields. HiFred If you have any photographs of that time I would love to see them. Real name Northumberland Arms. Im not sure what Dave does now as my dad lost touch with him. The event is free to enter, with collection buckets out for those who wish to donate and will run from an early time of. He was with his daughter who is also a sInger. What a great site this is, many personalities mentioned I knew well. I found a photograph of my great-great-grandmother Mary Jane Fergusons public house, the Station Hotel, in Laygate Lane, South Shields. Her stage name was Julie Johnson. Wow, thank you SO much to Rob Quinn for your lovely comments about working with my Dad,Ken Maddison. 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. We still went to Bloomers perhaps once a week. Is it true? 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. We went often and went for the great music and danced all night. Hi Dave Coates enjoyed reading your post I dont live in Newcastle but had lots of contacts, friends and customers from my Disque records days in town. Thanks X, Jean ref Badfinger LP remember when the promoter give it to the JD Geoff Tate, got one myself, Hi George, Just noticed your comment which was addressed to me but (see comment 84) it should have been for Lorraine who i was sharing Bloomers memorabilia with Great times Anna. Bars & Clubs. 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. Life goes on. View listing packages . My Dad used to make roulett tables for Ray Grehan in the 60s, Hi my name is Helen Findlay the daughter of Dave Findlay. Wish I had been a fly on the wall.. ______________________________________________. Great memories, if somewhat hazy due to my then drink problem !! Enjoy the trip. Youve managed to make a truly great website even better THANK YOU!!! l have always lived in the North east area and found loads of old haunts from the 50s on here. how about that for happenstance. 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. 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. 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. During the mid/late 1960s I was half of the singing duo, Shirley and Johnny. I also went to the Majestic when I was about 14. Loved both Dave and Tommy Findlay Facebook Instagram Email. I DONT KNOW WHERE THE BALANCE OF THE GAMBLERS ARE, BUT GREAT TIMES. I always say that a photograph is a moment of time captured, that youll never get back! La Dolce Vita went into decline in the seventies and had several name changes before finally closing its doors as a venue in 2002. She was the resident singer. Dave and his brother Tommy were the doormen the manager was Ken Brady who used to be in the resident group at the Mayfair in Newcastle. My friend joy married Tommy. Anyone coming to the club during that period would have had to have been let in by me. Your email address will not be published. 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. Good job with the website. Tommy Oxley worked as a part-time Court Usher then. Also the GoGo and the majestic, many others wish I could turn the clock back, just to revisit these places. Would anyone know where I may get hold of a photo of the Gay Trouper pub. I always thought of the area just as you opened the double doors as the viewing platform. 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/. But the Gogo was the best of them all I remember seeing Chris Farlowe, Brian Augers Trinity, Spencer Davis Group, The Family, Zoot Money, Geno Washington, Georgie Fame, Otis Redding. What an era! I met my first girlfriend Yvonne there, started going to the Downbeat also Club Eleven in Sunderland with my close pal Rod. The Club AGogo opened in 1962 and ran for just over six years. 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. However most photographs Tom took were of customers and he sold them copies. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Raigad Uncategorized old nightclubs in south shields. Chirpy with a ready smile you were always a favourite of the Gamblers female fans. 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. The club was opened by the very Famous radio DJ Simon Dee. I remember queueing to get inside where you went down lots of dark stairs to an amazingly even darker area with fantastically loud but mesmeric music. JT, Hi Micky Dunn/ John Taberham, OK strange that, exactly the same names. He played a vital role in its history and the history of Newcastles night life in the 60s. George, John is still looking to see if he has any photos of the entrance to Bloomers on Bath Lane. 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. Mike Jeffery, owner of the Club AGogo and manager of the Animals and Jimi Hendrix was killed in a plane crash in 1973. The club was taken over by the Bailey Group in 1965. Those of us of a certain age will remember clubs like La Dolce Vita, Greys Club, the Cavendish and the Club AGogo. Ill gladly let you have copies of what I have a photo of Bloomers but boarded up and no sign and an internal shot of girls dancing and dry ice on the dancefloor from late 1960s also a flyer for the opening of Bloomers in July 1973. Then there was the cheese cloth shirts bought in the Handy side Arcade, Ken went full into the Flower Power with Kaftan and bells round his neck. Bernie was the organist and his brother another name that eludes me were both from Sunderland. I was really 56 but had big hair and platforms. La Strada in South Shields opened around 1962 and ran throughout the 1960s. Also, does anyone remember the DJ John Harker who worked at Annabels in Sunderland and in Whitley Bay but died a few years ago. A bit like the place in Dirty Dancing. Ended up working for the Bailey Org, for short time, I think they kinda helped ruin the scene though. Fuelled by this success, they picked a fight with Family singer Roger Chapman who proceeded to chin both of them in two minutes. 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. Invaders Friday Alan Price Rythm Combo featuring Lound Mouth Burden Sunday. Jean x. Whatever happened to them ? Do you know where any of the surviving ex members are now? 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. Ironically my son is now engaged to Billy Furys great niece! Bars & Clubs By 688iang The range of beers and ciders is magnificent, all superbly kept by Kath and the staff. The Guys & Dolls ran as an unlicensed venue and described itself as a coffee dance club. I have very blonde hair so Don Smith the band leader insisted on calling me Mike White. Would love to get hold of Jane Maddison, Kens daughter. old nightclubs in south shields. The building that held the club has long since been demolished. 10. So if you two ever want to meet up just let me know, my email is david.coates@autosounds.co.uk. Bounce Back 2 the Old Skool . Fantastic read! I wonder if anyone would be able to help me to find them or is there a way I can access them without being a member? 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 . A slideshow of pictures taken at Laygate South Shields in the 50's & 60's.. Pictures by Bill Claverly & narrated by Janet Wylie Cant remember the 60s without remembering the fabulous Righteous Brothers. Used to go to the GoGo Young Set,we were only 14/15 , sit and watch the older ones dance then go home and practice, following week we were there on the dance floor, giving it large.. Pete Wallis. He was the minder for Tom Jones when he came to the La Dolce Vita. Sadly he passed away at a comparatively young age. so it was really interesting to read the posts from Dave Pinder, Shani Lawn and Jo Slater, who also have connections to that time. The Oxford Galleries opened as a ballroom in 1925 and was a popular haunt for dancers through to the late sixties. The club itself played house music and the occasional cheesy bop. Bernie died a couple of years ago and I hear his collection of guitars were donated to The Sage. old nightclubs in south shields - jjbluesbar.com I regularly caught last bus from Sunderland (where my Wife lived) to Worsick Street but missed last bus to Fenham so went to Jazz Lounge at Club Agogo until 01.30hrs and hada a few beers and watched some great acts.I then caught the All Night Entertainment bus from the Central Station at 02.00hrs with a Bun Burger in my hand from Bowers. It sadly closed around 2016 and briefly turned into German bar, Das Wunderbar before closing completely. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); But if you were there and you cant remember much, then this site will jog your memory, at least about the local north east music scene of the mid to late sixties. Thank you. I bet he wasnt too happy when he was told. Hi. Without the contribution of these two men the club and music scene of the north east would have been considerably different. June Viner, Sorry should have said Frank Pickering and Mickey Pemberton. 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. Do you remember the DJ Big Phil not sure if he ever worked in Change Is but he certainly worked in Scamps, which was the place I went to the most from 1974- onwards probably til I got to the stage where I couldnt go clubbing and get up for work in a Bank anymore-old age I think its called! Sadly it all changed and went bad, but interesting times! Thank you. Billy. Ziggy's 19 Bars & Clubs By C9460ITmarkg (Payne) He was a singer on the circuit in 70s or Bevan Orchard who played keyboard for him? by | Jun 15, 2022 | seguin accident report | is money matters america legit | Jun 15, 2022 | seguin accident report | is money matters america legit 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. 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. 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. 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. Garry Steckles, Hi Melina Manning your mum Irene was my first girlfriend, at 16. One of them snapped my new tie in half trying to garrot me. Any comments welcomedthanks. Just stumbled across it whilst looking at pics. Rehearsals were sometimes in the Engineers Club in Ellison place. I just wish I could remember them all. Our nightclub, Industry, will be launching at the end of March, we are next door to Arbeia Bar South Shields. The lion was not part of the act, the guy just had it as a pet,it was amazing when he walked into the club with the lion on the lead. Im 75yrs. Ive exhausted all avenues looking for answers. Really interesting reading. The Downbeat was another of Mike Jefferys clubs. We started out at the jazz clubs and remember many nights at the New Orleans Club (I dont see that mentioned anywhere) followed up with going on to the Downbeat or the GoGo. How many of these South Tyneside nightclub photos - Shields Gazette Sounds as if those were the days alright! 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. Dawn Ralston (nee. Hey everyone 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. Saw Alan Bown Set, Downtown Faction and a group from Teeside(?Rivers Invitation)there. Ho Hum happy days and strange memories. Covid-19 permitting, most of us hope to enjoy the hospitality of pubs in South Shields, and elsewhere, once again in the not-too-distant future. I love this blog I am originally from Sunderland and have been trying to recall some of the clubs from this time this site has hit almost all of the ones I went to (mostly on Wearside) starting with the Seaburns cats night out on Wednesday nights, the Cellar (lying about our ages to get in) the Grange, the Bay Hotel and Wetheralls. 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 AGogo was situated on Percy Street, Newcastle on the top floor of a building which was also above the famous Handyside Arcade (or Arcadia as it was sometimes called). There is a good photo of the group playing in Wetheralls. There used to be a competition in the Panama dip in Whitley Bay in the summer which usually featured the same three groups which were the Wildcats, the Sixteen Strings & the invaders. He told me he had a photo of Ronnie Kray with a bloke sitting on his knee! 190 Dave, Hi, used to follow the Sect, go to various clubs and halls around Newcastle.Also the Elcorts, then the New Religion, and New Elcorts, I believe. 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. 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. We worked many times in Newcastle and the North East area. http://readysteadygone.co.uk/bryan-ferry/, Unveiling the past Amanda, Mike and the plaque. anybody remember? ideal for struggling musicians. June Viner. Does anyone have any info on Jimmy Bence and his Orchestra, particularly around 1965ish? Chas Chandler went on to become an impresario on the north east scene and was heavily involved with the Animals. I now live in Florida where I teach piano and still do a few gigs. They made an acetate demo at Morton Sound in Carliol Sq. The resident band was called the Del 5 the singer was Billy Wilson from Gateshead There was 2 sax players Peter Parkinson from South Shields was one but Im afraid the other name escapes me, Bernie was the organist while his brother was the drummer they were from Sunderland. We made many friends and had a wonderful time with so many happy memories. I still have the Badfinger single I won off the DJ in my treasure box. King Crimson did their 1st try out gig at Change Is. If I could do one thing before its too late it would be to help her reconnect with people from her past in what was the prime of her life. Things started to go wrong the following year when Bob Monkhouse found out that Ronnie Markham (who later rebranded himself as the hypnotist Romark) had been helping himself to the club takings and cooking the books. I cant believe that we dont have a single photos of inside the club? it is the same Ken Brady. 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. South Shields is a coastal town in the North East of England at the mouth of the River Tyne, about 3.7 miles (6.0 km) downstream from Newcastle upon Tyne. 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. JT, #74. You and I used to share guitar vocals with Ken Maddison in the early 70s at La Strada until I moved to Montego Bay. 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. The sixties may have belonged to London but in the seventies The NE was the place to be for the clubs! 2. 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. Closed to become Ocean & Collins and has since rebranded as Bliss and is now Voodoo. 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. He must have been in his late fifties in the time I knew him, and I think me may no longer be with us forty years on. I live in France now,so dont get many chances to visit the old stomping grounds. I remember Pat mentioning names of people like Keith Crombie, Tommy Finlay etc who she met through Ron but the rest of us never met them. The photo is of her from when she used to sing at Mayfair and when she appeared on American Bandstand. Others such as the unique Grotto, built among caves on the seafront at Marsden, are very much still with us. 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. I believe they were the resident band at the Mayfair at that time. Mum is 80 now and terminally ill with cancer. Heres a few other pictures that should bring back the golden age of northeast clubbing: . Top 10 Nightlife in South Shields, England - Things To Do I am particularly interested to hear you worked in Change Is (I went there regularly from 1971-74 approx) my memories are of great music James brown, Fatback Band, Hamilton Bohannon, Family- Burlesque and Timmy Thomas to name but a few. 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. I was a teenager in the 60s and along with my friends we went to a lot of the clubs mentioned, especially the GoGo, Downbeat Club, the Pickwick in Whitley Bay, and sometimes the La Dolce Vita. Initially the Downbeat was a jazz venue but towards the end of its life it featured mainly Rhythm & Blues bands. I was with the MARTELLES, we played at Club Eleven every Thursday, it was a blues night gig, great from the basement blues music. Im very interested in your post regarding a photographer who may taken photos of the nightclubs many of us attended. Met some real characters. any help would be great as they are my great uncles. My number is 0191 4922316 Suzanne x, Hi Suzanne, great to have someone else writing about Change Is. Just spent a couple of hours wallowing in nostalgia. Myself, Cass and Ken went down to Kings Road and came back with Leather Coats down to the ankles. He was an alto sax/clarinet player with Don Smith in the 60s and I worked in the cloakroom for about a year. We have a photo of the inside of Change Is with girls ( no men in sight!) please call me, if you dont want to speak here i TOTALLY understand, Worked greys club 1974 worked night club then casino had great memories also worked moulin rouge dean street for Teddy berg when they took over the bottos etc. 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. If Pete is still around you could use my email to get them together. There is a good article by The Evening Chronicle when the last record went on sale in auction. Thanks for the memories though, and keep up the good work. They gave me a flyer which had their past and present in it. What a great little site! Went to the Dolce for years and my mate at the time was DJ at Sloopys. Loved the stories behind the venues and the old photos. I was the original keyboard player in the Junco partners when we were resident at the agogo. I gave my mate his and told him see that guy look at the back of his jacket just as he turned round and it was `Chris Farlow. Some magic names and places. Happy Times. Brings back many memories. Sad to hear about Dave passing. they played for various bands and clubs. Any info would be really appreciated. My social life started at the Cellar Club in South Shields, moved on to the GoGo whilst it was at its height, back to the Cellar (renamed the New Cellar and then the Chelsea Cat), with a few detours along the way via the Latino, Dolce Vita, Greys Club, Change Is and finally Julies. 2. Cheers. They also used to play to a younger audience at the Hop in Whitley Bay. a great bunch of people used to drink the night there. Dusk was known for its huge New Year's Eve events, staying open till 7am. The best thing is Im still alive and have great memories. The reunion was a great success so full marks to Ian Wright for coming up with the idea and organising the event. 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. After he left the Gamblers he went to work for Ray Grehan. 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 weird coincidence is that the bearded chap in the middle is a friend of my wife, hes called Jason Robson, he used to work on the boxing show at the Hoppings, I wonder if he also worked at the Go Go? :)Alas, me and my friends said theyd never be famous with a name like that!!!!! I was only 18/19 years old and really loved the beat, the melody the arrangement and have been hooked all my life. If anyone has any good images or information, please post on here or contact me personally. And dont even think about the Downbeat!! Phila. Went to a Motown concert at the Sunderland Empire a couple of years ago and, would you believe it, sitting next to me was Frank Pemberton who used to own Club 11 in Sunderland with Mickey Pemberton (I think).
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