Yours nostalgically Just found a post from Jane Maddison whos dad Ken Maddison was my bandleader for many years after I left groups to settle down. I never got to playground, when bloomers closed we all migrated to la dolce vita for a while but was never quite the same yes, loved dancing but fortunately my best mate Lesley was the same and we both hardly ever sat down ! You and I used to share guitar vocals with Ken Maddison in the early 70s at La Strada until I moved to Montego Bay. Wish I had been a fly on the wall.. ______________________________________________. Chunky on drums used to work at Cut-Outs at the top of Byker Road before they were taken over by Field Cartons and moved to Killingworth. Pretty Thing at the Scene Club Middlesbrough, that was a night to remember. Ahhh the memories of such magical days 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! (Payne) He was a singer on the circuit in 70s or Bevan Orchard who played keyboard for him? power bi relative date filter include current month; old nightclubs in south shields. We worked many times in Newcastle and the North East area. 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 just wish I could remember them all. It was an eye opener for a very young me and I loved it. I still love to dance but have ditched the false eyelashes! 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). Jean McGowan, Hi Trevor Chance. Greys; Dolce Vita; Cavendish. Ownership changed hands around 1966 and eventually the Gogo closed its doors two years later after the Bailey Organisation opened a disconightspot called Sloopys above the La Dolce Vita. Billy Bottos. 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. I am now almost 80 and still follow the era and the music. The concept was that the club would not be the same from one week to the next. The Majestic Ballroom on the junction of Westgate Road and Clayton Street was originally built as a cinema. Your dad is on Jesmond and not too well at present, Re comment 72 by David Parks Hi Great band, very professional. [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. I went to Change Is regularly from about 1969/70 until Scamps opened at the beginning of 1974 I think? The building that housed the Marimba no longer exists. We still went to Bloomers perhaps once a week. He told me about his time as a photographer at Newcastle Night Clubs in the 1960s. 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. The Tube being one of his projects. 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 remember the Old Cellar club with Mrs Bailey on the door. 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 . Anyone wanting to get in touch holland.A1@sky.com, Great to see all this stuff ,Ive been searching for a record I heard at the GoGo in about 67/68.Ive no idea what it was caled or who it was by ,the only bit I can remember was it was either called or had a line in it ..youve got roses in your soul Oh I could go on all day. there was a keyboard player and a drummer called Allan, who drove around Newcastle in a big left hand drive American car. Went to nearly all the clubs mentioned. 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. Buy tickets from a trusted primary outlet. They gave me a flyer which had their past and present in it. 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). The reunion was a great success so full marks to Ian Wright for coming up with the idea and organising the event. Pete Wallis. Mike Pemberton and Mick Pickering had Club Eleven, what memories. The building which housed La Dolce Vita still stands but now contains luxury flats. Ziggy's 19 Bars & Clubs By jacquelinesQ1680QF I had a great time there and made a dreadful mistake by leaving to work at Leicester for Top Rank. The resident band at the Crescendo was the Del 5, the singer was Billy Wilson from Gateshead, there was 2 sax players one was Peter Parkinson from South Shields but Im sorry the other name eludes me. Maggy Ross could be Maggy Heskith who died a few years ago. 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. Had great life Its been good reading all the names on this site . loved those ..times i/ve never lost my love of Jazz, and am still singing those beautifull songs in and around the Northeast. Brilliant site! Reviews; Claim your business; Escape. If anyone has any input on my post please respond. Remember Mike Jeffrey trying to get Legalite roulette system into me CIU clubs. I heard later from her father, that she married a fellow called Bill. They did a lovely beans on toast. Does anyone remember the coffee bar called the Palleta on Blacket Street? I know I had a great time working at many NE clubs during the late sixties and early seventies. We were also friends with Clive Lee who was a total fruitcake in the style of Freddie Starr! I found a photograph of my great-great-grandmother Mary Jane Fergusons public house, the Station Hotel, in Laygate Lane, South Shields. The last couple of times I've been in the beer has been very poor, I tried the Landlords bitter and old speckled hen but both were tasting dodgy. 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. Hi. The Club AGogo opened in 1962 and ran for just over six years. Thank you Jeffrey was CONTENT!!! Great bloke and wonderful muso. Brings back many memories. 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. Couldnt believe my luck. Sadly Geordie is now in a care home after having several serious strokes and has no memory. The late Mike Carr appeared there as well as his brother Mike(vibes). He was a drummer at La Strada, South Shields and Sunderland, in the 60s, my mother Rita Clay was taking the money on the door, I remember going to the kids Christmas parties that Sandford Goudie used to put on for us, he also played at the Pickwick in Whitley Bay, I can remember his band was called The Opus Three, he then went on to form a band called Paulas People who were resident at The Blue Star Club, Newcastle. Bernie died a couple of years ago and I hear his collection of guitars were donated to The Sage. Best wishes, Trevor. Hi Margaret, 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. 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. My sister was the girlfriend of Gordon Cleghorn. 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. 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. Heres a reminder of some of those Newcastle clubs and venues and where they were. The event is free to enter, with collection buckets out for those who wish to donate and will run from an early time of. even had chairs in the corridor of the hotel they stayed at. Happy Days. Great site.Keep it up, Paul x. Required fields are marked *. I DONT KNOW WHERE THE BALANCE OF THE GAMBLERS ARE, BUT GREAT TIMES. Im not sure what Dave does now as my dad lost touch with him. Thanks for the memories though, and keep up the good work. If anyone has any good images or information, please post on here or contact me personally. During the sixties, seventies and beyond the Mayfair hosted some unforgettable nights featuring many of the top chart and touring bands of the era; bands such as Led Zeppelin, The Who, Pink Floyd, Queen, Black Sabbath, The Clash, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Motorhead, Thin Lizzy and Nirvana, to name just a few. According to her they had sex on the floor there. I had the Landlords bitter the following day in Wetherspoons and it tasted . They played Family In My Own Time and Curved Air Back Street Love and T Rex Get It On. I later joined the Gamblers backing Billy Fury. Change Is was financed by comedian, Bob Monkhouse who teamed up with Newcastle entrepreneur Ronnie Markham in an attempt to open a club that would offer something different to the many other clubs in the city at that time. Other acts that appeared at the Majestic Ballroom in the sixties include; The Moody Blues, The Kinks, The Spencer Davis Group, The Hollies, Van Morrison and the Small Faces. Maybe a good starting point might be the Chronicle as I am sure that they have a library full of old photos. Then late 1962 we changed to mods and started going to the Go-Go, and also the West End boys club. My boyfriend was working and was 15. Some of the pubs in our image selection, such as the New Ferry Tavern which overlooked the ferry landing on the River Tyne, have gone. 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? On the left, the dark haired lady is Barbara Young, and on the right is her sister Joan Young. 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. Occasionally, I heard it referred to as the Gay Trouper. 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 Now a block of flats. Nick Brandon, the singer (his stage name) worked at Wards the printers in High Bridge. no one has mentioned the muscle inn built into the viaduct bottom of dene st, the club was run by wrestlers hence the name.The club room was tiny 40 punters it was full.an H girder ran the length of the bar (head height)where punters rested their beer (or whatever had fell off a wagon)this was circa 1962 on a friday it was jazzers M.C. 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. 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. norwood surgery opening times; catholic bible approved by the vatican. 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. The Mayfair finally closed its doors in August 1999 and was later demolished to make way for the Gate Leisure Centre. how about that for happenstance. Just stumbled across it whilst looking at pics. Just discovered this site. My mobile no is 07580452584. The decor must be 30 yrs old. Like George I have been looking for pics for years. i used to be a singer and guitarist in Newcastle in the 1960s in the MAYFAIR with The Gamblers (they became Billy Furys band) i then was a singer with George Ricco on the Bailey circuit and we moved to Jim Wrights 2 rooms in gallowgate Newcastle. 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. Is it true? Real name "Northumberland Arms". I was a regular there in the 60s maybe 63-64-65ish 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. Laygate - South Shields - Pics from the 50's & 60's - YouTube Johny Sampson provided the music with Mirelle Grey and later Johny Heenan. Thank you for telling me where I can locate some photos taken inside Bloomers Nightclub in the early 1970s. Ian Galbraith was one and I understand he subsequently became the Mayor of Sunderland. Great site!! Her stage name was Julie Johnson. Hi Cassie It was a no-brainer that these lads were something very special. Dusk was known for its huge New Year's Eve events, staying open till 7am. Im very interested in your post regarding a photographer who may taken photos of the nightclubs many of us attended. Photo: sg Photo Sales 2.. He was from Sunderland and used to come and meet me after school when I was in my school uniform. How long would it take you to save for the home of your dreams? I did overhear a conversation in which one of the guests asked the other if he had been present at the Gogo on the night that Dave Findlay knocked out Keith Crombies teeth! Ah, Dusk! I can still remember the feeling of excitement I felt when walking up the stairs and opening the double doors to be greeted by very loud and always very good music. 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. thankyou for bringing back fantastic memories every one. . pm me at cmburney@outlook.com. In particular a band member called Bill Mills. 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. Dave Coates. 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 discovered there by Dame Margot Fontaine and sent to RCA records to begin my recording career. I attended this event At the jazz cafe with my parents Barbara and Teddy Berg. She was called Maggie Ross, quite a dancer as I recall. I went to a place in 1972 which I knew only as the dive bar and could never understand why. and myself on Hammond Organ. THE 10 BEST South Shields Bars & Clubs - Tripadvisor June 30, 2022; my septum piercing won't flip up; vegan mochi cake recipe Ended up working for the Bailey Org, for short time, I think they kinda helped ruin the scene though. Cant remember the 60s without remembering the fabulous Righteous Brothers. The Crays quickly found the law too darned hot up here and returned south after a short and unproductive trip. I left England in 1966 to emigrate to Canada but still look fondly back to my younger days and great music in Newcastle. 5th Gear - Baltimore Pike, Media, PA. 19th Hole - North Hills, PA. 25th Hour - Wilkes Barre, PA. 94th Aero Squadron - 2750 Red Lion Rd. Such a shame it all came to an end way too soon. Others such as the unique Grotto, built among caves on the seafront at Marsden, are very much still with us. 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). However at night it became a private membership club with jazz being served up by some of the best musicians around. Find what you're looking for about Nightclubs in South Shields with city-visitor. I think Wednesdays was Cats Night Out mainly only records being played but Saturdays it was bands,The Kylastrons were a favourite I remember in their leather trousers playing Hall Of The Mountain King with loads of echo. Had some great evenings there in the late 1950s as well as any evenings at the Oxford Gallerys and the Majestic. Bounce Back 2 the Old Skool . 10. 9. Regards George, Re Photographs and Tom Oxley. five sat new vikings (wally mcgill sid cross etc)high five sun(myself alan hull mickey gallagher kenny anderson martin quinn)forgot to mention when a train rumbled over viaduct all the beers fell off! La Strada in South Shields opened around 1962 and ran throughout the 1960s. He is 93 living in South Africa. Met my husband there and saw some great bands and stood next to Eric Burdon at the bar. 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. THE 10 BEST Nightlife Activities in South Shields - Tripadvisor OK strange that, exactly the same names. 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. Absolutely loved it. June 14th, 2022 mandarin high school basketball mandarin high school basketball Starting with the Downbeat Jazz Club in 1960 and most of the other venues mentioned. Its a good job my parents never heard about the murder that took place there in the mid 70s. Im mainly interested in the lead singer of the time called John Little (or possibly also used the name Osbourne). I worked at Newcastle Crown Court from 1978-1980, and during that time, I worked with Tommy Oxley, who has been mentioned here on this site. old nightclubs in south shields - nefrocaresolutions.com 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. old nightclubs in south shields The top map is an old street plan of the city with the various venues marked with coloured dots. I have googled and tried Face book but without any success. I remember the 60 they where wonderfull years. He was with his daughter who is also a sInger. They made an acetate demo at Morton Sound in Carliol Sq. Jean (still dancing) x. Photo: Shields Gazette Photo Sales 2. LA DOLCE VITA CRAZY NIGHTS!!! 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. Julie Macsorley had been cooking a chicken at her home near South Shields when her carbon monoxide (CO) alarm alerted her to the danger. We have a photo of the inside of Change Is with girls ( no men in sight!) Good bands played there. Change Is opened with a flourish on 9th February 1969 with a promise of first class entertainment from the best acts around. Chirpy with a ready smile you were always a favourite of the Gamblers female fans. Ive exhausted all avenues looking for answers. :)A perfect gentleman. How time flies. How many of these South Tyneside nightclub photos - Shields Gazette 30 left on 9 February 2013. 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. 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. I also have a photograph of myself and Irish Comedian Dave Allan.It opened at a time when the casino had to be moved out of the nightclub and have a separate entrance.They housed the Casino upstairs next to sloopys. Lovely to see Ray Grehans name mentioned. Garry Steckles, Hi Melina Manning your mum Irene was my first girlfriend, at 16. I met John there in March of 1974 and we were there several times a week. "These areas were thriving communities - and people love to reminisce by looking at old photographs and sharing stories.. Does anyone remember anyone from there? David and Tommy Finlay did work the door at the Crescendo Club in Whitley Bay. Hi, does anyone remember by dad Alan Clay? I remember you Chic Reid if you see this please get in touch. http://readysteadygone.co.uk/bryan-ferry/, Unveiling the past Amanda, Mike and the plaque. Later, graduated on to the Cavendish and Greys, dont know what happened to Sect. He now lives in High Heaton I believe. A friend in music (Colin Bradley who played in a Teesside band called The Road Runners with Paul Rodgers and Micky Moody in the 60s) was kind enough to send me a link. 9 Jun 2022 . The Criterion, on the right, Ocean Road, South Shields, 1970s (Norman Dunn), The Neptune Inn, South Shields Pubs, by Eileen Burnett, published by Amberley, The Tyne Dock Hotel, South Shields, 1938. La Dolce Vita supporting P J Proby. These included Tommy Hendersons Latin American Group and others such as the Bernie Thorpe Trio and Mike Carrs Emcee Four. Great article. however I cannot remember who it belonged to. There were around a dozen night clubs with top acts appearing in the city every day of the week. I still have the Badfinger single I won off the DJ in my treasure box. 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. Does anyone have any info on Jimmy Bence and his Orchestra, particularly around 1965ish? Under new management I. Memories just keep flooding back of all those tremendous venues. Burlesque was my band until car accident and moved to London and became a session singer. My father never wavered in his belief that Michael was not guilty of infamous murder of Angus Sibbet the fruit machine man/ and said he was odds on the fall guy. 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. Anyway, I hope your life is going well Trevor. old nightclubs in south shieldscharles upham daughters. Closed to become Ocean & Collins and has since rebranded as Bliss and is now Voodoo. Whow I thought I was the bees knees. I would love to hear from anyone who is related to me. 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). It was a Valentines Dance and we had to do the last part of the show as the audience were clamouring for dance music and they couldnt dance to the Moody Blues! The North East in the 60s as a wonderful time for musicians and performers and I am so pleased to have been there. so thank you for that! View listing packages . So the Kon-Tors had to play a second set at Wetheralls in Sunderland as part of the fee. Jill, Hi Jill, i used to go to the old cellar club in south Shields i/m sure it did/nt sell alcohol then, any way my mam bought me a can can petticoat and it was made of lace that was starched and when us girs sat down the petticoat was a massive sea of lace and our [sussies and stockings] were often on view!! Has anyone out there got an actually photo of Bloomers with its name on the building been looking for years .thank you. Mike Jeffery, owner of the Club AGogo and manager of the Animals and Jimi Hendrix was killed in a plane crash in 1973. 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. 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. Sydney Australia. I then returned to a normal life !!!! On club nights the occasional drunken troublemaker would be invited upstairs to the wrestling ring and taught the error of his conduct!HAPPY DAZE!!! Many thanks for the site. I was about 17 when Wilson Picket pulled me up onto the tiny stage at the Newcastle Club aGoGo Jazz Lounge. In this day and age, we could never have what we had back then. Can you remember a guy called Louie who also worked at Change is? Myself, Cass and Ken went down to Kings Road and came back with Leather Coats down to the ankles. He gave me my proverbial 5 minutes of fame. I was amazed at the club scene in the North East! 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. 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. Invaders Friday Alan Price Rythm Combo featuring Lound Mouth Burden Sunday. Greg Burmans speakers were legendary but were a bastard to transport and set up. Does anyone remember Big Phil who was a brilliant DJ and worked in both clubs mentioned? I also wore a lot of mascara and false eye lashes which sometimes pealed off! Nice to see the Dolce vita, too. I had an input early in the posts re La Strada and Ken Maddison and was lead vocalist at the Sunderland and South Shields nightclubs. by | Jun 15, 2022 | seguin accident report | is money matters america legit | Jun 15, 2022 | seguin accident report | is money matters america legit The sound system was said to be second to none. of Newcastle in the 60s. A former nurse said she feels "lucky to . Happy days, Dawn the Nelson Street Jazz Club is mentioned on the page about the Marimba Coffee House. Ill get back to you on that. I worked at the Crescendo Club in Whitley Bay in 1968-9 and Ray Grehan owned it then . All The Clubs from back in the day | Facebook 1967 Advertisement for La Strada in Sunderland. you? A long time ago! The band consisted of George Richardson vocal/ piano, Billy Mordue/ drums, John Edwards/ bass, wonderful musicians, great times. & 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. As well as the Crescendo he ran the Club Tempo in London and the Pentland Club in Edinburgh. ___________________________________________________________________________. The Sounds Londoner Ronnie Pipe on piano Herbie Flowers bass Des ???
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