Dont know how she knew cos she had never been there!!! #93 Roger. 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. Remember some of the places between 1968 to 73 as a 18 plus year old. Thanks It was fun to meet and party with many stars of the times, Marty Wylde, Kathy Kirby etc. Gosh this all brings back some fab memories of going dancing with my boyfriend at Change Is/Bloomers in Bath Lane from 1972 onwards and where I became a member at 14, still at school, yes 14, a rebel. Robbie use to lean out of the passenger window as they were driving around shouting LOOK NO HANDS ! I met my first girlfriend Yvonne there, started going to the Downbeat also Club Eleven in Sunderland with my close pal Rod. Julie Macsorley had been cooking a chicken at her home near South Shields when her carbon monoxide (CO) alarm alerted her to the danger. Read more. Shields there was no late licence and it shut around 10-30. 60s Clubs - Ready Steady Gone! In this day and age, we could never have what we had back then. 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. 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. Owner, Sandford Goudie, opened a second La Strada in Sunderland in 1967. 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. Ian Galbraith was one and I understand he subsequently became the Mayor of Sunderland. Great memories. They always wore wine coloured suits and cowboy small ties. Enter Your Postcode Submit. If you went there please let me know. "These areas were thriving communities - and people love to reminisce by looking at old photographs and sharing stories.. 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. Great site. I read all the stuff about The Maj and Rue And the Rockets, does anyone remember the resident DJ, a young girl (said to be the youngest professional DJ around. Ho Hum happy days and strange memories. Hi. Starting with the Downbeat Jazz Club in 1960 and most of the other venues mentioned. Exciting times. I DONT KNOW WHERE THE BALANCE OF THE GAMBLERS ARE, BUT GREAT TIMES. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. 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. anybody remember? Later, graduated on to the Cavendish and Greys, dont know what happened to Sect. There were around a dozen night clubs with top acts appearing in the city every day of the week. They are both sisters of my mother Loretta, who also worked there. Billy Bottos. Remember them all.. My memories of that time are very hazy, I know we had good times, I just cannot remember many of them. Johny Sampson provided the music with Mirelle Grey and later Johny Heenan. Getting your hand stamped if you wanted to get into The Jazz Lounge (I was always too young and had to make do with The Young Set, which I reckon had a better atmosphere anyway!). 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. What a star she could have been. went to most of the other clubs mentioned, brilliant times ? Great memories, if somewhat hazy due to my then drink problem !! THE 10 BEST South Shields Bars & Clubs (with Photos) - Tripadvisor 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. Vogue. I remember Chic, he did incredible things with the sound and lights. View listing packages . If anyone reading this knew my mother or any other members of the Jimmy Bence Orchestra, please leave a comment on this site. I was a DJ at The Cellar club, The Tavern, Change Is, Sloopys, The Dolce Vita, The New Caverndish and a few more. I absolutely loved the place. Would be good to have a reunion.. sorry to hear of joe lisles death the 69 club owner. 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. I was the only doorman for over one year. He was an alto sax/clarinet player with Don Smith in the 60s and I worked in the cloakroom for about a year. Dave Coates. Mike Jeffery, owner of the Club AGogo and manager of the Animals and Jimi Hendrix was killed in a plane crash in 1973. My mobile no is 07580452584. ___________________________________________________________________________. During the seventies it was run by David Macbeth, a popular northeast singer in the late fifties and early sixties. I was given an unopened and unused car sticker with the distinctive picture of the girl in bloomers (which is kept safely in my favourite memories box) but Im guessing that you already have a lot of the memorabilia. I used to work at the Oxford with Don Smith and Jims 2 room as singer with the trio. He was from Sunderland and used to come and meet me after school when I was in my school uniform. Fantastic memories of Newcastle and the North East club scene. I remember being a young teenager and the Junco Partners practising in the bedroom at my family home Caroline Cottages, John is my brother and I do remember Pete Wallis being the keyboard player and amazing they are still playing after all these years. pm me at cmburney@outlook.com. The photograph was taken in the dressing room of The Tavern/Latino in South Shields (my memory for dates etc is very hazy)The lion was a pet and belonged to one of the acts playing at the club. He also played at The Cavendish and LA Dolce Vita. I also went to the Playground on Westgate Road until about 1976. 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 think the name was Michaels? any help would be great as they are my great uncles. In October 1968 the Bailey Organisation opened Sloopys disco above La Dolce Vita. My wife Joan still meets up with the girls every week, Jen Sherwood, Eleanor Robson, Brenda Grieves, Marlene Charlton, Wendy Wilson, Ros Daly, Jean Orr, Elaine McCleod. JT, #74. 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. Bounce Back 2 the Old Skool . Some magic names and places. Two Scotsmen together in a nightclub, what could possibly go wrong! 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. I remember you Chic Reid if you see this please get in touch. Good Luck, Hi Jill, I was so petrified that I felt that every part of my body froze. That building and those surrounding it were demolished and have been rebuilt. 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 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. Lovely to see Ray Grehans name mentioned. 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. 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. Enjoy the trip. I also went to the Majestic when I was about 14. I used to visit clubs like the Flamingo,La Discotheque, The Scene,Marquee,Whisky A Go Go,All Star, Tiles etc. I went to Change Is probably from 1969 until Scamps opened at the end of 1973. truffle pasta sauce recipe; when is disney channel's zombies 3 coming out; bitcoin monthly returns Hope all is well. THE 10 BEST Nightlife Activities in South Shields - Tripadvisor Best Clubs in South Shields | South Shields Nightlife | Skiddle Rumour had it that the ex-Club AGogo bouncer Dave Findlay and his brother Tommy were going to put in appearance. He was with his daughter who is also a sInger. I played most north east theatres and eventually retired (I think) in 2016. If Pete is still around you could use my email to get them together. How embarrassing. 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. My sister was the girlfriend of Gordon Cleghorn. We did Rehearsal Room, a Tyne Tees weekly feature on local bands, a half hour show presented by David Hamilton, we did 3 numbers loads of fun, and , we even got well paid for it. I had a great time.Lots of memories. He said, Dance with me and started doing what he called The Pickett. #11 of 20 Nightlife in South Shields. She said: "The pubs of South Shields are numerous and each has its own fascinating history. Brilliant site! Suzanne, Of course I remember your dad Jimmy, many great times working together. I remember you, Dave Elliott, Bob Anderson and my other dads mate Alf. One of our group was Pat Carling. they played for various bands and clubs. i was the original singer with the Gamblers when we split they joined Billy Fury, who also stole my girlfriend ! Served lovely meals and had big Manny Burgo, ex-boxer on the door. Tom was a regular photographer for the Bailey Organisation. Chris Dale, Alan(Cass) Carlyle, Bryn Pringle, Bill Ross, Billy Todd, Paul France, Ian Davies, Chris Branch, Jed Gardner, Peppi, Joe Lant, Hetherz, Micky Finn, Rob Wright and I know Ill have missed out a few and so my apologies, but it was a long time ago. Does anyone have a list of bands appearing at the Ballroom in the University Union in the 1960s, Eclection, Family, Jethro Tull, Graham Bond, Taste, Pink Floyd , Alex Harvey for starters. Others such as the unique Grotto, built among caves on the seafront at Marsden, are very much still with us. Maggy Ross could be Maggy Heskith who died a few years ago. Ah, Dusk! Great bunch of guys. 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. (remember him?) He was on stage about ten minutes later and when he turned around to sing to people upstairs from the revolving stage the sauce had spread as a large black arc across his back. Then when I went to work at the Ministry in Longbenton the next day people were coming up to me saying they saw me onstage with Wilson Pickett. Hi George, Im not absolutely sure but think my husband John may have an outside shot. Chas Chandler lived in Heaton and his dad was the roadie. Fantastic read! Top 10 Nightlife in South Shields, England - Things To Do I was amazed at the club scene in the North East! I met my husband at Nelson Street jazz club. He later managed Hendrix and Slade. In response to the comments about Bloomers on May 11th by George Sinclair, ___________________________________________________________________________. 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). Under new management I. The club itself played house music and the occasional cheesy bop. 10. I went to a place in 1972 which I knew only as the dive bar and could never understand why. We went often and went for the great music and danced all night. The Marimba Coffee House on High Bridge, Newcastle (off Grey Street) was another venue opened by Mike Jeffery. 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. When they played The Cellar Club, So. Hi I know Tommy and Davey findlay, Jesmond. i was a regular and married Vicky Hope a gorgeous bunny girl sadly she died 5yrs ago. Lol. Cube in the spotlight A scene from. Hi, does anyone remember by dad Alan Clay? Near the North/South Shields ferry landing. We had a drink with him at the hotel and what a lovely man he is. Any info would be really appreciated. Oz disco nightclub The date of this photograph remains a mystery but it shows the Oz disco nightclub in Garden Lane. Good bands played there. I am researching his club appearances in the UK any help would be ace. Gordon Livingstone. The Dolly Peel 12 Bars & Clubs Open now By SteveLorro Very cosy little pub, friendly atmosphere, friendly staff and plenty of beers to choose from. If I had three wishes . So if you two ever want to meet up just let me know, my email is david.coates@autosounds.co.uk. Ive exhausted all avenues looking for answers. 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. Roger, thanks for a great website, it continues to bring back memories some good, some bad and some unprintable. JT, Hi Micky Dunn/ John Taberham, Read more about the Marimba on this link. loved those ..times i/ve never lost my love of Jazz, and am still singing those beautifull songs in and around the Northeast. Happy days! Great time being a teenager in the 60s in Newcastle. Thanks, Great memories, and thanks to everyone for sharing them. 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. It was quite difficult to get a membership in the early days. 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. The Old Ship Inn (South Shields) - Tripadvisor Often return back to the area and go walkabout. I had a great time there and made a dreadful mistake by leaving to work at Leicester for Top Rank. old nightclubs in south shields - jjbluesbar.com 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/. My credentials for getting the job to the best of my knowledge were I was a pro wrestler along with my tag team partner Jason Joe Robson from the Teams Gateshead and my hobby, hypnotism. While, the 1860s-built Criterion, on Ocean Road, closed in 2012 to become a Ladbrokes bookmaker, before reopening in 2018 after enjoying a major refurbishment recreating how it originally looked in Victorian times. Five nightclubs in South Shields that we lost within the last 10 years Can anyone remember my dad, who was the manager of Change is nightclub in late 60s early 70s James/Jimmy Cowie a Scottish chappie from Aberdeen. Lead singer John Little or possibly used the name Osbourne or Osmond. To Anna (156) yes I remember The Kontors. My Dad used to make roulett tables for Ray Grehan in the 60s, Hi my name is Helen Findlay the daughter of Dave Findlay. How time flies. On the left, the dark haired lady is Barbara Young, and on the right is her sister Joan Young. Might be worth trawling facebook or look for Brenda Marsh who was close. In North Shields, for quite a long time in the 60s, the basement of The Jungle was a night club. I was a regular there in the 60s maybe 63-64-65ish Hi Anna #156. The club was opened on 6th February 1963 by the Levey brothers from Wallsend. would love to find out anything from this.thank you Shyirra. How many of these South Tyneside nightclub photos - Shields Gazette which was poor quality, scratches etc. I remember a band called the Wildcats with Hilton Valentine & Chas Chandler (playing bass I think) ,who played at the Hotspur hall in Whitley Bay on Saturday nights in the sixties.I also remember the Alan Price combo playing frequently at the Victoria pub next to Woolworths in Whitley Bay, haven,t seen any mention of these venues in your lists! A personal perspective by Roger Smith. June Viner. 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. 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 . Rob . Had some good nights at the Majestic. 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Loved both Dave and Tommy Findlay The Quay Club, which opened in 1965, was a popular venue in the sixties. The demon drink (Pernod) was to blame. 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. old nightclubs in south shields - nefrocaresolutions.com I noted last year when we posted vintage photos of clubs and music venues, that the 1970s and 1980s were great times in New Jersey for those who had a penchant for live music. THE 10 BEST South Shields Bars & Clubs - Tripadvisor Bob Redhead. 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. It features nightclubs in South Shields who offer clubbing, live bands and nightlife. Men There is a good photo of the group playing in Wetheralls. 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? OK strange that, exactly the same names. Went to nearly all the clubs mentioned. What a great little site! 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. 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. In particular a band member called Bill Mills. Solicitar ms informacin: 310-2409701 | administracion@consultoresayc.co. Equally we are desperately trying to find an internal shot of Scamps? Has had a number of . 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. In the event they failed to show up, probably much to the relief of the host Keith Crombie. Anyway, I hope your life is going well Trevor. 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. Closed to become Ocean & Collins and has since rebranded as Bliss and is now Voodoo. June 9, 2022 . I was only 5 or 6 but my uncle Michael who owned the places used to give me Coca Cola he seemed like a god to me then! Then went soth and played with Entire Sioux Nation. The Downbeat was situated in Carliol Square, Newcastle not far from Worswick Street bus station. Our selection of photographs from the ChronicleLive archive recalls 10 South Shields pubs, past and present. Nice to see some old familiar names that I have met in my past days around NE. 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. 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 Ifeel so incredibly nostalgic about those very important days, which went over much too quickly. Happy days indeed!!! 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. Good times- great musicians. However at night it became a private membership club with jazz being served up by some of the best musicians around. Jean x, Jean that would be great. Lorraine, its lovely to hear how much you enjoyed going to Bloomers and glad the memories made you smile! La Dolce Vita included a large cabaret lounge with seating for 500 and an illuminated glass dance area in front of the stage. Any comments welcomedthanks. I am now almost 80 and still follow the era and the music. However most photographs Tom took were of customers and he sold them copies. Thank you Bars & Clubs By 688iang The range of beers and ciders is magnificent, all superbly kept by Kath and the staff. any stories to share or anyone who knows my granddad or great uncles feel free to share! so it was really interesting to read the posts from Dave Pinder, Shani Lawn and Jo Slater, who also have connections to that time. Also seem to remember a free concert at Leazes Park with a lot of local bandsmay have been 1967-68? What a great site this is, many personalities mentioned I knew well. A former nurse said she feels "lucky to . :)A perfect gentleman. The band consisted of George Richardson vocal/ piano, Billy Mordue/ drums, John Edwards/ bass, wonderful musicians, great times. old now and remember the Change Is days like they were yesterday. It closed in 2015. The club ran for about five years and closed around 1966. Can you remember a guy called Louie who also worked at Change is? 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. 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. I wonder if Stan Henry the owner of the Bailey organisation has any archives. 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. Nick Brandon, the singer (his stage name) worked at Wards the printers in High Bridge. Rehearsals were sometimes in the Engineers Club in Ellison place. Nine lost North East nightclubs of the 1970s, 80s & 90s Cheers. Where is she now I wonder. The Crays were huge guys ,looked the part and were decked out in very flash but obviously very expensive suits . 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. 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. Does anyone remember seeing Dick Haymes at either La Dolce Vita or Greys & The Cavendish in the 1960s? Initially the Downbeat was a jazz venue but towards the end of its life it featured mainly Rhythm & Blues bands. The Guys & Dolls ran as an unlicensed venue and described itself as a coffee dance club. I went to opening night and subsequent first Sunday of Whitley Bay AGoGo. Yes, Bob Monkhouse did own Change Is until it became Bloomers, I think. Kennedy's Bar South Shields 5 Bars & Clubs Open now By steveL794 This is a great Little bar great atmosphere and is such a welcoming bar, well worth a visit great chilling bar 3. Wow Rue and The Rockets have certainly filled out ! me and me mates were rockers, wed move down to the rockliffe arms and the station hotel then the club a go go. I still meet up with Paddy Plunkett, Bob Ackers, Bill Ross, Bryn Pringle, Cass, Bill Ross, Bill Colwill about every month for afternoon coffee.