I would like to think so. Bob Redhead. Its a good job my parents never heard about the murder that took place there in the mid 70s. The reunion was a great success so full marks to Ian Wright for coming up with the idea and organising the event. Hi The dive bar under the Swallow Hotel was called the Gay Trooper in my day.. Wouldnt get away with that now. any stories to share or anyone who knows my granddad or great uncles feel free to share! He was from Sunderland and used to come and meet me after school when I was in my school uniform. Pretty Thing at the Scene Club Middlesbrough, that was a night to remember. I went to Change Is regularly from about 1969/70 until Scamps opened at the beginning of 1974 I think? Great site. ___________________________________________________________________________. 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. HiFred If you have any photographs of that time I would love to see them. My dad, George McGuinness, was the pianist at the Mayfair in the 60s. they played for various bands and clubs. Great article, as with Michael(the previous poster)I have a family connection to these times. I also wore a lot of mascara and false eye lashes which sometimes pealed off! l have always lived in the North east area and found loads of old haunts from the 50s on here. Big hair and big eyes and John with his shoes wouldve been 65 We married in 1976 and continued to go out to Scamps and are still married now. 10. So if you two ever want to meet up just let me know, my email is david.coates@autosounds.co.uk. On the left, the dark haired lady is Barbara Young, and on the right is her sister Joan Young. What a very comprehensive and informative site and great to see some of the places that meant quite a lot to me in my younger days. thank you. Hi, could anybody please give me any information about my father geoff manning aka harry branson gorst, who married my MOTHER, irene graham. 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 . Wonder if anybody remembers him. But last week I did visit an old friend in Whitley Bay and realised that my Dad must have been working at The Pickwick shortly aftter it opened (which I guess was why we moved to Whitley in the first place). Ill never forget it. In North Shields, for quite a long time in the 60's, the basement of "The Jungle" was a night club. Jill, Hi Jill, We were also friends with Clive Lee who was a total fruitcake in the style of Freddie Starr! 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. 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. It was situated at the junction of Newgate Street and Low Friar Street. Billy Bottos. Went to the Dolce for years and my mate at the time was DJ at Sloopys. Ho Hum happy days and strange memories. (remember him?) 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! Restaurants in South Shields 1. Post author: Post published: June 23, 2022 Post category: assorted ornament by ashland assorted ornament by ashland I remember you Chic Reid if you see this please get in touch. As well as the Crescendo he ran the Club Tempo in London and the Pentland Club in Edinburgh. He said that he had photos of the Kray twins from the Dolce Vita, as well as the likes of Tom Jones and other stars of the era who performed at the club. Also in Whitley Bay was an out of the way venue near the Ice Rink at Whitley Bay boys club on a Friday night. 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. Occasionally, I heard it referred to as the Gay Trouper. Yours nostalgically Yes Trever. 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. 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. Most of the lads my age in 1972 aspired to have their hair like the lovely Marc Bolan. The club, which is in Greys Court at the bottom of Grey Street, has had several makeovers since opening as a cabaret club in the early sixties. Not in the same league as the other clubs in the area, but full of the essentials of life - beer, women, music and food. Memories just keep flooding back of all those tremendous venues. I was really 56 but had big hair and platforms. 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. 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. 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. :)A perfect gentleman. 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. We worked many times in Newcastle and the North East area. Photo: sg Photo Sales 2.. I have tried to find photos of places frequented for such a short time but at the time felt like it would last forever. im ABSOLUTELY desperate for any kind of info on him his life seemed to START in newcastle, ive heard all kinds of rumours, i can testify to what a nasty PIECE of work he was, so dont worry about hurting my feelings, i had none left by the time he was finished with me. Drink and lack of sleep took its toll.The candle which I burnt at both ends went out in 1977. 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. If Pete is still around you could use my email to get them together. 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!! I remember the 60 they where wonderfull years. 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 . 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 . The club was in a street of semi derelict terrace house and the club itself was an ordinary terraced house with the music on the upper floor. Some of the guests hadnt seen each other for decades so there was a lot of catching up to do. 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. Kennedy's Bar South Shields 418 South Eldon Street, South Shields NE33 5SY England +44 191 456 4363 https://www.facebook.com/kennedyssouthshields/ Excellent 100% Good 0% Satisfactory 0% Poor 0% Terrible 0% Overall Ratings 5.0 based on 4 reviews 2. 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. According to her they had sex on the floor there. Some magic names and places. Its no wonder that London gangsters such as the Kray twins were keen to get in on the action. Ziggy's 19 Bars & Clubs By jacquelinesQ1680QF Spent lots of time at the Club Ago Go on Percy Street and at Windows listening to the latest music in the booths wearing headphones. I have just came across your great website while looking for information of the bands that played at the Seaburn Hall Jean, I wonder if you could share any photos you may have of Bloomers nightclub. 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. HAPPY DAYS>, Anyone still keep in contact with David or Tommy Findlay? they were with some very large chaps and i believe an escort of C.I.D. Driving my dads car along the wet cobbled Melbourne street to visit The New Orleans Jazz club on a winters night in the early 60s to see what I thought of the music / jazz experience set me up for life. La Dolce Vita was situated on Low Friar Street not far from the Mayfair Ballroom. Eileen Burnett wrote the book South Shields Pubs, published by Amberley, in 2014. At the opening night the DJs were myself and Simon Dee. It was situated on the forth and fifth floor of a building at 1 Pink Lane, opposite Bowers restaurant. By this time the Club AGogo on Percy Street was in decline and the opening of Sloopys was probably the final nail in the Club aGogos coffin. I am now almost 80 and still follow the era and the music. Thank you again Roger Im now in trouble for being late for an appointment as Ive just read through all of the comments again!!! We made many friends and had a wonderful time with so many happy memories. 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. We actually had our engagement party (Nov 1974 I think) upstairs in Bloomers or Change Is not sure when name changed. Further to my last comment, some of the regulars I remember from La Dolce Vita were The Barton Brothers (Andy and Phil), Brian Stanners, (Formula One) and Pauline Hall (Fenwicks) OK strange that, exactly the same names. Fond memories of him. HI, Great time being a teenager in the 60s in Newcastle. 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!). Solicitar ms informacin: 310-2409701 | administracion@consultoresayc.co. AGE OF AQUARIUS future existence. Invaders Friday Alan Price Rythm Combo featuring Lound Mouth Burden Sunday. In the event they failed to show up, probably much to the relief of the host Keith Crombie. Does anybody remember the house band at La Dolce Vita in the early seventies, Robbie was the bass player, John the lead guitar. 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! Pete Wallis ( ex Juncopartners and Gamblers), Re Jean McGowan, there are some photos of the inside of Bloomers nightclub on Facebook site called 70s Newcastle Nightclubs if thats a help still have not found a photo of the outside in its hey day but still looking. Lol. 15 years of age in 1962. my 1st beer was in the railwaiy, whist livin on hillheads road. I still meet up with Paddy Plunkett, Bob Ackers, Bill Ross, Bryn Pringle, Cass, Bill Ross, Bill Colwill about every month for afternoon coffee. 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. Many thanks for the site. 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. loved those ..times i/ve never lost my love of Jazz, and am still singing those beautifull songs in and around the Northeast. The Cavendish Club at the bottom of Grey Street opened as a nightclub in the early sixties and became part of the Bailey Group. Ill get back to you on that. There was mutual respect there. Bernie MacKie was rhythm guitar and started his working life in a shop on Gateshead High St. called Barkers, an electrical shop. When they played The Cellar Club, So. 1. Has had a number of . 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. Its said the owner of a Newcastle night club they visited instructed staff he was out and he retired to the cellar in order to escape an offer he couldnt refuse. The Majestic Ballroom on the junction of Westgate Road and Clayton Street was originally built as a cinema. Me mam and dad met there in 1970 and Id love to get them a photo made? June Viner. 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. Hope all is well. Excuse me if I sometimes get things wrong, memory is not what it was from 60 years ago. We got on talking about old Sunderland and thats how I found out who he was. I believe they were the resident band at the Mayfair at that time. I went to Change Is probably from 1969 until Scamps opened at the end of 1973. I think the name was Michaels? Burlesque was my band until car accident and moved to London and became a session singer. 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. Alfie. you? Chas Chandler lived in Heaton and his dad was the roadie. How long would it take you to save for the home of your dreams? please HELP solve the mystery that was geoff manning. On club nights the occasional drunken troublemaker would be invited upstairs to the wrestling ring and taught the error of his conduct!HAPPY DAZE!!! 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. 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. I loved the clubs The downbeat where the animals used to play, great memories to treasure. 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. Men He played a vital role in its history and the history of Newcastles night life in the 60s. I remember Chic, he did incredible things with the sound and lights. 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. Basically we went to anywhere where Eric Burdon was! 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. . I was the only doorman for over one year. Tatler Club in the Haymarket. You and I used to share guitar vocals with Ken Maddison in the early 70s at La Strada until I moved to Montego Bay. The building that housed the Guys & Dolls is still standing. 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. From enjoying a post-work tipple to celebrating the football result on a Saturday evening, the pub is the hub of the community, and an iconic part of Britains high streets.. I too loved that era seemed to be so much fun and simpler! Best years of my life. Hi Margaret, Keep up the good work, Roger! ANNE MILLAR (TAYLOR) I DONT REMEMBER THE VENUE ANNE, BUT WE WORKED ALL OF THE AREA IN THE SIXTIES. Would appreciate any current information regarding Margaret. That totally made my day, especially after having visited his grave just last week. Real name "Northumberland Arms". 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. 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. 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. A long time ago! At 3.10 a pint they should be kept in better condition. La Dolce Vita supporting P J Proby.
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