old nightclubs in south shields

Brought back a loot of memories. I found a photograph of my great-great-grandmother Mary Jane Fergusons public house, the Station Hotel, in Laygate Lane, South Shields. Should additionally have said that John Harker was also still at school when he met me after school in my uniform and wasnt someone older who hung around at school gates!!! Required fields are marked *. Cube in the spotlight A scene from. Loved the stories behind the venues and the old photos. 30 left on 9 February 2013. Cant remember the 60s without remembering the fabulous Righteous Brothers. It was so dark and there were couples kissing in corners and dancing where they stood. In particular a band member called Bill Mills. 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. However at night it became a private membership club with jazz being served up by some of the best musicians around. Happy days, Dawn the Nelson Street Jazz Club is mentioned on the page about the Marimba Coffee House. We worked many times in Newcastle and the North East area. I also worked through Ivan Burchall, as well as for myself. What a tremendous website with loads of nostalgic detail of the early music scene in North East. I have tried unsuccessfully to find photos but no one took photos way back then and so all of those precious moments and memories were never captured. Phila. 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! old now and remember the Change Is days like they were yesterday. 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. I would like to think so. Great site!! How many of these South Tyneside nightclub photos - Shields Gazette - Mike Mezz. Id listen to the bands, be dazzled by the girls! The Majestic Ballroom is probably most famous for hosting the Beatles very first appearance in the city on 28th January 1963. THE 10 BEST Nightlife Activities in South Shields - Tripadvisor Does anyone have memories of seeing the singer Dick Haymes at any of the following in Newcastle. He told me about his time as a photographer at Newcastle Night Clubs in the 1960s. 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. He was always a dapper dresser!! . 9 Jun 2022 . 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. Fantastic!!!!! 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. Not in the same league as the other clubs in the area, but full of the essentials of life beer, women, music and food. The Marimba Coffee House on High Bridge, Newcastle (off Grey Street) was another venue opened by Mike Jeffery. The concept was that the club would not be the same from one week to the next. We made many friends and had a wonderful time with so many happy memories. Dusk nightclub to return to South Shields for one night only, as Shields there was no late licence and it shut around 10-30. Hi Fred A TOUCH OF VELVET, A STING OF BRASS your intro tune? lol. The top map is an old street plan of the city with the various venues marked with coloured dots. Ironically my son is now engaged to Billy Furys great niece! They played Family In My Own Time and Curved Air Back Street Love and T Rex Get It On. Great article, as with Michael(the previous poster)I have a family connection to these times. by | Jun 15, 2022 | seguin accident report | is money matters america legit | Jun 15, 2022 | seguin accident report | is money matters america legit I was told that Davey FINLAY my dad was sent to prison for 10 years for something done down the country but as I dont really know him I cant say. It was originally the Clergy Jubilee School, which opened in the early part of the 19th Century, Read more about the Downbeat Club on this link. 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. Detroit sounds the hinge the outfit perfumed garden well me for one as I was in ALL of them our biggest claim to fame was backing the opportunity knocks star the muscle man at the middle club, byker. Thats apparently where John first saw me but at that time 1972/3 I was much too interested in dancing. Drink and lack of sleep took its toll.The candle which I burnt at both ends went out in 1977. One of our group was Pat Carling. I was hired by Ron Markem and Bob Monkhouse In January 1969 as Reception Manager for the Change Is club. My mobile no is 07580452584. Some of the guests hadnt seen each other for decades so there was a lot of catching up to do. 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! I beleive he appeared at a number of clubs in Newcastle and the north east. Bars & Clubs By 688iang The range of beers and ciders is magnificent, all superbly kept by Kath and the staff. 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. I must have known your Dad as I went there a lot (do you have any photos of your dad from then, Im certain that I will recognise him and then after I met John there in 1974 we shared our club nights between Change Is or was iit Bloomers then and Scamps. Does anybody remember the house band at La Dolce Vita in the early seventies, Robbie was the bass player, John the lead guitar. 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! Had some good nights at the Majestic. I remember you Chic Reid if you see this please get in touch. 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. Bumped into old school friend, Hylton Valentine and his mates (Animals) there on occasions. Greys Club. I used to work at the Oxford with Don Smith and Jims 2 room as singer with the trio. Hi George, Im not absolutely sure but think my husband John may have an outside shot. It was a no-brainer that these lads were something very special. La Dolce Vita was situated on Low Friar Street not far from the Mayfair Ballroom. There is a good article by The Evening Chronicle when the last record went on sale in auction. Below is a modern day aerial view with the same locations marked (some of the original buildings have now gone). Please see cornell . Thank you again Roger Im now in trouble for being late for an appointment as Ive just read through all of the comments again!!! Just stumbled across it whilst looking at pics. They did a lovely beans on toast. Fond memories of him. 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) Just found a post from Jane Maddison whos dad Ken Maddison was my bandleader for many years after I left groups to settle down. He still talks about those days in the 1960s, happy days. THE 10 BEST South Shields Bars & Clubs (with Photos) - Tripadvisor Like you and George I have searched through every possible website trying to find photos and memorabilia. 1967 Advertisement for La Strada in Sunderland. Buy Tickets . I too loved that era seemed to be so much fun and simpler! Would appreciate any current information regarding Margaret. Solicitar ms informacin: 310-2409701 | administracion@consultoresayc.co. I have fond if hazy memories of that weekend! The opening of the club was preceded by an intense advertising campaign in the local press involving some quite off-beat and quirky adverts: . 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. Ziggy's 19 Bars & Clubs By C9460ITmarkg I know this is a long shot. I am now almost 80 and still follow the era and the music. Along with La Dolce Vita, the Cavendish featured some of the best acts on the cabaret circuit. Clubs in South Shields: The biggest guide to club nights, with lineups, venue details and entry times. 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. As well as the Crescendo he ran the Club Tempo in London and the Pentland Club in Edinburgh. 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. Ho Hum happy days and strange memories. 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 band consisted of George Richardson vocal/ piano, Billy Mordue/ drums, John Edwards/ bass, wonderful musicians, great times. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I am a cockney! They made an acetate demo at Morton Sound in Carliol Sq. Ifeel so incredibly nostalgic about those very important days, which went over much too quickly. Real name "Northumberland Arms". It features nightclubs in South Shields who offer clubbing, live bands and nightlife. Apparently thats where John first spotted me when I was dancing and that was all I was interested in at the time! Check out our Memory Lane local history website. The band names mentioned on this site Junco Partners Alan Hull (bless im) and The Sect. Met my husband there and saw some great bands and stood next to Eric Burdon at the bar. Today, the pub is called Kennedy's 3 of 10 The. Hi Cassie Thanks to Roger, I have been able to share memories with someone else who was working in Change Is at that time and I know he mustve played great music as I was always the last one dancing every night! I remember Chic, he did incredible things with the sound and lights. In North Shields, for quite a long time in the 60's, the basement of "The Jungle" was a night club. To Anna (156) yes I remember The Kontors. 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. The Marimba opened in 1959 serving Italian food and snacks during the day at prices students could afford. 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. Former South Shields nurse 'lucky to be alive' after carbon monoxide He had retired to the Seahouses area with his wife. I would just like to know anything about the soulless pos. That totally made my day, especially after having visited his grave just last week. Whatever happened to them ? Wow Rue and The Rockets have certainly filled out ! AJS 170. Bars & Clubs By 688iang The range of beers and ciders is magnificent, all superbly kept by Kath and the staff. 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. But you'll always have your memories. We were also friends with music journalist Phil Penfold. Then late 1962 we changed to mods and started going to the Go-Go, and also the West End boys club. I still have the Badfinger single I won off the DJ in my treasure box. Yes the Go-Go times were brill and wish we had photos of everyone we went round with as memories of them times are a bit vague for me but Ill try and write down how those days were. 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. Primary Menu. It had a bad name she said. Also in Whitley Bay was an out of the way venue near the Ice Rink at Whitley Bay boys club on a Friday night. Great site.Keep it up, Paul x. 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. 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. 54-56 Ocean Road, South shields, NE33 2JD 0191 4967500. which was poor quality, scratches etc. Whow I thought I was the bees knees. Do you know where any of the surviving ex members are now? 2. Sounds as if those were the days alright! It was situated on the forth and fifth floor of a building at 1 Pink Lane, opposite Bowers restaurant. From the Soap . I was best friends with Pongo (Keith to me) and for a short while roady for them. From then on it changed from a dance hall to a night club and over the years had various names Tiffanys, the Ritzy, Ikon, The Studio, Central Park, Diva, Liquid Envy the latest being Club LQ. 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. Chas Chandler went on to become an impresario on the north east scene and was heavily involved with the Animals. Chic was there when I was set upon by a couple of London thugs connected to the Krays, I remember one of the patrons saying that buggers goin back to the smoke with a couple of cracked ribs. He also played at The Cavendish and LA Dolce Vita. I was amazed at the club scene in the North East! 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. Hi, I was in the Ken Maddison band for a number of years but when he died then Margaret I lost touch with her. 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