Sydney Australia. But you'll always have your memories. The builders had only erected the wall a few days earlier HAPPY DAYS !!! Would love to get hold of Jane Maddison, Kens daughter. I was a regular there in the 60s maybe 63-64-65ish Thats apparently where John first saw me but at that time 1972/3 I was much too interested in dancing. Yes, Bob Monkhouse did own Change Is until it became Bloomers, I think. 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. I was quite good friends with Russell Smith, son of baileys owner, John Smith and I remember the house band at the Latino having a mad Australian front man. She was called Maggie Ross, quite a dancer as I recall. The building that housed the Marimba no longer exists. Lovely girl Saw some great people there including Joe Harriott and Abdullah Ibrahim (Dollar Brand). I later joined the Gamblers backing Billy Fury. My Dad used to make roulett tables for Ray Grehan in the 60s, Hi my name is Helen Findlay the daughter of Dave Findlay. Her stage name was Julie Johnson. Anyway, I moved to the states in 1970 and after moving around a lot I ended up here in California where I have a couple of gyms. Facebook Instagram Email. 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. 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(see comment 84) it should have been for Lorraine who i was sharing Bloomers memorabilia with Your email address will not be published. 17:50, 2 MAR 2023. OK strange that, exactly the same names. In North Shields, for quite a long time in the 60's, the basement of "The Jungle" was a night club. Might be worth trawling facebook or look for Brenda Marsh who was close. Do you know where any of the surviving ex members are now? Absolutely loved it. The dive bar under the Swallow Hotel was called the Gay Trooper in my day.. Wouldnt get away with that now. Geoff Wonfor became famous as a music video producer. Great venue. 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. Thank you. Sad to note Dave Findlay passed away recently. La Dolce Vita was situated on Low Friar Street not far from the Mayfair Ballroom. 1. Our selection of photographs recall an era of social club beauty contests, colliery wagons,. He was from Sunderland and used to come and meet me after school when I was in my school uniform. Marcus now lives in Leeds and is a professional artist. Just spent a couple of hours wallowing in nostalgia. Fond memories of him. Went to the Dolce for years and my mate at the time was DJ at Sloopys. I left England in 1966 to emigrate to Canada but still look fondly back to my younger days and great music in Newcastle. #11 of 20 Nightlife in South Shields. 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. Hi Anna #156. Yes Trever. Cheers Great site!! 10. During the seventies it was run by David Macbeth, a popular northeast singer in the late fifties and early sixties. on drums (not Des Omally) and Maggie Miles vocals. Im mainly interested in the lead singer of the time called John Little (or possibly also used the name Osbourne). In 1967 I spent a short time singing with the Don Smith orchestra of the Oxford Galleries after we finished we always used the Cavendish club or Billy Bottos in Byker. I then returned to a normal life !!!! However at night it became a private membership club with jazz being served up by some of the best musicians around. A bit like the place in Dirty Dancing. 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. There is a good photo of the group playing in Wetheralls. 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. 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!). We got on talking about old Sunderland and thats how I found out who he was. didnt Bob Monkhouse have something to do with Change Is? what a great club. In relation to the Hendrix gig my dads uncle was the manager at the Haymarket Hotel and he reckons the band had a pint in the back room ,presumably before they went on or between sets, Great to see Germain up there looking as animated as ever ..pity there is not a music track download of everyone in action! oops sorry just found them under media -great stuff thanks. King Crimson did their 1st try out gig at Change Is. Bars & Clubs By 688iang The range of beers and ciders is magnificent, all superbly kept by Kath and the staff. Below is a modern day aerial view with the same locations marked (some of the original buildings have now gone). Many people (including myself) have mentioned photographs, or rather a lack of them and I wondered if it would be at all possible to make a plea for any photos your readers may have relating to 60s clubland 1972, Please forgive me if this is something youve already covered but photos bring back so many memories it may be worth another go? Chas Chandler went on to become an impresario on the north east scene and was heavily involved with the Animals. In particular a band member called Bill Mills. Later, graduated on to the Cavendish and Greys, dont know what happened to Sect. La Dolce Vita went into decline in the seventies and had several name changes before finally closing its doors as a venue in 2002. It was so dark and there were couples kissing in corners and dancing where they stood. 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). Jane Maddison, How are you? Great site.Keep it up, Paul x. There were around a dozen night clubs with top acts appearing in the city every day of the week. Im 75yrs. He also played at The Cavendish and LA Dolce Vita. Ill post a comment as soon as I have anything to report. Near the North/South Shields ferry landing. ANNE MILLAR (TAYLOR) I DONT REMEMBER THE VENUE ANNE, BUT WE WORKED ALL OF THE AREA IN THE SIXTIES. 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. We went to Newcastle in 1967 to see them play Southampton. Hi, I was in the Ken Maddison band for a number of years but when he died then Margaret I lost touch with her. 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. Real name "Northumberland Arms". Any information you have would be great. X. We still went to Bloomers perhaps once a week. There was mutual respect there. Its no wonder that London gangsters such as the Kray twins were keen to get in on the action. If anyone has any input on my post please respond. Does anyone remember the Kontors band; Alan price, Chas Chandler, Bernie Maguian, Gordon Cleghorn, Nick Brandon, Chunky Bourne, Barry Preston? 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. Enter Your Postcode Submit. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. Sadly he passed away at a comparatively young age. The Haymarket pub was our haunt and thats where we got to know everyone and Ill try and remember all we used meet up with. power bi relative date filter include current month; old nightclubs in 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!!! Anyone still keep in touch with the Findlay brothers? The Mayfair finally closed its doors in August 1999 and was later demolished to make way for the Gate Leisure Centre. Hi I know Tommy and Davey findlay, Jesmond. Sorry to waffle on just wanted you to sayhello if it should be by any chance the Bill Colwell from 1967/8 years at our Newcastle shop. Me and my brother had some great nights in La Strada. I spend my time between Corbridge and Florida. 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.. Sadly Geordie is now in a care home after having several serious strokes and has no memory. Mike Jeffery, owner of the Club AGogo and manager of the Animals and Jimi Hendrix was killed in a plane crash in 1973. We were more 18 year olds from Sunderland who found our way to the Club A Gogo hoping to meet someone to give us a lift home! Loved both Dave and Tommy Findlay ___________________________________________________________________________. Naturally had my photo took with him as well. 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. I only wish more photographs had been taken to record all this! You know, that little moving side to side that all the Motown groups did on tele. Unfortunately I am not able to see them as I am not on Facebook. any stories to share or anyone who knows my granddad or great uncles feel free to share! Great article. they played for various bands and clubs. Like George I have been looking for pics for years. (remember him?) 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. 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. Brilliant site! We worked many times in Newcastle and the North East area. I spent so many happy weekends there in the 70s and remember being devastated when it closed down and we all had to transfer to the dolce. No ones mentioned Nelson Street jazz club. Hey everyone Just discovered this site. I was with the MARTELLES, we played at Club Eleven every Thursday, it was a blues night gig, great from the basement blues music. old nightclubs in south shields. However good atmosphere,great friendly bar. 2. anybody remember? 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. Hi does anyone know what happened to Tom Oxley the nightclub photographer? 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 was there in the 60s with Joe Brown & The Bruvvers. The Marimba opened in 1959 serving Italian food and snacks during the day at prices students could afford. I know I had a great time working at many NE clubs during the late sixties and early seventies. When the bingo hall closed in 2005, the Academy Music Group bought the building and converted it back to a music venue. Memories just keep flooding back of all those tremendous venues. 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. Ive exhausted all avenues looking for answers. My friend joy married Tommy. We were also friends with Clive Lee who was a total fruitcake in the style of Freddie Starr! Both great clubs and bring back so many brilliant memories, we chose Change Is upstairs for our engagement party in November 1974 and once again not a single photo!I 1967 Advertisement for La Strada in Sunderland. The late Mike Carr appeared there as well as his brother Mike(vibes). I dont suppose anyone remembers Colin Lee? 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. If anyone reading this knew my mother or any other members of the Jimmy Bence Orchestra, please leave a comment on this site. By Sam Johnson 24th Nov 2021, 4:55am - 2 min read. it was Alfie wright who owned the Crescendo Club at Whitley Bay, not Ray Grehan, trust me I opened it I live in France now,so dont get many chances to visit the old stomping grounds. Let me know and Ill ask Roger if he could help us exchange email addresses! Solicitar ms informacin: 310-2409701 | administracion@consultoresayc.co. We step back for just a while to the South Shields, Jarrow, Hebburn and Boldon of four decades ago. Has had a number of . The Crays were huge guys ,looked the part and were decked out in very flash but obviously very expensive suits . Pete Wallis. Ifeel so incredibly nostalgic about those very important days, which went over much too quickly. 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. Even better was the fact that he was actually staying at the same place as we were, the Pheasant Run Hotel. Magnum Is now Unit, but was known as one of Southsampton's main gay clubs in its heyday. 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. Our selection of photographs from the ChronicleLive archive recalls 10 South Shields pubs, past and present. Had some great evenings there in the late 1950s as well as any evenings at the Oxford Gallerys and the Majestic. You and I used to share guitar vocals with Ken Maddison in the early 70s at La Strada until I moved to Montego Bay. I also went to the Majestic when I was about 14. Burlesque was my band until car accident and moved to London and became a session singer. June 14th, 2022 mandarin high school basketball mandarin high school basketball I have one photograph of me in Sloopys in 1970. 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. HiFred If you have any photographs of that time I would love to see them. Does anyone have any info on Jimmy Bence and his Orchestra, particularly around 1965ish? 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. They gave me a flyer which had their past and present in it. 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.. Some of the other people there were Wally Nash (now a business man living in the USA) who managed the Marimba for Mike Jeffery and later the Blue Note in Sunderland for Ray Grehan; Sandford Goudie who owned the La Strada clubs in Sunderland and South Shields; Trixie Sullivan who was Mike Jefferys secretary and personal assistant (at the time he managed Jimi Hendrix), vocalist David Macbeth, Teddy Berg owner of Greys Club, Barabara Berg and Joan Tenniswood who both worked at the Club aGogo in the sixties. Its said the CID were only two steps behind them where ever they went from the minute they got here. 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Now a block of flats. I heard later from her father, that she married a fellow called Bill. 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. June 30, 2022; my septum piercing won't flip up; vegan mochi cake recipe I remember you, Dave Elliott, Bob Anderson and my other dads mate Alf. lol. JT, #74. 54-56 Ocean Road, South shields, NE33 2JD 0191 4967500. 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 . Also loved the Gogo. I had a great time.Lots of memories. I have googled and tried Face book but without any success. 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 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.

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