Finally, in relation to the Seaburn Hall in Sunderland we also used to go there does anyone remember Ronnie Stephens and Ray Huntley great dancers. Wow, this is very interesting information, Im Mark Ward Im the son of Chuck & Kathy Ward, along with Mike Jeffries they founded the Marimba in High Bridge and were true sultans of the Jazz and Latin America music scene in Newcastle, I have always been searching for information and any photographs of the Marimba, on searching I have always been a bit let down that my father has never had any mention for the part they played in this cool and underground scene, when everybody else was bopping. I have fond if hazy memories of that weekend! Best Clubs in South Shields | South Shields Nightlife | Skiddle I spend my time between Corbridge and Florida. Ifeel so incredibly nostalgic about those very important days, which went over much too quickly. I am still alive!! Served lovely meals and had big Manny Burgo, ex-boxer on the door. Would appreciate any current information regarding Margaret. old nightclubs in south shields. Gordon Clegg worked for the Post Office and passed away last year. Happy Days. I was a teenager in the 60s and along with my friends we went to a lot of the clubs mentioned, especially the GoGo, Downbeat Club, the Pickwick in Whitley Bay, and sometimes the La Dolce Vita. The Guys & Dolls ran as an unlicensed venue and described itself as a coffee dance club. The Mayfair Ballroom opened by the Mecca organization on 12th September 1961 and continued to be a major venue in the city for 38 years. What a night!!!!!!! We got on talking about old Sunderland and thats how I found out who he was. My favourite place ever was Scamps. so thank you for that! During the late fifties and early sixties the Maj was a very popular venue for dancing. I know I had a great time working at many NE clubs during the late sixties and early seventies. I would like to add, we played with Johnny Dankworth at Club Eleven, on the same bill was Danny Williams (Moon River) Great guys and what a night. 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. Chas Chandler went on to become an impresario on the north east scene and was heavily involved with the Animals. Then he worked for Baileys moving between the likes of La Dolce Vita, Wetherals, the Latino. Please see cornell . To Anna (156) yes I remember The Kontors. Anyone still keep in touch with the Findlay brothers? I stayed with Kim when she went solo but only again for a short time. The club was taken over by the Bailey Group in 1965. TO MIKE GRAHAM, hey !! Mum is 80 now and terminally ill with cancer. I went to Change Is regularly from about 1969/70 until Scamps opened at the beginning of 1974 I think? I talked to Ken Brady today and he remembers Pete with affection. So he cannot remember if the signage was still showing. Tunes such as Back Street Luv by Curved Air and In My Own Time by Family were played a lot. So if you two ever want to meet up just let me know, my email is david.coates@autosounds.co.uk. Along with La Dolce Vita, the Cavendish featured some of the best acts on the cabaret circuit. Its said the CID were only two steps behind them where ever they went from the minute they got here. How embarrassing. The demon drink (Pernod) was to blame. Any info would be really appreciated. Phila. I remember I had a blue suede Levi jacket with leather collar that I bought off Kenny Richardson/Davy Hembro. He said, Dance with me and started doing what he called The Pickett. Is it true? There was mutual respect there. Sydney Australia. My boyfriend was working and was 15. 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. Plus Dave living in W. Bay! The only place in South Shields at the time that charged an entry fee. Had great life Its been good reading all the names on this site . I then returned to a normal life !!!! re comment by margaret duz comment no. As I am on a roll heres another one, local group from the Felling, started off as a skiffle group and went on the play many venues Ritson Hunters Silver Six, they had a female vocalist Ann Castlehow I think she was called which was unusual at the time, think they played the Oxford a few times, not sure of that tho, they eventually spawned the Decca Rhythm Group with Jimmy Laine. Top 10 Nightlife in South Shields, England - Things To Do After the party scene at John Osbornes house, the camera pans along a set of party goers as the police raid the party, and Oxley is one of those. Are you David Coates from the Felling and Ken Cooper from Windy Nook ? 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. I found a photograph of my great-great-grandmother Mary Jane Fergusons public house, the Station Hotel, in Laygate Lane, South Shields. JT, #74. The club was managed by Ken Brady who used to be in the resident band at the Majestic in Newcastle. 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. Good times- great musicians. Buy tickets from a trusted primary outlet. Thank you again Roger Im now in trouble for being late for an appointment as Ive just read through all of the comments again!!! 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. You mentioned Bill Colwill there was a Bill C. who used to be always at the Mayfair maybe to do with the music and he was in my shop every lunch time with a Colin Topping and a guy called Brian. 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. 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. In particular a band member called Bill Mills. Magnum Is now Unit, but was known as one of Southsampton's main gay clubs in its heyday. power bi relative date filter include current month; old nightclubs in south shields. Stumbled over your great website while searching for music in Newcastle in the 60s. Such a shame it all came to an end way too soon. Unofficially, the jazz sessions at the Marimba continued long after midnight. 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. old nightclubs in south shieldscharles upham daughters. Cheers I wonder if Stan Henry the owner of the Bailey organisation has any archives. 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 regularly played the Seaburn Hall on Cats Nite Out which was on a Wednesday. i also fondly remember the great Ken Maddison we worked together often. anybody remember? they were with some very large chaps and i believe an escort of C.I.D. I was there in the 60s with Joe Brown & The Bruvvers. blog 28 mentions thelate Mike Carr.. been on wikepedia and seems he still walks among us.. thankfully. 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. Drink and lack of sleep took its toll.The candle which I burnt at both ends went out in 1977. ideal for struggling musicians. lol. La Dolce Vita supporting P J Proby. 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. Great band, very professional. Jane Maddison, How are you? 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 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. Does anyone have memories of seeing the singer Dick Haymes at any of the following in Newcastle. THE 10 BEST South Shields Bars & Clubs (with Photos) - Tripadvisor 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. Even better was the fact that he was actually staying at the same place as we were, the Pheasant Run Hotel. any help would be great as they are my great uncles. A slideshow of pictures taken at Laygate South Shields in the 50's & 60's.. Pictures by Bill Claverly & narrated by Janet Wylie Billy. I worked at the Crescendo Club in Whitley Bay in 1968-9 and Ray Grehan owned it then . I well remember the Crescendo club belonging to Ray Grehan as I was involved in the alterations carried out there. I was only 18/19 years old and really loved the beat, the melody the arrangement and have been hooked all my life. My mum used to sing with Jimmy Bence at the Mayfair back in the day. I am researching his club appearances in the UK any help would be ace. #11 of 20 Nightlife in South Shields. Hi Fred A TOUCH OF VELVET, A STING OF BRASS your intro tune? Also the GoGo and the majestic, many others wish I could turn the clock back, just to revisit these places. Bernie died a couple of years ago and I hear his collection of guitars were donated to The Sage. I was there from day one for about 15 months. dancing from 1969. 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) Pete Wallis. I would like to think so. I remember Chic standing there looking agahst, anyway that was just the way it was sometimes. 10 South Shields pubs, past and present - from the Criterion to the (remember him?) Bumped into old school friend, Hylton Valentine and his mates (Animals) there on occasions. Ill gladly let you have copies of what I have a photo of Bloomers but boarded up and no sign and an internal shot of girls dancing and dry ice on the dancefloor from late 1960s also a flyer for the opening of Bloomers in July 1973. Check out our Memory Lane local history website. Just been reading a comment from Pete Wallis from May 2015. Other people I remember from that period were Greg Burman (sound equipment), Dave Woods ( Impulse Records) and Dave Dixon and Geoff Wonfor from Tyne Tees Television. Many happy memories flooding back. Then went soth and played with Entire Sioux Nation. My Grandad, Billy Findlay was Davey and Tommys uncle, they used to both work and own some clubs in Newcastle, they also ran the downbeat (all of this is what my granddad tells me) there does seem to be some confusion with people saying they were related etc the second name is FINDLAY not finlay haha! Yes I was a big fan of The Kon-Tors, the forerunners of The Animals. I have tried to find photos of places frequented for such a short time but at the time felt like it would last forever. Thank you. 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. Wish I had been a fly on the wall.. ______________________________________________. it is the same Ken Brady. Also, does anyone remember the DJ John Harker who worked at Annabels in Sunderland and in Whitley Bay but died a few years ago. It had a bad name she said. Invaders Friday Alan Price Rythm Combo featuring Lound Mouth Burden Sunday. He told me about his time as a photographer at Newcastle Night Clubs in the 1960s. Amongst those talked about were two men who were heavily involved in the north east club scene in the sixties Mike Jeffery and Ray Grehan. 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.. Jeffrey was CONTENT!!! 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. Just discovered this site. "These areas were thriving communities - and people love to reminisce by looking at old photographs and sharing stories.. I remember the 60 they where wonderfull years. We always met at the Pit for coffee where we decided what time to meet before going to the Club Ago Go. The sixties may have belonged to London but in the seventies The NE was the place to be for the clubs! Also loved the Gogo. I worked in the baileys club Bloomers in bath lane first manager was Dave abbot who went to a bailey club in Stockton second manager was Bob Duncan who after three years moved over to manage La Dolce Vita . This pub used to have a bad reputation but what a change, visited for Sunday Lunch and enjoyed a lovely meal, a good choice of meals served Carvery style, with the largest choice of vegetables we have ever seen. My number is 0191 4922316 Suzanne x, Hi Suzanne, great to have someone else writing about Change Is. Near the North/South Shields ferry landing. Can you remember a guy called Louie who also worked at Change is? I met my husband at Nelson Street jazz club. Before then, they always return false. 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 . Men Some time later I joined the Gamblers. Initially the Downbeat was a jazz venue but towards the end of its life it featured mainly Rhythm & Blues bands. That building and those surrounding it were demolished and have been rebuilt. The Crays quickly found the law too darned hot up here and returned south after a short and unproductive trip. 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. AGE OF AQUARIUS future existence. 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. The person I refer to is David Finlay(spelt right) he is my farther and he was married to my mother Jackie for 3 years he had me and my sister with my mother, they split up not long after I was born and never really had any contact with us, you are confusing the name with the other Davey Finley of the same era but funny enough I also have an uncle Tommy who is my fathers brother but they are not the ones u think!! of Newcastle in the 60s. how about that for happenstance. During the seventies it was run by David Macbeth, a popular northeast singer in the late fifties and early sixties. I have a photo from The Viewer (the forefunner of the TV Times) showing a line-up of pianists and singers, Dad is on there but the only other pianist I recognise is (the much-admired, not least by my Dad) Billy Hutchinson. (Payne) He was a singer on the circuit in 70s or Bevan Orchard who played keyboard for him? I played drums with The Elcort, New Religion and The Gasboard in 60,s. It has been lovely reading through these posts , brought a smile to my face x. I,VE JUST REMEMBERED I WAS THE DJ on the opening night of Sloopys the disco above La Dolce Vita. Facebook Instagram Email. He was an alto sax/clarinet player with Don Smith in the 60s and I worked in the cloakroom for about a year. I used to work at the Oxford with Don Smith and Jims 2 room as singer with the trio. You may remember us as Jean and John the tall couple who danced a lot! Ill get back to you on that. and myself on Hammond Organ. The Mayfair finally closed its doors in August 1999 and was later demolished to make way for the Gate Leisure Centre. We were also friends with Clive Lee who was a total fruitcake in the style of Freddie Starr! Just spent a couple of hours wallowing in nostalgia. Im loving the new web site a fantastic design and fantastic photos. Fantastic read! 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. 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. I briefly played guitar with the George Ricco Band, rotating between Wetherals, La Dolce Vita and the Cavendish, 1965/66, Student Union do,s were good and remember Sect and Elcorts playing at a couple of them. George, John is still looking to see if he has any photos of the entrance to Bloomers on Bath Lane. Chas Chandler lived in Heaton and his dad was the roadie. 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. Billy Bottos. [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. Remember some of the places between 1968 to 73 as a 18 plus year old. Tom spent a lot of his time at The Dolce Vita when the club had super stag nights on Mondays and Crazy nights on Thursdays, Hi. 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. You know, that little moving side to side that all the Motown groups did on tele. 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. The club itself played house music and the occasional cheesy bop. Cant anyone remember a local band used to play in the dolce la vita called the bits and pieces? We have a photo of the inside of Change Is with girls ( no men in sight!) Others such as the unique Grotto, built among caves on the seafront at Marsden, are very much still with us. Hi Alfie Wright AKA Tony Sands Hypnotist opened the Cresendo Club Whitley bay I named it after The Cresendo Club in U.S.A The Sounds Londoner Ronnie Pipe on piano Herbie Flowers bass Des ??? Couldnt believe my luck. The club was initially owned and run by Mike Jeffery who went on to manage The Animals and Jimi Hendrix.
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