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. Jean McGowan ( still dancing) xx, Hi David I also used to be a DJ at the New Cellar Jazz Club later the Chelsea Cat sent some pics etc for the site good to hear you are still with us great memories of a great time in our lives. Ray Grehan, who owned various night clubs including the Blue Note in Sunderland and the Crescendo Club at Whitley Bay, passed away about eight years ago. I can remember seeing The Nashville Teens who played Tobacco Road it seemed like a dozen times. Near the North/South Shields ferry landing. 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! 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In particular a band member called Bill Mills. 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. She said: "The pubs of South Shields are numerous and each has its own fascinating history. I had the Landlords bitter the following day in Wetherspoons and it tasted . 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. Great site look forward to any info. Some magic names and places. 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. Billy. The group met up last October for a reunion in Gosforth. Comment by Michael finlay December 12, 2011], How can u be his son micheal -when u cant even spell his name rite -and he hasnt got a clue who jackie is, Anyone remember Purple Haze, a school band from Redwell School in 1968 Johnathan,Richard,Frank and Michael, Hello everyone I dont supose for one minute that anyone remembers me, I was lead singer for The Strangers and The Strollers,what Im really trying to find out kylastron Mac is buried so I can go and pay my respects to an old and dear friend who I lost touch with a long time ago thanks, Hi 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. Im trying to find anyone who may have worked with her. Also seem to remember a free concert at Leazes Park with a lot of local bandsmay have been 1967-68? Hi I used to go to most of the clubs and dance halls in Newcastle the Gogo Downbeat Dolce Oxford Galleries but mostly the Majestic Ballroom where I first saw Rue and the Rockets who were from Carlisle and are still playing. 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. I have one photograph of me in Sloopys in 1970. I cant believe that we dont have a single photos of inside the club? Cube in the spotlight A scene from. They were on the beaten track, but does anyone remember Billy Bottos Club on Shields Road (owned by a big local bookmaker) and the 69 Club, which was managed by Tot and Gloria Anderson, who also used to manage The Avenue in Whitley Bay, just opposite the Pickwick. Good bands played there. Does anyone have memories of seeing the singer Dick Haymes at any of the following in Newcastle. After the gig was finished Joe was going home and this band of youngsters were sitting in the arcade, one of them said Joe, lend us 10 bob to get some chips, were skint and starving so Joe took pity and obliged, that band turned out to be the Faces and the kid he loaned the 10 bob to was Rod Stewart, Joe was always moaning he never got his 10 bob back. Alfie. Like you and George I have searched through every possible website trying to find photos and memorabilia. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. any stories to share or anyone who knows my granddad or great uncles feel free to share! La Dolce Vita went into decline in the seventies and had several name changes before finally closing its doors as a venue in 2002. 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. Often return back to the area and go walkabout. thank you. Johny Sampson provided the music with Mirelle Grey and later Johny Heenan. 10. He gave me my proverbial 5 minutes of fame. 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 worked at La Strada with your Dad in the early 70s. 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. Met my husband there and saw some great bands and stood next to Eric Burdon at the bar. 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. Sloopys Disco was opened upstairs at the Dolcey. 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. I just wish I could remember them all. My friend dad played with Del & the Infernos, from South Shields. Let me know and Ill ask Roger if he could help us exchange email addresses! Hi does anyone know what happened to Tom Oxley the nightclub photographer? Sydney Australia. Saw Ralph Brough our lead singer some years ago, we were running the Peterlee half marathon, theres a change. Bernie was the organist and his brother another name that eludes me were both from Sunderland. There were two lads called Tich and Grass who frequented the club and fancied themselves as hard men.They beat up Paul Williams, who was then with Mayall, when he bumped into one of them. 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. Davey, worked at club agogo sadly passed away yesterday morning great man. Oz disco nightclub The date of this photograph remains a mystery but it shows the Oz disco nightclub in Garden Lane. Bounce Back 2 the Old Skool . Jean, I wonder if you could share any photos you may have of Bloomers nightclub. I was born in Teesside in 1971 my Dad and Godfather had been doing the club circuit until we moved to Brighton about 73. Great site. they were with some very large chaps and i believe an escort of C.I.D. Read more. I always thought of the area just as you opened the double doors as the viewing platform. Read more about the Marimba on this link. Rehearsals were sometimes in the Engineers Club in Ellison place. My dad owned Greys Club making it the club to be seen at! Where did his photos go? Then he worked for Baileys moving between the likes of La Dolce Vita, Wetherals, the Latino. He played a vital role in its history and the history of Newcastles night life in the 60s. I remember the DJ Dave, I thought he was so hip. A long time ago! La Dolce Vita included a large cabaret lounge with seating for 500 and an illuminated glass dance area in front of the stage. Lorraine, its lovely to hear how much you enjoyed going to Bloomers and glad the memories made you smile! 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. La Dolce Vita was situated on Low Friar Street not far from the Mayfair Ballroom. He told me he had a photo of Ronnie Kray with a bloke sitting on his knee! My dad played with him in a band before the war as a lad in Newcastle. The club was managed by Ken Brady who used to be in the resident band at the Majestic in Newcastle. i also fondly remember the great Ken Maddison we worked together often. He later managed Hendrix and Slade. Then late 1962 we changed to mods and started going to the Go-Go, and also the West End boys club. Enjoy the trip. It had a bad name she said. 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. Ive lost touch with my dad who was the bouncer with Tommy at the go go club. A slideshow of pictures taken at Laygate South Shields in the 50's & 60's.. Pictures by Bill Claverly & narrated by Janet Wylie I had my engagement party (yes I met John there) upstairs in Change Is in October 1974 and not a single photo was taken..such a shame! That totally made my day, especially after having visited his grave just last week. 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. Happy days, Dawn the Nelson Street Jazz Club is mentioned on the page about the Marimba Coffee House. He still talks about those days in the 1960s, happy days. Rob . Others such as the unique Grotto, built among caves on the seafront at Marsden, are very much still with us. Hi Margaret, Good times- great musicians. 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. 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. ___________________________________________________________________________. We step back for just a while to the South Shields, Jarrow, Hebburn and Boldon of four decades ago. Also in Whitley Bay was an out of the way venue near the Ice Rink at Whitley Bay boys club on a Friday night. norwood surgery opening times; catholic bible approved by the vatican. Post author: Post published: June 23, 2022 Post category: assorted ornament by ashland assorted ornament by ashland Jean (still dancing) x. I continued it in Newcastle Social Club residences and recently, after early retirement, had six years as a semi-pro touring the UK with a Hollies and Crosby Stills and Nash tribute. I wonder if anyone would be able to help me to find them or is there a way I can access them without being a member? To Anna (156) yes I remember The Kontors. Robbie use to lean out of the passenger window as they were driving around shouting LOOK NO HANDS ! The Beatles played for 5 bob. Spent my late teens / early twenties in Newcastle 66 77 Worked in theatre but then at Change Is from 69 onwards till it turned into Bloomers, but have fond memories of all the venues listed here as well as Change Is. 9 Jun 2022 . I left England in 1966 to emigrate to Canada but still look fondly back to my younger days and great music in Newcastle. so it was really interesting to read the posts from Dave Pinder, Shani Lawn and Jo Slater, who also have connections to that time. The Criterion, on the right, Ocean Road, South Shields, 1970s (Norman Dunn), The Neptune Inn, South Shields Pubs, by Eileen Burnett, published by Amberley, The Tyne Dock Hotel, South Shields, 1938. Its said the CID were only two steps behind them where ever they went from the minute they got here. Im 75yrs. He also played at The Cavendish and LA Dolce Vita. Shields there was no late licence and it shut around 10-30. . I played most north east theatres and eventually retired (I think) in 2016. 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. My father was Carl Hersman who played keyboards. Would appreciate any current information regarding Margaret. I was a DJ at sloopys,(along with Dave), Bloomers, The Oxford plus many more including a club in Whitley Bay on the Esplanade. Other venues I remember were the RAFA club and The Bombers in Gateshead. Starting with the Downbeat Jazz Club in 1960 and most of the other venues mentioned. 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! Fond memories of him. My dad nicknamed one of youre daughters shoulders I think her name was Siobhan or Dionne or something? It was only a step-up (not a high stage) He looked down at me, held out his hand, and said, Cmon little lady. blog 28 mentions thelate Mike Carr.. been on wikepedia and seems he still walks among us.. thankfully. Sad to note Dave Findlay passed away recently. Me and my brother had some great nights in La Strada.
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