old nightclubs in south shields

old nightclubs in south shields. Jean, Great Blog takes me back to that time in my life, I was the drummer in Axtree Junction the lead singer and Guitarist being Bob Barton who went on to be in Becket and on the Old Grey Whistle test, I remember playing at the Blaydon Races for 10 pounds and many other venues throughout the Northeast for similar amounts, had the privilege of being the local band playing alongside many 60s bands including Family, Dave Dee and band The foundations, Love Affair and many more on the baily club circuit, now at 69 years I look back on those times with great pleasure. I would like to think so. 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. Absolutely loved it. Then he worked for Baileys moving between the likes of La Dolce Vita, Wetherals, the Latino. 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. Mike Pemberton and Mick Pickering had Club Eleven, what memories. I think he still lives in the North East and owned the Springs fitness centres. I know I had a great time working at many NE clubs during the late sixties and early seventies. I later joined the Gamblers backing Billy Fury. Our selection of photographs recall an era of social club beauty contests, colliery wagons,. Before then, they always return false. Eileen, In the late fifties I played many of those venues, usually singing and paying guitar in the group called The Black Cats and The Billy Gamblin Trio. http://readysteadygone.co.uk/bryan-ferry/, Unveiling the past Amanda, Mike and the plaque. The second picture down, which has David Macbeth on, also has two of my aunts who both worked at Go Go. Some good people who were pioneers back then and desrve a lot of credit for making Newcastle (a millon miles from London)a firm favourite with some great artists in the 60s from all over the UK and abroad wanting to play this region. Anyone wanting to get in touch [email protected], Great to see all this stuff ,Ive been searching for a record I heard at the GoGo in about 67/68.Ive no idea what it was caled or who it was by ,the only bit I can remember was it was either called or had a line in it ..youve got roses in your soul Its a good job my parents never heard about the murder that took place there in the mid 70s. Oh how I wish I couldve been there! I too loved that era seemed to be so much fun and simpler! old nightclubs in south shields Oz disco nightclub The date of this photograph remains a mystery but it shows the Oz disco nightclub in Garden Lane. Used to ring Ivan Birchells office and find out where they were playing. Brings back many memories. The reunion took place at the Jazz Caf, Pink Lane, Newcastle hosted by Keith Crombie who was involved in the day to day running of several Newcastle clubsback in the sixties. it is the same Ken Brady. He said, Dance with me and started doing what he called The Pickett. Can you remember a guy called Louie who also worked at Change is? Cheers. The Dolly Peel 12 Bars & Clubs Open now By SteveLorro Very cosy little pub, friendly atmosphere, friendly staff and plenty of beers to choose from. 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. I am researching his club appearances in the UK any help would be ace. 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. When they played The Cellar Club, So. old nightclubs in south shields - eztransport123.com Hi Anna #156. 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. Primary Menu. Hi does anyone know what happened to Tom Oxley the nightclub photographer? Not in the same league as the other clubs in the area, but full of the essentials of life - beer, women, music and food. Sadly Bob and Alf are no longer with us R.I.P. 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. He was playing at the Arcadia Theatre. The builders had only erected the wall a few days earlier HAPPY DAYS !!! Notice: Function is_feed was called incorrectly.Conditional query tags do not work before the query is run. We have a photo of the inside of Change Is with girls ( no men in sight!) The Crays quickly found the law too darned hot up here and returned south after a short and unproductive trip. He played a vital role in its history and the history of Newcastles night life in the 60s. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); But if you were there and you cant remember much, then this site will jog your memory, at least about the local north east music scene of the mid to late sixties. which was poor quality, scratches etc. Had great life Its been good reading all the names on this site . Venues were St.Georges Drill Hall by Northumberland Rd. AJS 170. Gordon Livingstone. 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. Also seem to remember a free concert at Leazes Park with a lot of local bandsmay have been 1967-68? I never got to playground, when bloomers closed we all migrated to la dolce vita for a while but was never quite the same yes, loved dancing but fortunately my best mate Lesley was the same and we both hardly ever sat down ! My friend joy married Tommy. Clubs in South Shields: The biggest guide to club nights, with lineups, venue details and entry times. Sadly it all changed and went bad, but interesting times! My first event that I went to was every Saturday at the Miners Welfare hall which I think was in Burnopfield where the reqular group were Trevor Chance and the Gamblers. I had a great time there and made a dreadful mistake by leaving to work at Leicester for Top Rank. Required fields are marked *. 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. I worked at the Crescendo Club in Whitley Bay in 1968-9 and Ray Grehan owned it then . It was only a step-up (not a high stage) He looked down at me, held out his hand, and said, Cmon little lady. they were with some very large chaps and i believe an escort of C.I.D. If you're from South Tyneside, these 21 photos might - ChronicleLive 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 But you'll always have your memories. June Viner, Sorry should have said Frank Pickering and Mickey Pemberton. Chunky on drums used to work at Cut-Outs at the top of Byker Road before they were taken over by Field Cartons and moved to Killingworth. Great times Anna. 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 . 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. View listing packages . re comment by margaret duz comment no. As a PS Leam Lane WMC still have a thriving group night on Fridays, they also have a first class resident duo in Dougie and Carl, not many if any clubs still have live backing for the turns. He told me he had a photo of Ronnie Kray with a bloke sitting on his knee! 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. After the refurb of the Crescendo I carried on working for Ray firstly on his new house in Forest Hall and then on his new project which was amusement arcades in Sheffield and Nottingham I think he was talked into these by his brother in law I dont think his heart was in this part of the business as he loved the buzz of music and clubs when the Crescendo burned down he went on to buy The Deleval Arms on Scotswood road but it never opened.The last time I saw him was around 1977 but he seemed to have lost his sparkle definitely not the man I knew.As I had moved away from the area shortly after this I was shocked to learn years later that he had passed away he had been one of the best bosses I ever had. Five nightclubs in South Shields that we lost within the last 10 years The club was opened on 6th February 1963 by the Levey brothers from Wallsend. The Old Ship Inn 8 Bars & Clubs By Fairydusters It's like stepping back in time in this bar. The reunion was a great success so full marks to Ian Wright for coming up with the idea and organising the event. Vogue. It was fun to meet and party with many stars of the times, Marty Wylde, Kathy Kirby etc. I came up to Newcastle in 1968 when the clubs in london were on the way out. The Guys & Dolls club is less well known than some of the other Newcastle clubs of the early to mid sixties. Youve managed to make a truly great website even better THANK YOU!!! I read all the stuff about The Maj and Rue And the Rockets, does anyone remember the resident DJ, a young girl (said to be the youngest professional DJ around. i was the original singer with the Gamblers when we split they joined Billy Fury, who also stole my girlfriend ! It was so dark and there were couples kissing in corners and dancing where they stood. We did Rehearsal Room, a Tyne Tees weekly feature on local bands, a half hour show presented by David Hamilton, we did 3 numbers loads of fun, and , we even got well paid for it.