The club itself played house music and the occasional cheesy bop. The Guys & Dolls club is less well known than some of the other Newcastle clubs of the early to mid sixties. Not in the same league as the other clubs in the area, but full of the essentials of life beer, women, music and food. Your email address will not be published. Some pubs might aim to attract a younger 'trendy' crowd; while others cater for a 'traditional' clientele who want nothing more than a pint of proper ale and the environment in which to enjoy some peace and quiet or an uninterrupted conversation. Magnum Is now Unit, but was known as one of Southsampton's main gay clubs in its heyday. Sharing the ladies toilets with the staff from the bus company in the same building. A former South Shields nightclub is set to return to the town for one night only - and even has the support of Little Mix star Jade Thirwall. Can you believe I used to have to buy a friend a drink just to get her to dance to something I loved probably JamesBrown or Family or something great! Happy times, gone forever, but never forgotten. George, John is still looking to see if he has any photos of the entrance to Bloomers on Bath Lane. 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. 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. I went to Change Is probably from 1969 until Scamps opened at the end of 1973. I was really 56 but had big hair and platforms. Did you ever go to the Playground on Westgate road -about the same time as I have a very grainy photo of the outside and also way before that I loved going to the Dive Bar part of the Swallow Hotel on Newgate Street? The casino in La Strada (photo courtesy of Rob Quinn), 1963 advertisement for La Strada (courtesy of Rob Quinn), 1965 Advertisement for La Strada (Courtesy of Rob Quinn), Resident group the Crusaders with La Strada owner, Sandford Goudie on the right with a conga drum (photo courtesy of Rob Quinn). Another guy from that era I worked with was the tragic big Geordie Short, his group Bits & Pieces were well known around the WMC scene, they ended up as resident group at the now demolished Mount Pleasant club. Buy Tickets . It was an eye opener for a very young me and I loved it. 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 have tried to find photos of places frequented for such a short time but at the time felt like it would last forever. I was amazed at the club scene in the North East! The top map is an old street plan of the city with the various venues marked with coloured dots. Unofficially, the jazz sessions at the Marimba continued long after midnight. So the Kon-Tors had to play a second set at Wetheralls in Sunderland as part of the fee. Im trying to find anyone who may have worked with her. I would just like to know anything about the soulless pos. The concept was that the club would not be the same from one week to the next. I attended this event At the jazz cafe with my parents Barbara and Teddy Berg. The original building has been demolished and has been replaced by a modern block, which now houses offices and a restaurant. The club was opened by the very Famous radio DJ Simon Dee. Fond memories of him. Ahhh the memories of such magical days 2. At the opening night the DJs were myself and Simon Dee. A Cumbrian group Rue & The Rockets were the resident band at the Majestic for a number of years and had a massive following in Newcastle. I still have the Badfinger single I won off the DJ in my treasure box. Fantastic read! Met my husband there and saw some great bands and stood next to Eric Burdon at the bar. So he cannot remember if the signage was still showing. Just stumbled across it whilst looking at pics. Two Scotsmen together in a nightclub, what could possibly go wrong! We drove all night and met some great Geordie at the match and who then took us to the Cavendish where we saw from memory Gerry and the pacemakers. 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The drummer had an American car. Hi Anna #156. 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. Does anyone remember seeing Dick Haymes at either La Dolce Vita or Greys & The Cavendish in the 1960s? Absolutely loved it. AGE OF AQUARIUS future existence. i was a regular and married Vicky Hope a gorgeous bunny girl sadly she died 5yrs ago. loved those ..times i/ve never lost my love of Jazz, and am still singing those beautifull songs in and around the Northeast. 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. The club was situated on Bath Lane, Newcastle and was spread over three floors with a reception, a disco and a cabaret room, all with curved walls. Reading this took me back to my childhood. Phila. Trevor Chance. I well remember the Crescendo club belonging to Ray Grehan as I was involved in the alterations carried out there. 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. any help would be great as they are my great uncles. Hi I know Tommy and Davey findlay, Jesmond. 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. of Newcastle in the 60s. Ziggy's 19 Bars & Clubs By C9460ITmarkg Plus Dave living in W. Bay! I was there in the 60s with Joe Brown & The Bruvvers. The Whitley Bay boys club venue was called Zone 22. 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. He said that he had photos of the Kray twins from the Dolce Vita, as well as the likes of Tom Jones and other stars of the era who performed at the club. I dont suppose anyone remembers Colin Lee? Myself, Cass and Ken went down to Kings Road and came back with Leather Coats down to the ankles. 15 years of age in 1962. my 1st beer was in the railwaiy, whist livin on hillheads road. Nine lost North East nightclubs of the 1970s, 80s & 90s 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. 2. Is it true? Fantastic memories of Newcastle and the North East club scene. Tommy Oxley worked as a part-time Court Usher then. I talked to Ken Brady today and he remembers Pete with affection. 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. I met my husband at Nelson Street jazz club. He said, Dance with me and started doing what he called The Pickett. Bars & Clubs By 688iang The range of beers and ciders is magnificent, all superbly kept by Kath and the staff. The decor must be 30 yrs old. My dad nicknamed one of youre daughters shoulders I think her name was Siobhan or Dionne or something? 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. Find what you're looking for about Nightclubs in South Shields with city-visitor. Some time later I joined the Gamblers. The Del 5s drummer was Quentin (think thats how you spell it) Bernie Watsons brother cant think of the other sax player though. I also spent many a Monday night at your home testing scotch with your folks and a feisty small terrier before you moved from Whitley Bay. HAPPY DAYS>, Anyone still keep in contact with David or Tommy Findlay? Ifeel so incredibly nostalgic about those very important days, which went over much too quickly. When the Grey Street premises closed in the mid-seventies, the New Cavendish opened at the site previously occupied by Change Is and Bloomers on Bath Lane. Buy tickets from a trusted primary outlet. Brought back a loot of memories. I have one photograph of me in Sloopys in 1970. We both looked and dressed older. 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. Happy days, Dawn the Nelson Street Jazz Club is mentioned on the page about the Marimba Coffee House. He told me he had a photo of Ronnie Kray with a bloke sitting on his knee! 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. I remember you singing at the Majestic with the Gamblers. 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 also worked through Ivan Burchall, as well as for myself. 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. Burlesque was my band until car accident and moved to London and became a session singer. Cube in the spotlight A scene from. My dad Bob Stephenson (pianist) played at both La Dolce Vita and La Strada. 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. Pete Coulson here ,was lead singer with the Pilgrims & later Bassist with the Hillcresters e mail is geordie38@wildblue.net would like to correspond & anyone else who remembers me from those good times,now living nr.Boston USA, cheers, Hi Holly here lead singer with Toby Twirl. Bars & Clubs. 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. 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. Tommy Oxley can be seen in the film Get Carter. I remember the Old Cellar club with Mrs Bailey on the door. Then went soth and played with Entire Sioux Nation. Ken, remembers you as a great singer. 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. As well as the Crescendo he ran the Club Tempo in London and the Pentland Club in Edinburgh. I was hired by Ron Markem and Bob Monkhouse In January 1969 as Reception Manager for the Change Is club. Do you know where any of the surviving ex members are now? Many thanks for the site. From the Soap . Hi does anyone know what happened to Tom Oxley the nightclub photographer? My old mans band (Alan NIcholson snr). I WAS A (VERY)YOUNG LEAD SINGER WITH THE CRUSADERS RESIDENT GROUP AT LA STRADA CLUBS 63/69,IF JANE IS READING THIS I WORKED WITH HER DAD KEN MADDISON FOR YEARS.HE WROTE MUSIC FOR ME FOR OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS AND WE MADE DEMO RECORDINGS TOGETHER FOR ERIC BOSWELL.I LOVED HIM AND BOY WHAT A MUSICIAN.I LEARNED OF HIS PASSING NOT LONG AFTER AND SHED A TEAR.I WISH I COULD HAVE SEEN HIM ONE MORE TIME.THOSE YEARS RIGHT THRO THE BEATLES ERA AND WORKING WITH ALL THOSE STARS WAS UNFORGETTABLE .OH I COULD WRITE A BOOK.GOD BLESS YOU KEN. Thank you. Ian Galbraith was one and I understand he subsequently became the Mayor of Sunderland. (Sect, Juncos, Harlem Shuffle etc) The building that housed the Marimba no longer exists. 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. Ironically my son is now engaged to Billy Furys great niece! Along with La Dolce Vita, the Cavendish featured some of the best acts on the cabaret circuit. Our selection of photographs recall an era of social club beauty contests, colliery wagons,. I remember Pat mentioning names of people like Keith Crombie, Tommy Finlay etc who she met through Ron but the rest of us never met them. My grandfather owned a number of clubs and pubs before WW2, including Balmbras in the Cloth Market, of Blaydon Races fame, and Uncle Toms Cabin, an infamous sailors pub in North Shields. I used to work at the Oxford with Don Smith and Jims 2 room as singer with the trio. One of them snapped my new tie in half trying to garrot me. I briefly played guitar with the George Ricco Band, rotating between Wetherals, La Dolce Vita and the Cavendish, 1965/66, didnt Bob Monkhouse have something to do with Change Is? Cheers `you may already have it? Quite a long time ago that Pete Wallis (ex Juncos and Gamblers) was trying to make contact with any of the Gamblers boys. Keep up the good work, Roger! Your email address will not be published. Good Luck, Hi Jill, Kennedy's Bar South Shields 5 Bars & Clubs Open now By steveL794 This is a great Little bar great atmosphere and is such a welcoming bar, well worth a visit great chilling bar 3. 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)
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