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My favourite place ever was Scamps. Great site!! I remember you, Dave Elliott, Bob Anderson and my other dads mate Alf. 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. I met my husband at Nelson Street jazz club. The club ran for about five years and closed around 1966. THE 10 BEST South Shields Bars & Clubs - Tripadvisor Bumped into old school friend, Hylton Valentine and his mates (Animals) there on occasions. Blue Parrot in Sunniside. South Shields is a coastal town in the North East of England at the mouth of the River Tyne, about 3.7 miles (6.0 km) downstream from Newcastle upon Tyne. Chris Dale, Alan(Cass) Carlyle, Bryn Pringle, Bill Ross, Billy Todd, Paul France, Ian Davies, Chris Branch, Jed Gardner, Peppi, Joe Lant, Hetherz, Micky Finn, Rob Wright and I know Ill have missed out a few and so my apologies, but it was a long time ago. Yes I was a big fan of The Kon-Tors, the forerunners of The Animals. He was the minder for Tom Jones when he came to the La Dolce Vita. Lovely girl Happy Times. Her stage name was Julie Johnson. 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. Ive lost touch with my dad who was the bouncer with Tommy at the go go club. Dave and his brother Tommy were the doormen the manager was Ken Brady who used to be in the resident group at the Mayfair in Newcastle. June Viner, Sorry should have said Frank Pickering and Mickey Pemberton. Ended up working for the Bailey Org, for short time, I think they kinda helped ruin the scene though. Charity event bringing back DJ's from South Shields nightclubs Victors Near the North/South Shields ferry landing. The original building has been demolished and has been replaced by a modern block, which now houses offices and a restaurant. I was best friends with Pongo (Keith to me) and for a short while roady for them. I was mortified. I have fond memories of the Cavendish Club from 1967. The late Mike Carr appeared there as well as his brother Mike(vibes). Best Clubs in South Shields | South Shields Nightlife | Skiddle five sat new vikings (wally mcgill sid cross etc)high five sun(myself alan hull mickey gallagher kenny anderson martin quinn)forgot to mention when a train rumbled over viaduct all the beers fell off! Saw Ralph Brough our lead singer some years ago, we were running the Peterlee half marathon, theres a change. It was a no-brainer that these lads were something very special. I had a great time.Lots of memories. As well as the Crescendo he ran the Club Tempo in London and the Pentland Club in Edinburgh. I am still alive!! Hope all is well. What a night!!!!!!! Heres a reminder of some of those Newcastle clubs and venues and where they were. At the Dogs Bowl in South Shield we played with Chris Barber and his band, What a great guy Pat Halcox was, Also on the bill was Soonny Boy Williamson, that late great Southern states blues man. I have very blonde hair so Don Smith the band leader insisted on calling me Mike White. away from him: Jeffrey managed the ANIMALS & JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE like small club bands. 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? The lavishly decorated premises had once been the Piccadilly Club, which was run by Dennis Stafford who was later jailed for the 1967 murder of Angus Sibbett in the notorious One-Armed Bandit case. I met my first girlfriend Yvonne there, started going to the Downbeat also Club Eleven in Sunderland with my close pal Rod. Keep up the good work, Roger! In response to the comments about Bloomers on May 11th by George Sinclair, Ill post a comment as soon as I have anything to report. I remember early 70s nightlife which began for me in the Dive Bar underneath the Swallow hotel. Our 10 photographs from the ChronicleLive archive recall some of the many and varied pubs, past and present, of South Shields, As anyone who's ever done it will vouch - South Shields is a great place to have a night out (in normal times, anyway!). Marcus now lives in Leeds and is a professional artist. Ill never forget it. He was with his daughter who is also a sInger. Met some real characters. La Dolce Vita went into decline in the seventies and had several name changes before finally closing its doors as a venue in 2002. The Tunnel nightclub, Jarrow, December 1991 (Image: NCJ Archive)1 of 9 Sylvesters nightclub in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, in Tyne and Wear, circa 1990s (Image: NCJ Archive)2 of 9 The Casablanca. The Majestic Ballroom on the junction of Westgate Road and Clayton Street was originally built as a cinema. We started out at the jazz clubs and remember many nights at the New Orleans Club (I dont see that mentioned anywhere) followed up with going on to the Downbeat or the GoGo. Burlesque was my band until car accident and moved to London and became a session singer. 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 remember a band called the Wildcats with Hilton Valentine & Chas Chandler (playing bass I think) ,who played at the Hotspur hall in Whitley Bay on Saturday nights in the sixties.I also remember the Alan Price combo playing frequently at the Victoria pub next to Woolworths in Whitley Bay, haven,t seen any mention of these venues in your lists! It was so dark and there were couples kissing in corners and dancing where they stood. 10. I frequented most of the clubs at one time or another so it has been brilliant to find this website to bring back the memories. Our nightclub, Industry, will be launching at the end of March, we are next door to Arbeia Bar South Shields. 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. Loved both Dave and Tommy Findlay Can you remember a guy called Louie who also worked at Change is? old nightclubs in south shields - consultoresayc.co He was always a dapper dresser!! What an era! you? any help would be great as they are my great uncles. 21 long forgotten nights clubs in Southampton | Daily Echo 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. Does anybody remember the house band at La Dolce Vita in the early seventies, Robbie was the bass player, John the lead guitar. Even better was the fact that he was actually staying at the same place as we were, the Pheasant Run Hotel. i used to go to the old cellar club in south Shields i/m sure it did/nt sell alcohol then, any way my mam bought me a can can petticoat and it was made of lace that was starched and when us girs sat down the petticoat was a massive sea of lace and our [sussies and stockings] were often on view!! Life goes on. I was just a nipper at the time but I remember my folks going to all those clubs as well as Change Is. I have great memories of spending many nights, years later, listening to Nigel Stanger and Lindolph DOliviera playing with the East Side Torpedoes too. I was there in the 60s with Joe Brown & The Bruvvers. unfortunately I missed the Go Go but spent many happy hours at The Dolce,Sloopys,Cavendish,Bloomers (Change Is) Ruperts,Annabels ,Sands Club,Sombrero,Chelsea Cat,Julies,Burgundy Cobbler,Latino,Fiesta the list goes on and on saw some great live acts over the years. I was the original keyboard player in the Junco partners when we were resident at the agogo. Both my grandmothers once worked in the Tyne Dock Hotel, now Kennedys at Tyne Dock, and I remember passing Slake Terrace on my way to work in Newcastle, with the Grapes Hotel and many other public houses before they were demolished. Can you remember what the music was that was played at the start of every evening- was it by the BarKays? 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. He later managed Hendrix and Slade. 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. _____________________________________________________________________, Great memories of the 60s, I met my wife in the club agogo in 1966 and we are stll together, when I remember some of the groups , and artists that I saw live in the clubs back then its just amazing , great days ,Im on face book if anyone remembers me . ideal for struggling musicians. He was a good friend many years ago. We step back for just a while to the South Shields, Jarrow, Hebburn and Boldon of four decades ago. Robbie use to lean out of the passenger window as they were driving around shouting LOOK NO HANDS ! Yes Trever. We made many friends and had a wonderful time with so many happy memories. But who were the men and woman who owned and ran the north easts iconic clubs and kept us entertained throughout the sixties? 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! Absolutely loved it. Sandra ditched me after a couple of years and went to London and then Italy where she sadly died aged about 21. Happy days. 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. My sister is Anna Louise Findlay. Does anyone remember my dad Mike Mccormick who worked for teddy berg at greys, Having read through these posts I dont think anyone has mentioned the fantastic group called the Gas Board they played at the Quay Club also the Majestic, Theres a bit about the Gas Board on this page, Liz: http://readysteadygone.co.uk/bryan-ferry/. The clubs Jeffrey ran in NEWCASTLE explain now why a lot of the music groups of the ROCK groups of the era needed 2 PULL!!! We went often and went for the great music and danced all night. I lived in Whitley Bay in the apartment of a house owned by Jimmy Bence. he was garbage and so were we! 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. Bars & Clubs By 688iang The range of beers and ciders is magnificent, all superbly kept by Kath and the staff. Ken, remembers you as a great singer. Lead singer John Little or possibly used the name Osbourne or Osmond. Equally we are desperately trying to find an internal shot of Scamps? I know this is a long shot. Saw Alan Bown Set, Downtown Faction and a group from Teeside(?Rivers Invitation)there. Post author: Post published: June 23, 2022 Post category: assorted ornament by ashland assorted ornament by ashland Mike Pemberton and Mick Pickering had Club Eleven, what memories. Our selection of photographs recall an era of social club beauty contests, colliery wagons,. Would appreciate any current information regarding Margaret. Cheers Terry, Message for Nora I was only 18/19 years old and really loved the beat, the melody the arrangement and have been hooked all my life. The sixties may have belonged to London but in the seventies The NE was the place to be for the clubs! Some magic names and places. so thank you for that! So the Kon-Tors had to play a second set at Wetheralls in Sunderland as part of the fee. old nightclubs in south shields - nefrocaresolutions.com I remember queueing to get inside where you went down lots of dark stairs to an amazingly even darker area with fantastically loud but mesmeric music. The only place in South Shields at the time that charged an entry fee. 60s Clubs - Ready Steady Gone! Jean McGowan, Hi Trevor Chance. Primary Menu. The club, which is in Greys Court at the bottom of Grey Street, has had several makeovers since opening as a cabaret club in the early sixties. I have googled and tried Face book but without any success. 15 years of age in 1962. my 1st beer was in the railwaiy, whist livin on hillheads road. Ownership changed hands around 1966 and eventually the Gogo closed its doors two years later after the Bailey Organisation opened a disconightspot called Sloopys above the La Dolce Vita. Whow I thought I was the bees knees. Chas Chandler lived in Heaton and his dad was the roadie. didnt Bob Monkhouse have something to do with Change Is? I have often wondered what became of Margaret Armstrong who lived on Benjamin Road in Howden and worked in a large Civil Service Centre (name forgotten). John and I are celebrating our 39th wedding anniversary today and so have been looking back to when we first met in two very special nightclubs in newcastle (long gone but never forgotten) mainly Change Is (later known as Bloomers) and our very favourite place Scamps. That totally made my day, especially after having visited his grave just last week. 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. Does anyone remember Joe and Pat McBeth,fab dancers, Does anyone know of any Italian restaurant where someone called Frank Calzini or Franco Calzini worked in 1967 it was in Pink Lane. When they played The Cellar Club, So. Great site and yes the Club Agogo was a Great Venue.I met my wife there in October 63 and we married in June 66.We are still together.Neville McKittrick the Invaders Singer was a colleague of mine at British Paints.Last I heard of him he had his own Paint Company in Canada.I would love to make contact again. Alfie. Thank you. I had a great time there and made a dreadful mistake by leaving to work at Leicester for Top Rank. old nightclubs in south shields. Does anyone remember the coffee bar called the Palleta on Blacket Street? Initially the Downbeat was a jazz venue but towards the end of its life it featured mainly Rhythm & Blues bands. Hi does anyone know what happened to Tom Oxley the nightclub photographer? I wanted to tell him but I chickened. OK strange that, exactly the same names. Greys Club. how about that for happenstance. Thanks to Roger, I have been able to share memories with someone else who was working in Change Is at that time and I know he mustve played great music as I was always the last one dancing every night! 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. My boyfriend was working and was 15. Fantastic!!!!! I remember I had a blue suede Levi jacket with leather collar that I bought off Kenny Richardson/Davy Hembro. 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. Couldnt believe my luck. 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. Another of those in attendance was Marcus Levey, who with his twobrothers ran La Dolce Vita before selling the club to the Bailey Organisation in 1965. It was a Valentines Dance and we had to do the last part of the show as the audience were clamouring for dance music and they couldnt dance to the Moody Blues! 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! Im 75yrs. Heres a few other pictures that should bring back the golden age of northeast clubbing: . Great site.Keep it up, Paul x. The resident band at the Crescendo was the Del 5, the singer was Billy Wilson from Gateshead, there was 2 sax players one was Peter Parkinson from South Shields but Im sorry the other name eludes me. 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. I remember the DJ Dave, I thought he was so hip. I was hired by Ron Markem and Bob Monkhouse In January 1969 as Reception Manager for the Change Is club.