Sad to hear about Dave passing. 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. If you contact me, I think that I have a couple of pictures of your Dad at La Strada that you might not have seen. Does nobody remember the Jimmy Bence Orchestra the resident band at the Mayfair? Our selection of photographs from the ChronicleLive archive recalls 10 South Shields pubs, past and present. Oh how I wish I couldve been there! He had retired to the Seahouses area with his wife. Bounce Back 2 the Old Skool . You may remember us as Jean and John the tall couple who danced a lot! Magnum Is now Unit, but was known as one of Southsampton's main gay clubs in its heyday. Plus Dave living in W. Bay! Venues were St.Georges Drill Hall by Northumberland Rd. I stayed with Kim when she went solo but only again for a short time. to be just a newcastle club owner & darn with the peace & love universal. Tinker Smiths Good bands played there. I have fond memories of the Cavendish Club from 1967. Nick Brandon, the singer (his stage name) worked at Wards the printers in High Bridge. 1 of 10 The Neptune Inn, South Shields Pubs, by Eileen Burnett, published by Amberley 2 of 10 The Tyne Dock Hotel, South Shields, 1938. 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. June Viner. It features nightclubs in South Shields who offer clubbing, live bands and nightlife. I dont suppose anyone remembers Colin Lee? Without the contribution of these two men the club and music scene of the north east would have been considerably different. The club was opened by the very Famous radio DJ Simon Dee. I went to opening night and subsequent first Sunday of Whitley Bay AGoGo. Vogue. One night there was a huge fight which involved about 30 people and resulted in the wall between the casino and the disco being knocked down. "These areas were thriving communities - and people love to reminisce by looking at old photographs and sharing stories.. thankyou for bringing back fantastic memories every one. 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. Jill, Hi Jill, he was garbage and so were we! 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. In 2011, north east photographer and author, Ian Wright who now lives in Las Vegas, had the bright idea of organising a get together for the people involved in the sixties club scene. 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. I wanted to tell him but I chickened. Me mam and dad met there in 1970 and Id love to get them a photo made? You and I used to share guitar vocals with Ken Maddison in the early 70s at La Strada until I moved to Montego Bay. HI, Whow I thought I was the bees knees. 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 played a vital role in its history and the history of Newcastles night life in the 60s. Anyone wanting to get in touch holland.A1@sky.com, 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 The Guys & Dolls club is less well known than some of the other Newcastle clubs of the early to mid sixties. The opening of the club was preceded by an intense advertising campaign in the local press involving some quite off-beat and quirky adverts: . 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. 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 anyone remember my dad, who was the manager of Change is nightclub in late 60s early 70s James/Jimmy Cowie a Scottish chappie from Aberdeen. It was said that the floor levels could be permutated fifteen different ways and that the dcor could be changed at will by projecting images onto the curved walls. Also played at Ray Grehans Cub in Roker Avenue Sunderland with Little Eva and the Fortunes. Cheers 2 inch thick marine ply shells with heavy duty internal struts and mounting frames but man the sound was awesome, power, punch and clarity. George, John is still looking to see if he has any photos of the entrance to Bloomers on Bath Lane. That totally made my day, especially after having visited his grave just last week. Hi June I do remember the Palleta, it used to be the place to go during the day, they cannot have done much business as we all used to buy one drink and make it last for hours until we got kicked out. The Majestic closed as a music venue in 1967 and became the Gala Bingo Hall. Thanks for the memories though, and keep up the good work. I went to Change Is regularly from about 1969/70 until Scamps opened at the beginning of 1974 I think? loved those ..times i/ve never lost my love of Jazz, and am still singing those beautifull songs in and around the Northeast. Ended up working for the Bailey Org, for short time, I think they kinda helped ruin the scene though. I just wish I could remember them all. 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. Great memories, if somewhat hazy due to my then drink problem !! The Guys & Dolls ran as an unlicensed venue and described itself as a coffee dance club. Thanks We had a drink with him at the hotel and what a lovely man he is. Cheers. If anyone knows how to get info on the bands that played there I would be most grateful. Just stumbled across it whilst looking at pics. Hi Alfie Wright AKA Tony Sands Hypnotist opened the Cresendo Club Whitley bay I named it after The Cresendo Club in U.S.A I attended this event At the jazz cafe with my parents Barbara and Teddy Berg. Whatever happened to them ? Lol. old now and remember the Change Is days like they were yesterday. Hi He told me about his time as a photographer at Newcastle Night Clubs in the 1960s. The band names mentioned on this site Junco Partners Alan Hull (bless im) and The Sect. They made an acetate demo at Morton Sound in Carliol Sq. I was the only doorman for over one year. He was with his daughter who is also a sInger. Fond memories of him. He even stood in for the pianist who hadnt turned up on my Mum and Dads wedding day! I dont suppose you have any photographs or memorabilia of any of the clubs you worked in I have memberships cards and entrance tickets but no photos! Quite a long time ago that Pete Wallis (ex Juncos and Gamblers) was trying to make contact with any of the Gamblers boys. My father was Carl Hersman who played keyboards. Any information you have would be great. David and Tommy Finlay did work the door at the Crescendo Club in Whitley Bay. worked there opposite the Sounds with Eddie Farrow and Bobby Carr on a temporary basis untill a club in Low Fell was completed.. that name escapes me tho.,.One night at at the Picadilly, Ronnie Pipe in an agitated state (unusual for him MR laid back) informed my old man that the the CRAYS were in.. sure enough. A long shot here but wondering if you ever heard of a band called the Lyle Brown showband or similarplayed in whitley bay in the mid 60s. Used to tell my mam I was going to the one at Whitley Bay as I wasnt allowed to go to the Newcastle one. During the mid/late 1960s I was half of the singing duo, Shirley and Johnny. Ill get back to you on that. I can still remember the feeling of excitement as you stepped down each dark stair til you opened the door and the whole place came alive, with music, gorgeous people and the amazing music which never sounded the same anywhere else and still doesnt! I heard later from her father, that she married a fellow called Bill. Im trying to find anyone who may have worked with her. They also used to play to a younger audience at the Hop in Whitley Bay. 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. Hi, does anyone remember by dad Alan Clay? My dad nicknamed one of youre daughters shoulders I think her name was Siobhan or Dionne or something? From the Soap . Closed to become Ocean & Collins and has since rebranded as Bliss and is now Voodoo. I think the name was Michaels? Phila. ___________________________________________________________________________. I am now almost 80 and still follow the era and the music. 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. A weird coincidence is that the bearded chap in the middle is a friend of my wife, hes called Jason Robson, he used to work on the boxing show at the Hoppings, I wonder if he also worked at the Go Go? Excuse me if I sometimes get things wrong, memory is not what it was from 60 years ago. Your email address will not be published. I think he still lives in the North East and owned the Springs fitness centres. My old mans band (Alan NIcholson snr). Thank you I remember the 60 they where wonderfull years. I still meet up with Paddy Plunkett, Bob Ackers, Bill Ross, Bryn Pringle, Cass, Bill Ross, Bill Colwill about every month for afternoon coffee. The last couple of times I've been in the beer has been very poor, I tried the Landlords bitter and old speckled hen but both were tasting dodgy. Hi does anyone know what happened to Tom Oxley the nightclub photographer? Before then, they always return false. 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. Jean x, Jean that would be great. Most of the lads my age in 1972 aspired to have their hair like the lovely Marc Bolan. Ho Hum happy days and strange memories. I was so petrified that I felt that every part of my body froze. My sister is Anna Louise Findlay. Does anyone remember Big Phil who was a brilliant DJ and worked in both clubs mentioned? Lovely to see Ray Grehans name mentioned. To Anna (156) yes I remember The Kontors. Sharing the ladies toilets with the staff from the bus company in the same building. 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! 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. Its a good job my parents never heard about the murder that took place there in the mid 70s. Geoff Wonfor became famous as a music video producer. Chirpy with a ready smile you were always a favourite of the Gamblers female fans. If you want to get in touch enquiry@deadgoodvideo.co.uk. i was discovered there by Dame Margot Fontaine and sent to RCA records to begin my recording career. Are you David Coates from the Felling and Ken Cooper from Windy Nook ? Pretty Thing at the Scene Club Middlesbrough, that was a night to remember. The time of the Club AGoGo was probably the best for live music in the city. Save this search; Map View; List your business for Free! Just stumbled across your website. ha ha ha. Today, the pub is called Kennedy's, The Water's Edge pub, South Shields, 1998, The Steamboat, Mill Dam, South Shields, 1998, The New Ferry Tavern, South Shields, 1993, The Dolly Peel, Commercial Road, South Shields, 1998, The Horsley Hill Hotel, Horsley Hill, South Shields, 1998, The Criterion, Ocean Road, South Shields, 1970s, BBC's Call the Midwife 'replacement' confirmed and it's an old favourite, The BBC has announced what will go into Call The Midwife's Sunday night slot after the end of its latest series, ITV's Lorraine Kelly issues Twitter apology after 'horrifying' Kate Garraway blunder, ITV presenter Lorraine Kelly rushed to Twitter to apologise after things took a turn with Kate Garraway on Good Morning Britain, Northumberland mum jailed for 'managerial role' in crack-cocaine dealing family, Nichola Davison, 44, played a "significant role" in producing and supplying the class A drug, Gateshead gardener's fury as garage roof plants itself in her flower beds, Couple tell of their anger at 'ruined' garden after they claim they waited a year for council to attend to storm damage, Loose Women's Denise Welch a grandmother for the first time as she breaks baby news on ITV show, Denise Welch announced some big baby news right at the very start of Friday's episode of Loose Women, Eurovision host Alesha Dixon accused of dropping 'clue' on who is UK act with BBC outfit choice, Alesha Dixon, one of the hosts of Eurovision 2023 drew attention from fans during an appearance on Saturday Kitchen, Online calculator shows how long it would take different professions to own a dream home in the UK. 1. My best friend married one of his friends (later divorced). I went to Change Is probably from 1969 until Scamps opened at the end of 1973. Anyway, I moved to the states in 1970 and after moving around a lot I ended up here in California where I have a couple of gyms. I met my husband at Nelson Street jazz club. 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! The Club AGogo was situated on Percy Street, Newcastle on the top floor of a building which was also above the famous Handyside Arcade (or Arcadia as it was sometimes called). 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. 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. 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.