Im not sure what Dave does now as my dad lost touch with him. We both looked and dressed older. Used to go to the GoGo Young Set,we were only 14/15 , sit and watch the older ones dance then go home and practice, following week we were there on the dance floor, giving it large.. Does anyone remember her and her then boyfriend Ron Thomas who worked at the A Gogo (later going on to work at the Quay Club) always had an alsation with him and lived in Sandyford. 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!!! 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! 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? could.nt aford a leather jacket I was an early mod, not wantin any botha, then bought me 1st real bike from kens on westgate road. During the sixties, seventies and beyond the Mayfair hosted some unforgettable nights featuring many of the top chart and touring bands of the era; bands such as Led Zeppelin, The Who, Pink Floyd, Queen, Black Sabbath, The Clash, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Motorhead, Thin Lizzy and Nirvana, to name just a few. Great site.Keep it up, Paul x. 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. Bounce Back 2 the Old Skool . The band consisted of George Richardson vocal/ piano, Billy Mordue/ drums, John Edwards/ bass, wonderful musicians, great times. In North Shields, for quite a long time in the 60's, the basement of "The Jungle" was a night club. I used to visit clubs like the Flamingo,La Discotheque, The Scene,Marquee,Whisky A Go Go,All Star, Tiles etc. Hey everyone Lived in Heaton as I remember. 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. The Haymarket pub was our haunt and thats where we got to know everyone and Ill try and remember all we used meet up with. Then he worked for Baileys moving between the likes of La Dolce Vita, Wetherals, the Latino. Just discovered this site. Lovely girl he was garbage and so were we! 15 years of age in 1962. my 1st beer was in the railwaiy, whist livin on hillheads road. My number is 0191 4922316 Suzanne x, Hi Suzanne, great to have someone else writing about Change Is. anybody remember? of Newcastle in the 60s. 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) Just stumbled across it whilst looking at pics. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Geoff Wonfor became famous as a music video producer. He was from Sunderland and used to come and meet me after school when I was in my school uniform. A personal perspective by Roger Smith. would love to find out anything from this.thank you Shyirra. 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. Ive exhausted all avenues looking for answers. If anyone has any good images or information, please post on here or contact me personally. AJS 170. Other people I remember from that period were Greg Burman (sound equipment), Dave Woods ( Impulse Records) and Dave Dixon and Geoff Wonfor from Tyne Tees Television. I lived there from when it opened in late1973 or early 1974. Great band, very professional. Your email address will not be published. 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. I am researching his club appearances in the UK any help would be ace. The night club continued to host cabarets Freddy Starr, Mud and many many more for a few more years and was always called the Dolce Vita until it was renamed Walkers. My name is Bryan Jeffrey ex singer with The Playmates, The Mafia And The Surf Board, a lot of our time spent in Germany and Switzerland. I did overhear a conversation in which one of the guests asked the other if he had been present at the Gogo on the night that Dave Findlay knocked out Keith Crombies teeth! 5th Gear - Baltimore Pike, Media, PA. 19th Hole - North Hills, PA. 25th Hour - Wilkes Barre, PA. 94th Aero Squadron - 2750 Red Lion Rd. my info is that Bob Monkhouse did indeed have an input in Change Is..formerly the Picadilly club the resident band that opened the Picadilly in the mid sixties was One of them snapped my new tie in half trying to garrot me. 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. re comment by margaret duz comment no. 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. Oh I could go on all day. They are both sisters of my mother Loretta, who also worked there. Phila. The event is free to enter, with collection buckets out for those who wish to donate and will run from an early time of. I remember you singing at the Majestic with the Gamblers. What a tremendous website with loads of nostalgic detail of the early music scene in North East. I was too young to have gone to the legendary Club AGogo as I was still at infant school at Stanley, Co.Durham in the late 60s & 70s, but a good mate of mine John from my village in Burnopfield, was a regular there throughout the Go gos duration & John has told me over the years, all the stories & Im jealous as hell that I never had at least one night at the Club AGogo to enjoy it! Sloopys Disco was opened upstairs at the Dolcey. He was playing at the Arcadia Theatre. Ziggy's 19 Bars & Clubs By jacquelinesQ1680QF The Mayfair finally closed its doors in August 1999 and was later demolished to make way for the Gate Leisure Centre. When the bingo hall closed in 2005, the Academy Music Group bought the building and converted it back to a music venue. When they came to the Change Is there was always a heightend tension but they minded me, I guess since they were barred from most other clubs they didnt want to screw themselves up with this one. View listing packages . Had a great time in the 60s. Required fields are marked *. Most of the lads my age in 1972 aspired to have their hair like the lovely Marc Bolan. He had a son with cerebal palsy who needed to attend Prudhoe hospital on a regular basis and he felt he needed some sort of base in the north east. Fantastic read! Great time being a teenager in the 60s in Newcastle. i was the original singer with the Gamblers when we split they joined Billy Fury, who also stole my girlfriend ! Great bunch of guys. Nowadays though I would just dance solo but back then I never did did. If you go on Google and type in Rare cds- the Kon-Tors there is a site which will sell you a CD off this record for around 8. Naturally had my photo took with him as well. 69 Club Westgate Street plus MANY social clubs all around the North East. I absolutely loved the place. I cant believe that we dont have a single photos of inside the club? 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. I briefly played guitar with the George Ricco Band, rotating between Wetherals, La Dolce Vita and the Cavendish, 1965/66, You may remember us as Jean and John the tall couple who danced a lot! The Crusaders played La Stradas as resident band three times a week for over six years, but also played the big hotels, the Locarno in Sunderland, the Mayfair in Newcastle. Keep up the good work, Roger! The line up was Ken Brady, Jimmy Crawford, Alan Blacks, Barry Preston, Spud Tate ( sadly passed away ). The Sounds Londoner Ronnie Pipe on piano Herbie Flowers bass Des ??? Those of us of a certain age will remember clubs like La Dolce Vita, Greys Club, the Cavendish and the Club AGogo. Great site!! Had some great evenings there in the late 1950s as well as any evenings at the Oxford Gallerys and the Majestic. Starting with the Downbeat Jazz Club in 1960 and most of the other venues mentioned. Tinker Smiths I can still remember the feeling of excitement I felt when walking up the stairs and opening the double doors to be greeted by very loud and always very good music. 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 am particularly interested to hear you worked in Change Is (I went there regularly from 1971-74 approx) my memories are of great music James brown, Fatback Band, Hamilton Bohannon, Family- Burlesque and Timmy Thomas to name but a few. Used to visit all the above clubs including the strange Muscle Inn..the Downbeat was something else.I cant even remember a Gents toilet being there.but there was a backyard that we used! which was poor quality, scratches etc. however I cannot remember who it belonged to. Also in Whitley Bay was an out of the way venue near the Ice Rink at Whitley Bay boys club on a Friday night. 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. The Marimba opened in 1959 serving Italian food and snacks during the day at prices students could afford. Buy Tickets . The Beatles played for 5 bob. The dive bar under the Swallow Hotel was called the Gay Trooper in my day.. Wouldnt get away with that now. Just stumbled across this, I am the son of David Finlay please put all your stories from the hay days so I can get some sort of history to pass on to my kids as my mother jackie and davey split up when I was a baby and I only have his reputation to talk of and dont know if what I am told is true. Apparently thats where John first spotted me when I was dancing and that was all I was interested in at the time! Gordon Livingstone. JT, Hi Micky Dunn/ John Taberham, Maggy Ross could be Maggy Heskith who died a few years ago. 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! Ah, Dusk! I have one photograph of me in Sloopys in 1970. 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. June Viner. truffle pasta sauce recipe; when is disney channel's zombies 3 coming out; bitcoin monthly returns Best wishes, Trevor. The sound system was said to be second to none. Greys Club. Good Luck, Hi Jill, The Marimba was open for just over a year before being gutted by fire. During his time working for the organisation he became aquainted with both Vince and Michael Lavaglio and Denis Stafford.. he always found them to be perfect gentlemen in his dealings both on a business and social level. I have just came across your great website while looking for information of the bands that played at the Seaburn Hall away from him: Jeffrey managed the ANIMALS & JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE like small club bands. By Sam Johnson 24th Nov 2021, 4:55am - 2 min read. I worked at La Strada with your Dad in the early 70s. Many happy memories flooding back. Occasionally, I heard it referred to as the Gay Trouper. Im always on the hunt for any photos of either, of these clubs and wondered if you had any at all. 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. FABULOUS SITE MY HUSBAND DENNIS BRAZIL REMEMBERS THESE CLUBS WHEN WORKING IN NEWCASTLE YEARS LATER BEFORE WE WERE MARRIED I REMEMBER FROM WORKING IN NEWCASTLE WITH A FRIEND LOVED NEWCASTLE AND THE CLUBS ESPECIALLY THE PEOPLE WE ARE IN LEEDS. Jean x. I remember you Chic Reid if you see this please get in touch. I am still alive!! Im trying to find anyone who may have worked with her. Ill post a comment as soon as I have anything to report. (Sect, Juncos, Harlem Shuffle etc) 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. Near the North/South Shields ferry landing. Billy. The reunion was a great success so full marks to Ian Wright for coming up with the idea and organising the event. Had great life Its been good reading all the names on this site . 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. So if you two ever want to meet up just let me know, my email is david.coates@autosounds.co.uk. 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. Magnum Is now Unit, but was known as one of Southsampton's main gay clubs in its heyday. Quite a long time ago that Pete Wallis (ex Juncos and Gamblers) was trying to make contact with any of the Gamblers boys. Tatler Club in the Haymarket. 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. 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. From enjoying a post-work tipple to celebrating the football result on a Saturday evening, the pub is the hub of the community, and an iconic part of Britains high streets.. TO MIKE GRAHAM, hey !! Robbie use to lean out of the passenger window as they were driving around shouting LOOK NO HANDS ! My Dad also played on on the early ITV programme One oclock Show, does that ring any bells with people out there? We went and sure enough it was them minus the Leopard skin leotard tho. 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. My wife Joan still meets up with the girls every week, Jen Sherwood, Eleanor Robson, Brenda Grieves, Marlene Charlton, Wendy Wilson, Ros Daly, Jean Orr, Elaine McCleod. The club was managed by Ken Brady who used to be in the resident band at the Majestic in Newcastle. Drink and lack of sleep took its toll.The candle which I burnt at both ends went out in 1977. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Just stumbled across this great website. Thanks, Great memories, and thanks to everyone for sharing them. 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 would like to think so. Met my husband there and saw some great bands and stood next to Eric Burdon at the bar. If I could do one thing before its too late it would be to help her reconnect with people from her past in what was the prime of her life. Your email address will not be published. Hi does anyone know what happened to Tom Oxley the nightclub photographer? La Dolce Vita included a large cabaret lounge with seating for 500 and an illuminated glass dance area in front of the stage. Your dad is on Jesmond and not too well at present, Re comment 72 by David Parks ___________________________________________________________________________. . The club was taken over by the Bailey Group in 1965. I was really 56 but had big hair and platforms. Cheers We always met at the Pit for coffee where we decided what time to meet before going to the Club Ago Go. me and me mates were rockers, wed move down to the rockliffe arms and the station hotel then the club a go go. 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. It closed in 2015. He is 93 living in South Africa. Vogue. The Beacon The Beacon in Green's Place on the Lawe Top was one of the oldest pubs in South Shields, having served drinks since the late 1800s. I have fond memories of the Cavendish Club from 1967. However good atmosphere,great friendly bar. Myself, Cass and Ken went down to Kings Road and came back with Leather Coats down to the ankles. We had a drink with him at the hotel and what a lovely man he is. If you want to get in touch enquiry@deadgoodvideo.co.uk. One of our group was Pat Carling. Wow Rue and The Rockets have certainly filled out ! Im 75yrs. Brought back a loot of memories. 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. Our selection of photographs recall an era of social club beauty contests, colliery wagons,. Julie Macsorley had been cooking a chicken at her home near South Shields when her carbon monoxide (CO) alarm alerted her to the danger. I remember the Old Cellar club with Mrs Bailey on the door. Excuse me if I sometimes get things wrong, memory is not what it was from 60 years ago. Remember some of the places between 1968 to 73 as a 18 plus year old. We worked many times in Newcastle and the North East area. In relation to the Hendrix gig my dads uncle was the manager at the Haymarket Hotel and he reckons the band had a pint in the back room ,presumably before they went on or between sets, Great to see Germain up there looking as animated as ever ..pity there is not a music track download of everyone in action! oops sorry just found them under media -great stuff thanks. Youve managed to make a truly great website even better THANK YOU!!! Thank you Does anyone have any info on Jimmy Bence and his Orchestra, particularly around 1965ish? After he left the Gamblers he went to work for Ray Grehan. `you may already have it? In response to the comments about Bloomers on May 11th by George Sinclair, Oh Mike Jeffrey. My dad, George McGuinness, was the pianist at the Mayfair in the 60s. 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. Cant anyone remember a local band used to play in the dolce la vita called the bits and pieces? They also used to play to a younger audience at the Hop in Whitley Bay. Dusk was known for its huge New Year's Eve events, staying open till 7am. Dont know how she knew cos she had never been there!!! The original building has been demolished and has been replaced by a modern block, which now houses offices and a restaurant. Was told to read your comments from one of the girls, Jen Sherwood, and it was nice to see that you are both still with us. The club closed as Change Is and reopened as Bloomers. On a different note, is Keith Crombie the same guy who I bought a truck from when he was a truck salesman at Minories in the sixties. In October 1968 the Bailey Organisation opened Sloopys disco above La Dolce Vita. Then went soth and played with Entire Sioux Nation. 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 . Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Raigad Uncategorized old nightclubs in south shields. . On club nights the occasional drunken troublemaker would be invited upstairs to the wrestling ring and taught the error of his conduct!HAPPY DAZE!!! I had the Landlords bitter the following day in Wetherspoons and it tasted . Let me know and Ill ask Roger if he could help us exchange email addresses! Regards George, Re Photographs and Tom Oxley. Hi I just found a photograph of me with a young mountain lion on my knee. He was always a dapper dresser!! Also the GoGo and the majestic, many others wish I could turn the clock back, just to revisit these places. I went to a place in 1972 which I knew only as the dive bar and could never understand why. Its said the CID were only two steps behind them where ever they went from the minute they got here. He also played at The Cavendish and LA Dolce Vita. In this day and age, we could never have what we had back then. 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. Great site look forward to any info. I was a DJ at sloopys,(along with Dave), Bloomers, The Oxford plus many more including a club in Whitley Bay on the Esplanade.