I have one photograph of me in Sloopys in 1970. Hi Alfie Wright AKA Tony Sands Hypnotist opened the Cresendo Club Whitley bay I named it after The Cresendo Club in U.S.A A bit like the place in Dirty Dancing. 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.. 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. #11 of 20 Nightlife in South Shields. 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. How long would it take you to save for the home of your dreams? I know this is a long shot. 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. 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! According to her they had sex on the floor there. I worked at La Strada with your Dad in the early 70s. HI, The Club AGogo opened in 1962 and ran for just over six years. He told me about his time as a photographer at Newcastle Night Clubs in the 1960s. He was a good friend many years ago. How embarrassing. Real name Northumberland Arms. The Del 5s drummer was Quentin (think thats how you spell it) Bernie Watsons brother cant think of the other sax player though. Hi Before then, they always return false. Hi I used to go to most of the clubs and dance halls in Newcastle the Gogo Downbeat Dolce Oxford Galleries but mostly the Majestic Ballroom where I first saw Rue and the Rockets who were from Carlisle and are still playing. 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. They made an acetate demo at Morton Sound in Carliol Sq. Fantastic!!!!! The time of the Club AGoGo was probably the best for live music in the city. 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. 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. Our selection of photographs from the ChronicleLive archive recalls 10 South Shields pubs, past and present. Our selection of photographs recall an era of social club beauty contests, colliery wagons,. The Tube being one of his projects. 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. Hi George, Im not absolutely sure but think my husband John may have an outside shot. Happy days .most of the time.no mention of New Orleans jazz club at Forth Banks..I assisted on the door and behind the bar at timesand I used to play with a local band called The Pilgrims..named after the Arcade in Pilgrim street where we were based ..always used to end up at the Asia Chinese on Bath Lane where the cheapest thing on the menu was Curried chicken livers with boiled rice for 2 bob in old money 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. Student Union do,s were good and remember Sect and Elcorts playing at a couple of them. Oh Mike Jeffrey. Great memories, if somewhat hazy due to my then drink problem !! I DONT KNOW WHERE THE BALANCE OF THE GAMBLERS ARE, BUT GREAT TIMES. Ill post a comment as soon as I have anything to report. Me and my brother had some great nights in La Strada. I just wish I could remember them all. I was a DJ at The Cellar club, The Tavern, Change Is, Sloopys, The Dolce Vita, The New Caverndish and a few more. I met my first girlfriend Sandra Findley then with all her friends who use to go there, Linda & Sylvia Stoddart, Pat Larby, Cath, Eleanor and Jen. Initially the Downbeat was a jazz venue but towards the end of its life it featured mainly Rhythm & Blues bands. We all used to gather around the juke box trying to get our favourite records played. Buy Tickets . I was hired by Ron Markem and Bob Monkhouse In January 1969 as Reception Manager for the Change Is club. what a great club. What a star she could have been. so thank you for that! Remember them all.. I have never heard of Tom Oxley, but would love to know more. Maggy Ross could be Maggy Heskith who died a few years ago. Does nobody remember the Jimmy Bence Orchestra the resident band at the Mayfair? 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. 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. Wow, this is very interesting information, Im Mark Ward Im the son of Chuck & Kathy Ward, along with Mike Jeffries they founded the Marimba in High Bridge and were true sultans of the Jazz and Latin America music scene in Newcastle, I have always been searching for information and any photographs of the Marimba, on searching I have always been a bit let down that my father has never had any mention for the part they played in this cool and underground scene, when everybody else was bopping. thankyou for bringing back fantastic memories every one. Do you remember the DJ Big Phil not sure if he ever worked in Change Is but he certainly worked in Scamps, which was the place I went to the most from 1974- onwards probably til I got to the stage where I couldnt go clubbing and get up for work in a Bank anymore-old age I think its called! 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 clubs Jeffrey ran in NEWCASTLE explain now why a lot of the music groups of the ROCK groups of the era needed 2 PULL!!! It was only a step-up (not a high stage) He looked down at me, held out his hand, and said, Cmon little lady. So if you two ever want to meet up just let me know, my email is david.coates@autosounds.co.uk. That building and those surrounding it were demolished and have been rebuilt. 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! I also went to the Majestic when I was about 14. He still talks about those days in the 1960s, happy days. A former nurse said she feels "lucky to . My number is 0191 4922316 Suzanne x, Hi Suzanne, great to have someone else writing about Change Is. 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. You may remember us as Jean and John the tall couple who danced a lot! Cant remember the 60s without remembering the fabulous Righteous Brothers. ANNE MILLAR (TAYLOR) I DONT REMEMBER THE VENUE ANNE, BUT WE WORKED ALL OF THE AREA IN THE SIXTIES. 10 South Shields pubs, past and present - from the Criterion to the Oh how I wish I couldve been there! Whow I thought I was the bees knees. It opened in 1959 and ran for around 6 years. old nightclubs in south shieldscharles upham daughters. Can you remember what the music was that was played at the start of every evening- was it by the BarKays? Ken, remembers you as a great singer. Regards George, Re Photographs and Tom Oxley. 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. old now and remember the Change Is days like they were yesterday. I only wish more photographs had been taken to record all this! June Viner, Sorry should have said Frank Pickering and Mickey Pemberton. Great site..lots of nostalgia. Can you remember a guy called Louie who also worked at Change is? Brings back many memories. Does anyone remember anyone from there? Met some real characters. I bet he wasnt too happy when he was told. THE 10 BEST Nightlife Activities in South Shields - Tripadvisor Former South Shields nurse 'lucky to be alive' after carbon monoxide - Mike Mezz. Remember when Joes 2 horses Sixty Nine and Playlord won 2 big races one Saturday at big prices most of the club backed them everyone was celebrating the champagne flowed like water a great night. Brought back a loot of memories. He was the minder for Tom Jones when he came to the La Dolce Vita. Is it true? The building that housed the Guys & Dolls is still standing. Also played drums on I Keep Singing that same old song, Heavy Jelly (Skip Bifferty). 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. The late Mike Carr appeared there as well as his brother Mike(vibes). And Shani, you mentioned your Dad playing piano at La Strada, which my Dad did too wow, amazing. It was fun to meet and party with many stars of the times, Marty Wylde, Kathy Kirby etc. 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. Dave and Tommy Findley worked the door most week-endsI cant remember the name of the resident group but the singer was called Billy , the saxophinist was Peter and the organist was Bernie . Garry Steckles, Hi Melina Manning your mum Irene was my first girlfriend, at 16. 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. & Mel Torme At The Cresendo L/Palso also opened a casino upstairs had chemmy games until the early hours later sold it to Ray Grehan.mussoes used to Gig all night in the club into the early hours. Owner, Sandford Goudie, opened a second La Strada in Sunderland in 1967. The Downbeat was situated in Carliol Square, Newcastle not far from Worswick Street bus station. ___________________________________________________________________________. I have very blonde hair so Don Smith the band leader insisted on calling me Mike White. OK strange that, exactly the same names. Anyone still keep in touch with the Findlay brothers? I love this blog I am originally from Sunderland and have been trying to recall some of the clubs from this time this site has hit almost all of the ones I went to (mostly on Wearside) starting with the Seaburns cats night out on Wednesday nights, the Cellar (lying about our ages to get in) the Grange, the Bay Hotel and Wetheralls. The decor must be 30 yrs old. Reviews; Claim your business; Escape. 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. I was best friends with Pongo (Keith to me) and for a short while roady for them. (Payne) He was a singer on the circuit in 70s or Bevan Orchard who played keyboard for him? I know I had a great time working at many NE clubs during the late sixties and early seventies. From the Soap . The club was in a street of semi derelict terrace house and the club itself was an ordinary terraced house with the music on the upper floor.