Mikes Diner was next door to Samanthas. David Paul Just had email from John drummer with The Equals who was a friend, still looking for Gill Alex and anyone else from these great times. I remember there was a live band playing. I was there as a nervous 16-17yr old back in 1978/79.How the hell I managed to get in Im not sure. Ian is the one who can say but I give up. Thank you for your Inquiry about Club Promoter. We could party on until 1pm without worrying if the police were going to turn up, says Smokin Jo, who was resident DJ at the night. Lynda Tearney (Lyn) No I worked as a waitress with Cleo, really good times. The licence was subsequently restored, but the business was unable to avoid going into administration. Said sorry filming Sunday. I loved it late 70's early 80's it was very sophisticated. Pete Kinsey Jimmy Mack the leader of Gullivers People was from TILBURY, There was a black girl singing with the band prior to Sue MARTINE,in about1972 or 1973. Next Saturday went back to Tiffanys saw her mate with my gal mate looked at me and said you prick who are you tonight ? So amazing that you also went to Tiffanys in the late 70s !!! Steve Cooke Macreadys Club, Mercer Street, Covent Garden below stairs bar where musos met late night after work. I never heard of P J Proby having anything to do with Samanthas having working there for about 7 years. Great days at Tiffs. T J Vince In reply to Peter SmythHello Pete, if I recall correctly you were a bookies settloer during the day. 04/09/23, 2 American college girls , Janice & Cindy from Philadelphiia lived in London n worked at Lord John on Kings Road in the mid 70s. Enjoy the trip. Remember going to the Valbonne Candy Box Hombres Crackers Bananas, I was a dj at Chalet Suisse, charlotte street, Flicka swallow street, La Valbonne 1975-1980great times and also djd at Thursdays in Knightsbridge. The clubs licence was suddenly revoked after a serious incident of disorder outside the venue, in which, according to the police report, bouncers used baseball bats to fight off a customer who had been throwing bottles at them. Remember the swing n gorilla picture on wall. I dont know whether you saw my post about the website Les Enfants Terribles started by a guy called Adrian Stern? Wow.. After finishing work in Samanthas we went to either The Candy box The Valbone The Playboy club or The Golden Egg in Oxford Street in the the summer we often went to the Serpentine happy days I wonder what happened to you all. It was just great with a lot of people dancing on it. But, all of this unrest brought about some major . Bands playing at their all nighters. Hey Fellow Detroiters!! Further . 0 Comments; Uncategorized kanlahi festival in tarlac . David Paul I never heard of P J Proby having anything to do with Samanthas having working there for about 7 years. During the late 1970s and 1980s the venue, situated in The Piazza, Covent Garden, was popular with up-and-coming punk rock and new wave artists. I said John Denver and ran. Some of the greatest nights of my life have been at FWD>> at Plastic People.. Used to go to the Candy Box early 1970s. He was a dynamo! Been back here since end of 91, how are you keeping in these strange times? Knew the DJ but forgot his name. It was just great with a lot of people dancing on it. memorial park funeral home braselton ga; virgo man cancer woman love at first sight. La Valbonne used to have those gas torches outside, wasnt it in Kingly Street? I did work at Charlie Chesters after Tiffs, did a few other door/minding work then in 1980 went to Africa for a few years, then New York. They loved to play it. He has a copy of their Spendour In The Grass single and says they were known as a good harmony group. The gay scene in London has always been centred around the West End, especially Soho.In the 1980s some clubs opened up in Earls Court, where the rent was cheaper.In the 1990s, the scene reverted back to Soho, revitalised by new style bars like The Village. Maybe that pic will solve the female singer? David Paul Working downstairs I used it almost every night. What connection has he to this thread ? Lena . I saw Boy Georges friend Marilyn there once looking gorgeous in a good dress, crazy good times. how to add details to photos on iphone; chandrika tandon husband; . - Mike Mezz. End of story.. This was by all accounts a very influential club - at DJHistory, Norman Jay, Fabio, Terry Farley and Jazzie B all mention its impact on them.There are a couple of other interesting points here. Paul Thomas I worked at Tiffanys 1972-73 and had a crazy year, we called it T. I. Fannys. Does any remember the very tall man on the door? With the post-lockdown future of so many live music venues in doubt, Paul Tallings new book is a timely reminder of what we have already lost. Knew the DJ but forgot his name. 1977 to 1980 working in hotels in London. On an average night, you could find Andy Warhol,. The DJ at the time was Scottish something Mc Kenzie I think, he was also on Radio Nordsea one of the pirate ships . Said where you live told me Windsor about 40 miles away in wrong direction. at 6/02/2012 09:00:00 am Older mate looked at me said you prick your not Michael Caine . It's got an interesting past! Some of you had vivid memories . She used to take the entrance payment SO Tiffanys is the key word he was there in Scotland, did Ian play in Piccadilly or not, the picture of him in the group LOOKS like him dont ya think. His name was Allan. Its hours ran from 3am to 1pm on a Sunday afternoon, handily catering to the predominantly gay crowd who wanted to carry on partying after clubs like G-A-Y and Heaven closed. I remember disco cherrys between Picadilly circus and Leicester Square. Wendy WeaverI went to Samanthas in the 70s, loved the E Type jockeys booth. Mate said come on and dragged her away. I was a student and visited friends in London but it was from 81 that I started coming down to London from Liverpool for the weekends regularly where my late brother Elias lived. Played a fabulous playlist. Did anyone go to Ripples Discotheque in Northumberland Ave, just off the Strand in Central London? It was a small club. I live in Canada so hard to call contacts in the UK. Lots of comments ! What times!! I went to Chesters after Tiffs. I have a funny story for you from someone who made a trip to London in 1977 and visited Tiffanys.one night. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. People loved to dance on it in a special way. (modern). And Skindles in Maidenhead. Down the stairs. Next Saturday went back to Tiffanys saw her mate with my gal mate looked at me and said you prick who are you tonight ? Maybe Im wrong about the female singer, Kim, maybe her name was totally different? Not very easy ! She used to take the entrance payment. Played a fabulous playlist. Later on that night she came over and said was sorry but she agreed to stay with her mates asked her why come here said was a night out. Recall a bouncer on door Scottish red beard tux, Gullivers were band then DJ took over. It was absolutely funny. Anne went out with him at one point. 100 club, Roxy, Ronnie Scotts etc. Now the industrial area, which was once a high-density party hotspot, is the site of one of the capitals biggest modern developments. but did a few dances and made a date to go out next week but to the Empire went out a few months then fizzled out. Du mste vara svenska ocks? The nostalgic images show the capital's landmarks in the 1970s, a decade of feminism, Arsenal's FA cup win and the launch of the concord. Lena Jansson Where about was that disco? Then in the 80's The Wag, Bon Bonne. I spent some great nights at Samanthas. This was, because they did not always know about this record. Two punk rockers at the punk club The Roxy in Covent Garden, London, 8th March 1978. . ADDRESS 62 Kingly Street, London W1B 5QN OPENING TIMES Mo-Sa 19:00-04:00 STUDIO VALBONNE GUESTLIST Located at the heart of London, Studio Valbonne is truly a crown jewel at the London club scene. I was known as Paul Baby. One night the owner or manager came over and asked to talk to me in his office, I thought maybe he was going to offer me a job or something but he made a very clumsy pass at me and started rubbing my leg so I ran out. In one fell swoop, however, the Cross, Canvas and the Key were culled in favour of the regeneration of Kings Cross. Ripples was a small basement disco, complete with a model watermill feature, which I guess was the gimmick for the name, Ripples, Oh those beautifully simple 60s-70s ideas on promotion and marketing. The Golden Nuggett Casino took up the second floor whilst Tiffs was on the ground floor (Sultans Bar, Flintstone Bar and another that I cant remember) and there was a bowling alley in the basement. My e-mail is lena.jansson8@gmail.com anyone feel free to get in touch about Tiffanys. I remember there was a live band playing. The venue hosted international DJs as well as some seminal club nights such as broken beat fix Co-op and dubstep-founding FWD>>. 62 F. 37 in. Jag and music and etc etc just perfect. The Blow Up Metro Club, Soho2001-2009Crossrail dealt the West End club scene another blow, taking the scalp of the Metro with the same swoop of the sword that ended the Astoria. My mate Ray was a bouncer at Samanthas where are you now mate??? Later back home in the Netherlands, sometimes I took the Heatwave Groove line record with me when I visited discotheques in my home country. When Jean-Pierre left with the dj I became dj for abou the next 5 years, Countdown was owned by Jean-Pierre which was probably why Albert went there. Fabien NEMBER NANCY. Hi Eamon, I used to go to Mikes Diner from 1977 onwards (when I was 18). 101 Club London, England; 12 Bar Club London, England; 121 Centre London, England; 126 Commercial Road London, England; 12Bar London, England; Banquettes surround the wide dance floor and the state-of-the-art sounds and lighting makes the dance floor sizzle with style. There was a man called Sidney in one of the bars anyone remember him? I think PJ Proby was a partner there. David Paul (in reply to Terry)Went there, knew the dj next door at The Bag Of Nails if I remember Needles but a long time ago, Radio Jon. We were in the UK because of a school study trip. Elias lived on in London until 2016 and had an accident visiting us here in Tunisia and sadly passed away, keep well and bless you all. The intricate details the engineers put on the design of the club is a marvel to see, and it will knock the shoes off any guest. I went to see the disc jockey and asked if he could play the Groove line hit record and the guy did. Lena JannsonTim, I never Went to Tiffanys in 75-76 my first time there was in August 1977 in 1978, I was there every weekend, from may -sept, Fridays and Saturdays! When a property developer came along offering to buy the End and its sister bar next door, AKA, they decided to accept the offer. Marisco. Lena Jansson I never Went to Samanthas but remember where it was, just off Regent street. Both belonged to Mecca. Best regards, Willem van Gilst jr. in the Netherlands. I wonder if we ever crossed paths? I went there when it was newly opened. My gal said he is and so wonderful. Joe Farrugia Was my favourite disco club, together with Speakeasy during my stay in London between 1967 -1969. My Grandpa was the Manager of Thursdays nightclub in Kensington in the 70s! 5th Gear - Baltimore Pike, Media, PA. 19th Hole - North Hills, PA. 25th Hour - Wilkes Barre, PA. 94th Aero Squadron - 2750 Red Lion Rd. 68 Valbonne Club Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Editorial FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 68 Valbonne Club Premium High Res Photos Browse 68 valbonne club photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. Julie Loved Samanthas and Mikes Diner. I remember Flintstone bar very well, There was a guy called Sidney who worked in bar. Mad mad times! Yacine Zaier I cant remember any of the names of the clubs in the late 70s. If you didn't move quick you'd find a hand down the front (or worse down the back!) Menu. Fabulous nights at Samanthas!!! And Hilda, who looked after handbags and gave us a number tag to wear. Was there in 1970 first trip abroad from the US houses for rent in ellijay, ga. ann reinking autopsy results. Good the energy we all had, did we ever sleep? The 2 DJ:s Ken and Mike, does anyone know what happend to them? I still love the song verry much. Forgot the name but I replaced the DJ, Barbara Behn Constantinescu (in reply to Jon Fenwick)i knew Lenny and Louis Brown and Married Ion. Many hours spent at the Marquee, Whisky-a-go-go, the Flamingo, Middle Earth and Hatchetts in Piccadilly, a great club over 3 floors with a chill out bar level, a restaurant with a glass wall overlooking the disco floor. Is tjat John from the Players ? Ray didn't think they were very good and after listening to them perform two numbers he went to the White Star pub for a drink. She was tall with long dark brown/black hair. Couldnt stop talking about it back in the USA! Hes not aware of the line up either as he asked me to try and find that out on the net. David McCarthy Wow.. Valbonne. I wonder if the Gullivers people that are mentioned are the same Group that performed at Tiffanys in 1978-1979 the years when I was there? Tim Monksoon La Valbonne used to have those gas torches outside, wasnt it in Kingly Street? Denise Lena, The singers name was Nikki, Lena Jansson Yes Nikki that is so right !! Le Kilt to name but a few. T J Vince In reply to Peter Smyth. He was a student at Oxford. If you did then I am repeating myself! The pic of Gullivers People brought back happy days. The band The Nocturns used to perform there.they later became the New Seekers Whilst at the Windmill saw Paul McCartney and Jane Asher who came in to see In The Heat of the Night. Best regards, Willem van Gilst jr. in the Netherlands. There are some pics of Gullivers people there. David Paul Opening night at the La Valbonne, I dj over from Samanthas for the night also worked The Scotch Hatchets late sixties to mid 70s. 1978 1979 . Does anyone know what happened to the new club Tony Engleman opened on Oxford St ? There are two versions, one is longer. Older mate looked at me said you prick your not Michael Caine . Im still regularly in touch with dear old Mike of Mikes Diner fame; what a great place to go after all the clubs closed. He was in Tiffanys in Scotland. David Paul When Jean-Pierre left with the dj, I became dj for about the next 5 years, Lynda Tearney Countdown was owned by Jean-Pierre which was probably why Albert went there. Regarding a singer called Kim, there was a singer called Kim Keane who sang with Sue in Tony Evans Band at the Empire so dont know whether this would be the singer who Lena Jansson was thinking of. This legendary North Devon club at Woolacombe, thought to be one of the oldest in the UK, was opened in 1967 by Joey Dicker and shut shop for good in 2020. Velvet Rooms, Soho1993-2003Ibiza party man Nicky Holloway kickstarted this central London club originally named Velvet Underground after his previous project, Milk Bar, lost its lease. Lots of good memories. Some were very dodgy but very good! Also an important indie music club, the venue a few doors down from Plastic Peoples original address hosted acts including the Klaxons, Kings of Leon, Courtney Love and Mika. Wrote David Diddy Hamilton, thinks so but cannot say yes. David Paul Interesting story about Samanthas. Tony (Engelman) is on it and I got in touch with him (after a mere 45 years) as I was looking for my best friend back in the day, Anne Chapman.