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Post by colinevans on Mar 19, 2010 12:48:25 GMT -1
 I didn't live in Manchester in the Swinging Sixties - came from the Cheshire backwoods. But for me and my mates Manchester was Mecca because of its club scene. We went regularly to the Wheel in 1964-65 where we saw budding UK stars and some great US acts. We watched the Stones at the Palace in early '65 - anyone else there? And does anyone remember a club called the Manchester Cavern, somewhere near Piccadilly station if memory serves right. It was only around for a brief spell and I'm sure that was its name (taken, of course, from the Cavern in Liverpool). We saw Manfred Mann there one Saturday night in '65. Manchester, I suppose, was a bit dour and scruffy in parts in those days but the vibes were fantastic. It led the way in British Blues and R and B music.
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Post by Lisa on Mar 19, 2010 17:52:47 GMT -1
Hi Colin, Welcome to Manmates. I remember the Twisted Wheel in the 60's....all dark and dingy but great groups. Dont remember the name The Cavern but I probably did go there as I went to most of the clubs in the 60's.....I just cant remember most of their names. Does anyone remember the Mogambo Coffee Bar Off Portland Street? Used to go in there for coffee after the clubs. I spent most of my time at The Manchester Sports Guild in New Millgate in the 60's before I left for London.
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Post by colinevans on Mar 20, 2010 8:37:14 GMT -1
Hello Lisa - yes I remember the Mogambo. The MSG often had folk groups, didn't it? I think I saw Martin Carthy there. They sold Newcastle Brown ale.
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Post by tonyjust on Apr 7, 2010 14:53:53 GMT -1
I worked at various clubs in Manchester,Rochdale and Oldham in the sixties.I contribute to an internet site www.manchesterbeat.com. |
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Post by codger on Apr 15, 2010 13:08:45 GMT -1
I may be wrong but, as I recall, wasn't the Cavern in Cromford Court?
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Post by tonyjust on Apr 15, 2010 13:20:15 GMT -1
It was indeed,i went to see the Pretty Things there and Mick Jagger and another stone (i cant remember which one)got up to do a few songs !!!!
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Post by climb57 93/20 on Apr 18, 2010 17:56:33 GMT -1
I used to go in a club in kennady st off fountain st called the three coins, jimmy saville was a regular visitor there, during a break in the evening we used to get a pass out , which was a stamp on the back of the hand, go to the pub next door ( the city arms) which in fact is probably still there. later the three coins was replaced by beat city for a few years. groups appearing on stage were big three factotums and the mojos , they used to throw demo discs into the audience in which i had quite a few
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Post by Lisa on Apr 19, 2010 5:56:27 GMT -1
Hi Dave, THE THREE COINS.....now thats triggered my memory. Used to go in that club as well. There was also a club off Spring Gardens/Fountain Street (I think) that In used to go to. It was different from other clubs in that it had a man playing a grand piano and you could dance to the music on a small dancefloor. Does anyone know the name of it. We used to go on a Saturday and it wasnt dimly lit like other clubs in the area....a little bit more upmarket. Wish I could remember the name.
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Post by climb57 93/20 on Apr 19, 2010 17:28:22 GMT -1
dear lisa
i think it may be the waldorf
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Post by tonyjust on Apr 19, 2010 17:30:41 GMT -1
You have me there Lisa,i do remember singing a couple of songs with Chester Harriot.Thats right Ainsleys dad all those years ago but for the life of me i cant remember where the bar was or what it was called.can anybody help  ? |
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Post by fredthomas on Nov 15, 2010 13:30:07 GMT -1
Hi does anyone remember Desmonds dance hall on Stanley Grove,I was on the staff there during 1946/47, had many a great night there, any taker please Tommo
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Post by OLLY on Nov 15, 2010 13:58:32 GMT -1
Hi does anyone remember Desmonds dance hall on Stanley Grove,I was on the staff there during 1946/47, had many a great night there, any taker please Tommo HIYA TOMMO......I REMEMBER IT...BUT I ONLY REMEMBER GOING IN THERE AS A CLUB......I RECKON YOU WER IN YOUR LATE TEENS WHEN ON THE STAFF...... |
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Post by Lisa on Nov 15, 2010 15:23:54 GMT -1
Hi Tommo, I was only a toddler in that year so wouldnt know it but I know a man that would......   Hi does anyone remember Desmonds dance hall on Stanley Grove,I was on the staff there during 1946/47, had many a great night there, any taker please Tommo |
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Post by 0urkid on Nov 15, 2010 20:24:22 GMT -1
I may be wrong but, as I recall, wasn't the Cavern in Cromford Court? A blast from the past. I used to work in Cromford Court in the early fifties. Thomas Edison had a branch office there. No musical accompaniment, though.  |
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I didn't live in Manchester in the Swinging Sixties - came from the Cheshire backwoods.
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