You are here: Home > Message Board > General Talk > Music venues
March 29 2024 11.30am

Music venues

Previous Topic | Next Topic


Page 1 of 2 1 2 > Last >>

 

View Teddy Eagle's Profile Teddy Eagle Flag 14 Dec 23 12.57pm Send a Private Message to Teddy Eagle Add Teddy Eagle as a friend


There was always a chance of seeing musical acts before they hit the big time, like U2 at the Bridge House in Canning Town, but this place was different. Jimi Hendrix or Otis Redding in Forest Gate?

[Link]

 

Alert Alert a moderator to this post Edit this post Quote this post in a reply
View Lanzo-Ad's Profile Lanzo-Ad Flag Lanzarote 14 Dec 23 1.11pm Send a Private Message to Lanzo-Ad Add Lanzo-Ad as a friend

I think the Cartoon was the classic revue, AC/DC, Bad Company and Status quo on the same night, 1975 i think.

 


“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

Alert Alert a moderator to this post Edit this post Quote this post in a reply
View palace chick's Profile palace chick Flag South Croydon 14 Dec 23 1.15pm Send a Private Message to palace chick Add palace chick as a friend

Originally posted by Lanzo-Ad

I think the Cartoon was the classic revue, AC/DC, Bad Company and Status quo on the same night, 1975 i think.

I remember seeing Mungo Jerry at the Cartoon but wow, did those 3 bands also play there?

 

Alert Alert a moderator to this post Edit this post Quote this post in a reply
View Lanzo-Ad's Profile Lanzo-Ad Flag Lanzarote 14 Dec 23 1.18pm Send a Private Message to Lanzo-Ad Add Lanzo-Ad as a friend

Not the cartoon, i meant the Greyhound

 


“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

Alert Alert a moderator to this post Edit this post Quote this post in a reply
View Lanzo-Ad's Profile Lanzo-Ad Flag Lanzarote 14 Dec 23 1.21pm Send a Private Message to Lanzo-Ad Add Lanzo-Ad as a friend

[Link]

 


“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

Alert Alert a moderator to this post Edit this post Quote this post in a reply
View becky's Profile becky Flag over the moon 14 Dec 23 2.36pm Send a Private Message to becky Holmesdale Online Elite Member Add becky as a friend

The Bromley Court Hotel was running gigs for years, with some (then) big names too - including Jimmy Hendrix....


[Link]

 


A stairway to Heaven and a Highway to Hell give some indication of expected traffic numbers

Alert Alert a moderator to this post | Board Moderator Edit this post Quote this post in a reply
View Forest Hillbilly's Profile Forest Hillbilly Flag in a hidey-hole 15 Dec 23 7.04am Send a Private Message to Forest Hillbilly Add Forest Hillbilly as a friend

I've been to The Old Trout in Windsor a few times, before it was bought out by a pub chain. Acts that played there included Spiritualized, Pop Will Eat Itself, Oasis, Blur.
The Cartoon Club in Croydon I saw a gig there too.

The shame about these older venues, is that smartphones weren't around then to record/take photos of these great acts performing at small venues. We tend to have grainy/blurred photos and some memories to tell the tales.

 


"The facts have changed", Rishi Sunak

Alert Alert a moderator to this post Edit this post Quote this post in a reply
View Forest Hillbilly's Profile Forest Hillbilly Flag in a hidey-hole 15 Dec 23 7.10am Send a Private Message to Forest Hillbilly Add Forest Hillbilly as a friend

I went to the Agincourt in Camberley a few times. It seemed to be a large pub run by Hells Angels. They had some good acts from time to time in the 1990's. I recall seeing Lawnmower Deth there on one memorable occasion.

 


"The facts have changed", Rishi Sunak

Alert Alert a moderator to this post Edit this post Quote this post in a reply
View Teddy Eagle's Profile Teddy Eagle Flag 15 Dec 23 7.26am Send a Private Message to Teddy Eagle Add Teddy Eagle as a friend

There are a few more venues mentioned here.


[Link]

 

Alert Alert a moderator to this post Edit this post Quote this post in a reply
View NEILLO's Profile NEILLO Flag Shoreham-by-Sea 15 Dec 23 7.46am Send a Private Message to NEILLO Add NEILLO as a friend

I saw Roxy Music at The Greyhound in 1972.

Went to that venue a few times, but that's the one I really remember.

Not a small venue obviously, but the Fairfield Halls in those days was a great place to see established bands.

 


Old, Ungifted and White

Alert Alert a moderator to this post Edit this post Quote this post in a reply
View Palace Old Geezer's Profile Palace Old Geezer Flag Midhurst 15 Dec 23 12.52pm Send a Private Message to Palace Old Geezer Add Palace Old Geezer as a friend

Originally posted by becky

The Bromley Court Hotel was running gigs for years, with some (then) big names too - including Jimmy Hendrix....
[Link]

I was at the Bromley Court earlier this year for a family gathering and I was amused to see various references to their past history as a music venue. They seem especially proud of the fact that Hendrix played there. Alas, no more originals, but quite a number of tribute acts.

My favourite (local) venue for up and coming bands was Wallington Public Hall every Tuesday night. Just about every band from the Stones to Freddie and The Dreamers - all except The Beatles who achieved fame about the time they were booked and took themselves to bigger venues. We used to pay Five Shillings (25p) to get in, although they charged Seven and Six (37p) to see the Stones who only played for about 20 minutes. Fighting ensued.
[Link]

Also, got to mention Eel Pie Island. Pink Floyd with Syd Barrett still heading them up was quite a night. Great times.

 


Dad and I watched games standing on the muddy slope of the Holmesdale Road end. He cheered and I rattled.

Alert Alert a moderator to this post Edit this post Quote this post in a reply
View becky's Profile becky Flag over the moon 15 Dec 23 3.33pm Send a Private Message to becky Holmesdale Online Elite Member Add becky as a friend

Another great 60's/70's venue (if you had transport) was The Wire Mill near East Grinstead.

 


A stairway to Heaven and a Highway to Hell give some indication of expected traffic numbers

Alert Alert a moderator to this post | Board Moderator Edit this post Quote this post in a reply

 

Page 1 of 2 1 2 > Last >>

Previous Topic | Next Topic

You are here: Home > Message Board > General Talk > Music venues