The two I remember most at both the Palais and Coleman's were the Malibus - Gee Baby (I Love You), and Johnny Ross and the Soul Explosions' version of I can't Help Myself - a 200mph belter. Yes its still there and think its used as a theatre now.

Love reading this kind of thread, thanks! Paste as plain text instead, Seen you pop up on a few of Coop's images now and again. WebAddress. One of the male singers/guitarists just didn't look the part, (Long hair growing off of a balding head, big nose , beer belly etc (Could have been me now as I come to think about it !! )
Palais De Danse , Lower Parliament Street , Nottingham 1969. One record that always reminds me of the Palais on a Monday Night was Jackie Edwards - Feel So Bad, this was way back in the late 60's and early 70's. I believe he was a big pusher of that particular tune. Paste as plain text instead, cheers John.It was a good pub the Horse and Jockey. Palais de Danse, St Ives, a former cinema and dance hall in St Ives, Cornwall, United Kingdom that was used as a studio by Barbara Hepworth. Gail and Jackie Searcy, Dave and Kev Husbands, Pete and Chris Smith, Tommy Cragg, Andy Cannon, Colin Shipstone, Mick Hancock, Tony Allen, Martin Green, Curly, Podgy (Simon Hodgkinson??) I don't actually remember it being played. England. During the Second World War it was requisitioned by the Army as a dining area for the troops stationed in the town.

Location:rise park. I played the Palais 7 times and here are the dates and the band, 29/04/1966 (Carl Pagan and the Heathens). Some of my happiest times ever spent there,so many vivid memories.can remember being downstairs at food stall getting some chips and full time groover coming on it sounded like the dance floor was gonna come through everybody clapping in time to the music,by the time i got up there the dance floor was packed,cant remember ever seeing except they were a three piece, there's been talk here of "The night chicago died" listen to this, http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=3+little+bears+jimi+hendrix&aq=6&oq=3+little+bears ! They were brilliant.

I thought "Statue" was great at the time, now it doesn't seem to have any soul at all. One record that stands out for me at the Palais is Lester Tipton, this won't change. Suprised not to have crossed paths again recently. It was emmotional.

Funnily enough I did a small piece on the Palais for my SouledOn Soul Facebook page a few days ago A lot of emmotional connections with that place for reasons you'll see below, "Through these doors pass some of the most beautiful girls in the world". Appearing as Twos Company the next date was 05/11/1967.

I really liked Tommy a lot. Anyone with any memories? WebThe Palais de Danse is Nottinghams most famous nightclub. Hell, we've even put the names in the caption for you. That was the famous and now legendary sign located above the entrance to the Nottingham Palais de Danse one of the many traditional dance hall venues owned by the Mecca Leisure group. then Mapperley Hall Drive, finally Tudor Court, Watson Avenue, where she died, a lovely lady we got on so very well as I did with Freddie, she was close friends of Dorothy Hinton who resided adj, also in the music trade, ran the Eight Bells. There was a small area called "The Bali Hi". Originally named the Palais de Danse when it opened as a dance hall in 1925, it later During the Second World War it was requisitioned by the Army as a dining area for the troops stationed in the town. Palais de Danse Nottingham c1925. We set up camp, we liberated the floor with a dosing of talc, we were joined by our mates later on and there we stayed until 10pm.

The Palais de Danse is Nottingham's most famous nightclub. BTW is M Raynor any relation to Beryl Raynor who I worked with at Ladybrook Primary School in 1961? Memories from 1959 I met a tall good looking lady at the Palais de Dance in 1959 married her in 1961 and we headed to New Zealand in 1962.

Keith replaced Ric Lee on drums after he moved on to greater fame and fortune. Upper Parliament Street. Stuart hails from Rainworth and now lives in Worthing whilst Keith was from Huthwaite and now lives in Swinton, South Yorks. Palais de Danse, St Kilda, a dance hall in St Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Often went to the Monday night dance at the YMCA on Shakespeare street.

It was designed by the Nottingham architectural practice of Evans, Clark and Woollatt for W. A. Walker at a cost of 30,000. Hopefully see you sooner rather than later. But top marks for Lifeguard Mike for taking his own float along. Saw Gene Vincent, Rocking Berries, Barron Knights, Mike Berry there and many other bands, Sunday night was the best time.

By this time our small gathering of Gedling lads had certainly grown in size. never missed a soul do there, from feb 78, until 83 (then the bank hol sunday nights , late 90's). Started my time on the scene in 78 at the Palais. lol anyway attende every palias dayer and all the niters that followed d.jed ther in the bali hi saturday nie session i used to run in the early 80''s we used to do that then get a taxi to stafford's top of the world awesome times used to attend with mick .h ,dennis lambert , shaun turner, dave taylor ,tony garnett, the brit crowd of the day plus the colemans regulars. WebDance Halls in Nottingham - ST ANNS WELL ROAD PRE DEMOLITION (1970) Other Dance Halls in Nottingham LINK TO PALAIS DE DANCE SHERWOOD ROOMS ASTORIA Victoria

When I was an apprentice in the mid 60's one of my fellow apprentices shocked everyone by resigning to go and work at the Palais, his name was Mick Knight and eventually became the manager ! I dont live in the town. (img:163878140408482)GROUND FLOOR (img:163878253741804)FIRST FLOOR The outside is distinguished by the large ornate globe above the entrance. In 1997 it was given another makeover and re-appeared as a new night club. Street closed as demolition of city's 'ugliest building' continues, The closure of Bath Street, Nottingham was due to start on Saturday, April 8, First look around new city centre vintage clothing shop, Aston Villa set to be without four players for Nottingham Forest clash, Latest Nottingham Fores news from NottinghamshireLive brings an injury update ahead of the club's clash with Aston Villa, Student who allegedly raped woman claimed they had consensual sex, He initially denied sexual activity took place, Nottinghamshire Police make arrest after video of dog attack, Crews called to derelict pub fire over Notts border, Residents and businesses are advised to keep their windows and doors shut, Police called after 'human skeleton' found in bush, Police said the call was made 'in good faith'.

We also played the Festival Hall, Kirkby as well as many pubs and clubs in the area. Grayman45 Interests:Fly Fishing, Golf, Gardening, Reading, 1960s Music, Gilbert & Sullivan, Cricket, Notts County, Archery, Railways, Movies, Art, Travel.

The Works opened in April 2001 and was one of Nottingham's biggest clubs, with a capacity of 2,310. Nottingham, Family, Contact, loveslure @gmail.com Posted February 8, 2011 I used to work part time evenings in the bar at the Palais during the 1960s. Originally named the Palais de Danse when it opened as a dance hall in 1925, it later became the popular nightclub Ritzy in the late 1980s. It could have been Zhivagos in the 1980s, MGM in the 1990s, or Gatecrasher in the 2000s. I used to work part time evenings in the bar at the Palais during the 1960s. Palais De Danse , Lower Parliament Street , Nottingham 1969. Also known as Palais de Danse, The Palais.

(img:163878140408482)GROUND FLOOR (img:163878253741804)FIRST FLOOR The Palais de Danse is Nottingham's most famous nightclub. I was drummer for a Kirkby based group called Roy Ravelle & The Gamblers. On Sunday 25th March 2018 I was at a surprise birthday party for my cousin, Keith Woodcock. Palais de Danse Nottingham c1925. Two girls one blonde , one brunette .

Opened 24 April 1925. Hi Bill North yes remember Sons and Lovers 1969. Big bands who played at the Palais included Joe Loss. You can post now and register later. My brother informed me that Mike Miller who led the house band at The Palais in the 70's passed away last week , aged 74 and his funeral was yesterday in Loughborough . It was just like being in the Palais in 69 again except for the white hair ( on me as well as some of the band ). For this reason there are many records that for me, are Palais records. WebPalais de Dance The old Victoria Hall had been taken over by Mr and Mrs HG Roscoe in September 1929 and re-christened the Palais de Danse. 1; Robin Irvine as Tony King; Hilda Moore as Lady King; Chili Bouchier as No.

It was originally designed as a dance hall and billiard saloon. Then the Palais again, then Oceana, and currently Pryzm. Absolutely love that record, viral or not! Very interesting to read, I knew Freddie and Adela as uncle and aunt, great close friends, father Tug was on police duty with Gordon Ingham of the Forest Town undertakers, father met mum, and as they say its history, Adela married twice, Cyril Palmer visited Adela in her final weeks. http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/home/leisure/archives/exhibitions/buildingforlifeandleisure/palaisdedanse.htm. He once came to our house in Rainworth to see my brother and gave me a pair of his drumsticks, I wish I still had them. History. And for 15 minutes we had the whole of the Palais de Danse to ourselves. Not very active now. At some point during the 1990s, colour arrived in Nottingham. Great memories of this place. It was originally designed as a dance hall and billiard saloon. In fact anything outdoors !

Well it was a Christmas party being held for all the children of the staff who worked at the Palais. had some great nights in the pub, very small, tables to the left, bar to the right just enough room to walk through. I remember playing records for only 15 mins whilst the guys changed the kit over.

WebDance Halls in Nottingham - ST ANNS WELL ROAD PRE DEMOLITION (1970) Other Dance Halls in Nottingham LINK TO PALAIS DE DANCE SHERWOOD ROOMS ASTORIA Victoria Incidents included former E17 star Brian Harvey being assaulted as he left the club in December 2001, suffering a serious head injury in the process. As we got a little older we would brave the Crystal Palace pub and buy our pints of bitter shandy, to give us a little more courage to maybe actually chat the young ladies up!

Enid Coleman went ape and had the music. Some great tunes you put up there :-), hi martyn long time no see , i now live in huntingdon near st ives been down here for 9 years now occassionaly venture back to notts . I love the Palais for some of the most endearing and enduring friendships I have ever made. The Labour Party will be the only one putting a candidate up for each of the seats available on Nottingham City Council this year. Good post mate. We had a change of name (same line-up) to Our Young and played there 03/07/1966, 09/10/1966, 26/12/1966 and 21/01/1967.

Copyright acknowledgement Graham Woodward The principal place of public indoor amusement in Nottingham is undoubtedly the new Palais de Danse. Am in touch with Kev Husbands via Facebook. Ithink you are right about the date too Clive, I was not in England then, that's why my Mum told me about it. Used to play sax and sing in the Mike Miller Band at Nottingham Palais in the 70s. The other DJ was called Taz. The Running Horse, also known as the Runner, has been one of Nottinghams foremost music venues since the 1990s with a staple diet of predominantly blues, rock and jazz, especially the blues jam sessions run by Colin Staples. Cast. They changed their name ten years after they started. Love words? If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. May 14, 2012 In Upload or insert images from URL. You went in one night and picked up a ticket for free entry for next night. Love words? I didn't even recognise them until Jarv sayed hello to them. Jaybirds most of all or Jaycats or Jail-Breakersor yes The Mansfields willey_dave@yahoo.de, I was with TYA and Ric January 11, 2019 in Osnabrck, Germany. This was another club which didn't have the best records for trouble. Location:A Long way from Nottingham! You know that sign really should have been written "Through these doors pass some of the most beautiful SOULS in the world", heres a photo of some of the Palais staff circa 1974. Met my late wife there in 1963. Good times. Finally Hockley was left behind and the Palais loomed into view in all her magnificence and glory.

WebPalais de Dance The old Victoria Hall had been taken over by Mr and Mrs HG Roscoe in September 1929 and re-christened the Palais de Danse. (Image: Nottingham Local Studies Library), Rick Astley, Sinitta, Mandy Smith and Pete Waterman pictured at Ritzy. hawarden, Man accused of murdering grandma allowed to withdraw guilty plea, Man charged over fatal stabbing appears in court, Steve Cooper is someone for Nottingham Forest to get behind and believe in after key decision, Latest Nottingham Forest news as Reds head coach given show of support by owner Evangelos Marinakis, Armed officers called to suburb after reports of potential weapon.

Originally named the Palais de Danse when it opened as a dance hall in 1925, it later became the popular nightclub Ritzy in the late 1980s. It was originally designed as a dance hall and billiard saloon. 'Hanford and Richards' on, I think, Columber St is something I recall when learning to dance.

Location:A Long way from Nottingham! But it must have worked, because the Black Orchid kept going for another eight years after this photo was taken. Originally named the Palais de Danse when it opened as a dance hall in 1925, it later The crowd walked round the outside of the dancefloor. WebThe building opened as a palais de danse to replace Victoria Halls in Talbot Street. Where have all those 1960s bands gone? This crowd was going to get bigger as the day progressed. Still doing cabaret. Rob Smith was forever hammering it but it just sounded so good blasting through that sound system. st ives to me, has certain stand out records Eddie Reagan, billy prophet, susan coleman etc all wigan biggies im sure, but when you only ventured 'close go home' I suppose they evoke memories of certain venues ? It was originally designed as a dance hall and billiard saloon.

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Beer. Nottingham s Palais de Danse opened on the corner of King Edward Street, John Street and Convent Street (now Upper Parliament Street) on 24 April 1925. I am friends with Ric Lee my friend and I have a Tribute Website to Ten Years After Ten-Years-After.com and Alvinlee.de I would like to hear stories about pre Ten Years After.

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