Son of Bob Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 I was just contributing to the TV ads thread and posted something about Charly by the Prodigy. It got me thinking back to the first time I heard it at the legendary club that was 'The Basement'. The Basement was probably the first proper 'hardcore' dance club in town and I have many fine (if slightly distorted!) memories of the place. Did anyone else ever go there or does anyone remember any great clubs from years gone by? You'd probably need to be comfortably into your 30's to remember the Basement by the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doughnutman Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 Slightly off topic but does anyone know how much it is to get into Oceana on a thursday night? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_saints Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 I remember Ikon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie The Saint Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 Did you ever go to Madisons in Bournemouth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Bob Posted 19 February, 2009 Author Share Posted 19 February, 2009 Did you ever go to Madisons in Bournemouth? Oh yes. And Kev's House, which went on to be Remix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huffton Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 Dog and Duck followed by Thursdays. Bloody hell... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 Slightly off topic but does anyone know how much it is to get into Oceana on a thursday night? Cheers. £7 i think, was a couple of weeks back. Not busy in there til 12is btw, but drinks promos only last til 12. Double edged sword Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 I remember Ikon. ........and Diva. and Earth. And Bambuubar. And The Academy (sweatiest club about?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 I only ever went to the basement once, but I spent a lot of my clubbing youth at the Escape club before it became the Rhino. Right little sweatpit that was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff leopard Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 Dog and Duck followed by Thursdays. Bloody hell... I used to go to Thursdays for years for DJ Hammy's indie disco on a Wednesday night. It was there that i heard Pro>gen by The Shamen and What Time is Love by the KLF for the first time, they tickled my balls, I can tell you, and freed me from my self-imposed status of '100% indie-kid'. The 90s were crazy times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillyanne Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 Dog and Duck followed by Thursdays. Bloody hell... Was the Dog and Duck the round place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Pedro Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 I used to go to Thursdays for years for DJ Hammy's indie disco on a Wednesday night. It was there that i heard Pro>gen by The Shamen and What Time is Love by the KLF for the first time, they tickled my balls, I can tell you, and freed me from my self-imposed status of '100% indie-kid'. The 90s were crazy times. I don't recall Thursdays, but I remember Hammy used to do a Friday night with a big bloke (Neil?) at the old floating bridge club. Oh happy days ........ I wonder what Hammy's up to these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocco boxo Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 Is Street Level still about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1576 Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 Dog and Duck followed by Thursdays. Bloody hell... ????????? followed by Barbarellas. What was the Dog and Duck called in Barbarellas days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_saints Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 ........and Diva. and Earth. And Bambuubar. And The Academy (sweatiest club about?) I'd say Bambuubar was sweatier, due to the...... well- if you went there you probably know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South City Si Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 I don't recall Thursdays, but I remember Hammy used to do a Friday night with a big bloke (Neil?) at the old floating bridge club. Oh happy days ........ I wonder what Hammy's up to these days I am not of 'your age' but there is a DJ Hammy who plays at the Dorchester in Bevois Valley, I assume it's the same one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Pedro Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 I am not of 'your age' but there is a DJ Hammy who plays at the Dorchester in Bevois Valley, I assume it's the same one! I can only guess that this Hammy you speak of is over 40? Otherwise why would you say you're not of my age :roll: Does he still play indie/punk or has he matured? P.S. You're as young as the woman you feel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 I'd say Bambuubar was sweatier, due to the...... well- if you went there you probably know what I mean. yes i get you scotteh.....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLYMPIC Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 Names from the past Mckluskys,raffles,boogeys,jfk's and oscars in woolston all from a time with big hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OLYMPIC Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 Also the Hampshire suite at the Top Rank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 McSlutskys and NY's. Always a pleasing evening out........Stab Vest- Check Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 What was the club called that was in St Marys church hall in about 1995? I don't think it was open for that long but i remember being off my head in there several times and loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 P.S. You're as young as the woman you feel So are paedophiles under the belief that they have discovered the secret to eternal youth? They chose...poorly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillyanne Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 Peggy Sue's, Simon's Wine Bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 Dog and Duck followed by Thursdays. Bloody hell... lol old skool what about new yorks mcluskies old orientals schooners the beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillyanne Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 lol old skool what about new yorks mcluskies old orientals schooners the beach Was that the one upstairs in Ocean Village next to Los Marinos? Also Old Oriental, wasn't that a snooker club before it was OO? And wasn't The Beach the club they turned JFK's into? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Mikey Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 What was the club called that was in St Marys church hall in about 1995? I don't think it was open for that long but i remember being off my head in there several times and loved it. The Penguin Club (used to be Jolies), also with the Penguin Bar next door. Top place. Cert 18 did gigs there and I remember seeing Fabio & Grooverider, Doc Scott & Andy C, Danny Rampling, Tony De Vitt. Real shame when it closed, even more when someone burned it to the ground! Anyone remember Bar Cuba, underground, not far from the Joiners? As for Thursdays/Dog & Duck - I'm glad they blew that place up! No-ones mentioned Schooners either. LOL, saw plenty of fights in there, ruffage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Mikey Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 The Wall, behind Pizza Hut is another. Was also called the City of Sound and Club Paradise (I think). Oh, the (sketchy!) memories! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillyanne Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 The Penguin Club (used to be Jolies), also with the Penguin Bar next door. Top place. Cert 18 did gigs there and I remember seeing Fabio & Grooverider, Doc Scott & Andy C, Danny Rampling, Tony De Vitt. Real shame when it closed, even more when someone burned it to the ground! Anyone remember Bar Cuba, underground, not far from the Joiners? As for Thursdays/Dog & Duck - I'm glad they blew that place up! No-ones mentioned Schooners either. LOL, saw plenty of fights in there, ruffage! Yes they have! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimond Geezer Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 Friday night was The Frog & Frigate , followed by a long/winding walk up to Larbies in Bedford Place for a kebab, then around the corner to the Escape Club, as this was the only place you get into in a sweaty Frog & Frigate t-shirt and a pair of beer stained jeans. Saturday night, on the pull at the Dog & Duck, followed by Thursdays, sometimes into The oriental, The London or Turpins, always gauranteed to cop a feel in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 ????????? followed by Barbarellas. What was the Dog and Duck called in Barbarellas days? Swifts or Swallows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 I don't recall Thursdays, but I remember Hammy used to do a Friday night with a big bloke (Neil?) at the old floating bridge club. Oh happy days ........ I wonder what Hammy's up to these days Riverside. Friday night was epic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 Friday night was The Frog & Frigate , followed by a long/winding walk up to Larbies in Bedford Place for a kebab, then around the corner to the Escape Club, as this was the only place you get into in a sweaty Frog & Frigate t-shirt and a pair of beer stained jeans. Saturday night, on the pull at the Dog & Duck, followed by Thursdays, sometimes into The oriental, The London or Turpins, always gauranteed to cop a feel in there Oh yeah completely forgot about the Old Oriental. They used to do the Ikon nights in there if I remember rightly. Got a few mashed memories of that place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 The Penguin Club (used to be Jolies), also with the Penguin Bar next door. Top place. Cert 18 did gigs there and I remember seeing Fabio & Grooverider, Doc Scott & Andy C, Danny Rampling, Tony De Vitt. Real shame when it closed, even more when someone burned it to the ground! Ah yeah, i knew it as Jolies. Cheers for clearing that up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 Friday night was The Frog & Frigate , followed by a long/winding walk up to Larbies in Bedford Place for a kebab, then around the corner to the Escape Club, as this was the only place you get into in a sweaty Frog & Frigate t-shirt and a pair of beer stained jeans. Saturday night, on the pull at the Dog & Duck, followed by Thursdays, sometimes into The oriental, The London or Turpins, always gauranteed to cop a feel in there I've spoke about the Frog and Frigate on here before (Ponty used to drink there too i think he mentioned) - what a brilliant drinking pub that was (still is?). I did a Delboy and fell through the bar there TWICE in one night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 City of Sound - what a dive that was, but still a good drinking club on a Friday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyNorthernSaints Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 Manhattan's Riverside Thursdays Raffles Shades?Escape club West Indian club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 no one mentioned the Adam and Eve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 That's 'cos no-ones as old as you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 I've spoke about the Frog and Frigate on here before (Ponty used to drink there too i think he mentioned) - what a brilliant drinking pub that was (still is?). I did a Delboy and fell through the bar there TWICE in one night. Good memory, and good memories there too. From 96 to 2000 I was in there every Friday and every Saturday, almost without fail. Was a right laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 That's 'cos no-ones as old as you. i said Adam And Eve not Darby and Joan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 Sorry, 70's Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70's Mike Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 Sorry, 70's Mike. no problem the whole area where it was and Spa Tavern was swallowed up by West Quay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 I remember the Spa. I watched the England-Italy World Cup qualifier there, I think it was the one Le Tiss played in. Then went to Thurdays afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junction 9 Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 I was friends with the son of the owner of the Penguin club when it changed from Jollies. Had many good nights in there and they actually had quite big names doing sets in there for a club of that size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 what was the one in ocean village? Los Marinos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Reigned Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 Never used to frequent the Dog and Duck that often but Thursdays was the regular Friday and Saturday night haunt for my lot circa 1992/1993. Thursdays was a proper club; sticky floors, people being sick off the balconies, a guaranteed fight every night. And I met my good lady wife in there too. Also remember college nights at The Pier; Pernod night at 50p a shot stands out in particular, or at least the next day does...... Happy days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Reigned Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 And the only time I went to Schooners was England-v-Columbia, World Cup 1998; we couldn't get in to Leisureworld so ended up down there. What a great night; I had a premonition that Beckham was going to score the free-kick, so stood back and watched everyone else get soaked by flying pints. And the fire alarm went off and everyone refused to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 19 February, 2009 Share Posted 19 February, 2009 And the only time I went to Schooners was England-v-Columbia, World Cup 1998; we couldn't get in to Leisureworld so ended up down there. What a great night; I had a premonition that Beckham was going to score the free-kick, so stood back and watched everyone else get soaked by flying pints. And the fire alarm went off and everyone refused to leave. I was in there that night. Everywhere was rammed solid in town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 20 February, 2009 Share Posted 20 February, 2009 I was at Glastonbury, watching it on a big screen in the mud and rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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