rickisteel   10 #61 Posted October 13, 2012 (edited) ................................ Edited December 10, 2012 by rickisteel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
denlin   12 #62 Posted October 13, 2012 Starting in 1966 aged 15 to present day. The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Cream. Amen Corner, Athur Brown, Pink Floyd, the Move (3 times, twice at city hall once at Silver Blades) that was all in 1960s plus Mothers of invention in Manchester  Over last 15 years we have been to solid silver sixties shows about twice a year and must have seen around 100 artists from those times- too numerous to mention but the best are the Tremeloes who we saw last year and the year before abnd we are seeing them again at the end of next month, they would knock the young ones of today into a cocked hat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
maryjane   11 #63 Posted October 13, 2012 notre dame school prize giving night! not that i ever won one  motorhead, 1981/2/3? was deaf for a week!    sat through many of them, soooooooooooooooooo boring....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
maryjane   11 #64 Posted October 13, 2012 David Bowie-Ziggy Stardust tour in , I think ,1972. I sat just behind Lulu. Black Crowes 1992.  was there too. stayed out all night queing for tickets with friends, we all told parents we were at each other houses, (hope my kids never read this) remember sitting in the wimpy! and warming feet in the hand dryers in the town hall toilets. happy days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Waddle   10 #65 Posted October 14, 2012 I have vague memories as a schoolkid in the 80's going to the City Hall to watch some wildlife programme on a big screen amongst a talk on other subjects. There were lots of groups from other schools there but I cannot recall the purpose or relevance  Did I dream this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Alligin   10 #66 Posted October 14, 2012 My lasting memories of the City Hall are of two work mates, Bob Miles and Roy Furniss, both of them died of cancer after we rewired the asbestos riddled building not that many years ago. Of course the samples sent off for analysis came back negative so it was allegedly safe to work, funnythatwhen the latest revamp was done nobody was aloud to enter the areas we had worked in until all this alleged safe material was removed. Signs stating asbestos do not enter were placed on all entrances to the effected areas, and this material was removed by specialists. This material was around tha ducting supplying so called fresh air to the Oval Hall and all other areas, and could have been since the original constuction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
maryjane   11 #67 Posted October 14, 2012 My lasting memories of the City Hall are of two work mates, Bob Miles and Roy Furniss, both of them died of cancer after we rewired the asbestos riddled building not that many years ago. Of course the samples sent off for analysis came back negative so it was allegedly safe to work, funnythatwhen the latest revamp was done nobody was aloud to enter the areas we had worked in until all this alleged safe material was removed. Signs stating asbestos do not enter were placed on all entrances to the effected areas, and this material was removed by specialists. This material was around tha ducting supplying so called fresh air to the Oval Hall and all other areas, and could have been since the original constuction.  So very sorry to read this, thats terrible Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
dafodil   10 #68 Posted October 14, 2012 (edited) A friend once gave me a ticket to see a pianist at the city hall, A musician I had never heard of at the time. This little black guy walked on to the stage sat on a Brooklyn telephone directory so as he was high enough and played, Misty for me. I have been a fan ever since and play Errol Garners stuff whenever I am feeling out of sorts. He would also hum as he played . Edited October 15, 2012 by dafodil just a thought. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
sheilapwild   10 #69 Posted October 17, 2012 remember loads of big package shows not only at the city hall but across the road at the gaumont where for the price of an hours pay you could see about 6 up and coming acts supporting a big star-with a comic compere such as Norman Collier--great value Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
sheffsueme   10 #70 Posted October 19, 2012 Yes the shows at The Gaumont were great too, lots of groups on one show. They needed numbers because back then the groups and pop music were new and the groups only had one or two songs each to sing. It was fun to be one of the hundreds of screaming teenage girls. The Searchers and Mike Pinder were my favourite group at that time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
ptrA   10 #71 Posted October 22, 2012 (edited) Let's not forget the fantastic jazz that was played there by some of the world's best musicians. Does anyone remember, The Modern Jazz Quartet Stan Kenton Orchestra Sydney Bechet Big Bill Broonzy Jack Teagarden Humphrey Lyttleton Chris Barber Sonny Terry & Brownie McGee Lionel Hampton Ted Heath Vic Lewis Johnny Dankworth The Kirchin Brothers Diz Disley Trio Dave Brubeck Quartet Count Basie The list goes on, does anyone remember those fabulous concerts.  I was inspired to buy a saxaphone but was hopeless playing but my daughter took it up and became quite good.  I still have most of the programmes from those memorable concerts.  PopT  Saw most of them and more Ronnie Scott Jack Parnell Eddie Conden Gerry Mulligan etc All from the stage or balcony Then came Rock n Roll Edited October 22, 2012 by ptrA spelling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
hazel   11 #72 Posted October 23, 2012 .       The City Hall Dance  I went to the City Hall today I’ll tell you about it if I may. we all went to town dressed in white, pink and brown silver shoes in a bag by the way.  We decided to go on the bus Our Old Age Pensioners pass was enough to town we went free Vera, Celia and me. But Vera was lost in the rush  we went to a tea dance you see The queue was as long as could be They all pushed to get there We hadn’t a prayer We were new and polite, us three.  They were rushing to get the best table It wasn’t as if we were able To get there so quick Vera’s knee gave her gyp and I was almost disable.  Celia’s bunion was duly inspected And Vera’s bandage knee was respected And my Parkinson’s shake Was not displayed for my sake And I think we went undetected  Before Vera strutted her stuff She had to pad the toes that were duff She wrapped them in foam Didn’t lower the tone she knew she had used just enough.  The music then started to play And the couples they glided our way Celia was dancing with Vera And the songs were our era, but the big bands were only hearsay.  Trevor and Betty were fun They danced round the room and were done After all they were older And Trevor a soldier Who fought in the war by gum..  Celia knew who was dancing with who of partners there was only a few She watched a woman in pink Claim a spare man who I think I remember we spoke in the queue  We met a lady dripping in gold She was shivering as if she was cold It wasn’t her scene She was new and not been To the City Hall dances of old..  As they danced the years rolled away And their bunions and knees were OK Their jiving was good Celia knew that she could . Cos she learnt it at camp USA.  All good things come to an end When we arrived we followed the trend About 10 flights of stairs We were caught unawares We were glad of the lift to ascend  So we all went home on the bus The driver made a fuss of us We chattered away what a lovely day and all of us 70 plus  hazel               . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...