tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038987539224858410.post2528853920700575398..comments2024-03-05T20:02:31.580+11:00Comments on TRENTHAM TALES: Good Music - Good Times in the 60s.Leon Simshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17609891995057827081noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038987539224858410.post-1070353874673237572024-02-13T05:47:41.127+11:002024-02-13T05:47:41.127+11:00I think it was called PenthouseI think it was called PenthouseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038987539224858410.post-40076811147600655252023-09-20T15:00:06.994+10:002023-09-20T15:00:06.994+10:00Ah yes!! The Bowl in Flinders Lane.. Eddie Floyd ...Ah yes!! The Bowl in Flinders Lane.. Eddie Floyd used to run it when I used to go each lunch break from work.. My work was associated with a record company, and I organised a flow of records free for the Bowl.... Eddie in turn provided me with a pass to flash at the door for anytime I went... Some great bands and artists broke into the Melb market at the Bowl. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038987539224858410.post-66542362338869700992021-04-09T15:03:25.543+10:002021-04-09T15:03:25.543+10:00Hey nice blog,Thanks for this helpful information ...Hey nice blog,Thanks for this helpful information come back again for more interesting information. Keep it up!<br /><a href="https://kittens.com.au/nightclub-melbourne/" rel="nofollow"> Nightclubs Melbourne</a>KITTENShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06003497093282016304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038987539224858410.post-22203726785075114752021-03-28T19:43:29.643+11:002021-03-28T19:43:29.643+11:00Just loved James Taylor move. Think I saw them at ...Just loved James Taylor move. Think I saw them at the blind institute hall just off St kilda rdAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17289889359729390914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038987539224858410.post-4257775825928370402021-03-06T00:12:37.769+11:002021-03-06T00:12:37.769+11:00We saw so many artists at 10th Avenue and had amaz...We saw so many artists at 10th Avenue and had amazing times. We would go to Christie's Radio Auditions at 3UZ on some Saturday mornings, win 3 Gongs and $2 each. That covered our entrance fee to 10th Avenue, plus something to eat plus a soft drink - LOL! The radio audition guys became a bit fed up with us after a while cos we didn't extend our repertoire, so we had to ask our parents for the money! Later i became a singer and gigged for around 20 years in vocal trios and shows. Even backed Issy Dye at Sunbury 75 - LOL! Great times. Here are some of the wonderful musos we were so so fortunate to see at 10th Avenue: The Kinetics (our faves), Steve and The Board, The Masters Apprentices, La De Das, Jeff St John, Doug Parkinson, Russell Morris, Wild Cherries, Grantley Dee, Crispian St Peters, plus lots of autographs. I can't believe we were so lucky to witness such greatly talented people while they were still so young. We were only 13-15 then and loved nothing more than dancing ourselves silly and singing - and all without alcohol- thems were the days! Cheers, JanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038987539224858410.post-26231624211745565912021-01-16T22:56:17.629+11:002021-01-16T22:56:17.629+11:00In 1967 - 1968 I used to go to a jazz dance in a h...In 1967 - 1968 I used to go to a jazz dance in a hall somewhere in Melbourne's South Eastern suburbs (I thought Glen Iris or Glen Eira). It was near the train station. Does anyone have any suggestions? <br />If I hear the name of the venue, I'll remember it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038987539224858410.post-80207401523401449772020-11-20T14:47:43.693+11:002020-11-20T14:47:43.693+11:00Life nightclub 28 chapel st windsor and bus stop v...Life nightclub 28 chapel st windsor and bus stop venue in werribee, anyone have info<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13163047996706965913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038987539224858410.post-73925135879856208722020-10-10T03:56:32.365+11:002020-10-10T03:56:32.365+11:00Remember having to say we were going to see a Hayl...Remember having to say we were going to see a Hayley Mills film, to our parents and instead went to 10th Avenue, for the afternoon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038987539224858410.post-44313520708579655682020-07-09T10:30:31.919+10:002020-07-09T10:30:31.919+10:00I remember Johnnie K doing the records at the bow...I remember Johnnie K doing the records at the bowl. From memory he was one of Melbournes first long hairs.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14669385394727716390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038987539224858410.post-30549155784980834262020-05-08T23:10:06.742+10:002020-05-08T23:10:06.742+10:00does anyone remember early sixtys lunchtime concer...does anyone remember early sixtys lunchtime concerts Melbourne town hall run by 3db 3uz or 3kz phantoms thunderbirds johhny chester lynne randell jok strangersAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01800083011092522716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038987539224858410.post-70748639622127952212020-05-06T06:31:16.002+10:002020-05-06T06:31:16.002+10:00THE LUBORTORIUM HILTON HOTEL I YHINK GARRY RTHE LUBORTORIUM HILTON HOTEL I YHINK GARRY RGARRY Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062458625069922691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038987539224858410.post-66086920694069285342020-05-06T06:12:17.927+10:002020-05-06T06:12:17.927+10:00THE LUBORTORIUM AT THE HILTON HOTEL WELLINGTON PDE...THE LUBORTORIUM AT THE HILTON HOTEL WELLINGTON PDEGARRY Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062458625069922691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038987539224858410.post-71131681080254506052020-05-06T06:11:14.507+10:002020-05-06T06:11:14.507+10:00I THINK THAT PLACE MAY HAVE BEEN THE LUBORTORIUM A...I THINK THAT PLACE MAY HAVE BEEN THE LUBORTORIUM AT THE HILTON HOTEL WELLINGTON PDE GARRYGARRY Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062458625069922691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038987539224858410.post-72974318067657378942019-11-19T17:35:42.298+11:002019-11-19T17:35:42.298+11:00Alison, the disco you describe was definitely Bert...Alison, the disco you describe was definitely Berties, across the way from the rail yards. Beautiful three storey building & I can see it all in my memory like I’m walking through it now. Isn’t it amazing what we can recall from so long ago. Cheers.RiaVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17239373976096103238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038987539224858410.post-49235084270790451842019-11-19T17:26:00.890+11:002019-11-19T17:26:00.890+11:00I remember Berties so well. Such a beautiful build...I remember Berties so well. Such a beautiful building. I truly wish it had been Heritage listed. Seidler’s Shell House replaced that corner sadly, & his building is Heritage listed. We’ve lost so many stunning old buildings in Melbourne. But I detract from the point at hand_ I loved going upstairs, leaning over the outside balcony & looking out through the trees along Flinders St. & Bruntan Avenue. <br />Spent many memorable nights there after my late shifts, & one particular night when on my way there & passing Parliament House, the young Constable on duty offered to escort me to the disco & meet me outside once he’d finished his shift. Alas, I missed seeing him that night. I remember sitting on the edge of the stage in the basement & holding Doug Parkinson’s hand while he sang. Boy was that a thrill. We had easy access to the bands. Different times then.<br />Thumpin’ Tum & Opus were other great venues. Memories of wonderful nights. Great fun & wow did we have fun dancing (no alcohol).<br />Boyfriends past❤️♥️<br />I agree with you Dianne, oh to turn back the clock. There’s nothing out there now that would come close to the 60’s discos.RiaVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17239373976096103238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038987539224858410.post-90028467970706969082019-09-14T23:06:07.084+10:002019-09-14T23:06:07.084+10:00Have just read all these comments again and it was...Have just read all these comments again and it was a fantastic time..I wish I could turn the clock back🤗Dianne Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17611156494628101101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038987539224858410.post-9401148155290891822019-01-23T22:40:49.067+11:002019-01-23T22:40:49.067+11:00I actually found an old autograph book of you name...I actually found an old autograph book of you name them they are their...lots from 10th Avenue as it was a very friendly club and a lot of reaction from most of the bands ..little did you know back then how famous some of those bands became...lots of fantastic memories and I’ve read these comments over and over..they were such great times..would love to turn the clock back...Dianne Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17611156494628101101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038987539224858410.post-11901294173888382782019-01-13T23:15:44.440+11:002019-01-13T23:15:44.440+11:00The live venue in Ormond was Penthouse. It was als...The live venue in Ormond was Penthouse. It was also known as Ormond Rock, then Penthouse Jazz pad. Its still there but obviously not a venue any longer. Ormond Hall was in Moubray St South Yarra and was the home of Opus and a few other famous venues like the Reefer Cabaret.murray waldinghttp://www.wildonthebeach.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038987539224858410.post-86882855541473890612019-01-13T20:22:20.717+11:002019-01-13T20:22:20.717+11:00I think it was called just that. Ormand Hall.I think it was called just that. Ormand Hall.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01209563155386144126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038987539224858410.post-50932134876192726982019-01-13T00:30:25.543+11:002019-01-13T00:30:25.543+11:00Loved all the memories here. I was a survivor of 1...Loved all the memories here. I was a survivor of 10th Ave, Berties, Biting Eye and later especially the Station Hotel in Greville Street Prahran. My mate Jeff and I were great Daddy Cool fans who we saw at Berties before they hit the big time. I remember first seeing DC at an event called the Rock Circus in one of the Melbourne parks.There seems to be no record of this event any where? LikeLeon I also worked at Myers as an interior display man but had to leave as I would not get a hair cut. New Daddy Cool book out called Daddy Who. Mark Norwich UKAussie Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15769317506298147891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038987539224858410.post-67782838045939640802018-03-21T13:32:27.441+11:002018-03-21T13:32:27.441+11:00Thanks Leon and all contributors...
As the sun set...Thanks Leon and all contributors...<br />As the sun set over Melbourne CBD on a Friday to Sunday night a handful of dimly lit but unforgettable clubs added to the the normal nightlife of the city.<br />I too fondly remember the Biting Eye, Sebastions, The Thumin'Tum, Catcher, Berties (Victoria & Alberts) as well as 10th Ave and the Bowl - which because of Sharpie tension we avoided. Blues on Stage was another place we frequented with Adderley Smith Blues Band (featuring Brod Smith and Kerryn Tollhurst), Dutch Tilders, Chicago Piano and Langford Lever all regular performers. Blues on Stage was situated upstairs in Lt Bourke St's Chinatown. We usually chose the venue for the night according to what was fashionable at the time and who was playing where. <br />It was a total scene of international (mainly London) influenes mixed with local ingredients of music,fashion, photography, graphics and interior decor to stir all the senses. Alchohol and other stimulants also combined with an array of lovely and interesting mini-skirted young ladies and interesting, edgy groovers and what more could you ever want?<br />Being in the centre of Melbourne was an eye opener because you were meeting like minded people from all over Mebourne rather than just your local area so doors of perception were constantly being opened just by asking someone for a dance. <br />It was a very interesting time, a little innocent, the pill was just here, drugs had arrived. It had an edge - there was often the possibility of sharpie or other violence which I mostly managed to avoid. We were young and the depth and quality of the musicianship was often very high, be it Max Merritt, Doug Parkinson or more rootsy the Chelsea Set, Blues Rags & Hollers. It was a time that would soon pass as the American originated counter cultural hippie movement paved new and exciting directions and the music sadly moved from the clubs to the pubs. We soon wandered off to get married or to find ourselves in some far off land.<br />Len Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01358754430168517960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038987539224858410.post-41476476953887316492018-03-21T11:58:59.814+11:002018-03-21T11:58:59.814+11:00This comment has been removed by the author.Len Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01358754430168517960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038987539224858410.post-46663216389561401422018-03-21T11:27:05.370+11:002018-03-21T11:27:05.370+11:00I think that's correct as the railways were op...I think that's correct as the railways were opposite on the far side of Flinders StLen Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01358754430168517960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038987539224858410.post-14553190614826792932017-06-16T21:30:27.796+10:002017-06-16T21:30:27.796+10:00Knew the Bowl very well. I was known as Seymour. ...Knew the Bowl very well. I was known as Seymour. I spun the records there most days and nights. It was also open on friday nights. Used to often finish there then wander down to Catcher for the rest of the night. We were not all sharpies, even though many were. Most of us went on to become Stylists.. and the uproar when pierced the left ear. Amazing times.. amazing memories and we did not need to get drunk to enjoy it. Lionel Owen.. (Seymour)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1038987539224858410.post-89067543024999608062017-06-16T21:18:28.341+10:002017-06-16T21:18:28.341+10:00Hey Trev.. whatever happened to Phil?Hey Trev.. whatever happened to Phil?Lionel Owen.. (Seymour)noreply@blogger.com