SKRam Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 Ok you wonderful movers, shakers and drinkers…. Being non native to Derby I’m asking for opinions of the nightlife especially for us over 50s. We want great dancing to 80s or older tunes. We did Liverpool a few weeks ago and the people, ale and pubs were superb but sadly let down by the music venues. Can anyone suggest where we are ‘guaranteed’ Spandau, Duran, Depechè, Human League etc etc if one exists at all. Need to book soon. Nottingham yes Nottingham is our alternative for when we are free for a Saturday bop…. And ale. I’m good with the ale venues as a CAMRA member and had some memorable sessions in the wonderful city. Appreciate comments. 🐏 🍺 🕺 Comrade 86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elwood P Dowd Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 The more mature chaps are at home with their mug of Horlicks and a chocolate Hob Nob, by 9pm.😂😂 SKRam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram-Alf Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 My Grandson is the sound technician here https://hairydogvenue.co.uk/gig-guide/ Not sure if it's your cup of tea...but Derby now lacks the venues of the 80s and 90s SKRam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserBillsBatman Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 Can I suggest mosying down to The Venue on Abbey Street on 25th August, for their Northern Soul Alldayer, a family bereavement prevents me from going but at least one of the DJ's is a died in the wool Ram and you can't really go wrong with Northern can you? SKRam and ariotofmyown 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Brolly Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 On 18/08/2024 at 20:55, SKRam said: Being non native to Derby I’m asking for opinions of the nightlife especially for us over 50s Try bubbles near the train station GboroRam, The_Sheriff and SKRam 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewton Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 There's always the option of Karaoke at either the Noah's Ark or the Flying Bottle? SKRam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 (edited) On 18/08/2024 at 20:55, SKRam said: Ok you wonderful movers, shakers and drinkers…. Being non native to Derby I’m asking for opinions of the nightlife especially for us over 50s. We want great dancing to 80s or older tunes. We did Liverpool a few weeks ago and the people, ale and pubs were superb but sadly let down by the music venues. Can anyone suggest where we are ‘guaranteed’ Spandau, Duran, Depechè, Human League etc etc if one exists at all. Need to book soon. Nottingham yes Nottingham is our alternative for when we are free for a Saturday bop…. And ale. I’m good with the ale venues as a CAMRA member and had some memorable sessions in the wonderful city. Appreciate comments. 🐏 🍺 🕺 Fair play SK. A man who knows what he wants, and wants what he knows. I like that. Probably zero use to you as most on here seem to hate London and Londoners, but if you and your pals are of an open mind, you should take a weekend trip to the Big Smoke. The bands you cite aren't really my bag, but the whole 80's / New Romantic scene is really popular and London caters to every taste and age group, so there are any number of venues that fit the brief. Have a look at Reflex, The Carwash, The Roxy, The Electric Ballroom, The Yard (Soho), Nomad.... Honestly, there's loads of clubs and bars that meet your brief where you can catch the tunes you love and have a proper wiggle on the dancefloor. You could even go full Laaaarndaaanar and do several in a night if you like and contrary to popular opinion, you'll be made to feel right at home in all of them. Hotels are pricey though so if you do ever feel the urge, you could book a hostel room for you all if none of you snore, or use Air BNB. Edited August 19 by Comrade 86 SKRam and Crewton 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinder Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 (edited) On 18/08/2024 at 20:55, SKRam said: Ok you wonderful movers, shakers and drinkers…. Being non native to Derby I’m asking for opinions of the nightlife especially for us over 50s. We want great dancing to 80s or older tunes. We did Liverpool a few weeks ago and the people, ale and pubs were superb but sadly let down by the music venues. Can anyone suggest where we are ‘guaranteed’ Spandau, Duran, Depechè, Human League etc etc if one exists at all. Need to book soon. Nottingham yes Nottingham is our alternative for when we are free for a Saturday bop…. And ale. I’m good with the ale venues as a CAMRA member and had some memorable sessions in the wonderful city. Appreciate comments. 🐏 🍺 🕺 Sounds like you’d enjoy seeing my band. We play a load of 80s, some 70s & 90s and some more recent (all good songs though). 80s stuff is Madness, Erasure, George Michael, Depeche Mode, Spandau, Lionel Richie, Human League, Aha, Queen. We only go as far north as Lichfield, but we’re playing at the Horse & Jockey on 13/9 and Kings Head on 21/9, both in Lichfield. Beer at the H&J is decent, I think it’s a CAMRA pub. Edited August 20 by Kinder SKRam and ariotofmyown 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKRam Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 3 hours ago, Kinder said: Sounds like you’d enjoy seeing my band. We play a load of 80s, some 70s & 90s and some more recent (all good songs though). 80s stuff is Madness, Erasure, George Michael, Depeche Mode, Spandau, Lionel Richie, Human League, Aha, Queen. We only go as far north as Lichfield, but we’re playing at the Horse & Jockey on 13/9 and Kings Head on 21/9, both in Lichfield. Beer at the H&J is decent, I think it’s a CAMRA pub. Have you any YouTube clips @Kinder ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKRam Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 20 hours ago, Ram-Alf said: My Grandson is the sound technician here https://hairydogvenue.co.uk/gig-guide/ Not sure if it's your cup of tea...but Derby now lacks the venues of the 80s and 90s Some great sounding acts there @Ram-Alf thanks for the info will look in to possibles later on the year. Adam Ant tribute that’d be something! Ram-Alf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKRam Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 16 hours ago, Comrade 86 said: Fair play SK. A man who knows what he wants, and wants what he knows. I like that. Probably zero use to you as most on here seem to hate London and Londoners, but if you and your pals are of an open mind, you should take a weekend trip to the Big Smoke. The bands you cite aren't really my bag, but the whole 80's / New Romantic scene is really popular and London caters to every taste and age group, so there are any number of venues that fit the brief. Have a look at Reflex, The Carwash, The Roxy, The Electric Ballroom, The Yard (Soho), Nomad.... Honestly, there's loads of clubs and bars that meet your brief where you can catch the tunes you love and have a proper wiggle on the dancefloor. You could even go full Laaaarndaaanar and do several in a night if you like and contrary to popular opinion, you'll be made to feel right at home in all of them. Hotels are pricey though so if you do ever feel the urge, you could book a hostel room for you all if none of you snore, or use Air BNB. Never done London as a night out but you’ve given me the idea, I’ll word the mates see if they’re upfrit! Thanks again!! Comrade 86 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKRam Posted August 20 Author Share Posted August 20 17 hours ago, Crewton said: There's always the option of Karaoke at either the Noah's Ark or the Flying Bottle? Done Karaoke once in a near empty pub. Ballad with one of my best mates. Wrong choice 🥴🤣 Mucker1884, Crewton and Steve How Hard? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewton Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 16 hours ago, Comrade 86 said: Fair play SK. A man who knows what he wants, and wants what he knows. I like that. Probably zero use to you as most on here seem to hate London and Londoners, but if you and your pals are of an open mind, you should take a weekend trip to the Big Smoke. The bands you cite aren't really my bag, but the whole 80's / New Romantic scene is really popular and London caters to every taste and age group, so there are any number of venues that fit the brief. Have a look at Reflex, The Carwash, The Roxy, The Electric Ballroom, The Yard (Soho), Nomad.... Honestly, there's loads of clubs and bars that meet your brief where you can catch the tunes you love and have a proper wiggle on the dancefloor. You could even go full Laaaarndaaanar and do several in a night if you like and contrary to popular opinion, you'll be made to feel right at home in all of them. Hotels are pricey though so if you do ever feel the urge, you could book a hostel room for you all if none of you snore, or use Air BNB. It's yonks since I've been to a disco in Lndn, but last time I did, after a works Christmas 'do' back in the noughties, I was kicked out of a club somewhere round Covent Garden area for allegedly "dancing in a menacing fashion", which was a first even for me. NG2Ram, Comrade 86, ariotofmyown and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ariotofmyown Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 3 hours ago, Kinder said: We only go as far north as Lichfield Love this as a band manifesto! i-Ram and Kinder 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 32 minutes ago, SKRam said: Never done London as a night out but you’ve given me the idea, I’ll word the mates see if they’re upfrit! Thanks again!! Most welcome bud. Be sure to check info for each club you fancy on the night you choose though. If you need any further advice or suggestions, feel free to DM me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade 86 Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 45 minutes ago, Crewton said: It's yonks since I've been to a disco in Lndn, but last time I did, after a works Christmas 'do' back in the noughties, I was kicked out of a club somewhere round Covent Garden area for allegedly "dancing in a menacing fashion", which was a first even for me. Avoid Covent Garden like the plague! Trust me on that! Why so many Rams go there rather than the hundreds of pubs serving decent ale and liquor, I have literally no idea and I used to live off Long Acre! FWIW, you should know that nights for discerning older clients, irrespective of location, will not tolerate folk intent on moshing to Gloria Gaynor. We have our limits! 😂 ariotofmyown 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram-Alf Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 (edited) double post Edited August 20 by Ram-Alf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram-Alf Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 1 hour ago, Crewton said: It's yonks since I've been to a disco in Lndn, but last time I did, after a works Christmas 'do' back in the noughties, I was kicked out of a club somewhere round Covent Garden area for allegedly "dancing in a menacing fashion", which was a first even for me. I can see why Steve How Hard? and Mucker1884 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketteringram Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 1 hour ago, ariotofmyown said: Love this as a band manifesto! It'd make a decent album title too . ariotofmyown 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewton Posted August 20 Share Posted August 20 48 minutes ago, Ram-Alf said: I can see why You're not that far out tbh Ram-Alf and Mucker1884 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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