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joyce zahn
/ January 15, 2010How about Poets in Flushing. Players also.
jerry pecora
/ January 16, 2010beggars opera in queens village had some great bands
Phil
/ January 21, 2010Sure did! I believe that is a Pep Boys now
Michelle
/ April 23, 2011Was that the old community gardens?
len
/ October 4, 2012oh yeah
Marianne Perrone
/ April 15, 2022Use to love to go dancing at
Community Gardens
cathy feaster
/ February 16, 2010What about McDimples ~ roslyn ! ! !
cathy feaster
/ February 16, 2010and….. McDonald’s Great Neck and not the golden arches!
cathy feaster
/ February 16, 2010the Weeping Beech ~ Douglaston RR Station
Donna
/ March 17, 2012What years did you go to McDimples?
Tuck
/ April 30, 2014I grew up in McDonald’s In Great Neck. LOL.
Joe McDonald was one of the nicest guys I ever knew.
Lots of old friends I met there.
AL
/ April 29, 2016EARLY 70’S WHEN NO SOAP PLAYED THERE
Maureen
/ March 12, 2018Great memories of McDimples. Would go dancing there with my girlfriends and went on my first date with my husband to McDimples in July 1972. We’re married 42 years.
Went dancing at Zeros on the North shore off Rt 25 Oyster Bay back then too.
Mike Grab
/ March 24, 2018Decameron and Danford Inn brought back fond Memories. Remember DILLONS on 25 in Roslyn? How about the WAYSIDE INN in Seacliff by the RR trax? We passed 1 pair of size 12 shoes out thru the bathroom window to a friend (size 9) who was only wearing sneakers, & wasnt allowed in.
j monaco
/ February 24, 2010Sebastians in Forest hills and the Limbo Lounge in Douglaston
A Troy
/ March 4, 2010How about the Mud Club in Manhattan? Mickey Ruskin’s Ocean Club in Tribeca or Max’s Kansas City by Union Square? John Belushi’s bar in Tribeca (now covered over by Battery Park City)? Or the beach in Manhattan, also now covered over by BPC?
Michelle
/ March 29, 2010Travelers Hotel off the Grand Central Parkway?
Michelle
/ April 23, 2011Had the Huge Plane hanging in the middle of the bar!
ruth
/ January 25, 2015hi michelle i was at the travelers to hang out 1979 wonder were you also there at same or around same year that was a great fun place
Michelle
/ February 17, 2015Hi Ruth, I Was definitely there at that time. Up and dancing all the time. Mostly on Friday nights. Met alot of wonderful people there, maybe even you! Then, if there was not much going on there, we went over to the Executive Suite, a couple of blocks away.
Ellie
/ October 19, 2016Was that place called The Cloud Room ?
Fred Djfm Maldonado
/ March 19, 2017i was the Dj there circa 1980s. Fred Maldonado, good memories of the Friday & Saturday Night Disco parties
Michelle
/ April 25, 2017Fred, DJ in the Suite?
Michelle
/ April 25, 2017Great Great Memories!
Anthony Cardaci
/ August 20, 2020I was the DJ there than the COPACABANA 10e 60st. I live in De now Retired Verizon. He also owned the Stanton on QB and ascan 1976-79
Anthony Comunale
/ May 8, 2010UBIES OTJS, HAMMERHEADS, SPIT, SOLUM GRUDYS, THE ORIGINAL IRON HORSE OBI EAST, HOT DOG BEACH AND IF I CAN SPELL IT RIGHT THE HAHULUGH PALLUZA IN LINDENHURST.
Doug Scheidet
/ May 20, 2013Rat Race Choir played at all those clubs. I still have Mark Hitts Pick! lol
RAY Dee
/ May 17, 2018Do you remember the name of the club in Farmingdale on Rt. 109 or maybe 110 close to 109? It was known for having one of the first lit dance floors on Long Island back in the 80’s.
MIKE Grab
/ June 10, 2018Could that have been ANVINES, at the Hollywood Hotel? Hollywood And Vine, get it?
randy
/ July 21, 2018Bijou
Peter Krones
/ February 23, 2019I believe that was the cloud nine au go go on 110. I played there in 1972 with a brass band called Wizzard.
Loretta Sehlmeyer
/ February 24, 2019The Bijou? It was on 110 (where Trento is now).
Rick
/ March 6, 2019Spize is the club.
Great Dance music.
The best in New Wave & some bands played there.
Saw Ministry, OMD, APB & few others just can’t remember the names.
One night was chilling with AFOS / A Flock of Seagulls. They were just hanging out.
Ray was the owner.
Was there every Friday night. Miss it a lot…
Janet Viglietta
/ July 4, 2023Uncle Sams
Vince Scuderi
/ April 23, 2011Sonny’s Place – Seaford, NY
Where can you see the greats of Jazz with any regularity on Long Island, today?
Sonny’s Place should have received landmark status.
Michelle
/ April 23, 2011Wine Gallery on Austin St. in Forest Hills.
DrD
/ May 7, 2023I convinced the chef to give me the recipe for their Cheesecake. The key was Amareto. Loved that place. Wine and cheese place.
Ron
/ June 12, 2012Ickle Bickle’s Steak Pub in Malverne
Mary Lou Gartelman
/ January 7, 2021Husband and friend built the booths there.
Catherine
/ June 24, 2022Oh my, a blast from the past. It was nothing to hit 2 or 3 places a night! Many times ending up at the Lynbrook Diner or White Castles!
anna
/ August 20, 2012Does anyone remember Le Jungle? I think it was either in Great Neck or New Hyde Park, around the mid 1970’s? I really need your help for a friend. She recently passed away, and her kids need info about it. Her kids want to present their dad with a photo of the place as that is where they met and there is an anniversary coming up. I have googled, bing-ed, and yahoo-ed! thanks so much
RJ
/ October 29, 2021Top floor at the Old Homestead Resturant Northern Blvd Great Neck
DrD
/ May 7, 2023Wasn’t the club downstairs and only a bar upstairs? Met my first husband there in 79. Northern Blvd. the club downstairs was very small.
matt
/ October 15, 2012Ickle Bickles LOL, Tony Danza was a Bartender there !
Cynthia
/ November 6, 2012Phase II…..I believe was on Queens Blvd. First time I was ever allowed to go to a club. My parents allowed me to go because Lisa Lisa was performing her song which had recently come out “I Wonder If I Take You Home”. I know it the club had several different names after that. But it was… Phase II… for a while. (it was 1985 and I was 18 although the drinking age had just been raised to 19 in NY for one year before being rasied to 21).
Andrew
/ June 21, 2018In the summer of 1983, Phase 11 was my favorite club. I was 17 but I had fake ID. Very easy to make with the old school birth certificate. The club had a huge video screen, great music…… Flock of Seagulls, David Bowie, Billy Joel, Billy Idol. Just the best of times.
Sal
/ February 27, 2021Hey, same with me and my wife. We met at Phase 2 back in December 1984. 36 years later we are still married with 3 children. Great experience.
jmg
/ December 13, 2012I second Hammerheads, but wanna add Rum-Bottoms, Zoli’s (across from Hofstra)
Mike Grab
/ July 15, 2017Butlers Quarters on Fulton Ave (Hempstead Tpke is not Hempstead Tpke in Hempstead: it’s fulton Ave. Not far from HOFSTRA. NiCKY THE BARTENER was so generous with the drinks….Stumbled out of there many nights.
Dorothy
/ August 10, 2018Many great nights, great music, great company
Nancy Wheeler
/ May 30, 2021I worked there in 1985 or 1986. I remember Nick. He was so nice to me.
Robert
/ April 30, 2019Yeah, Zoli’s and Ryan’s, I believe on Fulton just west of Hofstra. What was the cross street of Ryan’s? Can anyone remember?
Katherine
/ February 5, 2013Anyone remember Bills Place (Bar & Grill) on Jamacica Ave & I think 210 st. in Queens. Later sold to John Flood in the 60’s
t. brady
/ May 6, 2015I went there when it became JFK s great place
VB
/ March 5, 2013Cyberia, Oragin, Hammerheads, Chevy’s, Planet Dublin, Barkers, Voodoo/Caffeine, Glass Ultra lounge, Lux, wow there were so many.
Doug Scheidet
/ May 20, 2013Does anyone remember the Mona Kai in Whitestone? The Bands at the Horseshoe under the Throggs Neck Bridge…(Silver Star, Scotty and Randy Steiger) , they would build a wooden stage and plug into the Lampost for power.
Peter Krones
/ April 6, 2021I recall playing with my band Feathers in the Horseshoe under the Throggs Neck Bridge in August of 1973. Great time. It was a six piece brass band. Great memories.
DrD
/ May 7, 2023Wasn’’t that a Polynesian./china theme restaurant? If so it wa sin a shopping center and I remember the last I went in 1981 after seeing Flashdance. Best spare ribs. Also mai Tai in those tiki glasses
Doug Scheidet
/ May 20, 2013The Executive Suite, LGA
Michelle
/ November 11, 2014Definitely! Every Friday night. Remember the guys who ran it? I met a lot of great people there! Wonder where they all are now.
Michelle
/ November 11, 2014We used to bounce from The Travelers to the Suite. If there was no one at one place, we went to the other….Great times.
Linda Addison
/ January 8, 2021I loved that club. Every Friday & Saturday night. Danced & Danced all night. Time of my life
Patrick Sands
/ September 16, 2013The best club ever on LI is not on your list…. Legz in Valley Stream 1980-1982
Dan
/ December 20, 2020Where was it, I remember the Foxy Hutch, barmaids would want you to buy them a drink that was from a watered down bottle so the owner could make money
Catherine
/ June 24, 2022Unforgettable place. What about Back Barn also in Valley Stream! Juke box but i seem to recall hopping the bar one night with a girlfriend and became the new bartenders while playing Jackson Brown, Jim Croce and other great artists. Such a time was that to be young, wild, carefree and still blowdrying your hair at 10pm to go out! Now i just wish i could remember ALL of the great times we had…
Carol g
/ October 6, 2013Bobby macs in massapequa. . In early 70s had a band called the cheaters , they sang a song. Possibly their own , called , shop around , maybe that wasn’t its real name but those words were in it , I believe it was a slow dance tune.
Joan Gilbert
/ October 18, 2013Anyone remember Mothers pub on route 110 in Huntington, Long Island, New York
Bob
/ July 28, 2016Jerry Cooney hung out there, so did I
James T
/ July 2, 2017Yes i remember mothers on 110 does anyone remember chazz
RAY Dee
/ May 17, 2018James T….Did Chazz have a lit dance floor? If I remember correctly, it was on Rt 109 close to Rt 110…or maybe the other way around?? I use to DJ there in the 80’s Got canned for slow dancing with the owners girlfriend. LOL The good ole dayz!
Helene
/ June 17, 2021Yes went there every Thursday night!!
Helene
/ June 17, 2021Yes went there every Thursday night!!
Paul A Rum
/ June 21, 2017Yeah, I remember Mother’s. I used to hang out there fairly regularly back in the day. For a while anyways.
James T
/ July 13, 2017Does anyone remember riffs in smith town
T Smith
/ December 29, 2018I use to go there a lot…as in always! In a was the bartender and Rudy Gumms was one of the bouncers. I would also DJ there occasionally. I really miss that place and those days. Huntington was really jumping back then with some really good clubs. I would also go to CHAZ which was maybe 3 minutes away from Mothers by car. The Good Ole Days!!!I
Patrick
/ August 27, 2018Same owner owned summertimes hicksville and fulton st farmingdale they had stuff from each bar hanging on the wallsn
Debbie Kirby
/ November 10, 2019That was the first real bar I started going to. I started slipping in through the exit door when I was 16, no one proofed you if you went in that way.
Francis Powers
/ December 8, 2013While you folks remember clubs and bars from what I, as a sexagenarian, think of as the recent past, does anyone possess any photos of Cold Spring Harbor’s “Joe’s King Neptune” or “The Moorings?” As what was once a functioning shell fishing and motorboat service dock has been replaced by a sterile park named for someone completely unrelated to CSH except for naming an album after the place, it would be good to see photos of H & M Powles, Joe’s and The Moorings. Let’s see if “crowd sourcing” works as well as advertised??
Dovid Fraiman
/ January 17, 2014what about this http://www.ebay.com/itm/NY-COLD-SPRING-HARBOR-LONG-ISLAND-THE-MOORING-RESTAURANT-postcard-/380803222090 and these http://www.atlanticcruisingclub.com/Content/MarinaImages/22-1211-90.jpg http://www.atlanticcruisingclub.com/Content/MarinaImages/22-1211-89.jpg
Laraine
/ March 29, 2019Redheads, Molly McGuires, Wild Duck Inn, Ringside Inn, Razzles, Little Red Choo Choo, Johnny Russell’s, Dannos,
WHY DID WE NEED SO MANY PLACES TO GET WASTED????😳
Gabe
/ July 30, 2019Wasn’t there a LI Continental club in like 94 somewhere?
Carolyn Cross
/ June 5, 2020Babylon, montauk hwy, 1972…nightclub…name?
C Gary
/ March 4, 2023Most likely, it was The Iron Horse. My bans “Eclipse” played there. Also in Babylon was a pub named The Red Lion Inn.
George K
/ April 26, 2014I used to go to February’s, “lived” at the Dublin Pub (especially when The Touch was playing), Thrush, Blvd 267, The Angle, Paris NY. Other notables past & not so long ago: The Peppermint Lounge, Key Largo, Downtown (in Farmingdale) Kenny’s Castaways, the Big Kahuna, Limelight, the Saint, the Palladium, Chevy’s, the Kat Club, Hot Rods, the Funhouse, 1018, 4D, Emerald City, the Tunnel, Club Manhattan in Rockland County, Sanctuary, and lest we forget the old Ritz.
CJ
/ August 2, 2017OMG Hotrods, my friend Bob was one of the bartenders there, it was also called Deezer land. Does anyone remember a club down the road from speaks cold Bijou? I’m not sure if that’s considered Island talk or what area in Long Island.
James T
/ November 30, 2017Yeah the bijou was a great dance club in the late seventy’s st4
Mike Grab
/ September 18, 2017George, Is this the George who was interested in my last “SAVE THE OBI” Bumper sticker? I’ve had a change of heart, and feel it would be better for MORE PEOPLE to see & enjoy this, than me holding onto it for posterity. If still interested please contact me. Mike
Helaine
/ June 26, 2019My friends and I would go there to see the Touch and another band called Livewire. I remember they had a section at Dublin Pub for underage kids. It sucked but we got to see the cool bands.
BOB .S.
/ July 21, 2014HOW ABOUT DIRTY DICKS IN LONG BEACH, NEAR THE LONG BEACH BOWLING ALLEY, AND RIDES AND AMUSEMENT CENTERS ON THE BOARDWALK.GREW UP THERE IN THE 50s AND ALL THE STUFF THAT MADE LONG BEACH A HOT SPOT ARE GONE. NOW JUST SIT ON THE BOARDWALK AND SAND, THATS ABOUT ALL THE ACTION THERE NOW.
Laraine
/ March 29, 2019Carol’s Place in Island Park was great for open mic
harriet lipsitz
/ October 16, 2014Does anyone remember the thrush club. I think it was in the west 20’s
Michelle
/ November 11, 2014What about the Stratton on Queens Blvd? OMG!
Ellie
/ October 19, 2016Of course…I remember The Stratton ! Did you ever go to The Chariot on 64th Rd.&Qns.Blvd?
nardincynthia
/ July 29, 2020Oh yes, The GOLDEN Chariot !
Back in the ’60’s my favorite place was the Tune Timers on Northern Blvd & 82 St. Great Jazz, with talented Xylophone player! The place was dark, with Black Light, so if you wore white, you glowed ! Those were the times!
Back then, on L.I. there was the Casa Seville and Page Two, in the late 50’s.
I am showing my age….
Ana Tipa
/ August 3, 2020Hi Cynthia, hi everybody, have any of you been to the Golden Chariot when the OPA TRIO, a group who used to play Beatles and South-American tunes played there? I am a writer and filmmaker researching about the OPA TRIO in the 70s and would love to hear about those times… Please write to anatipa@gmail.com. Thank you so much in advance!
Helaine C
/ June 26, 2019Omg the Stratton. Went there a few times to see a couple of bands we knew
ruth
/ November 26, 2014remember the stratton well
Michelle
/ December 3, 2014If you were depressed with no date, Just go to the Stratton, you were sure to meet someone. LOL Great times.
ruth
/ December 22, 2014anyone see what replaced travelers hotel in queens. what stands there now?
Michelle
/ January 19, 2015Travelers is still standing, but now is a homeless shelter, the last time I passed.
Maxx
/ December 31, 2014What about Industry Steel in Island Park? It was mostly a rock club. I used to go there, always entered the Halloween costume contest! Anyone remember this place? Think there’s a church built on it now.
ART ALLARD
/ December 31, 2014Im hoping for info / photos etc on “The Queens Cellar” a bar/restr (on 2 levels) on that very small triangular street in Sunnyside on Greenpoint Ave running between 43rd and 44th streets. I believe it closed either very early in or just before WW2.. I think an uncle may have owned it….But who knows !!
ruth
/ January 18, 2015anyone remember the name of the diner on queens blvd. not far from the stratton. i’m on long island now never get back to queens anymore.
Maxx
/ January 18, 2015Not sure if you’re talking about the Sage diner on Queens blvd. It became POPS diner, then just shortened to POP. But check out this link about the Stratton. Hope it helps. http://queensledger.com/view/full_story/24726459/article-The-social-scene-of-yesteryear
Connie
/ June 15, 2017Shalimar!
Maxx
/ January 18, 2015Not sure if you’re talking about the Sage diner on Queens blvd. It became POPS diner, then just shortened to POP. But check out this link about the Stratton. Hope it helps. http://queensledger.com/view/full_story/24726459/article-The-social-scene-of-yesteryear
Michelle
/ March 6, 2015Thanks Max. I remember seeng a picture with my Mother sitting in the Boulevard with a bunch of other girls.. I guess it had to be in the 1940’s? and the Stratton, the picture was wonderful. Although I think it looked a little different when I went.
Michelle
/ January 19, 2015The last time I passed The Travelers, It was still standing, but It was turned into a Homeless shelter.
John Redcorn
/ January 19, 2015Anyone remember name of bar on fulton st in Farmingdale? Used too have surf boards on walls or ceiling? Its killing me,cant remember name Thanks
Dee
/ March 29, 2015I’d like to know also . Damn it’s driving me crazy too!
Gm E
/ June 5, 2016PJ’s on Main Street ?
Linda Weigl
/ January 1, 2017Yes it was PJs. The bouncers sat on lifeguard chairs on the sides of the dance floor.
ruth
/ January 19, 2015in long island city queens there was a bar don’t remember the name. was the name gildays or sounded like that. i think on queens blvd. wonder if it is still there. anyone remember fiddle and bow.
Lynda Smolinsky
/ August 7, 2017Actually it was named Gildays there was a White Castle either on the same block orthe next one over and it was on Queens Blvd, I used to go there when a band named the Apple Core played I believe it was in the very late 60’s, around 68 or 69.
Jim Roney
/ April 27, 2020What about the guy named Jim from Colorado that met you there? He made a big mistake when he broke up with you and lost touch with you! He still thinks about you often.
Diane Del Percio Orbanic
/ August 18, 2017I remember Gildays so well. Thst was on Queens blvd in Sunnyside. Grew up in Astoria. That place was always jumping.
ruth
/ January 19, 2015remember two different worlds club in elmhurst on queens blvd. don’t think it was there too long.there was play lounge in elmhurst not on queens blvd. on a side street. a club named play lounge is opened on queens blvd. anyone know if it is the same owners. that club is open in daytime till knight.
ART A
/ January 28, 2015I REMEMBER GILDAYS. IT WAS ON Q/BLVD BETWEEN 42 AND 43 ST AND IT HAD A BAD REP ! AT LEAST THATS WHAT WE KIDS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD THOUGHT.
Jim Roney
/ April 27, 2020I hung out there in 1969 when I was stationed at Governors Island in the Coast Guard and remember it having great live bands and great people hanging out there. Mr. Gilday would give me a free beer from time to time because I was in the military. I think he told me he had 2 sons in the navy at the time. I have no clue why it would have a bad rep as I never saw anything but people having a good time.
Dennis
/ November 4, 2021Anybody remember the name of the club that was in the corner a shopping center in Plainview NY on South Oyster Bay Rd north of Woodbury Road that eventually became a Lucille Robert’s fitness center (next to Christiano’s). I’m thinking it was something it was something like My Mother’s Place
Mike Grab
/ December 20, 2021Dennis, the only club I frequented in Plainview anywhere near Oyster Bay and Woodbury Rds was MONROES. We AOLers from the L.I Over 40 chatroom hung out there every Friday. The ladies were all over Dotties brother Clark, when he visited from California.. He was so hot, they called him CLARK KENT!
ruth
/ January 30, 2015someone remembers gildays . heard it was a wild place never was there . some of the older at the time went there. i was too young at the time. some people from manhattan went there. thanks for the reply. wonder if the spelling is correct gildays. where exactly was the old community gardens. friends took me there once. was very young. don’t remember where it was. just remember it was in queens. was it jamaica. help.
Connie
/ June 15, 2017GILDEA’S was the correct spelling. Nice looking people – great club. Mikie Pappa would go there with friends.
Lynda Smolinsky
/ August 7, 2017I used to go there in the very late 60’s, 68 or possibly 69. There used to be a band that played there I think they were called the Apple Core. Was seeing a guy named Hank at the time.
ruth
/ February 13, 2015what was the name of the place in the malls that sold franks boiled in beer. was the name of the place lens. help that was about thirty years ago. anyone remember
Loretta
/ February 17, 2017Yes it was Len’s! I used to go there with my mom when we went to the Green Acres Mall over 40 years ago.
ruth
/ February 17, 2015night club in howard beach, think it was across the blvd from pizza city, was the name honka monka
Connie
/ June 15, 2017No, Honka Monka was the old INWOOD EAST, then THE MONESTARY.and it was in Sunnyside Queens NY. The One your talking about was THE LIMIT…
Michelle
/ February 17, 2015Hi Ruth, I was definitely there at that time. Friday nights. Was always up and dancing. What Great Memories. And Community Gardens was on Jamaica Ave. in Queens Village, around 215th street. Up above was a Pool Hall. It was Right next to the Community Movie Theater.
Jack
/ March 25, 2016Met my wife at “The Gardens” , use to go there 4 nights a week. The band back in 67 – 68 was the Younger Society. My crowd hung out at the front near the stage Gerry was the owner and had a picture of himself hanging in the dance area and the bouncers were all from St Johns
Michelle
/ March 25, 2016Sigh…ooooh for.the good ole days
Frank V.
/ April 15, 2016Community Gardens was great. I used to go there between 1966 and 1970. Met my wife there also. Gerry, a former boxer, was the owner, and I remember his brother Kevin was always “prowling” around. Two great guys. I remember the bouncers and bartenders as being real friendly. I went whenever I could, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays too. Along with The Younger Society (Original lead singer Gerry Milan then replaced by George ?, I also remember The Rubber Band and The Strangers as being local bands that played there regularly there. I used to shoot pool upstairs then go downstairs to The Gardens to dance the night away. When it got too crowded, I’d go up the block to Kelly’s. Although smaller, it was also a great place to hang out and listen to live music.
Irish Girl
/ June 27, 2021Who remember the Salty Dog and Ten Downing Street in Kew Gardens Queens?
Was a great place. Had many famous singers if I remember correctly. Was back in the late 60’s.
Speedy
/ October 17, 2022Tony Orlando and dawn played there before they became famous, we would go on Friday nights and had a great time!
ruth
/ February 18, 2015michelle thanks so much for the reply. nice to know we were there at the same time.
Duece....
/ March 3, 2015How about Silver Screen and Papagalos both in Astoria Queens……
Joll
/ February 4, 2022Yes the parrot
Michelle
/ March 6, 2015Hi Ruth, don’t remember Honka Monka, Although the name sounds familiar, but I do remember The Shell Bank across from where the old Pizza City was.
Maxx
/ March 6, 2015Glad it helped you a bit Michelle. Unfortunately, many of these places can only be revisited in our memories. Sad to see bits of our youth fall away, but the memory shall always remain!
Michelle
/ March 16, 2015And wonderful memories they were!
Leslye
/ March 15, 2015need photos of Highway Inn Roosevelt, Celebrity Club, Freeport, Blue Bird Club , Riverhead,The Steer Inn, Freeport, Sonnys Place, Seaford.
For documentary movie
Joe
/ August 9, 2015The Highway Inn! Great place. The house band were the Encores! Loved that place.
Maxx
/ March 16, 2015Indeed they were some great memories! :)
ruth
/ March 26, 2015anyone know who owner was of pizza city
Beth C
/ March 26, 2015Does anyone remember a place The Intimate Room from the 70’s
Billy G.
/ August 23, 2016The topless entertainment was great. Then there were the private parties down stairs…
RAY Dee
/ May 17, 2018Oh how I miss The Intimate Room!! It was on the LIE west service road. I was a fixture there for quite a few months with a friend of mine. It was depressing though to buy your beer before you went there, bring it in and drop ir at the bar and then buy it back during your time there. Spent ALOT of money there!!
Kim
/ June 22, 2019The intimate room was my moms place. She has past now and so has a great era. It was a place where people had a great time and a lot of great friendships were made. Any great stories would be appreciated. I miss my mom dearly.
Janie
/ November 8, 2019Kim, who was your mom? I was a dancer there in the mid 70’s so I would have known her! I remember the truckers would coast by on the service road to watch us through the window.
Kim
/ February 20, 2020Phyllis. Did you know her?
Janie
/ February 20, 2020I certainly did know her. Phyllis was a wonderful woman who cared about both her business and us. Really solid!
Susan Gandolfo
/ August 4, 2019i worked at the intimate room and salem!!!
Janie
/ November 8, 2019Susan, me too!!!
NV
/ July 7, 2020Loved the Intimate Room!
Do you have any pix from there?
The whole decor, vibe was terrific
Noah
Imnovictim@yahoo.com
Bridgette Ward
/ April 11, 2015How about “Encore”, it was next to Queens Public Library, across the street from 165th Bus Terminal on Jamaica Ave.?
Gene B
/ April 24, 2015Anyone remember the Menemsha Bar, on the ground floor of the Allerton Hotel for Women, E.57th St, corner Lexington. It was decorated a la Martha’s Vineyard locale, and periodically a rain squall would descend around the perimeter, with sounds of thunder and seagulls. This was back in the late 1950s. It’s now a Marriott Renaissance Hotel.
k-dog
/ June 5, 2015I used to work at beggars opera and practice with the band upstairs next to the pool hall
called skyhigh studios.
Diana
/ June 7, 2015Does anyone remember the Golden Pheasant in West Islip. Billy Joel’s group the Hassles played there as well as the Vagrants and Vanilla Fudge. Great place !!
Tony C
/ November 23, 2019Yes Diana I saw the Hassles on a Friday , Saturday, Night AND Sunday afternoon! Alternating sets with “The Habit” form Deer Park I think it was ’67 or ’68.
Tom
/ August 11, 2015Does anybody remember a wine and cheese place on hemp.ave in W.H. NEXT TO THE KEG AND KETTLE IN 1972
Me
/ May 18, 2020Rainy Day Nighthouse? Had live music. If I have the name right.
Dennis
/ September 7, 2015Ryan’s (Hempstead)…The Grapes of Wrath w/ Eddie Money
Zolie’s (Hempstead)
Yesterday’s News (Hempstead)
My House (Plainview)… The Hassles w/ Billy Joel
Robert
/ April 30, 2019I remember Ryan’s during the late 50s when I was in college. It was always very crowded and there was a line outside on weekends, especially Friday night. . It was dimly lit and you had to fight to get a drink at the bar. I seem to remember Zolie’s was close by, maybe half a mile to the east of Ryan’s if memory serves me. I loved coming back to NY over the summers and liked the idea that I could drink legally at age 18 vs 21 in PA, not that there was any shortage of alcohol and girls at Penn State in the late 50s and early 60s. What were the approximate street addresses of Ryan’s and Zolie’s?
Dennis
/ September 7, 2015The Purple Cow
Doug
/ September 23, 2015Speaks (Rat Race Choir), Hammerheads ( The Bouncers out front were all bald, dressed in Black with Dobermans, you had to walk through a rotating lighted tunnel to enter)
Kathy Stearn
/ October 2, 2015How about the Picture Lounge in Nassau county, Long Island
ruth
/ December 26, 2015anyone remember the old play lounge, it was on a side street off queens blvd… think there is a new play lounge on queens blvd. but someone remember the old dance club..around 1970
ruth
/ December 26, 2015no more PATHMARK stores… no more movie theater at green acres shopping mall…….think it was six movies playing at one time…. i remember when it was a drive in theater
Michelle
/ December 26, 2015Saw many movies at the old Sunrise Drive-in….
Donna Dean Rozon
/ January 2, 2016Does anyone remember The Tavern on the Lake in lake Ronkonkoma? It was the coolest place to go in the early 60’s. It’s been so long I’m not even sure I spelled Ronkonkoma correctly! I live in upstate NY now, but growing up on Long Island was great. Islip Bowl was a good place to meet guys, too.
DJ Frankie Cee
/ March 19, 2018It became a Disco later on called Corniche
Kathy Stearn
/ January 3, 2016Anyone remember the Wayside Inn in Glen Head???? My favorite place.
Mike Grab
/ July 15, 2017The Wayside Inn didnt allow sneakers. 4 of us guys went 1 night, but 1 was wearing sneakers, so he went out back to the bathroom window, where we passed a size 12 shoe to him, and he passed his size 10 sneakers inside to us. Once he got in, we switched back with no trouble.
Art
/ January 11, 2016Community Gardens, 215th st, Jamaica Ave, Queens Village NY was the dance bar in the 60’s that all the kids from Queens Village and beyond would go to on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights.. As a former movie theater it was huge!. I remember seeing Frankie Limone and the Teenagers there in the early 60’s. In fact, I saw one of the kids punch out Frankie over an argument!
What a great dance hall I met most of my dates there from 1962-66.One of my best friends (Steve the Fenda Benda) was on of the bouncers. Fights broke out a least once a week; but back then only fist fights. The most popular dance ten was the Slop.
Most of the guys who went there had phoney draft cards. I don’t know hat the girls used to get in. Back then in NY, you could drink legally at 18.
What a great place to meet girls!
Michelle
/ January 31, 2016I remember it well. I don’t think anyone who went there was actually 18, My sister used to go. She met some guy who had just stolen a car, and don’t you know, he got caught by the police taking my sister home. My sister is still not allowed out of the house. LOL Anyway, I do remember it. Community Que was upstairs.
ruth
/ January 31, 2016anyone remember chock-full- of-nuts coffee corner in flushing……
hal
/ February 3, 2016hi ruth, yes i remember rko keiths wrll. seen starwars there when i was dating my wife. had to be 77. or 78. what a grand place it was. a 20 story highrise is comming up. incorporating the facade and first floor. lets chat anout old times. im at monticello117456@yahoo.com. hal sch
ruth
/ January 31, 2016remember the RKO KIETHS movie theater i saw star wars there. such a beautiful theater… ceiling looked like twinkling stars. what is there now? last time i passed by there it was boarded up.
Lynn
/ February 3, 2016Need your help in recalling the name of a club in the 1980’s in Port Washington, NY where you would go dancing and the ceiling would open up and you would dance under the stars. My farther is now 98 years old and does not remember the club that he use to take my Mom to. He believes years later the club burnt down.
Kristina Deckelmann
/ February 25, 2016Beau Brummels Rock Clubs late 1970’s to early 1980’s
Kristina Deckelmann
/ February 25, 2016My husband use to own Beau Brummels Rock club in mineola in the late 1970’s-1980’s
Randy Holmes, formerly of Floral Park
/ May 6, 2016Looking for the name of restaurant in Great Neck, late 70’s early 80’s on the south side of railroad off Middle Neck Road. The headliners were the Mike C(S)erati Trio, Mike played the piano, and the OPA Trio who did Beatles songs. Close you eyes and you would swear they were the real deal. Both were excellent and very entertaining.
Ellie
/ October 19, 2016Hi Randy….That was The Golden Chariot…the piano player was Mike Cerrati. He also played at The Chariot in Forest Hills (my old hangout) Those were the good ol’ days…never to be forgotten !!!
Ana Tipa
/ October 18, 2019Dear Ellie, my name is Ana, I am an Uruguayan writer and happen to be writing a book about the Uruguayan trio, OPA, that Randy Holmes mentions in his comment. They used to play at Mike Cerati’s Golden Chariot in Queens, from 1969 on. Would you be so nice and get in touch with me and share some of your memories about those times at the Chariot? I would appreciate this greatly. Many thanks in advance. anatipa@gmail.com
Ana Tipa
/ October 18, 2019Dear Randy, my name is Ana, I am an Uruguayan writer and happen to be writing a book about the Uruguayan trio, OPA, that you mention in your comment. They used to play at Mike Cerati’s Golden Chariot in Queens, from 1969 on. Would you be so nice and get in touch with me and share some of your memories about those times with the OPA trio? I would appreciate this greatly. Many thanks in advance. anatipa@gmail.com
Mike
/ May 22, 2016OBI North, South, E & West. I still have some “Save the OBI” bumper stickers. How about Wall Street on Nesconset Highway? Chelsea St in East Meadow, The Winner’s Circle in Wantagh, Penrods, Club G at the Garden City Hotel. Anyone remember the name of that HUGE DANCE club out east near the causeway? Not the Hamptons, like Mad Hatter or Summers or Neptunes. I dreamt of it last night. Mike
Mike
/ May 30, 2016CANOE PLACE INN, or CPI, I just remembered.
Stacy Ross
/ July 9, 2016I can’t remember the name of the singles bar on northern Blvd in great neck with the big wraparound porch …white building….very big
SteveBaum
/ September 17, 2020I think that was Andre’s
Janice
/ July 11, 2016Hello everybody ~
I stumbled upon this blog , while listening to and travelling back in my mental time machine lol ~!
I reemeber the Highway Inn in Roosevelt , @ Elyse ! I sang there in 1970
I also recall The Encore on 165th St next to Queens library .. An awesome club circa 73~78′ a friend barber was one of the owners and the barbershop was next door to the right of it . Does anyone remember the name of the Lounge on 162nd and Jamaica Ave
The love of my life and I used to go there (,and many other places named here) small but quaint and laid back , had chess tables and so forth . great place on Fri nites after work ~! Wow you all are killin’ me with these memories. I just left a Gertz Dept Store blog , lol I used to work there and the Long Island Press in 72′ 73′ , awesome blog and great memories never to be replaced .. okay so who’s gonna’ be the first to power up the “TIME MACHINE” !!! I’m ready to go wayyy back .. lol
Thank You All For The Memories
Maxx
/ July 25, 2016Hi everyone. I was just wondering if anyone remembers a place in Island Park that was a rock club. It was called Industry Steel. I remember the last time I was there was in 1988. There seems to be no info on the net about this place. I even went to the area and don’t even recognize where the club once was, everything has changed dramatically over the years. I live in Brooklyn still. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks for any help you can provide!
Jim
/ June 2, 2019There was the Mouse Trap too in island park.
Met my wife there in 69.
unamore6@gmail.com
/ August 9, 2016to maxx answer ur question about about industry club in island park ny.
changed location is now around corner from jordan lobster. it is next to bridgeview club yacht club . both on the water. i go to jordan lobster farm every summer. don’t know if industry is open. neighbors were trying to close it…do u visit long island anytime?
unamore6@gmail.com
/ August 9, 2016industry moved located around corner from jordan lobster farm in island park
unamore6@gmail.com
/ August 9, 2016industry now located around corner from jorden lobster farms in island park ny
Maxx
/ August 9, 2016Ty for the reply unamore6. I wasn’t even aware it was around any longer! I’m in Brooklyn and I seldom go to Island Park but I may make the journey just to jog the nostalgia for a few minutes and reminisce a bit. You have my eternal thanks! I’ll try to keep you posted on my findings. By the way are you in that neighborhood? You seem to know quite a bit!
ruth
/ April 24, 2017to maxx reply not live in island park…live on long island ..and do go to island park in summer….i go to jordan lobster farm…
Maxx
/ April 25, 2017Ruth, Well you’re certainly a lot closer than I am, being that your on the Island! There’s a Jordan’s Lobster Dock in Sheepshead Bay Brooklyn by me, I wonder if it’s the same franchise? Anyhow, I digress… I have yet to make the trip to Industry but now that the weather is warming up I may just wash & wax my show car, take the top off, and take a ride, perhaps even take in a bite at Jordan’s!
Mike
/ August 9, 2016Speaking of Island Park, dont forget the OBI WEST near NATHANS on Long beach rd.
CJ
/ August 2, 2017I remember it being called Speaks I think after it was OBI it became speaks and it was a disco club and down the road towards the right side was another club with right rocks called The Bijou father down the road on the right side on the water was Channel 80 I’m talking about the 1970s and the 1980s my disco years
Ellie
/ September 19, 2016The lounge in Great Neck with Mike Cerrati playing the piano was called “The Golden Chariot”
Does anyone remember “THE CHARIOT” in Forest Hills/Rego Park area on 64th Rd. near Queens Blvd. It was the greatest singles lounge ever! Bands such as Mike Ceratti , Con Astone , Gary Reynolds, etc. played there. 🎷 🎺 🎸 🎤 🎼 😃 😄 😅 ❤️
Michelle
/ October 18, 2016OMG, I vaguely remember the Chariot. Ive been there once or twice. But thanks for the great memory. I would have forgotten all about.
Ellie
/ October 19, 2016I just love this website…..brings back memories of The Cloud Room at The Travelers, The Suite, The Carlton Terrace, The Stratton, The Chariot ❤️ All the great bands, the fabulous music,the great times we had…never to be forgotten! Those were the days, my friends !!!!
Mike Grab
/ October 20, 2016Dont forget the WAYSIDE Inn, My Fathers Place, and the Roslyn Cafe.
JOHNNY G
/ October 21, 2016Missing a few
Avanti
Beggars opera
Cbgb’s
Camoflague
Channel 80
Concord hotel
Industry
Sprats
JJ sprats on the water
Laces
Lakeviille manor
Lamour east
Luxe
Metro 700
007
My fathers place
Obi
Rainbow room
Poets
Rum runners
Spankys-shadows
Thrush
Uncle sams
Cocos
Spit
Chevys
Hammerheads
Strawberrys
Mothers
Sonnys place
Rosebuds
Tt’s landing
Salty dog
New york avenue
Heartbounds
Dimensions
Images
Chelseas
Dublin pub
Cheers
Heartbeat
Legz
Moes
Paris
Spiez
Speaks
Chaz
Escapes
Penrods
Buttles
COCO’S
Sunshines
Docs End
Lions Cage
909 Cafe
Artful Doger
Rosenthistle
Garvins
Jeff Vitkun
/ November 23, 2016Levels on Rt. 112.
Glenn Levy
/ February 20, 2017Gil N’ Ernies
Juju
/ November 9, 2017Remember any from Jericho tpke and commack road. North side going west on jericho
Julie
/ June 4, 2019That’s a great list! Please help me remember what the name of the spot was on the west side of Deer Park Ave in North Babylon, where the rock bands used to play like Twisted Sister? For the life of me, I can’t think if it!
Mickey
/ June 5, 2019Barkers was on the East Side of Deer Park ave in N. Babylon; had the best OVER 30’S night on Thursdays! Id drive over from Nassau County’s NORTH shore, take me an hour to get there. Jimmy the bartender lived above P & G’s Pub in New Paltz, but would DRIVE down to work Barkers Thur nights, cause the tips were so good. Nothing like that upstate. and he would stay overnight at his moms house.
Loretta Sehlmeyer
/ June 6, 2019Do you mean Cheers?!?!?
john
/ December 2, 2019What about Stages in Freeport?
Yumi
/ November 22, 2020Does anyone remember a disco called “Pete Sake’s? Can’t remember what town on L.I.
Joe L
/ December 5, 2020Septembers in Seaford
JOHNNY G
/ October 21, 20162 MORE
THE SAVOY
BEL AIRE CAFE
Michelle
/ October 23, 2016OMG, Every Friday and Saturday night, thats where I would be. Anyone of those places. If the Travelers was slow, you went to the Suite. If ever you were depressed, Just go to the Stratton, you’d be sure to meet someone. LOL. Went to the Chariot in Forest Hills and I met someone had to be about 35 I thought that was just so old. LOL. I would have forgotton all about the Chariot. Thanks for the memory. What about Pan Am on Queens Blvd.
ruth
/ March 26, 2017hi have u seen what was built where kieths theater used to be
Michelle
/ October 23, 2016Ellie, I don’t ever remember it being called the cloud room. Probably was though! That was the bar with the Huge Plane hanging above it? Yes, 1978, 79, 80. Best years ever.
Ellie
/ October 25, 2016OMG…thanks for mentioning Pan Am…..I was there every Monday nite for the Latin dancing! Oh…what great memories you brought back. Seems like we traveled in the same circles !!
Billydeans
/ October 26, 2016Where can you see the greats of Jazz with any regularity on Long Island, today?
Loretta
/ February 17, 2017Don’t know if this conversation is still going, but I’m trying to remember the name of a dance club that was on Route 347 in Stony Brook – I think in the space that occupied the Mad Hatter. Does anyone remember that?? It was in a strip mall shopping center with the movie theatre and bowling alley. I’m going crazy trying to remember the name!!!! (Like Chevy’s I think it had part of a car protruding above the entryway…)
Chuck
/ January 11, 2018I’m pretty sure there were two clubs in that shopping area,,,Shadows and the other one was in the corner but don’t remember the name ( possibly started with an A )
Loretta Sehlmeyer
/ January 27, 2018Yes! Shadows!!! Thank you!
was proxy
/ February 18, 2017JIMMY BYRNES in Flushing
was proxy
/ February 18, 2017BLACK & BLUE on Austin St in Forest Hills – New Wave dance club
Pam
/ February 24, 2017Anyone remember the Zoo in Bedford NH?
Glenn Eugster
/ March 8, 2017I was looking for the “Crystal Ship” in Greenvale/ Roslyn and Budney’s Tavern in East Hills. Both were on Glen Cove Road and were operating in the 50’s and 60’s.
ruth
/ March 26, 2017anyone been out to the maliblu club in lido beach long island …really good bands…like old times…food is really good ..and drinks too. going with a date or without is ok. or group of friends
ruth
/ March 26, 2017anyone know of any country western music places….used to be some where in long island ny was there a country music place in manhattan called heffers and hoes…or somthing like that??
Fran
/ April 11, 2017Anyone know the address of the former Ryan’s in Hempstead? Planning a nostalgic trip.
Robert
/ April 30, 2019I do remember Ryan’s and Zolie’s from the late 50s and early 60s. Seem to remember Ryan’s was up on or near Fulton Ave but don’t remember the cross street.
Mike Grab
/ April 11, 2017My Fathers Place and the Chalet in Roslyn.
GENE B
/ April 12, 2017SAVE THE OAK BEACH INN!
Mike Grab
/ April 13, 2017Dear Gene, I still have some “SAVE THE OAK BEACH INN” bumper stickers, along with some “Move out of NY State before it’s too late” and a few “I hate NY” bumper stickers. Wanna buy one?
Kathy Stearn
/ April 23, 2017Hi Mike, I saw you also remember the Wayside Inn. I also saw you have Save the Oak Beach Inn Bumper Stickers. I would really like one. How much are they and how could I get one.
Mike Grab
/ July 15, 2017$5 each. I only have 3 left. E mail me at A2002Mike @aol.com
Kathy Stearn
/ July 15, 2017Hi just saw your reply about bumper stickers for Wayside Inn So Sorry.
Mike Grab
/ July 16, 2017The bumper stickers I have are “SAVE THE OBI’, “I HATE NY”, and “Move out of NY State B 4 its too late”, if you are interested in them.
Tony C.
/ April 13, 2017Does anyone remember the name of a club on Queens blvd in long island city from the late 60’s
ruth detringo
/ May 7, 2017to tony c. club on queens blvd…could be honka monka ? or there was a place gildea ‘s or a name like that always did try to remember where honka monka was at.. very large dance floor very crouded shoulder to shoulder
Connie
/ June 15, 2017Other names for the Honka Monka were, Inwood East & Monestary on Queens Blvd in Sunnyside NY
Arlene D
/ April 19, 2017Anyone remember The Whistle Stop in Copague?
ruth
/ April 23, 2017don’t think the whistle stop open anymore
ruth
/ April 23, 2017villa bianca in flushing was a great place for family to gather…closed now ..wish it could open..with same great service..who remembers this place..anyone?
DrD
/ May 7, 2023Yes, I lived in flushing then moved to Douglaston and probably passed th place weekly my entire life. It always looked so pretty and in 1973 or so I had a date there.
Gene B
/ April 23, 2017What about “Stumble Inn” on Merrick Road somewhere between Valley Stream and Massapequa, north side?
ruth detringo
/ May 7, 2017i think honka monka was on queens blvd l i city..googled it
Connie
/ June 15, 2017Anyone remember Butterfield’s? I believe in Queens Or Nassau LI.
Manuel Soto
/ July 4, 2017Anyone remember the garden lounge in Astoria?
Mary
/ July 7, 2017Circa 1970 – Players in Flushing, The Rubber Duck in Douglaston, McDimples in Roslyn, Beggars Banquet in Flushing and Back Alley Sally’s (I don’t remember exactly because I didn’t drive yet but it was somewhere in long Island. Jason Garfield used to play regularly at Players and they were terrific..
Ken Deifik
/ December 19, 2020I used to play in a band called The Bluebirds. We played some wonderful gigs at Beggar’s Banquet in 1973. Do you have any idea what street the club was on?
Mike
/ October 29, 2021I’m guessing the location of Beggar’s Banquet was 150th Street off 41st Ave. Near the Murray Hill LIRR stop. Brick building. I went there quite a few times. Wine and Cheese was a big menu item if I recall correctly. Timeframe was 1973-75.
Peggy Libby
/ July 13, 2017There was a night club in the 1040’s and 1950’s called Diamonds on the corner of Hempstead Avenue Colony.??
Peggy Libby
/ July 13, 2017Correction to my post (1940’s not 1040″s)
Lisa Niskar
/ August 11, 2017Anyone remember the name of the club/ bar in long beeh/ Atlantic beech where you can walk right out on the sand ?
Linda Leyble
/ August 13, 2017Ruth…I remember the Villa Bianca. Also – the Gable Inn was nearby.
Anyone remember the Tiger’s Tale – I think it was in a mall – maybe East Meadow or Wantagh. What about Whiskey Reds or the Chophouse? Used to go there 1969-70.
Anyone remember the JugEnd in Douglaston? I remember using phony proof to get in there. And speaking of phony proof – I never got into Community Gardens because they confiscated my phony proof and I had to get my older brother to bring me back there to retrieve it!
jim grim
/ April 19, 2018Tiger’s tail was on Hicksville road in Massapequa the corner lot in a shopping center. Saw Billy Joel in the Hassels there in 1969, in the 70’s it became Rumbottoms with great wet tee shirt nights.
Diane Del Percio Orbanic
/ August 18, 2017Anyone remember Executive Suite near Laguardia airport? Use to love that place. No one ever started a fight in there because of the Sopranos atmosphere. Good music and two bars.
Michelle
/ September 4, 2017Yes absolutely. Every Saturday Nite we were there. And your right, I never remember any fights. Great atmosphere LOL Loved it!
Michelle
/ September 4, 2017Yes absolutely. Every Saturday Nite we were there. And your right, I never remember any fights. Great atmosphere LOL Loved it! Memories of the great times we had there, and the wonderful people we met.
Mike Grab
/ August 22, 2017How about SEA LEVEL in Merrick – (GET LEVELED At Sea Level was their bumper sticker). Not sure if youre talking about WALL STREET on 347 and Nesconsit Hwy, but thats close to the place you were asking about. Gorgeous Matt from CHELSEA Street -Savannah – (now Aura) in East Meadow also tended bar there, and BUBBA STILL tends bar both at AURA and Churchills in RVC. Bubba claims to have worked with the bartender at OBI who invented the L.I. Ice tea, when Matheson ordered too much TRIPPLE SEC and offered $100 to anyone who could come up w a drink that would help him reduce inventory.
Mike Grab
/ September 18, 2017George, regarding the 1 “SAVE THE OBI” bumper sticker I still have left, please contact me. Ive had a change of heart. The more people that see and enjoy this the better.
Mike
Clive
/ October 20, 2017What was the big club on LI where the dance floor moved up and down on hydraulics in clouds of dry ice?
Paul A Rum
/ October 31, 2017How did The Salty Dog in Huntington not make this list?!? The commercials on the radio for it were always kinda funny. Saw some good bands there, great venue. After sitting vacant for a few years, it was razed to make a parking lot for Coco’s.
Paul A Rum
/ October 31, 2017Also, Sundance in Bayshore was a great metal club!
Maxx
/ October 31, 2017I used to go to Industry Steel in Island Park. It used to be a metal club. I’m going back to early 90’s. Shame they’re all gone, even L’Amours in Brooklyn closed a while ago! That was my favorite hangout!
Gene B
/ October 31, 2017From the 1940s, before you-all’s time, in southern Nassau County::
THE RAMSHACKLE INN
STUMBLE INN
DEW DROP INN
Theresa Tovar
/ November 14, 2017Looking for what use to be the King and I in commack N.Y on commack rd
Mike Grab
/ November 15, 2017Is that near where the famous COMMACK INN, WAS?
Michael Hermidaz
/ November 20, 2017Looking for the name of a club on Main St in the 80s where I saw the Springsteen cover band Backstreets.
Mike Grab
/ December 13, 2017Main Street, in which town? If FLUSHING, It might have been JIMMY BYRNES. I saw a great DOORS COVER band there, CRYSTAL SHIP.
Was Proxy
/ March 16, 2021That was Jimmy Byrnes Michael – I saw them there too – “The Big Man” was a skinny little white guy on sax LOL
Joe
/ November 30, 2017Anyone remember a bar/dance place on (east side of) Fulton Avenue in Hempstead, where Bo Diddley played once in the early 60s?
Joe
/ November 30, 2017Actually I think it was Hempstead Avenue, in South Hempstead. Would it have been the Highway Inn?
Mary Catalpo
/ December 13, 2017Anyone remember Queens Village Community Gardens on 215th St? Given the rise in 70s disco, when did CG close?
Fred
/ January 23, 2018grew up in inner queens …woodside…do you remember the fields(dr jimmy and the who show) or finnegans, what about sidetracks…sally o briens…sportsmen….breffni….dillons…big apple…l amour east…golden q billiards hall…candeas…shelleys…bliss st…gallaghers topless…also merry go round topless(with the rotating bar) aw good good good times and memories of great friends and music ,,,bands and growing up
Marie Osburn
/ January 29, 2018Who remembers the Highway Inn
In Roosevelt? A great place to dance.
Any info appreciated.
Rich
/ February 3, 2018Anyone remember Jupiters?? Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes were the house band??
That turned into Metro 700 later on. And what about Fokos?? Best Sunday nights on LI.
Julie
/ June 4, 2019Jupiters sounds familiar! Where was it located?
Janet
/ May 30, 2021Franklin Square on Hempstead Turnpike
Chris de Grasse
/ February 5, 2018What about “Mothers Pub” and “Millennium” (both Suffolk County – late 70’s early 80s)? Then there were the underground clubs of the 90s like Voodoo and Caffeine. I guess Limelight and Big Kahuna don’t count since they were in Manhattan.
Loretta
/ February 10, 2018Mother’s Pub in Melville was a great place. I always remember Guy, one of the bartenders.
George
/ February 24, 2018Anyone remember the club I think it was in queens little before green acres they celebrated New Year’s Eve every Saturday night
CycleGent
/ March 4, 2018Can’t believe that You all forgot “Rum Bottoms” in Massapequa, and” Zebra’s”in Amityville and “The Doll House” Patchogue. “The Mad Hatters” in E. Quoge and “Tha Bordy Barn” in Hampton Bays. There was also another Rock club just afew mi. East of The Bordy Barn and ” The OBI East” in Shinnecock! There were a few more that came and went out there but those were the biggies!
Mike Grab
/ March 7, 2018Slept in the parking lot of the Mad, Mad Hatter in Quoge more than once, when Hot dog beach wouldnt allow us to. How could you ever forget CPI – Canoe Place Inn, on the Shinnecock canal? I STILL have some SAVE THE OBI bumper stickers for sale at $10 apiece. Such memories! Passing car drivers often honk and give me a thumbs up!
Keri
/ April 7, 2018LOL!! Cannot even COUNT how many times I slept in the car in the Mad Hatter parking lot! Those were the days!! Not to mention a “bath” in the sink at the Hampton Bays Diner….
Maureen
/ March 12, 2018Went dancing in the early 70’s at Zeros on the North shore off Rt 25 Oyster Bay.
SLuzardo
/ March 16, 2018What about Starz in Deer Park, Kiss in Ronkonkoma, Sunset Blvd, St. Marks Place, Beret’s, Thunders, Chameleon, Bunkhouse, Silver Lining, Infinity, Millenium….All LI bars
Mark
/ June 8, 2022Millenium was my very first gay bar – 1980’s – met my first boyfriend John DeFrancisco there – lost touch of course – would love some history on that place
Rebecca Carlson
/ September 2, 2022Does anyone remember where Infinity was located? I think it was Smithtown on Jericho Tpke but where exactly/what is it now?
DJ Frankie Cee
/ March 19, 2018You missed a whole bunch.
MacArthurs, Smithtown
After Dark, Smithtown
2002, East Islip
Tree House, Smithtown
Levels, Medford
Spectrum, Medford
Doskside 500, Patchogue
Down Under Commack
Chaz, Huntington
Uncle Sams
Decamerons
Emanon, Port Jefferson Station
Danford Inn, Port Jefferson
Avenues, Middle Island
Faces Holbrook
gary cooper
/ January 12, 2019does anyone remember cricket and if so does anyone know where she is
Patrick
/ April 7, 2018Anyone remember the Lemon Tree on Austin Street in Forest Hills?
Zuggy
/ June 12, 2018Yeah, they never let me in with my fake ID from Queens Center, lol.
Shari
/ January 22, 2020Yes I went there only once.
Michelle Burke
/ April 24, 2020wasn’t that the place that cut hair for $10.00?
DrD
/ May 7, 2023Was that the place that was in a basement near the wine and cheese place?
Was Per
/ May 17, 2023Was the basement place you are referring to “Black & Blue”, the New Wave Dance Club?
Keri
/ April 7, 2018I spent half my life in The Dublin Pub. Also, the Salty Dog on Hempstead Tpke by the Coliseum!! Anyone have any photos of The Salty Dog?
Zuggy
/ June 12, 2018I lived at the Dublin myself. The Touch!!
marc
/ April 17, 2018Gantrys Union turnpike
Keegans Forest HIlls
Aces and 8s
40-05 on bell
Bar NY upper east
Ski bar upper east
Malibu Lido Beach
Michael John Wittner
/ April 28, 2018Pictures of locales night club
Charlie K
/ May 20, 2018The back room at the wantagh hotel, The Family lounge(definitly not for families), The branding iron
JB Blake
/ May 30, 2018I worked at the Intimate Room in Roslyn in the mid-late 70’s. What a time to be alive!
NV
/ July 7, 2020Any pix of the place?!
Hilton
/ June 7, 2018What was the name of the nightclub that was not far from the mad hatter and was underground. It was just east (less than a mile) of the mad hatter on the same side of the street)
Chris
/ June 22, 2018How about Leones in Deer Park listening to Rat Race Choir?
Bryan
/ October 27, 2018what was the name of the place before Crazy Donkey in farmingdale?
Loretta Sehlmeyer
/ November 3, 2018Long Island Saloon!
John Terradista
/ November 19, 2018How about these from the 80’s- LeMans, Danceteria, 27 East, Xenon, Who’s on First?, Flannigans, Red Parrot, Lone Star Cafe, Adam’s Apple, Sugar Reef, Cafe Iguana, Stephen Talkhouse, SOB’s.
AMGinNYC
/ January 14, 2019John Terradista,
I went to Southampton College 84-88 and went to a bunch of clubs in the Hamptons. I can only remember a few though –
Danceteria (in Bridgehampton or Watermill), Bay Street, Lobster-a-go-go in Westhampton Beach (I saw the Ramones there)
C.P.I. (Canoe Place Inn, formerly O.B.I. East)
The Cat Club (short lived)
The China Club (short lived)
And a few I went to only 1 time and never returned – The Boardy Barn
Neptune Beach Club
Mike
/ January 18, 2019Dont forget SUMMERS, Neptunes and of course the MAD, MAD HATTER in Quogue!
jjtt0220
/ January 18, 2019Summers! Yes, I was trying to remember that one. Lost some brain cells there, too!
Shari
/ January 22, 2020I remember Marakesh in Westhampton and The Bay Club.
Larry
/ February 12, 2020I was a doorman at CPI
DrD
/ May 7, 2023Marrakesh!1 West Hampton. THE PLACE in 1978. Half share!
darl
/ November 28, 2018Theres one that nobody mentioed yet in Levittown right near the parkway, across from OTB and near and opposite Empress Diner. It was a big club and they changed their name a few times I was there around 2008. Anyone know the name of that one?
Mike
/ December 1, 2018TOO EASY. Luxe. When they closed, my ex wife e mailed me to ask if I were going to Luxe that Tue night, as she wanted to go dancing, and didnt feel like running into me. I did not tell her that LUXE is now closed. Also, Billy Baldwin was often in house.
Laraine
/ March 29, 2019Uncle Rays Machine?
Mike
/ December 1, 2018OK Kathy, or anyone else remember the name of that UPSCALE dance club on Old Country Rd & Franklin Ave (N.W. Corner – in an office building)? Ive been trying to remember the name for years. Help!
Snowboardgirl
/ December 15, 2018What bar was next to zachary’s on Hempstead avenue?
jjtt0220
/ December 16, 2018How about Sutton Place in Rockville Center?
Shari
/ January 22, 2020Mike do you mean Attitudes?I was thinking about it a few weeks ago and couldn’t figure out the name until a few days later when it popped into my head,
It was downstairs in office building.
john
/ March 20, 2022Buttles
Leonard P
/ December 5, 2022I’ve been trying to figure that out also. Back around 1993 what was the name of the club that was in the lobby of the EAB plaza which is now the RXR building on hempstead turnpike in east meadow. It was only open a few years .
Mike
/ May 18, 2023Buttles was latter known at TRILOGY. Bubba (Richard Skelton) had a following, from East Meadow to Garden City.
Jody
/ March 25, 2020Sages
jjtt0220
/ March 30, 2020Focus?
jodi
/ December 5, 2022yes!!! ive been trying to figure that out. it was in the big glass pavilion building. you walked accross the glass bridge from the parking garage and i remember a mirrored or glass elevator! my friend thinks it was a teen club 16-20yo’s the night we went. cant remember the name though. upscale place!
Cathy
/ May 18, 2023It was Additudes. I tended bar there Friday happy hour and Wednesday nights after Decisions closed down.
Dawn wesche
/ January 10, 2019Anyone remember After Dark, in Smithtown, Long Island? Looking to track down the owner of After Dark… Michael Racano… any help would be appreciated…the club was in the late 70’s, early 80’s…he also
Opened another club called Reflections (I think) on deer park ave,in deer park.
His cousins name was Phil…
John
/ January 12, 2019Shenanigans in Flushing, Camelot Inn in Mineola, Wilsons Garage in Westhampton, U.S. Blues in Roslyn, Wooden Ships in Glen Head
Mike
/ January 18, 2019Chelsea street was next to Zacharys, although the name has changed several times; Trilogy, Its now AURA.
Shari
/ January 22, 2020I think Trilogy was where Jahns ice cream used to be further down Hempstead tpke and it was The Big Easy Roadhouse, Trilogy and then Regines
Mike
/ January 18, 2019AND BUBBA still tends bar at CHELSEA STREET!
Stella
/ March 19, 2019Does anyone remember the name of a bar on Wall Street in Huntington Village on a corner a few doors down from the movie theater? It was upstairs and John Joseph played there.
Loretta
/ April 7, 2019Stella, this will drive me crazy because I used to go there back in the day. I think it was first called The Lighthouse Cafe, but then the name was changed. Wall St. Cafe, maybe?
Mike
/ April 8, 2019Dear Loraine, could it possibly have been “Luxe”? Tue was OLDIES night.
Robert
/ April 30, 2019Does anyone remember The Mousetrap up from Merrick Road, Baldwin or Rockville Center early 1960s.
Robert
/ April 30, 2019Does anyone remember the Baldwin Manor on Grand Avenue? Nick used to play piano there. 1960s. Molloy College girls used to hang out there.
Robert
/ April 30, 2019Ryan’s in Hempstead Hofstra area. There’s a period building at 2 Cornwall on the SE corner of Fulton St West of Hofstra. It’s very close to how Ryan’s used to look if you added a few trees and converted it back to a bar.
Jim
/ June 2, 2019How about McNulty ‘s in Rockaway.!
Small club with some great groups coming in
An d a great house band the Yo Yo’s
Wayne A. Steidley
/ July 27, 2019Crazy Donkey Farmingdale
Janie
/ November 8, 2019Susan, so did I!!!
Dan
/ December 22, 2019Gentry’s Pub
Shari
/ January 22, 2020Who remembers Latique, 231, Lexi Bianca, Decameron, Metro 700, The Stage in Freeport, Strawberrys in Roslyn or great neck, Spratts on the water, Cyberia, Oz,TheBig Easy Roadhouse, which became Regines and something else I forgot. Used to go to Oz like every Saturday night and Sunday nights at The Big Easy roadhouse. The of course my favorite next to Oz was Zachary’s.
Peg
/ February 3, 2020Met my husband in McDimples – 1970. does anyone remember where it was located. We are going back for the first time in 49 years and would love to stop by. Thanks.
Mickey
/ February 20, 2020McDimples ALE HOUSE and J. Sprats on the water. What 50 yr old MEMORIES! Did anyone mention the Mad, Mad Hatter in Quogue? Slept in my car there many a night in he 70’s, when they shooed us from Hot Dog Beach!
abbeyroad2013
/ February 20, 2020Mad Mad Hatter in Quogue !! OMG I haven’t thought about that place in years! Also slept in the car when you can’t get a hotel room, then off to the Hampton Bays Diner to bathe in the bathroom sink. Good times.
John
/ October 16, 2020It’s on Northern Blvd and Middle Neck Road in Roslyn. Brick building on the southeast corner. I also enjoyed going there even though I was underage. P
Lynn
/ March 31, 2021Was that across the street from Dunkin? Think there also may have been a car dealer on same side as McDimoke’s.
Mike
/ June 11, 2021McDimples ALE HOUSE! Now THERE’s a blast from the past memory. You think I can remember WHERE it was located? I cant remember where my house is now.
John Foley
/ April 18, 2020How come LEGZ nightclub on sunrise highway valley stream ny not on list? Was a great club .met my wife there.
Mark
/ July 12, 2020Anyone remember “The Tunnel” in Quogue I think. Went when I was about 15 on teen night, An “older” woman (probably 18-20) asked me me to dance but I was too shy.
abbeyroad2013
/ July 13, 2020Anyone remember Jimmy Byrnes’ in Flushing I think? LOVED that place. Beggars Opera, Dublin Pub….
Ellie
/ July 13, 2020The Chariot in Rego Park
Lakeville Manor
Anthony Cardaci
/ August 20, 2020I was the DJ there than the COPACABANA 10e 60st. I live in De now Retired Verizon. He also owned the Stanton on QB and ascan 1976-79
ron comeau
/ August 26, 2020the Silver Key, a teenage dance club in Massapequa 1960’s
I Kelley
/ September 3, 2020I have fond memories of the Whistlestop but can’t remember where it was. This would’ve been around 1965. Saw several groups there. Anyone else remember it?
Mike
/ September 8, 2020AbeyRoad, I saw CRYSTAL SHIP (Doors Cover Band) at Jimmy Byrnes in Flushing in the 80’s. The Band invited me downstairs to the basement when I offered to buy everyone Breakfast! I was a bit OLDER than the crowd then, and had just gotten off work as a policeman (in civilian clothing). Abvey, U and I must have seen each other several times, as I frequented the same places as you. I lived in Douglaston at the time,not far from the Dublin Pub. Small world.
abbeyroad2013
/ September 8, 2020I remember Crystal Ship!! OMG, things you haven’t thought about in decades. Another one was Essence, flawless YES cover.
Mike
/ September 8, 2020Shari, ATTITUDES! Yes! Thank you. Thats been driving me crazy. I did get the location wrong, as it was the North EAST corner of Franklin and Old Country Rd, not the NW, but THANK YOU for naming a club that is NO MORE where I went many times. Anyone remember CLUB G, Garden city hotel? I came home at 6 am one night, and was in ALOT of trouble. My wife said “we have to talk”. That was the beginning of the end of my marriage.
John
/ October 16, 2020What was the Disc on Jericho Turnpike and Marcus Avenue in Garden City in the late 70s, early 80s? I believe it’s a Shoprite supermarket now.
Robert
/ December 26, 2020Grew up in Flushing: Velvet Cup, Dancing Bear, Sundowner Pub, Jimmy Byrnes, Beggars Opera, The Clam Bar, ———and later bartended at the Stratton (Forest Hills) Enchanted Garden (Douglaston), Adams Apple and Maxwells Plum (Manhattan) during the 70’s.
The Enchanted Garden was on the grounds of the Douglaston golf course, and managed by Steve Rubell and Ian Schaeger, who later went on to open Club 54. Beautiful place. I had the great honor of getting fired by Steve ——-gee thanks.
DrD
/ May 7, 2023I lived in Douglaston and was 19 when I went to enchanted Garden. Th most elegant place to be and was surprised it shut down. You just brought another place to mind- Adams apple. I have to now google it. Maxwells plum. Great memories of those brass poles around the bar. My best friend and I met some foreigners who bought us champagne and thought they hang out with us and get us drunk. Failed….lol rich crowd there.
Paul
/ January 14, 2021Hi. Does anyone remember a bar on Main Street in Farmingdale in the late 60s that had surfboards hanging from the ceiling? When You came in the front from Main street there was a big circular bar where the surf boards were hanging then at the end of the bar you went down a few steps to a big open dance floor where the live music was. Driving me crazy trying to remember the name of the place !!
Gia
/ January 30, 2021Don’t forget the “Top Hat” it was a strip club in island Park, it took over the old Mama Leone’s Italian food restaurant. It was on Long Beach road behind Hills supermarket. The supermarket is now Ace Costello hardware, the club and former Italian restaurant is now a cooperative apartment structure. Unfortunately the Abby manor, housing the mentally ill, is still there near the railroad tracks. The best deli in town was Rhodes deli right there on Long Beach road near the fire department. Island Park was the place to be 30 years ago. It’s gone to s***, it is now considered to be the town, island Park new york, with the highest rate of opioid addiction. More than massapequa and bethpage combined. Good Lord how things change!
Robert Bartley
/ February 1, 2021wow!! u have a great memory. I have probably been to those places, but just did not know or remember the names.
Ricky Gervis
/ March 3, 2021Does anyone remember Le Jardin? Think it was located in Babylon, NY. Danced their many a Friday night in the early “80s!
Jay
/ March 4, 2021Was there a regular bar in East Meadow called the Nitework Lounge? Maybe over by Modells?
Marian
/ March 16, 2021Do you remember the teenage music club that was on L.I.New York in Bridgehampton called the Moon?It was a non alcohol teenage club that played music to dance to on the dance floor that was surrounded by seats all around the dance floor?
Lynn
/ March 31, 2021Penrod’s
Ray
/ April 8, 2021Hi everybody! I am trying to remember the name of the disco I use to DJ at back in the early 80’s. It was in the Farmingdale/Babylon area. May have been on route 110 or route 109. The building was close to the street, entrance was facing the street. As you walked in the coat check was to your left, the DJ booth was right behind it. As you walked in, the raised lit dancefloor was in front of you, a little to the left. There were 2 LONG bars, one on the right side going from the front of the building to practically the back wall and the other bar was on the left wall, kind of like the same or twin bars. I remember one night the place was super hopping, the dancefloor was packed and I blew out one of the speakers which were big and there was one positioned at each corner of the dancefloor. During the week I attempted to repair it and then the next Friday night, again with a packed dancefloor, the speaker went on fire. Maybe one of you remember that. Had to emergency shut down the entire sound system. Real bummer, but I simply disconnected the speaker and went on rocking. If any of you know the name of this place please post it. This has been on my mind for a very long time. Thanks!
Mike
/ April 9, 2021Ray, could it have possibly been ANVINE? (Hollywood and Vine, get it?) That was on 109 I believe…
Ray
/ April 9, 2021Hi Mike,
Did that place have a lit dance floor? That doesn’t ring a bell. I’m sure I would recognize the name if I hear it. Thanks for the suggestion.
Ray
Mike
/ April 10, 2021Ray, not sure if it had a lit dance floor. It was located at the old HOLLYWOOD HOTEL, hence the name ANVINE. It was also named something prior to that.
RAY
/ October 18, 2021Hi Mike,
The more I think about it the more I think you nailed it. “ANVINE” Do you recall if there was a Deli of some sort right across the street? I remember this because I had gone there a few times to get something to eat. ANVINE was a strange name for a Disco back then which caused me to never remember it, even when I worked there back then. Thanks for the memory refresh!! Stay safe.
Thanks,
Ray
Ricky Gervis
/ September 29, 2021Hey Ray, Could it have been Club 110 Disco/Harry O’s? This place was a 2-in-1 spot for dancing, eating and just hanging out in a pub atmosphere, hence Harry O’s. It was located right on Route 110 in Farmingdale not too far from the college. It was opened around 1983, and many of us who worked at Fairchild Republic Co. down the street would go there on Friday nights. It didn’t stay in business for too long, but I think the Club 110 side had the type of raised and lit dance floor you’re talking about. Great music, food and drinks, and people too! What I would give to go back to those days!
RAY DEE
/ October 18, 2021Hi Ricky,
Neither of those rings a bell. The club I worked at had a deli across the street from it. I remember this because I had gone there a few times to get something to eat. I’m thinking that Mike from a few responses above may have hit it. “ANVINE” That was a strange name for a Disco back then which caused me to never remember it, even back then. Thanks for the reply. Stay safe.
Thanks,
Ray
Alyssa Prince
/ October 19, 2021Hollywood Anvine – 400 NY-109, Farmingdale, NY 11735
john moore
/ April 28, 2021I have been to at least half these places even though stopped drinking 1989 Think about it. Incredible times then. Many more bars and clubs. Exciting times. Glad not younger now.Such bad vibes everywhere! Thank God for the 60s70s80s and 90s.!!
Janet
/ May 30, 2021Jupiter’s in Franklin Square was a great place to see acts like Jay and the Americans, the Four Seasons and the Four Tops during the mid 1970s
Al Lusardi
/ May 31, 2021Community Gardens in the early 1970 was the place to hang and meet people. No shootings like today. Everybody being cool.
Think is was in Jamaica NY
Irish Girl
/ June 27, 2021Remember it well. Can anyone remember the names of the bands that played there. I remember the Shirelles.
Gref
/ June 9, 2021Missing the one over by Elmont off hemp turnpike. What was it?
Tricia
/ July 10, 2021Does anyone remember The Castle in West Babylon on Sunrise highway- and there was another place a few buildings down
Bill
/ February 22, 2023Hi Tricia, I recently purchased the building that was the former castle. I don’t have any memories of the Castle, but a good friend of mine met his wife there.
Rori Gordon
/ August 28, 2021Ray asked the name of the club on Route 110. It was Secretary’s. It had a bar on the left and another huge bar in the middle of the room. It was set back and you could only see the entrance if you head North on 110 as the entrance was in the corner of the lot.
Alyssa Prince
/ September 2, 2021You forgot The Salty Dog in Bay Shore & Huntington…
Vince
/ September 5, 2021Mirage in Baldwin, Grand Ave just north of Sunrise Hwy
Infinity’s/Elan N massapequa
Vince
/ September 5, 2021Oh! And
231 in Carle place
Ricky
/ September 29, 2021Anyone remember The Quad located in the Huntington Quadrangle lower level off Route 110 in Melville, NY? It had a big dance floor and a nice big bar. Music was good and this place would really start rocking after 8:00 pm on Friday nights. Also, Fulton Street, off Conklin Street in Farmingdale. Smaller dance floor, but this place played great music and had great bar service and drinks. If you worked at Fairchild Republic, you probably knew this pub as a go-to spot to dance, eat and drink! Also again, the 56th Fighter Group had a nice dance floor and the DJ would take requests in a leather Army bag that got hoisted up to the DJ’s booth. They played great music and I always remember the dance floor jumping! The restaurant area served an English menu of popular dishes. The decor was a WW!! theme complete with memorabilia from back in that time period. Bar service was always good with a nice selection of popular drinks. All these places offered an opportunity to meet some great people and get together with friends for some good times!
Mike
/ December 21, 202156th Fighter squadron @ Republic Airport in Farmingdale was such fun. It was like a bombed out, old English farmhouse, with walls and roofs missing. I remember crossing a bridge w a jeep in front to get to the building, entering thru the SAND BAG bunker, and hearing WINSTON CHURCHILL speeches in the Men’s room. I always enjoyed taking my Uncles who were in WW2 or Korea there; they really got a kick out of it. Mike
Loretta Sehlmeyer
/ December 22, 202156th Fighter Group was so much fun!! Great memories from that place. We also used to have a great night at Mother’s Pub/Fulton Street on 110 in Melville. It’s now a post office! We remember Guy, the bartender. Small place, but we danced our arses off in there. I wish I had a time machine to go back to those awesome times…
Doug vanacore
/ October 2, 2021Legz. Valley Stream
Rockin New Wave
Susan Reda
/ October 10, 2021Anyone remember a place that I believe was called the Brass Onion. I think it was on or near Northern Blvd in Queens in the early 70″s? I use to live in the Bronx but my friend lived in Queens and we use to go to different places to mainly dance and have fun.Another was Rathskellars (sp) or something like that but not sure where that was
dan
/ November 2, 2021what about Easy Street in Lynbrook? small club, live music every weekend, place was great until the owners tried to make it an upscale club, that didn’t go so well
Trudt
/ November 2, 2021The Balony in Huntington LI and The Apple orchard on 25 and Kays Pub in Glen Cove
Susan
/ November 16, 2021Does anyone remember a place called the Brass Onion on Northern Blvd? I think I have the right name and if remember correctly it was a bar and dance place only but I could be wrong on that. My friends and I went there on the weekends somewhere around 1970-1971 and what I do remember was at the time you had to have ID showing you were 21 to get in while other places let you in at age 18. I thought I posted this inquiry several months ago but I guess it did not make it on here. I was just curious and I guess reminiscing but some good times. Thanks
Harry
/ January 29, 2022What was name of place with Sunday dances for teens in Jamaica/Richmond hill in 1966(ish) ?
Angelo
/ March 2, 2022You forgot Spies (Spy’s?), Jimmy Burns, and Feathers.
Ellen Rose Butler
/ April 3, 2022Hi I was lomloking for pictures or information on Community Gardens, Queens Village. It was next to a movie theatre, It was owned by Jerry Brennan. So many good times. Saw Jay Black and The Americans. Live music. Is it still there?
Karel Johnston
/ April 5, 2022Does anyone remember a club in Freeport called the Someplace Else during the late 60s? My favorite band there was the Detours.
Roger Colle
/ May 17, 2022Anyone from Fokos in west hempstead here great sunday nights
nic
/ June 8, 2022dont forget ” Warm Beer and Lousy Food” I think in queens
Debra Dimezza
/ June 13, 2022Club G was unbelievable partied there it was crazy gif I miss those days
Catherine
/ June 24, 2022Dennis, wasn’t it called My Father’s Place? My memory is shot but i know where you are talking about! Great bands and if it is same place we went there for new years eve dinner/party one or two years!
Muri
/ November 10, 2022Does anyone remember Pepe’s on Queens Blvd. Kew Gardens? The Nassau Inn? The Salty Dog? The Sanctuary in NYC?
Denise D Charlton
/ February 5, 2023What years was The Blue Cloud restaurant and dance club opened in WaterMill long Island, ny
Tom
/ February 17, 2023Intrigued about Queens nightlife long ago. Anyone remember The Square Lemon in Flushing, also Pat Mcguire’s? in Kew Gardens.
Cathy
/ April 9, 2023The club across from the blue and white Nassau County building on Old Country Rd (#170) in Mineola was “DECISIONS” it was in the Benchmark Building. It was also called “Down Under” on Thursday nights with an Australian theme that didn’t work very well. My references are from the late 80’s.
rickle2010
/ April 22, 2023I can’t believe that nobody remembers the Hidden Barn in Dyoddet. I played there for several years with my trio, Levity. It was on the corner of Jackson Av and Jericho Tpk behind a strip mall and a Carvell
Mike
/ May 18, 2023Of COURSE some of us remember the HIDDEN BARN. Didnt it later become SHORTY LAVENDERS?
Steve
/ June 9, 2023Late 1960’s thru mid 1970’s in Nassau County there were such places like The Chop House and Leo’s in Garden City, Beau Brummels in Mineola, Roslyn Cafe, Publican’s in Manhasset!