The Mecca Locarno, in Arundel Street

Opening night 7th May 1964 The Jack Hawkins Band, Trumpets: Terry Porter Tony Lindford. Trombone Harold Price Sax’s: Ray Nabarro Alto/Violin, Colin Campbell, Steve Kennal, Tenors and Tommy Hawkins(brother of Jack), Baritone sax. Piano Joe McMillan, Bass t.b.a. Drums Kenny Duff Vocals: Elaine Hope and Barry St. Clair. M.D Jack Hawkins The Mel Douglas Set John Peters Progression 1969/70, L to R Danny Barbour drums, Kirsty, Jon Peters, Marc Tuddenham Guitar, 2nd girl, George from Poland keyboard The Mod Squad at The Mecca around 69/70s. Some of these people still live in Portsmouth From Left to Right Pete Humphries, and Elaine?. Sheila Nugent (nee Bruce), Jimmy Nugent, Marty and Lorrane. Bloke ? and Sally, Bloke ? and Bev The Mike Allen Collection with Ricky Dean 1972 to 1973 The Mecca band from 1973 called the Terry Warren Fraternity, In the white trousers. Terry Porter who took the name Terry Warren. Playing bass is Dave Knight, Behind him is lead guitarist Paul Newman. On drums is Mike 'Mutton' Hutton. Others are unknown. The Terry Warren Fraternity on the revolving stage. Terry Porter (Trumpet), Ian Buchanan (Tenor Sax), Chris Waters (Trombone), Mike Hutton (Drums), Paul Newman (Guitar), Dave Knight (Bass Guitar), Pete (Vocalist), Chas Lamb (Piano, Hammond Organ + Leslie Speaker) A ten-piece Band - luxury!! 1975 June 243th Rufus Thomas. also there were Lance Ellington with the late Bet Hannah as singing duo Koffee'n'Kreme. In 1977, they recorded the Sedaka/Greenfield song "My World Keeps Getting Smaller Everyday/Sunsine and flowers." In the spring of 1977 Joe Jackson becomes musical director for popular cabaret act Koffee'n'Kreme, Lance Ellington sang with the late Bet Hannah as a singing duo and had been winners on the TV talent show "New Faces" 20th Novemeber 1977. TV shows 'Get It Together' EPISODE 4 - 27th April 1977 with T Rex - The Soul Of My Suit, Koffee'n'Kreme - The World Keeps Getting Smaller, Blue - Gonna Capture Your Heart. STAR TREATMENT 6x25mins (1979) Six young talented individuals or groups, not yet stars, are each given the "star treatment" in their own half-hour show. Grace Kennedy, Koffee ‘n Kreme, Sweet Substitute & Cannon & Ball are amongst the artists. ASPECTS OF ELLINGTON - Lance Ellington - son of Ray Ellington and featured singer on Strictly Come Dancing. Upbeat Recordings URCD239D Lance Ellington, also played trombone with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra. In 1975 it was Eddie Gray & his Shades of Gray. From the NEWS Supplement "Portsmouth in the 60's" In Arundel Street, The Mecca was the largest venue in the City and it hosted the more popular commercial groups. The Jack Hawkins Band played at the Mecca Locarno Ballroom in Arundel Street from 1964 to 1969. the Arundel Street Locarno Ballroom opened on Monday 4 May 1964 with a “Gala Night” dance. Opening night 7th May 1964 Noteable visiting musicians to the Portsmouth Mecca Locarno 1967 August 17th Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band Jack & the Jacobites 21st March 1968 The Symbols 8th August 1968 Grapefruit 14th November 1968 Greatest Show On Earth 2nd January 1969 Thursday The Iveys, Badfinger 21st January 1969, The Pretty Things and the Alan Bown Set 6th May 1969 Badfinger with The Rainbow People June 5, 1969 Thursday, Badfinger with The Rainbow People 14th April 1970 The new Heaven, now managed by Rikki Farr, at The Lord Mayor's Pop Bonanza 26th August 1970 Howard Show Band, Danny Street, Laura Lee, Tony Steves 1st July 1971, Slade 16th March 1972 The Sweet 1st July 1972 Slade 6th September The Equals(did not turn up!) plus Staurt Henry 13th Blackfoot Sue 20th September 1973 Geordie 27th The Foundations plus Stuart Henry, admission 40p 2nd October 1973 Family, Duster Bennnett 13th June 1974 Mungo Jerry 20th June 1974 Blackfoot Sue 22nd October 1974 Lindisfarne, Wally 3rd December 1974 Curved Air 4th March 1975 Boxing, Wayne Evans v Dave Connell, Evans won on a TKO 1st December 1975 Captain Beefheart 19th January 1976 Crazy Cavan & the Rhythm Rockers, Shazam, Riot Rockers 9th February 1976 Shakin' Stevens & the Sunsets, Matchbox 2nd March 1976 Flying Suacers, Shazam, Rocking Pneumonia 6th April 1976 Crazy Cavan & the Rhythm Rockers, Riot Rockers, Rocking Devils 4th May 1976 Remember This, Shazam, Matchbox 1st June 1976 Crazy Cavan & the Rhythm Rockers, Hell Raisers, Shazam 29th June 1976 Yakety Yak, Freddie Fingers Lee, Matchbox 3rd August 1976 Crazy Cavan & the Rhythm Rockers, Thunderbirds, Sunstroke 9th September 1976 Flying Saucers, Rocking Devils 2nd November 1976 Shakin' Stevens & the Sunsets, Shakin' Stevens & the Sunsets, Fight 56 25th November 1976 Steve Hillage 15th February 1977 The Sensational ALEX HARVEY Band 1st March 1977 AC/DC Bon Scott, Jenny Darren 20th March 1977, Sound check: 4.30pm The Damned on stage: 7.30pm plus The Smiths, T Rex on stage: 8.45pm April 24th Christy Lee and her Band, Koffee n Kreme, Fresh Pages 25th April 1977: Graham Parker and the Rumour, 14th June 1977 The Jam 1977 August 23rd Tribute to Elvis 1977 Augsut 24th Mood Indigo, Christie Lee Band & Singers 1977 August 25th Danny Williams, Christ Lee Band & singers, Koffy'n'Kreme, Mecca Portsmouth 21st December 1977 Ross Mitchell Band and Singers plus Mood Indigo 25th April: Graham 1978 Parker and the Rumour. 21st May 1978 The Vibrators, The Depressions. 24th September 1978 The Stranglers 16th November Siouxsie and the Banshees 17th December 1978 The Clash 8th March 1979 Thursday The Pop Group 13th March 1979 Gordon Giltrap plus John Glover 24th April 1979 Stranglers Portsmouth Locarno "this gig was cancelled due to poor ticket sales". 5th July 1979: Joe Jackson 19th July 1979 Pretenders 21st July The Hollies 18th October1979 Penetration 23rd October 1979 Stranglers 13th November 1979 The Damned 29th January 1980 Pretenders 8th April 1980 Secret affair 20th May Brand X, Bruford 3rd June 1980 Iron Maiden 10th June 1980 Dexys Midnight Runners 1st July 1980 Iron Maiden 10th October 1980 Pretenders 22nd October 1980 UK Subs, Citizens, Frames 26th July 1981 Pretenders 1st September 1981 Joe Jackson’s Jumpin’ Jive / The Time, 13 October 1981 Tuesday U2 13th October 1981 Comsat Angels supporting U2 3rd December 1881 Thursday The Damned ==========================================>>> 16/03/1982 Theatre of Hate The Meteors 22nd October 1984 The Clash 28th October 1988 Halloween Horrors Fright Night 5th May 1989 The Discotgheque 30th October 1989 Laser Spoectacular with DJ's Dave Joyce and Pete Couzens 13th April 1990 Miss Easter Bunny Competition 11th August 1990 The Dream Team 25th August 1990 Ann Summers Road Show 26th October 1990 Empire The Portsmouth Party 2, 6 DJ's Mecca Social Club 31 Arundel Street Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 1NB Telephone: 02392 814744 Fax: 02392 371328 Christy Lee behind the drums, and her band were resident in the early 1970, the second photo is her age 77 in 2020 as seen on Britains Got Talent. Moments later she surprised the judges woith a drum solo!. Christy Lee and her band were replaced by the Ross Mitchell Band in the later 1970's and Mood Indigo. Also the Al Wood Band. The name was changed to Ritzy's

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