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Paul & Jools
Aug 28, 20221 min read
Club a'Gogo tickets on sale now!
Grab your tickets for our next Club a'Gogo Dance Party! Tickets a fiver via the link. See you there!! Saturday, 24 Sept, 3-7pm...
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Paul & Jools
Apr 22, 20221 min read
GIMME SHELTER Indie night is back!
GIMME SHELTER indie night is back on Friday, 6 May and as well as your usual Indie/Punk/Alternative faves, its also a 2-Tone special!...
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Paul & Jools
Mar 4, 20221 min read
Handyside Arcade market in the Living North Magazine
Big thanks go again to the Living North Magazine for featuring us in their March issue. We were interviewed for the magazine to discuss...
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Paul & Jools
Feb 23, 20221 min read
TRADERS!! 2022 DATES NOW RELEASED
Yes! Do not miss out on this opportunity to get your stalls booked for Handyside Arcade Alternative Market for the rest of the year. ...
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Paul & Jools
Jan 21, 20221 min read
We need your memories!
‘Why can’t I be you?’ The story of the Handyside Arcade and the lost sub cults of Newcastle Calling all Hippies, Mods, Goths, Punks,...
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Paul & Jools
Jan 19, 20221 min read
Handyside Arcade Market is on its way!
We are so excited for the launch date of our NEW Handyside Arcade Alternative Market! Bringing to Newcastle a little bit of the original...
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Paul & Jools
Dec 31, 20211 min read
GIMME SHELTER 2022
GIMME SHELTER Indie Club dates for 2022 are on their way! Join our mailing list for updates.
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Paul & Jools
Dec 22, 20211 min read
The Downbeat is on its way!!
THE DOWNBEAT ISSUE 4 Is on its way to our international readers, thank you for your orders! If you’ve missed out on our current issue (or...
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Paul & Jools
Dec 13, 20211 min read
Charlie Watts - A Tribute
It was with a heavy heart we heard of the death of Rolling Stones legendary drummer, Charlie Watts. In issue 4 of The Downbeat magazine...
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Paul & Jools
Dec 13, 20211 min read
Downbeat Magazine, Issue 4 is out NOW
Yes folks, the wait is over! Our non Christmas special is out now and selling fast. Our email subscribers got to hear it first and have...
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Paul & Jools
Nov 24, 20211 min read
Club a'Gogo Calendars
Well that was quick ! Our Club a’Gogo calendars for 2022 were only added to our website on Monday and they sold out already. Thanks to...
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Paul & Jools
Nov 3, 20211 min read
Club a'Gogo T Shirts are back in stock!
Our best selling Club a'Gogo T shirts are back in stock on Friday, so don't miss out and get your orders in before they go! Well if...
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Paul & Jools
Oct 4, 20211 min read
The Downbeat Club
It's the Downbeat Club this Friday and we are in our fab new basement venue. We have been after the perfect venue for a while now and...
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Paul & Jools
Oct 4, 20211 min read
Tote bags SOLD OUT but don't worry....
Our fab Club a'Gogo Totes are now sold out... but don't worry we will be getting more in. These fab totes have flown out and who can...
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Paul & Jools
Sep 25, 20212 min read
GIMME SHELTER is coming to Newcastle!
Newcastle's New Live Music & Indie Club Coming Sat, 30 October, 5-10pm World Head Quarters We are really excited about our new live music...
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Paul & Jools
Sep 1, 20211 min read
Soho, Bar Italia and John Hellier...
Our first visit to London since Covid and what could better than this, a visit to our favourite Bar Italia in Soho and a drink with the...
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Paul & Jools
Aug 23, 20211 min read
Issue 3 of The Downbeat is here!
Oh yes folks that moment you have all been waiting for has finally arrived, our bumper Bank Holiday Issue 3 has just landed from the...
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Paul & Jools
Aug 8, 20211 min read
The Pit, what an afternoon!
THANKS!!!!! To everyone who came to our very first ‘The Pit’ at Prohibition yesterday, we had a flippin amazing time!! We laughed, we...
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Paul & Jools
Jul 6, 20211 min read
We’re on Look North!
*** BBC LOOK NORTH - PLAQUE UPDATE *** Get tuning in to BBC Look North tomorrow at 6.30pm and see our interview about the heritage plaque...
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Paul & Jools
Feb 14
Club a’Gogo & The Go Steady!
Sunday, 25 Feb,Marlborough Social Club Tickets £10 Advance The legendary Club a'Gogo Dance Party is back on the 25th February AND you...
Paul & Jools
Dec 27, 2023
It's the Club a'Gogo Christmas Party!
CLUB A'GOGO CHRISTMAS PARTY!! Friday, 29 December Marlborough Social Club It's Chriiiiistmaaaas!!! Well its the day after Boxing Day...
Paul & Jools
Dec 12, 2023
Quadrophenia Dance Party @BillyBootleggers!!
We are so excited to be collaborating with Newcastle's favourite American themed 'Dive Bar' Billy Bootleggers for this extra special...
Paul & Jools
Nov 24, 2023
Club a’Gogo is back on Sunday
CLUB A’GOGO DANCE PARTY is back on SUNDAY! @ Marlborough Social Club We’re back this Sunday at our new venue the Marlborough Social club...
Paul & Jools
Oct 13, 2023
It’s Club a’Gogo on Sunday!
CLUB ‘A GOGO on Sunday Marlborough Social Club 2 - 6pm Last shout out for advance tickets then it’s cash on the door please (members...
Paul & Jools
Oct 1, 2023
Club a’Gogo book
Big thanks to everyone who came along to Friday’s Let’s Caper at the Baltic and bought a copy of our book. We have a small number of...
Paul & Jools
Sep 30, 2023
Club a’Gogo @Let’s Caper
Now this is an image that will always make me proud . We worked bloody hard to get that plaque. Tenacity pays off ✊🏻
Paul & Jools
Sep 28, 2023
Club a’Gogo on ITV!
CLUB A’GOGO on TYNE TEES Friday, 29 Sept (approx time 5/6pm) We’re absolutely thrilled to announce we will be interviewed on Tyne Tees...
Paul & Jools
Sep 1, 2023
We're taking part in 'Let's Caper' @ BALTIC
In collaboration with the renowned Let's Caper takeover events we are thrilled to bring Club a'Gogo Nite Klub to the BALTIC. Expect a...
Paul & Jools
Aug 11, 2023
ARCADIA Alternative night this weekend
ARCADIA is back on Saturday and best of all it's a FREE EVENT! Kicking off at 6pm we're are the award winning Black Bull (opp Gateshead...
Paul & Jools
Aug 6, 2023
Grab your advance tickets now …
Thanks for coming!! Another sold out Club a’Gogo Dance Party. Next event Sat, 9 September , grab your advance tickets now before they go!...
Paul & Jools
Aug 5, 2023
Another sell out !!
And another … thank you!!! A always thank you to our loyal subscribers and also lots of new faces for making our events such fun!! Next...
Paul & Jools
Jul 19, 2023
A night in Valencia…
A night out in Valencia in our new fave bar, Splendini Bar i Discos. These two stylish brothers never stopped talking!! Mainly about...
Paul & Jools
Jul 6, 2023
A Beatles heritage plaque …
Get signing!! Help us get a heritage plaque in Newcastle for The Beatles . Further info on the Link attached . Thank you!!...
Paul & Jools
Jun 28, 2023
Worth the Weight Vintage…
Big thanks to Worth The Weight Vintage for my customer shout out on Instagram. I’ve got a bit of a yellow vibe going on at the mo and...
Paul & Jools
Jun 27, 2023
Thanks for coming!
Thank yoooooo!!! After yet another sold out Club a’Gogo event on Saturday this has got to have been one of our best yet . Despite...
Paul & Jools
Jun 16, 2023
ARCADIA is back on Saturday
We're back on Saturday playing your fave Alternative, New Wave and Punk sounds on vinyl. Kicking off at 1pm it's a fiver on the door....
Paul & Jools
Jun 9, 2023
Club a’Gogo posters 50% off
Don’t forget we are at HMV from 12 this Saturday, 10 June for a book signing and Club a’Gogo DJ set. And if you fancy a Club a’Gogo...
Paul & Jools
Jun 8, 2023
Booking signing at HMV
And it’s finished … And very proud we are too of our Club a’Gogo window display in HMV!! If you’re free this Saturday then why not pop...
Paul & Jools
May 31, 2023
It’s a sell out!
ARCADIA Alternative Club Wow!! What a flippin brilliant crowd we had for Saturday’s ARCADIA and our first sell out ARCADIA too! This ...
Paul & Jools
May 25, 2023
ARCADIA is back on Saturday!
ARCADIA Alternative Club THIS WEEKEND!! Saturday, 27 May (1-6) ARCADIA is back this weekend with a NEW venue and NEW times. So if you’ve...
Paul & Jools
May 24, 2023
The Late Shows …
Massive thanks to everyone who came along to see us at The Late Shows on Saturday. Another great turn out for Newcastle’s annual late...
Paul & Jools
May 16, 2023
Club a’Gogo book review …
Club a’Gogo &The Mod Scene of 1960s Newcastle Huge thanks to Kevin Daly for his fantastic review of our book. It’s always a bit humbling...
Paul & Jools
May 7, 2023
Dance Craze at Tyneside Cinema!
Well it had to be done … 😅 Thanks to our friend Julia for capturing the moment when it all went a bit crazy at the end of the film Dance...
Paul & Jools
Apr 24, 2023
ARCADIA Alternative night is back on Friday!
Sooo for a night of cracking alternative sounds all played on vinyl of course then head on down to the Tyneside Irish Centre. Kicking off...
Paul & Jools
Apr 24, 2023
I'm a 'goodreads' Author...
I never thought I would see the day when I would have my own 'Author' page on the 'goodreads' website but now I do... If you're having a...
Paul & Jools
Apr 18, 2023
Thanks for coming to ‘It’s my life’ mod exhibition
Well our ‘It’s my life … ‘ Mod exhibition has finally ended and what a fantastic turn out we had. Our exhibition has been one of the most...
Paul & Jools
Mar 30, 2023
Last chance to see ‘It’s my life … mod exhibition
It’s my life… Mod exhibition Ends FRIDAY, 31 MARCH!! Its your last chance to catch our exhibition at Newcastle City Library as it ends on...
Paul & Jools
Mar 23, 2023
Club a’Gogo is back on Saturday!!
The legendary Cluba’Gogo Dance Party is back on Saturday and with the last two dance parties a sell out do not miss out! Grab your...
Paul & Jools
Mar 19, 2023
Thanks for coming!!
Arcadia Alternative Night at HMV!! Thanks to everyone who came along to hear Paul Donnelly’s ARCADIA Alternative DJ set at HMV yesterday...
Paul & Jools
Mar 17, 2023
Meet us at HMV on Saturday!
Don’t forget we’re taking our ARCADIA alternative night to HMV Newcastle this Saturday, 18 March, drop by and meet us and have a mooch...
Paul & Jools
Mar 10, 2023
It’s our last book signing on Saturday…
** CLUB A’GOGO BOOK SIGNING ** Saturday, 11 March (1-3pm) Newcastle City Library, Level 6 We’ll doing our final book signing and meet and...
Paul & Jools
Mar 8, 2023
Original mod, Anne …
*** CLUB A’GOGO BOOK *** A fantastic pic of original Newcastle mod Anne Wilson-Cotton with her copy of ‘Club a‘Gogo & The Mod Scene of...
Paul & Jools
Mar 6, 2023
ARCADIA is at HMV
Saturday, 18 March (12-3pm) We’re at HMV! Soo get yourselves along on Sat, 18 March as Paul is doing a special Arcadia Alternative Night...
Paul & Jools
Feb 24, 2023
Book signing on Saturday
CLUB A’GOGO BOOK We’re doing a book signing and a meet and greet at our “It’s My Life …” mod exhibition at @ToonLibraries SATURDAY 1-3pm...
Paul & Jools
Feb 21, 2023
Thank you Crack magazine!
Thank you The Crack magazine! Our exhibition made the front page of the Crack’s Little Crack, yes! 👊 Get Into Newcastle : Visit...
Paul & Jools
Feb 20, 2023
What a great turnout!
We had a brilliant turn out for Saturday’s ‘Meet and greet’ at our Mod exhibition at Newcastle Libraries. The original mods were out in...
Paul & Jools
Feb 16, 2023
Club a’Gogo is on ITV tonight
** CLUB A’GOGO ON ITV NEWS TONIGHT ** Catch Paul on ITV news tonight talking all things Club a’Gogo, the heritage plaque and showing them...
Paul & Jools
Feb 16, 2023
Did you see Jimi Hendrix at the Club a’Gogo?
Paul is being interviewed tomorrow by ITV re our exhibition at the library , they would also like to chat with anyone who saw Jimi...
Paul & Jools
Feb 15, 2023
We’re in the Chronicle!
Thanks to the Evening Chronicle for this great piece on our new exhibition ‘It’s my life … and I’ll do what I want”A celebration of 60s &...
Paul & Jools
Feb 10, 2023
ARCADIA is back on Saturday!
Saturday, 11 February (7-11pm) Tyneside Irish Centre We’re back this Saturday and if you fancy hearing a bit Punk , New Wave , New...
Paul & Jools
Feb 8, 2023
Club a’Gogo Book …
It was an absolute pleasure to meet up with our old friend Chris when myself and Paul were in London recently and to personally give him...
Paul & Jools
Feb 8, 2023
ARCADIA Alternative night is back this Sat!
*** ARCADIA Alternative Night *** Saturday, 11 February (7-11pm) Tyneside Irish Centre We’re back this Saturday and if you fancy hearing...
Paul & Jools
Feb 5, 2023
Mad Cap England …
When Madcap England Clothing have 70k followers on Instagram and they give us a shout out … Thanks guys! 👏
Paul & Jools
Feb 3, 2023
Diary dates for Club a’Gogo
** CLUB A’GOGO - 2023 DATES ** Diaries at the ready… do not book any holidays, weekends away etc until you have got these bad boys in the...
Paul & Jools
Jan 29, 2023
Things that make us happy …
CLUB A’GOGO Dance Party This is what makes us happy, seeing pics like this … our Club a’Gogo events are truly cross generational,...
Paul & Jools
Jan 27, 2023
Vinyl all ready for Sat!
** CLUB A’GOGO Saturday, 28 January ** With special guests The Go Steady Well our fab DJ Paul Donnelly and my gorgeous hubby has the...
Paul & Jools
Jan 26, 2023
Club a’Gogo book review…
Huge thanks to original Newcastle mod Ian Greenup for this great pic of him with his Club a’Gogo book. Ian is also shown looking very...
Paul & Jools
Jan 25, 2023
Club a’Gogo book review #2
Attached is a fantastic review of our new book 'Club a'Gogo & The Mod Scene of 1960s Newcastle' Ed is an original Newcastle mod and was a...
Paul & Jools
Jan 25, 2023
Club a’Gogo book review
Huge thanks to original Newcastle mod and all round top bloke Ed Smith for his glowing review of our new book. Our aim when writing the...
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