ThomBassmonkey Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 ...shut down today. I still don't know the whole story but anyone that knows the Bell and Paul, the landlord, knows that it was without a doubt Derby's best music venue. This is gutting, my band played there a lot, we actually had a gig booked there on Friday (which we've obviously had to cancel) and it's a crying shame to see it gone. I don't know what's in store for it, but without Paul managing with his passion for music, I doubt it'll be the same again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len_derby Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Sad times. I've been going there since the '70s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethfriend Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 that's not good for music in Derby at all is it. Bugger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Sad to see a venue go, even if I only played there once in 1982 and it was probably one of the worst gigs I've ever done (although not the venue's fault). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethFlatlands Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Is that the supposedly haunted one on the one-way road with an old school courtyard where they sold food? If so, that sucks as I liked it. If not, never mind :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkpegasus4001 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 No wonder Paul Keenan was dragging his heals about giving us a gig there! This is sad news I have friends who go there quite a bit. Yet another music venue goes kaput. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Oh that's a shame I've played there a few times and I always liked that it was one of the few pub venues that actually had a decent size green room! Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeystrange Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I head about this yesterday. This was their official statement... [quote][color=#333333]As of this afternoon The Old Bell, Derby will no longer be managed and run by the current team. This is due to a difference of opinion in regards to the future plans from the company who own The Old Bell. [/color] [color=#333333]The Old Bell has always fought to bring the best Live music to Derby, and following the way the company want the venue to head would compromis[/color][color=#333333]e the integrity of what we stand for, undo the hard work we have all put in over the years and change the Old Bell into something that it is not. The Old Bell are a team in every sense of the word and we are all sticking together. Currently we are in talks to acquire another venue within the city where we will be moving all our equipment, shows and team together to a new home. We are confident that this will be resolved quickly and we can carry on with our program with minimal disruption. Until then we are talking with local venues to try and accommodate some of the shows we have booked in to avoid disappointment. What has been missed by the company is that The Old Bell has always been about more than the building, it has been about the devotion of the team that works within the building, to provide a great place for music lovers of all genres to reside and to always make sure we put on the greatest shows we could. It was also about the dedication and knowledge of the promoters to provide the shows that the people want to see instead of what is going to make easy money, as well as providing the support to bands and musicians at all stages of their careers. These are the morals that we have always lived by and these are the morals that will be following us to our new home. We would like to thank everyone who supported us in our time at The Old Bell, all the bands who have graced our stage (often on several occasions), and especially all the people who have turned up for shows. It is because of this support that we are 100 percent dedicated to coming back bigger and stronger in a new home and look forward to inviting you all to join us again as soon as were operational again. THIS IS NOT WHERE WE END, THIS IS WHERE WE EVOLVE. SEE YOU SOON.[/color] [/quote] Sad to see it go, we had some pretty good gigs there. Although it seemed almost impossible to ever get a gig there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 (edited) latest word is they've sorted things out and it's staying open Edited March 28, 2012 by PaulWarning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomBassmonkey Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share Posted April 1, 2012 (edited) [quote name='PaulWarning' timestamp='1332941605' post='1595196'] latest word is they've sorted things out and it's staying open [/quote] Yep! Really good news. It's staying the same management too so Paul will still be a massive part of the driving force behind the Derby music scene without the hassle of finding a new venue. Paul, are you the bassist in Verbal Warning? If so, I've known John a long time. Edit, Joey, you should've hit us up for gigs. We have them every couple of months, I'm sure you played with us there while you were in PWG? Edited April 1, 2012 by ThomBassmonkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 (edited) [quote name='ThomBassmonkey' timestamp='1333290752' post='1599602'] Paul, are you the bassist in Verbal Warning? If so, I've known John a long time. [/quote] yep that's me, everyone seems to have known John for a long time What's your band, are you local? Edited April 1, 2012 by PaulWarning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomBassmonkey Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 [quote name='PaulWarning' timestamp='1333299466' post='1599716'] yep that's me, everyone seems to have known John for a long time What's your band, are you local? [/quote] haha yeah he's the kinda guy that gets about a bit, I actually live on the same road as him. I'm with the James Warner Prophecies (as per sig ). I put John onto Paddy and Owen for your video. I've not seen you play in a while though, last time was a bit ago at the Greyhound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeystrange Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 [quote name='ThomBassmonkey' timestamp='1333290752' post='1599602']Joey, you should've hit us up for gigs. We have them every couple of months, I'm sure you played with us there while you were in PWG? [/quote] Yeah, I did one with you whilst I was in PWG. I'm sure we've spoken to Joe or Dan about it before but I can't remember! I'll mention it to the rest of the band again though. Cheers for reminding me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 [quote name='ThomBassmonkey' timestamp='1333327248' post='1600170'] haha yeah he's the kinda guy that gets about a bit, I actually live on the same road as him. I'm with the James Warner Prophecies (as per sig ). I put John onto Paddy and Owen for your video. I've not seen you play in a while though, last time was a bit ago at the Greyhound. [/quote] Oh right, the video worked out pretty well, would have been even better if we'd have managed to play a bit better in the second half, and I'd have insisted on having the bass a little louder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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