Monday, April 20, 2009
Disco "Vibes" at Christies Beach
Originally formed in mid 1977 Vibes Disco became the largest single mobile disco in the State and was owned and managed by Ken Finlay. It entertained 2000 - 3000 people per month at Christies Beach ad Campbelltown as well as various school socials. Here is a picture from a section of the crowd at a "Vibes Disco" at Christies Beach.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Hotel California - Currie Street
Opened in November 1979 and caused quite a stir with its dedicated disco theme and it's elevated DJ "box".
Arthur Murray's Dance Studio - Gilbert Place
Touch Disco, The Hustle,"the Foxxxy". This was the place to learn the latest styles and impress.
Jules Bar - Hindley Street
At the forefront of the Disco scene throughout the 70's and 80's featured a smorgasbord of DJ's. This was the meeting place for all DJ's after their own clubs had closed down for the night. It wasn't unusual to see patrons leaving in the morning light. Featured live bands and Adelaide's only revolving dance floor (stage 1) and a more rock & progressive area (stage 2). Had it's own coffee bar (Upstairs) and a chill out area at the bottom area of stage 1. The first video game machines appeared here and had their own dedicated area.
Roller Disco - Hindmarsh Rollodrome
Rollermania had become the rage in Australia in 1978. Built at a cost of $350,000 the rink was constructed on the old Europa Theatre site at 4 Milner Street, Hidmarsh which had been destroyed through fire. Thanks to Mark Watson and Graham Madder, the centre was at the forefront of Disco entertainment and was licensed to cater for over 900 patrons.
Sinatras
Opened in July 1979 with inspiration from all over the world by owner, operator Robert Mittiga in the West's Theatre site. Laced with mirror tiles , mirror balls, plush red velvet lounges amongst plants and trees. Possibly, was Adelaide's most sophisticated Disco Adelaide has seen and home to resident DJ Angelo Amato.
Abbey Disco - Gawler
The Abbey, located on a sidestreet just of the main road at Gawler housed around 200 people. Originally a church, then a restaurant, it underwent a dramatic change in 1979. The dance floor was elevated from ground floor by below floor lights. Resident DJ Tim and radio personalities like Tony Giles were spinning the records.
Regines Restaurant / Lounge
Here is the officially published ad for one of Adelaide's early sophisticated Discos and 
the interior.Adelaide was never the same since the introduction of Regines Restaurant & Discotheque. Resident DJ Peter Murray believed in the non-talking DJ, which was a first for Adelaide and followed the American and European trend. Open for dinner six nights a week from Monday to Saturday it catered for diners from 7.00pm. Head waiter was Andre. Host of Regines was Manfred Schier.
the interior.Adelaide was never the same since the introduction of Regines Restaurant & Discotheque. Resident DJ Peter Murray believed in the non-talking DJ, which was a first for Adelaide and followed the American and European trend. Open for dinner six nights a week from Monday to Saturday it catered for diners from 7.00pm. Head waiter was Andre. Host of Regines was Manfred Schier.
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