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The New Douglas Vaults

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The recently, stylishly refurbished Douglas Vaults Hotel is situated in South Shields just behind the Market Place. It has got a fantastic atmosphere featuring live bands and buskers nights - see whets on, with friendly staff and customers cheap drink and a pool table what more do you want?!
The hotel is close to all local shops, bars and the beach this is a superb place to stay when visiting South Shields.
To see more, head over to the Douglas vaults website here
Or ring (0191) 4542139 and speak to one of our members of staff
WHATS ON?
Thursdays
Rock Night
Every Thursday night is a free live band starting from 8pm ‘til 1am
Live on stage we have two of the best original up and coming bands
Not just from the local scene, the national scene too
That’s right, the Douglas Vaults books any one who wants to play and promote there own material.
If your band are interested in playing, here is a quick over view of the details
• Gigs are paid, set fee no pay on the door
• The P.A. is supplied for you (including mics)
• Sound engineer is also provided
• Back line (amps, drums etc) must be supplied between bands playing. If a problem arises we do our best to sort it out for you
If you would like to play, please contact Garrick via the following link:
Message Garrick on Myspace here
(This link is to compose a message directly to Garrick. Timewasters will be ignored)
Fridays & Saturdays
• Best live cover bands and cabaret acts from surrounding regions
For bookings, ring The Douglas Vaults (0191) 4542139 and ask for Stew or leave details with staff
Sundays: Buskers night
• Johnny Boyle hosts a fun filled night of busking from 9pm ‘til 1am along with himself playing many covers and many songs of his own and of his band the urge any body is welcome to get on stage and play.
There is no need to bring any equipment at all, unless you want to, we have Johnny’s own guitar for you to use and if you need it and have a friend who can play we have a bass and bass amp to use as well.
Also if he gets there in time resident bongo man Big G will accompany you on stage giving you a nice beat to play along to. So if you want to show off your playing or song writing skills, or just want to give your self some confidence get up on stage show us what you can do and we will give you free booze!

My Interests

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The Douglas Vaults Manager 'Stewart Cross' would like to welcome all up and coming talent to the bar, all we ask is come down have fun and support the local scene!

My Blog

UP and COMING GIGS ...dates free

july 24th sundance remedy - fortsRemedy, alcatraz house band? remedy? alcatraz house band? remedy hang on a sec... yup thats right Remedy are "A.H.B" who are known for there amazing covers but remedy ...
Posted by on Sun, 20 Jul 2008 08:22:00 GMT

A history of: From number 10 Barrington Street to The new Douglas Vaults Hotel

A LOT HAS HAPPENED... Ever wonder how your favrote watering hole came about? Ever just thought there is more to a place? Wondered why a place is the way it is well The new Douglas Vaults Hotel ha...
Posted by on Sat, 31 May 2008 07:19:00 GMT

Regarding bookings for all nights

Thursday: rock nights contact...GarrickFriday and saterday live caborette and covers acts contact:Stewart cross (0191) 4542139 (douglas vaults)Sunday: johnny boyles buskers nightno booking involved co...
Posted by on Thu, 29 May 2008 09:09:00 GMT