Scabby Dug Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 Bungalow Bar in Shuttle St closing down on 9th April Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FS Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 Is that before or after The Rezillos gig ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbie Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 As the only real live venue in town, the council should be stepping in to help out IMO. Another nail in Paisley's coffin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 As the only real live venue in town, the council should be stepping in to help out IMO. Another nail in Paisley's coffin. You really think the council should operate a tax payer funded bail out system for failing bars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbie Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 No, but I do think they should offer some sort of support to ensure that live bands still have a half decent venue to perform in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 As the only real live venue in town, the council should be stepping in to help out IMO. Another nail in Paisley's coffin. We don't know what the problem is tho Herbie.Could be cash related or it could be the boys who run it have fallen out........again. The biggest problem with The Bungalow was being asked to pay to see bands you didn't know.Always thought they could have trialled a "Try Before You Buy" scheme where you could get in for a limited time and if you decided you liked a band you paid your dosh and if not then you left. Paisley is doing very well music wise so let's hope this continues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 No, but I do think they should offer some sort of support to ensure that live bands still have a half decent venue to perform in. What kind of support? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyond our ken Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 No, but I do think they should offer some sort of support to ensure that live bands still have a half decent venue to perform in. If th venue is failing then the public simply don't like the product. The council supports the arts centre and any extra funds should go into making a reputation for that venue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyond our ken Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 We don't know what the problem is tho Herbie.Could be cash related or it could be the boys who run it have fallen out........again. The biggest problem with The Bungalow was being asked to pay to see bands you didn't know.Always thought they could have trialled a "Try Before You Buy" scheme where you could get in for a limited time and if you decided you liked a band you paid your dosh and if not then you left. Paisley is doing very well music wise so let's hope this continues. Going to see a band is like going to see a movie, you need to be prepared to write off a big chunk of the acts as filler. if a venue is booked and an act forsakes other bookings to come to do a gig, is it really fair for the punters to be given a second chance to decide if they wil pay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbie Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 We don't know what the problem is tho Herbie.Could be cash related or it could be the boys who run it have fallen out........again. The biggest problem with The Bungalow was being asked to pay to see bands you didn't know.Always thought they could have trialled a "Try Before You Buy" scheme where you could get in for a limited time and if you decided you liked a band you paid your dosh and if not then you left. Paisley is doing very well music wise so let's hope this continues. Going by their Facebook posts, it seems to be a money thing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbie Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 What kind of support? Reduced rates? Help with advertising? Marketing people helping to attract bigger bands to the the venue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbie Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 If th venue is failing then the public simply don't like the product. The council supports the arts centre and any extra funds should go into making a reputation for that venue. The Arts Centre is a washout. Is the bar even still open? Hopeless for live music as well. Total waste of what could be an excellent facility for theatre productions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidg Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Reduced rates? Help with advertising? Marketing people helping to attract bigger bands to the the venue? If the public aren't supporting it why should the council reduce rates? What about all the other local businesses who are struggling and closing doors? Business is business, just because they're providing live music doesn't mean they should get any special treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbie Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Disagree David. Live music venues are a different proposition as they bring in loads of visitors to the town in a way that most shops don't. That said, I firmly believe (from experience) that the business rates should be reduced across the board, but that's a different argument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Not sure if this is directly related to the thread title but, hey ho.................... River Cart re-route gets stamp of approval Plans are now in their final stage for the re-routing of Paisley’s iconic River Cart. The amount of concrete used in the construction of the Piazza Shopping Centre has made it unfeasable for the building to have open walk ways underneath or be demolished at a significant cost. However plans have been drawn up for the river to be re-routed down Smithhills street which will see a huge investment of riverside cafes and the townsfolk utilising the river that runs through The town. There is now to be a river visitors centre in the old carnegies bar and major redevelopment of the Paisley Harbour has to begin this summer. Paisley is really pushing in the right direction said councillor McGuire and all in time for the upcoming move for City of Culture Status. This will be of course a logistical nightmare for some road works at the time but will fit under the existing rail network minimising construction costs and environmental damage. Paisley for once has taken the right step to bring its river back to the people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Arthur Blair Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Not sure if this is directly related to the thread title but, hey ho.................... River Cart re-route gets stamp of approval Plans are now in their final stage for the re-routing of Paisley’s iconic River Cart. The amount of concrete used in the construction of the Piazza Shopping Centre has made it unfeasable for the building to have open walk ways underneath or be demolished at a significant cost. However plans have been drawn up for the river to be re-routed down Smithhills street which will see a huge investment of riverside cafes and the townsfolk utilising the river that runs through The town. There is now to be a river visitors centre in the old carnegies bar and major redevelopment of the Paisley Harbour has to begin this summer. Paisley is really pushing in the right direction said councillor McGuire and all in time for the upcoming move for City of Culture Status. This will be of course a logistical nightmare for some road works at the time but will fit under the existing rail network minimising construction costs and environmental damage. Paisley for once has taken the right step to bring its river back to the people. was the date on this "stamp of approval" 1st of April 2016? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Was in Saparito's for the first time last night after the game, really liked it. Food was decent and reasonably priced, great atmosphere in the place as well. Will definitely be returning. My favourite place David. Good food, pleasant & attentive staff & some decent live music. Its not the cheapest (although the daytime specials are great value) but you get what you pay for. Give this place a try tonight................................. Better be decent, ya pair of trumpets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salmonbuddie Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 was the date on this "stamp of approval" 1st of April 2016? Might be, but it comes with a cracking pic https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1093864787321422&substory_index=0&id=129765513731359 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Riverside Cafés That's nice. Cannae wait, I will post the photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 (edited) [quote name="faraway saint" post="1355827" timestamp="1459504723 Give this place a try tonight................................. Better be decent, ya pair of trumpets! Going tonight, change of plan. ???? Edited April 2, 2016 by faraway saint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 Going tonight, change of plan. If you decided to hang about , Theres always some decent Live Music from 10 pm. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 (edited) If you decided to hang about , Theres always some decent Live Music from 10 pm. Enjoy Just about to leave, depends how blootered I get. ???? Edited April 2, 2016 by faraway saint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 Just about to leave, depends how blootered I get. The very fact you had to edit Blootered is not a good sign ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 The very fact you had to edit Blootered is not a good sign ! B'strd!!!!!!! ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSS Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Cafe Royal opened yesterday on Glasgow Rd......it looks lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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