Denver in the 1960s and 1970s (Memory Lane) (Longmont, Glendale: studio, furniture)

[NW Crow]

Internet mention of a Johnny Long concert in 2019: https://swallowhillmusic.org/event/h...d-johnny-long/

Also an orchestra leader by same name who died in 70s. Maybe his father?

Could the 2019 concert be by the son of the guy you saw? I dunno. Only clue I found besides a mention of playing a festival in Silver City NM. You might find more if you care to pursue it via the Swallow Hill Music staff at that site I linked.

[GoPioneers]

Originally Posted by Zenmaster43

Does anyone recall a small teahouse on E. 17th or E. 18th Ave. in the capitol hill area of Denver, that served vegetarian sandwiches and herbal teas back in the late 1970's, and did play or pay for live entertainment artists? I frequented the place in the summer of 1977 and saw Johnny Long play there, as well as a small acoustic jazz band and others. In the daytime, I'd play chess there as well, and there would occasionally be jam sessions held out back of the place. I'm trying to remember the name of the place. At that time, it had formerly been known as "The Bare Tit", but I'm looking for the name it had after that and an address, to add to my memoirs. If there are any photos of it, that would also be greatly appreciated.
I also later ran across Johnny Long nearby at the Guitar Center on East Colfax Ave. where I was paying down the layaway on my electric guitar or my Roland SH5 synthesizer and he was trying out what i think was either a 7 string or 8 string guitar. He was simply amazing, playing lead, rhythm and bass lines simultaneously. I don't know what became of him, but I hope it worked out to the best of his desire.

Mercury Street Cafe had shows and tea and all sorts of vegan stuff - Johnny Long played there. And a lot of punk and other crazy bands. I remember seeing Dead Kennedys, and X play there and Roy Buchannan - it was at 13th and Pearl.

Marilyn Megenity belongs on any Mt Rushmore of Denver residents in my opinion.

[suzco]

Originally Posted by GoPioneers

Mercury Street Cafe had shows and tea and all sorts of vegan stuff - Johnny Long played there. And a lot of punk and other crazy bands. I remember seeing Dead Kennedys, and X play there and Roy Buchannan - it was at 13th and Pearl.

Marilyn Megenity belongs on any Mt Rushmore of Denver residents in my opinion.

The Mercury Cafe still lives on at 22nd & California.

[sheerbliss]

The Merc had an awesome dance scene when I lived there. Didn't care much for the food.

[davebarnes]

Originally Posted by sheerbliss

The Merc. ...Didn't care much for the food.

That is interesting. In 1982, we used to walk there for the breakfast dining.

[sheerbliss]

I didn't like their entrees, but I did like their gluten-free desserts.

[mhill98274]

Originally Posted by m00ndog

I'm looking for info about and especially photos of Straight Johnson's Pizza which was located at the corner of S. Pearl and E. Exposition, a few blocks west of Washington Park, in the late 60s and early 70s.

I'm including a scene at Straight Johnson's in a movie script I'm writing and photos would be very useful for the eventual movie as my own memory is rather dim. I remember they had a beautiful ceiling with stars and a moon lit by black-lights but that's about all I remember. (Could it be something I smoked??)

I would be most grateful for any help with this project.

Jay
Baja California

P.S. This is not the Straight Johnson's Blues Bar that was located on Broadway in the 80s but they may have been connected so any info about that place is also welcome.

I used to hang out there. You are correct about the ceiling. How cool it was. Barry Fey used to bring bands there to eat, after their concerts. My best friend's sister worked there as a waitress. The building is now occupied by Listen Up Audio.

[DeadlyNightshade]

I lived in Denver from 1972-1982. Anyone remember the clubs, Rosie Bottoms, Bogarts, The Turn of the Century, and Doc Weeds? I was a DJ at all of those clubs. I started playing oldies at Doc Weeds, then disco at The Turn. I loved Rosie Bottoms, so I DJ’d there in 1978. Then, I DJ’d at Bogarts for awhile. After that, I decided to start my own mobile DJ business. I called it Moby Disc, and specialized in New Wave. Played at Wallaby’s, Straight Johnson’s, The University of What, The 94th Aero Squadron,and a couple of other places I can’t remember. Those were the days my friend, we thought they’d never end. But they did.....sigh.

[Beebopbec]

Worked at Mom's place in 1980 when my sister and I stayed briefly with the Bellino's on Marshall Street. I can't remember the address for Mom's place, if someone might know (of course, when you're young you don't pay attention to stuff like that), or if someone knows what houses it now, or even if it still standing.

[Ricoflashback]

Originally Posted by DeadlyNightshade

I lived in Denver from 1972-1982. Anyone remember the clubs, Rosie Bottoms, Bogarts, The Turn of the Century, and Doc Weeds? I was a DJ at all of those clubs. I started playing oldies at Doc Weeds, then disco at The Turn. I loved Rosie Bottoms, so I DJ’d there in 1978. Then, I DJ’d at Bogarts for awhile. After that, I decided to start my own mobile DJ business. I called it Moby Disc, and specialized in New Wave. Played at Wallaby’s, Straight Johnson’s, The University of What, The 94th Aero Squadron,and a couple of other places I can’t remember. Those were the days my friend, we thought they’d never end. But they did.....sigh.

Gee - must have seen you at Doc Weeds in the mid-seventies. Remember Shady Lady? Vivo? We worked at the adjacent Central Bank and were there every night while the traffic cleared out. Lots of pitchers of beer, free food and a bachelor's delight. Never cooked during the week while at Doc Weeds. Bogarts, yes. I remember Packard's and place right next to it (joined). Walk over from one to the other. The 1970's - - what a glorious time to be in Denver. There was a huge, dirt parking lot to the North of the Bank. All condos now. In fact, that parking lot was gone after 1978, I believe. All the best.