Childhood Memories of OKC

[MikeOKC]

Joker's Comedy Club started out in the Lakeshore Mall as well before it moved to the old Shotgun Sam's at Britton & May.

And then moved to 59th and North May where the infamous Rhea's (Ray's) nightclub is now located.

[bluedogok]

Yes, they did that when I lived in Dallas. I went there a couple of times after I moved back to OKC but it just wasn't the same. I never did go to the Bricktown Joker's. I went to Faces quite a bit when it was in that location, knew quite a few people who worked there.

[corpsman]

I been trying to remember the name of that club for the longest time. I used to go there in the 70's. Thanks..

See there, my CRS was in remission today. I couldn't remember the big beer bar on SW 74 until I saw After The Goldrush on one of these threads.

[gen70]

See there, my CRS was in remission today. I couldn't remember the big beer bar on SW 74 until I saw After The Goldrush on one of these threads.

I spent waaay to much time in After The Gold Rush in those days. And I must say all the "happening" places at the time.

[corpsman]

I spent waaay to much time in After The Gold Rush in those days. And I must say all the "happening" places at the time.

Know the feeling, man. Saw quite a bit of another southside establishment, as well, Aztec Gold on S Western, Stone Pony up at NW 10 & MacArthur, Blue Onion in Norman, etc, etc, etc

[bluedogok]

I remember the Stone(d) Pony next to Quicksilvers.

[gen70]

Know the feeling, man. Saw quite a bit of another southside establishment, as well, Aztec Gold on S Western, Stone Pony up at NW 10 & MacArthur, Blue Onion in Norman, etc, etc, etc

Ditto..

[Generals64]

Ah, you guys, I remember The Red Dog when it was just a bar and Grille....I think.....I'll ask Prunepicker....The first Beer joint, Dive, A$#-Kicking place was in Ardmore at the Paradise club.....Even the old men in Wheel chairs wanted to fight.....Been there Gen70????

[Prunepicker]

Ah, you guys, I remember The Red Dog when it was just a bar and Grille... I
think... I'll ask Prunepicker... The first Beer joint, Dive, A$#-Kicking place
was in Ardmore at the Paradise club... Even the old men in Wheel chairs
wanted to fight... Been there Gen70?

The Red Dog was first a bar. It became a cafe a few years back, maybe 20. I
wouldn't eat there for anything.

Back in the 70's it had local rock bands. There was a law in OKC that said
you couldn't have a dance floor unless there were rooms for rent, or
something like that. At any rate, the Red Dog and other bars had a room(s)
in the back, like a storage room, that had a mattress on the floor, a chair and
an end table. The bands would hang out there during breaks.

[Generals64]

The Red Dog was first a bar. It became a cafe a few years back, maybe 20. I
wouldn't eat there for anything.

Back in the 70's it had local rock bands. There was a law in OKC that said
you couldn't have a dance floor unless there were rooms for rent, or
something like that. At any rate, the Red Dog and other bars had a room(s)
in the back, like a storage room, that had a mattress on the floor, a chair and
an end table. The bands would hang out there during breaks.

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Now, the dancers hang out there....their hamburgers were pretty good back in the day....a long, long, time ago....

[papaOU]

Know the feeling, man. Saw quite a bit of another southside establishment, as well, Aztec Gold on S Western, Stone Pony up at NW 10 & MacArthur, Blue Onion in Norman, etc, etc, etc

I loved the Aztec Gold. Nice relaxing place. How about the Montana Mining Co. on Shields? Charlie Brown's on 29th and Western....

[gen70]

Ah, you guys, I remember The Red Dog when it was just a bar and Grille....I think.....I'll ask Prunepicker....The first Beer joint, Dive, A$#-Kicking place was in Ardmore at the Paradise club.....Even the old men in Wheel chairs wanted to fight.....Been there Gen70????

No..but, I know where it was.

[Generals64]

No..but, I know where it was.

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couple of the worst fights I ever saw was in there....They (the owner) would just lock the doors until someone either won or gave up....Saw many a bet placed there.....Wasn't me in the fight....

[Prunepicker]

couple of the worst fights I ever saw was in there... They (the owner) would
just lock the doors until someone either won or gave up... Saw many a bet
placed there... Wasn't me in the fight...

The Red Dog was never known for being a civil establishment. It's still a
mess.

[corpsman]

The Red Dog was never known for being a civil establishment. It's still a
mess.

Saw one of the dancers a loooong time ago who was waaay high, to pass out and do a swan dive off the dance stage into some pl' boys pitcher of beer on the bar below. Another time saw one of the dancers hustling tables for tips with with a beer pitcher between her chest appendages. Yep, its always been a mess. Hey, the Rose Glo on 29th still has its old sign up. Hotel and dancing. Yeah right, hotel
BTW remember the petition drive to save the Red Dog?

[papaOU]

Saw one of the dancers a loooong time ago who was waaay high, to pass out and do a swan dive off the dance stage into some pl' boys pitcher of beer on the bar below. Another time saw one of the dancers hustling tables for tips with with a beer pitcher between her chest appendages. Yep, its always been a mess. Hey, the Rose Glo on 29th still has its old sign up. Hotel and dancing. Yeah right, hotel
BTW remember the petition drive to save the Red Dog?

The Rose Glo still has rooms for rent upstairs over the club. Have wondered how that place has stayed open mainly because of its location. I think it is the only bar/club on 29th that has not turned into a Latino joint......

[Tall Girl]

You guys have had quite a "childhood"!!!

[FRISKY]

You guys have had quite a "childhood"!!!

Yep, I agree. Sounds like a rough crowd. I'm glad I don't know anything about those places...

[Generals64]

Yep, I agree. Sounds like a rough crowd. I'm glad I don't know anything about those places...

================================================== =========""Excuse Me?".....Weren't you the designated Driver????

[FRISKY]

================================================== =========""Excuse Me?".....Weren't you the designated Driver????

You can't prove that................

[corpsman]

You can't prove that................

And you can't prove you weren't

[papaOU]

oh about the designated decoy?

[FRISKY]

And you can't prove you weren't

As far as anyone knows...the "Exotic Dancer" sitting in my lap...er, uh...Generals64's lap, was driving. At least that is what I will testify she was doing at the time of this alleged event...that never happened.

[corpsman]

================================================== =========""Excuse Me?".....Weren't you the designated Driver????

designated driver.....he who could still walk relatively unaided

[Lauri101]

As far as anyone knows...the "Exotic Dancer" sitting in my lap...er, uh...Generals64's lap, was driving. At least that is what I will testify she was doing at the time of this alleged event...that never happened.

Yep - that was me...I'll testify...