May 15, 2011 in Historic Houston. He says they were working for Biff Collie singing at various places in Houston including the Hitching Post, and that Elvis was in Houston in 1953 and 1954 singing with them. Johnny will be missed by his sole surviving sister, Teresa Maldonado, of Ft. Worth, as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. 1980. Ascending those steps was like walking up into club heaven. Good was a P.J. The frenetic action started out on 14th Street, where the passing parade of would-be club-goers, bounced-out drunks, and street vendors hoping to feed them looked like something out of a Fellini movie. It was rechristened the Palladium on September 18, 1976, with the Band live radio broadcast,[1] and continued to serve as a concert hall into the following decade. There was no dual carriage way with a division in the middle in those days. Proby talking about the Hitching Post, Elvis and Tommy Sands. Photo courtesy Microsoft EarthData. S.Y.S.T.E.M. However, the puzzle kept my brain occupied and like you I'm not giving up! Harry James also played at the Paladium Club on South Main @ OST in about 1954. Palladium 17703 IH 10 West (La Cantera Pkwy & I-10 West) Showtimes Details Casa Blanca 11210 Alamo Ranch Parkway (Alamo Ranch Pkwy & 1604) Showtimes Details Cibolo 18124 Interstate 35 N (I-35N at Cibolo Valley Drive) Showtimes Details New Braunfels 651 N. Business IH-35 Suite 1010 New Braunfels MarketPlace Showtimes Details Mayan Palace My '57 phonebook doesn't list a Hitchin Post but it does have a Hitchin' Rack at 930 McCarty. Proby has told many different versions of his story, varying his dates by several years and has even said he and Elvis grew up together. Book your tickets online today! Possibly what you're referring to is the Houston Hometown Jamboree, mentioned above in passing, which was simulcast on KNUZ and KNUZ-TV. Specialties: One of the Houston area's best kept golf secrets, Oakhurst is located north of Houston on Highway 59. The tv show that's been mentioned.THAT must've been the show where Dad was demonstrating how he could put his leg behind his head and, um, had a rather "explosive" reaction, live, on the air. The room had a psychedelic feel with lava lamps on pedestals, hot pink and deep blue fur seat covers, 3D reflective rainbow metallic furniture, and electric space orbs. It sounds like a place where the horses would have been hitched up in the old days. Excerpts of these shows, including some tracks with Bo Diddley as a guest, were officially released on Dick's Picks Volume 30 and Dave's Picks Volume 14. My dad tells stories about going there when he would come in from Fort Sam in the early 50s. I tried unsuccessfully to get in touch with Tony Sepolio but to no avail. In 2004, punk pioneers the Ramones reissued a live album they recorded at The Palladium. Could have happened's simply aren't good enough from someone like Mr. Proby who has a reputation for telling tall tales. During the insanely creative fashion parties hosted by nightlife diva Suzanne Bartsch, you might see a Greek god-like guy gilded from head to toe in gold, clad in nothing but a G-string and silver platform boots. Potato Pet Hunter, KRCT, Baytown, Biff Collie, KNUZ Houston, and Jack Starns, at Beaumont, handling the talent. Additionally, Elvis was dating Jimmys stepsister Betty when he was in town. 26 Friday * Paladium Club, Houston (Elvis sends a telegram to his parents.) We also have an area, FOR COUPLES ONLY,near the main exit door which has 2 private rooms & 2 semi private veiled beds. Existing members can skip this step and click on the PRE-PURCHASE. A search of those BB archives for Hitching Post Houston or Hitchin' Post Houston does not seem to find any evidence of such a club. Have you seen this one? You will be provided a wrist band which you can then enhance with our exclusive color buttons thatwill help others identify your interest(s) while at the club. Club MTV, a live daily program, was also filmed there in the 1980s and early 1990s and starred Downtown Julie Brown. American punk bands the Ramones, Blondie, and the Cramps also played there in the late seventies. PJ Proby describes the Hitching Post of 1954 as a cowboy bar. TICKETS ARE ONLY GOOD FOR THE NIGHT PURCHASED AND WILL NOT BE REFUNDED OR BE GIVEN CREDIT FOR FUTURE EVENTS. Argentine rock bands Los Fabulosos Cadillacs and Soda Stereo performed at the Palladium on September 25, 1995 and March 4, 1996 respectively. I will ask him next time I see him if he has any relation. This is the only part I can find in my notes: Perhaps someone else here has all of it. The first visual explosion was the staircase, says Eichner. Oakhurst Golf Club - Porter, TX And as a retired old radio guy I can testify that in the 1950s, NO RADIO STATION would allow a high school kid to have a radio show. I wish he were still around because he'd be able to answer it! The Palladium | The Center for the Performing Arts Collie was one of the emcees for that show. [citation needed], Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Refurbished 14th St. Palladium Opens With Program by the Band", "AN APPRAISAL; THE PALLADIUM: AN ARCHITECTURALLY DRAMATIC NEW DISCOTHEQUE", "POSTINGS: 16-Story, $80 Million Building on East 14th Street; From a Disco Palace To an N.Y.U. Join us. The Astrodome does not front on Main at all, it is between Kirby and Fannin, east of Main Street. New for your convenience! Santikos Palladium AVX Entertainment . Keep in mind also the MLB franchise for Houston wasn't even approved in 1957, much less construction underway on a stadium. Proby is a native of Houston and used his real name - Jim or Jimmy Smith - when he was performing there as a teenager. Other evidence on the Internet seems to indicate The Paladium Bar was on University ground, which seems to add up with the location of the medical grounds at the crossing of South Main and Old Spanish Trail. We got our first TV sometime in 1954 and I have memories of my dad tuning in a country music program named Biff Collie's Hoedown Corner. Palladium Consulting Inc Website Cody Irby's father was Houston Police Officer James Irby, who was killed in the line of duty June 27, 1990. Also part of the reason for having the concert was to help subsidize the rental of the Palladium for tour rehearsals with Carr.[9]. I've also been to numerous sites (including Scotty Moore's and several about Biff Collie) that list his appearances in Texas. PJs Mom was a huge fan of Elvis and loved his record Thats When Your Heartaches Begin . Arata Isozaki's Palladium Nightclub Through the Lens of Timothy Hursley. The Grateful Dead played two extended stands at this venue. Like you I take history very seriously. Then it sounds like the Paladium Club is ruled out as a possibility. Proby must have been 14/15 years old and was still a kid. In 1950 Sepolio bought the club from Irby. Your link has been automatically embedded. Proby said he was a regular there. Learn More The IMAX Difference NotGivinUp 8,277 were here. Biff usually let him to do some DJ-work and let him sing an opening song for the shows. Hitching Post Club Next To 8101 South Main St. I hope someone who was around back then will remember whether this bar actually existed - or didn't. This unique method will signal to others precisely why you are there and will let you know what others are seeking. Elvis Presley would eat two or three hamburgers, a double order of fries, and drink half a dozen Cokes. The other was 5 shows between April 29 and May 4, 1977. Designed by Thomas W. Lamb, it was built in 1927 across the street from the site of the original Academy of Music established by financier Moses H. Grinnell in 1852. I got that mixed up with the Grand Prize Jamboree. Everybody played there, even Elvis what's-his-name. Hello, I don't even know where to start! Can anyone confirm any of this? Jimmy and Mike dive for the coins, but Buster has a go at them. He is really copping on elvis for this one but one cool thing I noticed, if it wasn't editied in, was the Beatles in the audience at the beginning of the clip. At that time, C+C Music Factory member Robert Clivills was the resident DJ at The Palladium. The club is clean and sanitary, and the other guest were very outgoing and friendly. ABOUT THE PENDULUM CLUB HEMPSTEAD Reservations not accepted Pre-Purchase Available The Pendulum Club (TPC) is Houston's only woman owned and operated lifestyle club. NOR LIKE -MINDED ADULTS ENGAGING IN CONSENUAL ACTIVITIES. Forest Hills Gardens Beautifully Maintained Two Family Gem. 25 reviews of Sharpstown Golf Course "Ahhhhhh A home for the truest hack and embarrassed golfer. The Chronicle article says that Tony Sepolio bought the place the following year from Irby and changed it to the Paladium. Thank you for your establishment and I appreciated the comfortable atmosphere you provide that allowed me to have a magnificent experience. Since Elvis played there in November 1954, this must be the Hitchin' Post that Proby is referring to. I haven't found the date the club closed. From the BB citation Collie's Corner was on KPRC but he could have used the name earlier. So for any other HAIFers who might be interested. I'm surprised that name has not turned up in any of the very good research you folks have done. A sense of excitement and energy radiated throughout the loud din of people talking, screaming, and hooting in anticipation of what awaited them inside the humongous space, recalls Eichner. Don Julio Would anybody have an address of the Paladium Club/Texas Corral? Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. I am doing genealogical research , he has lots of descendants who don't, know hardly anything about him and don't have ANY pictures. Pasted as rich text. Your previous content has been restored. Here is a video of a 2008 or 2009 interview with P.J. Beyond The Frame. They're Coming To NYC Beaches | Top Stories, NYC Restaurants: A Week Of Hot Dogs, Summer Heat And Reservations, 1ST OPEN HOUSE ! Palladium - Fab Photos From 1990s Most Futuristic NYC Club He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.Visitation will be held Monday, June 21st, from 5-8 PM with rosary beginning at 7 at Heights Funeral Home, 1317 Heights Blvd. Re the Hitchin' Post/Texas Corral - would that have been located at the triangle of OST and Main where the Antone's Deli was later? Clear editor. The man said he didn't but was kind enough to contact someone he has known for many years who knew both Tommy Sands and Elvis back then. Upload or insert images from URL. Ive just read this discussion with great interest. ", "ALAIA SHOW AT PALLADIUM MIXES FASHION AND FLASH", "6 Iconic New York Artworks That Were Destroyed", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Palladium_(New_York_City)&oldid=1145130706, This page was last edited on 17 March 2023, at 12:57. The Palladium Dance & Event Center brings the Houston dance community a new home! But I'm keeping an open mind. The Houston Chronicle only says that Tony Sepolio wasn't the operator of the Paladium after 1957. The final concert held at Palladium was a sold-out performance by Fugazi on May 1, 1997. Elvis certainly made many appearances in Houston in 1954/55 before his career took off nationally, befriended at least a couple of djs, Collie among them. Jimmy saw Elvis making it quickly. On the Princes website it says: The Prince's on Main Street was among the hottest hangouts in the city, and when Elvis Presleyplayed a concert here in 1955, he headed to Prince's afterward. It sounds very likely that Elvis knew this hamburger place for quite a while. green fees are reasonably priced at 45-50, but they do have twilight and coupon rates. It was next to Princes drive-in on 8101 Main St. Are there any old photos known of this spot? This doesn't add anything to the issue but I saw a video on a friends' friends facebook this morning that had Proby singing something on some show and then in a similar clip on the side I saw one where he's covering a gospel song that Elvis did. Afro Contemporary classes by Alexis Zanetti, and a Get Fit Program by Carlene. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. One was seven shows at the Academy of Music, from March 2128, 1972. As for a club with that name the best I can say is there was no official venue by that name that Elvis, Scotty and Bill performed in that anyone has ever heard of. Opened as a deluxe movie palace by movie mogul William Fox, the Academy operated as a cinema through the early 1970s. Elvis never performed solo. I'm beginning to think it's part of a yarn somebody dreamed up to place Proby on the same "stage" as Elvis and Tommy Sands. Last night was incredible!! I wish I could have had something up for you when you first looked but I only started looking into the other venues that Elvis and Scotty played in in Houston last year. HOUSTON (AP) Police in Houston say six people were shot and injured after someone opened fire in a crowded parking lot outside of a club in Houston early . Today in 1954, Elvis Presley played his first gig in Houston, at the Paladium Club, on Old Spanish Trail at Main Street. Palladium 210-664-3348 | Guest Services 17703 IH 10 West, San Antonio, Texas 78257 (La Cantera Pkwy & I-10 West) Now Playing Coming Soon No movie items found Please select a filter above See All Movies Ultimate Audio Visual Experience AVX at Palladium Santikos AVX and is our highest standard of projection quality. Many UK punk and new wave acts made their New York debuts at the Academy of Music, including the Clash, the Jam, the Boomtown Rats, the Fall, Graham Parker & the Rumour, Rockpile, U2, Duran Duran, the Undertones, and Roxy Music. Browse the latest blockbuster movies now playing at Santikos. Thanks for all the suggestions. It's strange that if this Hitching Post cowboy bar was famous for giving country singers and musicians their start, no one seems to remember it. I found the following on another bio page on the same site "Jim met and worked with Tommy Sands and Elvis Presley, George Jones, Tennessee Ernie Ford, The Collins Kids and many others while growing up in Houston at places like The Hitching Post, The Eagles Hall, The South Maine Olde Spanish Trail for the leading D.J.s at the time, Cliffie Stone & Biff Collie.". The Hitching Post was on the crossing of South Main and Old Spanish Trail. Tickets for all three 1978 shows were sold out. TV show. DJ only played a couple of times with them at the City Auditorium in 56. The Paladium was owned by Johnny Martinez. This unique method will signal to others precisely why you are there and will let you know what others are seeking. Experience the ultimate in movie sight and sound. Teen Could this be the Big Chief Motel that Little Frau remembers from 1957? Does anyone have any photographs of Jerry Irby's band? My wife and I went to the club last night and had a blast,Josie and Kat were very nice and helpful, my wife felt the more comfortable there than at any other club that we have been. I couldn't agree more. That's a common belief but probably not true. [5] Two floors in the basement and sub-basement house the Palladium Athletic Facility. Interesting how numerous descendants of the musicians mentioned have commented; maybe you could too. I've also seen it spelled with two l's - Palladium. You've gathered a lot of interesting and important facts and it's great you've put them all together for convenient reference. I found this in Billboard about the live broadcast from the Texas Corral on radio station KLEE in 1950. Select World Of Hyatt Inclusive Collection Resorts Buy 5 Nights, Get 2 Free + MORE! Jimmy was present when Colonel Parker told Tommy Sands he would manage Elvis from now on and would have to let Tommy go (Christmas holidays 1954/1955). The name of the bar may be wrong and I don't ever recall hearing it. I have never come across any mention of a Hoedown Corner program. Proby and Ive asked him what he remembers about the Hitchin Post. Some additional information from P.J. Even further south on the same side is what must have been Playland Park; I was there only once as a young child but I think that's about where it was. Another link I just remembered - Pine Grove Press photostream - this is Collie and Sands at Magnolia Gardens, 1950 according to the tag. Jack Kennedy who also played in his band is the one Billboard quotes. We cater exclusive to over 21 consenting couples , single women and select singles men (single men are allowed on Wednesday, Thursday & Fridaynights only). Promotions; Toggle navigation; Promotions; Regal Crown Club. Photo by Steve Eichner The frenetic action started out on 14th Street, where the passing parade of would-be club-goers, bounced-out drunks, and street vendors hoping to feed them. Access to all areas of the venueis included with your cover charge. The photograph on the back of the Cramps' original 1979 debut EP, Gravest Hits, was taken at the Palladium. It's possible Elvis hit on his sister, he hit on just about everything. He then returned to Texas, hooked up with Jerry Irby and opened a club at Old Spanish Trail and South Main called the Texas Corral. There may be some truth to what he said if he was a local but I don't doubt he's overplayed his significance. The remixes of the song, which were released via Arista Records on Compact Disc single, cassette single, and Double-12" vinyl single, were titled "The Palladium House Anthem I" and "The Palladium House Anthem II". I can't find any references to this Hitching Post bar in Houston other than on websites that are talking about P.J. Elvis gets different performances in Houston between the Summer of 1954 and the Summer of 1955 in different joints. I hope to visit one day. Trying to lure a major league team to the Houston area, Hofheinz built a model of a domed stadium and presented it to National League owners. In lieu of flowers, we suggest donations to the Houston Hospice Hospital. Register to Join our mailing list or contact us with any questions you might have! A Google search pulled up a lot of references and pictures which I presume you've seen. Irish punk band The Undertones and American soul legends Sam and Dave were the opening acts for the shows. Was the Paladium still called the Texas Corral then? Have you accessed the source Elvis Day By Day? JOHN ANASTACIO "JOHNNY" MARTINEZ, 95, loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, great and great- great grandfather, slipped peacefully into eternity June 18th.Johnny is survived by his loving wife of 74 years, Gloria Sepolio and four daughters: Gloria Alice Corvin (Tom), Mary Louise Perry (Tom), Carol Casas (Jesse) and Jeanette Azzarello (Jim). THAT WE DO NOT PROVIDE ENTERTAINMENT NOR DO WE SERVE, SELL OR HOLD ALCOHOL, WE ARE ABYOB ONLY ESTABLISHMENT. New York City after dark in the 90s was an ecstatic fever dream fueled by club kids outrageous fantasies, and as house photographer for Peter Gatiens four iconic clubs, Steve Eichner had a ringside seat for all the action. The 1,600-seat Palladium is a state-of-the-art, acoustically superior concert hall. I finally found the link I was thinking of and I was remembering it wrong - the show that was simulcast on TV was from the old City Auditorium. We are a non smoking, non-vapor, BYOB private membership social venue. The Paladium was closed when Houston Astrodome construction plans would have put the club in its stadium parking lot. This is the picture I'm getting: We're talking Summer 1954. Collie started in Houston in Feb 1948 on brand new station KNUZ as a sports reporter but apparently quickly became a popular dj. Taken literally he's saying The South Maine Olde Spanish Trail is a venue but I doubt that's what he means. Palladium Club in Houston, TX with Reviews - YP.com Proby backer who introduced the singer to England and pitched him as both a close associate of and a demo singer for Elvis. Waukesha was out nearer Post Oak but mostly it was bare land. There's no way this club was torn down to make room for the Dome unless some investors bought the land for some other purpose. The album is called Live January 7, 1978 at the Palladium, NYC [LIVE], and was released by Sanctuary Records Group. You can post now and register later. Knowthat we will gladly give you a tour of the club providing you arrivebefore 10:30 P.M. More Rewards Your Way! I also know that he later did mornings on KPRC before leaving town, possbly as early as 1955. Gunman On Scooter Kills 1, Wounds 3 In Shootings Across 2 NYC Boroughs, Shark Drones! Originally opened as Bentwood Country Club in 1994, and in 2004 changed names to Oakhurst Golf Club and is undergoing a $1.7 Million renovation. in the Astrodome's parking lot. In order to purchase tickets, at the door or online, YOU MUST HAVE A PROFILE, which you can do by clicking the above NEW MEMBER button. Nicolas Cage. Yes Sir. Proby's website says Biff Collie broadcast his radio show from the bar and it was located at the end of South Main. Only because at one point a long time ago this short Par 70 course was a private Country Club and hosted the PGA Tour stop, The Houston Open. Everson is emseeing the Houston Barn Dance, held Wednesday nights at the Texas Corral there. His son lives across the road from me and he's a great friend and is a Pflugerville police officer. P.J. Whatever level of fun you choose, weknow you will leave with a smile and a strong desire to come back very soon! Proby, can you ask him whether Elvis was performing solo at the bar called the Hitching Post or if he had Scotty Moore, Bill Black and D.J. They frequently hang out in The Hitching Post. The 18 holes and 7002 Championship yards meander among the towering pines and hardwoods native to the area. Alas I live in Europe and have never been to Houston. The Palladium Offers Dance Classes in Houston, TX 77043 Probably this was during the Christmas holidays 54/55. Fontana backing him? It is right next to Princes drive-in on South Main, at the intersection with the Old Spanish Trail, where there is a circle now. Please let me know what you find out. I saw that. The only other "social club" type establishments listed in the mid fifties to early sixties were: Al Pliner's 88 Supper Club at the Friendly Courts Motel (about a block away from the Trading Post), Troubador (I can't remember the address at the moment but it would have been closer to OST), End of Main Ballroom (near the current south Loop), Las Vegas Motel's private club (next to the End of Main). Thanks again. You cannot paste images directly. Palladium Control Systems Website 8 YEARS IN BUSINESS (281) 731-0210 7039 Belgold St Houston, TX 77066 OPEN NOW From Business: Palladium control systems is an industrial robot integrator specializing in material handling robots. By the 1970s it had become a music venue for rock and roll acts. Thanks. If I didn't keep it in the fair, it was damn near impossible to locate the ball. so I don't think it's the location that Proby's talking about. This is not an official performance and is not in the Elvis records. I remember watching it one time when there was a very young girl, maybe 7-8-9 who was going to sing. They have quite a bit of history on their website but don't know if there's anybody there today who goes back that far. That motel sign beats Burma Shave's hands down :-). Don't Miss This Great Bloomfield/Brookdale Section Open House! I have discovered over the last several years that I am more of an exhibitionist then I allowed myself to realize, and I was able to tap into that part of myself. (John Anastacio Martinez, January 6, 1915 - June 18, 2010). - the location of the Texas Corral / Paladium club and the the date of the demolition of this club, - the location and the history of the Big Chief Motel, The Grant Motel and the Palm Court Inn. Participation, in this area, is never a requirement and feel comfortable in knowing that many of our members choose to only watch and later go home and have a passionate night reminiscing about their visit. Tommy is almost 17. By Musicians make a lot of claims. Steve Eichner is a legendary nightlife photographer. I wish I could contribute some answers. It was located on the south side of East 14th Street, between Irving Place and Third Avenue. Voters then approved an $18 million bond to build the stadium. Texas Corral (Palladium Club) At 8100 South Main St - Houston The Paladium Club was never called The Hitching Post. Perhaps scrolling through that source will yield something or there may be others here on HAIF who have something on that bar. Johnny will be missed by his sole surviving sister, Teresa Maldonado, of Ft. Worth, as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. 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