Whats On Entertainment @ The Almond Sports Lounge

LittleTed


Joined: 11/01/2012
Posts: 349

Message Posted:
29/01/2012 22:44

Friday 3RD Feb

Johnny Lee sings and entertains from 8pm till 11pm with free Meze Buffet

Saturday 4TH Feb

Pete Murray DJs The Dance Night, 70s,80s,90s. From 9pm Until Late,Late,Late



Over 21s and No Smoking

Thank you

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
29/01/2012 22:49

I am a lover of Johnny Lee's



But I thought you were trying to alternate all the different artists over here Friday evenings to give us all a wide variety ?



Who have you got booked in for the coming month please. Thanks.





Spider,X

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
30/01/2012 06:52

Just a small criticism from last Friday LT.



Don't have the music that loud you can't here each other talk.....we struggled on Friday ans as a result we left a bit earlier than anticipated.



Other than that a great venue and deserves and will be a hit.



Bit of a rock band sometime perhaps ?



Kav

cyprusjoker


Joined: 29/08/2009
Posts: 1107

Message Posted:
30/01/2012 07:51

You'll be pushed to find a quiet rock band

snakes



Joined: 28/10/2008
Posts: 1512

Message Posted:
30/01/2012 13:31

Kavenkoy, whilst I understand and sympathise with your comments, speaking with a little experience of performing ! Rock music is meant to be a bit noisy otherwise it loses meaning and atmosphere. Having visited Almond Sports Bar, although it is very nicely appointed, it has been built with highly reflective sound material. lots of marble and tiles which dont absorb soundwaves ! this would increase any volume of music by at least 30% and not neccessarily good quality. Some "rock bands" eliminate this problem by playing so loud it has no chance to reflect ! (ouch) ! Therefore it is a little confusing that you have suggested a "Rock Band" I am confident you would not be able to even lip read ha ha regards Barry

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
30/01/2012 14:39

Thank You spider, At my age I need all the lovers I can get. (Don't tell Jan)



You are quite correct Spider, I am a big Beatles Fan, Take That and lots of other bands and artisits, but I would only want to see them every so often.



Of course in Summer it is much easier a holiday audience changing every 2 weeks or so.



I don't think any self respecting entertainer want's to perform in front of a few people.



But it is a difficult time here during winter.



I know that Gary is trying hard to find entertainment for Fri.s.



I was also abit concerned about appearing there within 2 weeks.



But it is very nice venue with a free Meze Buffet ,lovely and warm with great service.



So let's look forward to a Fri. night dance, may be get a few of you people out of hibernation.

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
30/01/2012 14:45

4 and 5 ,missing the point ....probably the way i wrote it ....rock bank great no problems and i would have said turn it up ......ballads from the rat pack as per friday night ,drowning thats all



i went along to support the venue even though the rat pack music isnt my bag .

Now i would most definately go if you were playing ...louder please



kav

barbieb


Joined: 05/07/2009
Posts: 277

Message Posted:
30/01/2012 15:58

There you go Barry looks like you need to go down and see Ahmet, maybe have a chat with him, you never know, seems you also have an audience just like JohnnyLea and I am sure he will not be singing the same songs again on Friday, from what I know he has a very large repertoire (spelling ??) of songs.

So good luck JohnnyLee and the Almond Sports Bar you both deserve every success xx

LittleTed


Joined: 11/01/2012
Posts: 349

Message Posted:
30/01/2012 17:55

Re Message 3

Thanks Kavenkoy will be noted

snakes



Joined: 28/10/2008
Posts: 1512

Message Posted:
30/01/2012 21:48

Message 8 barbieb ! I do miss playing to an audience and have a lot of great rock to play including my own album songs but am loud !! but try playing Queen,Bon Jovi,Eric Clapton,Pink Floyd,Free and loads more quietly !!!! It just dont work !!! Perhaps watch this space !! who knows ?? regards Barry

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
31/01/2012 08:36

Message 10

Easy ,getting playing again ......go see Ahmet and Gary ,set the date ,fill the venue with all them old rockers that stay in on acfriday night



And turn the volume right up loud



See you down there perhaps ,go on play in the west again



Kav

barbieb


Joined: 05/07/2009
Posts: 277

Message Posted:
31/01/2012 09:11

Well hope to see you there Barry, and I am sure there is no need to play quietly, I know Ahmet is a fan of rock, so am sure you will go down a storm, hope to see you there in the near future x

snakes



Joined: 28/10/2008
Posts: 1512

Message Posted:
31/01/2012 18:09

Kavenkoy/barbieb thank you for your encouragement and look forward to playing in the west soon will let you know regards Barry

horselover48


Joined: 09/09/2010
Posts: 65

Message Posted:
01/02/2012 10:21

Go on Snakes give it a go i'm sure you will pack the place.

maggie


Joined: 25/03/2008
Posts: 192

Message Posted:
01/02/2012 10:38

Hi, where is the Almond Sports Bar. Thanks.

snakes



Joined: 28/10/2008
Posts: 1512

Message Posted:
01/02/2012 14:01

Maggie, Just past the "Gold Lady" on the left towards Lapta ! Look for some unfinished large windowed grey houses (nothing new there) just by the turning. There is a sign for Almond Village on the road. regards Barry

LittleTed


Joined: 11/01/2012
Posts: 349

Message Posted:
01/02/2012 14:05

Hi Maggie

If you come from the Golden Lady @ Alsancak going to Lapta, go past the gym on the left and the pizza shop and then past Starling on the right and another 200 yards on the left is the sign for the Almond Sports Lounge.Take that immediate left and 200 metres up straight in front of you is the Lounge.

Look forward to seeing you.

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
01/02/2012 16:09

Fri Night this week. It's me . Yes from about 8.00pm until 11.00 PM.



Look forward to seeing you.



Inc. Free Meze Buffet. A warm welcome and beautiful surroundings.

LittleTed


Joined: 11/01/2012
Posts: 349

Message Posted:
02/02/2012 16:48

Hi Lee, a request please

" We have all the time in the world"

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
02/02/2012 19:58

OH Little Ted you have been asking me for this for so long and I still have not got to grips with it.



I can do the first bit !!!

LittleTed


Joined: 11/01/2012
Posts: 349

Message Posted:
02/02/2012 20:39

Lee, That reply reminds me of a apt song title, "Dont make me wait too long", Sung by who???

horselover48


Joined: 09/09/2010
Posts: 65

Message Posted:
02/02/2012 21:06

Sorry LittleTed have to step in and answer, Roberta Flack. Any news on some new acts yet for a great venue ? something different perhaps ?

jaga01


Joined: 24/12/2011
Posts: 97

Message Posted:
03/02/2012 10:42

Could you tell us when Bobby Sands is on..........

dap3081


Joined: 30/01/2011
Posts: 265

Message Posted:
03/02/2012 11:10

We have recently moved from Catalkoy to the Lapta area, and having visited the Almond Club on occasion think it is one of the better cabaret venues on this island, if not the best.

We have regularly watch Al August Jnr doing his show at several venues around the island and think he would go down very well with your customers at The Almond.

Having watch many other performers at other bars on the island they all seem to be wearing the same hat doing little better than karaoke acts. Al August dress for the part, and is a professional cabaret artist with regular following of fans that travel to see him perform.

Now living in the area we look forwards to seeing Al August Jnr performing at The Almond.

MrsSnakes



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 1100

Message Posted:
03/02/2012 11:41

Dap3081, David, you do not have to travel far as Al August is on every Friday at the Old Mill, which is very close to your home in Catalkoy, also he is at the Sunset this Sunday, and I think he may be every Sunday at the Sunset which is very close to the Almond Club, almost opposite I think. Regards, Mrs Snakes.

horselover48


Joined: 09/09/2010
Posts: 65

Message Posted:
03/02/2012 11:59

Mrs Snakes precisely my point, and I did say something different. Why is there an abundance of crooners entertaining? rat pack,brat pack, nick nack wack wack. Didnt there parents play anything else to them as kids. Cant you nudge your old man please.

jaga01


Joined: 24/12/2011
Posts: 97

Message Posted:
03/02/2012 13:14

Its not all Rat Pack with Al August,,, it`s Soul as well, Lionel Richie, James Brown, Bill Withers, Ray Charles,, he gets everyone Dancing and Boogieing..... and you can understand every word he sings..... its not just Bang! Bang! Bang! in your ears all the time..... thats why there are over a hundred & thirty five people going to the Sunset on sunday and it`s getting more Busy... the responce has been fab..... it`s this sort of entertainment thats needed at Almonds not Rock... Sankes isabsolutley great but it`s not the sort of Venue Almonds that requires Rock,,,the acustics would be terrible as it`s a conctrete BOX.... it needs Caberet,,,, Dancing,,, Boogieing,, and yes a little Sinatra, Bobby Darren...... it`s a luvley Club... it just lacks good entertainment thats all...... And I think DAP dosent live in Catolkoy anymore they live in Lapta since this week and thats why they have asked... so the Old Mill is not close anymore.....



Al Aug does 1 venue east side & 1 west side

LittleTed


Joined: 11/01/2012
Posts: 349

Message Posted:
03/02/2012 15:32

Tonight, from 8pm till 11pm we have Johnny Lee singing for you with a Free Meze Buffet.

Registered members please remember you can book a table for you and your guests. For free registration and the benefits of this please register with us on almondsportslounge@gmail.com This registration will also give you immediate acces to our Full Special Valentines Night Agenda

Over 21s and No Smoking

Please come along and enjoy this unique venue with its warm and friendly atmosphere



Thank you

MrsSnakes



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 1100

Message Posted:
03/02/2012 15:38

Yikes Al.....you sound really ratty!! We know the Sunset very well, Un and Dilek have loved Snakes (Sankes) playing there, I understand Ahmet's favourite music is rock!! I am sure you will be well received where ever you perform including Ahmet's 'concrete box'. I do hope that our good friend Johnnie Lee does not read your post, he is a sensitive man and would be hurt regarding your comment about the Almond lacking good entertainment. Kind regards, Mrs Snakes.

augustal


Joined: 11/08/2011
Posts: 236

Message Posted:
03/02/2012 15:48

Can I just say



Have a great time tonight Jonny Lee and Pete also when you do your DJ bit....... Get them all going and make them want more. you know you can do it........... I think you will both do fabulous there......



I havent seen the place yet, I believe it`s very nice inside and I will try to pop in to see you both if I get he oppurtunity...



I dont kmow what time it closes there ............. so let me know please,, and Good look to the owners with the Club, I had a brief conversation with an English chap about the venue and there plans two weeks ago when I was at the Sunset, he said he missed my show evidently, but he may call in again at Un`s place...... was it Gary????



Kind Regards & Crack the Bourds.....



Al August.

augustal


Joined: 11/08/2011
Posts: 236

Message Posted:
03/02/2012 16:03

Message 29



Jaga01 is my Girl friends post not me............ I have worked with Jonny Lee at a charity and found him to be a Nice man... also worked with the DJ Pete..... I`m not Ratty whatsoever,,,,,,, I`m sure Snakes is also a good Entertainer i have only heard good things about him.... I just do my own thing.... don’t do it for money,,,,,,, just because I love to Entertain,,, if you come to my new Cabaret Bar when we open you will also see me playing my Les Paul as I also do a little Blues..in fact I cant wait to have a Jam with Snakes on my" Blue`s Night" which will be Tuesdays... I have the rare but proud responsibility of Showing Noel Gallaher of Oasis his first Rif when he was a boy when babysitting ......." High Heel Sneakers"... the rest is history...... I also knew Phil of Thin Lizzy, Sean Ryder, Elvis Costello, Paul Young of Sad Cafe,,, I`m not only a Crooner,, but proud to be one........ it`s harder than you think to do it well.



Kind Regards to you and Snakes...

LittleTed


Joined: 11/01/2012
Posts: 349

Message Posted:
03/02/2012 17:29

Re message 30

We close when the last people leave, last Friday night was 4.0am Saturday morning and Saturday night was 5.25am Sunday morning.

The English chap was Gary and that is me and I came along last Sunday and caught your act.

Regards

Gary

augustal


Joined: 11/08/2011
Posts: 236

Message Posted:
03/02/2012 17:59

Hi Gary



Thanks for coming....... I dident have a lot of time to speak to you the week we met as I had been cooking all day and was nackered........



Thanks for coming last week you should have said hello............



Will definately call in at the club sometime for drink........... only heared good reports about the investment.



best of health..



Al.

LittleTed


Joined: 11/01/2012
Posts: 349

Message Posted:
03/02/2012 18:54

Please do. you are very Welcome Al

Regards

Gary

horselover48


Joined: 09/09/2010
Posts: 65

Message Posted:
03/02/2012 19:44

Sorry all I said was "go on snakes give it a go" and some bloke starts tellin us everyone he knows and his partner jaga01(with equal bad spelling) says the place is a concrete box and not suitable for rock music, bloody experts in accoustics also by all accounts. Its a shame Almond hadnt realised they were limiting their entertainment options to Alaugust and the likes, what a shame. looks like anyone who wants something other than crooning and rat pack and soul will have to go elsewhere. Shame looks a nice place.

KARY44



Joined: 30/04/2008
Posts: 326

Message Posted:
04/02/2012 09:43

Are you showing Rugby ande football match at same time

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
04/02/2012 09:53

Hello Mrs Snakes , yes I have been known to be a little sensitive, (It's me female side coming out ).



No problem I have had the pleasure of working with Al August and found him a great singer and very nice guy.



I am sure his comments were not aimed at me. I am normally complimeted on my dress , it's really pretty a little black num. very low cut. (female side again).



Also I appeared there last night, that was my third time inc. DJing to a packed house 2 weeks ago, last night was not mega busy but the audience said they had great time and I think Almond had a lot more than it's fairshare of clientele. I enjoyed it.



Also I sing a wide range of music , Inc. Dr Hook, Beatles, Stevie Wonder, T Rex, Take That, Will Young, Elvis, Motown, etc.etc. etc. also several female artists. (female side again) hope i'm not on the turn !



Snakes will be brill there . His fans like him loud.



Al does make a valid point about accoustics , but it is a common problem here ctd.

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
04/02/2012 10:03

But I must say Almond is not to bad.



I don't need to lecture Barry about sound I think he knows more than most.



I did actually mention to Al when he posted that he was opening the Roof Bar and Barrell that the accoustics in the Barrel are the pit's really dreadful. It will be interesting to see if they have improved it when Al opens it in March.



Thank You to the lovely people who made the effort to come to Almond last night, we all know that at this time of year it's easier to stay in, So many thanks.

BigBro


Joined: 31/08/2010
Posts: 66

Message Posted:
04/02/2012 10:46

Johhny is Al not opening up in the old Leadaz bar ??

augustal


Joined: 11/08/2011
Posts: 236

Message Posted:
04/02/2012 11:01

Big Bro



Yes...... Al is opening the Bar at Ledez ..............



Jonny Lee



Thanks for not taking Agata`s comments as being rude Jonny it was not meant to come across that way as you know,,,, I popped in to see you last night but by the time I got finished at the Old Mill and arrived there you had gone.......



Horse lover.....



Grow up you act like a child........

MrsSnakes



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 1100

Message Posted:
04/02/2012 11:30

Msg 31, Whilst I am unable to boast of such a lengthy list of musical contacts in a professional capacity, I have danced with the late Edwin Starr to 'Contact' on stage when I was a much younger snake...... I am sure that our paths may cross at sometime. Kind regards, Mrs Snakes.

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
04/02/2012 12:20

I have actually met and known many many famous people, not through entertaining , I had never done that until I came here.



Mrs Snakes Edwin Starr Superb Music.



However I did meet several fairly famous people through working in my dads music shops as a youngster.



But strangley enough I have just seemed to meet people. But I am not Star struck in any way, I would rather spend 2 hours with Ismail than a day with a big star.



They are no different to you and I. The one I admire the most Is Peter Knowles , Gods Footballer, who I also know well.



Lenny Henry was a close friend (and a right big headed forget your roots tosser he turned out to be)



I was subpoenaed to Crown Court in the 80s to on the side of Roy Wood (Wizard) against some very heavy proper Mafia . They threatened me with my life. Lucky for me the guy pleaded guilty.



Also we have lots and lots of stars go into my Restaurant.



Sorry I missed you Al.

LittleTed


Joined: 11/01/2012
Posts: 349

Message Posted:
04/02/2012 13:31

RE Message 36

Kary44 , Yes we are showing both the Rugby and Football all day .

Please check our schedule on Cyprus 44 today for more details.

Hope to see you

Regards

Gary

augustal


Joined: 11/08/2011
Posts: 236

Message Posted:
04/02/2012 14:40

Mrs Snakes



Edwin was a very close friend of mine and what a lovely Gentleman he was............. sadly missed by me and others... I had a competition bet with him one night in a dressing room in Cheadle Stockport Cheshire,,, which was who could eat the most Big Macs...... he beat me by 4...... Great Singer... Great friend.... Great man....... just wish I could have eye to eye contact with him again......



Al..



You have brought back many memories today,, Thank you....