OBLOMOV ADS - 1988

Oblomov's in the Nethergate, opened in 1987, which means I just missed out on frequenting this place, having departed Dundee the year before.

On a return visit however, I remember popping into the pub for a wee nosey, because I used to go to it's previous incarnation, Chequers, quite a lot. Chequers was typically done up in 80's bright green, but I think Oblomov opted for a black, white & red colour scheme. I was only in for around an hour or so, so can't claim to be an expert on the place. I do remember there being a few trendy types when I was in though.

These 2 ads are both from 1988.

The top one is just basic stuff about it's hours of biz.

The one below it is advertising a gig by local outfit, Big Blue 72.

BIG BLUE 72 - MARQUEE PHOTOS

Here is a photo collage that came with the Big Blue 72 album, catching some of the action at the Marquee 20 years ago.
Photos are by Neil Watson.

Click onto the image to view the large version.

BIG BLUE 72 - MARQUEE - 1989

This is the LP that captured Big Blue 72 live at the Marquee (Constable Street) on 29th October 1989.
10 members in the band - here goes - KEITH MATHESON, DAVID BOLGER, COLIN DAVIDSON, TONY HOEY, GREGOR IRVIN, ALLAN McGLONE, ALI NAPIER, SHIRLEY POTTS, DOUGIE RICHARDSON & COLIN STEWART. There were also 2 guests joined them on the night, David Oudney & Peter Allan.
This song from the album is one of the more laid-back ones on offer but still has that big sound bursting through - it's called "Days Like These", recorded by a 24 track mobile studio incidentally.
Must also mention the top notch graphics on the cover, drawn by Gordon Hendry, some of which can be viewed on the slide show below.