The Cabin Club
I was resident Vocalist and Compare for over 9 years at the famouse Cabin Club, have some wonderful memories any one out there remember me or worked with me.
I was also a Double act with my partner Jerry Derosa and sang with most of the big bands of the day, I now live in The Isle Of Man and have for over 35 years I still record and do the od gig, this is a great site to help find any old friends. Cheers
Frank Cane - 5/9/10
In the mid 60's I worked as a DJ at Mr Smiths and there I met an American girl called Sandi Pizuti who was the step daughter of "The Captain" John Howard who owned the Cabin. Sandi and I were briefly engaged and I was privileged to be given an honary membership of the club.
I well remember meeting Matt Busby and his wife along with many others. Sandi went back to America and I last saw her in I think 1991 when she came back following the sad death of her mother Mildred.
Eric Stanton - 30/12/10
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The Cabin Club that was part of the Portland Hotel was on Wilmslow Road, near the crossroads of Wilmslow/Mosley/Wilbraham Roads, but not quite on the corner, almost opposite what was then called Lancaster Road but is now Landcross Road. I know, because my father, Joseph Cliff, was manager of both hotel and club from 1955 until it closed in the early '70's. He actually physically built the part of the club that was known as the Fontana. Am wondering if the first comment here from Chris about his grandmother might be referring to a Mrs Mather, who was the receptionist there for a good while. My sister spent much more time there than I did and remembers much more than I do, so if you reply, I will get her to try and answer any questions you may have.
I have attached another photo - whilst I cannot be 100% sure, I do suspect this is also the cabin club.
If any anecdotes about the club come to mind please do share.