2013-09-19

Sam & Cheryl

Hi Philip & David

We found this website through your mellows bar facebook page, and we absolutely love it. And all the memories come flooding back.

So wish you guys had a bar now we could drink at! Just like before as that is where all the good looking men used to go!!

Love you guys x :-)

2013-03-26

Rebecca & Sarah

Hi Philip & Dave
What a Great Surprise when we stumbled across this Website, Well Cool. We chat about the Mellows Bar Days with Great Fondness You Guys are the Tops!! And always had time to Chat to people, some think you never Get in Bars & Pubs We will pass the Word about this site to our friends.
It would Be Great To See a Wikipedia Page on Mellows Bar Guys!!
Keep up the Good work and We might See You Both One Day.
Take Care from Rebecca & Sarah xx:-)

2012-03-04

ronnie daniel

hi guys dy ronnie here, gud 2 see the mellows website. i wud luv u 2 have a reunion let me knw wen. im still djing,i did a few gigs in spain a while ago, im back in reading at the horse and jockey pub, castle street reading at the weekends doing private partys etc. been working gigs in slough, pangbourne a few clubs been ok.be gud 2 spk 2 u lot keep in touch, thanks.

2010-07-13

Tasha holt

Oh my god. Paul R told me about this site and it's fab. I thought u guys had dissapeared. Great to hear you are still working together, although sure you would have killed each other by now lol. Every time I pass mellows and look up at that top bedroom window I remember being bloody woken for change at 2am whilst Dave snored on the sofa and phill had gone to town!!!!  Those were the days. I'll let mum know to look this up, she often talks about you both. So Bournemouth! I knew phill would end up there. I am often in b/mouth with work so get in touch and we can meet for a coffee or a cocktail. Lots if love, Tasha. X

2009-11-19

paul robson

I spent much of my youth here drinking stella and working. Phill and dave you where top guys

2009-08-20

Russell Alsop

Hey everyone,

what good times! Amazing to see so many of the old faces. Bizarrely I often get a nod or hello from people in Reading/Caversham that I recognise but can't quite place......and there they are in the photos! Next time a 'Mellow's' remembrance chat will break the ice.

So now I own and run PlugnPlay Studios in Caversham holding up the dance music tradition. I have a 7am license, so for those still partying......;-)

I still DJ and will be performing at Bestival this year. I am also making lots of music, I have a record deal under the name 'Russell's Teapot' and my latest single has just been playlisted on Radio1. Was walking down the Mellow Brick Road with Mat Carter the other day and said that I had seen this site. I have done vocals on a number of his new tracks to be released soon. They are banging so check him out if you get the chance.

Love to all, hope you are enjoying life and haven't ended up too depressed from our over endulgent early 90's .

Thanks for the site guys.

Russ x

2009-01-17

David W Alldridge

To Philip & Dave - After several years I finally track you down. Wet and cold here in Marrakech. Internet cafe, quick Google and voila - Mellows nostalgia website. Me: 1999-2003, Australia; 2004-2007 S.E. Asia; presently, Morocco. Back in UK in April, hopefully back working in my old job based near Bristol.
I was actually in Bournemouth at the start of my travels this time, back in October 2008, as I caught the ferry from Poole with my bicycle and cycled to Spain. Also, I sometimes work near Bournemouth. It remains one of my favourite areas.

David

2009-01-13

Prone

Hey those days were a laugh spinning down at Mellows.. props to Phil & Dave. I left Reading for London in 02  got married & have 2 lovely kids.Still DJ but only at big events & festivals now (Like Brighton Festival, Dedbeat).Over the years as a DJ Ive warmed up for all my heros ranging from Gwen McCrae, Roy Ayers, Biz Markie, Brand Nubian, Amp Fiddler, Crusadors, Sugar Hill Gang (while I name drop have you got all night..lol) etc etc & now as a musician play in one of the top funkbands in europe 'Funkshone'..check us on youtube! (lp available in HMV etc)...We headlined Camdens Jazz Cafe 4 times last year & on  Saturday played the 100 club.. we also headlined a festival in Norway replacing Earth Wind & Fire!!
 i'm also a producer & my music is getting airplay (ep up on iTunes - DJ Prone - Fade 2 Fortune. Musicaly all is real good & I would like to thank the good folk & vibe of Mellows for helping me pave the way to my success (although i'm still in a day job .. heh heh). Its funny seeing that picture of me on the site with my ex.. I forgot I had hair once.. lol
check out: www.myspace.com/djprone ..spinning records since 1983

2008-09-24

emma lucas

G'day from DownUnder my lovelies,

loving the website, the photo's are fabulous! I'm only sorry I never got to see the Real Deal : (

Lots of love, emma  8-0

2008-07-23

Chris Beggs

Hey Guys...A friend told me about the site, and so here i am..Its great to see you still hold the mellows thing dear to you..Reading has really got depressing, too many bars, too few people bothering to go out, and MOST importantly,not many playing truly great soul / funk / latin vibes..Personally, I'm involved in a (periodic) soul event called Golddust, which is real ()rare)groove and boogie / soul we all love, and I do a bit at the Jazz Cafe (where i try hard to slip in some great classics if a few "in the know" people are in)...So basically, im still pushing fine soul music out to anybody that loves it or wants to find out more about it...Regrettably, most punters are just happy to dance to the mainly purile pop R&B that has become all too familiar everywhere we go...SO....You'd better organise a reunion and you had better invite me to DJ, otherwise there will be words im afraid!!!  Love Beggsy

2008-03-27

Tony & Sarah

Hi Philip & Dave

Cool website - Good to see a picture of the actress Kate Winslet.

Sounds like you are still having fun in Bournemouth, come back to Reading - Caversham needs you !!!

Cheers Tony & Sarah 8-)

2008-03-26

Nick Ager

Well, well, well . . . what memories.  Great to see the mellows vibe still lives on.  When are you coming back? There's plenty of failing establishments in Caversham could do with a touch of the old Phil and Dave magic.  Getting hammered in a Thai Restaurant just isn't the same!

2008-02-12

Sandy & Gemma

Hi Philip & David

Great website.

Mellows Bar was one of the coolest bars of all time.

You guys, are a true legend.

Luv

Sandy & Gemma :-)

2007-11-30

Tom Roberts

the glory days!

2007-11-08

Gemma Keeping

8-0 Oh my god! I have stumbled across this website by accident and it is fantastic! I have always said it would be great to go back to the "mellows days" and looking at this website has made my week! Phil & Dave...we miss you! Caversham is rubbish now! COME BACK!!
Not sure about the horrendous photo of me on here! Would love to catch up with you guys... please put me on your mailing list and arrange a reunion soon very soon!

2007-10-05

sy haze

just been having a look through the galleries...this is a classic http://www.mellowsbar.com/mellows/html/vip_guests_8.html
the look on the female official on the right is priceless!

i'll have to dig out and scan in any photos i can find from our time at the bar.

will also put together a Mellows Era House mix for you :)

Easy, Sy

2007-08-29

aaron

hi Phil and all
searched the site many times now, is really cool loads of info.
it's nice to see a bit of england whilst here
lol
aaron and zenith

2007-07-02

Debbie

Hi Guys (Philip & David)

I picked up a flier the other day of mellows bar at the white horse pub, what a turn up !

What a cool website !!  Love the little sweet matey's / logo !!!

A mellows reunion sounds lik fun.

Loved the mellows photos.

I remember seeing Kate Winslet (Titanic Kate Winslet The actress) at mellows bar.

Keep up the good work with the website.

Love Debbie - Your Fan (he he) xx ;-)

p.s. could you add me to the mellows mailing list

2007-07-02

Jessica

Dear Philip & David

A friend of mine said there was a Mellows website so I though I would take a look.

And I was supprised how good it was and to see all the photos of my friends.

It brought back all the memories of a special times in my life at Mellows. And you - 'Philip and Dave' always spent the time speaking to everyone and making them feel special and the staff were just as friendly as well.

Could please you add me to your Mellows members mailing list.

Love & Kisses Jessica (Bacrdi & Coke and 2 straws !!)8-0

2006-12-08

Neil de Tisi

Hey Guy's,

Great website but I do not remember seeing Kate Winslett there! (must of been drunk at the time).

2006-11-23

Julie

Wow guys, well done on getting the website together, it looks real awesome.  Many memories of the Bar although blurred ones of course!  xx

2006-11-23

Johanna Lovell-Davis

Amazed to be passed on details of your website. Great to see all your photos, what a blast from the past! I'm happy and well, have been living in Cardiff since University. Continued to enjoy a bit of a mad one for a while, but have eventually calmed down and own a house here for the moment. Planning to emmigrate to New Zealand in the near future.

Hope you're all well, especially you Phil and Dave x

2006-11-09

Rob

I hope you were drinking the Baileys and not your kids! :-D

2006-10-16

alisa welford

hi phil and dave,
    I remember the Mellows Bar days well. My friend and I used to bring our babies in on a Thursday morning and sit and drink Baileys and chat to you guys! She's 18 now! Wish you were still there.

        Alisa xxxxxxxxxxx

2006-10-11

sy heighes (aka dj haze)

Well imagine my suprise when my Mum passed me a letter with the mellows logo on!!

I honestly thought it was something that had taken almost 10 years to arrive!!

A real pleasant suprise and one that's brought back a lot of really good memories.

Big shouts to Phil and Dave - Maybe even see you guys soon!!

Sy

2006-10-09

jim day

well guys i was suprised to recieve mail from the mellow team. hope you are both doing ok, me personaly im still working soulvillage and soulville weekenders as well as monthly club nights in london. if you ever get a reunion together let me know, i will pass on info to pete sinclair and chris beggs. i wish you all the best for the future, and you never know we may all get together again one day. chreers
jim

2006-10-05

Phil

Hi guys, was really happy to recieve your cards in the post.
Spent a while looking through your site and remembering what was.

Mellows has and will always have a special place in my heart.

Thanks for remembering me


 DJ Phil.

2006-09-21

Sarah

Love the theme tune! very funky.

2006-08-16

Simon

Nice to see Mellows again. Well done on the website guys.

2006-08-07

Daniel

Hi Guys

Good luck with the website.

I think it is great - just like the Bar!

It is cool to hear the original Mellow's theme tune.

Good to see the flyers & when is the new one going to be out?

Regards

Daniel  :-)

2006-08-07

Allan & Mates

Hi Mellows Guys & Followers & Friends

Website is looking cool!

Thanks for putting the Bar So picture on the "Latest News" section of The Followers & Friens Of Mellows Bar - New & Old Memorabilia.

Whats the official launch date of the Mellows Website ?

Cheers Allan & Mates 8-)