Tramlines 2023 and Hillsborough Gigs

[Hirstys 12th Pint]

1 hour ago, James360 said:

Not that it matters as going to pay it but what was beer prices like?

£6.60 for Amstel, Pale Rider, Dark Fruits and Inches Cider.

[Digi]

23 hours ago, sheffinghell said:

This is pretty much what a friend said to me this morning! Still looking forward to tonight, but may have been spoiled by having seen Richard Hawley on very good form in a small venue earlier this week. Not the biggest fan of big gigs, but it's Sheffield, so had to be done. 

What did you think? We were there last night too and I actually thought they were brilliant. I'd read so many mixed reviews that I was a bit worried but we were really pleasantly surprised by how good they were. I mean, we are never going to get more than a few words out of Alex but he has always been the same. I don't even think it's about him being too cool - I think he just can't do it. As a front man, I actually think he has gotten better at it over the years 

 

Still slightly gutted I miss A Certain Romance on Friday. I was at Heaton Park for Courteeners. AM blew them out of park 

Edited June 11, 2023 by Digi

[Samjones]

Thoroughly enjoyed AM but rather miffed about how the front pen worked. I wouldn’t have such an issue if they advertised it as a first come first served system for wrist bands but a bit sham that if you turn up later and even if there is room in the front section you can’t go in even if those with wristbands are relaxing somewhere at the back at that point 

[Btyler]

Agree re front pen - lucky enough to get a wrist band and had lots of space , absolutely loved it.

Separate note , was fantastic having pale rider on at a lot of the bars- chance of this happening at tramlines?

[sheffinghell]

On 6/11/2023 at 10:19 AM, Digi said:

What did you think? We were there last night too and I actually thought they were brilliant. I'd read so many mixed reviews that I was a bit worried but we were really pleasantly surprised by how good they were. I mean, we are never going to get more than a few words out of Alex but he has always been the same. I don't even think it's about him being too cool - I think he just can't do it. As a front man, I actually think he has gotten better at it over the years 

 

Still slightly gutted I miss A Certain Romance on Friday. I was at Heaton Park for Courteeners. AM blew them out of park 

Musically superb, great staging, although I thought it was a bit weird cutting the lights between songs. I was a bit disappointed with the lack of interaction tbh. I'm not expecting Jarvis levels of energy (or Brett Anderson, who was incredible at Kite yesterday), but a bit of hey Sheffield, how are you doing, good to be home, etc, would've been nice. 

I was lucky enough to get into the front pit. Great view and not as crowded as I thought it might be. I'm not sure it was needed, as didn't seem to be a lot of moshing. It was also not managed well, as when I went in, a lot were getting a wristband then going straight back out until AM came on. The sea of phones in there throughout was a tad annoying, especially as half of them seemed to be filming themselves singing along. I know, I'm an old grouch, but not tall, and do like to see the band!

The reception of The Hives down front seemed pretty lacklustre too. Totally different to their crowd at Live at Leeds the other week, which was a fantastic festival experience. 

All in all, glad I went, great gig, but not the best I've ever seen by far.

 

[Hirstys 12th Pint]

52 minutes ago, Btyler said:

Agree re front pen - lucky enough to get a wrist band and had lots of space , absolutely loved it.

Separate note , was fantastic having pale rider on at a lot of the bars- chance of this happening at tramlines?

The license for Pale Rider is owned by one of the Monkeys mates from way back who also part owns bars with Matt Helders.  Suspect this is how Pale Rider got onto the bar offering.

Probably a separate arrangement for Tramlines and know there has been a tie in with Thornbridge previously.

Regardless be nice for the prices not to rise at Tramlines.   Deems to be +50p every year. 

[Btyler]

16 minutes ago, Hirstys 12th Pint said:

The license for Pale Rider is owned by one of the Monkeys mates from way back who also part owns bars with Matt Helders.  Suspect this is how Pale Rider got onto the bar offering.

Probably a separate arrangement for Tramlines and know there has been a tie in with Thornbridge previously.

Regardless be nice for the prices not to rise at Tramlines.   Deems to be +50p every year. 

Interesting! Just been reading up about it , having lived in Kelham behind the fat cat for a few years was very sad when the brewery closed up shop… https://thornbridgebrewery.co.uk/blogs/news-from-the-brewery/saving-kelham-island-brewery-the-return-of-pale-rider

 

if james o hara involved here could be a chance of it coming trammers too?

 

agree re beer prices 

[karlnuttall]

The Tramlines app has just been updated and all stage splits are on it.

Judging by the placement of the 'secret set' - I would say McFly is a pretty solid guess.

[Hirstys 12th Pint]

Tramlines 23 App now up and running with stage times.  

I have busy Friday and Saturday - Sunday not so much.

[swede]

On 6/16/2023 at 12:24 PM, karlnuttall said:

The Tramlines app has just been updated and all stage splits are on it.

Judging by the placement of the 'secret set' - I would say McFly is a pretty solid guess.

I still dont get why its McFly

[Hirstys 12th Pint]

21 hours ago, swede said:

I still dont get why its McFly

On the poster as The Scottish Flys.

What is the most common start to a Scottish name ?  Mc !

Mc + Fly + McFly.

[swede]

40 minutes ago, Hirstys 12th Pint said:

On the poster as The Scottish Flys.

What is the most common start to a Scottish name ?  Mc !

Mc + Fly + McFly.

I understand that bit, worked that out a while ago. I just cant get my head round out of all the bands out there why the first secret set I've seen at Tramlines is f**king McFly of all bands, not exactly your typical Tramlines main stage band. 

[karlnuttall]

55 minutes ago, swede said:

I understand that bit, worked that out a while ago. I just cant get my head round out of all the bands out there why the first secret set I've seen at Tramlines is f**king McFly of all bands, not exactly your typical Tramlines main stage band. 

Agree with that. I'm not a massive fan myself but caught them at Glasto last year and they were actually pretty good (in a purely nostalgic sense). Think they could go down quite well at Tramlines.

[sheffinghell]

1 hour ago, swede said:

I understand that bit, worked that out a while ago. I just cant get my head round out of all the bands out there why the first secret set I've seen at Tramlines is f**king McFly of all bands, not exactly your typical Tramlines main stage band. 

They have a headline show in Leeds M Square a week or two before

[Hirstys 12th Pint]

4 hours ago, swede said:

I understand that bit, worked that out a while ago. I just cant get my head round out of all the bands out there why the first secret set I've seen at Tramlines is f**king McFly of all bands, not exactly your typical Tramlines main stage band. 

I bet they draw a massive crowd. 

[swede]

Just now, Hirstys 12th Pint said:

I bet they draw a massive crowd. 

Aye they will def draw a big crowd. Our group will be there out of curiosity and if it is them we'll be staying to watch. 

[Hirstys 12th Pint]

1 hour ago, swede said:

Aye they will def draw a big crowd. Our group will be there out of curiosity and if it is them we'll be staying to watch. 

Get there early as Red Rum Club are on before and they are brilliant.

[karlnuttall]

1 hour ago, Hirstys 12th Pint said:

Get there early as Red Rum Club are on before and they are brilliant.

Red Rum Club are vastly underrated IMO. Top band.

[swede]

6 hours ago, Hirstys 12th Pint said:

Get there early as Red Rum Club are on before and they are brilliant.

I’ll give them a listen during overtime tomorrow morning 

[sheffinghell]

Via Sheffield Hopcast ... there's a TBA Tramlines beer, but we don't know who that is yet

[sheffinghell]

If you fancy a listen to the Tramlines Hopcast episode... https://www.sheffieldhopcast.co.uk/episode/hopcast-x-tramlines-2023

[Hirstys 12th Pint]

17 hours ago, sheffinghell said:

Via Sheffield Hopcast ... there's a TBA Tramlines beer, but we don't know who that is yet

Pretty sure Thornbridge have done a Tramlines brew each year.  Quite possibly something else rebadged but its usually decent and save drinking Red Stripe in a can.

[Hirstys 12th Pint]

Not long now.  Who are people planning on seeing. 

Here is my schedule from the App.  Don't think I will have time for a beer on Friday !!

Friday
The Enemy
Dead Pony
Circa Waves
Dead Letter
Sea Girls
The Mary Wallopers
DMA's
The K's
Bloc Party

Saturday
Franz Von
EPB
Red Rum Club
McFly
High School
Blossoms
Courteeners

Sunday
The Zutons
Courting
Rev
Wunderhorse
Anyone but Kaiser Chiefs !!!!!!
Paul Heaton 
 

[sheffinghell]

17 minutes ago, Hirstys 12th Pint said:

Not long now.  Who are people planning on seeing. 

Here is my schedule from the App.  Don't think I will have time for a beer on Friday !!

Friday
The Enemy
Dead Pony
Circa Waves
Dead Letter
Sea Girls
The Mary Wallopers
DMA's
The K's
Bloc Party

Saturday
Franz Von
EPB
Red Rum Club
McFly
High School
Blossoms
Courteeners

Sunday
The Zutons
Courting
Rev
Wunderhorse
Anyone but Kaiser Chiefs !!!!!!
Paul Heaton 
 

Not too dissimilar, although I don't mind Kaiser Chiefs. Add in Spector on Saturday and a bit of comedy - definitely seeing bit of Omid Djalili, see how it goes then nip round for the Zutons. Shame they've pitched Sugababes directly against Paul Heaton.

[DomDom1984]

McFly are a wonderful live act, and I'd advise anyone who even remotely doesn't mind them to give them a go if they're there.

They did a secret set at Slam Dunk a couple of years ago which rocked and yes, drew a MASSIVE crowd.