Hard Rock Calling 2010

[ThunderRoad]

I was there last year, Friday Killers - awful crowd, too intent in throwing bottles at people and talking throughout and extremely bad sound, shame as their a good band. Neil Young very impressive, and Macca coming out at the end - bonus! And Bruce is Bruce awesome enough said!

They should try and talk Bruce into playing on the Sunday again, the only problem with that they'll have to tell Macca he's main support instead of headliner!

Anyway the only addition for sure so far for this year is Melissa Etheridge on the Sat, who else is just a guess so far.

[tricky106]

Hopefully some other big artists will be announced as what was posted on their Facebook page seemed to hint at that.

Although I do like a bit of Keane I would be dissapointed if they played.

Hopefully someone like The Pixies, The Flaming Lips, Them Crooked Vultures, James, Paul Weller, The Manic Street Preachers or similar will play.

[tsipouras]

what about john fogerty? do you think he 's still a possible addition?

the James rumour is circulating a lot lately.

How about the waterboys? not subheadliners obviously, but one of the addtions

Meat Loaf just released a new record too.

[staffsknot]

With all the legends on tour I think Keane would be a massive disappointment compared with who they could get.

As for HRC 2009 yes it was immense, Neil Young and Seasick Steve really set the crowd going - especially when Hey Hey, My My rang out. Bruce was equally incredible from his set opener to the close - even better my mate had wanted to see Springsteen for years so he was bouncing off the walls!

[judyblue110]

I saw Neil in Aberdeen a few days previous to HRC, so I'm clearly slightly biased and can say I thought Neil was better.

Only just, though, that was my first time seeing Springsteen, though he was on my "must see" list for years. He put on one hell of a show, and both those 2 nights will go down amongst the best gigs I've been to.

[Flaminglippy]

Hopefully someone like The Pixies, The Flaming Lips, Them Crooked Vultures, James, Paul Weller, The Manic Street Preachers or similar will play.

Edited April 21, 2010 by Flaminglippy

[tricky106]

Looks like Keane have concerts on the 25th and 26th June so I guess unlikely for the Sunday unless they do three days in a row.

[judyblue110]

Looks like Keane have concerts on the 25th and 26th June so I guess unlikely for the Sunday unless they do three days in a row.

[tsipouras]

thank god

[trickytree]

Looks like Keane have concerts on the 25th and 26th June so I guess unlikely for the Sunday unless they do three days in a row.

[staffsknot]

see Keane in Dalby Forest on the Fri... And if she wants to stop @ Dalby on Sat for Simply Red . . . . I

[Flaminglippy]

I feel your pain mate, I really do that kind of a weekend would result in a 'Falling Down' moment for sure.

I really cannot stand Simply Red and feel like you're taking one for the team there in sitting through it - might have to buy you a beer

Seriously if its Keane I will be gutted, mind you I think you've just reminded me how bad it could be and I'm now quite cheery.

[tricky106]

Just noticed a message on twitter from yesterday saying not long to go till more band are announced.

Hopefully this will be on Monday or Tuesday next week.

[ride111]

Have been on this board almost every day though haven't commented due to the lack of activity from the folks at Hard Rock Calling.

Anyways, I really hope some acts are announced this week.

So does no one still have no idea who any of the other acts on Sunday may be...?!

[judyblue110]

Have been on this board almost every day though haven't commented due to the lack of activity from the folks at Hard Rock Calling.

Anyways, I really hope some acts are announced this week.

So does no one still have no idea who any of the other acts on Sunday may be...?!

[ride111]

It'll be this week. Maybe tomorrow.

[tricky106]

Do you think any either the Doves or the Manic Street Preachers could play?

[Hurricane11]

The Dead Weather have been confirmed to play Glastonbury on the saturday, maybe the will play HRC on the sunday

[judyblue110]

The Dead Weather have been confirmed to play Glastonbury on the saturday, maybe the will play HRC on the sunday

[judyblue110]

Biffy Clyro have an announcement tonight too!

God I hope it's not them. Already endured them once .

[Hurricane11]

I really dont want to see Biffy Clyro. They are a poor mans Fall out boy. Total crap.

They announced Ibiza rock today so hopefylly they have finished announcing:-)

Edited April 26, 2010 by Hurricane11

[tricky106]

Meh. Funnily enough, I can actually see this turning out to be their "very exciting" announcement.

I just find everything Jack White does to be droll and predictable, he's a bit of a wannabe really, without any real substance.

[ride111]

Jack White is hugely overrated.

Enjoyed a few White Stripes songs' but Dead Weather and Raconteurs are very average. Judyblue - I agree with your assesment of him. In terms of White Stripes sound I actually prefer the Black Keys.

Anyways, still no one knows who could be announced. What about Black Rebel Motorcycle Club? They seem to be on a heavy touring schedule currently, wondering if it would lead them to play HRC....

[edgar]

I really dont want to see Biffy Clyro. They are a poor mans Fall out boy. Total crap.

They announced Ibiza rock today so hopefylly they have finished announcing:-)

[judyblue110]

Jack White is hugely overrated.

Enjoyed a few White Stripes songs' but Dead Weather and Raconteurs are very average. Judyblue - I agree with your assesment of him. In terms of White Stripes sound I actually prefer the Black Keys.