The Elbow Excitement Thread!

[strangetown]

anyone else notice them just post a video on their twitter to their pyramid slot in 2004? Hint maybe?

Just spotted it. Very good too. Enjoyed them in 2011 but saw them headline Latitude in 2012 and wasn't blown away despite them playing a few old ones. Maybe it was the wrong festival for them?

[Amy Lawn]

Just spotted it. Very good too. Enjoyed them in 2011 but saw them headline Latitude in 2012 and wasn't blown away despite them playing a few old ones. Maybe it was the wrong festival for them?

I thought they went a bit too over-the-top, it came off like they were trying too hard. Having said that, the Latitude crowd don't do going mental.

[strangetown]

I thought they went a bit too over-the-top, it came off like they were trying too hard. Having said that, the Latitude crowd don't do going mental.

Agreed on both points. They had the runway thing (a la stones) that just seemed odd coupled with middle class suburban crowd waiting for something to happen. I can only describe it as Odd.

[GlastoSimon]

Must admit I was disappointed at missing out on Elbow in '11. Would be nice to see them sub again to be honest, not sure I'd see them headline though. Of course that's assuming someone else decent was on!

Mind you, Pulp > Elbow every day of the week. So don't regret it!

[Amy Lawn]

Agreed on both points. They had the runway thing (a la stones) that just seemed odd coupled with middle class suburban crowd waiting for something to happen. I can only describe it as Odd.

I still can't fathom that runway, just... why?

[bucko]

tour and new album dates are out today. tickets on sale too.

[Paul ™]

Got 2 standing ones for the Hydro in Glasgow

[5co77ie]

big hint:

http://www.efestivals.co.uk/news/13/130930a.shtml

[mungo57]

Got my tickets for the O2 in London will be 1st elbow headline gig having only seen them at Glasto! Can't wait!

[GlastoSimon]

Tour dates tell me they won't headline. I think only The Who in '07 have played more than three dates in England between March - September when also headlining Glastonbury. Not sure why that is, it's just always been the norm for headline acts.

Who knows though, they may be an exception to the rule.

[dan05delaney]

2013

Stones and Mumford were in the USA beforehand and played their own uk dates after

Arctic Monkeys are touring this month

2011

Beyonce... one off date

Coldplay.... One off before heading on a world tour in the October

U2... First UK date in over 2 years, First European date in a year, Halfway through the US tour (mainly because bono is a dick and did fell off the stage)

Most headliners seem to play the USA before coming to Europe for the festival season, and then using the festivals as a launch pad to sell their own shows in the autumn / winter

Edited September 30, 2013 by dan05delaney

[5co77ie]

Most headliners seem to play the USA before coming to Europe for the festival season, and then using the festivals as a launch pad to sell their own shows in the autumn / winter

That was the traditional model, however all of a sudden (in the last two years) America suddenly has it's own summer outdoor festival calendar developing on it's own soil - which is altering the touring landscape to some extent.

[dan05delaney]

That was the traditional model, however all of a sudden (in the last two years) America suddenly has it's own summer outdoor festival calendar developing on it's own soil - which is altering the touring landscape to some extent.

Bloody americans cocking shit up

[5co77ie]

Bloody americans cocking shit up

It's actually the loss of the record industry and the collapse of their live touring circuit thanks to a stranglehold by AEG that's more likely the cause. As new American bands struggle to make a living.

[efcfanwirral]

I think Elbow also need to road test all the new stuff before headlining Glastonbury...it'll be a risk playing too much new stuff anyway when I personally don't think much of their older stuff is that well known, so it'll be worth them working out what works and what doesn't live. Also, if there are some big singalong bits people will get to know them on an arena tour in April, maybe helping give the set some crowd atmosphere.

I love Elbow, but I think it'll take a HUGE effort and maybe a couple more BIG hits for them to be a good headliner...

[ninetyeightytwo]

I have four tickets to spare for the Nottingham date of their April 2014 tour.

Nothing dodgy. I bought some tickets without knowing that my girlfriend was doing the same.

If you're interested, PM me.

[slamdunkdafunk]

I've seen them twice before. Manchester Apollo and Glastonbury 2011. A fantastic band, I love them, but can't see headline of the Pyramid.

I think they could smash a Other headline slot and provide a real choice for viewers meaning a split in the crowd

[The 38 year old virgin]

Did anyone else hear this on Jo whiley years ago. On way to Leeds Fest and heard them play this- saw them that weekend and they were brilliant as usual

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oMUTiASn2B8

[stf]

Keyboardist has just posted on twitter: "final vocal DONE *gulp* #album6"

http://twitter.com/CraigLPotter/status/406169275536121856

[zahidf]

Elbow just announced for the Best Kept Secret festival the week before Glasto, in holland. ( Alongside Pixies and Belle and Sebastian)...

[GlastoSimon]

Elbow just announced for the Best Kept Secret festival the week before Glasto, in holland. ( Alongside Pixies and Belle and Sebastian)...

Announced for a number of festivals in June, they're looking likely.

They're headlining Best Kept Secret, although I don't think that will be the case with Glasto.

Edited December 2, 2013 by GlastoSimon

[guypjfreak]

hope they stay away lol yak yak thats all folks

[kaytee...]

Elbow just announced for the Best Kept Secret festival the week before Glasto, in holland. ( Alongside Pixies and Belle and Sebastian)...

Arctic Monkeys headlined BKS on the Friday this year; the Friday after, they headlined Glasto.

Hope this trend doesn't follow next year, still don't think Elbow are pyramid stage headliner material.

[Amy Lawn]

Mumford and Sons headlined this year, let's get some perspective here, we can't have every Pyramid headliner a massive act or brilliant act. Sometimes the dross will headline, sometimes smaller bands will headline, there are far worse bands than Elbow who could get a leg-up (actually, I can't think of a better one, perfect mix of years of graft + growing popularity). Their live show isn't the most exciting thing you'll ever see, but it's a crowd-pleaser of much higher standards than a lot of the shit the Pyramid endures. And do I really have to point out that there are dozens of (better) stages you can be watching?

[russycarps]

Mumford and Sons headlined this year, let's get some perspective here, we can't have every Pyramid headliner a massive act or brilliant act. Sometimes the dross will headline, sometimes smaller bands will headline, there are far worse bands than Elbow who could get a leg-up (actually, I can't think of a better one, perfect mix of years of graft + growing popularity). Their live show isn't the most exciting thing you'll ever see, but it's a crowd-pleaser of much higher standards than a lot of the shit the Pyramid endures. And do I really have to point out that there are dozens of (better) stages you can be watching?

You don't like the Beatles so your opinion is invalid unfortunately