T-fix Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Hello, me and a friend will be spending a few weeks in England this summer and want to find out what is behind this hype about the Sheffield music scene Could anybody give us a hint, please, as to what are the best places for live music - preferably indie, alternative, rock... Best wishes for 2008 from Germany T-fix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R_kid Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 the leadmill! bit hit n miss, but thats yu best bet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTHFB Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 There's also The Boardwalk - and if it is open (not sure) the new Carling Academy, but you'd need to check on the opening date for that. Casbah used to have live bands on on Thursday nights too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Also the dove and rainbow and west st live.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 A good place to start would be to pick up a copy of Sandman listings magazine http://www.sandmanmagazine.co.uk/ or "The Sheffield Telegraph" (every Friday) has a good listings section. The Boardwalk is great venue but tend more towards cover bands and "bl**dy h*ll I thought they'd split up years ago" type bands. The Leadmill used to be *the* live venue in Sheffield - but is more geared up towards its club nights these days - but is still a good place to see a band and has recently been given a good run for its money by Plug which does a lot of medium sized gigs. Shef Uni has 3 venues of varying sizes and so has loads of gigs on and the new 2000+ Carling Academy is due to open in spring. For up & coming indie bands - the Grapes is well worth checking out and for rock/metal/punk - Corporation is the main venue. Enjoy your stay... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdnaKrabappe Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 When you get here, pick up a copy of exposed. If you want to see Sheffield bands, West street live is good (and usually free) The Howard also has them on, occasionally the Frog and Parrot, the Cremone, Grapes, and the Boardwalk are making more of an effort as well. DQ also are promoting a few up and coming sheffield bands. There is usually something on most nights of the week. If you go on myspace and link to some of these venues pages, you'll be able to see what bands they promote. As far as the Arctic Monkeys go, I hear Manchester is good for them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discodown Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 What about Under The Boardwalk? They do live bands 7 days a week. Also Nylon, the grapes and loads of others. Sheffield actually has a very healthy live music scene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halibut Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Try the Riverside on a Sunday evening for the very best in new acoustic talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdnaKrabappe Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 And Broken strings at the green room for acoustic sets by some of the members of some of the Sheffield bands sometimes. Usually quite eclectic and can be hit and miss but i've seen some good uns there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-fix Posted January 3, 2008 Author Share Posted January 3, 2008 Wow, many many thanks! You people from Sheffield are all very nice I am sure we will find something interesting to watch and listen to (probably around mid July). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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