Match day band? your opinion

[silent majority]

It has been suggested, after the recent survey, that we could use a match day band to increase the atmosphere and noise level at the Keepmoat. We've seen some examples, good and bad, in recent seasons at the Keepmoat, the stand out one being the Portsmouth fans. England of course have the England Band, ex-SWFC, and they gather criticism as well as plaudits.

But what's your opinion? Should we give it a try at the Keepmoat?

[Pintolager]

Why not? At least on a trial basis and take it from there.

[BigKeif]

Can't see it doing any harm but anything will be better than the atmosphere that we have at the moment which is non-existent.

[Jenny]

No, no, no, no and more no from me.

If people are so arsed about improving the match day atmosphere they should make an effort to contribute to it rather than just expecting someone with a drum, a band, or a singing section to do the 'work' for them.

I tend to find those that moan about the atmosphere are those who make no effort whatsoever themselves.

I would be very frustrated if a band was placed anywhere near me.

[big fat yorkshire pudding]

Yes from me to giving it a trial, why not, but they'd have to be decent and used right, but I'm all for trialling things see how it goes.

[Pintolager]

I think you're right there bfyp regarding the decency of the band. I can understand fans moaning about drummers etc if they are not that good and don't really know how to create an atmosphere

[MrFrost]

Yeah. Worth a try. Can't be any worse than it is now.

[DN8ROVER]

No, no, no, no and more no from me.

If people are so arsed about improving the match day atmosphere they should make an effort to contribute to it rather than just expecting someone with a drum, a band, or a singing section to do the 'work' for them.

I tend to find those that moan about the atmosphere are those who make no effort whatsoever themselves.

I would be very frustrated if a band was placed anywhere near me.

Agree 100%

[Bald Rover]

Best thing ever was the drummer at the Allianz arena Bayern Munich....stood at the front never did anything other than get the crowd going!!starting and maintaining chants etc was awesome to watch....

I also think we miss Andy as Donny dog! far too subdued now! Andy used to initiate crowd interaction etc and was hilarious at times....

[Metalmicky]

No, no, no, no and more no from me.

If people are so arsed about improving the match day atmosphere they should make an effort to contribute to it rather than just expecting someone with a drum, a band, or a singing section to do the 'work' for them.

I tend to find those that moan about the atmosphere are those who make no effort whatsoever themselves.

I would be very frustrated if a band was placed anywhere near me.

When you say moaning......................

[Metalmicky]

Best thing ever was the drummer at the Allianz arena Bayern Munich....[/quote]

Think you dropped something there..................

[RobTheRover]

Best thing ever was the drummer at the Allianz arena Bayern Munich....stood at the front never did anything other than get the crowd going!!starting and maintaining chants etc was awesome to watch....

I also think we miss Andy as Donny dog! far too subdued now! Andy used to initiate crowd interaction etc and was hilarious at times....

Shall we have a whip round and buy Donny Dog a moped?

[RedJ]

I'd definitely like to see this at least on a trial basis.

[bobjimwilly]

Shall we have a whip round and buy Donny Dog a moped?

Yes, yes, YES 

[dknward2]

Maybe trial at pre season games finding the best spot like next to away or front of south or back of south maybe family stand in the corner

[RedJ]

There's no point in preseason games. No one attempts to make an atmosphere at them and it'd fall flat on its arse.

I'd say back of the south though.

[Bald Rover]

Best thing ever was the drummer at the Allianz arena Bayern Munich....[/quote]

Think you dropped something there..................

eh???Am I daft or missing something?

[Wild Rover]

Maybe its to do with TSV 1860 München , being the "Other" team who share stadium, other than that , I am not sure. But as you refer to BM ( assume it was one of their matches you watched), cant see what is "Dropped".

[roversontheup]

No, no, no, no and more no from me.

If people are so arsed about improving the match day atmosphere they should make an effort to contribute to it rather than just expecting someone with a drum, a band, or a singing section to do the 'work' for them.

I tend to find those that moan about the atmosphere are those who make no effort whatsoever themselves.

I would be very frustrated if a band was placed anywhere near me.

Agree 100%

Me too.  Atmosphere needs to be generated by supporters singing and chanting.  Bands may make a noise but I would hate to be sat or stood anywhere close.
For me it's a lazy option. Not suggesting banging a drum or blowing a trumpet isn't hard work but its been considered because not enough supporters are prepared to put the effort into more 'traditional' footie noise.

[godlike1]

As long as they don't play the same rubbish the England band do, old classics are ok but are boring after the 1st or 2nd rendition, they would need to have plenty of rousing tunes in their locker along with others to help whip the crowd up. I've just come back from morocco from my hols and they have some great stuff which you can't help to get going to. I'll post a vid I took when back at my pc

[Wild Rover]

 A Pre-Requisite is that the "Members" of the band can actually play the instruments. Then repotoire could be sorted. Nah......No band for me.

[swintonrover]

 When I saw the thread title, I thought it meant half time entertainment.

Thing is, even with a band, we go back to the old chestnut of all the singers sitting seperately, reducing atmosphere. Until that's sorted, I can't see a band having much effect.

[knockers]

If you want a band then go to a gig.

[Mr1Croft]

At Dortmund they have a fan who doesn't watch the games, but instead stands facing the "yellow wall" with a megaphone and gets the crowd going.

Speaking from an entirely personal point of view I'm not sure if a band is the right way to go around improving the match-day atmosphere. Using the England band as an example I have heard people say that the atmosphere at Wembley for England games is poor (much like the KMS) and the band don't help.

Then there is the question of whether it will be genuine supporters or a local band as it were...

[Wellred]

At Dortmund they have a fan who doesn't watch the games, but instead stands facing the "yellow wall" with a megaphone and gets the crowd going.

Speaking from an entirely personal point of view I'm not sure if a band is the right way to go around improving the match-day atmosphere. Using the England band as an example I have heard people say that the atmosphere at Wembley for England games is poor (much like the KMS) and the band don't help.

Then there is the question of whether it will be genuine supporters or a local band as it were...

I think the atmosphere at Wembley might have something to do with the rubbish that the fans have to endure when England play there.

[Mr1Croft]

Perhaps Wellred    but even when Engalnd have played well against bigger sides (Brazil, Spain etc.,) there just isn't that hair raising goose-bump noise levels...

[Wellred]

I cant remember the last time I got excited watching England

[LincsRover]

I remember after the South Africa World Cup JR suggested vuvuzela's to get some atmosphere! Wouldn't want to go there but I can't see the harm of trying a band for a few games - if it doesn't work, ditch it!

 

[Leebtyler]

There Is no harm I giving it a try, but it would need to be somewhere other than the south stand, they make enough noise.

The issue with the KMS is the East and west stands, they NEVER make noise, I should know, I sit there with my ST.

if the band is going to work (I don't think it will) it needs to be amateur ish with a decent but not too good standard if that make sense, and please don't use that guy from Portsmouth as an example, he annoys the shit out of me lol.

[DonnyBazR0ver]

I wouldn't necessarily go for a band, but recruit someone capable of this etc., to add to the drum(s)

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4BxgbulaDk" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4BxgbulaDk</a>

Just a trumpet or some kind of horn would provide much more than what a drum beat alone can provide.

Just that little fanfare above, always gets the desired response of 'Ole', and if we are about to embark on a new era of 'Ole' football, could come in handy.