WORLD CUP FINAL!

SATURDAY 5TH JUNE

ANNUAL YARD DOG COUNTRY ALL-DAYER

Featuring HUNGRYTOWN (USA), SHIPCOTE & FRIENDS, BRIDIE JACKSON, MARK BERSERK, JACK BURNESS & CHUMS AND STAGGERIN’ JON LEE

SUNDAY 6TH JUNE GIGS

BLUES & ROCK DOUBLE HEADER

Featuring an afternoon of two of the most popular and gifted bands who play regularly at The Tyne Bar. This could well be the highlight of the Summer!

The Lounge Lizards (2.30)

www.theloungelizards.net

The Proper Boys (5.00)

www.theproperboys.co.uk

AND THEN IN THE EVENING…..

The Flytes + Prodding Juliet

A Tyne Bar Sunday Session Gig
Free – 8.30pm

This is weird. At least half a dozen times we’d wandered right along the east Quayside trying to find this legendary “Tyne” boozer without once coming anywhere near it. And then, one Sunday afternoon, it appeared before us like some low-budget Brigadoon, and our prayers were answered.

If only I wasn’t such a bone-idle bastard I’d be along here every week.

Thank Christ we persevered. A quick history lesson: many years ago, the owners of The Tyne were turfed out of the Barley Mow on City Road by that awful Firkin chain, so they basically took everything from the old pub – the management, the atmosphere, even the bloody pub sign -and lugged it lock, stock and barrel along the river to what used to be the Ship Tavern under Glasshouse Bridge. And there it remains today. The thing is, though, there’s very little in the way of a tacky 80’s “theme” here, some criminal mullets notwithstanding. It’s not so much that time has stood still here, more that it’s proof that pubs can thrive and have a bit of character without being subjected to the whims of arsehole developers every few years.

In case you’re worried, though, I swear I’m not going to start telling you that this is some sort of primitive dive that I’m praising to the skies on account of its embarrassingly Luddite quirks. They know their way around the wonders of technology, alright; at least enough to have that rarest of things, a website that’s updated with upcoming events when they’re upcoming, and not when their techie consultants get round to changing the site.

10/10 for effort.

Have a look at The Tyne’s own website www.thetyne.com, advertised in huge letters on the front of the pub, and in Playskool lettering behind the bar. It’s obviously not fit to pick the sweet corn out of the Burglar’s Dog’s shite, but it’s worth a visit nonetheless. Even the stuff on the free jukebox is bang up to date, though you have to be an expert in gynaecology to fiddle with the insides and get the damn thing working.

The décor’s nowt to write home about – some Gaudi-esque bust crockery on one wall, a church pew outside, a big sunflower mural in the beer garden under the bridge, band posters everywhere else, but none of it seems forced in the way that your average refit does.

All this, and the beer’s spot on, too.

I’ll reserve judgment on the live music in the beer garden, since I’ve got no idea what playing under a bridge does for the acoustics, but 10/10 for effort regardless. And speaking of bands, I saw a flyer for a Woosh Records sad nostalgia night clagged to the wall on the way to the toilet. Them were the days: fey indie strummers, flexi discs, and fanzines with spelling worse than Egdell’s. All this, and the beer’s spot on, too. And just to show you how good this place made me feel, I didn’t even mind seeing bairns in here, since they looked more like hippified children of the revolution than the usual charver kids trying to nick your wallet. If only I wasn’t such a bone-idle bastard I’d be along here every week.

For: This place just underlines what a complete cock-up the Firkin chain made when they gutted the Barley Mow.

Against: Do not, under any circumstances, use the hot tap in the Gents. You will lose your skin, your bones and possibly your life. You have been warned.

This pub’s previous incarnation, The Ship Tavern, was apparently a whorehouse. In Byker? Jesus, how low would you have to stoop to satisfy your urges there? Have people never heard of the chopped-liver-in-a-jam-jar trick? Though, on reflection, the liver probably cost more.

Make sure you have a squint at the review of the Fog & Firkin to see the contrast. It makes me weep.

For the uninitiated, The Tyne is one of the jewels in Tyneside’s pub scene, slightly out of town, nestling under the Glasshouse Bridge, it has long since attracted those in search of a decent pint and flowing banter. Now they have the added attraction of some truly great gigs.

For the uninitiated, The Tyne is one of the jewels in Tyneside’s pub scene.

Back in October last year Graham Anderson who is no stranger to music promotion in Newcastle with his involvement in The Jumpin’ Hot Club, approached The Tyne with the notion of putting on the US band Tandy. They happened to be passing through Newcastle on their UK tour and Graham managed to convince them that the gig would be very rewarding, artistically if not financially…A capacity audience turned up and they went down a storm.

Since then Graham has collaborated with Ben Wilkinson, assistant manager at the pub, to bring bands such as The Be Good Tanyas, Paul Burch (Lamb Chop), Radiogram and The Songwriters’ Circle to the venue and the bands have been truly delighted by the intimate and friendly atmosphere. Not resting on their laurals, the next few weeks sees the pub also playing host to Andrew Bird’s Bowl of Fire (Chicago), Ewen Carruthers (California), Flophouse Junior (Canada) and Chris Mills (Texas).

Quite a line-up for a little bar in Byker! And all free of charge. Just what exactly are you waiting for…?

The event was aimed at raising money for Concern Worldwide, specifically at building and refurbishing schools in third world countries.

Entertainment came from The Purnells, Cedar Way and Seven Fables who played cracking sets in our unique beer garden, under the Glasshouse Bridge.

See and here more about Newcastle’s Twestival at The Tyne Bar in the video below:

I honestly can’t remember when, or how, or even if I actually did book Dave The Happy Singer to play at The Tyne. The only advantage was that he turned up with more video cameras than band members so you at least get to see more of the Little Gem that we like to call The Tyne.

Oh, and if you’re thinking that Dave The Happy Singer is the guy to make your wedding reception swing, I’m afraid he moved to Sydney Australia pretty soon after this gig.

The Proper Boys have been gigging together for years and they already had a lot of experience before they started doing that. Regular performers in Newcastle and the North East, they are always a popular showing with audience participation guaranteed as the quartet play classic guitar rock in their own style.

Chris Littlewood got his decks around ’98, and started playing a mix of hip hop, electro and breaks before settling down with a love for techno a year or so later. Around the same time he started mucking about with hardware synths and sequencers, and gradually began putting together material for live sets.

After spending the next few years cutting his teeth at parties and events and gigs like the ones at The Tyne Bar in Newcastle and beyond, Chris now holds residencies at London’s Hello Techno, My Old Friend, and his own Hooked club night in Newcastle; where he has mixed and played live alongside many of the industry’s most renowned artists, including Jeff Mills, Ben Sims, Surgeon, Joris Voorn, Vince Watson, British Murder Boys, Christian Smith, Cari Lekebusch, Dave Angel, DJ Murphy Trevor Rockcliffe, Billy Nasty, Phil Kieron, Oliver Ho, and even Mixmaster Mike amongst others.

And what better way to enjoy hot summer nights than with Latin Music.

The Tyne’s Outdoor gigs are going from strength to strength and are beginning to attract a regular following of people looking for a great alternative venue where they can really get to enjoy themselves. Forget the city centre chanis, come and see it done properly at on of the the live gigs at The Tyne Bar, Malin Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Were you at the Club Habit Gig? If you weren’t, you missed a storming day and you need to make sure that you subscribe to our regularly updated gig listings to make sure that you do not miss any of our future events. Tales of the Club Habit gig at The Tyne will be passed on to children and grandchildren, such was the impact of this July 4th all-dayer at The Tyne.

The Tyne Bar DJ events are what the summer was made for and this one took full advantage of outstanding weather and the unique location of the The Tyne Bar as it nestles itself superbly at the confluence of the Ouse and the Tyne rivers, underneath the Glasshouse Bridge. Open air, sunshine, shorts, summer frocks, BBQs and mellow ales available beside the River Ouse.

And, only 20 yards away, the glorious arches of the Glasshouse Bridge are ready to care for the revellers that want to enjoy the full acoustic experience of The Tyne Bar’s outdoor stage and the Club Habit DJ event. An alfresco nightclub, protected from the elements by the red brick arches but open air enough to keep even the most energetic dancers cool. Enjoy the summer and who cares if it rains at The Tyne.

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