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[ohmygod]

ktej, on May 17 2010, 08:03 PM, said:

Putting my two penneth worth in for Frightened Rabbit.

Good call - just listened to SWim Until You Can't See Land on their Myspace page - liking a lot - cheers me deers

[mario man]

discotrator, on May 17 2010, 09:01 PM, said:

ah up and comers...ill have archie bronson outfit in that case. rock and roll.

This is a great shout, superb band.
I thought maybe Goldheart Assembly but they are quite low down on Avalon
But tbh, you can't look past Mumford & Sons. On a plate for them!

[drumski]

Hidden Gem - Jackson Browne

[lac999]

The National

[paulomas]

after seeing them at royal albert hall i'd have to agree with everyone saying the national. also phoenix on the other stage, amazing live

[Toilet Duck]

Well, personally I think the marvellous Broken Bells will be impressive...kinda tucked away in The Park though, even though it's a high profile slot before The XX....I'm surprised there hasn't been more hype about them to be honest (maybe that's a good thing, or maybe I missed it!), but given how high profile they are, the fact they are still under the radar a bit is slightly strange....typically they clash with The Black Keys who I also really want to see, but I've seen them before so Broken Bells win this time...







...and my favourite at the moment (but no professional live version available...sound on this is still great for an amateur video though)

[p.pete]

that first broken bells video is reminding me of the shins for some reason - I'd definitely be seeing them but for clashes, I think I'll be missing out.

[Toilet Duck]

p.pete, on May 17 2010, 11:58 PM, said:

that first broken bells video is reminding me of the shins for some reason - I'd definitely be seeing them but for clashes, I think I'll be missing out.

That'd be because the guy singing is James Mercer from The Shins!....Dangermouse on drums. Cracking album, highly recommended.

[tinpottery]

For me, if you are looking for a band that are capable of putting on a performance were you think "WOW, i'm so glad i was here", do not miss Hot Chip. They are fantastic live and will play an hour of crowd pleasers no doubt. They are different and entertaining (they have some horrid clashes to deal with, so i will understand some not being there). As for a "smaller band" (although some would say that's an unfair tag now) Wild Beasts are fantastic.

P.S. Some truely shocking suggestions on here. Having seen The XX and Courteeners live twice, i will be avoiding at all costs. If you come away on Monday Morning and one of those two were your favourite performances, you haven't seen enough bands.  

The XX are fantastic on record, but are as boring as Editors live (i'm not even exaggerating!).

Courteeners are even worse, the lead singer is a spanner and they have two good songs at best. Oh and the crowd is full of 20 stone bald men jumping and grinding up against you, throwing piss around wishing they were watching Oasis.

[ilovelanegan]

I really think the National are set to go stellar -I hope so, they're fantastic. Also reckon Plan B will absolutely ram out the Dance tent- if he smashes it and that gets covered by the Beeb he could definitely build on his recent number 1 album and all that airplay / ad music he's getting at the moment.

[safe]

have to agree with everyone saying the national, also grizzly bear and the beautiful beach house at the park

[wainyd]

I agree plan b will draw a big crowd and has a chance to shine, might need to turn his mic up on full though as he hasnt got the strongest of voices live, from what i have seen.

Also on the dance stage on the sunday, also playing thursday i think, Professor Green is one to watch out for.

[MrHew]

tinpottery, on May 18 2010, 12:13 AM, said:

Courteeners are even worse, the lead singer is a spanner ...

That really made me laugh   And he really is, can't stand the man.

+1 for The National.

[Spindles]

I expect the mumfords to take off in a big way, regretably I will be missing them as I will be off watching florence with my daughter, a decision made easier by how little I like the JP tent in comparison to other stages.

[twig14]

If the premise is, which band will draw a bigger than expected crowd, play a blinder and then get hyped by every BBC presenter for weeks afterwards, despite them never really playing their tunes before (Edith Bowman, I'm looking at you)...

....then probably Black Keys, Holy F**K or The National (although I don't get them at all, just a poor man's Editors? They have some mad keen fans for some reason).