£rd Headliner - Place your bets ....

[RealEarthMother]

The band wouldn't have put that up, it'd be someone assuming they were playing.

We're assuming it's someone who hasn't played the festival before - what about Okkervil River, who have a new album? Alternatively, Panda Bear?

[almal]

The Shins? Now you're talking!

[riverlodge]

The Shins? yes please! Broken Bells could be a bit short of material, but they would still be good, especially if they release a new album as has been mooted.

[Neville Street]

Decemberists (& Blind Pilot) would be great, like the other poster, saw them last week (Bristol) and had a great time. Couldn't believe what jokers the Decemberists were, I was definitely expecting a more "serious" band, although I had read that they didn't take themselves too seriously.

[Outlier]

So perhaps if the shins aren't getting back in the studio they could play just a one-off date and broken bells could tour the rest of the time? This could also apply to Sonic Youth/Thurston Moore if he is touring his solo album.

[Infinite Jest]

Hmm, Flaming Lips don't have any festivals lined up, unless you count the Eden Sessions (which I don't think you can, really...).

*That* would be a coup.

[Outlier]

Hmm, Flaming Lips don't have any festivals lined up, unless you count the Eden Sessions (which I don't think you can, really...). *That* would be a coup.

[Arkle]

The band wouldn't have put that up, it'd be someone assuming they were playing.

We're assuming it's someone who hasn't played the festival before - what about Okkervil River, who have a new album? Alternatively, Panda Bear?

[Arkle]

It would, however, make this festival even more similar to Green Man last year. I would love it, as the whole reason i went to Greenman was for Beirut and the Flaming Lips, but I don't know if other people would be as happy.

Edited March 14, 2011 by Arkle

[shoebox]

If I see Colin Meloy out and about in London on Wednesday when I go and see The Decemberists, I'll ask him for the inside scoop.

[shoebox]

Incidentally, the stage area for those Eden Sessions is roughly the same size as the Garden Stage, so I don't think The Flaming Lips are too big, capacity wise, for EOTR. But because of the Ally Pally show, Eden Sessions and Live From Jodrell Bank thing, they don't seem that "exclusive".

[RealEarthMother]

I'm wondering whether it might be Band of Horses.

[RedRockRick]

I'm just hoping for someone I can get really enthusiastic about. I don't think there's anyone in the lineup as it currently stands that I'd make too much of an effort to see outside EOTR if they were playing in their own right. The two headliners named so far, I'd cross the road NOT to see. In contrast, for example, I've just reminded myself of the 2009 lineup, which ticked so many boxes.

Still fingers crossed for:

Richmond Fontaine: Dan and Willy are over in July as a duo, and the whole band will be here in September, when the new album is due.

The Duke & the King: Simone Felice said they'd definitely be playing, but that was some months back

Jesse Sykes & The Sweet Hereafter: new album & tour

Dengue Fever: been playing the new album over the weekend - get's a good groove going, even if it's a bit like being in a chinese restaurant where David Lynch is head chef

Oh well.

[bennyhana22]

It's funny that I shall spend much emotional energy today on the announcement from another festival, as it has such an influence on mine! This evening's Latitude announcement will be very interesting. A LOT of traffic on their forum regarding PJ Harvey playing there. we'll know in just over 8 hours, folks!

Ben

Edited March 14, 2011 by bennyhana22

[Infinite Jest]

It's funny that I shall spend much emotional energy today on the announcement from another festival, as it has such an influence on mine!

[shoebox]

So apparently the Latitude line-up has leaked on Absolute Radio. If true, we can cross The National and MMJ from our lists. No mention of PJ, so she's still the front runner.

[acstalker]

Decemberists seems most likely, although I'd have thought they're due an invite to the Cambridge Folk Festival.

Hoping (with zero expectation) for any of the following

John Butler Trio

Michael Franti and Spearhead

Grace Potter and the Nocturnals

Warren Haynes

Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi Band

Martin Sexton

Endless Boogie

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros

Zappa Plays Zappa

Matisyahu

The Polyphonic Spree

The Brian Jonestown Massacre

The Asteroid #4

Railroad Earth

[riverlodge]

So apparently the Latitude line-up has leaked on Absolute Radio. If true, we can cross The National and MMJ from our lists. No mention of PJ, so she's still the front runner.

[ljsawyer]

If this is the case I'd say there's an 80% chance of PJ headlining which granted would be a huge booking even though I'm not a big fan. The other 20% probably belongs to Band of Horses which is a considerably less impressive booking but would still be pretty well received on the whole. Either way, Friday should be good!

Edited March 14, 2011 by ljsawyer

[SweepingTheNation]

What percentage the Decemberists?

[wackojackohighcliffe]

might go to latitude then..

[Dibford and Son]

I'm wondering whether it might be Band of Horses.

[RedRockRick]

Well, I have to say I comfortably prefer the EOTR line-up to Latitude, but we still need more banjo bands.

And if you say Band Of Horses, I say Grand Archives.

[ljsawyer]

What percentage the Decemberists?

[oneplusone]

B&S and PJ are obvious candidates but what about Sufjan? Too big, already or in with a shout ... Here's hopin'