paulwa Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 It's been a while since the first band announcement for EOTR 2012, so in lieu of the next one, I thought some wishful thinking and idle conjecture would be a good thing. Four important questions, to which I've provided my own answers. Who would you choose? Top wishes to fill the remaining two headline slots on the Woods Stage (keep them realistic but hopeful, i.e. not Neil Young) For me: The Decemberists, My Morning Jacket An "Alternative pop" act to follow in the footsteps of Lykke Li Peter, Bjorn and John or Belle and Sebastian Indie/Blues/Psych Rock headliners for the Big Top The Black Keys or Black Lips. Or failing that anyone else with Black in the name, but not Black Mountain or The Black Angels, we've had them, good though they were A new band to get there at all costs Of Monsters And Men Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zahidf Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Top wishes to fill the remaining two headline slots on the Woods Stage (keep them realistic but hopeful, i.e. not Neil Young) For me: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Flaming Lips An "Alternative pop" act to follow in the footsteps of Lykke Li Cardigan playing Gran Turismo in full or Jens Lenkman Indie/Blues/Psych Rock headliners for the Big Top Hawkwind A new band to get there at all costs JJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagles69 Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 It's been a while since the first band announcement for EOTR 2012, so in lieu of the next one, I thought some wishful thinking and idle conjecture would be a good thing. Four important questions, to which I've provided my own answers. Who would you choose? Top wishes to fill the remaining two headline slots on the Woods Stage (keep them realistic but hopeful, i.e. not Neil Young) My Morning Jacket and The Shins An "Alternative pop" act to follow in the footsteps of Lykke Li MGMT or Jim Jones Revue Indie/Blues/Psych Rock headliners for the Big Top Black Keys can't see happening but will agree just in case and Black Lips also I can see happening A new band to get there at all costs Alabama Shakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulwa Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 (edited) Some good calls guys. I can see them offering something new while also fitting with the EOTR atmosphere. The Shins have a new album out this year. It would be fantastic to see them appear. For another band with Black in the title, as "Big Top Psychedelic Dirgy Indie Headliner" (in the most positive way), what about Black Rebel Motorcycle Club? .....Blaaaaaaack! (Fast Show fans rejoice) Edited January 17, 2012 by paulwa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acstalker Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Top wishes to fill the remaining two headline slots on the Woods Stage (keep them realistic but hopeful, i.e. not Neil Young) Jackson Browne, Gillian Welch, Furthur Indie/Blues/Psych Rock headliners for the Big Top The Brian Jonestown Massacre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parsley Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) For what it's worth. No, really... Top wishes to fill the remaining two headline slots on the Woods Stage (keep them realistic but hopeful, i.e. not Neil Young) Great Lake Swimmers (top new album in April), Sufjan (I know!!), Bonnie Prince Billy if Sufjan can't make it. An "Alternative pop" act to follow in the footsteps of Lykke Li Peter, Bjorn and John or Belle and Sebastian Harlowe and the Great North Woods, Be-Good tanyas, bring back Iron and Wine too Indie/Blues/Psych Rock headliners for the Big Top Lambchop (lovely new album in Feb), Gillian Welch, A new band to get there at all costs Not a new band but we need Woodpigeon back at all costs. The world loves Mark Hamilton and Mark Hamilton loves the world, I think. (there's a very special digital ep from Woodpigeon released on Mon 23 Jan) Edited January 19, 2012 by parsley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverlodge Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Top wishes to fill the remaining two headline slots on the Woods Stage Very happy with the shouts for The Shins, although not sure whether the Sony backed Mr Mercer is a bit commercially minded for EOTR or if they are more Garden Stage? If not, then Leonard Cohen might do. Anyhow, one of them if poss plus a little band called Sigur Ros who are supposed to be back in studio this year. An "Alternative pop" act to follow in the footsteps of Lykke Li Not quite Ms Li, but lots of fun: I'd choose Yeasayer (new album overdue). Could however easily see SSVIIB doing it, given new album this year and their Bella Union label Indie/Blues/Psych Rock headliners for the Big Top War on Drugs, or ideally Menomena (although they are a sure fire thing for the Garden Stage really) A new band to get there at all costs Youth Lagoon Also, can I add another category? The Scots band Following on from Meursault, Admiral Fallow and others, can we have The Twilight Sad or Frightened Rabbit (or both) please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acstalker Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Rowdy revivalists Brian Jonestown Massacre announced new tour dates in support of their upcoming album Aufheben, out May 1st on ‘a’ Records. These shows are just the beginning of a world tour to take place throughout 2012: Fri April 27 Dallas @ Granada Theatre Sat April 28 Houston @ Fitzgeralds Sun April 29 Austin @ Psych Fest Thu May 3 Vancouver @ The Venue (To Be Confirmed) Fri May 4 Seattle @ Neptune Theatre Sat May 5 Portland @ Wonder Ballroom Tue May 8 Denver @ Bluebird Theatre Wed May 9 Salt Lake City @ Urban Lounge Fri May 11 San Francisco @ The Fillmore Sat May 12 Los Angeles @ The Wiltern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotcider Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 [Top wishes to fill the remaining two headline slots on the Woods Stage (keep them realistic but hopeful, i.e. not Neil Young) Bon Iver, Flaming Lips, Dinosaur Jnr, The National An "Alternative pop" act to follow in the footsteps of Lykke Li I'm from Barcelona Indie/Blues/Psych Rock headliners for the Big Top Black Keys, Endless Boogie, Howlin Rain, War On Drugs, Teenage Fanclub, Lemonheads A new band to get there at all costs Not new but get Django Django and surely time for Richard Hawley to play again (and no I dont mean a dj set) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yokel Again Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 I'm sure I'm From Barcelona played the 1st year?... Lacking inspiration with these, but hey ho (let's go)... Top wishes to fill the remaining two headline slots on the Woods Stage Bon Iver, The Decemberists, (An "Alternative pop" act to follow in the footsteps of Lykke Li Not sure if it fits, but Metronomy (again) Indie/Blues/Psych Rock headliners for the Big Top War on Drugs is a good shout. A new band to get there at all costs Michele Stodart please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotcider Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 I'm sure I'm From Barcelona played the 1st year?... Lacking inspiration with these, but hey ho (let's go)... Top wishes to fill the remaining two headline slots on the Woods Stage Bon Iver, The Decemberists, (An "Alternative pop" act to follow in the footsteps of Lykke Li Not sure if it fits, but Metronomy (again) Indie/Blues/Psych Rock headliners for the Big Top War on Drugs is a good shout. A new band to get there at all costs Michele Stodart please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timberford Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Top wishes to fill the remaining two headline slots on the Woods Stage Would be more than happy with the aforementioned Bon Iver, Sufjan Stevens or Sigur Ros For the alternative 'Joanna Newsom' slot I reckon Animal Collective could be good. Would love to see Deerhunter for an early evening set. An "Alternative pop" act to follow in the footsteps of Lykke Li Little Dragon, Blonde Redhead, M83 or Fever Ray Indie/Blues/Psych Rock headliners for the Big Top Tame Impala, Smith Westerns or Foals A new band to get there at all costs The Staves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadragon Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 (edited) Sorry, I'm too lazy to sort these into the 4 headings, but any of the following would be most welcome: Akron Family Gregory Alan Isakov Liam Finn Ay Ducane Monument Valley Marcus Foster Fanfarlo Bony King of Nowhere Daughter Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros Neil Young (yeah ok I'm being optimistic) Singing Adams Cass McCombs Damien Jurado Dignan Porch The Minders (please please please!) Delta Spirit Radical Face (or any of Ben Cooper's projects) Electric Owls Owen Pallett (on his own, not as a collaboration with some orchestra) Kings of Convenience Vadoinmessico Her Space Holiday Toumani Dibate The Black Atlantic (not Indie/Blues/Psych but it fits the Black in the name requirement) Bon Iver (rather see him that Fleet Foxes again if we're talking something slightly more mainstream for a headliner) John Vanderslice Josh Ritter Dr Dog Mark Kozelek Jason Lytle Portugal. The Man Seawolf The Boy Least Likely To Mary Lou Lord Withered Hand Lots of new albums due from the list above, so quite a few will be touring I guess, and yeah I wouldn’t be adverse to Gaslight Anthem either - I’m not a huge fan but I’ve seen them before and they do give it their all live. Edited February 6, 2012 by seadragon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wackojackohighcliffe Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Girls, let's have Girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banana Co Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) Top wishes to fill the remaining two headline slots on the Woods Stage. The Shins, Bon Iver, Fleet Foxes, The Maccabees (2 of these would do me fine). An "Alternative pop" Grouplove Indie/Blues/Psych Rock headliners for the Big Top Band Of Horses A new band to get there at all costs Ben Howard, Dan Mangan and Spector Edited February 8, 2012 by Banana Co Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfamongwolves Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 any of the following would be most welcome sufjan stevens girls bonnie prince billy real estate animal collective panda bear destroyer twin sister war on drugs errors m83 david pajo damian jurado four tet flying lotus earth sleep toro y moi neon indian battles yeasayer st vincent jonsi atlas sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElGanzo Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 any of the following would be most welcome sufjan stevens girls bonnie prince billy real estate animal collective panda bear destroyer twin sister war on drugs errors m83 david pajo damian jurado four tet flying lotus earth sleep toro y moi neon indian battles yeasayer st vincent jonsi atlas sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talulah Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 if Howe Gelb could be slotted in at either EOTR or NDH I would be most happy .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider_al Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Lots of strange suggestions in this thread! The Black Keys are massive now and are more likely to be second headliner at Reading rather than headlining the second stage at EotR Also someone suggesting Belle and Sebastian but not as headliners - it's not going to happen! Also whoever called for Animal Collective obviously didn't see their terrible headlining set at Green Man a few years back. Top wishes to fill the remaining two headline slots on the Woods Stage (keep them realistic but hopeful, i.e. not Neil Young) Being realistic: Spiritualized and The Shins An "Alternative pop" act to follow in the footsteps of Lykke Li Deerhunter Indie/Blues/Psych Rock headliners for the Big Top Caribou Vibration Ensemble (okay, not going to happen!) A new band to get there at all costs Alabama Shakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Fregoli Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 (edited) What about J Mascis? His acoustic solo work is amazing and he's always a great show live Edited February 28, 2012 by David Fregoli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider_al Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Also Caribou aren't playing Bestival are they? Isn't it just a DJ set with Four Tet? Not the same thing and nowhere near as interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parsley Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Three words really: Great Lake Swimmers. That would be a dream come true. Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinite Jest Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Spiritualized and Wilco just announced for Wilderness, about 3 weeks before EoTR. Anyone want to speculate whether that makes them more or less likely to play EoTR? (I'd have thought less, though neither of them seem to be exclusives...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRockRick Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Delighted to get Wilco back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinite Jest Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 They've just tweeted that they are announcing the Sunday night headliner and some other bands at 10am tomorrow Hmmm....the day after Wilderness and Electric Picnic announce bands....wondering even more if we'll get any overlap. Like for example if they had to hold off announcing Sigur Ros until EP did.... http://www.efestivals.co.uk/news/12/120301g.shtml (I could see some more of those EP bands doubling up at EoTR....) or some Wildnerness ones http://www.efestivals.co.uk/news/12/120301c.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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