Folk, Country, Americana at Glastonbury 2017

[TheSheriff]

34 minutes ago, The Nal said:

Alison Krauss & Union Station. Or anything Jerry Douglas related. 

But its difficult. No one goes to the gigs really. Patti Griffin (with Dave Pulkingham, who is shit hot) this year played to 60 or 70 people. Acoustic tent completely empty. 

Gretchen Peters (not terribly exciting I know) was the same in 2013. 

These sorts are used to playing places like the Ryman and the like so being carted over to a field in Somerset to play to a handful of people looking to get out of the rain is hardly something on the to do list.

Yeah, unfortunately true.... was thinking about some of the bigger country artists Zac Brown, Chris Stapleton and the like. I would love to see them on the farm, but struggle to see where they would fit, and if they would be interested in playing a smaller stage at a muddy festival when back in America they sell out stadiums no problem

[Quark]

51 minutes ago, alanr said:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-37610327

Sad news, I saw them on Avalon 2013, totally amazing

Oh man that sucks!  That is sad news

Think 2013 was when I saw them as well - were they closing out on Friday night?

[tabasco]

Would love to see Honey Honey at Glasto

 

 

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[TheSheriff]

Just listening to the new Conor Oberst album Ruminations, absolutely wonderful on first listen. 

[Rumblestripe]

For folky goodness, I'd suggest

Blackbeard's Tea Party

Ryley Walker

Katzenjammer

And shirley we must be due a visit from Richard Thompson?

[tevaburger]

Ryley Walker would be great. catching him in the next few weeks

Dylan Leblanc

Langhorne Slim

Cass McCombs

Natalie Prass

and then to befuddle most of the bigger/younger fans of The National at Glasto, have them play a second set solely of Grateful Dead songs played by themselves, or better yet, with a 70-year old gray-bearded shorts-wearing frontman as a fill-in for Matt Berninger

[Superscally]

Guys, you should check out Marlon Williams. Kiwi songwriter, on way up, could play anything including early Pyramid he's that good. I heard him shut up a festival crowd In Australia (only one stage, very mixed and bevvied crowd) who didn't know who he was. Everyone watched in hushed silence after two songs.

Edited October 14, 2016 by Superscally

[highwater]

On 10/12/2016 at 11:23 PM, Waapster said:

Ryan Adams on Park Stage against The Who was one of the best things I've ever seen (its still on Youtube). Would love to get him back to play through 1989.

I agree.  Highlight of the last few years for me. Peaceful Valley from that night in The Park is one of the all time great rock'n'roll performances.  Not sure I realised it at the time, but every time I watch it, it gets better and better. 

[Bluebeth]

11 hours ago, Rumblestripe said:

For folky goodness, I'd suggest

Blackbeard's Tea Party

Ryley Walker

Katzenjammer

And shirley we must be due a visit from Richard Thompson?

Up vote for Katzenjammer, seen them a few times now and loved them. 

Would like to see The Dunwells, been watching them for a few years now and they're getting better all the time. 

[TheNewUnion]

Some great suggestions in this thread. Saw Counting Crowes a year or two back. Would be a brilliant Acoustic headline act. Just started listening to Lynched, they'd be great. Secret Sisters were great a few years back and I'd love to see The Pierces there again. 

[Woffy]

On 12/10/2016 at 10:13 PM, Gnomicide said:

First Aid Kit (combo of sunshine, cider and making the mistake of a little lie down + my age meant I fell asleep halfway through their Latitude set)

Counting Sheep

 

 

[GimpSquadObvious]

Big Bill Callahan on the Park remains the dream!

Hope Cass McCombs pops up this year. Would expect him to be at Primavera.

[e2p2]

Another vote for Decemberists, Ryan Adams, Jason Isbell, Bill Callahan, Conor Oberst and Ryley Walker.

I would like to add:

Phosphorescent, Dave Matthews Band, Jose Gonzalez, Angus Stone and Sun Kil Moon. Oh, and a ticket.

[Trout Mask Replica]

My Morning Jacket. 

Now that'd be a treat. Maybe not folk or country but definitely Americana influenced.

[White Bear]

Going to add Old Crow Medicine Show to my list. Great fun live and them ending their set with this would be the highlight of my festival!

 

[tjamest]

I saw Gretchen too in both 2013 and 2015 and although very quiet in the tent (as it was for Ron Sexsmith who was on before her in '15) she was just what this battered mind and body needed by Sunday afternoon.

[Quark]

Had to check and see if they're still active (they are occasionally) but I'd love to see The Connells on Avalon. Got into some of the b-sides from 74-75 single release and started on their albums recently. Love love love their stuff.

[SwedgeAntilles]

On 12/10/2016 at 11:23 PM, Waapster said:

Ryan Adams on Park Stage against The Who was one of the best things I've ever seen (its still on Youtube). Would love to get him back to play through 1989.

I was at the Chems (had seen Ryan Adams in Glasgow a few months before so that decided it for me), was gutted to miss him though, would love to see him back this year. 

[mandolin]

Loving Nal's suggestion of Alison Krauss & Union Station.  Would also really like to see Calexico live again - they were my "best of Green Man 2015".  The Oh Hello's were "close to the best of Green Man 2016" so they would do nicely too.

[Avalon_Fields]

18 minutes ago, mandolin said:

Loving Nal's suggestion of Alison Krauss & Union Station.  Would also really like to see Calexico live again - they were my "best of Green Man 2015".  The Oh Hello's were "close to the best of Green Man 2016" so they would do nicely too.

Calexico, best Americana act, ever....

[Amy Lawn]

1 hour ago, mandolin said:

Loving Nal's suggestion of Alison Krauss & Union Station.  Would also really like to see Calexico live again - they were my "best of Green Man 2015".  The Oh Hello's were "close to the best of Green Man 2016" so they would do nicely too.

The Oh Hellos were probably my discovery of Green Man 2016, wouldn't mind a bit more of that.

Van Dyke Parks still tours, right? I'd make a point to brave the trek up to the Acoustic if he was playing, reckon he'd have to have a sizeable band tho.

[giantkatestacks]

1 hour ago, Avalon_Fields said:

Calexico, best Americana act, ever....

They are v good yes, Green Man is a very happy hunting ground for Americana, I bloody love it.

[bennyhana22]

Pretty sure that seeing Richmond Fontaine earlier this year touring their self-professed last album together was a clear message that they're done.

But seeing them one last time, and at Glastonbury...now THAT would be a swan song.

Ben

[guitarbhoy1888]

ocms, ryan adams, pokey lafarge, rob heron or gary clark jr would make me a happy man. maybe some christy moore ? old headliner returning

[Kashkin]

I saw the Oh Hellos at Beautiful Days and loved them, they would be perfect in the Avalon. Another act I saw there, who I highly recommend, was Will Varley - an amazing singer songwriter.

I was sorry to miss This is the Kit this year, but seeing them in London soon.

Love the suggestions of Calexico, Decemberists, Counting Crows, Conor Oberst, First Aid Kit, although some of those seem unlikely. I seem to remember Conor O is not the biggest fan of the festival. First Aid Kit have got a fair bit bigger since their last appearance and would warrant a decent slot, hopefully on the Park.