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I'd be happy with that. Very happy.
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Wouldn't mind a REM set of all IRS material myself. "Festi-Pod", please make it happen!
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David Bowie
A-ha
The Smiths
The Lemonheads
Nirvana
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I am very pleased that I am already seeing The National and Grizzly Bear this year. The disappointment of them now being incredibly unlikely for EotR is lessened somewhat.
Gutted about B&S though, they would have been great for EotR. Hopefully they'll play some headline shows in the capital.
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Yeah, I'd heard the Latitude rumour as well. I would love them at EotR though. Been a fan right from the start and think they'd be perfect.
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I saw Midlake a few weeks back in London. The set comprised mostly of the new album, which is a little understated (but still great, IMO) but the songs rocked nicely in a live setting. Yeah, of course Roscoe and Head Home were the highlights, but the new stuff sounded good.
Not sure they're headline material, but last year's Okkervil River slot would suit them down to the ground.
The only thing is, I believe they're back over here in November for a show at the Roundhouse, so I'd be surprised at another UK show in September.
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My money's on a late entry by the Decemberists for the Saturday night spot!
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There was a comment from the EOTR boys and girls on Facebook yesterday, suggesting that they don't know who the headliners will be until the bill is pretty much complete. I mean, Wilco is an obvious one, because they are massive. And I dare say if they were to secure the services of a National or a Sufjan Stevens (for example) their decision would be made for them.
Apparently they've been amazed at how popular the New Pornographers have proved to be, so should they not manage to get any REALLY big names, I wouldn't be surprised to see them bumped up to headline status.
But what do I know?
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I reckon Dan Michaelson and The Singing Adams will be there. Just a hunch.
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I'd have Teenage Fanclub there in a shot. Definitely.
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cymbals eat guitars are fabulous
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I KNOW! Amazing stuff! Really, really chuffed with these announcements!
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oh, ok, good to know
well, then lets hope for The National and Belle & Sebastian
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Hopefully Arcade Fire are not to greedy and condescend to play the nice little End Of The Road Festival, I've read they're planning to tour in August/September, would be too good to be true.
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Saw Midlake in Dublin last night and it was a special gig. 2008 was my first EOTR so I missed Midlake's 2007 appearance. Would love to see them at EOTR this year. By Sept with several months of touring behind them, their profile could well justify a headliners slot on the Garden Stage. Or perhaps I'm just getting carried away....
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Not of songs, but I've been very impressed with Nurses, Black Mountain and Ladyhawk so far. Three bands on my must-try-and-see list already, that I wasn't already aware of, that is.
Guess we won't get another announcement until after SXSW now, around the end of March time. So plenty of time to get familiar with the rest that has already been signed up.
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Belle & Sebastian have a new record out this year and I hear they are touring 'towards the end of the year'. Possible headliner ? Same for the National.
Just think The National, Wilco & B&S as headliners. How good would that be !
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Oh, and I may pass on the cider if that's OK? Especially if it's that hot, spicy stuff. Not a fan I'm afraid. I'll have my tins of Hobgoblin and Tanglefoot and a stupid grin on my face.
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Shoebox - if your friends can't make it on the Thurs then you'll be very welcome to come and drink cider with us
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I'd already booked the Thursday off to do my festival shopping (i.e. buy beer, wine and crisps), so I'm sorted. Just need to make sure all my camping buddies do the same thing now. It's gonna be great!
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It's a great and revealing interview. The most positive thing I took from it though was the fact that he's trying his damnedest to get the biggest and best names to the festival. The fact that he's trying to get Sufjan and the Arcade Fire there is really good news. Whether he's successful or not is a moot point, but it's great news.
I really, REALLY hope he gets the headliners he wants and isn't scuppered by other festivals.
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The Pink Mountaintops are the same band but playing a different type of music,more poppier/Spectorish. Last album,Outside Love, is a cracker. Stephen McBean is the main man. The guitarist in Black Mountain also has a band called Black Meridian. Wish I had more time to follow all these artists
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The best discovery for me, in the short space of time I've had to delve into these acts, is Black Mountain. Great stuff from them. Should wake a few of the folkies up!
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I'm going to have to try that Ruby Suns album again. I've given it several attempts but it's never really won me over. A lot of people who's tastes I generally agree with love it as well.
This year's Mumford & Sons?
in End of the Road
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I'm still expecting Erland & The Carnival to be added to the bill, what with them being at Bestival that weekend. Reckon they'll play both and they could be the ones to cross over to the general public. The album is very good and they'd be very suited to EOTR.