Big Session 2009

[5co77ie]

Liking the line-up:

Billy Bragg, Oysterband, Kathryn Tickell Band, Edward II, Eliza Carthy Band, Adrian Edmondson & The Bad Shepherds, Peatbog Faeries, Breabach, Blyth Power, The Shee, and Ella Edmondson.

especially the Adrian Edmondson & The Bad Shepherds bit - they're a band who have been on my radar for a while.

news here:

http://www.efestivals.co.uk/news/081120a.shtml

[5co77ie]

Actually I'm fairly sure that Ella Edmondson must be Ade's daughter although her bio keeps it pretty quiet apart from the fact her music appears in Jam To Jerusalem - a give away I reckon

[Kaybee]

Actually I'm fairly sure that Ella Edmondson must be Ade's daughter although her bio keeps it pretty quiet apart from the fact her music appears in Jam To Jerusalem - a give away I reckon

[zydaco]

keep having probs with bill brag,whos on the line up,saw him at lama tree he was ok but he flogs this old eighties socialist stuff,whilst living in a £1000000 mansion in dorset,good luck to him,i always shout HOWS THE MANSION BILL,always gets a laugh

[Kaybee]

Adrian Edmonson and the Bad Shepherds were on Radcliffe and Maconie last night. I have to admit that having not been impressed when they were announced I am now officially converted.

[seantizz]

And they're some great line up additions just announced on the front page of this site....

The Levellers and Karine Polwart.... wahey...

Sean

[Kaybee]

I absolutely love Karine Polwart and can't wait to see her again.

Also now added:

EDWARD II

THE DEMON BARBERS

BREABACH

BLYTH POWER

THE SHEE

OTIS GIBBS

ALASDAIR ROBERTS

Alasdair Roberts is great too. I don't know much about Otis Gibbs but the folkies on Talkawhile are going MENTAL about him.

[5co77ie]

I was going mental about him last November when I saw him. Otis has a very likeable nature and sings his songs well, but it's the banter in between that's excellent.

[PastCaring]

Any news yet on which day the Levellers will be playing??

[seantizz]

Wahey... Just seen that amongst others, The Miserable Rich have been added to the Big Session line up.

I've not seen them live as yet but love their stuff.... their song 'Pisshead' is well worth a listen...

Sean

xx

[Kaybee]

Diana Jones has self-confirmed in her tour dates. VERY happy about that - think she will wow people like Devon Sproule did last year. She was on Bob Harris last Thursday and was wonderful. Have a go on Listen Again.

[RichardH]

Any news yet on which day the Levellers will be playing??

Edited February 26, 2009 by RichardH

[RichardH]

Quick reminder that the early bird expires on Saturday. Last chance to get your tickets for a bargain £60

[RichardH]

Very pleased to announce that Jersey Budd has been added to the bill

[RichardH]

...and stage three announced

here

[link fixed]

Edited May 9, 2009 by kerplunk

[Gabs]

If you didn't manage to catch Jersey Budd at his show at Leicester Uni on Monday then check out the Mercury's review and make sure you get down to Big Session to see what all the fuss is about - http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/news...il/article.html

[Kaybee]

Following Ricky Ponting's unkind remarks about Leicester at the weekend, RichardH was on Radio Leicester this morning inviting the Oz team to round off their fortnight here with a visit to the Big Session...

[RichardH]

Following Ricky Ponting's unkind remarks about Leicester at the weekend, RichardH was on Radio Leicester this morning inviting the Oz team to round off their fortnight here with a visit to the Big Session...

[onykahonie]

We've just been to the Big Session (3rd time)...music and atmosphere was great, it stayed dry and the kids loved the activities.

[RichardH]

Review here

http://www.efestivals.co.uk/festivals/bigs...ew-friday.shtml