The 2009 Badger a Band thread

[OneLittleFish]

This worked for TITP a couple of years back in that lots of bands replied with messages that gave clues to whether they were playing or not (or just a nice simple yes or no).

Post any news, either positive or negative and we can go from there - including bands that you've asked either way.

I'll do my best to update the state of play on this first post.

So:

ASKED

The Twilight Sad

The Whip

The Walkmen

I Am Kloot

Frank Turner

Grizzly Bear

Frank Turner

Karine Polwart

Kid Carpet

Art Brut

The Rakes

PLAYING

NOT PLAYING

UNSURE

Sky Larkin

Edited March 13, 2009 by OneLittleFish

[Sam Crawley]

You've been a bit slack so far, OneLittleFish, considering that this is your own scheme

Seriously though, does sound like a good idea, suppose it's more likely to work with smaller younger bands where they actually use the internet..

[OneLittleFish]

You've been a bit slack so far, OneLittleFish, considering that this is your own scheme

Seriously though, does sound like a good idea, suppose it's more likely to work with smaller younger bands where they actually use the internet..

Edited March 12, 2009 by OneLittleFish

[The Badger Bites Back]

The Rakes have confirmed have they not???

[Messy]

I had tea round Ian Curtis' gaff last night. Apparently Joy Division are nailed on to play.

[sifi]

Can someone ask the band "The Answer" for me please? I don't do facespace or twatter.

[glasto_mongrel_2008]

Springsteen's staying quiet

[Sweep]

Just asked Grizzly Bear

[russycarps]

I've asked:

Nick Cave (somehow cant see him on myspace...)

I am Kloot

The Walkmen

Flaming Lips

Replies: Sod all

Edited March 13, 2009 by russycarps

[Roonwilldo]

This worked for TITP a couple of years back in that lots of bands replied with messages that gave clues to whether they were playing or not (or just a nice simple yes or no).

Post any news, either positive or negative and we can go from there - including bands that you've asked either way.

I'll do my best to update the state of play on this first post.

So:

ASKED

Sky Larkin

The Twilight Sad

The Whip

Karine Polwart

Kid Carpet

Art Brut

The Rakes

PLAYING

NOT PLAYING

UNSURE

[OneLittleFish]

Kid Carpet doesn't know yet (but may be working at Bristol Carpet Factory over that weekend)

Sky Larkin are in talks over festival season.

[sungubala]

Im beginnign to wonder if it was someone off here who contacted our band about whether we were playing.

I replied to it with a very cagey non-commital email. Which means yes of course!

[Macca3031]

I'll try and badger Bodger to see if they're playing again this year.

[mynameisearl]

I'll try and badger Bodger to see if they're playing again this year.

[glasto_mongrel_2008]

I've just asked The Cat Empire on their Facebook Page, I was the first one to post on their wall so should get noticed all being well.

EDIT: It said be the first to post on there wall but my post has now immediately dissappeared and been replaced with the same statement. Weird

EDITEDIT: Cause I didn't click on the wall tab. Stupid flamin' facebook! I wasn't the first either, thought that was a bit strange!

Edited March 13, 2009 by glasto_mongrel_2008

[eFestivals]

Do you need to have a kid with you to watch Bodger and Badger?

nope, the Kidz Field policy is that we are all children.

[benisright]

ill message frank turner; hes replied the last couple of years

[mynameisearl]

nope, the Kidz Field policy is that we are all children.

[OneLittleFish]

Im beginnign to wonder if it was someone off here who contacted our band about whether we were playing.

I replied to it with a very cagey non-commital email. Which means yes of course!

Edited March 13, 2009 by OneLittleFish

[Boris]

nope, the Kidz Field policy is that we are all children.

Edited March 13, 2009 by Boris

[glasto_mongrel_2008]

I quite like this 'band badgering' thing. I'd be amazed if I got any responses though. I've just tried This City on their Facebook page.

Edited March 13, 2009 by glasto_mongrel_2008

[sungubala]

You're in a band beginning with S, aren't you? f**king love your band if you are who you think you are, the artwork on it's lovely and the music's great

[LetsGoToMars]

I asked Jon out of Mongrel on facebook, he said "hopefully".

I echo his sentiments

[MOONCHILD]

Actually I honestly thought you couldn't get in without a child. There were elaborate schemes revolving around child borrowing last year, just to get to see them. Obviously I missed something and I am a chump! Probably confusing Kidz field with family camping or something.

NB: Any idea what BADGER loves?