Maccabees & Jamie T

[danny12345]

Just wondering what peoples thoughts were on either of these playing this year? Seem to be plaaying alot of festivals but no rumours for Glasto as yet. Both highlights for me last year and have both grown in popularity since the last festival. Obviously Jamie T would progress to The Other Stage but Maccabees?? Would they be offered a similar slot to last year??

[glastofever]

I would love to See Jamie T. Waited to see him in 2007 but was late on stage down to Just Jack, guttin!!!!! Missed him last year at Glasto down to another clash. I would like to see him on the other stage as well.

[m0leman2]

both theese acts are must see for me jamie t with zane low on the thursday night was classic!!!

[Colin88]

I love The Maccabees, so would be really happy if they're there. I wouldn't be surprised if they go up 1 or 2 places on the line up compared to where they were last year considering they headlined the NME Tour.

[future_shock]

I saw the Maccabees whilst waiting for f**ked Up to come on. Thought they were pretty boring if I'm honest. Quite bland and nothing special. Having said that, it seems to be a popular thing these days so could maybe see them on a early/mid slot on the other stage this year.

[Madmark]

Jamie T was cool last year and only did one or two new songs, so hopefully he is there this year and would be good to see him on the other stage.

[Diamond Solitaire]

I've got a feeling Maccabees will end up in the John Peel this year, probably second from top. I'm hoping Jamie T has mid-afternoon slot on the Other Stage. He seems to always be at festivals I go to but I never manage to see him, I should be able to if he's playing then

[CiderFiend]

I've got a feeling Maccabees will end up in the John Peel this year, probably second from top. I'm hoping Jamie T has mid-afternoon slot on the Other Stage. He seems to always be at festivals I go to but I never manage to see him, I should be able to if he's playing then

[NeilVJ]

Saw Jamie T in leeds the other week and he was excellent. For a Monday night gig in January he really got the crowd going. Would prefer to see him later on maybe third from top of other stage. I think he's one of the acts who are good when your sober but great when your smashed

[Diamond Solitaire]

I think the same as you, Maccabees will be high up the bill in the JP (or perhaps even headlining) and Jamie T for the Other Stage. I've never seen him at a fest either, but I did see him in Southampton a while back and he was awesome. Perhaps he'll lose a bit of his stage presence on the Other Stage though, considering he usually plays in tents at festivals?

Oh, and the Maccabees were funking awesome last year, they even made the sun come out! Brilliant!

[MrPink]

I imagine he would be better in a tent

Edited March 12, 2010 by MrPink

[Red_Eye_Jedi]

Maccabees were.. Ok. Last year other stage. I expected more..

I'd love to see Jamie though!

[thesecretingredientiscrime]

Would love to see Maccabees, look pretty certain to play.

Jamie T is playing shows on the 24th and 25th June in England... if he doesn't play, i'll eat all of your suits and hats and any other clothing related items.

[BlackHole2006]

Both are rubbish bands IMO.

Maccabees were great before their most recent album but love you better drives me up the wall. I don't know what it is about Jamie T but I just don't like his music.

[Joem]

Maccabees are a freakin great band and getting better and better. They're def one of the strongest live bands i've seen in recent years and are fast becoming my fav band.

John Peel headline would be well up their street and i'd be there over anything confirmed so far!

[In transit]

Maccabees are evolving into a great band and are really good fun live - although their Other Stage show last year wasn't their best. Second album far more mature and interesting than the first which was fun but all over the place.

[**claire**]

I had heard from someone that the Maccabees set last year wasn't as good as they were expecting, but I've seen them live elsewhere 4 or 5 times now & they've always been superb, so I'm really hoping to see them on this year's lineup!

[ivan]

I had heard from someone that the Maccabees set last year wasn't as good as they were expecting, but I've seen them live elsewhere 4 or 5 times now & they've always been superb, so I'm really hoping to see them on this year's lineup!

[Red_Eye_Jedi]

Both are rubbish bands IMO.

Maccabees were great before their most recent album but love you better drives me up the wall. I don't know what it is about Jamie T but I just don't like his music.

[mario man]

Oh, and the Maccabees were funking awesome last year, they even made the sun come out! Brilliant!

[BlackHole2006]

Bit too street for you.. no wat i mean bruv?

[Red_Eye_Jedi]

I don't know what it is about him tbh, I just don't like his style. Fair enough he seems a talented lad and some of his folky songs are great but that Sheila goes out with her mate stella song is shit and so is that Emilys heart one. I don't know what it is but I can't stand music that trues to be all poetic and acousticy because it seems like they are trying to put it on as some kind of fake image. There are a few exceptions but I generally prefer the out of tune, heartfelt stuff.

[robthedude]

I have just had an email from Jamie T newsletter with his gigs and festivals and Glasto is not mentioned.

[BlackHole2006]

Fair point but what about the punkyer stuff he does?

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[Red_Eye_Jedi]

No mate sorry, does nothing to me i'm afraid but if you enjoy it then fair enough. I'd much rather listen to a Daniel Johnston album tbh, much more raw and emotional.