Kendal Calling 2011

[SharonStoned]

Line up looking pretty tasty !!

Nice to see The Whip there

Need to borrow Nero's stuff off my daughter, only heard one and the whole song sounds like an introduction

[SharonStoned]

Line up looking pretty tasty !!

Nice to see The Whip there

Need to borrow Nero's stuff off my daughter, only heard one and the whole song sounds like an introduction

[ramragon]

We sound realllllllly old! At the risk of sounding defensive, my favourite bands are the Super Furries and Stone Roses...

Hope festivals dont start introducing a inverse ID system 'If you look over 45, you may be asked provide evidence you've heard of bands formed after The Arctic Monkeys'.

[Tango]

Do you think that KC either overspent the budget last year what with it being their 5th anniversary or theyre saving for 2012? Because if you look at last year you had bands like The Futureheads, the Subways, BSP, Wild Beasts who would have walked into a headline slot this year, so the argument theyve got pretty low budget headliners to get in stronger acts elsewhere looks pretty much a slim one.

Its a shame in a way because after last year getting the headliners we did, everyone was thinking 'imagine what theyd get for next year!' obviously hasnt turned out that way so saving for next year perhaps? Although as I understand 2009s line up was pretty awesome too, so duno if the tickets are cheaper this year or the beer maybe?

[Flaminglippy]

Do you think that KC either overspent the budget last year what with it being their 5th anniversary or theyre saving for 2012? Because if you look at last year you had bands like The Futureheads, the Subways, BSP, Wild Beasts who would have walked into a headline slot this year, so the argument theyve got pretty low budget headliners to get in stronger acts elsewhere looks pretty much a slim one.

Its a shame in a way because after last year getting the headliners we did, everyone was thinking 'imagine what theyd get for next year!' obviously hasnt turned out that way so saving for next year perhaps? Although as I understand 2009s line up was pretty awesome too, so duno if the tickets are cheaper this year or the beer maybe?

Edited March 5, 2011 by Flaminglippy

[ramragon]

Do you think that KC either overspent the budget last year what with it being their 5th anniversary or theyre saving for 2012? Because if you look at last year you had bands like The Futureheads, the Subways, BSP, Wild Beasts who would have walked into a headline slot this year, so the argument theyve got pretty low budget headliners to get in stronger acts elsewhere looks pretty much a slim one.

Its a shame in a way because after last year getting the headliners we did, everyone was thinking 'imagine what theyd get for next year!' obviously hasnt turned out that way so saving for next year perhaps? Although as I understand 2009s line up was pretty awesome too, so duno if the tickets are cheaper this year or the beer maybe?

[ramragon]

did anyone who went last year have tickets for the thursday ? and if so what was the thursday night like ? did they do much and does anyone know if theyre planning anything for the thursday this year ?

i seem to remember reading that the people who did trash city at glastonbury were doing something at kendal last year on the thursday but i could be mistaken.

[Joy division Oven Gloves]

Cant do jazz...its the only music genre I hate (Miles Davis aside)...now, if it was a Blues tent...

[ramragon]

I'm always happy when the lineup has a weak-spot where we can got back to the tent for a quick power-break ! Not very rock and roll but it stops my contact lenses fusing onto my eyes !

[Flaminglippy]

did anyone who went last year have tickets for the thursday ? and if so what was the thursday night like ? did they do much and does anyone know if theyre planning anything for the thursday this year ?

i seem to remember reading that the people who did trash city at glastonbury were doing something at kendal last year on the thursday but i could be mistaken.

[ramragon]

Yeah...there was stuff on but we didn't see much of it (two naked fire eating comedians were the highlight). Cost £20 last year and only a tenner this year so assume there won't be much on

Edited March 6, 2011 by ramragon

[godmutha]

did anyone who went last year have tickets for the thursday ? and if so what was the thursday night like ? did they do much and does anyone know if theyre planning anything for the thursday this year ?

[PastCaring]

We'll be stayed Thursday, if we can, just cos it'll make for a more relaxed weekend - any entertainment would be a bonus!

[ramragon]

i would imagine a majority of people will pay the extra tenner to get in early and to get a decent camping spot. hopefully there will be something on.

Any one got ideas on what the next announcements about ?

[Flaminglippy]

i would imagine a majority of people will pay the extra tenner to get in early and to get a decent camping spot. hopefully there will be something on.

Any one got ideas on what the next announcements about ?

[ramragon]

Flaming Lips at Jodrell Bank...now that would be awesome!

[Flaminglippy]

shame theyre not playing friday at kendal, that would be awesome ! do a swap with chase and status

[ramragon]

Yeah...or closing the Sunday...imagine the last song you see is 'Do You Realize??!' with all the accompanying theatrics...

Hmmm...next year I wonder??

[Flaminglippy]

that would be great, i missed the chance to see them at glastonbury as the other lads arent really in to them, just remember watching the highlights when i got home with all the confetti type bits of paper blowing from the stage in to the crowd whilst they played do you realize. The start was excellent as well by the looks of it with the large inflatable ball rolling over the crowd with the singer inside.

would be a good closer on sunday but ive gotta say i probably know the words to most of the blondie stuff and theres nothing better than ending the festival with a good singalong, remember the verve and blur on the closing nights at glastonbury being something special cos you knew all the words.

Edited March 7, 2011 by Flaminglippy

[ramragon]

yeah ive heard she can sometimes be a bit out of it when shes on stage, would spoil it cos theres a well known back catalogue to get the crowd going. Ive heard a few complaints about the coral not putting much effort in last year as well, that would have been disappointing to see because on paper theyre another band who should have a decent enough back catalogue to storm a venue like kendal

[PastCaring]

yeah ive heard she can sometimes be a bit out of it when shes on stage, would spoil it cos theres a well known back catalogue to get the crowd going. Ive heard a few complaints about the coral not putting much effort in last year as well, that would have been disappointing to see because on paper theyre another band who should have a decent enough back catalogue to storm a venue like kendal

[kaytee...]

This year will be my first at Kendal and also my first festival camping

Some pretty brilliant acts announced so far, can't wait to see who else is playing.

Aside the music though, what else goes on around the festival that's worth taking a look at? x

[ramragon]

that feels like the old Dylan argument all over again - you know, how would you feel if you were still playing the same songs 50 years on? - admittedly, we are only talking 30 odd years here, but, hum, good on our Debbie for carrying on this long - I'm proud of 'er!!!!

[Joy division Oven Gloves]

This year will be my first at Kendal and also my first festival camping

Some pretty brilliant acts announced so far, can't wait to see who else is playing.

Aside the music though, what else goes on around the festival that's worth taking a look at? x

[XrtVra]

id rather have leftfield than c&s, like SGP