Kendal Calling 2012

[Flaminglippy]

I think its already shaping up to be a top weekend...look at the line up for Kendal compared to other similar priced festivals, we're getting our moneys worth.

[Adeemo]

who you looking for ? cant see there being that many big names to come

[ramragon]

I think its already shaping up to be a top weekend...look at the line up for Kendal compared to other similar priced festivals, we're getting our moneys worth.

[Paul Bennett]

anna calvy and toots and the maytals

Edited April 3, 2012 by Paul Bennett

[Mr_Grump]

Did anyone see Rae Morris in the library last year? she'd be ideal for The Kaylied this time round....a breath of fresh air

[ramragon]

Not after big names, just an alternative to the 90's indie vibe. Acts like Tunng, British Sea Power, Gruff Rhys with or without Neon Neon, Field Music, Pulled Apart By Horses, Battles, Slow Club, Lanterns On The Lake, Pete & The Pirates, any of these would be most welcome. Ominously, The Enemy have today released details of their new album...

[Flaminglippy]

Would be well happy if Gruff Rhys was announced...

Billy Bragg maybe?? Filling the Frank Turner slot??

We Are Augustines though...ooohhhh!

Is the Happy Mondays rumour still doing the rounds? Can't see it myself...

Quite hard to get excited about festivals when you're looking out the window and its snowing...

Edited April 4, 2012 by Flaminglippy

[ramragon]

we are scientists and the view added for starters, thats pretty good

[ramragon]

a fair few other bands added as well, may take some ploughing through youtube to catch some of their performances, sure there will be some quality in the list as well, anyone got any opinions ?

[ramragon]

heres the link to the new poster in case anyones looking for it

http://www.kendalcalling.com/lineup

[stuwilky]

Did anyone see Rae Morris in the library last year? she'd be ideal for The Kaylied this time round....a breath of fresh air

[Flaminglippy]

Well happy with that! W.A.S were brilliant at IOW last year!

[ramragon]

pretty good additions to an already pretty strong card i'd say, just hope there arent clashes galore !

[Jacko450]

Hoping for one or two nice names today!

Hoping Joy Formidable rumour was true.

[ramragon]

Hoping for one or two nice names today!

Hoping Joy Formidable rumour was true.

Edited April 4, 2012 by ramragon

[ramragon]

I've read that Tribes are headlining the Calling out stage, if theyre up against Dizzee it'll be packed for that performance, get there early !

We know Vintage Trouble are headling the CO stage on sunday, so i'll keep my fingers crossed that Tribes are headlining it saturday

[goonerming]

You were all asking for some newer bands,well for me you got two of the best out there with Tribes and Spector.

[Joy division Oven Gloves]

That is a strong second announcement. Delighted with Ghostpoet, Spector, King Charles (saw him at The Hop in Wakey a year or so ago and he seemed to be a cross between Prince and Robert Plant, playing in front of 10 people), Mono LPs. And DJ Yoda with the Transiberian Marching Band sounds worth clocking. I generally prefer it if the word 'DJ' is prefaced with 'Hang The', but that sounds intriguing.

And still no Wind Up Birds !

[Jacko450]

Really happy with that, Toddla T and Jaymo and Andy George will add another dimension to the dance tent.

Tribes and The View are very solid and not forgetting Benjamin Francis Leftwich, they really have pulled it out of the bag this year! Cannot wait now.

[ramragon]

Really happy with that, Toddla T and Jaymo and Andy George will add another dimension to the dance tent.

Tribes and The View are very solid and not forgetting Benjamin Francis Leftwich, they really have pulled it out of the bag this year! Cannot wait now.

[Jacko450]

Still no sign of Benjamin Francis Leftwich on the line up, maybes keeping him for a 3rd announcement ?

[Guest manc_al]

Benjamin Francis Leftwich was confirmed by KC's official twitter feed earlier

[Flaminglippy]

And still no Wind Up Birds !

[Joy division Oven Gloves]

I was speaking to them on FB...apparently they wanted to play but haven't been asked...yet.

Fingers crossed.

Great announcement today though...still a couple more to go

[Flaminglippy]

It does look as if there's loads of Calling Out Stage stuff to announce yet, so there's plenty of time for the Wind Ups to be dropped in. I've been surprised when I've seen them that there hasn't been more of a crowd. A band whose profile I'm sure would have benefited from a Peel Session or two. They aren't playing the Live at Leeds fest, or Long Division in Wakefield, and they haven't got much gig-wise announced so far this year. Album out shortly which means they might get out on the road, but I'd love them to open the Calling Out stage on Friday, would set the weekend up perfectly