Martha and Rufus Wainwright

[THEBOILERMAN]

Went to see Martha W a couple of weeks back in Glasgow with my Daughter (Louise), after the gig she spoke to Martha and arranged to meet her the next day to do an interview. (Louise is the Editor of the Strathclyde uni newspaper)

Although Louise did not put it in the article Martha did confirm that Rufus was definatly playing Glasto and that she was waiting for confirmation of her slot.

the article can be found here.

http://www.strathclydetelegraph.com/2013/02/interview-martha-wainwright-talks-motherhood-grief-and-come-home-to-mama/

[eFestivals]

cheers.

[coma girl]

Excellent< wanted to see Rufus for ages

[fatyeti24]

i've never really been aware of either of them, but i heard Martha's Proserpina on the radio the other week and it knocked me bloody sideways.

[jamesrfisher]

Remember seeing Martha in the accoustic tent in 2005 and have bought all her albums since! She is terrific live.

Also saw Rufus on the Other Stage that year and at Latitude last year.

[whisty]

Martha on the Pyramid a few years back got mixed reviews from people here, but I guess you can expect that playing the Pyramid. For me, I thought it was superb & look forward to another opportunity to see her

[monkey1989]

I don't know if I can persuade my friends to come see rufus might have to go alone I think his dad should play as well

[whisty]

I don't know if I can persuade my friends to come see rufus might have to go alone I think his dad should play as well

[mrbossed]

Great news, saw Rufus at Latitude last year and he was excellent.

[Gnomicide]

I've never really paid much attention to either of them but I heard a song on the radio the other week that made me think "Bloody hell, that was good. Who was that?"

Turned out to be Rufus. I'll have to investigate further. Any suggestions where to start?

[monkey1989]

^ Go out and get yourself a copy of poses its lovely

[Andeeroo]

Brilliant news! Made my day!

I would say that 'Release the Stars' and his latest one 'Out of the Game' are the most accessible of his albums, but they're all beautiful. Take your pick.

[AnnaGrant]

Will definitely try to see Rufus and Martha if they play.

[Midnight Man]

Very happy about this - saw them both last year and both were brilliant. Rufus was playing with Adam Cohen - son of - who was also excellent. Encore was Rufus dressed in a loincloth, channelling Greek God Apollo, singing 'Gay Messiah'. Unforgettable is an understatement. 'Want One' is a great album if you haven't heard much.

[davefrompompey]

Rufus just posted on facebook that he'll be doing a set with Martha on the 29th... Good news I reckon

[caroldecker]

Yay! Something to look forward toooooo!!

[monkey1989]

I don't want to put a downer on the thread and im sure it will be lovely, but I'm a big Rufus fan and have seen him three times twice indoor and once outdoor , he was so so much better indoors Im thinking of maybe giving it a miss

[giantkatestacks]

What day is martha on in the acoustic though?

[davefrompompey]

He doesn't say where they're playing together, but I'd presume that will be indoors? I've never seen him outdoors but got to agree that not a lot of acts work very well outdoors... The pyramid is certainly not the stage I'd choose to see him on.

[Brave Sir Robin]

Presumably one of these sets would be inside, with Martha - perhaps a few songs with her during her set. No way he's going to get 2 sets on the Pyramid!

I saw him outdoors on the main stage at Latitude - didn't think it worked too well but that was largely due to it being Sunday lunchtime and the MOR material from the new album (give me stuff from Want/Poses any day).

I was therefore not too bothered about seeing him - but with Martha, inside, is a very different proposition!

[ninetyeightytwo]

Thankfully, Rufus's sets seem to have reverted back to "career retrospective" as opposed to "Out Of The Game in full plus a few songs as sung by my backing band".

http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/rufus-wainwright/2013/auditorio-blackberry-mexico-city-mexico-4bd87b76.html

Can't wait.

The lineup this year's so strong that I keep having to remind myself that certain artists are playing. I'm getting so hung up on the Sunday evening that I keep forgetting - Jesus! Portishead! Rufus! Amanda Palmer!

[sonichka]

What a Wainwright heavy festival! lol According to their websites,

Martha on Acoustic Stage Friday,

Martha and Rufus on Williams Green Stage Saturday at 5:30

and Rufus Pyramid Stage Sunday at 2.

[monkey1989]

think il catch Martha and Rufus on the Saturday then head to primal scream

[Zoo Music Girl]

Thankfully, Rufus's sets seem to have reverted back to "career retrospective" as opposed to "Out Of The Game in full plus a few songs as sung by my backing band".

http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/rufus-wainwright/2013/auditorio-blackberry-mexico-city-mexico-4bd87b76.html

Can't wait.

The lineup this year's so strong that I keep having to remind myself that certain artists are playing. I'm getting so hung up on the Sunday evening that I keep forgetting - Jesus! Portishead! Rufus! Amanda Palmer!

[davefrompompey]

This news has made me really excited for the Williams Green line up - if they're playing early evening there must be some sizeable acts to be announced for that stage...