West Holts

[LondonTom]

Why? Did you listen to their stuff and think "jeez this is shit"? Or do you automatically not like hip hop?

I don't know really, I think i heard a song or two a while back and thought it was a bit shit. I suppose I don't give most new hip hop as much as a chance as I do with other acts. (and even if you like the songs, normally its a bit shit live.)

[CaledonianGonzo]

Was really hoping that they'd do the Friday, as the current choice elsewhere of That Nice Man Who Is Nice or Rudimental is a diabolical dog's breakfast.

[kingcrawler]

Was really hoping that they'd do the Friday, as the current choice elsewhere of That Nice Man Who Is Nice or Rudimental is a diabolical dog's breakfast.

Don't worry, your favourites Catfish & the Bottlemen apparently said they're headlining John Peel that night!

[CaledonianGonzo]

Don't worry, your favourites Catfish & the Bottlemen apparently said they're headlining John Peel that night!

Well that changes things entirely ! Got high hope for these young stars in the making:

[PabloCoke]

RTJ on west holts would be brilliant, I'll be gutted if they are in the JP tent.

[The Placid Casual]

Hawaii is in the USA.

OH NO HE DIDN'T!

[eFestivals]

Hawaii is in the USA.

pedant.

Mainland USA.

[A Guy Called Matt]

pedant.

Mainland USA.

You could show them all this - it is on the interweb so must be totally accurate - honest guv.

http://whatreallyhappened.com/WRHARTICLES/HAWAII/hawaii.php#axzz3XC3wAy4V

Edited April 13, 2015 by mattyc1965

[mr gumby]

I have skimmed some of this thread, so apologies if I'm repeating anyone, but I've spotted a potentially horrible clash. Vintage Trouble are TBC for the Saturday on West Holts, and I think there's a good chance they'll be given the same slot as their interrupted set last year (starting at 5.30). Meanwhile, Van Morrison is a SR for the pyramid on the same day, and I wouldn't be surprised if he plays at the same time Robert Plant did last year, also starting at 5.30!

If anyone at Glastonbury HQ is reading this thread, please don't let this clash happen!

[CaledonianGonzo]

Vintage Trouble and Robert Plant didn't clash last year.

Bob clashed with the second half of the Daptone Revue thingy.

[BeddyDriver]

I will be moving the earth to see Vintage Trouble this year...

Caught half their set at Avalon in 2013, sacrificing half the Stones to do so, and was close enough to hear their impromptu, powerless,acoustic couple of tracks last year, after the monsoon...

Was lucky to catch a surprise appearnace at a small festival about 3 years ago, when they simply wouldnt stop palying, and quite literally played all Sunday afternoon, mich to everyone in the small crowds enjoyment

Would love to see them in their full glory, such a show band

[CaledonianGonzo]

OK, Vintage Trouble fans.

I've dabbled a bit a few years back and been unimpressed by them. However, such is the unalloyed enthusiasm with which they're greeted on here I'm prepared to give 'em another crack of the whip. Which track should I try?

[mr gumby]

Vintage Trouble and Robert Plant didn't clash last year.

Bob clashed with the second half of the Daptone Revue thingy.

No, I know they didn't clash last year, but this year they're both rumoured for the same day, which means they could well clash.

[A Guy Called Matt]

OK, Vintage Trouble fans.

I've dabbled a bit a few years back and been unimpressed by them. However, such is the unalloyed enthusiasm with which they're greeted on here I'm prepared to give 'em another crack of the whip. Which track should I try?

I have listened to albums and too have been left rather empty...... however, having read all the stuff about how good they are live I looked at some live sets on Youtube.

Now I get it.

[CaledonianGonzo]

I caught their wee acoustic set last year, but I'm aware that's probably not a fair basis for any sort of judgment.

[barcelonista1899]

Manu Chao is touring around Europe June/July so he's a possibility.

[mr gumby]

OK, Vintage Trouble fans.

I've dabbled a bit a few years back and been unimpressed by them. However, such is the unalloyed enthusiasm with which they're greeted on here I'm prepared to give 'em another crack of the whip. Which track should I try?

Give this a go. Definitely better live than on record.

http://youtu.be/Fam8cJw-IVg

[BeddyDriver]

its all about the show, they just wind the crowd up a treat....this brings back memories

[Avalon_Fields]

OK, Vintage Trouble fans.

I've dabbled a bit a few years back and been unimpressed by them. However, such is the unalloyed enthusiasm with which they're greeted on here I'm prepared to give 'em another crack of the whip. Which track should I try?

I haven't even bothered to listen to their recorded music much, to be honest I really think their songwriting is average, but on their recent Manchester gig a new song of the next album sounded stronger.

So...what you get live is:

1. Hugely energetic performance, puts a smile on your face

2. Great crowd involvement (At Manchester Academy the other day, at the end of the gig they just jumped off the stage and all walked directly through the crowd to the back rather than just disappear backstage)

3. A frontman with a powerful, soulful voice, and a real showman too...this is a great fun video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMCutWGTHSU

Edited April 13, 2015 by dangerous1957

[Brave Sir Robin]

OK you've sold me on these guys too, see you at WH.

[Stu H]

Had one of my best experiences at West Holts in 2010; Toots & Maytals then Rodrigo Y Gabriela, as the baking sun went down. Loved that.

[ghandi]

I haven't even bothered to listen to their recorded music much, to be honest I really think their songwriting is average, but on their recent Manchester gig a new song of the next album sounded stronger.

So...what you get live is:

1. Hugely energetic performance, puts a smile on your face

2. Great crowd involvement (At Manchester Academy the other day, at the end of the gig they just jumped off the stage and all walked directly through the crowd to the back rather than just disappear backstage)

3. A frontman with a powerful, soulful voice, and a real showman too...this is a great fun video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMCutWGTHSU

+ a really tight band and great soul / blues music, if you like a frontman who's cross between James brown and Sam Cooke

[The Nal]

Had one of my best experiences at West Holts in 2010; Toots & Maytals then Rodrigo Y Gabriela, as the baking sun went down. Loved that.

Toots in 2010 was one of my all time favourite Glasto gigs. That entire Sunday was great.

[eFestivals]

Manu Chao is touring around Europe June/July so he's a possibility.

nope, he's probably not. He's not had the most enjoyable Glastonbury experiences from stories I've heard and things Manu has said.

[GlastoSimon]

nope, he's probably not. He's not had the most enjoyable Glastonbury experiences from stories I've heard and things Manu has said.

Wasn't it Manu Chao who compared Glastonbury to Palestine? Or am I getting people mixed up?