James?

[blue6field]

Nice one!

[Hugh Jass]

2 minutes ago, marketsqhero said:

Excellent news, was at the album launch party a few weeks back at the Manchester Academy 2. The new album is great, however I suspect it'll be mostly a Greatest Hits set which is fine by me! 

Seeing them in Brixton next month too. So happy to see a "proper" set from them then and for them to bring the hits at GF.

[blackdog]

On 3/2/2016 at 4:34 PM, eastynh said:

Mate I love James, have loved them all my life, but they would not even make the top 4 if the league was just made up from Manchester bands.

They are a fantastic band who thrive on operating on the outskirts of the mainstream, they have a massive cult following which has stuck with them all the way. IMO they are the Everton of the league.

best band in the world then squire!

[ltfckimbo]

25 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

While I poke a lot of fun at this lot - and at the Friday Other Stage Opening Slot in general - it's difficult to see how they won't maker a better fist of it than The Charlatans or Beady Eye.

I wouldn’t say that Charlatans did a lot wrong, its just a horrible slot. Most of the people in the field will only be there because there is nothing else on at that time.

I hope they nail it, but have my doubts.

[marketsqhero]

Just now, Hugh Jass said:

Seeing them in Brixton next month too. So happy to see a "proper" set from them then and for them to bring the hits at GF.

Yeah, they might actually play Sit Down again lol

[Hugh Jass]

1 minute ago, SwedgeAntilles said:

Tuesday morning poster drop? 

Quite possibly. It seems the festival is no longer concerned by acts self-announcing.

[pie_and_a_pint]

20 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

Or...

Everyone dump all their rubbish in front of the Other. 

No use to me when my shift's at John Peel...

[thewayiam]

22 minutes ago, SwedgeAntilles said:

The Coral on after them? 

That would just complete Friday.

[ooh-ahh]

Woo-Hoo. Well happy with this. Not fussed who sits next to me.

[SwedgeAntilles]

4 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said:

Quite possibly. It seems the festival is no longer concerned by acts self-announcing.

Definitely seems that way. Fingers crossed 

[A Guy Called Matt]

8 minutes ago, SwedgeAntilles said:

Tuesday morning poster drop? 

Thursday afternoon.............. so we get the whole weekend to drool over it.

[Justiceforcedave]

File under "Well up for seeing, wouldn't pay to see at their own gig". Ace!

[philipsteak]

11 minutes ago, pie_and_a_pint said:

No use to me when my shift's at John Peel...

If it's bad enough, maybe they'll need to call for back up

[sophlamb]

7 minutes ago, Justiceforcedave said:

File under "Well up for seeing, wouldn't pay to see at their own gig". Ace!

Snap. Should be a great get-in-the-mood sing-a-long sesh!

[Field Commander Jefferson]

29 minutes ago, Justiceforcedave said:

File under "Well up for seeing, wouldn't pay to see at their own gig". Ace!

agreed, decent booking! 

yep I use that category as well when looking at the line up

[Spindles]

Sweet mother of god, I've just seen this news on the sidebar.  Fan-feckin-tastic booking.  I had to give up tickets due to illness the last time I had the opportunity to see them, sounds like a perfect way to start the festival with a smile to me.

[danbailey80]

Bbrilliant news....And a perfect slot for them..

 

Incidentally I wouldn't surprised if they did another small secret acoustic set somewhere. 

[cdm22]

Thats more like it!

[AdamWillingham]

Never really listened to James before, where does everyone recommend I start? 

[SwedgeAntilles]

1 minute ago, AdamWillingham said:

Never really listened to James before, where does everyone recommend I start? 

Big hits such as Tomorrow, Destiny Calling, She's a Star. 

[blue6field]

1 minute ago, AdamWillingham said:

Never really listened to James before, where does everyone recommend I start? 

Greatest hits

[Ben Holland]

Great booking and perfect for that slot. If I don't go too heavy Thursday night, I'm there. Good sing along to get the weekend going. 

[Alan_C]

Great booking that. Would prefer them more around 6pm when everyones had a good drink, but can't complaint.

[pie_and_a_pint]

15 minutes ago, philipsteak said:

If it's bad enough, maybe they'll need to call for back up

Good point!

[Spindles]

4 minutes ago, SwedgeAntilles said:

Big hits such as Tomorrow, Destiny Calling, She's a Star. 

Just stick any of those on youtube and listen to what follows.  Born of Frustration, Sound and Out to get you are also big favourites in my house.