West Holts 2017

[mario man]

Well, I had next to no idea who The Cinematic Orchestra were two days ago but after listening to a few of their tracks out of curiosity, I've listened to nothing but them in the last 48 hours

I was already planning on a moderat-justice double whammy to finish the fest but now made it a triple adding them before

I'll say it once again, the WH line up this year is stunning! I'd pay my entrance fee for that line up alone 

[FuzzyDunlop]

Hot 8 Brass Band & Justice are my only 2 to definitely see on WH.

Avalanches clash with someone so Ill miss them & I might see the Jacksons.

Is there anything I should be seeing that Im missing? 

Preferably early on in the day? 

Edit: Anderson.Paak vs Future Islands vs Sophie Ellis Bextor is a clash Im gunna see what happens on the day.

 

Edited June 6, 2017 by FuzzyDunlop

[Guy Incognito]

4 minutes ago, FuzzyDunlop said:

Hot 8 Brass Band & Justice are my only 2 to definitely see on WH.

Avalanches clash with someone so Ill miss them & I might see the Jacksons.

Is there anything I should be seeing that Im missing? 

Preferably early on in the day? 

good stuff on WH early in the day all weekend for me:

Friday - Henry Wu Presents The Kamaal Williams Ensemble which is the live name for Yussef Kamaal. Incredibly rhythmic and jazzy, fantastic live too.

Saturday - Khruangbin. Good band who mix aspects of pyschedlic with kinda surfer/stoner rock and funk.

Sunday - Ryley Walker. Bit of an odd one for WH in my opinion. Indie singer/songwriter with aspects of blues and psychedelic rock at times. Nice early afternoon stuff.

 

[Amy Lawn]

On 6/3/2017 at 9:36 AM, CaledonianGonzo said:

Hopeful of a cuddle from Thundercat

 

If big Andy can sign me a Malibu LP as we compliment each other's hats, that'd be just peachy. Get him on the roster.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Gonna predict #SodAllSolange

[CaledonianGonzo]

I don't think she'll be doing meet and greets at the Songlines tent.  Will be happy to be proven wrong, mind.

[whateverman]

2 hours ago, Scruffylovemonster said:

Like the sound of Mr Walker. Added to the clashfinder

Likewise.

[Grinding aftertaste]

4 hours ago, FuzzyDunlop said:

Hot 8 Brass Band & Justice are my only 2 to definitely see on WH.

Avalanches clash with someone so Ill miss them & I might see the Jacksons.

Is there anything I should be seeing that Im missing? 

Preferably early on in the day? 

Edit: Anderson.Paak vs Future Islands vs Sophie Ellis Bextor is a clash Im gunna see what happens on the day.

 

+ 1 for Kamaal. I would also recommend BadBadNotGood, one of my most anticipated acts this year, and on late Sat afternoon. Not sure how to embed things, but "time moves slow" has your man from Future Islands on it so could be a nice place to start.

[Emzy-S]

On 5/25/2017 at 8:51 PM, Madyaker said:

I'll take moderat followed by justice thanks very much! That's the start of my Sunday night sorted.

Sunday night perfection

[Emzy-S]

4 hours ago, Scruffylovemonster said:

Like the sound of Mr Walker. Added to the clashfinder

Really liking this - a definite for Sunday afternoon

[loulouboo]

Am really  looking forward to hearing Ryley Walker on a blissed out Sunday, he's like the reincarnation of Tim Buckley and John Martyn.. 

 Sunday won't be moving far from West holts with him, Cinematic orchestra/moderat/ justice.

 

 

[dentalplan]

Are the Moderatt dudes a significantly better live proposition than they are on record?

I've listened to every album this weekend and it all seems a bit anonymous and yer man sounds like Semisonic. But everyone keeps saying how much they complement Justice and everything on a main stage at the same time is terminal so I'm probably willing to chance it.

[Amy Lawn]

5 minutes ago, dentalplan said:

Are the Moderatt dudes a significantly better live proposition than they are on record?

I've listened to every album this weekend and it all seems a bit anonymous and yer man sounds like Semisonic. But everyone keeps saying how much they complement Justice and everything on a main stage at the same time is terminal so I'm probably willing to chance it.

Live footage from Youtube seems to suggest they are. I know what you mean about the vocals, I much prefer their instrumental stuff. Missed a meeting at work today because I got engrossed in this
 

Then I lied and said I missed it because I had the shits, and now I do have the shits. Kharma that

[joeh]

10 minutes ago, dentalplan said:

Are the Moderatt dudes a significantly better live proposition than they are on record?

I've listened to every album this weekend and it all seems a bit anonymous and yer man sounds like Semisonic. But everyone keeps saying how much they complement Justice and everything on a main stage at the same time is terminal so I'm probably willing to chance it.

I saw them at Field Day last Saturday and can confirm that they are much better live than on record. They were amazing actually, probably one of the best if not the best act of the day! They really build an atmosphere by extending the tracks and making them build and build. They are also much more electronic live if you like that kind of thing- quite techno-y! they incorporate remixes in the set as well- 100% recommend

Edited June 6, 2017 by joeh

[Madyaker]

God dammit! I missed them at forbidden fruit. This isn't making my choice between London Grammar and Moderat any easier.

[dentalplan]

39 minutes ago, joeh said:

I saw them at Field Day last Saturday and can confirm that they are much better live than on record. They were amazing actually, probably one of the best if not the best act of the day! They really build an atmosphere by extending the tracks and making them build and build. They are also much more electronic live if you like that kind of thing- quite techno-y! they incorporate remixes in the set as well- 100% recommend

That's a helluva recommendation considering all the goodies at Field Day. I'll take that on board, thanks.

44 minutes ago, GETOFFAMYLAWN said:

Live footage from Youtube seems to suggest they are. I know what you mean about the vocals, I much prefer their instrumental stuff. Missed a meeting at work today because I got engrossed in this
 

Then I lied and said I missed it because I had the shits, and now I do have the shits. Kharma that

This is sounding good, cheers. And yes but if karma was gonna get you for your excuses then be pleased you didn't say a loved one had died.

[nickharley]

7 hours ago, mario man said:

I was already planning on a moderat-justice double whammy to finish the fest but now made it a triple adding them before

It's going to be a fantastic evening with those 3 in a row! Plenty of trips to the Brothers bar throughout. 

[FuzzyDunlop]

18 hours ago, rhg_99 said:

good stuff on WH early in the day all weekend for me:

Friday - Henry Wu Presents The Kamaal Williams Ensemble which is the live name for Yussef Kamaal. Incredibly rhythmic and jazzy, fantastic live too.

Saturday - Khruangbin. Good band who mix aspects of pyschedlic with kinda surfer/stoner rock and funk.

Sunday - Ryley Walker. Bit of an odd one for WH in my opinion. Indie singer/songwriter with aspects of blues and psychedelic rock at times. Nice early afternoon stuff.

 

liking some of these.. Ryley Walker especially....

I have looked these up (I haven't been on these boards much so they may have been mentioned) -

Sunday Morning - I am not missing this. I can imagine Calgon liking these:

 

 

[CaledonianGonzo]

A great way to kick off a Sunday Morning Coming Down no doubt, but I suspect my pirates choice will be Orchestra Baobab over on the Pyramid.

[The Nal]

7 minutes ago, Scruffylovemonster said:

Am really likng Ryley Walker's latest album, thank you @rhg_99. Doesn't seem like it fits on WH though. More of a Park or even acoustic tent vibe to me. No complaints, min - I'll probably be watching him. 

His live shows go a bit free form folk/jazz. Or maybe jazz/folk. His band are Scandinavian jazz cats. Drummer all over the kit, stand up bass player taking the bass line for a walk.

[The Nal]

9 minutes ago, Scruffylovemonster said:

Sarcasm? 

Nope. Its not the singer songwriter man and acoustic guitar gig you'd think. 

I was at this one. Much more of a prog, jam free form kinda thing than what you'd expect when you hear Roundabout for example. Its good stuff though.

 

Edited June 7, 2017 by The Nal

[fatyeti24]

west holts is usually my default stage, but i can see me having to tear myself away this year or i'm going to see little else of the festival 

[Emzy-S]

These two are high on the list for me for Friday afternoon

[Gucci Piggy]

Gonna have to check out some Cinematic Orchestra as I have absolutely nothing to see at that time and I'll be at WH afterwards for Moderat > Justice. Where should I start with them?

Mate is trying to drag me to Courteeners because I said I have nothing on at that time.

[Amy Lawn]

27 minutes ago, Will-2609 said:

Mate is trying to drag me to Courteeners because I said I have nothing on at that time.

Friends don't make friends watch The Courteeners