Next Announcement 2017 Thread

[Gucci Piggy]

9 minutes ago, thewayiam said:

I can't work it out why they have flown 11 hours to play a small gig to announce Glastonbury with nothing else scheduled over here.

I'm sure there are other things the Foo Fighters can do in Europe that we don't have to know about to make their flights worthwhile. They could, y'know, have a holiday here.

[michael eavis' beard]

One thing's for sure - they certainly don't appear to be approaching this as just another festival appearance. They hyped the others with the map and passport thing but this is another level.

I like to see bands give a shit about playing Glastonbury - especially the headliners - instead of just going through the motions.

[bennyhana22]

32 minutes ago, verrymerry said:

That takes me back Ben, listened to Scars of the Midwest when I was at Uni quite a bit, a very eerie sound if I recall!  

 

They've become very dear to me over the years and are my preferred choice when ranting about how so many really talented groups never get the recognition they deserve, whilst utter garbage garners accolade and riches. I have all six of their records on coloured vinyl and love them dearly, but Scars... remains their greatest achievement. And, as said, I'm lucky enough now to count their main man, Dunk, as a friend. And he's an absolutely top man. I now frequently try to convince him to come to Glastonbury as a punter so I can lead him astray!

Ben

[verrymerry]

1 minute ago, bennyhana22 said:

They've become very dear to me over the years and are my preferred choice when ranting about how so many really talented groups never get the recognition they deserve, whilst utter garbage garners accolade and riches. I have all six of their records on coloured vinyl and love them dearly, but Scars... remains their greatest achievement. And, as said, I'm lucky enough now to count their main man, Dunk, as a friend. And he's an absolutely top man. I now frequently try to convince him to come to Glastonbury as a punter so I can lead him astray!

Ben

Completely agree with you, I've listened to some brilliant bands in the past who seemed to just disappear  Good to see Blueneck on Spotify though

[cornish hick]

10 hours ago, McCor said:

Apologies... I am one of the poeple who aren't overly bothered about Foo's playing Glastonbury, but this story has me hooked!! That said, if there isn't a better clash, I'll probably see them...

No  Worries - just don't want lightning to strike twice  and a I don't like radiohead or Ed the foos would be my choice

[Keithy]

51 minutes ago, kalifire said:

BOLLOCKS

I think you have been inducted into Efests Hall Of Fame. Look on the bright side.....the pound has crashed post Brexit so you'll get more pounds for your aussie dollars...

[coreyt409]

Are there many actually driving down tomorrow? Obviously it's worth it for the locals but I'm a 100 mile drive away & still tempted to chance it.  Got the day off as it goes & even if nothing comes of it & we can't get near the place it will still be a laugh, anyone else or just me?

[Dark Star]

On 2/22/2017 at 8:56 PM, bennyhana22 said:

Thanks, both - so we really think that they're playing the C&G? Great venue for those who get to go, if it is!

PJ - do you know Blueneck? Band local to Frome and their main man, Dunk, is a mate of mine. Saw them at the C&G a few years ago. The band played Avalon Café in 2014. Post-rock loveliness...

Ben

Just giving Scars of the Midwest a spin, had never heard of them before.  Loving it, glad you mentioned them!  

[Sawdusty surfer]

If anyone makes the trip down to Ciderset tomorrow and can't get in, there's always the option of seeing Nik Turner's Space Ritual at The King Arthur in Glastonbury town.

 

 (Now that's what I call music)

[Mardy]

1 hour ago, thewayiam said:

I can't work it out why they have flown 11 hours to play a small gig to announce Glastonbury with nothing else scheduled over here.

I guess it's because he can't run from side to side of the Atlantic while carrying a guitar and gurning manically. I mean, he's a Rock God apparently, but not Jesus.

[Djb.com]

Noticed that foo's have moved to an unknown day in the lineups? Anything changed?

[sheffieldlady]

Good work all! I hope people who want to go and live locally, manage it!

I know there not popular on these forums but heck, if all this is for their Glastonbury annoucement. They are really excited about playing on the farm. I like them. I will most likely be watching.  

[stuartbert two hats]

3 minutes ago, Djb.com said:

Noticed that foo's have moved to an unknown day in the lineups? Anything changed?

Neil kept hearing conflicting evidence on which day, so took the opportunity to update the day whilst changing them to TBC, so he "couldn't be wrong".

[John the Moth]

1 hour ago, kalifire said:

BOLLOCKS

Dear Neil,

I'd like to submit an official request to move the eFest meet to the Thursday as I, and others, are not arriving 'til then.

kind regards

John T. Moth

[Doug85]

2 hours ago, kalifire said:

BOLLOCKS

Fair play to you

[Tommy101]

2 hours ago, kalifire said:

BOLLOCKS

kalibackfire

[sheffieldlady]

It's alright Kalifire, there's a long time between now and June. 

I'm sure the people of eFests will forget!

[dirtymookie]

1 hour ago, Sawdusty Surfer said:

If anyone makes the trip down to Ciderset tomorrow and can't get in, there's always the option of seeing Nik Turner's Space Ritual at The King Arthur in Glastonbury town.

 

 (Now that's what I call music)

Have seen space ritual a couple of times now, a decent night of space rock for anyone that ends up there.

[BlackHole2006]

6 minutes ago, sheffieldlady said:

It's alright Kalifire, there's a long time between now and June. 

I'm sure the people of eFests will forget!

 

[stuartbert two hats]

1 minute ago, BlackHole2006 said:

 

You should send it as an invite to everyone else in the forum.

[Gnomicide]

Got to say, I've loved this. An absolute masterclass from the Foos in stirring up publicity. The usual announcement will get you one day of coverage, they've stretched this out for almost a week, leaving just enough clues to keep everyone guessing until late in the game. We've all known they were going to headline for months but everyone's been swepped along with it.

Twitter has been good, on here it's been brilliant and we've still not actually had the announcement yet.

No idea but I think It's probably been the Foos idea and they've asked Michael and Emily to find an appropriate small, local venue. Who knows?

All in all, bloody marvellous! 

[Perks]

15 minutes ago, Gnomicide said:

Got to say, I've loved this. An absolute masterclass from the Foos in stirring up publicity. The usual announcement will get you one day of coverage, they've stretched this out for almost a week, leaving just enough clues to keep everyone guessing until late in the game. We've all known they were going to headline for months but everyone's been swepped along with it.

Twitter has been good, on here it's been brilliant and we've still not actually had the announcement yet.

No idea but I think It's probably been the Foos idea and they've asked Michael and Emily to find an appropriate small, local venue. Who knows?

All in all, bloody marvellous! 

Perfectly put Gnom. It's been bloody great. If we can live stream it tomorrow. That'll be badass

oh and @kalifire mines a cider please, a pint of. Cheers dude.

[paddyclark]

@kalifire I'll have a pint of what the Pope drinks ...  Credit to Billy Connolly

 

[Bisque]

My old uni housemate who works for BBC Somerset & lives in Frome is heading down. I'll try & get any info announcement wise.

[kingbadger]

3 hours ago, Keithy said:

I think you have been inducted into Efests Hall Of Fame. Look on the bright side.....the pound has crashed post Brexit so you'll get more pounds for your aussie dollars...

I'm all fairness @kalifire was elevated to a status above 'hall of fame' with his heroics in 2015