West Holts 2019

[CaledonianGonzo]

Just glad she's back. Opted for Todd Terje last time and no real regrets, but won't skip her a second time.

[Tranquility of Solitude]

I think she might guest appear with Hozier.

[rock the clock]

Wait she actually did a tune with hozier? 

[FakeEmpire]

7 minutes ago, rock the clock said:

Wait she actually did a tune with hozier? 

A good one as well, in my opinion.

 

[CaledonianGonzo]

There's a definite deficit so far this year in terms of acts who're likely to play music I've loved for most of my life.

No issues on that front with Mavis.

 

[rock the clock]

She did Can You Get to That in 2015 which more than made up for George Clinton not doing so later on that evening 

[Quark]

1 hour ago, DefLeppard said:

I really like some Staple Singers songs and have somehow only just realised that Mavis Staples was in the Staple Singers... Much more excited for that now. Would've seen her in 2015 if I'd have been thinking properly! Did anyone see her then and how was it?

Yes and yes.  It were bloody lovely.

[clarkete]

20 minutes ago, Quark said:

Yes and yes.  It were bloody lovely.

Me too, was ace. 

[DefLeppard]

Thanks! Looking forward to it. Selfishly, I'd actually be very happy with her at the same time as Kylie seeing as I'm not overly bothered about seeing her. 

[Harmonic Prospector]

On 3/15/2019 at 6:10 PM, CaledonianGonzo said:

So the Friday night headliner is still up for grabs?

 

Hall & Oates have two random Irish dates the week after Glastonbury. I'm calling them as Friday WH Headliners! 

[Amy Lawn]

Hall & Oates played pretty low down Latitude's second stage a few years ago with little to no fanfare, don't think they're quite of the stature to headline WH.

[dentalplan]

12 minutes ago, GETOFFAMYLAWN said:

Hall & Oates played pretty low down Latitude's second stage a few years ago with little to no fanfare, don't think they're quite of the stature to headline WH.

They’re playing an arena tour here next month. I did completely forget about them doing a diddy slot at Latitude huh

[Bradders]

I feel like they’ve had a bit of a resurgence recently though?

[dentalplan]

26 minutes ago, Bradders said:

I feel like they’ve had a bit of a resurgence recently though?

I can’t imagine why. (500) Days of Summer was ten years ago.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Still feel like more of a sunny afternoon on the Pyramid rather than late night at WH vibe.

[DJL]

On 3/16/2019 at 9:52 AM, FuzzyDunlop said:

Makes sense.

Im on the Moroder train too then, but.... he needs to do together in electric Dreams.

https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/giorgio-moroder/2018/the-truman-kansas-city-mo-23e908b7.html

He’s active... announced one random date at a festival in Denmark on the Saturday with a huge gap either side

https://www.giorgiomoroder.com/live/

Is now probably the name I am looking for most on the full line-up

[flyingmonkeypigs]

Having just discovered Mdou Moctar I think he’d be a great addition. The fact that his current (US) tour finishes in April and no further dates makes it unlikely however.

Somewhat surprised he hasn’t showed up on the farm in previous years (judging by a quick google, do correct me if I’m mistaken!) He seems like the kind of person I’d have accidentally stumbled upon at West Holts

[addicted2noise]

On 3/15/2019 at 1:57 PM, found home in 2009 said:

Just listening to the new The Comet is Coming album. Didn't like the first song, but loved the next 5 songs. Still to listen to the last 3

I hate to say it but I was loving the album until the Kate Tempest cameo which in my head immediately gave it a bland 6 music/mercury prize worthiness vibe it never quite recovered from.

[CaledonianGonzo]

5 hours ago, flyingmonkeypigs said:

Having just discovered Mdou Moctar I think he’d be a great addition. The fact that his current (US) tour finishes in April and no further dates makes it unlikely however.

Somewhat surprised he hasn’t showed up on the farm in previous years (judging by a quick google, do correct me if I’m mistaken!) He seems like the kind of person I’d have accidentally stumbled upon at West Holts

I caught Mdou live a few years back and it was a bit odd. He fucked off offstage halfway through the gig and left the band to play on without him.  Only came back onstage for the encore.

The Mark E Smith of Mali.

[bennyhana22]

4 hours ago, addicted2noise said:

I hate to say it but I was loving the album until the Kate Tempest cameo which in my head immediately gave it a bland 6 music/mercury prize worthiness vibe it never quite recovered from.

I like Kate Tempest, but not always as much as I think I should. However, given how incredible I think the new TCIC is, for me her contribution to the track on that record is my favourite thing she’s done. The musical bed is just such a great track, and her delivery is so languid and understated, whilst being lyrically biting. I think it’s amazing. I sort of forget it’s coming after all the preceding vocal free tracks, so when it lands... BOOM ?!

Ben

[flyingmonkeypigs]

1 hour ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

I caught Mdou live a few years back and it was a bit odd. He fucked off offstage halfway through the gig and left the band to play on without him.  Only came back onstage for the encore.

The Mark E Smith of Mali.

Sounds like my kind of gig

[FuzzyDunlop]

2 hours ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

I caught Mdou live a few years back and it was a bit odd. He fucked off offstage halfway through the gig and left the band to play on without him.  Only came back onstage for the encore.

The Mark E Smith of Mali.

Im more likely to see the Killers if Brandon Flowers does that.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Still no sale.

[Brave Sir Robin]

No vintage disco band yet announced, and I see Average White Band are playing Royal Albert Hall the following Monday.

[FuzzyDunlop]

5 minutes ago, Brave Sir Robin said:

No vintage disco band yet announced, and I see Average White Band are playing Royal Albert Hall the following Monday.

On before Janelle would definitely work