Levellers 2020

[HalfAnIdiot]

The Levellers closed Beutiful Days with their classic '94 Glastonbury set this year.

A message that they want to be back for the 2020 anniversary perhaps?

Does today's Glastonbury punter 'get' The Levellers even?

Who here would be up for it?

[funkychick2007]

Definately!

[Quark]

Don't tease me with this.  It's up there with the annual REM rumour.

I don't know tbh. They came back for 2010 and to my knowledge haven't been seen since.  Focus is primarily on BDs, and while I don't believe there's been a falling out as such with Glastonbury I do think they've gradually drifted away from what it used to be vs. what it is now.  The '94 set showing is more to do with it being the 25th anniversary I would say.  As much as I love them, they do like to focus on that golden period a bit - 20th and 25th anniversary tours for Levelling the Land, 25 years since the '94 headline set.

Having said that, they are working on a new album at the moment so it's not like they're resting on their laurels.  I also think they recognise what those sets at Glastonbury did for their profile, and there's definitely a connection there even if it's not as strong as it used to be.  Your average Pyramid / Other punter probably wouldn't give a shit, but I reckon there'd be a strong enough base still going to make for a great set on Leftfield / Avalon / Glade.

And I would be all over it like a fat lad on a pie.

[Winslow Leach]

39 minutes ago, funkychick2007 said:

Definately!

Alright, H.

[Crazyfool01]

This is cruel ....and yes id love it  mentioned it a few days ago on another thread more in desperation than expectation 

[FuzzyDunlop]

Watching the levellers on TV is my first Glastonbury memory. It is what sparked my interest. Definitely be there.

[kalifire]

The Levellers playing Levelling The Land in full would be a dream set.

[Quark]

1 minute ago, kalifire said:

The Levellers playing Levelling The Land in full would be a dream set.

Nah, saw them do it already on the 20th and 25th anniversary tours

You could have 30th anniversary run through of Weapon Called the Word, 25th of Zeitgeist, or 15th of Truth & Lies?

[kalifire]

Oh, Ok. Get that everyone? Quark's already seen it, so that's off the table. Sorry to disappoint, but Quark's seen it already, so no.

[Quark]

Just now, kalifire said:

Oh, Ok. Get that everyone? Quark's already seen it, so that's off the table. Sorry to disappoint, but Quark's seen it already, so no.

Glad we got that sorted

[Quark]

Tell you what Kali, you can have a 20th anniversary run through of Hello Pig. My final offer, can't say fairer than that.

[kalifire]

Just now, Quark said:

Glad we got that sorted

Haha

It's a fair point though, I didn't realise they'd done that. Ah well, as long as they throw in Far From Home and The Road, I'd be happy.

[Quark]

Just now, kalifire said:

Haha

It's a fair point though, I didn't realise they'd done that. Ah well, as long as they throw in Far From Home and The Road, I'd be happy.

I joke of course. I'd still dance like a lunatic to the whole thing for the third time of asking!  But as good as LTL is, focusing on it does miss out some absolute belters from the rest of the catalogue.

[Skelts]

6 hours ago, HalfAnIdiot said:

The Levellers closed Beutiful Days with their classic '94 Glastonbury set this year.

A message that they want to be back for the 2020 anniversary perhaps?

Does today's Glastonbury punter 'get' The Levellers even?

Who here would be up for it?

And wasn’t it amazing?! My ears have just about recovered! They’d get a big crowd for sure. 

[Skelts]

3 hours ago, crazyfool1 said:

This is cruel ....and yes id love it  mentioned it a few days ago on another thread more in desperation than expectation 

You should have gone to BD mate, their acoustic set was great too!

[Crazyfool01]

9 minutes ago, Skelts said:

You should have gone to BD mate, their acoustic set was great too!

Thanks  was it you that told me on the other thread too  

[Skelts]

19 minutes ago, crazyfool1 said:

Thanks  was it you that told me on the other thread too  

Yep, get there next year. It’s a fantastic festival. Someone put a highlights reel on the BD part of efests, check it out. 

And I can’t even tell you how good Skunk Anansie were, words fail me. 

[sadimmock]

It’s interesting to consider where they would play really. I think the headlines The Glade last time, but would they get bumped up in the 50th year (given their strong association)? Avalon/Acoustic headliner or maybe a slot in the day in JP or the Park? 

[Quark]

1 hour ago, Skelts said:

Yep, get there next year. It’s a fantastic festival. Someone put a highlights reel on the BD part of efests, check it out. 

And I can’t even tell you how good Skunk Anansie were, words fail me. 

Trying to beg steal or borrow a ticket for their Brighton gig, but not massively hopeful 

[Skelts]

17 minutes ago, Quark said:

Trying to beg steal or borrow a ticket for their Brighton gig, but not massively hopeful 

Good luck, they’re on fire, utterly amazing set?

[funkychick2007]

Levellers on the pyramid wud be great! Lets bring them back! 

 

[Quark]

Got to say that I hope they put them somewhere else if it does happen. I wouldn't see them getting a decent slot, and it would absolutely break me to see them performing to a pit of disinterested people camped out for the day and the blanket and chair brigade.

I'd much rather have them on a smaller stage as either sub or headliner. But that's just me.

[funkychick2007]

True! Although i think they would close Avalon off due to too many people! The Park would be pretty impressive! 

[HeyPorter]

50th anniversary Other openers? Would be a good shout and a nice change from the usual indie suspects. 

[Crazyfool01]

Too big for Avalon remembering the crowds at west holts ... maybe I’m just looking back with tinted glasses .. Park would be superb