Some love for Kae Tempest

[zahidf]

Great on the truth stage on the Thurs

[sjseabass]

Yeah Truth Stage set was mega. Saw them do something similar there in the same slot in (I think) 2016 - mind-boggling stuff. Sadly skipped the Other set to get to Wet Leg nice and early but glad it was a good one.

Also bumped into them by Avalon on Friday night. I was somewhat worse for wear (had just fallen into a ditch full of stinging nettles!) and I was probably a bit unbearable gushing about how wonderful they are, ‘Book of Traps and Lessons is one of my favourite albums of all time’ etc etc, but they were (of course) absolutely lovely and then we went our separate ways.

[sime]

The Other Stage set was a great follow on from The Libertines. What a double bill to start my festival. Excellent booking. Kae's set was one of my top three of the weekend. Incredibly powerful.

[Tranquility of Solitude]

Just to second everything said on this thread. Was at the Other, and cried. Gutted to not have also been at Truth by the sound of it. Very special indeed.

[Troop Dogg]

I love Kae Tempest. First saw them at a poetry night in Southend probably 13-14 years ago and been following them ever since. They have an absolutely phenomenal back catalogue of records and writing, and their ability to deliver the words live is incredible. Saw the Truth stage set this year, and on the Park and various other stages in previous years at Glasto. Peoples Faces does me in every time. 

[Ayrshire Chris]

Just sat on the other field and let her wonderful words flow over us. An unexpected highlight for us. 

[stuartbert two hats]

Kae was on Song Exploder talking about Move

https://songexploder.net/kae-tempest

[Skip997]

Kae Tempest's set on West Holts was among the very best performances I ever seen, and I'm an old git who has seen a lot.

First saw Kae in a small backstage bar at Shambala.

Gutted to have missed the Truth Stage set (didn't know it was happening), no way I was going to make the Other Stage set, far too early in the day. No live music should be allowed before 2pm at the very earliest, completely uncivilised behaviour.

[Zoo Music Girl]

It was a shame they didn't show the Other stage set this year (the stream didn't start until a bit later and I was watching from home). Was hoping to see them. That said, I saw them in May and it was brilliant. I cry every time too. Was in bits after that Park gig.

[Bike_Like_A_Mum]

My signed copy of Divisible by Itself and One just arrived in the post. Read one poem and I'm in bits. Bloody brilliant

I was mesmerised by Kae Tempest last year. I was also right on the barrier at the other stage after Libertines. Chuffed they'll be back and will defo be at the West Holts collaboration. I'm sure they'll do another solo set somewhere as well across the weekend. They're usually a Glasto regular aren't they?

[t0paz]

New 4 track EP out today too.

https://open.spotify.com/album/1udHjdpNnwvZk1oKfl4q1W?si=0ckw_XdBTKKedNKCuuu4OA

[BambooShanks]

31 minutes ago, Bike_Like_A_Mum said:

They're usually a Glasto regular aren't they?

Yup, they usually do a few appearances over the weekend. I'm pretty sure I've seen them in some form every year since 2011 so expect this year to be no different.

Mrs Shanks got me tickets for Kae's book launch in Manchester this tuesday, so looking forward to picking up a copy and getting it signed by them!

 

[Skip997]

Simply the best out there

[BambooShanks]

11 minutes ago, Skip997 said:

Simply the best out there

Did you ever see them when they were in Sound Of Rum?  

[Skip997]

Just now, BambooShanks said:

Did you ever see them when they were in Sound Of Rum?  

Not as far as I'm aware - no

[BambooShanks]

Just now, Skip997 said:

Not as far as I'm aware - no

They were a  fantastic band. Well worth checking out the tracks on youtube / spotify.

[TorontoScot]

1 hour ago, Bike_Like_A_Mum said:

My signed copy of Divisible by Itself and One just arrived in the post. Read one poem and I'm in bits. Bloody brilliant

I was mesmerised by Kae Tempest last year. I was also right on the barrier at the other stage after Libertines. Chuffed they'll be back and will defo be at the West Holts collaboration. I'm sure they'll do another solo set somewhere as well across the weekend. They're usually a Glasto regular aren't they?

Their set last year on Other Stage was just magical, a real Glastonbury moment.

Can see them maybe doing a reading from the new book somewhere over the weekend.

Fingers crossed.

[CaledonianGonzo]

They're performing on West Holts as part of some collective.

[Skip997]

53 minutes ago, TorontoScot said:

Their set last year on Other Stage was just magical, a real Glastonbury moment.

Regretting missing it, but far too early in the day.

[TorontoScot]

27 minutes ago, Skip997 said:

Regretting missing it, but far too early in the day.

Aye, was an early start, depending on whether you had been to bed yet 🥴

[kalifire]

On 4/28/2023 at 10:16 PM, CaledonianGonzo said:

They're performing on West Holts as part of some collective.

They're also listed on the eFests rumours page separately. @Neil is this based on info?

[Neil]

28 minutes ago, kalifire said:

They're also listed on the eFests rumours page separately. @Neil is this based on info?

It'll be based on something but I forget what.

[BambooShanks]

On 4/30/2023 at 5:15 PM, Neil said:

It'll be based on something but I forget what.

Just saw them do a reading from their new book and asked them about glastonbury after. They will be there on West holts with the speakers corner quartet. Unfortunately kae said that will the only the performance they will do

[Pr0paneNightm4re]

4 minutes ago, BambooShanks said:

Just saw them do a reading from their new book and asked them about glastonbury after. They will be there on West holts with the speakers corner quartet. Unfortunately kae said that will the only the performance they will do

Boo. Was hoping to see them for the first time