Headliners 2023

[Quark]

Just now, CaledonianGonzo said:

People would be more enthusiastic about GnR if Axl Rose got a better haircut.

I'm in no place to criticise anyone's haircut

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

6 minutes ago, Hugh Jass II said:

At least Elton continues the run of seeing an act every year who has been on the Simpsons:

• 04 - James Brown/Macca
• 05 - The White Stripes
• 07 - The Who
• 09 - Spinal Tap
• 10 - Willie Nelson
• 11 - U2
• 13 - The Stones (and Elvis Costello)
• 14 - Dolly
• 15 - The Moody Blues
• 16 - Coldplay
• 17 - Katy Perry
• 19 - Billie Eilish
• 22 - Macca
• 23 - Reg

I come for the GnR hate, I stay for the Simpsons love

[balti-pie]

Hungry, hungry Homer is my favourite episode, but i'll be honest i saw it absolutely years ago and have desperately avoided re-watching it, lest it be shite. I dont like having to update my opinions. 

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

Just now, balti-pie said:

I dont like having to update my opinions. 

You'll fit right in here, then

[March Hare]

11 minutes ago, Quark said:

I'd like to see WH lean more back into the "World Music" (yeah, generic term I know) approach that it had as the Jazzworld stage.  I like the electronic headliners that they've had, but there are a lot of other stages they can fit on.

I agree with this. Even the slightly mad Ata Kak was good fun a few years ago

[balti-pie]

Just now, Supernintendo Chalmers said:

You'll fit right in here, then

Listen son, i want to pick my side and stick to it, and insult whoever happens to be my opposition! 

[CaledonianGonzo]

16 minutes ago, Quark said:

I'd like to see WH lean more back into the "World Music" (yeah, generic term I know) approach that it had as the Jazzworld stage.  I like the electronic headliners that they've had, but there are a lot of other stages they can fit on.

They've never really moved away from it - some big names played last year like Seun Kuti and Angelique Kidjo. I saw Arooj Aftab.

I agree that the tentative toe dipped into the 'shouting white men' waters by booking Sleaford Mods hopefully wont proliferate much further and become a leg or even an ankle 

[Quark]

7 minutes ago, March Hare said:

I agree with this. Even the slightly mad Ata Kak was good fun a few years ago

It helps that WH is one of the best fields to lie back and chill out in as well.

[Quark]

Just now, CaledonianGonzo said:

They've never really moved away from it - some big names played last year like Seun Kuti and Angelique Kidjo. I saw Arooj Aftab.

I agree that the tentative toe dipped into the 'shouting white men' waters by booking Sleaford Mods hopefully wont proliferate much further and become a leg or even an ankle 

Oh it's definitely still there, but feels like the top end of the bills have been shifting a bit? Admittedly this is based on an incomplete memory and zero research before posting, but then what else are we here for if not baseless sweeping generalisations?

[Ayrshire Chris]

1 minute ago, Quark said:

It helps that WH is one of the best fields to lie back and chill out in as well.

And the best and biggest choice of food! 

[CaledonianGonzo]

Just now, Quark said:

Oh it's definitely still there, but feels like the top end of the bills have been shifting a bit? Admittedly this is based on an incomplete memory and zero research before posting, but then what else are we here for if not baseless sweeping generalisations?

Top end has been disco and hip hop for aeons. Probably does work better to close the day on than someone playing a marimba or something.

Hopefully Rosalia appears Friday night this year to pick up her crown.

[Quark]

Just now, CaledonianGonzo said:

Top end has been disco and hip hop for aeons. Probably does work better to close the day on than someone playing a marimba or something.

Hopefully Rosalia appears Friday night this year to pick up her crown.

Well if you're going to quote facts at me then I just won't bother.

[p.pete]

32 minutes ago, scatteredscreens said:

When are we getting the Simpsons tier list? each individual episode ranked.

Simpsons Hurt/Heal thread too.  Would that be done by episode (ridiculous), by season, by character... limitless possibilities

[DeanoL]

24 minutes ago, Hugh Jass II said:

At least Elton continues the run of seeing an act every year who has been on the Simpsons:

• 04 - James Brown/Macca
• 05 - The White Stripes
• 07 - The Who
• 09 - Spinal Tap
• 10 - Willie Nelson
• 11 - U2
• 13 - The Stones (and Elvis Costello)
• 14 - Dolly
• 15 - The Moody Blues
• 16 - Coldplay
• 17 - Katy Perry
• 19 - Billie Eilish
• 22 - Macca
• 23 - Reg

03 - REM

[CaledonianGonzo]

5 minutes ago, Quark said:

Well if you're going to quote facts at me then I just won't bother.

 Bad Bunny would go down well.

[Quark]

2 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

 Bad Bunny would go down well.

Going to give this chap a listen.  

[Hugh Jass II]

2 minutes ago, DeanoL said:

03 - REM

I was only counting the festivals I've been to.

02 had Coldplay (Chris Martin can tick off half a dozen on their own).

00 - Cypruss Hill

99 - Lenny Kravitz

98 - Sonic Youth

97 - Smashing Pumpkins

95 - nobody I think

94 - Johnny Cash

[clasher]

You've done it, you've saved the topic! Bravo!

 

Edited January 10, 2023 by clasher

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

Other notable Simpsons/Glasto 1-2s

Kiefer Sutherland

Elvis Costello

David Crosby

James Brown

Tony Bennett

Lady Gaga

David Byrne

Lionel Richie

Metallica

Katy Perry

Alison Krauss

Pharrell Williams

Snoop Dogg

Flight of the Conchords

Jeff Goldblum

The White Stripes

[4AssedMonkey]

2 hours ago, Hugh Jass II said:

Ah fuck it...

1. Marge v The Monorail
2. Last Exit To Springfield
3. Lady Bouvier's Lover
4. Homer Badman
5. Bart's Girlfriend
6. Homer At The Bat
7. Rosebud
8. The Springfield Files
9. Grampa v Sexual Inadequacy and Pablo Honey
10. Itchy and Scratchy and Poochie

The Poochie episode has to be higher surely!  I also have a soft spot for King of the Hill, where Homer climbs the Murderhorn.

Re WH and world music (TM) one of the first acts I watched at my first Glasto was Speed Caravan on WH.  Just wandered though and liked the sound of it.  Really enjoyed their set and it properly opened my eyes/ears as to what the possibilities were at Glasto.  Rarely happens to me anymore, but I think that's because I'm better organised and have more planned sets these days.  Maybe there is less world music (TM) or maybe I'm just more distracted/blinkered and need to chill and bimble about more.

[Florian Saucer Attack]

11 minutes ago, Supernintendo Chalmers said:

Other notable Simpsons/Glasto 1-2s

Kiefer Sutherland

Elvis Costello

David Crosby

James Brown

Tony Bennett

Lady Gaga

David Byrne

Lionel Richie

Metallica

Katy Perry

Alison Krauss

Pharrell Williams

Snoop Dogg

Flight of the Conchords

Jeff Goldblum

The White Stripes

R.E.M

[kingbadger]

2 hours ago, Hugh Jass II said:

Ah fuck it...

1. Marge v The Monorail
2. Last Exit To Springfield
3. Lady Bouvier's Lover
4. Homer Badman
5. Bart's Girlfriend
6. Homer At The Bat
7. Rosebud
8. The Springfield Files
9. Grampa v Sexual Inadequacy and Pablo Honey
10. Itchy and Scratchy and Poochie

The lack of You Only Move Twice is criminal. 

Finally this thread is listed as hot and there's some worthwhile discussion going on. 

[Chef]

2 hours ago, Hugh Jass II said:

Ah fuck it...

1. Marge v The Monorail
2. Last Exit To Springfield
3. Lady Bouvier's Lover
4. Homer Badman
5. Bart's Girlfriend
6. Homer At The Bat
7. Rosebud
8. The Springfield Files
9. Grampa v Sexual Inadequacy and Pablo Honey
10. Itchy and Scratchy and Poochie

I'd add honorable mentions for the Stonecutters episode, Mr Plow and Flaming Moes 

[gfa]

1 hour ago, Quark said:

I'd like to see WH lean more back into the "World Music" (yeah, generic term I know) approach that it had as the Jazzworld stage.  I like the electronic headliners that they've had, but there are a lot of other stages they can fit on.

The size difference between Other and Park/JP is huge. They need to upgrade one of Park/JP if they were to stop doing the electronic headliners on WH.

Not sure Bicep let alone Fred Again could be put on Park/JP reasonably.

[Hutchmaster]

2 hours ago, scatteredscreens said:

When are we getting the Simpsons tier list? each individual episode ranked.

Here you are Nelson!

 

Edited January 10, 2023 by Hutchmaster