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Rhythm Festival 2008 - 29, 30, 31 August, Twinwood Arena, Near Bedford


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I think it's time we stopped wallowing in the past and stepped up to the future! 2008 dates sorted, 2008 tickets now on sale (at early bird prices). As Neil might say (in respect of Reading V2008, etc): 'Get 'em quick!'

So, I thought a new strand was called for.

Tickets/info: http://www.rhythmfestival.net

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Some details here. Friday 29th to Sunday 31st August (this is the weekend after Bank Holiday weekend). Near Bedford.

Steve Cropper with the Animals, Jah Wobble (that I will especially look forward to), Chas and Dave, Wilko Johnson .... old school! I'm sure more acts will be added.

We're planning to go again -- it's where we first met last August, so Rhythm holds sentimental value for us. It's a pretty good festival.

Anyone else planning to return, or give it a go for the first time?

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RHYTHM FESTIVAL 2008

Twinwood Arena, Clapham, Bedford MK41 6AB

August 29- 31 (the week after the August Bank Holiday)

Big Star, Jefferson Starship, The Saw Doctors, Steve Cropper, Richie Havens, Michelle Shocked, Dave & Ansell Collin, The Zombies, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Chas & Dave, Jah Wobble, Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band, The Animals, The Pretty Things, Wilko Johnson, Nine Below Zero

Roy Young Band, Neville Staples Band, Chas Hodges Rock & Roll Trio, The Toasters, Stackridge, Man, Juicy Lucy, Mike Sanchez Ban, Diz & The Doormen, Delroy Williams & The Junction Band, Ricky Cool & The Hoola Boola Boys, Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus, Number 1 Station, Dani Wilde, The Malchicks, Tiny Tin Lady, Smashing Time, Shedload of Love, The Foxes, Bruise, Fastlane Roogalator, Chris Mayfield Band

+ many more to be confirmed

Three days of great music on three stages plus 'fringe events'.

Large variety of high quality food at sensible prices. Delicious real ales, beers & lagers from Wells & Young's of Bedford. Guest ales, real ciders.

Comedy Stage. The Therapy Zone.

Enlarged Kids' Domain, Children's Entertainers, Junior Olympics.

Solar-Powered Cinema. Virtual Funfair. Traditional funfair. Top Roots, Blues & Folk DJs.

General Store, Workshops, Crafts & Trade Markets.

Free car-parking. Supervised campsite, quality showers, luxury loos.

************* Discounted Earlybird Tickets ************

Now Available at www.rhythmfestival.net

or from the ticket hotline: 01923 282725

This is the third Rhythm Festival, again taking place at beautiful Twinwood Arena, Clapham, Beds. Situated in the middle of the stunning Bedfordshire countryside, yet only 4 miles from Bedford rail station - just 35 minutes from London by fast train.

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Last year's Rhythm Festival was one of the most enjoyable festies that we've been to. We'd recommend it just for the friendly laidback atmosphere alone! :)

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*Bump* Looks good to me. Blimey alot of acts my parents would love to see tho, from the late 60's ?!

RHYTHM FESTIVAL 2008

Twinwood Arena, Clapham, Bedford MK41 6AB

August 29- 31 (the week after the August Bank Holiday)

Big Star, Jefferson Starship, The Saw Doctors, Steve Cropper, Richie Havens, Michelle Shocked, Dave & Ansell Collin, The Zombies, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Chas & Dave, Jah Wobble, Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band, The Animals, The Pretty Things, Wilko Johnson, Nine Below Zero

Roy Young Band, Neville Staples Band, Chas Hodges Rock & Roll Trio, The Toasters, Stackridge, Man, Juicy Lucy, Mike Sanchez Ban, Diz & The Doormen, Delroy Williams & The Junction Band, Ricky Cool & The Hoola Boola Boys, Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus, Number 1 Station, Dani Wilde, The Malchicks, Tiny Tin Lady, Smashing Time, Shedload of Love, The Foxes, Bruise, Fastlane Roogalator, Chris Mayfield Band

+ many more to be confirmed

Three days of great music on three stages plus 'fringe events'.

Large variety of high quality food at sensible prices. Delicious real ales, beers & lagers from Wells & Young's of Bedford. Guest ales, real ciders.

Comedy Stage. The Therapy Zone.

Enlarged Kids' Domain, Children's Entertainers, Junior Olympics.

Solar-Powered Cinema. Virtual Funfair. Traditional funfair. Top Roots, Blues & Folk DJs.

General Store, Workshops, Crafts & Trade Markets.

Free car-parking. Supervised campsite, quality showers, luxury loos.

************* Discounted Earlybird Tickets ************

Now Available at www.rhythmfestival.net

or from the ticket hotline: 01923 282725

This is the third Rhythm Festival, again taking place at beautiful Twinwood Arena, Clapham, Beds. Situated in the middle of the stunning Bedfordshire countryside, yet only 4 miles from Bedford rail station - just 35 minutes from London by fast train.

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*Bump* Looks good to me. Blimey alot of acts my parents would love to see tho, from the late 60's ?!
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Rhythm Festival isn't really about being trendy or picking recent acts over older acts for the sake of it, it's about getting the best acts, which I think we've done. We're about legends who are legends because they were creative and did something new, not just because they listened to be best records or hired the best publicist. If we had a choice between Chuck Berry or Pete Doherty for the same money, you'd probably guess which way we'd go. We do have an emerging bands stage, where the V Festival and Glastonbury headliners of the future will undoubtedly be playing. The similarly wonderful Connect festival is the same weekend (up in Scotland) and they specialise in bands of a more recent vintage. The choice is there to be made. But I bet they don't have a solar-powered cinema, a digital funfair or Snugburys farmhouse ice cream in 22 delicious flavours!

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