TalkAwhile - The Folk Corporation Forum

Well I've been asking somebody who's been to Cropredy for 17 years and is still under 30. She says what we need is 'Of Monsters and Men' (http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=monsters+and+men&qpvt=monsters+and+men&FORM=VDRE#view=detail&mid=FBDE2AAECE42ECFF06ABFBDE2AAECE42ECFF06AB). She's seen them twice this year and they were great.

Obviously if they are touring we need Katzenjammer.

I'm due to retire in 12 years so "5" is still a long way off for me.....

Double edged sword. Sheen and I would still like to have the energy we had in our 40's. (Addie don't!)

JJ, Ely's a lovely small fest, 3 marquee venues, one v small and really interesting acts last yr , some established acts and some really good new stuff to 'discover'. e.g Fred's House. Beautifully run, good camping, showers in rugby and football clubs,  etc
It used to be in the town by the river but it moved to a self contained site at the rugby ground. Lots going on on the site and in town, morris etc with a regular shuttle bus from site to town. Less than 5 mins.
......and if you want something really small come and join us at Festival at the Edge, Shropshire Have a look, it's lovely in a great setting on Wenlock Edge. Although principally a story telling fest  there is a music marquee and the music last yr was fabby , including, Lucy Ward, Roving Crows, Pilgrims Way, Red Shoes. Huge camping area loads of room and a lovely , 'village area', real ale bar etc, Really friendly, 1500 people, fest.

I'd voter for that.

Looking forward to Marillion, interested in AS, not interested in C&D.

I saw Chas and dave at cambridge FF in the early eighties, they have been a guilty pleasure ever since. Fantastic musicians and a great act, they will go down a treat at Cropredy.

Ah stage 1.
I had about 18 yrs in that stage! (Goan fish curry didn't exist, never missed a band on main stage so Brase was only Thurs evening, when a 2 day fest, always cooked own b/fast for 18 and I always wear the hat! bought Cropredy '93....apart from that........ ;D)

Yes, me too. That might be a game changer for me. I love their album.

Another vote from me - saw them earlier this year in Bournemouth, they'd be a great festival band.

Merry Hell please.
Saw them again last night . Wonderful.
We've actually taken things into our own hands and will be booking them ourselves . ;D

I rather enjoy the line ups being announced, The chaps always seem to get it mostly right.
You guys are still gonna moan about it though no matter who is announced.  ;) ;D

In that case you were there on the 4th August (as was I) and not the 11th. The opening band that split up shortly after only appeared on the 4th.

Sorry for being the Date Police!  ;D

I shall be checking these out on YouTube tonight - I've heard lots about them  :)

Don't think this will be a problem. Saw Marillion at a free festival in Richmond in 2002. They were in a field playing to an audience that only knew Kayleigh, and I still rate it as one of the finest performances I seen from them.

That's good to hear  :)

So, am I right in thinking that Marillion are actually Genesis-in-reverse in the sense that their 'Gabriel-era' output is now deemed a tad outmoded while their 'Collins-era' stuff is considered quite good?  ???

Was rather dissapointed when I saw Merry Hell at the GBFF couple of years ago.  :-\

Was that their first or second appearance. First time out they were outstanding but the following year they were badly let down by the sound and were clearly rattled by it.

I have seen Merry Hell twice at Wickham, and they have been excellent both times.

Paul

There are lots of things about Merry Hell that I don't like: the co-ordinated clothes, the cheesy "we're raising merry hell" singing at the start and end of the set, the songs, singing and playing being no better than average.  But somehow live they mamage to transcend all of that and I've always enjoyed them whenever I've seen them.

My problem with Merry Hell is I somehow always expect more from the name - it puts me in a mindset expecting a rather more rollicking and rousing act than they actually are.

??!! Are you Trinny or the other one?

I think they rollick & rouse substantially, particularly live.

Are they on the line-up  ??? or is this speculative?

No, this should probably be removed to another thread. Somebody mentioned them in passing which has started a bit of a discussion.

Hmm I agree with this. From what I'd read about them I expected something a bit more rousing than what I've seen on YouTube - I know it's not the best representation but they seemed quite tame to me.  :-\

Not sure what is on Youtube but try and find The War Between Ourselves, Let The Music Speak or Iron Man.

Interesting  that the merch man joined this board yesterday!

The manager , Damien, would love them to play but didnt sound too hopeful when I raised it a few weeks ago. He's not raised it when I have spoken to him since, so who knows.

On it

I've done my best to split this topic away from the confirmed turns at Cropredy 2014 thread.

All the same please keep discussions relevant to the topic and not just general about an artist.

Also don't just list artists, they will be deleted. Chose one and give a reason.

And it's probably too late anyway to effect who's playing, but that won't stop us.  ;D

As they say on deadline day in the footie world - 'It's a done deal'.   :-\

My Sis tells me Spinal Tap have reformed.... can I start a rumour that they'll be headlining on the Thursday?  ;)

No, with their history they will headline on Sunday with the sounds of Spinal Tap does jazz, before it all goes awry and they lose another drummer  ;)

there's plenty of drummers, most are expendable

No objection to Merry Hell. On before the Head-liners on Thursday or Friday they would be good.

Still shouting into the wind for Svbway to Sally. Wont happen of course, why would they come to Britain to play a one off in front of 20,000 people when the mere rumour of them gigging can sell double that anywhere in the Germanic Nations.

Did anyone look at the link I put up,  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsvXJEjPCfs   ? What do you think? Any one else ever seen them in concert?

Didn't Harry Shearer mention being a fan of Fairport on Mayo & Kermode once, could have been Baron Guest though?

Be afraid. Be very afraid >:( :-*

Wouldnt at all be surprised if he was a fan, even forgetting that he and his Mrs are friends with Richard, Fairport's early story must have figured into some of Spinal Tap, in terms of the numbers of people in the band!

I have a feeling/hope that The Folkmen/Spinal Tap may do Cropredy some time.Now would be most likely the best time.As a folk and rock fan,having the proverbial taken out of my obssessions would make me happy.*(As long as the puppet show don't headline that day.)



* I've got used to it on here.

Oh no!  >:( :o :(

I would love Merry Hell to be on the bill, I have been enjoying their latest album over the summer.

It has always amazed me that we haven't seen the Unthanks perform at the festival yet, would have thought they were just the ticket.

I would also love to see those wonderful mostache-powered tubadors Biscuit Head and the Biscuit Badgers http://www.biscuithead.co.uk/ . Wonderful stuff

Just thought I'd chime in re. Spinal Tap. My wife and I saw McKean, Shearer, and Guest in concert 3 or 4 years ago. They were not in character, but performed a LOT of Spinal Tap and Folksmen material. Gotta tell ya, gang, that was one of the most entertaining shows ever, and I mean no kidding. If you get a chance to see them, grab it.

I normally find that I have a "take it or leave it" attitude to traditional folk bands, finding one sounds much like another, but I was hugely impressed with the Welsh band "Allan Yn Y Fan" who played at Butlins this weekend. Really rousing tunes and sublime vocal harmonies.
I'm certain they would go down well at Cropredy. (Mr Nicol was present for the performance, so he will certainly know just how impressive they were.)

Also massively impressed with them . I mentioned them to Mr Pegg as well .

Two pronged attack , lets hope it brings reward.

Audient ??? is there really a singular of audience or did they make that up.

Trev

We saw them support Spiers & Boden in Newport a few years back - they were fabulous, excellent musicians and real good-time dance band. They would go down a storm in Cropredy  {:-)

After seeing them the other night, how about Capercaillie?  Have they ever played Cropredy?

And another thought - Ralph McTell is a big friend of the band, and is often wandering around at Croppers, but when did he last play a set of his own?

Don't think Capercaillie have ever played and Ralph last did a full set of his own in 2009 for the Saturday evening pre-FC slot, so he's definitely due another one.

Running are celebrating their 40th next year.  Would be great to see them there at last

If you mean Runrig (I have a pernickety spellchecker too) then I fully support it! And Capercaillie :)

Oh absolutely!  Both would be fantastic, especially in the year that Scotland vote for independence...  

That's a bit of an assumption, isn't it?

 Yes, you're quite right - I should have said vote against independence...

 ;)

Runrig have been celebrating their 40th Anniversary this year however, which included Donnie Munro and Peter Wishart joining them on stage. Would love to see them at Cropredy any year however, along with Capercaillie

That's a bit of an assumption, isn't it?



 ;D

I was wondering if it was a cross between Runrig and Tunng.  Quite what that would sound like, I can't imagine!  :)

Well if Runrig and Capercaillie are going to vote for independence,they can have their own festival.
I hear there's a nice field near Culloden.

What have you got against 'Running' Bridget?  I think they'd be perfect.   :-X

I think 40 years running is enough for anyone....  

Or perhaps a very nice meadow near Moffat - http://www.edenfestival.co.uk/index.html
I have not been for a few years, but may go back for 2014.

Another suggestion - unlikely, I know, unless they happened to be over here anyway, but how about La Bottine Souriante?

That would be something that would definitely get me to Cropredy. I've never seen them, but I love their music.

On that note, another plea for the fabulous Le Vent du Nord, whom I have seen twice and can heartily vouch for.  ;D ::) 8)

Indeed!

Some folk that isn't singer-songwriter or Irish/Celtic would be nice! How about Jim Moray with his band? Surprised that he's never played before.

Yup, spellchecker gave Running instead of Runrig. Given the horrendous memories I have of cross country at school I would never have suggested running in a million years!

Ah that's why at school we were sent out in shorts to write pretentious, anthemic, celtic music. I was in the school's cross country runrig team.

Nice one  ;D

I've just noticed on the Fairport website that the Australian Pink Floyd will headline on Friday

Fantastic - I can't wait

I've been hoping they would play at Cropredy for years

I've seen post-Fish Marillion live a number of times, and the most recent gigs were brilliant. I saw them on all the tours for the albums from Season's End onwards. When they were stuck with 'Castle' (I think) they seemed a bit lost and the gigs weren't that great. However, when they went off on their own and started raising money to do their own things, the gigs really picked up again. Marbles was particularly brilliant.

They have a lot of big 'anthemic' type rock numbers they can play alongside the more proggy stuff. Their albums are all so different, though!

Oh wow! Awesome! Tickets being booked today!

Tickets purchased.  See some of you there.  I think its the last time our group of four will attend together after 10 years back to back visits.  We are camping again this time rather than having the comfort of a motor home, so its likely to be a bit less comfortable.  

Just bought mine,too.See y'all at the Feztival bar.

Ours are booked too!

Three tickets purchased :D

Great! We were going anyway but I think booking Oz Pink Floyd is a master stroke! Probably not booking until after Christmas however due to bloody car and a £600 bill! :-(

a colleague at work told me that she has heard Meatloaf is going to be at Cropredy 2014, has anyone else heard this?  i certainly hadn't.

If he is, it's a good reason to not go!

Cor!! I hope she's right!

I thought he'd retired (Again), would make a good Thursday headliner though. I'd be singing along to that!

Only seen Meatloaf once (Knebworth on the Deep Purple gig), he was awful and got booed of stage. Though I do like the music so would be happy to give him another chance.

We saw him about 9 years ago in Cardiff, he puts on a great show and his band and backing singers are superb (or were then). His voice is not as good as it was but he still puts a lot into the performance.

Yes, he would be a very good Thursday headliner.

That's apparently "Grammy Award-winning musician and acclaimed actor Meat Loaf", just to get it correct. "Acclaimed"! Yeesh!

FFS. I do hope not. Cue another of those "we've been trying to get him for years" cute little paragraphs in the programme.

I do hope not - I can't stand his music... if he is headlining Thursday, there'd have to be somebody I REALLY want to see on earlier (and couldn't see elsewhere) to persuade me to go for 3 days.  Even then, it'd have to be an early night for me.

Would like to tick Mr Loaf off on my I-Spy list of bands I've never seen, so don't think he'd be a bad booking.

Ditto , infinitely preferable to marillion and a tribute band!

Well i wanted Chas & Dave and the APFS but definitely not Meatloaf
But hey i'm not sad cos 2 out of 3 ain't bad

I will kill anyone who says i took the words right out of their mouth

Blimey I'm tempted.
but cos Loaf is a bit pricey, apparently Thurs night headliner is a covers band called Australian Spam.

Well, to be fair he is an acclaimed and very accomplished actor, particularly for his role in Fight Club. He was so good in that, I didn't even realise it was him until the credits rolled.

As for the music, I'll pass. I can tolerate the original Bat Out Of Hell but wouldn't listen by choice. His vocal style is too overwrought for my tastes, not to mention the bombast of the songs themselves.

Well as this is the right place for speculation what about James Taylor? He is touring the U.K in Sept/Oct and Peggy has often said he would love have him at Cropredy or is he too big/expensive?

What a Cropredy that would be!  {:-)

I'm afraid I actively loathe the music of Meat Loaf so wouldn't wish that horror on anyone....  James Taylor will, surely, have to be on the bill sometime, as Peggy has talked about wanting it often enough.  I'd have thought though that the fact he is touring the UK in Sept/Oct rules him out, rather than rules him in?

Warm up gig?

I'm still hoping for the (new) Albion Band, and on the back of her Sandy songs album, I'd have thought that Thea Gilmore would do well too.  But I said the same last year too...  

I enjoy Thea Gilmore, especially after I saw her at the free Hyde Park concert last year. She was supremely confident and had great presence even at a big event like that. Perfect for Cropredy.

Agreed - Albion Band The Next Generation should definitely not be passed over again for Cropredy 2014, and Thea last appeared in 2010 (?), so could reasonably expect her to appear again soon...

Given their appearance at GBFF, it may be time for Strawbs again. Equally, Judie Tzuke would be a fine addition to Friday afternoon.

In the "wake everyone up and get them on their feet in the middle of the afternoon" slot (previously occupied by 3 Daft Monkeys et al) can we have Skinny Lister please?

Cheers

Nick

Please not Meatloaf

There may be a vegitarian option available.

Though i sort of hope it isnt Meatloaf, i have never seen him and have been consistantly surprised by many artists I thought i would not like at festivals, and often underwhelmed by those i was looking forward too.

I've seen him. He's Marmite. Puts on a tremendous show (not in Alice Cooper league mind) and he's very American, in that he mentions people he's worked with a lot (think of the Not The Nine O'Clock News Lech Walesa sketch...). A bit overdone but fun to sing along to and he does work very hard, and get very sweaty  :o

Last time we saw James Taylor Peggy was near the front having a ball... (We were near the back, but loving every wonderful moment)
Perhaps Peggy could make a birthday pressie to himself? - and delight the rest of us??? Please....

I love his albums but was underwhelmed on seeing him live.

I wonder if Mr Zimmerman is busy next August?

God no please,can i send my tickets back now?

Another vote here for Skinny Lister, a great live band.

You have to be able to find them first.

Another vote for skinny Lister, they would bring down the average age of the acts on show somewhat.

Very talented .

I'm never living that down,am i :'( :'(

Jim I have an idea. I lost mine this year, and you lost yours. Why don't we swap tickets and then we'll both know where each others tickets are located....

In each others houses when you both arrive at the field!  ;)

Nooooooo!  ???

Been trying to book the Premier Inn in Banbury since August for Cropredy 2014 online without any luck.
Just called them to find out it burned down in September....Looks like I'll have to give the tent an airing  :o

Thanks for posting that. I had been trying to do the same. I thought someone must have taken out a block booking or something as I usually just re-book each August for the following year regardless. We are in the Holiday Inn Express instead. I don't know what its like as I usually stick to Premier Inns but I think it still had rooms when I checked recently.

My experience of Holiday Inns vs Premier is that the decor is different and..................................

...the beds are much worse.

Really? I stayed in a Holiday Inn in Newcastle last week and the bed was very comfortable.

They apparently have an improvement programme ongoing. The one we slept in prior to Crops13 was terrible and when I complained the staff told me "they're all like that". I complained in writing and the Manager wrote back saying they shouldn't have said that, but not disputing the terrible bed. I can honestly say that the damange done to my back that night lasted right through Crops and ensured I staggered about as though I had once more gone drinking with Dad Volt - which I hadn't! ;D

Robert Plant has a new album coming out next year with the Sensational Space Shifters.

Please ? Pretty please ?

Having seen a storming set by this lot , how about the Mick Ralphs Blues Band ? Classic blues immaculately played plus Bad Company's greatest hits !!

i hope Mick is on better form than he was with Mott

He has assembled a formidable selection of musicians, special mention to guitarist Jim Maving who traded licks with Ralpher (this is a Rock music expression, apparently  ;) and then played a superb set within a set on acoustic guitar accompanied by vocalist Son Maxwell on harmonica. Musically a far better night's entertainment than the recent Mott gigs.

Cheers Nigel

It seems like The Chair are spending the summer at festivals.

Don't delay! Please book them!

Cheers

Nick

I think there'll probably be enough chairs there already...  ;)

How about a good old Stax/soul revue set?

You would only get the  tribute band haters whingeing that it isnt Otis or Wilson up on stage

Another call for The Chair here - excellent Orcadian stomp music :
www.lovethechair.com

It is interesting to note that over the past 5 years there have only been two "folk" headliners out of 10 across the Thursday and Friday nights - Thommo on 09 and bellowhead in '10, otherwise it has been squarely "classic" older artists so: Cooper, 10CC, Squeeze, UB40, Seasick, Quo and Winwood.

Is this pattern likely to change at all in 2014, we already have Aussie PF which fits the recent trend but a bit of folk headlining would make a change wouldn't it.

DW

I think you've almost answered the question yourself , not many folk acts will get the same audience reaction as Alice, Quo , Squeeze etc. I know which I'd sooner see.

Someone on Facebook has mentioned a rumour about the Sensational Space Shifters. I'd be happy with that :D

not many folk acts will get the same audience reaction as Alice, Quo , Squeeze etc

These would;

Capercaillie.
Frank Turner and the sleeping souls.
Runrig. 
Imagined Village.

All big stage acts who would folk rock the joint. None of these have ever played Cropredy to my recollection. Saw F Turner & TSS at the Eden sessions , simply brilliant.

Steeleye havent played since 2006 and with the new material would go down a storm.
If FC are the best Folk/Rockers then The Oysters are still the best Rock/Folk act in my opinion. They havent played since 2004 and have a new CD to promote.
I really enjoy Bellowhead too and think they are due a reprise, 2012 probably to recent though.

Any of them would do if we cant get Subway To Sally or Faun to cross the channel.

That would be Thursday then? He's playing Glastonbury on the Saturday.I've just looked on Plant's website,and there's a link to Fairport's Time Will Show The Wiser.Cryptic clue?

Now that would be worth a punt...........I had contemplated giving Cropredy a miss and going to Glasto to see Percy on the Sat but if he did it on THurs.............................

I'd second any of those (other than Frank Turner who I've never heard of).

Re: Frank Turner - he sang at the beginning of the 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfXt_0exilA

Frank Turner is HUGE - plays sell-out arena gigs etc. He's like a sort of younger, English Springsteen. But more significantly he recently won a celebrity edition of Mastermind.

And he's an Old Etonian, but we won't hold that against him will we?

No we won't, but some of us will hold his cretinous rightwing comments against him, no matter how much he tried to row back from them afterwards.

We can rule out the Albion Band then...

Unless there's a new new Albion Band by then...

I've heard there's at least two new ones, and that either or both of them are up for it.

Jules

Oh, that's ok then - just so long as they aren't some sort of tribute band stretching out the franchise......

Well said that man.

To me its the music thats important, and there is often enough cretinous left wing and middle of the road comments around to swamp out cretinous rightwing comments.  

Just spent a few minutes looking up what it was all about.  None the wiser on his politics or his music to be honest, though getting death threats as alledged is pretty extream for a country that welcomes free speech.  

Indeed, in no way condoning death threats but in the world of Twitter they are all too easy to make and there's no shortage of idiots to make them.

Hear hear.

Donovan. Why not?

On the positive side he could play some memorable tunes from the 1960s and that'd be very enjoyable.

Slightly less positive was  the lecture on how he was the founder of many musical trends when last I saw him on stage.

But I enjoyed the music, even then.

Sorry to be ignorant, but who is Percy?

Why?

R Plant

You're right - some pretty objectionable stuff. Against funding the arts: obviously oblivious of how heavily funded the Olympic Opening Ceremony was (of which he was part) was. Probably his high profile gig ever, and wouldn't have happened without state funding.

Many of our musical heroes have feet of clay. That's the price we pay.

Talking of which, how about S.P. Morrissey esq.?

Yes please

Might bring some interesting Cropredy virgins!

Can I just say.... NO...? Thank you

Don't worry, Mick. Morrissey at Cropredy is about as likely as Susan Boyle at Donnington.

I can imagine the reaction from the crowd would be broadly similar too... :)

Thanks  ;D

Yes please, a proper rock god, great songs and a great band, the leather tankard brigade would lap it up

I just have never 'got' Morrisey.  I'm sure he's a lovely bloke who loves his mum, but, I'm afraid I just can't get excited about him.

Saw Frank Turner 18 months. Scepticism about him for Cropredy stems not from his views expressed in the past. There are many who have shot their mouth off in the past and regretted it, probably most of us as well! Despite my own views, there will be plenty in my collection who don't share them as well as one or two who I probably would not have liked to meet.

Rather that when I saw him every other word was four letters.  Great music and love his records but he would not be right for the family vibe at Cropredy.

As for Morrissey, don't get me started. Overrated, self-obsessed and those are his good points. (Wouldn't mind Johnny Marr though.)

Now that's something I'd pay good money to see!!!

Better get Sally Barker booked before she goes global! (Ref: last night's "The Voice")

My version, The Albion Hair Band, can't make it due to hair washing duties that night.

Let me stop you there, as there are numerous reports that he doesn't even have that going for him.   :-\

Jules

Moz suffers from a shyness that is terminally vulgar.
That's why he gets bad press from those who don't understand him

You are all incorrigible, back on topic  ::)

See nowbi dont 'get' what's not to love about Mozzer. I'm suspicious of folk who don't get it. .....

Given his aversion to the smell of cooking meat, it's highly unlikely he'd be terribly comfortable on that stage - unless the wind was blowing the other way.

If it's a choice between Morrissey and the burger / sausage stalls - I'll go for the red meat ..........................

Let's just get PLant booked for THursday night and give us waverers a dilemma!!!

"Criminally vulgar", isn't it?

Jules

Correct Jules.

Perfect for Cropredy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j97zxM2nsSM

There, fixed that for you Jim. ;)

I want to see House of Hats on the undercard on Saturday. Great tunes with the best vocal harmonies since CSN. They deserve to make it BIG.

Great suggestion there.   ;D      No chance though. :(

Yes, yes it is

And i knew it was wrong when i typed it but forgot to correct myself

His vulgarity proved terminal for my appreciation of him

Oo I like that! Early Friday evening please!  {:-)

They're (TTB) a great band. Whilst he's still in them though (til the end of 2014) I wish Derek would bring the Allmans over as well...

As much as I enjoyed this,

I'd much prefer to see the other TTB (The Travelling Band)

Both would do fine!

Does anyone know how far away we are from hearing the full line up  ???

Last year the full line-up was announced 6 Feb.

Well, the tickets go on sale in a fornight, so maybe then; but they've had the habit of announcing the odd act during the winter tour, or spring tour as it's becoming, presumably as and when they are confirmed.

They are leaving it a bit late.

Most of the line up had been announced this time last year.

Thursday headliner was announced 7th Jan?
If I remember rightly?

Worried people might have cancelled

No, Alice wasn't officially announced until the Wintour was well underway IIRC...

Why worry? Beautiful Days or Cambridge haven't announced anybody yet!

How dare they?
 Nah, I didn't mean worried, intrigued is probably more appropriate

Alice was officially announced at midnight on 9th/10th January.

(Davidmjs unofficially six hours earlier - 'Am I allowed to say 'Alice Cooper' yet? No?  Ok, then... ')

But there were still a few more added afterwards.

Davidmjs? he's the man!  ;)  

And I got severely punished for my sins by the 'powers that be' as well.  But if anyone else was paying attention someone else announced him (via a, er, 'slightly tipsy' member of the band) weeks, if not months before that...

Can't you do it again David?  ;)

A post on Facebook today made it seem like Thursdays headliner hasn't been signed yet.

Wilko Johnson seems to still be adding shows....maybe Cropredy could get him. Big Audio Dynamite would be great too; but they have seemed to have gone quiet since the reunion shows a few years ago(which is a shame as I was waiting for the deluxe edition of No 10, Upping St., but that seems forgotten about now). Has Fish ever appeared on the same bill as Marillion? Home Service perhaps? Playing the guessing/wishing game is fun; but I can't wait for the official announcement when it comes.

Wilko would be the absolute business.

But sadly unlikely. Gryphon are touring this year. Not Thursday headliners though. Now, Madness....

I have always wanted a Wilco or Son Volt appearance at Cropredy, maybe Wilco could bring RT along as he jammed on Sloth with them last year.

Neil

i believe he used to quite regularly......... ;)

At the High Voltage festival in 2010, I saw Fish talking to some to fellow punters, and he ended the conversation by saying 'I've got to go and see Marills...' who were headlining the Prog Stage that day. (Which was a bit of a bugger for prog fans as it clashed with the even proggier E.L.P on the main stage).There was a rumour that he would guest with them, but I don't think he did.
I can remember an interview in print about the possibility of a solo Fish/Marillion concert, which may have involved Fish opening,Hogarth Marillion next, and Fish returning to the shoal to do Misplaced Childhood to end it all, but I don't think it actually took pla(i)ce.
 

They played Market Square Heroes together (sans H) in Aylesbury market in 2007.

I'd very much applaud this choice but, as it has been mentioned before. They've been tried many times before and have always said no.

I see what you did there  :)

 

 ;D ::)

I was at High Voltage in 2010. I was standing right up front for Marillion but left before their set ended so I could get over to see ELP one last time. If Fish would have played with Marillion I would have kicked myself(hard) because I don't believe there turned out to be much overlap between the end of Marillion's set and the start of ELP's.

Yes, you're right, Marillion were scheduled to finish at nine, E.L.P to start at eight forty-five, (I have the laminate 'programme' thing in front of me),so fifteen minutes, give or take time to walk from one end to the other.I went for the E.L.P option, as it was my one and only chance to see them.

Marrillion AND Fish would be my worst nightmare (well almost ;)). Whereas Wilco and Wilko would be a blast.

Two very good suggestions there Neil.  ;D  

I see what you did there!   ;)

Ditto Ian Hunter.

Well,Chas & Dave are also appearing at Sonisphere this year!  :o

Maybe he could bring Bob with him as well.

I left my spot up front when they started Afraid of Sunlight; I watched the rest of that performance by the soundboard then I took off for ELP. The thing I really liked about that first High Voltage; as well as my first Cropredy in 2012; was that I was able to see many bands/artists that I wouldn't normally get to see over here in the US(Magnum & Gary Moore were two that I was really grateful to finally see).

Sadly I don't think that is possible. He played an absolute blinder at Wickham last year, but I saw in last month guesting with Norman Watt-Roy. He still played well, but looked tiered. He has already exceeded the doctors predictions by nearly 6 months.

Paul

I watched both of those too, though I'd seen Gary once before and Magnum half a dozen or so times, they being local to me..in fact I used to look after keyboard player Mark Stanways kids sometimes.
Yes, that first High Voltage was a great line up, the only drawback being that some of the bands I hadn't seen before clashed with each other, but I've since made up for it by seeing those I missed seperately.
Great weather too, in fact it was great weather for all the open air events I attended that year apart from one...Cropredy.  ::)

More acts to be announced Wednesday.

Huzzah!

I wish Magnum was local to me; though I am glad to have had the chance to see them at least once. The weather was fantastic that year. I have been to two festivals in England, 2010 High Voltage and 2012 Cropredy, both times the weather had been great.

Roll on Wednesday..... ::)

Indeed.............. but if leaks are to be believed, good news for Lieutenant Pigeon and Roxette fans!

...and whoever thought that Loverboy would make a special reunion for Croppers?

Mouldy old doughnuts on the food stalls?

It must have been duff but it's over now.

(duff in this case being dough, but that's enuff of that. The Bad Spelling Joke Police are about and they'll notice. They're very thoruff.)  

So are we still going to be grumpy old so and sos or happy little bunnies?
Funnily enough, I came across an Alice Cooper fan site last night, and there was a bit of moaning on there about Alice playing Cropredy when it was announced, so it's not just us.

Anyway, roll on deodorant....er, Wednesday.

Many a word spoken in jest Hendo!   ::)

The Rainman is around in August...

Excellent news.

The Travelling Band are announcing a festival tomorrow... Coincidence?

I very much hope not.

:-O why?

Sorry, I wasn't concentrating on this ^^ I read it wrong! :)

Complete line up to be announced at noon today according to FC on twitter

Oooh!  Exciting!

I CAN'T WAIT ANY LONGER  {:-)

Sorry I mean I'm rather looking forward to this  :)

Darn it Peter Taylor, you beat me to it!  ;) ;D

Leatherat announcing a festival date today at noon as well........

That would be rather jolly

Yup - I hope it's not a coincidence!

Yer tis (empahises mine)

Cropredy Line-up 2014

Firstly, in brief -

Thursday 7 August
The Waterboys
Steve Hackett - Genesis Extended
Capercaillie
Joe Broughton's Conservatoire Folk Ensemble
Fairport Acoustic Convention


Friday 8 August
The Australian Pink Floyd Show
Chas & Dave
The Wonder Stuff
The Travelling Band
Churchfitters
Benjamin Folke Thomas
Edwina Hayes
Deborah Rose
BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Musicians of the Year


Saturday 9 August
Fairport Convention
Al Stewart
Marillion
Cara Dillon
Treetop Flyers
Reg Meuross
Blackbeard's Tea Party
Richard Digance

And now, in more detail -

Thursday 7 August

The Waterboys
Headlining our Thursday night this year we are delighted to welcome, at last, The Waterboys.
Formed thirty years ago by Mike Scott, The Waterboys are famous for their powerful performances and genre-busting records. Scott's original and unusual songwriting is merged with older musics - country, trad, blues and gospel - and the band has matured into one of the world's finest live acts.

Steve Hackett - Genesis Extended
Relive the timeless magic of Genesis with their former lead guitarist Steve Hackett and his band. Steve's extraordinary musical versatility draws on influences as diverse as jazz world and blues to recreate the unique sound of progrock legends Genesis.

Capercaillie
Scotland's Capercaillie are making their first visit to Cropredy. Featuring the fine, pure vocals of Karen Matheson, Capercaillie have been championing, reviving and reworking Gaelic traditional music for over thirty years as well as presenting their own new songs and musical settings.

Joe Broughton's Conservatoire Folk Ensemble
The original folk 'big band', this stellar ensemble features four dozen talented youngsters. Drawing on folk, funk, reggae and jazz, the ensemble's power, energy and multi-textured soundscape has been described as 'an entire festival in 90 minutes'.

Fairport Acoustic Convention
A warm welcome to the festival from the host band's semi-acoustic line-up.

Friday 8 August

The Australian Pink Floyd Show
Far more than just another tribute act, The Australian Pink Floyd Show has played to millions worldwide. Described The Times as 'gold standard' they were even asked by David Gilmour to play at his fiftieth birthday party.

Chas & Dave
The 'rockney' duo are making their first appearance at Cropredy and we are expecting a right old knees-up. Accomplished musicianship, witty lyrics and classic pub rock arrangements add up to great entertainment.

The Wonder Stuff
You've been asking us to book The Wonder Stuff for some time now - and we're only too happy to oblige. Pop-rock at its finest from this long-established Midlands five-piece. Fronted by Miles Hunt on guitar and Erica Nockalls on violin, the band's catchy and witty music has ensured a string of hits down the years.

The Travelling Band
This Manchester-based group won the hearts of the Cropredy crowd when they appeared in 2011. Since then, their blend of country-pop and nu-folk has made them one of the most popular bands on the festival scene.

Churchfitters
Back by popular request, this Brittany-based quartet's fast-paced show went down a storm at Cropredy in 2009. With their diverse musical backgrounds and fresh approach to folk, Churchfitters are musically engaging and original.

Benjamin Folke Thomas
A favourite on London's alt-folk circuit, Benjamin Folke Thomas & his band blend country-blues and acoustic rock influences into an authentic Americana sound built around his inspired guitar picking. In addition, Ben's recent brush with public property whilst filming on tour in Spain appears to have gone 'viral' on youtube. Have look!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slEVXc254Is
We've nailed the stage down Ben....

Edwina Hayes
Singer-songwriter Edwina Hayes makes a welcome return to Cropredy. Guest artist on Fairport's 2014 Winter Tour, Edwina has also worked with Jools Holland, Nanci Griffith and Roger McGuinn among many others.

Deborah Rose
Welsh singer/songwriter Deborah has supported Judy Collins (who described her voice as 'one of the finest I've heard') and has performed with Ralph McTell, Julie Felix, Dan Cassidy and Thea Gilmore among others.

BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award Winner
Every year, Cropredy is privileged to offer a 'big stage' opportunity to the winner of the year's BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award.


Saturday 9 August

Fairport Convention and guests
The festival will end with a stunning celebratory set by Fairport Convention and their musical guests. The host band will roam far and wide through a repertoire stretching back over forty years.

Al Stewart
Scottish singer-songwriter Al Stewart weaves whimsy, humor and history into beautifully crafted songs. Accompanying himself on guitar, his stage show is characterized by fine musicianship and an intimate rapport with his audience.


Marillion
Pioneers of the British 'neo-prog' genre with success in both the album and singles charts, Marillion remains one of the most innovative bands on the UK rock scene. Expect soulful ballads, powerful anthems and musical virtuosity in a blistering live show.


Cara Dillon
With a string of awards under her belt, Ulster-born Cara Dillon has one of folk and acoustic music's purest and most distinctive voices. She will be performing at Cropredy with her band.

Treetop Flyers
This London-based five-piece brings a taste of California to Cropredy with soulful alt-country harmonies and vintage grooves. The band's folk-rock influences range from Crosby Stills & Nash to Simon & Garfunkel overlaid with a careworn and yearning vibe.

Reg Meuross
A first Cropredy appearance for Somerset-based singer-songwriter Reg Meuross. A popular and well-established artist on the folk circuit, Reg's set combines mature songwriting, effortless finger-style guitar and a distinctive passionate voice.

Blackbeard's Tea Party
Funky folk tunes and storming songs in a raucous and danceable show from young York-based ceilidh band. Although grounded in English traditional music, the band's varied and exotic influences create a distinctive and dramatic musical landscape.

Richard Digance

The emphasised ones are acts that I know I'll like.

Jeez Andy, why do you have to cut and paste everything ???

I like the Churchfitters.

Jeez Shirl, it's just the lineup.  ::)

And Joe Broughton will keep our mob smiling!
Something for everyone, I'm glad I've already got my tickets!

Joe Broghton: Win :D
Churchfitters: Win :D
The Travelling Band: Absolute Win :D
Blackbeard's Tea Party: Missed them at Sidmouth a couple of years ago and have wanted to see them ever since. Win :D
Cara Dillon: Another one I've wanted to see for years. Win :D

I would say I'm pretty happy with that :D

Hmmm... a bit like the curate's egg, but some great stuff there.

Thumbs up from me!  :)

We saw and liked Reg Meuross at GBFF in December. Apparently he's knocked around for ages, but that was the first we'd heard of him. Not sure about translating to the Cropredy field but I'm hopeful.

Ooo that passed me by Andy, yup he is pretty good.

No complaints from me

Nor,unsurprisingly, me either
Some top turns and plenty of time to have a wander, a drink with old pals and a natter

Must remember to bring the right tickets from the hotel this year ::)

I've locked this to keep everything in one topic.