2012

[ronnie]

They sound like a must see then!

We've had quite a few American acts through Stirling including Uncle Earle, The Wilders, Special Ed, The Chocolate Drops are some that I've seen and if they are of a similar standard they'll be great. Thanks for the recommendation

ronnie

[moontheloon (Bryan)]

Henry's Funeral Shoes. Slip these terrific boys from the valleys into a quiet slot and wake up the festival.

[Anne Dunn]

Book Mark Knopfler and I just might make the trip.

Two folkies now in his band too - John McCusker and (bother, forgotten!)

Mike McGoldrick

[ddratb]

I think the great cajun band.. Beausoliel would be a great fit for Cropredy.

[PaulT]

Yes to Beausoleil... and, having heard his album over the weekend... Raghu Dixit.

[Rocksteady (Sue)]

If RT is going to fly solo, then another band headliner would be needed. Madness would fill the slot, or a Dougie MacLean Band set.

No, what you need for that is Flogging Molly. That would keep St. John's Ambulance busy.
(The Pouges, sort of, but faster and noisier.)

Flogging Molly?no!no! far too genteel.
 Dropkick Murphys would do the trick and alienate half the folkies just like quo, jools and the ubs

But they would get people up out of their chairs!

[Staffan]

Ale Möller Band - World music based in Sweden
Kebnekajse - Swedish folkrock, mainly instrumental, with some African flavour

[Jim]

if the full Madness experience is a wee bit rich, howzabout this lot guys and gels
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZQFXXVE9uE&feature=related
2/7ths of the original line up with a smattering of top musos, they would go down a storm

[MickO]

Do this every year, never quite sure if any suggestions are taken on board....maybe Peggy takes a look sometimes!
Show of Hands
RT band - Friday Headliners (hopefully booked)
Leatherat
Eluveitie - (Go on give the Metalheads some music)
Ray Davies
James Taylor
Mark Knopfler
Kate Rusby

[hurdygurdyman (Paul)]

Eluveitie - top suggestion. My boy will be at the front of the queue for tickets. Having said that, could be a bit heavy for the Cropredy audience. Still, an interesting idea.

[Bridgwit (Bridget)]

Limehouse Lizzie - one of the best Thin Lizzie tribute acts on the circuits. Shut your eyes and it's them.

Likewise Australian Pink Floyd. Friday afternoon Wish You Were Here....

[Chris]

No tributes, ta! Other than fc related..get the real deal!

[Andy]

No tributes, ta! Other than fc related..get the real deal!

Clearly impossible in both the cases quoted, so I don't see a problem with a tribute band.

[Amethyst (Jenny)]

We have The Dylan Project often enough...

[Albie]

Agree, no tribute acts needed, other than The Dylan Project.

If we want some heavy rock, then go for the real thing, and book Faith No More if they are touring next summer.

[Goaty]

I seem to recall The Muffin Men going down rather well, twice

[Albie]

I seem to recall The Muffin Men going down rather well, twice

Ok then, no tribute acts except The Muffin Men and The Dylan Project. But that is it, right!  

[vanessa]

Aussie Floyd are great. I have seen them at an outdoor gig and they are very good at what they do. Late afternoon feel good music. I too have no problem with the occasional tribute act provided they are in the right slot and are good, which these are.

[macademis]

to offset the nostalgia bands:
manran
peatbogs
ray la montagne
fleet foxes
emily smith
kate walsh

[Ollie]

I seem to recall The Muffin Men going down rather well, twice

Ok then, no tribute acts except The Muffin Men and The Dylan Project. But that is it, right!  

I think a lot of people enjoyed Legend too.  

I'd love to see the Aussie Pink Floyd Show at Cropredy, but I can't help but think that the practicalities might be difficult. They have all their lighting and lazers, as well as their own round screen, which would probably be a lot of hassle to set up and take down again.