2012

[Nick Reg]

Experience is that this topic just ends up listing every suitable artist available.

There's a much better chance that somebody will take notice if you select one act and carefully explain why they would be received well at Cropredy.

Best of all if they will attract an audience, but not cost much.

Its a bit of fun after coming down from the festival, and it gives you an idea of whose record collection to steal . Shirl, you're pretty safe from me.

[gower flower (Shirl)]

Experience is that this topic just ends up listing every suitable artist available.

There's a much better chance that somebody will take notice if you select one act and carefully explain why they would be received well at Cropredy.

Best of all if they will attract an audience, but not cost much.

Its a bit of fun after coming down from the festival, and it gives you an idea of whose record collection to steal . Shirl, you're pretty safe from me.

Huh! You saucy thing.....

Let's have your list then! Or have I missed it?  

[Will S]

I know it won't happen, because he lives in the US and probably costs too much anyway, but I'd love to see Al Stewart.  FC connection because he was starting up in the same scene as them, and various FC members played on his early albums.  And he is a carrer's worth of great material that he is still mining, as well as still writing good songs.  

[Nick Reg]

I know it won't happen, because he lives in the US and probably costs too much anyway, but I'd love to see Al Stewart.  FC connection because he was starting up in the same scene as them, and various FC members played on his early albums.  And he is a carrer's worth of great material that he is still mining, as well as still writing good songs.  

He pops over from time to time and is still superb.

[Chris]

Someone of that stature would normally be expected to draw their fans into buying tickets.....The anniversary should mean a sell-out almost regardless of line-up hopefully, so it may mean they look at 2012 line-up with more ease of who they'd like....

My first guess is -

FC Early Years set with all guests - Thursday (to sell those weekend tickets)
RT Band - Friday
FC - Saturday

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.

[vanessa]

Good Afternoon!
I am a regular reader of this board but never posted so here goes!
I have been to the festival five or six times over the last ten years and have always had a wonderful time. I will definitely be attending next year. Can I put a word in for Furthur! I don't know how realistic this is but I think they would make an excellent Thursday headline act and I know there are a lot of Deadheads on here. There are rumours that they are scheduled to do a European tour next year to mark the 40th anniversary of Europe 72 so if that is true it would theoretically be possible. I appreciate this may strike horror into the hearts of some but I think on the whole they would be well received and I think extra Deadheads attending could add to the atmosphere of the festival!
I would be interested to know what you think but be gentle with me!

Vanessa.

[YaBB Master (Colin)]

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.)

[Jim]

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

[martin driver]

My wish list for next year includes;

RT who is reported as booked already
Digance, has apparently booked us again
Joe Brown a national treasure, please invite him back
Ralph McTell, a Cropredy favourite
Skerryvore, fills the celtic spot perfectly
4Square fantastic last time
Little Johnnies, please
Chris & Julie, must be due a return visit.
Spiers & Boden, simply the best folk duo bar none
Peter Knight's Gigspanner, fabulous musical improvisation
Colvin Quarmby, welcome addition to any line-up
Vin Garbutt, would be great to see him back at Cropredy
Martin Barre band, an inspired choice for the heavy rock spot
Madness fab at the festival hall last year
FC a 4 hour set to accommodate former members of the family

 

[Peter Taylor]

My wish list for next year includes;

4Square fantastic last time

Agree about last time but saw them as support act earlier this year and now only a duo
one of the original members and (I think) his younger brother
Still very good but not a festival act any more

[quodlibet (Ian)]

Good Afternoon!
I am a regular reader of this board but never posted so here goes!
I have been to the festival five or six times over the last ten years and have always had a wonderful time. I will definitely be attending next year. Can I put a word in for Furthur! I don't know how realistic this is but I think they would make an excellent Thursday headline act and I know there are a lot of Deadheads on here. There are rumours that they are scheduled to do a European tour next year to mark the 40th anniversary of Europe 72 so if that is true it would theoretically be possible. I appreciate this may strike horror into the hearts of some but I think on the whole they would be well received and I think extra Deadheads attending could add to the atmosphere of the festival!
I would be interested to know what you think but be gentle with me!

Vanessa.

A brave first post, Vanessa. Bravo & seconded.  

[Ollie]

My wish list for next year includes;

4Square fantastic last time

Agree about last time but saw them as support act earlier this year and now only a duo
one of the original members and (I think) his younger brother
Still very good but not a festival act any more

4Square are still very much a 4 piece, as far as I know. Certainly were at Sidmouth, and when I supported them last year. Unfortunately, probably too soon to have them back.



This is probably a given, but The Albion Band have got to play next year, surely?

If FC aren't going for an early years set on the Thursday night, which they might not as they've done it twice before, then Fleet Foxes would certainly sell tickets, and would be excellent too.

Or, if Fleet Foxes are too expensive, then Cocos Lovers would be brilliant a little further down the bill. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Yp2KYiU26o&feature=related

Roger McGuinn for before FC?

Eliza Carthy would probably go down very well, as would Kate Rusby.

Penguin Cafe would provide some wonderful sunny afternoon music.

Bit of a long shot, but the Tsuumi Sound System are a great Scandinavian folk group who need to play in the UK more often. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyMipZ-1SCI

[Albie]

Leatherat and Dreadzone both deserve returns to the main stage.

Some American stuff would be nice,
Steve Earle
The Avett Brothers
Low Anthem
Dixie Chicks
OCMS
John Prine

A bit of raucous, so to echo Jim, above
The Dropkick Murphys, and
Stiff Little Fingers

And the best Rock and Roll band in the world at the moment,
The Gaslight Anthem

I suppose we had better have some folk, so
The Carrivick Sisters
Nancy Kerr and James Fagan
Stornoway
The Men They Couldn't Hang

[northseajoe]

Experience is that this topic just ends up listing every suitable artist available.

There's a much better chance that somebody will take notice if you select one act and carefully explain why they would be received well at Cropredy.

Best of all if they will attract an audience, but not cost much.

This is enormously logical, Colin, but I can understand why people don't offer a detailed rationale for one particular act.  The fact is that availability and cost are the key issues and it would be pointless to offer a carefully constructed argument in favour of Band X when they're committed elsewhere or cost too much.

[Chris]

But just listing bands dioes seem a little pointless - 99% oof them get listed every year.....

[PL (Peter)]

Well, one can always dream

FC - the first 20+ years - Thursday evening
Jethro Tull - the connections are many - Friday night
Martin Barre Band - (sort of double pack with Friday night, so should be less costly) - Saturday afternoon
FC - the other 20+ years - Saturday evening
and somewhere in between
Carlos Nunez - ace flute / bag pipe musician

[DaviD J (was geriatrix)]

Yep, Chris. listing bands is a bit pointless, so here goes....


The Zombies (for the "oldie" slot, but with a bit of class!)

As well as RT, can we have Teddy and Kamila as well. Mum would be good, too! Maybe Martha Tilston in addition.

The Decemberists (for the unaffordable expensive US band slot). Midlake would be a good alternative.

An African band might make a change, maybe Tamikrest or Tinawiren

Squeeze would be awesome, otherwise either Glenn or Chris or both.

Oh, and RT MUST have a band!

[samnitzberg (Sam)]

Book Mark Knopfler and I just might make the trip.

[northseajoe]

But just listing bands dioes seem a little pointless - 99% oof them get listed every year.....

I agree that random lists aren't very practical, Chris (though a lot of people find them fun).  However, a lot of the posts here are quite focused - for example, I think it's logical for someone suggest more American country bands and give a list of examples. A carefully thought-out lobby for, say, John Prine, wouldn't be useful unless he happened to be available.

[Shane (Skirky)]

A critically-approved folk band with more than a touch of Americana about them containing award-winning songwriters, with a Fairport connection, an album out, big stage experience and, above all, cheap? I think I know just the people...  

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