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« Reply #100 on: August 17, 2011, 03:53:02 PM » |
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I'll put in a vote for Runrig to headline Thursday because:
- it's their 40th anniversary year
- they're going to be out and about and available;
- looking at their normal UK gig size they'lll probably be cheaper than the likes of UB40 and Status Quo;
- they have that epic "big music" sound that can fill a field;
- they're a great live band;
- hearing Loch Lomond over the field at midnight would be something to rival Meet On The Ledge on Saturday.
I would love that but the only problem is they would be an hour over curfew. |
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« Reply #101 on: August 17, 2011, 03:55:45 PM » |
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This is an anniversary year, so I want an old school Folk-Rock bash please. Nobody who hasn't appeared on stage with Fairport at least a dozen times should be allowed anywhere near the stage. I want Albions (old and new), Thompsons (ditto) , various shades of Fairports and nothing else. Except Dreadzone, of course (and some rubbish blues band to play in the background whilst I eat my tea prior to the 5 hour marathon on the Saturday night). Sorted.  |
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« Reply #102 on: August 17, 2011, 03:56:31 PM » |
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oh, perleeze!!!
A matter of taste Chris, a matter of taste. You want the Dougie Maclean band, to which my reaction would be slightly stronger. |
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« Reply #103 on: August 17, 2011, 04:00:02 PM » |
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Ahhh, that was meant to be an enthusiastic yes to Runrig! Sorry...
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« Reply #104 on: August 17, 2011, 04:03:21 PM » |
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Ah I see. Sorry, was the opposite of how I read it, one of the perils of forum posting.
They'd sell tickets too, got a very fanatical fanbase.
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« Reply #105 on: August 17, 2011, 04:08:06 PM » |
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Oh yes indeed they would.
Their original manager was very sceptical that they could play in England originally...it took a long time to persuade her that their following extended to London - until I & Johnny 'Jonah' Jones finally got them to The Cricketers pub at The Oval, where they proceeded to pack it out completely! One of my lifetime memories, that!
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« Reply #106 on: August 17, 2011, 04:30:35 PM » |
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Oh yes indeed they would.
Their original manager was very sceptical that they could play in England originally...it took a long time to persuade her that their following extended to London - until I & Johnny 'Jonah' Jones finally got them to The Cricketers pub at The Oval, where they proceeded to pack it out completely! One of my lifetime memories, that!
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« Reply #107 on: August 17, 2011, 05:01:23 PM » |
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This is an anniversary year, so I want an old school Folk-Rock bash please. Nobody who hasn't appeared on stage with Fairport at least a dozen times should be allowed anywhere near the stage. I want Albions (old and new), Thompsons (ditto) , various shades of Fairports and nothing else. Except Dreadzone, of course (and some rubbish blues band to play in the background whilst I eat my tea prior to the 5 hour marathon on the Saturday night). Sorted. Initially I am inclined to agree with you but on reflection I think the joy of Cropredy is in the unexpected. I think we have all had those 'happenings' when someone we have never heard of have totally blown us away and we discover a new love. I had thought in recent years it had lost some of that magic but on reading reviews of this year I think I might have been mistaken and I regret not going. I hope next year will be just as inspired, in any event I will be there. Remember 'if you get confused just listen to the music play' |
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« Reply #108 on: August 17, 2011, 06:18:09 PM » |
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Ah I see. Sorry, was the opposite of how I read it, one of the perils of forum posting.
They'd sell tickets too, got a very fanatical fanbase.
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« Reply #109 on: August 17, 2011, 06:50:50 PM » |
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I love Madness to bits and would love to see them at Cropredy. However, you would struggle to get Madness knowing how much they charge per gig (and it's extremely painful). But Thommo has his own Ska Orchestra now as a side-project (I've had some involvement with it) which might be a compromise as it features Thommo and Bedders. Also Kev Burdett who stood in for Chrissy Boy and Seamus who sort-of replaced Mike Barson. Plus Steve Turner and Terry Edwards who are part of the Madness brass section (the Violin Monkeys!). It's a mixture of ska instrumentals and vocals and the odd surprise: the theme to Mission Impossible played in a ska style. They are getting more and more polished with each show and I think they'd be very keen.
I'd love to see ColvinQuarmby back as they did a storming set and were extremely popular. In fact I wonder if the organisers would consider getting back some of the "strongest" acts from recent years to support the parties. It's a shame that the Family Mahone are no longer in operation (as Ma loves them to bits!). Needs to be acts that will definitely carry up the field.
Feast of Fiddles (okay they played very recently) has current and ex-Fairporter's in the line-up so, if you were looking for a FC-related gig then that might work. What about the new incarnation of The Albion Band with the talented youngsters? Maybe we'll be cheering them all on in 45 years time?
Just my thoughts anyway...
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« Reply #110 on: August 17, 2011, 06:57:58 PM » |
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More expensive than the Quo?
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« Reply #111 on: August 17, 2011, 06:59:34 PM » |
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My dream wish-list, not very realistic but never mind CovinQuarmby Red Shoes Mark Knopfler Boo Herwerdine (SOLO!) Nanci Griffith Iris Dement Christy Moore John Prine Great Big Sea Eric Bibb |
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« Reply #112 on: August 17, 2011, 07:07:05 PM » |
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Eric Bibb ! Now that's a good idea, Zoe  The man oozes class ! |
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« Reply #113 on: August 17, 2011, 07:14:25 PM » |
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Eric Bibb ! Now that's a good idea, Zoe The man oozes class ! Total agreement from me DaveP  |
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« Reply #114 on: August 17, 2011, 07:17:41 PM » |
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Eric Bibb ! Now that's a good idea, Zoe The man oozes class ! Total agreement from me DaveP Works for me |
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« Reply #115 on: August 17, 2011, 07:22:48 PM » |
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More expensive than the Quo?
I would guess that they would be round about the same price. I know I've mentioned Madness at Cropredy to Peggy and to Madness themselves but nothing seems to have come of it yet. Also there are a few Madness fans who would come for that band alone and then not bother with the rest of the festival. Trust me on this - I've encountered them! Barge their way to the front about 5 minutes before the band comes on stage and then vanish as soon as the band leave the stage after Night Boat to Cairo.  |
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« Reply #116 on: August 17, 2011, 07:27:35 PM » |
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Also there are a few Madness fans who would come for that band alone and then not bother with the rest of the festival. Trust me on this - I've encountered them! Barge their way to the front about 5 minutes before the band comes on stage and then vanish as soon as the band leave the stage after Night Boat to Cairo. I know, Madstock 92 was a good example of that. Least it gave me a good view for Ian Dury though.  |
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« Reply #118 on: August 18, 2011, 05:19:05 PM » |
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More expensive than the Quo?
I would guess that they would be round about the same price. I know I've mentioned Madness at Cropredy to Peggy and to Madness themselves but nothing seems to have come of it yet. Also there are a few Madness fans who would come for that band alone and then not bother with the rest of the festival. Trust me on this - I've encountered them! Barge their way to the front about 5 minutes before the band comes on stage and then vanish as soon as the band leave the stage after Night Boat to Cairo. ... suitably retitled "Narrowboat to Claydon" just for the occasion! |
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« Reply #119 on: August 18, 2011, 07:30:19 PM » |
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OK, so next year is very special and deserves very special artists. May I suggest (in no particular order)
The Kinks / Ray Davies (depending on if they actually DO reform)
The Decemberists (Friday night headliner if RT continues not wanting that spot)
James Taylor
Jethro Tull
Steeleye Span
Pentangle
The Band Of Joy
Flogging Molly
Great Big Sea
Roy Harper
Christy Moore
Elvis Costello
Curved Air
10CC
The Men They Couldn't Hang
(Also posted on Fairport's fb page, more suggestions needed)
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