2012

[Collstoke (Ian)]

Wouldn't having well known non folk / folk rock bands increase the number of 'non desirables' at Cropredy ? Many fans of other bands may have little or no interest in folk music and could become disruptive, especially after alcohol.
I think Cropredy should stick to being folk and folk rock, with the odd spot given to largely unknown bands, such as The Travelling Band

[Goaty]

Have Chumbawamba ever played Cropredy ?  They'd be good for a sunny afternoon bounce around.

[Nick Reg]

Wouldn't having well known non folk / folk rock bands increase the number of 'non desirables' at Cropredy ? Many fans of other bands may have little or no interest in folk music and could become disruptive, especially after alcohol.
I think Cropredy should stick to being folk and folk rock, with the odd spot given to largely unknown bands, such as The Travelling Band

Thats a more sweeping generalisation than me saying all Stoke supporters know nothing about football.

I would say that a large minority of Cropredy goers dont like a lot of folk music.

[Jim]

Wouldn't having well known non folk / folk rock bands increase the number of 'non desirables' at Cropredy ? Many fans of other bands may have little or no interest in folk music and could become disruptive, especially after alcohol.
I think Cropredy should stick to being folk and folk rock, with the odd spot given to largely unknown bands, such as The Travelling Band

its not a folk festival, never has been

[Chris]

Not true, Jim - just look at the early line-ups!

[Andy]

Hasn't been a folk festival this century.

[abby (tank girl)]

Oh ******g *yawn* again.
If you don't like cropredy, don't go and leave it for the people who have a great time.
If you want a concerto go to the theatre.
I agree with bridge on limehouse lizzy. Tull and 'zep' again would be ace. I also think madness would go down a storm.
And fleet foxes. And seth again. And rush. Then why not push the boundaries and have the imagined village headline one night with solo spots from all major players, then freeborn john the other night with solo spots from all the major players.
Afternoons for more peaceful stuff such as cara, kate, blah blah in a good way.
I am *so* tired of hearing people ******g complain about cropredy. You don't like it? Don't go. Your dog doesn't like it? Don't take your dog. Your little pEeps spoil your enjoyment? Leave them with grandma. The weather doesn't suit you? Bring better clothing. People are too loud? Bring ear plugs. Still not happy? Stay at home!
(Sorry colin)

[Chris]

Hasn't been a folk festival this century.

Not with 'Folk Festival' in it's name, no.

But I challenge anyone not to go & check the line-ups on Expletive DElighted, and convince anyone here that the early line-ups were a folk festival in everything but name....

[Goaty]

I am *so* tired of hearing people ******g complain about cropredy. You don't like it? Don't go. Your dog doesn't like it? Don't take your dog. Your little pEeps spoil your enjoyment? Leave them with grandma. The weather doesn't suit you? Bring better clothing. People are too loud? Bring ear plugs. Still not happy? Stay at home!
(Sorry colin)

Blimey!  Pretty much what Abby said.  It ain't broke, don't try & 'fix' it.  Anyway, it's in damned fine hands and long may it be so.

[Lubiloo (Lorna)]

I am *so* tired of hearing people ******g complain about cropredy. You don't like it? Don't go. Your dog doesn't like it? Don't take your dog. Your little pEeps spoil your enjoyment? Leave them with grandma. The weather doesn't suit you? Bring better clothing. People are too loud? Bring ear plugs. Still not happy? Stay at home!
(Sorry colin)

Blimey!  Pretty much what Abby said.  It ain't broke, don't try & 'fix' it.  Anyway, it's in damned fine hands and long may it be so.

I agree. But we have to have the tribute bands debate etc... every year, it's a tradition!! Bit like moaning about sprouts at Christmas. In both cases, you either love them or hate them but they aren't going to harm you!

[abby (tank girl)]

I really appreciate a good tribute band, and I've seen some very good ones. A bad one,however is painful, and I've seen more bad than good. People here don't seem to categorise The Dylan Project as a tribute - we both think theyare ace! The hamsters on the other hand....

[Chris]

have split up.....or will have done by next year!

[Addie]

RUSH!! Now you've just crossed my line Abby.  

[Mr Cat (Lewis)]

RUSH!! Now you've just crossed my line Abby.  

Surely Rush should be booked for the 2112 festival???

[abby (tank girl)]

Yay, Rush for 2012 (none of us will be here in 2112).
And good news on the hamsters. I had them play in my pub once. Can't think of anything good to say about them. And as my nan always siad - if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all.

[Albie]

Wouldn't having well known non folk / folk rock bands increase the number of 'non desirables' at Cropredy ? Many fans of other bands may have little or no interest in folk music and could become disruptive, especially after alcohol.
I think Cropredy should stick to being folk and folk rock, with the odd spot given to largely unknown bands, such as The Travelling Band

An easy solution to that problem. Book some interesting heavy rock bands, but to prevent possible disruptive behaviour, ban alcohol from Cropredy. It is so obvious, I doubt anyone will disagree with me. Will they?  

[abby (tank girl)]

Collstoke-
Please define 'undesirables'.
This can go no further until we know what we are debating about.
I wager that I, my husband, my teenage circus-skilled cropredy veterans and a great deal of our close friends would be, to you, undesirable.
But until we can agree on a definition, we are all going nowhere.
Abby (one of the great unwashed)

[Addie]

I know I'm an undesirable. We get told off every year.  

[abby (tank girl)]

Yeah you stink you rowdy drunkard, addie

[Henry Tompkins (Pete)]

And as my nan always siad - if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all.

I thought my Nan made that one up!!