Cropredy 2015 who'd 'wanna see?

[Albion.Al]

As every year I'm going to start with , a Jack the Lad reunion,  but the Billy Mitchell band would be excellent,

Home Service
Show of Hands
Plumhall
Runrig

Great big sea !!   but probably the Alan Doyle Band (going to his Borderline gig in London later this month)

[David W]

As general point though, it struck me the line up was incredibly white this year. Would benefit hugely from more diversity. Bit of soul or world music would go down well as have been far too under represented to date.

I remember Osibisa getting the crowd up and dancing a few years ago - something similar would be great.

DW

[RobertD]

As every year I'm going to start with , a Jack the Lad reunion,  but the Billy Mitchell band would be excellent,

Home Service
Show of Hands
Plumhall
Runrig

Great big sea !!   but probably the Alan Doyle Band (going to his Borderline gig in London later this month)

Great Big Sea's status remains tenuous with the departure of Sean McCann, though Alan Doyle would work very nicely. He was one of my picks too.

[PLW (Peter)]

No tribute acts and (a lot) less prog.
More diversity - some reggae, maybe the Afro-Celt Sound System, Tinawarien or someone else from North Africa.
Some proper blues/blues-rock.
The Decemberists - or at least Colin Meloy.
Loudon Wainwright and Richard Thompson in the pre-Fairport slot.
And a Fairport set with staggeringly surprising guests.

[PLW (Peter)]

And Alison Krauss

[Bridgwit (Bridget)]

I think (hope) the reason people are saying "no prog" is that there was too much of it this year so they got overload.
I don't think any genre of music should dominate - it needs a good mix with something for everyone. A bit of folk, rock, prog, blues, reggae etc.

And James Taylor

[RobertD]

No tribute acts and (a lot) less prog.
More diversity - some reggae, maybe the Afro-Celt Sound System, Tinawarien or someone else from North Africa.
Some proper blues/blues-rock.
The Decemberists - or at least Colin Meloy.
Loudon Wainwright and Richard Thompson in the pre-Fairport slot.
And a Fairport set with staggeringly surprising guests.

For that matter, how about some straight up blues. Loads of amazing blues bands out there that would go down well.

[YaBB Master (Colin)]

Be careful what you wish for. Fairport my ask their chum Whispering Bob to round up some Alt-Country.  
(Only joking (, although it would sell a heap of tickets (and big hats)).)

[Penguin (Dunc)]

Anyone know of any alt-country prog bands.....  

[Andy]

I believe the Decembrists are touring next year. Failing that, Colin Meloy solo.

[Sian]

The Oysterband, Great Big Sea, Chris While and Julie Mathews and Kellie as well.   And a duo called Mochara

I'm starting saving for 2015 now, I never want to miss another Cropredy due to lack off funds)

[Sian]

Seth Lakeman and Elbow jane

[Nick Reg]

No tribute acts and (a lot) less prog.
More diversity - some reggae, maybe the Afro-Celt Sound System, Tinawarien or someone else from North Africa.
Some proper blues/blues-rock.
The Decemberists - or at least Colin Meloy.
Loudon Wainwright and Richard Thompson in the pre-Fairport slot.
And a Fairport set with staggeringly surprising guests.

For that matter, how about some straight up blues. Loads of amazing blues bands out there that would go down well.

Tedeschi Trucks?

[Nick Reg]

Anyone know of any alt-country prog bands.....  

Wilco with Nels Cline?

[hendo (Dave)]

No tribute acts and (a lot) less prog.
More diversity - some reggae, maybe the Afro-Celt Sound System, Tinawarien or someone else from North Africa.
Some proper blues/blues-rock.
The Decemberists - or at least Colin Meloy.
Loudon Wainwright and Richard Thompson in the pre-Fairport slot.
And a Fairport set with staggeringly surprising guests.

I'd be there

[Gary K]

Definitely Afro Celt sound system. Got first 3 albums but not heard a lot from them in a while. They still out there??

Along with Shooglenifty??

[clive]

Every flippin year I suggest Colin Hay but at least he got a cameo (Land Down Under) in the Australian Pink Floyd intro video to WYWH. Hugely underrated solo artist, great voice and pretty good with a tale or two. Can someone please take the hint this year.

There's been a Madness shaped hole in the lineup for a couple of years too. As the festival has diversified over the years, got bigger artists and still kept its feel they seem like a good choice for a spot of fun. I like the idea of Paul Weller too.
David Byrne would tick a lot of crossover / diverse-taste boxes as would Chris Rea and Mark Knopfler

Oysterband thoroughly deserve to be back, there's a lot of affection for that band and I'd hope it would go some way to make up for the apparent demise of the Big Session (I hope someone corrects me).

Under the heading of returning heroes, RT, Steve Winwood,
Plant and Krauss

For those suggesting the various Lakemans, Kathryn Roberts, Kate Rusby et al, can I make a suggestion we persuade / demand Equation reform as a one-off especially as Seth didn't make it when they did appear.

My usual perennial favourites of the 3 Daft Monkeys, Dreadzone, Treacherous Orchestra, Ellen and the Escapades, Urusen. I've not heard Shogglenifty live so I'd suggest them too. (EDIT, how funny someone else for the Shoogs as I was composing this)

Mike Harding as compere for at least one stint.

Any number of smaller bands that deserve a bigger audience, Green Diesel for one as they're fresh in my mind.

And ladies and gentlemen, out of left-field, I bring you... Sparks  
 
As for fantasy artists, I'd love one of the hugely big names to secretly guest, do a couple and disappear leaving us all gob-smacked. I hear Kate's back on the road, she might get a taste for it.


Yours hopefully....

[dcmissen(david missen)]

Kathryn Tickell for the bagpipe fans?

[PL (Peter)]

Kathryn Tickell for the bagpipe fans?

and/or Red Hot Chili Pipers or Saor Patrol  

[markwood]

Roger McGuinn.

There's a resident band that could back him if appropriate and he did play with RT some time ago in one of the "Guitar Legends" concerts, so there's precedent for that too. After all, something has to be done to match the guitar standards set by Tim Renwick and David Nachmanoff this year!