Submitted by Krasnyi on
OK so I can't compete with you London types but a quick skim tells me the fllowing are playing this autumn at Birmingham's finest venue, the Hare & Hounds in Kings Heath, less than 5 minutes from my house: Keston Cobblers Club, RM Hubbert, Tunng, Lanterns on the Lake, Euros Childs, Sweet Baboo and Dutch Uncles. A short trip into town and at the Institute there's Everything Everything, Steve Mason, Public Service Broadcasting, Half Moon Run and Stornoway. And no clashes.
Wakestock replied on Permalink
I'm tempted by the Sunday
I'm tempted by the Sunday night lineup at All Points East. Has anyone here been before? If so what's it like as an experience overall? Is it worth thinking about the VIP tickets?
smithers replied on Permalink
I went last time Nick Cave
I went last time Nick Cave played Wakestock, pretty good all round. Very corporate as you'd expect but can ignore all that. Arsehole quotient not too bad. No experience of VIP tickets but very easy to get to the front. We lingered too long at the end and getting out took ages resulting in a very expensive taxi ride home as missed last train. Not planning to go this year as we return from Wales the day before but with todays additions of Starcrawler and Hurray for the Riff Raff I might see if any cheap tickets going later on
Andalucia replied on Permalink
I really did not enjoy All
I really did not enjoy All Points East last year - bad crowd, terrible sound in the main area, but might be worth chancing based on the quality of the acts this year
Mookid replied on Permalink
Ive been twice. Id
Ive been twice. Id definitely recommend it if you're into the line up. There's nothing much going on apart from the music but it's a nice enough set up. Lots of food options (London prices), which I would recommend selecting early as cues can get massive later on in the evening (particularly if its sold out).
Bearded Theory last weekend.
Bearded Theory last weekend.
An hour and a half's journey from where I live and at £135 for a weekend ticket, good value in a lovely setting.
Not really the same standard of bands on offer as GM but the Flaming Lips and Patti Smith headlining more than made up for the undercard.
An older demographic and friendly atmosphere.
Definitely worth going if there's enough to please you in the line-up.
Nathan replied on Permalink
Baxter and Arab Strap
No decent options for two years and then two come along at once. Melbourne last Friday for Arab Strap (a Rising festival Exclusive that must have cost a fair whack! Fly 5 to Australia for one gig!), very good. Really like the new material, looking forward to seeing them again come GM. And the Baxter Dury on the Saterday in Sydney (possible also thanks to the Rising Festival, but also Vivid, and he is playing about 5 or 6 gigs around Aus.) Wanted to see him for ages, and he did not disapoint. Suitably sexual performance. But his keybaordist, Madeline Hart, works just as hard, often more signing duties than Baxter! Any one know anything of her?
I've been a few times to All
I've been a few times to All Points East (and its predecessor in Victoria Park, Field Day) and always found it to be a good day's worth of music, although as a London city festival crowd, it does have its irritations (e.g. a lot of talking during acts, you need to be willing to move around to get away from it at times). I'm already in for The National day this year.
And just back from Black Deer
And just back from Black Deer. My highlights were Israel Nash, Madison Violet, Dylan Earl, The Felice Brothers, Robert Vincent, Drive By Truckers and the set of the weekend (for which I left Van Morrison's set to see) Hiss Golden Messenger. Don't know how many of those have ever played Green Man, but I'm sure all / any of them would fit in just great.
Saw the Drive by Truckers a week or 2 ago in Dublin and they were very good.
From that list, the only act I've seen at GM is the Felice Brothers and (unsurprisingly) they were fantastic.
This looks rather lovely:
This looks rather lovely:
https://www.cwtchfestival.org.uk/?fbclid=IwAR35CqaNBMQr26kIYGcmyXna4bEjw...
It does, Kras
It does, Kras
Wakestock replied on Permalink
I'm going to see Felice
I'm going to see Felice Brothers this evening, Wet Leg in Bristol tomorrow, and Rufus Wainwright on Saturday. I'll also be spending a lot of the weekend watching Glastonbury from the comfort of my sofa.
I'll be seeing First Aid Kit
I'll be seeing First Aid Kit in Halifax tomorrow.
Then next week, for a total change of pace, I'll be re-living my emo teenage years by seeing Weezer, Fall Out Boy and Green Day in Glasgow. Unlikely we'll ever see them at GM but I'm sure I'll have fun!
alittleotter replied on Permalink
Saw Parquet Courts the other
Saw Parquet Courts the other week at Manchesters Albert Hall who were magnificent and i have also got tickets for The Felice Brothers in Manchester, but sadly Hurray For The Riff Raff have just cancelled their Hebden Bridge date which i'm slightly gutted about.
Wakestock replied on Permalink
Oh, and Courtney Barnett next
Oh, and Courtney Barnett next week now EasyJet cancelled our trip to Berlin where we were going to see Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds.
Wakestock replied on Permalink
Any standout sets from
Any standout sets from Glastonbury worth seeing catchup? I've heard positive reports about Yves Tumor but not seen it. Amy Taylor provided a masterclass in swearing.
Big Thief were very good.
Big Thief were very good.
Wakestock replied on Permalink
Good call
Good call
bill callahan
just seen that bill callahan has announced UK dates for november
london on the 2nd
pre-sale for that show tomorrow at 10am:
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/550485
no doubt similar things will be happening for the other shows
"We are pleased to announce that we will be doing some shows in the UK in November. There will be a new album available by that time. The band will be Bill Callahan (guitar), Matt Kinsey (guitar), Jim White (drums) and Dustin Laurenzi (tenor sax). Since the world broke in two and we are living in the growling remains — we will make glue, we will make sunshine or we will at least intoxicate you. Which ring of hell will you be leaving to witness this show? Maybe you don’t have to go back! Maybe these shows will show you how. Drink your drink slowly, maybe no one will notice you’re gone."
dates and ticket links on the
dates and venue links from the drag city website here:
Will be out of the country,
Will be out of the country, darn it!
will Have to wait for another time to get my drone out for a Bill Callahan show.
Thanks for that, ray.
Thanks for that, ray.
Will book for Manchester.
smithers replied on Permalink
Cheers ray
Cheers ray
I've just booked to see The
I've just booked to see The Handsome Family in September, playing at the ever-lovely St Mary's in Chester which is magic.
Another great gig booked in
Another great gig booked in Chester to aid the inevitable post-Green Man blues, Jake Xerxes Fussell on the 17th October.
alittleotter replied on Permalink
Cheers for the heads up, i'll
Cheers for the heads up, i'll have a look at this
i have gigs on the wednesday
i have gigs on the wednesday before and the monday we get back
i am an idiot...
blackpumpkinhead replied on Permalink
Its not as if you are in a
Its not as if you are in a rush to watch anyone on the Thursday but i would find a Monday gig after a festival difficult.
seated, which will help
seated, which will help
blackpumpkinhead replied on Permalink
Just don't fall asleep.
Just don't fall asleep.
snoring is encouraged at cafe
snoring is encouraged at cafe OTO
Reminds me of seeing the late
Reminds me of seeing the late (and very sadly missed) Jason Molina in Norwich the day after seeing him at EOTR. Mentioned that to him when I went to buy a record from him afterwards, and he was clearly mindblown and genuinely honoured.
I'll be seeing Ezra Furman in
I'll be seeing Ezra Furman in Leeds on the Wednesday after Green Man. Feels a little ridiculous so soon after her festival set but I'm still looking forward to it!
alittleotter replied on Permalink
The Line Up 2022 -
The Line Up 2022 - Krankenhaus Festival
Is anyone on here, familiar with the festival above? It looks rather appealing , too soon for me this year, but one for the future.
blackpumpkinhead replied on Permalink
One I have always fancied
One I have always fancied going to but it's impossible being in-between GM and EOTR.
Yeah, it's a wonderful lineup
Yeah, it's a wonderful lineup isn't it, but I don't think I could manage consecutive weekends.
Heard it was excellent last time and a particularly special venue. Pleased it worked out well enough that they're doing it again.
alittleotter replied on Permalink
Has anyone watched Trainwreck
Has anyone watched Trainwreck- The story of Woodstock 99 on Netflix ?
Worth a watch but thank god we have Green Man
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