Submitted by gwynne77 on
First time posting, new forum member. Is it just me or are this years 'headliners' pretty limp? This is my 7th greenman and 5th in a row. Can't get excited this year for any of the so called headliners. Idles are average, Sharon Von Etten is good but not that good, Father John Misty was no headliner when he was headlining and Four Tet.....well?!?!? The highlight of this years line up is Richard Thompson. Can't help but think GM have missed a trick not getting Doves in for a Sat night headliner. Kyle Craft....Kellen of Troy......so may acts out there. We were spoiled in 2018 with Gizzard, War on Drugs etc. Genuinely thought about selling my ticket this year. Anyone else disappointed?…........................................................................
doves are a bunch of cunts,
doves are a bunch of cunts, though
ask anyone
gwynne77 replied on Permalink
Bit strong but even if it
Bit strong but even if it wasn't Doves based on their cuntiness, surely there are better candidates for headliners out there.
mr ray is always a bit
mr ray is always a bit strong
like a very ripe cheese
me, I could not care two figs about headliners - it's always the stuff lower down the order for me
well, indeed
well, indeed
not fussed about headliners
just enjoy any opportunity to call doves a bunch of cunts, really
(only 2 headliners actually confirmed, btw - father ted misty and four tet)
decemberboy replied on Permalink
So Eels definitely aren't
So Eels definitely aren't headlining?
don't know
don't know
they just aren't confirmed as headlining
and the headscratchers over on the efestivals board are convinced that they're not
maybe they'll headline the tent?
they seem too big to do that
but who knows?
or, indeed, cares?
should all become clear at the end of the month when we get the third announcement
Eels website has them down as
Eels website has them down as playing the Sunday. If Fourtet is the Saturday headliner, and if FJM is headlining then that would have to be Sunday as is playing in Portugal on the Friday. So Eels either headlining the tent or subbing FJM?
Eels were last at the other
Eels were last at the other place in 2013 when they were sub-headliner on the main stage. The other place is smaller than GM, and apart from another 6 years longetivity, are Eels any 'bigger' than then? Or are festivals having to scratch around harder for headliners?
well, their london show is at
well, their london show is at the apollo - which holds 5000
four tet has two nights at ally pally - 14,000
of last years headliners, FF sold out 2 nights at the apollo - 10,000; king gizzard did ally pally - 7,000; WOD did the 02 - 20,000 (not that they filled it)
so doesn't look good for eels' headliner status
gwynne77 replied on Permalink
Interesting stuff. Was under
Interesting stuff. Was under the impression that eels were headliners too. Gives me some hope. Not convinced with Idles. Love the variety at GM but a good Friday / Saturday headliner makes the difference. Gizzards were mind blowing last year as were War on Drugs.
Headliners are like sandwiches. It's always better to make your own!
Friday. Julia Jacklin
Saturday. Eels
Sunday. Big Thief
I dunno
I dunno
there's a lovely deli in Church Stretton that makes fantastic sandwiches
my headliners would be Tiny Ruins, James Yorkston and Pictish Trail
oh and Weyes Blood when she's added
the last place i want my
the last place i want my favourite bands is in the headliner slot
all those ale-ed up cunts down the front screaming at each other and snapping a thousand photos they'll never look at again
moz replied on Permalink
do you need a hug? x
do you need a hug? x
not when i'm trying to watch
not when i'm trying to watch a band, no
though at most other times, i'll always enjoy a nice cuddle
It is a poor year music-wise
It is a poor year music-wise IMO but then its very subjective. Just have to make some discoveries.
I imagine Eels will be in the
I imagine Eels will be in the same slot as Grandaddy a couple of years ago, which was Sunday, in the tent, at the same time as Belle and Sebastian headlined the Mountain Stage.
But what do I know?
Four Tet are deffo Saturday
Four Tet are deffo Saturday night headliner, according to GM on FB.
But that's probably only news to me, you lot probably knew this already.
I have to say I really don't
I have to say I really don't get Four Tet and was really surprised that they were headline material
i'm not much of a dance music
i'm not much of a dance music aficionado, but what kieron hebden does is a lot more interesting
he's been plugging away at it for 20 years too - so he's not just some suddenly succesful 20-something
not sure i'll watch him play as he won't actually 'play' - and watching a guy twiddling knobs on an FX panel is never my idea of a great live experience
but the music is unquestionably beautiful and rich
there might be something in it for you, kras, if you go back a ways
2005's 'everything ecstatic' is pretty wonderful
as is 2003's 'rounds'
try this one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ue7f8KMPKB4
For me the main headliners
For me the main headliners are a little underwhelming, but overall I think it is a pretty great lineup.
I’m with OAP DUB
Headliners this year are Meh but lots to like lower down the bill. Car Seat Headrest will be our festival highlight regardless of when/where they play - Teens of Denial and Twin Fantasy are two brilliant albums and they’ll play a selection of songs from each. 25 artists and counting on my Green Man playlist, so we’ll be plenty busy enough.
Nathan replied on Permalink
Do you have the updated twin
Do you have the updated twin fantasy?
Yes - it’s wonderful, for
Yes - it’s wonderful, for anyone not sure about Car Seat Headrest or put off by the silly name, have a listen to last year’s re-release of Twin Fantasy - it”s quite something