From the Grauniad
Belle and Sebastian, James Blake and Wild Beasts have been announced as the headliners for this year’s Green Man festival in the Brecon Beacons in Wales. The acclaimed festival marks its 13th year with a strong list of artists further down the bill, too, including White Denim, Battles, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Jason Isbell, Julia Holter, Michael Rother, Floating Points, Ezra Furman and Fat White Family (assuming they still exist by then) —-also Miracle Legion.
Am I slightly seasonally affectedly disordered – or is this a bit two cheers for the Green Man ?
I mean, Belle and Se-bloody- bastian ?
Field Day looks, in the words of the young folk, more better.
I’d put Isbell in as a headliner here, but who could rescue this ?
Anyone got XTC’s ‘phone number ?
poolhallrichard says
I’m plumping for End of the Road this year. Hopefully Jason Isbell will hang around the UK long enough to play but judging by last year, it doesn’t really matter. it’s just great discovering new music – even at my advanced old age… Realised how much time I spent/wasted at Glastonbury over the years seeking out familiar stuff.
Rob C says
Belle & Sebastian ? Well, whatever the weather.
Rob C says
Hello admin – I just tried to delete this as posted in haste as I’m rather grumpy at the moment ? (I’ve upwards inflected myself in the meantime- fuck it. Off to bed)
Lando Cakes says
Belle and Sebastian were brilliant at the Number Six festival last year. You might be pleasantly surprised…
Neil Jung says
Besnard Lakes are now on the bill. They’re very good indeed. I’ve no idea who Wild Beasts are. Is Keith Christmas not available?
nogbad says
Mike Absolom ? Nick Pickett ? Buzzy Linhart ?
Gnidrolog ?
Seriously, The Long Ryders would merk it fam.
duco01 says
Miracle Legion have reformed? Now that I didn’t know. Terrific band.
Bingo Little says
LOVE LOVE LOVE Miracle Legion.
Locust says
James Blake did a magical festival gig in Stockholm this summer.
I’m a fan of his albums, but I didn’t have high hopes for a great gig – especially not outdoors to a festival crowd – but it was sensational. Goosebumps all around, he really seduced the whole audience.