Any news on 2009 artists yet

[marooned]

I see you've announced next year's dates - MAY 29th to 31st - and indicated there will be discounted tickets available soon.

Well, just to whet our appetites, can you let slip just ONE name for 2009:

does it begin with KULA and end with SHAKER??

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Edited September 8, 2008 by marooned

[eFestivals]

I've just been told hat the first announcement, and early bird ticket sales, will happen this week.

It's no good asking me for details, cos I don't know.

[marooned]

...well thats good enough for me

Edited September 9, 2008 by marooned

[eFestivals]

i do know a little bit more now, in that they'll be at least two bands announced (possibly more, I guess it depends if they get firmed up this week).

The two that I know will be announced are not huge names, but they're very much the sorts of bands you'd expect to see at Wychwood, and both have a great reputation with those that know of them.

I'm not sure exactly when the announcement will be - "later this week" is all I know on the timing. But you'll be able to read about it first exclusively on eFestivals.

[Splatt]

Excited now! Wychwood 09 is definitely featuring in my Festival calendar again next year. I thoroughly recommend it to all, a great family friendly, compact festival which always has quality acts and manages to feel like a proper festival even though it's on a race course

[timespeedsup]

i do know a little bit more now, in that they'll be at least two bands announced (possibly more, I guess it depends if they get firmed up this week).

The two that I know will be announced are not huge names, but they're very much the sorts of bands you'd expect to see at Wychwood, and both have a great reputation with those that know of them.

I'm not sure exactly when the announcement will be - "later this week" is all I know on the timing. But you'll be able to read about it first exclusively on eFestivals.

[Golden Green]

Not fussed on Bellowhead, but Kissmet is a good call

[mr blue]

Not fussed on Bellowhead, but Kissmet is a good call

Edited September 12, 2008 by mr blue

[timespeedsup]

Is 258 days too early for a countdown do you think?

[Harrow Strongbow Ciderman!]

Bellowhead & Kissmet!

Will do nicely.

Now what's that article doing, implying that we need to get tickets fast or else.....?

[timespeedsup]

Any word on headline acts? ...say something Kool & Shakes or other stuff that is Wonderful perhaps?

[gratedenini]

Kool & The Gang?

Shakin Stevens?

[timespeedsup]

Anyone called Gandalf should be considered...... for something

Anyone recommended by Den should be highly considered.

Now here's a request. The lie of the land at this stage is that Mrs T will do but one fest next year. She has enjoyed both Wychwood and Beautiful Days and says it's really a toss up as to which one gets the 'better' line-up.

I like the 2 fests too, but BD currently associates with mud in my head, and so I'm prioritising Wychwood. So the line-up, and specifically, getting it to be 'better' than whatever BD comes up with, is of critical importance. & alas Bellowhead and Kissmet are not her bag. She'd enjoy them when there, but they do not entice. So I asked her what would, and of the artists mentioned, the cheapest would be Willie Nelson. I have my doubts on him being an acceptable price mind.

The other would be Beth Rowley, but she may be too big a current name right now to be affordable.

So really, I guess I'm hoping the Wychwood people can next name some inspiring act that is gonna appeal to someone who was around in the 70s and the 80s in many ways, has a sure-fire good voice, & has had the odd hit.

I don't ask for much, eh?

[marooned]

Bellowhead were ace at Stokes Bay - Kissmet, well, still prefer the real thing i.e. Kula Shaker.

Seen the 'turbanned troubadours' 5 too many times, I guess.

Just back from End of the Road - 15 times to Larmer Tree Gardens now, and just seen the best act ever on the Main Stage* - MERCURY REV. That place just cries out for someone to let absolute rip with an electric guitar and, at last, someone did! Come on young 'Wychwood Office'.........

* ...just MY personal opinion - I don't expect too many to share it - nor do I expect to be lynched!

[mr blue]

Bellowhead were ace at Stokes Bay - Kissmet, well, still prefer the real thing i.e. Kula Shaker.

Seen the 'turbanned troubadours' 5 too many times, I guess.

Just back from End of the Road - 15 times to Larmer Tree Gardens now, and just seen the best act ever on the Main Stage* - MERCURY REV. That place just cries out for someone to let absolute rip with an electric guitar and, at last, someone did! Come on young 'Wychwood Office'.........

* ...just MY personal opinion - I don't expect too many to share it - nor do I expect to be lynched!

[Harrow Strongbow Ciderman!]

Good shout on Mercury Rev. I'm not a fan as such but have liked what I've heard so far. They are 'Name Band' that would be recognised in my household. Plus IMO, Mercury Rev defo be a major improvement on The Divine Comedy. Don't go mad I'm not dissing The Divine Comedy, they are ok, it's just I think there are much better bands of that ilk.

Gandalf Murphy and The Slambovian Circus as suggested by Den is a good shout too. I know naff all about them but I've now heard many people say great things about them from their performance @ Rhythm Festival.

Even if they do sound like a slowed down/mellow version of Guns and Roses

Gandalf Murphy...official website - CLICK HERE

[Harrow Strongbow Ciderman!]

Plus any word on The Beetroot Kings a great up & coming band from Mansfield.

Get them booked before they break thru cos they'd be very affordable now. I'm in contact with Dan the Fiddle player if that helps and they have expressed interest to do festivals like yours next year.

They are kind of in the same vain as The Levs & The Wonderstuff although their music combines several genres and regardless of the fact that I love their sound, more importantly I believe they would suit Wychwood really well.

Live acoustic performance - CLICK HERE

Beetroot Kings...official website - CLICK HERE (inc taster of their tunes)

Enjoy xx

[timespeedsup]

Good shout on Mercury Rev. I'm not a fan as such but have liked what I've heard so far. They are 'Name Band' that would be recognised in my household. Plus IMO, Mercury Rev defo be a major improvement on The Divine Comedy. Don't go mad I'm not dissing The Divine Comedy, they are ok, it's just I think there are much better bands of that ilk.

Edited September 16, 2008 by timespeedsup

[5co77ie]

Blackbud should be back on the road in 2009.

[timespeedsup]

Blackbud should be back on the road in 2009.

[5co77ie]

A Silent Film would also be a good choice - as one of those small now but huge come the end of the summer type bands in Wychwood's The feeling, and Duffy style coups.

http://www.myspace.com/asilentfilm

Edited September 16, 2008 by 5co77ie
add linky

[Harrow Strongbow Ciderman!]

Blackbud should be back on the road in 2009.

[Harrow Strongbow Ciderman!]

Sorry, gonna show my ignorance now, but who are Blackbud? Better get myself off to You Tube 'em

[mr blue]

What about 22-20s? I just found out the're reforming. That's reconstructing, not amending their naughty ways

[Englishtony]

aaak ok.

BlackBud via You Tube