If you type a band name, why not...

[Mr Ploppy]

As the singular greatest event of our lifetime draws closer, there seems to be more and more people on here asking if people are going to see certain bands.

For example, a post about Yeah Yeah Yeah, one about King Blues and one about David Guetta.

Lemme suggest that if you are a fan of the artist/band you are posting about and regardless of whether your thread is to say "made up they are playing","what time are they on" or "who else likes them" - why not include a brief opinion of the band too and why you like them.

As someone who is always seeking out new bands to watch and considering we only have 3 weeks, I do think posts about certain bands should be utilitised to not only comment, but to say what they sound like and why you like them.

Not a dig at any posters, but the David Guetta thread says...

"Anyone know if he's playing live or doing a DJ set?

If he plays live is he likely to have Chris Willis with him"?

Well, I would have much prefered to see 1 extra sentance to say what type of music it is and why you like them.

If I was asking a simple question about Neil Young (for example) I might tag on the end...

'Legend who plays folk & rock who will stun you with his acoustic renditions and rock you with his heavy rock guitar".

Hope I managed to explain that ok, mind you, I suppose I could have put it across better in just a few sentances but why say a little when you can say ALOT.

MrPloppy

(PS) Cant you tell I am getting over-excited now!!!!!!

[bombfrog]

As the singular greatest event of our lifetime draws closer, there seems to be more and more people on here asking if people are going to see certain bands.

For example, a post about Yeah Yeah Yeah, one about King Blues and one about David Guetta.

Lemme suggest that if you are a fan of the artist/band you are posting about and regardless of whether your thread is to say "made up they are playing","what time are they on" or "who else likes them" - why not include a brief opinion of the band too and why you like them.

As someone who is always seeking out new bands to watch and considering we only have 3 weeks, I do think posts about certain bands should be utilitised to not only comment, but to say what they sound like and why you like them.

Not a dig at any posters, but the David Guetta thread says...

"Anyone know if he's playing live or doing a DJ set?

If he plays live is he likely to have Chris Willis with him"?

Well, I would have much prefered to see 1 extra sentance to say what type of music it is and why you like them.

If I was asking a simple question about Neil Young (for example) I might tag on the end...

'Legend who plays folk & rock who will stun you with his acoustic renditions and rock you with his heavy rock guitar".

Hope I managed to explain that ok, mind you, I suppose I could have put it across better in just a few sentances but why say a little when you can say ALOT.

MrPloppy

(PS) Cant you tell I am getting over-excited now!!!!!!

[glastonbury2008]

Did you hear The Beatles are doing a special guest slot!

There gonna be playing the friday morning slot at the queens head.

They will be bringing Noel Gallagher and Jimi Hendrix on as special guests.

Be there!!! x

[Mr Ploppy]

Did you hear The Beatles are doing a special guest slot!

There gonna be playing the friday morning slot at the queens head.

They will be bringing Noel Gallagher and Jimi Hendrix on as special guests.

Be there!!! x

Edited May 29, 2009 by Mr Ploppy

[llcoolphil]

'baked beans on toast means you only have to cook 2 things if your hungry'

[Laura_Babs]

Well I would recomend seeing Cold War Kids because they were absolutely fab live in '07. Although I would say the first album is better than second so if anyone wants to check them out then that's the one I would go for. I'm hoping I'm gonna make it to see them again but think they are right before Blur meaning that I may have to miss them.

[JayLeeds]

What I'm going to see......(sorry if my musical knowledge is not great)......

Amadou and Mariam - A Senegalise mix of african rhythms and drums, sweet vocals by man and woman

Alberta Cross - Just a great south american blues/rock group - check them out

Easy Star All Stars - great reggae/dub covers act playing their three albums in their entirity over three days. Do not miss; Dub Side of the Moon!!!

The Specials - cos they're The Specials

Madness - Same as above.....ska dancing time!

Florence and the machine - bluesy/soulful diva over rocky/indie tracks. Moody

Steel Pulse - An old reggae group. Great for sunny weather....shit, cursed it!

Baaba Maal - African roots and rhthym with Jazz and soulful vocals

Ray Davies - To hear The Kinks classics

Roger McGuinn - To hear The Byrds classics

Dan Le sac Vs Scroobius Pip - Hip hop, clever vocals with humour

Iration Steppas - Leeds based dub sound system - brilliant!

Dreadzone - Dub/Reggae/D&B

2 Many DJ's - Mashing up all types of tracks with techno. When they're on it, they're amazing. When they're not they can be shit. Worth the gamble.

Tinariwin - Arab rock group.

Playing for Change - Know nothing but a covers band with supporting vocals and guests who are bound to be brilliant on Jazz World.

Eagles of death metal - Think Spinal Tap crossed with The Darkness.....ish

Wow, that's a lot. And wanna see many more, but I think I just planned a special weekend. Thanks man that was fun, great idea and thread. Maybe see you there, I'll be the one dancing!!

[Mr Ploppy]

Hey JayLeeds,

Now that is a great list and some great descriptions... gonna go through your list in the mornin'.

Ta la!

:-)

MrPloppy

[Laura_Babs]

What I'm going to see......(sorry if my musical knowledge is not great)......

Amadou and Mariam - A Senegalise mix of african rhythms and drums, sweet vocals by man and woman

Alberta Cross - Just a great south american blues/rock group - check them out

Easy Star All Stars - great reggae/dub covers act playing their three albums in their entirity over three days. Do not miss; Dub Side of the Moon!!!

The Specials - cos they're The Specials

Madness - Same as above.....ska dancing time!

Florence and the machine - bluesy/soulful diva over rocky/indie tracks. Moody

Steel Pulse - An old reggae group. Great for sunny weather....shit, cursed it!

Baaba Maal - African roots and rhthym with Jazz and soulful vocals

Ray Davies - To hear The Kinks classics

Roger McGuinn - To hear The Byrds classics

Dan Le sac Vs Scroobius Pip - Hip hop, clever vocals with humour

Iration Steppas - Leeds based dub sound system - brilliant!

Dreadzone - Dub/Reggae/D&B

2 Many DJ's - Mashing up all types of tracks with techno. When they're on it, they're amazing. When they're not they can be shit. Worth the gamble.

Tinariwin - Arab rock group.

Playing for Change - Know nothing but a covers band with supporting vocals and guests who are bound to be brilliant on Jazz World.

Eagles of death metal - Think Spinal Tap crossed with The Darkness.....ish

Wow, that's a lot. And wanna see many more, but I think I just planned a special weekend. Thanks man that was fun, great idea and thread. Maybe see you there, I'll be the one dancing!!

[Pilton]

What I'm going to see......(sorry if my musical knowledge is not great)......

Amadou and Mariam - A Senegalise mix of african rhythms and drums, sweet vocals by man and woman

Alberta Cross - Just a great south american blues/rock group - check them out

Easy Star All Stars - great reggae/dub covers act playing their three albums in their entirity over three days. Do not miss; Dub Side of the Moon!!!

The Specials - cos they're The Specials

Madness - Same as above.....ska dancing time!

Florence and the machine - bluesy/soulful diva over rocky/indie tracks. Moody

Steel Pulse - An old reggae group. Great for sunny weather....shit, cursed it!

Baaba Maal - African roots and rhthym with Jazz and soulful vocals

Ray Davies - To hear The Kinks classics

Roger McGuinn - To hear The Byrds classics

Dan Le sac Vs Scroobius Pip - Hip hop, clever vocals with humour

Iration Steppas - Leeds based dub sound system - brilliant!

Dreadzone - Dub/Reggae/D&B

2 Many DJ's - Mashing up all types of tracks with techno. When they're on it, they're amazing. When they're not they can be shit. Worth the gamble.

Tinariwin - Arab rock group.

Playing for Change - Know nothing but a covers band with supporting vocals and guests who are bound to be brilliant on Jazz World.

Eagles of death metal - Think Spinal Tap crossed with The Darkness.....ish

Wow, that's a lot. And wanna see many more, but I think I just planned a special weekend. Thanks man that was fun, great idea and thread. Maybe see you there, I'll be the one dancing!!