Too many American bands

[Insomaniac]

How about Mogwai? If they can have Explosions in the Sky then surely a less formulaic (and much better) post-rock band could be a possibility.

But I might add, keep the Non-UK bands as they are the main reason I go.

[petemania]

How about Mogwai? If they can have Explosions in the Sky then surely a less formulaic (and much better) post-rock band could be a possibility.

But I might add, keep the Non-UK bands as they are the main reason I go.

Edited September 21, 2009 by petemania

[Fat_Buddha]

The Bees!

Are they still going?

[SweepingTheNation]

Yes, and they played in 2007. (Mogwai didn't, though)

[petemania]

Yes, and they played in 2007. (Mogwai didn't, though)

[DragKnuckles]

I think the following British bands could possibly headline:

- Gomez

- The Divine Comedy

- Turin Brakes

They would not be first on my list but I think they all have the ability, quality and back catalogue to rock the Garden Stage...not many more fit the bill though i'm afraid...

Top non-British headliners could be:

- Decemberists

- Sufjan Stevens

- Bright Eyes

[almal]

oops, wrong thread

Edited September 21, 2009 by almal

[Swindlebiscuit]

On the British front...

I think Belle & Sebastian would be brilliant headliners.

And hows about Portishead, Echo and the Bunnymen, Jarvis Cocker, Spiritualized, Ray Davies or even Elbow? Probably pushing it a little with all of those, but perhaps just within the bounds of possibility (particularly DJ "All Thumbs" Cocker).

More "recent" Brit bands that haven't been mentioned - can't think of any.

But really, I just want Chas n Dave. No joke of a word of a lie.

[fogged]

Book Portishead to headline and I'll buy my ticket the second they go on sale.

[perfectpassion]

Dragknuckles...Turin Brakes would be wonderful ....The Divine Comedy would be divine.... But The Duke & The King to headline would be sublime who cares where they are from. "In music the passions enjoy themselves"

[bennyhana22]

I know I'm almost certainly not going to get to go to EOTR 2010, but in my altruistic way, a couple of suggestions for American bands to headline 2010 (or maybe 2011...?! )

1. Mentioned them before, but with the variety of performance and material and a back catalogue with almost nothing but excellence: EELS

2. Hopefully I won't be shot down for this, but I think DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE would fit very well into the EOTR stable...

Ben

[Swindlebiscuit]

But really, I just want Chas n Dave. No joke of a word of a lie.

[DragKnuckles]

2. Hopefully I won't be shot down for this, but I think DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE would fit very well into the EOTR stable...

[Swindlebiscuit]

*Loads gun, takes aim...*

[Elfy]

I'd go and see Death Cab for Cutie......

......any band named after a Bonzo's song is fine by me

PS I like their music too

[MattL80]

Dragknuckles...Turin Brakes would be wonderful ....The Divine Comedy would be divine.... But The Duke & The King to headline would be sublime who cares where they are from. "In music the passions enjoy themselves"

[bennyhana22]

I am a fan...although saw them at Latitude last year and they did not blow me away...however...I think if they stuck to PLANS and a few others they could be great on the Garden Stage.

...if we get shot down, we get shot down together

[ljsawyer]

If Death Cab had more songs like I Will Possess Your Heart, I'd probably like them a lot more. But otherwise I'd probably leave after hearing that song

[geofelgie]

Guillemots maybe with a third album by then

Turin Brakes would indeed be a good call

Patrick Wolf?????

But all of these could really be second on the bill, to Eels, The National and The Polyphonic Spree respectively of course.

(it's not like I want much )

[fogged]

I love Eels on some tours, but not others. The With Strings tour was good, but the rocking one that followed didn't get me at all. The Evening With Eels tour last year was perfect. Never thought I'd hear Elizabeth on the Bathroom Floor (and plenty of others from E-SB) until then.

Also, The National YES PLEASE.

[almal]

Guillemots maybe with a third album by then

Turin Brakes would indeed be a good call

Patrick Wolf?????

But all of these could really be second on the bill, to Eels, The National and The Polyphonic Spree respectively of course.

(it's not like I want much )

[Reverend Sermon]

Personally I'd have liked to have seen more British bands purely because I like it when I can follow bands which is a bit difficult with those based overseas. Having said that I've just posted a wish list for 2010 and there's quite a few Americans in it.

I wonder whether it's the UK not producing as much music to my taste as once upon a time or is it just that the media in general has developed a predilection for American bands.

[Splainc]

DCFC would be excellent but sign up The Postal Service too and make a weekend out of it

Joanna Newsom would be amazing. So suited for her

[bennyhana22]

DCFC would be excellent but sign up The Postal Service too and make a weekend out of it

Joanna Newsom would be amazing. So suited for her

[Slintank]

Simon and Sofia happen to like Americana, and book bands they like. If you want a festival based around English bands I suggest you look elsewhere.