John Grant with Midlake

[cortezuk]

Saw John Grant at the Sage last night. A beautiful and honest performance. He said on stage that next time he tours he hopes Midlake will be with him. Afterwards I spoke with him and asked if he is doing a solo show or with Midlake at Glastonbury and he said that he hoped to have Midlake with him. Given that both are a EOTR it appears likely that they intend to perform together (well at least in John's mind!)

[Dibford and Son]

I read a review of John Grant's performance at SXSW last week. It said he was excellent and he was with Midlake. So I agree it bodes well.

Edited March 23, 2011 by Dibford and Son

[MattL80]

I would be very surprised if it didn't happen.

If not during their main sets, then later on in the tipi.

[bennyhana22]

Whilst I would be thrilled if this did happen, I wouldn't count your chickens...

I saw Midlake with JG supporting in November in Oxford. JG was 'solo' except for keyboard support from Midlake Keys man, Evan Jacob. It was fabulous, but the band were conspicuous by their absence. JG was also even more fabulous at Latitude last year with a non-Midlake backing band.

Personally I almost always enjoy a full band sound over a stripped down version (note: Ben Folds/Five) and JG is no exception. So I dearly hope that he either brings a band to EoTR or that the Denton boys step up to the plate for a live rendition of as much of Queen of Denmark as the generous EoTR set-lengths will allow.

Ben

[baroquepop]

That would be good. To progress further I think they may need each other. I was underwhelmed by the Courage of Others. John Grant's debut had its faults too (Midlake as backing musicians!). Still it would be great to hear them together.

[bennyhana22]

That would be good. To progress further I think they may need each other. I was underwhelmed by the Courage of Others. John Grant's debut had its faults too (Midlake as backing musicians!). Still it would be great to hear them together.

[baroquepop]

Hmmm,interesting. Ok, I'll put Courage of Others on this evening. I found it a disappointment after Van Occupanther, so I guess maybe more repeats are required.

[shoebox]

Nah, I'm with Mr Pop here (kind of), both pretty solid albums in my opinion, but the standout tracks on Van Occupanther and head and shoulders above anything on CoO. Those tracks alone just raise it up.

Still, thoroughly looking forward to Midlake. Saw them at The Tabernacle in Notting Hill last year, just after CoO came out and they were outstanding. In fact, the CoO tracks sounded considerably better in that live setting.

[bennyhana22]

Hmmm,interesting. Ok, I'll put Courage of Others on this evening. I found it a disappointment after Van Occupanther, so I guess maybe more repeats are required.

Edited March 28, 2011 by bennyhana22

[baroquepop]

Judging by how obscure Emanuel ATF are, you might be joining me in the ONLY row.

It seems I'm not a front row fan of Midlake, probably about 20th. Booked my ticket on Saturday, so will definitely be there. I have five more months to warm to The Courage of Others!

[RedRockRick]

Judging by how obscure Emanuel ATF are, you might be joining me in the ONLY row.

It seems I'm not a front row fan of Midlake, probably about 20th. Booked my ticket on Saturday, so will definitely be there. I have five more months to warm to The Courage of Others!