West Holts

[grumpyhack]

Sorry to jump back a dozen or so posts but if anyone could resurrect Sandy Denny I'd be there like a shot. One of the most beautiful voices in music of all time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2xODjbfYw8&list=PL5BC5B7A0ED75EBFB

[5co77ie]

Fire! Orchestra have been confirmed for Roskilde:

Edited January 15, 2014 by 5co77ie

[CaledonianGonzo]

Does he play "Where is the lid?" these days?

Being serious, I'm listening to his latest, "Didn't It Rain" and I'm pretty impressed. Enjoyable record so far. I'm not sure that he's well enough known for his music to top the bill, but I could see him 2nd or 3rd from the top. Actually, I could see him popping up on the Pyramid in the afternoon.

I don't think I'd go out of my way to see him, but if I happened to end up in front of a stage while he plays, I expect I'd enjoy the whole set.

Feels more the cup of tea of the crowd up at the Acoustic Stage.

[WS_Jack_III]

It won't happen but Pokey LaFarge would be great.

[rikkirascal]

Black Star aka Mos Def &. Talib Kweli are playing at The Forum at the end of May. They seem like plausible headliner for West Holts.

[Winslow Leach]

Black Star aka Mos Def &. Talib Kweli are playing at The Forum at the end of May. They seem like plausible headliner for West Holts.

By that logic SuperHeavy are big enough to headline the Pyramid.

[CaledonianGonzo]

Mos Def was due to headline it on his own a few years back - he had to cancel becuase his granny died.

[Winslow Leach]

Mos Def was due to headline it on his own a few years back - he had to cancel becuase his granny died.

Yes, but are collaborations automatically as big as their individual elements? I'm not saying they aren't, but it's an interesting question.

[Ted Dansons Wig]

I was thinking Hugh Laurie, headline worthy?

It'll be a sad day when that happens.

[tommyds]

Mos Def was due to headline it on his own a few years back - he had to cancel becuase his granny died.

He wasn't headlining, he was mid-afternoon, he got replaced by Nneka who turned out to be pretty good.

I'd like to think Black Star could headline but they are pretty niche, I'd see them whenever they played

[FloorFiller]

He wasn't headlining, he was mid-afternoon, he got replaced by Nneka who turned out to be pretty good.

I'd like to think Black Star could headline but they are pretty niche, I'd see them whenever they played

pretty sure he was supposed to be headlining because i remember people wondering how he was going to both headline West Holts and then perform on the Pyramid with Gorillaz for Sweepstakes

as for Black Star, though they may feature Mos Def they're probably not as known as him solo so couldn't see them headlining

[theboytaff]

He wasn't headlining, he was mid-afternoon, he got replaced by Nneka who turned out to be pretty good.

I'd like to think Black Star could headline but they are pretty niche, I'd see them whenever they played

I'm also pretty sure he was due to headline. I personally would prefer to see Jurassic 5 get the big slot....

[nickharley]

Yeah he was definitely due to headline.

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2010/jun/25/mos-def-cancels-glastonbury-2010

was absolutely gutted as well as I'd completely missed the Thom Yorke and Jonny set on the park that evening too!

[tommyds]

I'm also pretty sure he was due to headline. I personally would prefer to see Jurassic 5 get the big slot....

Fair enough, they must have shuffled round the line up when he pulled out because I saw Nneka and it was still light out.

[Mr.Tease]

Yeah he was definitely due to headline.

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2010/jun/25/mos-def-cancels-glastonbury-2010

was absolutely gutted as well as I'd completely missed the Thom Yorke and Jonny set on the park that evening too!

Yep, he was meant to headline on the Friday and was going to be with a full band, so I was very disappointed too, but fortunately they announced it in the morning, I think- I definitely heard the news when it was still quiet. I think I ended up seeing Thom Yorke by accident and then intended to see Gorillaz but changed by mind at the last minute and went to see the Flaming Lips instead- phew! Glad I went with my instincts!

[Alcatraz]

Black Star aka Mos Def &. Talib Kweli are playing at The Forum at the end of May. They seem like plausible headliner for West Holts.

Oh man that'd be the tits. A mix of Black Star material and each's own material would be a phenomenal show

[CaledonianGonzo]

They bumped Femi Kuti up the bill to headline in Mr Def's place.

[5co77ie]

anyone know the circumstances around why he didn't headline?

Edited: found it death in the family.

Edited January 16, 2014 by 5co77ie

[nickharley]

Yep, he was meant to headline on the Friday and was going to be with a full band, so I was very disappointed too, but fortunately they announced it in the morning, I think- I definitely heard the news when it was still quiet. I think I ended up seeing Thom Yorke by accident and then intended to see Gorillaz but changed by mind at the last minute and went to see the Flaming Lips instead- phew! Glad I went with my instincts!

Yeah I went and saw Flaming Lips too which definitely cheered me up a bit.

Although I'm a big fan of Mos Def I don't think I've heard any Blackstar, anything particular people would recommend?

[5co77ie]

Yeah I went and saw Flaming Lips too which definitely cheered me up a bit.

Although I'm a big fan of Mos Def I don't think I've heard any Blackstar, anything particular people would recommend?

[nickharley]

This should characterize my day at work haha!

Cheers, liking it already.

[Mr.Tease]

I think that's the only album they did together

[suzie sue]

I'd love Nehneh Cherry to play, new album out

[jeffie]

I'd love Nehneh Cherry to play, new album out

Really, excellent stuff, I asked about this before, but no-one seemed to know.

West Holts must please

[CaledonianGonzo]

She played 2 years back, but in the Dance Village and in Shangri La.

Though I suppose it's actually 3 years now.