bookmark_borderT in the Park – so far

As promised here is a ‘quick’ recap of your feedback so far. The bands are listed in no particular order, with the acts I’ll be trying the hardest to catch in bold.

  • Ben Kweller – recommended by Gillian and Robyn
  • Thea Gilmore – tentatively recommended by David
  • Michael Franti – Gillian says “MUST see” and Mike confirms that he “should be excellent”
  • Spearhead – Another “MUST see” according to Gillian
  • Electric Six – “put on a great show” said Adrian
  • Mull Historical Society – recommended by Diamond Geezer, “must see” said Graybo, “Nice boys, good tunes” said Mike
  • Orbital – “oh God, yes, YES” climaxed Mike
  • Amy Winehouse – Mike suspects “that it might all come together on stage”
  • Alfie – recommended by Graybo, “definitely worth a punt” according to Mike
  • Glitterati – tentatively recommended by Adrian “They’re not bad”
  • Felix Da Housecat – recommended by Graybo, “could be terrific” said Mike
  • Basement Jaxx – recommended by ME and Mike
  • Carl CraigMike says to “expect plenty of musicality, variety and depth”
  • Tiga – “should be fun” said Mike
  • Mylo – “Hell yeah” said Mike
  • Chemical Brothers – “has to be done” says Mike and Rob “definitely wouldn’t miss” them
  • Groove Armada – are an “excellent live act” according to Mike and Rob agrees they “would probably be a lot of fun”
  • The Zutons – “Are really good” says Gillian
  • British Sea Power – like me, Mike has “heard good things from friends I trust”
  • Goldfrapp – “are pretty good live” according to Lyle, with Mike stating they are “definitely be one of my Must Sees”
  • Massive AttackLyle ponders “what can I say?” (in a MUST SEE kinda way), Mike remembers that “they were great when I saw them”
  • The Killers – Paulpod reckons I should “take the time to see them”
  • StellaStarr – again Paulpod reckons I should “take the time to see them”
  • The Rapture – are “brilliant live… have loads of energy” says Gillian

PHEW.

On Thursday and Friday I’ll be switching it around and giving you MY take on the acts appearing on the main stage, of course your comments are always welcomed, and hopefully by Saturday I’ll have managed to have invented a time travelling machine which will allow me to get to see all these great acts!

As a side note, special thanks to Mike (I’m not linking to him AGAIN). Your extensive comments are very much appreciated, and I’m formulating a proper way to thank you…

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Sunday on the NME Stage

Again, this is a bit more familiar territory for me, but I’d still love to hear your comments (and you only have to suffer this for another three days).

  • Massive Attack – no question really, MUST SEE.
  • NERD – Not sure about their second album, might be good live though?
  • Badly Drawn Boy – could live without seeing him, but good songs.
  • Goldfrapp – another band I’ve heard a few tracks of but not sure how they’d be live.
  • The Rapture – No thanks.
  • The Killers – Always makes me think of “Live Killers” by Queen. But are they any good?
  • Stellastar – Yet another “next big thing” band, allegedly.
  • Razorlight – Heard good things of them.
  • The Cribs – As in punk rocks The Cribs?

I’ll post a quick recap of your suggestions later on today.

bookmark_borderZero Invites

Oy Oy Oy!

Enough with the requests. You lot certainly didn’t waste any time finding my little corner of the internet, did you! The offer is now closed. If you asked and didn’t get one, tough. I’ve deliberately not given them all out as, and you may find this surprising, I’d like to keep some to give to friends, or at the very least, regular readers.

Note to self: Never offer anything for free again (ohh yeah, except I can’t charge for GMail invites.. ho hum)

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bookmark_borderCute Invitation

Six GMail invites are currently sitting in my account, itching to get out and about into the big wide world (web). Are you a caring, loving person who can devote the time needed to nurture one of these adorable invites? Do you have the energy to keep up with them as they grow and discover the world? The patience to let them learn and develop?

If you think you have the right qualities, get in touch. These cute little things are sure to go fast.

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bookmark_borderCloser

I have to admit I’ve been trying to get excited by the prospect of T in the Park but I’ve been failing. I just can’t seem to get worked up about it… however that’s beginning to change. Especially as, last night, I came home to a little envelope with the tickets and a nice little surprise. Hospitality passes baby!! (Seemingly this means little more than nice toilets and less of a mad crush, but it’ll do me fine!)

T in the Park tickets

Now if it’d just stop raining…

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bookmark_borderT in the Park #7

Saturday on the NME Stage

Moving away from the dance tent we head to the NME Stage. Rock music reigns, and I’ll feel a bit more comfortable over there (boy will I EVER look out of place in the dance tent). Once again, any advice or previous experience is welcomed.

  • Muse – MUST SEE! No arguments, I’ll probably ending up moshing next to my sister.
  • The Libertines – Not that fussed actually, never really got into them, but I’m sure they will be OK.
  • Wu Tang Clan – Could be good live, could be awful. Undecided as yet.
  • Keane – “miserable Coldplay-esque indie-lite” is fairly accurate. Not that fussed.
  • Funeral for a Friend – Heard of… had a single out a while back.. nu-metal/poprock I think?
  • British Sea Power – Will be asking round work as I know a couple of the guys like them.
  • The Zutons – Heard of, not heard.
  • Dogs Die in Hot Cars – Seemingly another “next big thing, well maybe the one after that..”
  • The Shins – Another THE band which automatically makes me think of them as something they are probably not.

I’ll recap all your feedback on Wednesday, after that it’s the main stage run down!