Just when you thought life couldn’t get any better, something always surprises you. In this case, Bristol-based band Last Casanovas (originally Late Night Fiasco) aren’t so much of a surprise, more an explosion of creativity and talent! Their combination of musical instrumentals and innovative yet haunting lyrics generate a tantalising image of the future of rock/indie.
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Friday 27th until Sunday 29th August 2010 @ Secret Location, Northamptonshire
It felt like most of Bristol had upped sticks to live in the flamboyant, glittery, eco conscious land of Shambala for a few days. If only this festival existed all the time, 365 days a year, down a spankly little portal. Whipping on a furry lion suit and faux diamond encrusted headband, we could simply take a shimmy ‘Shambala break’. Be there dancing with men in tight pink trousers and women in purple wigs - kids dressed as monsters. But unfortunately this world doesn’t sit next to the KitKats in the vending machine at work and we have to make do with the Shambalic festival pleasure but once a year.
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Friday 27th until Sunday 29th August 2010 @ Little John’s Farm, Reading
Featuring Performances From: Gogol Bordello, Streetight Manifesto, Delphic, Lostprophets, Guns N Roses, Rolo Tamassi, Hadouken, Dizzee Rascal, The Libertines, Ash, Limp Bizkit, Cypress Hill, Weezer, Paramore, Blink 182
Reading Festival 2010 kicked off, in a true British fashion, with rain and lots of it! Naturally this was never going to dampen spirits though, just tents and summer wardrobes. Having bought some wellies and much needed ponchos, I set out to see as many of the bands I had put a mental ‘tick’ next to and with such a strong line up this year, there was bound to be overlaps and hidden gems.
Saturday 28th until Monday 30th August 2010 @ Old Duke, Bristol
Yes, Old Duke Jazz Festival is back for another long Bank Holiday Weekend of live, outdoor jazz! Nothing beats a sunny August afternoon on King Steet’s cobbles listening to the best in jazz from Bristol and beyond.
Highlights this year include Edenheight, Phantom Limb and Flash Harry on Saturday, Top Shelf Jazz, The Jiveoholics and Eddie Martin And The Little Big Horns on Sunday, and Maggie Reeday With Cass’ Allstars and Jeremy Huggett’s Band Of Gold on Monday. Get down there!
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Friday 20th until Sunday 22nd August 2010 @ Glanusk Park Estate, Brecon Beacons
Featuring Performances From: The Flaming Lips, Beirut, Johnny Flynn, Laura Marling, Darwin Deez, Josie Long, DJ Yoda, Metronomy, Gold Panda
When you’re sat in your tent pitched in the Welsh valleys, wasted on cheap cider, full of reasonably priced nachos and having just seen The Flaming Lips enter the stage via a door in a naked woman’s vagina, you start to wonder why you ever bothered with festivals that aren’t Green Man.
Getting noticed as an electronic music outfit in Bristol is a thankless uphill struggle. Not because Bristol as a place makes it hard for aspiring producers you understand, quite the reverse in fact: Bristol has a long tradition of spearheading emerging genres and fostering the artists that define them, from the Wild Bunch to Massive Attack to Portishead, as well as Roni Size, DJ Die and Daddy Skitz, all giants in their field. The last few years have seen the rise of Dubstep, from Appleblim to the H.E.N.C.H crew and, well, you get the idea… The trouble is, with so many madly talented outfits knocking about, you have to be something really special to stand out.
Thursday 5th until Sunday 8th August 2010 @ Eastnor Castle Deer Park, Herefordshire
Featuring Performances From: Massive Attack, Thom Yorke, Mr Scruff, Bonobo, Mount Kimbie, Caribou, Craig Charles’ Fantasy Funk Band, Roy Ayres
The likes of MIA, Tinie Tempah and Lily Allen drew a slightly younger audience to this year’s Big Chill Festival, though there was still plenty to be found to satisfy the festival’s more seasoned patrons. Ever since The Big Chill’s humble beginnings as a small ambient dance festival in the Black Mountains of Wales, few would dispute that Friday night’s headliners, Massive Attack were the perfect band for the festival. Silhouetted in trademark eerie shadows and dim lighting, they delighted with their menacing austerity engrossing the eclectic audience. Safe From Harm, Angel and a minimal version of Teardrop led to a predictable but triumphant climax in Unfinished Sympathy, and an inspired crowd headed in the direction of the dance tent, ready to party long into the night.
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Friday 20th August 2010 @ The Prom, Bristol
Legion Of Many are a new electro pop band that sound like a blend of Daft Punk and Queen and were formed a year ago by Bristolian singer and producer Jeremy Goddard in his basement. Legion Of Many are characterised in part by their exuberant stage costumes inspired by rock, glam and clublife. According to the band anyone can join the Legion regardless of background or age all they have to do is be prepared to have a good time and connect with others.
Legion Of Many have been a rapidly growing movement since their debut last summer with acclaimed performances including WOMAD, Shambala, Notting Hill Carnival, Mayfair’s Sketch, headline shows at New York’s legendary Webster Hall, and a UK tour in December.
Have you joined the Legion?
“Summer Festivals used to be free you know?” those immortal words I’m forced to endure every year from my father as I contemplate yet another summer where I choose to spend hundreds of pounds of my pay packet on festival tickets. It’s safe to say that this year I’ve been more than over indulgent in a season that will see me take in at least three festivals within three months. It’s this statement that makes me question why I and so many others choose to shun summer holidays abroad in the guaranteed sun to run the risk of a dreary weekend camping in the great British countryside.
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Friday 13th August 2010 @ Queen’s Sqaure Sessions, Bristol
Featuring Performances From: Pepino, Pete Josef, Baraka, Roots Prescription
Head down to Queen Square after work for a free night of home-grown talent on a lazy summer evening. From jazz-funk and laid back soul to up-and-coming singer-songwriters, you won’t want to miss the best of the South West. There’s award-winning real ales from Bath Ales and a selection of fine, filling food - all the ingredients you’ll need for a special summer evening!
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