also ich hab' mir nochmal das Cropredy Line Up für dieses Jahr genauer angeschaut. Also...ähmm....na,ja, ich will ja jetzt nicht allzu negativ rüberkommen, aber DAS sieht mir doch schon arg nach Sparprogramm aus:
Also wenn ich ganz ehrlich bin, muss ich zugeben, daß mich das nicht sonderlich anmacht!Thursday
Tickled Pink
Energetic English dance music that'll have you on your feet. Tickled Pink features Cropredy stage manager Simon Care on melodeon.
Hilary James & Simon Mayor
Mandolin virtuosi and talented multi-instrumentalists, Simon and Hilary will perform a beguiling mix of songs and tunes.
Jah Wobble
"A maverick talent, the bass-toting equivalent of Clint Eastwood's gunslinger" as The Observer put it, Jah Wobble turns his sights on English music. New! Read Bernie Forkin's review of Jah Wobble
Country Joe McDonald and his band
Country Joe is a great musician and entertainer. This is a rare chance to see this legendary Californian bandleader and songwriter in the UK. Find out more on Country Joe's website.
Friday
Big Eyed Fish
Banbury-based Big Eyed Fish is a four-piece which plays a wide variety of music ranging from Neil Young to Dave Matthews Band to Porcupine Tree.
Bob Fox
As well as compere-ing on Friday and Saturday,Bob Fox will perform a solo spot.
Stuey Mutch with Henry Nicol
A great young songwriter from Chipping Norton – he'll be accompanied by Cropredy veteran (remember Too Cool For Shorts in 1994?) Henry Nicol.
Edwina Hayes
Talented young singer-songwriter Edwina Hayes has a beautiful voice and great stage presence.
While and Matthews
Cropredy favourites Chris While and Julie Mathews will bring their unique blend of superb musicianship, wonderful vocal harmony and great self-penned songs.
The Muffin Men
Featuring Jimmy Carl Black (formerly with The Mothers Of Invention), The Muffin Men play scintillating arrangements of Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart material.
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
The Ukulele Orchestra will be playing great music performed with brio – and not a banjo in sight! "Awesome" – Time Out.
Richard Thompson
Friday 12 August features a headline solo performance by former Fairport member Richard Thompson. As well as playing on Friday, Richard will join Fairport on stage during the band's set on Saturday evening.
The Dylan Project
Great musicianship and a fabulous repertoire. Steve Gibbons interprets Bob Dylan's songs backed by PJ Wright on slide and pedal steel, Simon Nicol on guitar, and Dave Pegg on bass.
Saturday
Richard Digance
Ever-popular with the Cropredy crowd, Richard Digance is back – enjoy the music, humour and audience participation.
T & Latouche
Featuring T Carthy and Glen Latouche (the charismatic frontmen of reggae-folk fusion Edward II), this band features roots-reggae grooves, great harmonies and blistering brass.
Uiscedwr
The three young members of award-winning Uiscedwr perform a wide variety of material with tremendous energy, passion and style.
The Hamsters
A welcome return to Cropredy for The Hamsters. This rocking three-piece was described by Bob Harris as "...fabulous, one of Britain's very best live bands."
Beth Nielsen Chapman
The first Cropredy appearance by Nashville-based Beth Nielsen Chapman who is equally well-known as a fantastic songwriter and a great live performer.
Fairport Convention
Saturday 13 August will feature the customary extended set by Fairport Convention. Chris, Dave, Gerry, Ric and Simon will take the stage at about 8pm with 'sixth member' Rob Braviner in charge of the sound desk. During the set, Fairport will be joined by many guest artists and the repertoire will be wide-ranging.
Überwiegend Duos und Solos, "friends and family" und side projects! Also vom Hocker reisst es mich ja nun nicht gerade!
Aber ich will nicht meckern, das Drumherum wird wahrscheinlich wieder für alles entschädigen!
Viele Grüße,
J.