Electric Picnic 2017 Discussion Only // No Ticket Sales

bodhrandude · 26-08-2017 04:44PM

Poorside wrote: »

Whoop whoop, can you get pics of the Salty dog please

Will try my best, it depends where we will get posted for work, but I've been in touch with someone from Gigs and Events forum by pm and will send on snaps to them of some of the build.

Former Former · 26-08-2017 04:46PM

bodhrandude wrote: »

Will try my best, it depends where we will get posted for work, but I've been in touch with someone from Gigs and Events forum by pm and will send on snaps to them of some of the build.

Wait. Are you volunteering all week??

bodhrandude · 26-08-2017 04:53PM

Some more enduring memories of Picnics past.

Le Bruise · 26-08-2017 04:57PM

Having only been privy to the song 'progress' before they were announced, Public Service Broadcasting have now become one of my must sees!

What with the buzz about them on here alone, will the Body & Soul stage be able to take the crowd do folk reckon??

This week really can't go quick enough!

bodhrandude · 26-08-2017 04:57PM

Former Former wrote: »

Wait. Are you volunteering all week??

Yeah I go down on Sunday evening and do four six hour shifts from Monday to Thursday and then I'm a free wristbanded man to enjoy the festival till Monday.

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

alastair · 26-08-2017 05:02PM

Le Bruise wrote: »

Having only been privy to the song 'progress' before they were announced, Public Service Broadcasting have now become one of my must sees!

What with the buzz about them on here alone, will the Body & Soul stage be able to take the crowd do folk reckon??

This week really can't go quick enough!

I've seen PSB in the Button Factory, and enjoyed the gig, but I'll probably avoid them at EP for the very reason you imply - I reckon it'll be swamped. Could be wrong, and it's dependent on clashes, but I'm expecting to be elsewhere.

26-08-2017 05:22PM

Peterd66 wrote: »

Surprised by the amount of consensus about bands to see and past highlights. I'd agree with most, other past highlights for me would also include Explosions in the Sky (1st time), Benjamin Clementine, Paul Buchanan (blue Nile) body and soul, the National main stage, Jap All-stars little big tent, crystal castles main stage.

I'd agree with whoever mentioned Jazz (or Soul, preferably Northern). Given diversity of stages you think there might be room for a racous new Orleans jazz type tent or some Northern Soul djs.

Thanks to whoever recommend Dr Jake's, great album and on my to see list.

P

Clementine, Buchanan & National all superb. Last particularly as it was kinda stormy and the atmosphere suited the material.

Blue Nile in 2006 also great. Sunday main stage circa 3pm. Fab set but wrong time & wrong stage.

haitens · 26-08-2017 05:24PM

Ferris_Bueller wrote: »

A friend wrote to EP on facebook and they said that only certain campsites will be open on the Thursday night, so if you have a particular campsite chosen you might not be able to camp there on the Thursday night.

Oh that changes everything for me if Joplin isn't open on Thurday:(

Skibunny77 · 26-08-2017 06:03PM

Anyone know what day Paul Kelly will be playing, love his new album, looking forward to seeing him..

GidCudi · 26-08-2017 06:13PM

Anyone got any clue what the Humans of the Sesh performance will be?

thebusher · 26-08-2017 06:21PM

Got this in Argos today based on an earlier post by someone on here. Insulated cooler bag 16.99

Cold Capt. Morgan all weekend I hope.

Cheers to whoever posted it originally.

Stillill42 · 26-08-2017 06:34PM

Peterd66 wrote: »

Surprised by the amount of consensus about bands to see and past highlights. I'd agree with most, other past highlights for me would also include Explosions in the Sky (1st time), Benjamin Clementine, Paul Buchanan (blue Nile) body and soul, the National main stage, Jap All-stars little big tent, crystal castles main stage.

I'd agree with whoever mentioned Jazz (or Soul, preferably Northern). Given diversity of stages you think there might be room for a racous new Orleans jazz type tent or some Northern Soul djs.

Thanks to whoever recommend Dr Jake's, great album and on my to see list.

P

Benjamin Clementine was brilliant alright. Portishead, the Cure, David Byrne and Annie all on my list too, with a shout out to Eels on the main stage 3 years ago (?). They were great craic. Big regret was missing Arcade Fire in 2005. My brother still talks about it in hushed tones.

sally cinnamon89 · 26-08-2017 06:48PM

thebusher wrote: »

Kasabian rockin Reading here.

Thought at one stage we might have got them. Shame.

Not really

26-08-2017 07:07PM

What about missed gigs? My biggest regrets -

Chic in the Electric Arena 2009 - pals loved it, shouldn't have opted for Madness. Chic were great in 2014 but I reckon the EA show was the one to be at.

Beastie Boys (twice) 2007 - no idea why i missed the Crawdaddy gig on the Sunday, but they clashed with the Jesus & Mary Chain comeback on Sat night. Maybe a big mistake, especially not to get there for the last 30 mins, and I'm going to be reminded about this forever by regular posts here.

Sonic Youth in 2007 also - did they do Daydream Nation or is my memory playing tricks?

And btw for great gigs can I add in Grandaddy in 2012.

Effects · 26-08-2017 07:11PM

thebusher wrote: »

Got this in Argos today based on an earlier post by someone on here. Insulated cooler bag 16.99

Cold Capt. Morgan all weekend I hope.

Cheers to whoever posted it originally.

Won't last all weekend.

Poorside · 26-08-2017 07:13PM

GidCudi wrote: »

Anyone got any clue what the Humans of the Sesh performance will be?

Best way to carry a bag of cans

gandalfio · 26-08-2017 07:34PM

Seathrun66 wrote: »

What about missed gigs? My biggest regrets -

Chic in the Electric Arena 2009 - pals loved it, shouldn't have opted for Madness. Chic were great in 2014 but I reckon the EA show was the one to be at.

Beastie Boys (twice) 2007 - no idea why i missed the Crawdaddy gig on the Sunday, but they clashed with the Jesus & Mary Chain comeback on Sat night. Maybe a big mistake, especially not to get there for the last 30 mins, and I'm going to be reminded about this forever by regular posts here.

Sonic Youth in 2007 also - did they do Daydream Nation or is my memory playing tricks?

And btw for great gigs can I add in Grandaddy in 2012.

David Byrne and St Vincent, don't know what I was thinking missing that. Biggest highlight has to be Metronomy in 2011, followed closely by Portishead

bodhrandude · 26-08-2017 08:07PM

Seathrun66 wrote: »

What about missed gigs? My biggest regrets -

Chic in the Electric Arena 2009 - pals loved it, shouldn't have opted for Madness. Chic were great in 2014 but I reckon the EA show was the one to be at.

Beastie Boys (twice) 2007 - no idea why i missed the Crawdaddy gig on the Sunday, but they clashed with the Jesus & Mary Chain comeback on Sat night. Maybe a big mistake, especially not to get there for the last 30 mins, and I'm going to be reminded about this forever by regular posts here.

Sonic Youth in 2007 also - did they do Daydream Nation or is my memory playing tricks?

And btw for great gigs can I add in Grandaddy in 2012.

I thought Madness was great, I wasn't into funk as much back then so gave Chic a miss although I did catch the Sugarhill Gang earlier in the day. The new Madness stuff didn't grab me as much and I couldn't believe they didn't play One Step Beyond, which is one of my favourites.

26-08-2017 08:50PM

bodhrandude wrote: »

Seathrun66 wrote: »

What about missed gigs? My biggest regrets -

Chic in the Electric Arena 2009 - pals loved it, shouldn't have opted for Madness. Chic were great in 2014 but I reckon the EA show was the one to be at.

Beastie Boys (twice) 2007 - no idea why i missed the Crawdaddy gig on the Sunday, but they clashed with the Jesus & Mary Chain comeback on Sat night. Maybe a big mistake, especially not to get there for the last 30 mins, and I'm going to be reminded about this forever by regular posts here.

Sonic Youth in 2007 also - did they do Daydream Nation or is my memory playing tricks?

And btw for great gigs can I add in Grandaddy in 2012.

I thought Madness was great, I wasn't into funk as much back then so gave Chic a miss although I did catch the Sugarhill Gang earlier in the day. The new Madness stuff didn't grab me as much and I couldn't believe they didn't play One Step Beyond, which is one of my favourites.

They were great alright, and some pals from Mayo ended up onstage with them for Night Boat To Cairo at the end. Serious envy at not joining them, and not getting onstage with Iggy the year before.

Sugarhill Gang a big miss for me too. Forever annoyed with myself for that.

mgkelly · 26-08-2017 09:02PM

For those 'craving' some jazz, earlier, I am streaming some FLoating Points at present, & the track Silhouettes is loaded with jazz signatures. A wee bit 1970's jazz in places - can nearly see Starsky & Hutch motifs in my mind - a wee bit Herbie Hancock c. Headhunters era; but none the worse for it! What can I say - 'nice'!
8-)

ghostdancer · 26-08-2017 09:11PM

mgkelly wrote: »

For those 'craving' some jazz, earlier, I am streaming some FLoating Points at present, & the track Silhouettes is loaded with jazz signatures. A wee bit 1970's jazz in places - can nearly see Starsky & Hutch motifs in my mind - a wee bit Herbie Hancock c. Headhunters era; but none the worse for it! What can I say - 'nice'!
8-)

his album was quite jazz-y and he toured it with a band, but he's going to be solo at EP, so it'll be much more dance music-y, which is what he is mostly known for.

MJohnston · 26-08-2017 09:38PM

I just realised Run the Jewels have their brilliant DJ Shadow collaboration in their recent setlists, love this tune (and the video):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUC2EQvdzmY

mgkelly · 26-08-2017 09:39PM

ghostdancer wrote: »

mgkelly wrote: »

For those 'craving' some jazz, earlier, I am streaming some FLoating Points at present, & the track Silhouettes is loaded with jazz signatures. A wee bit 1970's jazz in places - can nearly see Starsky & Hutch motifs in my mind - a wee bit Herbie Hancock c. Headhunters era; but none the worse for it! What can I say - 'nice'!
8-)

his album was quite jazz-y and he toured it with a band, but he's going to be solo at EP, so it'll be much more dance music-y, which is what he is mostly known for.

I'll take it anyhow!

DanielSwords · 27-08-2017 07:16AM

Am I right in saying there's normally a shop in Wilde that sells camping chairs etc? Thinking of not buying a chair or mat and just picking one up there to lighten the load for the walk.

alastair · 27-08-2017 07:42AM

Peterd66 wrote: »

I'd agree with whoever mentioned Jazz (or Soul, preferably Northern). Given diversity of stages you think there might be room for a racous new Orleans jazz type tent or some Northern Soul djs.

Okay, not jazz as such, but for a dose of New Orleans brass band sounds, keep in mind that both Booka Brass Band, and Stomptown Brass will be playing once again - Irish acts that more than hold their own in the scene.

gandalfio · 27-08-2017 08:28AM

Just discovered the old rucksack has seen it's final days. Any recommendations for reasonably priced stores in the Dublin area?

Peterd66 · 27-08-2017 08:54AM

Agreed they are very worthy options but a whole area or stage with some imports would be good as well.
It seems they have dropped the heritage acts in last few years, the likes of Gill Scott Heron, Family Stone, Jimmy Cliff etc. Focus seems to be on reggae.

Saying all this I don't know where I'd fit it in the weekend schedule.

Re Those Charming Men scheduling I think we should start a campaign to get them moved to 17.00 Friday on Salty Dog. Let's bombard Twitter @epfestival and facebook page. Otherwise a lot of teenagers will go unkicked untill Sat evening.Ã႒Â°Ã…Â¸Ã‹Å“Ã…Â½

Tea-a-Maria · 27-08-2017 09:24AM

gandalfio wrote: »

Just discovered the old rucksack has seen it's final days. Any recommendations for reasonably priced stores in the Dublin area?

Ramblers Way on Mary Street is a good shout. Have also heard good things about Base Camp on Henry Street but I must admit I haven't picked up anything there myself.

Lzmunky · 27-08-2017 09:50AM

DanielSwords wrote: »

Am I right in saying there's normally a shop in Wilde that sells camping chairs etc? Thinking of not buying a chair or mat and just picking one up there to lighten the load for the walk.

Id buy a proper one if I were you, the chairs they sell there don't hold up well, but then I'm 15 stone and need a crane to get me out of camping chairs.

askU · 27-08-2017 09:53AM

alastair wrote: »

Okay, not jazz as such, but for a dose of New Orleans brass band sounds, keep in mind that both Booka Brass Band, and Stomptown Brass will be playing once again - Irish acts that more than hold their own in the scene.

Cool

Stomptown Brass describes themselves as 'A New Orleans style urban brass band based in Dublin'. Sounds good ðŸ˜€

Booka Brass Band are Ireland's first (and currently only) New Orleans style Brass Band.
-I heard they're very good live.

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