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Glastonbury 2011: 10 new bands you must see!

Anna Calvi John Peel, Saturday, 15:30-16:20 Catch the haunting sounds of one of the debuts of the year on the John Peel Stage. Grouplove The Park, Friday, 12:00-12:30 Such a perfect Glastonbury band in my opinion! Guaranteed to brighten your day and … Continue reading

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Festival Guide 2011: Part 2

Continuing on with some of my recommended festivals this summer. And a rather folky bunch… End of the Road One of my personal favourite line-ups of the summer. End of the Road boasts both Marling and Newsom on the same bill, … Continue reading

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Christmas Gifts Part 1

A few nice Christmassy and not so Christmassy things to say thanks for reading this year and to wish you a very Happy Christmas. Free Daughter EP Elena Tonra was my New Treat #19 in April. She’s back, now as Daughter … Continue reading

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Festival Review: 6fest 2010

So, 6music was saved! This happened a few weeks ago of course but on Saturday night there was a big party to celebrate and for those who managed to get tickets, it was a blast! The line-up was totally secret … Continue reading

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Ellen and the Escapades UK Tour!

Get your tickets now kids!

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Festival Review: Summer Sundae Weekender 2010

Summer Sundae 2010, as in many past years, boasted a pretty brilliant line-up. For a small festival, it gets pretty good bands and also a wide range of music with a bit of something for everyone. This year the headliners … Continue reading

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Summer Sundae: 5 Must Sees!

One of my favourite festival line-up’s this year is Summer Sundae, where I am headed later today. Alot of the bands playing would fit nicely on this blog but if you want to seperate the good from the very very … Continue reading

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Festival Review: Glastonbury 2010!

How to start?! Well, this weekend was simply the best of my life. Glastonbury is the most amazing, magical and brilliant place in the world. This year was the 40th anniversary and there was such a wonderful feeling of celebration about. I … Continue reading

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My 10 Bands to go see at Glastonbury: 5. Ellen and the Escapades

My number 5 is the winners of the Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition Ellen and the Escapades. I LOVE this lot and have blogged about them lots before. I think I have seen them 4 times now, all in small venues … Continue reading

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Gig Review: Ellen Smith and Charlie Barnes @ Bar 1:22, Huddersfield

I have seen Ellen Smith many times before accompanied by her Escapades and as a band they are brilliant live. On Sunday I headed to the Charlie Barnes album launch in Huddersfield to see how she would do solo. She … Continue reading

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