The Staves , oh and did I mention Alabama shakes?

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come on, before they get too big 

GAster's picture GAster replied on

Would love to see the staves @ GM.

I've just searched Alabama Shakes on youtube. Hmmm. Not really my cup of tea, but fair enough if others like 'em.

Cyfarthfa1's picture Cyfarthfa1 replied on

Solid.

I like what I've heard of The Alabama Shakes.

Not getting the Commitments refererence though.

But I do detect a (pleasant) hint of Creedence Clearwater Revival.

And what's not to like in a band with a singer with a big voice like that and a beat up SG and a musicological  reference to the great Jug Band The Mississippi Shieks.

Not a Uke in sight, nor a flute or a cardigan.

It is possible to have too much twee in one's life.

 

GAster's picture GAster replied on

Saw the Staves again last night at the Kazimier in Liverpool - absolutely stunning. They silenced the crowd just as they did when they played the K supporting Michael Kiwanuka in February. I must say they have a good line in onstage banter in addition to having beautiful voices and songs. They're on tour at the moment so if they're appearing anywhere near you I heartily recommend going to see them.

C'mon Green fella - book 'em - they'd go down a storm I'm sure.

 

blackpumpkinhead replied on

Went to see other lives a couple of weeks ago,they were supported by The Magnetic North--two from Erland and the carnival with Hannah Peel,they had such a rich sound and it was good to see a band enjoying playing.

            Going tomorrow to see The Dandy Warhols,i know that will get me disapproving looks,but there one of my guilty pleasures and put on a tremendous live show,and none of this one hour show rubbish which seems the trend now.

 

blackpumpkinhead replied on

Spoke to erland Cooper afterwards who said they are working on a new Erland and the Carnival album but Latitude was the only confirmed festival so far.

 

Krasnyi's picture Krasnyi replied on

Sort it out oh Green One. And while yer at it don't forget Euros, Race Horses, Cate le Bon, 9 Bach, James Yorkston and First Aid Kit or i'm not coming!

Kate.harrison1 replied on

I agree about Erland and the Carnival, saw them at Standon Calling a couple of years ago and they were really great. I have asked for this before too but we were blown away by Devendra Banhart when we saw him after giving up on a dreadful performance by Dylan at Hop Farm the year before last.  He was so entertaining, such a great live performance; bit folky, bit poppy, certainly wacky! Get him over here please....Green Man bur E and t Carnival has to be a great and easy booking sureley?

Krasnyi's picture Krasnyi replied on

E&TC have been at two of the last 3 GMs so maybe not so likely, better chance of the collaboration with Hannah Peel I'd have thought. Haven't heard much from Devandra recently but was quite disaappointed with him back at GM 2007 (I think or was it 2008?) when he invited a random woman onto the stage to perform - Beth Jeans Houghton's first break.

ray_rad's picture ray_rad replied on

dev at GM was one of the worst things i've ever seen

having loved his shows up until that point

dylan, of course, is never rubbish

unless you're not expecting him to be

peridot's picture peridot replied on

Some more announcements promised next week.

Hopefully no more of this psychedelic nonsense - I mean it's not as if anyone ever asked for it!

There's quite enough folk too ... and just the right amount of tweeness.

We need more bands that can make some noise.

peridot's picture peridot replied on

 

You mean people may be kept awake and have their weekend wrecked? I hope not.

peridot's picture peridot replied on

Well at least Dylan, to my knowledge doesn't treat audiences with contempt ... something that Van Morrison is well capable of ... although I don't think he will at GM.

I hope we get the rest of the line up this week. Wating is not building any excitement ... just boredom. It's probably because it's been so good so far.

We need something to engender debate and argument ... like Doves !

 

ray_rad's picture ray_rad replied on

bumping this as i saw the staves in london last night

they are going to kill at green man

would be perfect on the pub stage in that slot that first aid kit had in 2010

i've been listening to the records - which are growers - but the songs are much more powerful live

boy, those girls can sing...

GAster's picture GAster replied on

Agreed.

They're perfect for GM. And they're fantastic live.

(BTW Ray - The belief that sentences should not begin with the word 'and' is mistaken. And that's all there is to it. Bill Bryson told me so.)

ray_rad's picture ray_rad replied on

good banter too

camilla managed a "fuck off!" after the first song

which obviously endeared me to them big time

(i'm all for beginning a sentence with 'and', btw - as long as one knows why one's doing it.  and can handle the ensuing opprobrium)

peridot's picture peridot replied on

I saw The Staves in Cardiff last year and really looking forward to their GM set.

Hasn't there been some regulation enacted that requires all sentences to begin with 'so'? I assumed that we were being rebellious here and ignoring it, as most other forums appear to be compliant.

scousebaby's picture scousebaby replied on

So......

that's a no to so...

Really enjoying The Staves on Spotty-fi. 

Went to see Hannah Peel last year at the pub stage..walked out during the first song. didn't realise it was she of the annoying twee cover versions..

Silverbirch's picture Silverbirch replied on

Don't really know Staves too well but saw Michael K at the Ritz in May & had heard Staves were supporting & was looking forward to hearing them. Got there to find Jake Bugg on stage ... I don't like skiffle!