Slim Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Surely you might as well just go and see those sort of corporate acts at a sports ground in the UK or watch them on TV. Isn't the point of a festival that it should have some atmosphere and should be a genuinely organic event? And a little bit manic. This isn't really a festival though is it? One stage, evening only concerts, no or small scale camping, finished by 10pm. It's a series of three concerts in a tent really, though I could be proved wrong. Thats what the Peel one was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 It's a series of three concerts in a tent really ... Thats what the Peel one was. But didn't it end up needing govt support previously? Into the back pockets of already wealthy rock acts. If I'm wrong - if the thing pays for itself then it is up to the organizers what they do and good luck to them. I do not think that govt money should be best spent on big signature corporate rock acts or imitation indie groups. Much better for govt support to go to a variety of smaller events which nurture the culture in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemonday Posted July 3, 2009 Author Share Posted July 3, 2009 Gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimcalagon Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 Been giving it some thought and restricting it to bands who still play or where they could re-form... The Stooges (obviously it would have to be the Raw Power line up now:( ) Pop Will Eat Itself AC/DC The Prodigy Blondie Motorhead The Pogues The Cure David Bowie New York Dolls Devo Kraftwerk Echo And The Bunnymen (who are only a boat-ride away...) World Famous Audio Hacker Me First And THe Gimme Gimmes The Hives The Jesus and Mary Chain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted July 3, 2009 Share Posted July 3, 2009 The Stooges (obviously it would have to be the Raw Power line up now:( ) I think they've begun rehearsals with James Williamson taking over on guitar - as he did on Raw Power. Ron Ashton had switched to bass for Raw Power, so that position can't be filled by an original member and Mike Watt will therefore fill that role (as he did during the Ron Ashton reformation). Rather interesting that the stand-in Watt probably has a track record greater than most of the Stooges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimcalagon Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I think they've begun rehearsals with James Williamson taking over on guitar - as he did on Raw Power. Yes, this is what I'd heard a couple of weeks ago Ron Ashton had switched to bass for Raw Power, so that position can't be filled by an original member and Mike Watt will therefore fill that role (as he did during the Ron Ashton reformation). Rather interesting that the stand-in Watt probably has a track record greater than most of the Stooges. The thing that surprised me was that they managed to get James Williamson to play - the last I heard he was some kind of top exec at Sony Electronics (amazing, since he was supposedly the bad lad of the band) and hadn't touched a guitar for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Bawden Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Foo Fighters SoundGarden Pearl Jam Alice n chains Mudhoney I'll go with that plus chuck in Metallica, rage against the machine and system of a down I'll be happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemonday Posted July 23, 2009 Author Share Posted July 23, 2009 Little promo vid http://www.isle-of-man-bay-festival.com/preview.html Chicane - Saltwater Breath in Breath out and Relax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutley Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Probably controversial but personally I'd hate to see any local bands play at the festival. Yes it's great experience for the band and their Mums, Dads and girlfriends but given the opportunity I'd rather see an unknown/new/up coming band from further afield for my money than someone I can see down the Traff any time I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sausage Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Saw Davy Knowles latest video on Youtube and I think it would be great if he could get a slot in the festival somewhere. Assume he wont be playing too many IOM gigs between now and then so I think this would be a great 'homecoming' gig and would be a real manxie celebration for a boy done good !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneak Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Oasis Bon Jovi Chemical Brothers Orbital Prodigy Green Day Madonna Scissor Sisters Coldplay Faithless Daft Punk Basement Jaxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alibaba Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Gong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alibaba Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Heh.. Looks like I'm stalking you tonight Mr T. Saw Gong at Glasto too this year for the first time in eons. (they were just the ame) Not sure how well they'd go down at a festival in Douglas though. I take it we know each other then? Cool I'm off to see them in November. Woop. And I reckon even Douglas people would get into it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemonday Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 Dave Gilmour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Probably controversial but personally I'd hate to see any local bands play at the festival. Yes it's great experience for the band and their Mums, Dads and girlfriends but given the opportunity I'd rather see an unknown/new/up coming band from further afield for my money than someone I can see down the Traff any time I want. Agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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