Just working out who I'm gonna see at this years Electric Picnic... I have my 18 top bands.. and then a further 34 bands I want to catch some of... Girl Band at EP 2015   Here is my Top 18 bands to see at the picnic, with comments. I'll be happy if I catch 80% of these.. Animal Collective (I really liked the album strawberry jam.. hard to know what … [Read more...] about Electric Picnic 2016 – previewer

REVIEW Jack Crossan Friday I arrived just before 3pm but it was after 5pm before my bed for the night was sorted. Queuing is a pain.. First up was a quick visit to The Word stage in Mindfield and I caught the last few tracks from Zack Boone, including 'Beautiful'. Strong Soulful Electronical Acoustic songs from Glen M with backing vocals by Carol McGowan... I will have to … [Read more...] about Electric Picnic 2015 Review

My thoughts on Electric Picnic 2014.. ========================= Friday THE STRYPES I suppose they are progressing.. Trailer Park, to Electric Arena, and now on the main stage. They are good, at what they do. Defnitely talented.. And some of their songs are fine. Not experimental enough for me. I just get the impression they are playing a genre of music, not creating … [Read more...] about Electric Picnic 2014 Review

I like this festival. Only been there twice, but it has enough music to keep me interested... On Friday I made the trip out to Ballinalough to see Darkside. And it was worth it. Excellent mix of cool beats, guitar and electronics. Here are my highlights.. John Grant Super songs. strong willed. glad I got to see him live at last. and up close. Gary Numan As I … [Read more...] about Body and Soul 2014 Review