Prince performed for 4 hours last night at the Hollywood Palladium beating the usual 3 hours plus of a Springsteen show.
A 12 song set including the covers Chaka Khan’s “Ain’t Nobody” and the Micheal Jackson song “Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough” continued with a further 5 songs and then a third encore that pushed the gig to a 2.15am finish the other comparison to the Boss and his current touring band was the 12 man Horn section THE POWER GENERATION HORNS including some great sax solos even the guitar solo in “Purple Rain” was replaced with a sax solo, Janeille Monae and Lianne La Havas made guest appearances
Having visited the “Live At Leeds “ May day event over the last four years, this coming year in 2017 the one day event is bigger and larger than ever with more venues added. Its a very Impressive line up with additional Bands playing over the weekend, Performing:
We have some excellent boxing day news for you… our first set of bands for Live at Leeds 2017!
Included in the lineup are Radio One favourites SLAVES, Indie-Crooners WILD BEASTS, two classic indie bands WHITE LIES and THE PIGEON DETECTIVES plus as always the best selection of new and emerging national artists. You can check out the new artists we’re excited about on our ‘Ones to Watch’ feature on our Facebook page. There is much more to come with over 100 artists yet to be announced.
In the past Ive seen some amazing sets from BRAIDS and ANTLERS along with many more
Green Man is one of the best UK festivals, Its a very well organised and again this year offers another sterling line-up set in the beautiful Brecon Beacons with the Black Mountains as the stage backdrop.
A beautiful compact site and smart programming is the key to Green Man. With over a decade of experience behind it, it has established a loyal fan base and a cool but relaxed reputation. As might be expected of a boutique festival, it offers a great range of fun and cerebral activities, and is welcoming to both families and younger discerning urbanites. Musically, it’s a deluge of delight with echoes of its folkish beginnings and a distinct feel for the hottest acts of the season. The giant effigy of the Green Man himself stands on a hill witnessing the proceedings, disappearing in a blaze at the end of the last day. It is definitely a bit Wicker Man with a Welsh pagan twist. Add to this a 24-hour licence and a top range of inexpensive food stalls and you’ve got a definite winner.
Music highlights: Courtney Barnett, The Fall, Father John Misty, Goat, Hookworms, Hot Chip, Matthew E White, St Vincent, Super Furry Animals, Viet Cong
Hot Chip will headline the Friday night of the festival, which takes place at Glanusk Park in the Brecon Beacons from August 20-23. St Vincent, meanwhile, will close the festival on the Sunday evening.
The Fat Angel Sings 