Anyone been watching.Coverage on sky Arts.
Tonight’s highlights were The Prodigy,Johnny Marr and the Pretenders.
Tomorrow it’s the Pet Shop Boys then Sunday Green Day.

Crikey the prodigy were on when I went in 2006! From memory there was them, foo fighters, goldfrapp, lou Reed, Coldplay, editors, proclaimers, Richard ashcroft and primal scream. Ahhh to be young

Keane playing tonight so I’ll record that, as I’m going to see Killers in Manchester. Also want to see Apollo Junction. They’re playing today and my mate is in the band.

Is Rory Gallagher playing?

You don't have to be young to go to iow festival ....I m 73 .5 years young and I go every year ...Great for families ...have a great grandson of 7 months turning up this year ...UTC

giveusaB wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 22, 2024 1:00 am

Anyone been watching.Coverage on sky Arts.
Tonight’s highlights were The Prodigy,Johnny Marr and the Pretenders.
Tomorrow it’s the Pet Shop Boys then Sunday Green Day.

PSB is tonight, on Sky Arts at 11.

dougcollins wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 22, 2024 10:04 am

Is Rory Gallagher playing?

Unlikely as he has been dead for nearly 30 years

dougcollins wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 22, 2024 10:04 am

Is Rory Gallagher playing?

Bit of a strange comment?

Stevie2112 wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 22, 2024 5:03 pm

Unlikely as he has been dead for nearly 30 years

Only 20 actually.

Sorry.

He was playing last time I was there.

Just caught up with last nights brilliant Johnny Marr. Sadly they only showed 3 Smiths ditties.
An old time Claret in his crowd.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6qb_voOxHw

One of the greatest moments in the history of the IOW festival

dougcollins wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 22, 2024 10:04 am

Is Rory Gallagher playing?

I got your point, even if the others didn't.

My dad went in 1969 when Dylan and The Who played.

Some great artists on at the festivals this summer but it's all got a bit has-been hasn't it?

Saw the brief highlights of The K’s on You Tube earlier. Excellent band - probably the best I’ve seen live this year.

South West Claret. wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 22, 2024 7:44 pm

Only 20 actually.

Died in June 1995 - nearly 30 by my reckoning…

Quicknick wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 22, 2024 11:29 pm

I got your point, even if the others didn't.

Pedantry of the highest order, I know - but wasn’t it Taste at The IOW Festival? That’s certainly the album I had…

Middle-agedClaret wrote: ↑

Sun Jun 23, 2024 5:48 pm

Pedantry of the highest order, I know - but wasn’t it Taste at The IOW Festival? That’s certainly the album I had…

It was and he went solo immediately after.

Middle-agedClaret wrote: ↑

Sun Jun 23, 2024 5:48 pm

Pedantry of the highest order, I know - but wasn’t it Taste at The IOW Festival? That’s certainly the album I had…

Yes, it was indeed Taste.

I forgive your pedantry being guilty of of it myself on the odd occasion.

I've spent much of my life as a pro guitarist and Rory was my biggest influence.

Can't believe I've sat through Mcfly for 20 mins while waiting for Scotland game to start

G’wan the simple minds!

dougcollins wrote: ↑

Sun Jun 23, 2024 6:35 pm

Yes, it was indeed Taste.

I forgive your pedantry being guilty of of it myself on the odd occasion.

I've spent much of my life as a pro guitarist and Rory was my biggest influence.

Thank you, Doug. Truly wasn’t trying to be a smartarse.
Although I have no musical ability, I was a huge Rory fan in my youth. I was too young to have seen Taste live, but saw Rory many times. Best venue was Birmingham Town Hall, which then (mid-70s);had seating in the round. Great atmosphere, great gig.
Taste’s bassist, Ritchie Mc Cracken, was from my home town (…see what I did there…)
Great memories.

Middle-agedClaret wrote: ↑

Sun Jun 23, 2024 8:38 pm

Thank you, Doug. Truly wasn’t trying to be a smartarse.
Although I have no musical ability, I was a huge Rory fan in my youth. I was too young to have seen Taste live, but saw Rory many times. Best venue was Birmingham Town Hall, which then (mid-70s);had seating in the round. Great atmosphere, great gig.
Taste’s bassist, Ritchie Mc Cracken, was from my home town (…see what I did there…)
Great memories.

One of the last performances I saw of his was at the NEC, really not a great venue to see him but he was still unbelievable.

Green Day are one of the best headliners IOW have had in years.

They've had some good headliners over the years. I went in 2005 when REM were on and again in 2007 when The Rolling Stones headlined. Amy Winehouse, god rest her soul, was on in 2007 as well. It's a great festival, like a mini Glasto. Very chilled and relaxed, unlike the old V or Leeds festivals at Temple Newsom. They were chav-central. Always full of Mancs and Scousers - bloody awful!

Tricky Trevor wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 22, 2024 10:00 pm

Just caught up with last nights brilliant Johnny Marr. Sadly they only showed 3 Smiths ditties.
An old time Claret in his crowd.
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That's me! Great weekend at the festival. Johnny Marr was amazing as were Green Day. Enjoyed the Lilacs and new Stockport band The Rolling People.

Also Tom Meighan did a great set of Kasabian bangers in the Big Top!

StockyClaret wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 24, 2024 10:07 pm

That's me! Great weekend at the festival. Johnny Marr was amazing as were Green Day. Enjoyed the Lilacs and new Stockport band The Rolling People.

Haven’t watched the Green Day set yet but they never let you down. Busy weekend for music over here on top of IoW we’ve had live shows from Foos, Oasis & ZZTop, all on the box I might add. Body isn’t up to festivals anymore.

dougcollins wrote: ↑

Sun Jun 23, 2024 6:35 pm

Yes, it was indeed Taste.

I forgive your pedantry being guilty of of it myself on the odd occasion.

I've spent much of my life as a pro guitarist and Rory was my biggest influence.

Where can we hear some of your work?

As my username would suggest I am local to the festival and I know its personal opinions but Greenday were very very good yesterday ! As good a headliner I have seen here in a long time ! Opinion made