Triptych
comes to three Scottish cities – Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh April
25 – 27 to -‘ celebrate global icons, sonic iconoclasts , seminal
cinema and auspicious local talent’. 2008 is Triptych’s eighth and
final year in its current format, and it’s putting on a spectacular
swansong featuring Gilles Peterson, RZA, Jamie Lidell, Mogwai, The
Fence Collective and Four Tet. There’s also film screenings – Jim
Jarmusch’s ‘Ghost Dog’ and ‘High Tech Soul: the creation of techno
music, a film competition and the website has an amazing playlist so
check it out here…
http://www.triptychfestival.com/main.html
From Scotland to the Californian desert for Stagecoach
and the best in country music - trad, alt and some bluegrass too.
Stagecoach takes place the weekend after Coachella (some savvy
production planning there) May 2nd – May 4th.
and features Glen
Campbell, The Eagles, Earl Scruggs, Ralph Stanley, The Judds, Shelby
Lynne and The Carolina Chocolate Drops. In addition to the music you
can check out antique cowboy gear (aka well worn chaps?!), rawhide
sculptures
(whatever they may be), saddle making, lasso and trail boss seminars –
I’m not quite sure what some of the things I just mentioned mean but
they all sound like a lot of fun.
Back to the British Isles for Bang Face Weekender.
Taking place at the seaside in Camber Sands Holiday Park, this is 3
days of’ neo rave armaggedon ‘. Bang Face have been behind a number of
great club nights and parties at The Glade in Glastonbury, so rest
assured you are in good party making hands. Artists on the bill
include Squarepusher, Luke Vibert, Model 500 and Plaid. Camber Sands
has a big pool so bring your cossie (that’s bathing suits to my
American pals).
If you go to any of these events let me know or send me a pic!