Kendal Calling 2017 Programme

MEXRRISSEY
Morrissey is a big deal in Mexico. His classic songs of love, loss and
longing, complete with emotive imagery and very English references, have
found a huge audience there. Raised on a diet of The Smiths and Viva
Hate, as well as rancheras and mariachis, MEXRRISSEY are not afraid to
merge the two. The result is not a gimmick – far from it. It is simply the
joyous celebration of two different cultures, sharing their mutual love of
Morrissey and The Smiths, taking a concept that might read silly on paper
and turn it into something truly life-affirming.
SATURDAY | 21:45 – 22:45
SHE DREW
THE GUN:
FESTIVAL ANTHEMS
With two years of touring under their belts,
Merseyside melancholic guitar poppers SHE
DREW THE GUN let us in on their ultimate
festival anthems, before they play a muchanticipated
set in our beautiful Woodlands.
LONDON AFRICAN GOSPEL
CHOIR SINGS GRACELAND
After discovering a bootleg of South African township music, Paul
Simon famously recorded with South African musicians for two
weeks in Johannesburg. This session formed the backbone of his
most successful album, Graceland, which merged pop and rock with
zydeco and mbaqanga. THE LONDON AFRICAN GOSPEL CHOIR
is a collective of talented African musicians, singers and dancer who
specialise in African Gospel music, who take to our Woodlands
perform this legendary album in its entirety. Their creative re-imagining
will take us from the synth led classic You Can Call Me Al to the
acapella Homeless, and everything in between.
SUNDAY | 21:35 – 22:55
THE VEGAN LEATHER
With their artistic electronic sound, this art pop outfit from Paisley
certainly lives up to a band name like THE VEGAN LEATHER.
They’re unusual, unique and you won’t find or see or hear a band like
them. Naturally, they’ve been a hit across the UK festival scene this
year with their live performances. Songs like Days Go By and Shake
It prove that they’re bringing something fresh to the electronic pop
scene. Though reminiscent of bands like Hot Chip, and citing electro
art pop greats Talking Heads, LCD Soundsystem and Metronomy as
influences, the four piece are still defining their own sound.
FRIDAY | 19:15 – 19:45
The Cribs – Men’s Needs
A staple band in our travel playlist, ten years of angsty indie teen
fueled memories unashamedly let rip whenever we hear this,
especially for our long-haired bass lover from Liverpool, Jack.
Earth, Wind & Fire - September
This would be the first of what we like to call the ‘Holy Trinity’ of
Glastonbury moments. No amount of mud or rain over the five
days could stop us all having a boogie to these disco legends on the
last night. A year on and we still go all out when this family party
tune comes on.
Chic - We Are Family
Another family party tune and the second installment of our Glasto
Trinity. The sun was cracking and drinks were flowing when the
legend that is Nile Rogers came on. We got to groove to this tune
with our labelmates and all round good pals The Sundowners,
getting all emotional singing ‘We Are Skeleton Key’ at the top of
our voices.
Future Islands - Seasons
This man can do a Russian folk dance in a suit whilst holding a
melody. The last of our Glasto Trinity and an absolute euphoric
anthem of the summer – it’s one that gets played a lot on our
travels. Possibly the most bizarre experience was seeing Dynamo,
Tilda Swinton and Brad Pitt having a casual dance right next to us –
and yes, they are just as beautiful in person.
Weezer – Say It Ain’t So
It’s notoriously difficult to get to the big bands at SXSW. After
failed attempts to get into Wu Tang and Jimmy Eat World, we
made sure to nerd it up and get there before doors for these, a
plan that almost failed because someone couldn’t hold their liquor.
Tankus The Henge - Smiling Makes The Day Go Quicker
Dancing on pianos with full on sing along tunes – they’re the kind of
rogue gypsy band that would charm you till morning and then run
off with your daughter. Roll on Kendal Calling…
WOODLANDS | SATURDAY | 20:15 – 21:00
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