Electric Picnic, Saturday Preview, Stradbally, Co. Laois, 4th, 5th and 6th September

Posted on 2nd Sep 09 by Aoibheann Maguire | 0

Day two, let’s just hope that the rain stays away. You may not be able to control the weather but hopefully we can help you make up your mind on what acts to go see on Saturday in Stradbally.

Main Stage

2 Many DJs (12.30-2.30)

Is there a better way to finish a night, than by dancing to the renowned sounds of this Belgian electro rock band?

Madness (10.30-11.45)

Pure Madness, (see, topping the bill, at Electric Picnic, article)

Brian Wilson (8.15-9.45)

Everybody smile, (see, topping the bill, at Electric Picnic, article)

Kid Creole and the Coconuts (4.45-5.45)

American collective fronted by August Darnell who made his name fronting Dr. Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band in the 70s. They’re an all-powerful group with carnival fervour. Their music incorporates a variety of genres with a definite Latin American essence. Darnell is joined on stage by the glamorous coconut girls. Kid Creole and the Coconuts will entertain in abundance.

Baaba Maal (3.00-4.00)

Baaba Maal plays more life, than world music. He’s famous in his native Africa for his spiritual singing as well as his commitment to injustices and social issues.

Electric Arena

Chic (10.30-12.00)

(see, topping the bill, at Electric Picnic, article)

Klaxons (8.45-9.45)

It’s been two years since new-ravers Klaxons won the Mercury Music Prize for their Debut album Myths of the Near Future. Their second album was apparently deemed ‘too experimental for release’ by their record label Polydor. What do they think we are? a group of, innocent, fifteen year olds shaking glow sticks like there’s no tomorrow? We wish. Intergalactic mayhem aplenty with this lot – grab your glow sticks.

Bat for Lashes (7.00-8.00)

As Natasha Khan’s musical career has progressed she’s morphed into Kate Bush, but that can only be a good thing, because her music is moving in a brilliant direction. Her latest album, Two Suns, has propelled her into the mainstream. See ya’ll up the front for this one.

Jape (5.15-6.15)

He’s an artist that you should only judge after seeing him play live. This Irish electro-rocker knows how to work the crowd. His thrilling live shows take his dreamy-pop to a whole new remarkably- energetic level.

The XX (2.45-3.30)

Chew Lips

This London group are barley out of their teens, but they manage to sound perfectly fed-up and sophisticated. Their heavily influenced by early R&B music and lush guitars. Their self-titled debut album is a quiet affair that’s going down a storm in the UK and the US.

Chew Lips (1.30-2.00)

There’s more synth-pop on the menu, with Chew Lips fronted by stylish front-woman Tigs. They’ve only been together for just over a year, but when you have easy-come talent like this it shouldn’t take them too long to rise to prominence. They’re definitely worth seeing before they get any bigger.

Cap Pas Cap( 12.30-1.00)

Dublin electro-rockers produce sounds reminiscent of The Rapture.

Crawdaddy Stage

Chris Cunningham Live (1.00-2.00)

Aphex Twin fans will be familiar with Chris Cunningham’s legendary video work. He did the videos for Windowlicker and Come to Daddy. He’s worked with everyone from Stanley Kubrick to Madonna. His main focus has been on video work, directing music videos, ads and films but he’s also delved into music making, and music production. His live show is an electronic lovers dream :an audio visual melting-pot.

Four Tet (11.45-12.40)

Four Tet (aka Kieran Hebden) is a big name in electronica. It’s a Hybrid of techno and hip-hop among other things.

Explosions in the Sky (10.15-11.15)

Post-rock instrumentalists Explosions in the Sky aren’t post-rock at all. The Texan group are quick to shake-off the tag as they consider themselves a rock band. However, their beautiful instrumentals have much in common with the post-rock genre. They have drawn comparisons with Mogwai, whom they name-check as an influence.

Billy Bragg (5.30-6.30)

Billy Bragg is a left-wing hero and a passionate soul. His dedication to political and humanitarian issues has always made him stand out as a genuine artist of merit. A man on a lifelong mission to infect political awareness into pop: A folky but a goody.

A Flock of Seagulls(4.00-4.45)

British Grammy award winning 80s group known for their, synth-pop, hits such as I Ran (So Far Away) show us where La Roux gets her hairstyle inspiration from.

Cosby Stage

Neko Case (11.00-12.00)

She’s a harmonious alternative-country star. As well as performing her own soulful material she covers songs by artists such as: Loretta Lynn and Neil Young.

ESG (9.15-10.15)

Whitest Boy Alive

Funk favourite led by Scroggins sisters, everyone from Public Enemy to Wu-Tang Clan has sampled their records.

Whitest Boy Alive (7.45-8.45)

Berlin-based rock group that produce uplifting happy-go-lucky pulsating dance tunes. Definitely worth seeing: they’re great fun.

Magnolia Electric Co (5.15-6.00)

Magnolia Electric Co is Jason Molina’s successful alt-country quintet.

Little Big Tent

Moderat (12.45-2.00)

Popular Berlin act comprised of electro stars Modeselektor and Apparat. Clinky synths and swooning vocals aplenty.

James Murphy and Pat Mahoney (7.30-9.30)

James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem fame can do no wrong. He’s joined for this live set by (sometime LCD Soundsystem drummer) Pat Mahoney. They’re set to carry on, the disco theme, when Chic take-off into the sunset.

Tags: 2 many djs, A Flock of Seagulls, Bat For Lashes, Billy Bragg, Brian Wilson, Cap Pas Cap, Chew Lips, Chic, Chris Cunningham, electric picnic, ESG, Explosions in the Sky, Four Tet, james murphy, Jape, Kid Creole and the Coconuts, Klaxons, Madness, Magnolia Electric Co, Moderat, Neko Case, Pat Mahoney, The XX, Whitest Boy Alive