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LAURA VEIRS
Although much of her songwriting inspiration comes from growing up in Colorado Springs, Veirs says she didn’t seriously listen to music until she was in her 20s; instead, she just heard what was in her environment, listening to folk, country, classical and pop music around the house and on the radio during her youth. Her seventh album, July Flame, explores the emotion of mid-summer and is drenched in wood smoke, sunlight, pollinators, pastoral dales, fireworks and warm nights. Always a heart-warming, life-affirming delight. Sunday 15 August, Komedia
SHOWCASE: LIVE
Taking their show on the road to Brighton, this is a strong line-up of local, unsigned and promising acts including headliners Fitsroy, Littel Signal, King & I and former BIMM student Frankie Young. Another Showcase: Live will take place in September. Saturday 14 August, Coalition
BRIGHTON RUMBLE
Still going strong after six years, host DJs Dave Mumbles and Lucky Phil bring you the best in desperate rock ’n’ roll, rockabilly, blues, hillbilly, ‘60s garage, surf and classic rock ’n’ roll trash. Expect an almighty quiff and comb bash with Jessie And The Orbits, Knocksville, Kansas City Cryers plus guest DJs. Saturday 14 August, Concorde 2
PAUL DIELLO
It’s still early days but Paul Diello has been compared to Eddie Izzard and Anthony And The Johnsons, and is in possession of a stunning voice and theatrical flair. Expect costume changes, musical collaborations and plenty of highly emotional songs. Support from Anna Seawright. Sunday 15 August, Latest Musicbar
MUSIC 19
With Jeff Hemmings
GREEN DAYS
Jeff Hemmings chats to Fiona Stewart, MD of the Green Man Festival, to find out what’s in store at this summer’s huge outing
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et in the beautiful Brecon Beacons of Wales, Green Man is one of the most successful boutique festivals in the UK, consistently selling out and attracting a higher calibre of artist each and every year. I see Green Man has already sold out. What do you put the success of the festival down to? Green Man always sells out... most people say it’s because they can create their own festival experience there, as there are so many different things to do and see. For me, festivals are all about freedom of expression. It should be a place where you can escape to. It is a homemade festival made mostly at my kitchen table with my friends. In a world which is become overly produced and processed people seem to like this. What does the idea of the Green Man mean to you? Freedom, misrule and replenishment, with lots of opportunities to be giddy in a soul squeezingly magical setting. Are you from Wales? Tell us something unique about the Welsh! No I am not Welsh, but I am a Welsh admirer. It is a wonderful place and really is another country with a unique heritage, culture and language. Apart from the beauty of the place, there is a synergy between the arts which is a very Welsh thing.
Apart from music, what other art forms are showcased? The music areas are always popular, but so are the literature, comedy, story telling, film, science and, of course, Einstein’s Garden, which is a cornucopia of science, debate, philosophy, demonstrations, experiments, lectures and art works. There is also the Green Man sculpture which is burnt on Sunday night, and other giant installations. This year we are delighted to premiere the Tony Palmer and Leonard Cohen biopic which has been lost for 37 years. Who are you particularly looking forward to? Seeing The Flaming Lips playing on a stage with a mountain backdrop is going to be special, as will be seeing Beirut, the lovely Joanna Newsom, Laura Marling and Mumford and Sons. I am busy most of the weekend but if I have time I do like to have a massage in the Nature and Nurture area, a cocktail in the Walled Garden listening to bands and DJs on the pub stage; maybe a mulled cider in the early morning, listening to the many jamming sessions that take place from professional musicians and just people enjoying playing their own music. 20–22 August, www.greenman.net
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