It’s been a long time in the waiting, but finally, the Friday night headline slot for this years Bestival, has been announced … and what a treat … prepare yourself for the mighty and mischievous Gogol Bordello.
The Gypsy punksters are the hottest thing out of New York this summer and our Rob has been on their tail for many months ….
“I’ve been chasing Gogol Bordello since Christmas to do Bestival and finally persuaded them to move recording commitments. We are really, really chuffed they are headlining the Friday night. They are easily the most exciting band I’ve seen in 2006 and if you haven’t seen them yet you won’t be disappointed. Gypsy punk, Eastern European ska, and New York bombastic breaks in a field on Friday – smashing!â€?
It’s just astounding how the lineup for the Bestival grows each week, as the HQ now also confirms that the Guillemots — “the most eccentric band of musicians you’ll find this side of, well The Mystery Jets or Gogol Bordello”, are joining all our favourites on stage on the Saturday night.
Another of Rob’s top tips for the big time, Guillemots are fronted by the ace bearded showman Fyfe Dangerfield and with a stunning debut album ‘Through The Windowpane’ whipping up a frenzy both sides of the Atlantic check ’em out while they’re still available on this planet! Currently 6-1 joint faves for the Mercury Music Prize. Fingers and toes crossed for them eh!
As if that wasn’t enough, we’ve just heard that The Blue Pavilion (Inspired by Rizla) will be playing host to The Future Sound Of London as they present Amorphous Androgynous – a psychedelic / cosmic rock / ambient / progtronic supergroup fronted by Future Sound Of London‘s Garry Cobain and featuring Gary Lucas (Jeff Buckley co-writer/Captain Beefheart). Expect sitars, drums, guitars, electronics, visuals and a monstrous psychedelic bubble exploding in your mind and eyes! Blimey!
