I was here to talk about art and music which got me thinking about....Sunday 6th July, The Hop Farm Festival. No escape from the pouring rain, howling winds (well not quite but I'm adding to the suspense here) as we await the return of a true rock god: Neil Young. Words will not suffice my emotion at seeing this 'unknown legend' return to a UK stage along with Rufus Wainwright, Laura Marling, Supergrass et al. The festival website boasted "a truly unique experience, the event being totally unbranded, no sponsorship .... returning live music to its roots ....blah blah blah" For me, it worked and yes we only had one thing on our mind...Neil, Neil, Neil but hey after a wet wind swept day aside festival groupies, the grey rock brigade, yum mums avec designer picnic and plain old me who could have asked for a better show. All the acts put in a good performance but when this maverick emerged in his paint spattered suit and solemn scowl....WOW! Passion, emotion, energy and a bit of live painting to boot. My my, hey hey
I hear for 2009 they'll be turning this event into a three day fest. If this year was anything to go by it'll be a good show. However let's hope they make a little more provision for the British summertime next year.
(image courtesy of NOTW)
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