jaybone Posted July 20, 2009 Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 I'm looking forward to this weekend. Hillside is always a great time. Who else is going and what bands are you looking forward to seeing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Gruvsten Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 See ya there bud! Thomson, myself and some other locals and foreigners will be setting up in overflow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 In! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahbelle Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 My friend Lauren (hippyrastachild) is looking for a ride from South Hampton if anyone knows someone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry_llama Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 I'll be there - come visit me at the rain barrel workshop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomson Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 I'm looking forward to yet another Hillside.As Tungsten mentioned I'll be overflowing camping...earplugs are packed!Every year when I tell people I am going to Hillside they invariably ask "Who's playing?". Oftentimes I have to admit that I have no idea who is playing - I've just made the Hillside fest a permanent fixture in my summer schedule regardless of who is playing (and I guess I'm not alone seeing as the event sells out prior to announcing the lineup).This year I have made an effort to preview the schedule. Although there are still many acts I need to look into still I am looking forward to:Coeur Pirate - I've heard a few of her tunes on the radio and look forward to seeing what she has to offer. She overlaps with Xavier Rudd and lots of my pals think i'm nuts for missing even part of his set. I like Xavier's music and I love that he brings a message of aboringial solidarity to the scene but having seen him three or four times now his gig has started to get redundant and I'm up for something new.Sun Parlour Players - are closing out the Lake Stage on Saturday. They always put on a good party and I'd love to see them play off the energy of a Hillside late-night crowd.Bruce Peninsula meet Rural Alberta Advantage - as any previous Hillside attendee knows the best part of this fest is the creative combo's the organizers include in the lineup. Although this pairing isn't all that outside-the-box I'm interested to see what these two groups will produce.Sunday Gospel Hour - always a must, even for the non-believers. Last year I was so moved by some of the tunes I cried (although I also cried at the tribute to The Band a few years ago so maybe I'm just a softie!)Delhi 2 Dublin - ought to be another good dance party. They play the second last times slot on Sunday and with summer school early Monday morning I may end my Hillside with them and then hit the road.Again, there are lost of names on the lineup that I don't recognize so please pass on any recommendations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 some great acts on that lineup.in addition to what you posted, i'd recommend Timber Timbre, Hey Rosetta!, Library Voices, Julie Doiron (of course), Ohbijou, Patrick Watson (definitely see this), The Grates, Clues, 12-lane highway is always fun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 im looking forward to seeing Bahamas - Saturday, 2pm, Island. I saw him open for the Constantines and Weakerthans a couple of months ago at the river run and was very impressed. Here's a nice review of his stuff, along with other Hillside related info. Also looking forward to Dave Bidini, Buffy St. Marie, Loreena McKennitt (curiousity), Final Fantasy, GLS, Skydiggers and a few more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 'taper' you're officially old.Sorry I won't be there but mainly because I won't get a chance to show off my chiseled physique (you don't think all the sleeveless shirts are just for fashion do you? Those things are gun constrictors, sleeves I mean). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Large Marge Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 All signs are pointing in the direction of a Margination camp at Hillside this year. Hope to see you Cats at the Lake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shainhouse Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 Kae Sun is on FRIDAY night, before XAVIER RUDD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 'taper' you're officially old. i was officially old when i turned 40. although, with age come certain advantages. early bird specials, students refer to me as "Sir", neighbourhood kids run when I scream, "get off my lawn", and it's easy to make my way up to the front of the stage when I knock people with my walker. if I leave now, I may make it to Hillside by Saturday ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Large Marge Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 Do NOT miss Woodhands or Treasa Levasseur!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Gruvsten Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Wow - just found out that they are only allowing one tent per overflow site(read: patch of grass) and at $28/night, It pretty well doubles your price of admission. Ass Pirates.Plan B is probably shuttle bus or driving back into town - with 4 tents that's a lotta cash that can be spent more wisely in the beer tents... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Large Marge Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 I've got the Lovely Kaidy Mae's as a back up crash space. I'm bringing my bike up on the GO bus and riding in and out of town from there I think. It appears to be less than 5kms and even looks like there's a riverside path the whole way there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Gruvsten Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 and an addendum - apparently the GRCA got enough complaints that they are reverting back to allowing 2 tents on each site again....sigh...douchebaggery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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