I loved seeing bands the words of whose music I know by heart – The National and Wildbeasts – both with their unique sounds. Fuck Buttons had us first rocking and then dancing in succession, Majik Markers were breathtaking, Black Mountain moved me greatly, Cats in Paris impressed me with their tunes, voices and violins but in my opinion the accolades go to Laura Marling and Marcus Mumford who were simply outstanding.

Seeing Caribou again was great – I love the skill, timing and energy of this band. James Yorkston was not someone I knew, but I was immediately won over, and trying to be objective I think his was one of the finest performances at the festival.

but Pentangle you can keep
and/or tie ‘em to James Yorkston and roll ‘em down a mountain.

and there was meant to be an ! after the previous comment. Obviously I will…but give me James Y over any of the other two 1000 times out of 1000

and review too…although i will never forgive you the james yorkston comments if you will insist on going on to praise ing creosote and emmy the great.

genius. a 6 year old going mental to fuck buttons, surely thats what festivals are all about. great photos too luce!